Avoid the Protagonist!

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As tragedy befalls Xin Siyue, she soon finds herself transmigrated into a novel world as a character. To her disappointment, she became the villainess who obsessively chased after the male protagonist while scheming to tear apart his relationship with his beloved.

To avoid her death route, Xin Siyue carefully avoided the male and female protagonists at every turn. Instead, she went off on her own to enjoy life. But somewhere along the way, she made a mistake– the male protagonist took notice of her!

Xin Siyue’s eyes teared up as she was being kissed in Chen Sinan’s arms. ‘No! This wasn’t in the plot!’

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ATP
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kaitokeiii_
kaitokeiii_ rated it
April 16, 2021
Status: c114
I actually have mixed feelings about this. I have bits that I like while some I just don't.

In general I like the idea of the ML pursuing after the FL because well, lets all be honest, that's one of the things we like about this kind of stories. But in his case, it's kinda bothering but also not. Like, technically speaking I like his persistent attitude with pursuing her because again, let's admit it, not every guy could pursue after a girl that literally talks sh*t abt him 24/7. But... more>> then again, its gotta be his ML halo that does the trick. Ya know the typical ML type that has everything so he gets interested with someone that doesn't want him. Though there are times that kinda feels unrealistic to me. Like, him being interested with her. Because technically speaking, they don't have any nice or heartwarming interaction, its all definitely just the FL rejecting him and him rejecting her from the very start because he's the oh so cold ml. So it kinda makes me think, what exactly made him like her? Her uninterest to him? Her continuously rejecting him? Like that attitude is definitely normal in romance novels but still, I just feel like there should be at least like an event or situation that made him like her despite her rough attitude towards him or smthng.

For the FL as well. I do like that just like the ml, she's persistent in pursuing what she wants as well, tho in her case, its to stay away from the main characters. It reached to the point that it feels like she doesn't even treat them like real people. Tho again it's to be expected since in her perspective they are ruthless characters from a romance novels that definitely circles around their love story, so she couldn't really be blamed but still, although I don't entirely like the ml, she's still technically hurting him by continuously pushing him away without even saying any reason. Again, while his attitude definitely isn't the best, it still kinda bothers me.

Or maybe its just me LMAO we all have different takes on this story and its just my opinion. I neither like or dislike this story in particular, I just find it rather interesting I guess. <<less
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Ellie44
Ellie44 rated it
December 31, 2020
Status: c187
I did not like this novel that much. That's why I didnt finish it. First of all, most of my dislikes lies on the ML and the plot that overstretch.

ML is a scumbag, I do not like his oh this gurl's ignoring me and it bothers me act. He's too persistent that I cant count how many times I wanna drop this novel. One time he insults MC then keeps on getting close to her.

Also, the plot, I dont know. But some problem is over shadowed then was forgotten for... more>> a long time. Too much filler I guess. <<less
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your-ridiculous-lies
your-ridiculous-lies rated it
September 6, 2020
Status: c149
3.5 Rating.

What I really liked about this story was how dedicated FL was to living her best life and the obvious choice of avoiding the protagonist/ML. I also liked the dynamic between FL and ML, from her apathetically trying to detach and eventually her emphatically trying to get away from him. The banter was good as well as trying to outsmart the other. I was hoping for an eventual slow burn (from her side, you can tell from the summary and tags the ML falls in love first) because FL... more>> was so resistant to the ML but the author decided on... not that.

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Like, I can accept her being slow to realize that the story has completely gone off the rails and maybe ML is serious about her (though he never did say why exactly she was so special, he might've in later chapters, but its a good question). But for her to accept his feelings and go full girlfriend/fiance after he rescues her from a group of men hired to kill seems... weird and abrupt. You can be grateful to a person and not pay with your life, body, and heart. She also didn't get hospitalized when the men started stomping on her with full intent to mu*der her??

She never expressed any romantic feelings for him, unless occasionally internally remarking on his attractiveness and general Protagonist qualities. Checking out a hot person, even if they are the hottest person alive, does not equal to love. Nor does it, as a reader, equal to romantic buildup. Even if we knew it was coming.

