Transmigrated as the Stepmother of the Male Protagonist in a Campus Story

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Jiang Jinjin transmigrated into a book, a campus story and became the stepmother of the second male protagonist, and throughout the story, the description of this stepmother is very little, with a rough estimate of no more than two hundred words.

The male protagonist was sixteen years old this year which was the most rebellious period in a person’s life.

The male lead’s father was thirty-nine years old this year, mature and refined, self-sufficient and unfathomable.

He was not someone she can handle, so she slipped away.

Jiang Jinjin, who was very self-aware, was obsessed with money under the identity of Madam Zhou, but she didn’t expect that along with money, she had to manage the father and son at the same time.

Jiang Jinjin was stunned. Does father and son have some kind of weird habits. Obviously she only treated them as her tools.

Associated Names
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我又我又初恋了
穿成校园文男主的后妈
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Arrange
Arrange rated it
January 4, 2022
Status: Completed
Honestly? A gem, a wonderful story.

The novel where the fluff is not dog food but propper fluff fit for all.

The story of the novel was a rather comfort read for me. Or maybe it was just me being weak to handsome old gentlemen wearing gold-rimmed glasses.

... more>> The MC really changed the original plotline of the novel. The story of a son of two divorced parents, the basic high school love triangle between childhood friends, and the classic beautiful new transfer student that changes the school bully into a xueba, etc.

I really enjoyed the characters of the novel, it felt very lively to read and Zhou Yan (the stepson) is an absolute blast to be around lmao. He and MC are the perfect comedy duo in the story lololol.

The extras have brought the novel to another height in my opinion.

Spoiler

TLDR; MC and Zhou Yan, somehow, end up in the past where they met the younger version of Zhou Ming Feng. We then get a somewhat slice of life where people misunderstands the relationship between MC and Zhou Yan because they are very close and Zhou Ming Feng, who started to catch the feels, gets jealous but his son was like "listen up even if she was the only woman alive and me the only man alive, it would still be impossible. *ffs you're my dad*" It was so funny watching them treat the young Zhou Ming Feng like the old father and him going with the flow even tho confused lol.

Then we get another section where it is Zhou Ming Feng who goes to MC's past self where she died in a plane crash while going to see her boyfriend. He basically hops into the bodies of her ex-es and tries to prevent the death of the OG body.

He does it and because MC and OG owner of MC's current body exchanged souls, they basically both get a nice ending.

The other characters also get a very nice glow-up in their character models. Some are finally willing to pick up studying for a better future, some got help from MC during the direst time of their life and we're able to continue their studies, others finally let go of their old personality and delusional self to focus on other aspirations in their life.

Damn that's an all-around happy ending for me.

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Spoiler

I believe that this needs a separate section of its own because this is damn beautiful. The last chapters of the extras are a amazing letter that Zhou Feng Ming leaves for his wife to read 20yrs from now. And... And... *cries*

"When I met you, I really began to crave time. I started to open this topic, watched it carefully, and even began to hope that people would really have reincarnation.

I hope to explore the romance of the universe with you and live many different lives.

[...] You may not see this letter until twenty years later, but that's okay. At that time, we might have more time to start an extended discussion because of this letter.

And this? In the past twenty years, I have also had a very heavy task.

For example, let you stay with me until you see this letter."

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silent hobby
silent hobby rated it
March 1, 2022
Status: Completed
In my opinion, MC character is realistic. Some of reviewer wrote that MC is egoistic and just want to be richer, seriously... hey who doesn’t like money? Who doesn’t wanna be billionaire? And all of human beings even animals have ego. The MC’s character is so realistic and normal.

MC is smart as a woman and she is only trusting her own self. As a modern woman, never ever give your soul and heart completely to others because the result is suffering.

I like her interaction with her step son, they are... more>> like best friend. Her husband is just like other male protagonist, smart, wise, rich and also powerful.

This is a light and fluffy novel, with friendship and sweet love. <<less
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7starkiller99
7starkiller99 rated it
November 9, 2021
Status: Completed
Novel not recommended to read.

