After Transmigrating into a Novel, I Fell for the Male Lead

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Lu Yiman was recommended a book by an advertisement, and the more he read, the more unsettled he felt.

The protagonist in the book was ordered by a powerful figure not to meet with anyone else, required to return home on time every day, could only see him, could only have him in his heart, and had to think about him for twenty-five hours a day out of twenty-four.

The protagonist felt tormented and longed to return to his “white moonlight.” So, he ran, the other chased, but escape was impossible.

The entire story was filled with criticism of the powerful figure’s forced love and the hope that the “white moonlight” would save the protagonist from such misery.

Lu Yiman didn’t do anything, but like a chosen one, a prompt suddenly appeared on his screen asking if he was willing to save the protagonist. After hesitating for a moment, he chose “yes,” and thus, he became the protagonist’s “white moonlight.”

A long time later, everyone was concerned about whether the protagonist had escaped from the powerful figure’s grasp.

Lu Yiman: “Thank you all, the powerful figure is now with me.”

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Gentle, refined and strategic top × cold, silent, and flawed bottom

One-sentence summary: A match made in heaven.

Theme: The hope in your heart is the lighthouse that lights up your life.

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穿书后看上了主角攻
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Review
9 Reviews


Xhaphanie
New Xhaphanie
Jan 23, 2025
Status: Completed
I started reading this novel for the MC. I like Mc’s that are smart, cunning, manipulative and plot, infact you can say that anytime I go to read a novel, I expect all my mc’s to be like this.

But honestly I think I fell in love with the ML instead. All the pain he went through hurts me soo much. He’s so innocent, sweet, cute and I just love his character soo much, I’m so glad he found someone that loves him, gives him security and can match his crazy.

I... more>> wish them a happy and long lasting marriage 🤍.

Definitely give this a read if you’re looking for something just above rainbows and sunshine but below darkness and toxicity <<less
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Kerry976
Kerry976
Sep 15, 2024
Status: Completed
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Rating: 4.5 ⭐️

At that moment, Peng Duoduo thought, in this world, there could only be one Yu Chuang, and only one Lu Yiman. Yu Chuang could only be with Lu Yiman, and Lu Yiman could only be with Yu Chuang. — Chapter 49

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It's about two broken people finding love in each other.

Their actions, which can be considered toxic in other relationships, are needs here.

Their twisted personalities/deep insecurities complement each other.

I don't know how to say more without spoiling it.

So, if you are not sensitive to flawed characters, give it a try.

Because, even though they are twisted, their love story is sweet. <<less
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Joseph_Heatfield
Joseph_Heatf
Oct 14, 2024
Status: c26
Honestly, I felt like I read this before and I realized that I did, like a long time ago but I didn't finished and thats becase of the amount of cringe moments in this.

Don't get me wrong, like, the characters are my cup of tea and their dynamics and personalities are really fleshed out, you can see the author loves their characters and really likes portraying emotionally unstable people, I really love that, it's just that this is a warning for people who prefer more mature kind of reading and... more>> not in the explicit sense, the author tends to do something of a umm, like a way an adolescent would try to write a serious novel, making escenarios an adult would never do.

Overall a 2 5, I have read more novels with the same thematic that handle certain aspects better, but I didn't want to give this a low rating so 3 stars is a good range, check this out, if you reach the 20 chapter and you still are on in the novel then 100% you gonna love it. <<less
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Alwaysgreatlife
Alwaysgreatl
Sep 24, 2024
Status: c42
I really like the idea of two people with their own toxic traits accepting eachother. Although I did have a difficult time understanding what MC was thinking it was like a perk and the ML he was kinda adorable can understand why MC liked him.╮ (̄▽ ̄) ╭ One of the novel in which I like ML more than MC because he was a cutie.
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Saikick
Saikick
Jan 08, 2025
Status: Completed
It's an alright story, though written quite immaturely. The author seems to be projecting all that she thinks is cool on the MC, to the point it feels like she's suffering from a bit of a chuuni issue. Naturally, this means the character comes off as a caricature more than an actual person.

