After Transmigrating through Books, I Transmigrated Back

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Xu Qiao transmigrated through different books, with titles like 《I’m a Crossdressing Big Boss in the Brothel》, 《The Chronicles of the Crown Prince’s Rise to Power》,《The Endless Cultivation Journey》, 《Journey Home to the End of Days》, and 《The History of Quantum Physics》.

Waking up from the dream like a fleeting illusion, Xu Qiao finally returned to the real world. However, he became the target of online ridicule in the entertainment industry, branded as a mere vase. Xu Qiao, the vase, lacked singing and dancing skills, possessed no acting talent, and was particularly disliked for his personality. After a scandal involving drunken misconduct, Xu Qiao disappeared from the public eye for a period of time.

Making a comeback through a poorly made web drama, Xu Qiao took on the role of the third male lead. This character was a disliked brothel attendant, irritatingly portrayed with flamboyant makeup.

Fans of the original work expressed their disdain for this detestable character, stating that having Xu Qiao play the role was like a true-to-life representation.

After the web series aired, on-screen Xu Qiao mesmerized with silky, flirtatious eyes and seductive red lips. Swaying a wine glass, he embodied the intoxicating demeanor of a tipsy concubine, truly resembling a refined imperial consort.

Netizens: “Bro, who are you???” #Is it still possible for haters to convert into fans now?# #The male celebrity I once criticized eventually became my ultimate bias#

[Author’s Guide

1. heaven-defying golden finger, made for fun

2. fictional setting, no need to overthink

3. author’s writing is amateurish with flawed logic, so feel free to drop it without notifying]

[OVERPOWERED MC || SLOW/LATE ROMANCE ||NATIONALISM]
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穿书后我又穿回来了
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12/09/24 Chrysanthemum Garden c116
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14 Reviews


Nerium_
Nerium_
Mar 08, 2024
Status: c122
Your typical op MC face-slapping novel and you're getting exactly what the description said. It's still an entertaining novel with some good highlights about chinese culture and ... more>>
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a mu*der subplot (?) from where I'm at and the history between the MC and ML is pretty interesting. EDIT: There wasn't a mu*der sub-plot but there's multiple world travelers and one of them was messing with mc

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The MC, xu qiao, is also the typical cold, genius, good at every MC although his personality is because
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of all the novels he transmigrated to and how he'd learn to 'separate' himself from the world and him wanting to relax after the apocalypse novel

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. His relationship with the ML is very cute and will give you diabetes. He can also be a bit dense, intentionally or not, which add to his charm imo.

Basically, this is a "feels good" novel so anyone reading this shouldn't expect deep lore, plot twists, or any can of out-of-this-world writing. I still really like this author and would def recommend this to anyone who just wants a fun read.

EDIT: finished mtl-ing the novel. After reading through the whole novel, I want to revised my statement about this being a faceslapping novel. Although the entertainment aspect is very prominent in this novel, and how MC is OP af, I would say that this is more of fluffy romance story between MC and ml. They're basically soulmates. And I love how their relationship is portrayed throughout, it feel very natural and certainly a slowburn as they got together officially after 80 chapters. There's not really any angst in their relationship but more of a "feeling realization" and "exploring what this thing between us is". Btw, there's no explicit sexy scene between the two of them but it's heavily implied in like 2-3 parts. <<less
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one_thirteen
one_thirteen
Apr 19, 2024
Status: Completed
Second time reading it. The first was two years ago (?) I'm not sure, but all I know is that the experience this time is better than the last. Somehow, I gained a deeper understanding of the MC and even caught on things I missed during my first read.

Contrary to almost everyone's assumption, this isn't a face-slapping novel. The MC is not into face-slapping. He doesn't care much about revenge or he doesn't think that the "villains" are worth his time. He just want to live his life in this... more>> normal world as best as he could, which is understandable given how he spent centuries or even thousands of years in different abnormal world settings.

