Chapter 2, Section 2: Yaozu is actually myself.
The system's customer service warmly reminded everyone, "The visitor is Lu Jinzhao's legal husband, Madam Yan."
At this moment, Madam Yan was scolding Qing'er in a low voice.
"You're all pulling and tugging at each other while wearing clothes. We're all men, don't think I don't know what you're thinking. Keep your ulterior motives to yourself, or I'll send you away. What kind of person are you? You've corrupted perfectly good women."
Qing'er lowered her head, not daring to speak, but Lu Jinlan gritted her teeth and went for it. Life is like a play, watch my acting skills.
She turned around and grabbed Yan's wrist affectionately, saying, "Father, it was me who held his hand. Please don't be angry so early in the morning. Qing'er, don't just stand here, go make a cup of tea."
Yan was taken aback when she pulled him; he rarely saw his daughter so affectionate towards him.
Lu Jinlan estimated that he was about thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, adorned with gold and jade, and possessing a dignified appearance. Although the corners of his eyes showed signs of age, he must have been a handsome man in his youth.
Lu Jinlan looked you over carefully and praised, "You look radiant today, truly graceful and charming. This outfit suits you well too; Mother will surely love it."
Ding! A pleasant notification sound rang out from the system.
The elderly customer service representative excitedly told her, "Congratulations, host, on comprehending the male-oriented spirit of 'gazing at all women regardless of their status.' The advancement reward has been triggered: +30 health points and unlocked shop exchange functions!"
A smug smile spread across Lu Jinlan's face; she had indeed figured out the essence of male-oriented content.
She just tried hard to recall the male-oriented novels she had read, and most of them were blatant harem stories. Not to mention those that openly hated or misoged women, even the slightly more sophisticated ones didn't spare any of the opposite-sex characters who appeared.
The male protagonist's attention is always drawn to women with fair skin, beautiful faces, and curvaceous figures. No matter their status, no other woman can escape his gaze. The younger ones are like budding flowers, the older ones still retain their charm. The allure is irresistible.
Therefore, the first lesson she learned about male-oriented culture was to abandon morality when facing the opposite sex.
This behavior is not difficult to learn; the only difficulty lies in the fact that she is a woman whose morality is above the average human level, and she needs to overcome her own psychological barriers.
Of course, forced by the system's impending doom, she successfully broke through.
Although she had just arrived in this world, she quickly grasped the meaning of a sentence: humans are products of their environment.
In this world where women are superior to men, the characters' situations constantly push the boundaries of her understanding.
For example, Yan Shi, as Lu Jinzhao's legal wife, was at an age where she was worried about her looks fading and her love waning, and she had serious anxiety about her appearance.
Hearing Lu Jinlan praise him, he was overjoyed, but still said shyly, "You're joking with your father so early in the morning. You don't seem to be studying hard, but your skills at flattering people have certainly improved."
Lu Jinlan smiled and said, "How could that be? What I said is the truth, from the bottom of my heart."
Yan brought breakfast with him. He pulled Lu Jinlan to sit down, and the male servant behind them immediately opened the food box.
“Your mother went out early this morning and will definitely eat out. Your two younger brothers are still staying at the boys' school, so it's a good opportunity for my daughter and me to have a quiet meal together.”
As Yan served her soup, she couldn't help but start nagging.
“Your mother has social engagements every few days, and those young men's eyes light up when they see her. It's really hard for your father to keep an eye on her. Having Song Shi in the house is already bad enough, I'm really afraid that another young and handsome one will come along…”
"No, it won't happen." Lu Jinlan sipped her porridge, gently comforting her. Suddenly, she heard Madam Yan say, "It's all my fault for having such a useless womb, only giving birth to a daughter like you..."
Pfft! Lu Jinlan choked on a mouthful of porridge, coughing until her face turned red.
Madam Yan was shocked. "What's wrong? Quickly rinse your mouth."
Lu Jinlan waved her hands repeatedly, "I...I got it on my clothes, Dad, you eat first, I'll change my clothes and then come back."
She quickly fled back into the house to calm down. She repeatedly checked to make sure she had a woman's body; there was nothing unusual about her physiology. She thought, "Men are the same, so how do they give birth?"
