Tattoo

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On the night of Xiao Ke’s thirtieth birthday, he shared a table while drinking. The person he shared the table with was a cool man who fit all of his aesthetic desires. It was practically love at first sight.

He was thirty; he had reached that age where he was no longer the awkward twenty-something youth. He would pursue the one he liked without hesitation, no questions asked.

“I want you to give me a tattoo. I want to spend the rest of my life with you.”

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Ci Qing
Hình Xăm
สลักรักที่กลางใจ
刺青
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bingereaderv
bingereaderv rated it
June 30, 2020
Status: Completed
I love this novel in every way. Characters and plots develop and flow very well. Everything falls into place. This is truly a novel with maturity and poise :)
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Melange
Melange rated it
June 15, 2020
Status: Completed
Despite being a very short novel, it was sweet and not overly long. Their progression of their romance is organic and and both MC and ML are adorable in their own right. Be prepared for a slow burn, as ML struggles with his inner demons.

Sure, some readers might feel upset that he isn't instantly enthralled by MC's efforts and that the awkward flirty stage of their relationship was too prolonged, but this is to be expected in a relationship, especially one where one partner comes with some baggage.

There's no big... more>> drama or action in this, but it doesn't need any. This is only MC and ML confronting their inner turmoils, and quite frankly, any drama or action in this novel would be unnecessary and detract from the overall quality of this work. <<less
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Melidas
Melidas rated it
June 10, 2020
Status: Completed
Love Love Love Love.. I love this so much.

All characters are seems real to me. I'll read again and again.
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Evelyn2305Weng
Evelyn2305Weng rated it
April 3, 2020
Status: c37
I felt that it was good and I like the MC but it was kind of one-sided like all the chasing was done by the MC and like the ML personality is just really cool/cold. Like I don't see the ML doing much for MC
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tiaglory
tiaglory
December 19, 2023
Status: Completed
3.5 I gave it, I rarely give point this low but I don’t know what to do

i was a bit muddle headed after reading this story. Its just feel bland, it has a nice taste at first little bit stomachs wrenching and fluttering but that just it

addis and exiled rebel translation have agood job translating
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At0mik
At0mik rated it
December 11, 2023
Status: --
Hmm I really liked the book, maybe it is the pacing and it is quite mellow.

There are something I do have some trouble reconciling with, such as how trauma is delt with... as well as some other issues others have mentioned in their reviews already.

I guess I also read it quite fast, not expecting much depth so I was not hooked on the bad of it and did enjoy the development of the relationship. I felt good reading it, but if I try to think back on it I guess... more>> there is a lot to be criticised. But it is a cute story if you ignore all of that lol. <<less
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starryskies_
starryskies_
October 28, 2023
Status: --
It's a beautiful story were two people who were hurt by love redeem each other.

Loved the MC & ML. Both of them were very real people. And they were very mature in handling their relationship.

Also bonus points to the MC because he didn't even spare a glance to his scummy ex after that dude came back.
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Hkimmy
Hkimmy
October 16, 2023
Status: Completed
This story is truly a gem. I was saddened to find out that the initial translation was deleted and I’m glad someone translated it again and is now completed. This is a kind of story that feeds my soul and I would read it multiple times if I could. I’m jealous of those who haven’t read this yet for they’d get to fall in love with the characters for the first time. I’d do it a hundred times.
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HiddenHermit
HiddenHermit rated it
September 17, 2023
Status: Completed
Mellow and slow romance. MC, Xiao Ke, is a charming professor while ML, Zhou Zui, is a quiet and indifferent tattoo artist. The romance is sweet as MC patiently pursues ML. They both tacitly agree to stretch out the courtship process... savoring the unique feelings of a new relationship.

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Spoiler

MC broke up with his last boyfriend of five years because the boyfriend wanted to have a fake marriage with a woman to appease his family. MC considered this a betrayal and broke up decisively.

A year later, he met ML at a bar on his birthday. MC let ML sit at his table and also paid for their tab. ML gave MC his card in return. They reunited when MC helped his friend get a tattoo appointment at ML's shop.

