A Slight Smile is Very Charming

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What is it that makes a man fall in love with a woman at first sight? Appearance? Aura? Wealth? No, when campus prince and gaming expert, student Xiao Nai first saw Bei Wei Wei, what made him fall in love was not her extraordinary beauty; but her slim and slender fingers that were flying across the keyboard and her calm and composed manner! Embarrassing, no?

At the same time, gaming expert Bei Wei Wei was on the computer methodically commanding a guild war and won a perfect and glorious victory despite being at a disadvantage; completely unaware of the fact that cupid is nearby.

Soon after basketball player; swimmer; all-around excellent student; and game company president, Xiao Nai, uses tactics both on- and offline to capture this beauty’s heart. Therefore this romance slowly bloomed.

Associated Names
One entry per line
Just One Smile Is Very Alluring
Love 020
Love O2O
WeiWei's Beautiful Smile
Wei Wei Yi Xiao Hen Qing Cheng
เวยเวย ยิ้มนิดพิชิตใจ
微微一笑很倾城
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Latest Release

Date Group Release
10/06/15 Lil’ Bliss shan side story 5
10/04/15 Lil’ Bliss shan side story 4
10/02/15 Lil’ Bliss shan side story 3
09/30/15 Lil’ Bliss shan side story 2
09/28/15 Lil’ Bliss shan side story 1
09/26/15 Lil’ Bliss side story 7
09/24/15 Lil’ Bliss side story 6
09/21/15 Lil’ Bliss side story 5
09/14/15 Lil’ Bliss side story 4
09/11/15 Lil’ Bliss side story 3
09/05/15 Lil’ Bliss BL story6
09/03/15 Lil’ Bliss BL story5
09/01/15 Lil’ Bliss BL story4
08/30/15 Dreams of Jianghu alluring2 +...
08/30/15 Lil’ Bliss BL story3
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aiji
aiji rated it
October 4, 2020
Status: Completed
It greatly surprised me how Extra chapters could actually affect someone's opinion.

Take me for example, I originally intended to give this a 3-star rating after reading the main story, but right after finishing (skimming?) the side stories, I suddenly wanted to give it a 2 star out of anger!

※This review is solely based on the novel (no idea about the drama mentioned in the review section). Thus, any pre-knowlege of any existing adaptation did not affect/influence my judgment in any way.

... more>> STORY:

If I were to describe this story as a whole, this is like your typical shoujo manga/anime story. A little sweet, cute and fluffy, a beautiful FL with an "ok" personality, the ML is handsome and kind of OP—which is very typical, and anyone who likes this type of genre would love it. I liked how the romance started with a certain MMORPG game. Well, to be honest, I started reading this because it involves games. But unlike other novels, this one doesn't focus on gaming where you have to squeeze out your brain to visualize the gaming terms the author throws— which could be very difficult if you're not a gamer yourself. The story is very straightforward; the main couple are both gamers, got matched together out of 'convenience', found themselves compatible, this and that happened as intended because the handsome ML is like this, the FL, of course, readily supports him because they're a thing and linked by the same passion.

Everything is all rainbows and unicorns. A vast field of flowers. The romance runs smoothly with no major obstacles. It flows really smoothly to the point I find it a little... boring. Yep, boring. After they finally met each other face to face, it felt like I'm just listening to the author blabbering things she happen to witness about this certain pair of love birds. No major conflict or heavy dramas whatsoever. All you needed to do is hear her say cheesy and cringey stuffs and say "oh, is that so" while munching melon seeds.

To be honest, this type of story isn't bad. It's one of those "feel good" stories, but I gotta say, personally, the clichés on this one is too predictable and overused I don't find it enjoyable anymore unless the author use a different approach that could make me swear or find it hilarious enough to cause a lockjaw. Sadly, none of those game-changing punch exist here. This is just your "princess meets the prince and lived happily ever after" story.

CHARACTERS:

The MC, Bei Wei Wei, is a likable character, BUT her overall character didn't strike much for me. Same also goes for the ML, Xiao Nai. He's OP, alright, but what is it that makes him a little unique compared to other ML out there with the same 'OP-ness" trait? They're not 'bad' per se, but how the author made the story 'plain' made all the difference. To put it bluntly, they're pretty much a forgettable set of characters.

