Fu Jiaojiao transmigrates into a novel as the vicious supporting character destined for a miserable end in an African tribe. To avoid this fate, she plans to accept a breakup fee from the male lead, Jin Lihan, and live a carefree life. However, her plans are disrupted when Jin Lihan is drugged and delivered to her door. Despite her initial resistance, a series of accidents involving her doctor friend and a slip in the bathroom lead to a sexual encounter between them, shattering her strategy to maintain distance.
The next morning, Fu Jiaojiao discovers she can hear Jin Lihan’s inner thoughts, revealing his true perspective on their relationship and her own. Jin Lihan, initially intending to sever ties after three years, decides to keep her close after realizing she is not merely a substitute for his first love, Bai Si. He confiscates her identification documents to prevent her from fleeing and imposes strict conditions, including forcing her to study for her college entrance exams and practice calligraphy due to her poor handwriting.
Fu Jiaojiao attempts to escape by trying to buy train tickets to another province, only to find her ID blocked. Realizing she cannot leave, she decides to play along with her role as the villainess while secretly planning her eventual departure. She maintains a facade of obedience while internally mocking Jin Lihan’s demands and looking forward to the day Bai Si returns to claim her place as the female lead.
The story progresses with Fu Jiaojiao navigating her dual life as a secretary and a contractual girlfriend. She befriends Mu Pingting, a wealthy and independent woman who introduces her to a social circle of handsome men. Fu Jiaojiao attends a hotpot dinner with these men at Mu Pingting’s request, hoping to help her friend get closer to an executive assistant named Pei Ye. Jin Lihan discovers the gathering through office gossip and summons Fu Jiaojiao back to the office, confronting her about her interactions with other men.
Jin Lihan asserts his claim over Fu Jiaojiao, insisting that their sexual relationship makes them a couple despite her protests that it was merely a transactional arrangement. He kisses her forcefully, declaring that he will not let her run away this time as he was previously abandoned. Fu Jiaojiao remains unconvinced, believing that Jin Lihan will soon reunite with Bai Si and discard her.
The narrative continues with Jin Lihan taking Fu Jiaojiao to a bar with his friends, including the doctor Feng Lingyu and the boisterous Mu Hanxu. At the bar, Fu Jiaojiao drinks a cocktail that tastes like juice but is actually strong alcohol. As she becomes intoxicated, Jin Lihan watches her with a mix of amusement and possessiveness, while Fu Jiaojiao remains unaware of the growing emotional complexity between them.
Fu Jiaojiao’s internal monologue reveals her continued focus on survival and avoiding the plot’s tragic ending, while Jin Lihan’s actions demonstrate his increasing attachment to her. He begins to question why she does not trust him and resolves to prove his feelings through a grand confession. The story highlights the tension between Fu Jiaojiao’s knowledge of the novel’s plot and the unpredictable changes brought about by her presence.
As the company retreat approaches, Fu Jiaojiao anticipates the moment when Bai Si will return and the original plot will resume. She prepares to step aside, but Jin Lihan’s determination to keep her close creates a central conflict. The narrative explores themes of fate, free will, and the evolution of relationships beyond predefined roles.
Jin Lihan’s efforts to educate and improve Fu Jiaojiao’s skills are met with resistance but also subtle appreciation. He donates to a university to secure her an honorary title, showing his willingness to invest in her future. Fu Jiaojiao, meanwhile, balances her desire for a quiet life with the growing complications of her relationship with Jin Lihan.
The story sets the stage for further romantic development as Jin Lihan seeks to win Fu Jiaojiao’s heart while she struggles to reconcile her modern sensibilities with the demands of the novel’s world. The dynamic between them shifts from a contractual arrangement to a more genuine connection, challenged by the looming presence of the original female lead.
Fu Jiaojiao’s interactions with her colleagues and friends provide moments of levity and support, contrasting with the intense and controlling nature of her relationship with Jin Lihan. The narrative weaves together elements of romance, comedy, and drama as the characters navigate their evolving dynamics.
The summary captures the essence of the early chapters, highlighting the transmigration premise, the central romantic conflict, and the key character developments that drive the story forward.
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| 2026-08-11 | shanghai fantasy | c108 |
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