Over-all, not a fan of how the Si Yu situation was handled. Idk, the story frames it as if this situation is utterly out of control and the MC is so pitiful due to it, but I can't bring myself to feel any pity. Either cut those ties from the get-go, not rush out in the middle of the night for a girl that's not your wife supposedly due to guilt. That whole "I'm sorry, I have a wife" bit of rejection irked me too. At this point, it's really all just personal nitpicks. Either be firm with it or not, thereby leaving room from interpretation from the party.

That being said, my frustration comes mostly from how quickly this was pushed under the rug and resolved. I began feeling fine when Shen Zhixi's parents, righteously, felt wronged for their daughter and had a little punishment in mind for the MC, but it was quickly backtracked so I got frustrated again. Once more, either be firm with it or not. I'll expand this thought after I've read some more. The next few chapters will determine for me whether this'll be worth continuing any longer.

Expansion:

Alright, after some cooling off, I've gathered my thoughts. The origin of my frustration lies in the lack of care towards Shen Zhixin's feelings in general. While it may be heartwarming and cute that she is developing feelings overtime and feeling jealous, with this sincerity being reciprocated as portrayed by the narrative through the MC, it is frustrating to read the MC, despite everything, being utterly incapable of establishing boundaries. Once to give in is once more than enough, there's still yet any explanation on how this "guilt" stemmed to be in the first place. Why is the MC, for some odd reason, despite being a completely different soul, capable of seeing through the original body's father's schemes and cut ties directly, along with Shi Xin, and yet utterly unable to with this woman, whom while the original character had a connection, the MC who had taken over, had absolutely none?

There is also the lack of pre-introductory trajection that would've hinted at such a plot. We only knew of Si Yu's existence when she was haphazardly introduced. We had neither hints nor confirmation to such a presence, not even through the MC's original friends, that could've pointed this out. Only after she was introduced that she was known, and only then did we learn anything. I say this because her identity is important enough that even post-marriage, Si Yu is referred to as the MC's girlfriend by her close friends (of which she didn't say anything, btw, which also irked me). And no, do not give me the excuse that "explaining is no use, they won't listen/the situation is complicated"---this brings me to my other problem.

Just complete, utter, neutral compliant silence. As I said, I find myself extremely confused on how the MC developed such deep feelings for the person out of guilt that she's given priority everytime she appears despite the narrative saying how much the MC wants to cut ties.

To be completely real in speaking here, while Si Yu holds blame for continuing to cling to a married person, I don't blame her for everything. I even feel quite sorry for her. Her love is obsessive, that much I can conclude, and she's willing to lower herself down so much just for this love. Dignity scattered in the wind. Hence why a lot of my frustration is directed on the MC. The narration is pushing for it, yet the character barely does anything. The writing even has the audacity to paint the situation as helpless, with the MC deserving of pity, when to be honest, such a scenario could've been prevented from happening had the MC just been clear with it.

Again, either be firm with it or not, leaving behind lingering fruitless hope. Ah, and at the very least, if you know this could cause misunderstandings, while I know the MC is a sweetheart, for someone you barely know, and with the narrative pushing for your developing feelings, it's very frustrating and contradictory to read the MC just do opposite choices.

For anyone who reads this, just picture this in your mind: Would you, while bound in a business marriage, yet at the same time developing feelings for your spouse though you had not yet realized, rush out of your home during Christmas Eve that you would've spent with your wife because a friend called you that your ex (whom you don't know/are not familiar with) is drunk; add on to that, you can feel your spouse getting hold of the situation and it might lead to misunderstandings, would you still go nonetheless? Would you, while subconsciously liking someone else, allow someone else to hover over you within intimate distance? Someone you consider a stranger?

I think this question better sums up what I find so irking in this story. Well, that, and Shen Zhixin's injustice. Her feelings deserve to be respected, and while having a partner who can be jealous to show they care is cute, deliberately jumping into a situation that would 100% cause such feelings is not.

What I wanna talk about most is how the original MC is as much of a character as the MC. She truly did love Si Yu, and so did Si Yu. What she did in expense of Shen Zhixin is unforgivable, however I like that there's finally something behind this haunting presence. I can now go ahead and allow myself the peace of mind to interpret the MC's excessive concern towards Si Yu as the lingering affection of the original person.

There were some more chapters I was interested in and I'll give the passage:

"Chi Lengzhao was so angry she was about to explode. She was getting impatient. Why was she being so long-winded and indecisive? If you like her, stay; if you don't, leave. Why come up with all these high-sounding reasons?"

GOOD LORD. What a coincidence and how funny! It's incredibly ironic that this is literally all my frustrations summed up, and here goes the MC just spelling it outright and I had it out for her earlier LMAOO. Alright, this is the last edit, peace out!