Shi Ning transmigrated into a story in a book.
She transmigrated as a female supporting character in a school-life novel named “F4 and Their Little Fairy.”
In the book, Shi Ning was a daughter of a rich family who grew up with four male childhood friends. She was their pampered princess and they showered her with love. However, in the original book setting because she had feelings for the male lead, she was overly envious of the heroine and staged a series of events to hurt her. This caused the four male leads to break ties with her. Since then, everyone shunned her and she ended up being miserable.
After Shi Ning learnt the flow of the story—she felt elated and satisfied!
It’s better to transmigrate as a female supporting character. Falling in love was a matter that only involved the male and female lead and had nothing to do with her.
As long as she stayed away from those protagonists and made sure to do everything to avoid her death, she wouldn’t turn into a cannon fodder.
She could finally study with peace of mind. She could finally make her dreams come true and be admitted to Peking University.
But there seemed to be something wrong with the current script—
How did this F4, who supposedly only loved the heroine, became like this;
Her brother, Shi Chen, who was originally disappointed in her: ‘Those three boys, don’t pay attention to them. This brother of yours will support you for life.’
The hot and honest top student: ‘Shi Ning , you never noticed that I have loved you for many years…’
The future top idol in the entertainment industry: ‘Who the hell wants to be your brother? I want to be your boyfriend instead.’
The most outrageous was Nan Xiao, the supposed male protagonist of the story, who almost destroyed her appearance for the sake of the heroine in the original script.
In the corner of an aisle where no one else was present, Nan Xiao grabbed her hand and kabedoned her against the corner of the wall.
The possessiveness and desires of love were so strong that it couldn’t be suppressed. He grabbed her waist and with a fiery gaze asked,
“Shi Ning, why do you ignore this Laozi*?”
Shi Ning’s inner thoughts retorted: ‘Because your name is Nan Xiao, not learning.’
The male lead would be decided on as the new plot continued to unravel.
#The whole world loves the heroine, but the heroine only loves learning#
* arrogant term to address himself
1. Heartwarming conclusions for everyone involved.
2. Limited dog-related conflict, keeping the focus on a smoother narrative.
3. No unnecessary plot twists with new villains introduced solely for dramatic effect.
4. The author provided a clear resolution without dragging out the story unnecessarily.
However, there were downsides:
1. Insufficient plot development beyond the main antagonists, leaving room for more depth.
2. The author's writing style and choice of language suggested a younger audience (high school level), which influenced the predictable nature of the story.
3. The story leaned towards being overly sentimental, which could be appealing or off-putting depending on personal taste.
4. Lack of character growth, making the characters feel one-dimensional.
Overall, I would rate it 3 out of 5 stars. While it wasn't an exceptional read, it was an enjoyable one. Some readers might find it delightful, and personally, I had a satisfactory experience.
Regarding the ending, the most significant point is Nan Xiao's arc. He was portrayed as persistent and unyielding, yet his storyline was abruptly cut off. I expected him to play a bigger role in disrupting the main characters' relationship, given his誓言 not to give up. However, the ending was rushed, leaving me unsatisfied. On the positive note, I'm glad that Shi Ning didn't end up with Nan Xiao, as it deviated from the typical romance trope.
Throughout the story, the focus on studying and romance was clear, and the title appropriately describes the主角 as a Mary Sue character. Everyone fell for her, and she effortlessly overcame challenges. While she was depicted as kind, wise, and innocent, it would have added more depth if there were more conflicts and internal struggles. Overall, it's an enjoyable read for passing the time, despite the lack of angst and depth in some areas.
Spoilers ahead:
The author skips over the emotional roller coaster experienced by Shi Chen due to her mother's complicated relationships and the eventual revelation, leaving readers curious about the aftermath.
Similarly, the subplot involving FL's brother's mother and the drama it could bring is not fully explored. After Shi Chen confronts her mother about the betrayal, the story takes a different turn without delving deeper.
Questions arise: What happens to Jin Yan, her lover and Jin Shin's father? What's the fate of Wan Yue? How would the Jin family react if they discovered Wan Yue's existence, especially Jin Shang? And how would the Shi family, particularly Shi Chen and his father, handle the situation if they learned about her relationship?
Ideally, the author could provide satisfying resolutions for the supporting characters, like giving them happy endings and romantic connections, like in the original story where Nan Xiao ends up with Tong Lu. These loose ends leave readers wanting more, which is why I decided to search for the additional five chapters, hoping they might provide some answers. Apologies for only having access to the first 90 chapters, and discovering there are extra ones later on.
My only disappointment lay in the abrupt ending, which left some loose ends unresolved. The original female lead's fate remained ambiguous, as she wasn't portrayed as entirely villainous. Additionally, one of the potential love interests held on, leaving readers wanting more. Despite these open questions, I wouldn't have traded the heartwarming and occasionally sweet story for the intense revenge plots that dominate the Chinese novel section. Overall, it was a delightful read, albeit with a touch of sweetness that could potentially induce a sugar rush.