The system found Tang Tang and brought her to an apocalyptic novel where she became the male lead’s cannon fodder ex-girlfriend.
Before the apocalypse happened, this ex-girlfriend who, after he was betrayed and kicked out by his clan, cruelly humiliated him before their breakup.
After the apocalypse, this ex-girlfriend couldn’t awaken her ability and was finally torn to pieces by the zombies.
Tang Tang worked hard with acting as his ex-girlfriend, after hearing the whole fate of this character from the system. She humiliated the male lead and brutally split up with him. Even if she feels guilty, she believes she shouldn’t get in his way of getting stronger once the apocalypse begins, it was for his own good.
She has completed all her tasks now, so she happily asked the system: Can we prepare the time machine to go home now?
The system, however, spluttered: … That, it’s that…
Tang Tang panicked: What is ‘that’?
The system: Report, host! I received the information that, that your original body is gone.
Gone, gone….
Tang Tang looked at the close by male lead and cried: Dalao! Wait for me!
I did enjoy Tang Tang's unique abilities and JZ's character, which set them apart from typical choices in zombie apocalypse narratives. The system space is a common feature in these stories, but it stood out.
As for a minor point, I understand if others disagree, but I didn't find it strange for JZ to forgive Tang Tang, treat them kindly, and still want to protect them. They were once partners, so their bond wasn't severed solely because of the breakup.
Tang Tang's fear that JZ might abandon them to the zombies was a system-generated concern, which made me doubt JZ's actual intentions. Such an action, even during the apocalypse, seemed quite extraordinary. To me, JZ's continued love and desire to keep Tang Tang safe seemed more plausible than a complete rejection.
In summary, while the story didn't fully meet my expectations, there were elements I appreciated, particularly the characters' dynamics.
Initially, MC was quite kind to ML, so it's surprising how much they changed and decided to break up. There might be underlying reasons for their behavior.
I disliked how ML's friends treated MC at first, especially grabbing her collar. It didn't seem supportive or friendly. The ML's cold reaction also annoyed me. Despite MC saving him multiple times, they didn't owe each other anything.
Both MC and ML's reactions were understandable given the circumstances, but their attitudes were off. MC felt guilty, while ML seemed traumatized and irrational after being betrayed. While同情他, I also believed that friends should help each other, but their treatment of MC was unjust.
When they realized MC had most of the food, their priorities shifted. It frustrated me that MC didn't stand up for herself due to excessive guilt. She should focus on her feelings for ML, not concern herself with his friends.
MC's character seemed overly empathetic, and it felt manipulative at times. Just because she provided help and support, it didn't mean she owed them anything. It made the story feel forced and unconvincing, like an overused plot device.
As for the end-of-the-world scenario, their initial reaction to abandon MC was harsh, even if it was justified for revenge. It didn't take long for them to change their tune when they needed her resources. This inconsistency was frustrating.
ML took control of the situation, which was fair, but the dream manipulation felt manipulative too. I would've preferred if he sought understanding earlier, rather than relying on a dream revelation.
Overall, the initial writing felt amateurish, and it wasn't until later chapters that the concept started to make sense. While the friendship dynamics improved, I still didn't connect with them much. The original FL's development and eventual connection with two MLs was intriguing.
The dream sequence did pick up the pace, but I need to reach a point where MC isn't constantly fearful and guilty before giving a fair rating. Her conflicting statements grated on my nerves.
Until then, I'll hold off on a rating because I'm still in an angry state. I hope for a more balanced portrayal of MC in the future.