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The cousin that Jing Huan has been closest to since he was a child was labelled as “the other woman” in a certain popular online game: only after devoting herself did she know that the other party was a jerk with a girlfriend.

After several days of being bullied online by people in the game, his cousin went abroad in a fit of anger and sorrow.

Jing Huan couldn’t take this lying down; he decided to take revenge for his cousin using the same method as that guy – buy a character in game and kill that slag guy thousands of times online.

With his strength and skill as the Great God when the game was first launched, wouldn’t he be able to kill that guy and force him to quit the server in minutes?!

He went online, eager to fight, but made a discovery after conducting a round of investigations — this slag guy was the number one DPS server-wide, number one on the expert ranking list, number one on the wealth ranking list, number one on the popularity ranking list, and number one on the fame ranking list.

Conclusion: Can’t screw him over.

Jing Huan felt despondent. He was just about to give up when he personally witnessed his dormmate’s online relationship end right after meeting each other in real life. The other party had sent fake photos and changed their voice, and had even cheated him of his money, triggering his dormmate so much that he was almost admitted to a hospital.

Jing Huan felt enlightened as a sudden realisation dawned on him. After comforting his roommate, he moved the high-priced voice changer back to his rented house overnight.

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GHFOD
How to… เดตออนไลน์ยังไงให้พัง
Hướng dẫn cách lật xe khi yêu qua mạng
Võng Luyến Lật Xe Chỉ Nam
Wǎngliàn fānchē zhǐnán
網戀翻車指南
网恋翻车指南
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Gwengara
Gwengara rated it
April 17, 2020
Status: Completed
Having just finished this I can only say I’m still flying high on the fluff!

If you want a novel that’s packed with fluff and comedy and a HE, with just a slight side dish of drama and misunderstandings, this is the one for you! It’s a perfect light read that you can binge through and still enjoy to pieces!

The characters are just the sweetest and funniest, from the MC and ML to the supporting friends, both IRL and online. The plot is easy to follow and without a lot of... more>> extended misunderstandings. Yes, some questions might rise about what happens afterwards, but I find it quite refreshing being able to use my own imagination for the future of these characters.

Also have to say that the translation is great! I can’t say anything about how it is Chinese-English, as I don’t speak Chinese. However, the English flows easily and explanations about expressions, slang and game vocabulary are put where needed! As a non-native English speaker (being Swedish) I really appreciate novels that are well translated, that uses correct English grammar and so on, makes it sooo much easier when reading.

I can’t give this anything other than 5 stars, an absolute favourite of mine!! <<less
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Elviri
Elviri rated it
March 24, 2020
Status: c103
This is my first time writing a review, after reading Chinese novels online since about... 2015? 2016?

It's too cute. The main character is hilarious and sassy. The angst is very short and not that bad. The story just makes you feel really good and happy.

The translation quality is great as well.
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Fieriz
Fieriz rated it
February 8, 2020
Status: Completed
I love this enough to mtl it like 3 times and reread it from the start all over again, it hurt my eyes but since it soothed my soul so I can only keep doing it. High quality translation, honestly you can't hope for more, and they translated so fast. I kept checking on their website to make sure I read every time they release a new chapter haha. Thank you so much for translators and editors! You new readers will be sending them flowers and prayers for their good... more>> deeds.

I laughed a lot, there are so many cute moments. Also caught myself smiling like an idiot over small little things happening. Yet I also felt my heart broke and ached during those angst (thank God it's not for long)

I like the interaction between MC and ML, online and in real life made such a contrast that it somehow made things balanced.

ML is mature enough and accept things silently (yet not easily, he went through confusing ordeal before he realized his own feelings) while MC had not recognized his own feeling until quite far (it showed that he actually fonds of ML, it's just he was a bit slow about feeling, I guess?)

I even went so far to write a fanfiction for my own read lol.

Very much recommended for those who love BL and online game! <<less
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alainamazaya
alainamazaya rated it
January 30, 2020
Status: Completed
it's a very light read novel and it's so entertaining. I was impatient and MTLing the rest of chapters and I am not disappointed!
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ria.green
ria.green rated it
January 25, 2020
Status: c67
This novel is genuinely hilarious. The scene where the MC is desperately trying to convince the ML that "she" loves slag men and the slag man who isn't actually a slag man ML is going "???" is one of the funniest I've ever read in a Chinese novel. Jing Huan's female persona is priceless, probably the best thing about this novel! The romance is sort of "eh" for me so far, but the comedic misunderstandings are top-notch.
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TripleBaka
TripleBaka rated it
December 14, 2019
Status: c54
This story is hilarious. It’s funny without being gross or using heavy pe*verted humor.

The MC, like the summary says, is posing as a girl to get revenge for his sister (more like his cousin that he’s close to.) The ML is the so called “slag man” that hurt her.

There is a ton of misunderstandings from the start, because of the MC’s methods to get into the MMO game and posing as a girl, a lot of drama and some face slapping. I really loved the game elements, being a gamer... more>> myself. The TL group did a good job describing to people not familiar or being gamers. The story isn’t too complicated and the world building is nice. The side characters are not cardboard or bland and interact with the main characters and world. They feel like a part of the story.

