The pale-faced girl, clad in a full black coat, leaned against Shen Qingling, her hands trustingly and dependently wrapped around his neck.
A gentle breeze brushed through his hair; it seemed even the wind favored him. The young man's deep-set, handsome eyes were filled with solemnity, yet they appeared even more aloof and abstinent.
His impossibly long legs were particularly striking, and the bones of the hands holding the girl were distinct, like slender bamboo.
The camera magnifies flaws, but this young man was exquisite and perfect in every detail. Reporters continuously pressed the shutter button, as if it were a red carpet event.
The police rushed over immediately, but Song Zhining refused to get off Shen Qingling.
She looked at Shen Qingling and softly said, "I want him to stay with me. I'm scared."
The police exchanged glances, then asked, "Did he save you?"
Song Zhining nodded, holding Shen Qingling even tighter.
Although Song Zhining was surrounded by onlookers this time, her clothes were intact, revealing no injuries, thus avoiding the tragic ending in the novel.
The students watching couldn't help but discuss the scene, their conversation not about Song Zhining, but about Shen Qingling's face.
"Shen Qingling is too handsome! Men go crazy seeing him, women miss their periods! He's simply the bane of depression, an alarm clock for comatose patients, and a savior for young women!"
"Shen Qingling has fallen from grace! He talks about loving small animals, but he completely ignores me, his little simp."
"Damn, Shen Qingling is so handsome! What's the difference between him and the male lead in a novel? If I were that girl, I'd never forget him for the rest of my life."
"He's too handsome. I used to think Shen Qingling was handsome, but he felt like a flower without fragrance; I couldn't grasp his charm. Today, however, I was instantly captivated."
"Shen Qingling is not only handsome and good at studies, but also so kind. I wonder how he found and saved this girl."
"I guarantee these photos will go viral online."
"Shen Qingling is about to become famous."
Outside the police station.
"Sigh, why didn't I finish that book back then? Now I don't even know what the ending is. How unlucky."
Shen Qingling finished his statement and left early. He sat on a bench outside, contemplating his next move.
Shen Qingling's biggest regret right now was not finishing that book.
Mainly, the plot was too outlandish, and he didn't like the male lead's personality, so he stopped reading halfway. Who knew he'd end up bound to this unlucky system and transmigrated into the book?
The male lead of this book, Gu Yijin, had a typical villain's personality: selfish and ruthless, stopping at nothing for power, having caused countless deaths. Shen Qingling was just one of many unlucky individuals.
Although he had now changed the original host's fate of ruin, Gu Yijin would certainly not let him off easily. When he returned to the Gu Family, he would likely be met with more traps.
The plot might also change due to his arrival, not necessarily following the novel's original storyline, so everything was unknown to him.
Right now, apart from this handsome face, he could say he had nothing.
"Host, don't worry. You've successfully taken the first step and changed the original host's fate. Rewarding Host with 3000 points."
"Speaking of which, I haven't had a chance to ask yet, what kind of system are you? What can points be used for?"
"I am Goddess System 077. Host can call me Qi Qi. As long as Host can gain affection points from opposite-sex individuals, the system will provide corresponding points. These points can be exchanged for various cheats in the mall to help Host better complete tasks."
077 specifically chose Shen Qingling.
Shen Qingling, with his top-tier looks, meticulous mind, ability to act aloof, and feign innocence, combined the strengths of many, making him the ultimate playboy.
In his previous life, Shen Qingling was an actor, handsome and skilled. He had dated so many goddesses they could fill a room, and the women who admired him were countless.
—He was simply the perfect host for the Goddess System.
So, it was no surprise that 077 chose him.
A panel appeared before Shen Qingling's eyes.
"Name: Shen Qingling"
"Age: 18 years old"
"Height: 188cm"
"Looks: 94"
"XX: 25"
"Life Value: 60"
"Combat Power: 65"
"Reputation: 20"
"Affection Value: 50"
"Points: 3805"
"Cheats: None"
"Goddesses Conquered: 0"
"Reversal Progress: 10%"
"Main Quest Progress: 1%"
"Side Quests: Not activated"
Shen Qingling's first glance was drawn to the '25'.
"Qi Qi, that '25' isn't what I'm imagining, is it?"
"Yes, Host, it's exactly what you're thinking."
"That's too..."
"Not only that, Host also possesses the ability to perform eighteen times a night."
"So this book must be for a female audience, right? To write about eighteen times a night, they must have hired an expert."
"With Qi Qi, Host can even surpass the number eighteen, you know~"
"Stop right there, let's talk about something serious. Just explain the others to me."
"Alright, Host's main quest is to reverse the original host's fate and achieve a life reversal for him. Side quests will be randomly activated, and completing each side quest will grant corresponding rewards."
"Conquering goddesses means Host needs to gain affection points from opposite-sex individuals. Affection points from ordinary opposite-sex individuals can be ignored by Host and will generally be directly converted into points, but system-designated goddesses must be conquered, and their affection value for you must reach the maximum."
"What if I don't conquer them?"
"The system will be unable to acquire energy and will perish, and you will also die."
"That serious?"
"Because these goddesses are intimately connected to the novel's plot, Host conquering them also changes their endings."
With the system's explanation, Shen Qingling roughly understood. These goddesses probably had very tragic endings, likely related to the male lead, Gu Yijin, so conquering them would change their fates.
"I haven't conquered anyone yet, have I? Where did these 50 affection points come from? And the extra few hundred points?"
"The points are provided by the affection value of those onlookers. They are ordinary opposite-sex individuals, classified as C-rank, and do not need to be conquered. Their affection value will be converted into points, which is also beneficial to Host."
"As for the 50 affection points, they were provided by Song Zhining. Although she is not a system-designated goddess, she is a B-rank character. The higher the relevance to the plot, the higher the character's rank, and the more affection points they provide. B-rank characters can be conquered or not, at Host's discretion."
"By analogy, higher ranks include A-rank, S-rank, SS-rank, and SSS-rank. Goddesses of A-rank and above must be conquered."
Shen Qingling finally understood the system's operation and knew what he needed to do next.
Gaining the favor of the opposite sex was something Shen Qingling excelled at; after all, that was how he made his living in his previous life.
Moreover, the original host had such astonishing looks, and he had experienced firsthand how advantageous superior looks were with women.
"This face is even better than my looks in my previous life, so it's like adding wings to a tiger."
"With such incredible stats, Host, no woman can resist your body!"
"I feel like you're not a proper system."
"I'm just stating facts. Oh, even without those, your high looks of 93 would still make women obsessed."
"Speaking of which, the original host's looks are so high, yet only 93. I'm curious how incredible it would be if it could reach 100."
"Host can work hard to earn points. One hundred thousand points can be exchanged for 1 attribute point. Host can add these attribute points to various attributes; looks and combat power, etc., can all be increased."
At this point, 077 added, "And, the length can also be increased, you know~"
"Then I need to work hard to earn points, for maxed-out looks, let's go! Shen Xiaokui!"
Shen Qingling automatically ignored the system's last sentence. He always felt this system was a bit mischievous and not entirely proper.
Just then, Shen Qingling felt a tap on his shoulder. He looked up to see the girl standing there, smiling at him. "Thank you, Shen Qingling."