The Cannon Fodder Male Side Character Just Wants to Eat, Drink, and Wait to Die

In his previous life, Shi Yi was a dirt-poor corporate drone with no parents or connections. He worked himself to the bone to support his family, only to be betrayed by scumbag men again and again. In the end, he died from overwork.

When he woke up, he discovered he'd transmigrated into a book, becoming a minor male cannon-fodder character who had met an equally miserable end. The difference was that this character was fabulously wealthy, with parents and siblings. To Shi Yi, it was a dream life. Too bad the cannon fodder didn't appreciate it and insisted on falling for the universally adored male lead.

The male lead had a whole circle of admirers. After being looked down on by one and insulted by another, the soft-hearted cannon fodder led a miserable life. In the end, he watched his friend win the male lead's heart, while he himself was branded a white lotus. Unable to take the blow, he died.

When Shi Yi arrived in this life, his cannon-fodder classmate was in the prime of youth, with the college entrance exams fast approaching. He had already spent quite a while obsessively chasing after that universally adored boy.

Shi Yi sat in a luxurious villa, rubbing his forehead as he listened to his family try to talk him out of it.

His dad said, "Stop chasing that social butterfly. Get into a top-tier university and I'll reward you with the latest sports car."

His brother said, "Open your eyes and dump Wen Xu. After the renovations, I'll put your favorite mansion in your name."

His sister said, "My darling little brother, be good and listen. I just got back from traveling around the world and found two Pacific islands perfect for vacations. Study hard and ditch Wen Xu, and I'll give you one of them."

...So why should he keep chasing him? Was a vacation island not fun? Was a villa not nice to live in? Damn, this was the ultimate dream he'd had in his previous life: to do nothing and live off his wealth!

Goodbye, universally adored boy. I'm done putting up with you.

A month later, however, the universally adored boy had a complete change of heart and insisted on chasing Shi Yi down for an explanation.

Wen Xu: "I'm free today."

Shi Yi: "????"

Wen Xu: "I said I'm free today!"

Shi Yi: "...What's that got to do with me?"

Wen Xu: "Didn't you say you loved me?"

Shi Yi: "Sorry, I don't love you. I loved you. Past tense!"

Watching him sprint away, the universally adored male lead shouted furiously, "You, stop right there!"

Coming soon: "Why Hasn't the Villainous Tycoon Called Off the Engagement Yet?"

Jiang Zhi, a bold, swaggering playboy, unexpectedly learned that he was merely a foil to the protagonist in a book.

The protagonist was kind and beautiful, while Jiang Zhi was brash and fierce. Even their marriage prospects were worlds apart. The protagonist's love interest was an internationally famous movie star, while Jiang Zhi's fiance was a sinister, villainous tycoon.

In the end, not only was Jiang Zhi left with nothing after the protagonist's love interest ruined him, but he also dragged the entire Jiang family into ruin.

To avoid ending up homeless and scavenging through trash, Jiang Zhi started saving money immediately and came up with an ultimate plan to escape the villainous tycoon.

They said Fu Yunting hated tobacco and alcohol, and couldn't stand clingy, high-maintenance boys.

In the morning, Jiang Zhi would tearfully smash plates and bowls around the house.

Whenever he was in a bad mood, he'd insist on flying to a neighboring country for a handmade giant burger.

And in the middle of the night, he'd pester the big boss, insisting on chatting about the wind, the snow, and the moon, making a fuss until even he was scared of himself.

But despite all that, the big boss showed no sign of wanting to call off the engagement. If anything, he seemed to dote on Jiang Zhi even more.

Jiang Zhi: "????"

-

Ever since he was a child, Fu Yunting had dreamed of marrying the soft and sweet Jiang Zhi. The Fu family elders thought it was just a passing fancy and that he'd grow out of it.

But even after Fu Yunting successfully took over the Fu family and became a force to be reckoned with in Yuncheng, his determination to have Jiang Zhi remained unchanged.

Fu Yunting had always known, though, that Jiang Zhi didn't love him.

