IABI – Synopsis

Chi Xin was terrified of death. Tempted by her roommate, she went to watch a newly released apocalypse movie. With just one glance, she was captivated by the male lead’s handsome, resolute face — calm, steadfast, and impossibly charming.

As the zombie tide engulfed the city walls, the male lead stood atop the battlements, laughing bitterly while raising his gun at the oncoming horde. Suddenly, a scarlet gaping maw filled the entire computer screen. Startled out of her wits, Chi Xin screamed — and fainted.

When she opened her eyes again, the wall beneath her feet was crumbling. Countless zombies rushed forward, jaws wide open, ready to bite into her neck. In her trembling hands was a Desert Eagle, and one misstep would send her plunging straight into the horde.

She turned her head — and there it was, that very face she had just seen on the screen, the one that had stolen her soul, now gazing at her with an icy smile.

“Chi Xin, use your life to pay for this mistake.”

Chi Xin: (so terrified that her face went completely expressionless)

She suddenly remembered the voice she had heard just before fainting — a voice claiming to be from a “Calamity System.”

“The apocalypse is a high-difficulty world. The host may choose to increase defense, attack, foresight, or other functions…”

What had she answered?

“Attack! Max out my attack stat!”

Chi Xin fell silent. Just as she was about to throw herself at the male lead’s legs to beg for forgiveness, a zombie lunged at her. Reflexively, she swung the gun — and in front of the male lead’s stunned eyes, she smashed the zombie’s skull with the butt of her weapon.

Chi Xin: Blood?! Ahhhh!!!

Her eyes filled with grief (and sheer terror). Saying not a word (too scared to speak), she continued blasting zombies one by one, coldly delivering headshots.

Everyone else: ??? Wow, you sure act the weakling well!

Alternate Synopsis:

The Calamity System only levels up by constantly causing trouble.

The original supporting female character, who happened to share the same name as Chi Xin, was a perfect match for the system — always courting death, with a naturally soft and delicate, “white lotus” personality.

Chi Xin had wanted to simply stay true to herself: act pitiful, complete the tasks with tears in her eyes, and then leave this cursed world. But she never expected the system to be so generous — giving her sky-high attack points.

Thus—

When she snuck out of the base at midnight to provoke dormant zombies, she should have been crying and sending out a distress signal, dragging the second male lead down with her injury.

Instead, she fought through blood and fire. With one sweeping slash, she descended upon the besieged second male lead like a goddess of war.

When she smashed the life-saving medicine meant for the heroine, she should have shamelessly quibbled, leaving the heroine on the brink of death.

Instead, she avoided meeting anyone’s eyes. Yet with one cold glance across the crowd… the lackey who had tampered with the medicine turned pale with terror. Before he could escape, he was dragged back.

When she charged into the Zombie King’s lair, she should have died on the spot, perfectly completing her “death-seeking” supporting role.

Instead, the male lead, upon hearing she had gone in alone, rushed after her without hesitation, fighting desperately to protect her. His gaze upon her brimmed with heartache and complexity.

Mini-Theater:

Chi Xin wore a sports bra and tiny shorts, draped in a white shirt. With a machine gun slung over her shoulder, she stood atop a mountain of corpses, a cigarette smoldering between her fingers in the misty rain — her presence breathtakingly fierce and beautiful.

Crowd: Big sis, kill me now!

Chi Xin: I wonder if we’re out of laundry detergent…

The male lead walked up, naturally plucking the cigarette from her hand and replacing it with his own fingers, lacing them tightly with hers.
“Found the detergent. Can we go home now?”

#Male lead, do you realize you’ve completely broken character?#

Note: The heroine doesn’t actually smoke; it’s just for maintaining her persona.

Additional Note: This is a logic-light, feel-good novel. The heroine’s golden finger is thicker than a curry stick. Everything is written purely for fun — just read to enjoy!

Another Note: Entirely original. Any resemblance is purely because I’m just that good.

Tags: Apocalypse · Supporting Female Lead · System · Feel-good Novel

Search Keywords: Main Character: Chi Xin ┃ Side Characters: Weaklings one and all ┃ Others: Become a hero (or not, lol)

One-sentence Summary: Attack 9999, Cooldown 0.

Theme: Overcome yourself. Strive with unyielding perseverance.

VIP Review: A mysterious virus has plunged the entire world into chaos. Enhanced experimental subjects roam freely, while zombies and mutated creatures have turned the land into a living hell. Beneath the surface of the apocalypse lies an even deeper conspiracy.

Transmigrating into the very “movie” she had just watched, Chi Xin — maxed out on attack power — struggles desperately to survive. On her path to uncovering the truth, she unexpectedly becomes the brightest beacon of hope in the hearts of humanity.

With a lighthearted and humorous tone, this novel paints a vivid picture of a post-apocalyptic world. The heroine’s character is rich, her combat power maxed, the pace brisk and exhilarating. With cinematic imagery, it gives readers the thrill of a blockbuster movie — a must-read.