Assistant Architect

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Zhang Siyi comes back from his overseas studies in architecture and is looking for work. His girlfriend, however, is full of complaints, for Zhang Siyi never has time for her. She breaks up with him in a fit of rage while throwing coffee over him.

Zhang Siyi manages to dodge the coffee, but unfortunately, it hits the guy behind him instead. Just when he is about to do something about it, the guy dismisses him and leaves.

Zhang Siyi thought that would be the end of it, but who would’ve thought that the very next day, he will meet the man again… in a job interview. And being hired by him will be just the beginning.

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คุณผู้ช่วยสถาปนิก
助理建筑师
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Googut
Googut rated it
September 16, 2020
Status: Completed
I just finished it and I'm lost, I loved it so much that I don't know what's going to happen in my life now. Anyway, if you like a smooth romance, with few twists and turns, full of freshness, you've come to the right place. As the synopsis says, Siyi is a recent graduate in architecture starting to become economically independent from his parents, the whole story is about his daily life, overcoming obstacles and learning more and more about his profession and adult life as a whole. In the... more>> middle of that is your boss, the romance between them is natural and invigorating, the way their feelings grow over time in the midst of everyday difficulties is realistic, when they finally met I had the feeling of "that moment, it was perfect". Leaving my feelings aside, I will speak more neutrally.

There is romance at work. There is growth and maturation of the MC. There is a sweet ML. There is life learning.
About the MC, he is very naive and kind-hearted, I felt connected to him as if he were my own son, whenever he was bullied I was angry or when they caressed him I felt happy. At other times it was just funny. Siyi takes a while to accept that it has been folded and when he accepts it is just happiness and dog food. ML is perfect, there are few things he can't do, he guides the MC throughout his career, being a boss, a tutor and a lover, yet he becomes very realistic because he has insecurities like anyone else. They make a healthy match as perfect soulmates.

I did MTL the whole novel so I can't say about writing, but in general I understood everything. This novel gets many points for being so realistic and creating very human characters, there are some secondary couples that are formed throughout history, but without taking the focus off the main one. At the end of this I have a feeling of gratification, because I continued watching all of his trajectory, it is a very unique feeling that I have not felt for a long time, unfortunately other stories about everyday life usually fail to arrest me because they get boring after so many chapters, no this was the case, there is always something new to tell and I loved every bit of this novel. I'm really happy, I intend to follow this author and someday come back here to read again. <<less
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Medha
Medha rated it
September 12, 2020
Status: Completed
It taught me a little about how someone's life would be. It was quite practical and had a subtle way of guiding me into slowly changing my view about my way of life. And the characters are quite good. It was intriguing to see one person compromise on little things and the other act as his guide and companion throughout. It is a must read for many reasons.
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SiiEm
SiiEm rated it
August 23, 2020
Status: Completed
Finally!! I was able to finished the novel. It was good to the point that I read it while on working.. When avail only. I really like how the character improvement..

Ah!! Along the way, you will be falling in love with Gu Yu!!
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Yume76
Yume76 rated it
August 4, 2020
Status: --
One of the best novels in the whole wide world. The author is a pro. And the translator is super talented. I have thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful piece of literature.
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oopsaloo
oopsaloo rated it
May 28, 2020
Status: Completed
This is a slow burn, BL. Sometimes I get bored of novels that are long and drop them if there are too many cliches, the main characters become idiots halfway, or the side characters get to annoying. Fortunately, this novel does neither of these.

story: The slice of life, day-to-day progression is very well written. The pace is just right, not too slow and not too fast. You really get to experience the growth of the MC every step of the day, in his career and relationship with others including the... more>> ML. The way the office life is depicted is much more realistic than other novels, as it includes the ups and the downs. Even the transition from straight to "bent" is well written, along with the realization of characters' love and the acceptance from family and friends. The characters also have a lot of depth, and as the reader it is very easy to empathize with them and one can't help but root for them.

translation quality: superb, 5/5. Well done.

Overall, this novel is among my top 5 BL favorites. Very heartwarming and refreshing. <<less
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amruta
amruta rated it
May 15, 2020
Status: Completed
A sweet, slice of life kinda story.

