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The Woman in the Historical Novel Doesn't Want to Be a Stepping Stone (I'm Not a Fortune-Teller)

年代文女配不想做垫脚石（我真不是算命的）

Translated by Lys

A woman determined to rewrite her fate in a historical novel's shadow.

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Synopsis

One week before being sent to the countryside, Su Liang dreams of a novel at night. Her classmate, Song Chaoqi, who she's been in an ambiguous relationship with, is the male lead in the story.

She is merely a female supporting character accompanying the male lead in pioneering ventures. In the narrative, their relationship never becomes clear, remaining in a state of ambiguity. Together, they go to the countryside and lead the youth in establishing factories within the commune. She remains loyal to the male lead, serving as his capable assistant, always at the forefront of their endeavors. Later, they catch the wave of reform and create a vast enterprise.

However, the male lead suddenly starts a relationship with another commune member, Jiang Yilan. They openly begin dating.

In the story, Su Liang, out of jealousy, repeatedly targets Jiang Yilan. Eventually, the male lead, unable to tolerate her anymore, disregards their past and leaves her with nothing. The protagonists naturally live a happy life, while the elderly Su Liang suffers in poverty and illness.

Su Liang: …

Who wrote this book? Is their brain squeezed by a door? If they have such talent, why work for Song Chaoqi? Why not be their own boss?

Main characters

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Liu Afu

刘阿福

Supporting Male

Timid, nervous, honest and law-abiding, prone to regret, obedient to authority (e.g., doctor, Hutou) but inwardly conflicted.

Appearance: Middle-aged man with rough palms, plainly dressed, pale complexion, possibly slightly stooped from manual labor.
Personality: Timid, nervous, honest and law-abiding, prone to regret, obedient to authority (e.g., doctor, Hutou) but inwardly conflicted.
Motivation: Initially participated in the experiment to improve his mental state or earn money, later tried to avoid the danger of being stabbed due to the medical warning.
Story arc: From a passive test subject to someone shaken by the medical report who tries to alter the plan, ultimately fleeing in fear but not fully escaping exploitation.
Background: 48-year-old male manual laborer with an elderly mother to care for, participating in a dangerous experiment due to financial pressure or being arranged.
Voice: Speaks briefly and hesitantly, often using negatives like 'can't' or 'dare not', substituting ellipses or gestures when nervous.

A Zhen

阿震

Supporting

Frank and emotional, sometimes impulsive (e.g., wanting to curse), but also cares about colleagues (worries about Li sir), with a tendency to flatter.

Appearance: Medium build, often in health inspector uniform, with a red and swollen hand when injured.
Personality: Frank and emotional, sometimes impulsive (e.g., wanting to curse), but also cares about colleagues (worries about Li sir), with a tendency to flatter.
Motivation: Do his job well and seek approval from superiors like Li sir.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on his experience, he shifts from dismissing predictions to developing awe for supernatural events after his hand injury and the water dispenser incident.
Background: Health inspector, colleague of Li John (Li sir), relatively junior in the team (called 'Ah Zhen ge' but not a leader).
Voice: Colloquial, uses Cantonese slang (e.g., 'puk gaai zai'), direct tone, sometimes whiny or complaining.

Jiang Minghe

姜明河

Male

Forbearing and filial, obedient to his father, skilled at gaining sympathy through playing pitiful and coaxing; inwardly bitter yet gritting his teeth to persevere, responsible toward his family, occasionally showing discontent but never daring to speak out.

Appearance: In his fifties, of average build, often in casual home clothes, with a tired expression but forcing himself to stay alert; prone to cold sweats on his forehead.
Personality: Forbearing and filial, obedient to his father, skilled at gaining sympathy through playing pitiful and coaxing; inwardly bitter yet gritting his teeth to persevere, responsible toward his family, occasionally showing discontent but never daring to speak out.
Motivation: To fulfill the heavy task entrusted by his father—finding his missing elder brother Jiang Mingshan—so as to maintain family harmony and earn his father's approval.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on his situation, he likely shifts from initially relying on playing pitiful to gain sympathy, to genuinely gritting his teeth and taking on the search responsibility, with his inner feelings moving from grievance and bitterness to determination.
Background: The second son of the Jiang family, in his fifties, married with a son and a daughter; his wife is Lin Meilian. The family business involves real estate (the orphanage land), and his father, Old Master Jiang, holds great authority. He is responsible for searching for his missing elder brother Jiang Mingshan, a task he has undertaken for decades.
Voice: When speaking to his father, he uses coaxing, reassuring, and soothing tones, respectful and eager; with family members, he becomes stern, sighs, or complains, occasionally revealing helplessness.

