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Silent Reading: Mo Du (Novel) #1
Безмолвное чтение. Том 1: Жюльен
Ло Вэньчжоу — капитан отдела уголовного розыска и заведующий лотком самого капризного кота на свете.
Фэй Ду — молодой повеса, занявший президентское кресло крупной компании после того, как его отец попал в автокатастрофу.
Первый стоит на страже правопорядка, а второй обладает удивительным талантом мыслить как преступник. Они на дух не переносят друг друга, но вынуждены сотрудничать, чтобы расследовать загадочную смерть молодого парня, приехавшего в большой город на заработки. Впрочем, это дело — далеко не единственное, что их связывает…
Фэй Ду — молодой повеса, занявший президентское кресло крупной компании после того, как его отец попал в автокатастрофу.
Первый стоит на страже правопорядка, а второй обладает удивительным талантом мыслить как преступник. Они на дух не переносят друг друга, но вынуждены сотрудничать, чтобы расследовать загадочную смерть молодого парня, приехавшего в большой город на заработки. Впрочем, это дело — далеко не единственное, что их связывает…
288 pages, Hardcover
Published June 1, 2024
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December 23, 2025
one of my fav novels ever. seeing it get a translation is just wonderful <3
January 1, 2026
4,5 💫
This was great! Absolutely love Fei Du and the tension between Fei and Luo Wenzhou is just incredible.
Really looking forward to the 2nd volume!
(*≧∀≦*)
This was great! Absolutely love Fei Du and the tension between Fei and Luo Wenzhou is just incredible.
Really looking forward to the 2nd volume!
(*≧∀≦*)
Did Not Finish
March 24, 2026dnf at 65%
sorry, compadres, whatever u see here, i dont see it.
as a crime novel this is a total flop for me.
me and priest, we go our own ways from now on.
sorry, compadres, whatever u see here, i dont see it.
as a crime novel this is a total flop for me.
me and priest, we go our own ways from now on.
February 13, 2026
"If someone gives you that look, it means they're counting on you. No matter what, never, ever betray that trust."
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I really enjoy books like this, especially crime and mystery with a danmei angle, so I went into this knowing it would probably be my kind of read. Volume one on its own barely feels like danmei yet since there is no real romance between the main characters at this point, but with priest, I am more than willing to be patient. What I appreciated most was how serious and grounded the story felt. It does not rush to entertain or comfort you. Instead, it asks you to pay attention, to sit with uncertainty, and to follow a case that unfolds slowly and sometimes uncomfortably. I liked that it trusted me as a reader and did not over explain or force momentum where it did not belong.
Luo Wenzhou and Fei Du were easily my favorite part. Luo Wenzhou feels sharp, stubborn, and deeply principled, the kind of character who hides concern behind sarcasm and constant motion. He feels lived in, shaped by responsibility and a refusal to look away when things get messy. Fei Du, on the other hand, is controlled, observant, and unsettlingly calm. There is emotional distance there, but not emptiness. What stood out most was how much tension they generate just by talking. Their conversations feel intentional and charged, full of irritation, awareness, and something unspoken that keeps pulling them back together.
This book is heavy and methodical, and I can see why some readers struggle with the pacing. Progress can feel slow, and there is very little emotional relief. Justice is not neat, and discomfort lingers. For me, that was part of the appeal. I enjoy crime fiction that focuses on consequences, ethical compromise, and the long shadow of decisions. This was a demanding read, but a rewarding one, and it left me confident that sticking with the series will be worth it.
Date Read: 2026.01.26
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I really enjoy books like this, especially crime and mystery with a danmei angle, so I went into this knowing it would probably be my kind of read. Volume one on its own barely feels like danmei yet since there is no real romance between the main characters at this point, but with priest, I am more than willing to be patient. What I appreciated most was how serious and grounded the story felt. It does not rush to entertain or comfort you. Instead, it asks you to pay attention, to sit with uncertainty, and to follow a case that unfolds slowly and sometimes uncomfortably. I liked that it trusted me as a reader and did not over explain or force momentum where it did not belong.
