Editor's Review
Sheng Sheng transmigrates into a romance online-game novel as a love-brained female supporting character. The original owner only wanted to chase the male lead every day, becoming his simp, and was ultimately eliminated early as cannon fodder.
She has looks, she has money—why not play games seriously, earn tons of cash, climb to the peak of life, and keep a little wolfdog?
After transmigrating, Sheng Sheng decisively distances herself from the original male lead. Relying on her rich gaming experience, she teams up with her companions to obtain various opportunities and ultimately succeeds in reaching the top.
The novel flows smoothly, combining爽 (feel-good satisfaction) with absurd humor. Told from Sheng Sheng's perspective, it leads readers into a wonderful holographic world, introduces colorful supporting characters, and unfolds a joyful, lighthearted journey.
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TL: Sorry readers, it was just too long for the synopsis. Chapter begins now!
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Compared to holographic games, everything else…
Sheng Sheng spent thirty seconds accepting the fact that she had transmigrated into a novel.
She then spent a full minute recalling the remnants of the original owner's memories, finally confirming that her current environment was safe.
Then… without the slightest hesitation, she climbed into the game login pod.
What seasoned gamer could possibly refuse a holographic game?
Impossible.
This wasn't Sheng Sheng targeting anyone in particular, but compared to holographic games, all those love-hate melodrama plots were absolute trash.
…
Any game with even a shred of depth would include cutscenes. This holographic game was clearly no exception.
Sheng Sheng slowly opened her eyes. What appeared before her was a massive map of the world.
There were five continents in total. The central one was the largest, while the other four surrounded it in a clustered formation—seen from afar, it looked remarkably like a giant turtle.
Before Sheng Sheng could make out the text labeled on the continents, a hoarse, low narration sounded beside her ears.
"This world was once peaceful and thriving. But one day, a mysterious force began to erode it."
As the words fell, specks like ink stains appeared on the scroll-like map before her.
The stains spread extremely fast. In just moments, nearly half the map had been corrupted.
"All lifeforms touched by this corruption will turn into bloodthirsty, irrational monsters. Some extremist beings even formed so-called divine cults, attempting to destroy all life that still retains reason. As the world faced imminent destruction, heroes from every continent finally stepped forward!"
The corrupted half of the map suddenly burned into ashes. A breeze passed, scattering the ashes completely, replacing them with an entirely new image.
It was a grand masterpiece, depicting blood and war in an artistic yet exaggerated style.
The narration continued:
"The five major profession guilds and the Temple of Light joined forces, waging war against those bloodthirsty monsters devoid of reason."
The image shifted into animated figures.
Six characters stood in formation, fighting fiercely against enemies before them.
Their faces were blurred, but their equipment was highly distinctive. With Sheng Sheng's years of gaming experience, she could immediately identify the professions.
At the very back stood a woman in a white gauze dress, holding a staff in one hand and a book in the other, white light occasionally flashing across its pages—clearly a healer. Not far from her stood a mage, crystal ball in the left hand and staff in the right. Further ahead was an archer wielding a bow. Beside the archer was a short figure carrying a cannon nearly as tall as themselves—a gunner. At the very front stood a warrior, wielding a greatsword and a one-handed shield.
But weren't there six professions? Why were only five visible? There should have been an assassin as well.
Sheng Sheng frowned in confusion, but before she could investigate further, the narration resumed.
"Now, dear heroes, welcome from afar. Join our ranks, and together let us make great contributions to the peace of this world!"
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"Welcome to Earth Online. Please choose your race and assign your name."
Sheng Sheng felt a flash of brightness, and the scene shifted.
Before her was a boundless white void. Not far away stood a handsome man in casual clothing, looking astonishingly lifelike.
He wore a gentle smile, gazing at her warmly, as if Sheng Sheng were the woman he loved most.
Sheng Sheng: "…That was one hell of a tonal shift."
One moment it was war and bloodshed; the next, tranquil serenity. If a girl with weaker nerves had just been frightened, then saw such a handsome man immediately after, she might very well sink straight into this tenderness.
—Even though every player knew perfectly well that the man before them was merely an NPC.
Seeing Sheng Sheng remain still, the handsome man repeated gently, "Please choose your race and assign your name."
The six professions earlier all looked human—she hadn't expected players to be able to choose other races.
Sheng Sheng asked, somewhat surprised, "How many races are available?"
The man smiled as he explained, "The continents are home to many races. Players may choose from Humans, Elves, Dwarves, and Beastfolk."
"Are there differences between them?" Sheng Sheng asked.
The man only smiled, saying nothing.
Sheng Sheng understood immediately. This was intentional mystery—no spoilers.
After a moment of thought, she said, "Human race. Name: Shengge Weijin."
"Shengge Weijin" was Sheng Sheng's old ID. No matter what game she played, she always used this name. In her original world, the ID even had a bit of fame in gaming circles.
As for race choice, Sheng Sheng had her own considerations.
Once her selection was complete, the man's smile grew even gentler.
"Detected that your login pod serial number is 9999. Earth Online will grant you a special reward."
Sheng Sheng paused, then remembered this plot point.
In Earth OL, the first ten thousand players to purchase login pods would receive a special reward.
In the original novel, the male and female leads had serial numbers 9996 and 9997. Although the 'special reward' wasn't described in detail, their adjacent numbers later became a sweet fate trope beloved by readers.
As for her number—9999…
"I really should thank the original owner. Chasing after the male lead so hard she bought a neighboring serial number… what a pity childhood friends can't beat destiny."
Suppressing her excitement, Sheng Sheng calmly asked, "Is there a divine weapon?"
