Xu Wanying enjoyed several comfortable days. Because she had brought back a lot of jewelry last time, she kept playing with it and was in a good mood.
[Host, what kind of gossip do you want to eat today? Your energy has already been replenished quite a bit; it'll expire if you don't use it!]
She was putting a jade bracelet on her wrist when she heard the system urging her to spend money, and she immediately frowned.
"I don't want to follow any gossip lately; I need to cultivate my mind and spirit," Xu Wanying refused outright.
The system was unwilling to give up and actively urged, "Host, there's a juicy story here; you'll regret missing it!"
She didn't believe it at all, and scoffed, "Fine, what kind of gossip could there be? It's just related to Xing Xiaoya. I don't want to see your sycophantic face, okay?"
The system fell silent immediately, clearly having been right.
Xu Wanying chuckled coldly twice, her voice filled with sarcasm, which immediately broke the system's defenses: [Host, what you said isn't entirely wrong, but it's not entirely correct either. Xing Xiaoya is a key link, and the plot will naturally revolve around her now.]
[Really? Then tell me, is it my mother-in-law who has taken a liking to Xing Xiaoya, or my sister-in-law who has become close friends with her, or perhaps Jiang Jinyu who has become her confidante?]
【No, none of the three of them know Xing Xiaoya at all, how could they become close!】The system retorted irritably.
[Host, you also think things should develop this way, right? Xing Xiaoya and the women of the Jiang family will eventually become very close, but they met a few days ago and didn't even exchange names. What's going on here?]
The system felt a lump in its throat whenever the matter was mentioned, and it was extremely uncomfortable.
【Ha ha ha ha--】
Upon hearing how angry it was, Xu Wanying couldn't help but burst into laughter, clearly very happy.
The system said, somewhat displeased, "Host, do you really need to laugh like that?"
[Isn't it great that I'm happy? I'll give you energy!]
The system tempted again: "What's the use of having lots of energy if you're not going to eat the gossip? Seriously, host, are you really not going to eat the gossip? There's some big gossip, the kind you like!"
Xu Wanying was silent for a moment, then tentatively said, "Okay, you say a few words first, but don't say too much, otherwise I'd rather the melon rot than eat it."
[Xing Xiaoya went to Rongchun Pavilion to sell silk flowers. On the way, she encountered a group of scoundrels who tried to molest her. Just as the leader of the thugs raised his hand to touch her face, a handsome man suddenly jumped out and saved her like a hero.]
The system's voice was still electronic, but when it said those words, it carried a hint of excitement.
[Host, do you know who this man is?] It deliberately kept the question a secret.
Xu Wanying couldn't help but roll her eyes. She knew that the system's dog mouth couldn't say anything other than Xing Xiaoya.
She said in a cold and calm tone: "The Jade Emperor or the King of Hell? If it's not either of them, I don't want to hear it."
These words immediately silenced the system, and even its initial eagerness deflated like a punctured balloon.
It said angrily, "[Host, you know how to spoil the fun! Do you think these two would even like Xing Xiaoya? Don't say such disrespectful things! You don't have to believe, but you can't disrespect ghosts and gods!]"
Xu Wanying couldn't help but laugh out loud again: [System, you're absolutely right. Xing Xiaoya really doesn't deserve it. But you've been praising her as a goddess who's fallen from the sky, loved by both men and women, even dogs barking at her when they pass by. That's really raised my expectations to the max. So, I thought that whoever came to save her, and whom you introduced with such grand ceremony, must be a god-like figure, right?]
[I'm so disappointed that it wasn't true. This is really boring; I don't want to hear any more.]
[You, you, you—host, I'll fight you to the death!]
The system was so angry that it broke down again, and this time it kept making electrical noises. It looked like it was about to lose power.
Xu Wanying ignored it and continued to choose jewelry, this time putting on a gold bracelet.
The golden bracelet is carved with a phoenix taking flight and has a bright ruby set in the center, making it magnificent and dazzling.
The bracelet, worn on her snow-white wrist, was very eye-catching, expensive yet tasteful.
"Tsk tsk, so beautiful." She deliberately clicked her tongue, clearly wanting to continue stimulating the system.
The system took a while to calm down. It couldn't help but sneer, saying arrogantly, "[Host, in my opinion, you're just envious and jealous of Xing Xiaoya, even afraid of her, afraid she'll take everything from you. Actually... hehe...]"
It only said half of what it meant, and then refused to finish the sentence, but its sly laughter already revealed a lot.
"Oh, look at my life, it's so miserable. I eat and drink the best every day, sleep until I naturally wake up, no one sets any rules for me, and I receive all these expensive gifts, wearing gold and silver, much of which I never use and is now just sitting in my drawer. Unlike Xing Xiaoya, who lives such a happy life, she has to make silk flowers to sell every day for her food, clothing, and other necessities, and the man she's with is a pervert who wants to be a eunuch."
[Hey system, can you tell if I'm jealous?]
Xu Wanying didn't refute it, but went along with what it said. However, the sarcastic tone of its voice was really unpleasant to listen to.
The system tried to refute several times, but couldn't utter a single word, because no matter what it said, it couldn't stand up to scrutiny.
[System, I think your program is outdated and needs an update. Do you think a millionaire would envy a beggar? What would they envy about her? Would they envy that she has to boil her own water for a bath, or that she's destitute?]
[Host, don't be so smug. This is only temporary; who knows what will happen in the future?]
After a long pause, the system finally managed to utter this sentence.
[Stop spouting empty threats, okay? Before, when Xing Xiaoya met Cen Shi, you said she was going to win Cen Shi's favor and reach the pinnacle of life. Now, not only do they not know each other, but Jiang Chengli is about to castrate himself. A eunuch can't be a protector of a flower.]
You're like the Big Bad Wolf, never giving up after a failure. Even with a bruised and battered face, you'll still howl and scream, "You'll be back!"
It must be said that Xu Wanying is good at using metaphors; she instantly hit the system's sore spot.
[Alright, alright, host, I won't hold it against you. I'll just say it directly: the man who rescued the damsel in distress was Jiang Chengxiao, the second son of the Jiang family. And he didn't make a mistake; he was instantly captivated by Xing Xiaoya, the two chatted very congenially, and he even offered to take Xing Xiaoya home.]
[Hehehe, the two of them have already entered Wutong Street. Jiang Chengli happens to be home. As soon as he opens the door, the two brothers will be face to face, which will reveal Jiang Chengli's identity and help him regain his memory...]
The system's voice sounded very excited, but Xu Wanying immediately shattered its expectations: "Have you turned into a fish lately? Your memory only lasts seven seconds! I already told you, Jiang Chengli didn't lose his memory; he's faking it."
[I don't believe it, I don't believe it! He must have amnesia! Shh, the door opens, the two brothers look at each other, Jiang Chengli's eyes are red, he must be moved. He—] The system refuses to admit it, its tone gradually becoming agitated.
[Huh? Wait, why did he pull out a knife?]
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