Luo Wenzhou and Fei Du were easily my favorite part. Luo Wenzhou feels sharp, stubborn, and deeply principled, the kind of character who hides concern behind sarcasm and constant motion. He feels lived in, shaped by responsibility and a refusal to look away when things get messy. Fei Du, on the other hand, is controlled, observant, and unsettlingly calm. There is emotional distance there, but not emptiness. What stood out most was how much tension they generate just by talking. Their conversations feel intentional and charged, full of irritation, awareness, and something unspoken that keeps pulling them back together.
This book is heavy and methodical, and I can see why some readers struggle with the pacing. Progress can feel slow, and there is very little emotional relief. Justice is not neat, and discomfort lingers. For me, that was part of the appeal. I enjoy crime fiction that focuses on consequences, ethical compromise, and the long shadow of decisions. This was a demanding read, but a rewarding one, and it left me confident that sticking with the series will be worth it.
Date Read: 2026.01.26
June 9, 2026
Luo Wenzhou and Fei Du's bickering was so stupid I loved it, honestly it's what's helping me like their relationship and conversations. I also really liked the comparisons of Fei Du and Luo Yiguo with the one single reasoning: cat attitude. Unfortunately, I didn't really care for the story until it hit Chapter 15, because I really liked how Fei Du was in the main spot, having to help Luo Wenzhou and the woman. Which, he was mentally strong asf considering his phobia of blood but he still was able to go on until after backup arrived.
For some reason, Luo Wenzhou sure loved to say "daddy" because (for what I caught) he said it twice in this volume, for example:
(Chapter 12, and ironically, the scene from the interior art)
' "You know what, Daddy’s not going to stoop to the level of a brat like you. I asked you to stay for dinner out of pity.” Luo Wenzhou angrily pulled out a pair of disposable gloves. Think of it as feeding a cat, he told himself as he peeled the braised shrimp and filled a platter with the flesh. “Tao Ran spoiled you. By the way, why did you stay and talk to He Zhongyi’s mother for so long?”
Fei Du’s chopsticks paused. Then he decided to take some shrimp after all. '
(Chapter 21)
' “I’m terrified. Sounds like us poor peasants need to go borrow some money from Daddy Fei.” He blew a kiss at the man as he was stuffed into the police car. “Bye-bye.” '
This is just me being inlove with sherliam from Moriarty the Patriot, but this scene slightly reminded me of when they were talking on the train and Sherly was just pulling jokes of "accusations" but Liam and Louis didn't understand that until after Sherly laughed stupidly.
(Also, Chapter 21)
' Fei Du stopped. Having reached Luo Wenzhou’s side, he looked down, a sudden, cold smile on his lips and a hint of danger in his eyes. “And you suspect that it was me?”
Luo Wenzhou met his gaze, which always seemed slightly flirtatious. The kid really is easy on the eyes, he couldn’t help thinking. '
For some reason, Luo Wenzhou sure loved to say "daddy" because (for what I caught) he said it twice in this volume, for example:
(Chapter 12, and ironically, the scene from the interior art)
' "You know what, Daddy’s not going to stoop to the level of a brat like you. I asked you to stay for dinner out of pity.” Luo Wenzhou angrily pulled out a pair of disposable gloves. Think of it as feeding a cat, he told himself as he peeled the braised shrimp and filled a platter with the flesh. “Tao Ran spoiled you. By the way, why did you stay and talk to He Zhongyi’s mother for so long?”
Fei Du’s chopsticks paused. Then he decided to take some shrimp after all. '
(Chapter 21)
' “I’m terrified. Sounds like us poor peasants need to go borrow some money from Daddy Fei.” He blew a kiss at the man as he was stuffed into the police car. “Bye-bye.” '
This is just me being inlove with sherliam from Moriarty the Patriot, but this scene slightly reminded me of when they were talking on the train and Sherly was just pulling jokes of "accusations" but Liam and Louis didn't understand that until after Sherly laughed stupidly.