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I thought this is pretty much obvious when a former teammate snatch a role from the MC, but the MC just shrugged it off. When his manager and company kicked him out, he just shrugged it off. When he was blacklisted, he just shrugged it off. Instead of wasting his time plotting revenge, he looks for other opportunities for himself.

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👉 Someone already pointed out that this isn't revenge-driven. It's true. I don't even think the MC considers the "villains" as enemies. As OP, maybe their schemes are nothing but child's play in his eyes. I just love how cool and chill he is.

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I also don't agree that the bad guys didn't get their comeuppance. One got backlash from the netizens, one (who snatched his role) got to play second fiddle to the MC in the end, one got arrested, and one was literally dying, so MC didn't even have to do anything.

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His transmigration experiences weren't detailed, but based on the snippets, it's not hard to imagine how sad and exhausting his life has been as a world hopper. One lifetime is already tiring, what about 12 more?

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As for why the MC didn't do much acting, I think someone missed the part when the sickly CEO villain basically BLACKLISTED the MC from appearing in tv series and movies.

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Or maybe it's mtl issue.

With the late romance tag, I think it's common sense that the focus wouldn't be in the romance. But for me, the romance and the ML aren't bland at all. It's just the right amount of sweetness and spiciness.

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ML helped MC secure the male lead role in one project, he practically caught the MC princess-style when MC's former agency pushed him down the building, he hired two of the best videographers and even lend high quality cameras for the documentary MC was in, he wasn't afraid to tell the whole world that he's in love with a fellow man, even at the expense of his own career.

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I love the slow-burn romance and the fact that ML seemed to can't help but be drawn toward the MC over and over again.

I know some people have high standards, but let's give credit where credit is due.

Overall, if you're expecting an over-the-top face-slapping and full-on romance, this one is definitely not for you. <<less
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KyuubiKuroba
KyuubiKuroba
Mar 17, 2024
Status: Completed
This was great! It wasn’t revenge driven but very sweet. Definitely slice of life.

Very little actual drama. Who you thought was the main villain kind of disappeared after the first half and really wasn’t brought up ever again.

The romance was sweet.

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I didn’t like the fact we find out both of them remember BUT DONT ACTUALLY MENTION IT TO THE OTHER. Which is sweet in its own way though.

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cinlky
cinlky
Jun 28, 2024
Status: Completed
CG didn't introduce wrong. It's a good book. I'm so happy translator share this book.

Couldn't let go so I MTL the rest.

MC is very op. But with the lifetime experience, I guess it's unavoidable. Sometimes I wish I can redo my lifetime so I will have a better life.

ML is caring just a normal guy with background but not explained in the story. I guess author just want the story about they two only.

Not much villain or angst.

I just wish ... more>>
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tht both did talk to each another about the past experience they had shared

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But I love MC idea.. Past is past.. Future is more important <<less
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Nom de Plume
Nom de Plume
Aug 30, 2024
Status: Completed
This story has a clear conflict and message:

What would you do when you transmigrate across different world's with the man you love, but he does not remember you? What if neither of you remember each other? What if remembering is not a blessing, but a curse that undermine's your self-cognition causing major psychological burden? Is the person they love really the person of this life, or the one of the previous life?

The protagonist Xu Qiao is very overpowered after travelling through 5 or so different worlds. His memories of those... more>> places are heavily suppressed, but he retains the skills he gained. Some of this is quite exaggerated. He spent time in medieval England and learned many ancient foreign languages there. Somehow knowing the ancient form of these languages translates directly into being fluent in the modern forms as well. This may be unrealistic in reality, but I didn't care too much about it as I was reading. His Gary Su aspects smooth the plot along. I don't mind that the author sacrificed the quality of the counterattack, because it allowed the author to instead further highlight the emotional conflict and confusion as he and other important characters regain memories.

