The Protagonist Thinks I'm Madly in Love with Him

One day, poor but beautiful high school student Shen Xuerong becomes bound to a System whose purpose is "to serve the protagonist."

Only after asking does he learn that he is a background character in this book.

This is a story about a struggling student and school bully turning his life around and leveling up. Shen Xuerong's unexpected transfer disrupted the class assignments, sending the protagonist's crucial supporting character to another class and leaving the plot without a proper transition.

Now the System wants Shen Xuerong to take over the supporting character's role and help the protagonist on his path to a comeback.

Looking at the series of tasks assigned by the System, Shen Xuerong scoffs. "What a joke. You're basically asking me to be Gu Feize's lackey. I'm not doing this stupid stuff!"

System: "Complete tasks to earn rewards: random tasks pay 50 yuan, beginner tasks pay 150 yuan, intermediate tasks pay 650 yuan, advanced tasks pay 3,500 yuan, special tasks pay 20,000 yuan, and the reward for super-special tasks will be assessed once unlocked."

Shen Xuerong, who's broke as soon as he tops up his meal card and has to eat a pack of spicy strips in two sittings: Wait, I can get paid for this?

Shen Xuerong: "So, what were those tasks again?"

"It's not about the money. I just love helping people!"

System: "..."

Shen Xuerong: "I can tell Gu Feize is extraordinary at a glance. He's got the makings of a top scholar, and he'd be a perfect buddy for me!"

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Gu Feize realizes the new transfer student's a little too enthusiastic toward him.

On his first day, he switches seats from the front row to the last row, becoming Gu Feize's deskmate.

On his second day, he sticks to Gu Feize during basketball, praising his skills. He even switches from the best dorm in the class to Gu Feize's supposedly haunted single room.

On his third day, he brings Gu Feize lunch, gets him water, and mends his uniform.

The fourth day, the fifth day...

The transfer student's favoritism is so blatant that their classmates can't bear to watch. There's enough PDA to feed everyone for miles around.

Gu Feize: What do I do? He's so nice to me, he must like me, but I'm straight!

Shen Xuerong, who can't stop earning pocket money, grins foolishly at Gu Feize every day, unknowingly landing a critical hit with one hundred points of extra beauty!

Gu Feize: ...

Oh no, I think I'm starting to fall for him.

Maybe giving it a try wouldn't be so bad.

1. A sweet romance with a slow pace.

2. The story will start after 50,000 words are drafted. Screenshot saved on February 24. This is the second version of the blurb, which may be revised later.

Theme: Give someone a rose, and its fragrance lingers on your hand