The male supporting character was actually myself.

Also, your host seems quite uncooperative with the modification; he's always trying to maintain so-called fairness and justice. What's your opinion on this?

The fluffy little ball blinked its deep blue eyes and, with practiced ease, "brain out" for a few seconds before speaking: "My family... even with the host, we can't come up with a single cunning idea. What you saw was just the brainless protagonist going too far and retaliating out of desperation."

We're all just working people and cats, so it's totally understandable, right?

"They're just trying to make a living. If the scriptwriting team didn't secretly stir up trouble, they wouldn't have pushed the host to such an extreme. Just look at the quality of those scripts; even a cat would shake its head at them!"

“The script team…” Number 003 tapped his fingers on the chair thoughtfully, then shook his head with a smile after a moment and said, “To be honest, the script team’s work is quite demanding.”

He pressed another button, and the screen in the void shifted to show many different world scenes. "Look, this is where the script team got their inspiration."

The heavens contain countless worlds, each with its own unique stories and tales. The scriptwriting team's main task is to find inspiration from the most popular stories across all these worlds—in other words, to copy a similar story and create a mission world for the host to experience.

You only see the script team's distorted values ​​and twisted story, but what you don't see is the truth reflected behind it—the whole world is developing in a direction of moral decay and declining social morality.

People are becoming increasingly greedy, ignorant, and arrogant, and these social phenomena are perfectly reflected in the stories they follow. When words of beauty and kindness are all distorted into derogatory terms, and the soil beneath our feet breeds only violent and aggressive creatures, it foreshadows impending disaster.

History always progresses in a spiral.

Chaos inevitably leads to riots. Only after disaster ends do survivors cherish their lives with awe. However, humanity is always prone to arrogance and forgetfulness; after experiencing peace and prosperity, greed once again ignites a new round of disaster.

Number 003 shifted his gaze from the screen to the little white cat, but his focus remained on its neck. He narrowed his long, narrow eyes and said softly, "You don't like it, do you?"

You always want to try to save the world.

But are those fabricated mission worlds that reflect the baseness of humanity worth it?

Jiang Chen met Number 003's gaze with unwavering eyes across the distance. Knowing that the other was speaking to him, he said in a deep voice, "We have to do something, instead of just sitting and waiting to die. Even though it's all virtual, for those who have feelings and souls living in it, it's always something to be thankful for to avoid disaster."

"You've tried so hard to save humanity, but have the humans you've saved realized their mistakes and repented?" Number 003 waved his hand with a hint of sarcasm, signaling the fluffy ball to leave. "Go ahead, do what you want to do."

One day you'll realize how ridiculous you were, and that everything you did was meaningless.

What is destined to fall will fall; what is destined to destroy will eventually destroy itself; and all will ultimately amount to nothingness.

The fluffy ball licked its paws and hesitated, taking two steps back. It couldn't understand what he was saying and its mind was completely blank. Fortunately, Supervisor No. 003 didn't say anything more. He just pressed the button, and the light and shadow disappeared, leaving an empty, pure white space.

"Whoosh! Snap!"

It felt itself being pushed away by something, and the next second it fell onto the table. Sitting at the table with a pen in its hand was its own host. The little white cat immediately hugged his neck and started whimpering, "Host, I thought I would never see you again!"

Chapter Two: The Prodigal Son Returns? Pshaw!

"Don't cry, don't cry, everything's fine. Are you alright? Has the main system given you any trouble?" Jiang Chen gently stroked its fur to comfort it, and at the same time retrieved the soul weapon from its body.

The fluffy dumpling wiped away its tears and said pitifully, "Host, I saw Supervisor No. 003. He said a lot of strange things that I couldn't tell if they were good or bad, but it seemed like he wasn't planning to cause trouble for us."

It suddenly remembered something and quickly covered its little mouth with its paw to change the subject, "What are you doing?"

"Write a self-criticism." Jiang Chen frowned, looking worried. "It has to be at least three thousand words to pass, but the problem is I can't write a single word."

The little white cat glanced down and a worried expression appeared on its face. "Sigh, isn't that just a coincidence? I know how to do this problem!"

It stroked its ears with a slightly smug expression, "This matter still needs to be handled by you, my cute, soft, and capable little kitty. It's just writing a self-criticism, right? I'll read it and you write it!"

The fluffy little ball of fur perched on the table, tilting its head back and blinking its deep blue eyes. It opened its mouth and began, "Respected leaders, hello! I have pondered for a long time, filled with deep guilt and unease, recalling when I first entered the mission world. I am extremely grateful and fortunate to have received this opportunity..."

