The Awakened Cannon Fodder Beauty [Quick Transmigration] 4

Chapter 4: The Cannon Fodder A Who Has a Crush on the Female Lead O (1)

◎”Jiang Mengyu, aren’t you going to scram?”◎

Jiang Mengyu had thought she would die.

However, when she regained consciousness and opened her eyes, she found herself in a vast, white space.

Before she could get a clear look at her surroundings, a childlike voice sounded in her ear.

[Hello, Host! I am Cannon Fodder System 031. It’s a pleasure to meet you!]

Host? System?

It wasn’t that Jiang Mengyu didn’t read novels; she was no stranger to these two terms. Moreover, she had already accepted the fact that the world she lived in was a novel, so this didn’t feel particularly world-shattering.

But since the situation was still unclear, Jiang Mengyu didn’t respond immediately. Instead, she narrowed her eyes and studied the small ball of light before her.

She was still wearing that scarlet slip dress, with faint traces of bloodstains still on the hem. Jiang Mengyu stood up and stretched her arms and legs, discovering that her silver pistol was gone.

Seeing Jiang Mengyu remain silent, just staring at it, System 031 recalled her spectacular feat of blowing herself up and couldn’t help but retreat a little.

[Host.] 031 cleared its throat. [Let me introduce myself first.]

System 031’s full name was the Cannon Fodder Counterattack System. In short, the hosts it bonded with were all cannon fodder characters in their stories. 031’s job was to help the hosts change their cannon fodder fates.

As for why it had bonded with Jiang Mengyu?

It wasn’t actually 031’s choice, but a mission forcibly assigned to it by the Main God.

At this point, 031 glanced timidly at Jiang Mengyu and explained:

[Because you, Host, as a cannon fodder villain, managed to counter-kill the male and female leads at the end of the story and successfully turned your life around, the Main God feels you are very suitable for cannon fodder counterattack missions.]

Of course, that was just the official explanation. What 031 didn’t dare to tell Jiang Mengyu was that it was actually because her methods were so ruthless that she had nearly caused the novel’s world to completely collapse. Furthermore, she had already awakened her own consciousness and could no longer be easily erased.

The Main God had no other choice but to toss her into the three thousand worlds to complete missions.

Jiang Mengyu tugged at the corner of her mouth. She had killed Tang An and Xiao Chan, but the price was her own thorough death. How was that a counterattack?

Thinking of this, Jiang Mengyu sized up the system and said impassively, “Why should I listen to the Main God?”

Don’t cannon fodder characters have their own human rights?

Do they just have to mindlessly accept a fate arranged by others?

031 had already studied this question during its system training. After all, rebellious hosts appeared every year.

Therefore, as soon as Jiang Mengyu’s voice fell, 031 quickly replied: [As long as you can complete the missions arranged by the Main God, you can obtain a chance to start over.]

031 paused. [Don’t you want to return to your original world and change your cannon fodder fate?]

Jiang Mengyu was silent for a long time. “Start over from the beginning? How far back can I go?”

031 recalled what this host cared about most and replied with a firm tone: [You can return to a time before your sister’s death.]

Jiang Mengyu’s pupils contracted sharply.

She said nothing, as if deep in thought.

After an unknown period of silence, 031 saw the host curl her lip. She stared at it with those deep, dark eyes, and for some reason, that gaze made 031 feel a little nervous.

It couldn’t decipher the emotions hidden deep within the host’s eyes. It only heard the host’s low voice echo within the system space.

“Fine, I accept.”

…

“Student Jiang Mengyu, it’s not that I won’t help you, but you’ve truly gone too far this time.”

Jiang Mengyu had just opened her eyes when she heard this sentence.

She quickly scanned her surroundings. A few office desks were arranged with computers in an orderly fashion, and stacks of books were piled on them. Sitting in front of her was a middle-aged woman with a stern expression. As she spoke, she handed over a piece of paper.

Jiang Mengyu took it and saw that it was a school expulsion notice, already stamped.

