Quick Transmigration: Snatching Golden Fingers

by Usui Takumii

not mine, Konila. Total: 148 chapters. Chapters split in translation so the numbers are wonky.

17. 161 to 170

Chapter 161: The Dimensional Trader of the Cross-Dressing Expert [2]

In the world of danmei novels, what fate awaits the supporting female character, especially one who has been betrothed to the dominant protagonist? It can only lead to ruin and devastation. The dominant protagonist believed that her very existence tarnished the pure affection he held for Shou*. She became as repulsive as a rat's feces, and thus, Su Wenqing met a tragic end.

*In male-male relationships, the term "shou" refers to the submissive or bottom partner. The shou character, often portrayed as vulnerable and shy, receives the affection and dominance of the gong or seme character. They play a passive role, allowing the gong to take the lead.

"...Men from the Gu family have always been faithful and devoted in matters of the heart. Originally, I didn't dare to hope that you would marry into the Gu family, but wasn't it Mr. Gu who brought it up first? Your mother thinks this marriage is a perfect match and wishes she could accept it on the spot for you. However, it is ultimately your decision, and your mother doesn't want to impose her will on you. She merely wants to inquire about your opinion. So, my dear, what do you think?"

In anticipation, Su Wenqing's mother looked at her, hoping that she would agree. After all, in everyone's eyes, this was indeed a most favorable match.

"In truth, Mom, you might not be aware..." Wen Qing carefully chose her words. "Gu Qingcheng, he doesn't like women." As stated in the original novel, Gu Qingcheng was naturally homosexual; he just didn't realize it at first.

Su's mother was stunned. "Not liking women means... he likes men?!"

Wen Qing nodded. "Yes, I only found out by chance. Mom, please don't spread this news; it might cause trouble."

"Oh, alright." Su's mother remained dumbfounded. She was taken aback by this sudden revelation. Gu Qingcheng actually likes men?!

Suddenly, as if struck by another thought, she asked, "Does the Gu family know about this?"

"They probably don't know." Even Gu Qingcheng himself was unaware, so naturally, the Gu family wouldn't know either.

"That's good. If Mr. Gu knew he was gay and still proposed marriage to our family, I would want to know what he was thinking!"

Wen Qing sighed inwardly. Her mother was a devoted protector of her children, and it was no wonder that she was so furious after Su Wenqing's family fell into ruin and tragedy.

The car arrived at the old Su residence, and Mother Su hurried to Father Su's study to discuss rejecting the marriage alliance with him. Wen Qing, on the other hand, went straight to her room. She trusted Su's parents' character and knew they would never push her into a pit knowing that the other party was homosexual.

Once in her room, she decided to search for information about Jiang Xiaoman. In her eyes, Jiang Xiaoman was actually quite innocent. From the reader's perspective, the original novel was a melodramatic tale of a domineering president and a "Cinderella" in an abusive relationship. But from a higher perspective, most of the reason Jiang Xiaoman could be with Gu Qingcheng was because Gu Qingcheng forced the situation.

When Gu Qingcheng discovered he was homosexual, he didn't want to admit it, and the Gu family would never accept a homosexual heir. So when he saw Jiang Xiaoman in cross-dressing, he found a perfect solution. Using the pretext of helping Jiang Xiaoman cure his mother, Gu Qingcheng made him his lover. This satisfied his desire to be with a man while silencing everyone else. Although the Gu family held conservative beliefs, they were not narrow-minded. They could accept an innocent ordinary girl as their grandson's wife. However, they would never accept a man.

However, as they spent time together, Gu Qingcheng found himself falling in love with this gentle, harmless boy who blushed easily. He genuinely wanted to be with him. Jiang Xiaoman, on the other hand, always remembered that Gu Qingcheng married him to appease his family and to use the dimensional trading device in his possession. Therefore, he couldn't accept Gu Qingcheng's sincere feelings. Various melodramatic events and misunderstandings ensued, hurting both individuals deeply, until finally, their misunderstandings were resolved, and they found happiness together.

Throughout this relationship, Gu Qingcheng always took the lead, while Jiang Xiaoman's character was too submissive. He was so submissive that even with the dimensional trading device in his hands, he never reached the pinnacle of his life; instead, he was controlled by another man. However, the contrasting attributes of a domineering alpha CEO and a soft, innocent bunny made for a highly appealing dynamic that readers loved.

But in Wen Qing's opinion, Gu Qingcheng was no different from those domineering CEOs who forcibly seized what they wanted. He was a scumbag among scumbags, causing heartache and pain. Gu Qingcheng was even more despicable because he forcefully turned a man gay and ruined another girl's life. Both actions were highly repulsive, but unfortunately, he was the male lead, and the author always found a way to redeem him. A simple explanation that he had his own struggles, followed by a bit of suffering and self-torture, made everything he did seem justified.

Wen Qing never liked novels with such twisted values, but now she was on a mission, so she had no choice.

She arrived a step late. Jiang Xiaoman had already started a cross-dressing live stream and had obtained the dimensional trading device today.

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Chapter 162: The Dimensional Trader of the Cross-Dressing Expert [3]

Jiang Xiaoman held the guitar, nervously looking at the person in the mirror. With big cherry eyes and rosy lips, his face resembled peach blossoms. His fair skin, paired with twin blonde pigtails, a sailor uniform with an ultra-short skirt, and knee-high black stockings that revealed a portion of his slender, fair thigh... He looked as delicate as a doll.

He had never realized he could be so stunning. While his appearance in male attire could only be considered handsome, he never expected to become this beautiful when cross-dressing. It made him feel both embarrassed and fortunate. Embarrassed because it felt awkward for a straight guy to dress as a girl; fortunate because only when he was attractive enough would he gain fans' support and be able to earn money.

Money, he needed a lot of it.

His mother needed money for her illness, and he needed money for school. However, he had just graduated from high school and lacked any particular skills. He was still a few days away from turning eighteen, making it difficult to find a formal job. Doing odd jobs wouldn't earn him enough money for his mother's surgery. That's why, when he heard that live streaming could bring in quick and high income, he unhesitatingly jumped into this pit.

He had learned to play the guitar when he was young and had a decent singing voice. He was already much better than those streamers who only knew how to act cute and chat. He didn't aim to become extremely popular; all he wanted was to earn money for his mother's treatment. However, after live streaming for a few days, he realized that his handsome appearance alone wasn't outstanding among the crowd of handsome male streamers. Coupled with his phone's poor camera quality, his appearance dropped a few notches from a seventy out of a hundred, resulting in his stream having very little popularity.

On the other hand, those streamers with average features who could instantly transform into goddesses with makeup and beauty filters easily attracted many male fans by simply being cute and charming. After much contemplation, he finally made a decision: to cross-dress and stream!

He knew it was not right to do so, as there was the suspicion of deceiving his fans. But he had no choice; he really needed money. His mother's condition wouldn't hold up much longer without the surgery.

So, he bought women's clothing and a wig, as well as makeup. He watched beauty tutorial videos online and learned how to apply makeup to himself. Perhaps he had some natural talent, or maybe his hands were just dexterous, but his first attempt at makeup turned out quite well. He almost fell in love with his own reflection in the mirror.

Wearing women's clothing for the first time felt really awkward. He practiced in front of the mirror for a long time until he became slightly more comfortable. Finally, summoning up his courage, he opened his newly created streaming room.

He fixed his phone on the table, adjusted the camera to face himself, and sat on a high stool with the guitar in his arms. With his legs tightly pressed together, he took a deep breath and said to the camera, "Hello, everyone. I'm a new streamer, Xiao Nuan..."

His voice was clear and pure, without any deliberate embellishments. If he lowered it slightly, it could easily pass as either male or female. With no one in the streaming room, Jiang Xiaoman felt more relaxed and began playing the prelude of "Ningxia" on his guitar.

He wasn't as skilled as a professional guitarist, but he was still quite proficient. Paired with his clean vocals, it sounded very pleasant.

He slightly lowered his gaze, his long eyelashes resting on his eyelids, forming an attractive curve. Parting his rosy lips, he softly hummed and sang, creating a stunning scene that not even the poor pixel quality could diminish.

When he accidentally glanced up and saw that the number of viewers in the streaming room had reached 11, his hand trembled, causing him to play a wrong note. Nervous sweat formed in his palms as he worried that others would see through his disguise. He felt extremely uncomfortable exposing himself in front of others while cross-dressing.

Only when gifts began appearing on the screen did his nervousness subside slightly. What's the point of being so self-conscious when everything has already started? As long as he could earn money, he was willing to go all out, even while cross-dressing.

[I haven't seen someone make a sailor uniform look this seductive in a long time!]

[Damn! This appearance is totally my type!]

[So sweet and soft, even I, a girl, have fallen for it!]

[Legs enthusiast! I want to lick the streamer's legs!]

[This face is out of this world! A breath of fresh air among all the internet celebrities!]

[Facial features score a solid 90, just a bit lacking in the chest department.]

[The streamer is going all out with the revealing outfit, case closed!]

When Jiang Xiaoman saw this comment, his face immediately turned red. He had forgotten that girls were supposed to wear bras. But even if he hadn't forgotten, he wouldn't feel comfortable wearing one.

[Wow! The streamer is so adorable, blushing and all!]

[I bet the streamer is definitely not older than sixteen! So pure!]

[The streamer is so shy, their face screams nervousness. But why do I find it so cute? How do I deal with this?]

…

Within such a short time, the number of viewers in the streaming room had already reached twenty, and none of them had left since joining. Jiang Xiaoman felt both delighted and anxious. This was an achievement he couldn't reach even after several days of streaming while dressed as a man. He could only keep saying thank you repeatedly.

Polite, good-looking, with a pleasant voice, and even blushing and shy. Although Jiang Xiaoman didn't deliberately act cute, in the eyes of the audience, his every move exuded a soft and adorable charm, melting the hearts of young girls.

By the end of the stream, Jiang Xiaoman had earned a little over 80 yuan. Although it wasn't much, considering the platform's commission, he was already satisfied. As a newcomer, achieving this result without any promotion or recommendation was quite good.

He tidied up the streaming equipment and then changed his clothes to wash his face and remove his makeup. He still had to keep vigil at the hospital later, and he was afraid of leaving any traces that his mother might discover, so he washed very carefully.

Just then, he heard a cold mechanical voice say, "Fan value has reached twenty. Dimensional Trader activating."

Wen Qing flipped back to Jiang Xiaoman's stream and replayed it. The shy and bashful "girl" on the screen was indeed capable of arousing one's protective instincts. If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, no one would have guessed that Jiang Xiaoman was a boy.

Unlike the usual male crossdressers who deliberately acted coy and affected, Jiang Xiaoman's movements and expressions were very natural. There was no hint of femininity or pretense, as if he were simply being himself. Being from a single-parent family, he naturally had a more sensitive personality than others, and combined with his poverty, he had a certain degree of self-doubt and introversion. Even without crossdressing for the stream, he was still a very shy boy in front of the camera.

Wen Qing contemplated for a moment and began searching for information about Doumao Live. In the original work, Gu Qingcheng acquired this company and unexpectedly discovered that Jiang Xiaoman was a boy. This time, she would take the initiative. Although the Su family was not as influential as the Gu family, they had more than enough resources to acquire this company.

Chapter 163: The Dimensional Trader of the Cross-Dressing Expert [4]

After researching for a while, Jiang Xiaoman finally figured out the so-called "interdimensional trading device." Simply put, it was a system that connected different dimensions. He could trade with owners of trading devices from different dimensions, and the only way to trade was through bartering. The number of dimensions that could be accessed depended on his fan value.

For example, with today's fan value of 100*, he could only activate the system and opening the first dimension required 1,000 fan value. The second dimension required 10,000 fan value... and so on. The higher the fan value, the more dimensions could be opened.

