Chapter 2

Chapter 2

You Nan transmigrated into the scene where the minor cannon-fodder character officially appears for the first time in the original story—his wedding ceremony with the male lead, Qi Yuwen.

The original cannon-fodder character worked at the same hotel as Qi Yuwen, in accounting/clerical roles. He often needed to report to management and would occasionally see Qi Yuwen in the boss’s office.

Qi Yuwen was polite and kind to everyone, with elegant and handsome looks. Over time, the original cannon-fodder character, who had come alone to the big city to work, inevitably fell for him.

However, the original character was introverted and was overly concerned with what others thought. He was even more afraid that the person he liked would distance himself and become a complete stranger if he found out about his feelings.

So every time he saw Qi Yuwen, he was super careful, not daring to let the other person discover any hint of his unusual emotions.

But too caught up in his own world, the original cannon-fodder character never realized that the Qi Yuwen he liked had long been aware of his feelings.

Qi Yuwen already had someone in his heart and never complicated matters of the heart. He acted oblivious to others’ secret affections and never brought them up.

Armed with the story's plot, You Nan saw things from a god's-eye view: from the very beginning of this marriage, or even from the moment they met, Qi Yuwen had never felt anything for the original cannon-fodder character. It was all one-sided.

All of Qi Yuwen’s love, devotion, and emotions went to the one person he cherished most.

If Yao Xianqing hadn’t asked Qi Yuwen to move on, Qi Yuwen would never have married in this lifetime, much less chosen the timid cannon-fodder character for convenience.

The original cannon-fodder character didn’t know the truth. He only knew that the person he had liked for so long actually seemed to like him back and even proposed—it felt like winning the lottery. He immediately agreed, and the two quickly got married.

Even though Qi Yuwen never was intimate with him after marriage, the original cannon-fodder character never suspected his husband was the reason. Qi Yuwen played the part of a dutiful husband, being considerate and tolerant. In the original cannon-fodder character’s mind, there was only Qi Yuwen; nothing else mattered.

He simply assumed Qi Yuwen was being considerate of his poor health.

Even when Qi Yuwen worked through the night and didn’t come home, the original cannon-fodder character often worried inwardly but always melted at the expensive peace offerings Qi Yuwen gave him.

In the original cannon-fodder character’s world, Qi Yuwen could do no wrong.

And exactly as much as Qi Yuwen loved Yao Xianqing, the original cannon-fodder character loved Qi Yuwen.

Their wedding was a low-key affair. Neither family nor colleagues attended; the only witnesses were the wedding company and Qi Yuwen’s two groomsmen.

This left the original cannon-fodder character feeling unsettled and insecure, as if their wedding was a beautiful dream he'd imagined.

Later, they divorced.

After sitting awake all night, the original cannon-fodder character still signed the divorce agreement. With reddened eyes, he breathed a sigh of relief, drawing a close to this Zhuangzi’s butterfly dream.

Qi Yuwen gave the original cannon-fodder character a generous settlement. Devastated, the original cannon-fodder character finally understood that Qi Yuwen had probably never loved him.

The other party offered compensation, making a clean break and leaving no room for hope.

The bedroom door closed, and the man left. You Nan buried his face in the soft fur of the little cat.

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"Ahh!" he muttered under his breath, a worried expression on his face. "Does the minor cannon-fodder character have this much screen time?"

There was even such a complicated emotional storyline. The pain of one-sided love seemed to leap off the page.

Back when he was a background character, a single scene was enough. Most of the time, You Nan was just background filler, with few lines.

The most impressive skill he learned in the background character department was playing a corpse.

He didn’t have to worry about the locals noticing anything off about him.

But now, as a cannon-fodder character, the plot was completely different from what he had imagined.

He thought it would just involve more dialogue than a background role, but he never expected there to be so much screen time.

And even opportunities to interact with the main characters.

You Nan took a deep breath to psyche himself up.

It’s okay, a new department means new challenges. He’s sure to get better and better!

The little cat had no idea what You Nan was thinking. It only knew that its fur was falling out strand by strand from being manhandled so aggressively, and it was distressed.

"Meow! Let go! Let me go, meow!" The little cat cried out, its short, chubby limbs flailing wildly in You Nan’s arms.

Unfortunately, it was too plump and rarely exercised, so it couldn’t break free.

You Nan was happily getting his energy from the cat with a giggle when there was another knock on the door.

"Hello, we’re the stylists here for you today. May we come in now?" It was the team arranged by Qi Yuwen.

You Nan was startled. He was still in his pajamas—how could he meet anyone like this?

He quickly scrambled to get up, calling out to the people outside while rummaging through the closet for clothes to change into. "Please wait a moment!"

You Nan got dressed, his hair a mess from just waking up, and hesitantly opened the door for the crowd outside. "Hello, I’m up…"

The moment he opened the door, he was stunned by the styling team’s setup.

About seven or eight people stood in the hallway. The two in front held large styling cases, while the others each pushed a mobile clothing rack filled with outfits for You Nan to choose from.

You Nan: "…"

You Nan saw stars. Is getting married this complicated?

Unfortunately, the heavens didn’t hear his inner thoughts. The people outside, seeing the door open, swarmed in and immediately started working on his styling.

While You Nan was being prepped like a mannequin upstairs, two people arrived downstairs.

