Half a Lifetime of Sorrow

Name: Half a Lifetime of Sorrow
Author: Five Bears

半世悲

by Five Bears (五只熊)

Status: Ongoing
Length: 197k Words
Genre: Two Male Leads
Updated: 8d ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

You are the fearsome Three Poisons Saint Hand: cold and severe, stern and fierce, and proud and haughty.

One day, you discover that the head of the Lan clan, a few years older than you, has been avoiding you.

For instance, when you run into each other during a night hunt, he’ll be talking to someone, his expression flawless and his smile as warm as spring sunshine. But the moment he spots you, his expression falters almost imperceptibly, and he turns and walks away as if fleeing a plague.

At a discussion gathering, when you’re both seated at the same table, he’d rather sit at the far end than anywhere near you.

After the first, second, and third times, even someone as slow to catch on as you, with so little familiarity with him, can tell that he’s cold and hostile toward you.

You sneer to yourself. The much-praised Master Zewu is apparently no better than anyone else.

You know the rumors about you are unflattering, but Lotus Pier is busy, and you can’t be bothered to waste time policing what other people say.

Yet in front of the noble and graceful Master Zewu, you find yourself unusually annoyed. It isn’t because he believed the rumors.

It’s his inexplicable attitude that irritates you.

You quietly decide that if he’s going to avoid you, you’ll keep even farther away from him and return his looks of disdain with even more disdain.

And so, among the cultivation clans, everyone silently agrees that the current heads of the Yunmeng Jiang and Gusu Lan clans can’t stand each other.

No one dares say it to their faces, so they privately ask disciples from the two clans what’s going on instead.

But the answers are always the same: “I don’t know,” “I’m not sure,” and “It’s all just rumors.”

It isn’t until an invitation brings you to the Gusu Lan clan that you truly realize that the golden child of his generation doesn’t merely dislike you.

Whenever he fails to hide his eyes in time, they tell you the truth.

He hates you.

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80Chapters

1.8kReads · 30 days

39.9kReads · all time

233Shelf adds, last 14 days

7.1Score

1 ch/weekPace

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The goddess's second book is also wonderful!! Although it's a little bittersweet, it's totally acceptable! I especially love this kind of book that combines the original work with a very heartwarming story. It's one of the few CP (couple) stories that isn't too out of character. I'm a die-hard fan of the goddess!!! The writing is superb. The first book was simply my white moonlight.
24 likes6mo ago
Oh my god, it's so good! Although there are occasional angst-filled moments, it's really good overall. The author's writing is also exceptionally good, and the characters are portrayed so well. Oh my god, it's just so good overall! ε٩(๑> ₃ <)۶з Keep up the good work, author! Please update more! And please take good care of yourself too! ( ˝ᗢ̈˝ )
15 likes3mo ago
Please update soon, author! I want to read more! There are so few Xi Cheng fanfics, and the author's writing is amazing, it's so soothing to read 😢
15 likes7mo ago
It's so good... This is the first time I've seen Lan Xichen and Jiang Wanyin with this character design, and I think it will be great. Plus, this author actually wrote "Hate and Parting" before! This book is amazing; I stayed up all night reading it and cried so much. It's so good!
9 likes1mo ago
It's quite good. Now I'm really curious why Lan Xichen hates Jiang Cheng so much. What did he do to offend him? What's their past? Has Jiang Cheng forgotten? He seems completely bewildered.
9 likes7mo ago
Absolutely amazing, highly recommended! The author's portrayal of Xi Cheng is incredibly fitting, the writing is delicate, the plot is logically sound, the emotions are genuine, and the reader is deeply immersed. From the opening scene of Cheng Cheng feeling wronged and bitter because of Lan Da's indifference, to her relentless pursuit of Lan Da after learning the truth in a dream, and the…
7 likes1mo ago
I read "Hate and Parting" and thought it was quite good back then. Reading this one now, I can clearly feel the writing has improved. The plot is very interesting, and the emotions between the characters are portrayed more naturally. Highly recommended!
7 likes2mo ago
I suddenly realized I haven't written a review in so long, so I rushed over! First of all, the author's writing is absolutely amazing, you know? All I can say is "amazing!" It was so enjoyable to read! The plot is also good, and the couple is very sweet! The only downside is that there aren't enough chapters! 😢
5 likes13d ago
[Sparrow's Masterpiece] After they get together, can they retain Jiang Cheng's stubbornness, sharp tongue, and arrogance? 😳 Please don't let him become a spoiled brat and love-struck fool!!! [I also highly recommend it]
5 likes3mo ago
The writing is excellent; it's both angsty and sweet. The beginning really shocked me [petrified].
4 likes3mo ago