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Chi Xiaochi: fourth-rate citizen at birth, three-time award-winning film emperor, second-rate temper, first-class looks.

He crawled his way out of hell on hard mode to become a winner at life.

Then, he was smashed into a vegetative state by a chandelier.

061: Hello, here’s a brief rundown on the scum gong reconditioning system. This system measures the regret level of the scum gong. Every time their regret level reaches one hundred points, you will be able to leave the current world. A friendly tip, usually, through dedication and self-sacrifice, our employees slowly foster a sense of dependency in the scum gongs, gradually making it so the scum gongs can’t live without them.

Chi Xiaochi: How many regret points is a complete loss of reputation and standing worth? How about a fall from grace? Or wanting something but never being able to obtain it?

061: ……

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Bùyào zài lèsè tǒng lǐ jiǎn nán péngyǒu
Don’t Pick Up Boyfriends From the Trashbin
DPUBFTB
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Đừng kiếm bạn trai trong thùng rác
Не підбирайте хлопців зі смітників
อย่าหยิบขึ้นมานะนั่นขยะไม่ใช่แฟน
不要在垃圾桶裡撿男朋友[快穿]
不要在垃圾桶里捡男朋友[快穿]
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Related Series
I’m Afraid I’m Now a Salted Fish (Shared Universe)
Forces of Temptation (Same Franchise)
Recommendations
Quickly Wear the Face of the Devil (13)
Death Progress Bar (6)
Strategy to Capture that Scum Gong (5)
The Earth is Online (5)
I Have a Secret (5)
Let Me Shoulder This Blame! (4)
Recommendation Lists
  1. -BEST TRANSMIGRATION/REBIRTH DANMEI-
  2. Autumn's Read BLs
  3. My favs
  4. tee-hee bl
  5. Everything Ive read

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Crystal_2410
Crystal_2410 rated it
March 13, 2024
Status: c23
MASTERPIECE!!!

This is the least I could say.

Not just any random Mary Sue transmigration world hopping where shou slaps the gong and makes him regret. NO NO NO Darling!!

You are in for an emotional rollercoaster to say the least and the twist at the end of first arc blew my mind off my skull. Truly fantastic
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Thhyymmee
Thhyymmee rated it
March 11, 2024
Status: --
I’m so happy with this novel??? Cause like even though I like transmigration and quick transmigration novels a lot, they are usually my ‘head empty no thought’ type of reads. This is because of my preference towards the og goods. Idk why but ever since SVSSS and TCF I’ve started to feel sympathy towards og goods more.... more>>
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Like at least in TCF is was fine cause og Cale also consented to the switch

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but in SVSSS? Na I will forever favour Shen Jiu more then Shen yuan.

enough about other novels.

this one basically is good for you if you like;

1. Very satisfying face slapping of Scums

2. The OG person also getting their happy ending

3. Smart MC and cute ML

4. Interesting enough plot

But either way I recommend 😊😊😊 <<less
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Luvd007
Luvd007 rated it
October 1, 2023
Status: Completed
This is one of the top QT reads out there. From other reviewers, it's obvious that Chi XiaoChi is a phenomenal MC. He is smart, shrewd, and loyal. He takes care of the hosts and acts as their life coach, taking his time to instruct and advise them to make their lives more fulfilling.

Lou Ying is steadfast and resourceful, with a neat and tidy appearance/personality.

The following are the individual arc reviews:

Genius Cannonfodder’s Counterattack Record

5 stars.

From the get go, we learn that ... more>>
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the system is evil and that 061 is Lou Ying.

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CXC's deductions were spot on. I wonder when we are gonna find out 061's back story. Excited to continue

Getting Rid of that Bigshot

5 stars

Another arc I truly enjoyed. And 1st where my eyeballs were sweating from time to time.

That Lord God. Just what is he up to? Methinks he's gonna send him to a world with Lou Ying living there. Of course, our boy is not gonna fall for that

Love Song On Ice

Early thoughts. After going through the OG storyline. I can't totally fault Lou Sifan for his actions. Yea, he's a dick, but its only because of Dong Ge's ridiculously low self esteem that he was able to last a whole 5 years with the a**hole. What's the direct cause of this low sense of self? His dickhead parents. A slight hint of kindness had him creaming his pants and doing the most for so many years. Smh. Such a shame

4 stars

DG and HCS deserves all the love. I love how CXC displays his abilities as a care taker as he mentors, coaches and gives overall advice to the bodies he wears.

