Chapter 1 Shocking! I'm the love-struck cannon fodder! Shocking! Love...

The long stone-paved streets, red brick and green tile roofs, and young men and women with jingling ornaments strolled through the bustling streets of Fucheng.

Xie Jiaoyue, who had just stepped out of the sedan chair, became the only quiet presence amidst the hustle and bustle. She looked slightly dazed and was staring blankly at a flower by the roadside.

On the jade-green branches are rose-shaped flowers, with pale blue petals that are about to bloom, wrapping around tender yellow centers. In the sunlight, droplets of rosy light gild the petals, creating a charming contrast with the fluorescent glow around them.

It is a real fluorescent light, flickering on and off, swaying from side to side as the flower branches shake.

Xie Jiaoyue reached out to touch the fluorescent light, but felt nothing.

Behind him, the attendant Dao Yi finished haggling with the sedan chair bearers and strode towards Xie Jiaoyue.

"Miss Jiaoyue? Miss Jiaoyue?" Dao Yi urged, "These flowers are very common, let's not look at them anymore, we still have to hurry to see Young Master Chu."

The Xie family is one of the three great immortal cultivation families in Jinling City. As a daughter of the Xie family, how could Xie Jiaoyue be attracted by worthless wildflowers in the hands of a flower vendor? Doesn't she feel ashamed?

Xie Jiaoyue seemed not to hear, lost in thought.

For her, not only were flowers uncommon, but she had never seen the red tiles and blue bricks of the entire street, the endless stream of horse-drawn carriages, or even the clear blue sky with its excellent visibility.

She unexpectedly transmigrated into the book last night; she doesn't belong to this world.

She ignored Dao Yi's voice, but there was another voice chattering in her mind.

[Host, you should now complete your mission and meet your eloped lover, the male protagonist of this book, Chu Xingjin.]

As if afraid Xie Jiaoyue would forget, System S16 read the mission details again: [The Chu family has declined, and the male protagonist, Chu Xingjin, has unfortunately been reduced to a waiter. He suffers greatly at the hands of the diners at the Fu Lai Restaurant. As a cannon fodder female supporting character, your first crucial mission is to leave Jinling City and travel to Fu City to find Chu Xingjin, then rescue him from the diners, freeing him from his waiter status, and return to the Xie family with him, thus embarking on a journey of cultivation.]

[Don't resist; submit to the male lead, sacrifice yourself, and become his ally—this is the fate of a cannon fodder female supporting character.]

"Cannon fodder female supporting character..." Xie Jiaoyue silently uttered these four words in her heart, which sounded like a male lead's sycophant who deserved to die a horrible death.

Last night, she suddenly transmigrated into a book and received a mission to be a "simp." Naturally, she didn't sleep all night, reading the plot to find out the protagonist she needed to "simp" as soon as possible.

In her view, Chu Xingjin is a very typical male protagonist in male-oriented online novels, and simply put, this person's world only revolves around himself.

She was particularly impressed by one particular scene.

In order to enhance the original owner's talents, Xie's mother painstakingly searched for spiritual herbs for him.

When Chu Xingjin saw the elixir, he naturally made a request to the original owner of the body, feeling that the elixir should be given to him.

The original book describes it like this: "If this medicine is given to Xie Jiaoyue, it will at most allow Xie Jiaoyue to advance one more level in her cultivation and live ten more years. However, if it is given to Chu Xingjin, it can pave the first step on Chu Xingjin's path to becoming an Immortal Venerable."

Since they are engaged, husband and wife are one, so what difference does it make who gets the position? When he becomes an Immortal Venerable in the future, as long as Xie Jiaoyue remains considerate and gentle, he will naturally make her his Immortal Venerable's wife.

It goes without saying who it should be given to.

When Xie Jiaoyue saw this, her head was buzzing.

Let's not even complain about the simple fact that it's better to be an immortal yourself than to let your partner be an immortal. Let's just say that in the end, the original owner of this body didn't become an immortal's wife!

