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Run Wild: Sa Ye (Novel) #3
Run Wild: Sa Ye (Novel) Vol. 3
A SHOT IN THE DARKBasketball, homework, goofing off, making out... His budding relationship with Gu Fei is a bright spot for Jiang Cheng as he begins to settle into life away from the big city where he grew up. But it's not all high school sports tournaments and kissing in the back of the movie theater. Gu Fei is determined to keep Jiang Cheng away from the town's dangerous underbelly, but Monkey, the leader of a local street gang, is holding a grudge...and the only way for Gu Fei to put it to rest is to face off against Monkey in a deadly contest that could leave him injured or worse.
Meanwhile, when his father falls ill, Jiang Cheng is forced to make a decision. Is his sense of duty toward the violent man who gave him away as a child worth compromising his newfound freedom?
Meanwhile, when his father falls ill, Jiang Cheng is forced to make a decision. Is his sense of duty toward the violent man who gave him away as a child worth compromising his newfound freedom?
473 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 14, 2025
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November 1, 2025
I think I have cavities from how sweet this volume was. It was overflowing with heartwarming moments, seamlessly intertwined with the bittersweet tone that permeated the story. The author's ability to capture happy moments while layering them with subtle bittersweet emotions is nothing short of brilliant.
What I especially love about this story is that it’s not just centered on the romance between Jiang Cheng and Gu Fei; it goes deeper into their experiences of having to mature too quickly and how they navigate the myriad challenges of life. The quiet moments they share when they are together and genuinely happy are portrayed with such tenderness—it's simply perfect. This is truly how you create a compelling slice of life narrative.
Jiang Cheng surprised me throughout this volume with his newfound bravery, affection, and a heart overflowing with love. It’s amazing how love can transform a person. Witnessing him open up, coupled with his radiant smiles and infectious laughter, brought me such joy. He genuinely deserves nothing but happiness in his life.
Gu Fei also showed remarkable growth in this volume. He unveiled a softer side of himself, demonstrating just how deeply he cares for Jiang Cheng. Despite the heavy burdens of life that weighed on him, he never once complained; instead, he learned to lean on Jiang Cheng for support, which was incredibly heartwarming to see.
The development of their relationship was everything I had hoped for and more. They were irresistibly sweet, cute, and tender with one another. The way they communicated—so attuned and in sync—made my heart swell with happiness. Their laughter over silly things, along with their playful flirting, painted a beautiful picture of their connection.
In conclusion, this volume exceeded my expectations in every way, and I couldn't be more thrilled with how it turned out. I’m counting down the days until volume four releases!
What I especially love about this story is that it’s not just centered on the romance between Jiang Cheng and Gu Fei; it goes deeper into their experiences of having to mature too quickly and how they navigate the myriad challenges of life. The quiet moments they share when they are together and genuinely happy are portrayed with such tenderness—it's simply perfect. This is truly how you create a compelling slice of life narrative.
Jiang Cheng surprised me throughout this volume with his newfound bravery, affection, and a heart overflowing with love. It’s amazing how love can transform a person. Witnessing him open up, coupled with his radiant smiles and infectious laughter, brought me such joy. He genuinely deserves nothing but happiness in his life.
Gu Fei also showed remarkable growth in this volume. He unveiled a softer side of himself, demonstrating just how deeply he cares for Jiang Cheng. Despite the heavy burdens of life that weighed on him, he never once complained; instead, he learned to lean on Jiang Cheng for support, which was incredibly heartwarming to see.
The development of their relationship was everything I had hoped for and more. They were irresistibly sweet, cute, and tender with one another. The way they communicated—so attuned and in sync—made my heart swell with happiness. Their laughter over silly things, along with their playful flirting, painted a beautiful picture of their connection.
In conclusion, this volume exceeded my expectations in every way, and I couldn't be more thrilled with how it turned out. I’m counting down the days until volume four releases!
November 22, 2025
THESE TWO ARE SO STINKING CUTEEEEEEEEE 😭😭 Y’ALL THEY ARE SO SMITTEN 😭😭
“Is there a difference?” Jiang Cheng asked. “I just wanted to let you know that I thought about it and I… I like you. A lot. And if you—”
“Come downstairs,” Gu Fei interrupted him.
Jiang Cheng blinked. “What?”
