Chapter 17: Favorability Value Dropped, Hey, It Went Back Up Again

While the pleasantries were still being exchanged here, as it happened, another protagonist from the plot, the third male lead of this story, Sheng Yanqi, arrived at this moment.

"Uncle Luo, Aunt Luo, I apologize. There was some business at the company just now, so I am late."

One could see Sheng Yanqi in a suit and leather shoes, walking before the crowd with the air of a talented young elite.

The onlookers were very obliging and also discussed it a couple of times.

"Wow, the young master of the Sheng Family has arrived."

"Young Master Sheng is truly a man of talent, a leader among the youth."

In fact, when Sheng Yanqi made his entrance, he was supposed to teach a lesson and slap the faces of the three Cannon Fodder young ladies who were gossiping about the female lead, but because of the appearance of Yan Yu, the three young ladies directly transformed into fan girls, their eyes almost glued to Yan Yu, and they had no time at all to mock Luo Shiqing, so Sheng Yanqi also lost a highlight segment.

Because there was no face-slapping plot, it was impossible to pull the weak and pitiful little white flower Luo Shiqing into the focus of the crowd; originally, according to the plot, after the face-slapping, Luo Xixi should have been infatuated with the forcefully protective Sheng Yanqi, then publicly demand that the Luo Family change the engagement candidate, and Luo Shiqing would therefore be heartbroken and run out of the Luo Family to meet with the male lead.

Luo Shiqing knew that it was impossible for Luo Xixi to take the initiative to do something that would draw hatred; this woman was shrewd to death, and she secretly gritted her teeth, only able to go over herself to push the plot forward.

"Brother Yan Qi."

She was the female lead, after all.

A single "Brother Yan Qi," with a hundred twists and turns, instantly pulled everyone's gaze back to Luo Shiqing; at this moment, she was in a white dress, her face deathly pale, her eye sockets still stained with mist, instantly making people imagine a miserable plot of a fake daughter suffering endless ridicule and cold shoulders.

【Wow! It's starting, it's starting! The great female lead is here to show off her acting skills again! I have to say, the expressiveness is really strong, isn't it! She looks just like a little white flower who has been bullied to the extreme! Even I'm starting to feel heartache this time!】

Luo Xixi had the posture of someone watching a good show with great interest.

"..."

Luo Xinian, who was beside her, had his mouth twitch; originally, when he saw Shiqing in this state, he was about to be heartbroken, as this recognition banquet must have been a huge blow to her, but now that he heard Luo Xixi say that this was all performed.

The leg Luo Xinian was just about to step out with was pulled back again.

Better to observe the situation a bit more!

"Shiqing!"

Sheng Yanqi's Favorability Value for Luo Shiqing was also maxed out; as the third male lead who deeply loved the female lead, his character setting was indecisive and wavering, liking the female lead Luo Shiqing but always being manipulated by the Cannon Fodder female supporting character Luo Xixi, and coupled with the identity setting of "the male lead's nephew," he was also an existence that was repeatedly slapped in the face.

Now that he saw Luo Shiqing's red-eyed, weak, and pitiful appearance, he immediately wanted to pull her hand and bring her into his arms to comfort her properly, but who would have expected that before his hand even touched the edge of Luo Shiqing, Luo Shiqing dodged his hand.

"Shiqing, what do you mean by this?"

Sheng Yanqi was surprised.

Luo Shiqing sniffled, put on a heartbroken and desolate expression, and choked out, "Mr. Sheng, now that Elder Sister has returned home for the recognition, according to the marriage contract, your fiancée is Elder Sister, not me. Let's keep our distance from now on and not get entangled anymore."

Once these words were spoken.

Sheng Yanqi was greatly shocked, "Shiqing, what nonsense are you saying? My fiancée will only be you!"

"No, this is not right."

Luo Shiqing shook her head, looked at Luo Zhennian and Bai Fengxia with teary eyes, and said, "Dad, Mom, now that Elder Sister has returned, I should return the original to the owner and give back everything that belongs to Elder Sister, including this marriage contract."

"Shiqing, why are you saying that? You and Yan Qi have been childhood sweethearts since you were little, and your feelings are so good, and you are also our daughter. As long as you two are in love, this marriage contract will continue!"

Bai Fengxia hurriedly said to Luo Shiqing; after all, the Favorability Value was maxed out, and seeing Luo Shiqing shed tears, she was about to be heartbroken.

If Luo Xixi jumped out at this time and insisted on breaking up the couple, it would definitely make the Luo Family feel dissatisfied.

But Luo Xixi just didn't move; she just stood on the side watching the show.

Luo Shiqing secretly glanced in the direction of Luo Xixi, and seeing her again with a (⊙v⊙) expression watching her side with great interest, Luo Shiqing was almost so angry she could vomit blood; damn female Cannon Fodder, not properly courting death for her, but instead watching her show!

Wanting to make her mission fail, she was dreaming!

Without Luo Xixi there to draw hatred, Luo Shiqing could only perform even harder.

