I Refuse to be a Supporting Character

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Gu Jin, your average day-to-day worker, crossed into a novel as the supporting character and best friend and cousin of the female protagonist, Cheng Xin, who was frequently surrounded by men of status and quality. The two cousins believed they’d enjoy this friendship for a lifetime.

But soon, Gu Jin discovered that the body she had crossed into had memories of future events beyond the novel’s plot, including finding out that her marriage would end in utter failure. Her husband, the second male lead named Shao Chong, would neglect their marriage because of his infatuation for Cheng Xin. On the day that Gu Jin was kidnapped and beaten to death, her good husband stayed by her cousin’s side and accompanied her to the hospital.

When Gu Jin transmigrated into this novel world and learned of the truth, she refused to waste this new life as a supporting role for her cousin the way the previous soul had done. She refused to live her life as a spectator in someone else’s love story. No. She would be the protagonist of her own romance in this new life.

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Xuyên Thành Nữ Chính Khuê Mật Làm Sao Bây Giờ
穿成女主闺蜜怎么办
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09/10/19 Kelly Translations c155
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erialolita
erialolita rated it
September 25, 2022
Status: Completed
It's an okay book that I've read at least twice now, I keep forgetting I've read it 😅 It's actually a really quick read, the chapters are really short.

The problem is that the book isn't fleshed out enough. Not sure what happened with the author but they began the story strongly, but it slowly becomes random and less detailed which leads to an abrupt unfulfilling end. There were more than a few loose ends.

On a side note I would totally read a crematorium novel where the husband rebirths and fins... more>> out they are just characters in a novel, who the proceeds to work original GJ. Or I would have rather the husband not have rebirthed in this novel, wasn't a fan of it and he just disappears after a while.

Translation was great. <<less
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Drenlith
Drenlith rated it
December 21, 2021
Status: Completed
The ratings here are unjustified. This is at least a 4+ story.
Reasons I can think of why it was rated low is either because wordexcept starts charging at a certain point or it's the ML's early stages being the major factor.
Give him the time of the day, the novel isn't too long, the read, despite early content, is enjoyable and you'll see with time how the ML truly is.
The reasons in his favour are stated by most recent reviews so I will jump over that.
I'm giving this a 5 (instead of 4) to even out the ratings here. The story became rushed halfway through and I'd have liked to see more proper interactions between the leads and more conversations from them, there were some secrets that were kept (rebirth- the whole deal with ogGu Lin's ex), ML didn't ask, MC didn't explain- vise versa (ML's military service and the family drama she had to find out by accidentally eavesdropping with her in-laws) ; these bits really bother me.
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zerotosiki
zerotosiki rated it
December 12, 2021
Status: Completed
The story is short, simple, and has no prolonged drama which is very good. Both MC and ML are straight forward too so yeah there's no misunderstanding drama. I'm very satisfied with all of the characters' endings. Even the original soul has her own happy ending in her third re-birth.

I would give this 5+++ stars. Probably will re-read this story in the future <3
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WildHorse99
WildHorse99
September 28, 2021
Status: Completed
It is very interesting book with lots of different characters being followed. Im a big fan of how it all came together, although to read the whole thing you will need to google it.
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hpae
hpae
September 9, 2021
Status: c30
Enjoyable and relatively quick read. Some parts need editing as doesn’t seem to flow or make sense. Double reincarnation/ transmigration and fast paced plot line. FL who was under the shadow of her cousin for a long time, finds her own path outside of the novel parameters, whilst her scummy ex who was also re-incarnated but unable to gain her back.
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Noahswift1
Noahswift1 rated it
August 22, 2021
Status: Completed
I really enjoyed the novel. Everything was put in a good way, like the characters were not that unrealistic. However I would have liked more to be said about the time going back or her going into the world.

My favorite part was the extra chapters, especially the precious life one.

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Like how he eventually started liking her (MC) and was actually only worried about her (FL). The fact that she (MC) was killed really was not his fault (like yes he never listened to the call however can he really be blamed for that. It was just a unlucky situation that ended with her getting killed), but the damage was already done. With her hating him in the new life and him losing the person he loved in both.

Would have liked to find out why she was killed or more of what happened after, I think it might have been for no reason just them wanting money. But its odd three knives were but into her belly, also the brother never got a extra would have been nice to find out if he also got his memory back or what happened after she was killed. But that could have ruined the story making it more dark so I think its fine.

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Overall really good novel. I loved it. <<less
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Geekifychic
Geekifychic rated it
May 23, 2021
Status: Completed
Not sure why there are so many people bashing this one. I read a lot of these stories and this one pretty much just fits the cookie cutter of a returner novel. Nothing ground breaking sure but it wasn’t horribly written just predictable, but at this point if you’ve read one returner novel you be them all.
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divinelove
divinelove rated it
November 6, 2020
Status: Completed
One of well written novel translated by Kitty Jiu. I like how this transmigrated story evolved, but it somehow lacked deep feelings. I didn't feel any special from this novel. It's well written but it left you with so-so.

The ending is not well executed. I felt like it can be written more. But I like the Extra chapters. 😊
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as per my last email
as per my last email rated it
August 15, 2020
Status: Completed
very nice read, there wasnt any drama concerning MC and ml's relationship. Both of them are calm and collected persons, and I think they suit each other very much. The ending was very interesting, how the original host had a rebirth again, but how shes in control this time. There wasnt much ups and downs, simple but refreshing.
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SourKandy
SourKandy rated it
August 13, 2020
Status: Completed
This story was a quick calm read. Both the MC and ML are strong characters so there isn't any over dramatic drama. The original FL wasn't entirely a bad person, she was just very used to getting her way and her family's little princess. MC doesn't focus on revenge and just cuts ties with the FL and the originals ex-husband. The ML is a bit overbearing but the MC has a strong enough personality that she isn't steamrolled by him. The loose ends of some of the characters are tied... more>> up by the extra.

