Guide on How to Fail at Online Dating

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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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mkj123
mkj123 rated it
August 13, 2022
Status: c107
So the story is good but I got bored reading the last 10 chapters so I dropped it after they confirmed their feelings towards each other.

Anyways, I know this novel is light hearted and kind of angst free but I feel like the ML should not have immediately forgiven the MC after he found out the other was lying to him during the first half of the story. like it only took 3 or 4 chapters of angst before they reconciled again which is weird since come on... the MC... more>> lied a lot to him.

Also the misunderstandings between them really pissed me off.

But at the same time, the pacing of the story is good and the comedy is also top notched. One thing I really like about this novel are the side characters especially their friends. <<less
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Kyaaaaaaaaa
Kyaaaaaaaaa rated it
July 29, 2022
Status: Completed
I actually ignored this novel for the longest time because I thought it was the recipe for second hand embarrassment. I mean, the premise itself gave me second hand embarrassment. But I was bored yesterday, and decided to give it a shot.

It was worth it. The novel only has a few embarrassing moments. ML is the type that is super cold but willing to give up the world for you once he warms up. MC is the more spitfire type of guy, who is willing to pursue anything he deems... more>> important to him. They're both good at the game (especially the MC who hasn't played in a few years) and it was an entertaining read with lots of fluff and humor.

I do like her other book, PUBG Online Romance of the Century, the best (one of my all time favorites in terms of fluff and warmth). I feel like this novel needed more excitement (it was focused on reality and gameplay but there were few exciting instances). With this type of novel, you have to be careful because it's common to have slice of life filler but you should also add moments of excitement. That's probably why the highest rating I can give this is a 4 (was actually deliberating whether I should do a 3.5) —something feels lacking. Overall this novel did its job fairly fine and it is recommended. <<less
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Mavroth
Mavroth rated it
July 10, 2022
Status: c120
One of my first novels I ever read! It is an amazing story, I really like how the author works the characters and the comedic tone the story would take.

All in all, it is very good!
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itsmialol
itsmialol
July 9, 2022
Status: Completed
This is my second danmei. So I expected the story based on the tags, there was a bit of boring times in the story but it will never hinder you from completing this novel. I really love how the author did a great job on telling the love story of both characters. How their attitude really suits each other, and I REALLY LOVE how the shou doesn’t let his circumstances hinder into telling his love interest what his true feelings are. And ofc XHZ is totally loveable, his attitude is... more>> very common on Bl ML leads but it’s suits him just right. I love their healthy relationship so much!! Although the last extra chapter was a pleasant surprise! <<less
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Xie Lian
Xie Lian rated it
June 24, 2022
Status: Completed
Quite funny and cute. A good modern gaming novel. I think the ML and MC make a very nice couple.
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xael
xael rated it
June 12, 2022
Status: Completed
this is one of my top favorites for modern settings

i really enjoyed this one alot. It was really a great read and am still looking for another novel something like this that would give me a similar feeling while reading it. Its a gem.

just the 2nd hand embarrassment of the mess MC is, kinda hard to handle sometimes. But its one of the charms of this novel. I still enjoyed it so much.

would honestly want to go back in time to when I havent read this and read it again.
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meclanitea
meclanitea rated it
May 20, 2022
Status: Completed
I just really enjoyed this. I think you have to hold your suspension for a lot of parts and some stuff seemed to resolve pretty easily but I think that's partly why I liked it so much. It was just a good fun time and is perfect for someone just chasing that kind of craving. It was super cute and I wish there were more.
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Eccentricstate
Eccentricstate rated it
May 6, 2022
Status: Completed
05/05/2022

Rating: 4.0

Pairing Type: catfishing, gamer MC x top mmorg gamer ML; shou MC x gong ml; shameless mc; doting gong; gong with a sense of humor; still standard formula gonglolTropes: gaming; catfishing; MMORGs

... more>> Heat level: medium-high (3.5/5 spicy scale; open door with more explicit language) a majority of the book was closed door, but there was one extra at the end that was pretty surprising lol

Re-readability: might reread

This is actually the first novel I've read with gaming as the central concept of all the drama lol. I've only ever read gaming arcs from QTs and it hadn't been a genre I was interested in.

That being said this was very cute! I would say the central most interesting aspect of this novel was the characters. I thought the main cast were all pretty likable.

