I dont condone the violence where comrade da qiao threw an ashtray at the ml, but it was really amusing when the ML tried to defend the dads violent outbreak but the dad proudly admitted that he did it

This novel is one of the best novels I’ve read and it also became one of my favorites. The main character, Qiao Shao, is a cute and kind boy who had gone through a traumatic experience in the past. He was abducted by a mentally ill lady and was locked up in a room inside a parking lot for an entire year and was fed foods that will cause you to vomit because what do you expect from a lady who’s not in her right mind? Qiao Shao was chained and was alone with the lady. Imagine how creepy and terrifying that is. I will certainly go insane if I was in that situation, what more is there for Qiao Shao who is only a kid at that time? After a year of staying in that room, the lady died and Qiao Shao freed himself and went back to his family’s company surprising everyone. Of course, the poor child developed a trauma that didn’t only affect him mentally but also manifested physically and socially. Sometime later, his mother died and it became a huge impact on Qiao Shao. His father, Zongmin, is also in no healthy state. His son was gone for an entire year then suddenly came back looking so devastated. Not only that but his cherished wife passed away. Imagine the pain he has to carry and still be able to appear strong and all for his son and his company. Good thing is that Qiao Shao met He Shen, our male lead. He Shen’s past is also very sad. His mother was just a trophy for the Xie family to use and display. She then brought a genius and gifted child to the world which is He Shen. Due to him being exceptionally intellectual, his grandfather expected him to perform only the best and thus created a robot—a machine. He was told that if he wants to protect his mother, then he should do what his grandfather wants. A cruel man indeed. Both of the main character’s childhood might be full of scars and bittersweet memories but fortunately, fate decided to make them happy and thus their love story begins. The side characters were also lovely and are experiencing problems of their own.

The only rant I have is that after Qiao Shao recovered his memories, it is as if he already forgot all his traumas. I'm happy for him but it was not easy to just accept it just because you're older compared to that time you encountered the trauma. It was supposed to be gradual but I guess this works too, it didn't really matter. Just kind of bothered me a bit.

Father Qiao also needs to focus on his mental health now. He needs to face the present. : (I hate this part, I'm kind of hurt that they all lost someone special.