Transmigrating into a Wealthy Family’s Supporting Female Character

Shang Xinglu, a dedicated researcher with no time for romance, spends her night reading a clichéd CEO romance novel titled "Exclusive Love: The CEO's Starlet Wife." Upon waking, she discovers she has transmigrated into the body of the novel's unnamed supporting character, Mrs. Lin, who is married to the wealthy and handsome Lin Heng. In the original story, Lin Heng is a minor character who eventually falls for the female lead, Yin Yao, while his wife is discarded after her family goes bankrupt. Shang Xinglu realizes she is in the role of the soon-to-be ex-wife, destined to be abandoned in three months. Her primary motivation shifts from surviving the plot to securing a massive divorce settlement, which she views as her inheritance, while simultaneously preventing her family's financial collapse that triggers the divorce.

Shang Xinglu learns that her brother, Shang Xingyu, is being manipulated by his girlfriend, Jian Xi, into gambling debts and embezzlement, which will lead to the family's bankruptcy. Determined to alter this fate, she intervenes, stopping her brother from traveling to Las Vegas and exposing Jian Xi's manipulative nature. However, her plans are complicated by her relationship with Lin Heng. Initially, she attempts to act like the original spoiled wife to provoke a divorce, but her genuine confusion and lack of interest in his wealth confuse him. Lin Heng, accustomed to a transactional marriage, is bewildered by her sudden change in behavior, including her flirtatious yet clumsy attempts at intimacy and her refusal to engage in the typical drama he expects.

As Shang Xinglu navigates her new life, she discovers that the original Mrs. Lin had a history of visiting a male escort club called Huanlongshi. Fearing that this scandal will disqualify her from the divorce settlement, she investigates the club and encounters Xiao Zai, a handsome young man who works there. Xiao Zai blackmails her into visiting regularly, creating a new conflict. Meanwhile, Shang Xinglu devises a plan to break up her brother and Jian Xi by introducing the girl to Lin Heng, hoping Jian Xi will be seduced by Lin Heng's wealth and status and abandon her brother. She invites Jian Xi to a high-society banquet, where she successfully introduces her to various wealthy men, including the boss of Xingyao Building Materials.

At the banquet, Shang Xinglu encounters the novel's female lead, Yin Yao, whom she initially dismisses as unremarkable but later recognizes as genuinely captivating. She also meets her husband's social circle, including a group of flamboyant female friends who are hostile toward Yin Yao. Lin Heng observes Shang Xinglu's interactions with curiosity, noting her strange behavior and her attempt to set up Jian Xi with other men. He confronts her about her actions, but she deflects with vague excuses, maintaining her cover while secretly working to secure her future.

The story follows Shang Xinglu as she balances her dual goals: saving her family from financial ruin and ensuring she receives the divorce settlement she desires. Her actions begin to deviate significantly from the original plot, causing ripples that affect Lin Heng's feelings and the dynamics with other characters. As she navigates the complexities of wealthy society, blackmail, and unexpected romantic tension with her husband, Shang Xinglu must decide whether to stick to her plan or adapt to the changing circumstances. The narrative explores her transformation from a detached researcher to an active participant in a world of wealth, manipulation, and unexpected emotional entanglements, all while trying to maintain control over her destiny.