Her tears fell all at once, and she choked out, "No, this is too unfair to Elder Sister. I already snatched away the life that belonged to her; do I still have to snatch away the happiness that originally belonged to her? Dad, Mom, Elder Sister has already suffered so much outside; we cannot let her be wronged anymore! Even if it is for me, to make me feel less guilty, I beg you to cancel the marriage contract between me and Brother Yan Qi!"

Because the Luo parents and Sheng Yanqi had their Favorability Value for Luo Shiqing maxed out, they found it very hard to resist what Luo Shiqing said.

Luo Shiqing insisted on breaking the engagement, and they could only comply, but at the same time, they also developed resentment toward Luo Xixi, feeling that it was all because of Luo Xixi's existence that Shiqing had to make such a decision.

Detecting the emotions of the Luo parents, the Baby System immediately came online and said anxiously: 【This is bad! Host, the Favorability Value of the Luo parents toward you has both dropped by 20 points. Currently, Luo Zhennian's Favorability Value for you is 40 points, Bai Fengxia's Favorability Value for you is 65 points, and Sheng Yanqi's Disgust Value for you is 20 points. I didn't expect the female lead to make your Favorability Value drop so much with just a few words. You hurry up and deny it, say you don't want this marriage, and see if you can get the Favorability Value back up.】

【Forget it.】

Luo Xixi was extremely calm about this situation and said without any desire to resist: 【The great female lead is the master of this world; whatever she says, she can fool people into spinning around. Why should I waste my effort? Tong'er, you are still young and think that as long as you work hard, there will be a harvest, but in fact, this world is very cruel. Even if you work hard, you still end up with nothing; that is the norm. So let's have a normal state of mind, lie flat on the spot, and be decades ahead of that group of people who only give up after hitting the south wall!】

【(⊙_⊙)...】

The Baby System was rendered speechless by Luo Xixi; although it felt that Luo Xixi's words were twisted logic, but, but, it felt like it made so much sense...

Forget it.

Since the Host is like this, it will also just lie flat. _(: з」∠)_

After being induced by Luo Shiqing's words, Sheng Yanqi seemed to be truly persuaded; he turned his head and looked at Luo Xixi with hatred, and said to the Luo parents through gritted teeth: "Uncle Luo, Aunt Luo, since Shiqing says so, then the marriage contract between the Sheng and Luo families will be changed from me and Shiqing to me and your other daughter."

"This..."

Luo Zhennian and Bai Fengxia naturally could not resist Luo Shiqing's will and could only nod helplessly, "Then let it be so."

【Congratulations to the Host, the current plot has advanced by 50%! And the Favorability Value of the Luo parents toward Luo Xixi has both decreased by 20 points.】

The Heartthrob System came online to offer congratulations.

Luo Shiqing was smug, 【That's right, don't look at who I am!】

That female Cannon Fodder Luo Xixi thought that by going against her, she could stop the plot from advancing; it was simply wishful thinking.

After the matter was settled.

"Mm, mm, this is good, this is good."

Luo Shiqing held back tears and forced a smile, saying: "Dad, Mom, I have some things to take care of, so I'll head out first. You stay here and keep Elder Sister company; I'm leaving now."

After saying this.

She ran faster than a rabbit and immediately left the scene.

"Shiqing!"

Sheng Yanqi hadn't reacted yet when Luo Shiqing had already vanished without a trace; he didn't go after her, but instead walked toward Luo Xixi, saying with an angry face: "Are you happy now? Are you satisfied?!"

"Huh?"

Luo Xixi was suddenly publicly dissed by Sheng Yanqi; although she knew this was all required by the plot, she still couldn't help but rant wildly in her heart.

【Can't afford to offend! Can't afford to offend! Clearly, from beginning to end, no one ever asked for my consent; they changed the engagement without even asking me a single word, and now they act as if it's all my fault. Anyway, Cannon Fodder just has no human rights, right? I'm just a part of the pitiful play for the great heroine. Hurry up and finish this broken plot; I'm truly too tired to love!】

?????

Sheng Yanqi's heart was greatly shaken; what was this voice?

Was Luo Xixi speaking?

But her mouth hadn't moved at all; could it be that what he just heard was her inner voice??

Sheng Yanqi was a bit dumbfounded at this moment, thinking he had fallen ill.

Meanwhile, the Luo Family parents also heard their daughter's inner thoughts at this moment, and suddenly realized, why hadn't they thought to ask Xixi's opinion before changing the engagement directly?

Shiqing was indeed doing it for Xixi's own good, not wanting Xixi to suffer any grievances, but was this really what Xixi wanted? From beginning to end, they had ignored this child's feelings, and just a moment ago, they even felt that Xixi's existence had harmed Shiqing.

How could they think like that!

【I really deserve to die!!】

Luo Zhennian and Bai Fengxia simultaneously had this thought arise in their hearts.

【Ding-dong! Ding-dong! Host, the Luo Family parents' Guilt Value toward you has increased by 400 points, converted into Favorability Value. Currently, Luo Zhennian's Favorability Value toward you is 60 points, and Bai Fengxia's Favorability Value toward you is 85 points. Yay, the Favorability Value didn't drop!! ヽ(▽)ノ】

Huh???

Luo Xixi was stunned.

Falling one moment and rising the next, are you playing with me?!

(End of chapter)