Song Miaomiao is a transmigrator who entered the world of a web novel titled "The Iceberg School Heartthrob is Not to Be Provoked" after dying from illness in her previous life. Bound to a system, her initial role was that of a minor side character whose only purpose was to highlight the popularity of the male lead, Gu Jie. Her first task involved delivering a carefully crafted love letter to Gu Jie, which she completed with minimal effort by hiding a swimming fitness flyer inside the envelope. Upon completing this novice mission, the system revealed her true objective: to extend her lifespan by assisting three specific web novel protagonists and increasing their story revenue. The three targets are the male lead of "King of Myriad Realms," a future entertainment empire founder; the male lead of "He Is Truly Not a Sea King," a beautiful and aloof superstar; and the male lead of "Starting with a Freebie: Check-In for Luck of the Peach Blossom."
Miaomiao’s personal life is intertwined with these missions through her family. Her eldest brother, Song Wudao, was once a promising student with a bright future until a series of tragedies struck. His fiancée, Chen Shurou, broke off their engagement after he was left with a permanent leg disability while protecting her from thugs. Humiliated by Chen Shurou’s new boyfriend, Song Wudao withdrew from society, becoming a recluse who spends his days cooking and caring for his younger siblings. Unbeknownst to Miaomiao, Song Wudao also possesses a system—an Arts and Entertainment System that rewards him for completing tasks. Miaomiao discovers this when she acquires a defective Mind-Reading Notebook, a golden finger that allows her to see the inner thoughts of those around her. She reads Song Wudao’s thoughts and realizes he is considering entering the entertainment industry but is hesitating due to his disability and lack of motivation.
The second brother, Song Liuxing, is identified by Miaomiao as the protagonist of "He Is Truly Not a Sea King." Song Liuxing is a charismatic, somewhat rebellious university student who dreams of becoming a star. Miaomiao accompanies him to a film studio where he meets Zhuo Zheng, a powerful and wealthy tycoon who becomes the first male supporting character in Song Liuxing’s story. Zhuo Zheng is initially aloof and intimidating, but Song Liuxing’s natural charm and a chance encounter where he saves Zhuo Zheng from a misunderstanding deepen their connection. Meanwhile, Miaomiao’s interference causes a butterfly effect when she interrupts a scene where the film emperor Feng Weibai attempts to force himself on Song Liuxing. This incident alters the original plot but ultimately increases the story’s popularity, earning Miaomiao more system rewards.
As the story progresses, Miaomiao navigates her dual life as a high school student and a system host. She uses her mind-reading ability to better understand and support her brothers while completing her missions. She learns that Song Wudao has obtained an Audience Affinity Halo, a rare item that makes audiences naturally like him on camera, suggesting he is on the path to becoming an actor despite his physical limitations. Miaomiao also deals with the social dynamics at her school, where her failed confession to Gu Jie has become gossip. Gu Jie, initially dismissive, becomes intrigued by Miaomiao after discovering she is connected to the wealthy Zhuo Zheng, complicating their relationship. The narrative follows Miaomiao’s efforts to balance her family responsibilities with her system duties, as she seeks to help her brothers achieve their dreams while ensuring her own survival in this new world.
