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Li Zhao is a poor, 20-year-old actor who only thinks of where his next meal is coming from. After growing up in a child only facility, Li Zhao has taken on a very optimistic personality even while raising money for those he sees as family.

On the other hand, 28-year-old rich businessman Yan Ting is super pessimistic.

Yan Ting: Life is no fun. What is the difference between life and death?

Li Zhao: Life is very happy.

The world in Yan Ting’s heart was very grey until he met Li Zhao. He thought, this must be the liveliest person in the world. Otherwise, how could Li Zhao be so lively in his heart every day?

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Hân hoan
VRHP
美滋滋
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_shinigami_
_shinigami_ rated it
January 10, 2020
Status: Completed
a very fluffy read, it has some dark tones into it but somehow it just makes the story more endearing.

the MC is very happy but certainly not naive, he just have a clear view on how he will treat the people around him.

the ml, his character development is heartwarming, that moment when he find the world beautiful again is one of the highlight of this story.
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BoriCats
BoriCats rated it
March 16, 2023
Status: Completed
This have two different reviews from Chapter 33, and when I finished reading this.

Chapter 33 - 5/5 stars

... more>> Im currently reading it but I just have to stress something about this book. The world setting is not unique but the premise are actually refreshing which made it interesting.

I love the part where the romance is not instance and their relationship took the better route of being friends, like genuine friends, then turning into romantic. The MC, as a spoiler is actually cunning, you may think that he's naive, innocent and unaware of things happening around but no he's acting like a sheep when he's not. What I love about it is that he's not manipulative and actively deceiving people just for the sake of it, he's doing it for self preservation and protection. You can still feel that his optimism and kindness is genuine and truly his personality. Truly a gem. The writer is so clever creating this as you won't notice that he's just acting in real life until you saw some glimpse of it in the early chapters, it was gradually revealed later on.

The ML on the other hand was not your typical overbearing CEO guy. He's a CEO and super rich but in actuality he's just a sickly, poor and psychologically burdened person with traumas and severe depression. What made it more interesting is the dynamic between the MC and ml. Their interaction, a light star and a dark like person, made all the relationship of these two precious. It was not overly done and accurately portrayed. You know some author thought mental illness are just moods and quirks that some actions of people around them and how they react back are normal and unobstrusive when in fact they are not. They are boundaries and actions that seems acceptable and normal for most people but was not for those psychologically burdened.

My BIGGEST problem with this book is the translation. It's better than MTL and there can be few grammar errors her and there. But the biggest drawback is how much mistranslation it has. There are times that affirmative words becomes the opposite like it's 'did' but it's 'didn't' that was used. There is also lack of fluency in grammar with the translator. There are words like nouns and pronouns that was used in it's literal form and I think the translator didn't know that there are more accurate word for them, it's very misleading. Like it's a bed room but they used the word 'rest room' so I thought it was a bath room. Until the sentence became like this : "He went inside the rest room, removed his coat and lied on it. His head was lying on the pillow while holding his phone.". The first sentence made me assume that he's gonna sleep in the floor if his restroom! I thought he is pitiful when it's puzzling because he's a CEO and he's in his office where is a bed room for resting. This happens like a lot. Like with Brokerage company, I thought the MC is dealing with stocks or reselling, which is out of place when I read this part, when in fact it's a management, entertainment or star company. Any of this word are better but the translator really was lacking in their english. There's a lot of this on the book but some was misused not to this extent, like light show when it's fireworks display, it was still understandable as long as you know that there can be more to the words they're using.

