In the film and television company, Daisy was embroiled in a fierce argument with colleagues from the copyright procurement department over the novel "The Feisty Wife of a Superstar," with both sides at an impasse.
A colleague exclaimed exasperatedly, "Without an evil female supporting character, how can the male and female leads propel their relationship forward? Don't be so harsh!"
Daisy retorted vehemently, "The enmity women hold towards each other is the most despicable thing I despise. I will never consent to such values—"
Daisy's words were forceful, as she categorically rejected the idea of acquiring the IP for the novel, effectively setting her own FLAG.
After work, Daisy, holding an umbrella, braved large raindrops on her way home when suddenly, a lightning bolt struck nearby.
Crash—
Daisy, unconscious, thought to herself, "Is it really necessary for a book to warrant a lightning strike?"
—
At a luxury hotel, a sudden accident during a show led to a disruption in the shooting schedule. A lifeguard saved a drowning woman and called for medical attention. Chaos erupted around the scene as people rushed to inquire about the situation.
"How did someone suddenly fall in the water? Were safety precautions not in place?"
"This is the deep-water area; is everything okay—"
After being rescued and receiving medical treatment, the woman spit out water and regained consciousness, coughing vigorously. The crowd around her sighed in relief and began reporting to the show's director.
"She's awake! Quick, inform Daisy!"
"Where's River?" The director looked around, noticing the absence of a key figure.
River's personal assistant cautiously approached the director and whispered, "River stormed off angrily with Daisy—"
Upon hearing this, the director recalled the rumors about their relationship and remained silent.
"Just keep what happens in-house to yourself."
Daisy was the daughter of Evan, a tycoon, and she established Starlight Entertainment, a company that had successfully promoted River to stardom. Due to their complicated relationship, there were numerous speculative stories circulating both within the company and online.
The director pondered for a moment before cautioning, "Remember, some matters are better left unsaid."
In a secluded corner of the luxurious hotel, River and Daisy stood facing each other in front of a floor-to-ceiling window. This spot was secluded and obscured by plants, making it completely inconspicuous. Both individuals were significant figures; River was a rising star in the entertainment industry, while Daisy was a wealthy young CEO.
River's handsome face contorted with anger as he accused her, "You're insane! You actually tried to kill someone!"
He glared at the woman before him, dressed in an expensive tailored suit with an elegant figure and beautiful appearance, yet her vile inner nature belied her external facade. He could not believe she harbored such malicious intentions towards an innocent girl.
Her expressionless visage resembled that of a cold-blooded demon, devoid of any remorse.
River shook his head and muttered, "I can't stand you anymore—"
Daisy stared at the gloomy man before her who sported a shining halo above his head labeled "Male Lead Halo." In the novel "The Feisty Wife of a Superstar," he was eventually meant to become a famous movie star.
Daisy glanced down and noticed she too had a halo above her head, labeled "Evil Supporting Female Character Halo." In the novel, Daisy played an obstructive role towards the main characters, often exhibiting stubborn and irrational behavior.
"If it weren't for her, you wouldn't have left me."
Before Daisy could process the bizarre turn of events, strange sounds emanated from her surroundings while peculiar text appeared on the floor-to-ceiling window. River seemed oblivious to this, leaving Daisy alone to see the task text.
In "The Feisty Wife of a Superstar," the evil supporting female character once attempted to push the female lead from a high place out of jealousy. Thankfully, the female lead landed in a pool and survived. The male lead recognized the true nature of the evil supporting female character after this incident and decided to break all ties with her, causing her to further descend into darkness.
After recalling the plot, Daisy calmed herself and questioned, "Did you witness me push her?"
River scoffed, "Are you still going to deny it even at this point?"
"Then wait here. It's attempted manslaughter. Get your phone out and call the police. Three to ten years of imprisonment awaits me right here."
River: "..."
[Please complete the strengthening of the "Evil Supporting Character Halo." If the halo disappears, you will be erased from the main world.]
[Task: Say the classic line "If it weren't for her, you wouldn't have left me" to River.]
Daisy: "If you won't let me say it, then what's my dignity?"
Strange sounds emerged again, indicating dissatisfaction with Daisy's defiant behavior and serving as a warning. The "Evil Supporting Character Halo" above Daisy's head dimmed slightly, though she was still immersed in thoughts of arresting scenarios and had not noticed.
Daisy possessed a rebellious streak and opposed anything forced upon her. She boldly challenged the possibility of erasure, secretly hoping it might return her to the real world.
She found fault with the character in the novel, now seeing an opportunity to rectify things within the story.
As an upright citizen, she planned to turn herself in and ensure no one engaged in illegal activities.
Seeing River's frustrated expression, Daisy urged, "Why aren't you calling the police? I'll confess and plead for a reduced sentence."
River clenched his teeth, "Are you deliberately provoking me?"
Daisy appeared confused, "I am sincerely turning myself in. I did make a mistake!"
Observing River's anger, Daisy continued, "Who would dare not respect your background? I'm certain the police wouldn't dare detain you without good reason."
[Task: Say the classic line "If it weren't for her, you wouldn't have left me" to River.]
The strange voice prompted Daisy again, pushing her patience to its limit.
Daisy declared righteously, "Even an emperor is equal under the law! River, I didn't expect you to be such a coward, fearing the power of wealth. I promise, I won't leave prison until I've served at least ten years!"
River was infuriated by her defiance, exclaiming, "Fine, very well... Don't be smug. Evan can protect you temporarily, but not forever!"
