Has the Devoted Male Supporting Character Fallen Apart Today?

[Follow the author's Weibo, @Jimo Yao, for updates on the print edition] Almost every melodramatic novel has a devoted male supporting character like this. He's wholeheartedly and unwaveringly in love with the protagonist Shou. When the protagonist Shou is hurt by the protagonist Gong, he comforts him. When the protagonist Shou is abandoned by the protagonist Gong, he shows him kindness. When the protagonist Shou is betrayed by the protagonist Gong, he stands up for him... As a catalyst for the romance between the protagonist Gong and Shou, he gives his all without complaint, serving as a spare tire and letting his light and warmth shine. Lin Ziran's mission is to play the devoted male supporting character in different worlds. But when he gets there, he discovers that the plot in each world seems to be unfolding all wrong... Lin Ziran: "I love you so much that I'd do anything for you. Why won't you turn around and look at me?" Protagonist Shou: "I've realized that you're the one I love. Let's be together." Lin Ziran: "...No." Protagonist Shou: "So you were lying when you said you loved me?" Lin Ziran, cornered against the wall by the now-dark protagonist Shou: "???" Lin Ziran: "He loves you so much, and he's so kind. How could you bear to hurt him? I'll fight you!" Protagonist Gong: "Is that so? You love him that much?" Lin Ziran: "I do!" Protagonist Gong: "What is there to love about him? In my eyes, he's not even one ten-thousandth as good as you." Lin Ziran, stopped by the protagonist Gong while trying to confess: "???" Lin Ziran: "So you're the one who kidnapped him? You despicable, shameless scoundrel! Let him go right now!" Villain: "You care about him a lot, don't you?" Lin Ziran: "Of course. He's the most important person to me." Villain: "I have no problem letting him go. You just have to stay here in his place." Lin Ziran, forcibly carried off by the villain: "???" Weren't you supposed to be the eternal spare tire, never loved no matter how devoted and steadfast you were? Weren't you supposed to be the tragic second male lead with a miserable ending? Lin Ziran: "Stop it... Why are you fighting over me?!" Warning: Melodramatic love triangle chaos. Blurb saved on March 29, 2019. Theme: Study hard and improve every day.