Holding Onto My Man

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After an accidental death, in order to continue to live, Gu Bai had to choose to go through various wonderful books to complete tasks.

Every time he became a variety of small cannon fodder inside the story, Gu Bai’s code of conduct when completing task is – by all means, don’t be inferior, don’t be shameless, don’t be upright… hold on to a golden thigh.

… N times after transmigrating

Cannon fodder: (angry contempt) … You’re already so powerful, why are you still shamelessly holding on to a golden thigh to deal with us!?

Gu Bai: (deadpan) That… holding and holding… got used to it…

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Embrace My Man [Quick Transmigration]
HOMM
Ôm lấy ta nam nhân
抱住我的男人[快穿]
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PorkSteambun
PorkSteambun rated it
October 13, 2020
Status: Completed
THAT WAS SOOO GOOD! omfg I couldn't stop from reading the next chapter and I didn't even notice I was done!! The ending was so satisfying ahhh ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ The last world arc basically abused us readers with all the dog food 🤣 so much dog food.

Like some have mentioned if you like QWTFOTD then you might like this one. I'm not gonna say which is better because ahh damn I'm in love with both.

The MC is in no way merciful or weak. Yes he doesn't show mercy he is cold... more>> and smart. I love how he hates it when the task is "make this person never forget about me or fall in love with me" I can feel him rolling his eyes like "Not this sh*t again" HAHAHAHA. He does feel sorry for the souls in each world and was curious if their souls are destroyed or went somewhere. The answer is revealed at the end it's all good. Also he's incredibly sticky to his hubby once he finally started loving him, he's like a sticky rice cake 🤣 the ML is the same person in every world and will lose all memory everytime. ML is so damn possessive but he hates forcing the one he loves. He is patient, I mean dude waited for him for thousands of years hahahaha.!

SO ABOUT THEIR IDENTITY

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ML is the demon God of War (not sure but MTL says he is) He is the strongest in the devil/demon world and is feared by everyone. MC is not human... he is a puppet made by an emperor (who by the way is obsessively inlove with him as well) and for some reason he has a soul. He is the only puppet in the whole world realm whatever, to have a soul. He met the ML when he secretly went to the underworld to obtain a flower petal that was said to give him a real human body. That is where everything started for them. The tragic love story between two fated lovers 💔 but don't worry the tragic was just the beginning. In the end everything was fixed and it was satisfying.

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Very happy ending. I wish it was longer I could read even the most irrelevant part of their lives like just chillin by the shore or making... making love all night longbjsnusbuuvsuvs (//∇//)

My favorite arc was the Slag Gong Arc 💔 I have to admit I cried... not for the MC but for the original host.
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It's so tragic. They clearly loved each other but one did not trust the other. Reading that arc I felt like someone was squeezing my heart. The only one I couldn't forget even after finishing the story I kept thinking pls give them a happy ending but at the same time I just want the protagonist to suffer forever life after life, always remembering what he did and never again getting the love he once had because the only person who can give him that was already gone forever, never reincarnating. That was really sad 😭💔

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But the next arc basically made me laugh and embarrassed hahahaha. <<less
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dday0425
dday0425 rated it
February 28, 2020
Status: Completed
To be honest, as much as I like it, I must admit this novel is not that extraordinarily great compare to other quick transmigration novels I've read so far. Yes, it's a fun read, and the MC is cute, but it's kinda similar to other novels. Both MC and ML are typical and there is barely anything unique in the storyline at all. I honestly have higher hope for the main storyline than the plots in the transmigrated worlds.

As it turns out, after I decide to stall my read for... more>> a while, not continuously reading the whole story in one go. I find the story is actually very pleasant. It's better to read an arc once in a while, and read anything else in between, so that you won't get bored by the same golden finger acts or interactions between the protagonists. I feel like I can appreciate the story more. <<less
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KimiKazoo
KimiKazoo rated it
September 20, 2018
Status: Completed
This story was surprisingly good. All the stories were unique and extremely readable.

Definitely recommend.
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Ichiiya13
Ichiiya13 rated it
September 19, 2018
Status: c16
First time to review, but I just have to note that its a sibling to 'Quickly face the devil'.

