Rise Up, Girls! 女宝崛起吧!

1. 1 山 There's a Prince with a God Complex in the Mountains 山里有个王子病 Shi Sui施岁Romance881k WordsCompleted [Upright country girl x fussy, melodramatic crybaby prince] [Mountain-village version of Pride and Prejudice | Reality show | Mutual salvation] In the spring of 2010, the reality show Trading Lives became a nationwide sensation. While Xu Sirui played games at an internet cafe, he heard people around him discussing the show and couldn't help sneering. A dumb show with a totally scripted plot, and people still get emotionally invested? But three days later, his parents tricked him into going to a 59.2kFavorites34.5kClicks/ch71.7kGifts

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   I would call it an imperfect novel, because it is imperfect, and therefore real. In the early stages of reading, I kept wondering if a reformed playboy could compare to the unwavering perseverance of a poor, resilient person. Without this variety show, the chances of a poor girl from the mountains and a wealthy city boy meeting would be zero; they would be like parallel lines separated by two social classes. I believe that with the female lead's personality, even without financial support, she would find herself sparked by television, news, books, teachers, friends, and so on, igniting a spark of awakening within her. One day, she would realize she couldn't remain numb, and like a domino, one would fall, triggering a cataclysmic collapse. The two undoubtedly redeemed each other, but without the female lead, how would the male lead overcome his trauma? I don't know. He's too timid, possessing a sensitive and tender heart. Compared to the female lead, he has many things: grandparents, aunt, mother, friends, talent, but he's blinded by hatred and anger, unable to overcome this inner hurdle. It wasn't until later that I realized the two of them were mutually supportive, and all the points that bothered me were insignificant. Without the male lead, the female lead couldn't go to school, and without the female lead, the male lead couldn't grow. The stereotypical notions of who dragged whom down or who owed whom don't apply to them. Their separation during adolescence was the right choice; it meant there was still a long road ahead, and that you can only love others after loving yourself. The female protagonist's family of origin is like a bowl of undercooked rice—unpleasant to eat but just enough to fill her stomach. The male protagonist's family of origin is like a spoiled cake—shiny on the outside but sour on the inside. The male protagonist's family was relatively happy when he was young, with a beautiful and considerate mother and a wealthy and strict father. Regardless of their motives, they gave him a lot of wealth and love. However, people are selfish, and love is not eternal; true feelings are easily lost. I really like the characters of the female and male leads. They are both flowers blooming from idealism. Ningning seems to have a natural, fearless spirit. She is curious and shameless, as steadfast as a mountain and as calm as the earth, embracing everyone around her. If I were to compare her to an animal, I would say she is a black horse running freely in the mountains, agile, loyal, chivalrous, and intelligent. A horse is a knight-errant's partner in the world. It can uphold justice and also steadily support pedestrians, willingly serving as an ox for the people. Every time the song describes the female lead's eyes, the lyrics "Don't look into my eyes like that, I'm afraid you'll see right through me" keep playing in my head. (It's so fitting!) The author's writing style is truly remarkable, skillfully and gently conveying those lengthy and profound truths, making the reader feel no sense of preaching or abruptness, but only empathy. To my shame, I've always wanted to write a good romance novel, but I've hesitated to put pen to paper because I've read too many novels with exquisitely designed characters but rough cores. I've been imagining mass-producing a bunch of handsome men and beautiful women acting out similar love idol dramas like on an assembly line. Is that really meaningful? Until I finished reading this book, I realized that what I like is this kind of novel—an imperfect work. It doesn't need exquisitely designed characters or a glamorous appearance. As long as it's genuine, it will attract an audience.

2. 2 新 My Husband Transmigrated to Steal Me From the Male Lead 新聘 Yu Shi榆莳Romance538k WordsCompleted Gu Lingyi, daughter of the Minister of Revenue, had two great regrets in her life. First, her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Jiang Xuanqing, who had placed third in the palace exams, broke off their engagement in public: “I have no romantic feelings for you. From now on, you can think of me as your older brother.” Second, she believed Cui Yi’s empty promises that he would one day rise to the highest offices and always outshine Jiang Xuanqing. In a moment of foolishness, she agreed to marry h 307.1kFavorites265.2kClicks/ch349.7kGifts