"What did I just hear? A boy getting pregnant?"
"Of course, this is a gender-swapped story. After the gender swap, the punishment from the mother role becomes the punishment from the father role."
"My God! So, does this mean I don't need to give birth in this world, and someone else can have my children?"
"That's right. You can release your eggs to whoever you want to have a baby, and they will carry the pregnancy for ten months before you can have your baby delivered via cesarean section."
Painless motherhood? The child takes my surname? I'm finally living a good life! A strange joy welled up in Lu Jinlan's heart. She finally truly experienced the thrill of gender swapping.
"The thought of having my own child without having to carry it for ten months has suddenly triggered a surge of reproductive desire within me. Thinking about it this way, it seems a bit bad; doesn't it make me just like those other men?"
The customer service representative was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly asked, "Why can't you be like them?"
Yes, why is it that a man is considered a good man as long as he doesn't have sex? Why is it that no matter how well a woman does, if someone points out even the slightest mistake, she's not considered a good woman?
Women who are victims must be perfect victims, otherwise they are considered to have ulterior motives.
In that kind of environment, how could men not be happy? They had an infinitely wide space to live.
How can a woman have it easy? Everywhere is a minefield. It forces women to live in constant fear, lest they make the slightest mistake and become the target of a siege.
The most tragic thing is that even if a man commits a heinous crime, his female peers will find excuses to exonerate him. But if a woman does the slightest mistake, her female peers, with their overwhelming sense of morality, will rush to attack the "bad woman" to distance themselves and prove their own goodness.
Screw morality, fuck it!
Lu Jinlan immediately said, "I've got it now. From now on, I'm going to seriously study male-oriented behavior. I'm not afraid of people saying I'm a bad person."
I want to be rotten in a blatant and shameless way. I want to be so rotten that I'll be infamous and remembered for all time.
I want future women to be able to confidently say, "You're still not satisfied with what I've done? I'm not like Lu Jinlan, so you should be content."
Who says we have to be good? I'm going to be bad!
Lu Jinlan felt a sudden sense of vastness and freedom when she thought of comparing herself to others.
She changed her clothes, swaggered back to the dining table, and took a vicious bite of her steamed bun.
She looked at Madam Yan seriously and said, "Father, I want to marry ten or eight men in the future and have them give me a lot of children."
Unexpectedly, Madam Yan looked at her with a loving expression and said, "Alright, whatever you say."
"Huh? Don't you think I'm going too far?"
Madam Yan spread her hands and said, "What's the big deal? Your mother and I only have you as our daughter. Your two younger brothers will get married sooner or later. Although Madam Song gave birth to a daughter, she was raised by your stepfather. How could she possibly inherit the family business? Our Lu family is very wealthy. In the future, it will all be yours. Your father's hopes are all on you."
"Whether you want to marry ten or eight, or even eighty, it's not like we can't afford to support them. As long as you treat them well, you'll be a good woman and a good wife."
Lu Jinlan blinked. "But...but didn't you just say that my mother has a woman named Song, and you're in her way?"
"Oh, I was just saying it casually. It's normal for a woman to have three or four husbands. Why would I be like those foolish men who love to fight over women? I may not like Song Shi, but I know in my heart that your mother treats me very well. With your mother's doting on me and your filial piety, not to mention this Xizhou City, even in the entire Dahua Kingdom, how many husbands can be as proud as me?"
Lu Jinlan nodded repeatedly. She understood. The domineering CEO mother and the doting father. After having a daughter, the father categorized himself as a woman and didn't consider the man's situation at all.
Humans are indeed products of their environment.
However, Yan kept insisting that he was the one who gave birth to her. Didn't he know that Lu Jinlan was brought back from outside? Or was she kidnapped when she was a child and later found?
Lu Jinlan's mind raced with thoughts as she chewed her food listlessly.
Suddenly, a commotion erupted outside, and loud voices came from all the doors, shouting, "Mom's back! Mom's back!"
Lu Jinlan hurriedly put down her bowl and chopsticks, and turned around to see a dozen or so young male servants rushing into the courtyard, each carrying a three-tiered food box.
