The novel is much more than the drama. There's character growth and in the end there's redemption. As the story progresses you can see in the background yes the ML turns paranoid about losing the MC, but he also comes in terms with himself about how badly he treats the MC and he wants to learn to be a better partner and person for him. There are important turning points that trigger this but it all helps him with his redemption. And as for the MC he also learns to voice out his opinions and after going through a traumatic event he also changes into a different person which is understandable. As two new people, the MC and ML become able to understand each other better and they become better because of it. It's finding love after you lost it and never wanting to part again.

Also, his identity theft is kind of problematic. I get that he might feel that he had no one who actually care about him then, topped with the grandma who wrongly recognized him as her grandson and his supposed declaration of death, replacing QZ is a tempting choice, but still...

I mean, the excuse that ML actually never liked Shen Xiuzhu (the white moonlight), but still treats him tenderly, and it was definitely not in a "I care for you because I kind of owe you" as the author stated later, is reallllllyyyy s*upid and makes me grits my teeth.

Same goes with how ML "dresses MC like white moonlight" was just "white moonlight bought the products himself" while ML didn't care about MC so MC received the products from ML's mom company and use them because it was from ML. Like, b*tch, ML's so called friends all insinuating that MC was white moonlight stand in

The "friends" also said that MC is "just a little lover (aka not in a relationship, as ML never actually made clear what kind of relationship they were in) " as ML had actually said, and he keep saying nothing when those "friends" literally bullied MC in front of ML. And ML still had the audacity to say (later in the story) that he actually considers them to be in a relationship and that there is actually no one (SXZ) in that relationship???? And the audacity of ML, to brought MC back to meet the so called friends who bullied MC????

Also, as pointed by another reviewer, even when he tries to repent, he keep forcing himself on MC (both s*xual and not, despite MC's protests to stop pestering him and touching him). Only later in the story would he try to stop and change, and even then he seems to take MC's "no" as "later". I also got the vibe that seems to be kind of obsessed with s*x with MC.

Overall, even after he "repent", he still seem to be an ass. Though he acknowledged that his treatment towards MC was horrible and tries to change and let go of MC

how MC pretends to get together with ML after grandma's death and the rejected proposal when the 3 months contract ended (they will get together and get married much later after this event)

The story had so much potential and I was starting to really get into the angsty part at the beginning. However, the plot holes really started to show as I read on. One thing that really bothered me is how unprofessional the psychologist was. I know, I'm in the same field as him. There's a conflict of interest if you are treating your friends or even an acquaintance. That's a no no. And, it's really not acceptable to have any s*xual or romantic relationship with your patient, former or current. That's a pandora's box you don't want to open. Well, some say it's ok after a few years have passed but it's really a conflict. Second, the shou's personality changes so dramatically from the first part to the second part to the third part. It was a whole lot of mess but somehow understandable because of his trauma. But boy, he's become manipulative and sadistic by the middle of the story. The gong also is in another whole level of simping, which is again understandable bec he almost lost the shou and bec of his background

The whole story is a repetition of the same thing: which is, the shou becomes pissed and the gong tries to be a simp. The first part is very cohesive and has great potential but by the middle and last part, I feel like the author just tried to wing the plot. The craziest thing about it, is that somehow, there are good explanations about their attitudes and the changes in their personalities but there are massive plot holes to counter them

Yea, I really think the white moonlight here is a total green tea b*tch. You guys will see when you read. Like how he interrupts every time the MC sends smth to Ml, or when the MC calls ML. Even the seafood incident, yeah I totally know he did this on purpose. Don't get me started. Even though he did no actual harm to our MC, he's the one I hate the most in this novel.

Like I mean, at first, the way the author wrote made the readers think "MC was actually a stand-in for ML's white moonlight." And when that green tea bit*h came back to China, it was like totally obvious, if we look at how the ML treats the green tea bit*h and the MC.

But later, after the MC died (fake death actually), it was like there was no longer that green tea bit*h in Ml's eye anymore. And the author wanted us to think that every action the ML did while the MC was alive didn't have anything to do with the white moonlight. For example, the photo album. MC thought ML was watching his and the white moonlight's photos together, but it turned out it was because the ML missed his mom, and the album was what the Ml's mom made for him. I was like -->_--> Mind you, the Ml's mom had been dead for a long time, so well maybe it makes sense (no?)

