The Real Daughter Cast as a Dating Show’s Foil

Su Zhi, a woman with a lethal combat background and a ruthless disposition, transmigrates into the body of a fictional character who shares her name. In the novel 《The Heiress’s Counterattack》, this original Su Zhi was a vicious cannon fodder actress known for her stunning beauty but lacking in talent and intelligence. She had been publicly humiliated after falsely claiming to be the true daughter of the wealthy Su family, only to be exposed as a fraud. The narrative of the novel centered on Su Zhiyan, the adopted heiress who stole Su Zhi’s identity, ultimately driving the original owner to a mental institution and her eventual death. The transmigration occurs just hours before Su Zhi is scheduled to appear on 《Lover’s Trap》, a live celebrity dating show where she was originally destined to be publicly assaulted and disfigured by a fan of the female protagonist.

Bound to a system designated as 007, Su Zhi is given a mission to deviate from the original plot by one hundred percent within one year, or face death according to the novel’s ending. Unlike the timid original owner, Su Zhi accepts the challenge with cold calculation. Her first act of defiance occurs in the makeup room when her abusive younger brother, Su Chengyu, arrives to intimidate her. Instead of cowering, she physically overpowers him, humiliating him in front of the cameras and seizing his luxury sports car. This marks the beginning of her systematic dismantling of the plot’s expectations. While the production team and the Su family conspire to ruin her reputation further by isolating her and staging scenarios to make her look jealous and hostile, Su Zhi remains unfazed, viewing the entire situation as an opportunity for revenge against those who wronged her predecessor.

Upon arriving at the dating show, Su Zhi makes a dramatic entrance that shocks the live audience. She cuts her long hair short, drives a high-performance sports car, and presents an aura of confidence and elegance that contrasts sharply with the clumsy and scandal-plagued image she previously held. The live broadcast reveals that the other guests, including the female protagonist Su Zhiyan, are being pampered by the production team, while Su Zhi was deliberately ignored. However, her sudden appearance disrupts the script. During the partner-drawing segment, she is paired with An Chenru, a newcomer actor who had been bribed by Su Chengyu to deceive and torment the original Su Zhi. The audience and fans of other guests anticipate her failure, expecting her to cling to the male leads and cause a scene.

At the amusement park, Su Zhi utilizes a system item called the Spiky Ball, which inflicts intense pain on anyone who harbors malice toward her and makes physical contact. When An Chenru attempts to touch her under the guise of helping her, he is immediately incapacitated by the pain. Su Zhi then proceeds to dominate the activities, effortlessly winning a shooting challenge that An Chenru failed due to pressure. She manipulates him into riding the most terrifying attractions, such as the roller coaster and the giant pendulum, while she remains calm and composed. An Chenru suffers through these rides, screaming in terror, while the livestream audience witnesses his humiliation and Su Zhi’s flawless demeanor. This reversal of roles undermines the original plot, where Su Zhi was supposed to be the one seeking attention and failing miserably.

Meanwhile, Su Zhiyan, the female protagonist, senses that something is different about Su Zhi but dismisses it, believing her protagonist luck will protect her. The system assigned to Su Zhiyan continues to push her toward success, unaware that the cannon fodder character has fundamentally changed. Su Zhi’ actions on the show begin to earn her unexpected attention from viewers who are tired of the manufactured drama and the unfair treatment of the original Su Zhi. As the dating show progresses, Su Zhi continues to expose the hypocrisy of the other guests and the production team, turning the tables on those who sought to destroy her. The story follows her journey as she navigates the entertainment industry, dismantles the false narratives built against her, and seeks justice for the past wrongs suffered by the original owner, all while completing her mission to alter the course of the novel.