Update: Completed - 3.5/5 stars

It was good at the start but it started getting lame, boring and unconvincing right in the middle. The only reason I have finished reading this is because the romance or where the ML and MC got together was around the later part of the book. The same with the discovery of his parents which took place in the last chapters. One of the reason why I started to lost interest with the book aside from it worsening translation is because the plot itself of the story is getting unbelievable that I really have to suspend my belief with the plot most of the time. Like how the reactions of the fans online seems to be unrealistic and absurd. Same with the s*upid villains introduced that was dumb and unnecessary. They don't contribute much in any deeper way other than making the MC look amazing by revealing a lot of his GOOD STUFFS and his amazing background. I also have problems with the countryside variety show because it was so poorly done. It was obvious that the author does not know much about living in the countryside and was just winging it most of the time. My biggest cringe with this book that I never expected to have when I was reading the first half of the book, is how the author makes situation to let the readers see that the MC was soo kind and an angel person. It looked very forced and most of the time it was not amiable. The thing is, most of the time this kindness was also used by the author as a publicity so that other people can see both in person and online how an amazing person the MC is. I find it unnecessary. Kindness should be seen by the aura, the way a person lives, the way his thought process is, and a little bit of his micro actions. Most of the time he helped people for no reason at all. There's nothing wrong with this, it was just against or not synchronous by how the mc's thought process is, most of the time it was not even present. I find the MCs character from the later part of the story fake and unconvincing.

There is also the lack of struggle and conflict that can help the MC character grows. <<less
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Ouryane00
Ouryane00 rated it
September 24, 2022
Status: Completed
AHHHHH! I can’t!

I don’t know how many times I’ve re-read this novel.

It’s very healing and MC’s personality is very contagious. I’ve been feeling so bad mentally these past months and re-reading this is making my soul heal and be so happy!

MC and ML really deserves to have each other ♥️♥️♥️

Baby Zhao Zhao really deserves happiness huhuhu *happy tears*
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Kala
Kala rated it
September 1, 2022
Status: Completed
I skipped this novel multiple times... because of the description...

I've though it is about happy go lucky young actor and dark, cynical man that is annoyed with him for at least 1/3 of the book before he gradually get infected with his cheerfulness and so on...

I WAS WRONG!!!
Yes we have a young actor and I wouldn't say he's cheerful, I think he's positive and bright, he went through so much but rather than developing gloomy and dark personality he learned how to be thankful for all the good things... more>> that happen, he's hardworking and smart, simple and cute but he can be very domineering when people cross his bottom line!
And then we have his counterpart... YanTing is dark... but that's because his world has no sunlight... He also experienced great trauma and grew up in an environment that provided him with only enough to grow up physically but not mentally... His world is very dark, very small and extremely suffocating... he doesn't see a path and he has no direction... As ho copes with his mental problems he's alone and abandoned with only his subordinates to care for him... That's not a life that's just existing...

On day their destinies overlap and they emerge on the adventure to find happiness...
What I really liked is that they do change but they're still themselves... TingTing finds his knight, someone that cherishes and protect him from collapse but he's still himself, he doesn't all of the sudden turn over the new leaf and become sunny character, he's back to life but he's still quiet and introverted.
As for ZhaoZhao he stays bright, positive and cheerful but he learns to relax... He learns to depend on someone and let go of many burdens... He also finds what he've been looking for but i'll not spoil... TingTing is his lucky star, someone that can and will do anything to untangle knots in ZhaoZhao's heart.
A very (happy) good novel!!!
Recommended !!! <<less
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Psychoutre
Psychoutre rated it
December 29, 2021
Status: c100
I tried to read as far as I can but it got to the point where I'm just tired, and satisfied that I read enough to get the main gist of the story.

MC is too much of a gary-stu. I adored him in the beginning, he's optimistic, hard-working and has the personality of a saint. But the way things are working out for him too well made me reconsider. Drama is literally rinse and repeat and always ends up in the MC's favour. Without having to lift a finger. It's... more>> obviously a work of fiction but it's a bit over the top. Author has definitely made a point in that they never forget to mention that while the drama is happening, the MC is oblivious and living his life haha....

I loved reading about the MC and ML, ML is too unreal - haha, where will you find someone that is willing to spoil and shower you with everything??? Very slowburn, and was quite frustrated at MC's obliviousness. But all's well, ends well. <<less
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chrisingusu
chrisingusu rated it
September 25, 2021
Status: --
"May everyone be treated by the world gently."

