The Frustration of the 'Scum Male Lead' Trope
We have all been there. You spend hours—and dozens of coins on apps like GoodShort—watching a story where the female lead is treated like an afterthought. In the viral sensation He Chose Her Sister, we see Su Xiaochen endure the ultimate betrayal. The man she loves, Wang Hanyang, consistently chooses her manipulative sister during every life-altering crisis. Whether it is a fire, a medical emergency, or a business scandal, the 'Scum Male Lead' trope is alive and well here, leaving readers screaming at their screens for justice.
But the problem with the original narrative of He Chose Her Sister is the pacing of the payoff. Many fans on Reddit have complained that the protagonist takes far too long to find her backbone. We want the revenge to be as cold and calculated as the betrayal was cruel. We want a version where she doesn't just survive; she reigns supreme.
This is why we are reimagining the ending. What if Su Xiaochen wasn't just a victim of fate? What if her rebirth came with an arsenal of power that Wang Hanyang could never have imagined? In this 'Fix-It' narrative, we lean into the Three Tycoons theory—the idea that the protagonist has a hidden lineage that makes the ex-husband's wealth look like pocket change. Let us dive into the ending we truly deserved.
The Blueprint: A Masterclass in Psychological Warfare
The key to a satisfying revenge arc isn't just seeing the villain lose their money. It is seeing them lose their mind as they realize exactly what they threw away. In our alternate scenario for He Chose Her Sister, we focus on the 'Hidden Identity' trope. Instead of Su Xiaochen slowly building a career, she reveals that she was the silent architect behind the city's largest conglomerate all along.
This shift changes the power dynamic from 'escaping a bad marriage' to 'crushing an insect.' By utilizing the strategic gap identified in our analysis, we ensure the protagonist is never soft-hearted. She is a queen reclaiming her throne, and the three tycoons—her long-lost brothers—are merely the knights at her command. This is the catharsis the original story often teased but rarely delivered in full force.
The Final Choice: A Rewrite of the Hospital Scene
The antiseptic smell of the hospital corridor was suffocating, a sharp contrast to the expensive cologne that still lingered on her skin from the gala. She sat on the hard plastic chair, her white gown stained with the soot of the warehouse explosion. Across the hall, the man she had called her husband for three years stood by the emergency room door, his eyes fixed on the 'Occupied' sign. He wasn't looking at her. He hadn't even checked if she was breathing.
'She's allergic to the smoke, Vivian,' he had hissed when the beams started falling. He had reached past his wife, his fingers trembling as he swept her younger sister into his arms. 'I have to save her first. You're stronger. You can make it out.'
Vivian looked down at her hands. They were raw and blistered, the skin peeling away where she had pushed the debris off her own legs to crawl toward the exit. She wasn't stronger; she was just more disposable. The realization didn't hurt as much as it should have. It felt like a cold, clarifying draft of air.
'Is she okay?' she asked, her voice a dry rasp.
He didn't turn around. 'The doctors say she might have lung damage. If anything happens to her, I'll never forgive myself.'
'And what about me, Alan?'
He finally glanced back, his expression one of irritation rather than guilt. 'You're sitting here talking, aren't you? Clearly, you're fine. Stop being so dramatic and jealous when your sister is fighting for her life.'
Vivian stood up. The pain in her legs was a rhythmic thrum, a drumbeat for the war that was about to begin. She pulled the wedding ring from her finger. It was a modest diamond, one he had complained was too expensive at the time. She dropped it into the trash can next to her chair. The metallic clink was the loudest sound in the hallway.
'You're right,' she said, her voice dropping to a terrifyingly calm register. 'I am fine. In fact, I've never been better.'
She turned her back on him and walked toward the elevators. Her phone buzzed in her pocket—a secure line that hadn't been activated in three years. She answered it before the second ring.
'Is it done?' a deep, gravelly voice asked on the other end.
'The marriage ended five minutes ago, Leo,' Vivian replied. 'Tell the brothers I'm coming home. And tell the board to freeze every asset associated with the Miller Group. I want him to feel the floor drop out from under him before the sun rises.'
