After the True Heiress Travels Back
Chapter 585: The New Female Lead Seems Not Very Clever

Chapter 585: Chapter 585: The New Female Lead Seems Not Very Clever

Some people strive to create the illusion for others that "they can still live well without putting in effort," while in reality they burn the midnight oil, hang beams and prick their thighs, wishing for more hours in a day to work hard in secret.

Ling Qingxue, on the other hand, did the opposite and deliberately gave others the impression that she worked very hard.

In truth, she was naturally in the ranks of the gifted.

The reason she let others think she worked hard was simply because she had seen through the base nature of people.

At this moment, Ling Qingxue was sitting in front of her computer, seemingly focused on her research, but she was actually communicating with someone in her mind.

A week ago, something that called itself the "Top Student Counterattack System" had bound itself to her.

It said that as long as she completed the tasks issued by the System, she could receive corresponding rewards.

As a successor of socialism, Ling Qingxue initially did not believe such things, but entertaining the possibility, she still tried to do the task issued by the System.

After completing the task, just as the System said, she received a reward.

However, because the tasks issued by the System were too simple, the rewards were not particularly generous.

But this was enough.

At the very least, it served as proof that the rewards offered by the System were real.

Because of this, Ling Qingxue trusted the System immensely.

When she heard that the System had suddenly issued a new task, she started looking forward to it, wondering what task the System would release this time, and what the reward would be once the task was completed.

As she was thinking, she heard a "ding" inside her head, and the System published its latest task.

[Go to xx hotel and pretend to be Quan Sicheng’s girlfriend; expel Quan Sicheng’s ex-fiancée, Shi Yiqing.]

[Task duration: Within 24 hours.]

[Task completion reward: one Heart Cleansing Pill.]

Along with the task reward, there was information about the specific usage of the Heart Cleansing Pill.

Seeing the annotations, the Heart Cleansing Pill could calm the mind and maintain high focus; after taking the Heart Cleansing Pill, one could totally immerse themselves in studying...

Seeing these effects, Ling Qingxue was tempted.

If she took the Heart Cleansing Pill, wouldn’t her study efficiency increase a hundredfold?

She had to admit, even someone as self-disciplined as herself sometimes got distracted.

After all, human energy is limited, and it’s not possible to stay focused on one thing all the time.

She was often troubled by this and tried many methods, but none were very effective.

Now with the Heart Cleansing Pill, being unable to focus was no longer an issue.

If there were no more distractions, it was likely that her name as a genius would spread even wider.

Ling Qingxue was very satisfied with the task reward.

But then again...

Isn’t this task a bit strange?

She couldn’t help but ask the System, "Aren’t you the Top Student Counterattack System? Why are you asking me to pretend to be someone else’s girlfriend?"

The System responded matter-of-factly: [While overseeing the host’s counterattack to become a top student, the System will also be in charge of your sweet romance.]

Ling Qingxue was stunned, "What does that mean?"

Is it what she was thinking?

As she wondered, she heard the System urging her: [Please proceed to the hotel promptly to stop Shi Yiqing from having a relationship with Quan Sicheng.]

Ling Qingxue: "..."

After a moment of silence, she couldn’t help but criticize, "Are you sure this is about arranging for sweet love and not delivering a scumbag gift package to me?"

System: [Please avoid doubting the System’s impartiality. Quan Sicheng is so far the male who has the highest compatibility with the host in various aspects. If the host wishes to successfully counterattack, in addition to becoming a top student, you must also conquer him.]

Hearing this, Ling Qingxue suddenly felt that the System was not so friendly towards her.

After all, she was a goddess.

In her junior year at Emperor University, she certainly eclipsed all her classmates.

Not to mention the underclassmen, none of her peers had surpassed her yet.

She was even able to work on experiments in the lab alongside upperclassmen.

Not to mention, with her abilities, wouldn’t it be sweet to remain a high and mighty goddess, waiting for others to pursue her?

Why must she go after other men?

Especially a man who once had a fiancée.

In her eyes, such a man was already tainted!

The System was very dissatisfied with Ling Qingxue’s resistance.

The reason Ling Qingxue became the so-called host was all because of Quan Sicheng.

Now that Ling Qingxue wanted to go on strike, the System would absolutely not agree.

For this reason,

the System issued a compulsory mission.

If Ling Qingxue could not successfully pursue Quan Sicheng, then she would lose everything she has now.

Ling Qingxue was indignant, wanting to argue with the System, but the System shut her down with, "The System can give you rewards and can take them back just as easily."

This left her feeling incredibly frustrated.

After quite a while, she finally thought of a solution.

She made up her mind.

She would first make contact with Quan Sicheng.

If Quan Sicheng was really as outstanding as the System described, and worth her lowering herself to pursue, then she would reluctantly try to please him.

Otherwise,

she would absolutely not compromise.

Even without the System, she was still the goddess of Emperor University.

A goddess has her own pride.

The System read her thoughts and naturally would not let her be so audacious.

The System had chosen her, simply hoping she could fill the void of the love-stricken female protagonist in this world.

The reason it was still called the Top Student Counterattack System was just to give her a bit of a cheat.

To ensure she wouldn’t easily be defeated by Shi Yaoguang.

...

Shi Yaoguang and Quan Jinbei checked into the room next to the one reserved by Quan Sicheng.

They leisurely waited for the new female lead chosen by Heavenly Dao to come and stir things up.

At this moment, forty minutes had passed since the hot search about Quan Sicheng’s secret meeting with his girlfriend.

As no one showed up, Shi Yaoguang was becoming a little doubtful.

"Why hasn’t the new female lead selected by Heavenly Dao arrived yet? Could it be that Heavenly Dao has given up?"

As she spoke, she shook her head in denial.

"That shouldn’t be possible, the void of the world’s female lead must be filled. Without Shi Yiqing, there will inevitably be someone new..."

Before she could finish speaking, a tall and beautiful figure appeared at the door of Quan Sicheng’s room.

Ling Qingxue stood at the door, took a deep breath, and told herself not to be nervous upon seeing Quan Sicheng. She had to follow the System’s plan and act out this scene.

Then she reached out and knocked on the door.

After knocking, the door remained tightly shut.

Looking at the unresponsive door, a trace of dissatisfaction flashed across Ling Qingxue’s face.

At that moment, it was as if she saw a doorbell icon imprinted on the doorknob.

She lightly pressed it, and the sound of the doorbell rang out.

Watching Ling Qingxue’s actions, Shi Yaoguang blinked and asked the man beside her, "Sicheng, do you think this new female lead looks somewhat unintelligent?"

Quan Jinbei pursed his lips, nodded, and agreed with her, "I also think she looks a bit slow."