Also, I don't actually see how the ML fell in love with MC. The way I see it, the MC was just an errand boy for the Ml. Like, cooking for him, sending documents, or coming to pick him up from the bar when the ML is drunk. Yeah, I don't see where the ML fell in love. It was like only after his death, ML abruptly realized his true feelings. --≫_-->

Actually, I also want to know how our MC survived the car accident, I mean the other two people died because of the explosion, and our MC had his leg stuck when the car fell off the cliff. So, I really want to know how he managed to survive.

He was the only one who genuinely cared for our MC, and he was the one who did everything for the MC's funeral and stuff. I also loved it, when he saw the MC again, he was like a puppy meeting the long-lost owner again. &Gt;<

It was virtually impossible for the MC to survive his car accident, he had a huge gash on his leg, and he crawled and fell into a river before being rescued downstream. Blood doesn't coagulate in flowing water, he should have died of blood loss, added to the fact that it was a poor village, and a nameless doctor rescued him, how tf would he manage to get a blood transfusion.

the ML going to the brothel (a bar in name only) with his scummy friends always ridiculing his lover,

way too much of his terrible behavior was dumped into him having a psychological shadow because his mother died. Although it explained a part of his behavior, it was more like he himself was not a good person to begin with.

It happens during the time when they entered the contract relationship. The MC keeps on telling that he didn't care about the ML but he is "jealous" on how the ML treats the White Moonlight guy. I understand the provocation on the white moonlight guy, because he likes the ML and wants to break their relationship to have him. But the Mc? Nah, he will tell the ML he didn't care if he sleeps with WM but will tell him to get a STD test even though the ML told him he didn't sleep with the WM. He will also not contact and ignore the ML and acts like he is the boss even though he was indebted to the ML for the hospital operation money. (Like make up your mind dude! Don't act like a diva and treats the ML like your in a bfxbf relationship. Since you clearly told him that you don't care about the things he do, then act like one instead of lowkey manipulating the ML)

Another case of his childishness is when the MC got sick because he doesn't want to clean the c*m inside his bu*t even though the ML wants to. Mind you that after the incident, even though he is still sick, he keeps on seducing the ML (ML has his own share of faults because he cannot control himself but the fact that he clearly told MC that he cannot control himself but still keeps on seducing him, oh well.) to have s*x again and force him to not wear cond*m and to c*m inside him. I mean come on, in the beginning you are worried about STD but you are irresponsible and childish by keeping the ML c*m inside you and ignore his pleas of cleaning you. And because the ML is very very very doting, he keeps on spoiling the MC to the point that he didn't only got fever, he also got colds because of that scenario. (In short, he didn't learn his lesson)

Another one is when, the ML is taking care of the MC because he didn't like to take care of himself and got fever and colds every time. After their wedding, because the MC is ill-seeker (wants to get sick), the ML banned him on eating ice cream. But he eventually eats one and even bribed a little guy on not ratting on him by giving the little guy an ice cream as well.

He didn't even manage his company well because he wants to stick the MC all the time.

1. The ML and MC has never confirmed their relationship as lover despite living together for 5years. The ML's family used to sponsor the orphanage where the MC is, so when the MC confesses his feeling and chase the ML, the ML thought that the MC is his boy-toy/someone he sponsored. His friends are tr*sh, remember? It is common in his circle of friends to 'sponsor' boy-toy and they didnt take these sponsorship seriously. I feel like the ML is used to this mindset thats y he doesnt try to get pass the boundary. He tied the MC's eyes cuz he is afraid he will fall for the MC, but he still fall hard only he realized it too late.

2. The MC love the ML so much that after 5yrs of relationship, he forgot what their relationship really is. Its also because ML is, tbh quite good to him, that he forgot. I mean, the ML never cheated on him during the 5yrs relationship. ML never hides him from his friend n his family (even tho those friends r 💩). MC is too soft n too meek at the beginning that he never told his preferences to the ML, he accepted everything the ML gave him. After the accident, he finally lives for himself and toughen up, but we can see his personality is still soft thats why when they got back together, he still indulges the ML with his kinks.