In the web novels she'd read, protagonists always received special rewards upon entering the game—usually cheat-tier items. At the very least, divine weapons.
She felt she wasn't asking for much. A divine weapon would do.
The handsome man remained composed. "Please draw your reward."
With a wave of his hand, a roulette wheel appeared behind him.
Sheng Sheng focused on it—and fell silent.
The wheel was densely packed with sections, each no thicker than a millimeter. Forget the naked eye—even a magnifying glass probably wouldn't reveal what was written on them.
"…."
The man said gently, "Please spin the wheel."
Sheng Sheng casually flicked it.
She didn't use much force. The wheel stopped quickly.
After glancing at the result, the man smiled warmly. "Congratulations. You have obtained a special item."
Before Sheng Sheng could react, he reached into his pants pocket and pulled out a palm-sized hammer.
The hammer looked utterly ordinary, no different from the cheap plastic ones sold by street vendors. Its color scheme was extravagantly pink—nothing like a legendary divine weapon.
Sheng Sheng was silent for a moment before taking it.
One advantage of holographic games over keyboard games was convenience. Checking equipment stats required multiple clicks in traditional games, but in holographic games, the moment an item entered a player's hand, its data appeared automatically.
As the hammer settled into Sheng Sheng's palm, a translucent data panel appeared above it.
Item Name: Hammer [Bound]
Class Requirement: None
Attributes: None
Description:
This hammer was once casually acquired by a god, who intended to forge it into a powerful weapon. Unfortunately, its base material was too fragile, so it could only be used as a back-scratching hammer. However, after the god added certain materials, it underwent a mutation and is no longer a qualified back-scratcher. Even when used for back scratching, please do not apply too much force~
Note: Against individuals with weak constitutions, it may trigger powerful critical hits, causing fainting.
Calling it miraculous would be generous. This hammer was pure trash-tier.
Sheng Sheng wore an indescribable expression.
The handsome man's smile only grew gentler.
…
Five minutes later.
Sheng Sheng opened her eyes again.
Before her was no longer blinding white light, but a vivid, lifelike world filled with birdsong and flowers.
The midday sun poured down, carrying real warmth. Nearby lay a country path, with small wildflowers blooming along the roadside. Few people paused to admire them.
Most rushed past with urgency, as if they had pressing matters to attend to.
Glancing at the names above their heads, Sheng Sheng wasn't surprised—these were all players.
Farther ahead lay a dense forest. Faint birdsong echoed from within. Players frequently entered and exited along the path.
"That should be a mob farming area," Sheng Sheng concluded silently.
At that moment, the belated system notification finally arrived.
[System]: Congratulations on discovering Preli Town. Personal Achievement Points +10. Main quest updated.
A scroll unfurled on the right side of her vision.
The script on it was incomprehensible, but thankfully, a system translation appeared below.
[Please seek out the mayor of Preli Town. He will tell you what to do next.]
Sheng Sheng wasn't surprised.
Out of a hundred online games, eighty beginner quests involved finding the village chief. Nineteen involved finding the village's strongest NPC. The last one was probably "Click here to receive the Dragon-Slaying Blade"—no need to find anyone, just start killing.
Leaving the spawn point, Sheng Sheng quickly located the mayor.
—Mainly because he was surrounded by the largest crowd.
Earth Online claimed to be the most realistic game, a second real world. Physical collision existed, meaning players couldn't swarm NPCs to receive quests.
Most players lined up politely.
Of course, where there were many players, there were always rule-breakers. One such player attempted to cut in line—and was promptly sent back to the spawn point by a barrage of basic attacks.
Looking at her burlap clothes and useless hammer, Sheng Sheng obediently joined the end of the queue.
Fortunately, the beginner quest dialogue was short. A few minutes later, it was her turn.
The mayor had a kind, benevolent face, practically screaming "good guy."
When his gaze met Sheng Sheng's, he smiled warmly.
Sheng Sheng immediately turned her head away.
"I'm done for. I've developed psychological trauma from this kind of smile." She had a very strong urge to punch something.
The NPC mayor, utterly indifferent to the player's reaction, continued fulfilling his tool-like duty, rambling through the quest dialogue.
[Mayor]: Dear adventurer, you've finally arrived! Our town has encountered some troubles. Would you be willing to help us?
Sheng Sheng confirmed.
The quest scroll updated again.
[System]: The beautiful town of Preli is surrounded by dense forests, rich with birdsong and flowers. However, recently, a thief has appeared, frequently stealing chickens and ducks raised by the townsfolk. After preliminary investigation, the thief seems to be hiding in the forest. Please investigate, brave adventurer.
Sheng Sheng: "…."
Compared to the usual "slaughter small animals" quests, "catching a thief" was refreshingly unique.
The system provided few hints, and the original novel didn't describe such simple quests either.
Fortunately, Sheng Sheng had years of MMO experience. Following other players' routes and methods, she completed the quest quickly.
—She discovered a creature resembling a weasel.
The reason for 'resembling' was that its eyes were bright red.
Red as if dripping with blood.
It was extremely vicious. Even with its neck restrained, it struggled violently, attempting to escape. Had it not been injured by forest traps, newbie players wouldn't have been able to capture it at all.
Sheng Sheng calmly carried the "weasel" back, queued for several minutes, and handed it over to the mayor.
[Mayor]: Heavens! It's been corrupted! Has the dark aura spread this far already?! Dear hero, please investigate the forest further. If you encounter similar creatures, be sure to eliminate them!
The quest scroll updated once more.
[System]: Go to the forest and eliminate ten Corrupted Weasels (0/10)