The housekeeper, Aunt Zou, smiled and said, "Please wait a moment, husband and wife. I haven't eaten yet. She specially ordered us to pack a variety of side dishes and breakfast from the Jianghu Restaurant to bring back for us to enjoy together. I'm changing my clothes now and will be back shortly."
Yan's eyes lit up. "Look how much your mother misses us. This Jianghu restaurant is newly opened and extremely popular. The side dishes are the most delicious and authentic."
As he spoke, he repeatedly ordered the male servants to quickly bring over two large tables and set out the dishes.
Lu Jinlan, without needing any prompting from the system, quickly took the initiative to gaze at all the handsome young male servants, occasionally casting a flirtatious glance, causing the young men to blush.
The system kept ringing and quickly harvested 60 lives.
This feeling of easily making money is awesome!
Lu Jinlan was secretly pleased with herself when a soft voice called out from behind her: "Lan'er."
Lu Jinlan slowly turned her head and saw Lu Jinzhao striding towards the main seat with a dignified smile, followed by the male servants on both sides.
Two servants on her left quickly placed a pearwood armchair behind her, while two servants on her right placed bowls, chopsticks, and teacups in front of her. The four of them moved swiftly and gracefully, bowing as they went.
Amidst the bustling crowd, Lu Jinchao sat upright in the center, his eyes fixed intently on his wife and daughter, exuding extraordinary poise.
Lu Jinlan was stunned; her mother was truly a remarkable and upright woman.
Seeing her standing there in a daze, Madam Yan smiled and nudged her, "What are you thinking about, child? Go and pay your respects to your mother."
She didn't know the proper etiquette for greeting, but Lu Jinlan thought it would be right for her to be a little more affectionate.
Moreover, at this moment, she truly admired Lu Jinzhao from the bottom of her heart.
She quickly stepped forward, put her arm around Lu Jinzhao's shoulder, leaned down and rested her head on her mother's shoulder, a feeling of happiness welling up inside her.
"Greetings to Mother, may Your Majesty be well."
Lu Jinzhao smiled and patted her head. "You're sixteen already, yet you're still acting like a child. Did you do something wrong and are trying to be cute in advance?"
Madam Yan smiled and said, "I was just saying that; the child has been exceptionally well-behaved today."
The family of three chatted and laughed as they sat down to enjoy a large table of delicious food.
The salted egg yolk baked shrimp was golden and crispy, the pan-fried tender tofu was soft and flavorful, the crab meat soup was incredibly delicious, and the unnamed cold side dish was so good it could make you stuffed...
Looking around, you can find all sorts of flavors—salty, sweet, sour, and spicy—but there's no bitterness.
The sunlight was particularly gentle, and everything felt like a dream. Lu Jinlan felt light and blissful all over.
Lu Jinzhao said, "Lan'er, your classes at the academy are almost over. It's time to learn how to manage the family business. Next month is my birthday. I intend to officially appoint you as the young master of the Lu family on that day and introduce you to the managers of our family's docks and shops in various places."
Upon hearing this, Lu Jinlan was astonished. She quickly replied, "Mother, don't worry, I will definitely work hard."
But Lu Jinzhao then added, "But you have to promise me one thing: you have to rank at least 200th in the academy's graduation exam. When so many people ask about your grades at the birthday banquet, you have to be able to explain it in a respectable way."
Lu Jinlan's heart skipped a beat, but she readily agreed on the spot. She figured she was the main character, after all, and wouldn't be a complete disappointment. Besides, she'd never worried about exams before.
She possesses an extraordinary natural focus and photographic memory. If it weren't for her poor background, the lack of educational resources in her hometown, and the significant information gap, she wouldn't have been able to get into a top-tier university and then recklessly choose Chinese Language and Literature as her major. This made it difficult for her to find a job, forcing her to temporarily switch to taking the civil service exam.
The national civil service exam is incredibly competitive, with thousands vying for a single spot. While others were busy enrolling in training courses, she was busy paying off her student loans. Even while working part-time and preparing for the exam, she managed to easily secure one of the two openings out of 30,000 applicants.
Lu Jinlan didn't believe it. Could ranking 200th be a problem for her?
She asked Qing'er to bring her page. Xi Mo was an innocent girl, and she managed to get a general idea of the situation from her in just a few words.