MC is Jiang Jinjin, an openly s*upid, selfish, and naive woman who just wants to be richer than rich.

Oh and she really enjoys staring at handsome men. The author puts tons of the Mc's h**ny thoughts into the novel, the female equivalent of h**ny teenager.

Now as for the early story:

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Spoiler

MC wakes up as another her in a novel as a pretty background character. She begins to outrageously act OOC, open a store for absolutely no reason, and mess around. She is misunderstood by ML and ML's son for being nice instead of just a selfish scum because of the author's plot armor, including tons of space wasted by the author emphasizing how pretty MC is. MC then begins a happy life except for when she complains like a spoiled rich woman about how hard it is to deal with her super handsome model like husband or how the poor rich handsome son gets no parental love. After making lots of s*upid decisions, the ML easily notices that MC is someone different and decides that it's fine to be married to her.

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All in all, just another one of the many s*upid Mary Sue-ish novels except with the twist that MC is a s*upid selfish money grubber (who by the way starts off with extreme wealth so is in no way poor).
She openly admits she's taking advantage of others and could care less what happens to the ML and his son despite all her conveniences.

-300tril/10 Low Value and little to no romance fluff until late. <<less
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stardoll
stardoll rated it
February 4, 2022
Status: Completed
enjoyable story! Honestly the romance is pretty slow but it's pretty sweet and you do get to see them develop a real genuine relationship.

talking more about the FL but hiding it in case it has spoilers:

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I really enjoyed the FL. She had a lot of positive traits- she's sociable, friendly, and hard-working. Yes, she really loves money but it's really clearly stated that she never touches the huge sums of money/bank cards her husband gives her. The first time she spent something on one of her husbands credit cards was to buy him a shirt. Money is important to her, but she still has a sense of measure and doesn't believe in spending what isn't really hers.

lol and she still has the perspective of a normal person. The charity auction where other people are blowing huge amounts of money was a huge culture shock. She actually insisted the ML not buy anything because it would have been a waste of money. Compared to other stories with billionaire CEO MLs, she keeps pretty humble compared to the other crazy rich asians she's neighbors with.

her relationship with the ML and her stepson was awkward at first but if you suddenly transmigrated into someone else's body and had a new family how freaking realisitic would it really be to become a loving family straight away?? She certainly wasn't prepared for an instant husband and teenage step-son. Who the hell would be ready for that, I sure wouldn't.

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it's a nice, short read and easy to MTL. Best thing about the story is that the ML and FL have a high EQ <<less
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Tachi Works
Tachi Works rated it
November 7, 2021
Status: --
Nice, transmigration has alternate explanations for those who don’t believe in transmigration which is nice touch.

Nice slice of life with realistic expectations of people, not over the top dramatic “I hate you dad, bc you work overtime for feeding me therefore you are a villain who values money over ‘true love family connection’”

Deals with bullying and harassment by kids and adults (by recognizing it as a crime, not an interpersonal affair)

romance is low energy old people things
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Eclat123
Eclat123 rated it
March 20, 2022
Status: Completed
A nice, light, no-nonsesnse romance.

I really love the character settings and developments in this novel, it's like the author is building a very uniquely tailored personality for each one of her characters, including the extras. She can portray the childishness and immaturity of her teen characters, including ML's son's rebelliousness, and we can really feel the tension. On the other hand, she can also portray the maturity of the older characters like ML and his ex wife.

The ML's character is very mature, consistent and stable, a very uncommon one in... more>> between all these domineering-tyrant MLs hype. Sigh, this guy reminds me so much of my ex and even made me a bit regretful. <<less
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Shortk
Shortk rated it
March 6, 2022
Status: Completed
(same thing I wrote in my list) The definition of "it's nice to work with smart people" novel.