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   This is a well-written sweet romance novel with vivid and three-dimensional main characters. It also gives ample screen time to the female supporting characters, allowing them to shine, such as Princess Wang Miaoning, Qian Jingqiao, and the cousin. Personally, I prefer novels that genuinely dedicate screen time to the female supporting characters rather than the male supporting characters, especially in historical romance novels. Due to the constraints of the historical setting, the female lead is bound by feudal customs and finds it difficult to have the same sense of self as modern people. Especially when the author wants to include some political intrigue or career storylines, it is inevitable that screen time will be given to the male lead. This is understandable, given the different eras. What makes this story unusual is that the female protagonist is a native of ancient times, while the male protagonist is a time traveler. The fact that the female protagonist possesses such a strong sense of agency surprised me. Furthermore, the author has crafted this character very well, using her family's and those around her's attitudes towards her, along with her own talent and intelligence, to complement this agency in a way that feels harmonious and natural. When the author describes the male protagonist, I didn't feel uncomfortable or that the amount of attention was unfair, perhaps because the focus is often on his romantic relationships or his quirky personality. This is something I particularly appreciate; the two are evenly matched and respect each other. However, I deducted one star from the four stars because the male protagonist, a modern person who transmigrates to a feudal dynasty, doesn't he feel any sense of absurdity, suffocation, or shame as a person in a position of power? Perhaps it's because he is male. He couldn't comprehend the predicament faced by women at that time. I thought there would at least be a scene where the male protagonist describes to the female protagonist that in the future women can hold official positions and enjoy equal and free marriage and love, etc., And then, through the female protagonist's perspective, she can improve the status of women. This would easily elevate the novel's level, but it's indeed difficult to write. It's too demanding of me to expect a sweet romance novel set in ancient times to cover such grand topics. If you're not using your brain, this is indeed a good novel, and the reading experience is quite enjoyable.

3. 3 独 One of a Kind 独秀 Jiang Yue Nian Nian江月年年Romance417k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication. For updates, follow @JiangYueNianNianNianNian] With graduation approaching, Chu Duxiu sends out her resume everywhere, only to get a brutal introduction to the working world. She can talk all she wants about being a cut above the rest, but she’s not outstanding at anything else. Then one day, the world of stand-up comedy opens its doors to her. One spotlight, one microphone, and everything changes. Her future shines bright. On the night she wins the championship, Chu 86.1kFavorites143.6kClicks/ch224.7kGifts

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   I don't know if it's because the author's profession is stand-up comedy, but the whole thing is hilarious, haha, like a series of jokes. The author is really good at writing stand-up comedy; the scripts are all really funny. I really want to see the stand-up comedy performance in person. The plot and characters are very well-developed and quite different, very unique. However, some plot connections feel a bit abrupt, like a diary entry recording what I did in the morning and what I did at noon. The author is well-suited to writing about the subtle nuances of everyday life. The description of the male lead and his sister's workplace feels particularly forced, a very stereotypical portrayal of elites. But it's undeniably funny and entertaining, perhaps intentionally written that way to create a contrast between the characters and the humor [facepalm]. In short, the flaws don't detract from the overall quality; it's a story that's likely to be read and enjoyable and heartwarming.

4. 4 她 She Is Not Pan Jinlian 她不是潘金莲 Wither and Bloom Again再枯荣Romance609k WordsCompleted [The novel is complete. Rebelling Against Uncle is currently updating… The Yao family was bustling with preparations for Second Master Yao's marriage. He rejected every candidate, saying the plain ones were too ugly and the beautiful ones were a curse. He nitpicked and found fault with everyone; none suited him. One day, while he was meeting a young lady in the small reception hall, his mother came in with an errand. “Your Sixth Aunt's boat has 35.8kFavorites37.9kClicks/ch23.5kGifts

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   It's great! 🙏🙏🙏🙏 The characters are incredibly fitting to the era, so lifelike and not at all one-dimensional like fictional characters. The author's writing is truly inspired; the verbs and metaphors are exceptionally well-written, and the transitions are incredibly vivid. It could easily be read as a script. The vocabulary is also vast; I had to search for some words to understand them. It felt like reading a Ming or Qing dynasty vernacular story. The author definitely put in a lot of effort. However, the ending left me feeling uneasy. Jiang Xin just died like that? It was so easy for him, the main antagonist, to die. Also, the case of the fourth son-in-law, Zheng Chen, was a bit monotonous. I thought there would be some hidden story, like him getting involved and telling the murderer to leave, but it turns out he was genuinely murdered. The first two cases were very enjoyable, but the later ones were a bit stale. I felt there were too many romantic subplots, which overshadowed the detective storyline. Also, I really hoped for a side story from Xi Ping's perspective, because there was very little psychological description of her in the main text, and she only had a vague understanding of her past. I often read historical romance novels that depict the grandeur of the imperial court and the infighting within the imperial family, but it's rare to find one written so simply and peacefully. What a happy family! 😭

