The Most Hated Contestant Becomes the Group's Favorite [Ancient to Modern]

Chu Yi was a young tyrant who slaughtered corrupt officials and took revenge on scum, yet was branded cold-blooded and cruel. In the end, he died a miserable death on the day he came of age.

When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in the body of a useless pretty face on a talent show. The whole internet was mocking him, and even the other contestants couldn't stand him.

"Since when did this show become a dumping ground for trash?"

"If you don't have the skills, don't come here to embarrass yourself."

Chu Yi: "..."

Never mind. He lowered his lashes, utterly unmoved, his heart dead inside.

After all, no one had ever liked him.

Who could have guessed what would happen once the show officially aired?

Ye Xingchui, a cold and aloof national award-winning cellist, gently accompanied Chu Yi. Chi Shuangluo, whose dancing had wowed everyone, clung to him and begged to be on his team. Even the unruly Luo Xiao, the show's strongest vocalist, fussed over Chu Yi like a doting dad, constantly checking to see if he was all right.

The fans: ???

Have the guys been bewitched?

Then they were stunned to discover...

In the practice room, Chu Yi sternly scolded a teammate who was holding everyone back. "You can't even do such a simple move? How did you pass the audition?" Then he pressed his lips together and, fighting through his injured back, reworked the entire routine to suit the teammate better.

During an outdoor shoot, Chu Yi was pale and trembling himself, but he still stepped onto the high-altitude glass walkway first, sneering, "Stop holding me back. I can win on my own." He didn't mention how his teammate had been so frightened that he couldn't even take a step.

The fans: "...!!!"

The fans: "Oh my gosh, Chu Chu is so cute! A national treasure with a sharp tongue and a soft heart!"

Chu Yi thought he was a terrible person. Even without the deep-seated grudges from his past life, he was still cold and heartless, ignoring everyone's tears and pleas and criticizing them harshly. Even though he longed so desperately to be loved, he truly didn't deserve it.

But on the night the new group was formed, he was suddenly pushed to the very center of the stage. Every contestant affectionately linked arms with him, the mentors praised him without holding back, and even the fans in the audience waved their signs wildly, cheering, "Chu Chu, we love you!"

Chu Yi: "...?"

Wait, wasn't he supposed to be universally hated?

Cover artist: @Yishan Mingmo

Theme: Keep your warmth alive, and love will find you.