"Shi Mu, you really tricked Fu Yunrui into going to the hotel?"
"None of your business." Shi Mu turned her head away and started removing her shorts.
"You…" Shi Rong began to scold but stopped when she noticed Shi Mu had already neatly taken off all her clothes. Though both were girls, Shi Rong blushed. "How can you be so shameless? The door's still open and I haven't left yet. Why are you undressing?"
Her eyes unconsciously drifted toward Shi Mu.
Shi Mu was thin and malnourished with a flat figure, but her fair skin was dazzling in the sunlight, almost blinding. Her best feature was her long, straight legs, which could easily grace a Victoria's Secret show in high heels.
Shi Rong felt a twinge of jealousy. Though her features were more refined than Shi Mu's, her skin was darker and she was much shorter.
Noticing Shi Rong's lingering gaze, Shi Mu grew impatient and asked, "Why aren't you leaving yet?"
"Who wants to see you?" Shi Rong snorted, turned around angrily, and slammed the door.
Shi Mu looked away and entered the bathroom.
The hot water gently washed away her physical exhaustion. She removed her heavy makeup and stared at herself in the mirror.
Her facial features were sharp and beautiful: a pointed chin, a high nose bridge, thick eyebrows with slightly raised ends, slender peach blossom eyes, and light pink, thin lips. The overall effect was chilling yet enchanting.
Shi Mu pulled at her forehead hair. Her dyed red hair had grown out, revealing a small patch of black roots that looked messy. She rummaged through the drawer and found a pair of scissors. After a few quick snips, she cut off the uneven hair. After rinsing the loose strands away, the girl in the mirror now had a short, flat haircut that made her look like a cold, rebellious boy.
After her shower, she came out, and her phone on the table vibrated. It was a WeChat message from Fu Yunrui.
[Fu Yunrui: Shi Mu, are you okay?]
[Fu Yunrui: Actually, I didn't tell my mom. My bank card is linked to her phone number. She found out when I was paying…]
[Fu Yunrui: I really didn't say that. Shi Mu? Are you angry?]
Shi Mu lowered her head and typed: How much is the room rate?
[Fu Yunrui: 248. Why do you ask?]
…248.
Shi Mu looked at her change and found she had 48 yuan left—just enough to cover the difference. Since she was not favored, she naturally had no bank card. Her pocket money was always given by her parents.
Putting down the phone, Shi Mu went to Shi Li's room.
After knocking several times, the door slowly opened.
Shi Li had changed out of his school uniform and now wore a simple, clean white shirt and casual shorts. His figure was slim and straight.
When he saw Shi Mu at the door, a hint of surprise flickered across his eyes. They looked alike—now that Shi Mu had shaved her long hair and stood before him, it was like seeing a reflection.
She held out her hand. "Transfer 200 yuan to me on WeChat. I'll pay you back later."
"Repay?" He raised an eyebrow. "What will you pay me with?"
"…"
Shi Mu's expression hardened. "I said I'll pay you back. Are you going to give it or not?"
He sneered and slammed the door shut.
Through the door, Shi Mu gave him the middle finger and trotted back upstairs. At the same time, her phone received a transfer notification.
[Shi Li: I'll give you 250. You don't have to pay me back.]
"…"
Why was he so rude?
Shi Mu transferred the 250 yuan to Fu Yunrui again with the message: Here's 250 for you.
[Fu Yunrui: ??]
Shi Mu then deleted him as a friend.
It was late, and everyone in the Shi family was asleep. Only the small light outside Shi Mu's window glowed dimly.
She could not sleep; her mind was clearer than ever. Although she had a life again, she faced many troubles. First, this body's nature was strange. Upon turning eighteen, her uncontrollable charm would dominate her unscrupulously. Her desires would peak. In the original plot, the female villain had even killed her own brother to survive. It was a terrifying thought.
Shi Mu frowned, worried. "System, what should I do if I want a man?"
System: [Then you want him.]
Shi Mu: "But I want to keep my moral integrity."
System: [You already have a man. Why do you need moral integrity?]
"…"
…It made sense—she already had a man.
Also… no, no, no. She was a good young woman and couldn't be fooled by a man's chest muscles!
Shi Mu fiercely grabbed handfuls of hair. The charm insect inside her craved the man's essence—Yang energy—because the body was Yin, too weak to sustain itself. If her body strengthened and had full Yang energy, the charm insect would be well fed and content, no longer tormenting her.
She stroked her chin thoughtfully. "System, what if I became a man?"
System: ????
Shi Mu said seriously, "I could still be brothers with Fu Yunshen happily."
System: ??????
The system's calm electronic voice finally showed a hint of fear: [Host, are you planning a sex change?]
Shi Mu wanted to, but it was not so easy.
In Dark Night Chronicles , the female villain was a charmer and queen of women. Wherever she stood, countless men waited for her. But Shi Mu, who had traveled through time, did not want such a fate. If she was not careful, she would be devoured without a trace. For her survival, she had to find ways to protect herself.
After a moment, Shi Mu said, "Hey, since you're so smart, why don't you just change your sex?"
She felt her logic was sound.
System: [...]