Lin Zhan accidentally transmigrates into a book, becoming a designated NPC in a groveling-ex-and-winning-back-your-lover story.
Whenever the main couple's relationship turns physically or emotionally abusive, he's always there at the scene.
When the shou is brought home by the gong, he has to put on a tailcoat and say with heartfelt approval, "You're the first man the young master has ever brought home."
When the shou is misunderstood by the gong and ends up covered in bruises, he has to put on a stethoscope and solemnly advise, "You shouldn't be too rough in bed."
When the gong drinks himself silly at a bar, he has to pick up his dropped phone and tell the shou on the other end where he is.
When their relationship needs a push, he has to change into a dress and play the gong's fiancee, just back from studying abroad. In a packed cafe, he slaps down a bank card and says contemptuously, "There's twenty million here. Take it and leave my fiance."
Lin Zhan follows the script and tosses out the bank card, but the other person turns the tables on him. "I'll pay double. Break off your engagement with him this instant!"
Lin Zhan calmly continues the scene. Just as he's about to say, "Look at yourself in the mirror. You think you're good enough to steal my man?" the shou suddenly speaks up. "Leave him. Be with me."
Wait, what? Was that even in the script?
During another scene change, he becomes a male homewrecker and formally recites his lines, trying to sabotage the main couple's relationship. The person across from him, who's been quietly standing in the background, suddenly leans close, smelling of alcohol, and says strangely, "Why are you everywhere?"
Lin Zhan: "...You don't have a line in this scene."
Late one night, someone knocks on Lin Zhan's door. The shou appears with tears streaming down his face and sobs, "Why aren't you wearing a dress anymore?"
Not long after, there's another knock.
Lin Zhan opens the door, steps aside, and says flatly, "He's inside. Take him and go."
The gong's expression changes dramatically. "He's? Who's at your place this late?!" He rushes in, furious. "Why isn't he wearing any clothes?! And why is Zong Yue here, too?"
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