From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

Yan Rugo took a deep breath and activated the invisibility skill she had redeemed through the system. A faint blue light swirled around her, as if blending her into the surrounding environment.

She quickly and calmly surveyed her surroundings. The menacing guards remained oblivious, some patrolling, others chatting, completely unaware that death was silently approaching.

She approached the warehouse cautiously, each step taken with extreme care, as if every inch of soil beneath her feet spoke of her determination.

She heard low voices coming from inside the warehouse. Holding her breath, she gently pushed open a half-closed door and stepped inside.

The warehouse was dark and damp, with a musty smell permeating the air.

On a dilapidated wooden table in the corner, Manager Li was bound hand and foot, his face covered in sweat, his eyes filled with fear.

Yan Rugo quickly walked to his side, gently patted his face, and asked in a low voice, "Manager Li, are you alright?" Manager Li saw that it was Yan Rugo, and he replied in a low voice, "Miss Yan, hurry, Young Master Xu is coming soon! He... he wants to take control of the entire family's business!"

Yan Rugo nodded. She knew that time was of the essence and that she had to find the key evidence as soon as possible.

She quickly searched the warehouse and found a detailed ledger and several letters in a drawer of an old cabinet, which were key evidence of a business scam.

Just then, the warehouse door was suddenly pushed open, and Young Master Xu walked in with a smug look on his face, followed by several burly subordinates.

He saw Yan Rugo and Manager Li. "Yan Rugo, I didn't expect you to be so bold as to walk right into my trap!" Young Master Xu's tone was full of smugness, as if victory was in his grasp.

Yan Rugo gripped the ledger tightly, her eyes showing no sign of backing down.

She coldly replied, "Young Master Xu, your tricks end here. This ledger is enough to ruin your reputation!" Manager Li anxiously chimed in, "Yes, Young Master Xu, you've really gone too far this time!" The smile on Young Master Xu's face instantly froze, and he laughed angrily, "Hmph, you think you can turn things around by yourself? You're too naive!"

Yan Rugo smiled slightly and said confidently, "Young Master Xu, how do you know I'm all alone?" As she spoke, the confidence on Young Master Xu's face instantly crumbled. He realized that he might have underestimated Yan Rugo.

Just then, the mechanism inside the warehouse suddenly activated, a cold wind blew by, and the atmosphere around them became increasingly tense.

Yan Rugo smiled confidently, her slender fingers lightly tracing a line on the wall, revealing an almost invisible crack beneath her fingertips.

Without hesitation, she pressed the mechanism, and with a soft "click," a dull hum of turning mechanisms filled the warehouse.

A huge iron cage descended from the sky, trapping Young Master Xu and his men.

The smugness on Young Master Xu's face froze instantly, replaced by fear and disbelief.

He shook the iron cage desperately, but to no avail. He could only watch helplessly as Yan Rugo took the account book and walked step by step toward the warehouse door.

Outside the warehouse, Mr. Xu, Butler Wang, and several elders of the family had been waiting for a long time.

Everyone was astonished to see Yan Rugo emerge unharmed.

Yan Rugo handed the account books and letters to the Xu family patriarch, her tone calm yet firm: "Patriarch, these are the evidence that Young Master Xu colluded with outsiders to try to seize the family's assets." The patriarch took the account books, carefully reviewed them, and then his face turned ashen as he glared furiously at Young Master Xu, who was trapped in the iron cage.

Young Master Xu's face was ashen. He knew he had been completely exposed and all his schemes had come to naught.

The family members looked at Yan Rugo with admiration and appreciation. They never expected that this seemingly weak woman would have such wisdom and courage.

Xu, the male protagonist, looked at Yan Rugo. He had previously doubted Yan Rugo and even said some hurtful things to her. Now, seeing how much she was sacrificing for her family, his heart was filled with remorse.

He strode up to Yan Rugo and pulled her into a tight embrace.

In the male lead's arms, Yan Rugo could no longer suppress her grievances and emotions, and tears welled up in her eyes.

She hugged the male protagonist tightly, feeling his warm embrace and a sense of security filling her heart.

The surrounding tribespeople smiled with relief upon seeing this.

“Ru Ge,” the male protagonist gently stroked Yan Ru Ge’s hair, “I’m sorry, I misunderstood you.” Yan Ru Ge raised her head, her eyes blurry with tears, and said in a choked voice, “It’s okay, I know you were just deceived for a moment.” The two embraced tightly, as if trying to melt each other.

After a long while, Yan Rugo suddenly lifted her head from the male lead's embrace, looked at him intently, and said, "Xu Lang, I have discovered a new business opportunity."

Her words were full of confidence, as if she had already seen the blueprint for the future.

The male protagonist, Xu, was slightly taken aback, then asked expectantly, "What opportunity?" Yan Rugo smiled slightly and explained, "I've discovered a new trade route that can greatly reduce transportation costs while simultaneously tapping into untapped market demand. This will be a huge opportunity for the family." Her words were like a gentle spring breeze, invigorating everyone present.

After listening, Old Master Xu hurriedly said, "Rugo, we have all witnessed your wisdom and courage. From now on, you will be a member of the family affairs and have decision-making power." Upon hearing this, the family members applauded and cheered, feeling proud of Yan Rugo's achievement.

The male lead, Xu, held Yan Rugo's hand tightly, and their relationship deepened.

Just as everyone was immersed in joy, a stranger dressed in black quietly walked into the crowd. His cold eyes seemed to see through everything, and it was unknown what new trouble he would bring to Yan Rugo.

Yan Rugo sensed his presence and immediately became alert, her eyes flashing with caution.

She held Xu's hand tightly and whispered, "This person... is not simple." The surrounding clansmen also noticed this mysterious stranger. They looked at each other, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.