The world went dark again.
For a brief second, Su Xingye suspected the system had a glitch and accidentally dumped him back into the void like a forgotten file in the recycle bin. Darkness pressed around him from all sides, thick and annoying.
But this time, it wasn't completely silent.
He could hear people murmuring nearby—low voices, footsteps, and faint movements. The sounds were busy, almost chaotic, like a crowd preparing for something important.
His long-awaited dream of becoming a villain didn't seem so far away.
A villainous laugh echoed inside his mind, dramatic and sinister, the kind villains in manhwa used right before revealing their evil plans.
Hehehe…
If anyone could hear that laugh, they would probably step back in fear and whisper, "Is that guy a real villain from a manhwa?"
Unfortunately, before Su Xingye could finish laughing and enjoy his imaginary evil aura, his eyes were suddenly assaulted by blinding light—bright, painfully bright.
He squinted hard as dazzling lights flooded his vision from every direction.
'Finally, daylight. I hate darkness the most.'
He sighed in relief. At least he wasn't stuck in endless darkness anymore.
As his vision cleared, he realized he was lying flat on his back, completely still, staring up at the ceiling.
'Maybe this body fainted when I took over', he thought casually. 'Sorry, buddy. Rest in peace. I promise I won't tarnish the reputation of villains. I'll do the job properly.'
With that solemn vow, he began observing his surroundings.
What he saw made his eyes widen.
There were huge camera lights. The kind used in movies and TV dramas—large, professional, and obviously expensive. They shone down from above like miniature suns, making everything look polished and dramatic.
The realization struck him immediately. He was on a filming set.
His brain started working at full speed, building a perfect storyline within seconds. The plot was obvious.
He, Su Xingye, must have been a powerful and famous actor in this world. Then the male lead would appear, steal his spotlight, win the female lead's heart, and crush his career. Out of jealousy and anger, he would do everything possible—spread rumors about the male lead, kidnap the female lead, and create endless misunderstandings between them.
Finally, the male lead, whose background was secretly powerful, would retaliate and destroy him completely.
A classic villain ending.
What a sweet plot.
When the time came, he would definitely torment the male lead a little more—purely for emotional satisfaction, of course.
The reason he was so sure he would become a villain—and not the male lead or even an important side character—was simple.
He didn't trust his luck.
At best, he might be given the role of the male lead's housekeeper. That would already be considered generous. At least he wouldn't die, and he could watch the main couple live happily ever after while eating snacks in the background.
Another reason was the system itself.
Most systems in novels existed to 'stabilize the world,' which usually meant sacrificing one unlucky character for the greater good. Naturally, that unlucky character was always the transmigraters working as a villain.
So his destiny was basically confirmed.
Feeling prepared for his tragic future, Su Xingye tried to sit up and properly examine his luxurious surroundings before he was inevitably sacrificed for world peace.
Then he froze.
'Wait, wait, wait… I can't move?!'
Panic exploded in his chest. He shouted at the top of his lungs for the system to hear him, completely ignoring whether the people around him would think he had lost his mind.
But instead of a deep, confident young man's voice, a loud wail burst out—high-pitched, helpless, and extremely embarrassing.
Su Xingye instantly stopped screaming, his brain going completely blank.
'I… My… My voice changed.'
This was not imagination. This was not a dream. This was a confirmed fact.
The evidence was right there.
If he still refused to believe that he—the former coolest guy and unofficial school heartthrob—had become a child, then he might as well accept that he was a duck.
'I became a child?'
Judging from his weak body and inability to control his limbs, he was only a few months old—a newborn baby.
Su Xingye immediately called out for the system, desperate for an explanation about why his grand dream of becoming a domineering villain had been completely destroyed.
Right on cue, the system appeared in front of him as a small floating cloud, ready to explain the situation.
But before it could speak, an elegant and unbelievably beautiful lady walked toward him.
Of course, the system informed him of her presence—because Baby Su Xingye couldn't move his head at all. All he could do was wiggle his tiny arms and legs while letting out occasional helpless noises, which was deeply humiliating for a proud young man like him.
When the lady bent down and looked at him with warm, loving eyes full of affection, something clicked in his mind.
No way…
For a moment, he was completely stunned—first by her beauty, and second by a growing suspicion about her identity.
Thankfully, he didn't have to wait long for confirmation.
The beautiful woman smiled gently and spoke in a soft, affectionate voice.
"Oh, my cute little darling. Mommy is sorry for making you wait while working here with me. My baby will become the biggest star once he starts acting."
Her words hit him harder than any slap.
From that single sentence, Su Xingye quickly figured out three terrifying facts.
First—he was truly a child. He hoped it was a dream.
Second—he was already working as an actor despite being only a few months old.
Third—he had a mother in this world. Does villian get a mother? No. But he is lucky maybe.
And she was standing right in front of him.
Before he could fully recover from the shock, the system's voice echoed inside his mind again, calm and matter-of-fact.
"Host, you have transmigrated into the novel My CEO Husband Chases Me Till the End of the World. Since the system detected extremely strong emotions toward this story from the host, your wish to see the ending of the protagonists has been granted even though it is an extra part."
The system paused dramatically.
"Therefore, you have been reborn as their youngest child mentioned in the extra."
The system continued explaining, but Su Xingye barely heard the rest. His mind was already spinning.
So it was true.
He had transmigrated into the novel he loved. But instead of becoming a powerful villain, a mysterious side character, or even the extra with one line—he had become the child of the story's main protagonists.
In short, he was a child of destiny.