Unlike the MC in Quickly, this MC is in the more neutral and down to earth kind attitude. But he's not too neutral that's classified as cold hearted. He has clear mind and straight forward goals. From "Right. Let me just finish this and I'll get back to you, kay?" to "Oh? Oh! Okay, I see where this is going, and I like it, don't mind if I do"

ML's possessive-ness, multiple... more>> words, transmigration is similar to Quickly that's why I dubbed it as a sibling. Not twins. Sibling.

Well I am just on Ch 16 so I can't say if this has revenge on MC's part, or perhaps grown to have a revengeful side but he's attitude is super refreshing, like a spring breeze. From the synopsis, I betting he'd be the type of MC who grows to be CRYING over spilled milk (holding the golden thigh) after transferring multiple worlds like
" ; w ; huhu what have I done!? Is there no hope in finishing, ML please let me do my job in peace #sendHelp# #needWalkthrough# " then gets eaten throughly by ML.

Try it! You will definitely like it <<less
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BL-lover
BL-lover rated it
July 23, 2018
Status: Completed
Too good!! This novel is too good!! At first you will think that this is similar to FOD, but it is not! Definitely not.

Well anyways just read it. You will not regret it.

This is the first novel that I finished reading using MTL≧ω≦
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Kiri_Haru9
Kiri_Haru9
October 29, 2022
Status: c1
I think I read too much BL, so

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I feel like this story take a whole bunch of plot from the other novel and dump them together, well I guess it does not matter but I really can't help but want to complained jusssssst a bit.

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Moona
Moona
August 25, 2022
Status: --
It's an alright QT is about all I can say. While writing this review I've already forgotten most of it, even going back to re read sections doesn't remind me of much which shows how generic and forgettable it is. It's okay as something to read to fill the time.
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Saphie
Saphie rated it
August 5, 2022
Status: Completed
Oh wow! What a pleasant surprise, this has been rotting on my reading list since time immemorial. MC is good and has mature and smart thinking, ML is your same 'ol powerful, possessive figure (but I eat it up everytime). This is on the same level as QWFOD for me. It's an enjoyable read.

The arcs were good and cute to read! After the first arc (which was a kinda eh read), it was good! Though the interstellar arc (last arc) also fell short, the romance was slapped in your face... more>> instantly that it was kinda cringey and the mini antagonist was just there. I feel like they rushed it in order to write the main world.

The main world was quite good though, kept me tense and on my toes. The QT then was explained so beautifully. I recommend it! <<less
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LazyPeruser
LazyPeruser rated it
August 1, 2022
Status: Completed
In every chapters and arcs, I didn't get bored even a millisecond while reading this! It was one of the unique and awesome qt novel that I've read. I like the plot, the mysteries, and the twist! Gaah love the twist so muuch! I'm one of those readers who didn't reread stories much because I easily remembered the flow of a novel and will soon become bored, but boy!! I really think that I'll reread this novel a lot in the future.

What I really love the most is how they... more>> love each other. They will do anything they can to see and get revenge for each other. And of course I especially love the twist (I know I've this a lot of times but I just love love love iiit~!!) The twist is so out of this world and mind blowing 🤯 and this is the reason why I considered this as unique. 💖 <<less
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J.A.M.
J.A.M. rated it
June 20, 2022
Status: Completed
All of the arc have someone who is s*upid! It really made me think if their decision is subconscious or they are really s*upid. Well, their s*upidity has a reason so it's fine. If their not s*upid the story won't progress after all.

The QT looked like it haven't any purpose for the story but the reason of QT is to save/collect the soul of ML that was split into multiple worlds.

ML is the system. He was weak because his soul was split that was why MC entered the worlds to... more>> save/collect it. The twist was, MC and ML knew each other way back before. Their story is full of love but painful road.

It's really great but for me the last part was quite a mess. It's base on my view okay. <<less
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OuRyed
OuRyed rated it
June 13, 2022
Status: Completed
Okay, this novel is great, I love it. It was like the title said a golden thigh holding story. Where the MC relied on the ML (not entirely) to complete his mission. Later on it became just an excuse the MC is also smart. The back story of the couple was really surprising. There are some flaw but I don't like to dwell on such thing as long as there not so obviously affecting my enjoyment. I highly recommend this novel.
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trash_generalist
trash_generalist
May 30, 2022
Status: Completed
A good read! It’s a Single-dog torture novel LOLOL I just finished reading FOD and wanted to try out another quick transmigration novel. This one ended up being a pretty good choice! It’s similar, but more romance focused.

