interesting plot, learned a bunch of new stuff, laughed for a good while, but there was too little fluffiness for me

What pretty much sold me was that the world building was interesting, the process where the company from unknown to famous through many innovative product/services and investment was really satisfying, has enough comedy that hits me, and the relationship of MC and ML while not the best but their chemistry and dynamic is pretty good.

It's a pretty fun read on supernaturals and MC pretty much showing his programming skills but also dealing with ML to solve supernatural problems. This in a way promoting the company until at the climax it... more>> become pretty famous. I recommend if you like a good laugh and also learn a bit about the culture concerning worship and festivals. <<less

u: 2021 Jan 11

I'm glad other reviews encouraged me to give it a shot. Nothing about tags encouraged me. Seemed like some sort of apocalypse thing. That wasn't the case. Just give it a shot. It's a little like natsume's book of friends. If that helps.

Reread it and it's still awesome.

I generally don't like modern or BL or supernatural stories, but this one is worth 5 stars. It's interesting, funny, creative, the plot is consistent, and the translation is excellent. It's 90% urban comedy fantasy, 10% BL romance.

MC is the only human employee at his company, which is basically Hell/Afterlife (which in Chinese mythology, rules over ghosts, spirits, judgment, reincarnation, etc.). Everyone else is a ghost! The ML is smart, decent, innovative, and revolutionizes eon-old cultural practices with his tech skills and ideas. The ML is the laid back, powerful,... more>> gaming addict, slightly clueless in love CEO, the Ghost King. Their romance is light and fluffy and there is zero smut.

Each story arc is like a mini episode of investigative ghost hunting. The plot is solid, the characters are well written and earlier plotpoints and characters are weaved into the plot later on. Every time there was a scary ghost moment, there would be comedic elements or the MC or ML would save the day. I'm not familiar with Chinese mythology around the afterlife, but I really liked the Life and Death accounts, the Ghost Festival Garden Party, the Heavenly Lightning Tribulation (you'll see), and the Afterlife Forum. There are some really creative ideas melding technology and traditional mythology. There is also

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advocating forced prison labour (as a way of paying back one's debts to society), extolling compulsory socialist education (I'm not sure what this is), and a "joke" about someone's dark facial expression being an "African ghost".

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I was a skeptic at first until I read, "Our boss doesn't like bald employees."—c3

A novel that's surely breaking conventional standards. I'm completely sure that the point of this novel is to make me die clutching my stomach from stifling in deathly laughter. Simply put, it's hilarious which is why I'm inclined to rate it 5-stars in spite of its lack of more fluffy kisses! Reading this is akin to seeing cultivators from ancient times fiddling with a new cellphone. It's fresh, it's strange, it's ridiculous. But I enjoyed the... more>> concept of utilizing modern technology in order to reform the underworld. I had the strangest déjà vu & felt as if I was overlapping Mob Psycho 100 with this. LOL if only Reigen Arataka just so happened to be the Ghost King of Luofeng Mountain...

Plot is pretty linear & simple to understand. There's hints of foreshadowing here & there, but it barely touches the line of complex. Simply an enjoyable lighthearted read dealing with socialist advances in hell. I practically spat my out drink when I read that MC redirected heavenly tribulation lightning using a lightning rod- ingenious I say!

What about the CP??? Ah yes, what everyone is dying to know. I wasn't on board with MC initially since I thought he was just another pretty face with the luck of gods, BUT he's actually more than I bargained for. Witty, bold, sly- this intelligent programmer is well-suited for our tsundere ML. I was wary at the tsun comments prior to reading, but MY GOD, ML IS A PRECIOUS BABY! Even if you hate ghosts or socialism, read it for the ML because he deserves love (& a lot of snacks). Yes, the romance is a slow-burn, don't pummel me! But reading the story doesn't feel like a drag at all; you breeze right through with the comedy & nonsensical situations. The buildup between the main CP is worthwhile & wholesome. Don't miss out! <<less

This is so funny! The beginning doesn't really have a plot but as you get further into it you realize that the story is actually really intricate. I wasn't expecting all the thought that was put into it but I'm not complaining at all! It's so interesting, I love it. The ML is cute and the MC dotes on him all the time. Their relationship is really healthy and sweet, not at all like most of the other angst filled novels.