(Also, Chapter 21)
' Fei Du stopped. Having reached Luo Wenzhou’s side, he looked down, a sudden, cold smile on his lips and a hint of danger in his eyes. “And you suspect that it was me?”
Luo Wenzhou met his gaze, which always seemed slightly flirtatious. The kid really is easy on the eyes, he couldn’t help thinking. '
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May 31, 2026
I love it. Would love to say that I've gone through it in one sitting, sadly, I don't have enough time - but I would have!
The crime part is ok. Pretty similar to most of what I've read of "M/M Crime". Not amazing, it was a bit convoluted and chaotic. Investigators sometimes had very repetitive discussions that came to nothing. They behaved like they understood something and than a chapter later it's a question again. But there wasn't enough of this to hamper my enjoyment.
'Cause the characters are so yummy! Blustering and posturing Fei Du, all cool and clever in his glasses, who turns out real and warm, and "not a god" by the end. Luo Wenzhou seems simpler for now, but I really want to know how he turned from the brash young master into what he is today. And the fact that they have history, and a long record of treating each other like dicks. Tasty!
The crime part is ok. Pretty similar to most of what I've read of "M/M Crime". Not amazing, it was a bit convoluted and chaotic. Investigators sometimes had very repetitive discussions that came to nothing. They behaved like they understood something and than a chapter later it's a question again. But there wasn't enough of this to hamper my enjoyment.
'Cause the characters are so yummy! Blustering and posturing Fei Du, all cool and clever in his glasses, who turns out real and warm, and "not a god" by the end. Luo Wenzhou seems simpler for now, but I really want to know how he turned from the brash young master into what he is today. And the fact that they have history, and a long record of treating each other like dicks. Tasty!
Want to Read
November 25, 2025wow i just saw this cover now, it's so gorgeous (i never pre-ordered a book so quick) 😍 i'm so glad we're getting a official translation for this!!!
February 16, 2026
Finally a modern / no fantasy danmei!!
As a mystery and detective stories fan, loved this book and well the main characters "enemies" state of enmity make it chef kisss !!
As a mystery and detective stories fan, loved this book and well the main characters "enemies" state of enmity make it chef kisss !!
March 2, 2026
This was a strong first volume. Once I set my expectations accordingly and prepared for a story heavier on plot than romance, I appreciated how well plotted this is. The mystery is genuinely interesting, mostly wrapping up but leaving crumbs of a bigger mystery.
The characters are equally great. There may be no romance yet, but the dynamic between Luo Wenzhou and Fei Du is interesting and fun. Their chemistry may manifest right now as childish bickering, but it never ceases to entertain, and is setting a good foundation for their future.
I am very excited to read more.
The characters are equally great. There may be no romance yet, but the dynamic between Luo Wenzhou and Fei Du is interesting and fun. Their chemistry may manifest right now as childish bickering, but it never ceases to entertain, and is setting a good foundation for their future.
I am very excited to read more.
January 6, 2026
4.45 ★
March 1, 2026
It's not every day you come across a book that completely fails to accomplish everything it's set out to do. It fails to be an intriguing murder mystery. It fails to be a romance. I initially wanted to read this book because I enjoy murder mysteries, and I wanted a modern danmei. I wish I had spent my time reading something else. The characters are extremely flat. They're all very trope-y. Nothing new to read about. Maybe they all receive better development in the second novel, but I don't care enough to find out.
If you want a murder mystery danmei, go read The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (MDZS) instead.
As a side note: I'm not sure why including the r-slur was deemed important. I realize that translation teams wish to preserve original intent as much as possible, but do we really need to include a slur?
If you want a murder mystery danmei, go read The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (MDZS) instead.
As a side note: I'm not sure why including the r-slur was deemed important. I realize that translation teams wish to preserve original intent as much as possible, but do we really need to include a slur?
