Qiao Ci, unable to bear the visual assault, wiggled her fingers, and in the next second, the small spoon transformed back into a large golden spoon, clattering to the ground.
The small spoon was bewildered and tearfully exclaimed, "What's happening? This is the 'psycho host spoiling her husband' pole dance that Host-sama was so looking forward to. Little Spoon practiced for a long time, even spent a thousand big points to transform, and before I could get to the exciting part, I was changed back!"
"You've put in the effort," Qiao Ci's mouth twitched.
With that, she transferred 99,000 points to the small spoon, "This is for you."
The small spoon immediately became coy, its tone shy and cute, "Host-sama, you've given me too much. How about this, Little Spoon will exchange ten thousand points for 100 minutes of transformation skill and dance ten times for Host-sama!"
"No need, thank you." Qiao Ci really wanted to take apart its data to check its operating circuits. Why was it always so amusing?
Seeing Qiao Ci's determined expression, the small spoon thought she was worried about it getting tired. It felt both admiration and touched, and hid to the side to wipe away tears.
Wuwuwu, where could it find such a considerate, generous, and thoughtful host? Little Spoon was truly fortunate for three lifetimes, no, it must have concentrated the luck of Little Fork and Little Chopsticks all onto itself to meet such a good host!
Qiao Ci tinkered with something on the screen. Looking at the 18% progress, her eyes were filled with tenderness.
"Query: Do you wish to enter the next plane?"
"Mm."
*
After Qiao Ci went to the small world to complete her mission, the small spoon reported a system bug to the mall and provided evidence of its transformation reverting within ten minutes, hoping the main system would refund the money it had spent unfairly.
As a result, the main system, which usually replied quickly, took over an hour to respond: "Little Spoon, this main system hereby dubs you a warrior!"
Little Spoon: Ah?
Main System: Courageous and commendable. My condolences to you.
Little Spoon: Condolences for what? Main System-sama, can the points be refunded?
Main System: Dare not refund.
Little Spoon: ...
This is bad. The main system has started scamming spoons too. If they don't refund, they don't refund. Anyway, Host-sama has already compensated Little Spoon more than tenfold, hmph hmph~
*
Qiao Ci opened her eyes and looked at the old mosquito net above her head and the empty, bare room around the bed, which could be described as having nothing but the bed. She mused if she had entered a persona of a tragic lover.
Before she could ask the small spoon for the plot, there was a series of knocking sounds from outside.
Qiao Ci did not get up immediately. The person outside was clearly impatient, and the knocking grew louder.
Qiao Ci: ...
She walked over and opened the door. A tall man with exceptionally handsome features stood outside, but his expression was full of annoyance, indicating a rather bad temper.
He was also bare-chested, with bronzed skin and well-defined muscles.
Stunned by the visual impact, Qiao Ci slammed the door shut, somewhat disbelieving her eyes. She must have opened the door the wrong way.
Taking a deep breath, she opened the door again. Zhou Ye, whose high nose bridge was almost caught by the door, said coldly, "Qiao Ci, what nonsense are you pulling now? If you're rested, hurry up and leave. This is my home."
"My head is still a little dizzy. I'll rest a bit longer." After saying that, Qiao Ci closed the door again. Zhou Ye frowned, thinking the educated youth sent down to the countryside was being overly sensitive.
Qiao Ci felt a bit chaotic inside. Damn it, where was her sweet and soft little puppy? How did he turn into a direct, rough, and tough guy?
"What's wrong, Host-sama?" the small spoon quickly consoled. Host-sama treated it like her own child, so it had to take care of her emotions while she was on missions.
"My cub has changed," Qiao Ci's small face was tense, and her words carried a hint of grievance.
"Was that man with the bad temper just now your cub?" The small spoon was also startled. Talk about a sudden change in art style!
Host always liked gentle, soft youths. Suddenly, he turned into a grumpy tough guy. Wouldn't Host-sama be resistant to romance now?
So, the small spoon quickly advised, "Host-sama, Little Spoon thinks his facial features are handsome and his physique is great. He's still salvageable with some effort~ Cough cough, how about we receive the plot first?"
"Mm." Qiao Ci pursed her lips into a thin line. Would such a cub be obedient, compliant, and soft?
This was a plane generated by a period drama novel.
The female lead was Li Wushuang, who was more beautiful than other girls since childhood. She was the village flower of Longtian Village and had always been ambitious.
She took a liking to the male educated youth sent down to the countryside, Lu Ming. Despite showing him affection and even confessing multiple times, she was rejected. Lu Ming liked the original host, who was also an educated youth sent down to the countryside. In the end, Lu Ming and the original host were a perfect match, and after the countryside living period ended, they both returned to the city to get married.
Li Wushuang, settling for the second best, chose Lu Ming's good friend Wen Zheng. Wen Zheng was a playboy and the young master of a wealthy family in the city. Of course, he had no intention of marrying her; he was just playing around. Once his time as an educated youth was over, he heartlessly abandoned Li Wushuang.
The countryside at that time was very feudal. Which girl who had dated a boyfriend dared to marry? Even the poorest orphan in the village, Zhou Ye, disdained to marry her. This severely damaged Li Wushuang's self-esteem. So, she left her hometown and went to Lu Ming's city to work, wanting to make a name for herself.
In the dazzling, decadent big city, she lost herself and started frequenting entertainment venues. Then she learned that Lu Ming's family was one of the wealthiest in this big city, so she tried harder and harder to get close to him, but all her efforts naturally failed.
Eventually, she contracted an illness and died tragically. Before her death, her heart was filled with regret that she hadn't seized the opportunity when Lu Ming was an educated youth in the countryside...
Then, she was reborn. She was reborn to the time when Lu Ming and the other educated youths had just arrived in the countryside. Not only that, but she also activated a bracelet space containing a pool of spiritual spring water, which not only made her more beautiful the more she drank but also strengthened her body. Because of the spiritual spring, she met many influential figures and won Lu Ming's heart.
Those who obstructed and bullied her, such as the original host, Wen Zheng, and Zhou Ye, all met unfortunate ends.
She pushed the original host into the river behind Zhou Ye's yard, intending to frame Zhou Ye for killing the original host. Unexpectedly, the original host was saved by Zhou Ye.
Then, she deliberately let the surrounding neighbors see the original host in Zhou Ye's house. The original host, not wanting to be married to the unfamiliar Zhou Ye due to village gossip, gave up her educated youth mission and returned to the city. Lu Ming, who had a slight good impression of her, began to dislike her, thinking she was promiscuous.
However, it didn't end there. Fearing that the two would rekindle their old flame, Li Wushuang, after gaining the appreciation of many powerful figures, targeted the original host everywhere, causing her family's business to go bankrupt and even having her sold to Yin Du country. The original host's fate was incredibly tragic, and she never returned to her homeland until her death.
The original host never knew why she had provoked Li Wushuang so much that she was pursued relentlessly.
"Original host's wishes."
"Original host's wishes: 1. To complete the educated youth assignment targets properly, returning to her parents without any rumors, with a clear conscience. 2. To preserve her family's business and ensure her parents live out their remaining years in peace. 3. To seek revenge on Li Wushuang, ensuring she never has a good life!"