And the side characters? I literally uttered "shit" after reading the "BL story" extra. I mean, why the need to make one for the side characters? I can only just say this is a failed attempt for making a BL story. The screen for these two is very loose and lack description to be more convincing and relatable to readers (yep, I'm a BL reader too). I mean like, really, what the heck xD

Oh, and I need to mention that the author isn't fond of character description much but loves to use emojis (?). I didn't check the raw but I find it kinda...weirdly 'unique'. Hahaha... I dunno with her style xD

OVERALL:

It's not a bad read—in general. The translation quality is superb. Though finishing it really took a great effort out of me since I find it really quite plain and a little boring. If you have free time and don't mind reading a very straightforward approach in storytelling, come give this a try.

It's a great filler. <<less
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Hawk73
Hawk73 rated it
May 30, 2020
Status: Completed
Unless you're the type of person that would criticise an apple for not being a banana, then this novel can't be anything less the 5/5. Yes, it has no drama, and is purely fluff, but it is heartwarming, hilarious, and wholesome.

There is great chemistry between the characters, the plot is quite realistic, despite the lack of drama. Perhaps because drama often feels forced, and characters seem incapable of escaping it, it is a nice change to see the Leads dismantle any problems that come their way without excessively burning bridges.... more>> I think this is what is best about having a shameless Male Lead, he doesn't need to destroy all opposition, he will pick his battles, the ones that matter, and the ones that are fun and convenient.

There is not a single chapter that failed to make me laugh, and at the same time you feel the sincerity of their love for each other. There is mutual respect, and it feels so comfortable and organic.

Edit: I will say though that the extra chapters feel a bit unnecessary <<less
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s1003
s1003 rated it
April 26, 2020
Status: Completed
Short, but cute story to read. The romance is sweet and fluffy, but there's not much substance. No significant conflict, except some RPG drama with minor characters.

The ML and FL are too perfect. I don't think they had any negative attributes and they succeeded at everything they tried. Their friends group was quite entertaining to read.

Overall, it was an enjoyable read but I think it might be slightly overhyped.
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mielru
mielru rated it
January 30, 2020
Status: c46
I managed to finish reading the novel, c46. I forgot why I didn't read c47 & c48? But the story was concluded so I stopped there. I didn't read the extras because not only they're a lot, but I was not interested anymore.

The story is typical shoujo love story. The ML is too perfect, it's a fantasy. Overall, cute and light reading.
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realbastet
realbastet rated it
January 22, 2020
Status: shan side story 5
To be fair, I watched the drama before I read the novel. By now I have watched the drama a few times and read the novel quite some times, too. So you could say I'm addicted to this story.

Yes, you probably can't compare this to reality but in my opinion it doesn't have to. It's more like a modern fairytale, a love story that almost every girl secretly dreams of.

So if you want to read something funny and heartwarming that doesn't have any annoying drama, then this story is just... more>> the thing. <<less
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amruta
amruta rated it
December 27, 2019
Status: Completed
Good story. Typical perfect looks and smarts ML with typical smart and beautiful but no personality FL. Cliches all over the place.

Well written. Loved the side couple of KO. Lol

watched the drama as well. Loved Vin Zhang who plays KO as well.
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AKookieForYou
AKookieForYou rated it
December 24, 2019
Status: Completed
*3.75*

“If I knew that I would love you so much one day.
I would definitely fall in love with you at first sight.”