A fantastic read with some new elements from 061 thrown in

I Hear I'm A Battle God

4 stars

I enjoyed this arc a lot. Even when I was feeling sorry for the OG slag gong. Seeing the 3 interact in CXC's head was quite fun. The host was a gem. Nice to also find out more revelations and info re pig brain et al

The Cycle of Karma

3.5 stars

This was a great arc overall

Yin Yang CXC was fun to see, as well as the 061 duo. Unfortunately, a lotta a**holes in this arc. Loved the retribution

Raising A Big Cat In The Apocalypse

Premise is a lotta B-movie nonsense, but world is still hella interesting.

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How did plants just decide, right off the bat, that human made the best fertiliser? Did they run trials and experiments. They've been not only surviving, but thriving on water and sunlight, but now it's not good enough. How efficient are dead bodies as fertilisers to plants? Why haven't we been using animal carcasses to feed to plants all this time then? Smh. This 'evolution' would have made more sense if plants developed carnivorous tendencies afters years of inadequate food sources coupled with changed to their makeup.

10 mins after gaining intelligence, plants have a 'habit' of playing with their prey like cats??? It takes less than 2 years (really months) for humanity to devolve to its baser instincts to the point of s*avery and having s*x in the streets like beasts?

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Tried ignoring the nonsense opening, but author just keeps presenting bullsh*t occurrences that just takes me out of the story.

3.75 star rating. But Boss Coal is the a solute BEST!

Enjoyed this story despite the b movie settings.
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Gu shouldn't have been resurrected tho. He already had a completed arc and too many implications there: no more natural death, and Ding will end up with him. Is it at all feasible for someone else to end up with Ding with Gu around? Nope (and not in a good way for me). Ding already let him go, he should have stayed gone. A scene where Ding shows Gu that he sees and appreciate his effort right before his death, could been added if author wanted finality

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System vs. System

5 stars

One of the best arcs for me so far. Loved the character of the little snake

The Domineering General

This was OK. Reading the MTL at this point, so some creative thinking is necessary sometimes. Was a bit worried when pig brain didn't give them the world line rite away, so he was flying blind for a while there. The host was lucky to have some solid friendships, some of them even royalty, in his life as well

Battle Royale

That was interesting. Mission this time had barely anything to do with the target, as CXC never actually came in contact with the scum gong.

3 stars

Perfect New World

4 stars

How could pig brain have sent CXC to this world? Its called the scum gong rehab system not the s*xual assaulter rehab system. Pig brain really tryna grasp at straws to bring down CXC.

We finally get to know the full sequence of events surrounding our MC's. That pig host, hope he ended up in a tr*sh world

Overall, definitely recommend. Kudos to the translators of the first 2/3 of novel. Excellent job. MTL for last 1/3 was still legible, and as story was almost at the end, I pushed myself to slog through to the wrapup where everything was tied with a nice bow <<less
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Storymonster
Storymonster
June 25, 2023
Status: Completed
I came here to write the review this novel deserves, but so many others have done a better job than I could.

The glowing reviews are absolutely correct—this novel is incredible. There are maybe 4-5 truly incredible, standout BL novels I’ve read out of thousands. That’s my personal preference, of course, but I interned at a publishing house under an editor for two years so I can at least objectively say this is GOOD. It may not be your thing, but it’s good. Really, really good.

The romance is GORGEOUS. It is... more>> so nuanced and healthy and touching. As the past is slowly unveiled, it only gets better and better.

It may start slow for an arc or two because their past situation is complicated, but they fall in love before they realize who they both are, so it’s extra sweet.

I especially appreciate how this sort of deconstructs the issues with not just quickwear, but rebirth/revenge stories, transmigration, and even various genres.

plus—a big plus—the arcs are refreshing. A lot of familiar worlds like futuristic omegaverse, apocalypse, and unlimited flow are all approached in ways that are different from what has been done to death. Not huge changes, but tweaked in a way that points out the issues in the genre and makes it feel more logical and realistic?

