My name is Wang Yiyi. I come from an ordinary family, and my appearance is quite average.
When it comes to relationships...
If people don’t reach out to me on social media, I won’t take the initiative to message them.
If others don’t invite me to go out for meals or trips, I won’t bring it up myself.
During holidays, the most I do at home is binge-watch dramas, play games, and read novels.
But isn’t that normal? Everyone has their own way of living.
Yet, sometimes I’m still criticized for being unsociable.
I really want to fit in, but I know that every time I’m invited out, it’s just to make up the numbers for splitting the bill.
Everyone moves in groups, and I always end up at the back of the crowd, pretending to scroll through my phone, which shows nothing. No one talks to me or strikes up a conversation.
Of course.
Even someone like me has her strengths.
For example, my academic performance is quite good.
“Yiyi, let’s go. I’ll treat you to some milk tea.”
During P.E. class, there was always this radiant, beautiful girl who would invite me to hang out.
She came from a well-off family, knew how to dress well, and had many friends around her.
At that time, I was wearing a shabby sports outfit, my hair tied into a simple ponytail, with a bit of sweat on my face, looking somewhat disheveled.
Compared to her, it was like night and day.
“Sure, let’s go.”
I forced a smile, but inside, I couldn’t help but sigh.
Her name was Li Ting, the class’s undisputed goddess. She always seemed to glow, the center of attention wherever she went.
And me? Standing next to her, I was just a backdrop.
But she never cared about my background or my looks.
Instead, she always encouraged me and included me in her activities.
Knowing my family wasn’t well-off, she would cover my share during group outings.
I knew Li Ting wasn’t great at academics.
So, to repay her kindness, I would treat her to milk tea, snacks, and even tutor her after class.
Those were beautiful times. Being with Li Ting gave me a sense of confidence, as if I wasn’t just an ordinary existence anymore.
Back then, our conversations flowed naturally, from academics to our favorite shows, and even our personal interests.
Her laughter was so clear, as if it washed away my insecurities.
Until one day.
Li Ting introduced me to her boyfriend. They were very close.
I couldn’t help but feel envious because her boyfriend was the campus heartthrob, topping the university’s popularity charts every year.
Of course, I was also happy for my good friend.
But...
That very night, while working at the milk tea shop where I had a part-time job, I saw that man walk in with another woman.
He recognized me and looked terrified.
As a good friend, I naturally told Li Ting about it.
And then...
“You’re lying! My boyfriend only loves me! How could he be with someone else?”
“Li Ting, I’m telling the truth. I saw it with my own eyes...”
“Wang Yiyi, shut up! I never thought you’d be the type to spread rumors!”
“Rumors...?”
“I already know everything. My boyfriend told me that ever since you saw him, you’ve been obsessed with him! You were even staring at him in the milk tea shop!”
“How could that be...?”
“He also said you confessed your feelings to him! You’re shameless! We’re done!”
That night.
I came down with a fever, burning up and feeling dizzy.
When I got up in the middle of the night to drink water, I overheard my parents talking about being laid off.
We were facing the risk of losing our home.
This made our already struggling family situation even worse.
So, I dropped out of school and started working to pay off our family’s debts.
Half a year later.
The debts only grew.
Because my father had taken out loans using my mother’s credit to invest in stocks, and he lost everything.
I was desperate. Watching my peers fall in love and travel the country, while I was stuck working odd jobs at milk tea shops and hotels.
I was on the verge of losing my mind.
But, maybe not completely.
Li Ting, whom I hadn’t spoken to in half a year, suddenly called me, drunk and crying, begging me to come to a KTV to comfort her.
She said she had broken up with her boyfriend, realized her mistake, and wanted to make up with me.
I agreed. I put aside my work and went to her, thinking I could at least salvage this friendship.
And then...
“Hahaha!! Tingting, look at her! She came running over in the rain!”
“Yeah, I told you she’s easy to mess with! Just a little dare and she fell for it!”
“What, did you really think I broke up with my boyfriend?”
“Look at her, she’s still hung up on you!”
I don’t remember how I walked out of that private room.
All I know is that my expression was completely numb.
It’s okay, I still have my parents.
As long as I can pay off the debts, at least I’ll still have a warm, normal...
Bang—!
“A tragic incident occurred in XX City. A couple jumped to their deaths after failing in stock investments.”
That night.
My father died.
My mother died.
And my heart... died too.
Maybe even the heavens couldn’t bear to watch.
The next night, a mechanical voice echoed in my mind.
A screen appeared before my eyes.
“Do you want to change your life?”
“Yes.” “No.”
Yes.
“Congratulations, host! You have bound the Divine Charm System!”
“You can use Charm Points to influence others and make them serve you!”
“Charm Points can also enhance your attributes. Currently, it is recommended to invest in—Charisma!”
I knew, from that moment on, I had changed.
But even so...
I... I...
...
...
“”
Swish—!
The memories slowly faded.
Wang Yiyi’s consciousness was in a foggy state, as if shrouded in thick mist.
Her heartbeat thundered in her ears, anger and fear intertwining, overwhelming her thoughts.
The surroundings seemed to twist and reshape before her eyes.
Finally...
As a night breeze brushed past Wang Yiyi’s face, she snapped back to reality.
When she saw the screen displaying the scenes of her using the system’s power to manipulate others into becoming her puppets...
“Ahhhh!!”
Wang Yiyi’s expression twisted, her eyes bloodshot as she screamed at Qin Luo, “I’ll kill you! I swear I’ll kill you!!”
“Die!!”
Boom!!
As soon as Wang Yiyi’s words fell,
a pink glow erupted from her body,
like a firework, instantly illuminating the entire space!
Crack!!
The large floor-to-ceiling windows shattered instantly.
Wang Yiyi’s figure shot into the air.
Qin Luo flicked his wrist, looking at the enraged Wang Yiyi with a mocking smile. “Hey, hey, why are you so upset?”
“Weren’t you the one who started using underhanded methods?”
“What, can’t handle it when the same tricks are used on you?”
Wang Yiyi clutched her bruised neck, gritting her teeth as she glared at Qin Luo by the broken window.
This man!
There’s something very wrong with him!!
But she didn’t have time to think about that now.
If she didn’t deal with Qin Luo quickly, more people would find out about her secrets!
“Shut up!!”
“Qin Luo! You think just because you have some tricks, you can humiliate me?!”
“How laughable!! I’ll show you!!”
“What real power looks like!!!!”
The next second.
Wang Yiyi took a deep breath.
She spread her arms and roared, “Domain—”
“Activate!”