The heavy rain had just stopped. Beside a puddle stood a young woman, looking down at her reflection in its still surface.

She wore a long dress with a high slit that showed off her beautiful legs, and her long, wavy hair fluttered in the breeze. She looked like a beauty—but with her gorgeous red lips pursed, she didn't seem very happy.

This beauty was Mo Qing. As someone who'd crossed into another world, she had a system of her own. But her system was so stupid and useless that she'd given it a name that fit perfectly: Silly Girl.

【Silly Girl, can you change my hair color? I don't think I can pull off green. Could you make it wine red instead? That'd suit my current identity better.】

Mo Qing felt like there was a whole green pasture over her head. Who could put up with that? And it was her natural color—not even dyed. Maybe she should change her name again, too.

【I'm sorry, Host. This system doesn't have that function. Also, could you please stop calling me Silly Girl?】

【What else should I call you? You can't even turn me back into a man, and you can't even give me a free hair dye. You're useless at everything, and you don't have anything I want. Aren't you ashamed of yourself?】

【…Host, I'm a supporting-female-character system! I can give you supporting-character missions, and then you'll get system rewards. With system points and money, you can dye your hair all sorts of colors. You're the one who won't do the missions…】

System-chan felt terribly wronged. Her voice sounded a little babyish inside Mo Qing's mind, and that pitiful tone made her even more sympathetic. Anyone would feel sorry for her—except Mo Qing, who didn't have that sort of thing in her at all.

【Why would I do those stupid missions? Would finishing them let me escape the supporting female character's destined death? Do you really think I won't end up as cannon fodder in the end?】

【…】

System-chan fell silent. Maybe that really was how it worked.

Mo Qing pursed her lips, then lifted her head to gaze into the distance. A faint, flirtatious smile curved her mouth as she murmured, “She should be here soon, right?”

【Host, don't go causing trouble. It's windy out here. Let's go back. It's not time for the supporting female character to appear yet.】

【Why go back? I want to have a fateful encounter with her. I wonder if the female lead is pretty. Is she prettier than me?】

Mo Qing covered her mouth and giggled. Her pure appearance and alluring air made for a contradictory combination, yet every gesture of hers had an undeniable charm. Several men passing by had already been so distracted by her that they'd walked straight into telephone poles.

Before crossing over, she'd been a shut-in otaku. Now, though, she seemed awfully familiar with the female body. System-chan was baffled. Had this weirdo been a cross-dressing pro before she crossed worlds?

“She's here.” Mo Qing stared into the distance as a slender figure slowly approached. At the same time, the roar of a car engine rose from the other direction. Everything was happening just as she'd expected.

【Host, what are you planning? Let's go back. This is the male and female leads' first meeting. We have nothing to do with it. Don't add yourself to the scene…】

System-chan was about to cry. What was wrong with this Host? Anyone else with a system would probably worship it like a god, but her Host never listened to a word she said. She wouldn't even do the missions with generous rewards. Was it really okay to be this willful…?

【The capable should do more. The female lead deserves to be loved and cherished by everyone. I already know the plot, so how could I let her fall into this puddle?】

Mo Qing stared without blinking at Jiang Qingxue as she slowly approached. Jiang Qingxue wore a white T-shirt and a pair of faded jeans. She was thin, and there was a trace of exhaustion on her face. She'd probably just finished a shift at work and was walking back to where she lived.

The roar of the sports car's engine grew louder and louder from the other direction. Excitement gradually appeared on Mo Qing's face.

It was starting.

Jiang Qingxue thought the woman not far away was acting strange. She was beautiful, sure, but why was she staring at her? And why was she smiling at her? They didn't even know each other.

Jiang Qingxue was about to quicken her pace and pass the strange, beautiful woman. But just then, a red sports car came speeding over from the distance. It veered off its original path and raced straight toward Jiang Qingxue.

Jiang Qingxue froze. She wasn't stupid; she was about to dodge to the side, but the strange woman beside her blocked her way.

Even in such a dangerous situation, Mo Qing wasn't nervous at all. She let out a startled cry, then, before Jiang Qingxue could react, threw her arms around her. The two of them tumbled into the muddy puddle together.

The piercing screech of brakes and the splash of water rang out at the same time. The red sports car stopped, while Mo Qing sat in the puddle with a dazed Jiang Qingxue in her arms.

“Are you okay?” Jiang Qingxue finally came to her senses. She hurriedly got off Mo Qing and helped her out of the puddle.

“It hurts.” Mo Qing's eyes welled up with tears—tears she'd forced out herself. Her red dress was soaked through and covered in muddy water, leaving her looking especially miserable.

Mo Qing leaned against Jiang Qingxue, shamelessly taking advantage of her without the slightest embarrassment.

Jiang Qingxue felt so soft and smelled so nice. That touch, that scent—no wonder she was the female lead. A flashy, seductive hussy like Mo Qing could never compare.

