If Not Narcissism, Then What? Bromance?

Name: If Not Narcissism, Then What? Bromance?
Author: Zhinnan Has It So Hard

不搞水仙搞什么？搞基吗？

by Zhinnan Has It So Hard (之南也太南了)

Status: Completed
Length: 392k Words
Genre: Two Male Leads
Updated: 1y ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

[Doppelganger Romance + Two Male Leads + Livestreaming + Pure Love + Money-Spending System + Slice of Life]

Lu Zhi died, and as he did, all he could think was that the heavens were out to get him.

After all, what kind of decent System calls itself a money-spending system when it won’t actually let you spend any money?

But then Lu Zhi came back to life.

The moment he opened his eyes, he saw another version of himself. The other guy looked like he’d just been bullied and was in a truly pathetic state.

But Lu Zhi recognized him at a glance: his eighteen-year-old self.

“Host’s affection for Lu Sheng has reached 100%. Cashback is now available for money spent!”

Lu Zhi: ...Not surprised. Who wouldn’t like themselves?

And so Lu Zhi began spending money for cashback while raising a kid on the side.

Except this kid was himself, wasn’t he?

How did he get more and more twisted the longer Lu Zhi raised him?

“Wait, hold on, Lu Sheng! I told you, I’m you! This isn’t right, mmph...”

Lu Sheng’s eyes were filled with frenzied desire. He gazed obsessively at the man before him, who no longer had the strength to resist. “Brother Lu, I love you.”

Lu Sheng’s early life was full of hardship.

Then he met Lu Zhi, a man who looked just like him but had a completely different personality.

Huh? That man says he’s actually Lu Sheng himself?

In that case, isn’t loving yourself perfectly normal? Why should he run away?

Lu Sheng planned every detail, drawing Lu Zhi into his arms one step at a time.

And although Lu Zhi said it was wrong, he willingly let himself be held, with no way to escape.

Because in this world, only you can love yourself, and only you can love yourself forever.

Stats

192Chapters

1.4kReads · 30 days

159.3kReads · all time

265Shelf adds, last 14 days

8.8Score

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I was planning to read more before writing a review, but after seeing the author's notes in the latest chapters, I couldn't resist and decided to give my review first. It's a truly wonderful book, full of witty remarks and jokes that kept me laughing non-stop! 😳 The interactions and atmosphere are handled very well.
161 likes1y ago
For those who haven't read the book yet but are here to read the reviews, please don't be misled by the malicious comments. The author did not insult women, and the book is generally quite enjoyable with no negative connotations. The author is very sincere and kind, and the main characters are also excellent. No derogatory terms were used. Don't be misled by the malicious comments! 🙂 The writing is excellent, the plot is fantastic, and the food is delicious. Keep up the good work, author! ^ω^
78 likes1y ago
Lighthearted and edgy style~ I absolutely adore younger, seemingly innocent but actually cunning and wicked guys! As always: without older men spoiling younger men, there's no younger men being crazy. Moreover, the author provides incredibly thoughtful after-sales service!
73 likes1y ago
Ahhhhh, this is absolutely amazing! 💥 So good! (♥∀♥) I had never read a novel with a narcissus theme before. I initially came in because it featured two male protagonists, but I wanted to leave as soon as I saw the narcissus theme (because I was quite averse to narcissus stories before). However, out of curiosity, I still clicked on this novel. And then! After reading a few chapters…
70 likes1y ago
I think it's very good. I love Narcissus, but I haven't seen many books like this. There are very few live-streamed Narcissus stories; most are about men and women. Some male-male stories are hard to read, so I think this one is very good. I think the author is very popular. As for that one about insulting women, I don't know where it is. I didn't see it, and I'm too lazy to look for it. I just think this book is good.
52 likes1y ago
Remember to have Weibo account before reading this! The author writes really well! Although the protagonist gets a bit spoiled in the middle and later parts, thinking about it carefully, why can't we be spoiled by ourselves? It's a younger female narcissist story with live-streaming elements.
35 likes10mo ago
I'm eating daffodils like crazy!! I started reading this book as soon as it came out. The author's writing is so captivating! However, it had been on hiatus for a while, so as soon as I saw an update, I immediately started reading it again. God, Nanmen!!
33 likes1y ago
It's quite good-looking. Personally, I don't think there are any major flaws, and it doesn't insult women.
23 likes1y ago
At first, something felt off, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it, and I didn't really like it. However, after reading a few more chapters, I found it quite good and worth reading. I even stopped doing my homework to focus on it, and I've caught up with the book now. Highly recommended! [Currently rushing to finish a draft][Currently rushing to finish a draft]
21 likes1y ago
Ta-da! I'm going to give every single one of my books a five-star review, hehe~ Zhi Bao and Sheng Zai are enjoying every day of happiness. Wishing all the little ones reading this the same joy and happiness every day, and a life of bliss forever! 😘😘
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