Defying the Odds
顶风作案
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 263k Words
- Genre
- Modern Romance
- Subgenre
- Youth Sweet Romance
- Updated
- 2y ago
- English
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Other names
- The Childhood Friend Paradox青梅悖论Alternate title on Fanqie
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(Personal opinion) If I had to describe this book in one sentence, it would be: if you haven't read it, you haven't truly read a sweet romance novel. 🍩 This book is like a young girl embraced by warm light in the chilly autumn air; her delicate features complement her exquisite skin, worthy of the most dazzling rainbow in the world.
The childhood sweethearts, initially at odds, eventually transformed into a harmonious and loving couple. The feelings that had been buried deep within their hearts, like a seed, grew into a towering tree by the time they were discovered, becoming uncontrollable. Every smile of yours amazes me, every moment of yours I want to possess, and I don't want to hear any other man's name from your lips.
It's so good! It truly lives up to the saying, "Who says childhood sweethearts are inferior to those who fall from the sky?" Such a divine love story! The plot isn't mindless; it portrays the most realistic aspects of school life, and the mother and Professor Shen are so sweet together. I absolutely love it! 😘
Childhood sweethearts, mutual affection—this truly captures the essence of two people who grew up together. There was a time when the saying "Childhood sweethearts can't compete with a sudden, unexpected love" was popular online, but I don't think so. Childhood sweethearts are innocent and carefree, and I really wish I had one. But sadly, I don't have one 😭. I hope Ji Yanfeng and Guigui can stay together forever 😊
I love this straightforward and passionate love. The female lead is so cool, I adore her! The male lead is charmingly roguish, and his strong personality is just adorable. The author's writing is superb, the imagery is so vivid, and it's such a sweet story! 😘😘😘
It's really good, especially the line, "That burning, star-like kiss mark is a vow of eternal love carried by a love letter, a covenant of marriage, a green plum picked by a boy riding a bamboo horse." It's truly beautifully written. My only request is that the author write faster, otherwise I'll stop updating while following along. [Rolls eyes]
I'm in love! The male lead is so charming, and the female lead's character is amazing. I love the rich girl so much! This is a gem of a novel, and the author is a gem too! ❤️ Ugh, I've been away at school for so many days and my friends are saying I've revised so many chapters, what's going on? 😢
It's really, really good. And whether it's the sweetness, the humor, or anything else, it's perfect. It's exactly the kind of story I like. Although, I was genuinely quite scared, especially about the romance between the female lead's mother and Tang. And especially those few CX pictures, I was really, really scared. But I don't know what I was scared of.
The most captivating stories are those of childhood sweethearts who are evenly matched. The author's writing is delicate, and the plot is fresh and engaging. Beyond romance and life, the story also carries a central theme: not everyone's family of origin is perfect, and the wounds inflicted by one's family of origin are difficult to heal.
... The plot is a bit childish in some parts, but overall it's alright. I just really like the male lead who gets to meet everyone!! The author's metaphors are masterful, and he excels at depicting fleeting moments of excitement, making the reader's heart race (not really). I've seen some people mention the male lead being a "player," but I think he's fine.