The Female Lead Decides to Act Wickedly Novel

Xia Wei finds herself trapped in a romance novel as the beautiful but expendable rival character in a cutthroat entertainment industry. Cast as the female lead's envious best friend, she discovers an uncomfortable truth: every man who meets her instantly gravitates toward the protagonist instead. To escape this shadow, Xia Wei leverages her stunning looks to break into showbiz and begins dating her powerful boss.

Her escape plan crumbles when the female lead infiltrates her boyfriend's agency as a new artist, stealing both her romantic interest and spotlight. Desperate to reclaim control, Xia Wei launches a vicious campaign to drive out her rival—only to watch her scheme backfire spectacularly. Her boyfriend leaves her, her reputation shatters, and her career spirals downward. Forced into damage control, she joins a dating reality show alongside her ex and the female lead, hoping to salvage what remains.

The show's lineup includes a parade of Xia Wei's exes who've mysteriously aligned with her ex-boyfriend and his new flame. The sole outsider is an elite actor known throughout the industry as emotionally distant and unapproachable—someone leagues beyond her reach. Resigned to her fate, Xia Wei abandons all pretense and simply waits for the inevitable love story to unfold between the leads so she can finally exit showbiz.

But reality defies the script. The other contestants openly confess their attraction to Xia Wei, their declarations falling flat against her indifference. Then the untouchable actor surprises everyone by posting a photo with her online: "I'm yours, @XiaWei."

Xia Wei's response cuts through the noise: "Please maintain your image as a cold and unapproachable person!"