The male supporting character was actually myself.

"The entertainment industry has been a battleground of gods these past few days, with so many new singles and albums suddenly popping up, even some legendary artists from the past have resurfaced." Teacher Xiang said while making tea, steering the conversation towards the most talked-about topic, "Meng Tian is also getting a new album this time, right?"

"Yes, we're preparing to record it. It should be ready to meet everyone in about a month," she replied with a sweet smile.

Resident guest Zhou Meimei smiled shyly and said in a soft voice, "I just heard a demo from the producer yesterday, and it's so good! I love the melody, and the lyrics are amazing too!"

"Hey? You've already heard the demo?" Another regular guest, Meimei, put her guitar aside and joined the discussion, saying, "Have you listened to the demo of my new song? I think the composition and lyrics this time are really amazing!"

Before she could reply, they heard voices coming from outside.

Zhou Meimei hurriedly got up and put on her slippers, "Another guest has arrived!"

Yan Jiangchen was helping to crack eggs when she heard a noise and looked out the window. She saw a handsome young man wearing a flashy floral shirt, casual pants, and eye-catching sneakers dragging a suitcase over.

He searched through the original owner's memories and confirmed that he did not recognize this guy.

"Si Ming?!" Teacher Xiang clearly knew him well and greeted him with surprise. "What brings you here? It's been so long! The last time I saw you was at a fashion show for a new product launch abroad. Come on, let me introduce you to everyone."

After exchanging greetings, Hua Siming deliberately took a stroll around the kitchen to glance at Yan Jiangchen's aura. She found that it was not much different from before she arrived, and she immediately felt a little uneasy.

At the director's instruction, the photographer gave him a lot of screen time.

However, Hua Siming had no interest in stealing the spotlight, and soon the camera turned its attention to Wang Mengtian, who was beautiful and had a lot of buzz.

It wasn't until they gathered together for breakfast that the camera gave each person a close-up shot.

"My brother is a very low-key person and doesn't like to show himself in front of the camera."

So, despite raising us sisters all these years, he's never appeared in public or in the news. I had to beg and plead with him to come this time.

Wang Mengtian continued to guide the conversation by jokingly telling the teacher that her brother was so handsome he should be a star.

Yan Jiangchen, who had intended to join the discussion, opened her mouth but could only smile and remain silent after hearing what she said.

But I was already unhappy about it.

Damn it! Isn't the point of participating in variety shows to find an opportunity to become famous and steal the spotlight?

What the hell do you mean by constantly telling me I'm low-key?

You don't want me to speak, do you?

"My brother must have had a tough time all these years," Teacher Xiang exclaimed. "Choosing to adopt and raise seven outstanding sisters was a truly remarkable decision for a child who was only fifteen at the time!"

Suddenly there were so many more children to feed, clothe, and educate, which is why you dropped out of school instead of going to university. Earning money must have been very difficult for you back then, right?

Upon hearing this, Yan Jiangchen quickly adjusted her expression, preparing to "casually" recount the hardships she had endured over the years.

Unexpectedly, Wang Mengtian waved her hand with a smile, "No way! My brother didn't go to university because he felt it was unnecessary. He has a great talent and ability to make money. Even now, my second sister still often asks him for advice on business and investment issues."

My brother is an incredibly responsible person.

"Our parents chose to adopt us. After they disappeared, my brother didn't abandon that responsibility. Instead, he used all the money our parents left behind to invest, make money, support our dreams, and guide and nurture us."

Speaking of this, she recalled her brother's ordeal. Just when things had finally settled down and everyone had achieved their own success, he was forcibly taken over by a villain.

Those who enjoy without contributing anything and even have improper thoughts deserve to die!

“All seven of us sisters are very grateful for our brother’s contributions, and we will definitely do our best to build our own careers and find our own happiness, just as he wished,” she said softly, picking up her teacup.

Seeing this, Teacher Xiang quickly raised her teacup and said, "Then let's toast to our brother!"

