Chapter 1 Binding System
"It's hot, so hot."
Lu Mingyue felt as if she were on fire, hot and restless, and kept tearing at her clothes.
She stared unfocusedly into the distance, as if something was drawing her in.
She lunged forward, feeling the man's exposed skin, which eased the heat in her body somewhat.
This little bit of contact was far from enough; she felt like she was being torn apart by ants, yearning for more.
Completely unaware that her hands were wreaking havoc on a man's chest.
Huo Zheng felt someone approaching in his sleep, and for some reason felt weak.
The scout's willpower allowed him to overcome physical limitations, quickly grabbing the opponent's hands and lifting them above his head as they approached, pinning the person beneath him.
When he saw the scene before him clearly, his pupils suddenly contracted, and he grabbed the blanket next to him to cover the person beneath him.
Lu Mingyue was completely unaware that the cold object had slipped away from her hand. She mumbled incoherently, groaning uncomfortably.
Huo Zheng keenly sensed something was wrong. Wasn't this the second daughter of the Lu family?
Why would the two of them end up in the same room?
He didn't have time to think too much about the current situation, and he saw a cup of cold tea on the table.
He silently apologized to Lu Mingyue, then picked it up and splashed it at her.
The tea was icy cold in winter, sliding down her cheeks to her chest, making Lu Mingyue shiver and gradually regain her senses.
"Who...who are you? Why are you in my room?"
Lu Mingyue hugged the blanket tightly and sat up with difficulty. Her vision was still a little blurry, but she could vaguely see a tall figure.
"Your room?"
Huo Zheng frowned. Meng Xiaoling had clearly told him that this was Meng Jun's room.
"How is that possible!"
[Host binding in progress...]
[Binding successful!]
Lu Mingyue felt a sharp pain in her head. Who was speaking?
[Hello host, congratulations on successfully binding to the gossip-eating system.]
A gossip system?
What is this thing?
[Host, please be civilized. I am not a junk, but a high-level gossip-eating system. I will definitely eat any gossip that comes my way.]
Lu Mingyue scratched her ear, thinking it sounded a bit pointless.
The "Gossip System" quickly replied, "[Host, don't underestimate me. As long as you complete the tasks assigned by the system, all sorts of rewards will be delivered to your door.]"
Lu Mingyue just wanted to know why she was here.
Outraged by the tragic ending the author had given the original protagonist, she wrote a two-thousand-word essay and posted it in the author's comment section.
The author angrily retorted: "If you're so capable, why don't you live her life?"
Good heavens, my words came true! In the blink of an eye, I transmigrated into the book and took the place of the original owner.
[Put the reward aside for now, can you tell me what's going on in this situation?!]
While Lu Mingyue was going crazy, she didn't notice that Huo Zheng's gaze towards her was strange.
[Host, please be patient, wait for me to finish uploading the plot.]
A few seconds later, a new memory suddenly appeared in Lu Mingyue's mind.
Holy crap!
She couldn't help but swear.
She transmigrated into a period novel and became a cannon fodder female supporting character.
As the second child in the family, the original owner was caught in the middle, unloved by her father and mother, not to mention that her mother was a stepmother.
Even the smallest cabbage in winter pales in comparison to her.
When he was eight years old, his biological mother passed away. The following year, his father remarried and brought with him a stepsister.
In the third year, another son was born into the family, and the original owner's already insignificant status plummeted to the dust.
Fortunately, he did well in his studies, which saved face for his scumbag father.
Thanks to the connections left by her mother, she worked as an accountant in a machinery factory after graduating from high school. She was diligent and responsible in her work and was highly appreciated by her superiors.
Life could have continued peacefully like this.
Until one day, she was found lying in bed with Huo Zheng, her stepsister's fiancé.
In this era, conduct is a matter of life and death.
In order to survive, she had no choice but to marry him.
Huo Zheng has a special identity; he is stationed on a remote island in the motherland, and he also has two children at home.
This means that Lu Mingyue will become a stepmother after marrying into the family.
After Huo Zheng brought her to the island, he was busy with work and paid little attention to Lu Mingyue, resulting in the couple spending little time together.
The original owner was approached by someone with ulterior motives and became increasingly entangled in their trap.
Huo Zheng never noticed.
The two children, unable to bear seeing their father kept in the dark, reported Lu Mingyue's actions to their superiors.
Out of guilt towards his wife, Huo Zheng quickly agreed to the divorce.
After her divorce, the original owner thought she could finally find happiness.
Little did they know, this was the beginning of their suffering.
The man was sent by the enemy to approach her and gather information. Since she had lost her value after divorcing Huo Zheng, the other party sold her directly to a kidnapper for a large profit.
The original owner was sold to the mountains, where he suffered inhuman torture and died tragically in a pigsty on a cold winter night.
[What a cruel plot! How could I be so miserable! Marrying an old man is bad enough, but then I was deceived and trafficked.]