The romance is there but it’s slow building and easy going. It’s obvious and it’s not totally in your face.

Above all, I would recommend this story if you want a funny, light hearted BL romance. <<less
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mazeoflife28
mazeoflife28 rated it
November 11, 2019
Status: c40
This novel is really entertaining and hilarious. Before I knew it, I binge read until the current chapter and the cliffhanger has me clawing the keyboard for moar please. The side characters, roommates, friends, ML's friends interactions and chats are also fun to read, can't wait for the next chapter.

MC's good at acting cute.
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MCRHY1201
MCRHY1201 rated it
February 3, 2024
Status: Completed
The story was more focused on the aspects of gaming and character interactions in the game more than in real life interaction. I get it, it was a revenge on online dating and stuffs but it isn’t really focusing on the dynamics of the CP till later on. (There are more in real life interactions when they knoew about each others IRL)

Every characters are recognizable enough so their personality stands out a lot. The story was soft and chill. The misunderstanding was easy to understand not dogsh*t or cringe... more>> or cliche too. The humor was good but not to the point I LMAO.

Personally, I like this type of troupe where is Soft and Quiet Top x Outspoken and Bright Bot and that’s how I endured till the end. The ending was alright, I wasn’t satisfied with it that much. <<less
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meatbunluver
meatbunluver rated it
January 10, 2024
Status: Completed
Ahhh this MC. Oh this MC. I love this MC.

Just a nice fun light-hearted read about a kind of s*upid guy trying to get justice for his cousin but ending up with a boyfriend instead. The shenanigans he and the ML get into are so funny and their relationship is so wholesome.

Only disclaimer is if you get secondhand embarassment easily (which I do), you might have to figure out how to get past some of these scenes (e.g. Even the premise) because it's just asddgfajk.
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luhyung
luhyung rated it
November 29, 2023
Status: Completed
Firstly, thank you for the amazing translation! 5/5

The title basically gives away the entire plot. I wouldn't necessarily say it's cliche but the plot was predictable and I stayed till the end for the fluff and tearjerkers.
Spoiler

Thankfully Liang Ran only appeared for a chapter or I would have given up right there and then.

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Overall would read again.
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Talrice
Talrice rated it
September 24, 2023
Status: Completed
This is one of my favorite BL novels of all time and a total comfort read now. I laughed so much at the side characters' dialogue and cringe-laughed at the protagonist's antics. After the misunderstandings are resolved, the two leads have a very healthy relationship with one another. I also really liked that when it comes to the real life version of the shou, he isn't really described as feminine or beautiful and still retains his masculinity (which imo is pretty rare for danmei). I really liked the shou because... more>> he doesn't take things lying down and has attitude, but he's also reasonable. I also really liked the gong because he's so sweet and supportive the whole time.

One of my favorite things about this novel is that the two leads' friends are also very supportive. I loved reading their interactions with one another and with the two leads because I felt it was a realistic depiction of guy friends in college.

The relationships felt fleshed out but I still wish there was more to read. I've read this novel twice now and will probably reread it again in another year or two. :) <<less
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lindeee
lindeee rated it
July 10, 2023
Status: c119
Just finish reading the novel, I thought the revenge would be satisfying but I got it wrong

... more>>
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he claimed himself to be straight but fell in love easily with the scum online guy who cheated on his sister, and I thought the scum ML would say sorry for cheating on his sister but it's himself who apologized to scum ML for lying and falling in love hard for him, what a shameless MC, he has brain of teenage girl

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Too many things about the game, but for me, it's just a waste of chapters also the names are very confusing and, I don't think I will re-read this novel! There are plenty of good novels that have low ratings just because of drama, omegaverse, and r*pe but the stories are far better than this novel <<less
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damnmei
damnmei rated it
July 6, 2023
Status: Completed
The way I actual felt my soul leaving my body with MC multiple times in this story was visceral and hilarious. Highly recommend, every story written by this author is gold.
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Yonachii
Yonachii rated it
May 3, 2023
Status: Completed
out of 117 chapter and 4 extra. I skip some of 3 to 4 chapter paragraphs. I got bored before ending. At first I find it interesting, it makes me laugh too but suddenly it leave a bitter taste. For me the MC act sissy after using female accounts. I got expectations when the author tells that MC played the game in the past and called a Vanguard Prince. I got expectations that he's gonna be strong coz he's a gamer in the past but nah it's always ML save... more>> the day moment and ML wiping his ass. <<less
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Moominland
Moominland rated it
March 28, 2023
Status: Completed
So funny!

Our main character wnat to revenge his sister after she being catfished in an online game. So he pass as a woman and try to seduce this catfish guy!

