Aren’t I Just a Background Character? How Did I Become Everyone’s Favorite?

Name: Aren’t I Just a Background Character? How Did I Become Everyone’s Favorite?
Author: Rolling Tangyuan

我不是路人甲吗？怎么成万人迷了

by Rolling Tangyuan (元宵滚滚)

Status: Completed
Length: 407k Words
Genre: Two Male Leads
Updated: 1y ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

[Quick transmigration, male-male romance, both leads are each other's only partners + irresistible charmer + love at first sight + breathtakingly beautiful, seductive supporting male character + sweet romance]

As a newcomer who just joined the Quick Transmigration Bureau, Chi Xing's mission is to play a nameless supporting male character in the background of the story.

World One: The universally disliked supporting male character on a dating show

As the most hated contestant on the dating show, Chi Xing resolved to be the most annoying obstacle possible. So:

He tossed aside the male lead's gift, snatched the male lead's chances first, and twisted the knife when the male lead failed.

Chi Xing barged into every melodramatic love-triangle showdown, squeezing his way in whenever he saw an opening.

Then, on the night the contestants were supposed to reveal who they liked, Chi Xing picked the heroine once again. The male lead finally snapped, took off his jacket, and strode straight toward him.

Viewer A: Are they going to fight? I can't watch!

Viewer B: No, they're kissing.

World Two: The CEO's pitiful, discarded spouse

The CEO's company went through a massive crisis. Chi Xing stood by him through it all, only to hear these words once the company was back on top:

“Let's break up. He's the one I love.”

Chi Xing gently wiped away his tears with his fingertips. “I'll go.”

He thought he could finally leave on time, but the CEO's sworn enemy cornered him in a room.

“I could've told you he was no good. You should've picked me instead. I'm great in bed.”

Chi Xing: What? Buddy, that's a bit much.

The sworn enemy: So what if we're enemies? Enemies are the ones destined to be your spouse!

World Three: The heartless beauty who abandons the male lead in the apocalypse

Chi Xing remembered the rules for playing a heartless beauty. When the plot called for it, he pushed the male lead off the truck headed for the base.

Three months later, the man reappeared before Chi Xing as the leader of the southern base, then pulled him into an ability space in the middle of the night.

Looking at the gentle smile on the male lead's face, Chi Xing steeled himself.

“I left you behind on purpose!”

“I know.”

“I don't want you!”

“Shh, baby. Talk too much now, and you won't have any strength left to call out tonight.”

Other names

Stay Away, You Lunatic! I'm Just a Nobody!疯批不要过来，我只是路人甲！Alternate title on Fanqie

Stats

195Chapters

3.8kReads · 30 days

462.9kReads · all time

284Shelf adds, last 14 days

8.9Score

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Awkward, avoidant attachment styles just need an unshakeable, guiding lover 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 The food smells so good! I'm going to eat and eat and eat and eat and eat 💅💅💅 Stubborn kittens and straightforward puppies are the perfect match!
43 likes1y ago
It's so good! It's so satisfying to sneak a peek during class; the sweet and loving couple is amazing. The protagonist's "burglary-style" lover act, haha, really touched me. This intense, bright, and undisguised love is so heartwarming. Author, I'll always admire you! Love, young couples, be sweet and bold in your love! I finished watching it a while ago, but I'm leaving this review anyway. It's super good, definitely worth watching!
17 likes1y ago
I read the second world first out of personal preference, and then continued reading. After finishing it, I realized I hadn't read the first world and went back to it. Maybe it's because of the comparison, but I felt a bit disappointed. The male lead in the first world wasn't likable; up to chapter 15, he seemed like a superhero. I'll just continue waiting for the updates of the new world.
16 likes1y ago
I was a reader of the previous book 💕, and then suddenly someone liked a comment on it. I checked the author's page and saw they'd released a new one! After reading it, I realized I really love the author's writing style – it's always just right for me, hehe 💕💕💕💕 The baby is also very beautiful, just a little bit goofy 😘 But that's okay, I love it, hehe. The author's writing is truly exceptional!!! 💕💕💕💕
15 likes1y ago
Chi Xing is so cute, I want to kiss her so much! But she got so emotional in the little world, it makes me a little sad for her 🥺 I hope she can be happy every day in the little world from now on.
14 likes1y ago
If you enjoy ambiguous and drawn-out relationships, this is a good read. The plot unfolds smoothly, and the characters are well-developed. However, if you prefer purely sweet stories, this is not for you. The protagonist (the bottom) won't keep his distance from others for the sake of his mission, so it's not a purely virgin story. If you mind this, please don't read.
13 likes1y ago
I can't take it anymore! I was really crying the whole time in the second world. It was inexplicable, I just felt like crying. Maybe I got too immersed in the story, or maybe I'm just easily moved to tears. I'll leave a comment so I can't take it anymore, I need to catch my breath.
12 likes1y ago
In the first world, I think Lu Zhi's strength and competitiveness were what allowed him to get close to Chi Xing. However, because he sensed Chi Xing's avoidance, he couldn't sit still and acted hastily, which made everyone feel a little annoyed. But I think if he hadn't been so assertive, there wouldn't have been any story between him and Chi Xing.
11 likes1y ago
It's so good! My heart aches for the characters, especially the second timeline; it was so bittersweet. Anyone else understand? I secretly wiped away tears during my criminal law seminar, trying not to let my classmates see—it felt so secretive! 😢😢
10 likes1y ago
Dear author, it's an honor to be your reader. Your books are wonderful. I've been following your work since your last book, and your writing style really suits my taste. So when I discovered you had a new book, I was overjoyed and have been following it ever since. This book is fantastic, with a fresh and engaging plot.
10 likes1y ago