I'm kinda of flabbergasted by this one to be honest. Do you like family focused novels but then realize that the romance is always pretty weak in them? Sometimes, also the family is only the focus until we get the mediocre romance between the FL with the ehh ml. Truthfully, I think you will be pleasantly surprised by how well the family interplay and the romance works out.

THe FL carries the family... more>> very well, but to be honest this book in its entirety is very "gentle". Ok, I almost dropped this at it's actual mtl ch 16 bc it felt emotionally disconnected from the father to the FL and slightly selfish to a point. However, I would definitely read to 25+ (or idk 35 if the trans breaks it up as it is already) to make your decision. I feel like if really hits a nice turning point.

It is kind of like my favorite author (if you read list 1 u know who it is) where no one of the main characters are s*upid and they all are reasonable people. Also the world itself is filled with more kind people realistically than not. There's definitely a gentle warmth to this story despite the initial coldness and disinvolvement you feel from the leads. All the characters feel quite real and everything is given it's proper pacing. There are A LOT OF positive female relationships btw. That itself should make you read this.

The only con is that the ml/father really wasn't a great dad in the beginning, but it's almost ok because he actually admits he doesn't know how to be a dad. I think with the FL 's socialization skills, they all really grew. There are a lot of sweet moments here that aren't "fluffy" but are just purely sweet. The difference being fluffy you feel like is unrealistic wooow cute, however sweet here is like oh I can see that happening, that's cute. And the sweet moments really can include everyone not just the leads.

I feel like I understand gentle stream romance with this. Although it's not all innovative, it's a solid nice read I recommend if you like family with romance <<less
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ntww12
ntww12 rated it
February 25, 2023
Status: Completed
Really enjoyed the family vibes in this story. It does start out fairly boring and you'd think Jiang JinJin is money-minded but no she's just very thrifty and practical in her thinking. I love her slow romance with Zhou Mingfeng and how their relationship developed. Her relationship with the son Zhou Yan is also really fun to read. I love this little family alot. Even the extras are super fun to read.

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Spoiler

In this story, the ML does find out that the FL has changed but he thinks its due to schizophrenia or multiple personality disorder. This is due to the fact that oriFL has always known of the existence of FL. This plottwist was so interesting!

I also love the part where Zhou Mingfeng goes to Jiang Jinjin's real world and prevents her death so the other oriJiang JinJin in his world could transmigrate over too. And then he finds out about Jiang JinJin's many exBFs and even recites their name to her... HAHAHAHA.

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A good read.

edit: I tried to reread this but found the translated chapters to be missing. I remember reading this to the end with a fully translated webpage but now the translations seem different??? <<less
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daedaedae
daedaedae rated it
September 4, 2022
Status: --
what does this author have against female introverts? the amount of subtle jabs the author gave for the original owner for being a bit quiet just irritates me. calling her dull, the woman was just an introvert. does the author know a good chunk of novel readers are introverts? my eyes hurt from rolling my eyes.

anyway, the plot is simple. local chinese woman dies, wakes up in a character's body. now, she wants money not men.

easy enough to follow and not much can be said to be honest.

the author is... more>> good at making the readers at ease with how they write the fl's reactions and other character's reactions towards the fl. I found them a bit annoying at times but it still didn't dampen my enjoyment.

how can I not enjoy this novel when women support women in this novel. there were many powerful women in it that I felt like I was in heaven!

(sofisticated and kind grannies are gem that should be treasured.)

i also like that the FL didn't receive any of the original owner's memories and the novel also never had her in the original plot. we are just as blindsided as she is about a chunk of things. this challenges the FL to think about how she'll navigate in her new surroundings. wish more novel would do this. especially in more dramatic novels that could really end up someone dead.

now let's talk about the characters...