“I’m downstairs, outside your building,” Gu Fei said. “Come down for breakfast, boyfriend.”
This story keeps on managing to perfectly capture the free fall trust and butterflies of a first love better than anything else I have come across and I remain completely obsessed. The way that one or the other would catch a glimpse of skin or waist and just SPIRAL had me giggling so much lol.
Jiang Cheng and Gu Fei just being so delighted at being boyfriends made me smile so much in this volume. If there was ever two boys who deserved having someone on their team 100% its these two and they make such an adorably supportive little unit.
I can see the foreshadowing angst in their relationship though and my heart hurts for them already. Gu Fei can recognise that Jiang Cheng has the talent and drive to escape their poverty but doesn’t seem to see the same potential in himself because he has been forced to grow up and take on so many responsibilities too early. Meanwhile Jiang Cheng is just so smitten he thinks that Gu Fei hung the stars in the sky.
As cute as these two are, it wouldn’t be Sa Ye without some heavy emotional stuff. As much as my heart hurt for Jiang Cheng in this volume with how things played out with his father, I actually appreciate how real this plot was because sometimes there is no redemption arc; sometimes people are just haunted by their addictions and their addictions win.
Probably one of the slower volumes (with some shining moments) but I suspect this was a bit of a ground work volume to lead into the tail end of the story.
I remain steadfast in my commitment to patiently wait for the releases and not cave to reading the fan translation! Even I am impressed with my restraint at this point!
“Is there a difference?” Jiang Cheng asked. “I just wanted to let you know that I thought about it and I… I like you. A lot. And if you—”
“Come downstairs,” Gu Fei interrupted him.
Jiang Cheng blinked. “What?”
“I’m downstairs, outside your building,” Gu Fei said. “Come down for breakfast, boyfriend.”
This story keeps on managing to perfectly capture the free fall trust and butterflies of a first love better than anything else I have come across and I remain completely obsessed. The way that one or the other would catch a glimpse of skin or waist and just SPIRAL had me giggling so much lol.
Jiang Cheng and Gu Fei just being so delighted at being boyfriends made me smile so much in this volume. If there was ever two boys who deserved having someone on their team 100% its these two and they make such an adorably supportive little unit.
I can see the foreshadowing angst in their relationship though and my heart hurts for them already. Gu Fei can recognise that Jiang Cheng has the talent and drive to escape their poverty but doesn’t seem to see the same potential in himself because he has been forced to grow up and take on so many responsibilities too early. Meanwhile Jiang Cheng is just so smitten he thinks that Gu Fei hung the stars in the sky.
As cute as these two are, it wouldn’t be Sa Ye without some heavy emotional stuff. As much as my heart hurt for Jiang Cheng in this volume with how things played out with his father, I actually appreciate how real this plot was because sometimes there is no redemption arc; sometimes people are just haunted by their addictions and their addictions win.
Probably one of the slower volumes (with some shining moments) but I suspect this was a bit of a ground work volume to lead into the tail end of the story.
I remain steadfast in my commitment to patiently wait for the releases and not cave to reading the fan translation! Even I am impressed with my restraint at this point!
November 1, 2025
I want one look to last a lifetime.
My boys Jiang Cheng and Gu Fei are back, with more shenanigans and more feelings in this slice-of-life danmei that continues to bring me so much joy! I’m so glad I haven’t read this in public because I was laughing out loud so much at these two doofuses; bless their souls.
The boys now enter into the “boyfriends” territory, and it’s such an unexpected delight to see them stumble and fumble through these entirely new experiences. Life dealt them such a hard hand, forcing them to grow up and mature way too early, so it was refreshing to see them behave as proper (and properly horny) teenagers. I loved the clumsy way they navigated their feelings, with every little gesture feeling new and overwhelming - and when it came to talking about sex, oh boy 😂 Talking is a too generous word, to say the least, and I was cackling! They are such hooligans but so utterly sweet. The way they keep calling each other “boyfriend” like they’re savoring it?? So precious! ❤️
(btw I’ve seen quite a few choice words for a penis around, even names - yuck - but “his root of all evil” was new and had me in stitches because dear Gu Fei, you’re kind of not wrong at all 😂)
I truly enjoyed some of the plot points keeping the story of their life going, and especially how no situation feels so dire (unlike in book 1) because the boys are learning to lean on each other and face everything together. Quite effortlessly, they’re there for the other, no question.