*In the previous chapter, there was a mention of the mechanical voice stating, "Fan value has reached twenty. Dimensional Trader activating." However, in the current context, the text refers to a fan value of 100. This seems to be an inconsistency or error on the part of the author.

Jiang Xiaoman felt both joy and worry about this. He was happy because with this trading device, maybe he could exchange for valuable things or miraculous elixirs, and then his mother would be saved. But he was also very unsure if he could accumulate that much fan value...

After pondering for a long time and not coming up with any good ideas, he looked at the time and realized it was already half-past ten. He quickly grabbed his things and hurried to the hospital.

By the time he arrived at the hospital, it was already eleven o'clock. Jiang Mama was still awake. When she saw him entering quietly, a faint smile appeared on her haggard face. "Xiaoman is here."

Seeing his mother's withered appearance, Jiang Xiaoman couldn't help but feel distressed. His eyes welled up with tears, almost on the verge of crying. He held back the bitterness in his heart and pretended to complain, "Mom, why haven't you slept yet? Didn't I tell you not to wait for me? You still need to undergo dialysis tomorrow. How can you not rest well?"

Jiang Mama smiled and said, "I already slept for a while. I just woke up before you came in."

Knowing that his mother was lying to him, Jiang Xiaoman still pretended to be reassured and said, "That's good. Mom, please go to sleep quickly. I'll set up the folding bed and go to sleep."

"Okay." Although she said okay, her eyes were still fixed on Jiang Xiaoman. She continued to watch him until he finished setting up the bed and lay down before slowly closing her eyes. A tear silently slid down her cheek.

Seeing Jiang Xiaoman working so hard, earning money during the day and returning to the hospital late at night to accompany her, Jiang Mama couldn't help but feel heartache and self-blame. She knew that she had burdened her son, but seeing Xiaoman's desperate efforts for her, she couldn't give up her own life. She was afraid that Xiaoman couldn't bear the pain of losing her. They depended on each other. Her life was not just her own.

The next day, after accompanying his mother through the dialysis session, Jiang Xiaoman received a phone call from an unknown number.

"Hello, is this Mr. Jiang?"

A clear and pleasant female voice came from the phone. Jiang Xiaoman inexplicably felt a sense of nervousness. He nodded, then realized that the other person couldn't see him and quickly replied, "Yes, it's me."

"I saw the rental information you posted. May I ask when would be a convenient time to view the house?"

Jiang Xiaoman was taken aback for a moment before remembering that he had posted a rental listing on a housing website a month ago. Because of the unfavorable location and the old condition of the residential complex, there had been no inquiries. He himself had given up hope, but he didn't expect someone to actually call and inquire.

He nodded eagerly, "Oh, it's convenient! I can do it anytime!"

"Then how about now? I'm already here."

"Ah? Okay, okay, I'll be right back. Please wait!"

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Xiaoman briefly informed Jiang Mama and hurriedly left. There was no other choice. At this moment, he needed money so desperately that he didn't want to miss any opportunity.

When he returned home, he indeed saw a young woman standing at the door. Just from her back, he could tell she was a beauty, dressed appropriately and elegantly, completely out of place in the shabby surroundings. Jiang Xiaoman suddenly felt a sense of inferiority. Firstly, he felt that his home environment was not up to her standard, and secondly, there was a sense of shame in exposing his most embarrassing side in front of the opposite sex.

When the woman heard footsteps, she turned around. Her exquisite features once again amazed Jiang Xiaoman, intensifying his feelings of embarrassment.

"Mr. Jiang?"

"Um... it's me." The other party's expression was cold and indifferent. Jiang Xiaoman answered with a stiff scalp. He now felt that this deal was unlikely to happen. The other party might not have carefully read the information and could be angry about being deceived... Jiang Xiaoman was lost in his wild thoughts and opened the door recklessly, "Please... come in and have a look."

The woman stepped into the house, looking around. The house appeared rundown from the outside, but inside, it was extremely clean and tidy, exuding a warm and cozy atmosphere. Even the old-fashioned curtains were spotlessly clean without any dust or stains. It was evident that the owner of the house took great care of it, or rather, was someone who loved life deeply.

"Hello, I'm Su Wenqing. Please take care of me in the future." Wen Qing extended her hand towards Jiang Xiaoman, her face still devoid of expression, giving off a cold impression.

Jiang Xiaoman almost thought he had misheard and couldn't believe it. "You, you want to rent this place?"

"Yes, is there a problem?"

Jiang Xiaoman hurriedly shook his head, "No, no, I just didn't expect that you would be willing to live here. I mean... this place is so run-down... Anyway, let me help you tidy up the room."

Jiang Xiaoman couldn't conceal his joy on his face. He had already given up any hope and had even prepared himself for scolding. He never expected the other party to agree to rent so readily, which happened to resolve his urgent need.

He was actually penniless, struggling even to afford meals. He didn't know when he would receive the money from his livestream, and he also didn't know when he could activate the first dimension on the trading device he had just obtained. He originally planned to sell the house, but his mother vehemently disagreed. He knew she wanted to leave him with some assets so that he wouldn't end up on the streets. However, he would rather be without a fixed residence than lose his only family. It was only because his mother had pushed him to the point of desperation that he had to comply.

Renting out the house was also an attempt to alleviate some financial pressure, but he had been unable to find a tenant. That's why he reluctantly embarked on the path of live streaming, even resorting to cross-dressing. Now that the house was rented out, it temporarily relieved his urgent need, but his mother's surgery expenses were still uncertain, and he had to continue with the live streaming.

Wen Qing took out a stack of cash and handed it to Jiang Xiaoman. "One-month deposit and three months' rent, a total of 4,000 yuan. Please count it."

Jiang Xiaoman somewhat shyly accepted it without counting and directly put it in his pocket. An 18-year-old young man always had a stubborn sense of pride and some indescribable thoughts in front of a beautiful person of the opposite sex. It might not necessarily be admiration, but he definitely didn't want to expose his most embarrassing side to her.

After a brief tidying up, Wen Qing moved into Jiang Xiaoman's home. The Su family had already been informed, and they gladly agreed to her desire for independence.

In the evening, Wen Qing heard a knock on the door accompanied by a hesitant and slightly anxious voice, "Sister Wenqing, I... I've cooked dinner. Would you like to have some together?"

Su Wenqing was three years older than Jiang Xiaoman. In the short span of half a day, Jiang Xiaoman had loosened up a bit and lost the initial stiffness.

Wen Qing pushed open the door, and Jiang Xiaoman stood at the entrance. A slight blush adorned his handsome face, which made Wen Qing chuckle. It seemed that he was even shyer than most girls.

At the dining table, Jiang Xiaoman prepared two dishes and a soup. Wen Qing knew what he usually ate, so she naturally understood that he had made an effort to improve their meals. She didn't hesitate and sat down without refusing.

Seeing that she didn't mind, Jiang Xiaoman happily served the food.

After they finished eating, Wen Qing spoke up, "You have good culinary skills. I'll cover the cost of our meals. Let me pay for your three daily meals as well."

"No, there's no need..."

"If you don't want to, it's fine. I can order takeout."

Jiang Xiaoman's face turned red in a hurry as he explained, "No, that's not what I meant. I meant you don't have to cover the meal expenses. Eating doesn't cost much, and I already charge you a high rent..."

Wen Qing immediately snapped up 3,000 yuan without giving Jiang Xiaoman a chance to object. "It's settled then. If you take the money, I'll eat. If you don't take the money, I'll feel bad about freeloading."

Jiang Xiaoman, helpless, reluctantly accepted the money. When he held it in his hands, he realized that Wen Qing had given him quite a thick stack of bills. "It's too much..."

"It's not too much. After deducting the expenses for groceries, the rest is your service fee for cooking, washing vegetables, and doing the dishes. I can't let you do all that work for free."

...

After some refusal, Jiang Xiaoman couldn't resist Wen Qing's insistence and had to go along with her.

After dinner, Jiang Xiaoman returned to his own room and began preparing for today's livestream. He was afraid that Wen Qing would discover his cross-dressing livestream, so he locked the door and placed a chair behind it. He really didn't want her to see his true self during the livestream, fearing that she would consider him a pervert.

Meanwhile, in the master bedroom, Wen Qing closed the door and embarked on her own path of playing tricks.

"Do you want to truly live? Do you understand the meaning of life?"

Gu Qingcheng unlocked his phone and suddenly received a message. Thinking it was a prank from someone, he didn't pay much attention to it.

Feeling annoyed, he threw his phone aside, furrowing his brows. His sharp and handsome profile, illuminated against the light, appeared even more three-dimensional and profound.

Yesterday, his mother mentioned his marriage again. This time, she had set her sights on the only daughter of the Su family—beautiful, gentle, well-educated, and from a suitable background. Naturally, she would make an excellent wife. However, for some unknown reason, he inexplicably felt displeased. This displeasure wasn't directed at Su Wenqing. In fact, from childhood to adulthood, he couldn't develop any affection for the women around him. He always felt that women represented trouble, including his own mother. Being with women was far less comfortable than being with men.

In an instant, a fleeting thought crossed Gu Qingcheng's mind, too fast for him to grasp. He shook his head, perhaps it was time for him to get engaged. After all, he wasn't young anymore, and since he didn't have anyone he liked, it didn't matter who he married. Both options were for the sake of his parents and elders' happiness, which was all that mattered.

Just as he was thinking that, his phone on the table rang, and the screen displayed "Mom."

"Hello? Chengcheng, I sent you a few more photos. Take a look and see which one you like. The Su family's proposal is off the table. It seems they already have someone they like. We can't interfere with their happiness, right? But the Su family is quite sincere. They didn't deliberately hide anything for their own benefit, trying every means to climb up to our family..."

Gu Qingcheng remained noncommittal, whether it was sincerity or an excuse for rejection, he saw through it better than his own mother. During their last meeting, the young lady from the Su family had an unmistakable look of infatuation. He didn't believe she wasn't interested in him. However, regardless of why the Su family rejected the proposal, he was relieved to be rid of one troublesome matter, even if it meant the process of absorbing the Su family's industry would be a bit more complicated.

Chapter 164: The Dimensional Trader of the Cross-Dressing Expert [5]

A week after Jiang Xiaoman's livestream, his fan value finally reached 1000. This was already quite impressive considering there was no promotion or publicity.

After the end of the stream, he eagerly opened the trading device interface and randomly selected the first trading dimension. A string of numbers rapidly scrolled across the screen before finally stopping at the letters "g1875." This was the dimension code he drew, and by clicking on it, he could establish a connection with the owner of the trading device on the other side.

With great anticipation, he clicked on g1875, praying in his heart, "Advanced dimension, advanced dimension, advanced dimension..."

The screen flickered, and the screen lit up. The first thing that came into view was a clear blue sky with white clouds. The sky was pure and pristine, a rare sight for Jiang Xiaoman, who rarely saw such a clear sky.

In the next second, a messy "clump" suddenly appeared on the screen, startling Jiang Xiaoman. Upon closer inspection, he realized that this tangled mess was a person's head. The person had messy hair and a long, thick beard. Apart from the two bright and sharp eyes, the rest of his face was covered in hair. He stared at Jiang Xiaoman curiously, making strange "ho ho" sounds.

The trading device came with a language translation function, but Jiang Xiaoman couldn't understand what the person was saying at all. He tried to communicate with the other party, "Hello, my name is Jiang Xiaoman. What's your name?"

"Can you understand what I'm saying?"

"Do you have any items you want to trade?"

However, the result was extremely disappointing. The other person continued making those strange sounds, and there was no way to communicate with him at all. Even though Jiang Xiaoman was usually mild-mannered, he couldn't help but curse, "Damn it! The first time I open a dimension, and it connects to the primitive dimension. Can it get any worse than this?!"

