"Hello, welcome to the System. We provide the most suitable guide to online life in the 21st century, helping you become the most popular person of the 21st century. Press 1 to agree."
Su Qian: TDTDTDTDTDTDTD
You've got to be kidding. She's ordinary-looking, gets average grades, and has no hobbies besides reading comics and playing video games. She's a total shut-in.
How could someone like her possibly become an internet celebrity?
She'd only get laughed at!
She's had enough of being ridiculed. All she wants is to curl up in her shell and live out her life without anyone noticing.
"The Host's wish has been received. The System will open up an entirely new life for you."
"Task 1: Run 800 meters."
"Reward: 1 healthy meal."
Su Qian: ...
What a down-to-earth System. It doesn't even give me a cheat like whitening pills or instant weight-loss medicine?
There are all kinds of beauties online. How could someone like me become an internet celebrity?
"Hello. The 21st century is a golden age for ordinary people. Please follow the System's tasks and achieve the life you dream of."
"You'll soon understand the deeper meaning of the System."
Half-convinced, Su Qian followed the System, studying hard, exercising, and making the most of each day. She recorded it all online.
At first, she thought the so-called System was just a joke.
But...
"After following Qianqian, my life really changed! I never thought I could get into my dream school! Qianqian was right. Not one drop of sweat goes to waste!"
"I used to care so much about whether I was pretty! After following Qianqian, I realized the little flaws on my face don't matter. Being healthy really is the most beautiful thing!"
"I really love Qianqian. Things weren't going well at work, and I was even thinking of jumping off a building. If I hadn't followed Qianqian, I don't think I could have picked myself back up. She was right: you have to find your own motivation to live."
Overwhelmed by countless little acts of love, Su Qianqian was at a loss.
"I'm just such an ordinary person. Why does everyone like me so much?"
"Qianqian, everyone is ordinary. Compared to distant, untouchable fantasies, humanity, struggling to survive right here, is the world's true treasure."
In a gentle halo of light, the System took on a physical form.
A tall, handsome man knelt on one knee before Su Qian and kissed the back of her hand. "Qianqian, I'm so glad you've become the person you most wanted to be. Your dream brought me to your side."
Su Qian stared at him. His was a face she'd only ever seen in comics.
On countless late nights, she'd gazed quietly at his poster and made a silent wish.
"I want to become beautiful and outstanding, to be loved and to shine."
"One day, I want to go to your side."
Those who are loved will struggle to grow flesh and blood, no matter what dimension they live in.
[Reading Guide]
1. A calculating, reserved, highly intelligent System x a shy, sweet girl
2. The female lead grows and has her flaws, but works hard to achieve her dreams. The male lead is a System at first, and there are romantic moments between them. He takes physical form later, when they begin dating.
3. The last sentence of the blurb comes from the internet, though I rewrote it.
Theme: No matter when, as long as you don't give up hope, you can live a beautiful life.