After Fanfiction Came to Life

With the new dynasty freshly established, Chen Zhiyu, a grand secretary without any power base behind him, became a thorn in many people's sides.

He had already been thinking of stepping down and retiring, and paid little attention to their attacks, until he accidentally became bound to a fanfiction system and learned what the future held.

The good news: He successfully made his escape.

The bad news: The dynasty he had worked so hard to build wouldn't survive past the second generation.

Chen Zhiyu: "...?"

System: Recreate scenes from the fanfiction to unlock more useful intel~

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In the fanfiction, Character A, who was close friends with Chen Zhiyu but actually argued with him every day, received a New Year's gift from him.

Character A: Could it be that he really values me, but has something he can't say...?

In the fanfiction, Character B, who seemed intent on replacing Chen Zhiyu but was actually completely loyal, was met with a cold shoulder by him.

Character B: My lord must be worried that his bad reputation will drag me down... He's truly gone to such lengths for my sake!

He Guanfou was Chen Zhiyu's bitterest rival. No one could imagine the two of them having any kind of normal interaction.

The fanfiction said: Chen Zhiyu paid a nocturnal visit to He Guanfou's residence, after which the two of them did something unspeakable.

"...The door shut, keeping out an infinite vista, but faint, muffled sounds could still be heard from inside."

Chen Zhiyu: "."

Making some sounds shouldn't be hard, should it?

That night, Chen Zhiyu waited for He Guanfou in his room.

He shut the door, then launched straight into his performance without a moment's hesitation.

"Your men beat me up this badly. Pay me compensation."

Chen Zhiyu had no idea that He Guanfou's gaze was deepening, his eyes slowly wandering over him before settling on his disheveled collar, loosened by his exaggerated movements.

Suddenly, someone grabbed Chen Zhiyu by the shoulder. He furrowed his brows and said softly, "Ow... That hurts."

The pressure on his shoulder immediately eased.

Hearing the system announce that the task was complete, Chen Zhiyu thought: Plan successful?

Now's the time to run! If he waited any longer, his rival might catch on and beat him to death!

Chen Zhiyu was about to make a break for it when He Guanfou's voice drifted over. "In that case, take off your clothes and let me examine your injuries."

Chen Zhiyu: "..."

Chen Zhiyu: "…"

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This is a one-man fanfiction reenactment. I don't need a scene partner, thanks.

Theme: A firefly may shine, but it is no flame; a dewdrop on a lotus may be round, but it is no pearl.