Seeking Good Temptation

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When Bai Xun was bored, she played a dating game recommended by a friend.

She entered the game and must keep up the affection with seven different types of men as the only way to clear the game. Only when she gets seven hearts safely can she go home?

After many deaths, Bai Xun knew it, and could only live by paying closer attention!!

This game is also known as “Jianzhen Handbook”, “My Seven Boyfriends”, “I was Careless in a Shura Field”! Green tea bit*h is in a fragrant garden, and the white lotus is a b*tch!

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寻寻善诱
Related Series
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Recommendations
Returning (6)
Anti-Cheater Strategies (4)
Need to Propose to Seven Men What to Do! (3)
I’m in a Shuraba Every Time I Open My Eyes (3)
100,000/Hour Professional Stand-in (2)
A Wave of Exes Came Looking for Me. What to Do?! (2)
Recommendation Lists
  1. Best Female Protagonists
  2. All time fav
  3. Probably read when im bored (some of it)
  4. Transmigrated / System / Another World
  5. completed <100 chapters

Latest Release

Date Group Release
12/24/23 Foxaholic c7
12/24/23 Foxaholic c6
12/19/23 Foxaholic c5
12/03/23 Foxaholic c4
11/26/23 Foxaholic c3
11/19/23 Foxaholic c2
11/14/23 Foxaholic c1
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nixxara
nixxara rated it
October 14, 2019
Status: --
Really interesting! It’s basically a MC playing a yandere otome game with infinite lives~ though she can’t get out of it unless she completes the game. Really fun watching her capture the yandere targets while preventing the blackening value from reaching 100%. She acts like a white lotus too haha.
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GrisiaSun
GrisiaSun rated it
September 1, 2021
Status: Completed
Short, enticing and fun read with a spin on the usual 'white lotus FLs' of Chinese web novels. While the synopsis does read like some smut novel, there's actually no explicit scenes and just a hint at a single one.

Aren't we all sick of them? Don't we like badass FLs? Here's one with the usual loopholes covered in a modern transmigration story:

    • Too OP or seem to know everything?
        • Been there, done it for 999 times
    • Too manipulative? Heartless?
        • Have to 'act out' a 'white lotus' for the sake of clearing the endless loop
    • Somehow knows what the 'targets' are thinking/feeling?
        • Got a system to indicate their 'relationship positivity' and 'blackening' level
The whole satire is based on the 'white lotus' persona that seems like the mary-sues of Chinese web novels in general, yet MLs seem to always fall in love with such characters as though to stereotype the entire male population.

Well, here's the author's take on a FL that was forced to act out out such a persona to conquer 7 main stereotypical male lead personas through a dating-sim transmigration system that would repeat on an endless loop unless all 7 MLs are successfully conquered yet not blackened in the process of FL seducing them all within a single lifetime.

A precarious balancing act that can only successfully be carried out by a 'white lotus' with the experience of failing 999 loops of conquering their routes of course! The FL only has minimal help from said 'system' and has to depend on her cunning to conquer all these abusive character to escape the game! All typical cliches have to be used to protect her image while 'innocently' seducing these MLs while cursing her past attempts and failures on each of their yandere potential. Giving the potential flip 'POV' of their existing persona in the storyline.

Very entertaining to see both the 'good' and 'bad' of every ML
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there's no perfect guy as even the 'Mr. Nice guy' in the current attempt went yandere in the previous attempt

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while the writing did make me emotional at times considering the 'white lotus' thoughts, behaviours, and sob stories.

The ending
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leaves you guessing on what could be and is left open-ended. Would you wish for it the be real? Or just a full stop like the FL did? Pretty good discussion point, as well as which ML do you prefer the best at the very end.

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does feel pretty rushed, especially for the last 2 ML routes.

The last scene also hints at the another similar 'system' story, roughly translated to 'The Kind-hearted Her', that is unfortunately not translated yet. Could some kind TL please pick it up and accept my heartfelt gratitude and virtual cookies?
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Qutie
Qutie rated it
April 22, 2021
Status: Completed
New Review

I'm writing this review after I've actually finished the book, if you wanna see my old review, scroll down. Anywayyy...