River's phone suddenly rang, interrupting their heated argument. After answering the call and learning of the situation, his mood softened as he replied, "Okay, I'll be right back."
Ending the call, he glared at Daisy and said coldly, "You should feel relieved that Summer is unharmed; otherwise, I would never forgive you!"
Daisy retorted, "You didn't even call the police. Forgive me for what?"
River: "..."
River stormed off in a huff, leaving Daisy alone.
With River gone, Daisy finally had a chance to reflect. She gazed at her reflection in the floor-to-ceiling mirror and realized that despite turning her head, she could not escape the "Evil Supporting Character Halo" above her head, which seemed to have grown fainter. If it disappeared entirely, according to the prompts, she would cease to exist.
Daisy stared at her reflection and couldn't help but touch her chin, puzzled by a new quandary that fit perfectly with a song.
Daisy: "How did I end up looking this good? Why am I so stunning?"
In front of the floor-to-ceiling mirror, Daisy admired herself, unable to contain her vanity. Her features had not changed significantly, but they seemed to have undergone a beauty filter effect, rendering her delicate and unworldly. Was this the inherent advantage of being an evil supporting character in a fictional world, requiring them to possess exquisite beauty?
Daisy gently touched her face, marveling at the flawlessness that made plastic surgery seem unnecessary, admiring her own beauty.
Next to her, Jonathan, Daisy's assistant, hesitated, unsure if it was appropriate to engage in conversation with her at that moment. He simply stood by silently, waiting for an opportune moment to speak.
After several minutes of self-admiration in front of the mirror, Daisy finally straightened up. Jonathan seized the opportunity to address her, "Daisy, has the filming for today concluded? Are we returning to the office?"
Daisy was taken aback by Jonathan's presence and spun around to see a dignified and composed man. His name was "Jonathan," and he bore the "Supporting Character Halo."
Jonathan was the general manager's assistant at the company, merely a bit player used to highlight the female protagonist's family background and social status—not worthy of having his biography detailed.
Gradually, Daisy understood the rules of this world: characters with stronger光环 (halos) like the male and female leads had the most potent auras, followed by characters like Daisy and Jonathan who possessed named attributes. Those without names in the novel didn't have halos and were considered mere passersby in the hotel.
Daisy asked, "Do you know where the nearest police station is?"
Jonathan politely responded, "The closest one is the Longtan District Police Station. Is there something I can assist you with?"
Daisy shook her head, "I have to turn myself in; you can't do it on my behalf."
"..." Jonathan's smile froze on his face, and he politely confirmed, "What did you say?"
Daisy explained, "I attempted to commit murder and need to turn myself in at the police station to try for a reduced sentence."
The CEO's assistant, Jonathan, was momentarily dazed, but quickly regained his strong and professional workplace demeanor, and gently said, "You might have been a bit tired recently. I'll arrange for the driver to take you back to Yanhan Residence to rest first, and then contact Dr. Hu to come over."
Daisy said, "... Do you think I'm sick? Or do you think I'm crazy?"
Jonathan revealed a flawless smile, impeccably saying, "Of course not, today is your scheduled check-up day."
Jonathan led Daisy towards the door, and the driver had already arrived in front of the hotel waiting. As Daisy was about to get in the car, she suddenly turned her head: "By the way, there's another matter."
Jonathan's nerves instantly tensed, fearing that this ancestor would again talk nonsense about turning themselves in at the police station. He politely said, "Please go ahead."
Daisy asked, "Is Summer okay?"
Jonathan was stunned, he didn't know this person, and puzzledly said, "Who are you referring to..."
Daisy reminded, "The little girl who fell into the water today."
Jonathan suddenly realized and reported, "She is safe and sound, with no external injuries other than being frightened."
Daisy nodded, "You go to the cake shop downstairs from the company and buy cranberry cookies for her to calm her down, she likes those."
Daisy still remembered some small details from the book, where the female protagonist likes to eat cranberry cookies when she is emotionally down.
Jonathan: "???"
Jonathan: "Okay, I'll do it right away, you can rest assured and go back to rest."
Daisy then got in the car with peace of mind, and Jonathan, having dealt with the big boss, finally breathed a sigh of relief. He always felt that Daisy was extremely strange today. Although she is usually eccentric and irritable, she would never say absurd things, nor would she care about what someone likes to eat.
Jonathan did not dare to delay and immediately called the CEO's secretary: "You go to the cake shop downstairs and buy cranberry cookies, then deliver them to Summer, this is Daisy's order."
The secretary hesitated, "Assistant to the CEO, may I ask which Summer is it?"
The secretary was also extremely confused, she knew the Summer from Chenxing Film and Television, but it had nothing to do with Daisy.
"The one who fell into the water." Jonathan, remembering Daisy's attention to this person, couldn't help but be curious, "Who exactly is she?"
The secretary stammered, "Summer is an intern at Chenxing Film and Television..."
Jonathan was even more puzzled, how could the busy Daisy remember the name of an intern?
On the other side, Daisy originally wanted to get rid of the follower Jonathan, get off the car to turn herself in at the police station, but she didn't expect the driver to be responsible and directly drove into the Yanhan Residence community. Yanhan Residence is a top-notch supporting community in the city, focusing on the concept of being hidden in the city and quiet in the hustle and bustle, to achieve peace in the prosperity.
Daisy looked at the exquisitely designed, clean and bright high-end community outside the car window, with a kind of illusion of being in a wealthy family drama.