The male supporting character was actually myself.

Let me tell you, this is a common tactic used by green tea bitches and innocent white lotuses.

She cried softly and weakly, putting on a pitiful appearance.

Then create an image of yourself as someone who is deeply emotional but trapped in a dilemma, and someone as simple-minded as you will be completely fooled.

Bro, I'm going to teach you how to spot a gold digger now. Remember this: be invincible if you have no desires.

The more you fall for her, the more you need to resist her gentle advances and calm down to think things through.

Is what she said reasonable?

Did she intentionally try to get close to them? Did she inadvertently highlight herself while belittling others?

Xiang Hongbin frowned and pondered for a moment, then suddenly realized and said, "Yin Luoxi also told me that on the way to the airport, she was sitting in the car and watched her younger brother running and shouting after the car in the rearview mirror. Her heart ached and she was so sad, but she was powerless to do anything about it."

She was crying her eyes out then, and I was only focused on comforting her.

Looking back now, was she really powerless?

Yin Luoxi told me personally that on her eighteenth birthday, her parents took her to the bank to open an account and deposited all the New Year's money she had received over the years into her personal savings account.

That's a full 300,000!

She had time to go to the park to take photos and preserve beautiful memories, but she didn't have time to say goodbye openly and honestly?

With so much personal money at her disposal, and even donating to charitable organizations every month, why can't she ask her good friends in China to inquire about Du Zigui's situation and provide him with some financial assistance?

Why not mention helping at all, but instead repeatedly bring it up with tears and reminiscence? What kind of tactic is this?

"Of course, it's typical self-pity!" Jiang Chen seized the opportunity to remind him: "When Yin Luoxi told you that her mother was sick because she missed her adopted son, didn't you feel very sorry for her?"

She said she wanted to take her mother out for a walk and asked you to help her recommend some tourist attractions. Don't you think she's very filial?

When Yin Luoxi looked pitiful, tears streaming down her face, saying she missed her younger brother but was powerless to help him, didn't you feel a protective instinct?

I guess she mentioned me as well.

Given Yin Luoxi's level of expertise, she'll most likely say, "I've been very happy and content since I went abroad, right?"

The other person stared in disbelief, then nodded after a while. "Oh yeah, oh yeah, I had forgotten. She did say that, and I even agreed with her."

"This is to highlight their deep feelings and reluctance to let go by using my heartlessness as a foil!"

If I'm not mistaken, this is just the beginning; she will gradually deepen this contrast later.

And you, who haven't realized it yet, will only think they're so kind, while I—the original victim—am seen as an ungrateful wretch who coveted wealth and status.

"Ah, this..." Xiang Hongbin's face immediately turned slightly red.

When Yin Luoxi mentioned Jiang Chen, I actually had that thought myself.

But then, thinking about the painful life he had gone through, he felt that his current happiness was well-deserved, so he didn't continue the conversation on that topic.

It wasn't until my good friend pointed it out that I realized it was full of pitfalls!

Mrs. Yin and Yin Luoxi clearly had the means, but chose to only reminisce without offering help, because if they did, the motivation to feel self-satisfied would disappear.

Mrs. Yin could no longer indulge in her melancholy and let Mr. Yin spoil her princess-like behavior.

Yin Luoxi can no longer portray a weak and pitiful image by crying and wailing!

"I'm glad I chose to tell you these things." He took a sip of his cola and made up his mind. "From now on, I'll stay as far away from Yin Luoxi as possible, so she won't always distort the facts and affect my judgment."

Jiang Chen continued assembling the model and laughed, "There's no need to deliberately keep a distance."

What you need now is to recognize and identify manipulative women, not to simply avoid them.

Otherwise, if she becomes more sophisticated in the future, or if you encounter a sophisticated but cunning woman, wouldn't you easily be caught off guard and lose your position?

If Yin Luoxi contacts you again, you need to figure out first whether she is playing hard to get or pretending to reject you.

Calm down and think about it first. If you can't solve it, then come to me.

Now, I'll first send you a summary of the common tactics, tricks, and classic quotes used by "green tea bitches." You need to study them carefully.

Xiang Hongbin carefully read the article sent to him.

His face stiffened when he saw the classic quote.

"I really don't know how to get along with boys."

"Should I not have bothered you so late? I'm sorry, but..."

"Your deskmate/friend/girlfriend is so fierce. I wouldn't act like that if it were me."

"Why is your girlfriend so petty? We just hung out for a bit, you can just invite her to join us. She's busy? Does that mean she won't let you go out?"

"She's actually a very nice person, she just misunderstood us. Don't be so harsh on her."

……

Xiang Hongbin, who was selected as a star student at Brown Middle School, was not that stupid. He could quickly identify Yin Luoxi's usual methods with just a glance.

"Sigh, I hope he can withstand the female lead's halo. Otherwise, it would be such a pity if he committed suicide for such a green tea bitch at such a young age with such a bright future." The little white cat sighed as she looked at the handsome guy studying hard.

Jiang Chen glanced at the script but didn't proceed to the update.

It's unclear whether there wasn't enough preventative measure taken, or whether the progress of Xiang Hongbin and Yin Luoxi's relationship wouldn't affect the overall plot.

The tug-of-war to help the second male lead lasted for five years.

Five years later, Jiang Chen, now twenty, is a sophomore in college. By this time, he has already successfully started his own business as the plot had arranged.

Having experienced a smooth-sailing life with a predetermined destiny, the internet company he founded surged ahead, making him incredibly wealthy even while lying down.

