The dialogue during the severance scene was intense. “In my eyes, you have never fulfilled your responsibility as a father for a single day” – that hit hard. It’s direct and honest. The father couldn’t even defend himself properly. That moment felt cathartic for the MC and for me.
The writing style is very visual—I could picture the underground chamber, the garbage room, the supermarket chaos. But sometimes the translations feel a little stiff, like “falling asleep sensing killing intent” is a bit dramatic. Still, it’s an English translation of a Chinese novel, so I’ll give it a pass. The emotions come through clearly.
1 Xia Li’s decision to let Lucia go to the police station felt dangerous from the start. He thinks he’s being smart, but he misses how the modern legal system would tie back to him. The moment he realizes his mistake—that he paid for the knife and directed her—is a great tension point. His panic is relatable.
The English translation reads very smoothly. You can tell it’s from another language maybe, but the phrasing is natural. The description of sounds and smells is particularly vivid. I never felt lost in the prose. No awkward constructions, which is rare for translated fiction.
I like that Qingcheng doesn't waste time crying about the dog house. She just moves to the sofa and says she'll sleep there. That's practical and defiant. After three years of surviving, she knows how to pick her battles. Her street smarts are showing.
Zhu Xuan is such a hypocrite. He claims he never wanted the engagement, that he was forced into it, but he sure enjoyed all the meat and gifts the Du family sent. Didn't say no to a single hen or egg. Then when Du Qingyang demands the money back, he acts all righteous about returning it—but he doesn't actually have any money himself, and he can't even pay without Yao Lin stepping in. Classic nice guy behavior. I'm so glad Du Qingyang sees right through him and calls him out.
I’ve noticed that quite a few readers tend to give up on this series far too early, and I can completely understand why. At first glance, the plot takes a rather unusual and almost unsettling twist when the main character finds himself in a position as a slave. This initial development might raise some eyebrows, especially with the looming threat of a potential NTR (Netorare) scenario that could leave many fans feeling uneasy or disheartened. However, I urge those who feel disheartened by this plot direction to reconsider. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that not all is as it initially seems. The character's master, rather than embodying the cruel archetype one might expect, turns out to be a surprisingly benevolent figure. In fact, they go above and beyond, investing time and effort into training the protagonist, leading to profound character growth and development. If you're among those readers who closed the book on this series at the mere mention of the MC becoming a slave, I strongly encourage you to push through that initial discomfort. The narrative deepens and evolves in ways that are both unexpected and rewarding. Trust me, the journey becomes far more intricate and engaging as it progresses; it's a story worth experiencing in its entirety. You might just be pleasantly surprised by how the characters and plotlines develop, leading to a richer narrative than you initially anticipated.