September 5, 2025
I loved silent reading 💕 it is definitely for people who want a strong plot with their romance. I’m so excited to read this new translation of it.
March 27, 2026
I fell in love
January 1, 2026
SO GOOD! I'm kind of mad at myself for starting a series like this when there's only one volume out (of six!) but too late now.
October 21, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
Meatbun me ha malacostumbrado. He echado en falta mucho salseo entre los protas, pero el caso no ha estado mal.
Meatbun me ha malacostumbrado. He echado en falta mucho salseo entre los protas, pero el caso no ha estado mal.
January 3, 2026
Gahhh I loved this!! It felt like watching a crime drama and reading through the peak of the “episode” was thrilling. I can’t wait to read the next volume
April 2, 2026
2.5 ⭐
дуже дуже дуже нудний перший том... але оскільки в мене є деяка довіра до авторки ще спробую другий
дуже дуже дуже нудний перший том... але оскільки в мене є деяка довіра до авторки ще спробую другий
May 24, 2026
It's not horrible but I was just bored from the start and it didn't get better.
May 1, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
La primera vez que leo danmei, y es un género que me ha gustado bastante, a si que seguiré con el.
En este caso es de novela policiaca, me ha gustado muchísimo, lo único que demasiado slow la relación entre los protas. No hay nada de romance en este tomo, espero ver un pco más de la relación entre Fei Du y Lou en la segunda parte.
Y lo que me ha costado mucho de esta novela son los nombres, pfff, mucho nombre chino y muy parecidos, me estaba haciendo un cacao curioso.
Ya con ganas de leer la segunda parte, si te gustan las novelas policías y un slow super slowburn este es tu libro 💫.
La primera vez que leo danmei, y es un género que me ha gustado bastante, a si que seguiré con el.
En este caso es de novela policiaca, me ha gustado muchísimo, lo único que demasiado slow la relación entre los protas. No hay nada de romance en este tomo, espero ver un pco más de la relación entre Fei Du y Lou en la segunda parte.
Y lo que me ha costado mucho de esta novela son los nombres, pfff, mucho nombre chino y muy parecidos, me estaba haciendo un cacao curioso.
Ya con ganas de leer la segunda parte, si te gustan las novelas policías y un slow super slowburn este es tu libro 💫.
January 10, 2026
✧˖°.˗ˏˋ SILENT READING ˊ˗˖°.✧
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Characters: ★★★★★
World Building: ★★★☆☆
Plot: ★★★★☆
Tension: ★★★★☆
Writing style: ★★★★☆
Entertainment: ★★★★☆
Romance/Smut: ★★★☆☆
Overall Score: ★ 3.9/5.0 ★ 8/10 ★
One of the big Priest bangers finally hit the official English market! And alone seeing the art when you flip through is magical enough, but to reread this intricately woven, high stakes detective story in its final form is a sight for the eyes. It is to note there was some discourse about the Version that was published (and i have grudges it is 6 instead of the original 5 volumes)
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˗ˏˋ The Story ˊ˗
Luo Wenzhou, a criminal investigator hardened by years on the force, knows better than to believe in coincidence. When a case involving missing and abused children lands on his desk, it quickly escalates- from a single death to a trail of linked crimes buried under years of neglect. Each lead uncovers another failure: families that looked away, institutions that closed ranks, victims no one bothered to count.
Enter Fei Du. Rich. Brilliant. Emotionally vacant. Pulled in as a psychological consultant after his insights crack open the case, though his interest in it feels anything but professional. As they chase suspects through false confessions, manipulated witnesses, and carefully staged crimes, the truth emerges piece by piece- this wasn’t one act of violence, but something cultivated slowly, deliberately.
Forced to work side by side, Luo Wenzhou’s instinct clashes with Fei Du’s detached logic. The case closes. The city moves on. But some damage doesn’t disappear, and some minds (especially Fei Du’s) refuse to stay neatly contained.