Meanwhile, Yin Luoxi had already graduated from university and become the youngest and most promising painter, achieving both fame and fortune.

Boss Yin's business, however, has begun to decline, likely as preparation for bankruptcy before or after his return to China. The main system will definitely issue a mission then, requiring him to use all his savings to save his company.

Mrs. Yin was still wallowing in self-pity and melancholy.

She spends her days lying in bed or sprawled on the sofa, sighing and enjoying her husband's tender care and her daughter's constant love.

After years of back-and-forth battles, Xiang Hongbin has evolved into a master at spotting manipulative women, able to see through Yin Luoxi's various manipulative behaviors at a glance and never fall for them.

However, due to the influence of the script, he still held a glimmer of hope.

Therefore, the relationship between the two is rather delicate. Yin Luoxi neither confesses nor takes the initiative, nor refuses nor takes responsibility. Every now and then, she intentionally or unintentionally flirts with him, keeping the relationship ambiguous and unclear.

Xiang Hongbin maintained a polite distance throughout. Although he was influenced by the script and had feelings for her, he remained very rational.

On the contrary, Mrs. Yin was very satisfied with him and always wanted to bring the two of them together. She even met and had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Xiang to discuss the marriage.

However, the Xiang couple expressed their respect for their child's choice and politely declined the offer.

As a business family, they only consider two types of marriage: true love or assistance.

If the son and Yin Luoxi truly love each other, are inseparable, and want to spend their lives together, it wouldn't be impossible.

There's no emotional foundation between them, so marrying her would be less desirable than marrying a girl from a family with better financial standing than the Xiang family. A powerful alliance would be the best strategy.

With such an outstanding son, marriage is not something to be taken lightly.

Chapter Eighteen: Saving the Second Female Lead

Moreover, there are no secrets that stay hidden forever.

The story of the Yin family's child being switched has been circulating secretly in their social circle for the past few years.

Whether it's the fact that their own child could be stolen without them noticing, or the Yin family's attitude and way of handling things after they found out about the switch, it's all very puzzling.

Parents should think twice before their sons marry a daughter from such a sensible family.

As the saying goes, "When choosing a wife, choose a virtuous one."

A good woman can benefit three generations, while a bad one can ruin three generations.

They are all seasoned veterans in the business world, and they are very clear about how to calculate various interests.

Yin Luoxi was not the best choice for Xiang Hongbin's family to be their daughter-in-law.

"It seems that as long as the second male lead stays calm, he can win." Jiang Chen said softly while looking at the scenery outside the airplane window. "Now that I've finally figured out the second female lead's situation, I need to teach her how to avoid being manipulated."

The little white cat perched on his shoulder, playing a game, and sighed, "My host has really had a tough time."

However, it took the second male lead so long to counterbalance the female lead's aura;

Time is running out to help the second female lead!

"Two years should be enough." Jiang Chen took out the information he had collected on the second female lead, Shu Muyu, from the system space and carefully looked through it.

The interaction between Yin Luoxi and Xiang Hongbin is only briefly mentioned in the plot. It is only because Xiang unintentionally said something that Du Zigui once said that Yin Luoxi started dating him.

On the eve of their return to China, they had already gotten engaged and become a betrothed couple.

Du Zigui has more interactions with the second female lead, Shu Muyu.

More than a year later, just as the Yin family quietly moved back to live there, Du Zigui, who had dropped out of high school due to poor grades and started working odd jobs everywhere, also met a benefactor.

Although he lacked formal education, he was good-looking and easily passed the recruitment process for an international hotel, becoming a receptionist.

Shu Muyu is a rich second-generation princess who has been well protected since childhood. She has a gentle personality and a sweet appearance.

This international hotel is owned by her father, so when she arrived in Renjin City, she temporarily stayed in the VVIP suite.

After she completed the registration, took the card, and entered the elevator, her colleagues whispered among themselves that the young lady must have an extraordinary background. Although they were unsure of her true identity, she must be extremely wealthy and powerful.

Du Zigui took note of this after hearing it and eavesdropped on Shu Muyu's phone calls while on duty. When he was discovered, he not only refused to admit his mistake but also used all sorts of sweet talk to argue and provoke her.

Later, in order to get the attention of this rich young lady, when she discovered that the air conditioner in the room was broken and called the front desk to report the problem, Du Zigui played a prank and drenched Shu Muyu with cold water.

Later, despite her order specifying no spice, Du Zigui deliberately substituted an extremely spicy pork chop, leaving a deep impression on Shu Muyu.

Originally intending to complain and fire the despicable guy, Shu Muyu, who had been given the role of the second female lead, was left blushing and flustered by his flirtatious apology.

The two then clashed in various ways, with the second female lead always emerging victorious.

Not only was she not angry, but she was also deeply influenced by the male lead's halo and fell in love with the unique Du Zigui.

The manager who caught Du Zigui leaving his post without permission and deliberately meeting with guests in private was fired by Shu Muyu with a single phone call because of his roundabout way of complaining.

After Du Zigui accidentally reunited with Yin Luoxi, he began to date her while keeping the second female lead on the hook.

On one hand, she's head over heels in love with Yin Luoxi, who has a fiancé; on the other hand, she's constantly flirting with Shu Muyu, saying things like, "Darling, I really don't know what I would do without you," while also cuddling and flirting with the second female lead.

He accepted the love token from the second female lead one minute; the next minute he took it off and went to meet the female lead for a date and to have sex with her.