The Cannon Fodder Who Courted Death Doesn't Want to Die

Shen Yi transmigrates into a book and becomes the lowest-level cannon fodder character, doomed to die after courting disaster. In the story, the male lead, Feng Tu, was born a commoner but excels at the interstellar empire's military academy, stealing the spotlight from the cannon fodder character, his fiance. The cannon fodder, a young nobleman, targets the male lead, leading the bullying and even trying to kill him. But the cannon fodder doesn't know that Feng Tu is just a secret identity, and that his true identity was once the most dazzling crown prince of the Alliance Empire. Even after losing his memories, he hasn't lost his intelligence, political savvy, or courage, so dealing with the cannon fodder is effortless. Watching the male lead, whom he and his lackeys are forcing to kneel like a dog, Shen Yi shudders. According to the original plot, the male lead's patience has reached its limit. Tomorrow, the male lead will be sending him to his death. He doesn't want to die, waaah! He narrowly avoids disaster, but he has so much ugly history that a death flag could be triggered at any moment, and his future remains precarious. To survive, Shen Yi decides to exploit a bug. Because when the male lead regains his memories, he will lose the memories associated with his secret identity, and any revenge he takes will have to be based on what he learns through investigation. So from now on, Shen Yi plans to make everyone believe that he greatly admires the male lead and that the two of them are very close. The plan works perfectly. Not only do the rumors change, but the male lead's gaze at him gradually grows strange too, until the male lead regains the memories and identity of the crown prince and forgets Shen Yi. After investigating, the crown prince reaches the following conclusions: 1. At first, he and Shen Yi had several conflicts because of Shen Yi's fiance. 2. Later, their relationship improved. Shen Yi defended him at every turn, even turning against the entire aristocratic circle for his sake and breaking off his engagement as a result. 3. All over campus, there are rumors that Shen Yi is secretly in love with him but can't bring himself to say it. Reading the report, the male lead falls into deep thought. The next day, he summons Shen Yi. Looking at Shen Yi's nervous, uneasy expression, the male lead speaks with difficulty. "I can repay you for taking care of me, but don't get any other ideas. Keep your feelings in check." Shen Yi: !!! A joyous celebration with gongs and drums! He successfully pulled the wool over everyone's eyes and doesn't have to die! Not long afterward, The male lead gives Shen Yi a position as his personal assistant, and he only puts in a half-hearted effort. Feng Tu: He must be afraid that being near me will make him unable to control his feelings. It must be painful for him. The news that a crown princess will be chosen is announced. Shen Yi happily watches the spectacle, completely unmoved. Feng Tu: ... He must be forcing himself to hide his sadness and silently giving me his blessing, wishing only for my happiness. At the selection ball, Feng Tu's gaze repeatedly sweeps past the many young noblewomen, only to see Shen Yi already holding out his hand and inviting a beautiful woman to dance. At last, Feng Tu can take it no longer. He rushes over, grabs Shen Yi, drags him onto the dance floor, and pins him in his arms, gritting his teeth as he says, "Don't you like me? Why not try harder to pursue me? What if I say yes!" Shen Yi: ??? Feng Tu: "Fine, I'll say yes." Shen Yi: !!!! Theme: Hard work pays off.