【Her Forever: Bestie, the novel I’m following finally updated】
At eight in the evening, Lin Jianheng received a message from her best friend.
Holding onto the principle of not neglecting her best friend of twenty years, Lin Jianheng spared a sliver of her attention and typed a reply with one hand.
【Come on, what’s there to complain about this time?】
She had clearly anticipated her friend’s words.
The reason was simple. Her best friend wasn’t much of a novel enthusiast, but she had gotten a recommendation pushed to her a while back and had fallen headfirst into the rabbit hole.
But it wasn’t a good rabbit hole—the author was a notorious flake. They’d update for three days and slack off for two, taking twenty days off in a month.
Fortunately, the novel was already quite long when her friend started reading, and the earlier parts were exciting enough.
Even so, she had to wait for three agonizing months to finally see the ending.
【Her Forever: How did you know I was going to complain!】 Her friend replied quickly, clearly already home from work and lounging around.
A series of messages flooded in one after another. Lin Jianheng waited until the other side went quiet before she started reading.
【I’m telling you, this novel starts strong and ends with a whimper! It’s so anticlimactic! A total mess!】
【I always thought that Jian Heng, the scum Alpha protagonist, had some kind of unrevealed identity. After all, she seemed so mysterious, did some amazing things before, and came from a good family. But it turns out—】
Lin Jianheng’s mind wandered slightly as she read this.
Her friend had lamented several times how perfect the protagonist’s background was, that she was her dream reincarnation.
In reality, however, her friend’s family wasn’t badly off—at least she didn’t have to work overtime until ten every night just for an extra two hundred yuan.
Lin Jianheng’s mind drifted again as she looked at the protagonist’s name.
It was pronounced the same as her own.
At least the characters are different, Lin Jianheng comforted herself, avoiding the possibility of transmigrating into the book.
Then again, she had already pulled three all-nighters for a new project at work. What if she really did transmigrate?
Lin Jianheng steadied herself and glanced around the deathly still office. Her colleagues looked like corpses that had been left out for twenty days; the worst ones, much like herself, seemed on the verge of reanimating into zombies.
Transmigrating would be fine, too. At least it couldn’t be worse than this.
Sleep-deprived, Lin Jianheng’s thoughts were more erratic than usual. As if possessed, she held onto an unspoken hope and began to carefully read her friend’s complaints about the plot.
【It turns out she’s just a normal person! Do you know how ridiculous that is? In a world with Spiritual Power, an ABO division, Special Abilities, and even Different Races! Our protagonist, the one who won the heart of the Demon Clan’s great king and then tormented her for eight hundred years!】
【She’s just a normal person!】
Lin Jianheng could almost hear her best friend screaming.
A buzzing sound did ring in her ears, but Lin Jianheng paid it no mind, truly believing it was her friend screaming in her imagination.
【How is she worthy? No, why is it her?】
Her friend sent a string of emojis, her cursing voice echoing in Lin Jianheng’s mind.
【On what grounds! On what grounds! Our Sister is such an amazing Succubus, she can do anything, she looks so dominant, has such a handsome face, but is a sub with a contrasting personality. On what grounds does a powerless, Inferior Alpha get to Mark her? Ah!】
Reading this, Lin Jianheng shook her head, trying to cast her friend’s demonic voice from her mind.
Her head felt a bit fuzzy, which Lin Jianheng assumed was normal. Who wouldn’t be dizzy after pulling three all-nighters?
【Didn’t you say there was a partner swap?】 Lin Jianheng didn’t really understand these terms.
She was straight, and her friend was a lesbian. She had heard the terms but didn’t really get them.
【Her Forever: Exactly!! That’s the biggest problem! Oh my god, bestie, you’re so nice, you actually remember the plot points I told you…】
【The novel was tagged as ‘crematorium,’ and the label said ‘partner swap.’ The beginning built up how awful this powerless, human, Inferior Alpha was. All that imprisonment and whipping… I can’t even be bothered to rage about it, I just feel bad for Sister.】
【And then it ends, and the new ‘top’ only shows up for one chapter! The two of them just get a happily ever after on the spot and it’s over! There wasn’t even much of a description of the scum Inferior Alpha getting her comeuppance! I don’t get it, there was so much plot left undeveloped. Is this new ‘top’ even familiar with our Sister? On what grounds is it her again?】
Lin Jianheng was silent for a moment. Alright, her friend is a hardcore stan of the Succubus Sister.