Gu Fei, though... he’s seriously pulling at my heartstrings the most. I adore how incredibly genuine he is in his affections for Jiang Cheng, how selfless he’s in general. He’s just kind of floating through life, not expecting any better out of his future in this bleak small town, being hopelessly resigned... while cheering JC on and wanting the best for him. He’s such a pure soul, and I need to see him have the opportunity to spread his own wings 🥺
And Gu Miao...oh, that kid will be the death of me. I was so glad to see more of her and to get some more insight into her situation, but it also continues to break my heart.
Now, when it comes to the slice-of-life stories, there’s a fine line between engaging while nothing dramatic happens and flat-out boring. And I definitely can’t say I’ve been bored, but I wished for...something. I have to admit, however much I love the characters, the story is losing at least some of its traction for me. I’m not sure if it’s my inherent need to see my beloved characters suffer some more (just so I could watch them overcome it all together, I swear!), but all in all, it’s preventing me from giving the full-star rating.
Still, the last three chapters had me alternately grinning and tearing up, and I can’t wait to read the next volume - we’re just halfway through! I can feel some potential storm-clouds gathering on the horizon...but I don’t doubt the boys will weather it all, in the end.
It wasn’t that Jiang Cheng felt so lonely, or so isolated, that he needed to find a random whoever in this place to begin a relationship with. It was only because it was Gu Fei. Whatever kind of relationship it was, the premise was that it had to be Gu Fei.
My boys Jiang Cheng and Gu Fei are back, with more shenanigans and more feelings in this slice-of-life danmei that continues to bring me so much joy! I’m so glad I haven’t read this in public because I was laughing out loud so much at these two doofuses; bless their souls.
The boys now enter into the “boyfriends” territory, and it’s such an unexpected delight to see them stumble and fumble through these entirely new experiences. Life dealt them such a hard hand, forcing them to grow up and mature way too early, so it was refreshing to see them behave as proper (and properly horny) teenagers. I loved the clumsy way they navigated their feelings, with every little gesture feeling new and overwhelming - and when it came to talking about sex, oh boy 😂 Talking is a too generous word, to say the least, and I was cackling! They are such hooligans but so utterly sweet. The way they keep calling each other “boyfriend” like they’re savoring it?? So precious! ❤️
(btw I’ve seen quite a few choice words for a penis around, even names - yuck - but “his root of all evil” was new and had me in stitches because dear Gu Fei, you’re kind of not wrong at all 😂)
I truly enjoyed some of the plot points keeping the story of their life going, and especially how no situation feels so dire (unlike in book 1) because the boys are learning to lean on each other and face everything together. Quite effortlessly, they’re there for the other, no question.
Gu Fei, though... he’s seriously pulling at my heartstrings the most. I adore how incredibly genuine he is in his affections for Jiang Cheng, how selfless he’s in general. He’s just kind of floating through life, not expecting any better out of his future in this bleak small town, being hopelessly resigned... while cheering JC on and wanting the best for him. He’s such a pure soul, and I need to see him have the opportunity to spread his own wings 🥺
And Gu Miao...oh, that kid will be the death of me. I was so glad to see more of her and to get some more insight into her situation, but it also continues to break my heart.
Now, when it comes to the slice-of-life stories, there’s a fine line between engaging while nothing dramatic happens and flat-out boring. And I definitely can’t say I’ve been bored, but I wished for...something. I have to admit, however much I love the characters, the story is losing at least some of its traction for me. I’m not sure if it’s my inherent need to see my beloved characters suffer some more (just so I could watch them overcome it all together, I swear!), but all in all, it’s preventing me from giving the full-star rating.
Still, the last three chapters had me alternately grinning and tearing up, and I can’t wait to read the next volume - we’re just halfway through! I can feel some potential storm-clouds gathering on the horizon...but I don’t doubt the boys will weather it all, in the end.
It wasn’t that Jiang Cheng felt so lonely, or so isolated, that he needed to find a random whoever in this place to begin a relationship with. It was only because it was Gu Fei. Whatever kind of relationship it was, the premise was that it had to be Gu Fei.