In her mind, 031 was transmitting the plot to her at top speed.

Jiang Mengyu quickly finished reading the plot.

This was a Yuri ABO novel. Jiang Mengyu was a cannon fodder Alpha who shamelessly pestered the female lead Omega, tripped up the female lead Alpha at every turn, and was finally dealt with casually by the impatient female lead Alpha.

The plot had now progressed to the point where Jiang Mengyu attempted to use a pheromone inducer to trick the female lead Alpha into her susceptible period, but her scheme was seen through. She had tried to be clever but ended up shooting herself in the foot, losing a great deal of face in the process.

The female lead Alpha was named Chi Jingyan. She was the eldest daughter of the main branch of the Chi family, exceptionally capable and intelligent. Barring any accidents, she was highly likely to be the next heir of the Chi family.

Having grown up witnessing the deceit and schemes of the business world, Chi Jingyan found Jiang Mengyu’s methods utterly clumsy. She remained impassive, coldly watching as Jiang Mengyu suffered the consequences of her own actions.

Now, Jiang Mengyu’s maliciousness was known to all. Her reputation was in tatters, and she was about to face expulsion from school.

031: [Host, your mission is to change your fate of being expelled and successfully obtain your graduation certificate.]

This was the first mission world Jiang Mengyu was experiencing, a test of her abilities. Apart from a novice gift package, 031 would not provide her with any additional help.

Jiang Mengyu put away the expulsion notice and bowed solemnly to Teacher Chen. “Thank you, Teacher. I understand. I am the one who did something wrong and failed to live up to your teachings.”

Seeing this, Teacher Chen couldn’t help but let out a long sigh.

This student, Jiang Mengyu, wasn’t entirely bad. She was respectful enough toward her teachers and worked hard in her studies. But for some reason, she just couldn’t get along with student Chi Jingyan, repeatedly trying to cause her trouble.

In the past, it was just minor squabbles, which could be overlooked. But this time, what Jiang Mengyu did was truly too much.

If student Chi Jingyan hadn’t been vigilant beforehand and had really been induced into heat by the pheromone inducer, leading to some irreversible event, the Chi family would never have let Jiang Mengyu off.

Thinking of this, Teacher Chen couldn’t help but shake her head. Expulsion was actually a good thing for Jiang Mengyu. At least it would appease Chi Jingyan’s anger and prevent her from taking even harsher revenge on Jiang Mengyu.

“Student Jiang Mengyu, I hope you will think thrice before acting in the future and consider the consequences more,” Teacher Chen said, pausing before her voice softened. “Also, matters of the heart cannot be forced. Both parties must be willing. I hope you can understand this.”

She was referring to Jiang Mengyu’s persistent pestering of Chu Muyao.

Chu Muyao was the female lead Omega in this novel.

Jiang Mengyu nodded, her face showing little reaction. “Okay, Teacher, I understand.”

She didn’t say much, which in Teacher Chen’s eyes, made her seem much more composed than before.

Teacher Chen sighed softly at Jiang Mengyu’s departing back. She hoped this student truly understood and wouldn’t do anything foolish again.

Jiang Mengyu walked through the campus with her schoolbag. Her current identity was a third-year high school student, just turned eighteen.

The current time was mid-March. With less than three months left until graduation, Jiang Mengyu didn’t have much time.

031 suggested: [According to the system’s calculations, the best course of action right now is for the Host to apologize to Chi Jingyan and obtain her forgiveness.]

Jiang Mengyu was noncommittal.

Apologize?

Perhaps because the notice was so sudden, she was still wearing her school uniform: a white short-sleeved shirt, blue long pants, and a blue and white jacket over it—a standard Chinese-style school uniform.

It was currently break time, and many students were coming and going. Walking among the crowd, Jiang Mengyu found that she was quite conspicuous. Many people cast glances her way. They would look but not speak, occasionally huddling together to whisper about something.

It was probably because the matter of her failed scheme against Chi Jingyan had become known throughout the entire school.