MC then decided to pursue ML but ML had some reservations.

SPOILER...

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ML was still traumatized from his past relationship. His last lover had committed su*cide in ML's bed when he wanted to break up. ML woke up next to his dead body. ML could not sleep with someone else in the bed after. After knowing this, MC helped ML overcome this problem.

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Of note: The MC and ML are both in their 30s. The author describes them as old many times. I disagree. <<less
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ryzll
ryzll rated it
April 16, 2023
Status: Completed
During the first few chapters I thought this was gonna be a whole chasing story like it was gonna end when the chase gets done, and I was feeling it was pacing a little too slow, as well for their romance

but as time went on and as I journey with these two, I realized that things are really flowing so naturally, I didn't think that this slow romance was actually that bad enough. And when they actually, officially, got together, there was not a feeling of "FINALLY" but more of... more>> a feeling like "it was a matter of time".

Also from the very beginning, MC was never the kind holy kind of person. he's good, but he also has a bad side in him. I'd say he's more of contradictory, others all says he's good, but he has this temper in him that many people usually don't like that he himself also depicted as his mean side. he is very selfish, let me tell you that. It's all his or not. But I think it's more better to say that's he's more of a human.

the ML... I just want to say that the most innocent, the most loving, and the most humble person in this novel is him. I really really want to give him a good hug. It's been hard on you, but I know you also have someone else you can share your lifetime with. Live your own life sweety. To describe him would be: a hard shell that's hard to enter but if you truly and sincerely poke this, you'll find out that it's too soft, just a little bit vulnerable and lonely.

Spoiler

P.S. the one month pseudo breakup I think was not at least unnecessary to the story, because first of all, I don't think it contradicts at all to the main character's story personality. this has been built up up until the chapter so I don't think this is in any way unnecessary drama because it just adds to the realism of Xiao Ke's character. He's a good person with a too hard principal that he follows, plus he's extremely selfish of his persons. From his ex up to the chapter where he said the feelings for an alive person can fade but for the dead it cannot. from that moment on, I knew something was coming, or at least something is going to be revealed, and then it actually happened. and I was stunned at first, but I realize, wasn't it how it's supposed to work, bcs tbh I'll probably be disappointed if XK really did move on so easily from such a topic. But the fact that he abandoned his principal just for ZZ, that he basically conceded to his own selfish nature just proves how much he's fallen for ZZ, and the follow up of their relationship was just... good, extremely good

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let's just say that's it's good to read a both mature characters for once! not just in biological age, but also mentally and life-wise <<less
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karxian
karxian rated it
January 5, 2022
Status: Completed
Really mature in terms of thinking and actions of the characters. The angst is definitely there, but the maturity really overpowers it. No unnecessary fights and misunderstandings.

Our main character is very giving, understanding, adaptive, loyal, and lovable! I was really happy when he gets pampered, you deserve it. And our love interest also deserves everything that our MC gave him, haaay our traumatic child. 🥺 I also like our mc’s parents! My favorite thing about the family is their nicknames, so cute! And also the secondary couple, very cute extra. ☺️
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Humph
Humph
December 14, 2021
Status: c49
Love it. I wish it continued but the ending was really great too. The side couple was sooo cute. Honestly I love Xiao Bei (I believe that is their name). He’s just so cool. But, the main couple was very cute and mature too. This was my first novel that I read and fell in love with and I just finished rereading it and realized I never left a review for it. So hope you try out this novel. Also, it definitely made me want to have a tattoo the... more>> first time I read it and only made me desire it more now. <<less
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echosagal
echosagal rated it
November 15, 2021
Status: c39
The ML often says that he is very boring, the story also seems self-aware that the characters can be seen as boring, and I think I'll have to agree. It sound blunt; but you can acknowledge the depth and intention behind characters, and still say that to you they're just boring. That about sums up my entire opinion on this story.

