Awakening! The Supporting Male Lead Refuses to Be a Pawn

Cheng Qian, originally the villainous supporting male lead in a book, is reborn and unexpectedly awakens. Determined to break free from the plot, he distances himself from the story's hero and heroine. During his escape, he gets embroiled in a wealthy family's power struggle. Returning to the city with a new identity, he encounters Jiang Xinyao, who only realizes her feelings for him after witnessing his death. She tries to uncover his true identity through various tests, and upon learning the truth, seeks his forgiveness. Though initially unforgiving, her sincerity eventually moves him, and they find their happily ever after.