I Became the Protagonist's Golden Finger by Relying on Acting

Xiao Gui'an, a struggling actor, dies but is given a second chance as a Non-Player Character (NPC) in a series of horror worlds. Now a ghost himself, he initially thinks he'll no longer have anything to fear. However, he quickly discovers that the "protagonists" in these horror settings are incredibly ruthless and treat killing ghosts like cutting vegetables. His top priority becomes simply surviving these terrifyingly efficient heroes.

To stay alive, Xiao Gui'an must skillfully navigate the treacherous dynamics between humans and ghosts. His greatest asset? His acting skills. He relies on his acting to improve his status, maintain his sanity, and play a delicate balancing act. Through his convincing performances, he inadvertently becomes a true powerhouse in both the human and ghost factions. The world's actual "Chosen Ones" (the protagonists) begin to mistake him for a "golden finger"—a powerful figure whose favor they can curry. He finds himself working three "jobs" at once, becoming a model workhorse in a world where, despite being a ghost, he's the one fighting for survival every day.