Jiang Xiaoman felt incredibly down. It seemed that he couldn't rely on this dimension anymore. Not only did he fail to obtain anything he needed, but he also couldn't bear to see the other person struggle, so he gave him a lighter, which the other person treated as a sacred item...

Until dinner time, Jiang Xiaoman had still not recovered from his disappointment. Wen Qing naturally knew that his first connection was to a primitive dimension, so she wasn't surprised by his reaction.

"By the way," Wen Qing put down her chopsticks and looked at Jiang Xiaoman, "Didn't you say last time that your mother is waiting for a kidney transplant? I happen to have some connections and managed to find one for you."

Jiang Xiaoman's eyes widened suddenly, and his dazed expression was inexplicably cute. Wen Qing continued, "In fact, we've already secured a kidney source a couple of days ago, but I was afraid it wouldn't match, so I didn't say anything and let you get excited for no reason..."

"Ah!" Jiang Xiaoman let out an excited scream, dropping his chopsticks and pouncing on Wen Qing, "Is it true? Is it really true, Sister Wenqing? You really found a kidney source for my mother?"

Wen Qing nodded, "Why would I deceive you about something like this?"

"No, no, I don't doubt you, Sister Wenqing. I'm just too excited. My mother is saved... Thank you, thank you for saving my mother..."

"No need to thank me. It's just a small favor."

After Jiang Xiaoman finally calmed down, he suddenly realized that he was still clinging to Wen Qing. His tears had wetted her shoulder, and their posture was extremely ambiguous. Jiang Xiaoman's face instantly turned as red as a monkey's buttocks, and he didn't dare to look at Wen Qing's expression.

Wen Qing didn't mind at all and said, "It's okay, you're just too happy. I understand."

"No, I..." Jiang Xiaoman opened his mouth but didn't know what to say. He awkwardly tidied up the dining table and left.

When he returned to his room, Jiang Xiaoman belatedly realized that they had found a kidney source, but the surgical fees were still not settled! Wen Qing had helped him find a kidney source, which was already the biggest favor she could do. He couldn't let her bear the surgical fees as well, even if she was willing. He didn't want to trouble her anymore.

At that moment, his phone rang again, and an unfamiliar number appeared on the screen.

"This is Doumao Live Streaming Company. Are you the streamer Xiao Nuan...?"

After Wen Qing acquired Doumao Live, she immediately arranged for someone to sign Jiang Xiaoman. In fact, even before she gave the order, someone had already seen Jiang Xiaoman's potential and was preparing to contact him. Wen Qing had specifically provided personal information about Jiang Xiaoman and emphasized the need for strict confidentiality. This was mainly to guard against Gu Qingcheng. Although she had intervened, she couldn't guarantee that there wouldn't be any fated encounters between the main characters.

During the weekend, when Wen Qing went to the Su family to have dinner with Su Ba and Su Ma, Su Ba mentioned something. "Gu Qingcheng spent 1.2 billion to acquire that piece of land, and they discovered a group of ancient tombs. It's highly likely from the Shang and Zhou dynasties and even at the level of kings and nobles..."

"Fortunately, we didn't confront him back then."

Wen Qing couldn't help but laugh mischievously. It seemed that the bad luck charm had worked. The Gu family was at its peak, so Wen Qing had never planned to directly confront them. Instead, she used a few bad luck charms to make them suffer a bit before reaping the benefits. How beautiful it was.

Su Ba glanced at Wen Qing and coughed. "Keep a low profile. Don't be so obvious when enjoying others' misfortunes."

Wen Qing and Su Ma both burst into laughter at his comment. Su Ba rarely showed such a humorous side, indicating that he was in a very good mood. Initially, when they bid for this piece of land, the Su family was determined to win, and there was no news of the Gu family's interest in it. However, it happened to be the day after the Su family rejected the Gu family's proposal for marriage, and it was unclear whether Gu Qingcheng was angry at the Su family's refusal and deliberately bid against them. His intentions were quite clear, so it was no wonder Su Ba took pleasure in his misfortune.

While the Su family was joyous, Gu Qingcheng was feeling extremely frustrated. Even though he was usually calm and composed, wasting 1.2 billion was enough to make his heart ache. In fact, he didn't have any plans for that piece of land before the auction. But when he saw the Su family at the auction, he inexplicably made up his mind to acquire the land, ensuring that the Su family wouldn't have it their way.

As a result, the land ended up in his hands. After so many years of dominating the business world, he had always been invincible, never experiencing such a big loss. Naturally, he couldn't swallow this anger. He even suspected that the Su family had set him up. Otherwise, why would they bid halfway and then withdraw?

At that moment, he had clearly forgotten that 1.2 billion was not a small amount, and it was normal to exceed his budget and withdraw. But when a person looks for excuses for their own mistakes, they won't consider such things.

Gu Qingcheng was in a bad mood, so he decided to go out and relax. In the corner of the elevator, he accidentally bumped into someone. The other person was thin and small, and when they collided, it felt like they were embraced by him. A light scent of jasmine filled the air, and Gu Qingcheng's furrowed brow slowly relaxed.

"Ah, sorry, I... I didn't see anyone..."

The other person resembled a startled little hamster, their face full of panic and confusion. Their slender and fair hands rested on Gu Qingcheng's chest as they stammered their apology.

Suddenly, Gu Qingcheng's mood became cheerful. He placed one hand over the other person's hands, gently removing them and lightly flicking the slightly wrinkled shirt. With his usual icy tone, he said, "It's fine."

After saying that, he regretted it, worrying that his voice was too cold and might scare the little hamster.

As expected, the person opposite became even more nervous. Their body trembled slightly, tears welled up in their eyes, and they looked as if they were about to cry.

Gu Qingcheng felt somewhat annoyed, but he didn't know how to comfort others. He could only enter the elevator with his usual aloofness, refusing to look at the person.

This was originally just a small episode, but what Gu Qingcheng didn't expect was that he would encounter this timid little hamster again in the bar he often visited. What interested him even more was that the person was dressed as a bunny girl, with two ponytails and a sweet girl-next-door appearance, holding a tray and promoting drinks.

Interesting.

Gu Qingcheng looked at the person with great interest until they noticed him. Then he beckoned with a curl of his finger, signaling them to come over.

When the person saw him, they were first startled, their face turning pale. Then they realized that their behavior was inappropriate but mustered the courage to approach, as if they thought Gu Qingcheng wouldn't recognize them.

The amusement on Gu Qingcheng's face grew stronger. He had truly encountered such an interesting person for the first time.

"What's your name?" Gu Qingcheng leaned elegantly on the sofa, his figure shrouded in darkness, like an unattainable king of the night.

The little hamster stammered in response, "Ruan, Ruan Meng... No, no, it's Ruan Meng, Mengmeng de Meng." Realizing that they were in a female disguise, Ruan Meng quickly adjusted their tone.

Such an abrupt turn of events, how could it escape Gu Qingcheng's notice? Instead of exposing the truth, he coldly gestured for Ruan Meng to sit beside him.

Ruan Meng quickly refused, "No, I... I only sell drinks, nothing else."

Gu Qingcheng remained silent, his gaze oppressively fixed on Ruan Meng until he couldn't bear the pressure anymore and reluctantly sat down. Only then did Gu Qingcheng smile in satisfaction and say, "Good, it's nice when you behave."

Ruan Meng sat beside him with a somewhat aggrieved look, resembling a meek and mistreated young wife. With bunny ear headbands adorning his head, he appeared a bit cute. Even if Ruan Meng claimed to be a boy, probably no one would believe it.

Gu Qingcheng casually swirled his drink in his glass while casually appraising Ruan Meng. Just now, he finally confirmed his long-standing doubt. He didn't like women, but rather—

He liked men.

Looking at Ruan Meng's revealed body, he felt an impulse! And at that moment, the image in his mind wasn't the cross-dressed Ruan Meng, but rather how he looked in the elevator, wearing men's clothing and struggling not to cry.

Having finally figured out his sexual orientation, Gu Qingcheng didn't feel relieved but rather more agitated. The Gu family wouldn't want a homosexual heir!

A voice in his heart told him that maybe he got it wrong, perhaps it was because the cross-dressed Ruan Meng was so beautiful that it sparked his impulse...

Suddenly, Gu Qingcheng reached out with his long arm, pulling Ruan Meng into his embrace. Then, with the scent of alcohol, his lips pressed firmly against Ruan Meng's.

He wanted to verify it once again, to test whether it was just his imagination.

At first, Ruan Meng was momentarily stunned, but then he realized and struggled vigorously. However, Gu Qingcheng's strength was too great, and Ruan Meng couldn't break free. As Gu Qingcheng's kisses grew deeper, he was on the verge of losing himself in this kiss...

Before Wen Qing went to sleep, she received a text message. There was no number, only four words:

Everything is going smoothly.

Chapter 165: The Dimensional Trader of the Cross-Dressing Expert [6]

Jiang Xiaoman discovered that he had been extremely lucky recently. Whenever he faced the most difficult and helpless situations, he would encounter benefactors who came to his aid. When he was too poor to afford a meal, Sister Wenqing rented his house and provided timely assistance, helping him overcome the difficulties. When his mother's illness became unbearable, Sister Wenqing helped him find a kidney donor. And now, when he urgently needed money for surgery, Doumao Live called him and offered a contract, even agreeing to advance part of his salary despite his hesitation...

Jiang Xiaoman was deeply grateful for all this. He knew that there were still many good people in the world. Even though they were strangers who had met by chance, they could bring warmth to each other's lives.

Jiang Xiaoman stayed by his mother's side throughout the operation. The surgery went smoothly without any adverse reactions. The doctor advised them to rest well, and his mother would be able to leave the hospital next month.

This made Jiang Xiaoman once again overwhelmed with gratitude. Without the help of others, he would not have been able to save his mother so smoothly.

His mother said that good people should be rewarded, so he must work hard and not let down those who helped him. Whether it was Sister Wenqing or the live streaming company, he must double his efforts to repay them.

With this in mind, Jiang Xiaoman became even more dedicated to his live streams. First, he aimed to generate profits for the company as a way of repaying them. Second, he hoped to increase his fan base so that he could open up a new dimension and obtain something valuable to give to Sister Wenqing.

He wasn't a professional singer, but in order to deliver good performances for his fans, he spent a lot of time practicing the guitar and singing skills every day. He even studied the live streams of popular internet celebrities, trying to interact with the audience and share interesting anecdotes, making an effort to become more entertaining...

And efforts always yield rewards. Gradually, more and more people gathered in his live stream room, and his fans spontaneously promoted him. Finally, on the eve of his mother's discharge from the hospital, his fan value reached 10,000. The company called to inform him that his contract had been finalized and they would soon arrange recommendations for him, so he should be prepared.

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Xiaoman couldn't wait to summon the trading device and extract the second dimension.

"Advanced dimension, advanced dimension, advanced dimension..." Jiang Xiaoman prayed while clicking on the newly acquired Z5079.

The screen flickered, and a blond-haired, blue-eyed man appeared. The room behind him had a strong sense of technology. The blond man seemed much calmer than Jiang Xiaoman, his expression indifferent, showing no emotions.

Jiang Xiaoman nervously greeted him, "Hello."

"Hello," the blond man curved his lips. "You seem to be a newcomer. It's troublesome. I dislike dealing with newcomers the most. They don't know anything, ignorant and foolish. They lack good things and always ask endless questions... Of course, I'm not talking about you. You must be a sensible newcomer, right? A3697."

Jiang Xiaoman's face turned red, unsure of how to respond.

Z5079 smiled again and said, "Alright, let's get back to the point. What good things do you have? What do you want to exchange?"

