How to Be a Decent Bastard
Wen Yiqian, once a faceless nobody, clawed his way through life’s trials only to stumble upon an unexpected twist of fate—a “Protagonist Cultivation System.” But instead of granting him cheats or shortcuts, the system subjected him to relentless daily tasks: mastering “gentlemanly conduct,” navigating “crisis management,” and observing “emotional boundaries.” Failure to comply meant demotion—to a mere background character. Within the walls of an elite high school entangled in power plays and hidden desires, Cheng Lin is trapped in a psychological tug-of-war with the system. Teetering between darkness, breakdown, and transcendence, he fights to maintain his sanity. All he ever wanted was to stay low-profile—yet destiny thrust him into the spotlight. Along the way, he charms the school beauty, outwits academic tyrants, rescues the so-called villain, and uncovers a secret buried for years. When being the main character is no longer a privilege but a path of discipline—are you ready to walk it?