The ML is quite cute and is actually written quite well as a representative of autistic personality, and is much more endearing than the MC.

The plot isn't really very important and the story is driven more by the... more>> manipulation and mind games of the MC than any actually relevant events. I do feel, given how smart MC supposedly is, both of them should have invested some in actually seeing a professional and tried out therapy and not just some medication for ML. MC especially would benefit from at least seeing if there's anything to help with his "emptiness" and apparent depression.

In short, this is more of an emotional line driven novel with not much story, quite immature writing and rather stereotypically gloomy cool MC, but still a readable and entertaining relationship if you want something a bit less wholesome or want to enjoy those teen telenovela feels. <<less
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nitan
nitan
Oct 01, 2024
Status: Completed
It's pretty fun, good to read when you need a story that isn't boring. Although it's only 40-ish chapters, each one is pretty long and packed. So reading this will take some time.

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Spoiler

The ML isn't high-spec but more like high-autism and PTSD. The original protagonist leaves the scene around chapter 12, and then the MC graciously steps in to officially start with the ML. Their love is a kind of fishing - the MC fishes the ML, while the ML is a sweet and innocent type of brother. The MC is actually pretty devious.


What stood out to me for this novel is how they tackle the complexity of each character and their relationship with others. Although its sparse, its a short novel and the level of depth they managed to get it to is pretty great. There's some short coming in other aspects but overall its a pretty solid novel with lots of coaxing, teasing and a gentle-scum like atmosphere.
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Shortk
Shortk
Sep 19, 2024
Status: Completed
3.5. Ngl. This book needs an editor, needs more details sometimes while somehow feeling so long even though there's only 47 chapters. I don't hate it for the characters at all. I think they uniquely definitely are compatible to each other in their own twisted way. I think if I were to title this book I would call it, "Desire." Pretty much everyone in this novel even when they're being 2D and even when they're being slightly 3D, all have this as the main issue for their toxicity or traits.... more>> They always want more. But that's humanity I guess I don't know? Just only specific people get to this degree... Specifically, traumatized people with bad childhoods. Which could be relevant and true.

I think if anything that is knocking down my rating it's because the plot is a little long and tiring. Like the whole getting together part was interesting. But what the author uses to stroke the male leads jealousy and ultimately his need to hide The MC is a kind of plot device of
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utilizing models that f*ck up somehow and always has to do with like a runway or a rehearsal. It happened twice. Okay so I think that's more than enough. Like once was okay. Twice with pretty much the same premise and same issue almost almost. It's like too much. It's really boring. And like the whole like you don't know who you're dealing with. You're just a small designer. Like that has been repeated I think over five times. Just waiting for a face slap but not even as satisfying face slap because the people who are these very generic villains are very generic and very 2D okay. So that's where I say like sometimes this book needs more detail. But at the same time this book needs an editor. Because somehow 47 chapters is way too long for some reason like it just feels way too long. And so my issue is not with our toxicity. Because it's interesting to read it. I think it makes for a unique experience especially because they're not technically trying to hurt anyone except for the original book character who like left really early on so it didn't really matter. But other than that, you know they're pretty toxic but only with each other and they accept each other so it's like not a big issue to me. I think there's just a part of me that is emotionally disassociated to that because I can't relate. I think I relate to the concept of desire though. Which is the prevalent theme here and which is why I would ultimately title a desire if I could. If it was a better written novel maybe it would just be a one-liner title. But anyways like I understand the concept that you want someone so much that maybe like a yandere you would want to hide them right and keep them but then it gets to a point when you actually start to love them you love them so much you're afraid of losing it so I get all those aspects. Do I think the execution was perfect? I don't know I mean this is a very unique take on it very very unique take on it. Very like toxic like what you would say I don't know it's kind of like a mix Of things.

