The Dragon Princess Always Wants to Steal the Female Lead Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 1
Pei Ning, congratulations on passing the Leaping the Dragon Gate advancement exam and earning the qualification to become a Dragon Maiden Trainee Official. Loading trainee data, please wait—
Dragon Maiden Trainee Official Pei Ning Carp Spirit, 2,001 years old. Dragon scales incomplete, dragon horns incomplete, dragon claws incomplete. Required to descend to the mortal realm for cultivation to accumulate merit. Heavenly Court tracking system being installed, please do not exit the program.
Pei Ning nearly spat out a mouthful of bl00d. She had been thrashing about in front of the Dragon Gate for two millennia, and the moment she finally leaped through, she turned into a little bald dragon?
System installation complete. Greetings, Master! I am Qingtuan, the Heavenly Court’s Special Dragon Tracking System. Your cultivation mission in the mortal realm, ‘Save the Beautiful, Tragic, and Strong Female Lead Plan,’ requires your consent.
A semi-transparent qingtuan bounced over to Pei Ning, its voice endearingly childlike. For each successful rescue of a beautiful, tragic, and strong female lead, you can exchange it for a piece of equipment. Once you’ve redeemed all the equipment, you’ll complete your trainee period and be promoted to a fully qualified Dragon Maiden!
Two buttons appeared before Pei Ning Accept and Decline.
Pei Ning muttered, I was thinking being a Dragon Maiden isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Low pay, endless work, no vacation days, and now they’ve pushed back the retirement age again—
Without hesitation, Pei Ning pressed the cancel button. A white flash filled her vision, and then darkness.
In her ear, Qingtuan’s excited, childlike voice chirped, Congratulations, Master! You’ve selected the mission ‘Save the Beautiful, Tragic, and Strong Female Lead Plan 3.0 Upgrade Edition’! Loading the first world now. We wish you success in completing your mission!
Before Pei Ning could even curse, her head swam. The next moment, she heard a cacophony of voices.
What’s Pei Ning up to? The show’s already live! Is she calling Qiao Song out to threaten her?
Typical rich girl. Thinks her family’s money makes her special. I heard she forced the Director to put her on the show just to get close to Lu Jinxiao.
Shameless! Is she planning to bully Qiao Song?
Pei Ning’s sharp hearing picked up the gossip from several rooms away. She opened her eyes and saw a woman standing before her, wearing a black slip dress and radiating cold indifference.
The woman’s dark, wavy hair cascaded down her shoulders, and she stood at least 1.75 meters tall. Her features were as sharp and defined as if sculpted by an artist’s brush, her skin pale and flawless. Her phoenix-shaped eyes, slightly downturned, gazed at Pei Ning with a hint of pity, a small beauty mark at the corner of her eye.
She exuded charm at first glance, yet there was no hint of coldness in her demeanor.
A qingtuan the size of an egg sat on the woman’s shoulder, holding a mission card as it addressed Pei Ning She’s Qiao Song, the female lead you need to save this time!
Pei Ning’s mind immediately conjured Qiao Song’s profile
Qiao Song, a rising star actress with exceptional talent, has won three Best Actress awards. After collaborating with male lead Lu Jinxiao on the film Spring Night, their relationship grew ambiguous, deepening into profound love. Later, the second female lead, Pei Ning, intervened. Lu Jinxiao, unwilling to part with the wealthy Pei Ning, began juggling both women.
On Lu Jinxiao’s birthday, Qiao Song rushed back from out of town to celebrate with him, hoping to salvage their relationship. Driving alone across the elevated highway, she received a call from Lu Jinxiao.
The call carried the sounds of Lu Jinxiao and Pei Ning’s intimate entanglement. Overwhelmed by emotion, Qiao Song slammed her foot on the accelerator, jerked the steering wheel, and sent her car careening off the highway. She was only twenty-six years old.
Pei Ning’s gaze toward Qiao Song was complex.
Qiao Song, her face cold, gripped the woman’s wrist, watching as the woman’s demeanor shifted in an instant. One moment she was arrogant and domineering the next, she radiated maternal warmth.
Qiao Song’s hand trembled slightly as she casually lifted her eyelids and asked coldly, What do you want?
Even though they had been specifically called to the garden, the area was still under surveillance by cameras. This season’s dating reality show was being broadcast live nationwide and had already garnered significant popularity.
The show had been heavily promoted beforehand, and with Qiao Song and Lu Jinxiao as participants, its popularity was guaranteed to remain high. Although the official broadcast was still half an hour away, the cameras were already rolling.
Countless netizens were watching.
