Secretly, Secretly; But Unable to Hide It

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The year she was thirteen, Sang Zhi liked a man. The man appeared cold and lazy, and spoke carelessly. He would often come over to her home, nestled in her brother’s room playing games the entire afternoon.

When he occasionally sees her bringing fruits in, he would merely lift his eyelids indifferently and smile like a villain, “Kid, what’s the matter? You blush as soon as you see Gege.”

—–This novel narrates the story of the young Sang Zhi and Duan Jia Xu. Sang Zhi gets to know Duan Jia Xu, who is seven years older than her, through her Ge Ge (Older brother, 桑延).

During their several interactions, Sang Zhi starts to develop a crush on Duan Jia Xu. It happens from a young age till she becomes an adult. After graduation, Duan Jia Xu goes home and works hard. They cut down their contact.

Sang Zhi and Duan Jia Xu begin to contact each other again after Sang Zhi attends the university in the city he is in. In their day by day intimate and close interaction, Sang Zhi notices the source of Duan Jia Xu’s burdens. With Sang Zhi’s companionship, Duan Jia Xu also starts to let it go, he starts to have new relationship with her.

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Hidden Love (Drama) (Manhua)
My Secret Crush
แอบรักให้เธอรู้
偷偷藏不住
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haihay
haihay rated it
October 24, 2022
Status: Completed
Wow...

I don't know what to say. This deserves five stars. I love it. I love everything, down to the characters (main and side) and the plot. This novel had a more realistic development to it which I liked and it wasn't boring. It has it's funny, tearjerking, and wholesome moments.

I don't know if this counts as a spoiler or not but I was originally reluctant to read this. Even though it got high ratings and good reviews I just didn't like the fact that from the title alone and the... more>> summary it made it sound like the ML knew the MC had a crush on him for a long time. I didn't know why I didn't like the thought of that. But when I read it, I knew I was wrong and I loved how it developed. The ML actually didnt know the MC had a crush on him since she was younger and he only knew when they started dating for quite a while already, and the reveal was really...

Anyways, I recommend it. 5 stars. <<less
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czeihne
czeihne rated it
August 18, 2022
Status: Completed
Slow paced but realistic.

From MCs and MLs point of view, it was done well.

The MCs love was pure and how she grew from the 13 year old girl with her budding love till she's 20 year old and finally got the love she wants.

The ML finally saw her as a woman, no longer the younger sister, the kids she was, he was conflicted at first but eventually pushed for it.

80sh chapter. Super recommended for those who wants modern, 1v1 love
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bubole4e
bubole4e
June 13, 2022
Status: c89
Loved it to bits. The plot is strait forward, doesn't meander. The characters are great. Everyone has a personality. The development of their relationship is neither fast nor slow just right. You can really feel that they are perfect for each other not because the author wants them but because of their personalities and life experiences. The only bad thing is that the translation need serious editing but still kudos to the translator.
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Lamby666
Lamby666 rated it
March 28, 2022
Status: Completed
Personal rating: 3.5

i think this is a pretty mid solid standard romance novel for this genre. Typical age gap and childhood love. My fav part about the story is how long the FL like the ML for. Def a pure fluff romance to read if u feel like taking a break or in a mood for fluff romance.

I have read this novel for a while now and only decide to review it after listening to the audio drama on missevan (i think it is the most pop audio drama on... more>> the platform despite BG). If u can understand a bit of Chinese and know the inning of the plot I def rec. The ML voice here is \ (//∇//) \ I love how the ML va leak his doting for the FL everytime he talks to her. There are also some scenes which I was more invested in with how sad the FL cried. (Not to mention the various numerous kissing breathy scenes there are here///)

(search 偷偷藏不住 missevan if u wanna listen) <<less
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tsukinosekaku
tsukinosekaku rated it
February 24, 2022
Status: Completed
This is a story that made me scream into my pillow at 3 am and got me giggling like an idiot because it's full of cuteness and fluff! <3

I absolutely adore FL so much. I have so much love and admiration for FL for her long years of crushing on ML and I cried alongside her when she's struggling to cope with her overflowing feelings of unrequited love. She's so lovable and there's no way to not like her!

ML's shamelessness is so funny and sometimes my eyes go wide because... more>> he is so shameless that I feel embarrassed as well lol. I actually like their relationship so much and the both of them have unconditional love for the other which makes me think that oh my god they're probably soulmates in their past life.

ML's way of repaying FL's unrequited love for him is also so..... pretty? I don't know how to explain in words because
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he's not afraid of the future and he's so certain that he will never love another for as long as he live as seen in him buying an apartment under her name and persuading her parents for their blessings

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like man, where..... where do I order a guy like him in real life......

Overall, it's a feel-good novel and the writing is so good??? It feels like I'm experiencing it firsthand and the words used are so beautiful like a poem oh good lord- <3 The pacing is good too, there are no draggy scenes and everything got concluded nicely. I love it and adore it so so much. It's one of the best reads ever!!! <<less
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annkyu
annkyu rated it
February 23, 2022
Status: extra 5
Finally found the age gap novel that really worth it. All the characters are interesting even the side characters. I really like FL, she's funny, smart but not mary sue. She also done s*upid things in the past but because she just in adolescence age so we cannot really blame her... I like her shameless & childish attitude. Her love journey from a simple child crush to true love made me smile & sad together with her.