3. The ML has some sadistic kinks. He likes to be rough n bully MC in bed. He likes to tie MC eyes in the early story and later after they reconcile he sometimes tied up MC's hand. Yes its his kinks, except that in the early chapter we think he is an as*hole when he did that, since MC misunderstood him as taking MC as a substitute but at later chapter, MC accepted his actions because then he understand the ML's kinks.

4. Shen Xx is a fcker but he is still from the same circle of rich family, that is why ML's friend still respect him, and he can afford the clothes and accessories that ML bought for MC in the early story.

5. ML circle of friends are 💩💩💩 and tr*sh, including Shen Xx. ML treated his friend nicely, he enjoys drinking, playing n partying with them. In later chapter, even MC is wondering y ML only has tr*sh as his friend when he can have/pick anyone as his friend since he has a high status. U can say that most of the sad things happens to MC is contributed from this tr*sh friends.

6. ML is really not good with words. He speaks so little, and he doesnt explain what does and why. That's how all couple have relationship problem, isnt it? MC is also too indulging the ML in early story that he forgot how to cherish himself. He forgot to be himself. Even in the later chapter until the end, ML is still not good with words (their text and phone call is always so short), but at least MC has started to talk to ML abt himself and other things.

MC loves ML so much that he went to a temple and didn't pray for sh*t himself, no, he prayed for ml's safety while he himself got in car crash and died. ML basically treated MC as a COMPLETE SUBSTITUTE, when I say complete, I mean complete. He dresses MC in the same style as his white moonlight and basically projects the white moonlight onto MC (his likes, dislikes, perfumes bruh... etc.). I thought the white moonlight was just a childhood friend and ML is the only ass here, BUT NO, he's also an ass. I didn't think the title was legit but it was >:c (tf? allergic to seafood and still eats it?? bit*h U BLIND?!)

at some points, I think maybe they could end up together, but it's just not working. ML doesn't even know what MC likes so when he's dead, he couldn't even mourn properly :). I did feel bad for ML since he's feeling the pain of not having MC around but still... The only two things that made this story better is the cousin and dog.

1. The ML "didn't want to fall in love, so he blindfolded the MC in bed.

2. ML was looking at the scrapbook because of his mom totally not because he still had feelings for "White moonlight" who turns out to be his savior of sorts ???

3. Was never in love with his white moonlight, he just felt grateful for him.

4. Dresses the MC up like the love rival because of his dead mom or whatever.

5. Gave the MC cake from love rival's favorite bakery because the MC smiled once when he gave him cake, so he assumes he likes sweets

So, you just expect us to believe that they didn't do a proper autopsy on a patient? I couldn't suspend my disbelief for that scene because MC just so naturally took up someone's entire existence despite this person realistically having photo Id, finger prints, etc. Identity theft doesn't happen by accident

Initially, I really liked how scummy the ML was cause it will feel more satisfying when we get to the redemption part. The green tea WM was also exciting. All of the characters and plot was there but honestly nothing significant and remotely exciting event ever happend in this story. I was bored out of my mind.

Mc:

At first he had somewhat of a personality. After the accident he just became an indecisive bit*h all of a sudden. He wants ML to stay away but then gets into a cat fight with WM, then claims he doesn't care but offers banging ML every night when even ML said there's no need for it cause he's that good at bed or whatever. Also author didn't even bother to give him a past, any friendships, relationships other than ML. The rare face slappings was good but there wasn't much of them.

ML:

He's the face-paralysed, low eq, cold scummy CEO type ML that everybody loves. A stale untoasted bread has much more personality than this guy. What bothered me so much was that, he just doesn't talk more than 2 words at a time. And when he does speak, he speaks like a toddler.

When WM comes up and MC is all emotionally stressed and feeling sad all he says to MC is "Be good, don't cause any trouble". This is what he says to emotionally unstable and distressed MC multiple times when he gets trampled by his dumb second gen friends and WM.

I mean I know these cold CEO MLs has to be "cool" but when the character doesn't even know basic speech patterns I get really frustrated. The whole novel MC and ML keeps talking about same sh*t every day and then they eventually bang. I swear to god author copy pasted half of their communication pattern and re-used them. It was that repetitive and boring.

Also I know it's a plot point but MC and ML banging every chapter like it's nothing made me uncomfortable. It just doesn't feel special when they have physical contact and it's even more unbearable when they start communicating so... There's nothing to look forward to with this couple. They are just that boring.