After Becoming the Target of Three Powerhouses

[Completed] Lin Guanxue realized he was inside a book, and that he was someone else's target to win over. The captain of a popular singing and dancing group was cocky, handsome, and fit, yet kept making advances on him, bringing him milk tea and snacks and showering him with endless sweet talk. A man who looked like a pampered young master suddenly sought him out, claiming to be the childhood friend he hadn't seen in years. He was noble and reserved, but his eyes were full of tenderness whenever he looked at Lin Guanxue. On their dates, he would subtly bring up little memories from their childhood. A mature, powerful CEO used his influence to offer Lin Guanxue connections and opportunities. After Lin Guanxue politely turned him down, he even went to his company in person to politely ask if they could have a meal together. His deep gaze brimmed with boundless infatuation. But Lin Guanxue had a secret: he could hear the voices of the Systems attached to these men. "Beep. Target Lin Guanxue detected." "Beep. Your mission is to make the target fall completely in love with you. This person is the chosen one of this world. Completing the mission will allow you to steal his fortune." Lin Guanxue remained expressionless on the outside. Inside, he thought: Oh, so that's what you're after. You're trying to screw me over. And so... When singing and dancing idol Shi Yichen wanted to fall in love with Lin Guanxue while filming, Lin Guanxue played along and drew him into the role. A wilderness beneath a sky filled with red clouds, a beach glittering with starlight: their beautiful time together felt like a dream... until, at the wrap party, Shi Yichen blushed and led him outside to confess his true feelings. Lin Guanxue looked at the obvious affection in his eyes and smiled faintly. "Shi Yichen, it's just acting. You didn't actually take it seriously, did you?" He broke character without hesitation, then rode the buzz to land the lead role in a romance film by a renowned director, making a fortune in the process. Singing and dancing idol: "?" The pampered young master and childhood friend, Meng Yibin, was thoughtful and considerate, gentle at every turn. Lin Guanxue was no less attentive, returning every favor. He tenderly cared for Meng Yibin when he was sick and brought him hot hangover soup when he got drunk and morose... until one day, beneath the fireworks that filled the sky above an amusement park, Meng Yibin confessed his feelings. Lin Guanxue took a step back and frowned. "You've misunderstood. You said you only saw me as a younger brother. If that's the case, we should keep our distance." He left without a backward glance, and casually sold off the villa, jewelry, famous paintings, and antiques Meng Yibin had given him. With the money, he started his own company. Pampered young master and childhood friend: "?" CEO Chu He was influential and decisive. He pushed through opposition to bring Lin Guanxue connections and opportunities, and even took a knife for him during a kidnapping, a classic business-war plot point. Lin Guanxue did his part, too, smiling as he accompanied Chu He to high-society parties. During the kidnapping, he even vowed, "I will never leave you behind"... until the CEO, eyes red, proposed to him. Lin Guanxue looked surprised and politely pushed the flowers away. "Mr. Chu, we're just business partners. I thought you knew that." Then he turned around and presented a contract with Chu He's commercial rival. Ever heard of letting two rivals fight while you reap the rewards? CEO: "?" Life is like a play, and acting is everything. Lin Guanxue, who had gained both fame and fortune: As it happens, I'm an award-winning actor. And then... Then the three big shots stared at the System notifications reading "Target's affection level: 0" and went completely mad. Reader advisory: 1. The actual male lead is not one of the three big shots. He appears later. 2. The entertainment-industry characters in this story are not based on real people. Please don't associate them with anyone. 3. This is an over-the-top, melodramatic story about taking revenge on jerks and a love-triangle showdown. Don't worry too much about logic; everything serves the fun. 4. Discuss things reasonably, and don't fight~ *Cover artist: K Visit the author's profile for more sweet modern romance stories. Feel free to follow~ Theme: True love means giving your heart and receiving one in return.