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˗ˏˋ My Two Cents ˊ˗
*Cracks open a bottle of sparkling water.* Ahh so refreshing to revisit a work... i rarely get the luxury~ Anyways i read this one right after my mom finished it from my physical collection (ironically, because i owned a non-english copy beforehand yippee)
I didnt read this with both eyes, rather skimmed through it seeing all the key points unfold again, i cant tell you enough, how much enjoyment i had reading this Danmei. It is fair to say it will not appeal to many people, priest certainly has a certain way of writing that might be unappealing and detailed, dragging it into a somber and dark mood (My mom words haha~) But it is fair to criticize this aspect of it. the characters are strong and the dynamic between them is outstanding.
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- Series ☆ 3.6/5 ☆ -
[ Silent Reading Vol. 1 ] ★ 3.9/5.0 ★ 8/10 ★
[ Silent Reading Vol. 2 ] ★ x/5.0 ★ x/10 ★
[ Silent Reading Vol. 3 ] ★ x/5.0 ★ x/10 ★
[ Silent Reading Vol. 4 ] ★ x/5.0 ★ x/10 ★
[ Silent Reading Vol. 5 ] ★ x/5.0 ★ x/10 ★
[ Silent Reading Vol. 6 ] ★ x/5.0 ★ x/10 ★
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“Jeez. Aren’t you ritzy,” Luo Wenzhou said with his cigarette still in his mouth. “I’m terrified. Sounds like us poor peasants need to go borrow some money from Daddy Fei.” He blew a kiss at the man as he was stuffed into the police car. “Bye-bye.”
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Characters: ★★★★★
World Building: ★★★☆☆
Plot: ★★★★☆
Tension: ★★★★☆
Writing style: ★★★★☆
Entertainment: ★★★★☆
Romance/Smut: ★★★☆☆
Overall Score: ★ 3.9/5.0 ★ 8/10 ★
One of the big Priest bangers finally hit the official English market! And alone seeing the art when you flip through is magical enough, but to reread this intricately woven, high stakes detective story in its final form is a sight for the eyes. It is to note there was some discourse about the Version that was published (and i have grudges it is 6 instead of the original 5 volumes)
---- ----- ----- ----- -----
˗ˏˋ The Story ˊ˗
Luo Wenzhou, a criminal investigator hardened by years on the force, knows better than to believe in coincidence. When a case involving missing and abused children lands on his desk, it quickly escalates- from a single death to a trail of linked crimes buried under years of neglect. Each lead uncovers another failure: families that looked away, institutions that closed ranks, victims no one bothered to count.
Enter Fei Du. Rich. Brilliant. Emotionally vacant. Pulled in as a psychological consultant after his insights crack open the case, though his interest in it feels anything but professional. As they chase suspects through false confessions, manipulated witnesses, and carefully staged crimes, the truth emerges piece by piece- this wasn’t one act of violence, but something cultivated slowly, deliberately.
Forced to work side by side, Luo Wenzhou’s instinct clashes with Fei Du’s detached logic. The case closes. The city moves on. But some damage doesn’t disappear, and some minds (especially Fei Du’s) refuse to stay neatly contained.
----- ----- ----- ----- -----
˗ˏˋ My Two Cents ˊ˗
*Cracks open a bottle of sparkling water.* Ahh so refreshing to revisit a work... i rarely get the luxury~ Anyways i read this one right after my mom finished it from my physical collection (ironically, because i owned a non-english copy beforehand yippee)
I didnt read this with both eyes, rather skimmed through it seeing all the key points unfold again, i cant tell you enough, how much enjoyment i had reading this Danmei. It is fair to say it will not appeal to many people, priest certainly has a certain way of writing that might be unappealing and detailed, dragging it into a somber and dark mood (My mom words haha~) But it is fair to criticize this aspect of it. the characters are strong and the dynamic between them is outstanding.
