Leng Ruolan, a modern college student, was tricked by a clueless System that dropped out of nowhere into the hit manga of the moment, Don't Cross the River.
He can follow new chapters as they come out and read discussions on the forum. As long as he racks up enough impression points, he can make changes to the manga come true. The only catch is that he'll die if he runs out of impression points.
None of that is a problem. Except Leng Ruolan himself is a troublemaker who loves a good laugh.
After learning the truth, System Xiao Qi: Help!!!
From then on...
The protagonist team realizes that the black-haired classmate in the background has been quietly helping them all along. His gaze is different from everyone else's, and somehow, just having him listen makes all their worries disappear.
Build a good relationship with the protagonist team: done.
When the protagonist is in danger, he steps in without hesitation. His smile makes them feel they can trust him completely, and he helps them break through the darkness.
Make a good impression on the red faction: done.
Forum:
"A-Han!!! The gentle little bird is here!"
"With Xiao Han around, we've got this in the bag."
Leng Ruolan raised an eyebrow as he read the comments.
System Xiao Qi trembled, curling into a ball with a bad feeling.
Then the manga took a turn...
A familiar figure appeared in the least likely place, casually toying with the power crystal entrusted to them by a deceased person's faith. A subtle flick of his fingers turned the protagonist team's hard-won prize to dust.
"Oh, my dears," he said with a bright smile as the protagonist team stared in disbelief. "It seems you've misunderstood something..."
"I don't think I ever said I was a good person, did I?"
Defection: success!
The forum was stunned.
"Where did my gentle little bird go?!"
"You're telling me he's the mysterious executive, the 'Lone Wanderer'?!"
"This isn't how the plot is supposed to go! Author, get out here!!!"
Leng Ruolan narrowed his eyes.
As expected, defecting is the best.
Xiao Qi watched the impression points soar and its Host go wilder by the minute, too afraid to say a word.
Note:
Bai Ruohan = Leng Ruolan
His alignment is tentatively chaotic evil. He won't be redeemed, but there's nothing he can do if other people want to think otherwise.
Xiao Lan's values may be a little off, since he was never a "normal person" to begin with.
Theme: Give the manga a little twist in the plot
