A Secret Identity and the Male Lead: A Tale of Love and Hate

Name: A Secret Identity and the Male Lead: A Tale of Love and Hate
Author: Shenjing Yan

论一个马甲跟男主引发的爱恨情仇

by Shenjing Yan (深井颜)

Status: Ongoing
Length: 2.0M Words
Genre: Two Male Leads
Updated: 5d ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

The protagonist is the bottom. There are many characters, the plot develops slowly, and the romance unfolds at a gentle, gradual pace. Read with caution if that’s not your thing.

A good-guy secret identity that wouldn’t stay hidden ruined so many of Xiao Yushu’s tender moments as a vicious senior disciple.

Perhaps because he was born unruly and longed for freedom, Xiao Yushu was always going against the System. He felt the original owner’s aloof personality stifled his true nature, so he put on a secret identity, exploited a loophole, and used a frivolous, flirtatious personality completely unlike the original owner to act like a little menace.

Then Xiao Yushu turned his mischief on the male lead, a delicate little white flower who was utterly useless at first and constantly bullied by others.

As a teenager, Shi Wangxuan was aloof and didn’t like getting close to people. After being deceived so often, he’d also grown a little crafty. But he was no match for the wily Xiao Yushu, who kept leading him around by the nose. Though the young male lead was always on guard around him, he believed that in time Xiao Yushu would open up to him, and they’d become brothers closer than steel.

It was a nice thought, but the System wouldn’t allow it. So Xiao Yushu had to play both parts: the vicious senior disciple who was always telling the male lead to die, and the person who wore his secret identity to comfort and reassure him, as a way of atoning for his guilt.

After a while, the brotherly bond he’d imagined went completely off the rails.

When the male lead grew up, he wanted to tear Xiao Yushu limb from limb, yet was madly infatuated with his other identity.

When Xiao Yushu’s secret identity was finally exposed, he lost both the mission and his heart.

But later, he suddenly realized that everything had been fated all along.

Because the two of them had really met before.

A once-innocent white flower who grows possessive × a seemingly cold and aloof, secretly flirtatious and willful bottom

Other names

Transmigrate into a Book: It's Hard Being the Male Lead's Senior Brother穿书之男主的师兄不好做Alternate title on Fanqie

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Reader comments 138

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This is so good! I'm really looking forward to the reveal of the true identities. The plot is very interesting, flowing smoothly, and the pacing is excellent. Each character is very well-developed. Yu Shu appears aloof on the surface but is actually quite carefree inside; I absolutely love this contrast.
160 likes3y ago
Hehehehehe, looking forward to the later episodes!! The uke's character is so cunning! Will there be any wallpapers or love scenes later on...? Hehehehehe
91 likes3y ago
It's quite good. Although I had many questions, the author answered them patiently. I hope the author will write more storylines about the two male leads (mainly because I want to see more) 🤭
80 likes2y ago
1. The plot is exciting, with humor, horror, heartbreak, and heartwarming moments... It has a real, down-to-earth feel, making you feel very comfortable! Reading this book is very relaxing. However, the plot development is a bit slow; author, keep it up! 2. The characters are all distinctive. This book isn't a traditional story about two people, but rather a story about a group of people.
43 likes2y ago
Super, super good! I really love this kind of slow-paced, gradual storytelling. There are many plot holes, and I'm looking forward to seeing how they're filled and the story unfolds. Both the main and side couples are great to watch! The characters are also very well-developed! The portrayal of human nature and humanity is excellent. I haven't read a protagonist who isn't perfect in a long time.
40 likes2y ago
Keep it up, author! Your writing is absolutely fantastic! ^ω^ Please keep going! I really, really, really love your book! 😄👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
36 likes2y ago
It's so good! Please don't stop updating, author! ❤️❤️
36 likes3y ago
I can roughly guess the plot. I'm not too worried about the author's pace; I'm just curious how much more of the plot will lead to the revelation of the true identity. Ultimately, it's about the main character attracting hatred while the alternate identity wins affection. The writing is excellent; I highly recommend everyone read it.
35 likes2y ago
I initially hesitated to click on it because of the title, assuming it was just another copy-paste book. But this one is truly different! You need to use your brain while reading. Let me clarify: the risk of the hidden identity only appearing around chapter 500 isn't because the story is too verbose.
32 likes2y ago
I absolutely love this book! The plot is incredibly fast-paced, with no unnecessary unnecessary details that slow down the flow. It's such a satisfying read! Every character is vividly portrayed, and the logic behind the protagonist's growth and Yu Shu's emotional journey is impeccable. The supporting characters are also excellent; none of them feel superfluous. It's as if the author truly created this world! I love it so much!!! And the updates are so fast! What an amazing book I've found! 😭😭😭
27 likes2y ago