Content warnings:
1. The protagonist is the gong!!! The protagonist is the gong! The gong is the protagonist!
2. The shou is a man!!! No feminizing the shou!!
3. Shou fans, stay away! Gong fans might not enjoy this either, especially if you tend to feel sorry for the shou!!
Scumbags are universally despised. But there are people who are branded as scumbags without knowing why, and forced to lose everyone and everything they have.
After a groveling pursuit of their beloved that costs them their self-respect, education, future... they finally find love.
Sure, they lose the chance to pursue their dreams, but at least they get love!!
System 525 says: Reject moral blackmail! Break free from brainless public opinion! Refuse to compromise and wear yourself down!
"Scum Gong" One
He is a cool, gentle top student with excellent grades. Considerate and attentive, he is every teacher's right-hand man and every classmate's campus crush.
But it all falls apart in the second half of his senior year. Because of a secret admirer he has never even heard of, he is branded a scum gong who betrays people's trust and plays with their feelings. His classmates and teachers despise him, while his family and friends all rush to comfort the unheard-of secret admirer. The admirer's childhood friend targets him at every turn to avenge the admirer, and even kidnaps him right before the college entrance exam, making him miss it.
A few days after the exam, the admirer finds out what happened. So he repents and realizes how wonderful the admirer is, then begins his groveling pursuit. He wants to get revenge on the admirer's childhood friend, but finally gives up at the admirer's request and settles down to pamper his beloved.
Chu Wunian: ???? Why aren't you studying properly in your senior year? Why are you stirring up all this trouble? And somehow the whole world knows he likes me except me. That's just ridiculous.
And I'm forced to miss the college entrance exam, then fall in love with him? How could that possibly be me? This is absurd!!
Besides, why am I a scumbag just because he likes me and I don't like him back? I like the God of Wealth, too.
"Scum Gong" Two
He is the young master of a wealthy family, a dedicated and celebrated actor who shines beneath the spotlight, and a charming playboy who leaves countless admirers untouched.
His carefree life is ruined by a minor star. They agreed to be contract lovers, but after they break up, scandals are exposed and he is branded a scumbag who treats his lover as a stand-in. His fans and friends don't believe him and tell him to turn back before it's too late.
He believes the innocent have nothing to fear, so he doesn't explain. Besides, as an actor, he only needs to do his job well. He never expects directors and industry colleagues to sabotage him, forcing him to give up acting. After returning to the family business, he watches his ex become more and more dazzling, repents at last, and begins his groveling pursuit. He also goes after his former boyfriend to clear the way for his lover's acting career.
Ruan Yuling: ??? This is ridiculous! A contract relationship takes two willing people. If you don't want it, don't sign! I gave you resources while we were together, and I compensated you when we broke up.
And why can't I just have a type? Why does it have to be some stand-in for your unrequited love?
And now you've had a change of heart? Pah! This young master never goes back to an old flame!!
"Scum Gong" Three
… Haven't figured this one out yet. I'll add it when I do.
As for why the System is called 525, it's a pun! I love myself!
System 525: One hundred ways to love yourself!
Theme: Reject moral blackmail and baseless assumptions