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- Series ☆ 3.6/5 ☆ -
[ Silent Reading Vol. 1 ] ★ 3.9/5.0 ★ 8/10 ★
[ Silent Reading Vol. 2 ] ★ x/5.0 ★ x/10 ★[ Silent Reading Vol. 3 ] ★ x/5.0 ★ x/10 ★
[ Silent Reading Vol. 4 ] ★ x/5.0 ★ x/10 ★
[ Silent Reading Vol. 5 ] ★ x/5.0 ★ x/10 ★
[ Silent Reading Vol. 6 ] ★ x/5.0 ★ x/10 ★
January 17, 2026
4.5 stars ✨
February 22, 2025
Китайцы такие китайцы. Можно сразу сказать, что читаешь азиатскую литературу, хотя говорят, что менталитет - это придуманная вещь. Ни фига. Зацикленность на внешности и еде - это я еще в трилогии Crazy Rich Asians заметила.
Но мне на удивление понравилось. Хотя, возможно, я потеряла какую-то часть истории от того, что не читала Красное и черное.
Мне понравилось. Интересная история и довольно увлекательное расследование. Отношения между двумя детективами и Фэй Ду до конца не понятны. Так же как и ориентация капитана Ло. Все-таки довольно завуалированно они все подают, наверное, чтоб в случае чего можно было бы отвертеться. За расследованием интересно следить, хотя поведение и мысли героев и ставили местами в тупик.
Фэй Ду выступает тут в качестве неофициального консультанта, а команда капитана Ло умудряется расследовать параллельно несколько дел, которые, впочем, закучиваются в процессе в один клубок.
Это законченная история, несмотря на то, что, видимо, будет частью цикла. Но можно вполне себе взять читать и после нее не брать вторую часть. А можно взять.
Но мне на удивление понравилось. Хотя, возможно, я потеряла какую-то часть истории от того, что не читала Красное и черное.
Мне понравилось. Интересная история и довольно увлекательное расследование. Отношения между двумя детективами и Фэй Ду до конца не понятны. Так же как и ориентация капитана Ло. Все-таки довольно завуалированно они все подают, наверное, чтоб в случае чего можно было бы отвертеться. За расследованием интересно следить, хотя поведение и мысли героев и ставили местами в тупик.
Фэй Ду выступает тут в качестве неофициального консультанта, а команда капитана Ло умудряется расследовать параллельно несколько дел, которые, впочем, закучиваются в процессе в один клубок.
Это законченная история, несмотря на то, что, видимо, будет частью цикла. Но можно вполне себе взять читать и после нее не брать вторую часть. А можно взять.
January 4, 2026
I try to read most published danmei, but this book specifically stood out to me due to the cover art and the murder mystery plot line.
My initial impression of the book is that it’s written in a very different style than I expected. The mystery and inner workings of the police and their politics definitely take center stage in the story. To the point that I personally feel the main characters and their dynamics are a bit underdeveloped. I did enjoy the characters, the main lead especially, from what is shown of them. However, my connection to them feels a bit lacking.
If you want to pick up a novel that is very character-focused or relationship-focused, this is not it.
If you want a murder mystery, then it does definitely deliver on that front. It took me a bit to get interested in the mystery they were spinning, but that may have been due to me adjusting my expectations. Once I got a bit into the book, I found the plot pretty compelling and did enjoy it. The characters personalities in how they approached the investigation were quite interesting.
It is certainly one of the more plot-focused danmeis, especially at this point, where it is only the first book. That is something to keep in mind if you’re considering picking it up. However, I think the main characters have a lot of potential and an interesting relationship. I am looking forward to seeing how it develops in later volumes.
Rating: 3.5/5
My initial impression of the book is that it’s written in a very different style than I expected. The mystery and inner workings of the police and their politics definitely take center stage in the story. To the point that I personally feel the main characters and their dynamics are a bit underdeveloped. I did enjoy the characters, the main lead especially, from what is shown of them. However, my connection to them feels a bit lacking.