CHARACTERS: 8/10

To me, the characters were likable but average! I think there could have been more complexity in them, especially because of the main plot... but in the end, I found the main CP charming enough and the MC at least has a pretty interesting development~

... more>> Gu Bai (MC)

The apathetic MC who has been invited by a “Master” that willingly gives him another chance at life in exchange for completing tasks in other worlds. He’s plenty cold at first and appears perfectly uncaring. However, that changes as he travels from world to world.

ML

The ML’s name is a bit of a spoiler so I’ll hold off on that! Basic details is that the ML is a soul that the MC consistently runs into while completing tasks in those other worlds. He doesn’t retain the memory of their trips but his soul resonates strongly with the MC’s!

ROMANCE: 8/10

I like this romance because it starts off cold but ends off extremely warm. This is a shameless CP through and through and I can’t help but find them hilarious 😂 The dynamics are pretty average (Shou!MC and Gong!ML) and the pacing fast (as is expected from a QT novel), but it ends up being a pretty fun ride!

SETTING: 8.5/10

As a QT novel, the setting for this novel is quite broad. The worldbuilding is pretty good in the different arcs, with plenty of fun elements thrown in to make the transmigration more interesting than your average QT. Anyway, I think that it’s worth reading this novel for the setting alone!

PLOT: 8/10

The main plot is MC taking on tasks from a mysterious “Master” that allows him to directly transfer into the bodies of other people. As for the tasks themselves, they all have to do with fulfilling the wishes of the original hosts. In the midst of the different arcs, there’s the expiration of the romance subplot and the usual face-slapping drama! After which, the mysterious identity of everyone is revealed.

RATING: 4/5

Although not my favorite, I like this story because it had a strict endpoint and was relatively short besides. Because of this, I didn’t have the urge to stop reading till near the end (which is pretty good! Since I tend to not finish QT novels). I recommend reading it if you’re looking for something relatively simple. It’s a pretty straightforward feel-good story most of the time with hints of mystery because of the hidden backgrounds of everyone.

RANDOM THOUGHTS:

  • Personal Enjoyment: Pretty good! It’s not the most engaging novel out there, but it’s still pretty fun to read (4/5).
  • Literary Level: I think it’s a bit clumsy at times. Especially when it came to the plot development in certain arcs and the character settings. However, in my opinion, the length was perfect and it ended well (4/5)
  • Heat Level: This is a clean novel! No smut at all. The most the characters do on screen is kiss (with some heavy petting), everything else is slipped. Oh but, there are some pretty questionable s*xual themes here! So be careful. (1/5)
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Axvii
Axvii rated it
April 18, 2022
Status: Completed
The characters are cardboard cut-outs, especially every villain who the main protagonist is the target of revenge.

There's chemistry to the MC and ML, but their interactions are told through the author's words instead of being shown through the characters, making their personalities bland and stereotypical.

The story's pacing and execution aren't well done and the dynamic of the main cast towards each world they go through, feels static and boxed.

What I mean by this, is that the beginning is fine, but the in-betweens have fillers and the ending is rushed. It... more>> is safe to say this isn't a serious plot.

What really annoyed me to the point of making the rating a 2 star was, I repeat from my previous statement, how the author only tells us about the characters interactions instead of showing it. This is very obvious when it comes to the interactions of the protagonists.

There were also remarks that threw me off guard, like how every female character were described to be weak or they're not supposed to like a certain hobby or profession cause it's not girly enough. It also sounded like it's the author's own point of view (from reading the raws). My first review of this was really emotional for me so I had to edit that part out.

But in regards to whether the author is being sexist isn't something I'll comment on further. (Just talking about it might make me annoyed again)

All I have to say to the author is please don't force your views on the characters, if your'e going to write a story. Make the character have their own perspective. Show us how you write that perspective instead of telling us what they wouldn't like or dislike. <<less
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Kassandra
Kassandra rated it
March 30, 2022
Status: Completed
It's a nice read I'm rating it 5/5 stars.

