“Am I not dead?”

Yuan Xiao’s brows were tightly knitted together as her mind replayed her melodramatic and tragic life.

Yuan Xiao came from a wealthy family and had lived a princess-like life since she was young. Unfortunately, during her first year of high school, Yuan Xiao was told that she was actually the wrong child, and the real little princess of the Yuan Family was Shen Wei, the girl next door who had excellent grades in school. It was also Yuan Wei who later snatched everything that belonged to her.

Yuan Xiao hated the appearance of Yuan Wei. Yuan Wei was the one who caused her to fall into a quagmire, so she targeted her and could not help but speak ill of her. However, not only did her actions not change all of this, but it even deepened everyone’s hatred for her. The Yuan Family couple chased her out of the house and she eventually ended up in such a miserable state.

“Why, why is all this happening to me!”

Yuan Xiao could not hold back the tears in the corners of her eyes. She was really indignant.

A cold electronic voice suddenly sounded. Yuan Xiao looked around in confusion but did not find anyone.

[Hello, host. I’m your exclusive Academic Genius System 67. You can call me Little 7 or The System.]

When Yuan Xiao calmed down, she realized that the voice did not come from the outside world, but from her own brain.

“The… System?” Yuan Xiao had just experienced her death and was still in some confusion.

[Yes, Host, I am the AI system that can change your tragic fate! As long as you keep completing missions, you can obtain a perfect life!]

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Yuan Xiao actually heard a trace of excitement from the electronic voice. However, she was somewhat starting to understand her current situation.

“You mean… I can be reborn?”

[It’s not just that. To be precise, it’s getting rid of your initial plot and changing your original fate in the book!]

Upon hearing the system’s reply, Yuan Xiao was a little surprised. She was actually only living in a book. The hatred and targeting towards Yuan Wei were also controlled by the plot and simply played by her as a vicious supporting actress. It seemed that she was really a cannon fodder character with a tough life.

[In this life, you will no longer be cannon fodder. With my help, you can change the plot and achieve the life you want.]

“You can hear what I’m thinking?” Yuan Xiao asked doubtfully.

[Yes, Host. I’m a high-tech system implanted in your brain. I can sense your emotions and thoughts.]

Hearing the system’s reply, Yuan Xiao felt a little unnatural. After all, it was not comfortable that others could see what was on her mind. However, as long as she could be reborn, nothing else seemed to be that important.

[Alright, Host, restart your world immediately! Prepare for the countdown. Ten, nine, eight…]

“Eh?” Before Yuan Xiao could react, she felt a wave of dizziness, and the scene before her eyes blurred…

“This system can randomly judge the thoughts of others.” Yuan Xiao endured the intense headache and muttered as she rubbed his eyes.

“Yuan Xiao! You’re also sleeping in my class. Do you think your grades are fantastic?”

As soon as Yuan Xiao opened her eyes, she saw the angry form teacher on the podium. It seemed that she had been reborn and had returned to her middle school days. Looking at the familiar and young faces around her, Yuan Xiao was a little excited and sad.

“Ha.”

Yuan Xiao heard a disdainful chuckle behind her. She was extremely familiar with this voice. She turned her head slightly and glanced back. That boy’s fair skin, tall and exquisite nose, and a pair of clear and gentle eyes were filled with disdain.

In Yuan Xiao’s eyes, that boy’s face, which should have been somewhat stunning, was incomparably annoying. Wasn’t this her childhood sweetheart, Jiang Yan? In her previous life, she really liked him to the point of giving up her dignity. However, Jiang Yan told Yuan Xiao that he did not like idiots who could not even pass their examinations. In the end, he even got together with Yuan Wei, whom Yuan Xiao hated the most.

Seeing Jiang Yan again, Yuan Xiao realized that her feelings for him seemed to have completely changed. Not only was she not moved at all, she even felt a little annoyed.

After all, he had hurt her as many times as Yuan Wei had.

“Yuan Xiao, you’re still looking behind you! Come and solve the questions on the blackboard!” The form teacher’s frown deepened when she saw that Yuan Xiao was distracted.

Upon hearing the form teacher’s words, Yuan Xiao suddenly came back to her senses. She was an out-and-out bad student. Could it be that she had to go up and embarrass herself as soon as she came back to life?

[Good luck, Host! You can do it!]

Hearing the system’s voice, Yuan Xiao felt a little relieved. She slowly walked towards the blackboard. The questions that should have been difficult became simple and clear in her eyes. It seemed that the Academic Genius System was really effective.

Yuan Xiao returned to her seat under the surprised gazes of the entire class. Not only did she answer the questions on the blackboard, but she also used two different methods.

“Ahem, not bad. It seems that Student Yuan Xiao has worked hard in private and deserves praise. However, you still have to listen attentively in class!” The form teacher was also a little surprised, but was happy to see that the student had answered the questions correctly.

“Alright, Teacher. I’ll listen attentively!”

Yuan Xiao smiled. These words were not only for the form teacher, but also for herself. In this life, she must take back everything she had lost.

“Xiao Xiao, you’re amazing…” Her deskmate, Li Chang, covered her mouth with a book and whispered to Yuan Xiao.