FL is fun. I like her. though her actions are confusing at times. if we weren't reading from her perspective we'd really end up thinking she's a gold-digger since she's kind of money hungry. and with how shallow her reason is? yeah it'd be so easy to interpret her actions that way. I like that she also befriended a likeminded granny! very cute!

the ML fits well with the fl. moments with him, doesn't matter if it was romantic in nature of not, are always delightful. I found the family moments really wonderful to read. I like the progression if their relationship. and how his age really played a huge part of how he reacts in situations. I do feel like he needed a lot of work as dad. his tough love routine was on the verge of being toxic. while I do see his point of view, I still feel like it did a lot to drive away his son.

the stepson is an angsty teen. very adorable but very tsun-tsun. I like his slowly growing affection for the fl. his friends annoy me though.

as you can see I did enjoy reading this, however the ending felt rushed. like, that's it? there was barely a plot tbh. we never saw her achieve her goal bc the story just ended. maybe I came across an unfinished translation? idk but it just felt like a lot of plot point didn't amount to anything. <<less
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Xiu_er
Xiu_er rated it
December 7, 2021
Status: Completed
I started reading "I became the male lead's stepmother after transmigrating" on Webnovel and searched for the raws to mtl since the translation was not that far yet. After some research and with a bit of luck I chanced upon this novel which is basically the same story just with a different title and different character names. Except for that the plot is pretty much the same with only minor differences that could be attributed to things getting lost in translation. Or maybe it's a blatant case of plagiarism. Who... more>> knows... I did not check whether the author is the same.

Either way, I gave five stars because this novel is an enjoyable read for more mature readers who appreciate a stable relationship more than a turbulent and passionate one. All the characters were fleshed out and realistic with proper emotions and emotional development.

I also appreciated how the fanwai were a bit different from the usual getting married and popping out a new genius baby. The fanwai were actually a nice breath of fresh air which is quite nice since I tend to get bored with the lack of plot in most extra chapters in Chinese novels.

So yeah, highly recommend this novel. <<less
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Kalmaegi
Kalmaegi rated it
November 10, 2021
Status: Completed
Honestly, I love the family dynamic here since the relationship between step mom and step son are more of room mates at first. Not only is it refreshing to have a teenage son as the child in question, but I love how the step mom knows how teenagers can be affected by things adults would brush off as trivial. And that despite what his teenage rebel son thinks, his father does know him very well.

Not to mention the tacit understanding between husband and wife. I love a couple whose EQ... more>> level is very high that they make genre savvy moments even more hilarious with how outsiders are already speculating in the background but they already solved any possible misunderstanding with one conversation over the phone.

Really love how the family of three interact and grow closer.

Spoiler

Also love how her alternative counterpart, the original owner's own regrets gets tied up. She's truly a pitiful girl.

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Roxasfleur
Roxasfleur
February 8, 2023
Status: Completed
Unexpectedly Good! Truly.

This story is full of warmth and love. This love is very slowly formed and the journey is worth it.

ML is 12 years older than MC. ML is 39 and MC is 27. ML son is 16. This dynamic family of three is really making my heart burst.

Especially when reading all the extras! So warm!
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Aeryfairy
Aeryfairy
August 28, 2022
Status: c3
I am sure the story is great however the translator that took over this project is no better than a poor mtl.

Apparently (after reading the comments on one of the previous good translators websites), it seems like she was asked to stop translating because the new one has started.

I’ve said this time and time again, if English isn’t your first language, then ask someone to help. There are several readers who would love to assist. You’ve take a good story (potentially) and butchered it.

Couldn’t get into the story so had... more>> to drop it. <<less
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lacerem
lacerem rated it
November 14, 2021
Status: --
If you are bored and wants to read something that does not make you sad or happy and just make you giggle from time to time this is a great find. It is not a romance story, the connections build in the story feels lacking, but the relaxing read makeups for the lack of plot.
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pastelbunnyyy
pastelbunnyyy rated it
May 16, 2023
Status: Completed
I really enjoyed this. For a fantasy novel, it was quite realistic. Every character feels like an actual nuanced person. I just don’t like the last arc but overall, an enjoyable read.
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maijys
maijys rated it
December 21, 2022
Status: Completed
A short, sweet, funny novel. Just look for the raws and use Google translate to read it, because that appears to be what the translator is doing and there's really no difference in quality. The MTL version is still quite understandable, and I really enjoyed reading this.

