Before the Mulberry Leaves Fall

Name: Before the Mulberry Leaves Fall
Author: Just Yiran

桑之未落矣

by Just Yiran (就是依然)

Status: Completed
Length: 520k Words
Genre: Modern Romance
Subgenre: Youth Sweet Romance
Updated: 6mo ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

[Chasing His Wife to the Crematorium + Healing Romance + Obsessive Childhood-Sweetheart Ex-Husband + Reserved, Devoted Current Partner + Softhearted but Not Foolish Heroine]

The story is complete. Read with confidence.

The rating is a little low. It makes me sad.

A battle between two men for one woman, 1v2

Min Shanshan is reborn in her high school days. She looks at the man in her classroom who used to be her husband, no, her childhood sweetheart, Shen Yunzheng.

In her previous life, she loved him deeply. On their wedding day, she saw the seemingly invincible man’s eyes redden for the first time.

Their bond was woven into their very blood, its fragrance untouched by time or distance.

That was why every choice hurt so much.

But in this new life, Min Shanshan decides to let them both go.

She gradually grows distant from him, hoping for an ordinary, peaceful life. Then another young man, who has always kept her buried in his heart, rushes toward her without hesitation, slowly thawing her tender heart.

Watching her walk farther and farther away, Shen Yunzheng finally goes mad. He demands, “You said I was the person you loved most. You said that even if we died, we’d die together...”

Shen Yunzheng will never kneel and beg her to love him again. But without her love, he will charge headlong into hell.

Some loves remain a regret, no matter how many times you get to start over.

This is a story about a woman caught between two men, a thread that runs through the whole novel. From the heroine’s perspective, you’ll see the past and present of both men, as well as their past lives. It won’t start with her immediately beating up a scumbag or anything like that. The second male lead isn’t a brainless villain or a mere plot device for the heroine to fall in love with someone else after being reborn, so if you’re looking for a wish-fulfillment story, you can skip this one. I really can’t stand seeing people insult the heroine. All three leads are pure.

Other names

Shanshan,珊珊，Alternate title on Fanqie

Stats

217Chapters

3.8kReads · 30 days

221.1kReads · all time

381Shelf adds, last 14 days

8.9Score

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Reader comments 50

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Chen Yanzhi is truly heartbreaking; despite being in darkness, he strives to grow. I read the author's 1v2 storyline and honestly, I don't dislike that kind of plot, but after finishing the latest chapters, I realized I still want Chen Yanzhi and the female lead to have a 1v1 relationship, because Chen deserves it.
94 likes1y ago
It's a great read. Min and Chen are both good guys, but Shen is so wicked. While reading, I couldn't help but feel sorry for the female and male leads. The second male lead, in my opinion, is a complete psychopath; he controls everything, treats the female lead like a pet, and despite never liking her in either of his lifetimes, he still controls her life. I hope the author updates soon; I want to see the male lead become even more powerful.
67 likes1y ago
It was a pleasant surprise to find such a wonderful romance novel on Tomato. The character of Shen Yunzheng is so well-developed. In his past life, he had antisocial personality disorder and difficulty expressing emotions, but Shanshan is truly kind and beautiful. It's not about persuasion but education, guiding her ex-husband to become a better person.
37 likes1y ago
Xiao Shen may be a bad guy, but his character is really captivating! However, I'm firmly on Xiao Chen's side; he needs a warm and comforting female lead like a little sun to offer him warmth and salvation. 😂
36 likes1y ago
I have to admire the author's masterful character portrayal. Initially, I didn't like Shen Yunzheng, but after seeing how he immediately let go and even contemplated suicide when the female lead was willing to die for Chen Yanzhi in his previous life, and how he knelt down and begged his despised grandfather to save her in this life, Shen Yunzheng suddenly transformed from a scheming, insane, and…
33 likes1y ago
The male lead and the second male lead are truly two extremes; one has a sound personality, the other is an extremely dark and insane individual. Both are incredibly charming. The parts about Chen Yanzhi were quite painful to read—a true case of beauty, tragedy, and poverty.
31 likes1y ago
The plot is novel and refreshing 🍋🍋 It features a lively and spirited girl, a pure and secretly devoted male lead, and a quirky and equally matched second male lead. In her previous life, the female lead was madly in love with the second male lead, only to discover he was a selfish and obsessive madman. She divorced him and remarried the male lead, but died in childbirth.
31 likes1y ago
I really like the female lead. She has a kind of unassuming wisdom, doesn't waste her energy, and is very cute. She seems like a very insightful person. She's honest in her affections and passionate in her love. Her naivety is simply a product of her upbringing and the protectiveness of those around her. Actually, the female lead has her own way of thinking and continues to grow after her rebirth.
30 likes1y ago
It's pretty good. You can tell the author is getting more and more into the story. Most importantly, I can feel the author's love for the female lead... This aspect already surpasses most novels on the market. The female lead is well-developed both in the early and later stages. It's a novel that makes me feel good whenever I see the female lead.
30 likes1y ago
I found the first half rather average, and the writing wasn't particularly good. However, I really enjoyed the second half. Shen Yunzheng's romantic storyline was exceptionally well-developed, from their childhood sweetheart relationship to their growing affection and life together abroad, even marriage—all very rich and nuanced.
28 likes8mo ago