The Daily Life of a Universal Darling: Are All the Big Shots Love-Crazy?

Su Tian is a twenty-five-year-old office worker who has spent years enduring exploitation at a small company. Her manager, Zhou Bapi, systematically targets her by rejecting her proposals repeatedly, forcing her to work over a dozen all-nighters in an attempt to meet impossible demands. When rumors circulate that the manager is making room for his nephew to take her position, Su Tian realizes she is the intended victim. Rather than resigning quietly without compensation, she confronts Zhou Bapi, threatens to report the company for tax evasion and wage theft, and quits on her own terms. Walking out into the street, she vents her frustration about the unfairness of life, comparing her grueling labor to the easy money earned by internet streamers, and wishes for a sudden change in her fortune.

Immediately after her outburst, a mechanical voice announces the binding of the Heartthrob System. The system explains that Su Tian must earn Affection Points from others to exchange for rewards, including physical transformations and cash. With her Qi Luck described as black to the point of oozing, Su Tian is initially skeptical but quickly adapts. She decides to pursue a career as a voice streamer and later a video influencer, believing this is the fastest route to gaining the affection of thousands. Her first steps involve setting up a basic streaming account, spending her meager savings on visibility boosts, and recording transformation videos while wearing a mask to hide her plump figure and round face.

As Su Tian posts her content, she begins to accumulate Affection Value. The system rewards her with cards that physically alter her body, slimming her figure, enhancing her bust, and improving her skin and hair quality. Over the course of several weeks, she transforms from an overweight, insecure employee into a stunningly beautiful woman with perfect features. She continues to invest her earnings back into buying traffic and equipment, enduring periods of negative income to build her follower count. Her online persona, known as Sweetie, gains a substantial following, and she begins hosting live streams where she sings and interacts with fans while maintaining the mystery of her masked appearance.

During a meal at a restaurant, Su Tian spots a man with exceptionally high Purple Luck, indicating wealth and influence. This man is Sikong Ji, a cold and aloof CEO. Their paths cross multiple times, starting with Su Tian accidentally opening the wrong car door. Sikong Ji later insists on taking her to the hospital after she pretends to sprain her ankle during another encounter, hoping to create an opportunity to connect with him. The medical examination reveals only severe swelling, and Sikong Ji arranges for her transportation home, displaying a detached but polite demeanor. Su Tian remains fixated on gaining his affection, viewing him as a key to unlocking the system's highest rewards.

Back in her online life, Su Tian’s follower count has grown to over four hundred thousand. She continues to livestream nightly, maximizing her Affection Value earnings. The system informs her that she has reached a threshold where she can draw from a prize pool to gain new talents. She uses her accumulated points to obtain a Beginner Dance Master Card, allowing her to perform dances she previously struggled with due to lack of coordination. The story follows her dual life as she balances her growing fame as an influencer with her ongoing efforts to capture the attention of the powerful Sikong Ji, while the system guides her toward becoming a universally adored heartthrob.

Su Tian’s transformation is not merely physical but also financial and social. She pays off her rent, upgrades her living situation, and builds a dedicated fanbase that includes moderators who defend her against critics. Despite her success, she remains cautious with her money, aware of the costs associated with maintaining her online presence. The narrative highlights her strategic approach to life, as she methodically uses the system’s tools to improve her circumstances. Her interactions with Sikong Ji remain limited but charged with potential, as he continues to be a distant figure in her life. The story sets the stage for further developments in her career and her relationship with the influential man, as she strives to convert her Affection Value into permanent changes in her destiny.