The line I love the most.

This book is my go-to novel whenever I am exhausted and drained from work or from my responsibilities. Li Zhao is such a warm ball of sunshine and his character, though simple, made me bleed and made me hopeful. I couldn't help but feel warm having to meet such an enduring character.

The author did a very good job in this novel as well as the translators.

I RECOMMEND!
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nyxzane
nyxzane rated it
September 4, 2021
Status: --
I picked up this story bcz reviews were awwwww wows but there's seriously nothing about the character growth of the MC. As a whole, it's Very poor : in all directions !!

there's an hint at rebirth or prediction for side characters, but it's not used at all : so what's the point ?

it's yet another story where the ML is an overwhelming rich guy with a super brain and tons of money /power to suppress any obstacles for his lover

there were a few good ideas like the mental state of... more>> that big boss, but it's just a painted background - the lack lof family of the MC - but in the end, appart from a few miserable things about children abduction it's also a big background

the story is emotionally poor, the characters don't feel true, and it's boring and absolutely superficial

Add to that a bunch a quasi villains to be mercilessly crushed and a lot of « internet » noise, it makes the boring but a bit cute story rather ugly.

DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME ON THIS PIECE OF JUNK <<less
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Qwex
Qwex rated it
November 15, 2020
Status: Completed
A very nice story without drama. Had a lot of fun while reading it.

MC is a cheerful and optimistic person. He is quite smart but pretends to be s*upid and thick-skinned as a means of survival. After meeting ML he has a smooth life, but the novel never lets me forget that he deserves it.

ML is devoted to MC from the start. He is quiet and timid in front of MC, but in his thoughts he is a 100% yandere. I shudder to think what would've happened if MC fell... more>> in love with someone else. But luckily to MC (and us, readers), MC is as codependent with ML as ML with him.

So yes, while sweet, their relationship is not healthy (definitely not a relationship goal, lol).

Oh, forgot to mention: throughout the story it was several times said that ML was dealing with serious mental health issues, but in the end he was healed with, you guessed it, the power of Love. MC didn't even notise that something was wrong. Not sure why that was even put in the story ¯_ (ツ) _/¯ <<less
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Chisaki
Chisaki rated it
June 24, 2020
Status: c116
Extremely sweet. This is the only novel I've read where I've actually empathized with the characters and sincerely wished for them to have a happy ending, because they deserve it after all the pain and suffering they went through. It's interesting that the time-traveller is a side character and not the MC, but it works. I love LZ and YT to bits, together with the other cast of characters. Highly recommended.
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moonrune
moonrune rated it
January 20, 2020
Status: c34
This is a story that makes you happier for having read it. The MC, Li Zhao, is an absolute sweetheart with a mischievous streak and an ingenious cleverness that charmed delighted laughter out of me on multiple occasions, someone I'd love to be close to in real life. ML is content just basking in the warmth of his friendship, and never lets the severe trauma that leads him to lean on Li Zhao emotionally bleed into their relationship dynamic to become domineering or demanding. He is a bit less compelling... more>> as a character than Li Zhao who's bursting with life, but you can't help but cheer for both their happiness (and especially Zhao Zhao's career!). <<less
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puregarnet
puregarnet
September 25, 2022
Status: C16
Dropped

It's just, the MC is living hard for his life when the ML swoops in with money and connections to give all the jobs to the MC. So I feel like the MC doesn't earn it. He feels like a bit of a go with the flow type of person. Not proactive enough? But so many people seem to like the story but I'm feeling a bit bored. Maybe I'm not too fond of the genre.

