I Just Want to Be in a Relationship

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In the last life, Movie Emperor Yu listened to the company and listened to his manager in order not to expose his s*xual orientation. Until his death, he never had a relationship.

Yu Qing Huan didn’t want to be a money making machine in his current life. He wanted to travel to the best place, see the best scenery, eat the best food and then find the best man to live a happy life together.

Hou Qu is a genius savant who can easily learn chemical formulas just by glancing at them. One day, he gets lost in the busy streets and Yu Qing Huan helps him.

Little does Yu Qing Huan know that his wish to stay out of the limelight may not ever be granted as he had unknowingly been locked on by a hungry wolf hidden in the shadows because of his single act of kindness…

Associated Names
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Tôi Chỉ Muốn Nói Chuyện Yêu Đương
我就想谈个恋爱
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pinkumilkuu
pinkumilkuu rated it
March 19, 2020
Status: Completed
Good:

  • MC - his character was nice and it's always a plus when they dont regenerate to a dumb sht after rebirth.
  • The fluff
  • Zhao Qingyuan - best boy!!
Meh:

  • The couple's relationship: I really liked the progress about halfway through but then like most I've read, the story degenerated. I was hoping to know more about their progress individually esp with ML's situation but they were glossed over and skipped even.
Bad:

  • Side Characters: they tried to make use of them for a bit then discarded except ZQY and Yu Xin. That side couple was such a freakin tease.
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MeimeiXgreetsXNiangniang
MeimeiXgreetsXNiangniang rated it
March 11, 2020
Status: Completed
Very nice and fluffy. Everyone said it already.

Just that I wish the author was more descriptive of the papapa. But then again, that's just me being rotten.
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andeeninaa
andeeninaa rated it
January 19, 2024
Status: Completed
I wish I can relive that feeling of reading this first time again. It's one of those stories that makes it hard for you to pick up a new book to read because the new book would just pale in comparison. I'm not going to be technical with ml's psychological case, but he's one of my favorite mls out there. MC and ml's relationship is just swoon worthy 1000000/10
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Sugar77
Sugar77
December 4, 2023
Status: Completed
Like much of the other reviewers have said, it’s a pretty good novel! The characters are enjoyable, and although some of the showbiz stuff are pretty generic and can be easily glossed over, there’s one movie in which MC acting in that was really good and genuinely interesting.

The beginning to mid part is pretty great! But towards the ending there are indeed a lot of fillers, it wasn’t that bad if you like fluffy driven novels.

but one thing.. there’s just this one thing.. lord give me strength...

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The side couple evanson x fz really gave me heart attack, I could not sleep, like I genuinely can’t believe they ended like this. The worst part is, the author just suddenly, CASUALLY, insert their end and it was very abrupt too with some nonsense like evanson misunderstanding fzx and fzx not wanting to clarify that things are not what it seems to be cus he can’t trust him...

LIKE ALL THIS CAN BE AVOIDED LIKE THEY CAN ACTUALLY BE TOGETHER BUT THERE’S NO CLOSURE AT ALL. Adding to the fact that it seems like they really REALLY won’t be able to get together because evanson would be leaving China and I was just... seething in anger... because with character like fzx, the type that’s cold and arrogant, when he falls in love and it doesn’t end well.. it just becomes very very heartbreaking like when he finally can love for real it becomes like this I-

honestly after this I just can’t focus with what’s happening to the main cp. I was literally so mad I start scanning trhough the rest of the chapters trying to find more clues, but sadly, there was none. it was just s*upid. I cried for this man. for a side couple who doesn’t even have 15% screentime.

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Michelle-08
Michelle-08 rated it
October 2, 2023
Status: Completed
Cute story without angst! It's nice but nothing special, imho! But if you want cuteness overload, without dog blood drama, doting family members and easy to read story, then this is for you!

At first I was like, what the heck?!!? Everything's perfect after the MC's rebirth it gets a little bit boring after everthing feels repetitive, but it was explained later why everything goes well with the MC, I think it was in the extra chapter.

Anyway, special shout-out to Yu Xin, Zhao Qingyuan, Qin Zheng, Zhao Rui and Wang Ruirui,... more>> I think these characters added more life to the story! And yes, the side couple! I just wished they have their own separate story, they look interesting!

As for the main characters, I love their interaction and how they slowly developed their relationship. YQ and HQ both love each other and support each other, their growth and character development adds color to the story.

Recommended for those who likes easy to read, light hearted story but if you're looking for something life changing or something unforgettable, this is not it! ʚ♡⃛ɞ (ू•ᴗ•ू❁) <<less
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samyuktha
samyuktha rated it
September 28, 2023
Status: Completed
I was little concerned to read the story because the MC is not your typical person and lives in his own world. But while reading, I started to like him. He is sooooooooooo cute, innocent and lovely. Awwwwwwwwwwwww...

