The Cannon Fodder Stole the Male Lead’s Script GL - Chapter 7

“Jiang Yun!”

Just as Jiang Yun was walking toward the cafeteria, a small, gentle figure suddenly appeared beside her. The girl tilted her head slightly to look at her, with both hands behind her back and her face lit up by a bright smile. Her long black hair flowed in the autumn breeze.

Zhan Rao gave a soft laugh. “What a coincidence~”

Her eyes, as clear as water, curved like crescent moons—cute and full of life.

Jiang Yun couldn’t help but smile too. “It really is a coincidence. You didn’t come with your classmates?”

“I went to the bathroom for a bit, and then my classmates just…”

It was Friday, which by timing made this Zhan Rao’s fifth day. So… Jiang Yun understood immediately. The girl clearly realized she was understood, and her face flushed red instantly. Embarrassed, she changed the subject. “It’s like this… I just transferred to Yinchuan High and don’t know many people. Also, I always feel it’s kind of lonely eating alone, so… would it be alright if…”

The girl blinked her innocent, bright eyes, sending her an invitation.

Just as Jiang Yun felt like she might drown in those sparkling eyes, an electronic notification sounded in her ear.

But it wasn’t hers.

It was Yan Kuo’s.

The sound grew louder, clearer, approaching…

[Ding~ You have a new mission notification.]

[Current Task: When the female lead is feeling lonely and uncertain, make a dashing appearance and invite her to breakfast. Entice her into asking, “Can we have breakfast together from now on?” and fulfill the invitation. At the same time, push romance progress to 7 percent. Each task completed will reward 1 point of luck.]

Once the notification finished, Yan Kuo, drenched in sweat, hurried over and halted right in front of Zhan Rao.

He was now wearing a clean school uniform, but the damp strands of hair that smelled awful told Jiang Yun he hadn’t showered yet.

Right now, it was a mix of sweat and muddy stench.

Tsk… even if he’s the male lead, no one could possibly mistake that smell as some irresistible male pheromone~

Yan Kuo didn’t notice that Zhan Rao was already frowning and covering her nose. He only saw Jiang Yun standing nearby, watching him with a half-smile. After the mocking smile and the morning’s soaking, old and new grudges boiled together. Yan Kuo was grinding his teeth.

“What are you doing here?!”

Jiang Yun tilted her head. “Is it your business?”

Yan Kuo didn’t bother arguing, snorted, and said, “Even if you keep pestering me trying to get my attention, I’ll never like you. You’d better give up.”

Jiang Yun: ?????

“Are you sick or something?”

Yan Kuo snorted again without explaining. No matter what kind of chaos the cannon fodder stirred up, it wouldn’t affect his solo brilliance as the male lead. Eyes fixed on the girl who belonged to him—the female lead—he slipped his left hand into his pocket, struck a pose, then raised his right hand to sweep back his sweaty bangs, closed his eyes, and tilted his chin slightly. A bit messy, a bit wild. Paired with his flawless, handsome face—seducing the female lead should be effortless!

In the golden light of seven in the morning, he opened his eyes just a sliver and looked at Zhan Rao with arrogance. “Classmate Zhan, would you like to have breakfast together?”

Jiang Yun stared, dumbfounded.

And thought, Would laughing out loud right now completely ruin the male lead’s dignity?

Zhan Rao was also stunned. Her meal card nearly slipped out of her hand. At this rate, she might skip breakfast and go straight to the restroom to throw up.

She stepped back in panic.

“N-no thank you.”

Yan Kuo didn’t believe her and raised an eyebrow. “This is a great honor I’m offering. Are you going to refuse?”

Jiang Yun: !!!! Oh heavens—what kind of ridiculous line was that?!

She was really about to lose it!

Zhan Rao shook her head frantically. “No no no, really, it’s fine.” She looked to Jiang Yun in desperation, like finding a lifeline, and grabbed her arm, only to realize Jiang Yun’s arm was trembling.

“I already made plans to eat with Jiang Yun. Sorry, Classmate Yan. I think it might be a bit cramped if three of us sat together.”

Yan Kuo frowned. “Oh? Is that so? Then tomorrow’s fine.”

