Watching the celebratory fireworks fill the space, twisting their ladle shapes in an alluring dance around her, Qiao Ci raised an eyebrow.
"This time, your main system is being sensible."
It hadn't forcibly ejected her from the small world again.
"Hehe, I have good news for Host. After you successfully complete a mission, you can stay in the small world until you die of old age." The little ladle had been quite surprised when it received the notification.
It was the first time the main system had spoken directly to it, a piece of trash.
The main system shed its usual aloof persona, offering it warm greetings, and then instructed it to assist Qiao Ci well. Missions were secondary; the primary goal was to make sure she had a happy romantic experience!
It had even dangled promises of rewards, such as the 438th Golden System Awards being solely its own...
In short, the little ladle was both bewildered and thrilled!
Upon hearing that 40,000 points had been credited to its account, the little ladle transformed into a stunned ladle, a faint blush appearing on its golden surface. "Thank you, benefactor. Um, may I perform a little wildcat pole dance for you again?"
Qiao Ci's lips twitched. "Wildcat? What a unique name."
"Hehe, these are all my own creations. The last one I performed for you was the 'seductive bitch' pole dance, and just now was the 'ascetic alluring' pole dance."
As it spoke, it began to sway its hips and kick its legs around Qiao Ci…
For added effect, the little ladle had even put on a pink, big, wavy wig, and with every flick and sway, it truly looked the part.
After its performance, the little ladle's excitement didn't wane. In its cute voice, it said with feigned innocence, "Host, I have more good news for you. Hehe, I've saved up enough points, so I can appear in the real world from now on~"
"Then congratulations, you can attend a feast," Qiao Ci said, her lips curving, as if infected by the little ladle's joy.
"Does the Host wish to enter the next mission?"
"Yes."
*
Quick Transmigration System Control Center.
The main system was somberly smoking, unsure if its decision was right or wrong.
That distinguished patron had, on a whim, decided to experience all the hardships in the three thousand worlds to temper her will.
She hadn't anticipated encountering the same quick transmigration tasker in three consecutive lives, and in each instance, she had managed to subdue the young patron completely.
Truly admirable!
*
Before Qiao Ci could even open her eyes, she felt a wave of musty dampness assault her, nearly suffocating her.
Looking at the dilapidated, ancient temple with its wind-whipped walls, she coldly questioned the little ladle, "What is this getup? Have I become a beggar?"
Feeling a piercing pain in her leg, she pursed her lips and added, "Or rather, a crippled female beggar."
Just then, a series of excited barks erupted from nearby: "Woof woof woof, woof woof woof woof."
Qiao Ci: "..."
A female beggar and a dog?
The cheerful little black dog seemed to sense something and switched languages, speaking in a voice only Qiao Ci could hear, "Host, it's me! I've possessed a little puppy. From now on, I'll be the big shot's loyal dog, hehe, I'm so happy~"
As it spoke, it wagged its tail incessantly, circling Qiao Ci.
Qiao Ci couldn't quite fathom the little ladle's thought process. With a serious expression, she reached out and firmly ruffled the little black dog's head before saying, "Receive the plot."
This was a world where women held the supreme authority.
The female protagonist, Qiao Shanshan, was a web novelist from the 21st century with a penchant for novels about female dominance.
Due to excessive late-night work, she died of sudden illness and accidentally transmigrated into the novel she had written, becoming Qiao Shan, the daughter of the Minister of Rites.
In her own writing, Qiao Shanshan portrayed Qiao Shan as a beautiful but malevolent fake daughter. Her parents, wanting a better life for their biological daughter, had secretly swapped their child with the daughter of the Minister of Rites.
Qiao Shan, showered with affection from a young age, had developed a warped personality. Whatever she desired, she would go to any lengths to obtain. Despite her young age, she hadn't learned much of value, but she was adept at causing trouble and frequenting pleasure districts.
What's more, she harbored aspirations for the currently most favored young prince, Dan Qing. In her pursuit of the prince, Qiao Shan had made numerous blunders.
However, the young prince never paid her any mind. To defend her younger brother, the Eldest Princess Dan Rong frequently caused trouble for Qiao Shan's mother, the Minister of Rites.
As a result, when the true daughter finally returned, the Minister of Rites' family eagerly cast Qiao Shan aside like worn-out shoes and welcomed back the genuine Miss Qiao.
Qiao Shan plummeted from grace, ultimately meeting a tragic end.
By the time Qiao Shanshan transmigrated, it was not too late.
This was her novel, and she was intimately familiar with every plot point. To protect herself, relying on her God's-eye view, she decided to strike first.
She secretly ordered her servants to find Qiao Ci, break her legs, and disfigure her face. Considering herself merciful, she spared her life and threw her into a beggar's den to fend for herself.
After all, she had bestowed life upon them, and thus, she could also reclaim it.
The female protagonist would steal everything belonging to Qiao Shan, and now that she was here, she was the protagonist, and the original female lead should gracefully retire!
Qiao Shanshan then began to rein in her behavior, no longer frequenting pleasure districts, and dedicated herself to learning various skills.
Through this, she met a series of handsome men: a cold and refined tutor, a carefree martial arts wanderer, a charming and alluring courtesan, and the shy, pure Eldest Prince, among others.
Ultimately, she helped the Eldest Prince ascend the throne against all odds. The Eldest Prince then passed the throne to her, retreating behind the scenes to become her imperial consort. He even graciously brought in all the men Qiao Shan favored, with the exception of the young prince Dan Qing.
The Eldest Prince had been jealous since childhood, as the empress dowager only doted on Dan Qing and paid him little attention. He harbored a deep resentment for this.
Despite Qiao Shan's earnest pleas, he threatened to commit suicide.
Although Qiao Shan was captivated by the young prince's beauty, his aloofness and refusal to yield were too much. She found a pretext and had him executed.
If she couldn't have him, no one else would. Since the Eldest Prince also hated him, it was essentially revenge for her imperial consort.
From then on, she lived a happy and blissful life with her imperial consorts.
The client was the original female protagonist, Qiao Ci, the true daughter of the Qiao family.
After her death, she learned she was merely a character in a book, and her life had been altered, filling her with rage.
She felt that Qiao Shanshan had unfairly targeted her by using her foreknowledge against her. Furthermore, Qiao Shanshan's methods were too cruel, and she had the audacity to disfigure her face!
Not only that, but she had also stolen her man; the Eldest Prince, one of her consorts, was her original rightful husband.
Only resorting to underhanded tactics behind her back and lacking the courage for a direct confrontation, it was unbecoming of a true woman and utterly despicable!
Her intense hatred summoned the system.
"What are her demands?"
"The original host wishes for you to exact revenge on her behalf, exposing Qiao Shan's wrongdoings to all. To reveal her wicked countenance to everyone, and then live a life of wealth and prosperity."
Qiao Ci glanced at her difficult circumstances and her insensible legs, her expressionless face asking, "I can't even stand upright. Am I supposed to crawl to seek revenge on Qiao Shan?"