Looking at Li Chang’s young face, Yuan Xiao’s eyes almost turned red as memories surged into her mind.

In her previous life, after she turned from the eldest daughter of the Yuan Family to a poor girl, she was ridiculed by her classmates. The only person who never left her was this good friend in front of her. And because of hatred, she became more and more irritable and unreasonable. In the end, because of her bad temper, even Li Chang, who was the only one who spoke up for her, gradually became disappointed and distanced herself from her.

The bell rang, signaling the end of class. Li Chang looked at Yuan Xiao, who had a serious expression on her face. She waved at her and said, “Come back to your senses, Xiao Xiao. Tomorrow is Saturday. Are you going to Jiang Yan’s house?”

Li Chang looked at Yuan Xiao meaningfully. As a good friend, Li Chang naturally knew that Yuan Xiao had liked Jiang Yan for more than just a day or two.

Jiang Yan was sitting behind Yuan Xiao. Of course, he could hear their conversation and was a little annoyed. Just now, he was surprised that Yuan Xiao could solve the questions on the blackboard. He thought that she had finally focused on her studies. It seemed that he had underestimated her.

“Ah? I’m not going.” Hearing Li Chang’s words, Yuan Xiao hurriedly denied it without thinking. She really did not want to have anything to do with Jiang Yan in this life.

“What’s wrong with you? Didn’t you say that Uncle Yuan and Auntie were going to the hospital to do something? You said you didn’t want to be alone at home on the weekend and insisted on coming to my house?”

Upon hearing Yuan Xiao’s words, Jiang Yan was inexplicably furious. He kept feeling that Yuan Xiao was acting a little abnormally today.

“Oh, I have to study at home. I won’t be going. Please explain to Uncle Jiang and Auntie.”

Upon hearing Yuan Xiao’s words, Jiang Yan retracted his probing gaze and said somewhat irritably, “Alright, it’s up to you whether you want to come or not.”

“Hey, Xiao Xiao, why do I feel that Jiang Yan is a little disappointed that you’re not going…” Li Chang whispered to Yuan Xiao.

“Ah? Hehe, who knows?”

At this moment, Yuan Xiao was not happy at all. It was not only because she was not interested in Jiang Yan, but more importantly, if she remembered correctly, the plot of uncovering the truth of her background seemed to have happened after her parents went to the hospital.

“Sigh, the plot is progressing fast enough.” Just as Yuan Xiao was sighing at her happy life that was about to end, she heard the system’s voice in her mind again.

[Don’t worry, Host. With me around, the familiar plot won’t happen again. You can make any choice you want without the interference of the plot!]

“Thank you, Little Seven!”

Yuan Xiao was really thankful for the existence of the system. Otherwise, even if she was reborn, she would probably go with the plot once again and repeat her miserable life as cannon fodder. After all, in this book, she was a vicious supporting character used to pave the way for the female protagonist. No one would understand her behavior.

Yuan Xiao seriously reflected on her mistakes in her previous life when she thought about the plot of her life that was about to happen.

Originally, the Yuan couple had no intention of chasing Yuan Xiao away. It was because she kept speaking ill of Yuan Wei and kept throwing a tantrum to court death that the Yuan couple had no choice but to chase her away.

Yuan Xiao could not help but want to slap herself when she thought of the various ‘great achievements’ in her previous life. She did not know if she had been unable to change the progession of the plot or if she had been really stupid. No matter what, Yuan Xiao would not repeat the same mistake this time.

Between a little white flower with outstanding grades and a fool who threw a tantrum, it was obvious who the Yuan couple’s choice would be. Who didn’t want an obedient and sensible daughter? Moreover, they were related by blood.

“Sigh, I’m really an idiot…” Yuan Xiao could not help but mutter softly, attracting the attention of her deskmate, Li Chang.

Li Chang said with concern, “Xiao Xiao, don’t give up on yourself. You can do it! You’re the best!”

Seeing Li Chang give her a thumbs up, Yuan Xiao could not help but laugh. She grabbed her thumb and said seriously, “Yes, that’s right. There’s still time!”

Li Chang did not know the meaning behind Yuan Xiao’s words. She simply laughed foolishly with her good friend.

Yuan Xiao looked at Li Chang in front of her and Jiang Yan, who was sizing her up from time to time She made up her mind.

This time, I’ll be the little white flower.

Yuan Wei, you should try being an antagonist too.

After returning home from school, Yuan Xiao could not wait to take out her textbook. After being bound to the Academic Genius System, her learning ability had improved a lot. Many learning points that she did not understand in the past were now easy to understand.

“Xiao Xiao, come and eat some fruits. Rest early. Don’t tire your eyes out,” Sun Li said gently as she gently pushed open Yuan Xiao’s bedroom door.

Yuan Xiao looked at the gentle and considerate Sun Li in front of her, and her heart felt warm. However, she knew that everything would change after tomorrow.

The smile on Yuan Xiao’s face was a little sad. She slowly replied, “I know. Mom, you should rest early too.”