"Ah?" Jiang Xiaoman was taken aback, then his face turned red once more. He wasn't prepared to exchange anything yet, and he didn't even know what he could offer.

The smile on Z5079's face faded. "It seems you're not ready yet. But judging from the background of your room and the communication device you're holding, the technological level there is unimaginably backward. So, I don't think you have anything I need."

His condescending tone made Jiang Xiaoman feel ashamed. Perhaps his blushing appearance made Z5079 think he had gone too far. Z5079 sighed in a somewhat helpless manner and offered a hint, "Every dimension has its unique items. Like the cultivation techniques and medicinal pills in a cultivation dimension, the crystal nucleus in a post-apocalyptic dimension, or the advanced technology in my world. Since you can connect with the trading device, there must be something unique to your dimension. You can try to find it."

Jiang Xiaoman felt relieved that Z5079 had a soft side to his sharp tongue. With a smile on his face, he said, "Thank you very much. You're truly a great person."

Z5079 chuckled coldly and then terminated the video between them. At the moment the screen dimmed, Jiang Xiaoman heard a murmuring voice, "Indeed, newcomers are always the most troublesome!"

During dinner, Jiang Xiaoman asked Wen Qing, "Sister, if you had to choose one thing to represent China, what would you choose?"

He pondered and couldn't think of anything unique to his dimension. Since Z5079 was from a technological dimension far more advanced than his own, it was natural for Z5079 to look down on his outdated things.

After a moment of thought, Wen Qing knew that Jiang Xiaoman had already opened up a second dimension and understood why he was asking. Without hesitation, she replied, "Cuisine!"

For her, who had just saved the Earth with food, this answer was self-evident. Perhaps it was a common trope in novels to depict aliens who had grown up on nutritional supplements having a love for food. In the original story, Jiang Xiaoman indeed exchanged items with food, but the discovery of aliens' love for food came much later. Wen Qing was just informing Jiang Xiaoman in advance.

Jiang Xiaoman's eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly. Clearly, it was widely recognized that cuisine represented China.

Thus, following Wen Qing's lead, Jiang Xiaoman embarked on a path to conquer aliens with food.

Since meeting Ruan Meng, Gu Qingcheng couldn't get him out of his mind. He brought Ruan Meng directly to his villa and started keeping him there. Information about Ruan Meng was also quickly delivered to him.

With his mother passing away early and his father seriously ill, Ruan Meng had to drop out of school to earn money for his father's treatment. He met Gu Qingcheng at the company because he went there for an interview, and as for meeting at the bar, there was no need to mention that; he was working there as a part-time job...

Very well, with a pure background, Gu Qingcheng was extremely satisfied. He paid for Ruan Meng's father to be sent to the best hospital and hired the best specialists, with one condition: Ruan Meng had to stay by his side.

At first, Ruan Meng adamantly refused, but in the end, he compromised for the sake of his father. Initially, Ruan Meng forced a smile and struggled to adapt to the fact that he was being financially supported by a man. However, Gu Qingcheng treated him really well. He personally bought clothes for him, personally arranged their room, and personally cooked breakfast for him... Gu Qingcheng took care of everything himself and didn't rely on others. Even a stone would be kept warm. Except for the initial coercion, he always respected Ruan Meng's opinions, caring and gentle, like a perfect lover.

Ruan Meng gradually wavered and became deeply immersed in this tenderness. Until Gu Qingcheng proposed that he dress in women's clothing and accompany him back to his family.

Ruan Meng was in great pain, with a wounded expression on his face. Gu Qingcheng gently kissed him and said, "I'm sorry, baby, I can't help it. I love you, and I want to give you a status, but the Gu family won't allow a homosexual heir. I'm sorry for the inconvenience. You've worn women's clothing before, right? I think you looked beautiful. Please wear it again."

In the end, Ruan Meng compromised and dressed in women's clothing to accompany Gu Qingcheng to the Gu family. Gu Qingcheng introduced him to his family as his girlfriend.

He was Gu Qingcheng's choice, and Gu Qingcheng liked him very much. Naturally, the Gu family had no objections. Although Ruan Meng came from an ordinary background, the Gu family was influential and having a daughter-in-law with a background would only be an added advantage, but it didn't matter if there was none. The whole family welcomed the arrival of their daughter-in-law with joy.

Soon, news of the heir to the Gu family finding a partner spread, and even Su Ma complained to Wen Qing, "Isn't he attracted to men? What's going on here? He specifically chose a girl with no background. Is he afraid of future troubles if people find out?"

Su Ma naturally believed in her daughter, so when Wen Qing said that Gu Qingcheng liked men, she firmly believed it. At this moment, she suspected that Gu Qingcheng was marrying under false pretenses, rather than doubting Wen Qing's words.

Wen Qing couldn't directly tell her the true identity of Ruan Meng and could only advise her not to interfere in this matter.

Ruan Meng was someone Wen Qing had found, and she deliberately had him imitate Jiang Xiaoman's personality to get close to Gu Qingcheng, who indeed fell for it. In fact, it wasn't surprising. Rather than saying that Gu Qingcheng liked Jiang Xiaoman, it was more accurate to say that he liked Jiang Xiaoman's personality.

Gu Qingcheng had a strong desire for control, and he didn't allow his other half to go against his will. That's why he liked the gentle and harmless, malleable, and obedient types like Jiang Xiaoman, who completely submitted to him without any sense of self. Ultimately, Gu Qingcheng loved himself the most.

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Chapter 166: The Dimensional Trader of the Cross-Dressing Expert [7]

Jiang Xiaoman successfully struck a deal with Z5079. He provided the other party with delicious food, and in return, he got some advanced technological information.

If Jiang Xiaoman were an ambitious person, he could have used these things to lead an era and dominate the world. However, he was not. He was just a well-behaved and innocent soon-to-be college student whose greatest wish was to earn some money and provide a better life for his mother. Therefore, when he obtained this information, he didn't have much of a reaction. He simply thought to himself, "So, the delicious food of Huaguo can indeed be exchanged for items from other dimensions."

He even thought that it was fortunate that Sister Wenqing reminded him; otherwise, he wouldn't have known how long it would have taken for him to figure it out.

The idea of investing and turning these advanced technologies into reality only lingered in his mind for a second before he dismissed it. The reason was simple—he didn't have money!

It was a very practical problem, and besides, he didn't have the ability to manage a company, nor could he explain to others where these things came from. He was not good at socializing or dealing with people. Moreover, he understood the principle of inviting disaster upon oneself. If someone coveted these things of his, he wouldn't have the ability to protect them. Losing the items alone wouldn't matter much, but he was afraid it would bring trouble to his family. So, after obtaining these things, he stored them in the system space, out of reach.

Wen Qing naturally knew all this. In the original story, Gu Qingcheng used this information to reach the pinnacle of life and became the world's richest person. Wen Qing didn't have much interest in this information since she had also lived in the future world, and if she wanted to, she could acquire even more advanced things.

However, what she didn't expect was that Jiang Xiaoman himself would give her these things.

"Sister Wenqing, these are for you. I believe they can be of greater value in your hands. However, I can't tell you where these things come from." Jiang Xiaoman believed that if it were Sister Wenqing, she wouldn't harm him or try to dig deep into the matter.

"These are for me? Are you sure?" Wen Qing casually flipped through them, and her expression gradually became solemn. She asked in a very serious tone.

Jiang Xiaoman nodded. The reason he changed his mind and brought out these things was because of the recent "XX Island" incident. He felt that his country was not strong enough, which is why they were being bullied. In his resentment, he thought of the information lying in the space. If he had never possessed it, he wouldn't have any thoughts about it. However, since he had something that could change the current situation of the country, he would feel guilty if he didn't bring it out. And so, this plan came about.

Note: "XX Island" used in the story is a placeholder, potentially referring indirectly to the Senkaku Islands (Diaoyu Dao in China and Diaoyutai Lieyu in Taiwan) dispute between China and Japan. However, it should be noted that this is purely speculative. Japan maintains administrative control over the islands and asserts them as part of its territory, while China claims historical and legal rights to the islands. Diplomatic efforts to resolve the dispute continue, but a definitive resolution has not been achieved.

Choosing Sister Wenqing was also because he already knew her identity. She was the only heir of the Su family and had moved out of her house to rent an apartment to experience life. Although he felt that he couldn't understand the world of rich people, Jiang Xiaoman didn't think much about it. After all, based on their time spent together, Sister Wenqing was truly a good person. She had resolved his urgent crisis and helped his mother find a kidney source. Moreover, when she moved in, she had nothing and had no motives worth suspecting.

Wen Qing contemplated for a moment and said, "The items are good, but one should receive rewards for their work. How about this: I'll invest money to establish a company, and you can contribute these technologies as your shares. We'll split the profits fifty-fifty."

Jiang Xiaoman hurriedly waved his hand and said, "No, no, Sister Wenqing, there's no need for that." Only he knew how easy it was to obtain these things, just a few dishes of delicious food, and he only thought of it because of Sister Wenqing's reminder. How could he take advantage of Sister Wenqing like this? Letting her work hard and earn money while he gets a share of the dividends without doing anything?

Wen Qing didn't allow him to refute and insisted on giving him a stake. Otherwise, she would rather not do it than take advantage of him. Jiang Xiaoman couldn't resist her, so he reluctantly agreed.

Soon, Wen Qing took the information and swiftly established a technology company. She temporarily halted other businesses of the Su family's factories and focused solely on producing the new concept phones that Jiang Xiaoman had presented. She modified them based on the technologies he provided because the technological level of her world couldn't match that of the Z5079 dimension, so some things were not applicable here.

Jiang Xiaoman, being a tech novice, couldn't discern the changes at all.

During this time, Jiang Xiaoman's live streaming career flourished. After signing a contract, the company provided him with a complete set of live streaming equipment, far surpassing the quality he achieved with his lousy pixelated phone. The company also wholeheartedly nurtured him, promoting and endorsing him. In a short period, Jiang Xiaoman rose rapidly, effortlessly surpassing one million followers.

Of course, all of this was thanks to Wen Qing's guidance.

When his fan value exceeded 100,000, Jiang Xiaoman drew a time-travel dimension and made a small profit by trading a few antiques. When he surpassed one million, he drew a cultivation dimension and obtained several mortal-grade body-strengthening pills. He ground one of them and secretly put it in his mother's meal, while he discreetly placed another one in Wen Qing's food.

Wen Qing pretended not to notice and cooperated with his poor acting skills as she ate it.

Gu Qingcheng had been extremely unlucky recently. First, the land he invested a huge sum of money in turned out to have an ancient tomb, and then one of his most trusted subordinates leaked business secrets, causing him a significant loss. Just as he made up for those losses, an important technology in his company was halted due to excessive environmental pollution...

He even suspected if someone had cursed him, otherwise, how could he be so unlucky? He even considered visiting a temple to pray and get rid of the bad luck on him.

Under great distress, Gu Qingcheng, with an agitated mind, actually went to a temple and sought out a highly respected master. The master told him that he should get married this year to counterbalance the misfortune. It would help resolve all the bad luck naturally.

In simple terms, it meant to seek joy and happiness.

Gu Qingcheng was a staunch materialist, and naturally, he didn't believe in this kind of thing. Seeking blessings from the Buddha was just to find peace of mind. However, one thing did occupy his thoughts—he indeed needed to get married.

Thinking of Ruan Meng, Gu Qingcheng suddenly felt a sense of relief. In these terrible days, only Ruan Meng's company could bring him a moment of peace. He had decided that this was the person he wanted to spend his life with.

Perhaps the master's suggestion of seeking joy was indeed effective. After he quietly married Ruan Meng, he started to have a smooth run again. He successfully secured several major projects, all of which he held high expectations for.

