After the White Moonlight Came Back, the Stand-in Fell Into Unemployment Crisis

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Next Door is, “The Stand-in Refuses to Become a Regular” an extended version.

A year after the Stand-in became a keep man, the President’s White Moonlight returned and the Stand-in fell into an unemployment crisis!

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Sau khi bạch nguyệt quang trở về, thế thân rơi vào nguy cơ thất nghiệp
白月光回来后,替身陷入失业危机
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nctzen
nctzen rated it
March 30, 2022
Status: Completed
Love this a lot. I love both character especially the ML. He works so hard to get the MC and thank god the MC did not abandon him.
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elideli
elideli rated it
December 29, 2022
Status: Completed
Just plain fun. The characters don't even have names, they're just their tropes, and it keeps a comedic tone consistent throughout.

The feelings between the president and the stand-in felt kinda forced/rushed, or at least the stand-in's change of mind felt kinda like that, but I did get a somewhat clear sense of when the characters started feeling the way they did and why, so it didn't feel completely unreasonable.

I also really loved the white moonlight and I wished he'd been in the story more! The story was a bit limited... more>> in scope by it being so short, but I enjoyed it despite minor complaints. <<less
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KeyonDrenson
KeyonDrenson rated it
December 28, 2022
Status: c29
3.5* cute, short, not amazing but still a nice fluffier read,

WRITING 3.5* mixed bag, but the author does some pretty cool things that the that makes this unique... more>>
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writing relies a bit too much on "telling instead of showing" for my personal preference

it's a little weird (but kind of a cool choice) that characters don't get named they are only referred to by their character role ("white moonlight" "stand in", ect) it's a story about these types of character roles/ archetypes and (usually) subverting traditional expectations of them; so it does make sense but it still throws me off

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ROMANCE 3.5* if taken lightly it is cute

HEAT 1.5/5
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it's a contractual relationship with s*x, the story is told mainly from the stand in's perspective and he just sees this as a good employment opportunity so he can go to school, the intimacy isn't hot, it's just a part of doing a good job (this isn't necessarily a bad thing, I think it's good characterization)

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CHARACTERS 4*

Spoiler

WHITE MOONLIGHT IS THE BEST, friendship!

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SweetLove
SweetLove rated it
September 20, 2022
Status: Completed
Stand in and President's story is so cute and fluffy. Read this for a feel good story. ❤️
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Nah
Nah rated it
September 2, 2022
Status: --
Its cute!

Author not bother to give names. The plot was written like a manuscript for actual story. Synopsis confirmed it as this novel is an extended version.

I love stand in (MC) character. He understand his needs, then he works for it. Not deceiving, purely gain after work hard. His positivisme brings people around him can't harm but surrender to his innocence. I believe he will be better to someone else than ML. Someone who value MC's truthfully and never put their ego above relationship.
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Tearlesereph
Tearlesereph rated it
July 30, 2022
Status: Completed
Super cute and fluffy. Very short novel and easy to finish. Despite the title sounding like it could be one of those dog blood drama there's relatively no drama or major conflict. Non of the characters are named so you get to kind of sail through each character. I don't know how to describe it, but it's a relaxing read that makes you feel good
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RipeApricot
RipeApricot rated it
July 23, 2022
Status: Completed
5/5 UNIQUE

I read this before when the latest update was only at 12 so I decide to drop/pause for a while. I saw it again today and surprisingly it's complete so I decide to read it again.

It honestly has a unique concept for me. First time reading this type of POV, this plot type, the characters are even amazingly made... They we're all swept with our s*upidly cute and adorable MC haha. The white moonlight, second male lead, mother in law are also cute. The President... he is... more>> funny lol, I had fun reading this because of him lollll.

Btw this is a SHORT STORY that can be finished with 3hrs depends on your reading speed. It's WORTH READING. Check it out when you have time.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

- RipeApricot <<less
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Staringatastar
Staringatastar
July 22, 2022
Status: Completed
A cute story, though I thought the mc's attitude at first was a bit annoying. You learn later that it's because he doesn't want to get too invested in case he gets hurt.

I felt a bit sad for the white moonlight actually - but it goes to show that people can change, especially feelings that are not nurtured or returned.
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guge
guge rated it
July 22, 2022
Status: --
This was genuinely funny and adorable. I really liked both MC and ML, and they really do seem to be a good match by the end. Even winning over a MIL right out of a proper drama!

This is a super fast read, chapter pages average 1k words, easy to swallow. Recommend.
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Shrike1978
Shrike1978 rated it
July 16, 2022
Status: Completed
What to say about this 2.5 star story.

It was strange?

First there is the weird formatting. Then the characters had no names - the MC is literally the Stand-In and the ML is the President, the White Moonlight is literally called that- then almost every detail is omitted.

... more>> Take a normal story and reduce almost every paragraph to one or two sentences and that's this story. It was especially confusing in the beginning or whenever a new character was introduced. The dialog was narrated which gave it a dead feeling.

It was only near the end that a few details were thrown in but then the ending was badly explained so although you know they get together, how the mom is dealt with or who is doing what isn't clear.