I really liked the love story and how they cared for each other and develops the feelings. It’s really good.

I liked the ML how he really cares the MC and tries to understand things from MC’s perspective also and love him more.
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fakeluff
fakeluff
August 19, 2023
Status: Completed
Finally got to finish this, thank you, translator. Some novels are fantastic at wish fulfillment and some novels are good at overloading with sugary dog food. This one has a heart and depth to both aspects. May we all get to live our one life well and with love.
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aprairple
aprairple rated it
June 6, 2023
Status: Completed
I really like this novel, if you want some light hearted novel, I would recommend you this (though the MC past life kinda sad but it will exposed at the end)

the relationship between MC and ML is very sweet, such a green cp. They complete each other.
Spoiler

Because of ml, MC tried to heal his trauma, and also for MC, ML improved his social communication. They are perfect together

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Yeah you dont have to worry about anything, the conflict in this novel is pretty light, especially with the luck MC has, very smooth and satisfying, if u tired of dark and tragedy novel, u may read this.
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huaisangs.idk
huaisangs.idk rated it
April 29, 2023
Status: Completed
It's a 4.4/5 for me ~

One of the cutest love stories I've ever read. And also an absolute pageturner.

I went into this expecting a cute relationship based on the reviews I read before but truth is that this novel is so much more heartwarming than I originally expected!

For starters, I love these characters. Everyone is so likeable and it doesn't take much effort to become invested into the different plotlines involving every character. The only downside that I found in this regard is that I wish we could've gotten some... more>> more story for some characters (Qingyuan bestieeeeee) and maybe this could have been done by replacing some of the scenes with less irrelevant characters which don't contribute much to the plot or some of the more filler scenes in the middle of the novel. But Yu Qinghuan and Huo Qu definitely make up for it by being amazing protagonists and for being an unbeatable couple. There's no one more perfect for each other than these two.

I also really enjoyed the writing style although at the beginning I struggled to find a translation that satisfied me so I ended up reading some chapters in the original language while making use of my less than hsk5 level chinese. At some point the translations do get better (at chrysanthemum garden at least) so I ended up reading the rest in English even though at times details got lost in translation. But still, I found that I really enjoyed this author 's writing style so I look forward to read more by Lian Shuo. I especially like the way she writes the dynamic between the characters.

Huo Qu, the ML, is the one who falls first and he falls head over heels for the MC, and its honestly so cute to see. He's also a genius when it comes to physics, but is helpless when handling what others consider to be mundane tasks due to his psychological predisposition. It's also super heartwarming to see his improvement and the little big breakthroughs he manages to make.

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WELL, technically the MC FALLS first but that's too sad

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The MC is SUCH a good person. He's an angel really. He also has extremely good luck, which is something very prominent through the whole novel and it makes for a bunch of laughable content. But still, he believes the best proof of his good luck is that he got to meet the ML, isnt that just tooth-roothing sweet? They love each other and I love them.

Definitely one of my favorite novels in the genre, it's just such a good read, it got me hooked from the beginning and I even had to scold myself to put the novel down. A true page turner. <<less
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HiddenHermit
HiddenHermit rated it
March 23, 2023
Status: Completed
Ahhhhh so cute! MC wants to give up acting after rebirth but things keep happening and he gets more and more popular instead. Read this twice.
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TAEKOOKTANNIES
TAEKOOKTANNIES rated it
December 6, 2022
Status: Completed
This is a truly cavity-inducing, fluff fest of feels. I'm in love with the ML's character. He's so cute with this air of innocence that made me have a heart-shaped filter whenever he appeared lol. His relationship with the MC was very heartwarming. The MC's off-the-charts luck was very unrealistic, but I loved it anyway, and honestly, it was deserved. Now if he could only rub some of it on me, I would be VERY HAPPY *shameless name-drop*. The build-up of their relationship is well-paced. The story is well-written and... more>> a page-turner. I kept saying, "Just one more chapter" all the way into the early hours of the morning. That's how good it was. I was sleep deprived, but it was totally worth it. <<less
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Hematite
Hematite
October 3, 2022
Status: Completed
I really loved this story. It's mostly a slice of life with a lot of fluff and MC getting the wonderful life that he never managed in his first life. Conflicts are very low-key, but it works for the type of story it is. There is one aspect I would have preferred to have been different, which prior commenter Shadowdrop went over in very good detail, but despite the annoyance of ... more>>
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ML being overly aggressive and "no means yes" being turned into a joke and MC basically not being able to turn down s*x, all of which I hate as themes in stories. Why must one party be portrayed as so sexually repressed that they can't admit what they enjoy and the other party has to act the forceful jerk just to make anything happen?

