Chapter 83.3 – Extra: Wife-Chasing Crematorium (Part 8)

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　　Zhao Chuyi remained calm and responded, “I appreciate your kind reminder, but I’m still resolute in my decision to have Sheng Wanwan gain the knowledge of the storyline.”

　　The black ball conceded, “Very well, then. I will initiate the system command shortly, so all you have to do is tap the ‘Confirm’ button. I must reiterate that each time a person gains knowledge of the storyline, it will deplete 10% of your soul power, and you will suffer from a severe illness. Even though you have largely recovered since then, another reduction will amount to a total of 20%. As a mere mortal, your physical resilience may significantly decline, so please exercise caution with your life.”

　　At this juncture, Zhao Chuyi’s patience wore thin as she yearned to give this system a good beating. “Got it, so enough with the chatter,” she snapped.

　　As soon as the system initiated the command, Zhao Chuyi confirmed it in her mind.

　　She questioned again, “I’ve confirmed it, so when will Sheng Wanwan gain the knowledge?”

　　The black ball hesitated for a moment before replying, “It would not be long now. If she were to fall asleep, it would most likely occur tonight.”

　　Although Zhao Chuyi sank into silence, the system could discern her anxiety.

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　　Even though he might not hold a candle to the remarkable Huo Rongshen, given Sheng Wanwan’s circumstances and prospects, he was the best she could hope for in a potential husband.

　　Since Zhao Chuyi had lived for two lifetimes, she was confident in her skills to read people, especially when Sheng Wanwan was a character she had created.

　　The female lead, Sheng Wanwan, might seem delicate at first glance, but beneath that exterior laid a hidden reservoir of strength. She also exuded an air of innocence and sweetness that was almost deceptive. Yet, in truth, she embodied the essence of both a green tea¹ 绿茶婊: It refers to a girl who pretends to be innocent, but in fact, she always has something up her sleeves and utilizes every asset she has very well. and white lotus² 白莲花: It’s a common type of female character that’s found in Chinese web novels. Basically, it refers to a female character who appears innocent, naive, impossibly perfect, and pure on the surface but uses her reputation to backstab, blame, or even sling mud at others. It was inspired by the actual lotus plant, for it has a beautiful flower floating on the water’s surface while hiding the plant’s messy roots stuck in marshy mud. .

　　Presently, Sheng Wanwan shared a good rapport with Jiang Dai. Driven by her astute observation that her boss, Huo Rongshen, still had feelings for Jiang Dai, she would cater to his inclinations, in order to maintain her job security and career advancement.

　　Moreover, Jiang Dai once came to her rescue, allowing Sheng Wanwan to establish a closer bond with her. One would reckon that it was a remarkable chance to form a friendship with a formidable and philanthropic billionaire like Jiang Dai.

　　Despite that, it was essential to acknowledge the fact that Sheng Wanwan, like everybody else, was not exempt from desires. After all, greed was considered to be a part of human nature.

　　Once she gained knowledge of the storyline and became aware of her role as the female lead in this world, would she willingly relinquish everything that rightfully belonged to her to a supporting actress? 

　　In Zhao Chuyi’s eyes, such a notion was utterly inconceivable.

　　Zhao Chuyi retorted, “You are just a system and not a human, so you can never comprehend the vulnerabilities and intricacies of human nature.”

　　The black ball countered, “Why do you think I can’t comprehend it? I’ve been interacting with you for numerous years, so I’m well aware of how greedy some women can be! I’m simply reminding you not to underestimate Jiang Dai, for I have no control over her mind. What if she is taking this chance to get closer to you as you do the same?”

　　Zhao Chuyi chuckled, “I’m merely a run-of-the-mill kind of screenwriter and an average Joe, while she’s a billionaire who’s worth billions. So, why on earth would she even be interested in someone like me? To her, I’m nothing more than a speck in the grand scheme of things.”

　　The black ball shook his head and disagreed. “You never know……”

　　Suffice to say, the black ball had an ominous hunch that Jiang Dai was no ordinary person in this world, but it was merely speculation since it had no concrete proof.

　　Zhao Chuyi dismissed the black ball’s warning with a simple statement. “You’re overthinking it.”

　　Despite her cautious nature, her confidence in Jiang Dai ran deep since she had shared a lifetime of friendship with Jiang Dai.

　　Although they were in another world, Jiang Dai remained fundamentally the same.

　　She was much like a paper tiger. On the surface, she projected an aura of indomitable strength that captivated anyone who crossed her path. As for those fortunate enough to befriend her, they would quickly discover her unwavering loyalty and the delightful layers of silliness and naivety that she harbored beneath her tough exterior.

　　In a split second, an ominous voice crept into her thoughts. “Life is a challenging journey,” the black ball sighed, “Please refrain from being so conceited, host. Though the Jiang Dai of this world might share the same identity as the one from your former, they have undergone different life experiences. Hence, they would come to possess dissimilar personalities.”

　　At this juncture, the black ball was uncertain whether it would be able to complete its job and retire successfully.

　　Back then, it had only selected Zhao Chuyi for her substantial levels of grudge. One that could be deemed a rare “vengeful spirit.”

　　Delving deeper into Zhao Chuyi’s history, the black ball discovered her hidden resentment toward Jiang Dai despite being her best friend. This resentment came to the forefront, especially after Jiang Dai and Huo Rongshen entered a romantic relationship.

　　In the original world, Jiang Dai initially harbored a strong aversion to Huo Rongshen to the point where she would bully him. The entire school was taken aback, as they were unable to fathom how the aloof and high-achieving transfer student could possibly be attracted to a rebellious girl like Jiang Dai.

　　However, their mingge³ I’m not sure why mingge was used in this context, but I’ll just follow what the author has written. 命格: It is often referred to as the destiny analysis or life path analysis. As compared to the commonly used Bazi (Four Pillars of Destiny), it is a broader concept that encompasses various methods of analyzing a person’s life, including their personality, career, health, and overall destiny. complemented each other, so they were destined to be attracted to each other. On top of that, they would always end up as a couple in every world.

　　Eventually, Jiang Dai would become Huo Rongshen’s girlfriend. Guided by his influence, she poured herself into her studies during her final year of high school and successfully entered the same university as him.

　　Throughout their university years, they earned a reputation as the campus’ Golden Couple and were admired by all. Upon graduation, they exchanged vows and started a family. For decades, Jiang Dai was cherished by her devoted husband, Huo Rongshen, so much so that they would often flaunt their love in Zhao Chuyi’s presence.

　　Unbeknownst to everyone, Zhao Chuyi had a secret — her love for Huo Rongshen had begun long before Jiang Dai’s.

　　Only when the black ball chose her did she receive a system. A newfound power surged through her veins, granting her the remarkable ability to reshape destiny in a parallel universe.

　　With that, she did not just alter fate. Instead, she converted an entire parallel universe into a comic of her own making. Every character, every twist, all were under her control.

　　In this world, Sheng Wanwan was a product of creative invention; An entity born not of this world, but conceived into existence by the visionary mind of Zhao Chuyi.