Plot Development – 10/5!! I like the flow and pace it has. Starting from the arcs and to ending, it's simply magnificent and smooth.

Character Design – 5/5. It's nice, the main character really developed well. Fortunately the scene was not fully detailed because it's painful to read how much he'd gone thru.

World Background – 5/5. It's okay since the focus of the novel is clearing out the grievances of the original host. But don't worry the settings was clearly said every time... more>> the arcs' begin.

Translation Quality – 8/5, they're nice!! The two translation site did a good job! Thank you, Peony Novel TL and Chrysanthemum Garden!! ♡ Wring Quality – 7/5, I quite liked how the Author did the pacing and flow of the novel.

The novel was like QWTFOTD and if you like that novel, you'll also like this one.

Goodbye, Xiao Bai!! May you finally enjoy your human life.

Enjoy your two person world, Ye Cang.

I'm happy for the both of you, I'll see you when I see you. <<less
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HooliganReader
HooliganReader rated it
March 19, 2022
Status: Completed
I've completed it and IT'S SO FREAKING GOODDDD! One of the best QT out there! If you're looking for quality QT look no further! This is the one for you.

The main premise of each world is to help the original host fulfill their dying wish. It's not some nonsense where the romance is the main focus. There is face slapping and quick thinking in each world which is SO FREAKING GOOD! Some of the arcs are tear jerking too so very prepared!

There is one big thingy thingy about hidden identities... more>> and blablala that sort of thingy which is also good
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And the star crossed romance 😍😭

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Some plot holes are there for the big thingy thingy but meh there are always some but it doesn't take away from how good of a QT novel this is!

I have nothing more to say. JUST READ IT! NO REGRETS! <<less
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Rain in the sunny morning
Rain in the sunny morning rated it
November 28, 2021
Status: Completed
Extremely recommend this novel,

I love this novel a lot and I kind of regretted not reading it earlier actually. What happened was I read the first arc and quite liked it but I guessed I didn't like the setting in the second so I dropped it, big mistake. I love all these arcs a lot and my favorite's were 'The imperial palace's pampered concubine is inferior to a dog' and 'Ancient Earth's tomb in the interstellar' because there were simply to much dog food! Like Gu Bai said the... more>> interstellar arc was simply vacation and doing what he's best at!

Each world's plot building was good, the characters were also not as 2D.

You could feel Gu Bai fall in love slowly and how Ye Cang worms his way into GB's heart. I also read a comment saying that now they look back, GB being heartless was actually a huge foreshadowing and I couldn't agree less!

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When The master appeared for the second time, I swore that I knew he was going to be the Ml. But of course, the main reason was probably him getting to much screen time and his appearance described with a lot of detail

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The real world arc made me tear up. It's one of the best real world arcs I've ever read in my life. Some people will have different preferences and opinions but I really liked this novel. <<less
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SilverHollyAsh
SilverHollyAsh rated it
August 23, 2021
Status: c110
I enjoyed this BL world-hopping story.

It's not the best one I've read, but I enjoyed the main character and his growth as he continued traveling.

The only reason why it's not a 5 star is because I felt the story ended too quickly--the last arc (an interstellar one) too conveniently timed to bring about the end of his travels.

Also, as in some of these "quick-wear" novels, there were a few things that could've been expanded on:

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    1. What force, e.g., destiny? Was behind the ML accidently choosing one of the MC's incarnations to help him?
    1. What exactly was the ML's plan?
      How was he able to escape his prison enough to do it?
    1. What was the ML's reaction to the first few times his incarnation fell in love with the MC?
    1. As a puppet, why didn't the MC have a soul?
      (Maybe this is something I don't know/can't understand, because of cultural reasons/cosmology issues?)
    1. How, when, why did the MC's "creator" fall in love w/ him?
    1. How did the MC's version of the Phoenix spell cast by his "creator" differ from it's intended use?
      (This could be something I missed in the last few chapters.)

      Also, who sealed off the Interstellar World--was it the MC's creator once he figured out his plan or an accident?

    1. What is the ML's 7th realm like and/or how is their life together now that the conflict is resolved?
      (Do they have/adopt any children?