“Tomorrow’s Saturday. I’m a day student, not coming to school.”

“Then Monday…”

“I already have plans on Monday too.”

Yan Kuo: …

“Then when will…”

“I’m sorry. If it’s with Classmate Yan Kuo, I won’t have time—ever.”

Yan Kuo, face turning black: ???

“Pfft—”

Jiang Yun couldn’t hold it anymore. Her lips, barely restrained, twitched up into a smirk. When she turned her head, she met Yan Kuo’s furious glare and broke into full-blown laughter.

“Hahahahahaha…”

Yan Kuo’s face was as dark as it could get.

He clenched his fists tightly and glared at Jiang Yun. “What are you laughing at?”

Jiang Yun stomped her foot as she laughed, trying to reply that finally, it was his turn to suffer, but all that came out was laughter. Not a single word.

Furious, Yan Kuo turned and stormed off. At the same time, another notification sounded.

[Ding~ #Breakfast Invitation with Female Lead# Task Failed. Luck -1.]

[Your total luck value: -2.5.]

—

“Jiang Yun?”

Zhan Rao looked at her laughing like that and found it somewhat amusing. She couldn’t help but smile too, but worried Jiang Yun might laugh herself out of breath. When Jiang Yun started coughing, she gently patted her back to help her breathe.

Jiang Yun finally managed to calm down and lifted her gaze to look at Zhan Rao.

Her cool, pale skin now had a rosy glow from the excitement, like a soft pink veil had settled over her. Her bright eyes sparkled with tears on the verge of falling, making her cold and noble features appear even more vivid and even more alluring.

A tall nose bridge, defined red lips, a wide smile, and star-like tear drops.

So beautiful…

Way better than the secret portrait she had sketched.

Zhan Rao only dared to glance for a second before quickly lowering her head, afraid to look again.

“Sorry, I wasn’t laughing at you. I was laughing at Yan Kuo. The way he acted just now was too ridiculous. Hahahaha…”

Zhan Rao lowered her head, blushing. “No, I thought he was… um… pretty odd too.”

It wouldn’t be polite to say he was weird.

But if she didn’t say that, she really didn’t know what word could describe what Yan Kuo just did.

“Jiang Yun, I’m sorry I told him I was eating with you without asking.”

“It’s fine. I didn’t have anyone to eat with anyway. Having you around is better.”

“Aaaahhh! Really?!!” Zhan Rao looked at her in disbelief, overjoyed to the point of wanting to scream. But she wanted even more.

“Then… can we also have breakfast together from now on?”

The smile on Jiang Yun’s face froze.

Because the mission screen in front of her trembled slightly on the “Friends and Family” line.

Zhan Rao saw her pause and looked disheartened, worried that Jiang Yun might hate her. She quickly explained, “Ah, was I being too forward? Sorry, I shouldn’t have hoped for too much…”

“Of course we can.” Jiang Yun smiled and gently patted her on the head.

“Huh?” Zhan Rao looked at her in shock.

And then Jiang Yun teased, “What? Don’t want to?”

Zhan Rao nodded like crazy. “I do, I do!!!”

Her steps immediately turned light and bouncy as she followed beside Jiang Yun. She could still feel the warmth from Jiang Yun’s hand on the top of her head.

This person is so warm… and so pretty!

Zhan Rao’s face turned bright red, her heart screaming with joy.

Meanwhile, Jiang Yun was watching her mission screen update.

[Current Destiny Override Progress: 7%.]

She tapped the screen, and the orange “Friends and Family Line” lit up. She opened it.

Zhan Rao: 65 percent!

So, with just a 5 percent increase in Zhan Rao’s favorability, her overall destiny override progress rose by 1 percent!

And…

Jiang Yun glanced at another progress bar—the red one marked “Romance Line.” It now showed: 7 percent.

Where on earth did that romance come from???

—

[Ding~ #Push Romance Progress to 7%# Task Complete. Luck +1.]

[Your total luck value: -1.5.]

A now-accustomed Yan Kuo: Hmph. I knew it. The villainess and the female lead are both weird, but my male lead halo is still shining bright! Romance progress, onward!!!