Ou Renjin likes keeping beautiful young men because he likes watching the drama.
Watching them be arrogant and conceited; watching them be obsequious and sycophantic; watching them have ulterior motives and fight with each other, seeing all the evil side of human nature.
Until, he picks up a poor little guy.
The poor little guy is ignorant and helpless, treating Ou Renjin as his whole world, spending all his salary to buy him gifts, standing in front of him in times of danger without hesitation, even…
…saying to him in the calmest and lightest of tones after knowing that their heart matching is successful, “I am very grateful that you have been hiding it from me, but I have long been ready to give my heart to you.”
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036 was born as a test subject, without parents or friends.
As the only successful “petri dish of renewable organs”, he had every organ in his body cut out and transplanted to the rich and powerful countless times.
After getting used to the pain, he met the most special person in the world.
This person was so good that he wanted to cut out his own heart immediately.
The MC is a test subject who was locked in a laboratory all his life, who didn't even have his own name until he met the ML. His body has the constitution of regrowing his organs so he's considered a human petri dish, his organs were used for transplant. It's tragic to hear him recount that part of his past so casually, as if it's the most normal thing for him. It was engraved in his mind that using his organs for transplant is the reason he existed. He's such a pure and naive soul, who's quite ignorant but also smart at the same time. You just want to protect him from anything filthy but also want to show him all the wonderful things in the world.
I understand why a lot of people didn't like the ML. At the beginning, he was hateful and scummy when it comes to relationship, though his exes are aware of his wants before the relationship starts and still willing to proceed. He even has this particular mansion where dedicated to his whoever is his current boyfriend. He's good at being gentle, good at coaxing and generous in giving his partner a lot of resources, but he keeps them at arm's length. He never got attached. So in a way, when a break up happens, it should be peaceful, but some exes ended up falling in love but ML is quick and decisive. He even has this strange hobby of voyeurism, though not in a sexual way, so I don't know if using that word is appropriate. More like a hobby of watching. But he's not a typical cold, stoic and possessive rich CEO.
I loved both their growth as an individual. Their changes doesn't make them like a whole different person. Both their nature is still there, lingering in the background, but after knowing each other, the way they respond isn't just limited from how they used to react. You can see their growth but you know that it's still them.
This also has an interesting take about sacrificing your life for your loved ones. Whether it's fiction or in real life, people's focus are always on the deep love of the one who sacrificed themselves and we unconsciously want those who was left to live to continue living for the sake of that sacrifice. But I loved the way the topic was discussed in a different angle, from the perspective of someone who would prefer to die with the person who sacrificed their lives for him but instead have to continue living just to bear the heavy weight of the lives lost for him. There's no right and wrong, it's just a matter of where you stand.
Liking this is such a pleasant surprise. I don't remember reading any "master-canary" trope before. This has a perfect balance of sweetness and heartbreak. I loved the little angst it has given me.
oh so yall want me to cry huh?? this novel is so good 5 stars 10/10.
ill be real, i wasn't expecting much and was afraid that ou shaowen would be silly and naive and whilst he was, it wasn't written in a way that was annoying, in fact it was super enjoyable. aughhh this had a HE but I can't help the melancholic tone that was embedded throughout the story, i really want to cry (and for certain chapters i did)
i mean it when i say that this novel is perfect, there isn't any stupid cannon fodder and the assistant who could be a villain by some was written very well and whilst I hated him, i understood where he came from
ou renjin our little green tea fox ahaha ughh im glad you've got a healthy heart now
sobbing throwing up my little 036 I'm so glad that you're with someone who loves you very very much. idk man there's something about this novel that'll stick with me, I feel so sad and empty and idk i loved this but sigh... im not sure, just read this okay? it's so good. wuwuwu so happy i found this gem
The premise of the story made me a little bit interested to read this one. Unfortunately, the premise remains just that, a premise. I was very disappointed that there were no further explanation on how our MC managed to travel through time and space (as the book claims).
The romance is a bit problematic on this. The ML is a proud sc*mbag and our MC experienced a traumatic past. Their interaction on the early times of their relationship was very unequal. I almost stopped reading this at some points but I persevered because it was a short story and I wanted to finish one book.
The plot is all over the place, lots of one dimensional characters and loopholes left and right.😮💨
The only thing I like here is our MC's character. He's the only sunshine in the book.❤️ I love his first variety show appearance.😆 I wish his career as an actor was explored more.
MC was way too white lotus for my taste and I actually couldn't stand him. I got annoyed every time he started crying, which happens way too often! The plot was also rather predictable with the usual entertainment industry and family revenge face-slapping. Overall, there wasn't really anything that stood out for me.
Enjoyed this story, nothing too deep or serious but quite enjoyable to pass time between angsty novels lol. Fluffy, but with some minor angst and a comedic vibe.
aside from the male lead, ou renjin, being unhinged , i thoroughly enjoyed this!!!! but i like my fair share of toxic fictional men so this was pretty minor… idk, i actually kinda loved him 😂
there were strong sci-fi elements (i mean, obviously. organ transplant Petri dish??). the main character, 036/ou shaowen, reminded me a bit of the mc in Little Mushroom, navigating in an unfamiliar world. he is such a cutie ahh
when i read the summary of this, my senses were already tingling that i’d get that delicious angst i long for 🤌🏻 and i got it! anyway, i love the pair together. they both have reasons for acting the way they do. loved their ability to communicate with each other. just so well written ugh!!! highly recommend this and am genuinely surprised i haven’t seen this novel pop up more in rec lists.