The Stand-In Alpha Goes Viral on a Dating Show - Chapter 1

#Shocking! Internet Celebrity Chi Wan Confirmed for Hit Dating Show Endless Heartbeats!

#Spill the Tea: Who Are Chi Wan’s Mysterious Rich Ex-Girlfriends?

#Petition: Kick Gold-Digger Chi Wan Off Endless Heartbeats!

Even before filming began, the popular dating reality show Endless Heartbeats had already taken over social media trending lists. Most hashtags were full of praise—except those related to Chi Wan.

Chi Wan, a poor girl from the mountains, had always maintained a wholesome public image before college: the “top student,” the “hardworking scholarship kid,” the “inspirational high school girl.” She’d tutor after school to cover lesson fees and model for local catalogs to earn by the hour—soon becoming a rising star among Alpha influencers.

But things took a turn once she entered university.

Chi Wan started livestreaming, and viewers often overheard unfamiliar women’s voices in the background. She also flaunted expensive gifts from girlfriends during broadcasts. Curious netizens dug deeper—and discovered those gifts were very pricey.

The narrative quickly shifted. Rumors spread that she was a gold-digger who only cared about money, not people. Labels like “materialistic,” “calculating,” and “romance-for-profit” began to stick.
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“You’ve thought it over, right?”

A young woman sat across from Chi Wan, speaking with a self-satisfied smirk. “For the sake of our past, I can help you become even more famous. You’ll make more money—which is what you need anyway, right?

Your mom’s illness is a bottomless pit. It’ll take a lot of money. And lucky for you, I’m the associate director of Endless Heartbeats. As long as you follow the script and play the role I give you, I promise you’ll blow up.”

She said this with the certainty of someone who believed she couldn’t lose. After all, she was Chi Wan’s last ex-girlfriend—the one Chi Wan had always been most obsessed with. There was no way she would say no.

Chi Wan stared at her, eyes brimming with unshed tears. Her trembling hands accepted the so-called “script” for the show and flipped through it page by page.

The role written for her? A foul-mouthed, jealous, petty Alpha villainess.

A single tear, long trapped on her chin, finally dropped—leaving a dark stain on the page.

Her voice was small, hesitant, and thick with shame.

“But… Endless Heartbeats claims to be unscripted. Why… why do I have to act?”

She couldn’t finish. She hung her head low, letting the tears fall freely.

The young associate director shot her a look of disdain.

Of course, she thought coldly. My white moonlight is coming back to the country and joining the show. There’s no way I’m letting a stand-in like you ruin the atmosphere—or worse, run your mouth and expose our past relationship or the fact I used you as a substitute.

She recalled a few others who also used Chi Wan as a stand-in and were also participating in the show. Her lips curled with cruel satisfaction.

Smearing Chi Wan’s reputation? Consider it a shared agenda.

Still, looking at Chi Wan silently sobbing in front of her, she realized that money alone might not be enough to control her. So, she softened her tone and leaned in, slipping an arm around Chi Wan’s shoulder. Her voice turned low, almost intimate:

“Chi Wan, you still like me, don’t you? Just stick to the script, and we can pick up where we left off. I… kind of regret breaking up with you, you know?”

As she spoke, she tilted her head, resting it on Chi Wan’s shoulder. Her soft breaths teased the curve of Chi Wan’s neck, sending a shiver down her spine—one that stirred somewhere deep in her chest.

Chi Wan’s stiff body began to soften. She was about to look up and give in to that familiar weakness when—

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[Ding! The Tragic Heroine’s Revenge System is activating!]

[System loaded successfully! Foreign soul detected—welcome!]

[Hello, Host! Welcome to the world of ABO Yuri fiction!]

Chi Wan—no, the Chi Wan from the 21st century, a medical PhD—opened her eyes just in time to hear a mechanical voice ring in her head.

Beside her, resting lightly against her shoulder, was a head of silky hair and the delicate side profile of a beautiful woman.

Before she could fully process the shock of waking up with a gorgeous woman in her arms, the original host’s memories surged into her mind.

And when she realized who that woman was, she recoiled as if bitten by a venomous snake. In a flash, she pushed the girl away, jumped to her feet, and bolted three meters across the room.

The woman, startled, clutched her forehead and snapped irritably:

“Chi Wan, where do you think you’re going? Filming starts in five minutes! It’s a live broadcast. You want to breach your contract? You think you can afford the penalty?”

That’s when Chi Wan finally remembered: today was the official filming date for Endless Heartbeats.

Her gaze dropped to the crumpled script on the floor. Just seeing it felt like a burn to her retinas. She turned on her heel and strode out of the room.

She had to get out of here. This show couldn’t happen.

It was the very beginning of the original host’s downfall—and she was going to stop it.

[Ding! Host must return immediately. 5 minutes until the live taping begins.]

“Return? Am I an idiot?” Chi Wan snapped. “I know it’s a fire pit, and you want me to jump into it?!”

She walked faster. Then broke into a run—ignoring the stunned stares of the backstage crew.

[Please return, Host! Trust me—I won’t betray you. I’m the Tragic Heroine’s Revenge System! I’m here to help you rise again! Wherever you fall, that’s where you must rise. Let me help you go viral on this dating show!]

Chi Wan’s feet came to a halt. Not because she believed it, but because a line of small text had flashed before her eyes:
[If Host does not return within 60 seconds, system will forcefully execute return protocol.]

She cursed under her breath.

“What’s the difference between this and being sold at knifepoint?!”

[Don’t be discouraged, Host! I’ve got powerful features. You’ll receive random missions during the show, and as long as you complete them, you’ll be rewarded with enhanced looks and boosted skills. You’re bound to come out on top!]

[Ding! First mission: Within the next hour, perform a kabedon on any ex-girlfriend. Reward: +2% Magnetic Gaze.]

(Want eyes that electrify? Eyes so alluring she’ll feel a jolt just from your glance? Get moving—you’re running out of time!)