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, I still found the relationship very sweet and the romance overall was done well. <<less
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FoxOwl
FoxOwl rated it
September 30, 2022
Status: Completed
So fluffy. And if you're put off by the ML in the beginning, please give it a few more chapters. His growth is amazing and heartwarming to see.
One reviewer mentions QZ, and while he is tempting he could never give MC the security he needs and I doubt the reviewer read to later chapters. As later revealed:

(Warning of heavy spoiler from the extras where the author writes what happened after MCs death in the OG timeline.)
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in the original timeline he let MC be alone after his agent died and even had several girlfriends just to keep up appearances of being straight for the sake of fame while being "in love" with the MC. He's the the direct cause of the MLs death whom by the way is absolutely heartbreaking. I still cry when I think of his words "I just want Qinghuan back"

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MCs and MLs love is just so good. They're exactly what they need for each other. The growth and how they use the love for the other to overcome fears and challenges is just heartwarming. It gives one hope of maybe someday I myself might find someone who is willing to work on making the relationship actually work. Both ML and MCs are flawed but they're just so willing to do what is needed to make it work and also, communicate. <<less
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Zozo7400
Zozo7400 rated it
September 21, 2022
Status: Completed
This story is just AMAZING. The reviews do it full Justice as it definitely deserves full 5 stars. It's so wholesome and cute with comedy here and there. I read it nonstop till I reached the end. Very interesting. I am completely satisfied and glad that I decided to read this story. Goodbye to another awesome story, now I'll go find another masterpiece.
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LaMarquise
LaMarquise
March 28, 2022
Status: Completed
I binge read this novel in 3 days and I liked it! It was a very sweet and gentle romance.

There are some passages that particularly marked me like the scene when Huo Qu loses his phone at the airport and the scene when Fang Zongxi and Evanson break up. I wanted them to get back together but I suppose their relationship was spoiled by cruelty and a lack of faith in each other.

I wanted Qingyuan to find a suitable partner but I suppose he's too whimsical to settle down. And... more>> there's nothing wrong with that.

As for Qi Zheng, we didn't see nearly enough of him. But there's always someone who loses in the game of love.

When it comes to the s*x scenes, I am sorry to say that the author apparently doesn't have a talent in writing them. They were quite bad honestly.

Finally, I wanted the ML to stand out more but he was a bit bland, especially compared to Qi Zheng, but I have 2nd Male lead syndrome so I won't hold it against the author.

Overall, this was a beautiful and warm novel that I enjoyed. I give it 3.7/5 <<less
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VonHalzen
VonHalzen rated it
March 28, 2022
Status: Completed
It's a very fluffy read, but I wish the background to the romance had something more going for it. It's probably personal preferences, but I enjoy more novels like marriage in high society or investment life where the plot is a bit more articulated. This is just two people's love story while all around them everything completely aligns with their romance. Still good once in a while...

Translation is good but not without flaws. I would say it's more of a 3.5 than a full 4.
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warspite
warspite rated it
March 25, 2022
Status: Completed
THIS NOVEL'S GREAT AND I LOVE IT SO MUCH! THIS NOVEL'S GREAT AND I LOVE IT SO MUCH! THIS NOVEL'S GREAT AND I LOVE IT SO MUCH! Important things must be said three times!

Just to be clear, I'm a fickle person and I tend to jump from one novel to another if I feel that the story is no longer interesting. That is also the reason why I was a having hard completing a book. I just can't force myself to continue something that's not fascinating anymore. I started reading... more>> this novel yesterday. YES, YESTERDAY. I have a rule for myself and that is after reading a heavy-plot novel, I'll read a light-hearted one next. After reading Kaleidoscope of Death, I decided to read I Just Want to Be in a Relationship because it looks interesting. AND OH BOY, IT REALLY IS. The novel has 225 chapters (extras included) but it was really a short read. The chapters were short so it only took me two days to read. Others who have all the time in the world to read can finish this in a day but it was an amazing achievement for me already because just like what I've said earlier, I'm fickle and I tend to jump from one novel to another or even read them all at the same time (which didn't happen when I was reading this novel because it's f*cking good).

THE MAIN CHARACTERS:

Yu Qinghuan (MC; Shou) : I LIKE HIS PERSONALITY A LOT! Seriously, I mean it. He's not like other MCs who will give you secondhand embarrassment because of their ignorance and impulsiveness (although being like that is normal since we all experience embarrassing situations but sometimes, it irritates me so much that I tend to skip that particular part). As someone who was reborn, ofc, it's only natural that he's mature and knows a lot about life particularly when it comes to the entertainment circle. What makes me love Yu Qinghuan so much is that despite the accumulated fame and experience from his past life, he is still open to change and is willing to improve. The gains from his past life didn't make him arrogant and were very humble instead! I love him and I don't have any complaints about his character (well, if anything, I would love to have a piece of his luck...)