The original owner became a woman despised by the immortal lord. In order to please the immortal lord, everyone bullied and humiliated her, which eventually led to the destruction of her family and her becoming a beggar on the street.

Even on the day of the male and female protagonists' wedding, some passersby pointed at the female protagonist, who was huddled by the roadside in winter, and mocked her for not being as graceful as the female protagonist and for deserving to be abandoned by the immortal.

The original owner thus became a mere stepping stone, using her wealth and even her life to pave the way for the male lead and serve as a foil for the female lead.

What does this tell us? A brain obsessed with love would make even a zombie vomit!

Xie Jiaoyue didn't want to play the cannon fodder female supporting character who shared the same name as her, nor did she really want to do the tasks that the system forcibly assigned to her.

Before she transmigrated, she was the youngest daughter of the Xie family in Huacheng. The Xie family was a newly wealthy family in Huacheng. Her parents worked hard when they were young, and their greatest hobby in their old age was to present Xie Jiaoyue with the world's rarest treasures to make their youngest daughter happy.

How could someone like her possibly tolerate being the male lead's devoted admirer, especially one who suffers a terrible fate?

However, if you don't do tasks, you won't get spirit stones, and if you don't get spirit stones, you'll suffer.

Xie Jiaoyue pouted unhappily; she couldn't stand hardship.

Xie Jiaoyue frowned as she recalled the rules the system had set for her.

First, the host must apply to the system for every spirit stone spent. The host can only control the Xie family's spirit stones if the expenditure benefits the male protagonist.

Second, the host must make those around her believe that she is a love-struck person deeply in love with the male lead.

Third, when the host meets both the first and second conditions, after spending spirit stones on the male protagonist, the host will receive spirit stones that can be freely disposed of in proportion.

Note: The time of acquisition is when each task is completed.

Fourth, when the host actively completes the task, they will receive the "Harmless" halo, which is exclusive to the cannon fodder female supporting character and can be upgraded.

Xie Jiaoyue had been pondering the third point since last night and finally came to a conclusion.

How can someone sacrifice money for the sake of their reputation?

A good woman doesn't fight with a system; she's determined to be this love-struck cannon fodder!

"Miss Jiaoyue, Miss Jiaoyue?"

Xie Jiaoyue finally snapped out of her daze as Dao Yi relentlessly called out to her.

Dao Yi muttered discontentedly, "Miss Jiaoyue, you are going to see Young Master Chu today. It's not appropriate to waste time on the way."

Dao Yi felt that Xie Jiaoyue seemed very strange today.

Although Xie Jiaoyue is a young lady of the Xie family, she has always been timid, weak, obedient, and cautious, and even seems a bit stupid. She often listens to the servants.

But today, even after he urged me so many times, I still wouldn't listen.

It's shameful that a dignified young lady of the Xie family would be bewitched by a roadside flower.

Never mind, anyway, the eldest young master has already discovered the marriage agreement and persuaded Xie Jiaoyue to abide by it. Once Xie Jiaoyue marries that waiter, she will inevitably be disliked and expelled from the Xie family, and will have no further contact with the Xie family, thus no longer bringing shame to the Xie family.

Dao Yi urged again, "Miss Jiaoyue, don't look at these tattered flowers, let's hurry up and see Young Master Chu!"

Xie Jiaoyue finally came to her senses.

She didn't think the flower was broken, and even wanted to buy it, but although she was very wealthy, she was penniless and couldn't afford it at all.

She turned away reluctantly and headed towards her destination for the day, the Fulai Restaurant.

The Fulai Restaurant was bustling with people.

As one of the large restaurants in Fucheng, Fulai Restaurant has a famous chef and is known for its delicious dishes. People from other places even make a special trip to taste the delicacies of Fulai Restaurant.

Even though it wasn't noon yet, Fu Lai Restaurant was still packed with customers.

