The Main Character Gong Is Acting Really Strange [Quick Transmigration]

Ming Che, a pale and fragile man with no memory of his past, is contacted by a floating light entity named 977, which proposes a contract. 977 explains that Ming Che must enter various task worlds to play the role of a scumbag who causes setbacks for the destined protagonist, thereby facilitating the protagonist's growth toward a perfect ending. Ming Che accepts without hesitation, and his first assignment transports him to a desolate world where he assumes the identity of a night market vendor. The target of his mission is Gong Wenlin, an eighteen-year-old high school student from a wealthy family who was lost as a child and raised by neglectful adoptive parents. Wenlin’s script requires him to be lured by a predatory stranger, suffer an attempted assault, and escape, which will serve as a catalyst for his future resilience and eventual romance with the story’s shou protagonist. Ming Che begins his task by observing Wenlin at the night market. When a sudden rainstorm forces Wenlin to scramble to protect his goods, Ming Che offers assistance, lending an umbrella and helping him move his stall items to his tricycle. The situation escalates when Wenlin’s adoptive father fails to pick him up, leaving the boy stranded in the downpour. Ming Che invites the hesitant Wenlin to his home, where he provides towels, dry clothes, and hot water. The act of kindness disarms Wenlin, who is accustomed to coldness and indifference. When Ming Che subsequently falls ill from exposure to the rain, Wenlin takes the initiative to buy medicine and cook porridge for him, marking a shift in their dynamic from stranger to caretaker. This unexpected care deepens Wenlin’s trust in Ming Che, making the eventual betrayal more impactful. Over the following weeks, Ming Che continues to cultivate a close relationship with Wenlin, buying him tofu pudding, walking him home, and engaging in friendly banter. He learns that Wenlin is a diligent student who plans to attend university and has few friends due to his isolated upbringing. Ming Che’s interactions grow increasingly intimate, including a shared birthday celebration where he bakes a cake and sings to Wenlin, and a trip to an amusement park after Wenlin completes his college entrance exams. During these moments, Ming Che feels a growing sense of guilt, particularly when he lies about Wenlin’s future prospects to comfort him. Despite his internal conflict, he recognizes that his role is temporary and that he must eventually deliver the required betrayal to fulfill the task. The turning point arrives when Ming Che decides to execute the final phase of his mission. He invites Wenlin to his apartment, where he watches a romantic film and then aggressively advances on him, mimicking the predatory behavior prescribed by the script. Ming Che touches Wenlin inappropriately and whispers menacingly, pushing the boy to his emotional limit. Wenlin, shocked and disgusted, pushes Ming Che away and flees the apartment. Ming Che immediately sends a message to 977 confirming the completion of the task and arranges to move out, disappearing from Wenlin’s life without explanation. Wenlin returns to the apartment days later to find it empty, leaving him confused and heartbroken by the sudden abandonment. Five years pass, and Ming Che has become a supporting actor in the entertainment industry, known for his delicate appearance and minor roles. His life remains mundane until he sees promotional stills from a cultivation drama featuring his character’s tragic death. The image catches the attention of Wenlin, who has since returned from studying abroad to take over his family’s business. Driven by unresolved curiosity and lingering emotions, Wenlin investigates Ming Che’s identity and arranges a meeting. The two reunite in a private billiard room, where Wenlin, now mature and composed, plays a game of pool with Ming Che. The atmosphere is tense and charged with unspoken history. After the game, they dine together, engaging in cryptic conversation that hints at Wenlin’s awareness of Ming Che’s past actions. The story concludes with Wenlin confronting Ming Che about his disappearance and the pain he caused, setting the stage for a complex reconciliation or further conflict as the boundaries between Ming Che’s task and his own feelings begin to blur.