November 7, 2025
Boyfriend word count in this volume: 40 🥰. So adorable watching them navigate this new relationship and experience lots of firsts together!
On a reread, it's easy to recognize a few sprinkles of sad things headed our way. Seeing signs of Gu Fei having caregiver fatigue at only 17 years old is heart wrenching. I'm so glad he has his friends and Jiang Cheng for support.
Also, just want to add that Jiang Cheng has the best homeroom teachers and the best best friend and now of course, the best boyfriend.
On a reread, it's easy to recognize a few sprinkles of sad things headed our way. Seeing signs of Gu Fei having caregiver fatigue at only 17 years old is heart wrenching. I'm so glad he has his friends and Jiang Cheng for support.
Also, just want to add that Jiang Cheng has the best homeroom teachers and the best best friend and now of course, the best boyfriend.
October 14, 2025
I'm so in love with Jiang Cheng and Gu Fei being in love with each other
October 19, 2025
Perfection.
The chemistry between Jiang Cheng and Gu Fei is out of this world. Surprised their wasn’t literal steam coming out of the pages in this volume.
I forget they are fictional characters because they feel like real people so much.
It was so satisfying watching their romance develop and them mature and grow as a couple and as individual’s.
Very excited for volume 4.
The chemistry between Jiang Cheng and Gu Fei is out of this world. Surprised their wasn’t literal steam coming out of the pages in this volume.
I forget they are fictional characters because they feel like real people so much.
It was so satisfying watching their romance develop and them mature and grow as a couple and as individual’s.
Very excited for volume 4.
November 2, 2025
4.4/5 🌟
"I want to Run Free without a care in your eyes. I want one look to last a life time." - Gu Fei
"Oh. I remember now... I really really like you. A lot. I never liked anyone like this before." - Jiang Cheng
Oh my heart! T^T The romance in this novel is PEAK! It's so beautiful to see how two boys in a broken world find healing in each other; running towards each other, fiercely and longingly looking at each other. Their gazes never looking away!
The way they have much better communication than so many damn couples in so many other novels just baffles me! They're more grown up than most other couples!
Their communication is without fear, but so tender at the same time. Every caress, every hug, and every kiss saying a million words like that of a painting: I love you.
"It wasn't that Jiang Cheng felt so lonely, or so isolated, that he needed to find a random whoever in this place to begin a relationship with. It was only because it was Gu Fei. Whatever kind of relationship it was, the premise was that it had to be Gu Fei." 😭💘
Though I enjoyed so much of this volume, there were things that frustrated me about it as well.
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I don't understand why Jiang Cheng felt obligated and just gave so much money to his dead beat dad. I don't understand why he, as a teenager with no job and still in high school, would have his dead beat brother coming to him for funeral expenses.
The fact that Jiang Cheng gave him money for it, it's just so weird to me. All of this may be because of culture differences, but it still really bothered me. Gu Fei told him to give him the money and let him spend it however he wants, that's just so crazy to me!
Their dead beat father always insulted them. For all they know, their father could have been a two pump dude and he seeks rewards for it from his children whom he abuses? Excuse me??
I just feel so sad for JC... The trauma that he will live with because of a certain event that happened in this volume. 😢
Another thing, and this is a personal preference... I'm not a basketball gall. So those scenes were just meh to me. But I get that it created an established founding of how JC and Gu Fei trust each other. How they coordinate so well with gestures only— sharing the same brain, pretty much!
Anyway, excellent read overall!
May I say... I KNEW IT!! I KNEW XX WOULD BOTTOM FIRST!!! ₍₍⚞(˶˃ ꒳ ˂˶)⚟⁾⁾
I'm looking forward for when XX will have YY's booty and waist in his hands. Teehee!
ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧
Not me singing "Birthday sex.. Birthday sex" 🎶 from back in my day! (๑≧▽≦๑)o That "Sexy Sheet" will forever be a tool for Gu Fei to never endingly tease and embarrass Jiang Cheng! XD that thing is gonna pop up everywhere. Lmao
"I want to Run Free without a care in your eyes. I want one look to last a life time." - Gu Fei
"Oh. I remember now... I really really like you. A lot. I never liked anyone like this before." - Jiang Cheng
Oh my heart! T^T The romance in this novel is PEAK! It's so beautiful to see how two boys in a broken world find healing in each other; running towards each other, fiercely and longingly looking at each other. Their gazes never looking away!
