From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

“Interesting…” Yan Rugo gently rubbed her fingertips, whispering thoughtfully.

After returning to her room, she immediately opened the system interface.

A pale blue light flickered in the dim room, illuminating her focused gaze.

Her slender fingers slid across the virtual screen, and lines of data flowed down like a waterfall. She felt as if she were in an ocean of information, searching for clues.

The room was quiet, save for her soft breathing and the tapping of her fingers on the screen; a tense atmosphere filled the air.

After a long while, Yan Rugo's eyes lit up, and a confident smile appeared on her lips.

"So that's how it is. I knew this kid was up to no good!" she said in a low voice, her tone tinged with sarcasm.

The system interface revealed that the second young master Xu had secretly colluded with Zhang, a wealthy merchant from the Chamber of Commerce, as well as several disgruntled members of the family, attempting to sabotage an important business transaction that was about to take place, causing the Xu family to lose everything.

"Heh, trying to bring us down? Don't you know who I am!" Yan Rugo sneered, her eyes flashing with cold light.

She got up and walked straight to the courtyard of the second young master Xu.

At this moment, Young Master Xu was leisurely sipping his tea, a smug smile on his face.

"Big brother, you're really going to suffer a big fall this time!" he muttered to himself, as if he could already foresee the downfall of the Xu family.

Yan Rugo's sudden appearance froze Xu Ershao's smile on his face.

"What are you doing here?" he asked in an unfriendly tone, a hint of wariness in his eyes.

"Of course I'm here to expose your conspiracy!" Yan Rugo said bluntly, staring sharply at him.

"Conspiracy? What are you talking about? I don't understand." Young Master Xu feigned composure, his eyes darting around, avoiding Yan Rugo's gaze.

"Stop pretending. I already know all the despicable things you've done!" Yan Rugo said coldly, enunciating each word clearly.

Young Master Xu burst into laughter as if he had heard a joke.

"You? A girl from out of town, you dare to question me?" He said with a face full of disdain.

The surrounding family members also started discussing it. Some people doubted Yan Rugo's words, while others remained cautious and waited to see what would happen.

The old man sat to one side, his brows furrowed, not uttering a word.

Ignoring the surrounding doubts, Yan Rugo looked directly at Young Master Xu and said firmly, "Whether I'm lying or not, you know in your heart!" She paused, her gaze sweeping over the crowd, her tone becoming even sharper, "And all of you, do you really think he did it flawlessly?"

Yan Rugo sneered, looking around like a queen ruling the world, her aura overwhelming. "Today, I'll show you all what the truth is!" With a wave of her hand, Butler Wang immediately presented a thick stack of account books, as well as several "witnesses" who were tied up, who were none other than the henchmen planted by Young Master Xu in various places.

"Open your titanium alloy dog ​​eyes and look carefully!" Yan Rugo's voice was as clear as jade beads falling on a plate, yet it carried an undeniable authority.

The ledger is filled with numbers that record how the second young master Xu secretly transferred family funds to his own name, and how he colluded with Zhang, a wealthy businessman, to raise purchase prices and lower selling prices in an attempt to drain the Xu family's wealth.

The "witnesses" kowtowed repeatedly, revealing all of Young Master Xu's schemes and plots.

Young Master Xu's face instantly went from smug to deathly pale. He swayed as if his spine had been removed, his eyes wide open like copper bells, filled with terror and resentment. "No... impossible, this is absolutely impossible!" he roared, his voice cracking. Where was his previous arrogance?

The surrounding family members were initially silent, then burst into exclamations.

They looked at each other, their initial suspicion turning into admiration, and even a hint of fear, as they looked at Yan Rugo.

This is no stranger to us; she is clearly a female bodhisattva sent by heaven to punish evildoers!

"Wow, this plot twist is amazing!" "I'm a fan of this girl!" Someone in the crowd muttered, prompting everyone to nod in agreement.

Just then, the male protagonist Xu pushed through the crowd and quickly walked up to Yan Rugo. He carefully took Yan Rugo's hands in his hands, gently kissed them, and said with focused and affectionate eyes, "Rugo, thank you, thank you for everything you have done for me and for our Xu family."

Yan Rugo's heart softened. She looked at Xu, her eyes slightly red, and could no longer hold back. She threw herself into his arms, tears falling like beads from a broken string.

At that moment, she let down her guard, feeling the warmth of Xu's embrace, and all her grievances turned into tears of emotion.

"Don't cry, don't cry, I'm here." The male protagonist gently patted Yan Rugo's back, comforting her softly, as if he were holding the most precious treasure in the world.

Those around them who witnessed this scene were deeply moved and offered kind smiles, sending their best wishes to the couple who had endured so much hardship.

The old man looked at the two embracing, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes. Leaning on his cane, he slowly rose to his feet. "I will punish this person severely..."

"Wait, there seems to be something hidden in this ledger?" Yan Rugo suddenly looked up, interrupting the old man, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes...

Yan Rugo's slender fingers tapped lightly on the ledger, producing a crisp "tap-tap" sound, like a lively melody.

Suddenly, her gaze sharpened, fixing on an inconspicuous corner of the ledger.

“Interesting…” she murmured, a mysterious smile playing on her lips.

"Everyone, besides Young Master Xu's improper actions, I've discovered a treasure trove of a project!" Yan Rugo's clear and powerful voice instantly attracted everyone's attention.

She took out another booklet, which contained a detailed plan for overseas trade. The plan was comprehensive, with clear data, and clearly had been carefully considered.

She confidently recounted her plan, explaining the enormous potential of the overseas market and the substantial profits the project could bring, as if reciting a familiar story.

She described the rare and precious treasures vividly, as if they were already laid out before everyone, gleaming with an alluring light.

The audience listened with rapt attention, their eyes gleaming with excitement, as if mountains of gold and silver were beckoning to them.

The old man stroked his beard and nodded repeatedly, his wrinkles smoothing out as if he had become ten years younger.

"Good! Good! Good!" He said "good" three times in a row, his tone full of praise and satisfaction.

"Ruge, you are truly a lucky star for the Xu family!"

Family members also gathered around, praising Yan Rugo's plan.

Some people excitedly discussed future prospects, some shook Yan Rugo's hand to express their gratitude, and others began to imagine their wonderful future life, as if they had already reached the pinnacle of life.

The atmosphere was lively and festive, just like during the Chinese New Year.

"Ahem," the old man cleared his throat, and the room immediately fell silent.

"As for the punishment of Young Master Xu, it shall be handled in accordance with the clan rules, stripping him of all power in clan affairs!" His tone was authoritative and brooked no argument.

"As for Rugo, you have made such a great contribution to the family and deserve to be rewarded!" He looked at Yan Rugo with kindness. "From today onwards, you will be fully responsible for all important business decisions in the family!"

Yan Rugo bowed gracefully and accepted the old man's commendation with composure.

Her eyes sparkled, her gaze shone brightly, and she radiated confidence, like a queen returning in triumph.

Family members offered their congratulations, and the entire family was immersed in a joyous and peaceful atmosphere, as if they had ushered in a new golden age.

Just then, a "ding" sounded in Yan Rugo's mind, and a bright red system notification popped up: "Hidden Quest Triggered: Family Secrets. Quest Difficulty: SSS Rank. Accept?"

Yan Rugo frowned slightly. An SSS-level mission?

Family secrets?

What exactly is hidden in this?

She felt a vague unease in her heart, as if some dangerous thing was about to happen...

The surrounding noise seemed to gradually fade away, and a mysterious atmosphere filled the air, shrouding the story that was about to unfold in mystery.