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Chapter 1: A Battleground from the Start
[A seemingly cheerful and optimistic protagonist who is actually a scheming and twisted individual. The protagonist appears relatively late in the story; the first part of the story is already complete. If you don't like it, you can leave now.]
[1m, 0s, those who know, know. There's a special perk for the first instance at the end of the first chapter.]
Some content has been cut, so the flow may be inconsistent. However, the chapters with more deletions are listed below.
chapter 1
Welcome to the Quick Transmigration Game.
[I am the person in charge of this game, and also your system, host, number 007.]
[Based on the test, the host's current heart rate is 130 beats per minute.]
In this enclosed environment, everything around was pure white.
Two people in protective suits stood in the middle. The taller one continued, "Since you've come here, you must have already learned about the specific rules of our game online. May I ask your name?"
[Based on the test, the host's current heart rate is 150 beats per minute.]
The surroundings were silent, and the two game managers looked at each other in bewilderment.
Directly in front of them stood a man in a white coat, his head bowed.
His face was not clearly visible; all that was known was that he was wearing a pair of slightly large glasses.
"I...I am called Meng Youcheng."
After a long while, the man finally spoke.
[Test results show the host's current heart rate is 156 beats per minute, which is abnormally high. Please handle this immediately!]
[007: Hello, host, is there anything I can help you with?]
"I...I'm straight..."
At that moment, the man finally raised his head.
His skin was fair, which appeared even more so against the white backdrop. The man had very thick eyebrows, and his eyes, though not large, exuded an indescribable sense of maturity, accentuated by his glasses…
There was noticeable stubble on his chin and lips, giving off an inexplicable "married man" vibe.
He was dressed very simply, in a white jacket, a white shirt underneath, and dark blue jeans, which made him look even more like a "married man".
The man's eyes were dull and lifeless as he repeated, "I...I'm straight..."
Behind his goggles, 007's eyes were filled with doubt as he looked at the man in front of him. "So?"
The man's very prominent Adam's apple moved slightly.
"I...I checked your official website, and I know that most transmigration novels are of the dual male lead type. I...I don't pray that I'll be transmigrated into the romance genre, I just beg you, could you please try not to let me transmigrate into a 'dirty rag' novel?"
[007: A rag story?]
The two leaders exchanged an incredulous glance before turning their attention back to the man.
The man's listless eyes held a pleading look as he shyly gazed at them.
[007 chuckled: I think you might be mistaken, host. This is a legitimate game; it doesn't allow pornography, gambling, or drugs. You can rest assured, you won't encounter the situation you described.]
The man breathed a sigh of relief...
[007 continued: Also, although most of the books we transmigrate into are BL (Boys' Love) novels, you, host, don't need to date; you only need to complete your assigned tasks.]
A glint appeared in Meng Youcheng's eyes. "Really...really?"
[007: Hmm. If there are no other problems, I need to ask you a question, host. Since you're straight, why did you choose to participate in this game?]
"Because...because my sister has a very serious illness and she needs a lot of money. Your official website says that as long as you complete the quick transmigration, you can get 380 million in cash."
[007: Okay, we've recorded it. If there are no further questions, we'll begin matching you with a novel. Although this game is still in its initial testing phase, you can rest assured it's absolutely safe.]
Meng Youcheng nodded...
[Matching Phase 1...]
[Match successful. Corresponding novel: "A Narrow Escape," Genre: Dual Male Leads.]
[007: Matching successful. Let me explain. The first novel genre is modern romance, urban workplace love. Your role is the third male lead. Please keep your original name.]
"The...the third male lead?" the man hesitated. "Does that mean I have to romance either the seme or the uke? If that's the case, won't you get flamed by the novel's fans?"
[007: Are you concerned about us?]
[007 suddenly chuckled: Host, please rest assured, your task is simply to get the top and the bottom together. They've had some conflicts, it's not for you to conquer them.]
Meng Youcheng was somewhat excited, "Really...really? What should I do?"
[007: Regarding the specifics, you'll receive guidance after you transmigrate into the book. For now, you just need to sit on the stool in the back, and we can start the quick transmigration game for you.]
The man followed the instructions and sat down...
A flash of white light, and the man vanished instantly.
007 looked at 001 beside him and said, "Arrange an official partner for him."
001: "Huh? Arranging for a guy or a girl? Didn't you just say he didn't need to date?"