I didn't really know what to expect going into this novel, but I was pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable it was to read. Wei Wei and Xiao Nai made such a cute and ridiculously funny pair. I also really loved their friend groups, they were always so supportive and good to each other (not to mention how hilarious their interactions were). The MMORPG element was definitely the... more>> best part for me though. I'm a huge video game nerd, so it's really nice to see book characters obsess over something that I love. <<less
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pandawithacause
pandawithacause rated it
September 24, 2019
Status: Completed
I haven't read this kind of story before where it is a combo of a gaming world and he real world. I was really surprised at how it worked so well :) the characters are cute and work well together and the love story is sweet and grows nicely. 10/10 for the fluffy factor. Nothing too crazy dramatic or schemey happenes, nomisunderstandings. A really cute easy read. The side stories are also short and sweet and will defiantly make you chuckle!
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Briecheese
Briecheese rated it
September 22, 2019
Status: Completed
I t's been a while since I've read the novel and watched the drama. I liked it but I also hated it. MC came off as an independent and strong type of person, highly intelligent, a beauty of the campus, a top student, yet when she's with the male lead she becomes infinitely inferior, submissive, and obedient. Even her son says that her mother-in-law said that he was smarter than his mother! Why does the novel keep putting her into such inferior positions when compared to the male lead and... more>> even her own child? Other than that I thought the novel was ok. I was delighted by the BL scenes, but the casually mentioned s*x scene in he beginning was not ok, it didn't seem like he wanted it in the first place. But I still love KO despite it all. <<less
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alba2darkangel
alba2darkangel
July 23, 2019
Status: shan side story 5
I saw the drama first and then once I found out it was a novel, I ended up here. I loved both. The novel gave me a different view of the characters and I enjoyed it.
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WhatABatch
WhatABatch rated it
January 10, 2019
Status: Completed
This story is so cute. There are no problems or misunderstandings for the main characters to work through so it's pure fluff. I did skip over some of the gaming parts though because I found them to be a bit boring. The side stories are also hilarious. I highly recommend.
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earlgreyt
earlgreyt rated it
October 14, 2018
Status: Completed
Edit: Watched the drama, surprisingly (and pretty rare) followed the original novel pretty closely, with a few changes that made the plot more detailed and a bit more exciting. I think the events in the novel translated onto screen really well (perhaps even better than the writing) and in many ways, the acting made the friendships (the girls and guys' sides) much fuller. It was nice to experience their bonds of friendship, family, etc. Visually on the screen. I'm tempted to raise the rating of this novel after watching the... more>> drama!

Sweet story, humorous and cute and brought back a lot of feels for MMORPGs I played in the past. Overall, a pretty standard romance with MMO setting, very lighthearted, not much drama or angst so it's a nice fluffy 'break' story to read in-between heavier stuff.

I really liked the MC, who's an emotionally mature, generous, and intelligent gal who doesn't bother with petty love rivals or backstabbing idiocy. Unfortunately, the ML was a bit too perfect and was literally a genius in everything. Completely worshiped by everyone.

He's literally the top hacker, top musician/composer, top video director, top gamer, top athlete, top designer, most handsome looks, etc, etc.

The ML would have been much more bearable if our MC wasn't also part of his fanclub and seriously put him on a pedestal the whole time (which made the relationship feel a bit unnatural/extra awkward). <<less
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KichiX
KichiX
July 7, 2018
Status: shan side story 5
I liked this. My one complaint, (and that's after watching the drama adaptation, which is very good and I would highly recommend) is that the female lead is very silent. We get her personality because we're inside her head for the story, but when you look at what she actually says, she's either silent or speaks blandly. This didn't impact upon my enjoyment of it, it's just something I noticed after watching the drama and reflecting upon the story.

The main couples online relationship was cute, their relationship in real... more>> life felt a little forced in the beginning but I did feel the chemistry. I honestly enjoyed this very much and have reread it a couple of times since completing it. I also recommend the drama which follows the source material very closely, but expands upon the business side of Xiao Nai's company and shows more of the interactions between his friends. <<less
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auroraRMC
PiCrazy31415 rated it
July 2, 2018
Status: Completed
Unfortunately, I was kind of disappointed in this one. Perhaps because I had super high expectations based on the exceptional reviews and just in general how much everyone loves it. Also the synopsis made it seem more exciting, especially the ML's personality. I had thought that the ML would be more shameless (which I guess he is) but like more upfront shameless instead of being pretty quiet and reticent most of the time, which is what it seemed like to me.

The FL is pretty great, I was especially happy when... more>> her drop-dead gorgeous looks put down everybody else. Though this also gets me thinking since I haven't really seen anyone IRL whether male or female who I would consider really gorgeous. Guess that's just something idealistic in all these romance stories. As usual, however, I was pretty frustrated by how absent-minded and dazed she became in front of the ML. Is he really that idol-like? That's iffy for me. I like confidence in the FL, which I guess she has with all of the confessions she gets, but at least not very much so in front of the ML. The ML is the classic Mr. Perfect, which is fine, though I would have enjoyed him being more forward and hilarious instead of being so serious all the time.

