Being the Cannon Fodder in a Heartthrob Novel [Quick Transmigration]

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Zhuo Xu is a malevolent ghost who has wandered in the dark underworld for countless years. Suddenly, he was bound to the system and found a way to save himself.

In every world, there is always a universally adored heartthrob who makes countless people infatuated and devoted, willing to sacrifice everything for them. And there’s always a cannon fodder who is the forgotten older brother of the heartthrob, a mere tool. His existence is solely to highlight how beloved the heartthrob is, to the point where his fate is always tragic and unbearable…

In each world:

Parents: “Although your younger brother is our adopted son, we love him more. The family business will all be his in the future!”

s*umbag boyfriend: “I was only with you to get close to your junior!”

Master: “Destroying your cultivation and taking your spirit core to save your junior is worth it!”

Zhuo Xu smiles: “Go to hell!”

Before long, Zhuo Xu notices something strange about the plot.

Adoptive brother pulls out a hundred billion in assets: “It’s all yours if you want it!”

Junior kicks out the s*umbag boyfriend: “Senior, this guy is too awful. You shouldn’t hang out with him!”

Junior brother offers a spirit core: “Senior brother, this is Master’s spirit core to restore yours!”

The system issues a warning: “Don’t you find the way the heartthrob looks at you a bit odd?” Zhuo Xu looks over. The heartthrob beams brightly. Zhuo Xu is satisfied: “What a good brother!”

Highlight: 1V1 pairing; in each world, the gong and shou are not from the same household registration and have no blood relations.

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在万人迷文当炮灰[快穿]
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Konzenkoryuu
Konzenkoryuu
September 2, 2024
Status: Completed
It's cute so far.

The MC is a little silly, though that seems to be because he was an evil? ghost for so long that he basically has 0 intention of going along with socially acceptable understandings, which is fun. The ML so far is cold, but seems like he's going to be a tsundere type.

The system is a bit of an afterthought? It seems to only be there to remind our silly, foodie MC that there's a plot to follow. xD

Also ... more>>
Spoiler

there was a hint or two that maybe 'past plays a big role' might need to be a tag. Dunno if that's actually spoiler or not, so marking it as one just in case.

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That was... an abrupt ending. I wanted to know more about what they were hinting at, not just wrap it up on the immortal arc--though that does make sense in a way. Overall, too many hints/loose ends not resolved, I think. But I did like it. 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4 since you can't rate half stars on novelupdates. <<less
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catpee207
catpee207
November 10, 2024
Status: Completed
This had more potential. It was a great story. But I thought I would know more about the background of both ML and MC. Their ghost years and whatnot. It ended way too fast and I have more questions than answers
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huaxieismylife
huaxieismylife rated it
November 1, 2024
Status: Completed
arcs were great and I loved the romance between the main couple BUT WHAT WAS THAT ENDING?? IT was so rushed!!! Like we got no closure to what was revealed before and we barely know anything about MLs background. I didn't expect much from a small book but like I didn't want such a rushed ending either. This book would've been great if the author took their time with it. It's a shame really

translation was good tho 10/10
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Simsim
Simsim rated it
September 26, 2024
Status: c29
Ch 29

Kinda boring and predictable. Many plot points unanswered. Pretty cliche too.

The MC is quite quirky. But apart from that, meh!! Even the face slap too.

... more>> And it was weird how ML all of a sudden fell for MC. Didn't really enjoy the transition. Sure they both are quite sweet to each other. Fluff is real with few or none misunderstandings. Good for a one time read or time pass. Or if you are new to the QT genre. For someone who has read many similar novels, it was quite predictable.

There isn't much wrong with it. It's just one of a bunch. There is no stand out moments or anything which would make someone go, Oh!! Next chapter I wonder what happens or something like a page turnover.

Pretty average tbh. And these days I don't really find any QTs which can grab someone's attention for long.

Dropped after 1st arc. If you like fluff and cute cunning MC and pretty and cold faced ML it's good. The side characters are also okay. But there isn't much to them as well. They do the job, few laughs and stunned faces eating our main couple's dog food. Or help in some progress of the plot.

