How To Say I Love You

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There are some people you hate at first but end up liking more and more the more you interact with them.
There are some people you love at first, but the more you come to understand that person, the more helpless you feel.

The Great Film Emperor, Ji Mian thinks that Young Master Xiao Jiashu is an arrogant, poison-mouthed, spoilt, rich snob who exploits his strong background to ruin people’s lives on a whim. But when he somehow obtains the ability to read minds, Ji Mian comes to realise that Xiao Jiashu is probably the most adorable person in the world.

This is a story about the rise of the acting-fanatic, Xiao Jiashu, as he silences his haters and wows the world with his magnificence.

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HTSILY
Yêu em nói thế nào
ài nǐ zěn me shuō
คุณชายซูเปอร์สตาร์แห่งวงการบันเทิง
愛你怎麼說
爱你怎么说
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Shikha
Shikha rated it
August 15, 2020
Status: --
i don't like how ex bf was portrayed as bad guy he was just normal human beings with humble beginnings insecurities anxieties and jealousy compared to MC he didn't not have natural talent but he did work hard hard he was just a human being with flaws like any other

on the other hand MC was like sunflower untainted by world filth well who doesn't want that kind of perfect person

poor he yi ?
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Melange
Melange rated it
July 24, 2020
Status: Completed
This is another great piece by the same author of Quickly Wear the Face of the Devil. The pairing is the familiar newcomer vs film emperor trope. In this novel, the characters' inner thoughts are slowly revealed as ML gains the ability to read peoples' thoughts, and he realizes very quickly that he has misunderstood many people while reviling his ability as it causes him to second guess everyone around him. However, he finds that MC's unadulterated thoughts to be funny and charming.

Thus begins a romantic comedy in which ML... more>> witnesses MC falling in love with him while feigning a mask of ignorance. The inner dialogues are pretty funny in the beginning, although this all but disappears near the end of the novel. The build up was strong, but the author isn't very good at ending novels and I was glad that the novel ended where it did, because this is definitely not a novel that would benefit from being overly long.

The couple are very sweet, albeit unrestrained. Any of their willfully ignorant fans must have had to do so some serious justification to ignore the fact that MC and ML were basically an outed couple for 5 years before they publicly announced it. <<less
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Mnj
Mnj rated it
July 10, 2020
Status: Completed
really love this story!! Read the translated chapters and couldn't wait so I MTLed the rest of the chapters and am glad I did! Lil' sapling (MC) is so cute I love him. His thoughts are so adorable. At first I didn't like ML's attitude (b4 the whole mind reading thing started) but later after reading his POV I fell in love with him too. Regarding the ML's ex I don't think the faults were added or anything he too had his own strengths and wasn't made a villain. The... more>> reason for breakup was explained by ML later. Which I think was totally valid.
The story is sweet and fluffy but also makes u cry at certain times I admit I cried after knowing MC's past at the end. I also love MC's Mom. Read story you'll love it. <<less
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aizy
aizy rated it
July 4, 2020
Status: Completed
I rarely rely on MTL. MTL is mostly unreadable to me.

This novel is an exception. Even in MTL, I was able to understand the whole story.

The beginning of the novel was heartbreaking. A lot of people it misunderstands MC. ML has a lover too. HOWEVER!! Once ML was able to understand (using mind reading) MC it's slowly getting better and better. He will see how dark a human heart is and how pure MC is compared to other people.

My love for the novel is steadily increasing every chapter. I must... more>> say, it's totally worth it!!! I love love love love this novel so much.

Long live my CP. You deserve more than 5☆ <<less
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Froliczxc
Froliczxc rated it
May 11, 2020
Status: Completed
This is a simple story of learning to judge books by their content instead of covers.

Not to mention that I'm a complete sucker for a romance plot between two dudes who started out with dislike, anger and misunderstanding towards each other. Then, learning and growing through the story to a point where they can't possibly live without the other.

The nail in the coffin? The exceptional number of chapters of pure fluff and affection for when they finally get together.