【I remember you said that scum Alpha was ground to dust and her ashes were scattered.】
【Her Forever: Yeah, the author mentioned it in one sentence, that the scum Alpha was ground to dust, burned to ashes, and then the new ‘top’ appeared and got a happy ending with the Succubus Sister within a single chapter. I saw a reader go off in the comments for a whole page. And guess what? The author is a fan of the scum Alpha. She didn’t want to write about the Succubus Sister’s relationship with anyone else, but she also knew the scum Alpha’s actions were too trashy, so she just had to write her off in a hurry.】
No wonder the novel was brilliant at the start and fizzled out at the end.
Lin Jianheng tapped her temples, suppressing a stabbing pain, and wanted to say something, but she couldn’t feel where her hands were.
【Her Forever: Just admit it’s trash!】 Her friend saw the “typing…” indicator and grew impatient.
【It really is trash.】 Lin Jianheng finally typed out a sentence, offering her friend a second of silent mourning.
Since the protagonist in the novel with the same-sounding name ended up being ground to dust…
…it was probably best if she didn’t transmigrate into it.
Besides, she wasn’t into girls. If she really ended up getting… involved with a succubus, she’d rather be at work.
Lin Jianheng yawned and casually hit the enter key.
The dizziness grew worse.
The world spun before Lin Jianheng’s eyes, twisting into a multicolored spiral.
Although Lin Jianheng was sitting, she felt as if her body were suspended in mid-air as a cacophony of noise erupted in her mind.
It was like some kind of spell, incomprehensible to humans, that continuously stimulated her brain.
This is bad… Lin Jianheng struggled to grip the desk, trying to control her body.
She had pulled three-nighters just six months ago, and her body hadn’t been this weak, had it?
Lin Jianheng tried to take a deep breath but couldn’t feel her own existence.
She looked at her phone screen, where her unfinished message was still blinking.
She used the last of her strength to press send, feeling a sense of relief just before she passed out.
Perhaps for someone from her background, death truly was a release.
I hope I get a better reincarnation in my next life. One like that protagonist’s would be fine; I’m not asking for much. If I had to be someone like the succubus, I wouldn’t be cut out for big things.
Of course… it would be best if there is no next life.
A long, dead silence.
Then, Lin Jianheng once again felt her own consciousness.
“This way…” a whisper echoed in her mind, soft and soothing, effortlessly smoothing away the pain of death.
“Our Jian… you should come back now.” The voice grew clearer.
Lin Jianheng gradually began to understand the words, and she swam toward the light.
“Break free from your shell… you will welcome…”
Lin Jianheng passed through the halo of light.
Opening her eyes, Lin Jianheng saw an enormous bed.
No exaggeration. The bed could fit at least six people, enough for her and all her college roommates to lie together and gossip about their counselor.
The underside of the bed was even carved with floral patterns. This useless detail made Lin Jianheng click her tongue in amazement—why not put the carvings somewhere else? Were they for ghosts to look at under the bed?
The canopy had two layers. One was heavy and regal, made of a velvet-like material whose type Lin Jianheng’s limited knowledge couldn’t identify; she could only tell it was expensive and served no practical purpose, being purely decorative. The other layer was light and airy, looked brand new, and was, needless to say, also very expensive.
Lin Jianheng slowly tilted her head back. She hadn’t fully gained control of this new body yet, so she could only move sluggishly.
She saw the paintings and wallpaper on the walls. The crystal chandelier overhead could only be described as extravagant, and the surrounding European-style decor couldn’t conceal the opulence.
Lin Jianheng couldn’t control her facial muscles yet, but inwardly, she laughed out loud.
