From Sidekick to Bigshot Chapter 5: Male Lead From The Original Novel Is Her Private Tutor

Jian Yuncheng continued his address to Jian Yiling: “You are to take a week off from school to contemplate your actions. Do you understand?”

His approach to resolving internal conflicts was far more rapid and decisive than that of their father.

Jian Yiling offered a firm nod in agreement.

In truth, a few days of respite at home suited her needs as well.

Within the trajectory of the original novel, Jian Yuncheng had also adopted a severe stance toward Jian Yiling.

Yet, this did not stem from a desire to disown his sister. Rather, because she was his kin, he felt compelled to be rigorous; he harbored a deep wish for his younger sister to cultivate herself into a better person.

As the eldest sibling, Jian Yuncheng took his role quite seriously, cherishing her in his own way.

It was precisely because his expectations were so elevated that he projected such an austere demeanor.

Regrettably, Jian Yiling failed to perceive the underlying intentions of her elder brother. Instead, due to his constant coldness, their rapport became increasingly strained.

Neither individual was willing to express their true sentiments openly. One remained introverted, while the other leaned into rebellion.

Their refusal to admit defeat fueled a cycle of misunderstandings, which ultimately blossomed into mutual resentment.

In the final outcome of the original story, Jian Yuncheng lost his sister entirely. He eventually redirected the affection he once felt for her toward the mature, sensible, and empathetic female protagonist, Mo Shiyun, ultimately becoming a vital pillar of support for her.

Following their return home, both Jian Shuxing and Jian Yuncheng retreated to their private quarters to attend to pressing matters.

Jian Yiling did not immediately withdraw to her own room. Instead, she ventured toward her second brother’s study, hoping to locate a microscope.

Every child within the Jian household possessed their own dedicated study area. Their second brother was currently pursuing biological studies abroad.

To assist in his academic research, he had installed a small laboratory featuring multiple microscopes.

Among these instruments was one specifically intended for medical use—a highly valuable piece of apparatus that most ordinary households would never possess.

While a clear distinction remained between this tool and the instruments utilized for professional surgery, it proved perfectly adequate for Jian Yiling’s current practice needs.

Since transporting the delicate equipment was cumbersome, Jian Yiling settled on remaining within her second brother’s laboratory to conduct her surgical drills.

Her initial experimental subjects were eggs procured from the kitchen; she meticulously practiced stitching the membranes on their surfaces.

After compromising several eggs, she returned to the kitchen to gather a pig’s trotter for further, more challenging practice.

Beyond the time spent in the laboratory, Jian Yiling devoted the remainder of her hours to browsing the internet, her fingers dancing across the keyboard with a frenetic energy that suggested intense preoccupation.

While Jian Yiling remained immersed in her tasks, the Jian residence played host to an unexpected visitor: seventeen-year-old Qin Chuan.

He was the male lead of the original story.

In the narrative, the protagonist’s mother was the first love of the head of Beijing’s most affluent and influential clan. It was only after their separation that she discovered she was carrying his child.

Years later, she raised her son in relative solitude and hardship. Despite these challenges, the male lead displayed great diligence, relying on his own merits to scale significant heights.

At this junction in time, Qin Chuan remained oblivious to his lineage as the illegitimate scion of an aristocratic house, nor did he foresee that he would one day rise to command that very elite circle.

His presence at the Jian estate was purely transactional; he had secured a lucrative contract from Jian Yuncheng to serve as a private tutor—a role that would alleviate the pressure of his own tuition fees.

His directives were specific: he was tasked with overseeing Jian Yiling’s academics and, more importantly, guiding her personal moral development so she might ‘turn a new leaf.’

Thus, as established in the original plot, Qin Chuan stepped into the role of Jian Yiling’s tutor.

With his striking features and legendary patience in teaching, he gradually became a guiding light for a girl who felt abandoned by her kin and betrayed by the world at large.