I decided to come and finally finish this book and I must say, I'm pleasantly surprised. I didnt have any particular affection for the targets... except maybe Su Shi, but I did absolutely love the female lead. In the story we follow our female lead, Bai Xia on her journey capturing 7 Male's heart (and a female) in order to get home. She plans every single detail. And by every,... more>> I mean every single one. Her character never got me bored and I absolutely adored her. She's the type of person who'd usually be the villain in reincarnation stories and I love that we got to support her and see her ways of capturing her targets. The men all had their own personalities which made it easier for me to remember them. The author really outdid themselves.

Old Review
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This is the type of novel I'd read when I'm feeling bitćhy. I mean, what's better than reading about a girl who's super good at manipulating people! And! Hear me out! She doesn't use the "strong female lead" trope! Don't get me wrong I love strong female leads, they're my favorite. I'd marry them if I could. It's just sometimes we gotta try something new. If you're looking for Reverse harem, you're in the right place. I personally am not so this will be 3 stars for me. I was originally gonna put it at 2 stars but the FL is actually good at what she does. A star was added.

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Ludicrous Canary
Ludicrous Canary rated it
December 29, 2020
Status: Completed
I must say the entire novel was absolutely amazing.

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During various major and minor events and even more so after the ending, I continuously found my brain flashing the imagery of Bai Xun riding on the back of Gao Yaun's bicycle to school on that first day. I just kept thinking while as I was seeing that image that everything kick-started and branched from this simple point in time of the MC mundanely riding on the back of his bicycle, with overall all of the events of Bai Xun's heartbreaking life branching from this point in time, leading to the depressing conclusion of several people's lives being destroyed in the ending due to her life and life's events.

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This novel also taught me not to ignore tragedy tags

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I honestly even forgot it had one until I read the ending ಥ_ಥ loved the sad creepy af ending regardless though.

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grass_is_tasty
grass_is_tasty rated it
October 4, 2020
Status: Completed
It is one of those novels that grip you enough to not drop it after 50 chapters or so and also is short enough that you'll not be bored after a while.

A good one to read in a day basically. Short and satisfying.

Though I did not feel that emotionally invested in this story, especially since our M.C. Made sure that we know that all of this wasn't real, it was a nice read in the end.

It satisfied my soul to see the M.C. Be a thousand steps further than the... more>> M.L.s and the F.L. In everything she did (I don't know why that I is capital and I don't like it). I loved her as a character. Not once did I find her annoying. Even when flustered, she is still at least five hundred steps ahead of everyone. Though I do wish the yuri subplot had more time to shine.

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But since it was just the lesbian subplot getting some action going, I'll let it slide.

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I found the ending satisfactory. Some may find it creepy but I liked it. I like that kinda ending.

The last arc was very rushed I must say.
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The last two M.L.s fell in love with too quickly that it seemed to not make sense? I don't exactly know why they fell in love with her even now? They were not given enough time to develop their characters. It felt like they just brushed over the falling in love part with those two to rush the ending and bring all the targets together before everything went down. The author must have been running to finish this story I presume.

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Overall, it was a nice read and would not cause aneurysm with a stretched out frustrating plot. I would suggest you to sit down on a fine lax day and finish this novel in one go. You will probably not regret it. <<less
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Imsobored
Imsobored rated it
June 29, 2020
Status: Completed
This novel was such a gem. A roller coaster of excitement, anticipation and laughter. I full on cackled at some scenes.

This novel's main strength was that since there were 7 MLs, there was such a variety of interactions, backdrops, personalities, misunderstandings and commonly used tropes, which were even funnier when you listened to FLs real thoughts.

One thing I liked a lot was that the FL was always the one in control unlike other stories. And her actions so seamlessly fooled all of them.

She did cause them pain because of their... more>> love for her but she was also a victim (actually she was the main victim) so I never blamed her or wanted her to actually love them.

I only had two complaints.

1) The MLs changed and the setting changed but her boring white lotus persona remained throughout. This kind of personality is annoying anyways but to have to read 92 chapters of it. Ughhh.