There was also an X-men/game world/battle royale/hunger games style mashup arc that was fun, and a bit different. There’s even an ice skating arc 😂

I’m sleepy and am rambling, but I really can’t say enough about this novel. The author is brilliant at characterization. Every single side character feels real and unique. The foreshadowing is carefully set up, every little bread crumb having sometimes enormous payoffs. Even the extras... they tie up every single arc by showing the after stories of each couple or host. And the side romances are cute and you root for happy endings for all of the hosts. (And systems...) I was invested.

the 2nd arc is a rough one. It can be skipped if you can’t handle torture/rape/animal abuse descriptions in the host’s original timeline.

ok. Rambling over. Read the other reviews for a better breakdown than my tired gushing. I was just shocked someone said this isn’t a romance.

IT IS A ROMANCE. An exceptional one. Yes, it’s a slow burn. Because it’s realistic and nuanced. There’s no love at first sight, just layer upon layer of history and conspiracy and attraction and emotional confusion and turmoil.

I wouldn’t say most romances on this site are particularly good. They’re satisfying like junk food, and I love them for what they are, but they’re predictable and not very realistic. This story digs so deep into the romance that your heart breaks and twists and beats for this couple. This is not a story for living vicariously through the characters like some Mary Sue romance. This makes your heart bleed for them and cry and just wish they can finally recognize each other, move past their trauma and fears and precarious situation and just be happy. Because they are the kindest, sweetest couple and deserve it more than anyone I’ve ever read about.

ok. The end for real. Read it. And keep reading it. You’ll get it after a few arcs. This one is worth it. <<less
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Arborescens
Arborescens
June 5, 2023
Status: Completed
Honestly- stop comparing this with other novel and saying it's 'better' because for one, it's your opinion, and two, Why. This review is simply my honest opinion after reading 1 arc (in which althought I think it's good, doesn't have the hook That I'm looking for), it's like 4.5 from me

I tbh, like this novel quite a bit, the problem I'm having with this novel is simply just that the romance is too slow paced? (Look my english is bad) and this is more towards revenge and such rather than... more>> romance (Which is what I'm looking for). Don't get me wrong, the writting is fantastic, but it's simply not my cup of tea and it's just a matter of preference. <<less
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pointoverture
pointoverture rated it
April 2, 2023
Status: --
I’m just going to be blunt and say that this is a must read. It’s hands down my favorite novel ever, with stunning characters, character development, world building, writing (love the translations), etc. It hits all the spots.

If you want to know why this is so amazing, just read the top liked reviews; they cover all you need to know about why to read this. I also recommend you read the review of shenjiu to counter one other frustrating reviewer who claimed they would “rate it zero stars if they could”. (for genuinely ridiculous reasons).

Next, I’m going to say to ignore the one stars/low star reviews because there is absolutely no conceivable way this is actually a low-star worthy novel. There’s a reason why I and so many... more>> people say that this is the best of the best here on this site. There may be personal preferences and nitpicks people will have with this novel, but rating it with a one star and saying that you’d give it zero stars if you could is just disgusting. You might not like it personally, but rating a novel with (I know there isn’t any unbiased way to say it) competent writing, plot, characters, etc. A one star is just wild. You’re saying writing like this gets just one star???? (Yes, this is just that amazing, though personal preferences may also play a part)

I get that saying something like this is close minded, but I genuinely don’t understand the low ratings. Even if personal preference got in the way, I don't understand rating anything less than a 2/3 star on the basis that the writing and plot was done with true effort and no bad messages/signals were actually sent to the readers (ie. Romanticisation of bad things, etc).

Someone claimed that the MC had “too much emotional baggage.” The MC just has a sad backstory. That’s it. It’s not inconceivably sad in that somehow the entire world is against him and everyone is a villain who is out to get him. It’s a realistic backstory that’s just really emotional. Do they want a backstory where an unrealistic and unrelatable MC has no personal problems and things to work through?

To note, the ML is the system, but in no way does he seem like an AI. The author literally portrays him as human with
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his own emotions, thoughts, agency, and feelings, and you have scenes of him literally controlling the system behind a screen (or something like that) while his physical body (human) is in a different place. It’s like the ML was an employee in a company whose job is to control a system behind the screens.

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I don’t know how that gives any AI vibes. The ML is human and seems human.