5. 5 好 The Sleepy Goldfish 好眠金鱼 Eat a Poem吃一首诗Romance417k WordsCompleted Li Qin comes from a remote mountain village. She has always obeyed her mother, staying conservative, quiet, and proper. The most rebellious thing she has ever done is meet an online acquaintance the day she gets promoted to associate professor. The person who showed up doesn't match the picture. She was expecting a scholarly, gentlemanly doctor, but instead she gets a polished, cutting lawyer. She is unhappy and wants to leave. Zhao Ke's face darkens. “What a weirdo.” He's never heard of some 21.2kFavorites21.5kClicks/ch20.7kGifts

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   "Even a rigid mountain like mine would be stirred by you"—this line perfectly describes the female protagonist. Surprisingly, the descriptions of romantic interactions in this story didn't move me as much as I would in other romance novels. In the early episodes, when I saw the male and female leads being intimate, I felt a sense of desolation. It turns out that loneliness and desolation can be described as numb, helpless, and repressed. I will never forget the scene where she stands by the bay window awaiting judgment and sacrifice. In her numb and unbearable life, a ghost always follows her—her mother—watching her over. She's on the verge of making a mistake; the thoughts of a dead person bind a living one. Every time I see the female protagonist gradually abandoning worldly conventions and traditions to be herself, I want to cry. What a price she has to pay! Li Qin, you are rewarded by heaven, you are a gift, you are the epitome of beauty. I sincerely wish you eternal brilliance and upward progress! What's interesting is that the female protagonist's path to enlightenment involves sex, menstruation, and clothing, progressing from deep to superficial levels, which is the opposite of most girls' journeys. Personally, I felt it started strong but ended weakly. It discussed a grand historical issue in a humorous tone at the beginning, but then suddenly fell into the cliché trap of idol dramas. Although the romance at the end was sweet and heartwarming, as a woman, I secretly hoped that even without a male lead, the female lead could still awaken. I also don't really believe that there are men in real life who can truly empathize with women. But thankfully, this is a male lead created by a writer, a male lead raised by three women, and he will see it.

6. 6 魇 Dreamweaver 魇师 Li Qingran黎青燃Romance521k WordsCompleted The print edition is now available Ye Minwei has lost her memory. She’s heard that she is the omnipotent, white-bearded immortal elder on Kunwu Mountain; that she is the founder of the Myriad Forms, who mastered the arts of countless schools after the great catastrophe of Mengxu, became the greatest in the world, and was revered as a mentor by every immortal sect; and that she is a wicked demon who harbors evil intentions, seeks to steal the techniques of every school, and threatens the mortal 56.4kFavorites48.5kClicks/ch41.5kGifts

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   It must be said that the author really put in a lot of effort. The scenes, plot, characters, and emotions are all wonderful and interesting. The worldview, which is full of illusion and reality, desire and ordinariness, is very complete and brilliant. I really like Wen Ci's character. He is like a bottle of strong liquor. It is bitter and spicy when you first taste it, but sweet aftertastes it. He is very rich and vivid and has his own vibrant side. Xiao Ye's character always reminds me of the leader of the Sixteen Sounds of Yan Yun. He is intelligent but does not know what love is. The collision of their feelings is also super exciting. Emotion and rationality, and the rational life has developed feelings. The other characters are also very vivid. Yu Zhu and Ce Yu are particularly interesting. I was really surprised when I found out that Yu Zhu was Ce Yu. This foreshadowing was really well done. Through the mature Ce Yu, we can find the child and girl we once were. What I don't understand is why Wei Yuan was so insistent on having Ce Yu die with him in the end, even though she was no longer Yu Zhu. It is through experiences that people become unique. Wei Yuan was moved, but his companionship with Yu Zhu in Tian Shang City was also a scheme to use her so that she could save the people as the city lord's wife. He could use all emotions and couldn't tell the difference between truth and falsehood. He had even less emotion than Xiao Ye. Did he live his whole life only for revenge and power?

