He is Too Stingy, This Sand Sculpture Cannon Fodder

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Shu You transmigrated into a cannon fodder character in a novel who was greedy, hypocritical, selfish, and only cared about money. The original owner of the body had pursued the main character for his wealth but abandoned him when he fell on hard times. In the end, he died a miserable death in a foreign land.

Upon arriving in this new world, Shu You dragged his suitcase and faced the main character who was trying to persuade him to stay. He shouted, “Do you still think you’re the wealthy young master of the Lin family? No! You’re just a poor man now!”

Behind him, the main character’s eyes darkened, and he clenched his fist.

“…So we have to live frugally! I’ll sell everything we don’t need!”

Lin Mingxu: ???

Shu You, who had been known as the stingiest dragon in his past life, looked critically at the branded bags, designer clothes, and diamond rings that the original owner had collected.

“All of this, this, and this… I’ll sell them all!”

Only money could provide him with the greatest sense of security! All he wanted was money!

Once the main character was rejected by the main character he pursued and offered to break up, Shu You could happily continue to live as a single miser with his money.

However, what Shu You didn’t know was that Lin Mingxu had been reborn.

When the weather turned cold, Lin Mingxu admitted that he couldn’t afford to pay the heating bill, and Shu You left him when he couldn’t stand it anymore.

Shu You was delighted, “Why bother paying such an expensive heating bill? Let’s just lie down together and use a couple of extra blankets!”

When it got too hot, the antagonist came knocking, but Lin Mingxu’s expression turned icy, and he wanted to see him leave without explanation.

Shu You flipped the table and said, “You don’t understand the trap of consumerism! You’re so vulgar! How could you, someone brainwashed by capital, understand anything!”

The first time Lin Mingxu used an electric blanket, he thought, “What is this thing? It’s too hot!” It wasn’t because he was watching Shu You’s nosebleed!

Later, Lin Mingxu couldn’t pretend anymore.

He took Shu You to the company and implied that he was no longer poor and that Shu You didn’t have to be so thrifty.

When Shu You turned his head and saw the original main character, he suddenly realized, “Don’t worry, I won’t delay things. I’ll leave right away!”

Shu You asked, “Why? What’s wrong with the original main character?”

Lin Mingxu said, “…he orders four dishes at a meal and uses too many napkins.”

Shu You: ???

…Wait a minute, weren’t you praising him for being open and generous?

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沙雕炮灰他太抠了
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Review
19 Reviews


sharl
New sharl
Mar 08, 2024
Status: c81
This was ok... MC was entertaining, but the text can get rather confusing sometimes. Some paragraphs were repeated, some passages felt like there were missing sentences (censored?). Not sure if the original text has the same problem...

While MC was an entertaining character, the ML never quite stepped out of the mould of the stereotypical ML in this genre. MC's quips was the main thing carrying this work to completion for me.
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PasserByS
PasserByS
Aug 16, 2023
Status: c32
Don't take it too seriously when you read this novel. This is not too dog-blooded, it is very easy going and light.

To give an overview, MC transmigrate into scumbag body, the same time ML transmirage into his younger body.

Their first meeting was quite funny. And afterwards, ML immediately met face to face with the original body's side piece. So, our MC had to deal with the aftermath😂😂.

When ML transmigrate, I doubt he had any affection left for the original scumbag. I mean he had already seen the most ugliest and... more>> nastiest side of humanity and he killed the original body on his timeline soo...

Of course, the first few days, ML didn't believe MC had changed. He just kept watching what MC would do with indifference because he had all the time he needed anyway.

After a few week, ML was wavering and asking himself 'Have Shu You (mc) really changed?'

After that, he began observing this strangness ball of fluff. Then he began noticing the little details that differ with the Shu You (original) from his memories to the Shu You (mc) in front of him.

It was really entertaining.

Our ML is the self-proclaimed patient person. He is indeed patient if he wasn't dealing with MC. So, it is quite funny when MC do all the headche inducing shit. <<less
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Wintercreeper
Wintercreepe
Apr 20, 2023
Status: --
I probably read too much in one go, maybe it's better to pause after a couple of chapters and let it rest for a few days before you continue.

It's funny at first, but there are only a handful of jokes that start to repeat endlessly after 20 or so chapters.

There isn't really a story, the main plot is more of a side plot to the comedy, if you don't find it funny by chapter 10, you can safely drop it, it's not going to change.

Characters are flat, the relationship isn't... more>> really one, the novel is pure comedy and you really can't expect anything else from it.

You either like this kind of humour or you don't, I was amused until they started to re-use the same jokes in pretty much the same situations just in a different location or with other "targets". <<less
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Bunny19
Bunny19
Apr 21, 2023
Status: Completed
It's so cute, their relationship is nice, the MC has a great personality, the ML sometimes wants to kill him but he doesn't do that.

The story is hilarious, nothing complicated, at the end there are a little problems, the personajes have a good development and the reasons that they do something have sense.

