Besties Transmigrated into a Novel! Marry the Leader! If You Run, I Run Too

Wen Tang and Chi Yue were ordinary women in the modern era who died of anger after being cyberbullied by readers of a novel they had reviewed. The author of the novel, claiming to have been bullied in the past, had based the cannon fodder side characters on his critics, leading to a coordinated attack that drove the two women to suicide. Upon regaining consciousness, they discovered they had transmigrated into the very novel they had read, finding themselves in the bodies of the doomed ex-wives of the male leads. The story is set in 1972 rural China, where Wen Tang inhabits the body of the self-destructive ex-wife of Gu Yanli, a stern battalion commander, and Chi Yue occupies the body of the ex-wife of Lin Jingshen, a gentle teacher. Both original characters were destined for tragic ends due to their obsession with the male leads' relatives and their eventual abandonment.

The narrative begins on the wedding day of Gu Yanli and Wen Tang, as well as Lin Jingshen and Chi Yue. The two transmigrated women immediately recognize each other through the earthen wall separating their newlywed rooms and form an alliance. They decide to subvert their canonical roles, refusing to play the parts of the jealous, destructive ex-wives. Instead, they plan to act obediently and sweetly to avoid their predicted deaths while secretly plotting to dismantle the lives of the novel's true and fake heroines. Their first act of rebellion involves feigning ignorance of the social expectations placed upon them, leading to comedic misunderstandings with their new husbands and in-laws.

Gu Yanli, initially viewing his wife as a shameless woman who had climbed into his bed to trap him, is confused by her sudden change in demeanor. Wen Tang plays the role of the gentle, submissive wife, calling him "gege" and acting sweet, which disarms his suspicion and gradually arouses his interest. Meanwhile, Chi Yue navigates her relationship with the pure and innocent Lin Jingshen, who is easily flustered by her subtle teasing. The two women communicate through the wall between their rooms, sharing food and strategizing, while their husbands remain oblivious to the true nature of their bond. The family dynamics are further complicated by the rivalry between Gu Yanli's mother, Zhong Meixian, and Gu Jinfeng, Lin Jingshen's mother, over perceived slights and family status.

A key turning point occurs during the wedding night and the following days. Wen Tang and Gu Yanli's relationship deepens physically, with Gu Yanli becoming increasingly possessive and attentive, breaking his own bed in the process. This physical intimacy shifts his perspective, making him question his initial disdain for her. Simultaneously, the two mothers-in-law engage in a petty but hilarious battle over gifts and money, which Wen Tang and Chi Yue manipulate to their advantage, securing financial independence and exposing the hypocrisy of their elders. The women realize that by staying out of the way of the true heroines and living comfortably, they might be able to survive the novel's plot.

As the story progresses, the tension between the two families escalates. Zhong Meixian and Gu Jinfeng's rivalry intensifies, with Wen Tang and Chi Yue skillfully playing both sides to maintain peace and secure benefits for themselves. Gu Yanli's affection for Wen Tang grows, and he begins to protect her from his mother's criticisms, signaling a shift in the family power dynamics. The narrative sets the stage for future conflicts with the novel's original protagonists, as Wen Tang and Chi Yue prepare to face the challenges posed by the true and fake heiresses who are destined to enter their husbands' lives. The story concludes with the women establishing a comfortable, albeit deceptive, domestic life, determined to rewrite their fates on their own terms.