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The Stand-in Side Character Only Wants to Make Money
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2024
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101 chapters + 5 extras (Completed)
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Chen Bai died from overwork while trying to pay off a million-dollar debt.

To his surprise, he becomes a side character who not only shares his name and appearance but is also burdened with an even greater debt left by his father—a staggering million yuan. In the original storyline, this character is destined to be a mere stand-in for the male lead’s lost love, enduring an abusive relationship and ultimately succumbing to despair by taking his own life.

Refusing to repeat the tragic fate scripted for him, Chen Bai confronts his overwhelming debt with unwavering determination. Embracing his innate work ethic, he juggles eight jobs a day—by day, a dedicated stand-in actor fully immersing himself in his role; by night, a relentless worker taking on odd jobs and live-streaming until the early hours. His exceptional skills and genuine dedication not only help him chip away at his colossal debt but also inadvertently capture the attention and affection of the male lead.

When the original love returns, the male lead realizes he can’t let go of his feelings for Chen Bai. In a grand romantic gesture filled with flowers and music, he confesses his love. Yet, ever the pragmatist, Chen Bai interrupts to take a call, casually announcing that his shift has ended and he must head to his next job—unlocking someone’s door.

Stunned, the male lead asks if there’s someone else. Chen Bai simply replies, “I need to go unlock someone’s door.”

Balancing his roles as a professional stand-in and a part-time locksmith, Chen Bai navigates his new life with practicality and resilience. In defying his predestined path, he transforms from a tragic side character into the unexpected hero of his own story.

A witty and heartwarming tale of determination and self-reliance, this novel explores how one man’s relentless work ethic and refusal to accept a doomed fate can rewrite the pages of destiny—even within the confines of a fictional world.

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替身男配只想赚钱
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anjellyfeesh
anjellyfeesh rated it
November 18, 2024
Status: Completed
I really prefer novels like this one. Because sometimes, showbiz novels have too much drama or face-slapping. While I do believe that the entertainment industry is not peaceful, not everyone is out to create drama with another artist like how it happens in other novels.

This novel feels so refreshing and soothing because of how light-hearted it is. The humor is also top notch.

MC:

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The MC is pretty funny, thrifty, and chatty. He may look OP at first glance but with his background, I think his skills are understandable considering how many jobs he took. He works hard and you can see it when he took up acting. Besides, there are moments when you can see him failing and it's just funny lmao.

I also understand why a lot of people like him. He's a genuine person, kind, gentle, and funny. He's helpful when others need help and very polite and casual to his fans. He's friendly with any person regardless of their profession like a driver, assistant, stylist, or butler.

Also, I'm determined to call him "80-year old Grandpa Chen" from now on.

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ML:

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As for the ML, he's pretty supportive and gentle. He's not the cold aloof CEO type but more like an introvert who is gentle to people he likes. He finds the MC funny and weird lmao.

I love the fact that most characters that see him wearing his disguise always question the MC's description about him being kind. It's like they get a whiplash lol

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The other characters, from his agent to new friends he meets because of the OG ML and the ML, are all great characters.

I love his agent, the ML's brother, the white moonlight, and the OG ML's mother and sister. I also like his friendship with his fellow actors.

OG ML:

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I don't hate him but I do think he's quite dumb with his romantic relationships or friendships.

It's not entirely his fault why he thought that the MC loves him but considering that their "relationship" started because of a s*upid contract, he should've been more clear about his feelings than use money on a guy who needs that money. Even the casual time the MC has with the OG ML's family was shaken because he paid him thousands or millions when the MC just wants to spend time with them.

Honestly, I want them to be friends because he can be pretty nice and funny when he's not all serious but I don't think they can considering how awkward it will be. Unless, he emotionally matures in the future...

Thankfully, his family and the MC are still friendly with each other. I seriously like his mother and sister and was worried they won't remain friends after the contract.

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Again, this is a pretty light-hearted novel. There's not too much drama although the beginning of the novel was pretty dark/morbid.

CW:

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The OG committed su*cide and left a scar on his wrist so there are times when someone notices it. Thankfully, they just hide it for him whenever he forgets out of concern for his privacy and don't ask too much or become too overbearing.

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This is a novel that is not too long or too short. It's not too descriptive about the MC's shows and films but is mostly focused on his relationships with his friends and the ML.

It's a really sweet novel. <<less
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Ecirteab
Ecirteab rated it
November 13, 2024
Status: Completed
A slice of life story that's not too dramatic, an easy palette cleanser in between more stressful or bitter stories.

The earlier chapters can feel a bit dull as you follow MC through his various part time jobs. Eventually it settles on his acting career and the other jobs fall off.

The white moonlight substitute plot really isn't that important, the big boss is so busy most of the time it's easy to forget his existence. I liked how it was resolved and the backstory is a bit more interesting than the... more>> usual overseas white moonlight story.

ML is his neighbour Xu Sinian. Relationship is neighbours to friends to lovers. MC is s*upid regarding relationships and despite being straight, keeps attracting men lol. Not too frustrating because when ML is obviously special to MC even as a friend.

Their relationship is honestly sweet from friendship phase to lovers. And MC's reasons for not wanting a relationship are reasonable (huge debt).

MC is a super extroverted, if you're in the same room as him you'll probably become friends type. It's easy to see why people like him.

The author does like to do this thing where instead of using names they use nicknames or descriptors? Instead of MCs name, sometimes they use his unique hair colour like pink hair or white hair. ML is frequently neighbour or 'good neighbour'. You get used to it but sometimes I think using the name is fine lol <<less
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Noonoo11
Noonoo11
November 6, 2024
Status: c14
So far it’s a slice of life we follow the MCs daily life as he steadily earns an income to pay off his debt. His relationships right now are very superficial there isn’t much depth as yet but it’s still only 14 chapters in.

I’m not sure who the ML is but if we’re going by the rules of these stories it’ll be the Boss he’s employed as a stand in for BUT in all 14 chapters he’s interacted more with his neighbour who is giving off second male lead syndrome.... more>> At this point in time I’d prefer him as the ML because they interact more. Another male character was introduced and I’m like Harem? Three male leads maybe? Anyways I won’t rate it as yet cos I didn’t finish reading all the available chapters because the relationships are all surface level it got a little boring. <<less
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WallEyeKnee
WallEyeKnee
December 16, 2024
Status: Completed
MC is Jack of all trades, he can do anything, pick locking, gaming, piano, acting, cooking, horse riding archery, you name it. Except for his bad luck and artistic sense. He's really good at everything. Very sociable, always smiles gets along with everybody. His charm is unmatchable. Comedic sense is off the charts, his waking up habits, the way he speaks, his personality, his background story, he's such a fun and well rounded character. Can't help but love him.

ML is nice and considerate but meh I find him pretty boring.... more>> The cool guy who only has emotions for MC that type you know.

The story starts with MC starts with alot of part time jobs then he focus his career on acting where the big bucks comes in to pay his debts. Other activities becomes less and less as the novel moves on

Romance is a slow burn, it will be a slow and long wait.

Everyone is very nice for a change in this entertainment industry. Hardworking will be rewarded, no shady business

The novel mostly driven by MCs comedic actions and the way he thinks and how he approaches life. Very carefree and go with the flow.

Weibo commetors very friendly for once I like it.

A hardworking novel where MC takes on jobs to repay his debts mostly acting and being in crews. Side plot of original novel ML and his friends misunderstandings of the relationship of MC and him. Everything else is mostly focus on MC and his career while interacting with different characters building relationships. <<less
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