The Scum Shou’s Survival Guide

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In the spirit of humanitarian aid, to help his ex-boyfriends walk out from the shadow of heartbreak as soon as possible, every time before Ye Ming leaves a world after filling up the favorability value, he initiates a (heart) amicable (less) breakup with his boyfriend.

However, just when he finally saved up enough experience points after transmigrating to the nth world, he was notified by his system that all of his ex-boyfriends had blackened! The accumulated blackening value had exceeded the world’s critical levels, leading to the failure of all of his capture missions… he had to go back to those worlds and eliminate the blackening values for his missions to be considered complete!

Ye Ming: This is an outcome I didn’t predict.

System: I warned you early on that if you did this, you wouldn’t have a good end.

The ex-boyfriends all laughing coldly: He he. That despicable, shameless scum who ran away after deceiving me is finally back. This time, you have nowhere to run!

Ye Ming: …

System: The death you sought yourself, even if you kneel, you have to see it to the end.

Ye Ming: Luckily, I have a special whitewashing technique ^_^

Associated Names
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SSSG
Sổ tay sinh tồn của tra thụ
Zhā shòu shēng cún shǒu cè
渣受生存手册
Related Series
Strategy to Capture that Scum Gong (Prequel)
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Quickly Wear the Face of the Devil (7)
Heroic Death System (6)
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The Perfect Destiny (6)
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blues86
blues86 rated it
October 16, 2019
Status: Completed
I don’t know how to rate this. I have a hate/love relationship with this MC. Just like everyone said he is a scum but I kind of understand him in the end. The concept is interesting although I am not a fan of the writing style which sometimes a bit confusing. I also don’t like how after all the drama then the MC just joking about it. It didn’t make me cry, it just made me annoyed.
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White Head Ice Prince
White Head Ice Prince rated it
July 3, 2019
Status: c33
Okay this novel is kind of s*upid. I usually don't write a bad review but this novel needs one in this sea of good reviews.

This review contains A BUCK LOAD OF spoilers and rant so read at your own risk

When I first started this novel I was filled with much expectations and I thought I would love it like all the other repeated transmigration system Danmei novels out there but nope.

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The setting is okay, MC's mission is to go to worlds and make the target fall 100% in love with him, after he completes his mission he has to leave in 3 days so MC thinks abandoning the love struck target all of a sudden is very 'cruel' so he used even 'crueler' ways to dump him. (-_-) later when he has to undo their blackening MC clearly indicates in his conversations with his system that he understands 100% affection rate is a very formidable thing and ML will never be able to abandon him, MC is always VERY confident on this point. Since he is so confident, he's cruel break-ups to allow ML to "be able to forget and start over" make no sense cause MC KNOWS ML will never be able to. MC is just hurting him and making him go mildly abusive yandere mode.

Secondly, what does this "leaving" that MC has to do when he completes his missions entitle? Okay I understand his soul will leave the world but apparently the body will live on in auto pilot mode while 'making sure to never meet the target again' ??? What if MC had never broken up before leaving, what would auto pilot body do then??? Does his mission description say he has to break up and leave before leaving the world?? This plot point has not been cleared.

In the first world the ML cuts ties with his influential family and starts over from scratch with MC, they share so many hardships together, and make their own company and start living better and better and the day affectation rate turns 100% ML wants to propose marriage to MC but MC steals all his company liquid funds (causing his company to bankrupt) and writes a letter saying he's been with ML for the money all along, thought ML would bring him back to his influential Family to live the good life but he's tired of pretending now, waited enough so he's dumping him and taking his money. ML after reading this of course believes MC and turns black.

(-_-) seriously ? All these months of sharing hardships and going through hell together, an affection rate of HUNDRED PERCENT 1 letter and 1 million RMB is all it took to crumble. This is not 100% in love. If you were in love so much even if the person turns to be the big bad villain who killed your entire clan and wants your life I'd think you'd take a knife, cut out your heart and give it to him yourself. Btw ML is not even like suspicious of MC's so called "gold digging" ways, maybe he was for like a few days but when he can't find MC he believes whole heartedly that this person was evil all along. To get 100% MC must have done and sacrificed a lot of shit, there is so many loop holes in the plot where MC could have obtained more than 1m RMB by betraying ML earlier, and MC betrayed RIGHT WHEN their complany was getting bigger, wait a few more years and maybe you could have stolen double. And you know the main point, all these vague points that make you question if MC is really a gold digger IS EXACTLY WHAT MC used to decrease ML's blackening. Is ML ret*rded, okay maybe he was shocked and couldn't think straight and got angry but he couldn't calm down and think for 3 years !? 3 years later MC is dragged back by system to point out : look I was lying I still luv you and there's evidence.

Alright fine.

