Why Do All the Male Protagonists Look at Me Like That Chapter 9 Discussion

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Xingchen ends up into a novel he barely read. He knows a few plot points but not how the book ended. The story begins with Xingchen already in the novel, about to enter the home he will share with 7 other contestants. He takes on the role of an already existing character with the same name and appearance as him. Xingchen seems to have entered the novel not that long ago, but it precedes the beginning of Why Do All the Male Protagonists Look at Me Like That. The story follows Xingchen as he tries to be a proper tool supporting character as the one in original novel.

The plot has a eight important characters or contestants including Xingchen. They are split into two teams, red (0) for the shous, and blue (1) for the gongs. Let's begin with our MC in the blue team.

Blue Team - Spoiler

All the members of the blue team have fallen for our MC instead of anyone from the red team. They fell quickly for the MC. Although it cannot be called love quite yet.

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Xingchen (blue team) - Make some noise for our MC. Debatably the best looking of the contestants. Eyes are said to shine like stars. The only not rich blue team member. Is just trying to help pair the characters and be a bridge for their love. He's not too proactive in setting them up because he doesn't know who everyone ends up with, just that it's not him. Mostly encourages group interaction. Also, he wants to get paid. Amen brother. Get your coin. Friendly, kind, and caring.

Huo Cheng (blue team) - I know what you're think and nothing alike. I think he's supposed to be our wild child but is much too mature for that. Applaud the self made rich one in the entrepreneur world. Went on the show to promote his company. Is said to be of darker complexion. Also, considered the most manly contestant. Cliche but we'll live. Deserves more attention. Outgoing, friendly, and peacemaker.

Pei Xu (blue team) - Slow clap for the would be the ML if this ends up a solo thing. A funds manager. Rich b*tch. Went on the show as a favor. Is kind of done with it. Was most popular until someone stole his spotlight. Behind his back people say his attitude ruins his face. Is relatively nice to Xingchen compared to the others. Looks at stonks in his free time. Cold, quiet, and assertive.

Yan Zhi (blue team) - Stole Pei Xu's spotlight. Possibly more handsome than Xingchen. Give it up for the golden contestant. Esports athlete. Is supposedly drop dead gorgeous. 4 eyes. His company made him attend the show. He is pretty straightforward and nice. Arrived late to the show. Has many fans. Polite, reserved, and amiable.

Red Team - Spoiler

Wont fall as easily as the blue team. Most of them like Pei Xu or Yan Zhi except Wen Nuo that like MC.

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Wen Nuo (red team) - shield your eyes as we welcome the sunshine. Runs a bakery or flower shop with a friend. Dropped out of college because he's smart. Probably not waiting for Biden to cancel student loans. Feels insecure because the rest of the contestants are basically rich. Wants to get along with everyone. Kind, pleasant, and warm.

Duan Yihua (red team) - please rise for the elderly 😂. Is the oldest contestant. Runs am alcohol business. I think. Maybe. Hasn't had much impact yet. Another contestant describes him as mature. Spoiler

Xingchen named his as his type was also the one to say he's mature

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Hu Ting (red team) - beware your heart may be stolen by this homme fatale. Is a social media influencer. I think. Has fans. Would have been most beautiful if not for Xingchen. Some say he still is. Spoiler

likes Zhi Yan but was checking out MC's legs. Says he couldn't date MC because he's more beautiful than him.

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Lin Qingning (red team) - Don't fall too hard, he has beauty and the brains. Probably not the brawns tho. Professor at a prestigious university. Graduated from Harvard. Relate to Pei Xu. Smart and Surprisingly proactive.

I did my best with 9 characters of knowledge. Looks new so I'm hoping for some more progressive ideas. I don't know if this will be multiple love interest or a poly relationship but if it's the latter I'm hoping for something more wholesome. The plot is heavily focused on romance but that might change.