The way they have much better communication than so many damn couples in so many other novels just baffles me! They're more grown up than most other couples!
Their communication is without fear, but so tender at the same time. Every caress, every hug, and every kiss saying a million words like that of a painting: I love you.
"It wasn't that Jiang Cheng felt so lonely, or so isolated, that he needed to find a random whoever in this place to begin a relationship with. It was only because it was Gu Fei. Whatever kind of relationship it was, the premise was that it had to be Gu Fei." 😭💘
Though I enjoyed so much of this volume, there were things that frustrated me about it as well.
⚠️ Spoiler from here on ⚠️
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
I don't understand why Jiang Cheng felt obligated and just gave so much money to his dead beat dad. I don't understand why he, as a teenager with no job and still in high school, would have his dead beat brother coming to him for funeral expenses.
The fact that Jiang Cheng gave him money for it, it's just so weird to me. All of this may be because of culture differences, but it still really bothered me. Gu Fei told him to give him the money and let him spend it however he wants, that's just so crazy to me!
Their dead beat father always insulted them. For all they know, their father could have been a two pump dude and he seeks rewards for it from his children whom he abuses? Excuse me??
I just feel so sad for JC... The trauma that he will live with because of a certain event that happened in this volume. 😢
Another thing, and this is a personal preference... I'm not a basketball gall. So those scenes were just meh to me. But I get that it created an established founding of how JC and Gu Fei trust each other. How they coordinate so well with gestures only— sharing the same brain, pretty much!
Anyway, excellent read overall!
May I say... I KNEW IT!! I KNEW XX WOULD BOTTOM FIRST!!! ₍₍⚞(˶˃ ꒳ ˂˶)⚟⁾⁾
I'm looking forward for when XX will have YY's booty and waist in his hands. Teehee!
ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧
Not me singing "Birthday sex.. Birthday sex" 🎶 from back in my day! (๑≧▽≦๑)o That "Sexy Sheet" will forever be a tool for Gu Fei to never endingly tease and embarrass Jiang Cheng! XD that thing is gonna pop up everywhere. Lmao
October 28, 2025
“I want to run free without a care in your eyes. I want one look to last a lifetime.”
You don’t have to have lived Gu Fei and Jiang Cheng’s life to feel the truth in their story—you just have to recognize it. There’s a raw honesty in the way their world is portrayed that hits harder if you’ve ever seen places like this up close. Some readers might not get it, especially if they’ve only known comfort. They might think it’s exaggerated or unlikely. But if you’ve brushed against the harder edges of life, it’s not only believable—it’s familiar. Some people really do grow up in places like this, with less, with pain stitched into the day-to-day. And sometimes even characters like Gu Fei and Jiang Cheng, who are barely hanging on, are still doing better than others.
What makes this volume work is how it quietly builds emotional momentum without shouting for attention. Every conversation, glance, and shared moment feels lived in. The writing isn’t chasing drama—it’s tracking the slow, steady burn of two people figuring out how to hold space for each other. There are no grand confessions or cinematic declarations, but that’s the point. The emotional tension simmers through casual teasing, silent understanding, and the kind of intimacy that sneaks up on you. It's subtle, but never flat.
The pacing is deliberate, sometimes almost still, but that's part of its strength. It gives space for the characters to breathe, stumble, and inch forward without needing constant plot twists to stay compelling. The connection between the leads feels tactile and real—even when the story fades to black, the emotional weight lingers. It's not flashy, but it sticks with you. For readers who want real depth, who appreciate quiet truths over spectacle, this volume delivers.
Date Read: 2025.10.28
You don’t have to have lived Gu Fei and Jiang Cheng’s life to feel the truth in their story—you just have to recognize it. There’s a raw honesty in the way their world is portrayed that hits harder if you’ve ever seen places like this up close. Some readers might not get it, especially if they’ve only known comfort. They might think it’s exaggerated or unlikely. But if you’ve brushed against the harder edges of life, it’s not only believable—it’s familiar. Some people really do grow up in places like this, with less, with pain stitched into the day-to-day. And sometimes even characters like Gu Fei and Jiang Cheng, who are barely hanging on, are still doing better than others.