I was also not a fan of ML's tendency to get his way in the stereotypical way of physical intimidation and manipulation. I understand FL's discretion in not calling the cops on him since she already knows that normal means don't apply to him aka the protagonist halo. I was hoping that it would eventually develop into a more healthy relationship naturally alongside (what I was hoping to be) the slowburn romance but... no. Tricked by the good writing and great translation.

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Chapter 149 is where I'm stopping but I did enjoy the story up till this point. I just don't feel like I need to read any more of it.

Spoiler

At this point they've gotten together and are ridiculously lovely dovey, as well as engaged. I'm glad they're happy but I have a good guess to where the story is heading. The author didn't build up any of the side characters so I don't care what happens to them.

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Translators did a great job though, kudos to them. <<less
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waterplease
waterplease rated it
August 29, 2020
Status: Completed
i really enjoyed reading this story especially in the beginning. It was funny how the MC had to pretend that she lost her memories in order to explain why her personality suddenly changed. I also liked the part where ML had to go to another city in order to chase her. It was a good read.

however I had to rate this story 3 stars only because... more>>
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when they got together, I feel like the MC suddenly changed. She was like a different character for me back when she was still trying to run away from the ML to when she confessed. Idk, it felt sickening to me how she changed into this lovestruck girl who fawns over her bf all the time (or that's how it seemed to me at least)

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plus, the ML gets really annoying sometimes. He's always tryna play it cool and drag MC away but then won't say anything. Like seriously. That is super annoying. <<less
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RainyEvxningss
RainyEvxningss rated it
August 15, 2020
Status: --
  1. Personally, I feel that the FL is very annoying, super stubborn and impulsive. I get it's a novel and there may be plot holes but like sis why wont you call the authorities??second time reading it after dropping, just won't work out for me, sorry. And the ML is just fricking tsundere tr*sh like his arrogance just pisses me off.. Stars for the translators' efforts ?
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Karumin
Karumin rated it
April 29, 2020
Status: c80
I actually read up until the translator's chapter 141, so I have a more wide understanding of the novel.

It does not have a fluffy heartwarming feel, but if you're into overbearing CEO's it may be to your liking. All the people in the novel's world seem to revolve around the ML, so much that even though the MC moved out the city, he could still haunt her, like a curse. In some points he seemed to even mol*st her, as he did kissed her against her will, on the forcefully... more>> side as he was fed up with her firmly and coldly rejecting him.

I was not comfortable, but for some reason I still went on. When she finally give in, it doesn't carried a sweet feeling. To me, at least. I mean, after all she did to avoid him (from changing careers, to moving out of her building and even the city) it felt more like she was finally worn out and just gave out. I'm honestly puzzled as why I kept reading. I guess to kill time.

I mean, it's not as if it's as bad as "CEO Above, Me Below" which is downright disgusting, but it was just a 'meh' story for me.

Basically, if you're into overbearing CEOs and enjoy those 'chasing/stalking' plots, you will enjoy this.

Ah, but the translator does a marvelous job, and she's the only reason I did not rate this lower. <<less
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s1003
s1003 rated it
April 21, 2020
Status: c137
Started off rather entertaining - she loses interest in him, so he becomes interested in her - but I felt like the story didn't focus on how their relationship develop at all. FL moves to a completely new city to avoid the ML, whenever they met, their arguments came off as petty, yet somehow they magically ended up together??
Spoiler

There was one chapter with the ML complaining about how she has always been prejudiced against him, which I feel was fair, but immediately after she accepted him.

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Translation is great, but story is only so-so. Might pick it up again once the novel finishes translating.
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ohmycalla
ohmycalla rated it
April 16, 2020
Status: --
ML is a scum. I hate him a lot. MC doesn't want anything to do with him but he still pushed himself to her.

He's crazy and people think its romantic when its not. He's a stalker and pe*vert. If this happened in real life, he would end up in jail for harassment.

There's a statement of him that made me really want to smash a rock on his head.

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Spoiler

MC became a host in A City and this is what ML said.

Chen Sinan’s expression suddenly changed subtly, “Serves you right that you only got this far during those years!"

Like WTF right? He belittle her hard work and changed topic when MC fought back with words. He doesn't even apologize for it! He's an a**hole.

