After the nth time failing to get her design proposal approved, Lin Ran closed her computer monitor in frustration, hoping out of sight, out of mind would alleviate her annoyance. But it was to no avail as the irritation still persisted.

She picked up her phone in silence.

Opened up her WeChat conversation with her sister.

She sincerely asked: "Thinking about changing fields. Do you have any money-making routes to recommend?"

Her sister replied: "Sure do.

Marry a nearly seventies old man.

No car loans, house loans.

He has health insurance, retirement pension, savings.

He's got a car, house, and children, so you won't have to worry about them.

He's also likely to die soon.

When that time comes, you just take over his estate."

Lin Ran answered, "Hmm, that sounds feasible. Can you introduce me to one? But I guess we should conduct some property audit before marriage, right? What if I get swindled?"

Her sister replied, "Just sign an agreement. Specify in the agreement that you'll inherit his money, his car, and his house after his death. His ashes can go to his children..."

Lin Ran said, "Good idea!"

As a corporate drone, Lin Ran knew well enough that she only had the right to complain, but not the power to go on strike. No matter what, she must grit her teeth and continue with the work she was tasked with.

The clock tick-tocked away.

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Ran finally modified the design plan according to the client's request. Just as she clicked to send the email, her vision suddenly blacked out, and she collapsed onto the computer keyboard.

“Lin Ran, I know you resent me and hate that I married you against your will," a man's cold voice suddenly rang in Lin Ran's ear, making her daze for a moment. "But the two kids are innocent, and going on the show was your own decision. I hope you can cherish this opportunity to get along well with them, and don't worry, I won’t come home to bother you during this period.”

Married her? Two kids?

Suddenly, her head ached and a massive amount of unfamiliar memories emerged.

It turned out that she had traversed into a novel about CEOs as a disposable supporting female character with the same name. The tall, handsome man standing in front of her, whose perfection seemed favored by God, was her husband, Xie Yu Cheng.

This man, whom the original character disliked, seemed to perfectly embed himself in every corner of Lin Ran's heart. However, to prevent him from seeing through her, Lin Ran forcefully held back her words.

Xie Yu Cheng seemed to have gotten used to her indifference.

He deeply glanced at Lin Ran, then turned and left. Only then did Lin Ran start to digest the memories in her mind.

As written in the book, the original character deeply loved the male lead, Fu Ting Yuan.

To get him, she was even willing to drug him, hoping to present him with a fait accompli.

As a result, she was tricked by her stepsister and accidentally became intimate with the antagonist Xie Yu Cheng. This unintended intimacy led to a pregnancy.

The original character originally intended to secretly terminate the pregnancy but was exposed by her stepsister Lin Yan.

Afterward, she was strictly monitored by Lin's father.

It wasn't until she gave birth to twins that Xie Yecheng found out about her pregnancy.

He immediately proposed marriage.

Lin's father was overjoyed.

So...

Right after giving birth, the original host learned that she was going to be Xie Yecheng's wife.

She would not only have to play stepmother to Xie Yecheng's 11-year-old child, but also mother to her newborn twins - a shocking revelation.

The thought that she would never be able to marry her beloved Fu Tingyuan as she dreamt in her life left her heart cold.

She even came to detest her newborn children and Xie Yecheng, who had caused this tragic turn in her life.

Hence, even after five years of marriage with Xie Yecheng, their relationship did not show any improvement and had even escalated to her abusing her biological son!

As a result, both her stepson and biological son developed a strong hatred and aversion towards her.

As they grew older, the trio became the number one villains in the story.

The original host, having participated in a parenting reality show, was discovered to be abusing her own son and maltreating her stepson. She was kicked out of her home and eloped with her "true love".

But in the end...

After deceiving her out of all her money, her "true love" disappeared without a trace,

and the original host was forced to scavenge for wild vegetables and eventually died tragically on the streets.

Lin Ran: "…" There's a saying, 'One amidst fortune knows not his fortune', should she say it or not?