The MC and ML are so good together. The MC is a naive and silly architect graduate. The story is basically about MC's growth as a professional under the guidance of the ML. The MC matures but never loses his innocence and kindness.

The ML is the typical OP idealistic type. ML is already a well-established architect and guides the MC throughout the story. ML is devoted to MC. It's a pleasure to read the 4 parts from ML's POV. However, since ML is already... more>> accomplished, his further development is not shown. Kinda sad.

Its a pretty straight-forward story. The first few chapters were a little annoying at times. Once the ML and MC get together its a fluffy read about their daily life. Thankfully, there's no family drama about their sexuality.

Overall, a slow read about MC's growth as a person while being pampered by ML.

The translation is great. No complaints. <<less
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teagsho
teagsho rated it
May 1, 2020
Status: Completed
VERY VERY RECOMMENDED!

Honestly yeah, chapter 1 - 227 (main story) is more like Zhang Siyi's character development and relationship between the characters (both friendship and love), as for his architect carrier, his growth in career is expanding greatly in the extras chapter.

Let me tell you, for 1st time reader, FXH (Siyi's bestfriend) isn't gay and didn't have any feeling for Siyi, the reason he didn't say anything when their friends teasing them is just he's too lazy to respond. Tbh it's kind of a pity that FXH caring attitude... more>> lovers-like is stopping greatly when FXH's family is going down on trouble, smh.

I will tell you a spoilers about who will ended up with who in the end :

Spoiler

Gu Yao is married with He Chengtian.

FXH got together with He Xueyuan (He Chengtian's sister)

Bai Rui and Tao Fei relationship is unknown in the end but I think they're only friends

There isn't any explanation about Su Yuan's relationship, but I guess she's ended up with Liang? Who knows hehe

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The earlier chapter can make you have a second-hand embarrassment when you read about ZSY's reaction and antics, but later it gotten better, except he's still hot tempered and childish when he got teased, but he's becoming more calm and gentle when working and talking.

About ZSY and GY journey in relationship, I think it's pretty normal and more realistic, GY is already gay to begin with, and ZSY himself, even though he's quite panicky and anxious about his feeling, he didn't reject it, just confused and tend to avoid it since he feels like GY is his boss, but in the end, he's avoid it not coz of society but about GY's feeling lol.

I thought it's gonna be frustrating since both of them already in love but still didn't get get together coz of communication, but no, if you think about it again, ZSY and GY's behavior is pretty normal. It's just, GY is sometimes too cold imo (when he's courting ZSY), and ZSY is always overthinking, so sometimes I got so annoyed.

Oh yeah and Gu Yu bully nature is really too much in the beginning! It's good that ZSY is simple minded and hot tempered so it didn't coz too much misunderstanding.

Their dynamic is bully x gullible.

9/10. <<less
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Dear h.
Dear h. rated it
July 23, 2023
Status: Completed
It was really a good story! In my opinion this story was very lighthearted but at the same time, the author also touched on a lot of important issues. If you really have passion for architecture you definitely should read this, the author did a good job explaining in details and it was mentioned in almost every chapter.

The story itself was actually very slow paced, to be honest I love how matured Gu Yu is, if you read this you will understand what I meant. Every decision that he made... more>> was very reasonable and Zhang Siyi at the other hand is a little bit immature but his character development is so impressive! The author also focused in every characters, everyone have different ideas so their characters develop in a unique way.

My favorite part is definitely when they confess to each other! I don't want to spoil it too much but it's really heartwarming!

So in conclusion, for me this story definitely worth to give it a try! <<less
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abhi_2296
abhi_2296 rated it
June 12, 2023
Status: Completed
Sigh! it must be nice to have a partner... (this is the first time I finished a romance novel with this thought)

Zhang Siyi is a lost 23 year old looking for a job. He has half-assed his way through college, neither hard-working nor completely hopeless. He just wants to be financially independent from his parents. He no longer remembers why he once loved architecture and why he spent so many years studying it. His days are just fading away with no real purpose.

