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Chapter 17 Lu Mingfei
The girl in the mirror was unbelievably beautiful.
Lu Mingfei stared intently at the strange yet familiar reflection in the mirror, her fingertips trembling as she touched her face—
The texture was incredibly soft, like touching a piece of freshly made tofu.
Hehehe, my sweet little sister—
The system's electronic voice rang out in my mind in a cheeky tone.
Look how thoughtful I am! Are you satisfied with this 'makeover' service?
Lu Mingfei's temples throbbed.
That face, that waist, that long, glossy black hair…!
The system was as enthusiastic as a salesperson.
[Why don't you call me "good brother"? Aren't you going to thank me for making you surpass the three most beautiful girls in your class overnight and reach the pinnacle of beauty at Shilan?]
"Thank you, you son of a bitch!" Lu Mingfei slammed her fist on the mirror, the pain in her knuckles making her grimace—even that expression made her look pitiful.
But the system did not stop.
[I guarantee that the moment you step out the door, guys will treat you like their new goddess, and girls will feel ashamed in comparison!]
Even an iceberg like Chu Zihang would be stunned for a few seconds upon seeing this!
The system continued to add fuel to the fire.
"What a load of crap, bro!" Lu Mingfei roared through tears, her "bro" uttered through gritted teeth.
She yanked her waist-length black hair with a fierce tug, the real pain in her scalp deepening her despair.
The sight of the girl's reddened eyes in the mirror startled Lu Mingfei for a second.
Those eyes—almond-shaped, slightly upturned, with pupils that shone black and glistened, like obsidian soaked in spring water.
She never knew she could make such a... girlish expression.
Oh? Is it really bad?
The system suddenly lowered its voice, its tone suggestive.
Weren't you just fantasizing about what it would be like to be Chu Zihang's girl?
Lu Mingfei's ear tips turned bright red.
That damned system actually spied on her inner monologue!
She opened her mouth to refute, but found herself unable to argue—the fantasy had indeed existed, though only for a brief three seconds.
"Change back! Change back now!" She pounded on the mirror in vain, her knuckles leaving faint red marks on the glass. "This is not good at all!"
Even anger has lost its flavor.
Her soft, sweet voice made her roar sound like a sulky girlfriend, not scary at all, but rather making people want to pat her head and say, "Sweetie, don't be naughty."
Enjoy your first experience of becoming a goddess!
The system was overjoyed.
Who knows, you might fall in love with yourself?
"Love my ass!" Lu Mingfei grabbed her hair in frustration. "Brother, please have mercy and let me off the hook!"
She paced anxiously in front of the mirror, the hem of her pajamas lifting slightly with each movement, revealing a glimpse of her waistline—an incredibly slender line, her skin dazzlingly white in the morning light.
Lu Mingfei pulled her clothes back as if she had been electrocuted, looking just like a respectable woman who had been sexually assaulted.
Don't rush, little sister, because rushing won't help.
The system's sarcastic remarks were interrupted by the sudden sound of the door opening. Lu Mingfei's blood instantly froze.
"Lu Mingfei? What are you doing so early in the morning? Did you have a nightmare or something..."
Liu Miaomiao's voice pierced the room like a thunderclap.
Lu Mingfei mechanically turned her head and saw Liu Miaomiao, wearing a white rabbit pajama, standing at the door rubbing her eyes, her finger on the light switch.
The crystal chandelier lit up with a "snap".
Time seemed to stretch out.
Lu Mingfei watched Liu Miaomiao's movements in slow motion, frame by frame: her hand rubbing her eyes paused in mid-air, her mouth slowly opened, and her pupils suddenly contracted...
It's over.
This was the only thought in Lu Mingfei's mind.
She watched as Liu Miaomiao's expression changed from drowsy to shocked, finally settling into a blank stare as if she had seen a ghost.
The mirror reflected two frozen girls: one with cascading black hair, looking panicked; the other with slightly disheveled black hair, staring in disbelief.
Liu Miaomiao's gaze swept over her entire body as if she had discovered some treasure:
Beneath the oversized pajamas was a frame noticeably smaller, black hair that reached her waist, and that…that face that was impossible to look away from.
Lu Mingfei clearly saw that Liu Miaomiao's ears turned red.
The school beauty unconsciously bit her lower lip, a subtle movement that made Lu Mingfei belatedly realize—
She is now, perhaps, really, a little too beautiful.
……
Dead silence.
The air in the room seemed to solidify into a gel, leaving only two disordered breaths tearing at each other.