This is not a complex story. It has no melodramatic plot points,... more>> there will be no world-ending threats, nor will there be flowery penmanship.

This is a simple story. One good for stormy days and sleepless nights. <<less
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lukibunny
lukibunny rated it
March 22, 2020
Status: Completed
I love this book it's so cute. I want to note that this book is very easy to MTL on baidu translate. You can pretty much read all the english and understand it perfectly, I didn't have to try to read the chinese at all.

This book was very interestings and the plots and faceslapping are very satisfying. It becomes ULTRA fluffy after the ML and MC got together.
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Amatullah
Amatullah
December 6, 2019
Status: c90
I swear this a masterpiece among romance novels
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Croc
Croc
November 30, 2019
Status: Completed
One of the best BL novels I’ve read. I liked the cute moments the MC and ML had with each other and their gradual progression into becoming a power couple. I also liked the acting aspect of it and how they got to know each other more with each work they collaborated on. I love how the couple is so open about their love and don’t try to hide their love for each other. I loved this novel so much that I MTL it!
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iamlost rated it
September 28, 2019
Status: Completed
Love the story, made me cry, made me smile :D Love how sweet the love between MC and ML.

Unfortunately, smexy time at chapter 108 (raw) was censored and I couldn't find it anywhere online. So unless the translator can find it, we will have to make do with our own imagination.
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Raven Blues
Raven Blues rated it
September 1, 2019
Status: Completed
I. Love. This. Novel.

I can't say much but this story is one of the very well written novel I've ever read and just. Love.

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the emotion pierce through me, and I love the characters, including ML, although I didn't feel much for him on the early stages. He also have boyfriend, although I know it is necessary to move the plot and creating conflict, I didn't like him that much because he sure will hurt my precious baby sapling (yes, I'm a fan).

Little sapling is the kind pure, bright and optimistic character I love. He strive hard to reach his dream, and love. I just can't help it. He's so adorable when we see his mind together with ji Ming, and his backstory is pretty tragic too, and I cried really hard when the topic of his first love death come to light. There's hardship and a lit of muddy water thrown to him, but in the end, with Ji Ming, he can endure and overcome it all. Their love is pure, and I was sad that the novel ended, but I'm happy for their happiness.

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In other word, I love to wait for the clear translation, and to read this again one day in the future. <<less
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CultivatorBunnyLan
CultivatorBunnyLan
June 12, 2019
Status: Completed
#Attacked_by_sweetness

Just a short summary of sorts.

o The MC grew up in a very sheltered environment. So his actions once he joined the entertainment circle may come across as... rude or something.

... more>> o The ML also had a negative impression on our MC but it all changed once he gained the ability to read minds.

This novel is very mild for me.

Not the type where: 'there would be intense confrontations and misunderstandings.'

I really appreciate the MC. He's so pure and awkward and just.... adorable. The ML is very supportive, and dependable. I ship them so hard.

I also like how realistic this novel was. Although, I was first a bit disappointed that the ML was in a relationship with someone else before our MC.

Then again, this is also how 'real life' works, right? (In my personal opinion, I felt hurt because I ship the MC and ML, badly. You can read about their interactions and see the subtle sparks.) The ML's ex-boyfriend is just... wimpy.

I like how this novel is also 'family centered'

This novel is a sweet, roller-coaster ride. The dramas that will appear on the latter chapters aren't that heavy. It calmed my heart.

This novel is a good break from all of the heart ache and frustrations the other novels are giving me, lol.

Especially, when I read about the ML's thoughts towards about MC.

Really entertaining. <<less
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YellowNoodle
YellowNoodle rated it
May 23, 2019
Status: Completed
Very good! My mouth is full of cavaties!

The story is well written and fluffy to the core!

The characters are extremely realistic and the complexity of emotions are portrayed really well! Especially the mom! She didn't want the MC to go down the same path and it's totally understandable!

... more>> There's not much to say other than it was smooth sailing with a few bumps here and there but it is all solved meticulously.