"Mom and Dad owe me a kind-hearted older brother! Waaah~ I want an older brother like that too!"

"My brother is so low-key! He's doing this so as not to steal Tian Tian's thunder. He's such a gentle person!"

"How amazing must my brother be to have trained such a powerful CEO of a multi-billion dollar conglomerate like President Leng!"

"A low-key, down-to-earth brother who dotes on his sister. Look at other people's brothers and then look at mine. I really want to throw my brother away!"

……

When a barrage of "low-key" comments flooded the live stream screen, Hua Siming noticed that the other person's aura had dimmed slightly, and only then did a smile appear on her lips.

Hang in there, this wave is in the bag!

"Hehehe, come here!" The little white cat took the opportunity to step forward and scratch Yan Jiangchen with its paw.

Sitting on the roof, Jiang Chen watched it hop back with a puzzled look. "What are you doing?"

"Of course, we'll take advantage of the protagonist's halo backlash to gain some benefits." The fluffy ball grinned mischievously and stretched out its paws.

He then noticed a faint white light on the chubby little paw pads, which at first glance looked like a glowing ball of yarn.

Chapter Thirty-Two: Taking the Lead

"what is this?"

"Shh!" The little white cat carefully patted the white light from its paws onto him, then shook its fur and whispered, "I stole the protagonist's halo, or rather, luck."

Actually, in several mission worlds, when the protagonist's halo was about to disappear due to backlash, I would steal a tiny bit and give it to the host, but I never let you see it.

After all, I can't let the main system discover this hidden skill of mine.

Otherwise, we'll both be in big trouble!

Taking advantage of the backlash from "fleecing" the cat, the little white cat scratched its ear with its hind paws and said smugly, "If I wasn't afraid of being discovered and destroyed by the main system, whatever task you need, host, I would just steal all the protagonist's halo and cover it up for you. Even the script can't do anything about you!"

Jiang Chen frowned slightly and asked in return, "Xiao Bai, when did you awaken this hidden skill?"

"Huh?" The fluffy little ball twitched its big, furry ears, looking a bit confused. "I...right, when did it start?"

It tilted its head and thought for a while before whispering, "I don't remember either. My memories haven't been folded back to time, so it's been too long. Anyway, I've stolen the protagonist's halo from at least three mission worlds, but each time it was just a tiny bit, because I was afraid the main system would find out."

"Oh dear, host, don't worry about these details. The most important thing is to grab the benefits as soon as possible!"

At this moment, the dinner party under the simply decorated, beautiful, and airy wooden shed was basically over. Yan Jiangchen looked at the pretty Zhou Meimei who was getting up to clear the dishes and suddenly remembered a scene from a novel. He joked, "Little sister, we're going to plant trees later. If you help me carry the saplings, how about I write you a song?"

"Oh? Me?" Zhou Meimei gave a shy smile. "Brother Chen can write songs? Well, tell me what kind of songs you want to write for me?"

Taking advantage of the camera filming everyone, he didn't keep them in suspense and said directly, "I have a very nice song that suits you perfectly, called 'Invisible Wings'..."

"Huh?!" Zhou Meimei's eyes crinkled into crescent moons as soon as she heard the song title. "Will Sister Mengtian agree? That's the title track from her next album!"

Teacher Xiang jokingly added, "Mengtian is already preparing to record, right? Besides, I just heard her sing a few lines of that song, and I feel it suits Mengtian better. Our little sister is more suited to light and gentle music."

Is "Invisible Wings" Wang Mengtian's signature song?

Yan Jiangchen paused for a moment, then realized it must be a case of name clash.

I've clearly checked online, and there's absolutely no way that the classic pop songs I remember could exist in this world!

Having the same name is indeed a bit awkward... It feels like the song I remember wouldn't be perfect if I changed the name. Maybe I should have my fifth sister, Wang Mengtian, give up this name and choose something else...

In the brief moment of distraction, Wang Mengtian enthusiastically sang a few lines: "Every time I hesitate and feel strong in loneliness; every time I'm hurt, I don't shed a tear; I know I've always had a pair of invisible wings; carrying me, flying me over despair..."