Though marrying Xie Yecheng was not the host’s original wish, who could get everything they want in life?

Moreover, even though Xie Yecheng is considered a worthless divorcee, he is only ten years older than the host. He also possesses a house, a car, handsome looks, tall stature, and a huge fortune, which makes him countless times better than the septuagenarian her friend referred to!

The key point is that he is a bona fide billionaire.

The host had never worried about money after marrying him.

Her unlimited black card was swiped to her heart's content.

The latest merchandise from all major luxury brands would dazzle her.

Five-star meals until she grew tired of them!

Even her dressing room was bigger than the cramped, old, two-bedroom apartment Lin Ran had mortgaged before transmigrating.

The bed she slept on and the mattress were specially customized to fit her body, worth millions!

Lying on it, one would feel every part of their body fitting in incredibly well, as if lying on a cloud.

So comfortable that she cannot help but hug the fragrant soft pillow and roll around, then take a deep breath, feeling the air tinged with the scent of wealth.

Lin Ran is an orphan.

In order to survive, she has endured many hardships.

After scrimping and saving for many years, she mustered up enough money for the down payment of her two-bedroom apartment, but lacked the money to renovate, and was still burdened by the hefty mortgage.

Unlike the original host who was born in a loveless home,

yet she never lacked money.

The man she married was even of great power.

As a common person, everything the original host disliked, she liked, especially that old man who the original host despised to death, but never treated her harshly, even giving her a lot of money.

It's a pity that the old man is too shrewd and she needs to avoid frivolity in his presence, lest he detects her facade. Her current primary goal should be to establish a good relationship with her two biological sons.

Approaching the strategy of circling the old through the young.

But isn't it simply awesome to reach the pinnacle of life easily without lifting a finger?

Just as she was thinking about it, her cell phone rang.

Upon answering the phone, a capable woman rattled off, "Ran Ran, the show 'Mama Bear and Baby Cub' is about to start shooting soon. How are you preparing? Have you done any rehearsals with little An? Don't make a fuss when the time comes......"

"Vivi, I want to drop out of this show ..."

Lin Ran had never been a celebrity, nor did she aspire to be one.

Her greatest wish in this life is to be an ordinary person, and besides, she has never been a mother, nor does she know how to mother.

Most importantly, the relationship between the original host and her three sons wasn't good.

Hastily exposing her precarious mother-son relationship on the show would only invite criticism.

She doesn't want to suffer such injustice.

"Lin Ran, are you joking with me?" Chen Wei deeply inhales to suppress the rage inside her. "The production crew is already on the way to your house, and you tell me now that you want to quit? I'm sorry, but I can't accommodate that!"

"If you don't want to be swallowed by internet hate, get up and prepare immediately. I have things to do, so I'll hang up first!"

Without waiting for Lin Ran's response, Chen Wei decisively hung up.

Looking at the disconnected call, Lin Ran burst into tears.

Was her pipe dream brought to an abrupt end by an avalanche of criticisms before it even began?

She couldn't accept it!

"Lin Ran, your two sons are absolutely ungrateful. I kindly presented them gifts and not only they didn’t appreciate it, but they also threw things at me. Look at my forehead that got hit..." Suddenly, the bedroom door was pushed open from the outside.

A woman stormed in with fury.

"Ran Ran, you really need to keep your two children in check, I've never seen more unruly brats!"

"If you don't discipline them strictly, I won't be surprised if they get involved in some serious trouble one day. Moreover, if they dare to hit me today, they may as well hit you tomorrow. Don't take my words lightly. You have to be stern when it's necessary, especially when they are the reason you're trapped in this house."

"You have given so much for them, not only do they turn a blind eye to your sacrifices, they even dare to disrespect their own mother."

"It's not just you who should be angry. I also feel it's unjust for you!"

Lin Ran: "..." If not for the gloat evident in the woman's eyes, she would almost believe her nonsense!

No wonder the original host ended up eloping with a man of unknown origin. Turns out, these were the kind of people she was surrounded by. What a waste of her genuine feelings.

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