Tough Yet Sweet: Is This Really the Boyfriend You’re Dating?

I've calculated that this book is bound to be good.

May you shine with eternal brilliance, eclipsing all shadows. The author's writing is excellent, employing many rhetorical devices. Sometimes she uses the perspective of others, employing indirect description to portray the sweetness or bitterness in the relationship—it's exceptionally skillful. I highly recommend everyone read this book, especially the epilogue.

It's a great read! The author's writing is excellent, the male leads are very well-developed, and the pairings are very engaging. A truly enjoyable read! 💕💕💕 I initially thought it wasn't finished, but when I clicked in, I found out the main couple's storyline was over! So happy! ❤️ Also, thank you to the author for moving most of the side couple's storylines to the other two volumes. I still only like reading about the main couple, haha. Hooray for the finale! 🌸🌸🌸

Highly recommend! The main and secondary pairings are all great and don't disappoint! The plot is tightly woven, providing a comfortable reading experience. The author updates frequently and includes many delightful surprises. The character designs are especially lovable, and I really want to see the protagonist's reversal of fortune!!! I desperately hope the author will write a reversal surprise!!!

My initial reaction was: "A new book? The synopsis says it's a sweet romance." After reading twenty or thirty chapters, I thought, "This feels like a tragic story." Seeing the foreshadowing: "This is probably going to be a very angsty story." Now I would like to ask another question @DizzyGasStation Is this story angsty or not? Is the ending a happy ending or a tragic one?

Personally, I think this book deserves a 9 or higher. The plot is quite delicate, the language is beautiful, and there's no unnecessary elaboration, so it doesn't feel like melodramatic. The characters are vividly portrayed. Little Xie is adorable, full of youthful vigor and enthusiasm, yet sometimes retaining a childlike side. Song Xiaochen is mature and knows how to charm.

Song Yichen ❤️ Xie Liangjun 😘😘 Who would have thought our Wild Bro was such a crybaby? My heart aches for him. Song Yichen, you're so lucky! 😠😠😠😢😢😢

The author writes so well! I really love the protagonist's personality 😘. Captain Song is such a sly fox! He's both gentle and cunning, and he's so good to Xie Zai. Xie Zai is a total cool guy in front of outsiders [full of laughter], but he's so obedient and cute in front of Captain Song 😆. Although they're separated now, how can they grow without going through thick and thin?

I've finished reading it. To be honest, I almost skipped the angst-filled parts at one point. Thankfully, the angst wasn't caused by problems in the relationship between the two characters, and the angst caused by external factors was barely bearable (I've read to the end, but haven't read the epilogue yet).

I hope Captain Song's hand heals quickly... It breaks my heart to see it like this.