A Woman in a Man's Body: Living Off Women in a Period Novel
女穿男：我在年代文里吃软饭
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- Completed
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- 273k Words
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- Modern Romance
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- Period Fiction
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- 3y ago
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Zhou Dashan is a true role model for us all. He's really mastered the art of living off his parents and children, and he's got it all figured out—he has the older generation to rely on, and he's successfully raised the younger generation. His life is so comfortable it makes everyone envious. It's a shame I don't have that kind of mouth or the brain to do it. 🥺🥺🥺
It's a great show. The male lead truly stays true to his character from beginning to end—a freeloader who, despite his abilities, lacks ambition and only takes action when needed. Moreover, I think he's a genuinely fair and just father, treating all his children very well.
The subject matter is novel, entertaining, humorous, and funny. It's the first time I've seen this kind of "gold digger" male lead on Tomato TV, which is quite refreshing. Although the male protagonist is a bit selfish, especially towards outsiders, he's considerate of his own family, which I think is a good thing. He's a normal, flesh-and-blood person. 💕💕💕
I finished watching it, and it was very good. The plot was quite interesting. However, for those who haven't seen it, I want to warn you: there are homoerotic elements in it. I don't recommend it for those who enjoy watching the series. Towards the end, it felt like seeing a fly on your freshly eaten cake—a bit disgusting.
I've never seen such a novel book before. I really like the protagonist's personality; he's not pretentious at all, and he's very smart and realistic. The writing is superb! It deserves 5 stars. It's rare to see such a good book on Tomato Books.
This book is really well written. There's a part that you might think is a very bad point, but if you persevere, you'll realize it's not a bad point, but a blessing. I especially love the male and female leads' character designs. I also particularly like a few cunning kids (Wang Xiaopang is the comedic relief). I also think it's good that it includes elements that educate children.
It's a great novel. The plot is fast-paced and not draggy. It's not as clever as The Virgin and the Holy Man. To summarize this book "Funny, Smart, Cute, and Happy"💕💕💕💕The author is awesome🎉
It's very good and exciting, and the story goes very smoothly. All the pits dug in the front are buried in the back. For example, when the two girls went to make a movie at the beginning, I thought it was a bit redundant until I saw the end. But when the two girls chose universities and future paths, and then the target of trouble came out, I realized that this was a foreshadowing laid very early.
I really have to admire the author's imagination. There are so many fantastic ideas in this little mind. The male and female protagonists and their family are really super funny, and they all have a bit of a funny character. It is really a very funny book. It is very interesting to read. It is my favorite type. The male protagonist is a very intelligent "soft rice man"
Mamma Mia is so beautiful. The wicked ghost and some of the characters related to him are very vividly portrayed. It is also a novel that is a mixture of different novels. Every part is mixed in a little bit. It feels really good.