After the Villainous Male Lead Got the Wrong Plot

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[Blurb] Li Qing wakes up one day to discover he has transmigrated into a melodramatic Mary Sue novel called The Wrong Love of the Wealthy.

In the book, the original Li Qing is a handsome young gentleman from a wealthy family, a third-generation heir with an exceptionally pure pheromone scent. He is the object of desire for countless Alphas, yet forever out of their reach. Unfortunately, he is the child the Li family mistakenly took in twenty-three years ago.

The real young master, whom he has never met, is the male lead. In six months, he will make a triumphant return and take everything that belongs to the original Li Qing.

Meanwhile, the original Li Qing suffers one misfortune after another and is pushed over the edge. He eventually loses his reason and becomes the story's vicious male supporting character, paving the way for the real young master to fall in love with all sorts of powerful Alphas!

In the end, he will be kicked out of the family and die in a fire that is definitely no accident.

Li Qing: ...What kind of ridiculous plot is this? What is this supposed to be?

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Six months later, on the eve of his true identity being revealed, Li Qing calmly prepares to leave home with the huge fortune he has saved up. Before he can even step outside, a group of big shots blocks his way!

Three-time Best Actor and top-tier star: Xiao Qing, without you, I wouldn't be where I am today.

Newly famous, cocky race car driver: If it weren't for you, I might have lost the use of my legs!

World-renowned, elegant pianist: You're the only one who understands me!

Heir to a top financial conglomerate: Xiao Qing, come over here to your big brother.

Li Qing, who has landed in the wrong plot and is completely baffled: ...What is this supposed to be? I never did any of those things!

Before he can ask, the rich scent of cedar from his pheromones spills out. He looks at the line of Alphas before him, all tense-faced and overflowing with possessiveness, and grits his teeth, almost dropping to his knees.

It's over!

His timing for this so-called "running away from home" couldn't be worse.

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[Important: Longtime readers, no spoilers! New readers, take your time! The story's foreshadowing is meant to be uncovered bit by bit~~]

[Read this before you start]

1. From the protagonist's point of view, with a wealthy-family transmigration into a book and face-slapping, plus a System golden finger. There are a few ABO elements, but they don't affect the overall story.

2. The protagonist may seem gentle, but he gets revenge when he's wronged. Once he strikes back, he doesn't hold back!

3. The romance is strictly one-on-one. It's obvious when the official love interest appears, and none of the main cast (who are excellent wingmen) are scumbags! Various cannon fodder characters appear as the plot requires.

4. There are lots of clues, and thoughtful speculation is welcome! Maliciously derailing the discussion will get your comment deleted or earn you a sharp reply! If you don't like it, just click away. Let's not make things difficult for each other!

Both transmigrated into the book's world.

I can explain why, anyway.

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On the day he announces his retirement, Best Actor Ji Li transmigrates into a feel-good entertainment-industry novel he once skimmed, becoming a minor celebrity who appears for less than half a chapter.

The original character is a "country bumpkin" who came from the countryside and was quickly packaged and debuted based solely on his impossibly handsome face. Unfortunately, not long after his debut, he is coaxed into attending a certain kind of "drinks gathering." After an accident leaves him disfigured, he falls from grace and exits the industry.

Ji Li studies his reflection in the mirror and raises an eyebrow.

Why take crooked paths when everything is going just fine? With a face like this, wouldn't it be better to build a career on my own?

It would.

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Soon, Ji Li discovers a secret: he has an extraordinary, absolute intuition.

He gets an excerpt for an audition as the third male lead: intuition says it will win countless fans.

He gets an endorsement contract for a domestic perfume: intuition says it will sell out.

He gets invited to a wilderness survival variety show: intuition says it will take the internet by storm.

And so...

While everyone else goes after leading roles, he takes a "third male lead in a low-budget film" and gets mocked by his peers for having no future.

The result? When the TV series airs, the first male lead is exposed for being in a relationship, the second male lead gets caught up in a scandal, and only Ji Li's third male lead wins countless fans, making him the biggest winner!

While everyone else goes after luxury brand endorsements, Ji Li takes an endorsement deal for a "small domestic perfume brand" and gets mocked by his rivals for lacking ambition.

The result? The perfume wins an international award, sales of the endorsed product soar overnight, and Ji Li's popularity with the public shoots up!

While everyone else goes on vacation, Ji Li chooses a "wilderness survival variety show" and gets blasted by his company for being an idiot.

The result? Just as the survival show is being ignored by everyone, legendary Best Actor Qin Li suddenly announces that he will invest in it and join the cast. Reservations for the show instantly pass ten million!

Everyone: What kind of insane judgment is this? What kind of absurd luck? My face hurts. [Lights a cigarette with a world-weary look.JPG]

Ji Li: Thanks for asking. I'm just an ordinary, overworked entertainment-industry wage slave. [Puts out cigarette butt.JPG]

[Bonus scene]

Everyone in the fandom knows Ji Li has a devoted fan with the Weibo account @EveryDayIKissJili.

This superfan is the most generous when it comes to spending money to support him, and posts a weekly gush about how wonderful he is. A look through their posts reveals:

Ji Li is adorable. I want to pinch him.

Ji Li is adorable. I want to kiss him.

Ji Li is adorable. I want to sleep with him.

Then one day, this superfan accidentally reveals his secret identity: he's none other than Best Actor Qin Li, known in the industry as the "human iceberg"!

Everyone: ??? This man is impossible to figure out. [Lights another cigarette, even more world-weary.JPG]

Qin Li: Thanks for asking. I'm just an ordinary fan devoted exclusively to Ji Li. [Puts out another cigarette butt.JPG]

Theme: The protagonist works hard to make his life shine.