Jiang Chen: w(°ｏ°)w

I didn't realize it was so good at this!

This self-criticism was written in a way that shows he's studied it a lot!

With the help of Rongtuanzi, he quickly wrote a self-criticism of more than three thousand words.

[Given the host's sincere remorse and commendable attitude, as well as their meritorious assistance in eradicating the virus, no further punishment will be imposed. The script team will also conduct a new round of review. The host is requested to work diligently in the future to strive for an early opportunity for rebirth.]

Sure enough, the main system responded shortly after the eloquent and heartfelt self-criticism was submitted.

When you select a script space, the tables, chairs, benches, papers, and other items disappear into thin air, and the confinement effect is lifted, with numerous scripts reappearing in mid-air.

"Thanks for helping me write the self-criticism, go pick one you like."

Upon hearing this, the fluffy little dumpling excitedly jumped up and stood on tiptoe to start picking and choosing; he then looked down at the crystal paperweight in his hand that had not been recycled by the main system, and then put it into the system space.

Was it because I held it in my hand that it wasn't taken away, or did the main system deliberately leave it behind?

Based on what 003 said, Jiang Chen felt he could study it carefully if he had the chance. If he remembered correctly, the bug liked to use similar things, like mirrors and crystal balls...

The little white creature moved nimbly among the many scripts, and soon a cover caught its attention.

"Host, I want this!" It hopped down, holding a script with a gaudy cover.

Jiang Chen took it and glanced at it. "This... is it science fiction?"

"I think it's a game!" The fluffy little ball of fluff swayed its big tail proudly, making his neck a little itchy.

At first glance, there is no particular focus. The entire cover is divided into seven sections, like a honeycomb surrounding a central hexagon. There are scenes of battle, long-legged beauties, starships, racing cars, and other elements. In the very center, there is a handsome man whose silhouette can be vaguely seen behind him.

As expected, the little white cat guessed correctly; this is a redemption story centered around a game.

The story is set in the distant future, where humanity has experienced brutal wars and the living environment has become increasingly harsh. Many people can only earn meager incomes through hard work, morale is low and there is no hope, and social order is becoming increasingly chaotic.

So M Technology Company took advantage of the situation and developed a holographic game – Perfect World.

In this game, players can not only truly feel the long-lost lush oasis with green grass and red flowers, but also buy skins to change their appearance and enjoy different gameplay experiences on different islands.

Most importantly, the game's currency system is linked to reality. In other words, as long as you can earn money in the game, you can exchange it for real-world currency and instantly become a wealthy person and enter the upper class!

This is a huge temptation for people who have lost hope and have a bleak future.

The protagonist, Si Anrui, is a pitiful orphan whose parents died in a disaster. He was adopted by his aunt and lived in a slum from the time he could remember.

My aunt's biggest wish is to save enough money to buy a small apartment so that her nephew can go to school.

She firmly believes that to truly succeed, one must study hard and acquire real skills. Only by securing a position in a major technology company and not relying on the virtual world for income can one gain a foothold in the industry.

However, the eighteen-year-old protagonist, Si Anrui, is in his rebellious teenage years, thinking himself the most important person in the world and ignoring his aunt's earnest teachings.

He felt that he could easily make a lot of money in games and live a life of wealth and luxury, so why bother studying hard and not necessarily finding a good job in the future?

To prove himself, Si Anrui stole the money his aunt had saved to buy a house, bought the latest gaming helmet and advanced equipment in the game, and immediately entered the Perfect World to travel and enjoy the scenery.

The male protagonist became too arrogant after spending money on in-game purchases, which led to him being targeted by a professional raiding team within the game.

During the chase, the protagonist, who is in a dazzling halo, successfully meets Lin Ruochu, a senior executive at G Technology Company. The two accidentally find a hidden secret checkpoint on Treasure Island, but are unexpectedly drawn into a huge conspiracy between two major technology companies.

From inside the game to outside the game, the male protagonist who made a mess of things is hunted down; then his aunt falls ill and dies in the hospital because he has no money for medical treatment; his girlfriend also loses her family because of him. Under the blows of one after another, Si Anrui tries to commit suicide but is saved. At the critical moment, Si Anrui finally wakes up and begins to face reality.

With his exceptional gaming talent and protagonist aura, he was unstoppable in the game "Perfect World," ultimately winning the heart of his beloved and gaining ownership of the holographic game. He then became the world's richest man, got married, had children, and lived a happy life.

