The System's Marketing Routine

Su Qi returned to her apartment, her home for the past three months.

Although many things had been taken away, Wang Yun, the landlady, had actually been quite kind to Su Qi. She didn't take anything from the refrigerator, claiming her own fridge was full.

She also didn't take the bedsheets, blankets, or pillows, which saved Su Qi some money.

If she had known a male landlord had lived there before, Su Qi would have spent most of her money to replace everything with new items. But thinking of Wang Yun's soft, warm embrace, she decided not to. This was a treasure!

The clothes in the wardrobe had been cleaned out thoroughly, with only a pair of stockings left hanging inside. Su Qi recognized them as the ones she had smelled yesterday. The memory of being caught red-handed brought a blush to her face.

She quickly folded them and placed them neatly in a corner.

Without Wang Yun, the 27-square-meter apartment felt a bit empty and desolate.

Su Qi felt it was... well...

It felt pretty great.

Even without the beautiful woman, for a shut-in, especially one about to become a beautiful girl, there was nothing more tempting than being alone in a room with internet, undisturbed.

This was paradise!

She opened her computer and checked her links. To her surprise, the voting gap had widened significantly.

Su Qi figured that if the trend continued, with the top contenders pulling further ahead, the top ten would basically be decided.

The highest-ranked was Qiongmei. Su Qi agreed; nothing was more appealing than a capable, white-haired sister. (Yoake Mae Yori Akai Yume)

Second was Huihui, which surprised Su Qi. She was a chuunibyou mage who had a unique ability: she could only cast one spell per day, after which she would collapse.

Despite only knowing one spell, her lines were different every time, making her a favorite among anime fans. (KonoSuba)

Third was Mi Yu, a character from Uma Musume Pretty Derby. She wore a black flower on her head, appearing soft and sweet in everyday life but breaking the three-consecutive-championship streak of strong contenders in races. Audiences called her the "villain" in the anime. However, after the races, Mi Yu's cool demeanor and determined eyes, as she declared, "Mi Yu is a hero!" were truly exhilarating.

The strong contrast between her soft nature and her serious demeanor, the "contrast moe," had caused her popularity to skyrocket. (Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 2)

Fourth was Asuna, Kirito's official partner. A slender blue sword hung at her waist, her blonde hair fluttered in the wind, and a faint smile graced her face as she gazed into the distance.

Su Qi had expected this character to be in the top three, given Asuna's perfect persona. After reading the responses in the group chat, she realized that recent seasons had caused viewers to drop off, complaining that the anime focused on power-ups and players fighting with cheats rather than the game itself, and that the writers were feeding them garbage. This was likely a major reason for Asuna's declining popularity! (Sword Art Online)

Fifth was the Ruler (Jeanne d'Arc) from Fate/Apocrypha. Su Qi hadn't watched this anime yet, but the group members' calls were loud. Su Qi looked her up and found herself liking the character's design.

Her long blonde hair was braided into a thick plait that reached her waist. She wore silver and black knight's attire, boots, and high socks, looking cool and stylish. She held a large white banner with intricate patterns, which fluttered majestically.

Sixth was Utaha Kasumigaoka, the main character from Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend. Unlike other characters with distinct personalities, Utaha was very ordinary. However, her perfectly timed actions and thoughtfulness during her interactions with the male protagonist deeply attracted viewers. She was just too smart, embodying the perfect wife persona.

Seventh was Yowane Haku. For veteran anime fans, it should be known that she wasn't an anime character but a derivative character of Hatsune Miku.

She was featured in many MMD videos, singing cover songs. Her perfect figure, red eyes, white hair, and sickly pale skin gave her the appearance of an intellectual older sister.

As a white-haired character enthusiast, Su Qi exclaimed, "I love it!" However, Yowane's original persona was one of jealousy towards talented people and a fondness for alcohol. Due to the love of many players, she was transformed into the current "older sister" persona.

Eighth was Shiina Mashiro. Another favorite among white-haired character enthusiasts, this 2012 anime character remained popular even in 2021, nine years later. Her fair skin and lack of worldly common sense, coupled with her pet-like persona, made countless men exclaim they wanted her as their wife. It was undeniable.

On Taobao, Shiina Mashiro had the highest sales for life-sized dakimakura, truly becoming the "national wife."

Ninth was Elaina, a character from The Journey of Elaina. Beneath her loose witch's robe were a pair of slender, long legs. Her skirt was long, and her boots were curved. Naturally, a witch's mount was a broom, and she wore an exaggeratedly large witch's hat with a pointed tip. Beneath the hat were her delicate features and long, flowing white hair.

The character immediately evoked the image of a witch. Plus, white-haired character fans approved – and this anime, true to its name, was a genuine "Journey of Elaina," a true travelogue.

Tenth was Mai Sakurajima, the protagonist of Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai. Incidentally, the author of this novel was the same as the author of Pet Girl of Sakurasou.

This protagonist was a true Yamato Nadeshiko, a genuinely perfect girlfriend. She could tease and tempt the main character, cook, and take care of the household. She wasn't the type to get angry easily; she was calm, analytical, and ambitious. She appeared bold but was shy like a young girl at heart and would stubbornly deny her feelings, which was very cute. She would sincerely apologize to Sakuta for neglecting him due to work and agree to the protagonist's small, greedy requests. She would even agree to the protagonist's shameless request to wear a bunny girl outfit. Most importantly, her linguistic charm was incredible – a perfect wife.

There was a significant gap of 300 votes between eleventh place and the top ten. Su Qi felt that her task for the day was clear: start watching anime or review them, understand the most alluring actions in the anime, film them, and satisfy her group members.

So, the current problem was money!

Su Qi: "System, are there any special offers? Ten outfits, I don't have that much money!"

The room was silent for a moment before the System slowly replied, "Given the host's financial situation, we are now offering a clothing trial function. Each outfit can be rented for 3,000 yuan per hour, with a maximum rental period of one hour. After expiration, the clothing will disappear. Please be aware, host.

We are also launching a photography function. Please follow the System's prompts to perform the corresponding actions. If satisfactory, it will be approved.

According to the System's calculations, if the host uses the photography function, the task requirements can be met 100%. The price is 10,000 yuan for ten hours.

Additionally, this System also undertakes video editing and special effects processing for 10,000 yuan.

Includes three videos and special effects editing. Note: These items are bundled. Original price: 50,000 yuan. Limited-time special promotion, only..."

Only, how much? Su Qi was drawn out by the System's long pause and felt impatient. "Only 49,999."

Su Qi: "Do even Systems know about marketing tactics these days? This is too difficult for me—"