Playing the Cannon Fodder on a Beastman Dating Show

Qiu Lingwei discovers that she's a supporting female character in a beastfolk dating-show novel featuring a lesbian romance.

In the original story, she uses her beauty to flirt with everyone. Her ex-girlfriend, the award-winning actress Si Yin, exposes her for being promiscuous and a diva, destroying her career and leaving her as a mere backdrop for the female leads' beautiful love stories.

Armed with the plot, Qiu Lingwei thinks: Thanks for the offer, but I've got this comeback story in the bag!

The aloof, chaste snow-wolf CEO? Keep your distance, smile professionally.

The languid, sharp-tongued black-cat artist? Help her out in a pinch, but never cross the line.

The sunny, forthright golden-lion athlete? Respond warmly, friendship forever.

The gentle, sensitive butterfly-folk perfumer? Thank her politely. What a kind senior.

The adorably spacey panda senior? The snacks are delicious. Long live my senior!

Qiu Lingwei's goal is simple: avoid every death flag, clear her name, make a comeback, focus on her career, and stay single until the end!

She carefully hides her fox tail and does her best to play the part of an energetic junior. But things turn out exactly the opposite.

The icy snow wolf Xue Lai gazes at her with dark eyes as she secretly slips her a suppressant. "I admit it. You've caught my attention."

The black cat Miao Miaoyu leans lazily by the window, running her fingertips over Qiu Lingwei's bristling fox ears. "Little liar, aren't you tired of acting?"

The golden lion Shi Wuyang pins her against the wall in one bold move. "Don't hide! I'll protect you!"

The butterfly-folk Lan Ranxing gently embraces her, catching the scent of her unease. "I can sense your worries. Lean on me."

The panda senior Yan Zhuyu silently offers her bamboo-shoot snacks. "Have something to eat when you're feeling down."

Qiu Lingwei: ??? What happened to staying single? Did I get the wrong everyone-loves-me plot?!

Even worse, the award-winning actress ex who tried to drag her into the abyss arrives on the livestream set with a venomous smile.

"Had your fun? You'll never get away from me." Her icy snake eyes lock onto her prey as she readies the dirt she has on her.

On camera, Qiu Lingwei's smile is flawless, but her fingers clench ever so slightly, and sweat beads on her forehead.

But this time, she's not alone.

The cool, commanding wolf woman lets her presence fill the room. "You want to touch her? Ask me first."

The catlike beauty bares her claws with a sneer, her words venomous. "You viper of a woman, getting old and losing your looks."

The sunny lion bursts into a rage. "Who dares bully my Xiaowei?"

The healing butterfly wings gently fold around her, silently offering strength.

The adorable senior transforms into a protective panda, refusing to back down.

Five beastfolk women with completely different personalities all come to her aid. Qiu Lingwei is both touched and stunned. Sensing the increasingly intimate atmosphere, she clutches her fox tail and nearly cries:

Help! This love triangle is harder to deal with than my ex! Weren't I supposed to be a supporting character making a comeback and focusing on my career? Ladies, don't fall for me so hard!

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