In her previous life, Pei Ning had been ambiguously involved with Lu Jinxiao, repeatedly warning Qiao Song to stay away from him. According to how things had unfolded in her previous life, when this woman summoned her, she would not only hurl insults but also slap her across the face.
The incident had caused a major scandal in her previous life, but it was ultimately resolved through Pei Ning’s family connections.
Qiao Song’s gaze toward Pei Ning grew even colder.
Qingtuan, the AI assistant, frantically relayed the original plot Master, the original Pei Ning called Qiao Song out here to provoke her! You can’t anger Qiao Song now! You need to become her friend! Make her trust you, make her like you!
Pei Ning ……
Just show weakness and goodwill? I can do that!
Qiao Song tightened her grip on Pei Ning’s wrist. What exactly did you want to talk about?
Pei Ning, who was half a head shorter than Qiao Song, gritted her teeth, steeled her resolve, and let her eyes redden. With an innocent and pitiful cry, she exclaimed, It hurts!
Qiao Song raised an eyebrow, mindful of the cameras. She released Pei Ning’s hand, but the moment she did, the woman lunged at her, burying her face in Qiao Song’s chest.
Waaah! Qiao Song, I love you so much! Your dramas are all so amazing! Can I get an autograph?
Viewers who had been watching the drama unfold on their screens, initially speculating about whether the two women were fighting over someone, suddenly saw them embracing.
Live Comments ] ???
Live Comments ] No way! Pei Ning just looked so fierce, demanding Qiao Song come out, all for an autograph?
Live Comments ] Is this the kind of free entertainment I get?
Qiao Song froze, completely unprepared for Pei Ning’s sudden embrace. This was nothing like their interactions in her previous life!
Instinctively, Qiao Song tried to pry Pei Ning’s arms off her. Pei Ning looked up, her dark eyes glistening with tears and brimming with aggrievedness. Qiao Song, I really, really love you so much.
To emphasize her sincerity, Pei Ning gestured a massive circle in the air. I love you this, this, this much!
Qiao Song …Childish.
Her voice was barely audible, but Pei Ning pretended not to hear, tilting her head to gaze at Qiao Song. The faint milky scent emanating from Pei Ning’s skin drifted into Qiao Song’s nostrils. Regaining her composure, Qiao Song’s tone returned to its usual coolness. You called me out here just for this?
Of course not!
In Pei Ning’s mind, as long as Qiao Song avoided contact with Lu Jinxiao, she wouldn’t fall for him. And if she didn’t fall for him, the tragic ending of their previous life could be averted!
Qiao Song wore an expression that said, I knew you were up to something. But the next moment, Pei Ning grabbed her hand, her voice utterly earnest. I also want you to be my CP partner!
Qiao Song nearly stumbled and fell on the spot.
She wondered if her ears had gone bad since being reborn, or if her brain had stopped working properly. Afraid she’d misheard, she let out a bewildered Huh? and pointed first at Pei Ning, then at herself, asking with utter uncertainty, You and me?!
In their previous life, Qiao Song had partnered with Lu Jinxiao on this very show, resulting in a sizable online fanbase for their pairing.
Pei Ning’s eyes sparkled like stars, her expression radiating artful flattery as she held Qiao Song’s hand and whispered sweetly, I came on this show just for you, Qiao Song. You wouldn’t refuse, would you?
Qingtuan was utterly amazed by Pei Ning’s innocent and harmless demeanor. Master, how did I never realize the Carp Spirit was such a skilled actress?
Pei Ning If you dare mention the Carp Spirit again, I’ll peel off your Qingtuan skin.
Qingtuan You’ll have to grow dragon claws first, Master. Right now, you’re just a Little Bald Dragon.
Pei Ning’s face flushed crimson with anger.
Live Comments
Not gonna lie, Pei Ning’s bashful act is actually kinda cute, hahaha! Seriously? The young miss is trying to ride Qiao Song’s coattails? Get my Qiao Song out of here! She doesn’t need this dirty money. To be fair, this is the first time I’ve actually noticed the young miss’s looks. When she’s not just reciting lines or slacking off, she’s actually kinda endearing.
Pei Ning ……
She had no idea a female supporting character could be this awful.
Terrified that Qiao Song might refuse, Pei Ning was about to plead further when Qiao Song’s lips curved into an extremely faint smile. Alright.
Pei Ning thought she’d misheard, her voice filled with surprise and delight. Really?! You agreed?!
A hint of mockery flickered in Qiao Song’s eyes. She likely guessed that Pei Ning, fearing Qiao Song would choose Lu Jinxiao, had proposed this absurd and even outrageous request.
Qiao Song knew the Pei family’s influence well—it was indeed beyond her ability to withstand alone.
