Chapter 2 First Impressions
"So, how did this little world agree to let me in?"
Landis was also curious about this issue. When he was playing cat and mouse with the System Bureau, he noticed that many small worlds did not accept his entry.
Although he could force his way in, that wouldn't be fun, so Landis hadn't gone in. This time, although it looked dangerous, it wasn't actually that bad. So Landis appeared unprepared, looking like he was ready to surrender.
Whether they fooled the system bureau or not is unknown, but they definitely fooled 555. It's a mystery how this naive little system brought them into this world.
Ah, mainly because I sensed the power of the original owner's prayers. Since this small world was formed with the original owner as the protagonist, even the Heavenly Dao couldn't refuse the protagonist's prayers.
After 555 finished speaking, 556, who was equally curious, suddenly understood. He realized that even if parents were unwilling, they couldn't go against their son's wishes.
"The original owner's wish?" Landis was a little curious. As the protagonist of the small world, was there something he was dissatisfied with about his life?
"Yes, so in exchange..." 555 hesitated slightly, a little embarrassed, and said, "Host, you'd better grant the original owner's wish. Because I was in a hurry to get in... so, so I agreed on behalf of the host."
Landis raised an eyebrow, knowing that 555 was worried about him. Although he didn't really need it, it was indeed a kind gesture, so he didn't say much. "What's your wish?"
Seeing that its host didn't blame it, 555 immediately perked up, its tail wagging incessantly. [It's very simple. The original owner only asked to be recognized and not become a son-in-law of the Qing Dynasty.]
"A son-in-law of the Qing Dynasty?" The familiar dynasty made Landis thoughtful. "Little Five, where did you bring me?"
[Almost forgot, host, I'm sending you the plot details now—we're currently in the world of *Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace*, a sister series to *Empresses in the Palace*. The male protagonist of this small world, Aisin-Gioro Hongli, has suddenly awakened and is specifically requesting your permission. So we've successfully entered. You've now replaced Hongli during the Yuanmingyuan era. The plot of *Empresses in the Palace* hasn't even started yet…]
555 rattled off a whole bunch of things, but Landis didn't interrupt, instead struggling to process the plot unfolding in his mind. What a crazy world, what crazy people; for him, it was all a joke without him even having to exert any effort.
Emperor Hongli was nothing more than a son-in-law of the Qing Dynasty, always afraid of this and that, even of his father, a maid who was skilled in water management. Landis could endure this humiliation; even if Hongli hadn't said anything, he wouldn't have continued being a son-in-law.
【Huh?】
Listening to 555 talk so eloquently, 556 became a little anxious. If the younger brother was so useful, then it, as the older brother, couldn't be useless.
Trying to find something that could help its master, 556 glanced at its system panel. To its surprise, the host persona panel, which had been fixed and looked broken after entering the new world, lit up again, changing from "pure and innocent" to "charming and popular," and the selected host was its master, Landis.
This is turning the Heavenly Spirits upside down! Isn't this turning the Heavenly Spirits upside down?!
It was a subjugated accessory, a servant in the "master-servant" relationship, but it inexplicably took the dominant position again. If the master found out, he would think it was trying to rebel, and then its life would be in danger!
"What's wrong?"
Faced with Landis's questioning, 556 twitched its ears, ultimately daring not to hide anything, and told the whole story, not forgetting to express its loyalty: "Master, believe me, I didn't do it. I'm utterly loyal to you, never to abandon you, and will follow you to the death!"
"Okay, I understand."
Landis patted the puppy's head soothingly, closed his eyes, and sensed that the 556 persona role-playing system was still his appendage. It was just that he had previously played the innocent and naive persona in the world of "Empresses in the Palace" for fun, and it had been recorded into the system's built-in program.
Upon arriving in this new world, because his strength was suppressed and the contract was hidden, the system's autonomous operating program mistakenly thought he was a newly bound host, thus creating a new character setting and mission.
However, isn't this quite interesting? Landis looked at the words "Heartthrob" on the panel and chuckled softly. Having him, a succubus, play the role of heartthrob was truly...very amusing.
"It just so happens that my strength is being suppressed. Playing the heartthrob in exchange for some gadgets from your shop wouldn't be bad—"
Landis casually made up an excuse, and 556 was instantly overjoyed. At that moment, he completely forgot how much Landis had taken from the system bureau; all he felt was the excitement of being able to help. His big, watery dog eyes shone brightly. [Really? That's great! - Don't other systems have newbie gift packs? I'll give Master one too! How about the beginner's most popular aura?]
Mistakenly believing that Landis had lost control of him, 556 showed no intention of taking the opportunity to escape. Instead, he excitedly rummaged through the mall for good items and smugly showed them off to 555.
【Huh? I don't think I gave the newcomer a gift pack back then?】555 scratched its face a little embarrassed, feeling guilty for being poor back then. Well, because it helped the host, its salary was frozen, and it didn't have any points to give out.
"It's alright, bringing us into this world is the best gift."
Landis patted the cat's head and took the so-called "Beginner Popularity Aura" from 556's hand. It was a small prop that could optimize a person's beauty and temperament, and enhance their affinity and charisma.
"She certainly lives up to the title of 'heartthrob'..."
Landis smiled, his finger lightly tracing the halo. The light on the halo became noticeably clearer. Landis nodded in satisfaction and put on the optimized "Basic Popularity Halo" plus version.
It's decided. From today onwards, he will be the charming and charismatic Hongli, who is both beautiful and kind, and loved by all ages!
He glanced around at the house, which was clearly dilapidated due to neglect, and Landis—no, from this moment on, Aisin-Gioro Hongli—smiled and nodded: "Let's start being a heartthrob from the Yuanmingyuan—"
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"Fourth Brother, Fourth Brother—"
A chubby figure barged into the Yixianzhai, where Hongli lived.
Today, Yixianzhai has undergone a complete transformation. From the outside, it appears as a simple and tidy courtyard. However, the interior decorations and ornaments are all exquisite and beautiful, revealing an understated luxury.
"Why did Lady Geng let you out today? Have you finished your homework?"
Before the bright window, a tall and straight young man, as upright as a bamboo, stood in front of the desk. His raised eyebrows were like clouds, and when he smiled, his eyes were like warm jade beads, or like the bright sunshine, with a subtle yet breathtaking beauty.
"Fourth brother, you are so handsome—" No matter how many times Hongzhou looked at his fourth brother's face, he was always amazed by his fourth brother's face. They both had the same ancestral phoenix eyes, so how come his fourth brother looked so handsome while he looked so ordinary?
After admiring his fourth brother's good looks, Hongzhou sneakily approached. Even though there was no one else in the study, he still carefully looked left and right, then looked at Hongli with anticipation and excitement, and said in a low voice, "Fourth brother, Father and the others are coming to the Yuanmingyuan to escape the summer heat. Do you think they will take us back?"
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