On How to Properly Instruct Old Chinese Doctors to Use Emojis

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My mom assured me that my next blind date would be absolutely exceptional. We talked on WeChat, then he sent me an emoji: “To our friendship, cheers.”

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论如何正确指导老中医使用表情包
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caicaicat
caicaicat rated it
August 28, 2022
Status: c5
I thought it was sweet and I really enjoyed how the ML gave the MC all the time they needed to find desire for the other person.

There are some reviewers who mentioned there is some like misconceptions mentioned about how someone "becomes" gay but at the same time I'm a queer person and like it's a part of my personal story to wonder if traumatic things from childhood had an effect when I was coming of age and coming out. So I wasn't bothered at all because it felt honest.
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LookingforanotherPIT
LookingforanotherPIT rated it
November 9, 2021
Status: Completed
It's well written, well translated, and it covers some content and topics that doesn't often appear in the general BL you can find.
The ML was very respectful about the MC's as*xual nature. But like one of the reviews mentioned, the MC had to change a lot of his habits (mostly bad ones) because of the ML. This story deals with relationships quite realistically, which I found very refreshing. I did feel that the author tried changing the ML's apathetic side a little bit. Very good characters growth even... more>> with only 11 chapters and the plot is very engaging. The whole story has comedic moments which really entertains and you should be able to finish this in an hour and will feel very satisfied with it.

Overall: 4.3 <<less
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MeineMeow
MeineMeow
August 26, 2021
Status: Completed
EXCELLENT! MARVELOUS! BRAVO!!!

I really love the author’s style of writing this in a diary style, short, yet very satisfying. The story is relatable, very cute, yet very mature. This couple rose to the top 10 couple I loved in all story I read before.

Comedy style is also very smart, I really love the author, and the translator. Love love love!
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EternalMoonlight
EternalMoonlight rated it
July 23, 2021
Status: Completed
Very simple, short and sweet read, good for past time. No highly demanding plot. Just a slice of life, anyway, I rate it 4.5
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FanGirlNoha
FanGirlNoha rated it
June 16, 2021
Status: Completed
Cute and heartwarming. The ML was very respectful about the MC's as*xual nature. But like one of the reviews mentioned, the MC had to change a lot of his habits (mostly bad ones) because of the ML. It's good that the MC moved toward a more healthy and disciplined lifestyle, but I wonder of it won't feel stifling after some time.

This story deals with relationships quite realistically, which I found very refreshing. I did feel that the author tried changing the ML's apathetic side a little bit (it was actually... more>> a result of the ML watching weird adult films and trying to copy parts of them 😅 - nothing harmful of course)

Overall, a fluffy, refreshing read. RECOMMENDED <<less
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kaytiti
kaytiti rated it
June 9, 2021
Status: Completed
Traditional vs new... old vs young... there are more than just a cute relationship in this short novel... a bit of values and other things. Really cute and different. Really like it. Certainly recommended.

Very good English translated work by Iris Translations.
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Michelle-08
Michelle-08 rated it
May 31, 2021
Status: Completed
Very cute and heartwarming short novel. The gong is a very handsome, matured, serious, old fashioned and level-headed traditional Chinese medicine doctor. The shou is cute and simple but isn't a pushover, he's not someone you want to messed with most especially if it's about his most beloved gong. Both the MC and ML's parents are adorkables! I love them so much! I wish I can order a Wang Dequan in Amazon! Lol. Story 9/10.
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Sekstifire
Sekstifire rated it
April 26, 2021
Status: extra
This is one of those novels that could reasonably take place in real life. I think that there were a few jokes that would have been even funnier if I knew more about commonly used emojis in China, but I still laughed a lot.
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Common_people
Common_people rated it
April 7, 2021
Status: Completed
A cute story. The MC is tolerant but the kind of who look so apathetic at first then became full of temper after you marry him. The ML is stoic and old fashion, rigid but mature and handsome. They are a match. But the story is not detile, it's short with some funny scene.
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Fujaiya Sumyoshi
Fujaiya Sumyoshi rated it
March 30, 2021
Status: Completed
Never read a slice of life bl more perfect than this. The title doesn't even half explain what a lovely ML Wang Ge was. The realistic portrayal of relationship dynamics was relatable and situations with the "tell-your-illness-when-you-meet-a-doctor" was also very relatable.

