What To Do If The System Forces You To Exercise

The frail and sickly Wen Jiexi had always wanted one thing: a healthy body and like a dream come true, one day, she was selected by the system! System: The amazing me shall grant you a strong physique and divine strength! However, you have to maintain your health through monthly missions! If you fail to complete them~well, then you’ll stay as a female King Kong, forever~ Wen Jiexi: What?! Will I no longer be able to live my life freely again?!! Mother with an alarmed expression: My frail daughter is actually trying to do the most sit-ups possible?! Father made a strange face: My delicate daughter ran on the treadmill for an hour?! Brother’s expression crumbled: Can anyone tell him how his cute little sister who is as precious as a delicate white flower…was actually able to use one punch to break a sandbag and smash a hole through the wall!!! Through a series of unexpected circumstances, she was pulled into the entertainment industry and became a female martial artist! Female Fan: Our darling Wen is the most awesome! She’s even more handsome than a man! Male Fan: The girls today are so domineering! To be able to throw away all of one’s shame, I want that feeling too! The frozen expression after being hugged by the princess from behind: ….. Wen Jiexi held up a hand: No, no, no! It’s not like that!

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on What To Do If The System Forces You To Exercise "What To Do If The System Forces You To Exercise" had me hooked from the quirky title alone. The premise – a frail girl suddenly gifted with superhuman abilities by a system that *forces* her to work out? Sign me up! But, like a grueling workout that starts strong and ends with you collapsing on the floor, my experience with this novel was a bit of a mixed bag. ### First Impressions The beginning is undeniably charming. The initial chapters introduce a sweet, sheltered MC whose life is turned upside down by this bizarre system. I found myself laughing at her fish-out-of-water reactions and enjoying the fluffy, lighthearted tone. Her family dynamic is heartwarming, and the hints of a future yuri romance with a stunning actress were definitely intriguing. ### What Works Well The early focus on the system-driven missions and the MC's transformation into a surprisingly strong individual is where the novel shines. There's a fun gap moe element as she surprises everyone with her newfound strength. The translation is also well done, which made the initial chapters flow smoothly and kept me engaged. The author writes likeable characters and has you rooting for them. ### Areas of Concern However, the story seems to lose its way as it progresses. The system, the very core of the premise, fades into the background. I found myself wondering what happened to those hard-earned points and the promised martial arts skill books. A lengthy variety show arc dominates a significant portion of the novel and made the central plot feel completely forgotten. I was also disappointed that the MC's character seemed inconsistent, sometimes portrayed as intelligent and sometimes as inexplicably dense. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Several readers have pointed out a jarring tonal shift towards the end of the novel. Apparently, there's a dark and disturbing sequence involving a kidnapping and some violent acts. This felt wildly out of place given the initially fluffy and comedic nature of the story. ### Final Verdict "What To Do If The System Forces You To Exercise" is a fun, lighthearted read – *initially*. If you're looking for a low-stakes, fluffy story with a cute premise and don't mind a plot that goes off the rails, you might find some enjoyment here. But be warned: the initial charm fades, the plot becomes muddled, and the ending takes a strange, darker turn. Proceed with caution, and maybe lower your expectations a bit. I'd give it a tentative 3/5 stars.