Love in Old Shanghai

Finally, I've found a web novel that isn't about time travel, cheat codes, or high-IQ characters—it's a fairly normal one.

The low rating might stem from the novel's realism. I recommend it to those who enjoy this type of story; it lacks ornate language, and some parts are missing words, which is a bit disappointing, whether due to the author or network issues. However, the novel itself is still quite good; at least while reading, it conjured up images of how people in old Shanghai struggled to survive.

The characters are well-developed, and the storyline is quite good, but the ending felt rushed. I hope there will be a sequel.

I feel so sorry for Yu Yisheng. Seeing him contract syphilis was heartbreaking. He probably likes the female lead, right? Even before he knew she had tricked him into getting the disease, he was afraid of infecting her. 😪

In this book, the Fourth Prince's role is minimal at the beginning, mostly involving Yu Yisheng. The female lead is with Yu Yisheng for five years, and Yu is truly a scumbag. I won't go into the numerous plot points, but Yu constantly hurts the female lead, while the Fourth Prince consistently saves her.

It's pretty good, unlike the Mary Sue novels these days, where the plots are all the same. I hope the author can continue to create more high-quality novels like this. 😚

I don't actually care about the female lead; on the contrary, I prefer characters like Su Wan and Wei Rushuang (this is just my personal opinion, please don't be offended).

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The characters are all very well-developed, and the plot is quite good; sometimes you can't help but immerse yourself in the emotions. However, the ending came a bit suddenly, which I didn't expect and felt a little abrupt. I think it would have been even better with an epilogue.

(I am a phased editor's commentary) Early/Mid/Late Stage "Love in Old Shanghai" is a book that truly captivates you from the moment you open it. I think Yu Wanqing in the early chapters is forced to grow through repeated desperate situations; she has her vulnerable side, which I find very realistic.

I love the vibe of old Shanghai, and I love the relationship between Master Zhang and Little Bean Sprout. I've been following this series.