For what this story is, it really is quite complete and I don't really have any complaints or feel that anything was left undone. I thoroughly enjoyed the story that was told, and all the characters were grounded and there was no over-the-top drama... more>> or anything like that. The main trio - the MC, ML, and the stepson - were all characters with their own personalities, and it was nice to see them open up to each other and develop their relationships with each other.

The MC starts off very concerned with money, which might seem strange to some considering she woke up a billionaire's wife, but she doesn't consider his money or properties hers because she's not the one who married him and she wants to have her own money to rely on. I liked that about her, it was quite refreshing and more aligned with modern ideas than "bank on marrying a rich husband, " and it made sense in relation to her past. Can you imagine working hard all your life to create a business and finally make enough money to buy your own house in this economy only to end up back to square one? Yikes, lol. So, yeah, her desire to make money was perfectly understandable.

The ML is very refreshing in that he's not the typical cold, yandere President. He's an older man who actually acts like an adult, one who is reserved in personality but that's just because he's an introvert, lol. He's still considerate and thank goodness he's mature, and both he and the MC like to talk about things to resolve little things before they can become big things. No unnecessary drama here. The MC is also older and has had relationships before, and I consider this to be a breath of fresh air. <<less
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Nelle
Nelle rated it
August 11, 2022
Status: Completed
This is a gem. Everyone is given a great characterization. I especially like MC's personality. The romance progression is so nice, slow but not suffocatingly slow, just slow enough so you can grasp the decision-making processes of the MC and ML. The whole reading experience is pleasant and there are no conflicts between the family (MC, ML, and son). The writing style of the author is stable imo.
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Yohannah16
Yohannah16
November 28, 2021
Status: Completed
Nice story. The stepson and MC have many funny interactions. I also like the extra stories. I just wish they had another kid.

You may like it if you are into a nice fluffy story and no drama.

The plot twist is also good.
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kiraikirei
kiraikirei rated it
September 18, 2023
Status: Completed
I love this novel very much <3

I love how the story progress, it's not too heavy but it still makes me intrigued to continue reading until the last chapter.

FL and ML are both people that had been tempered by life, their mentality are pretty tough lmao. I like FL mindset abt how women need to be her ownself and have her own money. FL & ML also communicate well with each other.

I like how there's no exagerrated drama/bad-end for the 'cannon fodder' whatsoever (except for her HS classmate that got... more>> sued), almost everybody got to choose how to continue their life and have their own happy ending.

That's what I like abt this kind of novel. We all make mistake and screw up once in our life but we all also have the right to change ourselves to be better.

And OMG did you guys read ML's letter in the last chapter? I cried so much bcs of how beautiful it is. I also want to have that kind of love too~

THANKS YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HARDWORK, AUTHOR AND TRANSLATOR😭❤️ <<less
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sprihau
sprihau
June 6, 2023
Status: Completed
Cute and fluff story. Some parts are baffling and unbelievable but there is no maliciousness or moral ambiguity.

I MTLed the full story cause I was having pretty much fun. I specially love the interaction between the step mom and the son, cause while she is older than him the age difference isn't so big that she would take over the mother's role. Since he is already so old, it's difficult for him to see another adult that way.

I didn't like the emotional ambiguity that the female lead has with the... more>> male lead. Being the person she is with her background she should have more easily read his emotions. So it becomes a bit frustrating to see her not trust him even though he always stand by his words. The male lead feels like a contradiction, he is a high profile rich guy which means meticulous planner but he seems super relaxed with his wife. I did appreciate that he notices her differences immediately.

The plot points are revealed quite well too for me. Cause you do feel that there is some mystery going on but the problem pop up slowly. Some plot points are a bit messy, but I continued despite that because it made sense in a very superficial way. So don't expect deep dive or intricate details.

This translation is still good, the web novel was quite confusing sometimes. <<less
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