2) The FLs real thoughts were very scarce which I hated. She's the main character but we read more about her persona than about her real thoughts which is the only thing that is actually her. Not to mention her real thoughts were damn funny.

Anyways I totally recommend reading this novel. Especially for people who love romance novels but get bored in the middle (like me) AND who love a scheming FL.

I absolutely loved this novel from start to finish. <<less
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PomeloCloud
PomeloCloud rated it
May 8, 2020
Status: Completed
The MC here is the Queen. In this cliche novel full of handsome guys and dog drama, you would definitely be at the edge of your seat. I suppose this is the only kind of novel that I will read with this much drama, lol. Because the drama is a necessity for the bigger effect!

Indeed, you will catch yourself screaming, "YASSS QUEEN!!!" I did it so many times, I've lost count already.

Very enjoyable novel, it truly deserves a 5/5 rating.
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Rareblue
Rareblue rated it
May 4, 2020
Status: Completed
I finished this only in one day, and I can't stop grinning because I really love the reverse harem end! Though, I was reluctant to end it like that and when I was in middle in finishing it I was really curious who is it with her in the end. The novel is really great. I was grateful for the author and the translator. I enjoyed it so much. I laughed, cried, curious, and frustrated to the point I was reading it in the middle of the night Again. I... more>> hoped I was not the only one who enjoyed the reverse harem end. <<less
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chindy02
chindy02 rated it
April 16, 2020
Status: v1c1
I was never bored reading this even after this book ended. This was quite a roller-coster ride. The MC is manipulative AF. I like how she can control her facial expressions and emotions when facing the male targets (tho it was a bit expected since she had gone through this cycle 999 times already).

She marvelously wrapped everyone under her punny hands. Again, this was such a nice read.?

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I didn't even consider the MC dying of rabies!? But it was funny and heart breaking at the same time. I never felt sad for the male/female targets.

O and good luck to her friend who cl**ked the game link. She'll be the next player. ?

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nevelvir
nevelvir rated it
December 27, 2019
Status: Completed
Fully MTLed this story.

What a journey.. Making me laugh like crazy one moment, another moment makes me cry like a baby. This story is so good there's no cure for it *lol*

A true reverse harem story, with a sad-but-happy ending.

At first, I was rather worried because of the yandere tag. But, at least, I jumped to the pirate ship and enjoyed a wonderful journey with the MC and MLs.
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Anne Jack
Anne Jack rated it
October 13, 2019
Status: Completed
It's a good read but the ending quite unexpected.. MC is just like a slag woman.. I totally pitied all the ML.. Give it a try, if you like reverse harem.. Just be prepared.
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J.A.M.
J.A.M. rated it
June 17, 2022
Status: Completed
ML's are pitiful. MC seduce them and made them fall in love with her and then abandon them after.

Yet I can't blame MC for that. She only has a one wish. It's to return to her real world. The only way to do so is to make the 7 ML to fall in love with her without them blackening. This wish didn't change even though she experience death over again because of failure of her mission.

At the ending, she was given the chance to choose. Either return to real world... more>> with 10M, or live with healthy body in the game world for a lifetime. Her choice was obvious of course. It's to return to the real world. Even if I'm in her shoes I'll choice the same. I'm afraid that one slightest mistake will blacken them and kill me for good. MC already experience being stab to death because of blacking lol.

The extra made me love this novel more. Since MC didn't choose to stay at the game world, the world crumbled apart. It was beyond the creator grasp of thinking that MC has the resolution to return. Because of the ML's obsession to MC, the world that supposed to be gone, stop the time and made a place that only for MC to go into. It is her daily dreams that she thought that it was only a dream. Not knowing it's a real world that created by the ML's. <<less
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Pezwitch
Pezwitch rated it
February 3, 2022
Status: Completed
This is my guilty pleasure read. It is tr*shy and dramatic and over the top and
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I cried when she died

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5 stars for
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FL dying of rabies!! It’s ridiculous and silly and perfect 👍

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I love the translator, very good job with story and with comments. I like it when the translators share their thoughts, it makes me feel like I’m reading with a friend

I would recommend this, but then I would feel embarrassed (guilty pleasure after all)
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shreyshrey
shreyshrey
February 2, 2022
Status: c96
I really like this novel!! I went in with the mindset of reading some dog blood and some quirky humor and it delivered ! Imagine all those crappy telenovelas -this book uses all of those but in a reverse parody harem way. It has made fun of every trope in existence.

