As she tossed her phone aside and flopped onto the bed, her stomach began to rumble.
Ah... what a pitiful sound.
Ah... I'm really so hungry...
Meanwhile, Yuanyuan was holding her phone, stunned in place, from answering to hanging up the call, it was just a minute but felt like a century.
After a few seconds, Yuanyuan seemed to snap out of her daze, feeling that Sister Yun, usually so gentle, was a bit scary now…
Is it an illusion?
"Where's my food?" Qin Yun turned her empty eyes toward her assistant, who was staring at her blankly and slightly dazed.
With no other choice, she propped up her body, reached out her fair and slender hand to wave in front of Yuanyuan's eyes, "What are you looking at? Wake up, if you don't give me food soon, I'll really starve to death."
"Sis, Sis Yun." Yuanyuan snapped back to reality, her cheeks flushed, and stammered, "I-I'll go buy some now."
After speaking, she immediately opened the door and ran out.
Qin Yun touched her rumbling stomach, once again flopped on the bed, thinking pitifully: I'm really so hungry...
Why whenever she transmigrated into a book, she was so poor… still had to starve, the heroines she read about before were all rich, beautiful heiresses, why was her image tarnished across the web, still drowning in debt?
Just then, a flat, emotionless voice rang in her mind: "Your Highness, I am System Little A, due to an error during Pei Yan's descent into the mortal world, and because of your own identity dispute, His Majesty in his wisdom has decided to make some adjustments for you."
"What do you mean? Why should I foot the bill for that dog Pei Yan's mistake?" Already hungry and in debt, Qin Yun felt a surge of anger in her heart, momentarily overshadowing her hunger before Little A could finish speaking.
"Your Highness, please hear me out, you will surely be satisfied with this modification." Little A's flat voice continued.
She held back, "Fine, go ahead, let's hear it."
"Because during Pei Yan's transmigration process, he came into contact with your body as it was about to reach the fusion stage, to protect you during your final fusion moment, a magnetic field distortion occurred, causing anomalies in the magnetic field. As the magnetic field differed from the original setting, Pei Yan merged with the body, but was struck by a car, causing his soul to be trapped within the body, unable to continue the ritual."
Simply put, Pei Yan is now a vegetable.
Before the system finished speaking, Qin Yun laughed out loud in delight, "Hahahahaha, well done! Honestly, I think this is quite good, trapped? Why not just disappear entirely!"
"Your Highness, if that happens, you won't be able to complete the ritual and return to the heavenly court." Little A paused reluctantly to say.
Qin Yun's face fell: "..."
As expected, Pei Yan the dog is trouble! Every encounter with him spells disaster!
"Tell me straight, what do you want me to do." She lay down, surrendering in despair.
"Marry Pei Yan, keep him alive, he's been thrown off his original course because of your magnetic field; you need to stay by his side to stabilize his soul for a full recovery. Additionally, by completing system-assigned tasks, you can acquire items to help you transform perfectly. You're short on money, aren't you? Marry him, spend freely, and after his full recovery, you can divorce him and take half his assets. You know, Emperor Pei is a Pixiu, with him around, wealth flows endlessly…"
She disregarded the rest, zoning in on one word: money!
Endless money!!
Qin Yun's eyes brightened, visions of various delicious foods instantly appearing.
"I'll marry! Right now! Can I deliver myself to his door directly?"
Qin Yun sat up excitedly, this was simply an enormous blessing!
Pei Yan won't let her pluck hairs from him out of stinginess!
Then she'll marry him!
Spend his money! Eat, drink, shop! Woo handsome guys!
He wouldn't dare utter a word of anger!
Imagining Pei Yan, the miserly iron rooster, watching her squander his money, what a sight his face will be!
Hahahahaha, the peak of life!!!
"In one minute, the Pei family will send someone to pick you up." Little A's flat voice remained calm, as if it had nothing to do with him.
59 seconds.
The knock rang on the door.
Qin Yun suppressed her excitement and opened the door.
She was greeted by a man in a black uniform, followed closely by several burly men.
He asked respectfully, "Are you Miss Qin?"
She nodded subtly, "I am, what do you need?"
"My master has matters to discuss with you, please come with us."
Before she could agree, she noticed Yuanyuan's small figure appearing behind several of the burly men in black uniforms.
She looked stern, using her small stature to wedge herself in, spreading her arms to block Qin Yun, holding the food she just bought. Due to her effort to spread her arms, the bag wobbled a bit.
She said vigilantly, "Who are you people? Sister Qin Yun is not available right now, please leave quickly, or I'll call the police."
The muscles of the men in black uniforms tensed, ready for battle, surprised to see a girl of such young age.
"Apologies, this is my assistant. May I ask who your master is?"
Qin Yun sighed, pulling the clueless Yuanyuan behind her, this foolish child, judging by their attire and looks, it was clear they were not to be trifled with, yet where did she get the courage to confront them?
"Our master's surname is Pei, it's the Pei you're thinking of." The man in black raised his hand, the others instantly formed two lines, "Miss Qin, this way please."
"Pei?" Yuanyuan's eyes widened in fear, could Emperor Pei be here to tie up loose ends?
"Stop overthinking, I'll be quick, give me the food." Qin Yun tapped Yuanyuan's head, seeing her expression, knowing she would think nothing good, said with some displeasure.
Food before all.
She carried the food, following the three men in black, getting into the last car.
"I can eat, right?"
"As you please."
Qin Yun, famished, opened the bag, the rich aroma of the fried pancake filled the car.
As the fragrance spread, her stomach began to protest.
"Grrr~"
She took a bite, eyes lit up, the soft dough wrapped around something crispy and fragrant inside, with a crispy sweet and spicy flavor, very rich in taste.
After a few chews, she was surprised to discover: there was meat!
So delicious!
Why didn't she think of following them to the mortal world to eat before!
The man in black next to her forced himself to ignore the commotion beside him, restraining his gaze, keeping his eyes fixed forward, maintaining his professionalism as a bodyguard.
Qin Yun glanced sideways at the man in black, abandoning the idea of stuffing the whole thing in her mouth. But her eating speed quickened, bite after bite, as if she feared someone might snatch it away if she didn't hurry.
After finishing, she licked her lips, thinking: it was quite tasty, but a bit less.
The man sitting in front, originally watching Qin Yun from the rearview mirror, unexpectedly witnessed the entire pancake-eating session, couldn't help but swallow, planning to buy one himself to satisfy his craving after dropping her off at the hospital.
The car soon arrived at the hospital.
Taking the elevator to the top floor VIP ward, as soon as Qin Yun got out, she saw several guards in black standing at the ward door not far away.
"Miss Qin, please wait a moment."
Qin Yun nodded slightly, the man walked towards the ward, said something to the guards at the door, who opened it, and Qin Yun faintly heard one of them say: Miss Qin has arrived.