At this time, the Su family launched a new concept phone—a wristwatch-style device. When activated, it projected a virtual screen in front of the user. The screen content was not significantly different from traditional phones, but due to its futuristic design and unexpectedly affordable price, it possessed powerful performance that surpassed ordinary models in the market. As a result, once it was introduced, it quickly became popular worldwide.

Then, a renowned mobile phone company that Gu Qingcheng had put great effort into acquiring went bankrupt directly.

Having been in the business world for so many years, Gu Qingcheng had a keen eye for opportunities. Consequently, as soon as he saw Su family's new phone, he immediately halted his own company's phone project because he knew that, even if they worked hard for another thirty years, they wouldn't be able to surpass the technological advancements of Su family's phone.

He couldn't help but feel angry, but as the Su family was gaining momentum and threatening to surpass the Gu family, he couldn't afford to make trouble at this time. Therefore, he had to set aside that project and focus on the automotive industry under his umbrella.

Then, on the day of Gu family's new car launch, the Su family introduced a groundbreaking new model—a fully intelligent amphibious vehicle capable of operating on land, water, and air. Its performance surpassed all current cars by leaps and bounds, including those prestigious foreign brands. And, as always, the price was surprisingly affordable.

The sensation caused by this surpassed even the previous impact of the phone. The Su family not only surpassed the Gu family but also made a name for itself internationally.

Furthermore, the Su family took advantage of the situation and launched household robots, industrial robots, agricultural robots, and more. These were not the type of robots that required manual input to function but true intelligent machines.

Before long, the Su family also released the world's first holographic online game, officially announcing that humanity had entered the era of holography.

And this was just what was visible on the surface. Behind the scenes, the Su family, in collaboration with the government, was utilizing the technologies controlled by Wen Qing to research high-tech weapons such as mechas, warships, and particle beam cannons.

…

Gu Qingcheng was on the verge of going crazy. He felt that the Su family was specifically targeting him. Every project he undertook ended because of the Su family. Whatever he did, the Su family would do the same, as if they were directly opposing him! The consecutive misjudgments had earned him criticism from his grandfather, who questioned his abilities. In the past, he had been so outstanding that everyone was overshadowed by his brilliance. The position of the heir was a sure thing, and no one dared to challenge it. But now? Even his uncles and cousins from the second and third branches of the family openly coveted his position as the heir.

To be honest, these recent failures were not due to his decision-making. Who could have predicted that the Su family would possess such groundbreaking technology? But his grandfather didn't care about these circumstances. He even went as far as saying, "If the Su family can acquire that technology, why can't we?" Failing to see the situation and seize opportunities was definitely his own problem.

Gu Qingcheng had nothing to refute. At this moment, he vaguely regretted that he shouldn't have competed with the Su family for that piece of land. It had led to such a strained relationship, and now he couldn't shamelessly claim a share of the success. Even his mother started to regret. If he had married Su Wenqing back then, everything would belong to their Gu family now.

Furious, Gu Qingcheng stormed out, believing that he didn't need to rely on marrying a woman to advance his career. What difference would there be between him and a freeloader if he did that?!

Gu Qingcheng returned to his villa. He had moved out after getting married, mainly because he was worried that Ruan Meng's connection to him would be noticed by others.

When he arrived, Ruan Meng had just finished cooking, wearing an apron and welcoming him with a gentle smile. "You're back?"

Gu Qingcheng's heart instantly softened. He walked over and embraced him from behind, taking a deep breath of his scent, and gradually, his restless heart quieted down.

With his emotions calmed, Gu Qingcheng pulled out a chair and sat down, holding Ruan Meng's hand with interest. "What delicious meal did you prepare today?"

Ruan Meng served him a bowl of rice, his smile radiant. "It's all your favorite dishes."

Upon hearing this, warmth filled Gu Qingcheng's heart once again. Marrying Ruan Meng was the best decision he had ever made in his life.

Looking at the information Ruan Meng sent back, Wen Qing replied—

"It's done. I'm finished here. The money will be transferred to your account. The choice to stay or leave is up to you."

Chapter 167: The Dimensional Trader of the Cross-Dressing Expert [8]

Jiang Xiaoman's fan count surpassed 10 million. As he was about to open the fifth dimension, something big happened in the Gu family - Ruan Meng was exposed.

The reason behind this incident was Gu Qingcheng's extraordinary methods. He was dissatisfied with his younger brothers coveting his position, so he dug a big pit for them as a lesson. Those few brothers stumbled badly, and how could they not be angry? They didn't have Gu Qingcheng's level of expertise and were so infuriated that they decided to confront him.

First, they went to the company, but the people there said he had gone home, so they went straight to his house.

Coincidentally, Ruan Meng was taking a bath at home. When he heard the commotion outside, he shouted, "Who is it?" He didn't disguise his voice, and those outside thought it was Gu Qingcheng, so they carelessly opened the door...

Meanwhile, Gu Qingcheng had received a call from Ruan Meng on his way back, asking him to buy some groceries. This delay allowed those brothers to reach his place before him, leading to a rather awkward scene.

Seeing that Ruan Meng was a man, those cousins, after the initial disbelief, quickly realized this was a great opportunity to deal with Gu Qingcheng. They promptly left to discuss their plan.

Under this huge shock, nobody wondered why Ruan Meng was taking a bath in broad daylight without locking the door.

By the time Gu Qingcheng returned, Ruan Meng had already tidied up, dressed up, and greeted him with a gentle and considerate smile, "You're back?"

Having just taken a shower, Ruan Meng's fair skin had a rosy hue due to the water vapor, making him even more alluring. Gu Qingcheng's Adam's apple rolled slightly as he embraced Ruan Meng, taking a deep breath, "Darling, you smell amazing."

As the two of them were enjoying a tender moment, on the other side, Gu Qingcheng's cousins decided to report this matter to their grandfather. Although they didn't want to admit it, they knew that, in terms of schemes and strategies, they couldn't compete with Gu Qingcheng even if they joined forces. Instead of being foolish, wasting this excellent opportunity, they chose to inform their grandfather. As long as their grandfather knew that Gu Qingcheng had married a man and had deceived the family, Gu Qingcheng's position would be compromised.

Upon returning to the Gu family's old residence, they informed their grandfather of the situation, and as expected, he was furious. The cousins put on a repentant appearance and said, "We originally didn't want to tell you about this, fearing that you'd think we were trying to create discord. But we also worried that if we didn't tell you and the media found out first, we'd be in a difficult situation. So we decided to tell you in advance to let you prepare."

Another one chimed in, "Yes, if this matter becomes public, it will undoubtedly damage the image of the Gu family. Although homosexuality is more accepted now, the majority of ordinary people still can't fully accept it. Perhaps Gu Qingcheng considered this and that's why he let... that person, crossdress as a woman."

"But the concern is, if the media finds out later, Gu Qingcheng will not only be exposed as homosexual but also as someone who deceived the public, and that won't sit well with anyone."

How could the grandfather not have thought of these things? Their constant reminders were just adding fuel to the fire, making the grandfather so angry that he almost couldn't catch his breath, and his hands trembled with rage. "Bring him to me!"

As the grandfather was still furious, it was evident that Gu Qingcheng wouldn't fare well if he appeared at that moment. Perhaps, if Gu Qingcheng's parents were there to persuade a little, they might calm the grandfather down. However, the young ones present couldn't wait to see Gu Qingcheng get into trouble, so they obediently called him back. They also informed their own parents to add fuel to the fire.

Although Gu Qingcheng didn't know what had prompted his grandfather to summon him back, judging from his cousins' gloating tone when they called him, it was probably not good news. Perhaps their grandfather had found out about the incident where he set a trap for his younger brothers? He thought about it this way but didn't mind much. He knew his grandfather encouraged him to use them as stepping stones and wouldn't blame him for such actions. So, after a few words with Ruan Meng, he left. Throughout the conversation, Ruan Meng didn't tell him about the visit of his cousins.

As expected, Gu Qingcheng, who was unaware of the situation, was taken by surprise. The furious grandfather directly removed him from his position and asked him to go home for reflection. Gu Qingcheng knew that if he was indeed removed, he would never get a chance to go back.

He wanted to defend himself, "Grandfather, it's not what you think. When I met Ruan Meng, he was dressed as a woman..."

His cousins immediately shut him down, "Big brother, are you trying to say you didn't know that 'sister-in-law' deliberately deceived you by crossdressing?"

"You've been married for so long and haven't been intimate?"

"You never noticed that 'sister-in-law' has a big... you know?"

...

The cousins bombarded him with questions, leaving Gu Qingcheng no way out. The disappointed grandfather gave him a cold look, went upstairs, and completely ignored him, no matter how he pleaded.

Gu Qingcheng was furious. Even now, he still didn't know how his secret had been exposed. Ruan Meng had always been low-key, and after they got married, he had never left the villa. His grandfather wouldn't randomly investigate Ruan Meng's gender. Therefore, it could only be those cousins who had done something.

Gu Qingcheng collected his thoughts and quickly calmed down, restoring his past wisdom and decisiveness. He looked haughty and elegant, sneering at his brothers, "You've got some guts. I admit defeat this time, but it's okay. Even if I lose my position as the heir of the Gu family, I still have my own business, and I won't starve. I won't covet the Gu family's assets. You guys can have fun with that. I want to see who will have the last laugh."

After throwing these words of discord, Gu Qingcheng left without any reluctance. It appeared as if he was at ease, but only he knew the turmoil in his heart.

However, his attempt to sow discord didn't have the desired effect; instead, it backfired. Originally, the brothers planned to bring him down first and then compete based on their abilities, without needing his instigation. But he had spoken this way and even mentioned his own assets, which reminded the brothers of the fact that if they didn't suppress Gu Qingcheng completely, he could challenge whoever became the next heir. Even with the resources of the Gu family, Gu Qingcheng could swallow the entire family.

Therefore, after a discussion, the brothers decided they couldn't let Gu Qingcheng grow any stronger and needed to crush him completely to ensure he never had a chance to turn things around.

As a result, before Gu Qingcheng could even figure out how to win his grandfather's favor and regain his position as the heir, his brothers united to suppress him fiercely. As the saying goes, "Three unskilled cobblers with a smart plan can outsmart a wise man." These few usually incompetent brothers showed a rare moment of intelligence as they joined forces to take him down. Moreover, they had the support of the Gu family's resources, while Gu Qingcheng was at his lowest point, with little power left. Thus, he found it truly difficult to resist their onslaught.

By the time Jiang Xiaoman's fan count surpassed 100 million, Gu Qingcheng was already powerless to mediate. The company faced bankruptcy due to the internal power struggle in the Gu family. The grandfather learned about the conflict from the beginning but was so angered that he fell ill and had to be hospitalized, leaving him with no energy to intervene. The younger ones were also afraid that once the grandfather recovered, he might lean toward Gu Qingcheng, so they wanted to settle the matter quickly and suppress Gu Qingcheng completely. In the end, the outcome was almost a Pyrrhic victory (loss for both sides), and while it amused some, many others took the opportunity to add insult to injury. Everyone knew that the Gu family's decline was irreversible.

In the final moment, Gu Qingcheng transferred all his funds overseas, at least leaving himself with a little retirement money.

He had always been a proud individual and couldn't bear being looked at by others with pity. So he wanted to leave from here and start over, whether it meant hiding his identity or not, he couldn't stay here to become a laughingstock.

"My dear, let's go, leave this place, and we'll start anew. This time, I'll openly tell everyone about your identity." In the end, the person Gu Qingcheng most wanted to take with him was Ruan Meng.

However, Ruan Meng smiled gently and slowly loosened Gu Qingcheng's tightly held hand. He continued to smile softly and said, "No, I don't want to leave."