It is not like he did not have any talent in his first life either. He was a very promising engineering student who went (completely unprepared) into the arts field in order to make fast money to support his family. He was placed into a group where he was constantly contrasted against very experienced and well trained idols. Only his face outshone them, but just this was enough to provoke the jealousy of a team member who felt threatened by Xu Qiao's popularity. Most of the early smearing in this story is from this small time villain who seems to have seduced both a work colleague and their manager to secure company resources (very subtle hints about him paddling two boats in the descriptions of his actions when with these characters alone versus in the same room). Interestingly, this small villain seems to take the initiative to back off on his own out of embarrassment after seeing the MC thoroughly display his skills.

The big villain, who does not appear until later, is somewhere between malicious and pitiful. His backstory and his current conundrum are truly sad, but he took clear action against the main couple in this world. There is no mission in the real world, no matter how much he wants to blame fate for pitting him against the protagonist despite his "love" for him.
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Its confirmed the villain rigs some accidents against the protagonist and I suspect he also caused a car accident that happens to the ML. It's not like he hasn't acted against the ML in other worlds in an attempt to keep the MC for himself.

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Always keep in mind as you are reading:

Xu Qiao is Xu Qiao. Xu Siyi is Xu Siyi. <<less
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BoredNovelFinder
BoredNovelFi
Jul 15, 2024
Status: Completed
Before I go write my review, REMEMBER, it's my opinion. My reasons for disliking some of the parts of the story are just a personal preference.

So, what did I like? For starters, let's get this out of the way. MC, like how the trope usually goes, is a Mary Sue - rather, a Gary Stu. We, as the readers, know the deal. He's traveled thru many words thus learning countless talents under his belt. There's nothing wrong with that. I entered into this knowing there would be something like it... more>> so I didn't mind. For a change, the MC is written well-enough. He's not some brooding character but a person who has complex emotions and mature way of handling them.

There are a lot of stuff scattered throughout the story but there are just moments that irritated me to no end. Remember, personal opinion. One of the things that I didn't like was the quick - and I mean lightning quick - way that guys fall over themselves for MC. To be fair, there weren't a lot but it was so ridiculous and I felt was just written in just to show the MC's appeal, which I think was so unnecessary coz we already get his attractiveness blah blah blah.

Another point that I didn't like was the supposed villain. His first reunion with MC made me anxious and downright nervous. But, at the end of it all, he was a backdrop character. He wasn't even very effective with his way of trying to manipulate MC. He was a nonentity to the whole thing and was a terribly useless character that you could literally write him off and nothing much changes with the whole narrative.

But, I suppose, that was the point of the story wasn't it? The past is the past. No matter the struggle in making MC remember his past, it was useless. What was the point of clinging to something that wasn't even real but a fading memory? What was important was the present. I liked that message but I wish the execution was better written.

As for the chemistry between the leads? Very mid. Very bland. Just wham bam ML just falls for MC quite quickly with hints that there might be more. Romance was poorly written as MC's feelings don't appear very organic and felt more like an intellectual choice as he finally closes a chapter and decides he likes ML. Sorry, if you haven't read the story, I'm not being fair. The romance is more nuanced than I give it credit but the swiftness of the development left a lot to be desired.

So, should you read it? Sure. It was a quick read for me. There really isn't a lot of drama to this story. When conflict arises, it's quickly done away with. A few face slaps here and there and some good MC moments. If you have the time, it's a good enough read. Is it deep? Nope. Entertaining? Enough that it at least made me read the whole novel. Try it out if you have the time and see if you like it. <<less
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iannani
iannani
May 20, 2024
Status: --
The reviews are all good, so I tried to pick up this novel. And guess what? My choice was proven to be right. I love the characters in the novel whether MC or villain, they are not overly exaggerated.

The supposed to be villain are not very evil, somehow it feels like just an evil thoughts passing by in every single human. So it's very satisfying.

I especially like the MC and ML. MC character is exactly to my liking. I love to see how he so calm in handling the schemes... more>> by those supporting character. It feels like he regard those schemes as water passing by through the lake, an insignificant trouble that shouldn't be bothered enough to affect his life. Somehow, I like this very much.

