The Seven-Day Detective

There aren't any extra chapters!!! I really want to see glimpses of Qingqing and Hujia's future life together.

Thankfully, I didn't give up. This book is meant to be read carefully. It's not a typical "feel-good" novel, but there are some really enjoyable parts. Also, the first few dozen chapters seem so-so, but as you read on, especially after the female lead gets into the main storyline, the plot really takes off. The cases become intricate and complex, and her ability to control everything is so cool. Looking back at those first few dozen chapters now, it's all just setting the stage for their various relationships and character development later on. The writing style is also decent, especially the interactions between the male and female leads, which are quite funny. Finally, I want to say that I can't bring myself to hate that villainous second female lead for now; even the most hateful person has a pitiable side.

The female lead suffers from amnesia every seven days, driving the male lead crazy. This setup definitely gives the plot a lot of room for maneuver. The first few cases were rather bland, but the later ones were really exciting. Also, my favorite characters were surprisingly the minor supporting characters, Li Yang and Yu Yue.

This book gets better the more you read. The beginning is a bit bland, but you'll discover a lot of detail and foreshadowing as you go on. The writing style is a blend of rationality and sensibility, with some humorous moments when describing lighthearted details. The plot is generally believable, except for the limited use of modern weaponry. However, the author has explained this, respecting historical accuracy, so it's somewhat acceptable. Also, could you please give Luo Wenwu a wife? He's all single, poor thing.

This book is different from light novels; you need to take your time to read it. Some of the details of the crimes are worth examining, but thankfully the author provides explanations, making them easy to understand. I particularly liked the forensic examination details, such as drowning, stab wounds, injuries sustained before death, and injuries sustained after death—I learned a lot (even though I won't use any of it), haha.

Although the author hasn't finished writing, I've roughly guessed the plot. The earlier parts were well-written. From Uncle Qiao signing off on letting the Daomen members leave, to Chapter 151, I could basically deduce that Sixth Master was Uncle Qiao. And in Chapter 170, when the male lead reminisces about the lychee tree in his hometown, I suspect there's treasure under the lychee tree. This secret was actually revealed earlier when Feng Si found the female lead after leaving the training ground and told her the secret code and the clue about planting the tree. I don't know why the female lead didn't tell the male lead. The details in between are all convoluted, which is why they keep going in circles in the case. Also, they've suspected Tong Meng for a long time, but they're still not very wary, probably thinking she's just a small fry? The male and female leads' team seems to be indestructible, each fulfilling their roles, but they always falter at crucial moments, always giving the villains a chance to turn the tables. I guess they don't want to be eliminated so early. Moreover, the male lead's brother seems to have some inexplicable feelings for the female lead. I don't even know where this feeling comes from? They've never worked together or spent time alone together. Suddenly, while searching for the male lead, there was a scene where he was drying the female lead's wet hair with a somber look in his eyes… It made me think I'd missed something in the plot. Also, the male lead's symptoms looked quite exhausting; I wonder when he'll recover… I got too lazy to follow the rest. If the ending deviates from the original story, please let me know in the comments. Thank you!