What makes this volume work is how it quietly builds emotional momentum without shouting for attention. Every conversation, glance, and shared moment feels lived in. The writing isn’t chasing drama—it’s tracking the slow, steady burn of two people figuring out how to hold space for each other. There are no grand confessions or cinematic declarations, but that’s the point. The emotional tension simmers through casual teasing, silent understanding, and the kind of intimacy that sneaks up on you. It's subtle, but never flat.
The pacing is deliberate, sometimes almost still, but that's part of its strength. It gives space for the characters to breathe, stumble, and inch forward without needing constant plot twists to stay compelling. The connection between the leads feels tactile and real—even when the story fades to black, the emotional weight lingers. It's not flashy, but it sticks with you. For readers who want real depth, who appreciate quiet truths over spectacle, this volume delivers.
Date Read: 2025.10.28
November 11, 2025
I'm just gonna write a collective review for volume 1-3 since I binge read this anyway.
Ahh I loved this so much. Gu Fei's and Jiang Cheng's relationship is absolute perfection. Their constant teasing and bickering, yet still having shy and romantic moments like young lovers ahh I love books like this so much.
The way their relationship progresses is so natural. How they are just always taking one step at a time, testing the water, and slowly inevitably getting closer... Ahh this is so precious.
Normally I hate reading books before the whole series is out as I am impatient, but I've heard so many good things about this one that I just couldn't wait. I can't wait for volume 4 to come out.
Ahh I loved this so much. Gu Fei's and Jiang Cheng's relationship is absolute perfection. Their constant teasing and bickering, yet still having shy and romantic moments like young lovers ahh I love books like this so much.
The way their relationship progresses is so natural. How they are just always taking one step at a time, testing the water, and slowly inevitably getting closer... Ahh this is so precious.
Normally I hate reading books before the whole series is out as I am impatient, but I've heard so many good things about this one that I just couldn't wait. I can't wait for volume 4 to come out.
October 13, 2025
no i will not be normal about this series thanks for asking
October 25, 2025
4.25 ★
October 24, 2025
4.5/5stars
I LOVE THEM SO MUCHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! MY BOYS ARE BOYFRIENDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE THEM SO MUCHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! MY BOYS ARE BOYFRIENDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 9, 2025
If you saw me crying, yes you did.
November 1, 2025
j'ai dévoré le livre, j'aime beaucoup trop cette série j'étais tellement impatiente de pouvoir lire ce tome !! et j'ai pas été déçue. leur relation évolue CLAIREMENT dans ce tome ça m'a presque rendue amoureuse pendant 3 jours de lecture intense 🙂↕️ je les trouve aussi très relatable et même s'ils ont clairement pas la vie de monsieur tout le monde, on comprend très bien les problèmes auxquels ils sont confrontés (+ de danmei modernes s'il vous plait !) et c'est pour ça que c'est une super lecture
très hâte du prochain tome même si je crains également ce qu'il peut arriver... beaucoup de problèmes ont été sous-entendus et remis à plus tard donc... j'imagine qu'ils ne vont pas disparaître comme ça malheureusement 🥹
je rêve de baihe modernes aussi, j'aurai vraiment adoré lire cette histoire avec deux femmes protagonistes 💔
très hâte du prochain tome même si je crains également ce qu'il peut arriver... beaucoup de problèmes ont été sous-entendus et remis à plus tard donc... j'imagine qu'ils ne vont pas disparaître comme ça malheureusement 🥹
je rêve de baihe modernes aussi, j'aurai vraiment adoré lire cette histoire avec deux femmes protagonistes 💔
October 23, 2025
5/5 ⭐
i love the way Jiang Cheng and Gu Fei love each other 🥲 two silly kids in love 💓
i love the way Jiang Cheng and Gu Fei love each other 🥲 two silly kids in love 💓
November 5, 2025
cute. liked it. amazing form from that dad. 10/10 jump.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 20, 2025
The sweetest most heartwarming thing ever 🥹🥰
December 22, 2025
SO sweet. Love the characters so much!!
October 22, 2025
ahhhh they are just too cute
October 15, 2025
4.35/5
In short, the third volume is better than the second one, but still worse than the first one.