The flashbacks are very well written. They are not at all “not strategically or tastefully placed” (honestly what??) They hold so many emotional scenes and allow you to discover the MC and ML’s experiences and pasts gradually with them as you understand them more and more. They happen slowly, not together at once, so there’s no massive info dump, too.

In short, I can’t recommend this enough. Ignore 1-star reviews and afuruba's review bc they're unreliable. <<less
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Elae
Elae rated it
March 16, 2023
Status: c185
I absolutely love this novel !

I'm usually not a fan of QT, but this one is just so well done.

The MC, Chi Xiaochi, is great, he deals with every arc's scummy man with pure wits. The ML is very sweet, very doting, but not absolutely obsessive, which is quite refreshing for a BL ML.

Overall, I definitely recommend it, even if QT is a genre you usually don't love, this one might be for you !
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Katielicious
Katielicious rated it
January 4, 2023
Status: c87
This is a really nice read. Main plot points are: lost lovers trying to find their way back to each other, getting revenge against scum partners, a big scheme that forces hosts, systems & contractors to participate in these worlds.

As with all stories that have too many arcs, it gets tiring and frustrating at some point. Some arcs are just better than others. Arc synopsis' with spoilers ahead. Arc 1: MC is a rich artist. He dates a mediocre guy who is closeted & devoted to his family.
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The insecure bf isolates MC from his friends and family. Gaslights MC into ruining his career to protect bf's cousin. Doesn't support MC when depressed. Uses mc's family to go abroad with his whole family. Finally plans to dump MC & marry a woman. (

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I enjoyed this arc. The revenge was well suited to what the MC originally suffered).

Arc 2: MC is an extremely abusive marriage. (It was a dark arc in which a reader will start having a lot of conspiracy theories. Satisfactory revenge). Arc 3: MC & bf are both skaters. MC is more talented than bf.
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Bf has a crush on his bestie yet secretly sleeps with MC. He manipulates MC into ruining his career. Then he denies their relationship.

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(A very sweet ending after the revenge).

Arc 4: ABO dystopian world. Bf was extremely abusive and
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forcefully turned MC from alpha to omega, just to mark him. MC got gang-r*ped because of bf's carelessness.

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At this point I'm tired. I'm satisfied to know that
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lost lovers get reunited. Most systems, hosts and contractors get their justice. Evil mastermind gets punished.

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Arc 5: horror world. 3 arcs in one. Bf tricked MC into a horror system
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to use his supernatural eyes. He stole the eyes then abandoned him

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. (Couldn't wait for this one to just be over. Had a sweet ending though)

Arc 6: Sci-fi apocalworld world.
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Bf manipulated MC into a relationship. World ended. MC sought revenge on AI. Bf worked with enemies and betrayed him & team. (Don't know whether to classify this as a sweet ending but the bf earns forgiveness at the very end).

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Arc 7: Xiaxia with mermen?
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trash_generalist
trash_generalist rated it
October 13, 2022
Status: c175
OOf. This is one of those novels I avoided for a long time (mainly because it was unfinished lolol~). After running out of things to read, I decided to give it a shot finally. And well, I have no regrets! The novel seems to be your typical Quick Transmigration on the surface. What with the System, the favorability points, the mission, etc. However, it ends up subverting a lot of the usual tropes! It's kind of hard to explain... but let me try:

The MC of this novel is named Chi... more>> Xiaochi. He's an anchor who died and was given the opportunity to sign a contract with a SYSTEM that would allow him to go back to his old world and grant him one wish after he completes 10 tasks. Such tasks take him to various worlds -- playing as the Shou to the abusive scum Gong so that he can brush up on their regret value. OR, in other words, his mission is to 'reform' the scum Gong by making them regret their scummy ways. Our ML is 061, the SYSTEM that is in charge of the MC. And there's a mysterious past that ties them together. Through the various tasks that the MC and ML undergoes, they slowly find out more and more about said mysterious past. And, in the process, unearth some dark secrets about the MAIN SYSTEM.