'With pleasure, little sister,' Leo chuckled. 'We've been waiting for you to get bored of playing house.'
As the elevator doors closed, she caught one last glimpse of the man she used to love. He was still staring at the door, completely unaware that the world he built on her silence was about to be incinerated. He thought he had chosen the precious flower, but he had actually just abandoned the gardener who kept his entire life from wilting.
By the time she reached the lobby, three black SUVs were idling at the curb. Six men in tailored suits stepped out in perfect synchronicity, bowing as she approached. The middle one, taller and more imposing than the rest, draped a cashmere coat over her soot-stained shoulders.
'You look like hell,' he remarked, though his eyes were burning with a protective fury.
'I look like a woman who just realized she owns the city, Julian,' Vivian said, stepping into the back of the lead vehicle. 'Now, let's go. We have a bankruptcy to orchestrate.'
In the penthouse suite of the Imperial Hotel, the three most powerful men in the country sat around a mahogany table. They were the shadows behind the market, the tycoons that even the government feared. And they were all looking at Vivian with absolute devotion. For three years, she had hidden her identity to play the role of the humble wife. No more.
'First,' Vivian said, pointing to the screens displaying the Miller Group’s stock. 'Short everything. I want the panic to start by the opening bell.'
'And the sister?' Julian asked, tapping a pen against the table.
'Let her have him,' Vivian smiled, and for the first time, the smile didn't reach her eyes. 'Let her have the debt, the scandals, and the man who chooses her only when it's convenient. She wanted my life? Give her the one he's about to have.'
Back at the hospital, the man she left behind received a notification on his phone. His face went pale as he read the first line: Unauthorized access to corporate accounts detected. Net worth plummeted by 40% in sixty seconds. He tried to call his lawyer, but the line was dead. He tried to call his bank, but his credentials had been revoked.
He looked toward the trash can where his wife had dropped her ring. For the first time, a cold shiver of dread raced down his spine. He realized, too late, that the woman who had always been behind him wasn't his shadow. She was the sun, and he had just stepped into a permanent eclipse.
Deconstructing the Satisfaction: Why This Ending Works
Why does this alternate ending for He Chose Her Sister resonate so much more than the original? It comes down to the subversion of the 'patience' trope. In traditional C-drama or short-form novel structures, the female lead is often forced to endure a 'trial by fire' to prove her virtue. However, modern audiences—especially those following the 'Queen's Revenge' trend on Facebook and YouTube—are tired of virtue. They want agency.
By introducing the Three Tycoons early, we satisfy the 'Rags to Riches' and 'Hidden Identity' tropes simultaneously. The satisfaction comes from the immediate contrast: the ex-husband thinks he is the one with the power to choose, only to find out he was never even a player in the real game. This version of He Chose Her Sister prioritizes the female gaze, focusing on the emotional labor she spent and the massive interest she is now collecting on that debt.
FAQ
1. Is the ending of 'He Chose Her Sister' a happy one?
Yes, in almost every version, the protagonist Su Xiaochen (or Hannah) achieves a 'HE' (Happy Ending). She finds true love with a powerful CEO who treats her as his equal, while the ex-husband lives in regret.
2. Where can I watch the full episodes of 'He Chose Her Sister'?
The story is primarily available on short-form drama apps like GoodShort, MoboReader, and occasionally featured in segments on YouTube and Dailymotion.
3. Who does the female lead end up with?
She ends up with the Rival CEO (often named Lu Yan or a similar variation), who is revealed to have been secretly in love with her or protective of her for years.
4. What happens to the sister in the end?
The sister's villainous deeds—such as faking her illness or orchestrating the accidents—are exposed. She usually loses her social standing and ends up in prison or extreme poverty.
References
facebook.com — GoodShort Official - Drama Previews
reddit.com — Reddit Discussion - Hot Romance Stories
youtube.com — He Chose Her Sister Full Episode Highlights