I Love the Protagonist, But He'll Never Love Me Back

Wen Tingyan had sailed smoothly through life for eighteen years, until one day, something called a System suddenly appeared in his mind. The System told him that his world was actually a cultivation power fantasy about an invincible male lead. The protagonist was named Ying Zhi, born with a sword spirit bone and already at the top of the Heaven Rankings by the age of seventeen. Ying Zhi would overcome the demons in his heart, cut off all seven emotions and six desires, and ultimately master the emotionless path, becoming the youngest Sword Venerable at the Deity Transformation stage in the cultivation world. Wen Tingyan sat on the city wall, listened to the whole story, and asked, “What about me?” The System said, “Your role is a cannon-fodder character who falls in love with the protagonist and never gets him.” Wen Tingyan: “?” The System kept chattering in his mind about the plot, advising Wen Tingyan not to be blinded by love and to turn back before it was too late. Wen Tingyan grew annoyed and leaped off the wall. A tall, sturdy figure caught him securely in his arms. The young man in black had sharp, spirited features. The moment he caught Wen Tingyan, he sheathed his sword. Seeing how listless the person in his arms looked, he smiled gently. “What’s wrong?” The voice in Wen Tingyan’s mind exploded: ...Ying Zhi?!!! The System was beside itself. “Aaaah! Why is Ying Zhi holding you? This isn’t how the story goes! Isn’t he supposed to be the emotionless Sword Venerable?!” Nestled in his arms, Wen Tingyan said, “Maybe because... we grew up together?” * Years later, beneath the Ninefold Heaven Formation in Zhongzhou. Just as the story described, Ying Zhi shattered the barrier in his heart with a single sword strike and ascended to the Deity Transformation stage. He walked slowly through a mountain of corpses and blood until he stood before Wen Tingyan. Pale fingers lifted his chin, and Ying Zhi bent down to kiss him deeply. The System sneered. “Sure! Is this also because you grew up together?!” Wen Tingyan tilted his head back and accepted the kiss, answering calmly, “Not quite. We were already engaged.” “He’s been my fiancé since I was nine.” The System: “...” Why didn’t you say so earlier! [Sweet on the outside, dark on the inside, invincible male lead top × cool beauty bottom] One-on-one, both pure, happy ending P.S. The title doesn’t mean anything. There’s no unrequited love anywhere in the story. The couple is affectionate from beginning to end, in overwhelming quantities. They’re devoted to each other, and the pairing will never be split or reversed. Coming soon, please add to your reading list Next up: a childhood-friends quick transmigration romantic comedy, The Childhood Friend Script Always Leads to Romance. Synopsis: With his life hanging by a thread, Xi Jianwei binds himself to a “childhood friend” System that sends him to play disposable childhood-friend characters in different worlds. But for some reason, Xi Jianwei always manages to turn the childhood-friend script into a romance. [World One: The childhood-friend script of a rich family’s adopted son.] Xi Jianwei is an adopted son, raised from childhood as the heir, until one day the Xi family has a biological child of their own. He gains a “younger brother.” At first, his younger brother wants his attention. Then he wants hugs and affection. Finally, he points at his lips and tells Xi Jianwei, “I want a kiss.” Xi Jianwei, his “big brother” and childhood friend: ...Fine, go ahead. [World Two: The childhood-friend script in a world of anomalies.] Anomalies have run rampant in the world for a century. When Xi Jianwei grows up, he joins an organization that hunts them down. He has a huge secret: his childhood friend became an anomaly when they were very young. It’s rated S, powerful enough to destroy the world. And now the abyssal anomaly capable of destroying the world is at home baking little cookies for him. [World Three: The childhood-friend script in the entertainment world.] Xi Jianwei is the childhood friend who makes his child-star debut alongside the protagonist. For over a decade, they act together and rise to become top-tier stars, widely recognized as close friends in the entertainment industry. Then the two “friends” have a public relationship scandal on a variety show. A camera in the corner secretly captures an unexpected kiss. The moonlight outside is like a veil of mist. They draw close and kiss with restrained confusion. Both fandoms: “I don’t think we can even complain. They’re perfect together, and I’ve watched their real-life relationship grow up...” [World Four: The childhood-friend script in a full-dive game.] The full-dive game called Stele is full of experts, but its most famous player is the one with the ID [Jianwei]. The player is only average, but has the only maxed-out luck stat, making him a human lucky charm. Xi Jianwei was the game’s first player, accompanying it as it evolved from keyboard controls to full immersion. Then one day, the game gained a consciousness of its own. It showered Xi Jianwei with rewards and sent him an email asking: [Would you go out with me?] [World Five: Childhood friends who grew up to play esports as a shooter and support duo.] [World Six: A knight and a dragon who grew up together.] Gentle, cherished-moonlight-type bottom × rational, double-standard childhood-friend top One-on-one, both pure, happy ending P.S. The worlds are still undecided, and the order may change. Some childhood friends won’t be typical. The couple is completely devoted to each other. They’re wholeheartedly in love, and the pairing will never be split or reversed. Theme: All your wishes will come true