Diners dressed in various costumes sat in twos and threes around mahogany square tables, chatting and enjoying the delicacies, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Chu Xingjin was dressed simply, in a grayish coarse cloth outfit, with a white cloth draped over his shoulders and black cloth shoes with two patches on them.

Although simple, it was clean and tidy, which suited his identity as a waiter.

Suddenly, a loud noise shattered the peaceful scene, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

A diner sitting by the window slammed his fist on the table and stood up: "How dare you speak like that? Is this how you treat your guests at Fu Lai Restaurant? Apologize to me!"

Opposite the diners stood Chu Xingjin, head held high.

His simple waiter's attire could not conceal his tall and straight figure and his chiseled face. His hair was meticulously tied back with a black hair crown, and beneath the crown, his triangular eyes were sharp as swords, venting his anger. His jawline was taut and sharp, showing his indomitable spirit.

Even when facing guests, he would not abandon his pride; he would hold his head high and remain silent.

Beside him, the accountant nudged Chu Xingjin's waist and winked at him, signaling him to apologize quickly.

The accountant felt helpless. The customer hadn't done anything wrong, so why did Chu Xingjin explode again? Day after day, he thought this guy was probably sent by the rivals, single-mindedly trying to ruin Fulai Restaurant.

But Chu Xingjin refused.

He was stubborn, arrogant, and carefully protected his self-esteem, unwilling to bow down to others or apologize for mistakes that he believed were not his own.

He knew from a young age that he was the chosen one, the "protagonist" of this world, and sometimes he even had a premonition of what was to come.

He occasionally has precognitive dreams, and at the end of each dream, he is always the number one cultivator in the world.

With such supernatural powers, he believed that he would one day achieve great success. The current setbacks were only temporary, so why would he bow his head and beg for mercy?

The other waiters stood nearby, trembling with fear. What should they do? Why was Chu Xingjin getting into trouble with a customer again?

They wanted to go up but were too afraid, because Chu Xingjin's fists were really hard, and not only were they hard, they were also blind; when he went berserk, he would hit anyone.

They have elderly parents to care for and young children to raise; they dare not risk their lives.

Li Jiang, who was older, was pushed to the front by the other waiters, who were expected to resolve the crisis in front of him.

Li Jiang glanced at the door and saw Xie Jiaoyue and Dao Yi. He immediately greeted them loudly, "New guests, this way please. Chu Xingjin, don't just stand there, come and greet the guests!"

If we get Chu Xingjin away, there shouldn't be any problems, right?

Upon hearing this, Chu Xingjin subconsciously turned around to look.

In the midday sun, a woman was walking towards him, stepping on the light.

The woman wore a crimson fairy dress, its intricate layers swaying gracefully like evening clouds. Her slender waist was accentuated by a golden belt, which was covered with lifelike embroidery depicting scenes of the moon palace. If one looked closely, even the soft fur of the jade rabbit in the moon palace could be seen in exquisite detail.

However, the gorgeous dress and the jewels adorning her head could not overshadow the woman's stunning appearance. Exquisite and charming, she was as beautiful as a demon, especially her eyes. Her eyes were as bright as stars, with low and pointed inner corners and upturned outer corners. Combined with her slightly immature age, she was just like a seductive little fox.

Backlit, it resembles a spring dream.

In that instant, the familiar feeling returned, and an inexplicable sense convinced Chu Xingjin that this would be his first woman.

Chu Xingjin scrutinized the woman repeatedly, from her hair to her feet, leaving no stone unturned. He examined her three times before finally nodding somewhat reluctantly.

She was good-looking enough to match him, but her attire was too flamboyant, and her head full of gold jewelry was very tacky.

It's not a big problem; once they're together, she'll naturally be willing to change her appearance for him.

As he watched the beautiful woman walk towards him, he subconsciously puffed out his chest.

