super love it! ?
73 chapters 5/27/24
nice book....i like reading it
This is a dumpster of the English language. Even if it was written in a different language the translation or translator has failed it. Not worth reading.
Wow Samuel and Victoria fight is mandatory... but hopefully Samuel gets to know that Victoria is only his dream girl...
Looks promising! <3
??? i'm here!!
I'm enjoying this book so far, I just hate how long it is and it isn't even completed.
The dialogue in this chapter is deceptively simple. Nobody's giving long speeches, but every line carries weight. Shang Beize's voice is so distinct—he says things like "Keep it up" during the basketball game, which is both a challenge to Wei Lin and something else entirely. And then his line to Su Yundai: "Standing there watching must be tiring." Casual, but he's really saying come down here, I want you closer. The best line though has to be his final one in the chapter: "If losing makes her cry, then I really don't dare win next time." That's layered. On the surface it's playful banter with Wei Lin, but underneath it's genuine vulnerability—he's admitting that her tears matter more to him than winning. Wei Lin's voice is different entirely. He's warmer, more teasing, but there's an edge underneath. When he says "She's been competitive since childhood. Lose, and she cries," he's explaining her tears to Shang Beize while also subtly reminding him: she cares about me this much. And Shang Beize's internal response—"How ungrateful"—is pure comedic relief in a chapter full of tension. The author lets the subtext do the heavy lifting. Most of the real conversation happens in silence: Shang Beize under the towel, Su Yundai massaging Wei Lin's calf, the two men exchanging glances over her head. The dialogue is sparse but every word is chosen. That's skilled writing.
Oh my, finally someone is picking up this series! I remember reading a translated version years ago, but the translator stopped. Thanks for taking it up!
Very entertaining for a light leisure read! It’s perfect for those who enjoy wuxia without any central pairing or romance.
It’s engaging enough to keep me hooked, even as I struggle through the machine translation (God, have mercy on my English comprehension after this ?). Nonetheless, a big thank you to the Shanghai Fantasy group for translating the novel! Your efforts are greatly appreciated by those of us who don’t understand Mandarin.
The novel includes detailed descriptions of ancient Chinese exam questions and answers, which can be quite serious but remain enjoyable. Readers can get a sense of what ancient Chinese scholarly exams were like (whether the author is historically accurate or not, so take it with a grain of salt).
The downsides are that there are no clear villains in the story, and the main character’s journey seems relatively smooth with only minor obstacles. The ending is open-ended, leaving some questions unanswered, so who knows—maybe there will be a sequel.
The novel I most crave.