If you want to pick up a novel that is very character-focused or relationship-focused, this is not it.
If you want a murder mystery, then it does definitely deliver on that front. It took me a bit to get interested in the mystery they were spinning, but that may have been due to me adjusting my expectations. Once I got a bit into the book, I found the plot pretty compelling and did enjoy it. The characters personalities in how they approached the investigation were quite interesting.
It is certainly one of the more plot-focused danmeis, especially at this point, where it is only the first book. That is something to keep in mind if you’re considering picking it up. However, I think the main characters have a lot of potential and an interesting relationship. I am looking forward to seeing how it develops in later volumes.
Rating: 3.5/5
March 17, 2026
Just a girl and her emotional support danmei author against the world
this was exactly what i needed right now
this was exactly what i needed right now
August 1, 2025
4,5⭐️ for the slow beginning, otherwise this novel is great 🛐
November 6, 2025
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
November 23, 2025
A Luo le hace tilín Fei Du, no tengo pruebas, pero tampoco dudas 👀
January 5, 2026
Oh, yeah. The tension between Luo Wenzhou and Fei Du is delicious. With heated hatred, they still manage to work together.
May 21, 2026
very happy to finally hold modu in my hands... i read the edanglars translation about two years ago and modu became my fav danmei ^^ i adore this danmei so much.
because of how much i love this series, i would probably give the first volume 3.5 stars. it just gets better from here. sometimes the case was hard to follow, especially because there were multiple cases happenign at the same time. because i havent read this in awhile, i basically forgot what really happened so everything is pretty fresh to me again. sometimes i couldnt tell why wang honglian was relevant to the he zhongyi case, and then chen zhen and chen yuan… in the end it all made sense so it was fine, i think i started to get excited when chen zhen was killed by “accident” with the drug overdose, but before rhat i had a hard time following he zhongyi’s case and wang honglian’s at the same time (maybe its my fault for not being able to follow but there were just so many plot twists.) anyway aside from this, i ended up crying cause of he zhongyi’s mom because #family always gets me. fei du’s speech to wang xiujuan felt like a movie lol
moving on from this— zhoudu ❤️❤️ i missed luo wenzhou and fei du so much. despite the differences from the original webnovel, their inyeractions had me feeling soooo giddy again… i forget how slowburn this love story is!!! since this danmei is so plot driven. there were some things i wish was kept, for example tao ran asking fei du to come upstairs for wonton soup and fei du answering with his usual flirty responses……but aside from things like that i dont really mind. luo wenzhou is now “sergeant” instead of “captain” so i thought the captain china/america joke would be gone but they still kept it so i’m happy. i absolutely love the cast, i missed lang qiao and tao ran, and my favourite fat cat luo yiguo
zhoudu tension is so crazy i genuinely cant
anyway, good first volume but pales in comparison to the other ones i would say. i’m very excited to get to volume 2–probably my favourite case 😁
because of how much i love this series, i would probably give the first volume 3.5 stars. it just gets better from here. sometimes the case was hard to follow, especially because there were multiple cases happenign at the same time. because i havent read this in awhile, i basically forgot what really happened so everything is pretty fresh to me again. sometimes i couldnt tell why wang honglian was relevant to the he zhongyi case, and then chen zhen and chen yuan… in the end it all made sense so it was fine, i think i started to get excited when chen zhen was killed by “accident” with the drug overdose, but before rhat i had a hard time following he zhongyi’s case and wang honglian’s at the same time (maybe its my fault for not being able to follow but there were just so many plot twists.) anyway aside from this, i ended up crying cause of he zhongyi’s mom because #family always gets me. fei du’s speech to wang xiujuan felt like a movie lol
moving on from this— zhoudu ❤️❤️ i missed luo wenzhou and fei du so much. despite the differences from the original webnovel, their inyeractions had me feeling soooo giddy again… i forget how slowburn this love story is!!! since this danmei is so plot driven. there were some things i wish was kept, for example tao ran asking fei du to come upstairs for wonton soup and fei du answering with his usual flirty responses……but aside from things like that i dont really mind. luo wenzhou is now “sergeant” instead of “captain” so i thought the captain china/america joke would be gone but they still kept it so i’m happy. i absolutely love the cast, i missed lang qiao and tao ran, and my favourite fat cat luo yiguo
zhoudu tension is so crazy i genuinely cant
anyway, good first volume but pales in comparison to the other ones i would say. i’m very excited to get to volume 2–probably my favourite case 😁
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March 19, 2026
Relectura con la traducción oficial en inglés.
