Ye Xiao’s hatred for drugs and dealers is so personal that it makes his kills feel almost justified. The line “I hate people like you who betray your own” gave me chills. You can tell this isn’t just some moral high ground—he’s got history with it. I wish the story had dropped a hint about why he feels so strongly, but maybe that’s coming later. Either way, respect.
The food descriptions in this novel make me hungry. The braised pork, the duck soup, the chive boxes, the stuffed eggplant - every time Su Nuannuan thinks about food, I can practically taste it. The author clearly knows how to write food descriptions that appeal to the senses without being overly complicated.
The dialogue is mostly through livestream chats and private messages. There's very little actual conversation between characters. Duan Yunfeng barely talks to Lin Paopao – just "Okay" to her offer of dancing. The livestream chat is entertaining, but it's all anonymous users. The only real interaction is when Lin Paopao sends her WeChat and he adds her. Even then, he doesn't reply to her message. The author seems more interested in describing the gift-spamming mechanics and the money flow than in character interactions. That's a weakness if you care about relationships. However, for a system-based novel, the focus on numbers and progression is expected. I'm not surprised, just a bit disappointed. I want to see Duan Yunfeng have a real conversation with someone, maybe negotiate or show some personality.
2 Imperial Physician Jiang is the unsung hero of this story. The way he’s trapped in the villa for years and then sent to Jiangnan just because the dad loves his daughter is hilarious. His “salted fish” life adaptation made me smile. He deserves a raise.
"Farewell Pavilion." The location name is heavy with irony. It's where the country said goodbye to her sanity and life. The set dresser of this story knows how to pick evocative place names. It adds a layer of classical drama to the scene.
The tension between the protagonist's desire to just die and his survival instinct is so well-written. He keeps thinking, "Maybe if I die again I'll transmigrate back," but his body refuses to cooperate. The pain is too much for him to even move. And honestly, that's such a human reaction. The logical part of his brain says give up, but his body just wants to keep breathing. I've been there, not with sword wounds, but with some rough mornings after exams.