I also applaud the MC because honestly with his past, I'd be blackened. It shows that he slowly coped such a horrible thing but fully overcame it when the relationship with the ML.

The mind reading was funny too. Especially with the Mc's wild thoughts, I don't know how many times I laughed and smiled at his vivid imagination.

13/10

Enjoi <<less
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Redroses__
Redroses__ rated it
January 21, 2019
Status: Completed
All I can say about this novel are:

1. Too funny

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The MC's personality is pure but he has a poisonous tongue which often led to a lot of misunderstanding about him which made me laugh ^_^.

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2. Turtle -paced romance

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It took 101 chapters until they become a couple. I was seriously worried you know.

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3. But after they got together, the fluff will keep you smiling till the end.

4. Overall, I love it. :D
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Shanamaechan
Shanamaechan rated it
October 25, 2018
Status: Completed
If you have read "Quickly wear the face of the devil", then you shouldn't doubt that this novel is also great made by the same author. The story is really nice, its base on modern & entertainment. ML here is very dedicated, protective towards MC & MC is soo adorable & gorgeous. Well, i'd say both of them are really powerful combined. This novel is full of fluff & a really tiny bit of drama but you will love it. So gooo and read it so you won't miss out... more>> the good novel.

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you will wish for the 1500 words that was omitted!

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Victuuri Road
Victuuri Road rated it
October 14, 2018
Status: --
I'm not that happy with the characters who're judging the MC by his looks and demeanor. They all think he's an arrogant rich kid that's riding on coattails and that just makes me sad. He graduated from a top university overseas! He's a cinnamon roll! In his family, only his mom really cares about him. That boy deserves all the love he can get (╥﹏╥)

Right now I hate his father's, grandfather's, and almost all his family member's guts.

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WTF UFO WHY

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Eueu
Eueu rated it
July 13, 2023
Status: Completed
I guess it's a pretty good entertainment novel. The MC and ML were rly fated together.

I'm just a bit annoyed about the ML's mind reading ability.
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It's quite obvious that everyone else except the MC have negative and disgustin thoughts. Which is normal because our internal processes are complex and often intrusive. But MC is portrayed here as good in the outside and in the inside. Lyk, he literally has no negative thoughts. How does that happen. He's not a newborn or a saint.

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I also dislike how the character of Li Leyang was handle. Btw, he's the ML's original boyfriend.
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There was so much emphasis on his character and thought process which is obviously used as a prelude to justify the later break up with the ML. He was set up as a secondary character but the author didnt bother to care about his character after he was used as a foil in the MC and ML's relations

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Nevertheless, it was entertaining.
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Huruhi
Huruhi
May 13, 2023
Status: Completed
Give a try ~ It's funny, fluffy and really worth it. No headaches (maybe a bit.. Bc of a little s*upid character but it's ok, he helps.. At some points lol)

It was a rich journey.
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SpinThePickle
SpinThePickle rated it
March 23, 2023
Status: extra
I really enjoy this novel for several reasons.

1) The mind reading ability makes the originally overly confident male lead question his life and relationships. The ML is really bad at relationships. He likes to give, but doesn't know how to receive. He tries so hard to adjust his own behavior to accommodate LLY's needs. Sometimes it's kinda painful to read. His agent had a better understanding of his BF than he did!

2) Main character is actually an amazingly strong individual in my opinion. He was ... more>>
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reprimanded and even beaten as a child by his grandfather for his imagination and for being his mother's son, his father never really loved him, he survived a brutal kidnapping, underwent psychiatric treatment without family overseas at the age of 10, remained overseas without his family until he was 20, lost his best friend to a tragic accident and understood the depravity of the person who framed his BF, finished a prestigious masters degree by the age of 20 -

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and mostly stayed optimistic about life. That's some major Pollyanna positivity! People that think he's had an easy life and never struggled... Er... What book are you reading? He's worked his bu*t off his whole life!