Enter Gu Yu, a young design director... more>> who is excellent at his work, has deep rooted love for architecture and the person who goes on to become the beacon of light in Zhang Siyi's life. He is not just a lover but a teacher, a role model, a boss who holds Zhang Siyi's hand through the dark tunnel of purposeless-ness to finding his own road to success.

I could relate deeply with Zhang Siyi's struggles of laziness, finding motivation and trying to discover his passion. I was rooting for him throughout (and maybe somewhere even for myself).

Although I love romances, I have never wanted one for myself but while reading this, I couldn't help but wish for a Gu Yu, a person who I could look upto, a person who would be standing right next to me as I try to make a name for myself. A person who would become my motivation for wanting to succeed, a person with whom I could walk shoulder to shoulder.

It was heartening to see Zhang Siyi's growth. The way he develops professionally and personally. And as you root for Zhang Siyi, a sense of hope rises in your own heart for your very own happy ending!

I would recommend this novel to any young adult. Even if you're not a fan of the romance, there is a lot of learn from and love about this novel. <<less
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amikyun
amikyun rated it
May 28, 2023
Status: Completed
my review will had many SPOILER but this my suggestion for u

Don't get too emotional plus don't forget to get some tissues.

for ch 63, is 4.0, idk ah.. I wanna cry, it's frustrating, don't get me wrong.. at least for now there's no agst, but.. ... more>>
Spoiler

MC was teased by ML so many time that he frustrated and miraculously effected me, plus his feeling for his father, u know asian parents, his father was an authentic asian parent who scold his son not good enough, it's give MC an inferiority complex, in most extreme scenario I thought is about MC don't want accept himself to love ML bcs ML so good, and his father never give him acknowledge for his achievement directly

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hey.. ch 180, 4.4, it became very funny and sweet, the principle of stick and carrot really useful

4.5... ch 200+ mommy Gu.. I love uuu, glad that I stay... although I still had unsatisfied feeling about Bai Rui and Tao Fei.. but.. yeah.. maybe author doesn't want to make something like everyone is gay setting, start with sour and bitter and gradually become sweet and funny, still I won't re read it.. lmao.. my heart bar can't take it for second time, the swing is too much for me <<less
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Pezwitch
Pezwitch rated it
April 2, 2023
Status: Completed
This book was hard to get into and in the beginning I disliked the ML. I’m glad I finished it so I could see why others loved it

In reality this novel didn’t leave much of an impression on me other than “Boring Architecture Info with bullying ML”

The translator was amazing and I’m looking for more of their translations

  • it was hard for me to finish, so I’m giving it 3 stars
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Little Cloud
Little Cloud rated it
September 20, 2022
Status: --
What a long journey..!

At first I wasn't that interested in the story line. But as the story developed further, the true plot came out. Actually the character development was superb. I am really impressed. How they first got introduced to us to the final farewell, the characters made a rapid progress.

This couple will be one of my favourites. Their first meeting to the life long promise, their relationship development was really nice. It was very healthy and adorable. Their understanding, how they help each other, how they struggled through hardships..... more>> Not to mention the little arguments and reconciliations. Everything was perfect.

Side characters also very memorable. The Friend circles, difference between the personalities.. Everything was up to detail. I love it very much.

Translation was good and it was a good reading experience.

Highly recommend! <<less
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tzmmonloop
tzmmonloop rated it
September 19, 2022
Status: --
Really enjoyed it. Their personal and relationship growth is just heart-warming and wholesome. But I got depressed a little cuz most characters are so well off and prosper in life and can't help but compare with my own life and I got depressed lol.. Overall really wholesome, heart-warming, inspiring and realistic.. Glad I read this one.
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LeniSnow
LeniSnow rated it
March 8, 2022
Status: --
Their relationship and the story development is just on point. This is more than just a novel it was a journey, not only for the characters but also for the readers. This is what a good novel should be like, not just simply telling the story but also makes the readers engaged and reflect. There are characters that relates to different type of personality and work ethics, everyone have differences but at the end of the day it is how you make those differrences work matters. Your starting point might... more>> not be the same with others but dont let it define where you'll go. This gives you the feeling that there'll always be rainbow after the rain. Nourishment for the soul.