7. 7 先 Marriage First, Love Later 先婚后爱 Meng Xiao Er梦筱二Romance447k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Synopsis Three months into their marriage, Jian Hang and Qin Moling are still sleeping in separate rooms. Their marriage was arranged by Qin Moling's grandfather, and Qin Moling has no feelings for her. In the eyes of outsiders, Jian Hang, whose family is nothing special, has married into the Qin family and turned into a phoenix. Plenty of people are waiting to laugh when she becomes a wealthy family's castoff. But she ha 384.3kFavorites499.8kClicks/ch199.5kGifts

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   The female lead is incredibly charming! The first chapter focuses on her career, which I really like – she's got the queen-like presence! The early chapters emphasize her career, while the later chapters focus more on her romance, a good balance that keeps you hooked. The romance unfolds slowly and steadily, but it feels a bit contrived and unrealistic. Everything is portrayed as perfectly happy, and the relationship between the male and female leads is too smooth and superficial; there aren't many deep conversations. Initially, the female and male leads are from different social classes, leading to different perspectives on issues. I expected some deeper discussions, but without these, they might have argued again, or had conflicts over work or life. Also, for some reason, it seems the author's novels almost always end with a baby. I feel this doesn't fit the female lead's character; she's strong and independent. In reality, childbirth inevitably impacts a woman's work to some extent, especially since the male lead initially asks about the baby, and she wants to be a CEO. I didn't expect her to be pregnant while still a fourth-level president – it felt too fast and rushed. The workplace drama is very well written; I was often amazed by the female lead's abilities. Some of the supporting characters are also quite interesting. My favorite character is HR Director Liao, who initially gave up her career for her family but later rediscovered herself. However, I didn't like the ending where she and Gao Yu stayed together; it felt like a forced happy ending. I wish she could give Gao Yu a good dressing down now. The responsibility for problems in a marriage isn't solely one person's fault; Gao Yu also has issues. Then there's Feng Mai; I really want to see her story. It has its good and bad sides, but overall it's worth watching.

8. 8 财 The God of Wealth and Chunhua 财神春花 Ge Yang戈鞅Romance532k WordsCompleted The story of two emotionless old immortals falling in love in the mortal world. Immortals have endless days ahead of them. If they don't stir up trouble, they get restless. Beichen Yuanjun and Chunhua, the God of Wealth, sneak off for a tryst by the Cold Pool, only to be caught red-handed by a group of little fairies. The Changsheng Heavenly Emperor issues an edict, banishing them both to the mortal realm to undergo tribulations and reflect on their mistakes. The Great Yun Dynasty rules the land 188.6kFavorites200.6kClicks/ch122.8kGifts

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   This story truly reveals the divinity and emotions of the immortals, creating incredibly vivid characters.

9. 9 烂 Bad Apple 烂苹果 Hehua禾花No CP49k WordsCompleted Mei Hong trained in boxing for over a decade. She lost few matches and won plenty. She had cried, laughed, and fought until she was covered in blood. The only time she lowered her head was on the podium. Of course, that was when she was young. These days, Mei Hong scrubbed people down at a bathhouse. She had long since learned to swing her arms in wide circles and keep her head down. Beads of sweat mingled with the steam from the ceiling, then fell with a pat onto the customer’s back. Mei Hon 9.6kFavorites10.2kClicks/ch8.7kGifts

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   The writing style is down-to-earth, concise, and refreshing, like watching a realistic movie. After reading it, all I can say is: Awesome!

10. 10 小 The Little Garden 小游园 Plum Blossom Knife梅子刀Romance451k WordsCompleted ◎ The print edition goes on pre-order at 7:00 p.m. on November 29. For details, see Weibo: @MeizidaoYuHaoyun He Youyuan is handsome, a little cool, a little full of himself, and convinced his good looks can make anyone do what he wants. Then he meets a top student with a sour expression. From that point on, he’s on an irreversible path to being completely wrapped around their finger. * A proud, tough little cat x an obnoxious, lovesick puppy #HePursuesHer | #ElementarySchoolBickering | #Eve 239.4kFavorites241.1kClicks/ch194.4kGifts

