if ML and original shou were genuinely a good match MC would have given up and it might be frustrating to see him so insistent on the book plot but it's because he honestly thinks that ML will be happiest that way. When he realises the mismatch, he's changes his mind

This is essentially the story of 2 gay virg*ns trying to have a purely physical f*ckbuddies relationship, which turns into a "fake dating to deal with unwanted suitors" trope on both sides. Fortunately for us (and them), they're both very bad at the "no romance relationship" thing and they're even more sticky and affectionate than a real couple. Eventually, it turns into actual true love. Both the MC and ML are enjoyable characters with a healthy and funny relationship. MC (the shou) is proactive and confident but ocassionally a scumbag since he's not used to being with someone. ML at first seems like the usual "2nd generation" playboy CEO's son, but he's actually a little silly and warmhearted.

Their reasons for being good to each other is heartwarming - MC is grateful to ML for being his sole support and safe space in this new world and wants him to be happy, and ML has a very long "falling for" period which starts with enjoying how cute and fun MC is and turns into appreciating his efforts and himself as a person. They're a couple who both enjoy acting, and it's a delight reading the parts where they work together to act out dramatic scenes. They have a very sweet, very understanding, mutually spoiling relationship that really makes you think "relationship goals".

The transmigration aspect of the story isn't too invasive but isn't forgotten about. The setup is very good at introducing the MC and setting and hooking you in, the MC's memories of his (happier) pre-transmigration life help set the mood (making some things seem sweeter or sadder). MC's determination to follow the plot makes sense for his character motivation ('make ML happy'), and when he realizes ML probably won't actually be happy, he doesn't waste time and actively pursues him again. It does get weird when ML gets a dream about the original story and easily believes that it was his original destiny, and even figures out on his own that MC might not be from this world, but I can suspend my disbelief enough to appreciate that ML wants to let MC be happy and more attached to this world by being good to him.

Them aside, the rest of the world is pretty fun too. I love the relationship between ML and his family, which is almost the complete opposite of MC's transmigrated family. The side characters have intriguing side plots which unfortunately doesn't really get elaborated on, but makes me think I could read 300 more chapters just to expand on everyone else's story. The villains of the story are all annoying but thankfully don't overstay their welcome, and are dealt with well.

I really love this story, I feel like this is the kind of plot where Lin Ang Si really shines as a writer. It feels like a more lighthearted version of Villain President's Lover, with an expanded "what happens after they confess" section, including a "coming out to the family" arc. The characters and scenes feel like a parody of showbiz/business danmei tropes. It's like the author wanted to write dogblood but without any real drama. I'm going to finish MTLing, but after that I will continue to watch out for TLs since this novel is one worth rereading.

There's a pseudo in*est subplot between a reccuring minor character and his older step-brother, it's not really a focus but it did make me go "wait what the f*ck" since I wasn't prepared for it. It could possibly also be considered an age gap/underage ship? The character in question has just turned legal at the time, but the older brother mentions starting to have romantic leanings when he was just 15, can't figure out how old the brother actually is tho due to the bad MTL.

MC decides to start writing novels to make money while he waits for an opportunity to make a debut as an actor. His first story was a BL smut story. He ends up writing quite different genres but he's talented, so he gains quite the following.

BUT because of his lack of imagination for names, he doesn't think of changing his characters' names in each story, so all of his MC's have the same name, so even when he changed genres to PG by using a different pen name, everybody knew it was the same author and he didn't bother to hide it. What pisses me off is that he didn't think of taking precautions to separate his two pen names completely, even though he was planning to become a famous actor and started writing PG genres with the intention of selling the copy rights. You're bound to have to reveal your identity if you're going to sign a contract.

That annoyed me a lot, but what REALLY takes the cake is that when he finally gets the opportunity to sell the copy right of one of his novels to make a movie, instead of taking more precautions like making his business partners sign a contract to not reveal his real identity and stuff like that, he decides to make ML sign in his place! That pissed me off beyond belief. That's YOUR work, why are you putting it under someone else's name? That's so wrong! And it doesn't even end there! Later, the filming team wanted to add the author in WeChat to make communication easier. He asked ML again to take the fall for him! ML doesn't even know anything about being an author, nor even anything about making movies! His expertise is somewhere else entirely! That's completely irresponsible. Not only leaving communications about the adaptation of your own work to someone completely unrelated AND inexperienced, but ALSO not admitting your own work is yours. Ridiculous.

I actually feel like they are sweeter before they got together. Maybe because they are more action than words before and then after they determined their relationship, the author couldn't wait to write three paragraphs everytime they feel something. It's so sweet, it's so tiring to read. Nothing's happening anymore and it seems like 200+ chapters is too much for this story. I should have known when I saw the 50+ chapters for extra like? How many more irrelevant chapters do you have aside from those in the main story already.

And also, author really likes to use ungratefulness and characters without remorse. I don't mind it cause these kind of characters makes my blood boil but every villain here is like this? That it becomes redundant reading it.

Also, what's with the Detective Conan watch lmao (the one HC gave to JS)

DROPPED.

Our MC has a sharp tongue really good for debate HAHAHAHA

I love how the ML supports him even in making a scene for real life drama. Though the MC isn't the one who is provoking others. It's the cannon fodder who is jumping towards the MC 😂. Sorry, I think I need to sleep my brain and my language, I can't think of the right words, ah.

Wat I love the most is the clinginess. It just make it seem they are really in love and the author didn't forced this scene.

I have a lot of things that I like about this one. I like the love between the MC and ML. Even if everything started with driving, the cuddling and the companionship was super enjoyable that one would disdain or even purposely ignore the fact the they they f*ckbuddies before they were officially together.

ML's family was very good too. Even if the parents (mainly the father) couldn't accept that ML likes a man, they were surprisingly accepting. If we put it in a sentence it's like We love you so much, what else can we do but accept? As long as you're happy and loved.