He hadn't loved him in his previous life, and in this one...

A murderous glint flickered in Fu Yunting's eyes. A storm was brewing.

Yet in this life, Jiang Zhi seemed to have changed.

To make Fu Yunting quit smoking and drinking, he was willing to offer up his own body.

He called three times a day, and even when he was so sleepy in the middle of the night that he could barely keep his eyes open, he couldn't bear to hang up.

And... he had become a miser who loved money more than life itself.

Fu Yunting found it strange, but also adorable.

Today, he'd give him a car. Tomorrow, a house. The day after, a diamond as big as a pigeon's egg.

He tempted Jiang Zhi until the boy could barely stand to be apart from him, until... he found the detailed plan to escape the villain hidden under Jiang Zhi's pillow.

The man's dark eyes deepened as he looked at the rascal sleeping soundly with his butt in the air. A glint of calculation flashed in his gaze.

-

A few days later, Fu Yunting made a grand gesture and gave Jiang Zhi a wedding that sent all of Yuncheng into a frenzy, without any warning.

Seeing the star-studded wedding and well-wishes from all over the world, Jiang Zhi was so furious that tears and snot dripped down his face.

Fu Yunting slid a ring onto his finger and kissed away the tears at the corners of his eyes, looking as if he'd gotten exactly what he wanted.

"Why are you so moved? This is just the beginning."

Jiang Zhi: "..." Sob. This must be my fate. I give up.

But why were the protagonist and love interest he was supposed to be a foil to also among the guests?

And why had they given him a whole cabinet full of erotic items as a wedding gift?!

This is ridiculous...

Coming soon: "After My Engagement Was Canceled, I Matched with a Top-Tier Star at 100%"

Yi Chen was a beautiful omega, born into a prestigious family and blessed with a dazzling presence. His childhood friend had doted on him since they were little, treating him like a treasure.

But when his parents went bankrupt and both died after falling from a building, Yi Chen went from being the darling of heaven to an orphan in an instant.

At the funeral, Yi Chen sobbed uncontrollably as he looked at the childhood friend who had promised since they were young that he would marry him.

But after tossing a funeral gift his way, the other boy coldly told him that he'd met a sweeter omega with a higher compatibility score, so their engagement was off.

Yi Chen scoffed. Pheromones or money, it didn't matter anymore.

That night, Yi Chen went to a bar alone and downed two large glasses of vodka to celebrate.

To hell with that scumbag alpha and his pheromones. He was going to be a lifelong bachelor.

As soon as he said it, Yi Chen suddenly felt heat spread through his body. The gland at the back of his neck began throbbing wildly.

Even the air he exhaled seemed to turn pink.

With bleary eyes, he looked ahead and saw a group of little omegas crowding around the stage, competing to wink at a tall, handsome man.

Meanwhile, his whole body was on fire. His blood seemed to run backward, his legs went weak, and he couldn't even stand up.

After experiencing all the ups and downs life had to offer, Yi Chen now lived by one principle:

Enjoy life while you can. If you can't beat them, join them!

So, as his pheromones grew stronger and stronger, he lunged forward and threw himself into the man's arms.

"Handsome, your pheromones smell so good!"

When he woke up again, he had a body covered in bite marks and a compatibility notice stating that his pheromones were a 100% match with someone else's.

The name listed as his match was unmistakably Shi Qiuhan.

Yi Chen: "????"

Shi Qiuhan was a top-tier star and award-winning actor known throughout the Empire. His face had always been a source of pride for his fans.

In five years since his debut, he had won four Best Actor awards, and his assets were worth more than a kingdom.

His only shortcoming was that his pheromones were so abstract that the matching system had never found a little omega with a compatibility score above twenty percent.

He himself had never been in a hurry, and rumors even claimed he didn't like omegas at all.

But one day, a reporter caught actor Shi Qiuhan losing control at a bar, with a sweet and beautiful Omega in his arms.

-

After Shi Qiuhan, the Empire's untouchable beauty, had his celibate image shattered by a flirtatious little omega,

all the major media outlets began digging into the omega's identity. What they uncovered left everyone stunned.