Chu Xingjin gained some more fragments of the future in his mind.

The woman will come over soon, crying and begging the other customers not to bully him, but how could these scumbag diners let such a beautiful woman go? They will surely harass and humiliate her. That will be his chance to bravely step forward and show his skills.

Afterwards, the woman will surely be conquered by his bravery, her eyes filled with tears, as she gently nestles in his arms, wiping away the faint scars on the back of his hand.

The wounds must be shallow, because the person who made the move was Chu Xingjin, and with his skills, there was no way he could have been seriously injured.

After seeing these things, Chu Xingjin couldn't help but smile.

He had even planned out the moves he would use later, just waiting for the plot to unfold as he expected.

Soon, the woman had reached his side.

Xie Jiaoyue strode to Chu Xingjin's side, and just as Chu Xingjin had expected, her voice was as soft as a veil: "Stop bullying Brother Xingjin!"

The drunken guest, his eyes glazed over, said, "Hey, where did this young lady come from? Trying to meddle in other people's business? Don't you know who you are!"

Chu Xingjin watched from the side without saying a word. Everything was just as he had thought. He was looking for the most suitable time to make a move.

Wait a little longer; once he makes his move, he'll surely make women fall head over heels for him.

While he waited, Xie Jiaoyue spoke again.

The delicate young lady raised her voice slightly, trying to increase her imposing presence: "I am Xie Jiaoyue, the young lady of the Xie family in Jinling City."

She was like a kitten borrowing the tiger's power, but after she said that, the surroundings fell silent. The sudden silence also deprived Chu Xingjin of his chance to make a move.

Jinling City is not far from Fucheng, and its prosperity far surpasses that of Fucheng. People in Fucheng have naturally heard of the Xie family, one of the three great families of Jinling City.

Even though Miss Xie's clothes look soft, they seem like they really can't afford to offend her.

Looking at Xie Jiaoyue, who was as cute as a rabbit, the guest mustered up a bit of courage and couldn't help but make a last-ditch effort: "So what if you're a young lady of the Xie family? This isn't your restaurant. What are you doing here putting on airs?"

Judging from this, does she think she can act arrogantly just because it's her family's restaurant?

Wait, didn't that mean she stumbled upon something she's good at?

Xie Jiaoyue silently thought to herself: [S16, I need money to stand up for the male lead right now, otherwise he will continue to be humiliated by others. This money should be spent.]

A mechanical voice announced: "[Request is reasonable, approved.]"

Xie Jiaoyue was overjoyed. She took out a large bag of spirit stones from her storage ring and placed it on the table with a delicate, timid gesture. The sound was so loud that it made the entire restaurant even more filled with spiritual energy.

The voice, as melodious as a nightingale's, uttered bold words: "I'm buying this restaurant today. From now on, this restaurant will belong to the Xie family."

A simple sentence once again silenced everyone around.

Extravagant, inhumanly extravagant...

The customer fell completely silent. What if he argued with the shopkeeper and got thrown out?

This little rabbit bites people—oh wait, I mean it throws money at people.

To everyone's astonishment, Xie Jiaoyue turned around as if no one else was there, cupped Chu Xingjin's face in her sleeve, and said with deep affection, "Don't worry, Brother Chu, I fell in love with you at first sight. From now on, no one in our Xie family's restaurant will dare to bully you!"

Chu Xingjin froze, completely stiff. No, someone tell him how things have turned out this way.

Where are his highlights? Where are his opportunities to appear? Where are his hero-saves-the-damsel-in-distress moments?

How did it become a damsel in distress rescuing a hero? How did the roles of protagonist and supporting character switch?

Chu Xingjin turned around and glanced at the others.

Everyone present looked at Xie Jiaoyue with amazement, filled with envy, longing, and admiration; all these positive emotions were projected onto Xie Jiaoyue.

And he became a pitiful little thing who was saved.

