From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

Yan Rugo narrowed her eyes slightly, and with a light touch of her fingertips, a semi-transparent blue light screen appeared before her eyes. This was her golden finger—the system.

On the screen, a task prompt flashed: [Find Manager Li and dig deep into the mastermind behind it all].

Her eyes were focused, as if she were looking at a top-secret treasure map. This system was her only support in this strange world.

The surroundings were dim, with only the light screen emitting a faint glow, casting her delicate face in shifting light and shadow, like a rose in the dark night, mysterious yet carrying a hint of danger.

She closed the system interface, and the room fell silent once more.

It was so quiet that even her own heartbeat was exceptionally clear, "thump, thump," one beat after another, as if beating a war drum for her upcoming actions.

Yan Rugo frowned slightly, like a lurking cat, secretly plotting.

The next day, Yan Rugo went straight to the Chamber of Commerce.

Zhang Fushang, a fat man with a big head and a face full of fat, was sitting in a grand chair, leisurely drinking tea. He looked exactly like a wealthy landlord.

"Mr. Zhang, you seem to be in high spirits." Yan Rugo said with a cold smile and a hint of provocation in her tone.

Zhang Fushang put down his teacup, squinted his bright little eyes, and looked Yan Rugo up and down.

"Oh, isn't this the young mistress of the Xu family? What brings you to my humble place?" His words were laced with obvious sarcasm, his tone extremely arrogant.

"Manager Li is missing. Does Boss Zhang know?" Yan Rugo asked bluntly, her eyes sharp as a knife as she stared directly at the wealthy businessman Zhang.

Zhang Fushang's obese body trembled slightly, then he burst into laughter.

"Manager Li? How would I know about a mere manager like him? Young Madam Xu, don't make baseless accusations." He deliberately raised his voice, attracting the attention of passing merchants who watched the spectacle with curiosity.

"Really? That Mr. Zhang has been getting quite close to Young Master Xu lately, so he probably knows more than I do, right?" Yan Rugo didn't back down and exposed the collusion between the wealthy businessman Zhang and Young Master Xu in one sentence.

"If you are truly innocent, why are you so guilty?"

Zhang Fushang's smile froze on his face, his expression turning ashen. He roared, "You little brat, stop spouting nonsense! The Xu family's affairs are none of your business, you outsider! Be careful you don't get yourself into trouble!" He slammed his hand on the table with a loud bang, which made everyone around him shrink back, not daring to breathe.

Yan Rugo sneered and met his gaze without fear: "I'm going to take charge today!" She stared intently at him, as if trying to see through his heart. "Just how murky this water is, we'll see!" With that, she curled her lips into a meaningful smile and turned to leave.

"Stop!" Zhang Fushang's voice rang out from behind, carrying a hint of anger and embarrassment. Yan Rugo paused slightly, a smirk playing on her lips, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes. This was faster than she had expected. The next second, Zhang Fushang suddenly spoke, "Bring me the account books!"

Yan Rugo's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smug smile that said, "You think you can fight me?"

The "Eagle Eyes" skill I redeemed from the system is indeed powerful!

The ledgers were transparent to her; the transaction records hidden beneath layers of disguise were now laid bare.

Her slender fingers lightly traced the ledger, her gaze locking onto each suspicious transaction, each one pointing to a secret deal between Young Master Xu and the wealthy businessman Zhang.

That's it!

Evidence obtained!

The light in her eyes shone even brighter, like the twinkling stars in the night sky, dazzling and radiant.

Zhang Fushang's fat face jiggled three times, and cold sweat streamed down his forehead, making him look like a fat rat whose tail had been stepped on.

He never expected that this girl could actually spot the trickery in the ledgers.

The surrounding merchants also showed expressions of surprise, whispering among themselves, and looking at Yan Rugo with a hint of awe.

This young mistress of the Xu family is indeed not someone to be trifled with!

At this moment, the male protagonist, Xu, was standing outside the crowd, his deep gaze fixed on Yan Rugo.

Seeing how hard she was working for the family affairs, he felt a pang of guilt.

He had been cold to Yan Rugo before because of family pressure, but now he realizes that he shouldn't have done that.

He slowly walked towards Yan Rugo.

“Like a song…” His voice was deep and magnetic, as melodious as a cello.

Yan Rugo was slightly taken aback, raised her head, and met his affectionate gaze.

The air around her seemed to freeze. A gentle breeze brushed past, ruffling the stray hairs by her ears and stirring her heartstrings.

Her cheeks flushed, and her eyes held a mixture of doubt and surprise.

The male protagonist couldn't help but grab her hand; the touch of their fingertips sent a jolt through his body like an electric current.

Yan Rugo's heart suddenly raced, as if it were about to leap out of her chest.

“Ru Ge…” the male protagonist Xu spoke again, his voice trembling slightly, “I…”

However, just then, a voice broke the ambiguous atmosphere, "Big brother, what are you doing here?"

Xu, the male protagonist, was like an iceberg, instantly switching from the warmth of spring to the depths of winter. He resolutely withdrew his hand, as if the tenderness and affection just moments before had been an illusion.

He glanced at Yan Rugo coldly, as if looking at an insignificant stranger, and uttered a few icy words: "I have other things to do." After saying that, he turned and left without looking back, leaving Yan Rugo standing alone, all alone, like an abandoned kitten.

His retreating figure, with its ruthless resolve, was like a sharp blade that pierced Yan Rugo's heart.

As Yan Rugo watched Xu's departing figure, her eyes instantly welled up with tears, which streamed down her face like broken pearls, leaving two glistening tear tracks on her fair cheeks.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but found that her throat was blocked and she couldn't make a sound.

She looked around blankly, everything around her seemed to have lost its color, leaving only endless gloom and oppression.

However, Yan Rugo was not the kind of parasitic flower that wallowed in sorrow.

She fiercely wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, her gaze regaining its firmness, shining brightly like a star in the night.

She wouldn't be defeated by such a melodramatic plot; the word "give up" doesn't exist in the dictionary of a villainous heroine!

She wants to make all those who look down on her knees and sing "Conquer"!

"Ding!" A crisp notification sound rang out, and the system interface appeared before Yan Rugo's eyes.

On the screen, golden text flashed: [Congratulations, host, for successfully activating the anti-routine plot and obtaining one advanced skill exchange voucher!]

You can exchange it for any skill, please choose carefully!

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The system interface shone brightly, as if applauding her resilience.

The surrounding air seemed to become vibrant again, no longer as lifeless as before, thanks to her renewed energy.

Yan Rugo's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile. This time, she was determined to send all those conspiracies and schemes to hell!

Based on the newly acquired evidence, she found a warehouse hidden in the suburbs.

The warehouse looked unremarkable on the outside, but it was filled with an eerie atmosphere.

She knew that this was very likely the core of the whole scam!

She narrowed her eyes, scanning her surroundings warily. The warehouse was surrounded by Xu Er Shao Ye's men, each one looking fierce and menacing, staring at their surroundings like hungry wolves, as if they wanted to tear apart any uninvited guests who approached.

The presence of these people made her realize that this operation was by no means easy, and a sense of tension arose spontaneously.

She took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

She glanced at the system interface and used the advanced skill exchange voucher without hesitation, her eyes becoming even more determined.