Jiang Mengyu walked under the scrutiny of the crowd. She didn’t walk fast, and her expression remained calm from beginning to end, as if she didn’t feel awkward at all.

Not far away, a group of people was walking toward her. One of them spotted Jiang Mengyu and whispered to the person at the front, “Sister Chi, isn’t that Jiang Mengyu?”

Chi Jingyan glanced sideways at the mention of the name. She had a cold and aloof face, her expression cool. Hearing the name of this person she detested didn’t cause much change in her demeanor.

Chi Jingyan didn’t respond, but a girl walking beside her stopped, bit her lip, and subconsciously hid a little behind Chi Jingyan.

Seeing this, someone nearby quickly comforted her, “Muyao, don’t worry. Sister Chi is here. Jiang Mengyu won’t dare to do anything to you.”

At the same time, 031 also reminded Jiang Mengyu in her mind: [Host, it’s Chi Jingyan!]

Jiang Mengyu’s steps paused. She made a turn and walked toward Chi Jingyan’s group.

As Jiang Mengyu approached, she happened to hear that sentence clearly.

She turned her head and met the gaze of the girl with a sweet and lovely appearance. The other girl was clearly a little afraid of her, her expression timid.

So this is Chu Muyao.

She really fits the original text’s description of her: sweet, gentle, the type of Omega most popular with everyone.

But not quite Jiang Mengyu’s type.

Jiang Mengyu only glanced at her twice before her gaze fell on the person at the very front.

So this is Chi Jingyan.

Jiang Mengyu sized up this Alpha, who was known in the original text for her coldness and bad temper. The other girl was exceptionally beautiful, with a cool-toned fair complexion and an outstanding aura, making her stand out dazzlingly in a crowd.

Perhaps because she wasn’t very old yet, she looked slightly immature, but one could already glimpse the domineering and powerful woman she would become.

Chi Jingyan stood at the front of the group, half-shielding Chu Muyao behind her, confronting Jiang Mengyu.

The moment their eyes met, Jiang Mengyu clearly saw the impatience and annoyance for her in Chi Jingyan’s eyes.

It seemed the original plot was right. Chi Jingyan really did hate her.

031 was clearly a little excited.

[Host! A great opportunity! According to my calculations, if you apologize to Chi Jingyan in front of everyone right now, Chi Jingyan’s inner satisfaction level will increase by at least 50%! There’s a high probability you will obtain Chi Jingyan’s forgiveness!]

A good idea.

Jiang Mengyu thought, But why should I make Chi Jingyan feel satisfied?

Must the cannon fodder compromise with the protagonist and make way for their love?

Looking at Chi Jingyan’s cold, arrogant, and noble appearance, a wave of unwilling resentment surged in Jiang Mengyu’s heart.

Although the original text said she was the one who schemed against Chi Jingyan first, Jiang Mengyu hadn’t personally experienced it. She didn’t have any real feelings about it, so naturally, she wouldn’t feel any guilt toward Chi Jingyan.

Besides, could something like the original text be trusted?

She herself had once been certified by the original text as a malicious villain.

But in Jiang Mengyu’s view, she had done nothing wrong. She just wanted to avenge her sister.

So, Jiang Mengyu did not apologize to Chi Jingyan as the system suggested. Instead, she raised a hand to adjust the strap of her schoolbag, her lips sealed in silence. She just stared straight at Chi Jingyan, her gaze sliding from the other girl’s dark eyes down to her pale, thin lips, before finally returning to her eyes.

Chi Jingyan pursed her lips, inexplicably feeling as if she were being watched by a venomous snake hiding in a dark corner. She frowned, looking Jiang Mengyu up and down, her gaze lingering on Jiang Mengyu’s face for two extra seconds.

Strange, did Jiang Mengyu look like this before?

Why can’t I remember?

Chi Jingyan only remembered that Jiang Mengyu always loved to say ridiculous things in front of her. Her petty actions didn’t cause Chi Jingyan much harm, but they were very annoying, which was why Chi Jingyan had driven Jiang Mengyu away without hesitation as soon as she found a reason.