If I had to say what I like most about this QT, it has to be the fact that all the different worlds are tied together by the main plot (the one between the MC and ML as well as the external conflict with the Main System). It's easy for me to get bored of other QTs because they have a tendency to be too repetitive. And, without anything tying the different task worlds together, it's almost as if I were reading separate short stories LOLOL. This novel is great because it's a whole. Everything connects together to make a bigger and better story, which I just love~

Definitely recommended for that reason! Of course, I ended up stopping because the TL is still incomplete, but this is a novel that I'm definitely going to come back to. I'll do a full review at that point, but right now, I'm already putting it somewhere between 4.5-5 out of 5 stars~ It's definitely worth at least that much! <<less
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mkj123
mkj123 rated it
October 7, 2022
Status: c176
This novel played with my emotions a lot. I lost count how many times a cried because of the characters T^T

There are some arcs that left a deep impression to me ... more>>
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arc 2 probably the most painful arc to read in this novel. It explored a lot of heavy topics and man... the gong is here is a real psycho.

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The relationship between the MC and ML is pure so yet heartbreaking. I was frustrated whenever they're close to revealing each other's identity but then suddenly someone will interrupt😭😭. Their relationship is the very definition of so close yet so far

Lastly, I like how the author explore and explain human emotions. It makes the story more relatable to me. <<less
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Icyfrost6709
Icyfrost6709 rated it
March 9, 2022
Status: c124.1
I LOVE it!!!!💕💕💖💖💖

It's absolutely amazing. The plot is good. The storyline is great. Character development is amazing and the clues leading up to the end, plus each world in itself, with all their mysteries and other Amazing side-characters, are exceptionally portrayed. I am immensely looking forward to the completion of this novel. Trying to avoid mtl-ing for once! 😤
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The only issue I have is the MC trying to figure out the Ml. I mean, SO many clues literally hitting you in the face!!!! AND you still can't figure it out?!!!! Where did you're amazing IG gone??!!! Where have your immaculate thinking skills disappeared to???!!! Was it eaten by pigbrain??!!! Like c'mon! Seriously!!😤😤😤😤😤makes me so frustrated. This author is really good at getting people's hopes up then dropping them into the depths of despair. So cruel. So heartless.

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But anyways still a good find. Even though I don't like reading incomplete works/ongoing novels, I have no regrets.
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AutumnSugar
AutumnSugar rated it
January 27, 2022
Status: c187
A wonderful subversion of problematic themes in the BL genre. This novel is genre-defining and I can tell the author truly supports and respects queer relationships. They even make a statement about racism in the Asian community & how it affects other people of color. If you like BL you need to read this novel.
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whitespade
whitespade rated it
January 26, 2022
Status: Completed
I had read a lot of QT novels that try to make the slags regret, but this is different than others as the revenge do not hurt the MC at all. Some other QT make the slags regret by hurting and killing the MC and make them hurt by hurting oneself, but this one take a different approach - make them regret even ever meeting the MC. Those other QTs are good when you want to cry and this QT novel meanwhile is good when you want to beat up... more>> someone. But as you can see the other QTs the MCs are quite limited in what they can do so they take the self-harm method, but in this QT the system is not a pit but the golden finger that can do anything and everything thus it is smooth sailing. Still, there's a strong emotional line there so read this because it is also heartwrenching. <<less
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turnipsprout
turnipsprout rated it
June 23, 2021
Status: Completed
Honestly, I put off reading this for too long, but once I started I couldn't stop.

I really loved the care the MC took for the original owners and ensuring their happiness, and many of the original owners had cute happy pairings of their own which I liked! I enjoyed the world building of each world overall - the scums are all terrible enough to really drive me to reading so that I can see their triumphant downfall. A lot of the hosts I really liked and related to and wish... more>> there was more of their happy endings shown! Some of their original stories were so heartbreaking -
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especially the MC's.

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Xiu_er
Xiu_er rated it
June 3, 2021
Status: Completed
Well... that was a ride... It felt like it took forever to finish reading this novel when in fact it only took a few days. That might be because the novel is a bit longer than your average BL novel. Or it might be because each arc is very detailed with proper world building that you emerse yourself in each one.

Funny thing is, I barely remember all the arcs because each new arc made me forget the previous one. But then again, it might just be my brain having an... more>> early onset of dementia.

There were a lot of likeable characters who were developed very well with their own distinct personalities. I liked how this novel gave side characters enough screen time while also telling the story of the main cp.