The final exam is the day after tomorrow, and the academy is closed for the next two days, so all the students are studying at home. That means she has two days and two nights to review.
Lu Jinlan flipped through the books in front of her. Thank goodness, they were just in traditional Chinese characters, which weren't difficult for her to recognize. But to write in calligraphy, she would have to start studying a thick stack of textbooks. Time was tight and the task was heavy.
Two hundred? Lu Jinlan stroked his chin. "How many people are there in the academy again?"
Washing ink: "More than two hundred people."
Lu Jinlan couldn't believe her ears, "More than two hundred?"
"Two hundred and three? Aren't you...don't you usually in second place?"
Lu Jinlan slammed her hand on the table and stood up. "You're saying I'm always last place?"
Xi Mo quickly denied it, "No, that's not how it is. Last month, it was Young Madam Yin who was last, and last year... in August, it was Young Madam Sun who was last."
Lu Jinlan nodded thoughtfully, understanding that she, the man surnamed Yin, and the man surnamed Sun must have consistently ranked in the bottom three.
Shocked, she muttered to herself, "How can I get the lowest score out of more than two hundred people? Am I a pig-brain? My mother is willing to hand over the family business to me. Isn't that spoiling me too much?"
Xi Mo hurriedly said, "You can't say that. In my opinion, you are very smart, but you just don't study hard and don't use your intelligence on your studies."
Hearing this familiar rhetoric, Lu Jinlan smiled wryly and slammed the book down on her head, not wanting to open her eyes.
She realized another fact: Yaozu was actually herself.
"Auntie, does your system have a 'test-taking god' feature?"
A note from the author:
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On July 23, 2025, due to some controversy, I would like to clarify again: Regarding male childbirth, many people have a preconceived notion that this gives women's abilities to men, depriving women of their reproductive rights. Let me explain again: in this article, the physiological structure remains unchanged. During intercourse, the woman decides whether to release her egg. After the man obtains the egg, a fertilized egg forms inside his body, which is then removed via cesarean section after ten months of gestation. Whether or not to give birth, and who gives birth, is entirely up to the woman. Furthermore, I believe that the so-called reproductive rights are generally being deprived. Women are pressured and forced to give birth, and the child takes another's surname, making the giver an outsider. Where is the power? Some say that reproductive ability is very important and should not be given to men. How important is this ability? Because of this ability, can we women reach the pinnacle of power? Can we enjoy preferential treatment? We possess such an important ability, so why is our situation so difficult in a patriarchal society?
Oh, because it's a patriarchal society. Yes, that's the problem. Whoever holds power decides everything. In this story, the power lies with women. They are renowned throughout the land, conquering and expanding territories, protecting their homes and countries, even ruling over vast empires. Yet some people don't care about these great achievements; they only care whether they are the ones who bear children. Close the novel, look around you—it's all women giving birth, look at what they gain. Of course, these are just my thoughts. I don't demand agreement, but I don't like being misunderstood. I didn't start this female-centric book without any knowledge; I've studied and thought about it. Any shortcomings are a matter of ability, but I would feel wronged if people doubted my original intentions.
In short, my idea is that her bloodline needs to be passed on. If she doesn't want to give birth herself, then let a man do it. This has zero downsides for the protagonist. If anyone tells me that you can exchange your uterus for supreme power, a primary status, and endless wealth, I'll just say, "I've covered the advantages, but what about the disadvantages?" If having children is such a good thing, why don't so many people want to have them now? You don't want to have children, yet you want my protagonist to? Hello? How can you be so mean? Besides, there are plenty of stories about women giving birth, some even with over a hundred children. Feel free to leave. PS: I don't mean to say that women giving birth is bad; I just don't want to be forced into a female-centric storyline.
One day, for the last time, I'll emphasize in bold: [The physiological structure of men and women remains unchanged in this article]. Just like in real life, you can tell at a glance whether someone is male or female. Don't tell me that not having children means you're not a woman. A woman is a woman; she doesn't need to prove her identity through childbirth. Does my gender become questionable if I remain childless my whole life? Women are not born with the task of bearing children. If the uterus is happy to be idle, then so be it. A woman who doesn't give birth can still be great.
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