Break Up, Next

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Su Fu’s years of affections were gradually consumed by daily livings and the disgust of He Shaoqi’s parents. Father He’s indifference, Mother He’s unkindness and He Shaoqi’s infidelity finally made Su Fu feel unbearable and choose to break up.

Next: the next love, the next lover, the next family, the next – is Tang Sibo, is happiness.

Su Fu: I can’t even live well in an ordinary family. I can’t afford to live a life in such a prestigious family as yours.

Tang Sibo: It doesn’t matter what kind of family mine is. The two of us will live our own lives. No matter how prestigious my family is, I will protect you.

Su Fu felt that the most correct choice he made and the greatest happiness he had in his life was to live a life with the surname Tang and a life worthy of himself.

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Delorra
Delorra rated it
June 13, 2020
Status: c12
This novel is ultimately about Su Fu's struggle to leave a toxic relationship and live a better life. It's a process. He's been together with his ex for almost ten years. That's a lot of feelings to let go off, even if his ex is a scum.

Yeah, Tang Sibo helps him out. But I think that even without him, Su Fu would still leave eventually. He's already at his wit's end. The only problem is that he needs to figure out what to do with Juan Juan if he does... more>> leave. He can't just take Juan Juan with him since the kid is 'legally' adopted by the He family.

I think the other review is too harsh on Su Fu. A lot of the BL novels nowadays makes it seem like homosexuality is accepted by everyone. For Su Fu, he's ostracized by everyone and find himself in a helpless situation with no friends and families. How many people can really pull themselves up from their lowest point without help? If it's that easy, a lot of people wouldn't have depression. Psychologists would be out of job.

Yeah, Tang Sibo lends a hand, but ultimately it's up to Su Fu to say that 'yes, I deserve better' and take that helping hand to pull himself out of the mire. And he deserves credits for doing that.

It's good to be independent. But can anyone say that they don't need occasional help from friends or families in their life? <<less
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Kathreinjun
Kathreinjun rated it
June 11, 2020
Status: --
This novel MC just blames himself 4 everything that happens around him, which is sometimes frustrating, though novel is good in the terms of Romance Tag. But I just want to remind the Readers in Reality, if you face the situation as infidelity in relationship and betrayal by your sister and spouse (both faced by MC), there wouldn't be ML coming in your saddest n depressed situation, so we have to face these fact head on and stay strong to focus for tomorrow bright sunrise.

Don't just accommodate the wishes... more>> of OTHERS (like MC), Love yourself more such that you can love other and receive their love equally.

Fight for the bright future everyone, U can't have another present like now again, take care n stay safe... ? <<less
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WanWanLand
WanWanLand rated it
January 22, 2021
Status: c41
The main couple is cute I guess but this novel places an unhealthy glorifying lense on filial piety, especially when it's not deserved at all.

CW: f slurs abound, physical abuse, verbal abuse, bystander effect.

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MC's parents were explicitly physically abusive, especially his dad, in regards to him coming out of the closet. However MC just keeps asking his father to beat him more because "at least you'll still meet me". This novel has a lot of pushing for being submissive to your parents no matter how they treat you simply by virtue of them having birthed you.

And yeah, the parents do end up being more accepting of homosexuality, but they never face consequences for their actions and MC continues to believe it was his fault they beat him. MC is instead grateful they were able to forgive him for (rightfully) staying away after his attempts at mending the relationship were thrown back at him.

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The kids are cute and all, but the glaring issue of MC being a filial doormat definition of Eastern Asian, particularly Chinese, ideals without any commentary being made about how harmful that kind of mindset is was too much. I say this as an Asian person who has witnessed this same behavior in my own community. <<less
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Ouryane00
Ouryane00 rated it
March 14, 2021
Status: Completed
If you want to read a realistic, slice to life yaoi novel then this is it! This novel now has a special place in my heart, reading this really made me want to have a family of my own, this novel is just so warm and melts my heart.

Just give this novel a try and maybe try to endure the first 15 chaps ... more>>
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of the MC being bullied by his bf’s fam

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because it really really gets better later on! Also, this novel is very easy to MTL so I was able to read it cause I couldn’t stop reading!!

And the two lovely buns!!!
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I knew they would be a couple too when they grew up!! I wish there was more extra chaps about them. Also some more extra chaps about Uncle Tang and his lover’s reincarnation!

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Yes, some people might say that the MC is a pushover
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especially when he was being bullied by his boyfriend’s mother (not the ML’s) but you need to understand that in a realistic world, not everyone has the courage to speak up and can just let go and break up with someone they loved for so long even if their love has faded because afterall, they did spend 10 yrs together but!!! Don’t worry, the MC let that scumbag go tho there wasn’t a revenge and so on it was still satisfying to see.

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I love how this novel followed a natural way of development. And I love our ML! The ML isn’t the typical cold hearted rich CEO who only gets soft hearted for the MC, no no! The ML is a kind and gentle person who’s like that to everyone but of course when he fell in love it was so >///< <<less
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periperi
periperi rated it
November 23, 2020
Status: Completed
5 stars

Wow, I really liked this story. I was expecting dog blood drama but this was actually a sweet sweet romance story. Oh the scum ex and family were annoying and there were annoying characters that pop in once in a while but MC's resolve to leave, once made, is very firm and happens quicker than I expected. I thought it would drag out longer but it didn't. So this is mainly a sweet romance with two very cute buns and lots of family and happy times and some face... more>> slapping (satisfying).

And best part, many side CP:
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there's ML's assistant and the lawyer with very cute cat and dog dynamics. ML's childhood friend and his lover, with this passionate sort of romance. ML's older brother and his cold face romance with the CEO of another company. And a few more that I shall not spoil. All eventually get HE though, really there is NO BE here for ANY of the couples. Believe me. In a way I almost felt that the main CP had the most tame and vanilla relationship but theirs is the really sweet one.

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In terms of book length, I would say this is a slow burn romance. If you squint and do the math of the time line in the book, this is a fast romance. But I like that it isn't really insta-love and there's a build up to it but when it happens, there is NO misunderstandings, the characters are straightforward, they know what they want and they say and do it.

Overall, I binged the book in 2 days and have no regrets. <<less
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msbwhy
msbwhy rated it
November 30, 2021
Status: Completed
my thoughts after reading this: gay.... gay everywhere...

If you're asking why:

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basically the author makes additional two gays side-cps in the extra, they even make the kids as a pair (ofc they're already adults by the time they're revealed as a couple) !!!

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I swear I'm not hating it. I just think it's kinda ridiculous. So I won't take a star for that.

Moving on! Story-wise, this novel hits my soft spot. It has cute babies, heartwarming story, comforting ML, sweet MC... I just love this so much. ML is not your typical cold rich guy; he is sweet, caring, and friendly. He takes it slowly to realize his feelings & starts pursuing MC.

AND MC IS NOT A PUSHOVER. I'm 100% agree with the translator's note: if MC is a pushover, then he will probably spend his entire life together with that scum ex-bf.

I can probably understand why MC is wasting his 10 life being together with his ex:
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he is alone, has no friends, he is kicked out of his house by his parents, he is even struggling with his job (due to his s*xual orientation, before finally getting a stable one).

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The adopted kid is probably his light after so long, and I'm glad they finally get out of that hellish house. Anyway, good and light read, a little bit angsty in the beginning but it will be better. <<less
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htaotao
htaotao rated it
December 8, 2020
Status: Completed
Really liked this one! The MC's relationship with the two kids is really cute and wholesome. He is super patient and gentle and the kids are sweet in their own way. It doesn't linger too long with his previous bad relationship. The ML is supportive and kind as well! They make a really cute family.

Overall if you like cute buns then you'll like this story. It's also very easy to MTL
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shuulys
shuulys rated it
March 26, 2022
Status: Completed
Plot: 4/5

Characters: 5/5

Romance: 5/5

Oof that mutual respect between SuFu and TangSiBo is sooooo good. Love the way the communicate and love each other. The two little kids made the novel cuter too. The side characters are all very interesting and unique as well. The novel might be a little dog blooded but overall I think that it's great. The HE family is really way too shameless. It felt like the whole family don't have any brains but oh well, they aren't important.
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nevelvir
nevelvir rated it
June 12, 2021
Status: Completed
This is an unexpected treasure I found. The story is really great, as some reviewer has stated.

Yet, this is not a perfect story. Maybe with too much traditional Chinese value that not many people can get, I don't get it too tbh like the part where filial piety is in the foremost which the author portrayed ... more>>
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as Su Fu 'willingly' got beaten by his father everytime and be happy after the beating. Like... wt?????

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But again, it was just a small part of the story. I mainly like the process of Su Fu and Tang Sibo slowly falling in love, how they both gave their utmost for their dream 'little family'. Un, it's cute. And the side pairings too, they got cute endings. <<less
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aas9999
aas9999
March 4, 2021
Status: Completed
It's easy to MTL so I read it in one go~

I love how the MC is so soft from the beginning till the end, but he can gets tough when he need it. He's not a useless and hopeless guy in love. I love how he is very devoted to his love yet can be brave to break it and try a new relationship. ML is also wonderful, along with the buns and their families. There's some conflict that made me feel sooooo nervous but it was resolved, well, may... more>> be not wonderfully, but it works the best for all of them. Try it please~ It's a healing story.

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Although I couldn't agree with the buns growing up and become lovers but ig it's just me? It's in the extra tho so you can avoid reading it if you want

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Shinreigari
Shinreigari rated it
January 9, 2021
Status: Completed
Reaching c23---> this novel really suffocates me! Su Fu was just asking ppl to abuse him 🤦🏻‍♀️ My gahd I just can't symphatise. Or I'm just tht cold-hearted 🤔 I'm not into characters tht are too OP either, but this kinda thing hurts my brain!

Reaching c32---> I'm still suffocating 🤦🏻‍♀️ can't u just ignore tht slag man? I don't care if there aren't any faceslapping, but just ignore him gahddd! I really can't stand saint ppl 😂 Why I'm still reading? Coz I wanna reach the "real breakup" n (real)... more>> fluffs

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c33-> SF's sis is preggy with HSQ's aka slagman' child. When SF doesn't blame the b*tchsister. Me : 🙄 Wht toxicity!

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Orait c41---> less suffocating now 😌 <<less
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SinGrin
SinGrin rated it
May 2, 2023
Status: c50
(Disclaimer: Rating may change after I've read the rest of the novel)

I. Am. Having. A. Blast!

This story is really forcing me to me reconsider my preference for rebirth novels. I was genuinely on the edge of my seat each time MC shuffled closer to the end of his relationship with the Ex but I didn't feel teased or like the author drew it out longer than it had to be-- And it's just been so satisfying! MC's coming into his own and learning to prioritize his needs and... more>> desires.

The villain characters are believable!

The ML is a parade of green flags!

The kids are super cute! (Kind of unbelievably cute but ah well, I'm not reading danmei for it's realism)

And (this is controversial) it's so good to see the MC reconcile with his parents. (Explanation in the spoiler). It's wonderful to see the growth in MC's father and how much that helps to heal MC, who adores his parents.

A few reviewers express concern over the violent/abusive behavior of MC's dad. My goal isn't to explain it away or claim that it's not distressing (I was very uncomfortable while I read that scene). However, there are warnings posted by the translator at the beginning of the novel. You can pay attention to them and set boundaries for yourself instead of volunteering for an experience that will cause you distress and getting angry when it does.

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The most intense point of the MC's father's abusive behavior is when MC goes to visit his parents for the first time since he left to be with the Ex. MC's beaten with a broom resulting in serious but not life-threatening injuries: the translator and the author do a good job of explaining MC's mindset and the cultural context for this situation in a purely neutral way. This novel does not glorify or rationalize the abuse of children. MC and ML are extremely gentle and patient with their children. MC's father realizes that he went too far but he is written in a way that repeatedly demonstrates that he has very poor emotional intelligence and self-control but what is important to MC is that his father is trying and succeeding in meeting MC partway. The other person to lay hands on a child in their care is one of the main villains, the mother of the Ex, and she's absolutely not shown in a good light for her actions. Please remember, depiction is not the same as glorification and make sure to read the tags and warnings.

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I was irritated and impatient with the MC's father for his behavior, but human relationships are complicated and MC really wants to be in his parents' lives. What must be taken into account is the well- established mutual love between MC and his father and the latter's willingness to change in order to rebuild that relationship. This novel is not telling adult children to return to their abusive parents if they're scared or unwilling, it's depicting a subplot of reconciliation and the tail end of MC's father's character arc-- And you know what? Some people like that kind of story! Some people need that kind of story!

On a completely unrelated note: This isn't a problem or even all that distracting but I kind of wonder if the author accepted a sponsorship from Coca-Cola: In a novel where locations are called City A, City B, and University V there's a suspicious number of times where name-brand products just pop up, haha

Overall, this is just the right amount of everything I needed in easy --but not too easy-- reading. <<less
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CaisAngelsPearl
CaisAngelsPearl rated it
April 15, 2022
Status: Completed
Any story with a caring dad/s always gets to me so thoroughly enjoyed that bit, the Cinderella aspect as well, am a sucker for rags to riches/happily ever after kinda stories. BUT, the bit about the 2 step brothers at the end.... not my cup of tea, but hey! to each their own!
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compass96
compass96 rated it
October 25, 2021
Status: c46 part2
The relationship between the MC and ML was great but I just couldn't stand how much of a doormat the MC was. I know that this is somewhat realistic but it's not for me.

Also, the novel kinda glosses over the abusive, homophobic actions of mc's parents and has MC bend over backwards for them. He also apologises to them for being gay and accepts his father's continuous beatings. So in all, no.
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MissZer0q
MissZer0q rated it
July 21, 2021
Status: Completed
I really liked the concept of the story. Someone (mc) who, after 10 years of being abused, finally realized their worth and decided to get out of the suuuuper toxic relationship which made me respect him given that there has been sooooo many ppl that couldn't find the strength get out of those kinds of situations. I love his gentleness and soft-heartedness. However, I do think some parts of this story just left a bitter taste. Especially,

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The sister and ex thing. It's such a what the fk thing

Also in the extra (side couple),

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Mc's child and Ml's child got together in the end. I would've loved their relationship to stay pure and be like bro-cons to each other, that would've been quite funny.

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LilBakasaru
LilBakasaru
June 22, 2021
Status: Completed
Wonderful story, just found it a few days ago and then bindged it (even mlt'd it). This is a wonderful story, and the side cp's are just as interesting as our main cp. Plenty of dog blood drama, but unusually enough some realism to relationships. This story has a bit of everything, even a touch if the supernatural, give it a try.

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There have been comments about our Su Fu (MC) being too meek and a doormat etc, but I would say its more to do with his upbringing from a traditional household, and being filial. But also guilt, from reading it I could tell that the majority of the time when he let himself be used it was because he felt he 'deserved it'. He felt like he had disappointed his own parents by coming out so and not being able to fulfill his duty at the olden son. So he poured all of his energy to to his boyfriends (now ex) family even if they treat him badly.

When he found out however of his partners infidelity he made the steps to leave him, there were moments when he dithered but they were together for 10 years, That was his whole life after being separated from his family. Also having a child involved between them makes things more complicated.

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aynaed
aynaed rated it
May 29, 2021
Status: c56 part1
I like the MC ! Some people hate how softhearted the MC is but I think his gentleness and softness is his strength. I do love tough MC with snippy or witty remark and good face slapping. But there is something endearing about this MC.

He is resilient, it does take him 10 freaking year to realize his worth and get away from such an abusive relationship. But when you consider his environment the way he grow up, his point of view and his condition. It takes such courage to left... more>> everything behind and start a new life <<less
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Old_Cat
Old_Cat
May 22, 2023
Status: c15
I won't rate it yet, I just want to rant abt this. The tl and author said that MC isn't a doormat, but so far I haven't seen any character development yet. I hope he won't in the future. Actually, I rather am not used to MC being a timid one and I usually don't read stories that might have one. I read some and although the MCs there are timid, I hope and saw that they can stand up for their own even if it's against their family. The... more>> fact that it took 15 chapters for the MC to realize that he was in a shitty situation in those 10 yrs actually frustrates me. I've encountered similar cases with my friend, and most of the time I just tell them that I want to slap them sometimes because of how fcking idiotic they are for expecting something from a relationship that wasn't working right since yrs ago. Why would you endure yrs of suffering for those so-called (toxic) love. It doesn't make sense to me bcs as soon as I saw something wasn't right in my relationship, 3 chances are the limit. By staying there, you're letting yourself be played and manipulated, lose your self-love, and will start doubting yourself. You're letting someone step on your dignity as a person and as an individual. Love ain't a reason for you to lose yourself. It's not just abt sacrificing, it's a give and take. If all you do is give and all your partner do is take, what was the fcking point? Love? Bs. You want your partner to change? If they can't change in those yrs you were together, how do you expect them to change in those coming yrs? The best solution was to split up and let them change on their own. They're grown ups, they should at least have the thought of self-reflection if they really love you.

That's just what I thought, I want to get it out bcs this part just rlly frustrates me and I don't have anyone to talk to abt it. <<less
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devils_dont_fly
devils_dont_fly rated it
February 25, 2023
Status: Completed
Loved loved loved it!!

Its exactly how you will expect it to be. Soft, domestic and warm. There is angst at the beginning due to the MC being with a scumbag, but the subsequent breaking up with the scumbag and moving on is very satisfying. And the romance is amazing!! It gave me such warm fluffy feeling inside.

The MC, su fu, is not really a doormat as some reviewers have said. He is a very gentle and kind person who just wanted to have a nice family. And when he decided... more>> to break up, he did it thoroughly. Yes he did endure a lot in the beginning, but what matters is that he came out of it.

The ML is very nice. He is very calm and mature, and so kind to the MC. I shipped these two so much!!

The children are too cute. One is luoke, 5 years old who is extremely smart for his age and the other is Juan juan who is just a cutie.

There are also lots of side couples and I liked all of them. My favourite was the pairing of big brother tang and big brother duan 😂 both are cold faced, expressionless, no nonsense CEO types. I found their plotline quite funny.

This novel didn't get boring and just was very very satisfying to read. If you don't want a heavy plot and just want to have a chill nice read, I fully recommend it <<less
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Psychoutre
Psychoutre rated it
July 11, 2022
Status: c71
MTL'd and it was doable. Novel's alright. I was ready to drop it at around chapter 9 or so, MC was so wishy-washy but I held on..

I understood where MC was coming from, and he did pack a satisfyingly good punch when he needed to. Though if this story was omegaverse, he's a definition of a typical O, so he's not really my type. He ends up becoming quite passive, and just floats along the story, letting ML pamper him 24/7. The past 10 chapters or so all he does... more>> is blush, get scared, blush, get romanced by ML, blush, and repeat. I can't. I do commend him for cutting ties with his ex quite cleanly though.

ML's nice... a bit TOO nice in my opinion. I can't see any of his shortcomings. The author simply created a character that was the polar opposite of the original gong, or the one that just magically ticks all of MC's checkboxes. It makes it even more unrealistic this way, but I guess it's fiction for a reason? ML watches MC's every move via bodyguards, collects recordings and chat records to persuade MC's parents.. his actions are really just over the top.

I am also very uncomfortable with how the relationship is portrayed between MC and his parents, is it in culture to physically abuse your kids even when you realise that they weren't wrong? I'm really not a fan of tsunderes and the author made MC's father one of them. Please let me see some VERBAL communication. I can't stand all this, reading between the lines, type of reconciliation.

Honestly it was mainly the kids that made me stay, like they're really cute. I like reading MC take care of them. I like reading about the ML taking care of them. Wholesome. But it's sadly not enough.

Story has a bit of your typical face-slappings but it does tend to focus more on establishing the relationship between MC and ML. Flow is kind of like Cinderella I suppose.

And the author has some sort of fixed quota with the number of gay characters and gay couples that appear in this story. In this world, gays are everywhere- ML's secretary, MC's coworkers, ML's brother, MC's parents' loyal customers, the list goes on. The only straight relationships you'd find are either one's parents, or the antagonists themselves lol. Is the author trying to paint a picture here? I can't keep a straight face when all these side couples are being shoved down my throat. Half of them are the type of couples I wouldn't wanna read about! E.g. domineering gong x weak-willed, soft, bunny shous, ugh. But I'm definitely keeping an eye out on ML's older brother though...... I might just continue reading to see where his story goes. <<less
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