Along with the humorous narration, the author beautifully put forth the unfairness a Chinese medicine doctor has to face in their regular lives. It was sweet-deep-thought provoking-fluff all at the same time
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pcyder
pcyder
March 22, 2021
Status: Completed
This story is so cute and the ML is so gentle... 😭 ❤️ I love how frustrated our MC and the parents were supportive...
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AnnieK
AnnieK rated it
March 22, 2021
Status: Completed
Very cute short read, I recommend it.

MC‘s mom kept sending her son on blind dates, and ML is a chinese doctor, who is pretty old fashioned. It‘s very funny to see their interactions and how they come to love each other even if they are very different from each other.
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DeanRae
DeanRae rated it
March 22, 2021
Status: Completed
This was amazingly funny and their relationship was realistic in the sense that it emphasised tolerance in relationships
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Killgore
Killgore rated it
March 22, 2021
Status: Completed
Just a really cute short story about people who have different personalities and still make it work. Just made me smile, laugh and gush over them throughout the whole novel.

Try it. You will like it ;)
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A sign for you to sleep
It's very good, and super sweet HAHAHH, I couldn't stop smiling and laughing. I really recommend this novel, it's well translated and very funny. I like the MC and the ML is the whole forest. He's very mature and very lovable/moe. Just read it and you will know. I will reread this again in the future or maybe now. HAHAHH
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nmkmn0
nmkmn0 rated it
November 30, 2023
Status: --
The reviews saying MC was very restricted when he moved in w/ ML, are y'all reading the same novel? Or are you just as addicted to your phones as MC? lol

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Spoiler
  • being on your phone when talking w/ someone is rude. Conversation just comes when you're living w/ someone unless you choose to just be cooped up all the time in your room.
  • can't play w/ his phone when he's watching drama or playing Hearthstone (a video game) - isn't this literally his past time?
  • sitting long on the toilet w/ your phone is of course bad
  • He can still talk w/ his peers when he wants to
  • MC talked about feeling like not having time to relax after coming home from work before he's directly pushed to go sleep, the keyword is feeling. For someone who's addicted to using their phones: how many times have you lost track of time on bed just scrolling through, then feeling tired and stressed because you lack sleep? That's MC's vice and it's a good to break this habit.
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And regarding the lack of communication...

Spoiler

Not once did MC communicate his thoughts to ML aside from throwing a temper tantrum after the failed sexy times - and even then, it was just him reacting to ML's idea of possibly breaking up, never really explained what he wanted/needed to do except for angrily declaring he'll stick w/ ML forever.

But this is very in line w/ MC's personality. If you remember, he avoided talking about some conflicting things w/ his parents because they'd always blame themselves for those. Even when embarrassed to death, he keeps to himself - it's not obvious because he's been consistently talking to US, the readers, but it's never to the people w/ him. The fact that MC's even getting angry at ML is progress.

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I'm not saying ML is perfect, but he's also not controlling as some of these comments made him out to be. I think the two are very realistic and their actions/reactions heavily align w/ each other's personalities. There's no right or wrong, that's just how relationships work. <<less
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HiddenHermit
HiddenHermit rated it
September 14, 2023
Status: Completed
The story was a lil cute and a lil too dry. MC, Du Qing, and ML, Wang Dequan, go on a blind date and pursue a non-s*xual romantic relationship. ML is a traditional Chinese medicine doctor and old school. MC is more modern but he comes to appreciate ML's uniqueness.

Spoiler

MC is as*xual but still likes ML. ML is accepts MC's lack of s*xual desire and they become closer. MC eventually moves in with ML and his asexuality is resolved.

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Purpleland citizen
Purpleland citizen rated it
April 7, 2023
Status: extra
It was a nice read. Short. But I agree with other reviewers about the mixed feelings it leaves by explaining his reason for "naturally" turning out gay... eventually the writer tries to redeem him/her self and in my opinion it sort of gets there. But I almost didn't read it because of how strongly those reviewers felt about it and I'm happy I gave it a try anyway.
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Goodreadsonly
Goodreadsonly
June 10, 2022
Status: Completed
So freakin funny. I died laughing. 10/10 would recommend and would reread. I need to find more books from this author.
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izayaYY
izayaYY rated it
January 25, 2022
Status: Completed
One of a kind! Many things make this short novel very special... the author's writing style, the comedy, the sweet characters, the wacky parents... despite the comedic undertone, this novel touches on some heavy themes like asexuality and psychological trauma, without melodrama or angst. I will definitely read again, especially for the hilarious WeChat moments lol
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