Suddenly, Gu Qingcheng had a bad premonition. He tried to force a smile and said, "Don't be silly, be a good boy."

"I'm not being silly. When you had money and power, you forced me, and I had no choice but to submit." Ruan Meng lightly flicked nonexistent dust off his clothes and sat comfortably on the sofa. He looked straight into Gu Qingcheng's eyes, and a dangerous and enchanting smile appeared on his lips. He enunciated each word, "Now you have nothing, so why should I go with you?"

Gu Qingcheng couldn't believe it, "Are you with me just for the money?"

"Otherwise? Did you really think I liked you? Impossible!" Ruan Meng sneered, "I like women, only women. Men are pests. When I was still a woman..."

"What did you say?" Gu Qingcheng, who was originally dazed, rushed to him in one swift step, grabbed his collar, and his eyes were bloodshot. "Say it again!"

Ruan Meng didn't care about his threat and looked at him arrogantly, "I can say it ten times if you want. When I was still a woman, I liked women. But because those lovely girls couldn't accept love from the same gender, I got fed up and underwent gender-affirming surgery. However, I regretted it afterward because I didn't want to deceive those girls while carrying a male body. So, I just mingled with men, but I never harmed any honest and decent man. Only those scumbags who were corrupted inside..."

Gu Qingcheng's face turned ashen, and the veins on his hand back bulged. His eyes were so crimson that it seemed he wanted to swallow Ruan Meng whole, "You f**king lied to me!"

Ruan Meng laughed lightly and said, "Lie? You never asked! If you had asked, I would have definitely told you I was a trans woman. But, if we're going to talk about how this started, weren't you the one who forcibly took me out of the bar, disregarding my resistance, and forcibly kissed and had s** with me? If I were a normal man, wouldn't you have turned me gay by force?"

"You blame others for your own filthiness and claim that the whole world should kneel and kowtow to you?" Ruan Meng rolled his eyes, "Alright, hurry up and leave. Considering you've given me quite a bit of money these past few years, I'll kindly remind you: be more careful next time; there are even more trans people in foreign countries!"

Gu Qingcheng's throat felt a surge of blood and a trace of blood oozed from the corner of his mouth, then he fell unconscious.

At this moment, Ruan Meng got up from the sofa, lifted his foot over Gu Qingcheng, and took out a mini camera from the opposite wall. He then spoke into the camera, "So, my dear, are you satisfied with the gift I gave you? Forgive me for adding some drama, but I never go easy on scumbags who bully girls. Although we've never met, my instincts tell me that you must be a lovely girl. I'm leaving now and will have some fun abroad. Goodbye."

Ruan Meng threw a flirtatious look and blew a kiss at the camera. Then he sent this video to Wen Qing, erased any trace of his presence at the scene, and left without any nostalgia.

After watching the video, Wen Qing didn't know how to react. Ruan Meng was truly good at disgusting people, always poking at Gu Qingcheng's wounds. He must have discovered Gu Qingcheng's subconscious aversion to women during their time together, so he deliberately said those things. In fact, Ruan Meng was not a trans woman but a playboy in the gay community. Wen Qing invited him just to prevent Gu Qingcheng from harming other normal boys, but he didn't expect Ruan Meng to be so cunning.

However, none of this mattered now. She had just received news that Gu Qingcheng, who tried to flee with the money, had been detained by law enforcement because he passed out at home. He didn't have time to leave the country and would probably end up being imprisoned for a long time.

Upon hearing the news of Gu's bankruptcy, Jiang Xiaoman sighed, "Such a big company went bankrupt. How many people will lose their jobs?"

Wen Qing smiled faintly, "It's okay; our company is expanding and hiring. Absorbing these people is not a problem at all."

Jiang Xiaoman immediately looked in admiration, "Sister Wenqing, you're really amazing. You handle such a big company with ease!"

"You're amazing too. You provided so many advanced materials," Wen Qing complimented him.

Jiang Xiaoman blushed and didn't know how to respond. After hesitating for a while, as if he had made up his mind, he told Wen Qing, "Sister Wenqing, I'll tell you where I got those materials. I have..."

Suddenly, his lips went soft, and the rest of his words were blocked.

Author's Note: Don't get any ideas, it's a finger...

Chapter 168: Quick Transmigration Raider [1]

"Shh! The walls have ears. You know this secret, and that's enough. Don't tell anyone, including me. Keep it to yourself." Wen Qing pressed a finger against Jiang Xiaoman's lips, stopping him from speaking.

Feeling the softness against his lips, Jiang Xiaoman's ears turned red, and his heartbeat instantly quickened. It seemed like his brain had stopped thinking, and he felt his skin burning under the touch, a warmth that reached all the way to his heart, leaving him somewhat flustered. He nodded awkwardly, "I... I understand."

In truth, he didn't even know what she had just said. His attention was entirely captivated by the finger that had touched his lips, the sensation still vivid in his mind.

This was the first intimate contact he had with someone he liked, and it made Jiang Xiaoman's heart feel as sweet as honey. He sneakily glanced at Wen Qing, only to find her expression unchanged as she lowered her head to resume her work, as if the intimate moment they just shared hadn't left the slightest ripple in her heart. This left Jiang Xiaoman somewhat disappointed and greatly disheartened.

But then again, how could someone as outstanding as Wen Qing possibly like him?

"Xiaoman, what's wrong with you?" Wen Qing couldn't help asking when she saw him looking dejected like a defeated rooster.

Jiang Xiaoman raised his head to look at her, pursed his lips, and his hands involuntarily clenched, summoning the courage to ask, "Sister Wenqing, do you have someone you like?"

Wen Qing chuckled, "Why are you suddenly asking that?"

The courage Jiang Xiaoman had just gathered seemed to dissipate by half in an instant, and he weakly replied, "Just... just curious."

"No, I don't," Wen Qing casually answered. In this world, her only task was to protect the client's family, and if she could make Gu Qingcheng pay for his deeds, it would be even better. There were no emotional obligations, and she didn't plan on getting married. When she grew older, she intended to adopt a few children and ensure the continuation of the Su family.

Hearing her reply, Jiang Xiaoman felt both disappointed and pleasantly surprised. Disappointed because she indeed didn't like him, and pleasantly surprised because she hadn't liked anyone else either.

After hesitating for a long while, Jiang Xiaoman's face turned red, and he asked, "Then... could you maybe like me a little?"

Wen Qing looked at him in surprise; she hadn't expected Jiang Xiaoman to like her. She always thought he was too easily embarrassed, constantly blushing, just like how he was portrayed in the original story, in front of Gu Qingcheng and even in front of his fans. So she never thought his blushing might have another meaning.

Not knowing whether Jiang Xiaoman's feelings were a spur of the moment or something he had been brewing for a while, she knew he was sensitive, and she was afraid of hurting him. Thus, she smiled and said, "I've always quite liked you."

Jiang Xiaoman became anxious, "I don't mean the affection for a little brother." He could naturally tell that Wen Qing treated him like a younger brother, but he didn't want to be just that. "I want to be your boyfriend!"

Finally, he said it out loud. Now Jiang Xiaoman didn't feel bashful anymore; he poured out everything he wanted to say, "I like you, from the first time we met, I've liked you not out of gratitude or anything else, but simply because I want to be with you. It pains me to see you with other men, truly painful. I feel overjoyed at a single word from you, satisfied when you eat the food I cook, and anxious with just one look from you..."

As he spoke, Jiang Xiaoman's voice grew weaker. "I know I'm not worthy of you. You're so outstanding, good at everything, while I'm so foolish and good at nothing. But I can't control my heart; it always thinks about you..."

Wen Qing let out a sigh. As an old monster who had lived for who knows how many lifetimes, the pure-hearted feelings of others were the hardest for her to resist. Ah, such pure emotions...

Upon hearing her sigh, Jiang Xiaoman's heart tightened, and his eyes gradually reddened, but he tried hard not to lose control in front of her.

"You're still young..." One sentence shattered Jiang Xiaoman's hope completely.

"After three years, if you still like me, we can be together then."

Back in the boundless space, as soon as Wen Qing entered, the little phoenix rushed towards her, "Sister! Dear sister! I missed you so much! Why did you take so long to come back!"

Wen Qing saw that he had already turned into a young man. The phoenix clan was full of beauties, and it was no surprise that the little phoenix also possessed a stunningly handsome face. However, his personality was still like that of an eternal child.

Wen Qing slightly opened her arms, ready to catch the pouncing phoenix, but to her surprise, the phoenix stopped a distance away and dramatically covered his eyes. "Oh, my eyes! I can't take it! My eyes are going to be blinded! Dear sister, can you please restrain the golden light on your body?"

Wen Qing was puzzled, "What golden light?"

"The merit on your body! Oh my goodness, it's the richest merit I've ever seen. Sister, did you save the world or something?"

Only then did Wen Qing recall that after the apocalypse world, she hadn't absorbed the accumulated merit as she had a client coming with a new task. She had temporarily put it aside and fulfilled the task first. In the previous life, she had been rewarded with a substantial amount of merit for saving the Earth. Coupled with the merit gained in this life, it was no wonder the phoenix found it so abundant.

But she wondered, did her merit appear golden to the phoenix?

After sending the client Su Wenqing into the reincarnation pool, Wen Qing started absorbing the merit. Because there was an enormous amount, it took a considerable amount of time to complete the process.

Once she finished absorbing it, the little phoenix jumped down from a tree and marveled at her. "When I first recognized you as my master, I felt a familiar aura on you. Turns out it was the power of merit. Sister, are you on the path to becoming a god through merit?"

"Becoming a god through merit?"

"Yes, in my awakening memories, there seems to be such a situation. However, it's too ancient, so I'm not entirely sure. But what I can be certain of is that your merit is nearing completion. Maybe you're just one step away from achieving it."

Divine beasts have their own inherited memories that gradually open up as they advance in rank. Thus, many ancient secrets are retained within their knowledge, making it one of their unique racial advantages.

Hence, Wen Qing believed what the little phoenix said. In fact, she had her suspicions as well. Every time she completed a task, apart from the rewards from the system, she only obtained vast amounts of merit, which she used to strengthen her soul. Could it be that reaching the ultimate form through soul strengthening was equivalent to becoming a god?

People often say that being a god is great, so maybe becoming one through merit is also a good idea... right?

Wen Qing pondered uncertainly, then turned to see the little phoenix eating carefreely. She casually took out a few dishes that the little phoenix loved from Jiang Xiaoman's system space, tempting him, "Good phoenix, think carefully about what is the opportunity for achieving complete merit?"

The little phoenix's eyes sparkled as he looked at the food in her hand, and he nodded eagerly, "I'll think, I'll think."

After a while of pondering, he finally frowned and said with a mournful face, "Sister, I really can't remember. Maybe it's different for each person? You'll figure it out when the time comes!"

Wen Qing thought about it and realized it made sense. After all, when she didn't know before, she still made it through.

She placed the food in front of the little phoenix and said, "Here, eat up."

When Wen Qing opened her eyes again, she found herself in a room with a full princess vibe. A knocking sound came from outside the door, "Qingqing, it's time to eat. Weren't you supposed to go to school with your brothers? He's been waiting for you."

Wen Qing quickly realized the situation and replied, "Got it, Mom, I'll be right there!"

Once the footsteps outside faded away, Wen Qing quickly rolled out of bed and went to the bathroom to freshen up while organizing the plot in her mind.

The client this time was named Gong Wenqing, born into an extraordinary family with loving parents and three doting older brothers. As the only princess of the Gong family, she was showered with immense love and grew up in a pampered environment. The little girl didn't have a spoiled temper; she was just too well-protected by her family, resulting in a gentle and innocent personality.

Originally, her life should have continued happily, but a change occurred during her high school years.

