I Quit After Becoming the Stand-In

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1. Luo Pei accidentally transmigrated into a book. He learned that he was a substitute cannon-fodder character in a harem novel, and that the plot required him to stay obediently by the protagonist gong's side until he was abandoned and killed.

No way. He couldn't accept that.

So Luo Pei decided to get far away from all the trouble. But before he could even set his plan in motion, his wallet tripped him up.

Without money, you can't get anywhere.

He'd better make money first.

The protagonist gong was rich and handsome. His flaws were that he was quick-tempered, moody, and had a touch of old-school chuunibyou.

By contrast, the protagonist shou of this harem novel was gentle, kind, and an innocent little flower.

Between the two, Luo Pei decisively chose to start with the protagonist shou.

2. Luo Pei caught the protagonist gong's attention, and the man clearly noticed how out of character Luo Pei was acting.

The protagonist gong sneered. "Keep pretending. Go on."

Luo Pei: "Bye-bye."

Later, the protagonist gong had a bad temper, but Luo Pei's was even worse. When the protagonist gong flew into a rage and smashed things, Luo Pei went and smashed up his whole house.

The bodyguard auntie held her breath. What unbelievable nerve!

But the protagonist gong just looked at Luo Pei's injured hand and said, "Come here and let me bandage that."

Luo Pei: ...Heh.

The bodyguard auntie: ...?

While he was racking his brains to figure out how to escape, the protagonist shou appeared. Luo Pei had always been sure that he was normal.

But after Luo Pei woke up from being unconscious, he found himself in an unfamiliar place with only the protagonist shou beside him. A chill rose in his heart.

The next second, the protagonist shou hugged him and murmured plaintively, "Luo Pei, I missed you so much."

Luo Pei: "What are you doing here?"

Protagonist shou: "I brought you here."

Luo Pei: "How did I pass out?"

The protagonist shou thought for a moment, then smiled. "I did it."

Luo Pei: "Wait... Is that what his character is supposed to be like?"

3. Apart from the protagonists, this novel also had a powerful supporting character who was even more popular than the protagonist gong. He was also the uncle of the protagonist gong and shou.

Luo Pei had chosen to work for this big shot as part of his plan.

Who knew he'd be like this?

"Why aren't you talking to me?"

"Your attitude stinks. This service is unacceptable."

"Don't slack off. I'm watching you."

Luo Pei: ...

He was as annoying as a buzzing fly.

Later, someone asked the big shot, "What kind of person did you hire?"

The big shot smiled and said, "I brought home a little emperor. I just have to cater to him. It's great."

After they'd spent some time together, the big shot asked him, "Would you mind having two younger relatives?"

Luo Pei: ?

The big shot: "You two, come over and call him Auntie."

Luo Pei watched the protagonist gong and shou's faces darken at once.

#1v1, both virgins, older gong, five-year age gap#

#The gong is Lin Yan#

#Slight harem-protagonist vibes, melodramatic. Enter at your own risk.#

#Updates follow the rankings before going premium, daily updates after.#

#Entirely fictional modern setting. Keep it separate from real life and don't project it onto anyone. #

Upcoming novel blurb:

Cheng Tingxi transmigrated into a book, going from a fine twenty-five-year-old man to a thirteen-year-old boy who had to look after a young man with a leg injury.

It was absurd.

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Young Master Si Yao was in a car accident on his way home. During his recovery, he could only get around in a wheelchair, and his personality changed drastically.

Seeing this, his father chose a handsome boy from an orphanage for Si Yao. Put nicely, he was a companion. Put bluntly, he was a servant.

At least, to outsiders, Cheng Tingxi was supposed to act like a servant, pouring tea and water and waiting on him hand and foot. In reality, Cheng Tingxi was the one being spoiled and taken care of. He wasn't allowed to suffer the slightest grievance, and the young master doted on him and indulged his every whim.

When Cheng Tingxi grew up, he was suddenly told he was being "sent away." The young master said only one thing: "Don't come back."

Cheng Tingxi was a little surprised. Had he been abandoned?

But he didn't care. He had more fun outside, going to all kinds of entertainment venues and immersing himself in a life of indulgence. When the young master found out, he immediately had people drag him back, grabbed him by the hair, and pulled him close. His voice was menacing. "I raised you. You belong to me."

Cheng Tingxi tilted his head back and leaned closer, a hint of madness flashing in his eyes as he smiled triumphantly. He played along with the man's words and replied, "I'm your precious treasure. Do you still want me?"

Later, the young master proved through his actions that he would only ever want him.

Powerful gong x drama-loving shou

Theme: Hard work creates wealth. It isn't something you achieve overnight; it takes perseverance and keeping your feet on the ground. Keep at it!