4 The Second Female Lead

"Woah. Looks like I'm finally in the novel. The bed is so soft and the decorations are so fancy. I wonder where's Fourteen off to?"

"I'm right here, Host."

"Mhmm. So, where are my parents? Isn't this the part where the main character's parents quickly come running and crying to hug their daughter?"

"Well yes. But you never mentioned that you must have parents. Plus, you're not the main character."

"...You're not serious, are you?"

"I'm 100% serious."

"...Then how am I suppose to complete my mission? If I have to take care of supervising my family's business and house works, when will I even meet with the MC to become her friend?"

"I believe you can do all of those, my Host."

"You're cheering me only now, huh? *Are you giving me medicine after giving me disease?"

"...I have nothing to say. "

"Geez, how can I get angry if you say like that? But you must face the consequences, don't you think? Change into your human form."

Fourteen changed into his cute and innocent form.

"No, no. Not that. You need to change into an older form. I'm a sixteen-years-old girl in here, right?" Fourteen nodded.

"Then transform into a sixteen-years-old teenage boy."

Fourteen transformed into a tall, handsome boy.

"So this your teenage form? Pretty nice." (So he's cute and handsome now, huh?)

(Then I'll give you the punishment you deserve now, hehe.)

"Until the time I completely finish my mission, you must stay in this form every time unless I said something else, okay? As for now, start from today, you will be this house's buttler."

"Wait, what?!"

"Ahum. Someone, come into my room....pls?"

"You're not suppose to be polite to your servants."

"Ah, but of course. See? You're perfect for this job."

A young girl about the same age with Yangling's current body entered the room. She has long, curly, black hair and bright, green eyes.

(Hmm. This is weird. I feel like I know her somehow.)

"Did you call me, miss?"

"Ah yes. You are?"

"My name is Helen. I am your personal maid. Please tell me if you wish to let me do anything. "

"Wait a minute. What did you say your name was?"

"Ah. It's Helen, my lady." (Does she dislikes calling her miss? I hope she's not angry at me.)

Yang Ling stayed silent for a while.

"I see. I don't have any chores for you yet. You may go now."

"Pardon me, my lady. But should I help you dress up for breakfast?"

(Oh, right. I'm not the modern girl from the 21st century anymore. I'm a rich, young lady from the novel. Since she's my personal maid, I should let her dress me up, even if she's the female lead. Yang Ling remembered Yu Yan's words about the "black lotus". I mean, the um.... second female lead? Anyway, it's not like I know how to wear all those lace dresses either. This might just be a chance to be closer with her.)

"Yes, you're right. I think you should help me dress up. Please choose a bright color with floral designs. I want to be cheerful early in the morning."

"It's already 8 A.M. Host."

"Oh....whatever. It's not like she can say anything to me anyway."

"You really get used to it quickly, don't you?"

"Hehe. It's just a small part of talent-to adapt quickly to the situation, no matter what it is. Isn't the reason why you chose me as your host ?"

"Well, that's true."

"But tell me, Fourteen. How did she became my personal maid? I'm pretty sure that the house she was working for was not *Golden Rose.*"

"Well, you said that you want to help her so I chose a suitable place for you to get closer to her."

"Then why did you tell me only now?"

"FYI, you were mad at me earlier."

"Ahum. Well, shouldn't I be? Just tell me these kind of information earlier so that I can plan my moves in advance."

"Okay. You can count on me next time, Host. "

"Then let's have some food now. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But I'm not sure if you can eat it."

"Ouch." (And yes, this is my host-the one I chose myself. I hope I made the right choice.)

*Golden Rose is the house of Yangling in her current body. In other words, houses mean different nobles who are powerful and famous due to their wealth and reputations.