      Will the Demon Realm rise again?)

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Essentially, I wanted a bit more depth at the end to tie all the narrative threads together.

This is a common problem in the genre.

"Holding Onto My Man" has a more complete ending/overarching plot than other such stories, yet I still wanted a little more explanation.

Sorry, not sorry, I love long, thorough denouements.
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ReadingSlime
ReadingSlime rated it
July 28, 2021
Status: c110
Completely unlike any other transmigration/multiple world fic I've ever read.

The MC starts off like an emotionless doll and slowly understands and gains emotions with every arc, each world he falls in love with the ML and the twist at the end was an incredible revelation! You absolutely won't regret finishing and picking this up. You may feel like dropping in the beginning but starting from Ch 29 you would have a difficult time setting this down!
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Lea168
Lea168 rated it
July 5, 2021
Status: Completed
5/5*

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

One of my favourite QT! --> misleading synopsis

... more>> This QT novel was super great!! The story summary is misleading, it implies a weak MC but that isn't the case at all! Also, this story is about an earth shattering, immortal love that shook every realm in the universe.

WHAT I REALLY LOVED

1. I've read my share of QT novels and rarely, except for QWFOD and this one, can I read it without taking a few weeks of break in between. QWFOD was my first QT and one of the first BL novel I ever read, so all was fresh and new. But as soon as I read my 2nd and 3rd QT novel I realized how repetitive most QT novels are (so for this QT novel have me so hooked... I think I enjoyed it even more than QWFOD!).

But nonetheless in general I still enjoy QT a lot, as usually I treat every arc as a short story, and just read separate arcs of various QT novels at same time, depending on my mood. Some QT novels have great plots for task arcs, but the real life arc sucks or vice versa.

This novel managed to make me binge the whole story in 1.5 day. Why? I LOVED all of the individual arcs PLUS the back story of the 2 lovers was of the kind that I love the most!! -->
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a tragic immortal love story that broke the rules of heaven and earth and everything in between.

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I felt so much suspense when bits and pieces of the back story was revealed, and it is grand!

2. MC is not the weak, silly, funny MC I expected based on the story summary which is quite misleading. MC is smart and very capable. There is no system administrator and MC has to rely on himself to finish the tasks. I often lament on QT novels that makes it too easy for MC because the system enhances their ability, looks etc. That is often a pity imo as everything too easily obtained is less memorable. That is not the case here. No cheat system, except only once when MC got a reward and he increased his cultivation. That's it.

3. Repetitiveness is far lower than in most other QT novels. That is also because MC acts more differently throughout the arcs than MCs in most other QT novels. However... That doesn't apply to ML. See below.

Also the arcs feel less repetitive because there is no 'central theme' like revenge or scum abuse. Some arcs were more heavy on revenge, two were about making the protagonist of that world regret giving up on the original owner (scum abuse), a few had a bit of face slapping, one was most about dog food, one arc was heavy on letting MC discover who he really was etc. Author did great to have variation here!

4. You could blame this novel for having a ML that is almost always the same in each arc... However, I totally loved him!! And it didn't annoy me it usually does. Maybe because ML's unchanging character in each arc is totally fitting with the back story that the author wrote for the 2 lovers. Each ML in every arc is
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a persona/soul part of the real ML

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5. I mentioned before... The real life / back story of ML and MC is just beautiful!! Especially if you like these undying, immortal/fantasy, earth shattering, mad love kind of trope. Author created so much suspense towards the final arcs unfolding their tragic love story that I binged till dawn.

My only point of critique... I wish the author had written longer chapters! It is fast paced even for QT. I would love more scenes especially in the ending arc <<less
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Asahi_411
Asahi_411 rated it
June 24, 2021
Status: Completed
4.5/5 for me, minus 0.5 for some minor plot holes and repetive plot in certain worlds. However, overall, this is still a very good novel for me. I love how both the MC and ML are proactive in relationship and willing to sacrifice anything to be with each other. My favorite arc is the last world where their past is explained, it was touching, not too complicated but sufficient to show how they love each other. It was a pleasant read for me. Kudos to the translation team for having... more>> completed the project. <<less
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