007 looked down at the short man. "This is a BL novel. You said you wanted to arrange for a man and a woman? I said there's no need for romance, it's just to appease him. Haven't you heard of a smiling tiger?"
"Besides, a straight guy like him, so naive and clueless, is perfect for being turned gay. I can almost picture him being turned gay, his blushing cheeks, his shy expression—just thinking about it is exciting!"
001 asked somewhat helplessly, "How should I write this?"
007 patted him on the shoulder, "How you write it is your business. You just need to know that the salary for your position is not low, and many people are envious. If you can't write it well, you can resign. There's no need for you to stay here."
001 stared blankly at him. "What about the character design? Who is the official pairing?"
"Anyone but the original partner is fine, as long as they're male. As for the character settings, you can figure them out yourself, but I need to have chemistry with the other person! If you don't meet the requirements, you can get lost, it's that simple."
……
"Everyone, get ready, we're starting the meeting now!"
"Yu Cheng, Yu Cheng, wake up!!!"
The man felt dizzy and lightheaded. Suddenly, he heard someone calling his name, and he groggily opened his eyes...
The surrounding environment had changed. It was no longer a pure white expanse; instead, it was filled with computers and desks, and people walking around. They were all dressed cleanly, with prominent name tags around their necks...
Meng Youcheng looked around and realized that he had almost successfully transmigrated.
He looked down at his hands, then clenched them weakly. It seemed that everything was going well.
He adjusted his glasses, just about to express his feelings, when the man next to him suddenly said, "Didn't you sleep last night? Why are you sleeping at work? Hurry up and get ready, the boss is going to call a meeting to assign tasks today!"
Without hesitation, Meng Youcheng picked up the documents in front of him and followed the crowd into the conference room...
[Hello, host. I am 001, the staff member who assigned you the task.]
Just as the man was about to sit down, a mechanical voice suddenly echoed in his mind...
The man swallowed hard, remaining silent...
[If there's nothing else, I'll begin the introduction. The protagonist is the boss here. The company you're currently working for is a wedding design studio. The protagonist is not only your boss, but also your college classmate...]
[The bottom is an employee here, and also your college classmate and roommate. Both of you were initially straight, but after getting together, you both turned gay and started dating...]
[In your understanding, the seme doesn't like the uke and cruelly abandons him, but after two years of wandering, they meet here again.]
Your task is to help them reconcile.
Whether the bottom still likes the top is unknown.
Whether the seme likes the uke is unknown.
[Before the second male lead appears, I hope the host can complete the mission quickly, otherwise things will become very troublesome.]
Meng Youcheng was a little confused. "There's...there's a second male lead? Then...does the second male lead like the top or the bottom?"
【unknown.】
Just then, a man in a suit walked in. He went to the center, looked down, and asked, "Is everyone here?"
Meng Youcheng clearly saw several large, gleaming golden characters above the man's head: 【Attack, Gu Jingyun.】
"Boss, not yet! There's a new employee who hasn't arrived yet!"
Meng Youcheng then realized that something was wrong. Since 001 had just said that he and the protagonist both worked at this company, why couldn't he see that person when he looked around?
Is it...
Is today the protagonist's first day at work?!
Meng Youcheng immediately sensed something was wrong...
As 001 just said, the breakup between the two was not amicable; they even had a falling out. If they have both forgotten about it, that's fine.
If both of them still remember, or if one of them still has it etched in their heart, wouldn't their first meeting be a massive battleground?
Meng Youcheng felt uneasy and asked, "001, is today their first day at work? Is this their first meeting since the breakup? Have they moved on from the past?"
[Based on the questions raised by the host, the corresponding responses are: Yes, yes, for the last question, please refer to our conversation yesterday...]
[The shou says, "Well, so Gu Jingyun, that heartless bastard, has gone home to inherit the family fortune. Tomorrow's his first day in office, right? I'm going to put out all three of his fires!"]
Hearing the system's words, Meng Youcheng felt a chill run down his spine...
This is... a chaotic scene right from the start?!
Standing in front, Gu Jingyun glanced at his watch impatiently. "It's almost nine o'clock, and no one has told him he needs to come to work at eight?"
No one dared to respond at the scene...
Just then, the conference room door suddenly opened...
"Sorry, Mr. Gu, no one reminded me!"