Must the Pretty Blind Lass Be Cannon Fodder?

Ye Man is the malicious cannon fodder and true young master in a novel where a fake young master is the adored and beloved protagonist. Gloomy, insecure, and full of wicked schemes, he... System: Wrong—why is he blind?! The system tasks Ye Man with snatching things from the protagonist, Chi Jue. Ye Man charges over menacingly to pin the other against the wall, spouting threats. The protagonist’s exasperated voice rings out behind him: "Xiao Man, let go of Mr. Xu first." Ye Man stiffens, patting the firm chest in front of him. Oh no. The system orders Ye Man to drug the protagonist’s fiancé and climb into his bed, sowing discord between them. After painstakingly locating the room and slipping in the drugs, someone seizes him from behind. A familiar voice, laced with amusement: "Drugging someone right under my nose—do I look dead to you?" Ye Man shrinks. "W-when did you come in?" Xu Huaiting: "From the start." System: ) Ye Man knows he’s beautiful—and pitiful. He thrives on wielding both, never failing to get his way. When Xu Huaiting first meets him, Ye Man is staging a "green tea" act, collapsing weakly to the floor, clutching his left hand, weeping prettily. Xu Huaiting sees through the act at a glance and stops before him. "The injury’s on your right hand." Ye Man dazedly touches his right hand—there’s a long gash, blood dripping down. For years after, Xu Huaiting shields him time and again. "Just say what you want. Don’t hurt yourself again." In the end, a beautiful little blind man can’t be a malicious cannon fodder. He’s only fit to be cradled in someone’s palms, cherished with care.