The Fake Young Master Awakens, and Everyone Faces Their Reckoning

You Mian only discovered after his death that he was the cannon-fodder fake young master in a pure-love novel full of romantic rivalries. Being despised by everyone and treated as a stand-in for the real young master, Bai Lin, was his predetermined fate. You Mian had thought Yan Tingxuan, who had grown up with him, would be the exception. But to his surprise, not only Yan Tingxuan but all his other friends stood behind Bai Lin, becoming his support. In his previous life, You Mian's heart had turned to ashes. But since he had occupied Bai Lin's privileged life, he endured all these changes. It was only when the fire broke out that he discovered his adoption by the You family had been part of a plot. It had all been a calculated move to protect Bai Lin. No wonder he had been kidnapped countless times as a child, while his father remained indifferent. No wonder Bai Lin had been 'found' right after You Mian's coming-of-age ceremony, and the entire You family had celebrated without seeming particularly surprised. Those friends had only gotten close to him because they were competing for Bai Lin. Just as everything had settled and nothing could stir You Mian's heart anymore, he was reborn. In this new life, You Mian no longer obsessed over what was real or fake, or who was right and wrong. To cut ties with the You family once and for all, You Mian agreed to their conditions and was shoved onto a dating reality show designed to promote Bai Lin, where he would play the clown rejected by Bai Lin's many admirers. His old friend Yan Tingxuan wore a cold expression, as if afraid You Mian would cling to him. The award-winning actor Yun Guanqing had willingly lowered his status to appear on the show, yet made no effort to hide his dislike when looking at You Mian. Huo Yanzhi, who had once treated You Mian as a stand-in, kept his distance on the show and devoted himself to following Bai Lin. You Mian no longer dwelled on how they had changed, nor did he yearn for the family affection or friendship he had known in his previous life. He simply watched on with indifference. But just as You Mian planned to finish the show as expected and leave this absurd romantic battlefield behind, those men suddenly refused to let him go. Yan Tingxuan demanded furiously, "If you're not sending your love message to me, who are you sending it to?" Yun Guanqing lowered his eyes and explained in a hoarse voice, "I misunderstood you before." Huo Yanzhi fought with everything he had for the right to go on a date with You Mian, begging without a shred of dignity, "Give me one more chance." You Mian's only response was: Thanks, but I'm really not clinging to you anymore. [The crematorium starts from the very beginning, the whole story is a crematorium, a satisfying revenge that leaves their ashes scattered] ※ The protagonist is adored by everyone, with an intensely chaotic romantic battlefield. ※ Both are each other's first, 1V1, Pei Huaiji is the love interest, happy ending. ※ The writing is amateurish and there's no logic. Everything is in service of the catharsis. Synopsis posted on June 8, 2022, revised on December 5. See my author page for upcoming works: Synopsis for "Survival Instinct Through the Roof [Book Transmigration]": When Ji Ruan opened his eyes, his scalp prickled and his back turned cold, as if someone were watching him unseen. When he came to his senses, he discovered that he had transmigrated into a horror mystery novel! The novel's protagonist, who shared his name, was dating four men at once, flirting with them despite their very different identities and leaving a trail of broken hearts. Once his affairs were exposed, one of the men, a deranged killer, murdered him, leaving behind a strange symbol at the scene. Now Ji Ruan had become that unlucky playboy. The plot had reached the part where he was gearing up to seduce... Stop! Ji Ruan slammed on the brakes in time. Who needed thrills? Staying alive was what mattered! But for some reason, the powerful men still came after him, each demanding that Ji Ruan take responsibility. The mysterious, abstinent professor lifted his glasses and murmured, "Ruanruan likes me best when I'm wearing glasses. Why aren't you happy?" Ji Ruan tried to keep his hands from shaking, but his eyes reddened against his will. "I like it very much." The man narrowed his eyes and leaned closer. His rough fingers brushed Ji Ruan's lower eyelid as he cruelly and bluntly exposed him: "Liar." His classmate's uncle sat in a wheelchair, his expression sinister. The veins stood out on the back of the hand gripping his cane as he ordered in a low voice, "Ji Ruan, come here." Ji Ruan approached unwillingly, only for the man to wrap an arm around his waist and hold him prisoner in his embrace. "You haven't come to see me in ages. What have you been busy