To Save My Beloved, I Have to Win Over the Devoted Second Male Lead

Name: To Save My Beloved, I Have to Win Over the Devoted Second Male Lead
Author: Roar, Roar, Garlic

为救爱人只好攻略深情男配

by Roar, Roar, Garlic (啸一啸蒜了)

Status: Completed
Length: 346k Words
Genre: Modern Romance
Subgenre: Modern Romance High-Concept
Updated: 3d ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

[Two-sided pursuit and groveling + 1v2 + melodrama + twists + each man is the other’s rival]

[Sweet-faced but secretly ruthless girl from humble origins & scheming, embittered man gone dark & self-sacrificing idealized first love]

On the third day Lu Xizhou was moved to intensive care, Chen Guanshi signed the critical condition notice. The System told her that if she successfully won over the male supporting character, Ji Yuyan, she could save Lu Xizhou.

After completing the mission, Chen Guanshi rushed to the hospital, only to see Lu Xizhou, who should have been unconscious, being supported by an unfamiliar woman. He looked at Chen Guanshi with a gaze that was distant and cold.

Even after losing his memory, Chen Guanshi’s traces were everywhere in Lu Xizhou’s life. Yet when it came to her, his memories were completely blank.

One day, he suffered a depressive episode and nearly died. When he came to, he remembered everything.

If he really died, he wouldn’t have to endure the pain of growing apart from her. But he was still alive, and as reason and instinct warred within him, he sought out Chen Guanshi while Ji Yuyan was away on a business trip.

“I don’t need a title. Just touch me, so I can feel like I’m still alive.”

Ji Yuyan thought he didn’t love Chen Guanshi, so when she wanted a divorce, he agreed while forcing himself to stay calm.

The night before the divorce, Ji Yuyan got a call from the police station. His wife had beaten someone until they were covered in blood, and he needed to settle things with the other party as soon as possible.

Only later did he understand that Chen Guanshi had never loved him. Everything had been a scheme to save Lu Xizhou.

But it didn’t matter. He was still her husband, and the so-called first love she had cherished for years was now nothing more than a plaything kept on the side.

Ji Yuyan kept up appearances by pretending not to know. At night, he did everything he could to please her, but she never said she loved him.

Until his wife once again wanted a divorce for Lu Xizhou’s sake.

Other names

The Night Before the Divorce, My Husband Found Out I Had a First Love离婚前夜，老公发现我有白月光Alternate title on Fanqie

Stats

157Chapters

22.5kReads · 30 days

79.8kReads · all time

3.9kShelf adds, last 14 days

9.0Score

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The beginning was very captivating; I could sense that this story about Garlic was different from her previous ones. Garlic questions herself, and I am Garlic's complete affirmation. This is the fourth book I've read, and every single one is wonderful. I've already read the latest chapter, it's great! Garlic is still delivering consistently good performances, looking forward to Guanshi baby getting better and better 💕💕
70 likes5mo ago
I really like the female lead's relentless ambition; it's very compelling. Her almost obsessive approach to relationships is also satisfying. I hope the later episodes don't involve much childish suffering, and that the male leads get to suffer more. If I had to say one thing I disliked, it would be for the supporting female character, Ren Qinghuan. I hope she develops some intelligence later on; watching her is a bit exhausting, and I don't want to see more of this female-centric drama.
63 likes2mo ago
To be honest, the subject matter was incredibly appealing, and I thoroughly enjoyed criticizing the male lead. It was so satisfying to see the author relentlessly attack each of the male leads, following the footsteps of Xiao Shi (the author). 🤦🤦🤦🤭🤭🤭 The more I look at you, the more I love you! You're my goddess! I'll protect you from all sides!
37 likes1mo ago
Update now! Update now!!! It's so delicious, I need to eat! 🥺 I hope the male lead gets tortured to death! 😇 After finishing it, I saw there's a yandere setting, hahaha, delicious! 😋 How can a story completely capture my heart? 🥰 Super beautiful!!! Garlic Goddess, I will follow you forever 😘
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It's so good! (^O^) The character design is really unique. I've seen so many enthusiastic and cheerful, or aloof and distant single-polarity characters. This story of a multi-layered protagonist with strong boundaries but also politeness and a decent approach to winning over makes me feel very at ease while watching.
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Who said this is a template story about female abuse? 😠 Template stories about female abuse are nowhere near as good as this! I really love the author's writing style. Sometimes the author's descriptions feel so real, like you're experiencing the same thing yourself. It's amazing! Especially the psychological descriptions, they're like worms burrowing into your bones. Overall, it's a very good read.
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As for hoarding books, this kind of setting seems to be completely in Garlic's comfort zone right now, it's absolutely delightful! I'll reward myself with a hundred chapters! 🍉 I can't accept this supporting female character having a happy ending, because she really doesn't deserve it.
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I'm begging you, please boost my goddess's popularity! It's truly amazing. Some people might not like the synopsis, but it's incredibly good, and the quality is guaranteed. Just look at the popularity of her previous books! The female lead absolutely refuses to let herself be wronged.
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Ahhhhh, it's so good! The plot is so captivating. Trust me, it's really good! Although the beginning is a bit slow, I have a feeling the author has already reached the hottest part, and the later parts are definitely going to be amazing. With these characters, this plot—Sesame Dumpling Xiao Ji, the married man Xiao Lu, and the puppy Xiao Zhang—aren't you captivated enough, sisters? Everyone, quickly support this conscientious author! [Please update more often!][Please update more often!]
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So delicious, so delicious! This smart, calm, gravity-defying girl is awesome! ✋️😭✋️ She's like a little kitten! The memories and the white moonlight are truly unique and wonderful. I'm so looking forward to Ji Fengfeng's storyline later on! 😋😋 I think the transformation of this seemingly innocent, hardworking, and honest male mother into a villain is also quite interesting!
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