After the Wealthy Family's Female Supporting Character Awakens

Cen Sui spent her first life as a disposable supporting character in a novel, defined entirely by her obsessive, undignified love for the male lead, Chen Yu. She abandoned her own personality to cater to his preferences, dressing in gentle, ladylike styles that did not suit her natural temperament. When Chen Yu met the female lead, Lin Yuxi, and fell in love with her, Cen Sui’s mindset fractured. Unable to accept his indifference, she became twisted and malicious, constantly creating trouble between the couple. Her actions only served to strengthen the bond between Chen Yu and Lin Yuxi, leading to her own ruin and death. However, her soul refused to disperse. Drifting within the narrative, she gained a detached, rational perspective on her past behavior, realizing the absurdity of her self-destructive devotion. A mysterious voice then offered her a chance to return to the beginning of the story, granting her a new life free from her role as a tool character. The voice also hinted at a reward, cryptically mentioning "rosewood" and "crisscrossed," before sending her soul back in time.

Cen Sui awoke in a movie theater lobby at age twenty-one, holding two tickets for a date with Chen Yu that she knew he would cancel. In her previous life, she had waited there in humiliation while he ignored her. This time, she calmly entered the theater alone, enjoyed the film, and treated herself to snacks. Afterward, she went shopping and completely transformed her appearance, dyeing her hair and changing her style from plain and demure to elegant and commanding. She then met with her three close friends, whom the novel had villainized, and planned a happy future for herself and them. Meanwhile, Chen Yu, expecting her to beg for attention after being stood up, was confused by her silence and her social media posts showing her enjoying life without him. His irritation grew as she ignored his messages, a reaction he had never experienced before.

That night, Cen Sui investigated the mysterious clue about rosewood. She discovered that her father owned a rosewood bookshelf in the study. Following the hint of "crisscrossed," she located a specific book on the shelf, the Record of Treasures. Upon opening it, she was flooded with an ancient appraisal ability, gaining the knowledge of generations of antique experts. This golden finger allowed her to identify genuine artifacts and understand their value. She decided to use this ability to help her family’s jewelry business and to pursue a postgraduate degree in jewelry appraisal, effectively abandoning her previous aimless existence.

Her new path was immediately tested by the arrival of her cousin, Tong Jingjing. Unbeknownst to Cen Sui, Tong Jingjing had also transmigrated into the novel, inhabiting the body of a minor cannon fodder character. Tong Jingjing knew the plot and intended to steal Cen Sui’s advantages, including her wealth, family status, and future marriage prospects. She manipulated Cen Sui’s father into offering her a high-level position in the marketing department. However, Cen Sui, displaying sharp intellect and business acumen, publicly dismantled Tong Jingjing’s request. She pointed out that Tong Jingjing’s computer science major was irrelevant to marketing and suggested she start at the bottom in a retail store to learn the products. Tong Jingjing was forced to accept the demotion, her plans disrupted from the very start.

At university, Cen Sui continued her transformation. When she entered the lecture hall, classmates expected her to sit beside Chen Yu as she always had. Instead, she walked past him and sat in the back row, ignoring him completely. Chen Yu, arrogant and accustomed to her pursuit, was stunned and angered by her indifference. He sent her messages demanding to know what she was doing, but she did not reply. When he confronted her after class, Cen Sui calmly broke up with him, stating she was tired of playing. She then walked away, leaving him and their peers in shock. Cen Sui had no intention of returning to her old life. She dedicated herself to studying the Record of Treasures and exploring the antique market, testing her new abilities. She identified a fake Ge kiln vase at a stall, recognizing the stall owner’s attempt to scam her. With her new skills and a clear mind, she was determined to build a successful future, leaving the novel’s original plot and its toxic characters far behind.