An absolute diamond, this is a fantastic novel with top notch world building and storytelling. The characters are all interwoven into the story seamlessly and realistically

I truly love the ML and MC in this novel, their interactions are just so amusing and it's nice to see their relationship progresses overtime

MC also just a regular human who probably will have regular life if he didn't got roped into ML company, but by being a regular human is what made everything interesting. I love the other side characters as well!

This is a... more>> must read in my opinion, I highly recommend this novel! Even if you don't like BL I still recommend this just for the story, the BL is just a bonus anyway <<less

High technology meet supernatural. Great novel, wonderful storytelling and good sense of humour. The kind of novel I would recommend to everyone.

Overall, it's a story of the living and breathing programmer working in HELL company, which was super broken dirt poor, plus his co-workers were all ghost (at first, there were living human working when the story go on).

MC and ML were likable and both created humour in the story. I love every characters, every setting, the plot and the overall feeling. Everything was too good. I laughed so hard... more>> and love every second of it.

This novel will make you smile. Highly recommended. <<less

i am in love with the ML. He has become my fav ML of all the time. He is so charismatic aghhhh... In just first 10 chapters I fell in love with him... he is the type of person whom you want to know in real life, he is like a cute giant baby but dont misunderstand he is quite powerful, intelligent and deligient too. The writer has done very well in writing his character.

It wasnt bad, but I just lost interest on ch102.

I like the writing style od autor.

I like part about programing in hell and hell as company with workers, it was really funny and intresting, but for me the festival was TOO MUCH.

... more>> I m not really a big fan of chiness culture of dead ghost, reincarnation and how traditional hell looks so that's why im droping it.

Dont get me wrong this is not a bad novel, its just not for me.

I prefer, , Reborn with an Old Enemy on the Day of our Marriage, , of the same autor. It just suit my taste better <<less

I wanted to give a 5 star rating but its only showing 4 star. Anyway, this novel is absolutely hilarious.I love each and every humans and ghosts in this story. We have our MC Yu zhengdu who worries about company’s finances everyday and our ML Shang que whose ultimate goal is to be a game boss. All the side characters are pretty funny too. This is my go to comfort novel.I have reread this novel countless times.

Overall a very well-written story with great translation.

The MC & ML are both very OP (and start out that way) so this may not be one for those who likes the “character growth” type. But ngl, this was a very satisfying read.

The world building was done quite well, and the story has an easy readability to it that draws you in. You almost get s**ked in and want to experience their world. It was a bittersweet moment reading the very last chapter.

Highly recommended if you’re in a mood for a... more>> light fluffy story that is decently well written :) <<less

This novel is just a good... The comedy plot, the plot, the characters, the word building all are so good. I love the main CP so much. Yu Zhengdu and Shang Que are so fit together, image and characteristics wises. I don’t get why there are people who doesn’t like SQ, he’s funny. YZD’s thinking is just gold hahaaa 4.8⭐️ a bit unsatisfied with the reason of SQ was sealed in the Chaos realm. But overall, I love this story.

How beautiful! I love it, so funny and light! The story flows smoothly and is so good to read! The chapters are long and may feel day, especially since our romance is quite a slow burn, but it is with the wait.

MC is a smart and cute, independent baby. ML is a tsundere, an overbearing CEO on the outside but a baby on the inside. I love how he treats MC and vice versa.

Though I have to say, what I like most is that no matter how serious and... more>> dark the scene may be, the way to solve it is so humorous and light and easy and really not that complicated at all. I don't like hard complicated problems so I was pleased to read that the final arc is solved humorously and lightly but not lacking the thrill!! Love it! <<less

this is absolutely hilarious! ML is like a complete dinosaur when it comes to modern day tech, and MC keeps on wondering at first if he fell into some type of scam company with how disorganized it is. ML is very (unintentionally?) cute, and MC is a capable, not-gong-dependent person. I like how it gradually builds up and doesn't slam us with the cp at first sight. Overall the romance, while it isn't lacking, takes a bit of a back seat. It really is a slice of life.

it's really funny,... more>> the characters are fleshed out, which is a relief from the carbon copy ML's that i've read recently. Fwow, there is a lot of patriotism, but that's to be expected.

altogether I would recommend it especially if you want something nice and easy after reading something more on the intense side (as I did) <<less

Omahgash I love this novel so much! I love the author's brainhole and it synchronized with mine so well! The mix of supernatural/horror comedy is gold... Now I crave for more...

