The Fifth Year of Secretly Loving Mrs. Huo
暗恋霍太太的第五年
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- 142k Words
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- Modern Romance
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- Billionaire CEO
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The male protagonist patiently lays low, and when the time is right, he successfully captures the woman. The female protagonist is decisive in her likes and dislikes, and she doesn't hesitate to dump the scumbag. The two hit it off immediately and their story becomes a happy one. The author's writing style is simple and unpretentious, and the story structure is reasonable. It's quite good.
The book is good, but the rating is a bit low. The story isn't overly dramatic; I'm okay with the "wife-chasing-after-the-cry" trope where the protagonist is relentlessly pursued and unable to escape. The extremely excellent male lead's quiet, unrequited love is both heartbreaking and sweet.
It's a great read, the story is original and makes you really want to keep reading. Keep it up, author!
There are no messy misunderstandings or entanglements. The female lead is clear-headed and independent, and the male lead's deep affection for her silently protecting her over the years is revealed layer by layer. Every plot point has a reasonable foundation, and the overall sweetness and enjoyment are just right.
The book is great, purely sweet with no angst! One reason the rating isn't high is because it's a short story. I've observed that many of the short stories on Tomato Book don't get high ratings, most likely because readers finish quickly and leave without giving a score. The second reason is that the ending felt rushed.
It turns out that the appearance of some people can really transform all the past storms and snow into spring. I think the male lead's timing in expressing his feelings was perfect, and the female lead was able to see his good qualities, unlike her ex-boyfriend, whose subsequent actions were merely excuses for his own ambition. The only character I didn't see in the entire story was her cousin-in-law, who appears in the story anyway; I'm kind of curious to see more of her.
It's pretty good. Before, when I read novels, I always felt the male and female leads were too reserved, always bottling things up and causing their relationship to be full of twists and turns. Later I realized that if they didn't write like that, the story wouldn't be long 😂. This one is exactly that; the male and female leads are talkative and proactively speak up when there are problems.
Worth reading! The male lead's love is presentable; he respects the female lead. Older men are always a plus—he's considerate, loving, and wealthy! The female lead has her own career; she loves wholeheartedly when she loves and is decisive when she doesn't. Her in-laws are understanding, and her aunt and uncle genuinely care for her. In short, a rare gem!
Overall, the story is very sweet. The male lead has secretly loved the female lead for five years, initially because she had a boyfriend. After learning of her breakup, he becomes determined to win her over. The male lead matures and becomes her constant support after their whirlwind marriage. Although her ex-boyfriend is still involved, the story isn't overly dramatic.
It's rare to see a wealthy family novel with such a complete structure. The story is well-organized, and all the foreshadowing is resolved. I especially love the male lead's character of secretly loving the female lead for five years, waiting for her to get rid of her scumbag boyfriend before making his move. After marriage, he gently and gradually wins her heart. It's not artificially sweet, and the scenes of him slapping his ex in the face are incredibly satisfying.