My Life as the Contrast Character in Showbiz [Ancient-to-Modern]

Upcoming: I'm Playing the Sweet-Talking Diva in the Entertainment Industry (From the End Times to the Present). Please add it to your collection.

----Story Blurb----

Chu Suisui was the least favored little princess of the Great Chu Kingdom. Forced into a political marriage, she died the night before her wedding.

When she woke up again, she had become the infamous scheming foil of a female lead in an entertainment-industry novel.

At the time, the original owner was busy courting disaster on a hugely popular variety show, one step away from a tragic exit.

Chu Suisui wanted to cry: Save me, QAQ.

To stay alive, Chu Suisui pulled herself together and forced herself to maintain her persona, embarking on a diligent adventure (strike that) struggle in the entertainment industry.

On a travel variety show, the female lead tries hard to show off her knowledge and win everyone's praise. Who could have guessed Chu Suisui would casually point out her mistakes, then speak confidently about ancient architecture?

On a talent competition, the female lead gives it her all to showcase her skills and earn a good reputation. Who could have expected Chu Suisui's breathtaking dance to shoot straight to the top of the trending charts?

In a battle of wits, the female lead puts all her brainpower into earning the title of top student. Who knew Chu Suisui would breeze through the questions and win the show on the spot?

Female lead: Damn it! You said I was the heroine of a wish-fulfillment story!

Netizens: You call her the foil?

Just when Chu Suisui had finally finished the whole plot and was ready to bow out in triumph, a familiar big bad wolf suddenly appeared by her side.

Chu Suisui: !!!

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When Lu Jinnian was young, he dreamed of being a princess's lowly servant.

In the dream, he was a nobody, the most despised servant in the palace. He was beaten day and night, and just as he was on the verge of death, a little girl saved him.

After that, he developed insomnia. A sweet, gentle voice lingered in his mind, obediently calling him A-Nian.

Then one day, he saw a girl just as soft and sweet on a variety show, and fell asleep to the sound of her voice.

He smiled, obsessive and unrestrained.

That was his little princess.

----Upcoming: I'm Playing the Sweet-Talking Diva in the Entertainment Industry (From the End Times to the Present)----

Ruan Zhizi has just returned from the apocalypse when she transmigrates into an entertainment-industry novel as a scheming, foolish, sweet-talking female side character.

She is forced to bind herself to a Whimpering System. As long as she follows the plot to the end, she can go home and inherit her wealthy family's fortune.

Ruan Zhizi's eyes light up: I can have food and a roof over my head without running for my life just by whimpering a couple of times? Does this heavenly life really exist?

You said it, so don't go back on your word!

System: Are you sure you don't want to yell for help at least once???

And so Ruan Zhizi, gifted with supernatural abilities, begins her leisurely life pretending to be a delicate little flower.

On a lifestyle variety show, the other guests work themselves to the bone beneath the blazing sun. Ruan Zhizi lets out a little whimper and says it's too sunny and she wants to rest.

The netizens are just about to start flaming her when they turn around and see

Ruan Zhizi carrying a shoulder pole, hoisting two loads of heavy crops that would take two men to lift. She complains about how tired she is as she walks, yet somehow gets faster and faster.

Netizens: Uh...

On an outdoor variety show, the other guests build fires and pitch tents, eagerly pitching in. Ruan Zhizi whimpers and says she can't do anything.

The netizens are just about to complain about how useless she is when they turn around and see

Ruan Zhizi roll up her trousers, wade into the river, and catch fish and shrimp. In no time, she returns with a full haul, then lets out a delicate sigh: "Ah... I'm so weak! I only caught a little..."

That night, she takes down one bad guy with each punch and helps the police capture a fugitive, shooting straight to the top of the trending charts. She poses with a hand cupped to her cheek like she's holding melon seeds: "Whimper, whimper~ I'm so scared!"

On a reality show, the other guests show off their talents and academic credentials, displaying anything they have to their name. Ruan Zhizi whimpers and says she's too stupid to learn anything.

The netizens are just about to lament that she won't even try when

Ruan Zhizi takes a broadsword in her left hand and a spear in her right. She puts on a display of lightning-fast, nimble moves, her slick and stylish performance setting the whole room alight.

By now, the netizens finally understand: she's no spoiled brat! She's a humble yet mighty little powerhouse! We love her!

And so the haters and passersby all become fans. Everyone, draw your blades! She's my wife!

Theme: Work hard and persevere.