Casting the Bait
抛饵
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 402k Words
- Genre
- Modern Romance
- Subgenre
- Billionaire CEO
- Updated
- 1y ago
- English
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- A R-Rated Secret Crush限制级暗恋Alternate title on Fanqie
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I really like Zhou Julin, who's a little arrogant but can't help liking Yu Yu, and Yu Jiao, who seems bold but is actually shy. 🥰🥰🥰 It started with Yu Yu gazing intently at President Zhou, unable to contain her nine years of longing. Now, President Zhou is subtly jealous. 💕💕
I'm here! Long time no see! I'm finally getting Mumu's new book~ I love reading it! Adult love is so fast-paced, it's all about physical attraction first, then emotions. The author writes about feelings so delicately~ I love Jiaojiao's personality, so clear-headed and independent, secretly in love but not subservient, decisive when it's time to act! She's also very outstanding herself, ahhhhh I'm really looking forward to the rest of the story! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]
Oh my god, it's so good! I didn't want to skip a single word. It kept me so excited! The interactions between the male and female leads are so mature, especially the female lead – she's such a great character, so clear-headed and always in control. The male lead is so handsome too, it's simply divine! Author, do you dare suddenly release a 100,000-word backlog to scare me to death?! 🥹🥹 I hope you can update two chapters a day, please, please!
It's a really good watch! The plot is fast-paced and quite original. The female lead is sensitive but clear-headed, and the male lead finally realizes how good she is. You should definitely watch it! Unrequited love is a chaotic battle for one person. 🎥 Keep going!
The author's writing is still superb! Before, when I read other novels, I sometimes approached them with the mindset of just enjoying the fast-paced action, often skipping around. But with Mu Mu's two books, I read them chapter by chapter carefully. They're exceptionally well-written, with delicate prose and unconventional plots. You definitely won't regret reading them!
This is truly a wonderful book. The male lead is actually very similar to a boy I liked in high school, both in terms of his personal traits and personality. It really resonated with me. I'm so happy that Jiaojiao got what she wanted. Of course, Jiaojiao is a very outstanding girl, so it's perfectly understandable that the male lead likes her! I'm so happy; it's truly a restricted-level unrequited love story 🥹🥹💕
It's very engaging and captivating. The emotional turmoil and ambiguity between the male and female leads, both of whom are mature adults, is really appealing. They are both very clear-headed and aware of their own needs. In the "what if" scenario, when they first meet, they both prioritize themselves, which I really appreciate. It shows that in life, you are the most important part of yourself.
It's good, and it slightly changed my preconceived notions about apples. Its strengths are very strong; the subtle and delicate portrayal of the romance is excellent, and the male and female leads are very vivid. The supporting characters are slightly weaker; I almost forgot about the secondary couple after watching it for two days, but the assistant was much more memorable.
This is a book I could reread! I read it word for word. The writing is truly excellent, delicate, and beautiful. The plot is also captivating, not your average romance or long-awaited reunion. The female lead encounters the boy who captivated her youth after many years, and her heart still flutters. She finally has the courage to approach him, but only tentatively, cautiously testing the waters.
It's really good. I thought it would be a bit cliché, but the author manages to write it with fresh ideas. The part where Zhou Julin pursues the female lead is very engaging. The female lead, Yu Jiao, is also described by the author as gentle and professional. I really like it! I hope there will be more updates.