And currently this novel ML is the best ML of Cnovel that I read so far. He set the bar really high. He's kind, gentle, patience yet flirty n really shameless. I really like that despite FL is his first love, yet he never once develop inappropriate feeling for her when she still a child. Only after FL reach legal age that he start see her differently. and seeing how he treat FL when she's child how could not FL develop a crush..

Lastly, this novel not all about romantic love but also family love & friendship. You could see FL is well love. her family & ML really spoiled her from the start. Even when her parents disprove their relationship we can understand their concern & intention. Her parents such a good people & parents. I also like her brother eventhough he tsundere and they always fighing but when she need it he always be there. that sibling.

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i like that despite they have quite an age gap but their first relationship and first times both with each other🤭🤭

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dian888
dian888 rated it
October 28, 2021
Status: Completed
This author has really blew up in the past 2 years in popularity. This novel is one of her most famous ones yet.

Originally, when I read the novel, all I remember was that it was quite sweet. I actually have quite a bit of reservations of a big age gap love story, ... more>>
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especially given the FL starts off being 13 years old, but luckily the ML did not like her until they reunited again when she was older.

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However, I recently listened to the audio drama, and it really made the story better - recommend everyone to listen to it if you understand Chinese, it really brings the characters to life. I now understand why our ML is so charismatic (our Duan Lao Gou).

All in all, I think it is a pretty decent love story, but perhaps doesn’t fit my cup of tea quite as neatly. However, I can still appreciate the story and its popularity! <<less
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Kecoa
Kecoa rated it
June 3, 2021
Status: extra 5
Omg.. I love this novel. This novel is a hidden gems. The plot and the characters are good.

When I read this, like a heroine aka FL. I also fall in love with ML. ML characters are funny, shameless, seductive, and ahhh I love him. All about him, I love it! All of it!. Hahahaha. I want to transmigrated to this novel 😂😂😂 let me be with ML!! 😂😂 Oh yeah.., Their love story is sweet. FL character is lovable. I'm sure you won't regret it. You'll laugh, cry, ... more>> and blush. It's a good feeling.

Highly recommended. <<less
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Njtrisha
Njtrisha rated it
May 28, 2021
Status: --
This book is so sweet! I can't get enough of it, I felt like I was feeding dog food here lol... The ML is so dreamy I don't believe there's someone like him in real life but I just love him in the novel it's a really amazing read
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Freyalily
Freyalily rated it
April 8, 2021
Status: Completed
the fight between the siblings are very childish lol
BUT
the plot and love story are very realistic & mature (not because of the s*x, but the way they fall in love and communicate to each other)

there's up and down, also there's character development
the siblings always fight, but the brother will always protect his sister
the fluff are not too cheesy, they show their love in a mature way too

what I love about the ML is
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ML really owe FL parent a lot, since they're the one who help him when he was at the very worst state at his life, and also treat ML very kindly
but then after knowing ML & FL in a relationship, FL parent opposed it (for various reason including age diff)
so we know where this will go, I assume ML will listen to FL parent and stay away from her and never to appear again, poof! Like other clinche characters

BUT NO!
He never have thoughts of dumping FL, they both tactically assume they're in relationship with marriage in mind
Even when he feeling himself unworthy of FL, very low self esteem too
Still the ML was planning to keep trying & trying to persuade FL parents until they approved (but it didn't take long lol, only the 2nd meeting they already persuaded)

This what I really love, it's very rare in any novel, where the couple will continue fighting and trying to be together even when they can't, yes there's problem but running away is never the solution
Most couple in the novel I read, there must be either the ml/FL running away dumping their partner because they ASSUME what they do is for their partner own good, the 'I'm letting you go for your own good and because I love you' kinda shit,
that's just f*cking s*upid to me, if you truly love someone, you will continue to fight for being by their side, fight for it, change for better if you can

And that's what the ML do
and it's not 1 sided, the FL too do the same, they both fight for each other

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the story are very good
though the translator have lots of mistake in the translation, but still, 5 star for effort & introducing the novel to me
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sweetbitch___ rated it
March 29, 2021
Status: Completed
omg this literally one of the best modern romcom cn ever. Loved it so much, the plot, the characters, everythinggggggggggggg. Kudos to the translator<3.
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wethairdampskin
wethairdampskin rated it
January 20, 2021
Status: Completed
😭😭 so good. It left you with a warm feeling. I love the dynamics between FL and ML, both of them are likeable and mature. The plot is not draggy. What I like the most is FL, she was potrayed as someone who's decisive, understanding, smart, and mature 💜

For the one review that criticized the translation quality....i don't know... maybe bcs english is not my first language, I never felt anything wrong with the translation, my reading experience is quite enjoyable. Furthermore, I never expect 100% professional translation, afterall, what... more>> I enjoy is a product of FREE translation so....🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ <<less
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Shortk
Shortk rated it
January 12, 2021
Status: c85
I beg for the extras. Hello.