with?" Ji Ruan: Busy staying alive. With danger hanging over his head, Ji Ruan had to hurry from one man to the next like he was making the rounds, while ensuring the four men never learned about one another. He was terrified of provoking one of the crazies, because he had no idea how the novel ended or which one of them had killed him. The men's possessiveness grew stronger and stronger, and they even hinted that they wanted to keep Ji Ruan locked up at their sides forever. After waking up, Ji Ruan saw another red mark on his neck. His pretty features furrowed with confusion. How were there mosquitoes in autumn? In the surveillance footage, the young man stood beside the bed, turned slightly to one side, clutching the hem of his shirt with both hands and lifting it. His skin was fair, his fingertips pink, and the bones of his slender wrists stood out. His youthful, vibrant body was fully exposed, inexplicably stirring everyone's desire to ruin him. Ji Ruan lifted his head in confusion. That feeling of being watched had returned. A gloomy, hoarse voice rang out without warning, filled with terrifying, abyss-deep obsession: "Ji Ruan, my little rose, no one can take you from me." A surge of evil spirit pressure came crashing down. Ji Ruan flinched, his face pale. Nobody had told him this mystery novel had supernatural elements too! Synopsis for "What Are You Expecting?": Just after his concert ended, Lan Ou got the news: there had been a stampede at the Silver Bear Awards ceremony, and Qi Chiting had been taken to Central Hospital. Lan Ou rushed to the hospital and barged into the ward, where he found Qi Chiting with a circle of white gauze wrapped around his head. The man, who had just won the Silver Bear Award for Best Actor for the second time, stared blankly at Lan Ou and said, "I know you." Lan Ou: "..." Of course you know me. Lan Ou and Qi Chiting were known throughout the entertainment industry as good friends. They met as roommates at film school, later took bit parts together, and now each stood at the top of his field. Even though their acting careers had taken different paths, their fanbases remained respectful and friendly toward each other. When Lan Ou appeared at the airport wearing Qi Chiting's coat, Lan Ou's fans happily said, "Thanks to Actor Qi for looking after our Xiao Ou." When Qi Chiting used a picture of Lan Ou sleeping as his phone wallpaper, Qi Chiting's fans praised him: "Lan Ou is the most beautiful face in the entertainment industry. Of course my Qi-ge would use him as his wallpaper." So in an entertainment industry plagued by fans shipping co-stars for publicity, people joked that the two of them were a rare patch of unspoiled ground. With both fanbases patrolling around the clock, no one dared ship them as a couple. But there are exceptions to everything. Lan Ou had barely begun to relax when Qi Chiting, sitting on the hospital bed, said, "I think I can see the future." Lan Ou: "?!" Damn, he really did hurt his brain! Before Lan Ou could rush out to call a doctor, Qi Chiting reached out to stop him and said with utmost seriousness, "We'll star in a gay-themed movie together." Lan Ou: "." We signed the contract yesterday. That's not the future! Qi Chiting continued, "We'll flirt with each other while filming." Lan Ou: "!" Qi Chiting said, "One day in the future, you'll come to my room and ask me to coach you on your acting." Lan Ou: "..." I have a bachelor's degree in acting too! I don't need that! Ignoring Lan Ou's objections, Qi Chiting went on, "You're in love with me." Lan Ou froze, no longer struggling. How could Qi Chiting, a man as straight as a steel bar, know that? A few seconds later, Qi Chiting put his hand on Lan Ou's stomach. "And then we'll have two babies." Lan Ou: "Damn it, Qi Chiting, there's something wrong with your brain!" #What to do when your friend mistakes the fanfic shippers write about you for reality -- On set Qi Chiting's brain still hadn't recovered. Sitting on a little stool outside the trailer, he watched Lan Ou while eating an ice cream bar. His stare made the back of Lan Ou's neck prickle. Qi Chiting suddenly stood up and came closer. Leaning over from behind Lan Ou, he asked, "You didn't come to see me last night." Lan Ou turned around, pretending to be angry. "The doctor said that's all made up, not something that's going to happen in the future." Qi Chiting's fingers touched the reddened shell of Lan Ou's ear. "The doctor also said you should take good care of me." Lan Ou stiffened his neck, grabbed Qi Chiting's hand, and led him toward the trailer. Qi Chiting lowered his eyes and waited, poised to ask for a kiss. That fanfic was practically an explicit romance! Lan Ou could barely read it even while hopping around. His profile and ear were bright red as he couldn't help exclaiming, "What are you expecting?!" Theme: Hard work creates a better life.