It was only after You Mian died that he found out he was actually a cannon fodder and a fake young master in a shura field, pure love text.
It was his established destiny to be disliked by everyone and regarded as the stand-in for the true young master, Bai Lin.
You Mian originally thought that Yan Tingxuan, who he grew up with since childhood, would be the only exception. He didn’t expect that not only Yan Tingxuan, but all his other friends, would stand behind Bai Lin and become Bai Lin’s support.
You Mian became indifferent and emotionless in his previous life. However, he was the one who occupied Bai Lin’s rich life after all. Therefore, he endured all these changes.
Then once the fire broke out, he discovered that being adopted by the You family was actually a conspiracy. It was all a trade-off to protect Bai Lin.
No wonder why he was kidnapped countless times since he was a child, and his father remained indifferent. No wonder why Bai Lin was ‘retrieved’ immediately after his coming-of-age, and the You family was happy but not too surprised.
Those friends who approached him were all just fighting for Bai Lin.
Just as all the dust settled and there were no longer any waves in You Mian’s heart, he was reborn.
After his rebirth, You Mian was no longer obsessed with true or false, what was right and what was wrong.
In order to completely disentangle from all the relationships, You Mian agreed to the conditions proposed by the You family and was stuffed into a romance show that supported Bai Lin. He was to act as the clown rejected by Bai Lin’s many suitors.
His former friend, Yan Tingxuan, had an indifferent expression as if he was worried about being entangled by You Mian.
The Best Actor Award winner, Yun Guanqing, who was willing to lower his value to participate in the romance show, didn’t hide his boredom when he looked at You Mian.
Hou Yanzhi, who used You Mian as a stand-in, distanced himself as much as possible during the show and followed Bai Lin wholeheartedly.
You Mian was no longer obsessed with their changes, nor did he long for the family and friendships of his previous life. He just acted indifferently like a bystander.
Just as You Mian was about to finish participating in this show step by step and stay away from this shura field, those people suddenly became unhappy.
Yan Tingxuan asked viciously, “You didn’t send me the heartbeat text message. Who did you send it to?”
Yun Guanqing lowered his eyes and explained with a hoarse voice, “I misunderstood you before.”
Hou Yanzhi tried his best to fight for You Mian’s dating rights, begging shamelessly, “Give me another chance.”
Regarding all of this, You Mian only said, “Thank you, I really don’t want to be entangled with you any longer.”
I empathized with the other Guan Tong and Shen Nanxiao, trapped in a confusing three-sided love situation. I wasn't expecting the reality TV aspect, which caught me off guard. It wasn't surprising to see Bai Lin exploit others' work, or the father's damage control at the press conference, or the lawyer's actions regarding You Mian's adoption and past. You Mian's exceptional skills and genius status were predictable.
I didn't like the rushed shift in focus from Bai Lin to You Mian, which happened abruptly. It felt like a 50-chapter story stretched out due to repetitive elements, which disappointed me. However, there were some positive aspects. Pei Huaiji and You Mian's relationship had moments of sweetness, and I appreciated their connection. It was heartwarming to see You Mian rely on Huaiji, open up to him, and let him support him through tough times, considering Huaiji as his little genius.
The Guan Tong, Shen Nanxiao, and You Mian friendship was adorable. Overall, while there were flaws, there were redeeming qualities in the story.
通常我对后宫题材有所保留，所以当初看到这部小说有这个元素时，我犹豫了。但后来发现，这其实并不是真正意义上的后宫，而是纯粹的一对一恋爱故事。虽然有许多角色对主角表现出兴趣，但他们从未真正成为情敌，主角始终只关注男主角。尽管有后宫元素，但我非常喜欢这部作品。
结局非常令人满意，那些曾经背叛并无视主角的人最后成为了追求者，而主角坚决地划清界限，这是我很欣赏的地方。男主角是主角的理想伴侣，他是个典型的霸道总裁，但在主角面前却懂得克制，从不强加观点，他真心赞赏和支持主角，即使面对追求者，他也选择让主角自行处理，展现出体贴的一面。他的情商可能不高，但对主角极其用心，绝对是一面鲜明的绿旗，是我读过的耽美小说中最温柔的那种。
当然，小说中也有一些小瑕疵，并不影响整体阅读体验，因此我给它打4.5分。但总的来说，我非常喜欢这部作品，强烈推荐给大家。
However, the You family is a different story – they come across as despicable. It's hard to believe their actions, from stealing a baby to manipulating it for their own gain, suppressing the child's talents, it's all just too much. The main character is truly pitiful, and Bai Lin, or whatever her name is, is a conniving nobody.
In conclusion, I highly recommend this novel despite its low rating. It's a lesson in not judging a book by its cover. And to the translator, your work is beautifully done!
The storytelling structure is engaging, focusing on both the show's events and the characters' personal lives, giving readers a realistic TV show-within-a-story feel. However, the book falls short with excessive description in certain sections, making it difficult to read at times. The translation and the author's tendency to elaborate on physical details excessively contribute to this issue. Had the author tightened the prose, the novel could have easily been a five-star read. Despite this, the overall positive aspects make it a solid choice for a light-hearted contemporary story.