Meanwhile the ML is truly interesting. I don't know how to say this huh. But his character is also pretty likeable. The author especially did not overly exaggerated the demeanor and personality of each character. Compare to other ML who overly obsessed, paranoid, yandere, and possesive and narrated as the most successful person in the world whatsoever, I think this ML are very good in every aspect.

The author did a very good job in this novel. Love the author very much. Thank you for you hard work, and I will be sure to read your other novel if you did publish another. Also the translator, you also did a very good job. A very high appreciation to both of you. Hope you stay healthy everyday and acquired the big success that you wish someday. <<less
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Marshmallowqueen99
Marshmallowq
Apr 17, 2024
Status: --
Interesting. At first I thought MC is OP but the truth is, he's not. He's surprisingly human after all the transmigration thing. He's rational, wise, kind and super Jack of all trades (result of the multiple word transmigration).

I also love his relationship with ML so much. Both of them are not the clingy type of lover but will always be there for each other when something happens (to each other).

Remember. Face slapping moment is a must in danmei.

I like that the author is not going overboard with some sensitive topic... more>> and keep it real.

Overall I think this novel is good. Totally recommend. <<less
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Fisukisuki
Fisukisuki
Oct 16, 2024
Status: c93
Now I get why this novel have good rating even though the reviews was varied. And I'm glad I chose to trust the 5 stars reviews.

The author did Great Job at making MC have so many activities without making it unrealistic.

Let's not talk about MC being OP, but read how the author delivers all MC's skill to us Readers and Audiences in the novel. They don't make him act too showy or flashy, nor it was unnecessary whatsoever. All the skill MC has was what he loves and what he... more>> need for living. I love how well written each scenes when MC show his skills more than once.

Also, it may not be about Faceslapping novel, but doesn't mean us Readers won't get satisfaction when MC show his skill and proving people's low expectations as wrong.

I also love how MC's Calm personality was not Calm as in too tired and far depressed nor Calm as if Indifferent or Apathetic. Now in his real world he just tried to enjoy his life as Calm as possible and to earn money because he and his family need it, and probably not to make himself too depressed from everything he had been through in countless worlds he had transmigrated.

Bonus points, I Love the Fated Lover tag was valid. But put aside ML as his Fated Lover, he truly act like a True Love as in he will Support and Protect MC as best as he can. He can be jealous and protective, but never out of line. He's there to be Support and Backer if it needed, but most important he's there to Love and have their truly Happily Ever After with MC. Also glad I'm already in part where they make it official~

It's not a Heavy novel, but psychological tag has it own reason...

Anyway I pray so hard the rest of the story will have the Satisfaction we need! 🙏🙏🙏 <<less
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ylial
ylial
Apr 11, 2024
Status: Completed
It started good however the ending is a lil anti-climactic. From the synopsis, u can except an OP MC. It's okay with me, however, there are some areas in the plot that I've found lacking/incomplete.

Probably, I sympathize with the cannon fodder, Guan, in the story. He really is like a tool man pushing some of the story dev't.
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talkingtothestars
talkingtothe
Aug 14, 2024
Status: Completed
3 stars.

Like other reviewers have mentioned, this story is a Gary Stu story through and through. That's not my critique though, my issue with this novel was how it was executed. The premise of the novel was interesting, but the novel just didn't live up to it. Even Gary Stu and face slapping novels can have character development, good plot and good characters, but this is not the novel for that.

My biggest critique about this novel is how the author only uses the plot to make it convenient to... more>> make the MC more and more OP, in a way that doesn't add to his character development at all. An example would be the small incident where the MC had to go to university, and was lauded as a physics genius because of his knowledge from a sci-fi world. And after he was proven to be a genius and a study god, the whole university thing was forgotten and the MC never attended university ever again :D The author also manipulates their own rules to suit their purposes. For example, in the first arc, it is mentioned that the MC remembers events from the other worlds but not the people he met. But somehow, in this special arc, the MC constantly references his mother from this world, only because it was relevant to the plot. The author basically just stretches and bends the world so that the MC would be the most OP in every field.

