I really liked the novel. MC and ML's relationship was enviable. What I liked the most about this novel was the ML, he wasn't the typical overbearing CEO with hardly any emotions. He was insecure, afraid and timid cause he was going to die but after being stimulated he finally confessed to MC. Their emotional journey was so beautiful. Although here are a few plot holes and MC is to op I still liked it.❤️❤️

This was one of the best novel I have read. There was substance, life lessons and happy ending.

Xie Yang was a clever, brilliant and loveable MC. He's the perfect combination of smarts and dedication.

On the other hand, Qiu Xing our ML was the perfect example of a person who struggled to live but was still able to love to his heart's content.

The author and translator did a great job with this novel. Thank you very much.

5/5 #Favourites
Didn't read this for quite awhile because I thought it would be another typical thigh-hugging comedic relationship that is fun to read but nothing special. Instead, I got a passive aggressive care and love for each other which was such a different type of sweetness that the moment their feelings started to change, I was hooked. Their feelings for each other was really subtle but progressively increasing with sweetness each time. The playful teasing was even sweeter. It was really so sweet that I wanted to cry. MC was super cheeky while being competent and skillful. ML wasn't quite your typical big bossman who spoilt MC unconditionally either. He's a slight tsundere, but not in the typical over-exaggerated way. Instead, it felt like a man who was afraid to love, and who was loved for the first time and too awkward and shy to know what to do. Gosh, the sweetest cuties, the two of them. The angst was predictable (about ML's illness) but it was still equally heart-breaking. I cried quite a bit at the end. This story is really the showcase of the wedding vow "to continue to love each other in sickness and in health". There were no coercion, nor were they forced together by the plot. The plot gave them the chance to get together, but they had the choice to leave at any time if they wished. Instead, they got to know and understand each other, and fall in love with each other.

Theoretically, the family drama is pretty back-stabby, but the plot didn't dwell on it and it was just used to progress the timeline, so for me, it didn't feel very dogblood, so I had no issues with it. In fact, I thought the way it was written was pretty clean and refreshing.

Overall, freaking beautiful story, definitely one of my favourites and I'll be back to read it again. Please read it!

Couple of months later and I'm back to read all over again. Going through their conversations and interactions, I always found it obscure. At first I thought it was sad because they were just because they're both convenient. Now I realise, the author may have never blatantly said what the characters were feeling behind their words, but each sentences and phrases they exchanged were full of feelings for the other, albeit kinda odd and tsundere-ish. It was sad because they both cared but still tried to maintain distance. Of course... more>> it wasn't so at first, but I loved seeing the change with their interactions.

Speaking of tsundere, I was never a fan of tsunderes as shown in animes. Bluntly, I hated anime tsunderes. But assuming (I'm not entirely sure) that tsundere does mean having a harsh mouth but a marshmallow heart, then both MC and ML are the only tsunderes I'll ever accept in my heart. UwU

MC and ML are definitely what appealed to me the most in this novel. It's like they found the epitome of perfect balance with logic and emotions. I love them.

(My thoughts kept jumping around while I'm writing my review so it's messy.) <<less

Sacrificed my sleep just to binge read this novel within 2 days. The face slapping’s a bit repetitive but it’s still addicting to read about it. I’m so happy with how the story ended. They’ve been through a lot.

It's really well-written and the concept was good.

But I think the main highlight of this novel is how the main protagonists gradually fell in love with each other and supported each other all the way.

It seems really sincere and just more true.

It's worth the read (◍•ᴗ•◍)

To be honest I don't normally write reviews but I saw a lot of negative reviews on this novel that are misinforming. This is mostly due to the reviewer not finishing the novel yet before reviewing which is normal and understandable.

The key part I want to mention is that all the things you will probably get confused about in the novel is explained completely by the end of the novel. It is a HE (happy ending) novel as the author explains so you dont need to be scared to pick... more>> up this novel.

There is loads of fluff and also a lot of background psychological thriller type stuff. I say background because although it is a decently large part of the plot it doesnt focus heavily on it in a very good way that leaves the novel both fluffy and heart pumpingly captivating. There are loads of face slapping events and as some reviewers said it can feel repetitive but it has a reason as to why it is like this and I suggest reading to the end to find out.

I think the author of this novel is amazing and that this novel is well thought out and well paced. Both the plot and the love aspects are paced perfectly.

The love is semi-slow burn but filled with enough fluff in between to keep your undivided interest in it.

10 out of 10 I will definitely reccomend. <<less

It's a very fluffy story, their interactions are very natural and cute. It was gradual and not something that happened in an instant.

I love both MC and Ml, it's one of the mature relationship where they have their own flaws, but willing to tolerate and discuss, there is no toxic relationship here.

I also like the fact that some characters might seemed like the usual Cannon Fodders, but they grew a brain and they have their own agenda that is not entirely pure even though they are on the MC's side.