The role of Best Supporting Actor Jiang Chen is to protect the male lead from every angle. He not only has to help him clean up the mess left by his dashing antics but also help him pursue his girlfriend. He also has to stand up for Si Anrui when he is being chased.

His true identity is eventually revealed—he is the successor of M Technology Company. After being moved by the male and female protagonists, he sacrifices himself and gives the most important game key to Si Anrui, allowing him to successfully inherit the holographic game and obtain unimaginable wealth.

"You can make such a big deal out of playing a game?" The little white cat looked very dissatisfied after reading the script. "What kind of redemption is this? The protagonist is a wastrel in real life and only wants to live in the virtual world. Then why don't you start stealing money from home!"

My aunt is so pitiful; she raised such a thankless child after all these years.

After stealing money to spend on in-game purchases, he squandered it all in the game. Couldn't he have redeemed the money and returned it to the thief? At least with that money, his aunt would have had money for medical treatment after her serious illness, and wouldn't have died!

I'm so angry I could grind my teeth. He won't wake up until he's dragged living people to their deaths.

What the hell were you doing all this time?

I've seen too many stories of prodigal sons returning home; they just make me sick. The protagonist has a halo of invincibility that makes him turn back, but what about the people he killed? Did they deserve it?

Isn't this a classic case of whitewashing?

It's as if past misdeeds have been whitewashed and gilded, even worthy of praise. A bad person may have committed a multitude of evil deeds, yet a single good deed can garner applause. Correcting mistakes is the right thing to do, but the harm caused is real, and the past facts remain!

He killed his aunt, the female lead's brother, and his best friend. How can he have the nerve to inherit their property?

He ran away when the incident happened; after it was over, he stood in front of the tombstone and said a few words of repentance and that was it, even having the audacity to say he wanted to live well for the person in their place. Pah!

Jiang Chen: ...

The little white cat is getting more and more temperamental. It seems that I can't always let it eat big meals. It would be better to let it eat some cat grass or something to cool it down when it has time.

"Stop cursing. The main system just replied that it will conduct a comprehensive review of the script team. The quality should gradually improve in the future. Let's go and meet this brat and see if we can turn him around."

Upon hearing the host mention turning the child back, the fluffy ball shook its fur, its eyes shining brightly, and waved its paws with renewed enthusiasm. "The starting point for the best supporting male role is super high. Host, keep it up! I believe you can definitely turn the brat back and reform him!"

The storyline is being integrated; the host is preparing to merge into the world...

3, 2, 1, let's go!

As the light screen faded, Jiang Chen found himself sitting at a gambling table in a luxurious casino, surrounded by bustling people and a vibrant atmosphere of light and shadow.

The little white cat was perched on the table, curiously tilting its head and blinking its eyes. "Meow! Host, I can actually enter the game world! This is the first time! This is so exciting!"

Holographic games feel exactly the same as the real world!

Wow! There's even a Catwoman skin? Wow, look, that person even created an alien skin, hahaha~ And anime character designs too, so interesting! I love this game world, it's amazing!

It was hopping and jumping around excitedly, but before it could even pounce on its host, a blonde woman at the table asked sweetly, "Handsome, is this your pet? Its meows are so sweet, do you mind...?"

As she spoke, she moved closer to Jiang Chen. This handsome man, dressed in expensive luxury gear, was definitely a wealthy person. Holographic games were another world, so naturally, anything could be done.

If it weren't for the fact that the human body needs to eat and sleep in reality, most people would probably prefer to live in a game and never go out.

"I mind." Jiang Chen left without expression, then reached out and let the little white cat jump up before turning and leaving.

The fluffy little thing was startled and jumped onto its host's shoulder, timidly tucking its hands in its pockets and whispering in his ear, "What's going on? Why can that girl see me? Have I been exposed?"

"Your information is on my screen—" He walked to a corner, waved his right hand to open the personal information interface, and a cute white cat image was prominently displayed in the pet list.

Click to see detailed information.

Pet Name: Little White

Pet type: Feline

Pet Attributes: Unknown (Legendary Hidden Version)

Attack skill: Unknown

Loyalty cultivation: 100%

Status: Bound (Cannot be dropped)

"What the hell?!" Peeking out at her own information screen, the fluffy little dumpling immediately felt like her CPU was overloaded again.

As far as I can remember, aside from the problem with the mission world, this is only the second time that I can be displayed in front of other people in my non-catgirl form. Why is that?

Jiang Chen stroked the fur and guessed, "Could it be because I instigated you to use the hidden features of the auxiliary system to poison the protagonist last time? The main system simply put you in the open so it can't secretly help me do things."