At this moment, she found herself in another parallel timeline, about to take over the life of that sickly beauty who no longer wished to live, and also needing to complete a certain mission.
The sickly beauty was none other than “Ye Shuang” from the plot—a cannon fodder character forced into the entertainment industry to raise medical funds for her grandmother.
Initially, she was an actress with a mix of fame and infamy, labeled as the “B-Movie Vase” and “Queen of Bad Movies,” notorious across the internet.
Rumors from that time claimed that as long as she was paid enough, “Ye Shuang” would unhesitatingly take on even minor roles where her character died at the start.
Because of this, “Ye Shuang” was dubbed the “Money-Grubbing Maniac” by her anti-fans.
Just as she gritted her teeth and endured everything, struggling to survive in the entertainment industry, finally on the verge of saving enough for her grandmother’s medical expenses and gaining her freedom—
A lavishly dressed couple suddenly appeared in her life.
During their first meeting, the couple wore expressions of obvious disdain and contempt, coldly introducing themselves as her biological parents.
They were the heads of the Ye Family—Ye Xiaotian and the Ye Family matriarch.
Upon discovering that “Ye Shuang” had no intention of acknowledging her roots, the couple devised an extremely despicable plan to force her compliance.
Under the guise of transferring “Ye Shuang’s” critically ill grandmother to a better hospital for superior treatment, they claimed it was for the elderly woman’s benefit.
In reality, this was merely a bargaining chip to threaten Ye Shuang.
But that wasn’t enough—with six months left on her contract, she was shelved, and the overwhelming public opinion at the time nearly crushed her spirit.
Under such pressure, the powerless “Ye Shuang” grew even more helpless and had no choice but to compromise.
From then on, she entered the Ye Family, embarking on what could only be described as a year of darkness.
During her time in the Ye Family, she faced constant harassment and exclusion under the pretext of so-called “guidance” from her biological mother, along with the sarcastic remarks of her so-called sister.
Every day was spent walking on thin ice, as she tirelessly studied various so-called etiquette rules.
Finally, just a few days ago, she was forced into a marriage alliance with the cold and ruthless head of the Ji Family, who already had an heir.
“Ye Shuang’s” health had never been robust, and after a year of torment in the Ye Family, her body grew increasingly frail, as if a gentle breeze could topple her.
On her wedding night with the Ji Family, which should have been the happiest moment of her life, it became an inescapable nightmare for “Ye Shuang.”
As the wedding festivities died down and she was left alone in the bridal chamber, her nominal sister entered with a sly smile.
She subtly revealed a piece of news to “Ye Shuang”: her grandmother had passed away due to delayed medical treatment.
This news struck like a bolt from the blue, the final straw that broke the camel’s back, instantly shattering “Ye Shuang’s” already fragile mental defenses.
Her vision went black, a buzzing filled her head, and she immediately collapsed into unconsciousness.
While unconscious, “Ye Shuang’s” faint life force gradually faded until she breathed her last.
It was at this very moment that Ye Shuang, who had died in a car accident, was pulled over by a mysterious so-called system.
It turned out that the moment “Ye Shuang” fell into a coma, this system had sought her out.
If she was willing to accept missions and complete them, it would grant her a long, healthy life.
Unfortunately, after enduring so much suffering, “Ye Shuang” had long lost hope in this world and had no desire to live on. She decisively rejected the system’s proposal.
In fact, she was determined to die.
Meanwhile, in another dimension, Ye Shuang, who had been in a car accident, erupted with an intense will to survive at the brink of death.
This powerful survival instinct was precisely captured by the system.
Thus, after “Ye Shuang”—filled with guilt—provided a detailed explanation, Ye Shuang, who already felt some sympathy for her, agreed without hesitation to take her place and live on.
For Ye Shuang, this was a win-win situation. Having never experienced the other’s suffering, she wouldn’t judge. For “Ye Shuang,” death was a form of liberation.
However, after the sickly beauty departed, Ye Shuang grew increasingly convinced that she must avenge this pitiful, delicate soul.
Even though the other had never asked for revenge and had even gazed at her apologetically before fading from this world, unknown to anyone.
But!
Ye Shuang’s heart burned with resentment!
She still felt indignant: How could such a beautiful, soft, and delicate little beauty vanish so easily!
[Because this system believes you are the most capable and likely candidate to complete the mission. Moreover, given your circumstances at the time, you truly had no other choice, did you?]
The system’s somewhat timid voice cautiously echoed in Ye Shuang’s mind.
It knew full well that this host was even more formidable than the previous fragile one.
If it accidentally provoked her into quitting, the consequences would be dire, so the system dared not act too assertively.
[Actually, this mission is quite simple.]
The system continued, its tone tinged with flattery.
[All you need to do is properly intervene in Ji Li and Ji Zhou’s upbringing, prevent Ji Zhou and Ji Li from clashing over the female lead, which ultimately leads to Ji Zhou’s tragic death, and subsequently triggers the male lead’s descent into darkness, causing him to kill the female lead and then himself.]
“……”
Upon hearing the mission details, Ye Shuang widened her eyes in astonishment.
What kind of chaotic, absurd, and utterly dramatic plot was this?
She found it hard to believe and couldn’t help but ask, “If I recall correctly, aren’t the male lead and male supporting character only about four years old now?”
As she spoke, she frowned slightly, recalling the image of two adorable little toddlers the original host had only met once.
“And the so-called female lead… she was just born not long ago… right?”
The so-called female lead was the daughter of that idiotic fake heiress.
[Yes.]
The system seemed to have anticipated Ye Shuang’s doubts and hurriedly explained before she could ask more.
[This timeframe was chosen precisely because it’s the optimal window. And you, host, are the best candidate for this mission.
In the original storyline, although the male lead and male supporting character are twin brothers who should have been close, they were maliciously driven apart by schemers.]
[Compounded by the female lead’s appearance, misunderstandings and conflicts accumulated until the two brothers became bitter enemies.]
But deep down, they still care deeply about each other.
If only there had been someone suitable in the early stages to guide and educate them, teaching them how to properly handle emotions and conflicts, they would never have taken that path of no return.
In that case, the world wouldn’t have fallen into chaos because of it.
The system knew full well that modern women nowadays seem to prefer the type of high-quality man who only sends money home but rarely returns to disturb their lives.
So it quickly added in a tempting tone:
“Besides, host, your current identity is the matriarch of the Ji Family! From now on, you won’t have to worry about money at all, and that husband in name will basically never come home to disturb your life either~”