Personally I love it, my heart is in pace.
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UsaYuki
UsaYuki
Apr 19, 2023
Status: c50
Great story! I haven’t finished it yet, but until now, it’s been such a fun read! I love the MCs humor~ ofc sometimes I’m annoyed by his ... more>>
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perfunctory as well, like when he says that he loves ML over and over again. It would be sweet if he means it, but if I understood correctly, he still didn’t fall in love with ML but just stays close and supports ML and all, bc he worries that ML will retaliate in the future :/ so yeah, sometimes my heart hurts for ML as well, but welp, MC is worrying about his life so I guess it’s understandable~

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anyways, fun read! Also I kind of like how the “villains” (until now) are portrayed. They are mean and try to do villainy stuff that “villains” in novels do, but it just kind of has a different flavor thanks to MC and his nonsense talking haha and it’s great to see them not mindlessly rushing to MC and getting physical, but just give up when it’s too much haha~ it’s great to see some different kind of “villains”~

To recommend~

Btw: One has to be careful when mtl-ing, bc some websites don’t seem to have the complete text, and you’d have to search a little to find the website that has them :) speaking from experience, bc there was suddenly a big chunk of text missing, in which I didn’t know what happened in between haha <<less
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Ladyk18
Ladyk18
Oct 07, 2023
Status: c48
First off, I would like to say that the translator did an excellent job in their translations, it was clear and easy to read.

However, the novel was pretty bad. I do not understand the MC. The things he says makes absolutely no sense, and while opposites attract and all that I don’t understand how the ML fell for him. The MC to me was pretty dumb, which honestly bummed me out.

I will say part of my low rating may be the fact that this was no where like what I... more>> expected. I thought the MC would be at least have a normal intelligence and actually save money in a normal manner, with the ML playing along to see his “boyfriends” changes but also kind of leave him high and dry and take advantage of MC as a form of revenge for his first life. That’s not what happened at this point.

instead, MC is a dumb silly sweet who is only interesting in that he is just so out of the range of normal.

another thing I really don’t like is how MC keeps saying how much he loved ML when he doesn’t. He even knows that the OG soul he replaced didn’t love ML, so why did he literally start off by that. I get he’s trying to ‘love’ but it just makes no sense to me.

I can see how for some this would be a fun read but it’s just joy for me. <<less
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Yumeru
Yumeru
Jan 29, 2024
Status: Completed
finished!!! As The title goes right on hahha

I want to debunk some reviews, one says MC does NOT have any worries?? Really did you read the novel?? He got a lot of worries that's why he's very stingy with money. Also some parts might be translated not accurately but it will do.

Despite that MC IS a ball of sunshine and positive on outlook in life. With mc's personality and humor he gets the ML to be speechless. ML due to the past became ice cold (just metaphor) and it's mc's... more>> antiques that will melt him down. I laughed in most of the chapters hahaha other characters and even ML don't have ay chance in countering MC especially in speechlessness. Mostly willl give you laughs and there are heart touching moments like when MC told the truth to ML. Do give time for MC and ML to face each others feelings, they both have sad past. Anyways ml's really doting to MC, he accepts MC and MC straightforward to ML especially after confession. <<less
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Icycle
Icycle
Nov 25, 2023
Status: Completed
If you read the translation, you may get mixed up on who is talking, and some chapters are jumbled up. That may be why the rating is on the lower end.

The MC is indeed funny and quick-witted.
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Someone is missing
Someone is m
Oct 26, 2023
Status: Completed
the MC is gold, I love him sooooo much. This story is pure fluffy with very little conflicts. I really love the relationship of MC and ml. If you are looking for light read with fluffy then this story is for you. Though some jokes are lost in translation, it is a good read.
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Fisukisuki
Fisukisuki
Oct 09, 2023
Status: Completed
This is such a Very Good novel because our MC is a Unique and Truly Epic Win Protagonist!!!

He's Quirky and have so many Funny Witty remarks! And because of that he's a Stand up Comedy Celebrity in this novel.

It's not a Showbiz novel nor a Faceslapping one. But he's Thriving!!!

... more>> His words really funny and make people thing twice of what he said. If he's real, he's the kind of character you can't help questioning his life, but also you can't hate him.

Truly our MC is Outstanding!

Love how our MC with keeping his Unique personality, make ML gradually fall for him Naturally.

We subtlety can tell when ML was truly want to tie MC to his side.

And when finally MC chose to ran and he did. That was one of Exciting scenes. When they finally reveal everything, man... that was Truly Emotional scenes!!!

The author did Awesome job writing both Comedic moments and well Emotional one!!!

There's no real Villain here. MC is that good with his words to keep the villain away! Lmao 🤣

But the supporting characters also play good part in this novel. None doesn't face MC'S Witty Funny Remarks in here. None!

All in all... this Novel deserve more Good Rating!!! I'm ABSOLUTELY LOOOOOOOVING IT!!! Thank God I chose to believe in the good reviewers one!