3) The comparison between the MC and LLY (ML's boyfriend at the beginning). The two actually have a lot in common, but feel and react very differently to the situations.

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Privilege: LLY always on about how hard working he is and underprivileged, but that's only true for his childhood. Just like the MC, he had someone pay for his college education, pay for his lodging, take him traveling, buy him expensive things, and arrange for more opportunities in showbiz. It's just that it was his boyfriend instead of his mom and he's self conscious it and places a value judgment on receiving help.

Professional Situations: (auditions, incautious social media usage, assignment completion, marketing, etc). Both are inexperienced. By no means does the MC always make the best choices.

Art/acting theory: Several times opinions about acting or films comes up. Their aesthetic and how they express it are different.

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However, the point of all these comparisons, in my opinion, isn't to pass moral judgment, but a relationship-judgment. The MC's responses highlight how he's more insynch with the ML's thought process.

The ML loved LLY because he thought LLY was a sweet, simple, cheerful, and honest person who was happy to rely on him. Those are same reasons he comes to love the MC. (Ji Mian has a type, lol!) The difference is, once he can read minds he realizes LLY is actually unhappy, insecure, and emotionally dishonest (manipulative, doesn't enjoy their love life, doesn't trust him, and places other relationships & his career over the ML). Meanwhile, he knows that the MC is completely authentic.

4) The MC & ML are made to lick each other's wounds. Their individual tragedies make them perfectly suited to one another. I think they both probably need some therapy, but at least what they give is what the other needs to receive!

5) Movie plot descriptions are interesting.

6) Good consensual relationship. No power plays. Both are happily enthusiastic.

It's not a perfect novel. For example, I don't like that the way things go down after ML comes out to his family (He's an adult!). The way Americans are portrayed isn't great, but not the worst I've read. Lots of things happen because it makes things easy to tell the story, but I'm okay with that. <<less
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Foxtantine
Foxtantine
March 5, 2023
Status: Completed
I have nothing to say. It was too good!!!! I loved everything about it. I couldn't even hold back and sleep without reading till it was complete. It was sweet, warm, and very cosy. Perfect comfort read after angsty stories. 100/10 recommend. Don't judge for the first few chapters, it gets better. It really does!!!
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Tokka
Tokka rated it
March 4, 2023
Status: c30

3/5

I accidentally gave it 5 starts so I thought of writing a review also I felt like there were a lot of negative reviews so I had to write this.

Firstly, I like that the character are very humane. They make impulsive decisions and regret them. They are petty sometimes and they're indulging the other times although the ML is said to be a male god he also has flaws. I think everyone is so used to the Chinese novels with ML and MC being flawless (I like it... more>> too) that they don't understand that being mature and emotionally intelligent in every situation is impossible as a human.

Secondly, ML is a very good boyfriend not just to the MC but even before the mind reading ability he's indulging and respectful with his partner. I also like that he has had past lovers.

Thirdly, some ppl said that the the ML is unreasonable to the previous bf for the breakup and not liking his insecurity etc. I don't think ee have read the same novel cuz wtf? JM (ml) tried everything to save their relationship. He was so patient if it were me istg- also when you pay attention there's a big problem in their relationship which is not just about the ex's insecure self. I can say a lot of bad things about the ex but I feel sorry for him so I won't but I can't like him.

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it's about the fact that he was straight before and he finds it uncomfortable and all that jazz.

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And having been an insecure person myself in the past, I know that after one point the self depreciation becomes annoying ok?

Next I saw complains about the tramp thing. Ok vaid it was very tone deaf of the author but they didn't make it too deep and visionary and the MC does smtg good about it

Then there's MC he's cure a lil immature early but grows on you cuz he's relatable and sweet he's also a prodigy so that's entertaining to know his journey.

Next is the supernatural element is very light the ML can't control his mind reading so it's better to just not care too much about it.

It's a light, chill read with some face slapping (always appreciated) and romance. I'm having fun reading it.

I'll see if I edit this when I complete it. <<less
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