07 The Butterfly Lovers: Pearl-Bearer

This book is so well-written, why are so few people reading it? Another book I read had a strong youthful vibe and was also good, but with a modern narrative style, though the author basically stopped updating. This one is truly amazing! Reading from the perspective of someone in a position of power is so satisfying.

The writing is really good, and Ma Wencai isn't so out of character. The character settings all feel very fitting. I was drawn in by Xie Qingyan, but several of her books felt strange. I almost hesitated to click on this one because of the title and low rating, but it got better and better as I read on. Chen's book was just too weird; the scenes between Wang and Xie were a huge letdown. Please don't drop it, author! Even if it takes me forever to finish it, I'll still love it! 😘😘😘😘

It's great! It's the only novel I've read where Ma Wencai doesn't go out of character in the early stages. Other novels either feature arrogant or domineering CEOs, but none of them portray the 2007 version of Ma Wencai. This story felt just right; it captured the essence of a clever and worldly-wise scion of a wealthy family, with a touch of awkwardness stemming from a lack of love—it was…

I really love the character development in this book. Each character is vivid and three-dimensional, not stereotypical at all. It doesn't simply vilify Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, nor does it applaud them even when they do wrong, in order to prove that it doesn't vilify them. Each character feels alive, and you can tell that the author put a lot of effort into understanding each one.

I usually listen to audiobooks at 2.5X speed, but this one is different; I couldn't help but click into the reading page. The author has their own insights and expressions regarding the environment, history, and culture of Jiangnan, without favoring the protagonists or vilifying Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai.

The author has such a beautiful writing style, the prose flows smoothly, and the characters are so vividly and realistically portrayed that it's one of the best Liang Zhu fanfictions I've ever read—truly a masterpiece! It's just that the ongoing serialization is so agonizingly addictive. I wish it would all be finished soon! 😢😢😢

If you enjoy classical Chinese literature, don't miss this author's book. I think this is another masterpiece that hasn't been replaced since it was completed. The previous book was by the same author who kept stopping updating. This one is even better. I think the author should write an original novel with such writing style. There will definitely be more readers.

This is the most enjoyable historical romance novel I've read in recent years. I'm so incredibly lucky to find such a wonderful free novel on Yangshizi! The author is truly amazing! The female lead is truly portrayed as having a brilliant and insightful mind, and she possesses a truly gentlemanly demeanor that makes her very believable.

This is a pleasantly surprising piece of writing; it's even been categorized as a "fantasy" novel on my bookshelf. The writing is excellent, the emotional development is natural, the characterization is good, and it doesn't simply retell large sections of the original story. The timeline and characters are a bit confusing, with Wang Dao, Xie An, and Huan Xuan appearing simultaneously…

So far, this is my favorite novel featuring Ma Wencai. The female lead is very well-developed, and the story doesn't simply vilify the original male and female leads. Instead, she has a growth arc just like them. The author's superb writing makes the whole story feel real and vivid. I look forward to its completion! ❤️❤️❤️