I'm glad things didn't work out with Jake, he is such a jerk and Freda is better off with Hardin. Love can be mistaken for lust sometimes.
It's a captivating story
I read this book it is wonderful great detail suspense just wonderful
excited for the finale...hope it will turn out well
I really like this book, but why the author didn’t update it. The story really catchy, hope the author will update the story soon.
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a very good novel
I need to talk about Chen Miaomiao because this character is absolutely delicious and I am here for it. On the surface, she's this mysterious Baipao Laozu who gets swayed by a single pill and swears a life oath. But read between the lines and you get a completely different picture. When she swears, she says 'may all my cultivation be reduced to Gui Ling'—but then the narration immediately undercuts it: 'Ah, she was just an ordinary little mortal, with no cultivation to begin with—what did it matter if her cultivation was reset to zero? It didn't hurt at all~' And then that little 'Heh heh heh heh' at the end. I literally laughed out loud. This woman is playing 4D chess while everyone else is playing checkers. She's using Chen Wen as a vehicle to get close to the Chen family's resources and secrets, and she's doing it with a straight face the entire time. Meanwhile, Chen Wen thinks HE'S the one pulling strings. The dynamic between them is fascinating—on the surface it's a mutual alliance, but internally, Chen Miaomiao is running a long con and Chen Wen is happily walking right into it because he thinks he's the smart one in the room. And the Chen Yuan angle? He doesn't even recognize his own niece. That's heartbreaking and darkly funny at the same time. She was confined to a desolate courtyard in the main family for years, and now she's back as an untouchable Laozu and he has no idea. The relationship between them is this unspoken tragedy wrapped in dramatic irony. Chen Wen's relationship with his own branch family is also worth noting—he's clearly ambitious, but he's not cruel. He's pragmatic, which makes him more interesting than a straight-up villain.
I need to talk about how this author structures these chapters because the pacing is genuinely masterful. Chapter 15 is titled "He Lost His Job" and chapter 16 is "Will She Divorce Him?" These aren't just labels, they're HOOKS. You read chapter 15 thinking, okay, he's in trouble, and then chapter 16 makes you wonder if the marriage itself is going to crack under the pressure. The author is playing with two levels of stakes simultaneously—professional survival and marital survival—and weaving them together so tightly that you can't separate them. The scene transitions are also really well done. We go from the jewelry store (light, almost comedic) to the car conversation about why she agreed to marry him (heavy, revealing) to Yan Duo's phone call (exposition that also raises stakes) to the next morning's confrontation at work (immediate conflict). There's no dead air. Every scene pushes the story forward or deepens character. And the cliffhanger at the end of this batch—Manager Hao screaming "Tomorrow, I'll make sure he's kicked out"—is perfect. It leaves you with no choice but to keep reading. The author understands that tension isn't just about big moments, it's about the space between moments too. Like when Wen Zhi is sitting at her desk looking through contacts, trying to find someone who can help. That quiet moment of desperation is almost more tense than the confrontation itself because you know something is about to go wrong. Also the way the author handles the Manager Hao scene—starting with Mo Tingyan trying to be sincere and polite, then slowly revealing the man's true nature, then Wen Zhi's explosion—this is textbook escalation and it works every time.
2 stars
The same formula over and over again. Even if the story is a slice of life, every arc should have some sort of unique conflict, even if it's something as small as telling your favorite baker that you don't actually like his pistachio cake, but nope.
Everyone absolutely loves Seojun, and everyone who becomes friends with him ends up being successful. When he does have a rare point of conflict—there's only been one so far after 200+ chapters—it has no real impact on the story. Literally, I could skip 50 chapters and still follow along without missing anything important.
First and foremost, this novel is an outstanding read; I give it a solid 10/10 and highly recommend it. Some individuals have given it a low rating due to the perceived lack of realism in the protagonist's family dynamics, but I respectfully disagree. Instances of favoritism, like the unfair treatment Irene receives, are unfortunately common in real-life families. Just because someone hasn't experienced it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Many people, including myself (through a friend's experience), have faced similar situations, which is why I feel compelled to defend the authenticity of Irene's circumstances.
Another point often overlooked is that Irene holds no authority within her family. Despite being the Count's daughter, she cannot unilaterally dismiss servants. Riel, her sibling, would likely intervene and plead with their father, ensuring Irene continues to suffer. Physical violence wouldn't make a significant difference; the servants would side with Riel, leaving Irene to face reprimands.
Nonetheless, the novel itself is definitely worth reading, with excellent translations. It carries a dramatic and psychological edge, so be prepared for emotional ups and downs – I found myself shedding tears. I appreciate how the female lead eventually asserts herself, recognizing her family's affection as worthless. I hope she finds her vengeance. The relationship between the female lead and male lead is engaging; I wish for both their happiness, as they truly deserve it. As a reader, I share the sentiment of wanting justice for Irene's family, so come join us in our solidarity.
Uhh.. I don't read this anymore because, no pictures????. So I succeeded, in certain aspects.
Longevity simulation