Fang Yun Tan transmigrated into a power fantasy novel aimed at male readers, and the System gave her two missions to choose from.
A. Win over the arrogant, heaven-blessed male lead. B. Save a cannon-fodder male character.
Without a moment's hesitation, Fang Yun Tan chose B.
No other reason. Whenever she read scenes where the male lead acted arrogant and conceited, she felt sick. And she was supposed to win him over? No way!
Cannon-fodder character number N, Rong Shu, was gifted but plagued by chronic illness.
Fang Yun Tan first met Rong Shu at the entrance exam for the immortal sect.
He was as graceful as an orchid or a jade tree, with a handsome face and long white hair, a beautiful sickly man.
The System asked if she regretted her choice or was scared. She said she'd hit the jackpot.
The immortal sect exam was the first scene where the male lead humiliated Rong Shu.
In the first round of the tournament, the male lead drew Rong Shu as his opponent, provoked his illness with a dirty trick, and won.
Fang Yun Tan exchanged points with the System for two transformations. Before Rong Shu could refuse, she changed into his likeness and won the match in his place.
The male lead was stunned. "How is that possible!? Aren't you..."
"Rong Shu": "If you're bad, practice more. If you can't take losing, don't play."
The real Rong Shu had been transformed into Fang Yun Tan's likeness and stood watching the match by a tree.
He saw the male lead's trick for himself, and got a clear look at the spirited girl. Her swordsmanship was so exquisite it made him want to applaud.
Rong Shu: "Why did you help me?"
Fang Yun Tan: "Because I can't stand him, and I like you."
He felt the words were a little improper, but still fell for Fang Yun Tan's spirited confidence.
As time passed, the plot gradually diverged from the original story, and Fang Yun Tan had no choice but to stay by Rong Shu's side every moment.
Rong Shu: "Why do you always stay so close to me?"
Fang Yun Tan: "Why else? I'm afraid someone will snap you in half, you sickly thing."
She was always joking like that.
Rong Shu replied seriously, "You have done me a kindness beyond measure, Yun Tan. I would give myself to you and spend my life repaying you."
Fang Yun Tan was speechless. "Repaying kindness with a grudge?"
She'd only wanted to play the hero and save a beauty. She never meant to get herself involved!
--- Reading Guide ---
1. The heroine is the strongest. When she isn't strong, she's working toward becoming the strongest.
2. Being awesome is the top priority, sweetness is the second. What even is logic?
Theme: Eat well.