Please.

This is the Chinese version of a well-written contemporary YA novel. I mean that extremely extremely positively. Not the tr*shy YA. The great YA ones.

This was a wonderful novel. If you have any sensitivity to understand what it feels like to love someone enough that you fear a. Rejection b. Not having them in your life and c. Ultimately any sign of expectation so you don't feel the pain of rejection then you too can emotionally understand why no:

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she couldn't just be like "I like you" even tho to us omnipresent readers that he is starting to like her. Shes not being passive. She's being scared because she's written to be understood why she is. It's true to the story and her

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It is not slow. They are not 2d characters; you don't just get your readers satisfaction without the 3d characters struggling with their own insecurities, fears, and hopes. That's what makes this book beautiful. No character was 2d. It was a story, a straight true to life romance. You fall in love and you get to enjoy it - an incredibly enjoyable and meaningful pacing of romance. Usreaders get to experience the whole ballpark ahem bases emotionally and physically with just the right pace - leading to incredible chemistry and tension <<less
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kakashikeru
kakashikeru rated it
November 22, 2020
Status: c85
This is such a fluffy and heartwarming story!!! Every single of MC and ML's interaction is cute and sweet. ML is gentle, caring, and considerate to MC. Yet, he can be shameless and tease her constantly. How can someone be so perfect :3 He's so good... I love how ML is MC's first love and ML's reaction when he realise his own feeling. They have a healthy relationship as they communicate with each other all the times. I truly adore this couple -- their love for each other make me... more>> smile and feel warmth while reading it :) <<less
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mariakim1000
mariakim1000 rated it
December 29, 2023
Status: --
I watched the drama and I was left speechless, like where can you get a man like jiaxu?! He was everything that a woman would fall for! Even if you are a gold digger of a woman or a whore! If you had a man like jiaxu, it's makes you wanna stay with him and and say " nah I don't care if you're broke or what ever you're past is I would stay with you, if I ever let you go now. I would never find a man just... more>> like you." Like he was sooo gentle and considerate ahhh!! Words aren't enough to describe him! He is one of the best ML I had ever seen!

And for Zhizhi girlllll!! You are timid and shy but you fight back like bull! When someone hurts you're babe you turn into a tiger girl!! And I love it! Never let someone bully you're babe!

Usually when I read novel, I would have 1 favorite character between FL and ML but this novel is an exception. They both played a very important role in their live story. They always give their love the way there character fits them and I love all of it!!!! <<less
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thenuthen
thenuthen rated it
August 3, 2023
Status: c1
Wow! Crush to Lover to Spouse, an awesome transition to go through. Characters are well built throughout the story. Sang Zhi is not the usual one as portrayed in many Chinese stories, but a strong one to stand beside Duan Jiao Xu.

Brother Sister relationship of Sang siblings triggered a lot of childhood memories which were just Sweet as Heaven.
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JuneV
JuneV rated it
April 8, 2022
Status: Completed
A very beautiful story!!

Sometimes I felt FL is too pitiful but later realised that it's ML who deserves her love.

A very cute and fluffy story!!
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Novel Monster
Novel Monster rated it
April 5, 2022
Status: c85
Just my cup of tea for a HE unrequited love story.🥰

I will reread it some time later again from scratch for sure. I like it when my lips are arching upwards, this novel did it's work.😊

Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

... more>> Leads: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Other Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Translations: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

The MC is cute, she HAS personality, she works for her goals (the ML. Don't try to give up on reading it! Yes, there are novels where the MC gives up everything for the ML, but here they don't do that. First of all, none of them is super rich or an inheritor of an inheritance, so "No.", there is no domineering CEO here, at most a shamelessly charming ML.)

This was surprisingly real. Sometimes there are parts that one could skip, but it makes the next chapters better to read, so I wouldn't recommend to skip those chapters. Learn some patience kids, there are so many good novels, but so slow updates.😁

The translation wasn't unbearable, it was like an MTL, but much better, but still not the best. This is just my crooked opinion (I had read so much that I'm ruined forever.🙂)

P.S.: Enjoy reading it. 😊 <<less
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chande
chande rated it
February 24, 2022
Status: Completed
I love this story but I still couldn't give this story 5 stars because:

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I think the story was a bit dragging. I didn't mind it at first because I enjoyed the fluffy and sweet interaction between MC and ML and also love-hate relationships between MC and her brother. But after I invested reading this for so long, this story just ended up with only a proposal? I mean, where is the wedding and the kids?

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tornberry
tornberry
January 2, 2022
Status: extra 5
Kinda hard to read, sometimes even the names are translated wrongly, and there are lots of time where translator mistakenly put 'him' as 'her' vice-versa; But I perservered through the whole thing just because the story is way too interesting and the MC is way too loveable. Didn't regret my decision, I feel so fulfilled after finishing this story.
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