Shanghai in the 1980s: Captain Yan’s Wife Ran Off with the Kids
八零沪市，闫队家的媳妇带娃跑了
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It's quite good, the author's writing is good, but it doesn't feel like a novel set in the 1980s; it feels more like old Shanghai, the Republic of China, or warlord era. Maybe it's because Shanghai was economically prosperous and fashionable, with the cheongsams and regional dialects, and the male lead being a soldier—it really has that warlord-themed feel.
It's great! I'm looking forward to the mother-in-law's side story. I hope she finds someone who loves her after the divorce—Mr. Qiao or Secretary Chen, either one is fine—and lives happily ever after. Let the father-in-law regret it! May he and the mistress's family suffer! Even after the divorce, don't marry that mistress. Since you love being a mistress, just stay a mistress for life!
It's so good! 💕 The characters are delicately and richly developed, and the plot is very well-structured. It's a great book! 😘 The characters speak with a touch of Shanghainese dialect (but it's all understandable; the author has annotated the parts that are difficult to understand). I highly recommend it to everyone! ❤️❤️❤️
The dialect is a bit distracting, but I can understand it; perhaps it would be smoother without it. However, the writing style is quite good and not simplistic. The romance between the male and female leads develops naturally. I'm currently following the latest chapter, "The Wife-Chasing Healer's Fate," and I'm looking forward to seeing how the story unfolds!
The plot flows smoothly, and some scenes and subtle gestures are depicted with great detail and emotion. The dialects, which many in the comments mentioned, weren't a problem for me, a person from the "triangle area" (a term referring to the 1930s/40s/50s region in China).
I've read over fifty chapters so far, and I think it's pretty good. Although it's mostly in Shanghainese, I think I can understand it. The female lead is gentle but has her own ideas (my cultural understanding is limited, so I can't quite put my finger on it, but I like her). Her biological family is all very kind; their love for her doesn't favor the original child.
First of all, the author writes very well. However, I still have to complain a bit; the pacing is very slow. The issues between the male and female leads haven't been resolved yet, which really bothers me. I hate the male lead's deception, even though he has his own mission, I still can't accept it. Watching the plot in this disjointed way is really frustrating, and I lost interest towards the end. So, please speed up the pacing a bit!
It's so beautiful! I almost gave up on the series because of the many complaints about dialects, but in reality, there aren't that many dialects. There are only a few that are easy to remember. Once you get through the first few chapters, you can completely get into it. Then, regarding the plot, Xu Si is beautiful, dances well, and is very likable.
I finished reading it and found it very enjoyable. There were a few typos or omissions, or perhaps I misread it. The pacing was just right, making it a pleasant read. It's a good article! („• ֊ •„)੭❤️
I've read a few chapters so far and think it's very good. The only thing that bothers me a little is the occasional use of Shanghai dialect. The story and the characters are all well-written.