Who's Spreading Rumors That My Filial Affection for Them Has Gone Bad?

As the saying goes, things don't happen more than three times. Everything else in this book is fine, except for the trope of the male protagonist giving out gifts without opening blind boxes, leading to trouble. It's okay once or twice, but the third time it's just awful. First of all, this is a bad trope in itself; it only highlights the male protagonist's stupidity. This trope might be used once or twice to advance the plot and quickly build character relationships. But repeated too often makes one question the author's skill level, resorting to such tired tropes to drive the story. For those who enjoy this kind of trope, this book is a high-quality read. For me, I can only regretfully cut my losses.

The protagonist is so stupid, I can't stand it anymore. I'm truly exasperated by such an incredibly stupid protagonist. I can't bear to watch anymore; the protagonist always does a bunch of things that are completely useless.

Please open the wall. Since it ended, it's just a pile of ashes, not even a spark, and people come here to curse every day.

I didn't feel it was that astringent? Is it really that exaggerated?

To put it simply, it's a miracle this book has survived this long. After finishing each chapter, I have to check the date to see if I've gone back to the era when novels had to be read in physical bookstores. While a large portion "borrows" from predecessors, it's undeniable that it surpasses half of all authors. After all, claiming to appeal to all tastes while spouting rambling narratives and engaging in inhumane practices, and still having a large following, is a trend of a fragmented era. A proper recommendation is impossible; I don't want to be ahead of the curve before this book is legalized. I can only say that the plot's flow is already top-tier, and the daring descriptions are provocative and...

I bought all the copies before the cuts, but now they've been cut!!! What do you say, sir? Is there any compensation? Is there a group? Could you please provide a copy of the uncut version?

I find it a bit hard to accept that other couples are so arrogant.

Most of them are actually quite good, but why do you keep quoting serious literature that uses eroticism as a disguise for criticism and satire when your core story is about mature women? Online novels are entertainment; shouldn't their core themes contradict each other? It's very subtle.

I heard from others that there's a scene where the wings get knotted later in the novel, and that the male lead has a harem and engages in yuri... That immediately put me off.

These days, most BL (Boys' Love) novels revolve entirely around the title, establishing characters and designing the plot. To put it nicely, it's chasing trends; to put it bluntly, it's trying to make easy money despite poor writing. Many protagonists are designed to be passive-aggressive, yet not rejecting, and then shirking responsibility, openly claiming they have their reasons ("I have no feelings~"). It's obvious the plot can't be driven without this kind of character development. The goodness of this book is largely due to the contrast with other similar works. While the first half, during the proton era, does have some problematic moments, this isn't an excuse for those with high standards to criticize the book. The author's awareness of avoiding sensitive topics is excellent, and many settings are quite interesting. As for the cuckoldry aspect...