Gu Ming Makes Sense

I'll find some time to write another side story about Xiao Qianyu.

I didn't finish reading it a few years ago, but recently I remembered it and came back to read it in one go. "A letter to my sister who is not related to me by blood"—the simple preface already expresses the author's intention: it's a love letter, though "love" doesn't only refer to romantic love. First, let's talk about the parts that bothered me. There were quite a few abrupt parts while reading, such as why it was always so easy to leave Gu Ming away from Gu Siyi and then have Gu Siyi encounter danger, and why Gu Ming felt comfortable leaving Gu Siyi next to the throne in the underground? However, these issues aren't major; coincidences are inevitable in storytelling, and perhaps the author could explain them with a few more words, so they wouldn't be unreadable...

There was supposed to be an afterword by Gu Siyi... But now I'm a little hesitant to write it.

The content is good; it's not particularly original, nor is it cliché, but it feels very natural to me. I can't comment on the writing style, but it gives me a subtle sense of comfort, like a gentle breeze. Occasionally, the word choice is like a light drizzle, warming my heart. I like that gentle warmth, the slow, touching sentiment, and the kind of seemingly harmless but actually powerful element that feels perfectly natural in fast-paced, action-packed stories. In short, I really like it. If it becomes a VIP content, I think I'll continue to support it.

This book needs to be renamed; please keep it in your collection.

I've been following this book for a while now, keeping up with every update. The writing is sweet, the emotions are genuine, and it's very touching. Every character is a person of character; there doesn't seem to be a single one who's mercenary or hypocritical (though I have my doubts). All the characters are striving to live for their own goals or obsessions, and the author doesn't deliberately distinguish between good and evil. The daily life is sweet, the battles are exciting, and the deaths are poignant, all thanks to the author's extensive use of embellishment in the descriptions, allowing the reader to truly feel the emotions in the book. However, this is also the weakness; the overly ornate language sometimes feels cumbersome (I'm not saying you're just padding the word count). It could be used less in certain scenes to make it easier to read...

This is probably the only person who would dedicate an entire prologue, or even the whole book, to a confession. A stepsister with no blood relation and a biological sister whose relationship is unknown—I think that's incredibly romantic. The book boasts an extremely high level of completion, excellent character design, and subtly crafted yet subtly inspired descriptions. The fact that it secured a contract with just the first volume speaks volumes. To put it simply, this book is like a grape-flavored Alpenliebe—a slightly sour feeling completely overwhelmed by sweetness, but sweet throughout. The naive female lead's character immediately resonated with many straight men who are fans of younger sisters. The problem with this type of story is that authors often focus solely on providing sweet moments, but this book avoids that flaw. The female lead's background is perfect...

I was lured in by the title, but I feel like I got a great book! It's truly excellent. The story is nuanced, the plot is clear, the male lead is charismatic, the emotional portrayals are tasteful, and the beautiful environmental descriptions all contribute to a comfortable reading experience. It's definitely a wonderful book. I see echoes of a pay-to-win version of "The Empress and Erii." However, a long review requires 140 characters. I can't finish it, lol. I feel like I'm being maliciously written by a programmer who doesn't want me to post it. How awful!

What's absurd about this book is that whenever a crucial plot point involving a knife is about to occur, Gu Ming is always the one who arrives late.

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