As for the MC... Hm... He is shrewed and knows how to calculate people. He has no problems with making the life of scum living hell and can even kill people without batting an eyelid. But he is not heartless. He knows his limits and has his priorities right with his own set of morals. Xiaochi can be sharp-tongued and he can be childish. There are many facettes about him that make him anything else but a flat character.

Lou Ying, our ML's personality is not as bold as Xiaochi's and his character development is also very subtle. But it is there and I am happy with it. I won't go into detail of how he changes since you would be better off reading the novel yourself, but I can assure you that you will find yourself fond of this character.

All in all, I liked the novel even if it dragged on a bit in my opinion. But then again, time perception is subjective and you might feel otherwise. <<less
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uriels_neverending_love
uriels_neverending_love rated it
April 13, 2021
Status: Completed
I don't think any novel I've ever read is going to top this.

First of all, the ship is absolutely AMAZING. It's a slow burn but it's fine because there's so many good fluff moments that AGHHH, especially near the end. The main point of this ship: THE TRUST, the consent, and they're just so funny. Also Chi Xiaochi (the MC), you have to read this for Chi Xiaochi I don't think I've ever loved a fictional character so much before O_O

And don't forget about the plot!! I remember the first... more>> time I saw this page I thought it was kind of boring. But then I read that one review and picked up the first chapter, and as soon as I started reading I couldn't set it down. I could NOT put it down!! The first world is still, to this day, my favorite world, but the other worlds are also top-tier. There are so many different amazing genres in the worlds that got me into reading more than just modern novels. Every world and every plot is so addicting, sometimes I even forgot I was reading the novel for the ship- lol. (Don't get me wrong, the ship content is still there, I was just too focused on the plot)

Back to the topic, the overall theme of this novel is just insanely satisfying. The way Chi Xiaochi handles the revenge is ugh *chefs kiss. The angst, the humor, the fluff, all of that is dealt out so well. It's not only easy to read, but it's also got a ton of plot. I've probably mentioned the plot too much already but: read for the plot.

One of my favorite things about this novel is just how precious all of the (non-scum) characters are. I love all of them, I love all of them I love all of them I love all of them!! And can I just say, massive appreciation for the author who actually put in wlw subplots, they were so refreshing and they were sO CUTE!!!!! It's so rare that you see side ships but the author really said side ship rights!!

I think most importantly is that although the translation wasn't finished, I actually read through the entire 140 remaining chapters in the raws. And that's HUGE coming from me because my head hurts whenever I read Chinese lmao. (Also there's an audiobook that you could look up on Ximalaya if you plan on doing the same because that helped a ton.) (Psst I love the audiobook narrator, she reads the scenes so well and her voice is amazing, ,)

I don't know how to put the rest of my thoughts in words but TLDR, read for:

  • Chi Xiaochi (MC) <3
  • THE ADDICTING PLOT
  • the trust the ship has
  • the side characters <333333 looking at you,
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    Yan Lanlan 👀

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  • oh yeah did I mention the angst? There's a ton but Chi Xiaochi's very presence balances it out, dw
  • the revenge schemes!!! Chi Xiaochi you go!!!
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Macca
Macca rated it
February 4, 2021
Status: v1
I like it, just too much between system ans MC so I can't really enjoy the story. Will read again one day.
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The_armchair_thinker
The_armchair_thinker rated it
November 7, 2020
Status: c122
Alright, this might come as my own insight but as well as a response of sorts for the reviews that didn't really conform with my thoughts.

I'll start with the cons: the novel began with a much faster and interesting counterattacks but the fourth and fifth arcs just don't have much of that earlier thrill.

What is unquestionably plenty is fluff! And about how a certain someone disliked the majority of fluff being in the form of reading books and daily life things, it has a unique kind of appeal to it,... more>> seeing as how you don't break from essential survival norms like sleeping or eating just because you're in a different world. And if these come with a therapeutic effect from the gong then why not :))

I'm pretty sure every one has already mentioned it but I want to do so again, this QT novel has depth unlike any other. The depth of psychological structuring of thoughts and emotions and human rationale is absolutely phenomenal!

For instance, in the first arc the collapse of the shou was systematically traced with an emotional overview instead of it being superficially stated as a scum gong who betrayed him! I especially loved how powerful this is in terms of healing the very scars it leaves with the tragedy with gentleness. In the scating arc, the way our MC taught the shou to tie his hair was so heartfelt!

