Lin Xiang spent more than twenty years playing dumb and acting sweet, carefully plotting to eliminate his rivals. Then he transmigrated into a book, and all his efforts went to waste.
He'd seen every kind of storm. Starting over was no big deal, so he rolled up his sleeves and asked,
"Am I the male lead, a male supporting character, the villain, or a disposable cannon fodder character? Hurry up and tell me. I'm going to outwork them all!"
The System replied, "None of those! You transmigrated into the book as the son of its beloved female lead, and you have four male lead fathers. You were born at the finish line everyone else is trying to reach."
Lin Xiang, the overachiever who'd worked himself to death in his previous life, quietly lowered his sleeves. The corners of his mouth rose uncontrollably.
In this melodramatic romance, the four powerful male leads couldn't win over the female lead, so they decided to take the roundabout route and compete to be her son's father.
In their eyes, Lin Xiang was a sweet, delicate little angel who needed to be sheltered beneath his fathers' wings.
A casually gifted hunk of scrap metal turned out to be a famous sword, the pride of a sect.
A casually assigned bodyguard turned out to be a top-tier assassin.
A casually gifted pet turned out to be an ancient mythical beast.
Lin Xiang had to admit, having powerful fathers was great.
He was spoiled into a good-for-nothing without the slightest difficulty, and spent his days seeing the sights and having a marvelous time.
Everyone thought he was a rich young wastrel.
Until one day, Heaven's wrath fell. Thousands of miles turned to scorched earth, and all living things fell silent. A celestial being appeared with a long sword, breaking through the sky as golden light blazed everywhere.
He hadn't had time to put his secret identity back on when he ran into his fathers. They all stared at one another, eyes wide.
"Kid! You were playing us!"
"Damn it! Now we can't shamelessly live off our parents anymore!"
New story: Villain Does Whatever He Wants [Quick Transmigration]
Q: What's the best way to eliminate a villain?
A: Fight magic with magic, and defeat villains with villains.
World One: A wannabe celebrity who quits the industry to become a civil servant
Reborn at the time when the entire internet was attacking him, the protagonist receives a huge box of bloody razor blades from his rival's fans, along with their warm regards.
The villain says, "I'm done playing with you people."
He turns around, passes the civil service exam, and joins the government. From then on, he clears his name and enjoys the security of a government job while gleefully watching celebrities tear each other apart.
World Two: An influencer who'll do anything for attention
An unscrupulous influencer has managed to survive every internet cleanup campaign and is riding high. But then he gets caught out by a kitten.
Reborn, the villain decides to take ruthless revenge on the cat: he kidnaps strays, opens a cat brothel, and forces them to sell themselves to pay off their debts.
With a collection of suggestive cat videos, he walks the line of making the censors lose their minds, attracts countless viewers, and rises to the top of the influencer world.
"Today, our top cat will perform one of our signature acts: the cat's egg dance!"
World Three: A shameless fake lawyer who's in it for the money
Reform? Not happening.
Working for love? Dream on.
As a "good" lawyer who loves to use underhanded tricks, I only work for money.
World Four: An information broker who bankrupts an empire by selling secrets, then turns around and establishes a new nation
World Five: A twisted thrill-seeker who cons people, ghosts, and gods in an infinite game, and never tells the truth
Others to be decided.
Recommending a friend's novel!
After My Identity Was Stolen, I Returned to the Top by Xian Yu
Blurb:
Su He wakes up one day to find that he's gone from being a top-tier star to a talentless wannabe, hounded and cursed by the entire internet. Meanwhile, his younger brother, whom he only recently met, is onstage wearing his identity and smiling brightly.
His father pretends not to know what's going on. His mother warns him to keep quiet. Everyone denies that he's who he says he is.
But who says he can only make it big under the name "Su He"?
He starts out as an extra and a stand-in, then shines on a variety show about acting. Even if he takes a different path, he can still reach the top!
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No matter how much a fake resembles a real pearl, it can never become one.
As Su He's fans, the Sprouts are baffled.
Ever since their idol returned after a car accident, someone who used to be so respectable has become entangled in one scandal after another. They're exhausted from constantly defending him.
Meanwhile, the entertainment industry's so-called knockoff, the one they used to laugh at, is enjoying a dazzling career.
And the most baffling thing of all is that when their idol stands next to that knockoff, he somehow looks less impressive!
The Sprouts can't help wondering: which one is the knockoff?
With that question in mind, quite a few of them quietly switch sides.
Just as they're mourning the downfall of "Su He" and feeling guilty about changing their loyalties, the man they know as "Xu Yao" says to Su He in front of millions of people watching the livestream:
"You should give me my identity back."
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Everyone says Zhou Jingheng and Su He are two kings who can never share the same stage.
And Su He and Xu Yao are a case of a stand-in meeting the real deal, where the stand-in is doomed to fade away.
When people spot Xu Yao on the set of Zhou Jingheng's drama, rumors spread online: "The battle of the two kings begins! Zhou Jingheng has thrown down the gauntlet."
When Su He, Zhou Jingheng, and Xu Yao appear on the same variety show, the rumors get a sequel:
"He brought his stand-in to face you because he wants you to know there's always a place for you by his side."
It isn't until later, when #SuHeYouShouldGiveMeMyIdentityBack# trends alongside #ZhouJinghengWhenWillYouGiveMeMyTitle#, that everyone finally understands.
Su He: "I'm a stand-in?"
Zhou Jingheng: "No, you're the only one."
This is a satisfying power fantasy. The protagonist's bizarre family joins forces to steal his identity, and it's a real treat to see how he takes it back. The prose is excellent, the plot makes sense, and the romance between the leads is sweet and mutual.
Theme: Treasure your time and be a good person.
Lin Xiang: Only children who have not transformed can choose multiple choice questions. I can choose all those who have transformed :)
If you don't make a noise, you won't have a chance to poke me, woo woo, woo woo
I feel empty after watching this T^T In the end, only Xiang Xiang was left to remember everything that happened in that world, and no one else remembered it. It felt so unreal. After living together for most of their lives, they never had any interactions with each other anymore.
Press the claws, woo woo woo, junior brother T^T I am really moved by the relationship between Xiang Xiang and his junior brother. He has paid so much for his junior brother behind the scenes. He seems to be the most inconspicuous person, but in the end he has sacrificed himself for the common people in the world. Woo woo woo Xiang Xiang Finally, I must let everyone remember Xiangxiang woo hoo, happy reunion!
It's a nice story, but I feel a bit regretful that I didn't interact with people from the original world later on qwq
Press claw press claw I hope there can be a side story about modern mothers, fathers, teachers, and their memories. It would be such a pity if Xiangxiang is the only one who remembers those years of life. I want to cry.
Woooooooooooooooooooooo touching T^T I really hope that old fathers can meet Xiangxiang again, and don't forget Xiangxiang
Nice looking www, but there are so few comments.
Wow, so touching Xiangxiang, he is real, I cry to death
Crazy Claws, apart from the fact that the story is really short, the wife chapter is so long and satisfying??·??·??*????