And don't get me wrong, I do love a good face-slapping but the MC in this novel face-slaps in such a dead manner. Even though he has all these skills, he almost never seems to derive any enjoyment from them. The whole time, it just felt like he was just doing it because it was his job and responsibility (you may think maybe the author is trying to show his emotional revival from being exhausted from constantly transmigrating to being a truly happy person now that he's back, but no, that was just another missed opportunity in this novel).

Not to mention, usually showbiz novels either have great romance or great plot (like interesting plots for the dramas they film). But this novel was disappointing because it kinda did neither of these well. The author barely went into details for the dramas and films that the MC does other than to show off his OPness, and the romance was also lacklustre because I don't really feel that the MC is in love, other than having physical attraction to the ML.

Overall, disappointing novel, had a great premise but was filled with missed opportunities.

Side note: Thank you to the translators for their hardwork! <<less
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This person is dying
This person
Aug 10, 2024
Status: c52
I didn't know why no one mention it yet. But not only this is typical gary stu face slapping story but also very typical webnovel story with ignorant author who didn't do enough research.

Alright there are nothing wrong with both. I like reading gary stu face slapping too sometimes. However this type I can't help but cringe, frown, or feel a bit upset with some stuff author pull off casually.

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unintended (?) racism & discrimination, ignorance at how filming is done probably. On top of it all, it feels too old to have a straight ML who questions their sexuality just bc how enchanting MC is and then proceed to secretly taking advantage of MC while still not sure of their own sexuality. Like come on.

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Call me sensitive. But you know sometimes you have days when you don't want to read such stories and I just happen to read this whenever I have that day. Or rather it has been such a long time that I read story that do stuff like this anymore. I usually stay away from it. But the summary and the premises call me here.

Well I do like the idea how MC already went to a lot of worlds and gained experience through there. It's much more logical than being gary stu out of nowhere. Although I have a feeling that nowadays authors will do gary stu this way, like they already know this strategy so this is already should be the basic standard to make more believable gary-stu, so I mean there's probably nothing to compliment about.

Alright depsite my harsh words I do enjoy a lot of the face slapping and MC's coolness. I just hope that when you read this you don't have your landmind (pet peeves) being stepped by the authors.

So what I mean, if you expect a common webnovel with garystu and faceslapping story, yes this is one of the story. A casual read that can either make you excited and turn you off, and ended up being mid-low amongst other novels you can find. (Well you probably can still rejoice if you like face slapping with pretty mc). <<less
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WallEyeKnee
WallEyeKnee
Apr 18, 2024
Status: Completed
Abit disappointed, it was below my expectations.

I expected MC to OP in the first place, just didn't expect the whole novel most of the time he was focus on doing TV shows, not even acting.

ML Seems abit boring to my standard, doesn't seem to have a personality except he smell like ginger

... more>> Too much media talk too, way too much focus on fan reactions. It gets old real fast

All the villains didn't even get what they deserved. I mean they should all get their deserve faceslaps, which lacks alot of.

Romance was subpar and abit bland, the past of MC and ML seems to just be briefly skim through, we never get the whole story how they fall in love with each other. I think unless there's arc for the past it's better to choose a ML from the the present, I was expecting an overwhelming CEO or someone from this world.

It is a quick read I finished in one day, there's much to savor though abit bland overall. <<less
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beyukii
beyukii
Mar 19, 2024
Status: c21
Currently reading translation on CG and also read RAW till ch21.

It is only beginning, but it seems good? We only read about books that someone from modern world transmigrating into different worlds but not in depth story about what happens afterwards in real life.

MC was a rookie, talentless young idol/actor but after spending so many years in different worlds his charisma, acting and other skills are polished. Now he uses those skills in his real world. I think I can guess who the ML is.
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