I don't think I've said all that I want to and was carried away but it certainly is one gem of QT. Every world is like a fulfilling novel in its own right. Please do read this, you won't be missing out! <<less
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fairyfloss3607
fairyfloss3607 rated it
October 19, 2020
Status: c130
Highkey just writing this bc of the person who wrote a 1 star review recently lmaooo. So like the MC does try to not ooc and he really doesn't do it that often, but he can't really be the exact same as the character and do the same things the character of that world did if he wants to change things right?

And no he really doesn't ooc all over the place, it looks like it a bit since he does actions that the og characters didn't do but he tries... more>> to maintain a personality as close as the og as possible otherwise.
And even if he does ooc a little there's many other qt novels where the ooc is worse compared to this one.
But yes there still is ooc specially in the first few arcs, mostly until the third arc I would say... but if I don't remember wrong I think he only needs to not ooc in front of the target and the rest dont matter (I could be confusing this with another novel, haven't read the first arcs in some time) if this is the case then he mostly doesn't ooc anywhere except the climatic moment where he acts out the revenge... (not in all revenges does he rlly ooc tho but I'm pretty sure he does in like the first few)

Plus I feel like that ooc is how the reborn character of the og would be so even if it does ooc there for me it's fine. Otherwise getting regret levels is kind of hard like I think the other way would be to make them fall in love and then make regret which is what most other hosts do but that's exactly what the main system wants and if you read later you find out that
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the og character stays in the same body the MC uses and basically having them act lovey dovey with whoever made them die is just kinda shitty rip

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Also I know he does use lots of cards in this arc but he doesn't use them as much later on so I'm just taking it as the MC experimenting with the items which he also says he's doing.

Also about the system I'm pretty sure he's blocked from knowing any info so even if he kept a back up he wouldn't be able to know stuff. That's why even though his friends remember they can't tell him.

Also I've read various novels where the MC keeps themselves entertained with movies and games when they aren't busy atm so like it's not like he doesn't do shit. That world is just the first one it's more peaceful it's a lower rank and it's just not as hard so the MC can have time to do other crap lolol.

I respect your opinion but I suggest you try reading a few more arcs and not just judge it based on the first one. I also have read novels that have not so good first arcs but get better later on. For example those years we killed the white lotus didn't get interesting for me until like the third arc. Not all arcs will always be like able. I mean yes sometimes there are novels which you can tell you won't like from the first chapter so this is only a suggestion.

Now for an honest review... it's an interesting qt story of a system ML x host MC. I actually quite like the explanation for how the system works in this one.

The MC is funny and he sort of reminds me a bit of like wwx from mdzs for some reason lol. The ML is helpful, caring and a cutie and their relationship is really nice.

Each arc has a mostly fleshed out world and the characters are interesting. Although I haven't found any to be super remarkable and surprising they're mostly not 2d boring characters from what I remember. But I mean it's hard making so many characters be really really interesting when there's so many so good job on the author already for not having any really repetitive personalities. The side ships are cute too. My personal fav arc is the karma one where there's ghosts and stuff. Those types of survival games thing are my fav.

Something that I like in this story is that the MC isn't perfect at literally everything and he only has talents specific to each world according to the og characters. It is very similar to just having the MC be good at everything since it's like a big advantage when the mc's og characters mostly always have abilities with big advantages pertaining to that world (except like arc 2) but like it's more reasonable than the MC having perfected every single skill in the universe.

Overall I think I'd give it around 4.5 stars :3 <<less
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DreamlessNight
DreamlessNight rated it
October 6, 2020
Status: v06c12
I don't like to write reviews so I'll be short: you should read it. Literally the only QT I've enjoyed reading (+ honestly one of the best novels I've ever read), the worldbuilding is amazing, characters are memorable and it explores all types of relationships and endings, you won't feel like you are reading the same story over and over again with different names. Female characters are actually likable and well-built (?), and there's lots of them, something I don't usually find in BLs. MC is mindful, taking care of... more>> the host's past regrets while planning his revenge and making the path for the OG to live a good life.
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One of my favorite parts in the novel is reading about the hosts' life after CXC has left, love it love it love it

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Overall an interesting story, makes one laugh and cry and want to keep on reading, even if you don't like/usually read BL you should give it a try, you won't regret it. <<less
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