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情蛊
On countless sleepless nights, tossing and turning as if gnawed at by insects, I’ve had to admit one thing, I seem to have fallen in love with Shen Jianqing, that aloof and handsome Miao youth.
The bad luck began with that road trip.
Among the bustling crowd in the Miao village, I glimpsed a corner of a dark blue robe flash by; that was my first sight of Shen Jianqing. The cold, aloof youth was like a venomous snake coiled in a corner, his greedy gaze sending a chill down my spine.
At that time, I still didn’t know I would never leave this Miao territory again.
In this life, I have seen Shen Jianqing’s Gu container three times.
The first time, I stood beneath the window of the stilted house, pointing at the container with a smile: “Shen Jianqing, is this your Gu inside?”
The Miao youth stood in the damp shadows, the silver ornaments on his body gleaming with a cold, eerie light.
“Li Yuze,” he said, “I don’t cast Gu.”
The second time, I was trapped in the youth’s slender yet powerful embrace, my peripheral vision fixed on that pitch-black Gu container.
I asked, “Shen Jianqing, do you cast Gu now?”
The youth’s voice was close to my ear, it was damp and sticky’ “Li Yuze, I don’t cast Gu.”
The third time, that was a very, very long time later. My hands trembling, I very slowly opened that Gu container…
The bad luck began with that road trip.
Among the bustling crowd in the Miao village, I glimpsed a corner of a dark blue robe flash by; that was my first sight of Shen Jianqing. The cold, aloof youth was like a venomous snake coiled in a corner, his greedy gaze sending a chill down my spine.
At that time, I still didn’t know I would never leave this Miao territory again.
In this life, I have seen Shen Jianqing’s Gu container three times.
The first time, I stood beneath the window of the stilted house, pointing at the container with a smile: “Shen Jianqing, is this your Gu inside?”
The Miao youth stood in the damp shadows, the silver ornaments on his body gleaming with a cold, eerie light.
“Li Yuze,” he said, “I don’t cast Gu.”
The second time, I was trapped in the youth’s slender yet powerful embrace, my peripheral vision fixed on that pitch-black Gu container.
I asked, “Shen Jianqing, do you cast Gu now?”
The youth’s voice was close to my ear, it was damp and sticky’ “Li Yuze, I don’t cast Gu.”
The third time, that was a very, very long time later. My hands trembling, I very slowly opened that Gu container…
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Published January 1, 2023
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December 17, 2025
Oh my god, I still want more! 情蛊 feels like it was crafted for my exact tastes: clinically insane, two-faced gong and shou who is slowly, inevitably confined—emotionally, mentally, existentially. Shen Jianqing and Li Yuze's relationship wasn't just enjoyable, it was intoxicating! Add the setting and the genre, and it becomes something dangerously perfect.
"To love someone is to possess them, isn't it?" Shen Jianqing doesn't merely exist in the story, he literally and deliberately haunts it. More specifically, he haunts Li Yuze's narrative, his thoughts, his fear, his unraveling sense of self. And what made the beginning so powerful was Shen Jianqing's near-absence. He barely appears, yet his presence is suffocating, pressing in from the shadows. I could feel Li Yuze being slowly cornered, long before he even understood what was happening. Usually, I'm impatient to meet the gong just to judge him or test the chemistry, but here? I wanted the dread to stretch, to ferment. The longer Shen Jianqing stayed unseen, the more terrifying—and irresistible—he would be.
Li Yuze's descent was delicious to watch! He spirals under the weight of the unknown while Shen Jianqing lingers like a curse that refuses to lift. That sense of being claimed without consent, of being marked long before love is named, was vivid not only to Li Yuze but to me as a reader. I wasn't just reading his fear, I was savoring it. My god, I was having the time of my life!
Moreover, the suspense and body-horror-like tension were immaculate. I could practically feel insects crawling beneath my skin, as if the Gu itself was seeping into the pages. The translator did an incredible job preserving the author's oppressive imagery and escalating dread. Every detail felt intentional, every sensation sharpened. I couldn't put the book down, even when I knew where it was heading. The predictability didn't lessen the impact; if anything, it made it worse in the best way. Knowing what was coming and still being unable to escape it is part of the obsession.