Translation... more>> is also done very well, appreciate the hard work and effort that went into this! <<less

What I seek in fantasy is escapism and fun. This novel has plenty but it is also a fantasy that's grounded and not exaggerated. For e.g. abilities are not your magical solve-all tricks. In fact, author likes to contrast real talent v/s ability-enhanced talent as demonstrated by MC v/s Mu Zhouyi. MC had to rely on his talents, skills, hard work and a lot of scheming to achieve anything. I liked that MC is as manipulative and harsh as the villains in order to progress. He is certainly not an... more>> innocent or naive person... after all, he is an apocalypse survivor. He is a hardened, smart individual with many talents, and it shows. The author goes into a lot of details about the setting, the abilities, the business matters, the family complications, the entertainment industry and also character and relationship development.

What I loved the most in this novel was the interactions between the 2 protags.
I think Qiu Xing can be awarded the title of "Cutest Tsundere of the year". Sometimes tsundere characters can annoy readers but not Qiu Xing. The beauty of this novel is in the little details... the funny bickering between the 2 protags... their little interactions that betray their real feelings and emotions... the subtle behaviours and dialogues... the teasing words between them... Qiu Xing being a timid, sneaky and adorable little 'mouse'... how they help each other out in so many ways... how they protect each other... you feel all that love between them, especially once Qiu Xing got over his 'coward' attitude, decides to undergo surgery and reciprocates Xie Yang's love 100%. <<less

It's really sweet once they are finally together they are such an amazing couple and I love how they take care of Qiu Xing's mother together haha I'm not crying
Edit: I just finished it. It's a really good novel and I love the way that their relationship develops and the way they grew up, especially Qiu Xing, from being really "tsundere" to finally being a little more open and brave with their relationship, it's really sweet, easy and quick to read, I finished it in like 2 days.

Compared to other relationships in BL I would say they have a healthy relationship (?), it took some time for them to be together, but they love, respect and want to protect each other.

Omg...

This novel became one if my favorite....

I really enjoyed their sweet relationship and plot a lot...

I really like MC boldness here lol, and he is cunning like fox. So clever and cute..

And ML is such a tsundere, and he was so cold and rude at first but later he becomes soft bean for MC.

Seriously this novel deserves lot of appreciation..

Highly recommend to read.. It is really worthy of time..

I loved this novel. Read it again for 5 times already. The MC is smart and has the will to survive so he can get many things done the original couldn't. ML is very cute but sick in the head literally and need treatment. They get better in their interactions cause MC wants a fulfilling life in this new world and takes the initiative to have everything he missed in his Apocalyptic previous world.

As always there are problem s too with sone part, but nit to the point you would... more>> rewrite it. Maybe the 2nd novel I gave 5stars.

Recommending! 💖 <<less

5/5 ⭐️

Very good. The MC is one of my faves in a BL novel as he is very calm and rational. Loved him. The ML was also written very good and was adorable at times. This is one of my favorite BL novels I've read and I hope to find more like this because this the kinda novel I enjoy reading. Lots of face slaps, no misunderstandings but a lil bit of drama to keep things spicy.

Had a great time reading this! Shout out to the translation teams that worked... more>> on translating this novel 💜 <<less

Very good! Both the MC and the ML were likeable characters, even the extras were well written!

I loved the band mates and other friends but I wish they got more screen time. After the beginning we hardly heard from the other bandmates. I would have liked more interactions between the MCs friends and the ML. The secretary was quite funny tho.

The ML is a bit tsundere at times but its quite cute, and the MC can show a cute side even though he acts strong.

I actually mtled the novel when... more>> it was only halfway translated and just finished rereading it again after it got translated and I honestly I would probably read it again after. The story doesnt get boring and is definitely something you can read more than once.

The MC isnt overly OP but he was able to get through his problems quite easily.

I liked the interactions between the main couple, , , very good dog food! I also liked how neither of the characters hid the relationship even though they were celebrities, and I also liked how ML always supported the MC, even though the MC didnt need help most of the time.

Overall a very good read! This is probably in my top 10 reads. <<less

5/5

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! One of my top 5 favourites.

Wow, this story was sooo unexpectedly great. A true gem.

... more>> Of course, it has such high rating but it wouldn't be the first time I came across a 4.5+ rated story that I personally thought it was only worth a 3/5 or even 1/5.

A few things in reviews that first made me reluctant to read this story were:

1) Tsundere ML

I like the strong and confident type. And often dislike tsundere MLs as 95% of the times they are just unreasonably immature and deep down insecure considering their position and age. But wow... Totally loved the ML here!! In this story it does makes sense and the tsundere trope actually worked well here.

2) Weak, timid ML

I was afraid ML was weak (due to sickness) and I wasn't sure it sounded appealing as MC was a super strong character. But rest assured... ML is as much OP as ML was, but just when it came to romance he was shy, timid because he lost hope and belief he could survive. He basically was prepared to wait for death and that was also the realistic outcome if it wasn't for the MC and his 'tricks'. Character development was so good. ML's transformation was like of a butterfly. The sickly, physically weak, closed off man that was so well depicted in first part became a strong, handsome, adorable henpecked hubby!

