Transmigrating into a danmei novel as the major villain, Ye Zexi just wants to be a 'salted fish' and inherit his family's fortune. But his plans are thwarted when his wealthy father freezes his assets, forcing him to participate in a boy group audition show. Unexpectedly, his attempts at laziness and bluntness only make him more popular, thrusting him into the spotlight and the tangled web of relationships within the entertainment industry. Can he survive the cutthroat world of idols, navigate past scandals, and perhaps find love along the way?

Transmigrated as the novel's big villain, Ye Zexi finds himself everyone's imaginary enemy. His principle? Don't fight, take everything! Despite his attempts at 'salted fish' laziness, he becomes an accidental sensation, going viral in the boy group audition show for his unexpected talent and bluntness. But just as he thinks he can relax, a certain Film Emperor enters the picture, complicating his plans for a quiet, wealthy life. Can he navigate the entertainment world's drama and unexpected romance, or will he be pulled back into the plot's villainous path?

Her heart hammered, lungs burning. He was gaining. She should have run sooner. A sob caught in her throat as she tripped and fell. Scrambling up, she ran again, toward the beach. He was close now. He called her name, softly. She screamed. No one was there. He put on a mask. “I won’t tell,” she sobbed. “No,” he said, “you won’t tell.” She closed her eyes and prayed. Two months later, Alison attends an audition for a reality show, searching for her missing sister, Gwen.