In the second world, MC probably got lazy because the break up wasn't even like "cruel" MC occupied the body of a play boy CEO, target is his promising employee, when affection gets 100% MC goes out drinking with a previous fxck buddy, gets drunk and gets a hikky on neck, when ML questions him at home, MC gets angry and says 'who are you to question me, I was just playing with you all along' (-_-) again, 100% affection is not a pie from the sky, MC must have done a ton of sh*t to obtain it, and it can just all fall crumbing down with a single line?? Okay since ML is the same ML from last world it makes sense that both ML is a bit dumb and untrusting. But Couldn't ML think for a second it was something said in anger ??? DX when ML's blackening decreases he acknowledges himself that MC said that in anger and he was s*upid to believe it. Like wtf man??

Another problem is that MC... it doesn't really feel like he loves any of the ML, sure he probably likes his face and the hot s*x (THAT IS NEVER FULLY DESCRIBED) and his money But he.. he doesn't really love him. MC is always very chill inside when talking to system, and his plans and schemes make him look like an ancient expert of human emotions, playing ML in the palm of his hands. When MC pretends, he acts like he's downing in love, but when taking to system, even system knows he doesn't love ML with all his heart. Maybe somewhat but definitely not as much as ML does. This is a pretty big bummer and I don't think he's gonna improve, maybe he will when he gets to know all the ML is the same ML but definitely not in the near future.

Other than that, the dog blood and drama is very nicely said, there is mysteries like why MC is doing these missions, apparently he's wants 'something' from the system store and return to the real world (?) and the main system (not his system) is giving him special treatment for some reason etc.

I went through till the end of Arc 2 just to see what happens to MC's body when he leaves the world, will auto pilot come back? Will body die on its own to prevent suspicion? Will ML notice the soul is auto pilot and not MC's soul? Will auto pilot break up with ML on its own? But all I got is a dying right before leaving both times cuz author needs more dog blood drama

At the end of second arc when MC dies for ML, ML becomes even more "cruel and heartless" than the first time they broke up BUT OF COURSE THIS IS NOT CONSIDERED BLACKENING

(-_-) I've had it with this novel.

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Big Brother system is probably my favourite character.

TL;DR :

1. Dumb ML with trust issues

2. 100% love of ML is not 100%

3. MC who doesn't love ML, only ML's face and body

4. MC who likes being kept by ML

5. Cruel break-ups that are not really that cruel.

6. Forced dog blood drama which is not really sad <<less
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Sceer
Sceer rated it
June 30, 2019
Status: Completed
This makes me cry every damn arc even though I know it's all just an act.

Also the MC is not really a scum

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He only treats every world like a game since he is afraid of falling in love with the ML's in every world, he wants to go back to the real world to be with his lover (the MTL is confusing but I think his lover is the same ML in every arc.

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My favorite arcs would probably be The Apocalypse World and the Intergalactic World (Infected MC arc). The Intergalactic World is definitely heart-wrenching, and the spin-off at the end of the Apocalypse World o.o so sad for ML

Basically what happens in every world is MC and ML loves each other up to 100% 》MC hurts ML so he won't get heartbroken when MC leaves 》ML blackens 》ML hurts MC, drama ensues (MC is acting) , it's all just "misunderstanding" 》The "truth" is revealed (in some arcs it's really the truth and not just MC acting) 》ML regrets it, wants to make up with MC, blackening decreases until it reaches 0 》MC leaves the world in a devastating way, leaving the poor ML behind <<less
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earlgreyt
earlgreyt rated it
February 19, 2019
Status: Completed
Extra! Extra! Get your world-hopping soap operas here! Get your 3-D otome games here! ╰ (✧∇✧╰) #888ForPresident#

For quick transmigration, this setup is fun and unique (though very melodramatic & angsty) because the MC's task is to win back the people he once left, as they all felt extremely angry and betrayed by him. So every arc starts with a broken up relationship and the MC tasked to restore it.

This very clever MC has a deep understanding of human nature and is very competent; he doesn't lose out to the MLs... more>> at all. The banter between the MC and the system is also funny enough to break up some of the melodramatic situations. He frequently sounds like absolute scum, but you know he's going to reveal a tender inside eventually (hehe). The MC also does quite a bit of chasing for each ML, which is a nice role reversal from the many MC-being-chased-stories out there.

As a warning, there is quite a bit of physical abuse/retaliation in the story. However, it's not intended to be like taken as completely realistic, more like a bad route in an otome game. The MC is akin to acting as a character in the bad ending trying to restore the good ending. So if that's something that would still put you off, I would avoid!

Spoiler

Don't worry, there is NO physical abuse when the MC and ML finally get together "in real life." (Even when the ML felt betrayed etc.)