I especially thought the main couple was sweet and a little different from what you might usually see (to some extent). I thought it was hilarious that MC had spent so much time pretending to be coquettish and spoiled that he literally became a little coquettish and spoiled. The gap between his game personal and himself was also pretty funny.

I also liked the ML, I'd consider him a variant on your standard formula gong. He eats a little vinegar and is mostly a quiet guy, but it's not excessive. But he's a variant in that he's doting and best of all has a sense of humor. Yes, he will actually laugh and play along in jokes. Should that be out of the ordinary and a breath of fresh air? Probably not but by god it is lol

I did think the novel was a little long. It probably could've benefitted from some editing down and trimming of the fat. There were some points were like 20 chapters went by and not much had happened. Probably my biggest gripe with it. It's allllmost bordering on a slice of life and I've found that slice of life's bore me to tears lol. Luckily it managed to keep the points of intrigue going so the longer portions didn't drag as long as it could have.

Im also happy they didn't drag on some of the angsty aspects or it would've changed the tone of the novel.

All in all, I would recommend it! And it got be to download WoW, so that counts for something loooool <<less
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Stray
Stray rated it
April 12, 2022
Status: c1
4.5 but 0.5 is lost due to my personal preferences (I don't like MMORPG novels that much) and the novel is actually good, so I'll round it on 5.

I'll be honest and say, first 20-30 or so chapters were a little difficult to go through, because it's full of descriptions of them playing the game and explanations about how the game functions - but this novel contains MMORPG tag so you know what's coming for you. Personally, I didn't find it difficult to understand because I am quite familiar with... more>> this types of games, it was just boring (to me personally) to read through so many chapters about MC's avatar walking around in the game, upgrading his skills, harvesting etc. The interactions with other players during the game was what kept me reading, because MC is really witty and interesting. After you get to know the main and side characters better and come to care about them, reading about them playing and interacting within the game becomes more interesting. I think I really got hooked on the novel around 40th chapter or so.

Romance starts quite late, I guess around 60th chapter or so. While this is really dragged out, it only makes them falling in love with each other seem more natural, because it took some time for characters to warm up to each other.

For people wondering if there's smut; there is, but the majority of it is censured, vague and brief. There's only a very steamy and explicit scene at the end.

Once the romance really starts to bloom - between 80th and 90th chapters - the story focuses more on their interaction outside of the online game and there are only mentions of them playing on their computer. During the first half of the novel, the online game and in-game playing plays the biggest part in the story, so personally, I found it a little off that it became so insignificant in the other part of the novel. But don't get me wrong, throughout the whole novel I enjoyed reading about the outside-the-game interactions way more than in-game interactions.

I loved ML. It was refreshing to read a story with ML who is considerate, caring and respectful towards his partner.

As I already said, MC is quite witty and it was amusing to read his interactions/thoughts.

I started reading this novel because I was craving some fluff (otherwise, I probably wouldn't have checked it out because of MMORPG tag) and boy, is this full of fluff. The whole novel is full of cute, heartwarming and very sweet fluff. <<less
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Mr.Jello
Mr.Jello rated it
January 18, 2022
Status: Completed
It has some humor and gaming elements, but the focus is on the relationships with other people and the romantic relationship development. It's a refreshing read, I wouldn't say its the best novel but I don't really found anything that I didn't like in it.
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rouye_
rouye_ rated it
January 9, 2022
Status: Completed
this is one of the best stories i've read, and is definitely in my top 5 most loved ones. The story has a good balance of humour and seriousness and the authors knows when to use them right.

some bad things about the story, though, is that the protagonist is really oblivious to the point it can make you slightly annoyed at times. And his obliviousness makes up a lot of secondhand embarrassing moments that make me want to drop the story and never look at it again.

another part that bothered... more>> me initially is how the ML just accepted getting betrayed by the MC and didn't get upset about it? I really wanted some more angst. Eventually, the ML did let his anger get the best of him and got back at the MC, which made me really happy.