Overall, I found this relaxing and enjoyable, though not quite as good as MWFRL, which I love. I was also disappointed when it ended, but mostly because I didn't get as much satisfaction out of this as I would have expected/wanted, esp since I had saved this to read in anticipation for a long time now. I did, however, love the BL that they snuck in at the end tho ;)

Edit: after reading the Lil Bliss version of the side stories, which are much more complete, I feel a lot more satisfied :) Their family is adorable, and so is the BL couple hehe <<less
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Tuuna
Tuuna rated it
June 28, 2018
Status: Completed
Loooved it! The characters were great, such a sweet story. The pacing was on point, and the plot interesting. What more is there to say? Oh right - loved how it connected to "Come to eat, Shan Shan", another super cute novel.
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rainy1824
rainy1824 rated it
April 12, 2018
Status: Completed
This series is the best! It's how I got interested in Chinese novels and now I can't seem to stop. I absolutely love the pairing and the story's plot.

The only thing I dislike about this novel is that it doesn't have more side stories about their children.
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niks27
niks27 rated it
March 30, 2018
Status: shan side story 5
Nice heartwarming novel that calms your mind & heart and puts a smile on your face with good romance, likeable character and a sweet story. What more can you ask for. I just love it.

If you want a relaxing novel then its highly recommended.

And don't worry about those negative reviews just read it. I just can't understand why are people are critical of FL and ML being handsome or beautiful or being genius like WTF, can't you just enjoy a goddamm novel and not hate it.
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fairy_dust
fairy_dust rated it
March 1, 2018
Status: Completed
My first review on my first day as member of this community...

Thank you...

This was the first novel I read and was a wonderful experience... (so much "first"...)

Many others followed but, like the first love, the feeling I had in reading this novel I did not forget...

Thanks to translators for their work, for dedication and time spent on the project...

Warmly recommend the novel...

You will not regret and maybe, like me, you will want to continue with others such gems...

Five stars and all the starry sky...
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iliee_
iliee_ rated it
February 6, 2018
Status: --
OH. MY. GOD. So currently I am watching Love 020 and the opening picture of the drama was sooooo familiar that I knew I've seen it somewhere! Then I thought nahh maybe it was just my imagination. Then I just googled on Love 020, TURNS OUT THE OTHER NAME FOR THE DRAMA IS A SLIGHT SMILE IS VERY CHARMING!! NO WONDER IT WAS SO FAMILIAR! Because I stumbled upon this book like 4-5 times before. I will definitely read this book after I finish the drama XD

p/s: the drama is... more>> quite famous too that I stumbled on it few times already and this is by far one of my favourite drama =D Yangyang so hot now I can read the book and imagine it's him. =P <<less
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Xi-hime
Xi-hime rated it
November 13, 2017
Status: Completed
Thank you for translating this novel. :)

I've watched its film drama first before reading this novel.

So, I'm quite suprised that there're more side stories here. It's a very pleasent suprise! :)

Spoiler

Warning! Spoiler!

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I've watched the film drama's that was created based on this novel. It's a very good film.

The lead actor and actress are good looking people, so they make a beautiful couple just like the novel described them to be. They also have great chemistry and definitely well matched.


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But I prefer reading this novel because my imagination can run wild. Afterall, there're things that can't be explained in film.

I also feel like I can understand the true personality of the main characters more after reading this novel.

With how both of the main characters, Xiao Nai and Bei Wei Wei, fall in love pretty quickly, I think I can understand more why people in real world could marry the person that they've just met. When you find your soulmate, you'd just want to be with them.

Bei Wei Wei fits with Xiao Nai very well. Both of them are definitely not doormats.

Even though Wei Wei has higher tolerance than Xiaou Nai, she could stand up for herself.

While Xiao Nai just silently destroy his enemies. He's like a shadow master!

Well, he's definitely the "talk less, do more" kind of guy.

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