I love the FL -she's very clear headed and persistent (I mean failing 999 times and still continuing on-that's resilence). She's manipulative and b*tchy and hearing her roast the plot, the love interests is indeed good fun.I didn't feel any... more>> particular love for any of the capture targets-I mean sure, they could be endearing-once they liked you and increasing their affection came with a harsh price. They are all scums. If there was actually a pure hearted girl who gave her love and devtotion to them, she'd be f*cked, so yeah.

I wasn't really invested in any of the 'romances' -because it's not strictly romance-lot of scheming and some comedy basically but yeah the ending (of the in game world) kinda made me cry.

I LOVED THE ENDING. IT TWISTED AND SURREAL AND IT FINISHED OFF THINGS NICELY. <<less
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CrunchyBunny
CrunchyBunny rated it
January 5, 2022
Status: Completed
Well I like this story. This novel it's different of others. Have a great plot when the MC/FL is so manipulative. I like this character. She can handle all players there. But when I read some review, that she want some snu snu scene. It was sad cause this novel not get it. But the story is good. If you want to try read something different so I recommend this to you all
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lkimi
lkimi rated it
July 23, 2021
Status: Completed
ohhh I love it soo much. I didnt expect to cry so much at the end. And damn the MC is ruthless she doesnt fall in love at all
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Rechargeable
Rechargeable rated it
July 15, 2021
Status: Completed
Its an good read, I finished it in 1 day its not something heavy that would make you cry, it squeezed my heart in a few chapters but its entertaining none the less
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WeirdPersonOnTheInternet
WeirdPersonOnTheInternet rated it
March 12, 2021
Status: Completed
10/10. My fav novel. It was so fun to read. I got excited and almost cried. All the MLs were great. When they were sad, my heart ached for them. I couldn't get it out of my mind when I stared reading this novel. FL is a white lotus... and I love it. She's so clever, cunning, and scheming. One of the best FLs I've read. The beginning got me hooked immediately. The first arc was a little boring but after going through half of the first arc, I was... more>> just addicted. This was so fun to read. <<less
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IreneRoseAnastasia
IreneRoseAnastasia rated it
December 9, 2020
Status: Completed
Not gonna lie I skipped a little on one of the arcs because I wasn't too fond of it but her final act at the last arc made me cry lol she really is an amazing actress, no wonder she could step on 7 boats ... more>>
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well 8 actually, I don't know why they forgot the female capture target at the end🤷‍♀️

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. I enjoyed it and I personally do believe it was a HE but I'm not sure if everyone will think so since it not your typical HE.

But I understand why it wouldn't be your typical HE because she was has been tortured by the MLs 999 times before this so I was prepared for a unconventional ending.

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any sympathy or feelings she may have developed when she first started the game are gone. She herself has mentioned in passing that she has hardened her heart and is no longer affected by some of their actions since she's been tortured by them all before. Which is to say that in the beginning she was affected and it probably caused her death

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Poor girl at this time was probably just done and not interested in being too kind and forgetting how easily they hurt her for revenge. In a way what she did in the end was nicer. Because she had other option to clear the game.
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she forgave them all and asked them to live well even if it was for the sake of losing the blackening value and you gotta admit-girl committed 100%.

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I definitely recommend it. I laughed so much because of her inner monologue lol calling herself a b*, etc. Her schemes were on point too 💯💯 <<less
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KneelBeforethisConsort
KneelBeforethisConsort rated it
June 17, 2020
Status: c96
Ugh, this novel is very *chef's kiss* SO good. Well maybe because I just finished it today. I love the MlLs/FL and their arcs, but I really wanted more interaction between the last ML and the MC. And of course our lovely MC, I love how she's a two-faced black lotus.

Some similar pseudo-lotuses are Yu Qingyao from Kill that Man and Bai Weiwei from Quick Transmigration: Male God, Come Over (well kinda)
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