【Host, how could you interfere with the male and female leads' first meeting!?】

System-chan was about to lose it. What was her Host playing at, interfering with the plot right from the start? Was the Host going to break this world?

【The female lead is precious as a princess. If she falls into a puddle, of course I, the supporting female character, should suffer in her place.】

Mo Qing thought Silly Girl was so naive. From the very beginning, she'd never intended to be a proper supporting female character.

【But that's not how the plot goes! The female lead is supposed to be knocked into the puddle by the male lead's car, then stop him and demand an apology. He offers her money, but she refuses it, making him realize she's different from other women!】

Silly Girl was so mad her nose was practically crooked—if she'd had a nose, that is…

Jiang Qingxue supported the delicate beauty, looking completely at a loss.

It seemed that woman had saved her. But if she was brave enough to do that, why was she looking at Jiang Qingxue with such a coquettish gaze…?

They really didn't know each other…

“Why don't I take you to the hospital…?”

Jiang Qingxue suggested hesitantly. Going to the hospital would cost a lot, and she was a student working during her school break. She barely had any money. She usually walked between work and her cheap rental room, which was how she'd ended up here in the first place.

Still, kindhearted Jiang Qingxue was ready to take the nice woman to the hospital. She'd saved her, after all.

Just then, the man in the sports car got out too. He had a cold, arrogant look about him. His sharp-featured face was handsome, and his crisp suit couldn't hide the smell of alcohol coming off him.

Hearing Jiang Qingxue speak, the man didn't even look at the two women to see how they were. His expression indifferent, he said, “If you're taking her to the hospital, fine. I must've made a mistake just now. I'll pay for it.”

As he spoke, the man pulled a stack of yuan from his wallet and held it out to Jiang Qingxue.

Jiang Qingxue stared at the man for a moment, then felt a sudden, nameless anger rise in her.

She raised her brows. “So what if you've got a little money? You made a mistake and can't even apologize. Do you think money can solve everything!?”

The man frowned. No one had ever dared to speak to Yanjing's Young Master Dong like that. People who did were already dead—their bodies could've been piled two stories high.

Mo Qing glanced at the stack of yuan and snatched the money straight out of the man's hand without a second thought.

“Money can't buy everything, but you can't do anything without it. Kid, I'll accept your apology. Drive more carefully next time.”

“…” Jiang Qingxue was dumbfounded. The kind older sister had taken the money, and somehow it felt incredibly awkward. It didn't seem like things were supposed to go this way. It was a very strange feeling.

【…】

System-chan was speechless too. Oh my god [○･｀Д´･ ○] How was the plot supposed to continue now…?

Mo Qing got out of Jiang Qingxue's arms. Smiling, she patted the handsome rich man's shoulder with her jade-white hand, now smeared with mud and water, leaving a big dirty patch on his suit.

Mo Qing looked at her handiwork and was very pleased. The corners of her mouth curled up in a smile.

“Do you want to die?” Wang Haodong's expression turned icy. He had a thing about cleanliness and didn't like anyone touching him, even if the woman in front of him was beautiful.

He was beginning to suspect that the two women had teamed up to put on an act and get close to him. After all, he'd seen far too many women like this. They just wanted to get his attention! And in the end, they all wanted his money.

Hah. Women.

“What are you going to do? You were driving under the influence! I'm calling the police!” Mo Qing darted behind Jiang Qingxue like a startled fawn. Of course, she still had a thick stack of yuan clutched in her hand.

“Heh.” Wang Haodong gave a cold laugh, completely unfazed by Mo Qing's threat. He took off his suit and tossed it onto the ground, then turned and got back into his sports car.

Yanjing's Young Master Dong was a man of standing. He didn't want any entanglement with a dirty woman whose hair was all over the place. She'd offend his eyes and dirty his hands.

“He's leaving. Aren't you going to stop him?” Mo Qing reminded Jiang Qingxue with a smile—a smile that said she'd gotten exactly what she wanted.

“Why should I stop him? You accepted his compensation…” Jiang Qingxue said quietly, with the faintest hint of reproach. Deep down, she hadn't wanted Mo Qing to accept such an insincere apology.

“Haha, that's true.” As the car engine roared to life, Mo Qing watched the red sports car drive farther and farther away, feeling especially pleased. This was a great start.

【Host, if you wanted money, you could've done a mission. Why'd you have to mess up the original plot? That's not right…】

System-chan couldn't help nagging. Was her Host broken or something? How was she supposed to play this if the Host was already breaking things right from the start? And why was she smiling so creepily?

No—not creepy to people. Creepy to the system…

【My foolish system, you're really a Silly Girl.】

【…】

Mo Qing's words left System-chan temporarily shut down. She turned her attention back to Jiang Qingxue.

“I'm Mo Qing. I don't know your name yet, do I?” Mo Qing wore her trademark smile as she reached out her claws to the female lead for the first time.