A girl named Su Yu appeared. She was incredibly beautiful, like a celestial being. At times, she resembled a thorny rose, rebellious and wild; other times, she exuded nobility and aloofness, disdainful of the world; occasionally, she appeared like a teardrop-adorned pear, charming and moving... This enigmatic girl captivated countless admirers, including the heirs of Z City's four major families.

Among them were the three brothers of the Gong family, who were Gong Wenqing's older brothers. There was also Ling Tianche, the only son of the Ling family, who was additionally Gong Wenqing's fiancé. The twin brothers of the Ye family, the youngest son and only grandson of the Rong family—each of them fell in love with the same girl. Everyone was crazily infatuated with this unique girl, willing to live and die for her, abandoning family honor, dreams, and responsibilities. Eventually, they even disregarded ethical and moral considerations just to possess her.

As the sister of the Gong family's three brothers and Ling Tianche's fiancée, Gong Wenqing naturally became the classic cannon fodder. Distraught, she went to find Ling Tianche to clarify the situation, but on the way, she got into a car accident and lost both of her legs.

And what about Su Yu and her admirers? They didn't end up with a happily-ever-after ending because, after they all agreed to share her, she disappeared, as if evaporating into thin air, leaving no trace behind.

Her admirers went crazy, searching the world for her, and in the end, none of them had a good outcome...

The Gong parents were both deeply affected by their sons' rebellion, falling ill as a result. Later, with two sons dead and one gone mad, they couldn't bear the blow and passed away. Gong Wenqing, who was pampered since childhood and later crippled, couldn't hold on to the Gong Group, so the family enterprise changed hands, and the once prominent Gong family fell into ruin.

The client's wish was to protect her family, prevent her brothers from being deceived by a wicked woman, and ideally keep everyone who might harm her away.

This wish was not unreasonable at all, and Wen Qing naturally agreed to fulfill it. As for the female lead, Su Yu, she was different from the previous worlds' female leads. She was a transmigrator and this world was just one of her many worlds.

Encountering a transmigrating female lead was a first for Wen Qing. Although the nature of her work was somewhat similar to that of a transmigrator, she considered herself different from Su Yu.

Wen Qing only helped the clients complete tasks while adhering to her own principles and bottom line. Su Yu, on the other hand, had the mission to conquer as many men as possible in each world, and she could resort to any means during her missions without caring about the consequences. For example, in the world before this one, after conquering seven emperors from different kingdoms, she simply left, causing suspicion and chaos among those emperors, each thinking she was in the hands of another. As a result, the world descended into turmoil, and Su Yu received the title of "The Troublesome Beauty that Ruined the Nation" from the system.

In each world, the more men she conquered, the more true love points she earned. These true love points strengthened her various attributes and could be exchanged for items in the system's store. However, whether it was strengthening her attributes or exchanging items, it was all for the purpose of better conquering men. So, Wen Qing didn't know what the meaning of her continuous mission completion was; at least Su Yu seemed to be having fun.

By the way, Su Yu's system name was—"True Love Raider System."

But please, don't insult "true love" with this system!

Author's note: This world is relatively short, about three or four chapters long~ (*￣3￣)╭

Chapter 169: Quick Transmigration Raider [2]

When Wen Qing came downstairs, four men sitting there all looked at her simultaneously.

"Qingqing, you're awake? Why don't you sleep a little longer?" This was Dad Gong.

"Did you sleep well last night? Did you have any nightmares again?" This was the elder brother.

"There's no rush to go to school. If you don't want to go, then don't." This was the second brother.

"Qingqing, come here quickly. Brother saved your favorite cheese bread for you." This was the third brother.

As the youngest and only girl in the Gong family, Gong Wenqing was loved by everyone - a daddy's girl to her father, and three brothers who adored her. Even her mother treated her better than her three brothers, always saying that boys can be allowed to run wild, but girls must be doted on... It could be said that Gong Wenqing had never experienced any grievances from childhood to adulthood.

But such a loving and happy family was completely torn apart after Su Yu's arrival. How could Gong Wenqing not be angry?

Imitating Gong Wenqing's personality, Wen Qing playfully talked to her father and brothers for a few words before starting to eat breakfast.

After breakfast, Wen Qing went to school with her brothers. The four siblings all attended the same noble school - The eldest brother Gong Wenyue was a senior and about to graduate, second brother Gong Wenze was junior, third brother Gong Wenting was a freshman, and Gong Wenqing was in her second year of high school.

Other children from the three other major families also attended the same school, but Wen Qing wasn't sure if, for the convenience of Su Yu's conquest, the story intentionally gathered all these people together.

With three handsome and sunny older brothers and a pretty and cute sister like a doll, they attracted a lot of attention at school. Also, because of the three brothers, Gong Wenqing had great popularity among the girls at school. Although their initial motive was to become her sister-in-law, as they spent more time with her, it was hard not to like a girl as pure-hearted as Gong Wenqing.

After arriving at school, Gong Wenting personally escorted Wen Qing to her classroom before leaving with peace of mind. Before leaving, he even used his charming eyes to make the girls in her class swoon, expressing that they would definitely take good care of his sister.

Wen Qing was speechless; this scene seemed like the brainless heroine and campus prince from romantic novels, but in the real world, it felt awkward. But what could she do when it was her brothers acting this way? Of course... she covered her face and pretended not to see it.

After a few peaceful days of school life, the female lead, Su Yu, finally arrived.

Su Yu was a transmigrator, so each time she transmigrated, she adjusted her appearance in the system space. For example, in the previous world, as the troublesome beauty, she had a more seductive appearance. But in this world, it was a campus environment, so she adjusted herself to have the image of an innocent and pure first love goddess. While her temperament changed, her beauty, which caused anger among both gods and men, remained the same.

This time, the system fabricated her identity as a transfer student, but Su Yu didn't care about such roles. No matter what identity she had, she could make men fall for her.

[Host, be careful this time and don't cause any trouble.]

Su Yu played with a strand of her hair while carrying a nonchalant smile, "Heh, system, when did you become so afraid of trouble? Weren't you always afraid that the world wouldn't be chaotic enough?"

[I don't mean that. I don't know why, but I just have a feeling of unease. Maybe something unexpected might happen in this world.]

Su Yu shrugged it off, "Don't worry, worst-case scenario, I'll conquer a few fewer men and leave after completing the mission."

Su Yu stood at the school gate, tilting her head slightly with a faint smile on her face. Her eyes swept across the campus with a determined look, as if she was about to embark on a journey of conquest.

Wen Qing, who had just gotten off the car, couldn't help but chuckle at the sight. Sorry, before conquering the stars and seas, you need to get through this obstacle first.

From afar, Su Yu saw three outstanding young men walking side by side. She quickly entered her mission mode while mentally reviewing the information of these three men - Gong Wenyue, heir of the Gong family, evaluation: 97 points, can be raided. Gong Wenze, second son of the Gong family...

Excellent, all three Gong brothers have system scores above ninety points! She encountered three exceptional catches right after stepping out. She was indeed lucky.

Su Yu chose a subtle angle, maintaining her graceful demeanor as she walked forward, preparing for an intimate encounter with Gong Wenze, who was closest to her.

Her plan was well thought out, and there were no flaws. Three seconds later, she successfully collided with Gong Wenze, and then smoothly ended up in his arms. Gong Wenze instinctively reached out to support her, making it look like she was being held by him.

Su Yu quickly switched to her pitiful and innocent skill, biting her lower lip with teary eyes, and looked up at Gong Wenze, saying in a distressed voice, "Ouch..."

Her limpid eyes were clear and reflected Gong Wenze's face, with glistening tears shimmering in the corners of her eyes. Her appearance of wanting to cry but holding back was extremely endearing. Her fair and tender skin was flawless like jade, and her rosy lips, lightly nibbled by her pearly white teeth, showed a hint of stubbornness and forbearance. Any man who saw her would feel pity for her.

However, just as Su Yu looked up, Gong Wenze suddenly pushed her away, wearing a shocked expression as if he had seen a ghost. He jumped away in panic and said, "What the hell?"

Su Yu fell to the ground because she couldn't keep her balance. It didn't hurt, but her mind was a bit foggy, and she was confused about Gong Wenze's reaction. Did something go wrong? Gong Wenze's response was unexpected!

"Wenze, don't be reckless." Gong Wenyue saw his younger brother push the girl accidentally and thought he did it on purpose. He reprimanded him, "Let me handle this." With that, he stepped forward to help Su Yu up. As the heir of the Gong family, his every move represented the family's reputation. If this incident was blown out of proportion by someone with malicious intent, it would be unnecessary trouble.

However, after he approached and saw the girl's appearance, he froze. His hand hung in the air, not sure whether to reach out or not. Finally, he understood why Gong Wenze had reacted that way.

The third brother, Gong Wenting, who was watching his elder brothers acting so strangely, couldn't help but become anxious. "Brother, what's wrong with you? Help the girl up!"

As he spoke, he took a step forward and stood in front of Su Yu. Then he also fell silent, took a deep breath, and another deep breath. He endured and endured, but in the end, he couldn't hold it in and ran away.

Thus, the responsibility of helping Su Yu up fell on Gong Wenyue again.

Gong Wenyue took a deep breath, tremblingly extended his hand, closed his eyes in pain, lifted Su Yu up, and then silently retreated two meters away, bowing, "I'm sorry, it was my brother's recklessness. Are you hurt? Do you need to go to the hospital?"

His tone was as sincere as could be. If he hadn't closed his eyes, Su Yu might have believed that he was genuine.

The reactions of the three Gong brothers were just too strange. Su Yu also wanted to find a place to check what might be wrong with her. So she lifted her head slightly, used her delicate fingers to touch her hair, and pursed her lips with a shy smile, "No need to go to the hospital. I'm fine."

Gong Wenyue's expression became even more painful, as if he was holding back something. "It's good that you're okay. Goodbye, I have something to attend to!" He said in one breath and then turned around and quickly left, as if there was some monster chasing him from behind.

Su Yu's smile froze on her face. Even if she were slow to react, she could tell that this person was avoiding her.

But why? She's a stunning beauty who can ruin nations. Would it hurt him just to look at her for a moment?

Wen Qing commented that indeed, it seemed like Su Yu did hurt him.

Dealing with Su Yu, who relied on her charm and appearance to conquer men as a quick-transmigration raider, Wen Qing couldn't come up with any good ideas. After all, she had transmigrated through many worlds, and her experience, intelligence, and methods were abundant. She might even have a constant stream of attack skills. Confronting her head-on was not a good idea.

So, she chose the most simple and crude approach - make her ugly!

After all, there was a big difference between an invincible ugly girl with a tearful face and a beauty with the same expression. The difference was enormous.

Of course, she couldn't directly tamper with Su Yu herself. The other party didn't even have a proper body; she was just a set of data and could be easily fabricated. So any damage to her appearance would be meaningless. Thus, she had to take action through others.

This time, the "golden finger" she brought was the Immortal Cultivation Space, to be precise, it was the Nightmare Illusion Stone she obtained from that space. She used the stone to create an illusion, making everyone who saw Su Yu think she was extremely ugly, hideously ugly, and unimaginably ugly.

The effect seemed to be pretty good.

After entering the school, the three Gong brothers held on to Wen Qing and refused to let go. "Qingqing, good sister, beautiful sister, let your brothers take another look, clean our eyes!"

"Oh my God! This is the ugliest person I've ever seen in my life! So ugly I can't breathe!"

"How could there be such an ugly person? It takes real courage to live with that face!"

"I don't want to judge people by their appearance. Maybe she has a beautiful heart but I just don't want to see her heart because of her appearance!"

Wen Qing curiously asked, "Is she really that ugly?"

