After being read, the real young master became my wife

Chi Yi, a college-bound student from the modern world, finds himself transmigrated into a novel as Chi Yi, the cannon fodder fake young master in a story about swapped identities. In the original narrative, this character is destined to antagonize the true young master, Shen Ge, through bullying and sabotage, ultimately leading to a vegetative state after a drag racing accident. Armed with knowledge of the plot, Chi Yi resolves to avoid the protagonist and survive his senior year of high school with minimal interference. However, his plans are immediately disrupted when Shen Ge arrives at the Chi family home. Shen Ge, raised by working-class parents after his father lost his job, agrees to return to his biological family to help alleviate their financial struggles. He expects hostility from his new brother but is met with an unexpected reaction; Chi Yi, upon seeing Shen Ge, internally comments on his cuteness and later reveals through his inner monologue that Shen Ge resembles his future boyfriend. This telepathic link allows Shen Ge to hear Chi Yi's thoughts, creating a confusing but pivotal connection between the two.

The core conflict arises from the tension between Chi Yi's desire to stay invisible and the inevitable plot points that threaten to pull him back into the original storyline. When the Chi parents decide to transfer Shen Ge to their prestigious but toxic school, Yinghua, Chi Yi initially objects, knowing the environment will harm the protagonist. Despite his protests, the transfer proceeds. At Yinghua, Shen Ge faces immediate isolation and bullying from students like Wei Zexiao, who had previously tormented Chi Yi. Instead of retreating, Chi Yi confronts Wei Zexiao directly, reversing the power dynamic by humiliating the bully and protecting Shen Ge. This act of defiance marks a significant deviation from the original plot, as Chi Yi chooses to shield the protagonist rather than harm him.

As the story progresses, the relationship between the two young men evolves. Shen Ge, noticing Chi Yi's poor academic performance despite a decent foundation, offers to tutor him. Chi Yi, initially resistant due to fear of altering the timeline further, eventually accepts. Their time together on the school rooftop, away from the hostile classroom environment, fosters a genuine bond. Shen Ge's kindness and Chi Yi's protective nature create a dynamic that contrasts sharply with the antagonistic relationship depicted in the novel. Meanwhile, Gu Hongguang, the original male lead who typically swoops in to rescue Shen Ge, finds himself sidelined by Chi Yi's interference. Gu Hongguang's attempts to connect with Shen Ge are rebuffed, further disrupting the established narrative flow.

The narrative reaches a turning point when Wei Zexiao escalates his bullying by placing dead rats on the desks of both Chi Yi and Shen Ge. Chi Yi responds by physically retaliating and documenting the incident, sending evidence to his father. The Chi patriarch's furious intervention at the school forces Wei Zexiao's family to apologize, effectively neutralizing the immediate threat. This event solidifies Chi Yi's role as Shen Ge's protector and deepens their connection. Shen Ge begins to understand that Chi Yi is different from the cruel character described in rumors, while Chi Yi struggles with his growing affection and the strange telepathic link that reveals his own subconscious desires.

The story moves toward a resolution where the original tragic ending is averted. Chi Yi's conscious choice to support Shen Ge rather than oppose him changes the trajectory of their lives. The academic tutoring sessions and shared moments of vulnerability replace the hostility of the original plot. By the end of the provided chapters, the two are navigating their senior year together, with Chi Yi committed to ensuring Shen Ge's success and safety. The telepathic connection remains a unique element, forcing both characters to confront their true feelings and the reality that they are no longer bound by the novel's predetermined fate. The narrative shifts from a story of rivalry to one of mutual support and emerging romance, setting the stage for a future where the cannon fodder and the protagonist forge their own path.