Qi Yuwen had two groomsmen: Yao Xianqing and their mutual friend, the Shen family's young master, Shen Zihe.

Qi Yuwen sat in the living room, half his attention fixed on the entrance. Finally, he saw the person he most wanted to see.

Gazing at that face he had longed for day and night, his heart felt heavy.

Suppressing his emotions, Qi Yuwen stood up to greet them.

"You’re here," Qi Yuwen said, his smile as gentle as always.

Shen Zihe was genuinely happy for him. He punched Qi Yuwen’s chest playfully, beaming. "Of course! We had to come for our good brother’s wedding. Xianqing and I are probably early, right?"

Qi Yuwen’s eyes briefly swept over Yao Xianqing’s smiling face before quickly looking away. "Very early. You’re the first to arrive."

He led them inside. "The styling team is already waiting. Come, take a look at what outfits you like."

Shen Zihe said no need. "We both got ready at home before coming."

"But I have to say, bro, your marriage is really sudden. None of us were prepared. You just decided to get married—just like that! You’re something else."

Shen Zihe raised his hand and gave Qi Yuwen a thumbs-up.

"This whirlwind marriage of Qi Yuwen happened so fast! They hadn't even seen what the other looked like, and they’re already together. It must be true love—they must be so impatient!"

Qi Yuwen’s expression remained unchanged. "I'm at that age, and he's suitable."

As he said this, he naturally glanced at Yao Xianqing, who hadn't spoken much. The other man didn’t seem to detect the reluctance in his words and continued to calmly observe the already decorated, festively decorated house.

Qi Yuwen’s lips pressed into a thin line.

He still had this nagging feeling.

It was because Yao Xianqing wanted to see him married that he quickly found someone suitable and compliant to be with.

Shen Zihe, who could keep up with Yao Xianqing, quickly noticed Qi Yuwen’s attention to his good friend, and he grew concerned.

Something was off about Qi Yuwen’s behavior.

Why was he always looking at Xianqing on his own wedding day?

Shen Zihe began recalling their past interactions, but Qi Yuwen had always carefully concealed his feelings, leaving Shen Zihe with nothing out of the ordinary. Only today, with Qi Yuwen’s emotional state fluctuating, did a few hints slip through.

Shen Zihe took note of this odd behavior without mentioning it for now, his gaze shifting between his two friends. He had a feeling they were hiding something from him.

Not long after Shen Zihe and Yao Xianqing arrived, the rest of the wedding staff began arriving. Yao Xianqing glanced around and suddenly asked, "Has your wife’s groomsmen arrived?"

Among the various people entering, aside from them, no one else was dressed as a groomsman, and there were no unfamiliar elders present.

The bride’s family wasn't here.

At Yao Xianqing’s question, Qi Yuwen’s expression became more genuine. "Yes, they have."

He added, "They won’t appear until the wedding begins."

Shen Zihe grew curious. "That's mysterious."

Qi Yuwen didn’t respond. It wasn’t about mystery—the groomsmen for You Nan were from the wedding company.

The three men chatted downstairs while You Nan was finally ready upstairs.

Both Qi Yuwen and You Nan were men, so they wore red Western-style suits for the wedding.

You Nan had entered this mini-world, and the world automatically filled in plot holes and gaps. The appearance he now used was his own.

He knew what he looked like, but as he stared at his reflection, he still felt somewhat disoriented.

Was this person really him?

Why does it look so odd?

The wedding company and styling team Qi Yuwen spent good money on were truly skilled.

You Nan had nice features and fair skin, making even simple styling look attractive, let alone a meticulous makeover.

Now, the reflection in the mirror was like a pearl wiped clean of years of dust, revealing a radiant, luminous appearance that was captivating.

The makeup artist couldn’t help but admire him, secretly taking several photos. The photographer, already prepared, lifted his equipment and was snapping away enthusiastically.

Today's bride was truly photogenic—every shot turned out beautifully.

007, the chubby little cat, crouched on the floor, looking up at the mirror and licking its lips.

It had to admit—though this guy had annoying hands and was always petting it, his face was undeniably stunning.

Hehe! Then the Golden Finger it carried was surely secure!

Moreover, You Nan had landed such a well-positioned cannon fodder character and made contact with the protagonist. It guaranteed they'd have a baby!

With a child, how could the protagonist not shift his focus to You Nan? The protagonist’s Energy points would be within easy reach!

007 narrowed its cat eyes, grinning happily. Ah, this was what they called a power partnership!

"Is the bride ready?"

Someone urged from the doorway.

The styling team inside immediately responded, "Ready, ready!"

You Nan had entered many mini-worlds for work, but this was the first time he’d started off by getting married. Unfamiliar with the process, he followed the staff’s instructions, removed his shoes, and got on the bed.

He knelt on the bed, now covered with brand-new, festive red bed set, a wide, exquisitely patterned red blanket draped over his knees, concealing his legs. Though he wasn’t a girl, the staff carefully placed a head covering over his head.

Once everything was ready, the door finally opened, and Qi Yuwen, dressed in a red suit, entered with his two groomsmen.

The room Qi Yuwen had arranged for You Nan was spacious, easily accommodating over a dozen people without feeling crowded.

As soon as Yao Xianqing stepped inside, his gaze fell on the kneeling figure on the bed—someone else's wife, like a devotee ready for sacrifice.

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