Chapter 1
Quick Transmigration Bureau
"001, are you sure you want to pick Ruan Yao? She's at the bottom of the assessment rankings!"
"Of course. In my eyes, they're all equally dumb. At least Ruan Yao is pleasing to look at."
001’s voice was cold as it delivered the background:
[You are an orphan. You've always been cute and well-liked since childhood. You excelled in the college entrance exams and were admitted to A University.
Due to a system error, you and three other students from different departments ended up in the same dorm. Your roommates are: Jiang Ji from the Sports Department, Gu Shiye from the Business School, and Lin Yichen from the AI Department.
Jiang Ji is the sweet-romance male lead, Gu Shiye is the straight-turned-gay male lead, and Lin Yichen is the powerful no-romance protagonist.
They are all from elite families, exceptionally handsome, and shine in their respective fields. They are true golden boys.
You, however, are just a background character and cannon fodder. Under their brilliance, you are no longer the center of attention.
The contrast fuels your resentment. You decide to take action to make them hate you.
You begin acting strange and erratic around them, trying to provoke disgust. At the same time, you cross-dress and become a borderline streamer, juggling multiple "boyfriends" to satisfy your vanity.
But the truth always comes out. Your behavior gets exposed, causing an uproar.
Your image collapses. Your character shatters. You suffer social death.]
“My character is kind of awful, isn’t it, Mr. 001?” Ruan Yao’s voice was syrupy sweet, as if he were sucking on candy.
[You’re currently in A University’s dorm room. Today is your enrollment day.
Since your other roommates all have off-campus housing nearby, they just dropped off their things and left. They haven’t seen you behind the drawn curtain.
According to the plot, because of the upcoming military training, they’ll start staying in the dorm tomorrow. This gives you the perfect window to start making them dislike you.
After training ends, you’ll begin your borderline livestreaming and seduce them to trigger their homophobia and ultimately reach the goal of social death.]
“Mr. 001, do we really have to start being hated on the first day?” His kitten-like face looked puzzled.
[In the plot, you’re disliked from the very beginning — from your arrogance to your later gloominess. This is a newbie mission. You just need to meet the required story milestones to complete it.]
“Okay, Mr. 001, then~ can I go take a shower first and think about the mission on the bed afterward?” Ruan Yao lifted his sweet and innocent face, eyes sparkling with trust.
[Do as you like.]
A pale pink hand pushed open the bathroom door. Along with the slender legs stepping out came a billow of white steam.
[Jiang Ji is in the dorm now,] 001 suddenly said.
“Huh? Isn’t Jiang Ji supposed to arrive tomorrow according to the plot?” His eyes widened in shock, innocent and pure.
[The plot is just a rough guideline. Minor deviations are allowed.]
[Random Mission: Earn 3 Anger Points from a roommate]
“Oh no, what should I do? How do I make a bad first impression to gain anger points from him?
Oh! I got it! I’ll fake an accident and be unreasonable. I can even toss my dirty clothes on his desk.”
Hearing faint footsteps outside, and with no time to lose, Ruan Yao tossed his dirty laundry onto Jiang Ji’s desk and pretended to climb onto the bed.
As soon as the door opened, he let out a loud “Ah!” and tumbled to the floor.
Jiang Ji, who still had his hand on the doorknob: “…?”
“This is your fault!” Ruan Yao looked up with his soft, pale face.
“You scared me by suddenly opening the door without knocking! I got startled and fell! You’re such a menace!” His originally spoiled tone took on a tearful note.
Jiang Ji actually laughed from the absurdity. Normally hot-tempered, he was just about to snap, but then he saw the pitiful figure on the ground — and froze.
Ruan Yao was wearing one of Jiang Ji’s old white T-shirts as pajamas. It was summer, and the fabric was already thin — after many washes, it had become nearly transparent. Damp from the bathroom steam, it clung to his slender frame, outlining every curve. Underneath the translucent fabric, a hazy flush of skin could be seen.
“Sorry? Here, let me help you up.”
Ruan Yao stayed quiet and didn’t move, hugging his pale knees and occasionally blowing on them.
He then looked up with glistening, watery eyes full of grievance.
[He’s so over the line! This is just like a cold and distant boyfriend in a toxic relationship!] he thought, while extending his arm to be helped up.
“You don’t know how to carry someone? My leg hurts so much~.” He pouted.
[You… why are you so shameless?] Jiang Ji's face flushed red. He raised his voice.
[I don’t like people like you — unreasonable and clingy. But since you fell because of me, I guess I have to help you.
I’m not like those other guys who fall head over heels for you.]
[If you have no one else, I guess I’ll take responsibility.]
[Why aren’t you saying anything? Don’t be like this!
You already have someone as amazing as me and you're still thinking about other guys!] he said while picking Ruan Yao up.
Ruan Yao was small-boned and easily carried in Jiang Ji’s arms.
Though he looked skinny, he was soft and warm to the touch. Just a little pressure would sink fingers into delicate, yielding flesh, smooth and fragrant, making Jiang Ji feel almost dazed.
Ruan Yao’s soft, warm, and slightly damp body clung to Jiang Ji’s chest.
“Mr. 001, what’s he talking about? I don’t understand…” Ruan Yao asked in confusion.
[Ignore him,] 001 replied coldly.
001 finally snapped. [You better stay away from him.]
“But aren’t I supposed to collect his anger points?”
001 was momentarily stunned.
[You’re not saying anything — are you just planning to spend my money and cheat with some random guy outside?]
[Anger Points Update]
Jiang Ji: 5/100
Gu Shiye: 0/100
Lin Yichen: 0/100
[Don’t get the wrong idea! I’m not your boyfriend yet!]
[Anger Points Update]
Jiang Ji: 10/100
Gu Shiye: 0/100
Lin Yichen: 0/100
“Mr. 001, it looks like my plan worked. After my shameless display, Jiang Ji definitely hates me now. I’m such a genius!”
“You’re so mean! You hurt me! Why are you so muscular anyway? Carrying me like that really hurt!” He fluttered his lashes, sulky and accusing.
[How is this my fault?!] Jiang Ji’s voice weakened.
He hurried to place Ruan Yao on a chair, but when he looked down, he caught sight of the faint blush showing through the thin fabric.
He froze, gaze locked in place.
“Why aren’t you putting me down already, you menace!” Ruan Yao shouted, cheeks puffed in faux anger.
He thought he looked scary, but to Jiang Ji, he just looked incredibly cute.
“My name’s Jiang Ji, not ‘menace.’ I’m 18, an only child, and heir to my family’s fortune. I can already compete and win prize money. What’s your name?”
“Hmph! I’ll call you whatever I want — menace!” he yelled.