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It was worth it for me to read it all the way to the end. This is one of the few [Quick Transmigration] where the ending actually made stuff much better (instead of worse/boring). The author made sure to tie up all the loose ends in a satisfying manner. In fact, the ending arc might have been the most enjoyable?!?! Do you know how rare that is?!?!?!

There is some repetition of the set-up, as other readers have mentioned. However...

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The repetitious moments weren't that frequent for me. Each arc definitely has its unique point and though some points are similar (the MC must die when he leaves the worlds, so there are limitations on how he can wash clean his scum-ness), but every plot still retained some freshness (and made me shed tears anew). I really liked the mech world!

Also holy crap, definitely shipped some 888 at the end there... >__> #888ComeBackPlease# #888TheBestSystem# #888NeedsHisOwnLoveStory#

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Overall, I definitely recommend if you like your 'dog-blood' plots with a dash of self-aware comedy. <<less
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Baekyeol999
Baekyeol999 rated it
February 6, 2019
Status: c21
Okay so when you read this story I really rec for preparing a tissueeee because Im very sure you will cry. Lol

The angst is no joke but with HP.

Well even this story make cry every chapter but I really love this story very much ≥3≤

So, what are you waiting for? Quickly read this gold story and you will never regret it.
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Ooshereadswow
Ooshereadswow rated it
December 15, 2018
Status: c17
f*ck okay? F*ck. I shed so many tears through this novel. I recommend listening to "This Love" by Davichi on repeat, I very very much recommend. And yes, yes you should read this novel and give out a 5 star rating because this is a diamond in a gold mine okay. If you feel conflicted at chapter 1 though, my advice is to be patient. We have to be patient to eat sweet peach. This novel can turn to be those rare novels you go back and read, and that... more>> is something.

So go, go with your lavender and give this novel a chance, give yourself a chance to feel

;) <<less
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MukuruA
MukuruA
November 7, 2018
Status: c1
It’s a little heartbreaking, the protagonist really is a “scum shou”. Tsk tsk, the things he’s done... But this series has promise, it sounds really interesting and I can’t wait to see what solutions the main character will come up with to erase the blackening ^^
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engine000
engine000 rated it
February 18, 2024
Status: Completed
I didn’t think this was as good as Scum Gong; I really love this author but the ending didn’t feel as earned and the true CP wasn’t as interesting as, frankly, the relationship between Ye Ming and 888. I finished it like, even knowing 888 wasn’t the gong because of the early A/N, he should’ve been. That said I’m still giving it 4 stars because the resolution of the overall plot that began in Scum Gong was still interesting and I enjoyed Ye Ming’s character growth a lot.
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Raven Blues
Raven Blues rated it
August 30, 2019
Status: Completed
(I wrote a review for different novel and I have no idea how to delete this. Will fix it after I finished reading this. *Sweat*)
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Sky22
Sky22 rated it
August 26, 2019
Status: --
Fudge. This story is sooo good. I'm bawling my eyes in first arc. Eventhough I knew MC just a faker, the inner monologue and plot line really touch my heart. Hope dear translator will trnaslate till the end ???
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bingoorange
bingoorange rated it
January 8, 2019
Status: c20
Such a wonderful read so far! The MC is very entertaining especially with his interactions with the system and the story so far has been topnotch.

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Despite the fact that the MC is just acting but he did it so wonderfully that the ending of the first tugged at my hearstrings and made made me shed tears. I never expected to cry over this hahahaha the MC is truly a scum shou playing with my and the ML's feelings <3

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I'm definitely invested in this story and can't wait to read the next few arcs. :) <<less
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ChronoH0
ChronoH0 rated it
January 7, 2019
Status: Completed
This story ruin me so much. Reading this I had heartaches and my eyes just can't stop tearing. For those who don't mind drama and don't mind crying constantly (emotional people like me), then this story is full of it.

I really love the MC. He is very different from all the clever MC in the World Hopping genre? He has a certain charm throughout every arc you can't seem to get bored of cause the way he acts and the unique way he solves every ML blackening.

I can't believe there's... more>> so many arcs and they're all very interesting. You may find some of them have something in common but I can guarantee the MC can hook you up to becoming invested in every arc.

I recommend getting tissues when reading this. You will need it. <<less
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Rukachi
Rukachi rated it
December 31, 2018
Status: c21
Can I just say, this b*stard Shiu, I love and hate him, haha! Ye Ming’s acting is so on point that I get caught up in the drama and actually feel the angst and have the whole chest hurts, tears in my eyes shebang happening even though it’s all so fake. I just finished the first arc and

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THANK GOD THE AUTHOR SAID IT’S THE HARSHEST ARC AND THAT THE OTHER ONES AREN’T AS HEAVY

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My heart is to the ML’s. They are all so precious. Also, I live for this dog blood drama, so long as it’s not reality haha. I need to know my HE is coming, after all.

