After the Villainess’s Thoughts Were Exposed, She Became the Group’s Darling

Qiao Chuchu was abducted at age three and raised by a loving but humble adoptive family. At twenty, she was reunited with her wealthy biological Qiao family, which included her parents, an older brother, and a younger brother, Qiao Cen, who is a popular idol in the entertainment industry. Upon reuniting, Qiao Chuchu discovers she is bound to a Gossip System that reveals shocking secrets about the world around her. She learns that her reality is a fictional novel where she and Qiao Cen are cannon fodder destined for tragic deaths that will also destroy their family. The tragedy begins on the variety show Dear Us, where Qiao Cen is destined to become a loyal backup to the female lead, only to be discarded and ruined. Determined to survive, Qiao Chuchu joins the show to alter their fate.

During the show's filming, Qiao Chuchu's inner thoughts, broadcast by the system, become audible to everyone around her. This ability allows her to expose hidden secrets, starting with Si Xiang, Bai Yun's best friend. Qiao Chuchu reveals that Si Xiang is actually a man who underwent gender reassignment surgery to get close to Bai Yun for revenge. She further exposes that Si Xiang seduced Bai Yun's father and is secretly a half-brother to Bai Yun. The revelation causes chaos, as Si Xiang tries to suppress her anger but is physically punished by the system whenever she harbors malicious thoughts against Qiao Chuchu. Bai Yun becomes suspicious of her best friend, hiring a detective to investigate Si Xiang's true identity.

Qiao Cen, who can hear his sister's thoughts, becomes her protector. He realizes that the system's gossip is the key to changing their predetermined tragic endings. As the show progresses, Qiao Chuchu continues to expose secrets, including Tong Zhichen's scandal. She reveals that Tong Zhichen's childhood sweetheart wife was replaced by a man before returning to the country, and Tong Zhichen has been unknowingly sending money to the imposter while being cuckolded. This revelation devastates Tong Zhichen, who had previously maintained a perfect public image. He becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth about his wife's replacement, distracting him from the show's events.

The variety show tasks test the guests' abilities and teamwork. In a mud pit challenge, Qiao Cen and Qiao Chuchu work together to collect supplies, winning the privilege of choosing the best house. Qiao Chuchu demonstrates her combat skills, having learned Taekwondo and Sanda to protect herself from bullies in her childhood. She effortlessly defends their supplies from other guests who attempt to steal them. Later, during a seafood hunting task, the production team attempts to deduct money from the guests, but Qiao Chuchu exposes their greed, forcing them to waive the fee. The siblings' bond strengthens as Qiao Cen dotes on his sister, cooking for her and defending her reputation against online haters.

As the story unfolds, Qiao Chuchu's actions disrupt the original plot. Qiao Cen avoids becoming the female lead's backup, and the family's tragic fate begins to unravel. However, the system's revelations create new conflicts and alliances among the guests. Si Xiang's revenge plot against Bai Yun intensifies, while Tong Zhichen investigates his fake wife. Qiao Chuchu remains focused on survival, using the gossip system to navigate the dangerous entertainment industry. Her brother, Qiao Cen, supports her every step, determined to keep her safe from the dangers that await them in the novel's narrative. The siblings' journey on Dear Us becomes a battle against fate, as they seek to rewrite their story and escape the tragic ending destined for them.