The Scumbag Reformation System

In a past life, Xi Nian clawed his way to stardom, ruthless and without a conscience, trampling over rivals and using anyone in his path, including the infamous paparazzi Lu Xingzhe. His reign ended in a spectacular, humiliating downfall, his reputation shattered, leading to a tragic end. But death wasn't the final curtain call. Reborn to the critical moment before his ruin, Xi Nian is bound to the 'Scumbag Reformation System.' This isn't a gift; it's a cruel game. Every calculated scheme, every 'dirty trick' he attempts, is met with agonizing electric shocks or time-bending rewinds. Forced to act 'good' and play by the rules, he finds himself reluctantly excelling, his past life skills now serving a 'reformed' persona. As he navigates the cutthroat entertainment industry, a familiar, infuriating figure reappears: Lu Xingzhe, the very paparazzi he betrayed. The system demands Xi Nian save him from a past tragedy. But how can a reborn scumbag 'reform' when his deepest desires are still tied to the one person he wronged, the one who can either expose his true nature or shatter his forced redemption?