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My Husband With Scholar Syndrome 我的学者综合症老公
Mu Xiaoya lived for twenty-six years before she knew that she had a sudden genetic disease. There was no medicine for it, and there was only death waiting for her.
Before she died, many people came to see her, but she was most impressed by Bai Chuan.
Bai Chuan was her neighbor, an autistic child with scholar’s syndrome. At that time, his face full of scars was desperate: “I – I studied all your medical records, but I have no way to save you.”
Mu Xiaoya was stunned: “You are a doctor?”
Bai Chuan: “I am not… …”
Before she died, many people came to see her, but she was most impressed by Bai Chuan.
Bai Chuan was her neighbor, an autistic child with scholar’s syndrome. At that time, his face full of scars was desperate: “I – I studied all your medical records, but I have no way to save you.”
Mu Xiaoya was stunned: “You are a doctor?”
Bai Chuan: “I am not… …”
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May 13, 2020
I'll confess, the reason I picked this up was mainly because I managed to read another one of her books and they weren't completed and while looking for her completed books I came across this. This is quite a long book btw. In Chinese web-novels it is in the moderate length but compared to the normal rom-com books I've read this is long.
It should be praised first of all on the fact that the author has taken an initiative to write about an aspect that is not normally spoken about it Asian cultures. At least the cultures we live in. It is not that they look down upon it, it is just not cared enough and many are more uncomfortable in that aspect. So immense respect for the author for writing a novel on that sense. As far as I know, autism cannot be cured easily like that but I have to mention that my knowledge in that area is quite grey too. Then again this is a novel and a romance novel at that so I will rest my case in that.
The plot in the book is intriguing despite the medical aspects being quite ambiguous. