Friends with Benefits
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Rating(3.9 / 5.0, 127 votes)
5 | 53% (67 votes) |
4 | 17% (21 votes) |
3 | 13% (17 votes) |
2 | 5% (6 votes) |
1 | 13% (16 votes) |
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Status in Country of Origin. One entry per line
52 chapters (Completed)
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Completely Translated
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Weekly Rank: #2000Monthly Rank: #14432
All Time Rank: #4638
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On 2115 Reading Lists
Monthly Rank: #6487
All Time Rank: #4095
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Links are NOT allowed. Format your description nicely so people can easily read them. Please use proper spacing and paragraphs.We used to be friends. Although he’s flirtatious, he f*cked around, I just couldn’t let go of him.
When we could no longer remain friends, it was already too late. What was done could not be undone.
Associated Names
One entry per lineJi You Nan Dang
基友难当
基友难当
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Latest Release
Date | Group | Release |
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05/15/17 | Snowy Codex | c7 |
05/13/17 | Snowy Codex | c6 |
05/11/17 | Snowy Codex | c5 |
05/09/17 | Snowy Codex | c4 |
05/04/17 | Snowy Codex | c3 |
05/03/17 | Snowy Codex | c2 |
04/30/17 | Snowy Codex | c1 |
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I cried. Also, this was binge-read late at might
This is one of those stories. Since it's literally tagged, therefore isn't a spoiler, I'll say it now. This story is something between a tragedy and a bittersweet ending.
The basis of this story is simple: MC is conflicted between his sworn brother (Chu) who gives him a purpose and a frivolous playboy (Lin) who ignites him. People say the Lin's the ML. Personally, I don't think so. Really, both Chu and Lin have ML potential, but they just... don't make it.
Lets break it down.
Chu is someone MC has known for ages. Despite their opposing ways, they place each other at number one priority. It's heavily implied that Chu and MC love each other, but both he and MC are scared to acknowledge it. Also, Chu loves MC more. That's a fact.
Meanwhile, Lin is a manipulative but powerful guy. Probably a psychopath, he's scared of MC's openness, thus he also hates MC for it. The two engage in debauchery, meanwhile falling in love. However, they're from two different worlds and don't know about the other's feelings (a blend of love and hate) nor trust each other, thus they can only suffer. Meanwhile, MC r*pes Lin a couple of times.
I feel like the story of Xiong and He could've been worked on, since they played quite a big role, but it also makes sense, since MC wouldn't pry (and the author's a tad lazy). We get the gist of it, though.
The necklace thing at the end also weirded me out. I mean. I get the conclusion, but the necklace thing was unnceccesary.
Overall, this story has greatly 3D characters but quite a messy plot. It still hurt hard though.
It's not a happily ever after and works better that way. The relationships between the characters, not just the MCs, were believably portrayed.
I really enjoy these kinds of stories. Although they are a tragedy, they are not all just about the ending. It's more so about the characters and the ending just happens to be a byproduct. I really dislike stories with the tragedy tag line that focus on death to pull at the heart strings. Those stories always seem a little shallow to me.
This story on the other hand was very satisfying. The drama and the social interaction we're all well done. If there is one thing I was disappointed in it was that the author chose to complete the final chapter with exposition and a time skip.
The MC had to deal with a harsh childhood to get to where he is today as a businessman while his sworn brother which he goes to no bounds to protect ended up in the Underworld. You can definitely see that the author has shown how in-depth her characters are. I'm fascinated how the MC deeply cares for his sworn brother but at the same time has a desire for this flamboyant player that turned out to be the cause of his sworn brother's harm. Its also interesting to see how the sworn brother and flamboyant hate each other and wish the other didn't exist due to their attachment of the MC.
They started as sexy buddys then became lovers in the end they were sexy buddys.. Amazing!!
For me, the main couple is right (Ou & Lin Ye).
At first I was like everybody else rooting for Chu Yuan Jiang and patiently waiting for Ou to just hurry up and realize that you're more than just "brothers"! However after Lin Ye's point of view and as the story grows near the end, I feel that Ou & Chu Yuan Jiang could not be other than "brothers". Although their bond, connection, love and loyalty are so deep-rooted, Ou does not see or desire Chu Yuan Jiang romantically and he will never do.
Lin Ye is the one attracting him and making his heart beat faster, even though Ou may refuse to admit that. I think the same goes for Lin Ye. Both of them were in stubborn denial of how strong their attraction towards each other was and refused to let it impacted their life too significantly, until near the end.. Perhaps a defense mechanism?