"I'm sorry! I went to the wrong place—" Liu Miaomiao's apology caught in her throat because of the hand that suddenly pressed against the door.
Lu Mingfei's movements were faster than a human's.
Her black hair drew a silken arc in the air, and she sprang out like a hunting feline—her left hand "clicked" to lock the door, and her right hand "banged" against Liu Miaomiao's ear.
The entire set of movements was fluid and graceful, as if it had been rehearsed hundreds of times.
[You've maxed out your wall-slamming skills, sis!]
The system's electronic sound was accompanied by a buzzing electrical noise.
How many shoujo manga have you been secretly reading to develop this muscle memory?
"Shut up!" Lu Mingfei roared in her mind, but heard the voice that came out of her mouth as sweet as melting caramel.
Even more alarming, the girl she had imprisoned was blushing from the tips of her ears to her collarbone at a visible speed, her eyelashes trembling as frequently as a startled hummingbird.
Liu Miaomiao's back was pressed against the door panel, and she could clearly feel the touch of the other person's hair brushing against her cheek.
This distance was too dangerous—she could count the shadows cast by Lu Mingfei's eyelashes, smell her faint body fragrance, and even see the snow-white skin exposed at the other's neckline.
“I…” Lu Mingfei’s Adam’s apple bobbed (although it no longer exists), and she suddenly realized how ambiguous the position was.
She hurriedly withdrew her hand and stepped back, only to see Liu Miaomiao reflexively lean forward half a step.
Lu Mingfei slumped onto the edge of the bed, the hem of her oversized pajamas flipped up, revealing her dazzlingly white waistline.
As she frantically pulled down her clothes, she heard Liu Miaomiao gasp.
"You are... Lu Mingfei's..." The school beauty's voice was ethereal, like a sleepwalker's, "Girlfriend?"
“I am his sister, Lu Mingfei!” Lu Mingfei blurted out, and then wanted to bite her tongue off.
This excuse is so clumsy it's like something out of a third-rate idol drama. How could Liu Miaomiao believe it?
But Liu Miaomiao's eyes suddenly lit up.
She took half a step forward, then another half step, and finally almost ran to Lu Mingfei and squatted down in front of her:
"So Lu Mingfei has such a cute little sister!" Her fingertips had unconsciously become entangled with a strand of the other's black hair.
[Cognitive filter successfully activated~]
The system blew an electronic whistle.
Now she'd believe you even if you said you were Ultraman.
Lu Mingfei looked at Liu Miaomiao, whose eyes were glazed over, and immediately felt something was wrong. This girl's eyes looked like she wanted to devour her.
"System, please have mercy and forgive me this time!" Lu Mingfei pleaded in her mind.
Now that my lovely little sister has spoken up, how can I, as her older brother, just sit idly by?
A soft "click" sounded from the door.
Lu Mingfei (the system), dressed in a sharp suit, leaned against the door frame with his tie hanging loosely, looking like a young nobleman who had just slipped out of a business banquet.
"Miaomiao," he raised an eyebrow at the two of them, their pajamas disheveled, "what fun game are you playing?"
Liu Miaomiao jerked away as if she had been electrocuted, and the back of her head slammed into the wardrobe with a "thud".
Lu Mingfei then dove directly into the quilt, only revealing her eyes, which were filled with shame and indignation.
As if by magic, Fake Lu Mingfei pulled out a white dress from behind him. The fabric shimmered with the luster of mother-of-pearl under the crystal chandelier. "JEFEN's latest seasonal design. Miao Miao has good taste."
"Can I borrow my little sister's clothes for one day, Miaomiao?"
"Yes, yes!" Liu Miaomiao's eyes were shining; she was already imagining how charming Lu Mingfei would look in this cute little dress.
When Lu Mingfei (the system) unfolded the matching lace lingerie, a muffled groan came from under the covers.
Lu Mingfei curled up like a cooked shrimp, her mind filled with the thought, "This damn system is definitely doing this on purpose."
"Do you need any help?" Liu Miaomiao's fingertips trembled as she took the clothes.
Her expression at that moment was as if she were about to receive the most precious thing in the world.
"Do not……"
“Yes, I will.” Fake Lu Mingfei interrupted the protest decisively, and magically produced a black eye mask, handing it to Liu Miaomiao. “After all, my sister can’t take care of herself.”
He emphasized the word "sister," which successfully made the blankets tuck in even deeper.
"Remember to put a blindfold on her!" Lu Mingfei (the system) reminded her before leaving.
When the door finally closed, Liu Miaomiao turned around and looked like a cheetah about to pounce on its prey.