Find an actual story to read instead. <<less
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shinichilove
shinichilove rated it
November 9, 2022
Status: Completed
This is a feel-good story. It's pretty short, I finished reading it in an hour. The story is sweet, fluffy and comedic with a dash of angst sprinkled in.

Spoiler

I really like that the MC is not randomly op. He is also very rational and business-like, much to the ML's displeasure lol.😅

ML was the typical overbearing president for a little while before he shows his true colors, he is so cute. I really adore the puppy dog ML. 😍


I also surprisingly liked the white moonlight?! I'm so glad he didn't turn out to be a white lotus, I'm so tired of that trope TBH. 😩
The villain mom also surrenders to our MC in an unexpected way.
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This is a story that I would not feel tired of re-reading. I'm definitely reading the spin-off once it's completely translated. ☺️
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ChronoH0
ChronoH0
October 8, 2022
Status: c31
Not too bad. I had a good chuckle. MC is someone who lives in hardship that never had the time to think about love. ML is someone who got heartsick from never getting together with his crush. The beginning was rough as ML only first saw MC as a stand in. Then there was build up that happen it actually made ML turn from someone who is acting from heartsick to someone wanting to do right for his partner.

MC is pretty straighforward. He got a don't mind attitude and is... more>> a hard working person. And its not a personality trait fortunately. There was no drama until he was forced to be presented a dilemma.

Their relationship was one that progress and written as if its a diary page or a report. It was set up that this event happen then this but it was not monotone as the characters are pretty expressive.

Its a good short story I think I will give the extended version a shot next. <<less
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Anissia
Anissia rated it
September 29, 2022
Status: Completed
A short light-hearted story, quite a good read to keep you entertained. Though what made it seem light-hearted in fact is all due to the MC's reactions to the situations he's put in and his detached, goal-oriented and pragmatic atittude. This whole setting could have very well been the prelude to a tragic story though it was not the case due to the protagonist's ''matter of fact'' vision. The story becomes progressively fluffy approaching the end which is gold.
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bookmunchies
bookmunchies
July 31, 2022
Status: c31
Very enjoyable. There's not much dialog and it's written in mini ch style. I love MC's attitude and world view, that said it sorta, it sorta would've worked so much better if there was 0 romo. Feels like it's lacking that little bit of dedication to make it insane good. Because MC's understanding of the situation is so every day realistic, him falling for the ML just sorta makes me go 'but why tho' it's still a great story. A definite recc.
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Smtha
Smtha
July 25, 2022
Status: Completed
This story is both hilarious and sweet. And also endearing. Love the MC way of thinking but also sad when he belittle himself. ML is a big puppy, even he started out bad. I hope someone will translating the sequel. This novel is wonderful read. Tq
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earlgreyt
earlgreyt rated it
July 17, 2022
Status: Completed
Very cute short story. MC is your classic unintentionally-intentionally clueless "kept" man without the power in the relationship.

ML is your classic big temper CEO with angsty backstory brought down to earth by the MC's seemingly clueless stabs in the dark.

ML does work very hard to make up for the contract relationship he had the MC.

As for the MC, somewhat too innocent white-lotus-ish (no crying though) but still cute.
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kinda_legendary
kinda_legendary rated it
February 2, 2024
Status: Completed
I like this novel - I think the author did a good job of using this trope in a new way. I felt that it got a bit repetitive through and was difficult to follow who as talking at some points due to the format. I know the author is re-doing this story and giving them names and stuff and I feel like that will make it easier but I don't really want to read this story again. Overall, very humorous, but I think I felt a bit sad because... more>> it didn't really feel like the MC liked the ML at all and just wanted his money which is not really what I wanted. <<less
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Dianille
Dianille
September 23, 2023
Status: c14
This short story is quite charming and filled with humor. Each chapter, succinctly written with fewer than 500 words, feels more like a diary than ordinary story. I don't think the MC is pretending to be obtuse but rather, he doesn't have a high opinion of himself. So the prospect that the president falls in love with him never crossed his mind at all. Instead, he always focused on the contract he has.
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luhyung
luhyung rated it
April 15, 2023
Status: c68
Translation was very good.

But the characters were very flat (intentional choice) but very annoying. I get that this is a short and quick-paced novel but the MC is very unlikable. I would much rather he be a Mary Sue white lotus than his dense, money-minded to the point of being an*l with the contract persona
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HiddenHermit
HiddenHermit rated it
March 29, 2023
Status: Completed
Funny and sweet read. It was cute how the President kept hoping the Stand-In would get jealous for him. He would assume Stand-In's actions as being jealous but the Stand-In was always professional about their relationship. President sees Stand-In wiping his face and thinks he's wiping tears but Stand-In is actually wiping away the evidence of takeout food. Hahaha

Example of Stand-In's mind-set

Spoiler

The Stand-in said, "Being a kept man is spineless enough. How can I be s*upid enough to like someone I shouldn't?"

The President falls in love first.

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There isn't much angst. The White Moonlight in this story is a good person.
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