Hou Qu (ML; Seme) : There is a review in the review section (where else lol) pointing out ML's childishness and low EQ. If you've read the novel well, it was explained that Hou Qu is different from others. His life is far from us, average people. He is extremely smart but is also vulnerable when it comes to basic life knowledge. He doesn't know how to cross the roads, he is often lost, he can't understand connotative expressions, he'll talk to you if he deems it necessary and will ignore you if he doesn't (even if you're his family member). That's how he is, but upon meeting the MC, he began to understand things and was slowly improving. Another thing about Hou Qu is that he is possessive. I think it's pretty reasonable? He's different from others and he tends to accept things not because he likes them or what but because it was given to him. For example, food. He is not particularly interested in any dishes but he'll eat anything just for the sake of eating. Now, he met Yu Qinghuan. It was the first time he expressed his desire and that will eventually lead to possessiveness or even obsession. I can imagine myself being like that too (but not to the point that it hurts my partner, I'll never do that and Hou Qu never did that). I love his character too because he's just too cute and pure for this world! I think this is the first time (?) I've encountered a clumsy and innocent male lead and I can say that Hou Qu is indeed a treasure. Must protect at all cost!

THE SUPPORTING CHARACTERS:

I LOVE THEM SO MUCH! They are not dull and they're lovable! Zhao Qingyuan, Yu Xin, and Zhao Rui were the best! They're good people who supported the MC 'til the end!

THE PLOT:

The plot's funny and cute. It's light-hearted, has no angst, and the pacing is really smooth. I can't really describe it aside from being great so I encourage you to read the novel.

BELOW ARE MAJOR & MINOR SPOILERS SO DON'T CLICK IT IF YOU WANT TO FULLY ENJOY THE NOVEL.

Spoiler

The reason behind the MC's luck was explained on the extras. It's too sad and beautiful at the same time. Yu Qinghuan died because he saved Hou Qu and the latter fell in love with him as he learned more about this person who saved him from death. On the day that he achieve his Nobel award, Hou Qu said that he want Qinghuan back. The world eventually realized how good Qinghuan is so they wish Qinghuan all the best (even though he's already dead). These accumulated wishes are the reason why our MC became a lucky koi when he was reborn. Very heartwarming!

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RANT/COMPLAINTS

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    1. Netizens. The netizens in the novel were so toxic and ignorant. They post sh*ts for the sake of posting it, ignoring the effect it might bring to the actors/actresses. Like come on guys, they are humans too and they aren't perfect.
    1. Second CP (Evanson and Fang Zhongxi). Their relationship was mentioned in passing but was not very talked about deeply in the novel. Their story looks interesting but too bad, it was not explained and the progress wasn't shown either. If I'm not mistaken, the last time I've heard about them, their relationship was shattered due to the lack of trust and sense of security. Btw, it's a sugar daddy and baby relationship. It looks like if ever they had their own story, it will be full of angst but unfortunately, they don't (and it's not like I love angst lol). But I wished that the author could have explained what happened.
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All in all, this novel's great and very cute! It's so good that I think this is the longest review I ever made (or on KoD too). I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT IF YOU WANT A QUICK AND SIMPLE READ OR IF YOU JUST WANT TO CALM DOWN FROM ALL THE HEAVY STUFF LIFE THROWS YOU. <<less
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Camelle
Camelle
March 15, 2022
Status: Completed
So fluffy and cute ❤️😍❤️ I didn't even notice when I reached the end and I usually don't read many novels to the end, but this one was such a gem.
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PanaceaSeer
PanaceaSeer
February 14, 2022
Status: Completed
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SO MUCH FLUFF dog food to heal the soul. This isn't a dogblooded drama filled work though there are points of conflict. Nope this is a true Cool Koi Shou and a Slowing awakening Wolf Gong romance that just feels great. It is a refreshing work that is light and filling
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slqlmaoo
slqlmaoo rated it
February 8, 2022
Status: --
Quite don’t like it for someone who likes angst as it’s all fluff and sweets, main characters being lovey-dovey to each other, hurted my eyes for quite a long time before finally feels comfortable towards the fluff.

Highly recommended! The characters are such a cutie. Their first meeting is also quite entertaining.

Also pretty weird for me to read this while watching Buzzfeed Unsolved.. It’s called MULTITASKING darling. (I’m gay, i’m lesbian, that’s why I spent time reading gay novels instead of pursuing my crush who I thought is also lesbian but... more>> actually straight, she’s falling to someone else already and I am completely fine YAYYYYYYYYYY) <<less
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