Ling Yun is the most famous good-for-nothing in a family of renowned ghost hunters. Everyone in the Ling family treats him like he's invisible. Only their neighbor, Qi Jiayu, is kind to him, and Ling Yun thinks he's found true love.
Then, on his twentieth birthday, he suddenly awakened and realized he was just a cannon-fodder character in a danmei novel about a male lead adored by everyone.
The universally adored lead was his genius older brother, Ling Jiu, and Qi Jiayu was Ling Jiu's destined top.
And Ling Yun? After confessing to Qi Jiayu, he'd be drowned in a pond and fed to the fish.
The good news: he'd awakened and could escape his original ending.
The bad news: he had awakened too late. He'd already confessed to Qi Jiayu last night!
Ling Yun immediately decided to leave. Just as he finished packing, Song Yuan appeared out of nowhere, claiming to be bound to a Cannon-Fodder Redemption System. He slung an arm around Ling Yun's shoulders and said:
"Why run? I'll help you take back everything you lost!"
Ling Yun: ...Well, I suppose that could work.
Top: Ling Yun (cold on the outside, warm on the inside, and always ready with a snarky comment)
Bottom: Qi Jiayu (gentle, scheming, obsessive big shot)
Song Yuan (a carefree task-taker)
Notes:
1. Not a 1v1 romance. Relationships happen in stages, with an open ending.
2. The top has a secret crush but can't bring himself to say it. His only move is a confession, though Qi will still pursue his husband.
3. A physically weak, submissive top; beautiful top, powerful bottom.
Written October 30, 2025
Theme: A twist of fate, and true love without regret