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    I absolutely adore the innocent and budding romance between the young boy and girl. I think this is a very down-to-earth story. I've read many campus novels that are exaggerated and over-the-top. In my area, high school life doesn't involve much romance or backstabbing. Most students are really only thinking about eating or studying. Even if there are some innocent romances, they're just a small part of our high school life. So I really love this campus novel because it's not just about love, but also friendship, family, and many other things to think about. I think they all make a lot of sense. I've truly fallen in love with the female lead, the author, and every character in the novel. Li Kui is brave and fearless, helping Yan You change classrooms and arguing with the homeroom teacher and the dean. She's a thoroughly rational academic genius, but also a little rebellious. She even mobilized the whole class to file a complaint to avoid morning exercises. Yet, she's also incredibly romantic, thinking of ancient poems when she sees the moon and she sheds tears when she reads about Wang Anshi's reforms. How can someone be so emotional yet so rational? I truly believe the female lead in this novel is incredibly well-developed; she's a living, breathing person with both flaws and strengths. The male lead is also exceptionally well-developed. He's a cocky, handsome guy who's been pampered since childhood, taking it for granted that the female lead likes him and waiting for others to pursue him. However, he learns the meaning of equality and growth through his relationship with her, and I really appreciate his continuous growth in this aspect. I'm also incredibly grateful to have Liu Xinzhao, the author, in my life. She and the female lead discuss love, family, and the structural changes in society. And every female character in the novel—Fang Zhixiao, Zhou Xinhua, Xia Leyi—is exceptionally well-developed and vibrant. This will be the best campus romance novel I've ever read. However, the later parts are really too much to read. I really want to see how Li Kuiyi deals with her family and her family of origin. Although I believe that with her abilities, she can resolve these issues effectively. I think the author's writing style is truly excellent, both concise and romantic. The female protagonist in the story has many personal reflections and philosophical questions about herself, which I genuinely find myself pondering. When I finish a thought-provoking film or article, I also find myself lost in my own thoughts, wondering why society and people are the way they are. When I discovered that the female protagonist shared these thoughts, I felt a real sense of resonance. Rather than saying it's the female protagonist who thinks this way, it's more like the author herself, during her student days, also contemplating these questions—about love, separation, death, relationships, and so on.

11. 11 陷 Falling Into Our Love 陷入我们的热恋 Er Dong Tuzi耳东兔子Romance478k WordsCompleted [Complete.] After the college entrance exams, Xu Zhi becomes the biggest dark horse at Ruijun High School, but she never expects it to cost her a relationship. That summer, she also meets Chen Luzhou, a jerk who weaponizes his good looks. Xu Zhi finds Chen Luzhou oddly familiar. Her friend is stunned: he's clearly a total show-off. Chen Luzhou thinks Xu Zhi is trying to pursue him. His friend is stunned too: she clearly has a boyfriend. Xu Zhi: “I think he might be my long-lost brother.” Chen 1.1MFavorites1.3MClicks/ch723.2kGifts

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    Xu Zhi, without a doubt

12. 12 去 To Hell with Your Island 去你的岛 Tomato King番大王Romance190k WordsCompleted [When we were in love, you promised me an island. When we broke up, you made me so mad I passed out. When I was down on my luck, you sent me an origami crane: Come to my island. Your island... Wait, you actually have an island?] One night, my bed burst through the window and flew off with me to a strange island. There, I reunited with my ex-boyfriend, who had been missing for years. He had turned into a rabbit. A soft, fluffy little rabbit, but when it spoke, it had the deep, magnetic voice of 344.6kFavorites293.6kClicks/ch112.7kGifts

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    It's a very dreamy, fairytale-like story. With each chapter, a little mystery is solved, and you gradually understand the female lead. You feel sorry for her and admire her.

13. 13 朕 The Emperor and Her 朕和她 Her and the Lamp她与灯Romance412k WordsCompleted [Pre-release] The Eastern Depot Observation Notes; She Has Been Waiting for the Blade for a Long Time [Complete] [Blurb] I picked up an actor in a sea of corpses and flames. She was lowborn, foolish, and afraid of death. She had been beaten many times and didn't dare speak loudly to me. She was completely unworthy of me. But I liked her a little. So I bestowed upon her the most precious sword in the world. Later, she stabbed me full of holes with it. Unrepentant tyrant emperor + X + great beauty 197.6kFavorites177.3kClicks/ch61.4kGifts

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    The initial parts might feel a bit unsettling because it's set in a feudal era, but you'll understand once you settle down and keep reading. The writing is superb, and it will leave you with much to ponder.

