A Fake Madman, a Real Goofball (Quick Transmigration)

[Warning: The first world is by far the best-written. Things get messier and messier after that, so read at your own risk. This is the author's first contracted novel.] Su Cheng of the Roleplay Division is known as a ruthless, smooth-talking, cold-blooded villain. Though he has lost his memory, he still plays the book's antagonist with ease. One second he's chatting and drinking with you with a smile, the next he's slitting your throat with a jade sword and staining the long steps with blood. He's practically the perfect villain. In a story about an arrogant hero, he's the protagonist's hypocritical senior brother, pretending to be gentle and caring while secretly plotting murder. In a tale of court power struggles, he's a crooked Taoist who deceives the emperor, seduces his consorts, and persecutes loyal officials, manipulating politics until the whole country is plunged into turmoil. In a Western fantasy story, he's the leader of a villainous faction who has infiltrated a divine academy. He looks pitiful and harmless, but his eyes behind gold-rimmed glasses always betray a bloodthirsty glint. But... Nobody knows that this so-called "worst" villain is afraid of pain, heights, and blood. He's even more innocent than a white lotus, and has never done a single bad thing. His smiling chats are real, but the jade sword is a spring-loaded toy, and the blood on the steps is tomato juice. He's pretending to be a villain... He's really pretending to be a goofball. * "The best villains should be both goofy and ambitious, and then die gloriously by the protagonist's sword. So why does everyone weep and treat me like their one true love after I fake my death?" The System rolled its eyes at Su Cheng, who was pretending to be completely innocent, and grumbled, "How is this playing a villain? You're obviously pretending to be a force for good, a patriot, or a great thinker while secretly working against the villains. Every time, you're either saving the world or on your way to save it!" * Worlds planned so far: 1. The hypocrite in a story about an arrogant hero 2. The charlatan Taoist in an ancient setting 3. The leader of a rebel faction in a Western fantasy story 4. The administrator in a horror game Reader's guide: 1. The first world was improvised without an outline. I started outlining from the second world onward. The more I plan, the messier the plot gets. I'm still feeling out the story and gradually letting myself go. 2. This is a goofy story. 3. The male lead is irresistible to everyone. You may find yourself shipping him with anyone, but remember, he only wants to be their dad, master, ancestor, or big brother. 4. Original title: Everyone Went Crazy After I Died 5. Reserved -- Coming soon 1: "Her" They are not accessories to their families, little women living in their husbands' shadows, or somebody's wife. They are accomplished women who overcome adversity and make their mark in history. World 1 [Unification] A princess sent by her incompetent father to marry into a barbarian land → She gets rid of her husband, joins forces with a construction fanatic who dreams of a united world, and survives the chaos by building a powerful nation in a corner of the land. In the end, she sweeps across the world and unifies it. World 2 [The Search] The eldest daughter in a family that favors sons, worked to death by her relatives → She secretly learns to read and study, then rises to become the first female official in history. Together with her childhood sweetheart, who edits historical records, she spends her life helping build the country. World 3 [Keeping Watch] A young woman whose engagement is broken off in Republican-era China → She joins forces with a sickly scholar whose engagement was also broken off to start a factory, providing vital resources to patriots. In those dark times, they keep watch for the light and become patriotic entrepreneurs. World 4 [Rebirth] A college student who despises herself after being emotionally manipulated by a scumbag → With help from a psychologist, she regains her confidence, dumps the scumbag, and focuses on her studies. She devotes half her life to studying classical literature, making a major contribution to rediscovering cultural roots and restoring national confidence. #Standalone stories in fictional worlds, both ancient and modern. Focused on careers, with a serious yet satisfying tone.# #May we all walk the same path.# -- -- Coming soon 2: "The Second Male Lead in a Tragic Romance Chooses a Career" Su Lan, a former master of court intrigue, helped the emperor bring the entire realm under his rule. In his old age, however, his useless son fell in love with one of the emperor's consorts, and the whole family was executed. Only after his death did he learn that, oh, his world was actually a tragic romance novel. The consort was the heroine, the emperor was the hero, and his foolish son was the lovesick second male lead. After being chosen by the Second Male Lead Comeback System... The chancellor, who had been hopelessly in love with the empress, gets his intelligence back and refuses to get involved in anything ambiguous. He devotes himself to serving a worthy ruler and becomes a legendary chancellor. The reclusive immortal doctor stops dwelling on romance, samples every herb, and compiles medical books. He saves countless lives during the war and becomes a legendary healer. The playboy becomes even more of a flirt, leaving no fragrance behind among the flowers. He's a master debater, has countless close female friends, and becomes a true leader of women's awakening. The down-and-out slave "saved" by the heroine is no longer obsessive. He guards the northern frontier and keeps the realm safe, eventually becoming emperor and praying at Mount Tai to usher in a century of peace. [The blurb will be revised once I start posting. It'll probably still be goofy. Before then, I'll finish drafting the whole story, so I can guarantee 6,000 characters a day once it launches. Add it to your library if you're interested.] Coming soon 3: "Yu Beauty (Cultivation)" Su Yu is widely regarded as a beautiful but useless vase in the cultivation world. She gets winded after just a few steps, keeps to herself, and survives each day on four qian of Tianshan Snow Lotus. Born a lowly fish demon, she has the looks of a disastrous beauty, yet her temperament is as cool as the moon. Unfortunately, she was born with a seductive constitution, making her the perfect choice for cultivating by draining yin to nourish yang. In this world where strength is everything, she attracts all kinds of covetous attention. And because her words and mannerisms resemble those of the First Sword, who died a century ago to save all living beings, there are plenty of powerful people who want to make her their stand-in. If the people of the Six Arts Sect weren't guarding her so carefully, this honored guest, who wouldn't even hurt an ant, would surely be devoured by countless wolves. Until demons emerge and disaster descends upon the world, the sickly beauty, who looks as if she's about to die, casually draws a broken sword left behind in the Sword Mound by the First Sword, then spreads her hands in an innocent shrug. "I'll stop pretending. I'm actually the First Sword." *Side story* Su Yu finds the whole situation baffling. A mad demon lord, a ruler of the Union of Joy, a cold-hearted monk, a puppy-like puppet... They all invite her to imitate her past self at the same time. She's never heard such a bizarre request. After recalling how she'd acted in her previous life, Su Yu takes her sword and beats them all into critical condition one by one. #Surrounded on all sides? The sickly beauty says it's no problem.# #Teaching villains who want to destroy the world to become forces for good.# This version of the blurb was finalized on August 17, 2021. A screenshot has been saved. Theme: Even when you're trapped in despair, keep your heart turned toward the light.