I think the atmosphere of the first book is nearly impossible to replicate; the gritty writing, a bunch of self-contained stories that manage to push the narrative forward, the very relatable portrayal of rowdy teenagers and their complicated feelings - it was great, but I feel like the longer the story goes on, the more charm and emotional weight it loses.
Obviously, I'm still a big fan; it was so easy to read this in less than a day. I just wish the author elaborated on the characters' psyche more, or maybe used more pointed words? At points, it felt like events were being served to the reader one after another. The lines between intentional briefness and unseasoned writing got a little blurry; especially in connection to the Li Baoguo storyline. The story would benefit from having introduced his health struggle a bit earlier, maybe even in the second volume.
The relationship between Gu Fei and Jiang Cheng is great. I like the constant reminders and (maybe) foreshadowing regarding what their biggest struggle and conflict might be in the future. I'm actually happy to see that Gu Fei isn't the type of a person to deny himself joy in the moment because "it might end badly" at the end. What I enjoy reading about the most is those two sticking together in the face of negative situations, so I'm not sure I'd enjoy this sort of angst, at least not at this point in the story... lol
Even though it seems like my review is mostly negative, I am actually happy with this installment. Sa Ye is in my top 3 favorite danmei right now and I'm rooting for it to keep that spot. If the future volumes feature less repetitive scenarios, there's a good chance it will!
In short, the third volume is better than the second one, but still worse than the first one.
I think the atmosphere of the first book is nearly impossible to replicate; the gritty writing, a bunch of self-contained stories that manage to push the narrative forward, the very relatable portrayal of rowdy teenagers and their complicated feelings - it was great, but I feel like the longer the story goes on, the more charm and emotional weight it loses.
Obviously, I'm still a big fan; it was so easy to read this in less than a day. I just wish the author elaborated on the characters' psyche more, or maybe used more pointed words? At points, it felt like events were being served to the reader one after another. The lines between intentional briefness and unseasoned writing got a little blurry; especially in connection to the Li Baoguo storyline. The story would benefit from having introduced his health struggle a bit earlier, maybe even in the second volume.
The relationship between Gu Fei and Jiang Cheng is great. I like the constant reminders and (maybe) foreshadowing regarding what their biggest struggle and conflict might be in the future. I'm actually happy to see that Gu Fei isn't the type of a person to deny himself joy in the moment because "it might end badly" at the end. What I enjoy reading about the most is those two sticking together in the face of negative situations, so I'm not sure I'd enjoy this sort of angst, at least not at this point in the story... lol
Even though it seems like my review is mostly negative, I am actually happy with this installment. Sa Ye is in my top 3 favorite danmei right now and I'm rooting for it to keep that spot. If the future volumes feature less repetitive scenarios, there's a good chance it will!
December 24, 2025
I just continue to love this series the longer I read it. If anything we further developed Gu Fei and Jiang Cheng’s relationship. Of course them turning 18 meant we started to get into more of the… ahem… romance. But what would you expect with a couple of hot blooded teenagers? Overall we developed a bit more of Jiang Cheng’s story, a bit of Gu Miao’s story, and slight hints at Gu Fei’s story. I know his attitude that he was born in this town and he’s going to die in this town is going to have to be confronted sooner or later. Jiang Cheng keeps noticing it but won’t call him on it. Gu Fei has such low expectations and feelings about himself. He definitely feels like this town is filthy and he’s already down in the mud and he’s accepted his place there, but he doesn’t think the same of Jiang Cheng. He is just keeping Jiang Cheng from slipping into the mud until he gets himself out of this town. But Gu Fei has no expectations of himself. This story has such layers and depth. Gu Fei being smothered by all of the responsibilities he has is so painful. He purposefully keeps himself away from the other kids at school and doesn’t participate in school events because he feels like he is an outsider. He’s seen too much and struggled too hard to be able to spend time with them. Jiang Cheng on the other hand is slowly gaining new traumas as he lives in this town but because he came from a place of hope and expectations for himself he keeps having the will to pull himself out of it. Both of them struggling in different ways and walking parallel paths that never seem to touch, but maybe Gu Fei is wrong. Maybe they can stay together always.
November 8, 2025
I love everything and everyone in this volume. The birthday celebration part felt so warm and genuine, it made my heart melt 🥹 I didn’t expect who’d top first (a nice surprise lol), and I really adore how deeply they understand each other.