Not only was this little omega exceptionally beautiful, he'd also displayed astonishing musical talent since his debut.

Not only was he highly regarded by veteran musicians, he had also swept every major music award in the Empire.

He was the first person in the Empire's music scene to win every major award, and insiders called him the Empire's heavenly voice.

He was twenty years old.

The news sent netizens into a frenzy. Who the hell could still say who seduced whom?

They'd believe either one, and plenty of people said Yi Chen was so good-looking they could hardly stand it!

At the same time, Shi Qiuhan was extremely displeased that people were eyeing his precious darling.

He directly used his Weibo account, which he only updated once in a blue moon, to stake his claim.

"Stop drooling. He's mine."

The attached picture showed their wedding photo and a pheromone compatibility report, the only one of its kind in the entire Empire.

It also conveyed a fact to everyone in another way.

They hadn't just fallen in love at first sight. They were destined for each other.

Coming soon: "After a Flash Marriage to the Richest Man, I Can't Get Divorced"

[Beauty-obsessed, clueless pretty boy bottom x scheming, sinister top]

Yun Yao hit his peak as soon as he debuted, outshining countless young stars to become a top-tier star in the entertainment industry. Wherever he went, he was the center of attention.

But Yun Yao was never conceited. As an extreme beauty enthusiast, he spent every day going from one engagement to another, determined to be friends with every handsome man.

Strangely, though, every one of these men reacted to him as if he were a cat to a mouse, turning around and running away.

The handsome member of the boy band from the day before yesterday, yesterday's young singer, and even the award-winning actor who had just shaken his hand all vanished as soon as they heard his name.

Yun Yao was very puzzled. Was I too stupid?

Then he happened to meet Xi Yucheng. The man was usually cool and distant, but he was willing to smile at Yun Yao and even called him smart.

So when the other man proposed marriage, Yun Yao got carried away and signed the papers.

-

Xi Yucheng was the most prominent figure among Haishi's elite, able to turn the clouds with one hand and bring the rain with the other.

Rumor had it he had someone he loved, and anyone who tried to get close to him was invariably excluded from Haishi's high society.

Eventually, everyone was fortunate enough to meet Yun Yao in person.

He was radiant and breathtakingly beautiful, just... a little spoiled.

He needed company whenever he went out, wanted to be held to sleep, and even had Xi Yucheng serve him food at every meal.

Everyone thought the pretty boy wouldn't last long with Xi Yucheng and waited to see him become a laughingstock.

Later, Yun Yao won three awards in a row. As everyone congratulated him, Xi Yucheng was nowhere by his side.

People assumed that although the pretty boy had become successful, Xi Yucheng had grown tired of him.

At the celebratory banquet, everyone mocked him, but Yun Yao just smiled.

Someone asked what he was smiling about.

He said, "There's a huge dog at home who's been naughty. I made him face the wall as punishment today."

The other person looked surprised but maintained a fake smile. "...He must be a very obedient dog."

So Yun Yao cheerfully took out a photo to show him.

"He is pretty obedient. Look, he's even on his knees."

Everyone saw the pitiful-looking richest man, Xi Yucheng, hugging his Border Collie and mugging for the camera, begging to be held.

The real dog himself: "..." You wouldn't know how sour this dog food is unless you ate it yourself.

-

That night, when they got home, Yun Yao tossed his awards into a corner and imperiously declared,

"You lied to me so badly. I want a divorce!"

Xi Yucheng calmly brushed Yun Yao's dog on the carpet. "I don't agree."

"I want a divorce!" Yun Yao bristled.

"Be good. You're so smart, people outside will definitely be jealous of you. Listen to me."

Yun Yao paused, the corner of his mouth twitching. "Then... then let's wait a few more days before divorcing. Home is safer anyway."

Later, conversations like this happened several times every year in their household. But as for the divorce... it never happened.

Theme: Knowledge changes your fate. Stand on your own two feet and live as yourself.