Este fue mi primer danmei de Priest en su momento (incluso entre los primeros danmei que leí y más encima de crimen y misterio) y me sigue encantando en esta relectura. Aunque debo decir que el caso que se aborda en el primer arco no es mi favorito, se viene una parte aún mejor y un caso más de infarto.
Algo que sí amo mucho de esta primera parte (y el primer caso que luego se unirá al resto) es el final, esa escena está entre mis favoritas de toda la historia y agradezco que tuviera una ilustración.
Es un buen comienzo de la historia, aunque requiere ir anotando varios personajes, pero con el pasar de Mo Du le vas agarrando el ritmo a la historia y los casos.
Algo que no recordaba (es que lo leí hace tanto) es el beef entre Luo Wenzhou y Fei Du por Tao Ran jajajaja que manera de reír con eso. Enemigos en el amor que luego se enamoran entre ellos (Tao Ran gracias por rechazarlos épicamente jajaja).
El gato como siempre 10/10. Priest siempre cat lover.
Y estoy tan feliz con la artista que fue elegida para ilustrar algunas escenas de Mo Du, porque le va perfecto. Me quedaba harto rato mirando cada detalle, es para ponerlo en cuadros. Además siento que se eligieron buenas escenas para ilustrar, destacando momentos claves.
¿Y saben qué sensación me da Mo Du? es como esas historias de detectives antiguas, de fondo suena jazz, alguien tiene un cigarro en la mano, los detectives son como de la vieja escuela y no temen romper un poco las reglas jajaja se siente muy vintage. Denle un sombrero a Luo Wenzhou y la frase “la ciudad no es lo que solía ser” y estamos listos jajaja
Este fue mi primer danmei de Priest en su momento (incluso entre los primeros danmei que leí y más encima de crimen y misterio) y me sigue encantando en esta relectura. Aunque debo decir que el caso que se aborda en el primer arco no es mi favorito, se viene una parte aún mejor y un caso más de infarto.
Algo que sí amo mucho de esta primera parte (y el primer caso que luego se unirá al resto) es el final, esa escena está entre mis favoritas de toda la historia y agradezco que tuviera una ilustración.
Es un buen comienzo de la historia, aunque requiere ir anotando varios personajes, pero con el pasar de Mo Du le vas agarrando el ritmo a la historia y los casos.
Algo que no recordaba (es que lo leí hace tanto) es el beef entre Luo Wenzhou y Fei Du por Tao Ran jajajaja que manera de reír con eso. Enemigos en el amor que luego se enamoran entre ellos (Tao Ran gracias por rechazarlos épicamente jajaja).
El gato como siempre 10/10. Priest siempre cat lover.
Y estoy tan feliz con la artista que fue elegida para ilustrar algunas escenas de Mo Du, porque le va perfecto. Me quedaba harto rato mirando cada detalle, es para ponerlo en cuadros. Además siento que se eligieron buenas escenas para ilustrar, destacando momentos claves.
¿Y saben qué sensación me da Mo Du? es como esas historias de detectives antiguas, de fondo suena jazz, alguien tiene un cigarro en la mano, los detectives son como de la vieja escuela y no temen romper un poco las reglas jajaja se siente muy vintage. Denle un sombrero a Luo Wenzhou y la frase “la ciudad no es lo que solía ser” y estamos listos jajaja
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