Maybe this volume had a little too much smut for my liking (thankfully, I can skip 😭 well, they’re young men after all), but it didn’t ruin anything for me. Their relationship feels so real and full of trust—it’s the kind of bond that makes me so jealous in the best way.
I still can’t believe what happened with Baogou (Jiang Cheng’s dad). That whole part left me frustrated because baby Cheng-ge was just so kind, and seeing him go through that was painful. But Gu Fei being there for him, helping and comforting his boyfriend through everything, was exactly what I needed.
Gu Fei is still as hot as ever, but ever since he started dating Jiang Cheng, we get to see more of his cute, childish side—and I love that so much. Lao Xu also stood out in this volume; he’s such a caring teacher who genuinely looks after all his students, and I admire that a lot.
Gu Miao really loves Cheng-ge too 🥹 I think she left after he mentioned the birthday celebration because she knew they wanted that time for just the two of them.
The tattoo scene was one of my favorite moments—it felt meaningful and emotional in its own quiet way.
Pan Zhi’s premonition about their future still worries me a little, but for now, I’m just cherishing how beautiful this volume was.
I laughed so much at their silliness, but some parts still stressed me out. Overall, I enjoyed it a lot 💖
Maybe this volume had a little too much smut for my liking (thankfully, I can skip 😭 well, they’re young men after all), but it didn’t ruin anything for me. Their relationship feels so real and full of trust—it’s the kind of bond that makes me so jealous in the best way.
I still can’t believe what happened with Baogou (Jiang Cheng’s dad). That whole part left me frustrated because baby Cheng-ge was just so kind, and seeing him go through that was painful. But Gu Fei being there for him, helping and comforting his boyfriend through everything, was exactly what I needed.
Gu Fei is still as hot as ever, but ever since he started dating Jiang Cheng, we get to see more of his cute, childish side—and I love that so much. Lao Xu also stood out in this volume; he’s such a caring teacher who genuinely looks after all his students, and I admire that a lot.
Gu Miao really loves Cheng-ge too 🥹 I think she left after he mentioned the birthday celebration because she knew they wanted that time for just the two of them.
The tattoo scene was one of my favorite moments—it felt meaningful and emotional in its own quiet way.
Pan Zhi’s premonition about their future still worries me a little, but for now, I’m just cherishing how beautiful this volume was.
I laughed so much at their silliness, but some parts still stressed me out. Overall, I enjoyed it a lot 💖
November 7, 2025
This book gave me everything I could want from a series. I felt many things happiness sadness frustration anger and some things I can’t pin point what feeling it actually is. Both Jiang Cheng and Gu Fei are characters that not only I emphasize with but I also understand. I don’t want to put spoilers in this review as a lot happens and I don’t want to spoil anything but please pick this series up. I have stated many times I read to feel and to think and this book has done this so many times. Even minor characters pop out of the pages which for a character driven reader like myself is perfect. Please do yourself a huge favor and read this. February can’t come soon enough.
October 22, 2025
I loved this volume! Jiang Cheng and Gu Fei's relationship is just so sweet. I love seeing how much these two care for one another. Both Gu Fei and Jiang Cheng go through a lot in this volume. Especially Jiang Cheng, that poor kid just cannot catch a break. This volume does a good job of juggling these complex themes with the sweet romance. It's great seeing both Gu Fei and Jiang Cheng grow together and try their best to support one another in whatever way they can.
November 1, 2025
As booktok would say, this had me smiling, giggling and kicking my feet. Even though I know there's more volumes being translated, I would've been so content if the whole series ended on this volume.
Yes I am biased please don't @ me
Yes I am biased please don't @ me
November 24, 2025
Notes:
1. Not as much Er-Miao as I would have liked.
Other than that, another perfect installment of my two favorite “boys in the slums” who are just trying to find love and survive. 🥰
That’s It.
1. Not as much Er-Miao as I would have liked.
Other than that, another perfect installment of my two favorite “boys in the slums” who are just trying to find love and survive. 🥰
That’s It.
November 2, 2025
I love the way they interact with and care for each other.
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December 4, 2025
desde hace un mes sin terminar ningún libro ughhh
December 10, 2025
This book had everything. I love Gu Fei’s and Jiang Chang’s relationship so much. And Gu Miao is the coolest ofc.
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