Lu Mingyue bit down hard with her molars.
Immersed in the discussion about unifying the country, he didn't notice that Huo Zheng, who was in the same space, had a more thoughtful expression.
Huo Zheng glanced at her without changing his expression; he was absolutely certain that Lu Mingyue had said those words.
At first, when I heard the piercing sound of electricity, I thought it was because I hadn't rested well. But after the sound of electricity stopped, something called 'System' appeared.
Lu Mingyue naturally conversed with it, and from their conversation, he keenly grasped a piece of information: they were the world in the book.
As a highly educated materialist, Huo Zheng never imagined that such bizarre and supernatural things would happen around him.
China is a vast country with abundant resources and many talented people. Could Lu Mingyue be one of them?
Who is the other mechanical voice?
What do they mean by the plot they're talking about?
Could it be him, the older man?
Huo Zheng was full of questions but dared not ask them.
Lu Mingyue thought carefully. According to the original storyline, Meng Xiaoling had someone she loved and didn't want to marry Huo Zheng, the blind date her stepfather introduced her to. So she secretly sabotaged Lu Mingyue and Huo Zheng, causing them to be caught in bed together.
This way, she wouldn't have to marry Huo Zheng, and she could also get rid of Lu Mingyue, who was an eyesore.
Fortunately, nothing happened between us. Otherwise, according to Meng Xiaoling's plan, I would now be seen as a shameless sister-in-law seducing my brother-in-law.
Upon hearing this, Huo Zheng really wanted to tell her that he and Meng Xiaoling had not established a relationship.
When asked if this was Meng Xiaoling's plan, Huo Zheng pondered for a moment. He realized that he had indeed felt dizzy after drinking the tea that Meng Xiaoling had served him.
If their situation were discovered, their reputations would still be damaged.
What you fear most is what comes to pass.
Voices came from outside. The two looked at each other, their faces full of astonishment.
Lu Mingyue snapped out of her daze and hurriedly pointed out the window, saying, "Jump down quickly."
Huo Zheng: ?
Seeing that he remained unmoved, Lu Mingyue disregarded her shyness, lifted the blanket, grabbed his hand, and led him to the window.
"Jump down from here."
Huo Zheng: ? ? ?
He reminded him, "This is the third floor."
Lu Mingyue knew, of course, that the situation was critical and there was no time to say more.
"If you don't want us both to be labeled, you'd better do as I say."
Her eyes were dark, with an undeniable determination.
Huo Zheng pursed his lips and stopped arguing, then climbed outside as she instructed.
Almost the instant Huo Zheng disappeared, the door was pushed open from the outside.
Meng Xiaoling appeared at the doorway, talking to the people in the living room as she walked in.
As planned, Lu Mingyue and Huo Zheng were lying in the same bed. She 'accidentally' discovered this and then sadly portrayed herself as a pitiful victim of their betrayal.
Not only will she gain a wave of sympathy, but she can also perfectly get rid of Huo Zheng, this older man who has been married before.
It's the best of both worlds.
As for Lu Mingyue?
Sorry, that's not within her consideration.
Therefore, when she saw that Lu Mingyue was the only one in the room, she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
The commotion attracted the attention of the other people in the living room, who all stood up and asked, "What's wrong with Xiaoling?"
Lu Mingyue quickly jumped onto the bed.
Before Meng Xiaoling could speak, she preemptively coughed heavily under the covers, and said in a hoarse voice, "Sister, I know you don't like me. I'm giving you all my money and leaving this family soon. Why are you still taking advantage of my cold to discourage me?"
Two women stood at the door, and frowned as they saw the situation inside.
Meng Xiaoling stood looking down at the bedside, while Lu Mingyue leaned against the bed with red eyes and tea leaves stuck in her hair, looking quite pitiful.
The two women exchanged a glance, their eyes gleaming with gossip, and said in unison, "Xiaoling, we have to go now."
Without waiting for Meng Xiaoling to stop him, he opened the door and left.
Meng Xiaoling stood there dumbfounded. She hadn't even made a move. As soon as she opened the door, Lu Mingyue screamed. She was completely confused, never expecting that this was her plan.
No, they can't leave.
Those two people were specially invited by her to witness Lu Mingyue's "affair," and they were notorious gossips.
Now that the affair hasn't been confirmed, the news of him bullying his stepsister is about to get out.
What if Wei Dong's family finds out and doesn't approve of their marriage?
She has family and a partner; her reputation cannot be ruined.
Before leaving, Meng Xiaoling glared fiercely at Lu Mingyue.
The little bitch, I'll settle the score with her when I get back.
After everyone left, Lu Mingyue listened carefully to make sure there was no more noise before lifting the covers and getting out of bed.
The first thing to do is lock the door.
Sitting in front of the dressing table, looking at her familiar face in the mirror, she couldn't help but feel a little dazed.
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