I Really Didn't Mean to Save the Tragic Villain

Ji Henggui transmigrated into a melodramatic tragedy, where the frail, aloof, and chaste protagonist was adored by countless powerful men.

Business tycoons, top-tier stars, and financial magnates were all drawn to him. The protagonist only wanted to keep out of trouble, but after struggling so hard, he ended up imprisoned in a villa, chained up, tormented in body and soul, and forced to give in and stay by the male lead's side.

When Ji Henggui arrived, he found a handsome young man choosing a formal outfit. Unable to bear watching the protagonist get bullied by a pack of scumbags, Ji Henggui said, "Pick the black one. Trust me."

Yuan Bieshi raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"

The moment he looked up, Ji Henggui understood why so many people in the original story had fallen for him.

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Yuan Bieshi was known for his ruthless decisiveness and underhanded methods. Somehow, during the brief time it took to have a suit custom-made, his business rival went mad.

Ji Henggui kept warning him to watch out for people around him who might mean him harm, and teaching him how to spot false affection. He seemed quite determined to protect him.

Most people who approached Yuan Bieshi had ulterior motives. He had never met anyone willing to stand up for him.

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Ji Henggui dealt with one person after another around Yuan Bieshi, until no one could say another word and no more covetous eyes fell on him.

Then he learned that the person he had been saving was never the protagonist at all, but the original story's beautiful, strong, and tragic villain.

Ji Henggui: ...

Just as Ji Henggui was making plans to run, Yuan Bieshi approached him step by step. "No one can lock me up."

The next second, he lost his composure and softened his expression. But what he said was, "How about you lock me up?"

Blurb written on April 26, 2026

Theme: Hold on to kindness, truth, and beauty