3) Slowburn.... Like the tsundere trope I really disliked the slowburn trope, because 8 out of 10 times it isn't executed well and used by author just to artificially drag the chapters and unnecessarily frustrate the reader (my humble opinion). I really didn't feel like reading a story where 2 people dance around eachother whilst most of times a good conservation does the trick.

But in this story the slowburn just works so well and makes sense!! Also, MC is always very clear what he wanted, so it wasn't those kind of draggy slowburn stories. Plus, the author offers plenty plot development to keep it interesting. In the 1st part of the story, the slowburn part, the focus was also less on romance. The author did this really well. A slowburn romance story when there is nothing more than the romance to read about is truly terrible.

I'm sooo glad my curiosity won and started this story! I read the final chapters very slowly, because I didn't want it to end. I will definately reread!

PS: only 1 thing that I found pity...

Spoiler

basically no one knew that cp was already married, even in the end it wasn't disclosed. It remained a secret

[collapse]

<<less

3.5 ish ? - Beware, quite a few heavy subjects, like elderly end of life, cancer treatment - it can be pretty uncomfortable, even more as some part are rather strange in these episodes

I loved the characters and their dynamic, there’s no inferior character, the MC is not to original but he’s well balanced and he stands his ground with a lot of smart - the mouse, is really an interesting ML, albeit a bit of a caricature, his burdens and his past makes for a strong cowardly and extremely... more>> old fashion Man, that you could label extreme tsundere with a slight twist

I enjoyed that these people don’t fall blindly for each other and their relationship grows to a believable depth - actually the romance part of their relationships come out of nowhere, and doesn’t really catch my heart, but their bond certainly make sense

Action wise : the artist part is pretty much ok, but why on earth would an apocalypse survivor would be so business savy ??
the supernatural part is light and a bit fun, with just the right amount of mystery to add some variety to the usual build an empire from scratch + artist on the rise meeting obstacles of all kind

Sadly, despite good ideas and a lot of things motion gets really long and lost in a « slice of life « pace after a while - as way to often, too many « fluff moments « or « read melons on the internet » makes for a rather dull content as soon as the characters hook up - it would benefit from a good trim to patch up the pace

the disease part left me full of « meh » questions - it’s rather uncomfortable, poorly documented, and rather contradictory :

Spoiler

the MC has a purification power, but can’t clean poison (chemo is literally poison, side effects are also a lot more than just loosing hair) his power can erode tumor, and move it, but you still have to endure conventional treatment that killed the ML in the original world, the ML gets back to work only 10 days after months of chemo and brain surgery (!) so meh, I don’t get it really

[collapse]

Lastly the ending is seriously disappointing : the story goes on steroids with a bunch of psycho that don’t really make sense, and it seems like after the ML treatment, appart for the crazy bit, there’s nothing left to say leaving a rather abrupt and anticlimactic last chapter <<less

Deducting one star because my hand slipped.

Otherwise, truly a sensational book for those that love showbiz, business management and scheming.

Oh, and don't forget the fluff. Yes, the romance is slow. But this book deserves a six-star rating and I'll tell you why.

... more>>

Spoiler

The male lead is the usual ice cold type but... this time, his character is actually fleshed out and not a prop to create a cool character. His stoicism (and his terminal disease) makes the romance go slower at first. Then...

Spoiler

We realise behind that deep freezer facade, the male lead is very easily embarrassed and reluctant. Like the MC said at one point, in romance, the ML is as coy as a primary school student. This single attribute adds a deep layer of change to the ML's behaviour throughout the entire series. And it is fun to see him grow and try to overcome his hesitance.

[collapse]

[collapse]

Aside, from that, the schemes are fairly satisfactory. The showbiz element is focused on more at the start. While the business side is subtly prevalent throughout the series. As for the romance, towards the end, there is so much sugar, it could make teeth rot! Simply bullying single dogs! Which is made even more amazing (or not) by the fact that there is NO smut. <<less

You must read this. As an avid reader of romance and smut, the amount of consistency, lack of loop holes and the beautiful depiction of realistic pure love is akin to a brain orgasm. I want everybody who is hesitating to read this masterpiece to do themselves a favour and just read it. Many thanks to Chrysanthemum Garden for the translation - your translation always rocks and your website's dark mode makes me want to actually continue reading. This is worth the five stars I am giving it .

Don't be scared of the potentially triggering title. This book won't hurt you at all. On the contrary, if some other book gives you knives, this one will heal and comfort you. It is the sweetest, kindest and cutest story, with the most loveable couple of main characters. The MC is strong, smart, cool and caring. The ML is grumpy, shy, kind and extremely cute. They are the best thing that could happen to each other. There is no unnecessary drama, no dog-blood misunderstandings, no hurting each other, and yet... more>> I wasn't bored even for a single moment for all 175 chapters. A beautiful book and a perfect translation. So good, so very good. <<less

This one's nice, but I really don't like the MC AT FIRST. I think he's pretty immature at the first few chapters, but later on, he's okay. The MC and ML is so cute, and I will definitely reread this (well, I'll prolly skip some parts, esp the first few chapters.)