The pacing in these chapters is absolutely relentless and I cannot complain. We go from a domestic scene about sharing meat buns—this quiet, almost tender moment—to a full-blown confrontation with Gu Dafu's wife in the span of a few paragraphs. The transition is so smooth you barely notice the tonal shift until you're already in the middle of drama. What I appreciate most is how the author uses food as a pacing device. The meat buns create a slow, warm opening. Then the knocking on the door—'Knock, knock, knock'—that's the first jolt. The fishing scene slows things back down, giving the reader a breather with those beautiful river descriptions. And then—BAM—the woodcutter appears at the end, following them, saying 'Perhaps it's a bit forward.' The chapter ends on this note of rising tension that makes you immediately want to turn the page. The structure also mirrors Lin Yue's emotional journey: starting cautious and protective (hiding the buns, making excuses), then becoming bold and confrontational (shutting down Gu Dafu's wife), then finding moments of peace (the fishing), and finally facing a new threat. Each section has its own rhythm, and the author knows exactly when to speed up and when to let the reader breathe.
I appreciate the perspective and thoughts presented in that particular chapter where they visited the cemetery to discuss aging and mortality. Allow me to share a part that resonated with me:
Ting Shuang paused by a tombstone, reading the inscription: "1911-1951, Günter lies here, having slumbered for 68 years." As an older inscription, it was written in Gothic script, challenging to decipher. After some effort, Ting interpreted the line, "Forty... tempestuous... extraordinary years have passed."
"Bright," Bai Changyi translated simply, "Forty bright years were his."
"He owned forty bright years," Ting repeated the phrase softly, feeling a sudden connection to the concept of ownership. It made him wonder if Günter, as a younger man, had pondered his life beyond fifty or how he would spend the rest of his days.
However, one doesn't truly have a future or a "rest of one's life"; it's more a projection, an illusion. What truly belongs to us is the time we've lived and the present moment. Standing there, Ting felt a sudden lightness in his heart.
On this clear autumn day, a gentle breeze blew, carrying the serenity of the moment. Ting inquired, "Shall we proceed?"
"Mm," Bai Changyi replied, and they continued walking side by side. After a few steps, Bai shared, "If I were to depart tomorrow, this could be my epitaph—"
"'Thirty-six bright years and a beloved companion, Ting Shuang.' It doesn't sound daunting, does it?"
The idea of a couple remaining together even in death, like the Lovers of Hasanlu or Modena, struck a chord. Death can be terrifying, but also a gentle release. The lyrics of Hozier's "In a Week" and Reese Lansangan's "When it Happens" played in my head, fitting the theme, despite the age gap and uncertainty about their eventual end.
My apologies for digressing, but I stumbled upon this gem while exploring the 'Early Romance' tag, and I'm grateful for the author and translator's efforts. Though it may not be the pinnacle of literature, it resonates with my personal preferences.
Really nice slice of life novel. The action doesn't revolve around the main character, which is refreshing since most novels tend to make their protagonists the center of everything.
Hebiroteshon mentioned there is no romance, but there actually is some. It's just in the extras, and her partner is expected.
I also can't really agree that the ending is open-ended. I think it has a satisfying conclusion, especially with the hint that marriage might be in the future.
And the main villain is a toilet demon, which adds a quirky and humorous element to the story. Take it with a grain of salt!
I remember adding this. Not bad
I will try it out and see if its any good
This one is a good option, but it didnt really matter because it dosent have a real continuation
This is in my top 3 oat and I've read reverend Insanity and all the good ones. I actually cried In a part of this
Ngl, it's very good compare to many Novels but I feel like Er gen is not interested in making it his masterpiece
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Is it drop or did it stop translating???
I must say I really like the story. The MC really is easy to like.
I still had to take a few points off. I really like Naruto and thought it was a shame that everyone, even Hinata, laughed at Naruto.
It's not Naruto's fault but rather the simplified conditions for Genin that Naruto fails with his huge chakra reserves.
I like the rest of the story anyway.
I like the story