I’m 8 Million Poor

The FL, the main male character, was an intriguing read, quite likable indeed. However, I found the ML's behavior quite disappointing. Honestly, my expectations were high, but I couldn't tolerate his hypocrisy and lack of depth. He comes across as arrogant, obnoxious, and self-centered, with his only redeeming qualities being wealth and physical appearance. The way he humiliated the MC upon their first encounter by offering a check and telling her not to follow him was disrespectful, considering she had no intention of pursuing him. Then, just two days later, he manipulates events to shadow her constantly – it's quite pathetic.

Additionally, the concept of many female leads in Chinese novels easily succumbing to the ML's good looks baffles me. Have they never encountered attractive people before? Is it really that desperate or lacking self-control? Do they undervalue themselves, perceiving him merely as a shallow,有钱的花花公子?

In conclusion, I wouldn't recommend this novel to others.

I recently read "Shanghai Fantasy" and I'm baffled by its low rating. If I could, I'd give it more than five stars just to boost its score. I'm unclear about the novel @Lumina25684 referred to, as her review seemed disconnected. In the original story, the protagonist's biological parents abandoned her and took her brother abroad, while her fiancé's father still wants their marriage to proceed.

Regarding the issue of stalking, the ex-fiancé simply happens to see her occasionally since her new apartment is close to his workplace, not because he's actively stalking her. It's not until later on that she discovers his identity, as he's commonly referred to as "Fiancé" without his name being frequently disclosed.

The plot involving the main character, a transmigrated orphan, moving into a small apartment and renting out her luxurious villa for income is perfectly logical given her situation. She's aware of her new circumstances but hasn't completed the book, so she doesn't recognize familiar faces. This isn't a flaw but rather adds to the authenticity of her character development.

What I appreciated was how everyone around her noticed her changed demeanor, like her ex-fiancé recognizing the shift in soul, and others perceiving improvements in her personality. It showed that these changes were substantial and not a clichéd "Mary Sue" transformation.

Additionally, the character's imperfections were well-balanced, like struggling with her cooking business initially and exercising caution without becoming overly suspicious. This made her feel more relatable and realistic.

In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend this novel and rate it 7 out of 5 stars, hoping to see a higher rating reflecting its quality.