Second Elder

二长老

Supporting

Sinister and decisive, fiercely loyal to leader Zhang Long; tough in negotiations, quick to react; can panic when framed, but generally composed.

Appearance: Elderly male, often in dark formal wear, with a sinister gaze, giving an impression of cunning and experience.
Personality: Sinister and decisive, fiercely loyal to leader Zhang Long; tough in negotiations, quick to react; can panic when framed, but generally composed.
Motivation: Assist Zhang Long in consolidating the Dragon Tiger Society's power, protect the gang's interests, and harbor revenge against the hostile forces that once imprisoned him.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on his experiences, from aggressive negotiations to being framed, then witnessing the boss's assassination, his trust system may be shaken, but no clear transformation is shown.
Background: Second Elder of the Dragon Tiger Society, right-hand man and confidant of Zhang Long; once imprisoned by hostile forces during negotiations; holds a high position in the gang with extensive experience.
Voice: Speaks concisely, often using commands and threats, e.g., 'Hmph, then make them unable to swallow or spit out'; when agitated, speech speeds up, e.g., 'Quick, send the boss to the hospital!'

Chen Rong

陈蓉

Supporting Female

Initially angry and aggressive, threatening as a lawyer; later becomes happy and trusting after effective treatment, but remains cautious.

Appearance: A skin disease patient, outwardly anxious due to chronic condition, possibly with visible redness or itching signs.
Personality: Initially angry and aggressive, threatening as a lawyer; later becomes happy and trusting after effective treatment, but remains cautious.
Motivation: To cure her long-standing skin disease and escape pain and anxiety.
Story arc: From angry threats to tentative trust, then to gratitude and curiosity after the herbal tea works; her attitude shifts from adversarial to cooperative.
Background: A lawyer by profession, frustrated after two years of ineffective skin disease treatment, who tries Su Fuling's herbal tea formula by chance.
Voice: Direct and emotional, using threatening language (e.g., suing) initially, then becomes cheerful and inquisitive about details.

You Dawei

游大伟

Supporting Male

Dutiful but impatient; easily rendered speechless by Su Fuling's assertiveness, eventually feeling frustrated and giving up.

Appearance: Evidence is limited; based on his police role, he wears a uniform, of average build and ordinary appearance.
Personality: Dutiful but impatient; easily rendered speechless by Su Fuling's assertiveness, eventually feeling frustrated and giving up.
Motivation: Carry out orders from superiors, attempting to arrest or investigate Su Fuling.
Story arc: From proactive enforcement to passive abandonment after setbacks, realizing Su Fuling is a tough opponent.
Background: A police officer at Mong Kok station, directly under Sergeant Yau, handling local cases.
Voice: Speaks directly, sometimes with a smile, sometimes seriously; left speechless when rebutted.

Chai Meng

柴猛

Supporting Male

Outwardly respectful and obedient, but harbors ulterior motives; becomes weak and cowardly when exposed, giving up resistance.

Appearance: Evidence is limited; based on his role as a trusted subordinate, he appears ordinary, of medium build, and dressed unremarkably.
Personality: Outwardly respectful and obedient, but harbors ulterior motives; becomes weak and cowardly when exposed, giving up resistance.
Motivation: Acting under orders from an overseas organization, he attempted to poison Wen Shu, possibly for money or under coercion.
Story arc: Transforms from a trusted confidant to a betrayer; his plot is exposed and he is subdued, ending in failure.
Background: A long-time trusted subordinate of Wen Shu, managing business affairs and preparing medicine; later subdued for betrayal.
Voice: Speaks respectfully to Wen Shu, using titles like 'Uncle Wen' and 'Master Wen'; stammers and repeats himself when nervous.

Skinny Monkey

瘦猴

Supporting Male

Arrogant and hot-tempered, fiercely loyal to his boss Brother Leopard, competitive, occasionally sly but never oversteps.

Appearance: Medium build, casually dressed with a streetwise look, giving an impression of being tough.
Personality: Arrogant and hot-tempered, fiercely loyal to his boss Brother Leopard, competitive, occasionally sly but never oversteps.
Motivation: Complete tasks assigned by Brother Leopard, uphold his authority, and avoid punishment for failure.
Story arc: Evidence is limited; based on his role as a henchman, he displays loyalty and competitiveness during the gang fight, but no clear growth or transformation is shown.
Background: A henchman of Brother Leopard in Tsim Sha Tsui, involved in gang activities and street fights, a low-level enforcer.
Voice: Blunt and coarse, often uses threatening or boastful tones, refers to himself as 'Brother Thin Monkey', speaks arrogantly and impatiently.

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Original title: 年代文女配不想做垫脚石（我真不是算命的）
Status: Ongoing
Translator: Lys
Language: Chinese → English

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