but they're actually not that bad and the story was so addicting that I was back reading it within a few minutes. This is one of those stories where you don't want to go to sleep so you can continue reading it, and then wake up excited to finish it. 10/10, I would recommend everyone to give it a chance. <<less
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dewiii
dewiii rated it
December 24, 2021
Status: Completed
WAAAAA I love this! It's sweet and refreshing, and I really didn't want it to end. The MC is funny, he gives me the second hand embarrassment. I love the main characters. The mc's interactions with the ml, while sweet, is also cheesy, especially when they got together. Though at some point, I wished they cleared the misunderstandings a bit sooner, and got in terms with their thoughts rather than dragging the whole catfish thing. I just wish to see more of their personal lives, their everyday interactions not in... more>> game. Overall, it's good. The pacing, romance, characters—it's pretty good. <<less
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springday21
springday21 rated it
October 25, 2021
Status: Completed
honestly my rating is 4.0

everything is perfect and good! my only regret was that I got impatient to see the cp confess each other's secret. There were too much gaming scenes also. I appreciate it but those scenes overloads in my head lol (nonetheless I guess those parts must be really good to see in manhua form) and yep ngl eventually made me skip some.. chapters.. but overall the reading experience was fun! it was engaging and funny!! it's my first time reading about gaming danmei I heard good reviews... more>> about it so I didn't hesitated to try this one... I know little to nothing about game but im hoping the bit of insight I learned from this novel kinda prep me for the novel im gonna read next... <<less
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break_even
break_even rated it
October 1, 2021
Status: Completed
I like how Jing Huan, who I presume is the bottom in the relationship, is proactive in le*d things. Idk, I find bottom MCs who like getting hickies and proactively invites his partner into having s*x pretty uncommon. Not rare, but uncommon. Usually, it's the Top-Doms who seem like they're enjoying stuff, while the Bottom-subs say no/are hesitant even tho they "enjoy" things.

DONT LET THIS REVIEW MISLEAD YOU!! There is no graphic smut, only implied.
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erehhh0828
erehhh0828 rated it
September 29, 2021
Status: Completed
This novel is f*cking amazing. Although there are so much second-hand embarrassment that had me stop reading for a sec just to process what's about to happen. When the angst part came, I keep wishing for the second-hand embarrassment scenes again so I can laugh and forget about pain. But angst is just about 3-5 (?) chapter so it's not that long..

Overall I really enjoyed reading this novel and highly recommend this novel to people with same taste.
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PlusUltra111
PlusUltra111 rated it
September 26, 2021
Status: Completed
THIS WAS SO FUNNY AND CUTE. I was literally giggling and blushing the entire time I read this. Amazing hahaha.
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CloudyPanda
CloudyPanda rated it
September 21, 2021
Status: c120
The characterizations and personality of all the characters were so good, the entire novel was funny, pacing was good, and the plot was also good. The MC has a very funny personality and he seemed quite childish but it made for an entertaining plot.

I liked that the MC was headstrong and could take care of himself and the ML was also very nice to him, there was no unnecessary clichés and I thought that the novel was quite different from the usual ones.

The side characters were also funny and made... more>> for entertaining scenarios. This novel is binge worthy!! The conflicts are mostly misunderstanding based so don't expect any deep drama from the MC and ML

This is one of the first novels that made me enjoy gaming type novels, the gaming portion was easy to follow and well written.

The novel had a good ending that tied up all the loose ends nicely! Overall it was a light hearted, fluffy and very entertaining read! <<less
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thislaoniangisaforsakensinner
thislaoniangisaforsakensinner
August 25, 2021
Status: Completed
This author always manages to make me cackle with the funniest premises and they never disappoint with their execution of the story and characters. Oh man, I can't wait for them to write more and more and to read more beautifully translated novels from them.
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yukicchi
yukicchi rated it
July 31, 2021
Status: Completed
If you're having a bad day and wanted to laugh then don't hesitate in reading this! The plot may be simple but the way it's written and with the help of the translators' efforts, this was really fun to read!! You'll surely love the characters especially the MC and ML's friends. The MC is so shameless (mean it in a good way) that you'll feel a second hand embarrassment while reading. The humor is top notch (imo), really enjoyed this more than I expected! 10/10 🤩
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southend
southend rated it
July 20, 2021
Status: c120
5/5 ☆ AHHHH GEGE~~~ Definitely the first BL novel I've read over the years which shouted "5 stars" - an understatement on how GREAT it is. A read that will make you addicted with so many cute and fluffy moments (deserves the stamp of FLUFF-PACKED), great writing with no boring parts (it's that interesting), and the best character development as well! +Superduperfunny!!!! (HuanHian (Xiao TianJing) 爱 XiangHuaiZhi (Yearning For) SUPREMACY)
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