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Sabby
Sabby rated it
September 3, 2022
Status: Completed
This is a really phenomenal novel that you can't help but feeling happy and a little bittersweet reading. The MC Li Zhou is NOT naive even though he may appear that way at first. In reality, he consciously chooses to be optimistic. He endured really terrible things as a child, and his way of coping is to always try and see the positive side of things. You can see how this coping mechanism helps him at various points in the novel. There are short parts where he will suddenly think... more>> about the things he never had and what he thinks he won't ever have, and then he rapidly shifts his thinking to remind himself of the positive things in his life. He really isn't naive at all. It seems at first like he doesn't recognize when other actors are bullying him, but he actually does notice but he also knows how to pick his battles. He's a very smart, very optimistic, and very bright character and he's a joy to read.

On the flip side, the ML Yan Ting also endured some horrible stuff as a kid but he ended up falling into a deep depression due to it. What was really interesting was that this novel didn't treat either character's way of dealing with their trauma as right or wrong. Yan Ting's character was treated with a lot of empathy and it was really lovely to read about how Li Zhou brought light and warmth and joy back into his life. They truly are a perfect couple and they save each others lives.

What's funny is that this novel has multiple reincarnated characters (sort of. One had multiple dream of the future and another seemed to actually be reborn) but neither of those characters are the main character. The first one you will think is a villain but he ends up just being a super gruff, tsundere friend who takes care of Li Zhou in his own way. The other is hardly worth mentioning. All their "schemes" do nothing except bring Li Zhou and Yan Ting together and save both of them from tragic fates.

I will warn everyone though, the MC and ML don't officially get together until around Ch. 94. BUT, the dog food starts very early on and the two's love and care for each other starts early on as well. It's just that they are both traumatized and don't know how to properly express their feelings, so the relationship doesn't become official until much later in the novel. But there is still plenty of sweet dog food in the entirety of the novel.

I highly recommend this novel. It won't let you down. <<less
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whitespade
whitespade rated it
August 10, 2022
Status: Completed
Eventhough this is a story of blessed MC and ML, the characters are interesting enough you don't feel bored of their smooth sailing life. This is one of the 'money solved everything ' type of novel so if you hate materialsm don't read. But for me the cute couple make up for it.
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Mehmeh713
Mehmeh713 rated it
May 18, 2022
Status: Completed
One of my favorite BLs ever. I think most reviews already capture the wonder of the novel. So I’ll just talk about the stuff I really liked.

1. Zhao zhao’s super positive attitude -> the fact that he went through so much and yet keeps saying he’s very lucky. Even before he met YT and all the good stuff happened to him, he was such a positive grateful kid. Also the fact that he’s totally aware of what others think of him or treat him and he’s able to appreciate the... more>> ones who treat him well even if they have ulterior motives or it’s a careless kindness, and he returns every kindness 10 fold.

Spoiler

like how he devoted himself to earning money for ZX and ZM just because they gave him some food out of sympathy. Tears

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2. Zhao zhao’s attitude towards love -> like when he realized how he felt and rejected the idea of using jealousy as a way to sound out Yan ting’s feelings for him because he didn’t want to hurt yanting in case he had the same feelings. It was so earnest I really felt super touched at how he can’t bear to hurt the person he cares about.

3. YT’s attitude towards love -> while he was jealous and even paranoid because he doesn’t want to lose zhao zhao, his every action was for zhao zhao’s good. He encouraged and supported zhao zhao in having a wider better world and having lots of loved ones.

4. Great family and friends, sensible sweet fans

5. The author’s little extras at the end of each chapter. So cute! Baby zhao zhao and baby ting ting forever!! <<less
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Relenapeacecraft
Relenapeacecraft rated it
September 5, 2021
Status: Completed
The novel deserved recognition.

The story was so heartwarmimg and it made me realize that contentment is really happiness. Li Zhao is such a loveable and endearing person. His optimism is contagious and while he laughed and cried, I did the same along with him.

Also, Yan Ting was one of the main reasons this novel was so engaging. His sufferrings and trauma was will portrayed.