Anyways, so far, I’m loving it so much. Thank you White Sky Translations for doing such a wonderful job translating this project! <<less
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lorry
lorry rated it
December 13, 2018
Status: Completed
Ok, this story is like if one crossed "Quickly Wear the Face of the Devil" with that of "Heroic Death System, " but with an utterly shameless and quite selfish MC.

The MC fulfills his duty as a system transmigrator, which is to make the protagonist of that world fall in love with him. But once he completes his mission, before he leaves that world his MO is to "break up" with said protagonist, by which he acts like a scum character and betrays them.

He justifies this as his way of... more>> making sure that the protagonist will get over them and move on with their lives and do what they are supposed to do as the protagonist of their world.

However, that isn't quite how it works out. On fulfilling his last mission, the system informs him that no, he cannot recover the points he earned as a transmigrator, as instead of saving the worlds he transmigrated, he's destabilized them instead, as the protagonists of those worlds has blackened because of his last act of betrayal toward them.

He now has the new mission of re-transmigrating back to these worlds into his old avatars (which apparently weren't killed off by the system but continues to exist mechanically all this time), to see what has happened in the aftermath, and set the protagonist back to rights. Not an easy task as the protagonists at this point in time hates their guts and is obsessed with capturing them and getting their revenge.

Spoiler

As other reviewers have warned, the MC is utterly shameless :) and very, very selfish.

Some have accused him of being bipolar, as when he gets into character, he really loses himself in the role so that his thoughts as seen by the reader are purely in the POV of the character he is playing, method acting taken to the extreme.

He is the consummate actor, supremely devious and calculating three steps ahead of everyone else.

When he gets transmigrated back to his old character, where a varying interval of time has already passed from the time he had originally left, he has to deal with the consequences of his last acts in the world, and face the protagonist again. He manages to turn the situation to his advantage, and twist events to come out looking like a misunderstood martyr or victim, thereby making the protagonist regret his actions and reconcile with them.

MC seems to be very cool and detached about the whole thing, even accused by his own system as being callous and self-centered, which he unrepentantly admits to :) Whatever he feels about the protagonist, he is very clear about the fact that he can't truly fall in love with them, and that he has to complete his mission no matter what.

The ML meanwhile, has been blackened, meaning he lost all trust and his love has turned to hatred. He is obsessed with revenge against the MC, wanting to find him, capture and imprison him so they could never leave again. He is ruthlessly possessive and cruel in his treatment of the MC, who 'stoically' endures his abuse. It is only later that everything is revealed to be a 'misunderstanding' to his utter guilt and self-condemnation.

After MC manages to fulfill his mission, his character finally dies (traumatizing the protagonist again of course although he is no longer blackened), and he moves on to the next world he has to set to rights.

This is a refreshingly new take on an MC, as you might find him dislikable in his self-centeredness, but he is not completely unprincipled

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breaking the heart of the protagonist is one thing, condemning millions to die is another,

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and I think he is so good at deception he is also deceiving himself.

Moreover, each arc is really compelling and heart-rending and of course, irrevocably tragic.

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It all comes back to bite him in the ass later though, as the ML doesn't take too well to the revelations it was all just an act to the MC

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jess_ie88
jess_ie88 rated it
December 4, 2018
Status: c13
The backstory for the first world, is so well writen and you can feel the emotion of the characters, it actually make me cry (I still have swollen eyes and runny nose while writing this).
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jess_ie88
jess_ie88 rated it
December 4, 2018
Status: c13
The backstory for the first world, is so well writen and you can feel the emotion of the characters, it actually make me cry (I still have swollen eyes and runny nose while writing this).
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puffiness123
puffiness123
December 2, 2018
Status: Completed
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The ML is terrible. Anyways, I actually finished reading the whole thing. ML is super abusive... and then apologetic. A story about misunderstandings, forgiveness and love. Not sure if this story will be most people's cup of tea since the ML is extremely horrible in many scenes. Read at your own risk.

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QueenShiro
QueenShiro rated it
December 2, 2018
Status: c60
It's a good story for me. as what is written in the sypnosis above, the MC need to go back to all the world he have been to because all the protagonist (ML) in those world hve a high % of blackening because of him (the way he break up with them).

the story's good. the thing is.... in all arc that I read till now is...... fvckng tragedy. -_- but it's good... but still it's a tragedy. hope that this "tragedy" thing will be gone in the end.
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mememe v
mememe v rated it
November 23, 2018
Status: c21
This is a fun read. The plot for arc1 which I finished reading is rather cliche. Made me remember all those sad South Korean soap opera that I binged watched lol. But in all honesty, I spilled a few tears when I was reading this arc. I also had a good laugh as well lol
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