This story is perfect if you want a quick read you can just jump into, and the translator does great job as well. <<less
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XiaoFanTuan
XiaoFanTuan rated it
August 9, 2020
Status: Completed
It’s fine. I thought it would be bad based on some reviews but it was suprisingly okay. It’s a good read if you wanna pass time without being frustrated by unnecessary angst or drama. This deserves a higher rating than what it has now. Go read this now~
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MoniqGin
MoniqGin
August 9, 2020
Status: c155
Such a good read. I especially liked the extras... the last one made me tear up. Both original and other GJ deserves happiness and I am glad for them ?

Thanks for translating ?
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Dayang_Dyan
Dayang_Dyan
June 19, 2020
Status: Completed
I didn't know this novel have so many bad reviews. Honestly, the first time I read this, I was having a dilemma. But as I go on, it became somewaht interesting. And now I'm rereading it because I forgot to write a review.

I understand though, since ML did mol*st the FL. I also really hate Shao Chong. I absolutely despise his selfish wholebeing more than the ML. Because, if you compared the two, ML is better than Shao Chong. But if we can choose who is better for the FL,... more>> I'd choose the third male lead.

FL is a strong female lead.

It is a cliché, and cliché stories are pretty entertaining.

And the ending is the best.

I just hope that others will take time to read this up to the ending. <<less
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Elementarteilchen
Elementarteilchen rated it
May 19, 2020
Status: Completed
I expected something different from the description. The supposedly "FL" and "ML" of this story (I didn't mean the actual ones like Gu Jin) are just a "side story". Only in the beginning they are heavily involved, but later the story focuses on Gu Jin and the actual ML.

So the premise is just the opener for the story. Okay, Shao Chong appears more often, but only for a short period of time later on.

I liked everything involved with the premise, but everything else was kind of average.

Also, as you see... more>> in the 1 and 2 star reviews, the actual ML is a little bit forceful, but he wouldn't do anything that crosses the line. Yeah he is a little bit overbearing, but the FL teaches him some lessons later on ;D

So this story isn't something I would necessarily recommend to feminists or really soft people, who take everything 100% seriously and are offended by every little thing.

Otherwise this would result in more 1 star reviews, but for everyone else give this a try. <<less
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moira2912
moira2912 rated it
May 6, 2020
Status: Completed
It's sweet and light read, simple but not s*upid. Characters also acts smart so it's good read. What I am not too happy about - questionable behavior of ML, mainly his near-rapey acts. But overall it's good.
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Crystal777
Crystal777 rated it
May 3, 2020
Status: c155
The ending was really abrupt, I didn’t really expect for the story to end that way. I mean I was really satisfied with the ending CHAPTER, but the end in itself was just really fast. I felt like they could’ve done more chapters and added more characters to make the plot more interesting. However, I’m really happy that both the FML and ML are happy together with the their child. 8/10 would love to read again, but I just hope there were more chapters.
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LynCross
LynCross rated it
April 13, 2020
Status: c155
I'm glad I gave it a try. Giving a 5 star to off set all theblow star ratings but it was me I would give around 3 stars. It's not bad. It's good but it's not something new either. It has a weird pace because sometimes it would be slow then fast. It ended ubruptly but the author did tie a few loose ends.

No r*pe. The ML isn't too overbearing.
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weirdnshort
weirdnshort rated it
April 12, 2020
Status: c79
There's just something about the ML that I don't like. I liked this initially, until I met the ML.

Transmigration novel... where the original FL was just a wallpaper compared to her cousin. It had the premises that I wanted... vengeance. Girl getting a spine. Then we meet the ML... he's a bit creepy. He's way older than her and way more powerful. wtf does he feel like he needs to date a student??? Because she's pretty? because she kneed him? She's not the only pretty girl in the world... get... more>> someone your own age! I feel like the power balance is way too much. And wtf did she agree to be his gf? because he's handsome? He's so creepy... I mean she agreed so readily after she was...
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assaulted by him.

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I'm getting harem vibes too. For some reason, even though she looks exactly like the original person, everyone starts being attracted to her (from her inner glow or something. it wasn't even her change in character).

And... the original FL (her cousin) seems like a whiny brat. Gah. The only one I think I like in this so far is her brother. <<less
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summerspring
summerspring rated it
April 10, 2020
Status: Completed
Idk what other people are complaining about tbh. I personally like it a lot. There isn't a lot of fluff and it isn't the type of love that burns you out but the type that sneaks up on you when you get to know the person you are with. I liked it as I could relate more to this than others and wasn't overbearing. LOVE ML.

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Would read again :D Love Kitty's translations
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Jaid
Jaid
February 17, 2020
Status: v85
Yeah... I stopped reading after seeing how the family treats Gu Ling like she's supposed to be grateful she's adopted, but they know damn well the inequalities she faces living in the country and get mad that's she's (justifiably, I think) resentful. Oh and the constant ragging by the brother that she's not on the family register. Mmmhmm.

And yes, it's creepy that the ML keeps the jade bracelet. He should know he's in the wrong for sexually assaulting someone, even under the influence. Y U mad bro that she kicked... more>> U in the nuts?

Meh, I like that Gu Jin is just trying to make do, but darned if she didn't transmigrate into a shitty novel to begin with. <<less
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