Sun Li was gratified to see her sensible and well-behaved daughter. When she saw Yuan Xiao’s desk full of textbooks, she was even more surprised. It was rare for Yuan Xiao to want to study. Sun Li put down the fruits and gently closed the door before walking out of the room.

“Sigh…” Yuan Xiao felt a little uncomfortable. She was destined to face a bloody storm tomorrow.

[Good luck, Host! As long as you study hard, you can definitely change the plot and reach the peak of your life!]

The system’s voice sounded in her mind, and Yuan Xiao smiled. This System Little 7 was indeed a good helper who could supervise her studies. She had just relaxed a little, but she was immediately reminded. It seemed that in this life, she would definitely be able to get rid of the title of a slacker.

Yuan Xiao did not sleep for almost the entire night. This was the first time in her life that she had experienced the joy of learning. Yuan Xiao liked the feeling of being able to draw inferences easily

Yuan Xiao went to bed at dawn. When she woke up, it was almost noon.

The Yuan couple had already left the house. Yuan Xiao washed up briefly and walked to the living room on the first floor. When she saw the breakfast that her parents had left for her, she sat down and started eating.

“Why do I feel like it’s my last meal?” Yuan Xiao laughed self-deprecatingly. While eating the breakfast in front of her, Yuan Xiao was waiting for the storm to arrive.

Hearing the door open, Yuan Xiao sat up straight. She clearly knew what she was going to face next.

“Xiao Xiao…” Sun Li walked into the room and saw Yuan Xiao sitting alone in the living room.

“Mom, Dad, you’re back.” Yuan Xiao pretended not to notice the unnaturalness of the Yuan couple. She stood up and quietly cleaned up the dishes.

Seeing his daughter run to the kitchen, Yuan Ming felt an indescribable pain in his heart. He had raised his precious daughter for 16 years. How could his heart not ache?

“Xiao Xiao, come here. Dad has something to tell you.”

Yuan Xiao took a deep breath and silently braced herself. It was time to test her acting skills.

Sitting on the sofa, Yuan Xiao glanced at Yuan Wei and the anxious couple beside her—Shen Hai and Feng Mei, who were her biological parents.

Yuan Xiao looked at the faded clothes on them and could not help but feel a little heartache.

In her previous life, Shen Hai and Feng Mei treated her very well. It was because she was used to being a wealthy girl that she could not accept the sudden change. Not only was she estranged from the Shen couple, but she was also very annoyed by them. After all, how could the simple-minded Yuan Xiao take it when she went from being the daughter of a rich family to a poor family?

When Yuan Xiao saw the Yuan couple’s nervous expressions, she pretended to be unaware and asked obediently, “What’s wrong, Dad? What do you want to tell me?”

“Ahem, well, Xiao Xiao, do you know Shen Wei? She’s a freshman like you.” Yuan Ming looked at the two girls in front of him and decided to speak.

“Yes, I’ve heard of her. Shen Wei’s grades are very good. I have to learn more from her.”

Yuan Xiao replied sweetly. Compared to the uncomfortable Shen Wei, she was clearly the original owner of this house.

“Mmm, Xiao Xiao, you should take a look at this…”

Yuan Ming still did not know how to tell his daughter, so he handed the paternity test results to Yuan Xiao.

“Well …”

On the surface, Yuan Xiao was looking at the paternity test report, but in reality, she was trying hard to gather her emotions.

“How could it be wrong? It’s been so many years. Sigh…” Shen Hai muttered softly, as if he could not accept it for a moment.

Yuan Ming felt even worse. He knew that it was because his competitor had stolen the child back then. He thought that everything would be fine after he recovered the child, but who knew that the baby would be secretly swapped halfway? He had still been tricked.

“Dad, Mom? So, am I not your daughter?” Yuan Xiao’s voice trembled slightly, and her eyes were instantly dyed red by emotions.

“How could that be? Xiao Xiao!” Sun Li’s heart ached when she saw Yuan Xiao’s expression.

Sun Li thought about what would happen after she told Yuan Xiao. If Yuan Xiao made a scene, she would feel more at ease.

However, when she saw Yuan Xiao crying pitifully, her heart was in a complete mess. On one side was her biological daughter, and on the other side was the child she had raised for 16 years. No matter what, she could not bear to part with her.

Yuan Xiao secretly observed everyone’s emotions. When she saw that Shen Wei was about to speak, she hurriedly stood up and weakly said, “I understand. Dad, Mom, I’ll move out of the house.”

At the same time, Yuan Xiao’s tears fell from the corners of her eyes, making her look extremely pitiful.

“Xiao Xiao! Where can you go? It’s not like I can’t afford to raise my two daughters! You and Xiao Wei will have a companion in the future. This will always be your home!” Yuan Ming could not control his emotions.

Although Shen Wei was his biological daughter, at this moment, his heart still ached for Yuan Xiao. After all, this child had done nothing wrong.

Yuan Xiao noticed Shen Wei’s slightly furrowed brows and felt indescribably carefree in her heart. She suppressed her laughter and continued to speak with a sobbing tone, “Dad, Mom, I know you’re worried. It’s fine. I’m already a big child. Staying in the Yuan Family will only make things difficult for you and make everyone feel awkward.”