Cannon Fodder – Chapter 92 – The Fake Death Plan

[There are actually two solutions.]

[The first is for the host to fully commit to her current path.]

[As you mentioned, you were originally a cannon-fodder antagonist with low narrative weight. But being Su Tao’s childhood friend makes you slightly more important than typical minor villains.]

[Now your role has increased to roughly the same level as supporting antagonist Chi Song.]

The system’s mechanical female voice turned serious.

[Leave a deeper impression on key characters. Become an inseparable part of them. Strive to become a protagonist, an irreplaceable component of this world.]

Chi Xiaocheng’s eyes widened. “But Tao-Tao is this world’s heroine. Wouldn’t I be stealing her position?”

[Not necessarily replacing the heroine. Su Tao remains the female lead. You just need to seize the “male lead” spot instead.]

This didn’t contradict her goals. She already wanted all of Su Tao’s love. Only the method changed: from relying on Su Tao’s protagonist aura for survival to reducing all male leads to supporting roles.

This was, after all, a female-oriented novel.

Even if wealthy supporting characters appeared later, the story would still revolve around Su Tao. There could be countless stars, but only one bright moon!

Chi Xiaocheng exhaled. “What’s the second method?”

[Fake your death.]

She froze. This possibility had never occurred to her.

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[Faking death won’t completely evade the world’s correction, but it can reduce narrative attention on you. Use that time to increase your role’s importance.]

The system’s words opened new possibilities.

Unconsciously, she murmured, “If I fake my death before Tao-Tao… how would she react?”

Her voice was soft, but the empty living room amplified every syllable.

Fang Ning, holding a blood-stained mop behind the sofa, overheard and stiffened.

She thought she was beginning to understand yanderes. Now she realized—

‘How presumptuous to think I grasped this after just one lesson!’

The system also paused.

[Host, we’re discussing how to fake death to deceive the world.]

“I know.”

[Then stop obsessing over Su Tao!]

“No way.” Chi Xiaocheng’s face glowed with anticipation. “I suddenly want to see Tao-Tao’s reaction if I die before her.”

[…]

Chi Xiaocheng sprang up, heading to her room while thinking, “System, I always thought you were just a useless gacha machine that only knew how to complain. I misjudged you.”

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The system recalled all the skills she’d drawn. The silence was deafening.

[No need to apologize. Sometimes even I think I’m useless.]

Faking death before Su Tao and evading world correction weren’t mutually exclusive. The real challenge was executing a convincing fake death. One misstep could make it tragically real.

“Checking the original plot timeline… I really am supposed to die soon.”

She flipped through the novel’s table of contents.

Chapter 108: Chi Xiaocheng’s Death!

This glaring headline constantly reminded her to tread carefully.

By this point in the story, the original host was already on death’s door. Her brother would learn of her death two months later while fighting for the Menglong Gang in Lizhi City.

“Faking death now won’t work.”

Even with system assistance, Su Tao’s emotions wouldn’t erupt. Their bond wasn’t deep enough yet.

“System, draw some cards.”

With few emotional points left and mounting pressure, Chi Xiaocheng couldn’t wait. She needed more security.

[Drawing cards…]

[Obtained: Silky Soft Candy (Improves skin texture)]

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[Scar Removal Pill (Gradually eliminates scars)]

[Hen Eggs*4 (System-specialty instant noodle companions. Nutritious!)]

[Golden Trauma Medicine*2 (Heals internal injuries)]

[Congratulations! Passive Skill: Alertness (Intermediate)] [Alertness (Intermediate): Grants limited danger premonition]

[Congratulations! Passive Skill: Charisma (Intermediate)] [Charisma (Intermediate): Increases likability and animal affinity)]

Two skills among ten draws. Though passive and non-combative, Chi Xiaocheng was satisfied.

The soft candy would go to Tao-Tao (Chi Xiaocheng already eaten one).

The scar pill for Fang Ning since years of bullying left their marks.

The eggs paired perfectly with her previously drawn pickled beef noodles.

The trauma medicine for her gangster brother.

After Fang Ning finished cleaning, Chi Xiaocheng called her in.

First administering the pill, she said, “Let’s continue your yandere education. I’ll show you some examples.”

Fang Ning almost said she’d already witnessed one but reconsidered.

Without a computer, Chi Xiaocheng had her study via phone while explaining yandere subtypes.

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“By the way, Ning-Ning, which school do you attend? When are you free?”

Fang Ning shook her head without looking up. “Too poor for university.”

“Where do you live normally?”

“Liu Guijia’s old place.”

“Tch…” Chi Xiaocheng grimaced. “Tricky.”

Fang Ning glanced up curiously.

Chi Xiaocheng smiled, eyes curving. “Ning-Ning, I’m pretending to be a yandere so Su Tao will gradually fall for me.

“So I want you to meet her too, but not through my direct introduction. Ideally, your lives would intersect naturally.”

After some thought, she added, “Stay here for now. I’ll ask Dongfang Yang to arrange a dormitory attendant position for you.”

Preferably in her and Su Tao’s building, with meals and lodging provided.

Fang Ning listened intently, then bit her lip. “Xiao… Xiaocheng, what do you need me to do? You’ve been so kind, I’ll do anything!”

Her eyes shone brightly despite already vaguely suspecting what was coming.

The tea-haired loli smiled faintly. “Ning-Ning, I need you to act like a yandere too!”