BUT the catfish was using a robbed account. The original owner just gets it back so the main lead is getting revenge on an INOCENT ;_;

The plot thickens when they meet in real life (without they know the online identity of each other)

VERY SLOW burn story, but also very fun! Love them!
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saphire8626
saphire8626
January 25, 2023
Status: Completed
OK, I see why this book gets all the hype. Written by the same author as I Can Do It, I would say that you can roughly expect similar things. This story is a very VERY cute first-love slash university romance between two gamers. It's a feel-good, romcom and fluffy story. I did however feel that the story was longer than it needed to be because there was a long lull period in the middle with nothing much happening. But still pretty enjoyable!
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nopetee
nopetee rated it
November 29, 2022
Status: Completed
As a gamer, this novel is really relatable for me.
Not about the revenge part, but how girl identity in game is questionable.

And there are valuable lessons to learn:

  1. Don't use deception
  2. Never really believe everything on the internet
  3. GIRL (Guy In Real Life)
There are some random flaws, forgotten plot that is supposedly have explained but author doesn't focus on it, and the explanation of the game systems are probably confusing for non-gamer/non-RPG gamer.

Read it with a pinch of salt and enjoy the silly straight guy catfishing a wronged slag man :)
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taestykookie
taestykookie rated it
November 23, 2022
Status: Completed
A sweet and fluffy story.

Although it did feel boring in the beginning it does get better as the story progresses further. There's little to no angst at all.

The second hand embarrassments MC gave me were too much I literally had to speed read those scenes/chapters.

Both MC and ML were extremely lovable. Their sweet interactions made me feel all too mushy. Side characters were great too.

Overall a nice read without much unnecessary drama
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SweetLove
SweetLove rated it
September 13, 2022
Status: Completed
I love this story of JH and XHZ! At first I was wondering how they will transition their relationship IRL but the author made it flow smoothly and entertainingly.

You'll enjoy reading GHFOD even without knowing the game because the author makes sure to explain the situation.

What I also love is the cute convos between Yearning For and Tianjing, especially when their relationship has evolved in the latter chapters.

I particularly liked the last 20 or so chapters as it tell JH and XHZ's story with open-mindedness of the characters involved. 🥰🥰 Overall,... more>> this story promotes gay relationships in an open and healthy way.

I'm probably re-reading this when I don't have anything else to read. 😍 Kudos to Chrysanthemum Garden for their quality translation on this! 👍 <<less
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trash_generalist
trash_generalist rated it
August 17, 2022
Status: Completed
I usually avoid stories with this kind of shameless premise, but I saw a review that said it was worth reading and thank god I did! It's a really good read~ Certainly, you'll be suffering through bouts of second-hand embarrassment, and there's a little bit of angst too. But it's just a little bit. The rest of the story is funny, sweet, and soft. The main premise is was stated in the summary: the MC (Jing Huang), foolishly decides to catfish the 'slag man' (the ML, Xiang Huaizhi) that caused... more>> his jiejie to run off abroad. As a protective younger brother, he refused to let said slag man go. Only, he's extremely bad at catfishing lolol and he ends up getting too into the act.

All in all, it's a sweet campus romance with lots of gaming and comedic elements. The characters are very well-rounded, so it feels like you're actually reading about young adults going to school and playing games, rather than just caricatures. The romance was sweet too. There tons of misunderstandings, but it's the reasonable type. The TL is very good too! So! If you're hesitating for reasons similar to what I describe in the beginning, I suggest you give at least the first few chapters a shot! I think it would be worth the read.

CHARACTERS: 9.5/10

I love the characters in this novel, they're all memorable and very real!

Jing Huan (MC)

Kinda foolish but kind-hearted. The prince of the school, but a total sis-con LOLOL. When he decides to catfish the ML, he goes all out. He chooses a girly character, gets a voice changer to get an equally girly voice, and pursues the ML by acting coquettish.

Xiang Huaizhi (ML)

ML is the stoic type. Older than the MC by a year or so, and he's pretty avoidant. Not treating the MC very well in the beginning. But once he fell, he was all in~

ROMANCE: 9.5/10

This is my favorite type of romance: enemies to lovers and identity p*rn LOLOL. It takes a long while for the ML to get accustomed to the MC. And even then, it was only because fate brought them together in reality (not just in-game), which I thought made the feelings a little more genuine!

SETTING: 9/10

I really like the game settings. I don't think they're necessarily realistic or anything like that. I just think the author did a good job incorporating the game with the storyline~ I usually dislike modern day romances. I always feel they're a bit bland, but this one was really good in terms of setting the scene to make the characters shine more.

PLOT: 9/10

The plot is relatively simple. It's nothing big or totally unique. In fact, I'm sure there's plenty of similar stories to this one. But despite simplicity, I found the novel interesting to read. 👍 RATING: 4.6/5

Definitely definitely definitely worth the read! Ahhh I'm going to miss these two idiots T.T their romance was so sweet, I'm looking forward to reading the novel again the future~ (Oh, final note, the novel is a bit spicy! There is a 🌶 extra at the end that's pretty explicit. It's completely skip-able though, so if you don't want to read it, you can just ignore it's existence). <<less
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