Never Grow Old Like a Pair of Lovebirds
不学鸳鸯老
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 425k Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Palace & Household Intrigue
- Updated
- 5y ago
- Source
- Fanqie
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"Being good to you in the morning and evening, the wind does not care about the strong grass. I would rather turn into an orphan than a mandarin duck." In fact, many people don't like the female protagonist being too arrogant and the male protagonist being chauvinistic. But I have a different understanding. I think these are two people who are proud to the core. They warm each other, comfort each other, and understand each other. Just like hedgehogs, they are both hard on the outside and soft on the inside. They are a perfect match, they are one of a kind. It's because they are who they are that this story is so real and moving. If they change a little, they won't be who they are. Everyone has obsessions, and the day they let go of their obsessions, they may not be able to live a good life. Cherish more and look forward to more. Like mandarin ducks, we will grow old together for the rest of our lives.
I read "Spring Banquet" and found the author's other works. Although I haven't read too many chapters, the author's writing style and scene descriptions are particularly good. Looking at the pitiful number of viewers and comments, I can't help but wonder why no one recommends such a good work? Those articles that have a lot of views, have no basic knowledge, and the content is boring and unrealistic, but they can still get the status of hot search. What kind of power can do it 😂😂😂 I hope good articles can come forward.
I think the reason why this article is not rated highly is that too many readers have no patience to wait for Li San to declare "I have feelings". Compared with "Spring Banquet" and "Feng Yue Lao Lao", the male protagonist's character in "Spring Banquet" is indeed less likable. Li San's way of expressing his feelings is too stubborn, just like two proud hedgehogs who want to hug each other for warmth but don't know how to restrain their hard spines. This is why Hua Yue chooses to forget about him in the world. Fortunately, the deep love allows him to expose the softness hidden under the hard shell and finally embrace the beauty. Although this ending is expected, it feels rushed. It would be more perfect if there were more plots about the interaction between the male and female protagonists after they get back together. Come on, author 😉
The reason why I stayed up all night to read this book was because the character of the male protagonist, Li Jingyun, is very similar to my first love. He is arrogant and scoundrel, with a full sense of youth. But I still missed it later. It was not as happy as this ending. It's really a pity when I think about it. We were destined to be together, but now I don't have the courage to even say that I once liked you.
2021.9.10 "Spring Banquet" → "Peach Blossoms Fold the Mountains" → "Nothing But Er Er" → "Don't Learn from the Mandarin Ducks", every story by the author is wonderful, the important parts are short, the content is not procrastinating, and the writing style is good, very good, continue reading the next one
So well written! It vaguely surpasses "Spring Banquet", the writing style is skillful and beautiful, and the lyrical expression of scenes and the narrative of scenes can be easily grasped. The writing style is freehand, and it is not overstated but can reach the heart. The characterizations are also vivid and touching.
After watching Spring Banquet, I feel that the writing of this movie is actually more delicate than Spring Banquet. Why doesn't anyone recommend it?
Overall, it's good. The characters are fleshed out, but there are some things I don't understand. It may be due to the author's open description, and the process may vary from person to person. The male protagonist is too arrogant and talkative. It's really hard for him to be soft-spoken and mean-spirited. He has done so much for the female protagonist, but he doesn't want to please her with his words. In the end, the two people are hurt by the inconsistency in love. As for what the male protagonist did during the female protagonist's pregnancy, I really didn't understand it. I didn't understand the romantic behavior in Fengqi Tower. It was really sad from the female protagonist's perspective.
This is the author's third short but excellent novel that I have read. The author's writing style is really admirable, and the feelings are very sincere. There is no more intrigues, no bloody version of the mistress. The male and female protagonists are also very affectionate, touching, and laughing. Alas, I am ready to continue to follow the author's other works. First, the Spring Feast. Second, peach blossoms win over the world. Third, don't learn from Yuanyang Lao. The three films I've seen are all very good. I feel that "Don't Learn from Yuanyanglao" can stand side by side with "Spring Banquet". It is really good, but the ending feels a little rushed. It would be better with a little polish.
The writing style is mature and there is no redundancy. Each of the author's novels can make people read and fall in love with it.