At this moment, Chu Xingjin, who had always been proud, felt pitied for the first time, and he felt a piece of his self-esteem shatter.

He was furious. Xie Jiaoyue was just a woman. How dare a woman climb on his neck and act arrogantly? She was dreaming!

He looked at Xie Jiaoyue, stretching his neck to look down at her, trying to enhance his own imposing presence.

Are you insulting me?

Xie Jiaoyue touched her cheek. Why did she think of this? Did she not play the role of a deeply affectionate love-struck person well?

She tried to make her gaze appear sincere and warm: "I'm doing all this for your own good."

Chu Xingjin sneered: "For my own good? What's the difference between you and those people? Aren't you all just acting recklessly because you have money? Do you think I really care about your money? I may be a waiter, but a scholar can be killed but not humiliated."

"I'd rather wash dishes here for the rest of my life than bow and scrape before you for a few measly coins!"

He's a true man!

Xie Jiaoyue pretended to suddenly understand and clapped her hands excitedly: "I get it."

Chu Xingjin sensed something was wrong and asked, "What do you know?"

With a loving look, Xie Jiaoyue picked up the dishcloth from Chu Xingjin's shoulder and tenderly placed it in his hand: "So Brother Chu loves washing dishes so much. Don't worry, although I have a little money, I will never hinder Brother Chu's freedom to wash dishes."

"From now on, as long as I have a restaurant, Brother Chu will have a dishwashing place to wash dishes!"

She really loves it.

Diners cast admiring glances at Chu Xingjin; someone actually wanted to be a dishwasher immortal, truly... to each their own.

Someone couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Xie Jiaoyue said to S16 in her mind's eye: "[Look, I'm even actively fulfilling such a strange request. I'm just too good to your male lead.]"

A note from the author:

How an ordinary person can succeed in the entertainment industry?

Tian Jin is a staunch materialist. Even though he encountered various "paranormal events" early in his career, he firmly believed in science and rejected feudal superstition.

A late-night job interview is interrupted by an S-class werewolf king who blocks the way, his shadow obscuring the red moon, his fangs dripping blood.

The agent was so frightened her legs went weak: What...what should we do?

Tianjin calmly called the police: "I've reported it; someone is walking their dog without a leash."

After hanging up the phone, he casually ruffled the trembling head of the "big dog": "Good boy, don't run around next time."

During the performance, the beautiful lead singer's face revealed eerie blue scales, and her trousers gradually disintegrated to reveal a sticky fish tail.

The bewildered audience, their eyes filled with blood and tears, chased and clung to each other, drooling as they did so, like walking corpses.

Tian Jin punched a sasaeng fan in one go and sincerely praised the lead singer: "Your stage outfit is quite unique."

During a live variety show broadcast, the elderly director of an orphanage had all ten fingers severed, leaving the corridor stained with blood.

Tian Jin gently patted the gluttonous boy next to her who was chewing on his severed finger: "Spit it out."

The Taotie, which was being filmed and appeared to be gagging, gleamed with a fierce light in its eyes.

Tianjin casually handed him a lollipop: "Sweetie, you can't eat junk food, it's unhygienic."

A werewolf who transforms into a golden-haired creature & a mermaid whose spiritual power goes berserk & a gluttonous beast that eats its fill for the first time: What is your identity?

Tianjin: Hmm, the Five Stresses and Four Virtues Youth?

I'm so tempted! Is it too late to join the Party now?

At each scene, the clerks who arrived late wrote down the findings: the situation was suspected to have been resolved by an unidentified high-ranking force.

*

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Department of Indigenous Affairs recently issued a top-level alert.

The observer reported in alarm: "Report! An unidentified high-level entity has appeared, its energy level cannot be determined! Danger level: Destruction level!"

Vice Minister You Sujiu looked at the newly crowned top star on the stage and slowly wrote down his instructions.

"The target is extremely dangerous and requires 24-hour close monitoring. Executor: You Sujiu."