Again this is just me being a harsh critic. You can take it with a pinch of salt. <<less
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zenivamp
zenivamp rated it
November 13, 2024
Status: Completed
This was a short and fun read. There were only 3 arcs.

The first world was an entertainment world. The ML died young in this one which was really sad.

The second world was a student life world where they grew old together.

The third world was a cultivation world which was seemingly endless. So it's a happy ending.

Overall cute but I love it when the MC turns dark and acts like an evil ghost every once in a while.
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Missah
Missah rated it
November 5, 2024
Status: Completed
My favourite part of this novel is the MC & ML, especially the MC as the usual shou is always shy, and pushes away physical affection with the gong which I find super annoying, especially since it’s in 90% of danmei. However this MC is passionate and isn’t afraid to show his love for the ML.

The story itself is wayyy too short though, and the ending was too rushed, leaving me with questions which is a shame because the concept was interesting. We don’t really get an explanation, which was... more>> a letdown. If I was to rate it, it would be:

romance: 5/5

World building: 3/5 (lack of explanation)

Translation: 5/5 <<less
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Peonno
Peonno rated it
December 19, 2024
Status: Completed
Short fun read. Enjoyed the arcs and characters. Wish there were more arcs and information on the past though.
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Glenn27
Glenn27 rated it
May 8, 2025
Status: c30
Its been a while since I last read a BL novel esp a QT. The kind of story I love so I do feel more disappointed at it. To start with the translation is great. No particular issue at that.

Just to be warn I only read the first act which is 30 chapters our of the 61.

Story wise.

What is their term of evil ghost? Because I would understand as the MC long dead and become evil right. But like base on how they describe it I think it's more towards... more>> spirit that were there from the start. No dying.

Personally I hate the MC. Well hate is a strong word. I should say dislike and annoyed by MC. He didn't do anything particular interesting other then fortune telling of sort (which I like and prefer more of it) and eating spirits.

Im not sure if it's the way its written or the translations or just me. But MC seems low Iq with Low EQ. The EQ is no issue to me cause he is an evil ghost. But I can't tell when he was actually dumb or joking.

Spoiler

When ML ask him what our relationship. He say older brother /younger brother. Or sugar daddy / baby. Or father /son. Which I'm just?? Because they were kissing at that moment.

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There are other scenes too but the above is the one that stuck to me.

ML is those copy / paste of any other QT ML. Except at least in the first world he have strong restraint (a reason behind tho)

The other character in the first world was fairly well developed in comparison to other QT novels.

Anyway for now I'm gonna dropped it. It kinda hits me that I'm halfway finishing the novel tho so it felt wasted to drop now. But it sound like it's gonna be the same as the first world.

Oh and PS.

'Before long, Zhuo Xu notices something strange about the plot.' He didn't. MC didn't question anything. He didn't care for the plot anyway. And the moment the MC and ML ends up 'together' MC become a cancerous cell. Stuck to ML all the time. Basically MC just did nothing but making out after there are making out (cause technically they didn't confess to each other) and as any other QT story. The other arcs they would get together even quicker so I should leave.

Overall

If you want a simple short QT novel. You can read this. But if you prefer more substance. Or longer there's so many options out there. <<less
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bobaramu
bobaramu rated it
February 20, 2025
Status: Completed
3.9 (rounded up)

A really sweet story about MC finding ML in all other lifetimes. Who knew a ghost could learn to love?

it was short and sometimes a bit too fast to my liking but its a QT so I can excuse it.

i love MC and ML’s dynamic it reminded me of WWX and LWJ LOLOL but either way theyre really enamoured with eachother !! Like seriously they ONLY have eyes for eachother its making me sick from the amount of dogfood I had to read.

really cute story :)
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1dumbho1
1dumbho1 rated it
February 10, 2025
Status: Completed
3 arcs. Passionate MC and respectful ML. No forceful actions!

Wish the extra had focused on MC and ML, not on a random second couple that came in the last 5 chapters. Some plot points were left unanswered, like what about the system.
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