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I love ML yandere type of story but this is not for me. He's dumb af.

I also hate his narrow-minded friends. They think too much of themselves and it's really irritating.

I gave this story a 2 star rating despite hating ML is because of MC, her family and friends and Xiao Qiao. <<less
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Blueraven
Blueraven rated it
April 10, 2020
Status: c121
I pretty enthusiastic at first but then, I slowly began to loathe the MC and ML ship. The story began like any other book- transmigration story and it was fine, the story had a lot of potential but the characters really brought the value of the plot down! The characters are both stubborn as hell, inconsiderate, and just incompatible. God, I really cannot see the chemistry of these two. I don't know if it's because the translator breaks up the chapter into three parts but I just became impatient and... more>> decided to drop this series; I couldn't take it anymore. I will not read 200+ more chapters of an incompatible couple that just end up making me extremely frustrated. <<less
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kanjipills
kanjipills
August 16, 2019
Status: c22
One of the novels I am currently following now! I especially love the MC. She is very cute and funny.

If I can describe her and how she avoids the protagonist, it's like trying not to look at sweets if you are in a diet. Somehow, sweets will appear everywhere the more you avoid it.
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Blubber_faults
Blubber_faults rated it
February 28, 2022
Status: --
I can't remember what chapter I had made it to but it was far enough where the two MCs got together and they are now facing constant danger. Around this time I decided to just drop the story altogether. I have come across this novel before but I couldn't stand how everyone was constantly forcing the ML onto her. It was annoying. But for some reason I tried to give it another chance and.... wow, the story got worse.

ML is still arrogant as ever but he calms down a bit... more>> as the story progresses and he becomes a total sucker for the wife. Don't mind it but my goodness, has the author ever experienced a kiss before? Why is it always hard and painful? It's difficult to immerse yourself into what should've been a really cute reunion when half the time the FL is struggling to breathe or just struggling to get out of his damn arms.

FL, hmmm... no complaints but she is pretty dense when it comes to her safety or figuring out who is after her when the answer is obvious.

One thing I do want to say is both MCs felt pretty bland. I'm not sure why but even after coming so close to the end...I still feel like I know nothing of them or even feel anything for them. Could be the time skip but there's really nothing to know about the MC besides work and ML. That's all. With her job there's barely anything on that either. Only her co workers reactions when it comes to her relationship with the ML. Felt as if I read a whole lot of... nothing.

I'm not good with putting my feelings into words but I hope what I wrote made some sense lol try it out if you like but just don't expect to much. <<less
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Vortex15
Vortex15 rated it
February 26, 2022
Status: --
ML is a disgusting pig. He's rap*y and forces himself on the awesome FL when she rejects him.

The author also writes a pretty unbelievable pregnancy. Like they found out they were pregnant when she's six months along but her period is half a month late??! Like what??

Who ever said the translation is good is kidding themselves. It's plain tr*sh.

I rated it two because 1) no tags were given for r*pe! Yandere is not automatically substitute for the r*pe tag! And 2) I did quite like the psyco biches.3) I don't... more>> understand the mentality of half the characters in this novel. Like the FL said they're mentalities are pretty bizzare.

Don't read it's not worth to lose your braincells. <<less
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rndmsmmrflng
rndmsmmrflng rated it
September 1, 2021
Status: c163
My real rating is 3.5 🌟 but then I'm going 4 just to pull up the overall rating. I think it's a bit low. It's not that bad.

I stuck through until ch163. At first, it was fine. I have a positive feeling about the FL thoroughly avoiding the ML. Unlike other transmigration or rebirth stories where the FLs say that they'll avoid the villainess or protagonist but not really doing everything they can, the FL here is a bit different. Suyue (FL) really tries her best to avoid the ML.... more>> Hard. To the point where she shifted her degree program, moved out of the apartment, even moved out of the city and go through the whole exchange student program just to justify it.

I don't know if it's because I've read a few reviews about the ML before reading the novel BUT I kind of had a negative feeling about him being forceful with his interactions with the FL. I mean, dude, u were literally the one who wants to get rid of her but the moment she stopped the chase you feel uncomfortable. R u okay? Anyway, that's just my initial impression of him. Whenever the FL tries to avoid him, he either drags her somewhere or traps her and blackmail her.

