Let the Junior Disciple Go First

Xiao Miao Qing discovers that he's a minor cannon-fodder character in a novel where everyone falls for the protagonist, and that his senior disciple is the male lead. The male lead is a renowned prodigy of the immortal sect, lofty and otherworldly, with peerless looks that make everyone who sees him want him.

Before awakening to the truth, Xiao Miao Qing was no exception. He was the ultimate lovesick puppy, suffering first and shedding tears first whenever he was by the male lead's side. Yet after all his efforts, he didn't even get to be a supporting character.

After realizing all this, Xiao Miao Qing decides to give up on love entirely. Whoever wants to love the male lead can go ahead. He'll focus on the Dao and go on adventures.

But, unexpectedly, all the promising prospects who were supposed to fall for the male lead change their targets and want to be with Xiao Miao Qing instead. Every one of them is as relentless as a wolf or tiger, and they spend their days cornering him.

The plot has gone so horribly off the rails that the only one who remains truly aloof is the male lead. Terrified, Xiao Miao Qing goes to him late at night and asks him to help escape this battlefield of romance.

The male lead is just as upright and kind as ever, gently promising that he'll help Xiao Miao Qing get out of this mess.

But when Xiao Miao Qing wakes up again, dazed, the male lead is pulling him up to go through a wedding ceremony.

The male lead's gaze is frenzied as he grips Xiao Miao Qing's chin. "If I marry you, they won't keep pestering you anymore, right?"

Xiao Miao Qing: You really don't have to be that kind!!!

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When Luan Yi was in middle school, he went along with the latest trend and tried online dating. He randomly added an account and started calling the other person "husband" and "wife," just like everyone else.

Later, his studies got more demanding. On top of that, the other person claimed to be a wealthy quadruple-mix and kept confessing their love every day, insisting they meet in person. Luan Yi began to think he'd run into a scammer, so he decided to end things.

He felt awkward turning them down too directly, so he told them he had a terminal illness and was about to die. He played the part diligently until his death, then finally cut off contact by turning on the "invisible to this person" feature, leaving his online husband permanently in his contacts.

After graduating, Luan Yi spent years trying to make it in show business without getting anywhere. At last, he got a spot on a same-sex dating show as a replacement contestant. The other guests were all big names or highly accomplished stars. The season's biggest draw was Wen Yang, a young tycoon who was a mix of several nationalities and whose family was rumored to have connections in both the legitimate and underworld businesses. He was making headlines even before the show aired.

Compared to everyone else, Luan Yi was an ant beside an elephant. He was destined to play the cannon-fodder role this season.

His company had warned him in advance: they didn't expect him to stand out, as long as he didn't mess things up.

Luan Yi listened and nodded enthusiastically, thinking it wouldn't be hard to get through a season.

That was, until the crew added him to a group chat with all the guests before filming the first episode.

In a group chat that should have been full of strangers, Luan Yi stared at the account labeled "Husband" as it lit up, completely dumbfounded.

For the first date lottery, Luan Yi draws Wen Yang, to the envy of everyone else.

Carefully following the show's script, Luan Yi asks, "What's the most memorable romance you've ever had?"

Wen Yang lifts his eyes and stares at the person across from him, his gaze cold. "My first love died of a terminal illness."

Luan Yi: "..." Help.

Theme: Stay humble in victory and resilient in defeat.