The rating is surprisingly high; this novel isn't terrible by any means, and the translation was also good. But a 4.7 rating implies it's something amazing, and I think this... more>> novel was just good. It started off well, but I dont think it could maintain that energy and intrigue the opening 3 chapters held.

The MC is very mature, and his pursuit was well handled. The ML is very boring; but he has his own reasons for leading a quiet life. In a way it makes sense. It's just not my cup of tea. The ML's little brother Xiao Bei adds a lot of life to the novel—in fact, I think I very much liked the supporting characters over the main couple (LOL). They are really just too mature and boring together. Can you tell I'm young?

Maturity doesn't have to equal mellow. subdued... tempered...boring. But, this was an ok novel nontheless. Re-read value: 4. <<less
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UnicornxChoco
UnicornxChoco rated it
October 29, 2021
Status: Completed
This novel is really sweet and kind of like a slow burn romance. There's character growth, humor, sadness and love all in. Not too much angst which was quite good and no major misunderstandings.

MC is a teacher and ML is a tattoo artist. It was nice to see how they grew and learn to accept and adapt to each other.

Also very sweet extra on ML little bro :)
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Azul_UwU_
Azul_UwU_ rated it
October 28, 2021
Status: c49
3.5 stars for me.

This novel was quite good, but if one takes a step back and reflects on all the loose ends that the novel leaves, all the shortcomings of this novel are laid bare.

I wish that female student who thought that our protagonist was her junior could have been talked about more. And while I do respect the authors way of dealing with the male leads trauma, let's just say that that is not a realistic way of dealing with that at all. And I also wish that the... more>> supporting characters were fleshed out just a bit more. (¬‿¬) Moving on, the romance aspect was wonderful and I absolutely adored the main character. Another nice aspect were all the tattoo bits. I LOVED them. I really enjoyed reading about it and was just half a step away from getting a tattoo myself. All things surrounding tattoos; the stigma, the beauty, and plainly, just the reason 'why', was talked about.

Though I can't really say that I liked the side couple as well as I wished I could have. Oh well.

Despite my somewhat low rating, I would urge you to read this novel if you liked the synopsis even just a little bit. (〜 ̄▽ ̄) 〜 <<less
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Lara Night
Lara Night rated it
September 11, 2021
Status: Completed
This novel is really good. I love the feeling I got while reading this, and the last sentence on the last chapter (extra) got me haha, every man should dote on their wife! I just wish there was some smut or h scene, the story is great and sweet but I wish there are more 😭

Anyways, this novel is recommended for light reading 👍
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Xiu_er
Xiu_er rated it
July 16, 2021
Status: Completed
As I get on with the years I find myself liking mature romances more and more. This novel was really good in that regard.

There was nothing unrealistic or overdramatic about the plot or people. The main leads are individuals with their own head and baggage. The characterization is clear and distinct which makes each person very interesting. They are people just living their life and finding love on the way. It's nice.

I really liked reading this and I highly recommend you guys trying reading this novel if you are into... more>> more mature romances (not talking about adult content but actual adults navigating a relationship). <<less
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hejikkk
hejikkk rated it
July 7, 2021
Status: Completed
It's pretty good.

I wish we got to see more of the main cast's interactions with the side characters and life outside of romance.

Spoiler

like that one girl who was a student from the MC's university idk why im so hung up about her lol

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Leonberger123
Leonberger123 rated it
June 17, 2021
Status: Completed
Heart warming and very mature love story ah my heart feel so full after I finished it highly recommended!
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auroraRMC
auroraRMC rated it
April 16, 2021
Status: Completed
Beautiful. There's nothing else to say about this story. One of the most realistic love stories I've read. I would love to read book after book of mature characters. They know what they want, they know when to let things go, and they know when something is so precious that they can give up everything to take hold of it. The MC is the perfect man, and the ML is so cute and precious. Thank you Xiao Ge for being the sunshine in our lives. The other couple is also... more>> adorable. Little Bei has grown up and found his own love. Read this. You won't regret it. <<less
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