When an Honest Man Picks Up a Knife
当老实人拿起刀
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- Completed
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- 3.1M Words
- Genre
- Urban
- Subgenre
- Urban Everyday
- Updated
- 2y ago
- English
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- 1985: My Bloodstained Underworld1985：我的血色江湖Alternate title on Fanqie
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Full-time writer, guaranteed quality, comments welcome, and best wishes for prosperity! Trust me, this book is going to be a hit, it's amazing! 😎😎😎
It's really good! The characters are vividly portrayed, almost lifelike. Although sometimes it feels a bit unrealistic, that's how it was back in the 80s, after all, novels are based on real life. 😏😏😏😏😏
I haven't read such an exciting book in a long time! The first one is "How to Become a Villain," and I hope Little Braid doesn't die!
It's well-written and has a strong sense of the martial arts world.
The storyline is flawless, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. It vividly portrays the characters' inner world and the diverse lifestyles of the lower classes in society at that time. I hope the author continues to work hard and create even better works. Thumbs up!
It's an exciting story with many twists and turns. Although the protagonist is a villain, he's loyal and righteous, and knows what he can and cannot do. I hope he gets several female leads.
The book is really good; the author is definitely from Northeast China. It's been a long time since I've read such a comfortable book. I'm just worried it might be taken down because it's too realistic. I hope the author doesn't abandon the project and keeps going. The author must persevere!!!
This book has a strong martial arts vibe and is very enjoyable. Keep it up! I'll give three free tips every day until the book is finished.
Wow, this is so good! Author, please write more about the characters and their backstories, and add more female leads! I hope that all the brothers who end up together will be there, and that there won't be any splits in the story.
I've read over a hundred chapters and found it very enjoyable. Unlike other novels where characters are reborn and then try to amass wealth or use connections, the author's characters rely on their own abilities to become powerful and influential. It's easy to empathize with them. Thumbs up!