A Battlefield of Jealousy: They're All Her Replacements, So Who's Better Than Whom?

[Male stand-in trope + adored by everyone + one heroine, multiple male leads, all sexually inexperienced + chaotic love triangle + irresistible heroine] After an accident, He Ling underwent a complete personality change and became the prickly wild rose everyone in their circle knew. Her whole family and even her friends doted on her without question, never mentioning the late woman they had all cherished. Someone suggested she get some pets, and it really did seem to work. The good news: she got five! The bad news: none of them were what they seemed! ❤️ The noble, aloof, desire-filled older heir to the throne [scheming, possessive] In public: “I’m not interested in her.” In private: “Even if your big brother comes after me, I won’t let go.” ❤️ The refined, gentle pianist [pretends to be proper, genuinely tender] At first: “I’m only here to meet someone at another person’s request.” Later: “Be good. Don’t go.” ❤️ The cool, mixed-race superstar [a proud little puppy who’s clingy as can be] In public: “She’s just the big sister next door.” In private: “Hmph, do you have a dog on the side?” ❤️ The rebellious bar owner [a crazy, seductive fox of a man] At their first meeting: “Don’t provoke a stray dog. You might get bitten.” Later: “Baby, give me another kiss.” ❤️ The late woman’s younger twin brother, who had secretly loved her for years [obsessive, deranged younger man] On the surface: “As long as you’re happy.” In private: “Sister, why are you hiding? I’m more like him than they are.” Later At the engagement family banquet, all the “pets” and lovers gathered around one table. That night, they received a message: [You’re all stand-ins. What’s there to be so proud of?] Later, He Ling went to a private island for a relaxing vacation. Her best friend asked, “Aren’t you worried they’ll start fighting?” “Unity is what’s scary.” Just then, a line of figures appeared in the distance. Her best friend shot upright. “Okay, that really is scary!”