I don't know why some peeps doesn't like this but... This story just resonates with me lol... There are cringe moments but I honestly love those hahahaha there's nothing wrong with cringey moments as long as not overused lol...

Anyway I super love every character in this novel, whether it be our leads, the friends, the VIPs or the ghosts...... more>> They just all complete the story for me as I love stories with a lot of characters. They have their own personalities and fun that will make you love them even the ones with not much screen time lol.

Our leads' personalities are quite complicated since they appear generic yet unique on their own way... The romance... Umm... You can already see in the early chapters that Shang Que obviously has a crush on Zhengdu but is oblivious about his own feelings that he even deluded that it is MC who has a crush on him hahahahaha. Well the romance may be not that great but the for me the plot is... I love supernatural stories a lot especially if it is well done and gives the ghosties the exposure they deserved.

This made me crave for more similar stories hehe... Will definitely reread this in the future if ever suddenly miss the characters~ <<less

This is an adorable story. There is an over arching plot which is slow to materialize. Most of the novel is a slice of life of a technology genius and his Luddite boss

The characters are vibrant, even the side characters. Each character in The group of ghosts and the group of programmers is unique and funny

I smiled a lot while I read this, I highly recommend this sweet, fluffy, stress free read

More like a 3.5 but rounded up because I loved the beginning and the concept. The romance is non existent, more of a slice of life (or death) with a supernatural twist. Comedy was good.

The characters fine, no growth but it's not that type of story. I did like how the MC was accepting of everything. ML is typical cold CEO but it works because he was a lofty King of the underworld, so fits him well.

I was tired of the forced socialist propaganda, I know I'm not the target... more>> audience but it was so repetitive that I think even the target audience would get annoyed. Also seemed to make fun of some other religions kind of which made me uncomfortable.

All in all an engaging read but probably not one I would read again. The lack of any romance was disappointing. However if this ever became an anime I would be down to watch, even if they just turned the 2 leads into a bromance. <<less

I think I'm this close to denying this novel ended.... I'm having hard time parting from this Absolutely Wonderfully Perfect Novel Ever!!! 😭😭😭

It has Best MC and ML. I'm not joking! Love the way they earned money. Love MC's easy going but also hardworking attitude. Love ML's Tsundere personality and his sometimes childishness. I don't think you can hate ML? He's Adorkable and I enjoyed every moment of his existence!!! MC and ML's Duo moments (which is almost 99% of the story. Lol. Though I'm not talking about their romance.... more>> It is included though) is the Best Thing Ever!!! MC and ML is both Funny and Badass and I LOVE THEM SOOOO MUCH!!!

While it's 99% Novel Comedy, there's actually one very short moment that lead me into tears.

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I actually literally crying at the Living Dead person scene!!! 😭😭😭

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Also, the author is so consistent with their story. They never forget the comedy even in any intense situations, it was so well written, and no Comedy moment were ever awkward! It was Truly Top Notch Writing Skill and I'm truly Loving it!!

This novel is truly one of the most unique Modern Fantasy Novel I have ever read...

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I mean the final battle is... Face-con almost Saving the World. ASDFGHJKL LMAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

But what truly saving the world is...... Also another unexpected moment. And not cliche at all!!!! Even I was pleasantly surprised! 😆👍

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Seriously having the hardest time parting with this novel... 😢

Never doubt my Eternal Love for this Novel... For the Eternity and Beyond!!!!! <<less

One of the most creative, innovative, funny, and wholesome novels I have read in all of my years of web novel reading. The world and characters building make the novel reread worthy. I can’t express how good the novel and the translation are, so you should just start and enjoy the many all-nighters you will pull with joy and appreciation.