She had no hobby of keeping annoying bugs around for amusement.

In Chi Jingyan’s eyes, the former Jiang Mengyu didn’t even count as a normal person.

But now, meeting Jiang Mengyu’s somewhat audacious gaze, Chi Jingyan felt inexplicably wary.

Although the other girl’s body was still just as thin, looking as if she could be knocked over by a gust of wind, Chi Jingyan felt that Jiang Mengyu’s aura seemed to have changed.

Chi Jingyan couldn’t pinpoint what exactly had changed, but she just felt that the way Jiang Mengyu was looking at her made her very uncomfortable.

The other girl’s eyes were too dark, too deep. Chi Jingyan found that she could no longer see through what Jiang Mengyu was thinking.

The people following Chi Jingyan were experts at reading people’s expressions. Seeing Chi Jingyan frown, one of them immediately stepped forward to warn Jiang Mengyu, “Jiang Mengyu, Muyao is not someone you can covet. If you know what’s good for you, scram now. Don’t show up and be an eyesore to Sister Chi!”

But Jiang Mengyu ignored him. She just stared fixedly at Chi Jingyan, contemplating in her mind how to implement her plan.

Chi Jingyan’s brows furrowed. What does Jiang Mengyu mean by this? Why is she acting like it’s the first time she’s ever seen me?

The two of them stared at each other in silence.

Jiang Mengyu stared at Chi Jingyan for a long time. In contrast, she paid little attention to Chu Muyao, her attitude toward her uncharacteristically cold.

This scene was a classic plot point.

The cannon fodder suffers the consequences of their actions and can only leave in disgrace. Down on their luck, they run into the protagonist and get slapped in the face again.

This kind of plot, no matter which drama it was in, would make people exclaim with satisfaction!

According to the usual formula, Jiang Mengyu should now be bracing herself to spit out a few more harsh words to fit her brainless cannon fodder persona.

The onlookers thought so too, and even Chi Jingyan felt that Jiang Mengyu might say something.

But Jiang Mengyu just stared at her for a long time with an expression she couldn’t understand. Finally, just before Chi Jingyan’s patience completely ran out, she turned and left silently with her schoolbag.

Chi Jingyan frowned tightly at her retreating back, feeling utterly baffled.

“Sister Chi, what does Jiang Mengyu mean by that? Is she scared and doesn’t dare to provoke you anymore?” someone beside her asked in confusion.

Chi Jingyan withdrew her gaze and said coldly, “It has nothing to do with me.”

As long as Jiang Mengyu didn’t come to annoy her again, she could pretend this person didn’t exist.

Chi Jingyan turned and walked away without a backward glance. It was Chu Muyao who remained standing there, taking one last look in the direction Jiang Mengyu had left.

Why do I feel like Jiang Mengyu has changed?

In the past, she always looked at her with a fawning and adoring gaze, but just now, Jiang Mengyu had barely looked at her.

Chu Muyao even had an illusion.

She felt that compared to herself, the current Jiang Mengyu seemed more interested in Chi Jingyan.

Chu Muyao shook her head, laughing at herself for overthinking.

Putting aside the fact that both Jiang Mengyu and Chi Jingyan were Alphas, just based on Jiang Mengyu’s previous attitude toward Chi Jingyan, it didn’t seem like she liked her at all.

I must have seen it wrong.

…

031 was equally puzzled.

[Host, why didn’t you say anything just now!]

It was such a good opportunity!

Jiang Mengyu slowly came to a stop. She turned her head to look at the school building in the distance. Chi Jingyan was probably in a classroom on one of those floors right now.

The school environment was still quiet and familiar, but there was no longer a place for Jiang Mengyu here. She could only leave in disgrace with her schoolbag on her back.

However, she believed that before long, she would be able to return.

In an open and honorable way.

Jiang Mengyu withdrew her gaze. She curled her lip and replied in a cold voice, “I have social anxiety.”

031: ?