Jiang Wan opens her eyes and finds herself in a coming-of-age romance novel as Su Wan, the villainess who will stop at nothing to steal the male lead. She’s also bound to a “Stay Alive System”: she must raise the favorability of Gu Chen, the novel’s hidden powerhouse, to 100%, or she’ll be erased.
Facing the cold, distant, intimidating Gu Chen, Jiang Wan grits her teeth and starts trying to win him over: bringing him the wrong breakfast, arranging deliberate “chance” encounters, sneaking glances at him in class… But every attempt hits a wall. The mess left behind by the original owner only makes things worse: fans of the school heartthrob Shen Yifeng corner her, her family pressures her to marry, and her classmates ostracize her.
Yet through their many clashes, she catches a glimpse of the loneliness and resilience beneath Gu Chen’s icy exterior. He, in turn, sees her kindness and courage once she sheds the “villainess” label. What begins as forced proximity turns into genuine devotion, and together they face family pressure and academic challenges, sharing the excitement and growth of their youthful years.
When a mission turns into true affection and prejudice gives way to understanding, this unexpected transmigration, which began as a desperate bid to stay alive, becomes a fulfilling romance that overcomes every obstacle and lasts from their school days into the rest of their lives.
