When failed salesman Daniel Chen stumbles upon a dusty self-help book promising instant likability, his life transforms overnight. Strangers warm to him, colleagues adore him, and every door swings open. But as Daniel masters the art of charm, a haunting question emerges: do people like him—or the mask he wears? Everything changes when he meets Lily, the one person immune to his techniques. Torn between genuine connection and the comfortable performance that made him successful, Daniel must decide who he really is. A sharp, witty exploration of authenticity in an age of curated selves, this novel asks: what is the true cost of being liked by everyone?