"Ugly! Extremely ugly! Incredibly ugly! So ugly I question the meaning of life! Oh no, I can't recall it; just thinking about it makes my eyes burn!"

Wen Qing looked at her three mature and steady brothers, who were currently acting like a bunch of clowns hanging on her, seeking comfort and hugs, and most importantly, asking for their eyes to be cleansed. Finally, she let go of her worries. It seemed that making Su Yu ugly was effective. If someone could fall in love with her and live and die for her even in this situation, it would be true love!

What else could she say? She could only wish them well.

Chapter 170: Quick Transmigration Raider [3]

After Su Yu left, she quickly found a restroom and looked at herself in the mirror. Her face was not dirty, her makeup was intact, and there was no odor on her body. She was wearing a white dress, the least likely to go wrong.

"No problem," Su Yu was puzzled. Everything seemed normal. Why did the three Gong brothers react to her like that?

"System, do you know what's going on?"

[After they left, I eavesdropped on their conversation. They said...]

"What did they say?"

[They said you are too ugly! Extremely ugly! Ugly to the point where they can't bear to look at you!]

Su Yu widened her eyes and looked at her stunning appearance in the mirror. She incredulously pointed to her beautiful face, "Me? Ugly?"

[That's what they said...]

"Are they blind?" Before the system could finish, Su Yu exploded, "They called me ugly? What about this beauty then? Bring one out for me to see! I've transmigrated through so many worlds, and no one has ever said I'm ugly! Damn! They call me ugly? They must be blind!"

Just then, a girl came out from the restroom, took a glance at Su Yu, and silently walked back in.

"Ew..."

Su Yu was dumbfounded, while the system gloated, [See, you made that girl throw up with your ugliness!]

Veins popped on Su Yu's forehead. She exerted a lot of effort to control her urge to question that girl. She took another look at herself in the mirror. Her appearance was still the beautiful and stunning one, although she had made some adjustments before coming to this world, it was still her own face. She had traveled through so many worlds, and everyone praised her beauty. She had even been called the number one beauty in the world, so it was impossible that her aesthetic was flawed. But the current situation clearly told her that the problem wasn't with her eyes.

Su Yu, who had traveled through so many worlds, soon discovered the issue, but she couldn't figure out that it was Wen Qing who did this.

"Could it be that this is a world where beauty and ugliness are reversed? People's aesthetic sense is distorted, and what they find beautiful in other worlds appears ugly to them here, and vice versa?" Su Yu mumbled to herself.

[That's possible, otherwise, we can't explain their reactions.]

The system thought the speculation was reasonable and fully agreed. After all, its level was not as high as Wen Qing's, and it couldn't detect the changes she made.

"Whether it's true or not, we'll know if we try."

When Su Yu said "try," she meant taking two photos, one of a beautiful and handsome actor and another where he intentionally made himself ugly in a TV drama. She would show these two photos to people and ask them which one was better looking. The photos were of the same person, a famous actor in this world. She held the photos and went to ask others which one they thought was more attractive.

The first person she asked was a young girl. The girl was kind-hearted and looked at the photos, then glanced at Su Yu's resplendent appearance. She pointed at the ugly one and said it was better.

The kind-hearted girl thought that beauty and ugliness were not something one could choose, and this person must have endured a lot of ridicule due to their looks. Perhaps, she wanted to give some encouragement, as true beauty lies in one's soul.

Su Yu was persistent and continued to ask people around her, whether they were young, middle-aged, or elderly, and their answer was that the ugly photo looked better. Oh, she even asked some primary school students, thinking that kids wouldn't lie, but the few kids she stopped were all in tears after seeing the ugly photo...

Wen Qing, who guided this investigation from behind the scenes, stated that everything in this illusion was under her control.

And in the end, Su Yu confirmed that this was indeed a world where beauty and ugliness were reversed. So what should she do?

[What else can you do? Of course, you need to change your appearance again! But remember, you only have one chance to change your appearance in each world.]

Without the reminder, Su Yu already knew about this strict rule. But what else could she do? In a world like this, if she didn't make herself ugly, how could she complete the mission? And if she didn't complete the mission, how could she leave this world? Unexpectedly, after trying hard to complete missions and making herself beautiful and stunning, she now had to make herself ugly again someday!

Actually, Su Yu couldn't bring herself to make herself ugly, so she hesitated for a moment and told the system, "No, I want to try again."

She returned to the school and asked the system to find another target. The system quickly identified one.

[This one is not bad, Ling Tianche, the only heir of the Ling family, with a rating of 98, one point higher than the eldest of the Gong family!]

"Good, he's the one!"

Su Yu quickly browsed through all the information about Ling Tianche, got a rough understanding of his personality and preferences, and then quickly devised a plan in her mind.

She changed into a black leather jacket, tied her hair into a ponytail, and casually held a lollipop in her mouth, giving off an unruly and rebellious aura.

Who could have thought that the seemingly obedient top student Ling Tianche actually liked this kind of rebellious girl?

As she brushed past Ling Tianche, she deliberately bumped into him, then stopped, furrowed her eyebrows, raised her chin, and looked at him with a sidelong glance, "Hey! Top student, you bumped into me!"

Ling Tianche turned back calmly, seemingly unaffected by her ugly or beautiful appearance, nodding slightly, "I'm sorry."

Su Yu raised an eyebrow and said with a sly smile, "If apologies work, why do we need the police? How about this, come over and give me a kiss, and we'll consider it settled. What do you say?"

This was a typical scene of a campus bully bullying a delicate and pure girl. But Su Yu was sure that Ling Tianche, this restrained and mysterious guy, liked this kind of approach.

Of course, the premise was that she was beautiful enough. Teasing the top student as the school flower would make for a sweet campus romance, but if an ugly girl teased him, it would just be an ugly girl acting out!

The air suddenly fell silent. Just as Su Yu thought Ling Tianche was going to respond, he really did something—he hurriedly walked two steps and bent over a flowerbed...

Ugh—

Su Yu's face turned green. She couldn't imagine how ugly she must be in these people's eyes. She could make primary school students cry and now she could even make her targeted subjects vomit!

Oh, this wasn't the first time someone vomited because of her appearance.

So, "Let's go back and change the appearance again."

At lunch, Ling Tianche's face was still very unpleasant, and he seemed on the verge of vomiting. How could he not look terrible?

The four siblings from the Gong family sat at the same table with him. Seeing his condition, Gong Wenyue asked with concern, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"No," Ling Tianche shook his head, "I met the person you mentioned in the morning and vomited..."

"Hahaha..."

The three brothers from the Gong family burst into laughter simultaneously and looked at Ling Tianche with great sympathy.

"Brother, you've suffered!"

"It's true, your tolerance is a bit weak."

"Since you've suffered so much, let us have a look at our beautiful and cute Qingqing."

"But you're only allowed to look, no staring!"

...

Ling Tianche subconsciously glanced at Gong Wenqing. Well, his eyes indeed felt much better.

Wen Qing watched them laugh and felt that it was normal for them to chat and laugh together like this. Sharing one woman among several men? She couldn't accept the idea at all.

It's not like sharing a bike; you don't just scan the code and ride it! Wait, that's not right either. Su Yu was no different from a shared bike now.

Feeling stimulated, Su Yu returned to her residence and entered the system space, ready to change her appearance again. She could change back in the next world, so be it, she would make herself ugly!

Based on her experience of many lifetimes, Su Yu used all her efforts to create what she believed was the ugliest face, one that even made her own eyes ache when she looked at it.

Before changing her appearance, she said, "I absolutely won't look in the mirror until I complete the mission to become beautiful."

Wen Qing couldn't help but laugh when she saw Su Yu's appearance after coming out again. She didn't expect this surprise; Su Yu had actually made herself ugly. Her initial plan was just to make everyone think that Su Yu was an ugly duckling, and then probably no one would be interested in pursuing her. But she didn't expect that this illusion would make Su Yu think it was a world where beauty and ugliness were reversed, and she ended up making herself ugly. So it turned out she thought, "Well, it's just temporary, and it's fine to be ugly for a while."

Sorry, but you might have to be ugly for a while longer.

After changing her appearance, Su Yu, now full of confidence, returned to the school. Yesterday was the day she first came to report, but she was discouraged before entering the school and didn't go inside.

Just as she entered the school gate, the Gong siblings got off a nearby car.

Gong Wenting clutched his chest and said, "Oh my god, I almost bumped into her again. Let's come a bit later tomorrow. Bumping into her all the time, my heart can't take it."

"Have you noticed that this girl seems a bit different from yesterday?" Gong Wenze said.

Gong Wenyue nodded, "There are some changes. She was abstractly ugly yesterday, but now she's specifically ugly."

Pfft, Wen Qing couldn't help but laugh at her eldest brother's insightful explanation. Yesterday was an illusion, and today it's the real person—well, the explanation was valid.

After entering the school, Su Yu quickly encountered a new target for her conquest: Rong Yi, a young uncle from the Rong family.

Although he was of the uncle generation, he looked younger than Gong Wenyue and the others due to his good care. He was a teacher at the school.

After seeing him, Su Yu analyzed his personality and preferences and quickly formulated a plan. She pretended to accidentally bump into Rong Yi, fell to the ground, and quickly activated her 'pear blossom raining' and 'beauty shed tears' skill. It was originally a very pleasing scene, but when it was displayed on her ugly face with droopy corners of the eyes, swollen cheeks, a flat nose, pockmarked skin, a crooked mouth, and slanted eyes... it was simply unbearable to look at!

It was natural for Rong Yi to have the common flaw of judging people by their appearances. However, he shouldn't be scared away or disgusted like those few kids. After all, he was a teacher who was supposed to be a role model for others. He forced himself to suppress his discomfort and kindly helped Su Yu up, saying, "Are you okay?"

Seeing his attitude, Su Yu immediately thought, "As expected, the uglier a person is in their eyes, the more beautiful they find them!" She shyly lowered her head, her cheeks flushed, and she secretly stole a glance at Rong Yi, revealing a shy expression of a girl secretly admiring someone.

This kind of secretly admiring but not daring to confess look hit Rong Yi like a thunderbolt. He could understand the vague affection that teenagers in their adolescence may develop for the opposite gender. He knew that at this age, their emotions were very sensitive, especially for students who lacked self-confidence. A single word or action could cause unimaginable harm to them... So, how should he gently reject this girl who gathered up courage due to her lack of self-confidence?

Having pondered for a long time, he finally made up his mind, "You are a good girl, and the teacher likes diligent, obedient students like you who are eager to make progress. Your main focus now should be on your studies. Keep going! The teacher believes that you will have a brilliant future!"

After saying that, he swiftly left the place that made him suffocating, appearing composed but in reality, he was rushing away.

When Su Yu heard his words, she felt quite happy. However, after he left and she checked her affection points, the system awkwardly informed her that the affection points were at 0.

"How is this possible? There should have been a moment of infatuation, right? I specially used the 'beauty shed tears' skill for him, and it didn't even increase the affection points by 5?"

Su Yu found it incredible, "System, did you add my charm value?"

[I did, I added it all. Why would I drag you down at this moment?]

"And did I equip the 'Troublesome Beauty' title?"

"Of course, I never took it off!"

"Then where did it go wrong?!"

The mission had repeatedly encountered setbacks, and Su Yu couldn't help but feel a little irritated. In the past, with her unbeatable beauty and her various skills, completing missions had been easy. After all, men were visual creatures and couldn't resist the temptation of beauty. Except at the very beginning when her charm skill was still at the basic level, she had played around with sincere strategies. Later, due to her extraordinary appearance, it seemed that as long as she extended her hand, men would fall for her. After that, she didn't need to be sincere; she just needed to appeal to their desires.

But now, even her unbeatable beauty was facing setbacks.