After becoming the stand-in for the four big guys - Chapter 1

So that sense of falling she felt in her daze… was actually a plane crash and not a dream?

She hadn’t even made it to the award ceremony yet—what if she had ended up winning Best Supporting Actress?

“Dear host, no need to worry! Although your dreams can no longer be realized in the real world, you’ve been lucky enough to bind with the system. As long as you work hard, you can still fulfill your dreams in this world, right?”

“Plus, our missions come with rewards! Since your dream is tied to the entertainment industry, our beauty-enhancing perks like ‘eat a lot but don’t gain weight,’ ‘bright eyes and dazzling teeth,’ ‘fair and flawless skin’ will definitely give you an advantage. As long as you dare to dream, becoming a superstar isn’t just a fantasy!”

Ahhh…

So tempting!

Su Hua had always dreamed of becoming a top-tier celebrity, but she was also fully aware of her limitations. Her looks were pleasant enough, but far from the kind of beauty that left a lasting impression on audiences.

That’s why she’d spent years struggling in obscurity. Even when she finally found a director who appreciated her, she’d only landed a second female lead role once.

And now? She was dead in the real world… If she didn’t accept this, where else could she even go?

“What exactly is the mission?”

Su Hua raised her right hand and pinched her index finger with her thumb—yep, the sensation felt exactly like in the real world. She even pinched her thigh and felt genuine pain.

It was both astonishing and a bit surreal.

“Well, dear host, here’s the situation: due to a minor bug in our world, four female supporting characters all named Su Hua got merged into one timeline. So you’ll need to play all four of their roles in this blended world. Of course, because of the difficulty, the rewards are especially generous!”

Four supporting roles?
That actually sounded kind of challenging.

“Second female leads?”

“Exactly! These are very important supporting roles in the novels—they play crucial parts in the plot. And once you complete each storyline, you’ll gain more freedom to live your own life too!”

When she heard the words “very important supporting roles” and “freedom,” Su Hua’s eyes lit up.

She could continue living, play key characters, and earn rewards?

This was basically a gift from heaven.
“Alright, Xiao Jiujiu, send me the script. Let me familiarize myself with the plot.”

“Sure thing! Please wait while I transmit it to you~”

As soon as the system finished speaking, a virtual e-reader appeared in Su Hua’s mind. She could flip pages or take notes using only her consciousness.

So high-tech!

“Is there only one storyline?”

Because she was in unfamiliar surroundings, Su Hua only skimmed it briefly, but she could tell there was just one male and female lead. The story didn’t seem too complicated.

“You’ll only be able to see the plot involving the leads or key male supporting characters when they become relevant to your task. For now, you’ll only see the plot of one novel. That’s actually a good thing—it prevents the story from becoming a chaotic mess right at the start~”

Su Hua nodded and looked down at the contract in front of her.

According to the script, the story began when a rebellious male lead lost a bet and was forced to appear on a matchmaking reality show.

Since the show required each male guest to confess to a female guest by the end of the month-long program, the male lead hired supporting character Su Hua as a decoy.

But once filming began, the male lead ran into his true female lead. In the end, he didn’t show up to confess to Su Hua, breaking the contract. Su Hua, however, fell in love with him and continued to chase after him even after the show, becoming a laughingstock online.

The ending… wasn’t great.

But…

As a worker bee in the entertainment industry, Su Hua thought: negative fame is still fame.
If she could attract attention, she could always clean up her image later, right?

The plot only mentioned she “pursued” the male lead. It didn’t say how much she had to pursue him.

The plot is fixed, but people are flexible—she could put her own spin on it, right?

Especially…

Su Hua flipped through the contract and carefully read the details. The corners of her lips curled into a bright smile:

If the male lead didn’t fulfill the terms of the contract, she’d get double the fee.

If 1 million was doubled… that would be 2 million!

Based on her character’s current status as a no-name, low-tier actress, getting a million in one month was basically like winning the lottery.

In the story, the female supporting character threw herself at the male lead for free—but she wasn’t that stupid.

As a rational working woman, she wanted both the money and the rewards.

“Xiao Jiujiu, where do I live now?”

With the contract in hand, Su Hua walked out of the fancy café and asked the system.

Instantly, a city map and coordinates popped up in her mind, along with transportation suggestions.

But just as she was about to wave down a taxi, the system stopped her:

“Dear host, our system has detected that you only have 2 yuan in cash, and your card only has enough to pay off tomorrow’s credit bill. It’s recommended you take the bus home~”

“Also, gentle reminder: ‘you’ previously stained the male lead’s suit while working a part-time job at this restaurant, and now owe him 100,000 yuan. You’ll need to work hard on the show to pay off the debt!”

Su Hua lowered her hand in frustration. As she walked toward the bus stop, she couldn’t help thinking:

Typical novel supporting character—totally broke and still obsessed with love. In the end, she even said something like:

“I don’t want your money, I don’t expect to marry into your family… I just hope you’ll look at me a little more.”

……Can love be eaten like bread?

“Xiao Jiujiu, do I have to follow all the lines exactly? I feel like I need to secure the payment, at least—I can’t starve before the next mission starts.”

“Excellent point, dear host. The system only requires you to follow the core plot points—you don’t need to rigidly stick to every line. After all, this is a novel world, and there are no retakes. Improvisation is key~”