The reason why I'm dropping this is because the villain is lame. The villain is s*upid. I mean, it never hurts to be a bit careful and cautious but the villain is proud and out and then goes batsh*t crazy about being imprisoned. WHAT DO U EXPECT? I don't see any challenge and I'm no longer interested in waiting for one. I think I've had just enough of the interesting parts of the novel and I'm off to something else. <<less
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MagykVen rated it
August 24, 2021
Status: Completed
This is meant for younger readers and those who like forceful MLs. I think the author really likes or believes “forceful/pressure=romantic” and “never giving up = you’ll end up together in the end”.

Aside from that, you have a decent romance between a devoted ML and a strong and independent FL. There are supporting friends and family members, no crazy drama, they actually discuss her transmigrating with each other and there’s some plot twists to keep you engaged.

There are definitely some problems with the novel but it’s a good read to... more>> pass the time. Don’t think too much when reading it. <<less
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Njtrisha
Njtrisha rated it
June 20, 2021
Status: --
I haven't finished this novel but from the reviews I got to know who's the ml, 1st the FL is such a s*upid girl she's always avoiding the ml, . Idk why cause it won't change anything and she's really childish. 2nd I strongly dislike the ml, he's a totally arrogant and have a dislikeable personality. I kinda lost the interest in reading cause I was very intrigued by the summary but the ML and FL and the side characters ruined the mood for me but I'll still skim the... more>> ending. <<less
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Gushishi
Gushishi rated it
January 17, 2021
Status: Completed
The background story was really sad and poor for the ori!body FL and her family.

ML was too cruel and arrogant toward ori!body FL who chased after him religiously time after time. I felt pity for ori!body FL and it is despising knowing that the man who ruined the ori!body FL's family will be the ML again in the current life.

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Spoiler

Actually, the novel's plot and world-building was based on FL's step-sister's scheme to destroy FL's happiness in the novel. So, what can we say?

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Still, the ML was too cruel to ori!body's family. <<less
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Minismorris
Minismorris rated it
August 24, 2020
Status: c164
It's as cliché as ir comes, so you know what you're getting into, but once It reaches chapter 100 more ir leds the nivel it's done, I personally wouldn;t mind It yo ende there, but

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They start with a plot about Who os the writter if the book that usted the MC, while talking about the daily Life if the couple and It gets boring

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Nom de Plume
Nom de Plume rated it
May 18, 2020
Status: c117
Good premise, good translation, and I hear it has a solid ending. This story let’s readers down on a single, but considerably major, plot point: the pursuit of the female lead by the male lead. There are several hiccups to the point that I’m not sure if this is a cultural issue or if the author has not had a healthy romantic relationship/pursuit. It’s still worth a read, but this portion can be a little hard to digest.

I’m not certain if I will be able to finish the story due... more>> to how much I dislike their relationship. If there was more to the world and the writing than that relationship, maybe.

Unfortunately this is not some classic like Pride and Prejudice where the hatred is deserved, understandable, and the awkwardness that caused the misunderstanding is eventually is viewed as a cute quirk in the character‘s personality. People love Mr. Darcy because he’s not perfect. He’s also not a completely rude stalker like the ML in this novel tends to be.

Lines. Are. Crossed.

Consider yourself warned and enjoy the novel! <<less
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Lucia
Lucia rated it
April 14, 2020
Status: c109
The star is for the translator.

I came to this story because the translator is one of my fav.

But, I hate ML, and his friend, and all the villains.

... more>> It was like ML is the one who has golden finger. Everyone loovvvee him eventhough he is a jerk and possesive b@@@@rd.

I expect fluffy story but now my stomach is full of fire because the ML.

And MC's friend... I think they exist just to matchmaking MC and ML. I offended that they still think that MC still love ML even when MC say no.

And that Shi Shi.. I want to slap her so badd...

Well, this story really can affect my mood, so maybe that good point? <<less
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Dramalove
Dramalove rated it
February 16, 2020
Status: --
The story is interesting and so is the FL but the ML is unbearable so I give up.
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