Is it finally my turn to be reincarnated into a good life?
This is my house, right? It looks so expensive!
Then I must be rich, too.
Thank you, heavens. She knew the gods were looking out for her; her daily prayers for the past year hadn’t been in vain.
Lin Jianheng was so moved that the tip of her nose tingled. As a tear rolled down, her body shuddered, causing the bedsheet to stir for a moment.
Lin Jianheng’s tears and smile froze instantly.
She had been so preoccupied with how rich her new home was that she had forgotten to check if she was alone.
Now that she had come to her senses, she could finally see clearly.
She was not the only one in the house.
In fact, it was doubtful whether this was even her home.
There was a woman before her.
The woman’s hair was messy, wine-red and curly, like a waterfall dyed with the colors of a sunset cloud.
Her clothes were in disarray, her shirt half-open with little else to cover her.
Or rather… everything else was an accessory.
The necklace on her neck had fang-like spikes, wrapped tightly in circles, and there was a decorative lock attached to an invisible cord.
Her hands were bound behind her back. Lin Jianheng wasn’t sure if it was what she thought it was, but the woman was clenching her jaw, her eyes bloodshot, her brow furrowed, and she was covered in a fragrant sweat. She looked to be in great discomfort.
She wore bells on her ankles, which were adorned with strange tattoos. They looked familiar, yet eerie—at least, Lin Jianheng didn’t recognize the species of flower in the tattoos, though she felt she had seen them before.
Her waist was partially visible, revealing similar patterns, red or black, interspersed with an unnatural pink that was both eye-catching and jarring.
Lin Jianheng felt too embarrassed to stare and quickly averted her gaze, looking instead at the woman’s face.
Even for a straight woman like her, the face was breathtaking.
Her features were exquisite and deep-set, her red lips sensual. A red mole dotted the corner of her eye, like a teardrop or a glint of light, constantly tempting anyone who saw it. Yet, her aura was one of abundant coldness.
Like a tongue of fire bursting from a snowy mountain. Or like drinking a bowl of iced wine on a sizzling dance floor.
The contrast was palpable.
Just as Lin Jianheng was about to move closer to confirm the woman’s identity and her own situation…
…she suddenly remembered the tattoos on the woman’s body.
She knew she had seen that set of tattoos somewhere before.
Her best friend had sent her a picture when she first started reading that trashy novel!
The author had posted a collection of concept art on their Weibo, and one of the images was of the Succubus Sister’s tattoos.
The tattoos looked exactly like that. The author had even said the inspiration came from the red spider lily, and that they had altered the colors to enhance the demonic and alluring feel.
Lin Jianheng tried hard to recall the original text her friend had sent her.
She remembered one point with particular clarity: the Succubus Sister who had captivated her friend had tattoos on her ankles and waist.
At the time, she had complained inwardly: What’s the point of these tattoos? They’re just a treat for that scum Alpha.
Lin Jianheng swallowed, pushed aside her memories, and reluctantly, but with a sense of resignation, looked at the person before her.
She finally saw the iconic, undeniable proof.
The succubus tail.
The woman’s posture was uncomfortable, and her tail was tucked behind her, trembling in the shadows, which was why Lin Jianheng had missed it before.
The heart-shaped tip, which should have been black, was now glowing with an unnatural pink light.
Even if Lin Jianheng was unwilling to admit it, she had to face the facts—
She had indeed transmigrated after death.
She had transmigrated into the body of Jian Heng, the scum Alpha protagonist from the trashy novel her best friend had been complaining about for three straight months.
Lin Jianheng squeezed her eyes shut, nearly fainting and reincarnating all over again.
She should have guessed it the moment she realized the protagonist Jian Heng’s name was pronounced the same as hers!
Sooner or later, she was bound to become this scum of an Inferior Alpha who had nothing but her family background and a pretty face!
“Please… I’m begging you…” A trembling voice suddenly broke the silence just as Lin Jianheng was sinking into despair.
The Succubus Sister, bound by “her,” was so frightened she was crying as she spoke.
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