A review said they don't like that MC is always the one apologizing but they're incorrect. ML also apologize when it's his fault. And the MC apologizes for things he created in the first place, his words are too lightly said most of the time that it bites him back so if he apologizes most of the time, that just says one thing. The relationship is balanced as MC was portrayed as a naive fresh graduate, which us the good point of the novel because it gives you room for growth. There are also reviews that doesnt like that ML is too amazing compare to MC but he has been working the field for around 15 years compare to a fresh graduate, it's time to see reality, this isn't fantasy or sci-fi that gives the MC some cheat, the focus is how Si Yi learns, it's his journey and how much he had been helped. From a naive annoying impulsive kid to a respectable and responsible member of the society, standing equally or even better with the given mentorship. The development was given, the weak to strong tag is well deserved. <<less
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Starfox Stellar
Starfox Stellar rated it
December 22, 2021
Status: Completed
I know there's a lot of reviews already on this novel. But I thought I would show my perspective. For the longest time, this novel was in my reading list because I really dislike office romances and the chapter count scared me for a bit;;

But I finally picked it up two days ago and just finished it a few minutes before writing this review.

Tbh, it's not super amazing or special, but you get to see how all the characters grow over time. Their struggles with work, society, family, the whole... more>> shebang. The side characters are also super fleshed out, I do wish that Fu Xinhui got more screen time since his family story could have made for another really nice sequel.

I especially enjoyed seeing the MC stand up to the ML even when he felt he wasn't worthy/strong enough. The MC worked hard to get where he was and put both of them in an equal standing. There's also zero misunderstandings since the MC is very straight-forward and both of them admit to their mistakes. It actually feels like an adult/mature romance unlike some other danmei where you want to smack both leads lol

People who should read this are those who like fleshed out worlds, enjoy seeing perspectives of both sides, and like seeing character growth.

If you don't like danmei/bl, workplace relationships, or long novels, save yourself the time and read something else. I hope you enjoy this novel as much as I did <<less
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Ikkuzaoshi
Ikkuzaoshi rated it
November 16, 2021
Status: Completed
MC character development is superb!

ML's character is just perfect. He has his flaws and everyone and even MC acknowledge it, but still MC loved him.

Their relationship is balanced, one is reckless, one is rational. One is soft hearted, another is quite harsh. But they complete each other.

I love it that the ML is not cold and distant to others, whilst he may have seen like so high and mighty towards the other employees, it is understandable since he is the director. But when he is with his friends, he chatted,... more>> laughs and loves to prank others <<less
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pscy
pscy
September 29, 2021
Status: Completed
Another wonderful novel from the authors. It is a slow burn to start but when when you read the epilogue, you can understand why. The slow burn was the key reason for it not getting 5 stars from me.

Otherwise, I loved it. Both MC and ML have their own personal journey and the authors have a wonderful way of drawing you into the story, love the character.

I can't get enough.
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Bee Bee
Bee Bee rated it
September 20, 2021
Status: --
My favourite modern day BL novel so far. The romance is intertwined within a really well written story. It’s not rushed. Their interactions develop so well from the initial meeting, working together, romance to committed relationship. When I’m looking for a new novel I can’t help compare it to this one.
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nkai
nkai rated it
September 7, 2021
Status: Completed
Not a fan of slow burn romance, but this is good tbh. I have no more to say nor add because other reviews already expressed it. To whom have interests reading this, go for it. Very realistic in my opinion. They take their relationship step by step and not rushed at all. As we can see, there's a character development. Sometimes, you will feel annoyed to them but sometimes, you will find them cute and sweet. This novel is not just a pure love/romance novel, there's so much thing to... more>> learn from here honestly. The author really did a great great job <3 To the translators too, they really did well translating and expressing this wonderful story through words. <<less
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timma
timma rated it
May 22, 2021
Status: c36
ML has major communication issues for someone who's supposed to be smart. Like how hard would it be to explain why you are doing something ahead of time. From reviews he doesn't seem to get any better.. I'll give it another shot later.
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