Her voice remained light and airy as she replied, I don’t mind at all. As long as you can convince the Director, I’m fine with anyone.
Pei Ning’s face lit up with joy, and she thumped her chest confidently. No problem! I’ll go ask the Director right away. He’ll definitely agree!
Qiao Song felt a surge of disgust, thinking, Who said anything about we?
But she maintained her composure, calmly observing how far Pei Ning would take this charade.
Just then, the production crew called them to gather in the main hall.
Pei Ning excitedly grabbed Qiao Song’s hand and rushed off to discuss the matter with the Director. Ever since her confession to Qiao Song, the live stream’s popularity had remained consistently high. The Director, who had been closely monitoring online comments and seeing little opposition, readily granted Pei Ning’s request.
The show was originally designed for three couples to form romantic pairings. Pei Ning’s sudden insertion led everyone to assume she would compete with Qiao Song for Lu Jinxiao’s attention. Yet, before Lu Jinxiao even arrived, Pei Ning had already taken Qiao Song’s hand.
The two-person teams were tasked with completing initial impression scoring, leaving the rest of the afternoon free for dining and shopping—a standard setup for dating reality shows.
Live Comments
This is ridiculous! I’ve never seen a dating show feature a lesbian couple. Is the director missing a dragon-slaying sword? Aaaah, I’m so mad! Qiao Song is perfect on her own! Pei Ning, get your filthy hands off her!!! Speaking of which, this is a dating show. Didn’t the production team consider what would happen when Lu Jinxiao arrived?
A moment of silence hung over the live comments. Then, Lu Jinxiao arrived.
The other contestants had already paired up and left to complete their tasks.
Lu Jinxiao, meticulously dressed in casual attire, stepped out of the nanny van.
His meteoric rise in the entertainment industry spoke for itself—his looks were beyond question, and his entire demeanor radiated the aura of a noble公子. As soon as he alighted, he headed to the prearranged meeting spot to await the female contestants.
He was well aware that his assigned partners for this round were Qiao Song and Pei Ning.
He admired Qiao Song’s talent but also needed Pei Ning’s family connections.
Choosing either would be unfair to the other.
For over an hour, Lu Jinxiao paced anxiously in the garden, torn between his choices. As dusk fell and neither woman appeared, he could no longer contain his restlessness.
The assistant director watched Lu Jinxiao pacing anxiously in the garden like a quail, finally realizing they had overlooked a guest.
He called the Director for instructions. The Director’s voice boomed through the phone, Why are you still filming him? Tell him to go back to his room and sleep! Get more staff to the mall immediately!
The Weibo hashtag about Qiao Song and Pei Ning holding hands while shopping had already gone viral.
Inside the mall, Pei Ning licked her lips, her eyes fixed on the ice cream being swirled into a perfect cone. The server wrapped it up and handed it to her.
Pei Ning tilted her head, watching Qiao Song eat her ice cream with deliberate slowness. Mimicking her, she took a delicate bite, her eyes welling up with blissful tears. It’s so delicious!
The Little Bald Dragon was experiencing ice cream for the first time, nearly moved to tears by this earthly delight.
Cameras followed their every move. Qiao Song watched Pei Ning’s performance—her I’ve never seen the world, I’m such a naive sweetheart act—and sneered inwardly, though her expression remained warm and gentle. She took a tissue and leaned closer to Pei Ning.
Pei Ning instinctively flinched back slightly, but Qiao Song pressed her shoulder, gently wiping the ice cream from the corner of her mouth with a tenderness as soft as water.
Even when acting for the cameras, she had to make it flawless.
Qiao Song’s fingers were slender and beautiful, their cool tips brushing against the corner of Pei Ning’s lips. Her phoenix eyes lowered slightly, and Pei Ning’s heart raced, her breath catching in her throat.
Pei Ning I think Qiao Song doesn’t dislike me as much as I thought? Becoming good friends with her is just around the corner!
This mission might not be as difficult as I imagined!
Qingtuan …Putting aside everything else, Master, your optimism is remarkable.
Pei Ning huffed, then glanced up at Qiao Song, meeting her steady gaze. Though Qiao Song’s expression remained neutral, Pei Ning’s face flushed crimson, betraying her composure.
Qiao Song’s eyebrow twitched slightly, surprised by Pei Ning’s surprisingly convincing performance.
Suppressing her inner discomfort, Qiao Song tossed the tissue into the trash can, inwardly wishing she could scrub her fingers with disinfectant alcohol a hundred times. Her voice remained cool as she asked, You’re this happy over just an ice cream cone?
Pei Ning nodded emphatically, beaming at her. Because you bought it for me, Qiao Song! It tastes so sweet! It tastes like you!