14. 14 过 Crossing Ten Thousand Mountains 过万重山 Shredded Potato Ramen拉面土豆丝Romance370k WordsCompleted [Originally titled She Isn’t Called Zhao Di. More bonus chapters can be found in the author’s collection, “Bonus Chapters.” Thank you for your support.] - Xiang Man once wrote a list of things she absolutely had to do before turning thirty · Change her name · Get a driver’s license · Try cosmetic procedures · Buy a home in a city she loved · Send money home to her family The final item was: Never, ever return to that mountain village. Shen Weiqing leaned against the headboard, a cigarette b 86.4kFavorites123.4kClicks/ch45.4kGifts

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    This is my favorite novel recently, and I'll definitely reread it. The author's scene descriptions are dramatic, the language is delicate, and every girl is vividly portrayed. The female characters help each other, and there are no truly evil female supporting characters; everyone is a real, flesh-and-blood person. Novels often depict young people with passion and courage, and now I want to praise Xiang Man and all the women—you have courage, spirit, intelligence, and dreams. You are all outstanding and admirable. The love between the male and female leads has a touch of pride and prejudice; two intelligent people experience confusion, stumbles, impulsiveness, clashes, and ultimately support each other, moving forward together on a shared path. I love the female lead the most. Xiang Man is a rich and complex character, with both flaws and strengths, like a living person. She's resilient, always finding a way out of seemingly hopeless situations. Xiang Man is a roc, a mountain, a forest, and the sky. The male lead's ability to empathize with the female lead and understand her feelings is truly rare, especially in reality. The novel elevates the story, not only by portraying Xiang Man but also by depicting... For millions of women in the mountains, they are neglected, always seen as disposable, sacrificed, and superfluous. Men enjoy their inherent advantages but are unable to truly empathize with their mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters. Just like Yanlong, even though he is educated and knows he is wrong, he still exploits Xiang Manqian for his own benefit. Finally, I wish millions of Xiaomans that you will bravely stand tall, measure the world with your fearless yet supple legs, not be inferior to others in relationships, resolutely choose to love yourselves, and put yourselves first, forever and ever.

15. 15 为 To Make He Yu Regret It 为了让何玉后悔 Tomato King番大王Romance140k WordsCompleted [The simplified Chinese edition under the same title has been published. For details, follow Weibo @Fan Da Wang] One day, my granddaughter asked me, "Grandma, why did you marry Grandpa?" I replied without a second thought, "So He Yu would regret it." My granddaughter didn't understand. "What do you mean?" -- It all started when we were little, playing house. When I was five, He Yu lifted my bridal veil. I gave him a flirtatious look, and he shrieked, "Mom, there's a ghost!" I held a grudge and 75kFavorites105.4kClicks/ch32.5kGifts

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    I like the tenacious wildflower-type female lead.

16. 16 余 The Rest of My Life Is Still Ahead 余生有涯 Mo Shubai墨书白Romance208k WordsCompleted [New story begins February 1 at 8:00 p.m.] She was an utterly ordinary woman. A family that favored sons over daughters, a low-paying job, and a taciturn husband. She thought she would always be ordinary, until one night her husband didn't come to pick her up. Misfortune struck without warning, and she began living in darkness. She was afraid someone would say she had attended a drinking party that night, or that she had worn a skirt. She was afraid her husband would ac 68.9kFavorites94.3kClicks/ch54.8kGifts

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    I deeply regret not watching this masterpiece sooner. While watching, I had so much to say, but now that I'm typing it out, I don't know what to say. To summarize, the story is about Ye Sibei, a stubborn and dream-filled woman bound by outdated ideas. Facing hardship and with her husband wanting a divorce, she is sexually assaulted. Her first instinct is to call the police, but her mother arrives, urging her not to be an outcast. Her brother, her mother, and the world all seem to blame her. Then, Qin Nan, who witnessed the cruelty of the world as a child, tells her to go report it to the police. This gives Ye Sibei courage and propels her towards the future. There are also other victims of Fan Jiancheng's abuse; they are not wrong, they are not cowardly, it's just that the world... The pressure from society is immense. If only someone could tell them they're not wrong, they could break free and live a good life. I really love the female protagonist's well-developed growth trajectory; her later rebellion and courage are traceable because she shone brightly in her youth. The male protagonist says, "Even without me, you would still stand up and rebel," and I agree. Even a single word or glance would have been enough for her to stand up. The women in the story aren't truly evil. As the female protagonist says, everyone has good and bad sides, and everyone has a conscience. The important thing is to acknowledge and correct one's mistakes. This is the significance of laws—using punishment to give society justice and to give wrongdoers a chance to correct their errors. It gives Zhao Chuchu, Ye Nianwen, and others who were temporarily cowardly a chance. I also love every female character in the book. It's the world's fault, not yours. Finally, to borrow a line from the book: "No suffering is insurmountable; the best is always in the future."

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