I'm Happy and Satisfied!!! (⁠*⁠˘⁠︶⁠˘⁠*⁠) ⁠♡ <<less
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mxdberries
mxdberries
Feb 13, 2024
Status: c29
Dropped.

i don’t think im the right audience for this book. I’m not going to rate it with the actual rating system but personally it’s like 1.5.

it feels like filler, the main plot feels unimportant to the character having fun. Quite frankly I don’t understand why the ML stays. From his POV he knows nothing but the OG personality and previous actions, so why does he stay? Is he just a facecon lol. The MC annoys him yet ML is very possessive of him. I do like sunshine personalities yet this... more>> guy is just too grating with the nonsense he speaks. <<less
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WallEyeKnee
WallEyeKnee
Jan 16, 2024
Status: Completed
First thank you translation team for your good work.

MC is like a sun, so warm, bright and bubbly. The things he says always makes me laugh. He's rebuttals shutdown anybody trying to argue with him because it somehow always makes sense. How can anybody hate him, you can only love and want him in your life. He loves to eat and loves money, he even know how to be frugal. Top quality characteristics.

ML is like a millennium old block of ice it really took MCs caliber to melt him back... more>> to a warm person. It wasn't a pointless Rebirth , it was god giving a chance for a new brighter live. He's has a dark side but he will never hurt MC, even if he's annoyed, he can still be accepting of MC. He's most deserving of MC.

Other characters has no impact in the story bur serve as MCs comedy material.

The novel centers around MC and ML and their developing relationship.

This is comedy base novel, but there's emotional turmoil that made me cry. It was really impactful and well written.

I love the comedic style, it just a breathe of fresh air, well constructed and makes you laugh.

This is a well written novel even it ended short and not much plot. Good job author <<less
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Rainbow_Phoenix
Rainbow_Phoe
Dec 18, 2023
Status: Completed
The writing was amazing, but the translation was a bit messed up at some parts, especially dialogues or inner monologues. The plot was amazing and the comedy stood out like the moon. I suggest people who love fluffy novels to read this. The romance is honestly not too fast for too slow. I feel like it went perfect and the confession was perfect. Honestly, 5 out of 5. Props to the author for writing such an amazing novel.
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SzJy
SzJy
Nov 09, 2023
Status: Completed
I love the MC so much. He was so funny and frustrating. His ability to spout nonsense is impressive. This story is good for a light hearted read. Not much angst but my heart ached for the MC. I liked his shamelessness and how he dealt with other characters and how he interacted with the ML.
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shinichilove
shinichilove
Oct 19, 2023
Status: Completed
I loved it. I laughed a lot at MC's shamelessness and ability to spout nonsense no matter the situation! There's not much face-slapping here, only MC and ML cute and funny interactions. There's a little bit of angst later on but it's over quickly and they continue to be sweet and harmonious till the end. 🥺 Just a fun and light read, just don't mind the details too much 😅
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Tecchan123
Tecchan123
Oct 14, 2023
Status: Completed
Overall a very fun read! I honestly have no idea why the rating is so low. I'd say it's around a 4.1~4.2.

I loved the MC an ML's relationship so much. There isn't really much of an external conflict. It focused more on their relationship journey and their gradual character growth. There was a bit of angst but I was very satisfied with how it was resolved. The only thing I can really criticize is that there are a few parts in the TL that was a bit confusing and I... more>> sometimes feel the names are being mixed up in the dialogues. But overall still understandable. <<less
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Bbsnugs
Bbsnugs
Oct 08, 2023
Status: Completed
The MC drives everyone mad talking to him which is hilarious. This is an entertaining read mostly light hearted but a bit of angst for about 2 chapters. Mainly revolves around the relationship between the MC and ML.
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Rereadm
Rereadm
Oct 08, 2023
Status: c81
I have a feeling the humor in MC's stand-up and some of the nonsensical things he says gets lost in translation. I feel like the extra chapter (? Or maybe it was one of the very last chapters of the main story) which actually showed the MC's stand up show and his interaction with the crowd was the most straightforward to read yet more than half was Shu You bragging about Lin Mingxu and their relationship lol.

This was a very light-hearted, low tension read. All of the angsty conflicts and... more>> developments that really formed the background of our main duo happen off-screen and the plot revolves around the interactions between the MC, the ML, and a pretty small cast of characters. Things progress really smoothly for all parties.

I truly enjoyed reading it and was happy I could binge. Overall, the story relies on banter and you will quickly decide whether or not it's to your taste. <<less
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Ouryane00
Ouryane00
Oct 04, 2023
Status: c12
The MC here reminds me of the MC in Bird Dude Nie Bufan, they have the same mischievous personality

And that might be the reason why I can’t help but compare the two

Also, the story feels like it suddenly went too fast. Like the MC got transmigrated but he didn’t worry or anything, he just fitted right in and stuff
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