The setting really elevated everything. Secluded forests, indigenous tribes, forbidden rituals, and taboo practices created an atmosphere where love and horror blur into something indistinguishable. The idea that there are cultures untouched by modern morality, where possession can be devotion and cruelty can be intimacy, made the story even more unsettling. The author wielded elements so effectively.
I also love the extras! Getting Shen Jianqing’s POV confirmed everything I wanted. He is unrepentantly insane, obsessed to the core, and utterly unapologetic about it. Li Yuze may be "fooled" but he knows that Shen Jianqing hasn't truly changed. And still, he chooses him. Surrendering yourself to someone you know is dangerous? That's love in its purest, most unhinged form. Li Yuze is crazy himself. Anyway, Hong Hong’s extras were a soft mercy, protect this child! Lol! On the other hand, I wanted more of Wen Lingyu and Ah Song, but I’m grateful they found their way back to each other. Also, congratulations to Xu Zirong and Qiu Lu as well. In the end, this book made everyone's love stronger in its own twisted, beautiful way. I can't wait to read this again!
"To love someone is to possess them, isn't it?" Shen Jianqing doesn't merely exist in the story, he literally and deliberately haunts it. More specifically, he haunts Li Yuze's narrative, his thoughts, his fear, his unraveling sense of self. And what made the beginning so powerful was Shen Jianqing's near-absence. He barely appears, yet his presence is suffocating, pressing in from the shadows. I could feel Li Yuze being slowly cornered, long before he even understood what was happening. Usually, I'm impatient to meet the gong just to judge him or test the chemistry, but here? I wanted the dread to stretch, to ferment. The longer Shen Jianqing stayed unseen, the more terrifying—and irresistible—he would be.
Li Yuze's descent was delicious to watch! He spirals under the weight of the unknown while Shen Jianqing lingers like a curse that refuses to lift. That sense of being claimed without consent, of being marked long before love is named, was vivid not only to Li Yuze but to me as a reader. I wasn't just reading his fear, I was savoring it. My god, I was having the time of my life!
Moreover, the suspense and body-horror-like tension were immaculate. I could practically feel insects crawling beneath my skin, as if the Gu itself was seeping into the pages. The translator did an incredible job preserving the author's oppressive imagery and escalating dread. Every detail felt intentional, every sensation sharpened. I couldn't put the book down, even when I knew where it was heading. The predictability didn't lessen the impact; if anything, it made it worse in the best way. Knowing what was coming and still being unable to escape it is part of the obsession.
The setting really elevated everything. Secluded forests, indigenous tribes, forbidden rituals, and taboo practices created an atmosphere where love and horror blur into something indistinguishable. The idea that there are cultures untouched by modern morality, where possession can be devotion and cruelty can be intimacy, made the story even more unsettling. The author wielded elements so effectively.
I also love the extras! Getting Shen Jianqing’s POV confirmed everything I wanted. He is unrepentantly insane, obsessed to the core, and utterly unapologetic about it. Li Yuze may be "fooled" but he knows that Shen Jianqing hasn't truly changed. And still, he chooses him. Surrendering yourself to someone you know is dangerous? That's love in its purest, most unhinged form. Li Yuze is crazy himself. Anyway, Hong Hong’s extras were a soft mercy, protect this child! Lol! On the other hand, I wanted more of Wen Lingyu and Ah Song, but I’m grateful they found their way back to each other. Also, congratulations to Xu Zirong and Qiu Lu as well. In the end, this book made everyone's love stronger in its own twisted, beautiful way. I can't wait to read this again!
September 29, 2025
I don't regret getting audiodrama song-baited into reading this. It was a bit of a ride but I enjoyed it. At some point, it starts reading more like a psychological thriller/horror, haha.
ok, back to listening to 情蛊 on repeat
ok, back to listening to 情蛊 on repeat
October 26, 2025
This novel is INSANE. It’s my new obsession
November 2, 2025
chắc do không phải gu, sau ngoại truyện dưới góc nhìn của Thẩm Kiến Thanh và cái sự "dắt tất cả như bò" của chả thì lại càng không thích truyện 😊 có lẽ một ngày nào đó sẽ thử đọc lại xem cảm nhận có khác đi không chứ hiện tại là vậy nha
December 20, 2025
Love me a yandare ML always
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