A Silent Struggle Between Best Friends

Su Qi scrolled further on her phone and found the cheapest item was a pair of blue and white panties, costing a staggering 9,000 RMB. What was going on? Was this some kind of luxury item?

Su Qi also never quite understood international luxury brands. Especially after running away from home, the idea that a single handbag could sell for 100,000 RMB, and even be in high demand, seemed utterly bizarre to her.

Perhaps this was just the mindset of someone poor!

With no other options, Su Qi scrolled down her phone and opened another shopping app – JD.com.

The result was the same as before, still showing the Mysterious Female Protagonist System Store.

Su Qi refused to believe it and clicked on the Pinxixi app. The same result.

Then she heard the System's explanation:

"Host and this System are bound. How can a 'Female Protagonist' host not have a professional fashion designer?

The mall is now open for the Host, and your wallet is bound. All clothing from the System is designed exclusively for the Host. Each piece is a masterpiece; buying them is a profit.

Therefore, the Host is prohibited from any exchange with external clothing in the near future. If you privately wear clothes gifted by others, the Heroine System will bestow a debuff upon the Host. Please be aware."

Su Qi raised an eyebrow. This System, apart from binding her and forcibly transforming her, had always been quite well-behaved. Why had it suddenly changed today?

Over the next few minutes, Su Qi finally figured it out. Was this thing jealous!

Although it sounded absurd, Su Qi felt that way. Because just now, it said "clothing is designed only for me." Didn't that mean buying clothes from outside was like cheating on the System?

Even so, Su Qi couldn't help but complain:

Other people's Systems helped their Hosts, gave them special abilities, helped them make big money and marry beautiful women. Her own scammer System, without a word, directly forced her to transform, didn't give her any special abilities, and just launched a mall system with ridiculously expensive items. How was she supposed to live like this?

Wait, how to live? Su Qi remembered.

Designing games or drawing manuscripts... For Female Protagonists, their lifestyles were usually...

No way, no way! Su Qi wanted to cry but had no tears. Was her System going to push her down that path?

First, failing this side quest, Frivolity +20. Being kidnapped on the street or in this room, failing the novice quest again would increase Frivolity by another 20.

Then, she would become the protagonist of a story, from initial resistance to submission, and finally to fawning and enjoyment.

No!!

Su Qi shouted loudly in her room, but the System once again went invisible.

In the afternoon, university students without classes indulged in their dorm rooms, enjoying precious leisure time.

At least, that was the case in Gu Panpan's dorm.

Employment opportunities for university students were quite difficult nowadays. Many students were taught by their parents to be stable, and countless students began preparing for civil service exams during their university years.

Of course, besides these people, many others chose to pursue postgraduate studies. Even after class, they would dive into the library, with a study atmosphere even comparable to high school.

Gu Panpan truly admired such self-disciplined individuals. Currently, she was sitting on a chair, eating chips and enjoying the dorm's air conditioning.

She was wearing a nightgown, her delicate and smooth feet resting carelessly on the table. If one walked past her, they could clearly see what was under her skirt.

At this moment, she was staring intently at the subtle maneuvering between the two Campus Belles in the dorm. A year ago, she wouldn't have dared to imagine that her best friends, who slept in the same bed, would become so competitive over a man.

Wang Zijin and An Ning had been labeled Campus Belles since they enrolled at Su University. Although Gu Panpan had also been called a Campus Belle in high school, she had to admit she felt inferior in front of these two.

Besides their beauty, the two possessed a unique charm and a sense of confidence. Regarding that confidence, after interacting with many people, Gu Panpan realized it was a sense of honor derived from their families. It looked like confidence, but it was actually a habit cultivated from childhood by their families.

The two always gave people a strong sense of stability in their actions, as if any task handed to them would be flawlessly completed.

But, it was these two who were competing for the same man.

Gu Panpan was very curious about who would ultimately win! Would it be the youthful and energetic Wang Zijin, or the mature and elegant An Ning?

Actually, Gu Panpan was leaning more towards An Ning in her heart. Because Su Qi's personality was clearly that of a pushover, making her a better match for An Ning.

Of course, she wouldn't voice this thought in the dorm. She couldn't hurt Wang Zijin's self-esteem.

If her confidence was damaged, wouldn't there be no juicy gossip to enjoy later?

"Ningning, your outfit today is so beautiful! You even brought a qipao to school," Wang Zijin said, appraising An Ning.

An Ning was wearing a Chinese qipao with phoenix embroidery today. The form-fitting qipao accentuated her curves even more. Her slender, fair legs revealed beneath the high slit, and the black high heels she wore perfectly embodied a woman's lethal charm.

"Zijin, you're not bad either, you even put on makeup!" An Ning appraised Wang Zijin as well.

Wang Zijin knew her positioning well. Today, she was exceptionally pure. She had changed her hairstyle, with bangs framing her forehead, and two strands of hair falling beside her face, further highlighting her small, delicate face. Her clear almond eyes, paired with a face full of collagen, exuded an invincible youthful girlish aura.

"I have something to do, I'm leaving first!" An Ning said.

She had just sent Su Qi a WeChat message and even made a voice call, but there was still no response.

Helpless, she had to wait for Su Qi in the classroom.

An Ning's high heels made a "duang duang" sound on the floor, exuding an imposing aura that involuntarily brought to mind the fear of being caught during a class observation by the headteacher in high school.

After An Ning left, only Gu Panpan and Wang Zijin remained in the room.

"Zijin, are you really going to fall out with An Ning over a man? That's too much like a superficial friendship!" Gu Panpan said jokingly.

Wang Zijin smiled charmingly. Combined with her appearance and attire, she made even Gu Panpan's eyes light up.

Especially her long, slender legs beneath the hot pants, which made Gu Panpan feel an urge to play with them. The loosely buttoned collar of her white crop top offered a glimpse of pure white, adding to her allure.

"You wouldn't understand us! We've known each other since we were kids. Although we seem harmonious, we've always been competing, comparing grades, comparing clothes, even comparing toys."

"But those are just inanimate objects, objects without subjective thoughts, so it's hard to judge. But this time is different; this time, Su Qi is a human with subjective thoughts! This is a silent battle between us best friends!"

As Wang Zijin spoke, she observed her appearance in the mirror to ensure it was perfect. Although her usual attire was already meticulous, today she had clearly put in extra effort!

"Then what if you or An Ning catches up to Su Qi? What about the other side then? Are you saying you'd abandon your friendship for a man?" Gu Panpan asked.

"That's a problem for later; I don't know. All I know is that right now, I don't want to lose!!" As Wang Zijin said this, a fervent passion shone in her large, almond-shaped eyes.

Gu Panpan: Suddenly, I feel like I'm watching a passionate anime.