Lastly, the author did so well with how all the characters were fleshed out. Moreover, the translator did great in conveying the messages of the author.
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Rainbowlad
Rainbowlad rated it
July 31, 2021
Status: Completed
I finally made an account to review this. It’s very sweet but it’s just not a good book at all in my opinion unfortunately.

It reads as if it’s written by a preteen describing “tropes” rather than actual people. Think like: “Sweet man walks into room, he has these features, he is very sweet. Oh no! Possessive sad man walks into room. He is possessive and sad.”
I only recommend this book in very small doses as a brainless break in between whatever else you’re reading.
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Staringatastar
Staringatastar rated it
December 7, 2020
Status: Completed
The best way I can describe the experience of reading this book is "rolling around in a bed of sugar" - sweet and comforting. This is not one of those books that I felt compelled to keep reading until I was bleary from the lack of sleep. I felt I could happily stop or start at any point, with whatever I read reliably giving me a mood boost.

I loved the main relationship in the book. It starts out at pure friendship, and stays that way for much of the book.... more>> There's a bit of dependency in the relationship that might make it feel suffocating and even a bit dangerous in real life, but which comes across as endearing in a fictional romance. I was worried that the story would be too depressing in parts, but I think the author does a really good job of mixing some happiness when dishing out the sad. The characters have gone through some tough situations, but the current life helps mitigate the pain from the past.

This book is slice of life at its best - conflict comes and goes naturally and the characters are smart enough to not make extra drama for themselves. There's even a humorous bit where Yan Ting and Li Zhao agree to never be a romantic couple if being romantic means a bunch of miscommunications and separations.

If there was a downside to this book, it's that it will go by too fast and that there are some unexplained threads. For example, why is there a random re-birth and dream of the future? Why does the re-birther hate Li Zhao so much? If you don't realize you're reading a Chinese novel, the blatant ego boosting of Chinese national media will also be a bit surprising.

Regardless, this is a lovely book lovingly translated and with a crowd of dog food loving spectators in the comments. <<less
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Lilyjae
Lilyjae rated it
November 26, 2020
Status: Completed
This story...

I cried a lot when I read this. Because this story gave us the perspectives of kids raised in the orphanage. The kind of life they had to went through to grow up, and the kind of life they had to go through after growing up just to survive.

What I really like about this is how positive (?) the MC is? He doesn't just see the bad. He saw the bad, but he consciously decide to ignore it and reflect on only the good. This might sound naive but... more>> honest to god if I am the one having to live this life, that kind of thinking would be the only thing that can keep me sane.

Other things have also been pointed out by other reviewers well and I agree with a lot of it.

Slight spoiler: I also really like how both MC and ML is dependent on each other. I really like how although the relationship might seem unbalanced with the ML holding more power with all his wealth, the MC is still able to stand his ground, live his life and unashamedly live. I like how the ML is also just trying to live. Other things doesn't matter. As long as you live. As long as you're surviving and living than that's good enough. Despite everything, his trying to live and that to me shows his strength and I admire that a lot. <<less
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Hazelia
Hazelia rated it
November 22, 2020
Status: Completed
I am glad to have found this gem! A touching story about love, self-healing, and family. I love how MC still see the world as a beautiful place after all the hurts and abuse he received when he is merely a child.

I am sad as well as relieved to see how a lonely ML who got depression and can't find a meaning of life finally found his light in his grey world, then got out from his past trauma as well as let go of his madness and obsession because... more>> of his love for MC and don't want MC to get hurts.

They both are pitiful soulmate that deserved to be happy, thank God ML didn't die early and they both meet so that ML strive to live better and MC found his lover and family also MC didn't die pitifully because overwork himself to death now that his Lover is a Demolition tyrant as well as a Mysterious rich boss~ worth reading, full of fluffy moments. PS: This one is so touching that it makes me cried when MC found his parent ❤️ <<less
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Siffleuse
Siffleuse
October 21, 2020
Status: Completed
This story has indeed made me very happy.

Ah such a worthwhile read.
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