Green Tea Villainess Fails

Finally, it's been picked up again! This GL series has so much potential. I've been eagerly waiting for it to get a new translator for months, and here we are!

I used to have stereotypes about Yuri and refused to read any, but now I find it cuter than yaoi. The story is funny and adorable, with a charmingly comedic touch that keeps you wanting to read more.

Cute, cuter, cuteness overload. It’s a relaxing, fluffy, and often humorous read. There’s no drama, no hidden intrigue, no misunderstandings—just a straightforward main character and an equally straightforward plot. Small events keep things interesting, but the relationship between the main character and the love interest develops smoothly without any major obstacles. It’s a smooth ride, perfect for chilling out and putting yourself in a happy mood.

It is a very wholesome story. Both the characters are very straightforward and express their feelings, which helps avoid miscommunication. The main character (MC) is a bit clueless, but this is mainly because she isn't from the modern world and thus lacks some common knowledge. Additionally, she’s quite focused on physical strength, excelling only in martial arts and flirting with the female lead (FL). The FL, on her part, is a cold president with a somewhat intimidating smile. Her immediate fondness for the somewhat dim-witted MC is quite entertaining in its own way.

The novel ends rather abruptly in the machine translation version, but there are a lot of extras that somewhat make up for it. I’m not sure why there’s a pregnancy tag, as at most, it only mentions that the MC and FL had children in the extras.

, it’s a sweet read featuring an MC in the martial arts entertainment industry and an FL with a lot of money.

Zuo Bian (Main Character)
A pure-hearted cultivator who lived in seclusion from the world, Zuo Bian died while saving a child. Her soul was then transported to Earth, where she took on the identity of a wealthy young lady, cherished by her parents and older brother. Equipped with a system that penned the "Green Tea Manual," designed to turn her into a villainess and disrupt the relationship between the female lead and the "male lead," she unwittingly set out to seduce the female lead.

(Spoiler: She eventually became a successful actress, portraying a female cultivator in a TV drama series and a dual-personality protagonist in a film. Her family had connections with the Qin Family, who sponsored her first drama series. Adapting to life on Earth as her second chance, she found love, married, and gave birth to a daughter named Qin Long.)

Qin Ai (Female Lead)
After her father’s death, the once-rebellious teenage girl turned gangster boss delved into the business world to rescue her family’s enterprise, becoming the backbone for her mother and younger brother. Feared in the business world, her true identity remained unknown to the public. Having abandoned her youthful hobbies like gaming, playing the piano, and car racing, she was reintroduced to them when an innocent young lady entered her life, persistently advancing on her.

(Read on to see how a wolf conceals herself to ensnare an innocent bunny for a lifetime of happiness.
(Spoiler: She ends up giving birth to a daughter named Zuo Ling.)

This is a story of intimate encounters, focusing on the interactions between the two leads and how the Main Character adapts to a world that protects her. (Spoiler: from becoming the 100th sacrificial offering of her teacher.) Her companions include a system called 555 and a frog.

The narrative explores the lighter side of the entertainment industry, the joy of having a loving family, the best supporting in-laws, and a protective, jealous brother. It also showcases how Zuo Bian unintentionally thwarts her love rivals and her system through her straightforward nature.

(Spoiler: Ultimately, it will test Zuo Bian’s resolve to cultivate the 'Killing Wife Dao' to achieve immortality, only to later regret it and wish to revive her...)

This novel made me realize that I can truly fall in love with a Chinese webnovel. It’s hilarious, not just because of the system-related antics but also due to the unique character designs. The romantic dynamic centers around a confident, pure-hearted woman who was raised in another world and often gets deceived, paired with a jaded, cold woman who gradually softens to her sincerity and becomes a protective, almost predatory figure. What makes it even funnier is when the protagonist (the first woman) starts acting in wuxia dramas because she was actually a cultivator in real life, and she nails it. The entertainment industry setting isn’t just about backstabbing and drama—though there is plenty of that—but also involves a lot of hard work and acting. Most importantly, this novel is romantic and intensely passionate. The protagonist’s fumbling towards her love interest, and the love interest’s deliberate restraint despite her desires, which sometimes break, is absolutely brilliant. The translation could be clearer in some parts, but overall, this is a definite win.

I thoroughly enjoyed this. It had a slow buildup, but the romance turned out to be incredibly sweet, and the main characters are truly endearing. There isn't much more to add; it was simply a delightful story.

There haven't been many interactions between the MC and FL, but I'm really enjoying it so far. The MC has amazing martial arts skills, and the FL is an incredibly capable businesswoman. It's refreshing to see the naive MC pursuing the cool and experienced FL, which offers a nice change from the typical overbearing CEO trope.

The MC is endearing, the system adds a humorous touch, and the FL appears cold but is actually kind and caring. I highly recommend giving this a try. I'm eagerly awaiting new chapters! (^ O ^) /