No One Can Beat Me in My Own Lines

Ling Chu considers herself a proper mountain chief. She works hard, farms, and hunts. Sadly, she dies young while defending the mountain folk from the imperial army's rebels. But when she opens her eyes again, she's been forcibly bound to a System called 007 and turned into the male lead's older sister. She's a woman who keeps trying to climb into wealthy circles, casting her net everywhere, only to get played by the fish she catches. She's also forced to carry out missions from a Black Lotus script. Script One: [The man frowns in irritation. "What are you up to now? You're really going to any lengths to seduce me."] Ling Chu's heart skips a beat, but now that it's come to this, all she can do is cry and confess: "I really do like you." 007: Host, please deliver your lines according to the script. Ling Chu patiently negotiates with the System. "Could I touch up the dialogue a little? Make it more meaningful and profound?" 007 doesn't expect its Host to be a cultured person, and readily agrees: Sure. As soon as the words are out, Ling Chu's expression flips 180 degrees. She rolls her eyes at the man across from her. "Hah, as if I'd ever want you." 007: ...Wait a minute. Is something not quite right here? Script Two: [In a dim private room, Ling Chu suppresses the bitter feeling in her throat, picks up her glass, and smiles ruefully. "Fine. Since Young Master Zhou wants to drink, I'll toast you first."] Ling Chu kicks the table, grabs the bottle in front of her, and drains it straight from the mouth. Then she plants it upside down. "There, I'm done. Old Zhou, hurry up and finish yours too. Why are you leaving that bit? Saving it for the fish?" Later, watching the male supporting characters she'd turned the tables on cry, 007 covers its face and weeps. "You might not believe me, but this really isn't my script." Reader's Guide [Must Read]: 1. An ancient-era woman transmigrates into a modern, fictional setting. The heroine is simple and direct, crushing her opponents with brute force. She doesn't seem very refined, and she's no saint. 2. There is a male lead, and it's a one-on-one romance. 3. The scumbag men suffer in all sorts of ways. This is revenge in the spirit of an eye for an eye. The revenge methods aren't guaranteed to be entirely righteous, and it's impossible to avoid every reader's pet peeve. Read with caution if that bothers you. 4. This is a wish-fulfillment story with feel-good moments, and logic is dead. You can't please everyone. If something bothers you, don't force yourself to stick it out for a few more chapters. Drop it right away. Reading is for fun, so please leave comments civilly, respect one another, and discuss things rationally. Many thanks. Coming soon: Song Sweeps the Crowd. Please add it to your favorites! [Congratulations, contestant, on completing the ultimate selection challenge: "99 Rounds of Zombie Siege." You have received a beginner's gift pack. Would you like to open it?] Ling Ge, covered in zombie blood and at death's door, suddenly sits bolt upright. Rubbing her hands together excitedly, she says, "Open it!" [Ding! Congratulations, contestant! You have received one set of ragged clothes, one pair of oversized shorts, one pair of sandals with the toes sticking out, and one patched-up bundle. Talent unlocked: "Song Spirit."] [Wow! This once-in-a-century, utterly rotten luck. We look forward to hearing about your death... er, your performance in the official competition. Good luck!] Ling Ge, tone-deaf singer: Her smile slowly stiffens... then turns downright sinister.jpg ☆ As she flees in panic, Ling Ge belts out a cracking, off-key song: "Do you love me?" [Ding! Congratulations, contestant, on creating the skill "Love's Deadly Question." If your opponent answers "Yes," the control skill "How Could You Bear to Hurt Me?" activates. They fall helplessly in love with you, freeze in place, and are forced to make heart signs in every imaginable style for five seconds. If they answer "No," the attack skill "She's So Cute, How Could You Not Love Her?" activates. They are struck by lightning on the spot for three seconds.] Opponent: ?? [Ding! No response before time runs out. Passive skill "Am I the One You Love Most? Why Aren't You Saying Anything?" activates. Time rewinds by 30 seconds for everyone except the skill's owner.] The opponent, just about to catch up with their target & : ...You're! Insane! The teammate, who had just planned out a route A team-based, escalating battle story. Our off-key heroine invites you to watch the real-life version of "Other people sing for money, but my singing could kill you." (Not really.) Theme: Be the one and only master of your own life