"Damn it!" Yan Jiangchen barely managed to hold back the words from escaping his lips. How the hell could this be?!

When he looked at Wang Mengtian, who was singing, his eyes revealed undisguised surprise and shock.

Fortunately, everyone's attention was on the beautiful woman singing, and the photographer also focused on her, so no one noticed Yan Jiangchen, who was specially placed in the corner.

Only Hua Siming was overjoyed to see his dazzling aura dim slightly.

The little white cat also took the opportunity to scramble up and "pluck wool," then patted a small ball of luster from its paw onto its host.

Jiang Chen: ...

If this fluffy dumpling keeps taking advantage of the main character, does that mean I'll eventually go from being a supporting male character to the main male character?

The question is, how exactly did it awaken such an incredible skill?

How could one steal luck right under the nose of the main system without being detected?

And what about Hua Siming and the "Master Nanshan" mentioned by the little white cat? Is that really a system bug?

Yan Jiangchen's "slip of the tongue" and "joke" were quickly covered up by Teacher Xiang, who had excellent control over the situation.

The live stream chat was flooded with comments expressing anticipation for Wang Mengtian's new album. As for the occasional comment that tried to steer the conversation towards Yan Jiangchen, influenced by the protagonist's aura, it was quickly buried.

"My idol is amazing! He excels in film, television, and music!"

"Ah!!! I can't wait to hear the full version, the lyrics and melody are amazing!"

"It'll be another month before the new album is released, I want to hear it!!"

"The lyrics are so beautiful, I teared up after just a few lines..."

……

The news that Wang Mengtian would be participating in this episode of "Longing for the House" had already been released, and now, her "debut" a cappella performance of her new album's title track has brought a new surge in viewership.

Sensing the potential for increased viewership, new media outlets immediately released the short, ten-second recording of the program. All viewers' attention was instantly focused on "Invisible Wings," and no one left comments asking for more screen time for the performer.

While Yan Jiangchen was dissatisfied with this, she was even more shocked and puzzled.

Could it be that other time travelers have come to steal my thunder?

What a coincidence!

I had just thought of using this song to win over a pretty female fan so I could start making progress, and it just so happens that it's the title track of my sister's new album?

If a time traveler really does gain the upper hand, I can't afford to dawdle any longer. I need to seize the opportunity to sing a song, at least to secure all the ones I know!

With that in mind, Yan Jiangchen spotted the guitar belonging to the regular guest, Meimei, and pretended to be interested as she walked over, picked it up, and strummed it a few times.

"Brother Chen, you like 'Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies' too?" After helping clean up after dinner, Meimei heard the familiar melody and happily exclaimed, "My newly released song is at the top of the charts!"

He stood there, guitar in hand, stunned. "You? Your song?"

"It seems Mr. Yan is indeed a low-key homebody," Hua Siming chimed in. "He probably doesn't pay much attention to things in the entertainment industry."

The song "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies" that you just played is a new song released by Meimei. His voice is clear and steady, and he sings it beautifully!

Meimei smiled modestly and said, "Teacher Hua, you flatter me too much. Actually, it's the lyrics and music that are well written."

"It's so satisfying to fleece this main character." The little white cat secretly (no way) reached out and grabbed a ball of fur, slapping it on him.

Jiang Chen couldn't help but look down at her translucent hands and body, feeling that it hadn't had any effect.

"Oh dear, you can't see it yourself, host." The little white cat waved its paw with a smug look on its face. "Although the amount is small each time, it adds up. After experiencing a few more mission worlds, you'll probably be able to see the effect."

In the quiet and peaceful courtyard, a familiar melody soon filled the air. Meimei's high-pitched, clear, and majestic voice brought the song "Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies" to life.

Yan Jiangchen listened quietly, her face expressionless and calm, but inside she felt like she had been struck by lightning.

He couldn't even find the words to describe his feelings.