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So I think this book reminds me of a lot of different books and manghwas combined together. With an emphasis on The fact that both of the main characters are not you know good people or like standardly healthy relationships. They're all bad in their own way. But the way they're bad for each other is good for each other. And I accept that. I just don't accept the execution of this actual novel. I think the pacing could be better and the editing could be better and the writing could be better. But it also might be that I don't really have a kink for BD*M so I'm not really into it like other people would be lol. I'm not adverse to it I just literally I don't think it really adds much to the plot so then I get like bored. When I have to read it. This book kind of really reminds me of the manhwa of the yaoi pizza delivery one with I guess more toxicity between the traits of the main characters while everyone around them here is actually decent people unlike the manhwa. And considering how Fox like the main character is he really reminds me of the MC from the "my marriage partner is scheming" But again that one is way more healthy than this one is. But like the traits are kind of similar in the way they chase their partner very considerably and thoroughly without the other person knowing is similar to me in my opinion. I would give this a try if you are into characters like this, but otherwise I think this book could have been better but just miss the mark a little bit and felt weirdly enough too long.. Oh yeah this kind of also reminds me of like early 2000 Taiwanese dramatic romance drama but like set for two men. So there's a lot of that kind of drama as well you know so it's like kind of 2D sometimes. But the emotions between the two men and their issues are not 2D? I don't know I think ultimately it is a good book but I just got a little bored especially at the end.

Just two very emotionally dependent people In a relationship with each other happily. Honestly a pretty happy book by the end. A bit too dramatic for my taste but yeah.

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Don't get me wrong I definitely like the book. The male lead is endearing in his own way for sure. I just think it could have been better you know just a little disappointing. The way I did not realize that the male lead was autistic holy sh*t like it was only when they referred to that in the 48th chapter that It all made sense. I guess that's why he was so reticent as a child. Did everyone know this did everyone realize this? Lol I swear they didn't mention this before right? I feel so dumb for not realizing that.

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Lovelivedieforyaoi
Lovelivedief
Sep 17, 2024
Status: --
It was a short story filled with complex and intense emotions, yet it was beautifully crafted. It masterfully presented deep emotions and love in a way that was both intricate and captivating. It’s remarkable when a short story can showcase such an intense feelings and love so effectively.
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Katielicious
Katielicious
Dec 05, 2024
Status: --
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. I have a lot of emotions. (I have to agree that the story was drag out, the writing was a bit amateurish and confusing because it lacked editing, the romance is indeed toxic. But I still enjoyed it)

This read was not what I was expecting. The author successfully whitewashed the yandere protagonist and made me pity him because the MC was so blackbellied.

The characters

  • Yu Ziming. He was an ordinary weak individual. But I admire that he took hold of the lifeline handed to him and left the toxic environment.
  • Peng Zuozuo. Pitiful that he lost his real friend and his sincerity will never be fully reciprocated by MC.
  • Old man Yu. I need him to burn in the deepest pits of hell. He destroyed the Yu kids, not just the twins.
  • Yu Chuan. A very complex character. It's difficult for me to forgive him not seeking psychological help for his brother. Yu Chuang is a high functioning autistic person and with help, he could have learnt better ways to communicate, to romance, etc. Instead, Yu Chuan enabled the poor behaviour to feel needed and restricted his twin. At least he loved Yu Chuang enough to finally let him go.
The couple

Yu Chuang

  • I'm so conflicted. Was it better for him to still have work or for him to be a house husband following the whims of mc? I genuinely just wanted him to get professional help so he could express himself in a healthy manner.
Lu Yiman

  • Throughout the novel, I was confused whether he really liked Yu Chuang or whether he was just playing games. Even when they got together, he didn't let down his guard and continued to test ml. His decision to confess felt sudden.
You know the plot dragged out when true character development is only in the very last chapters and extras.

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Spoiler

MC finally confessed and provided security to ml. He sought out psychological help for ML and helped him get off drugs. He didn't restrict ML and let him get a job. (I hope ml's social circle continues to expand).

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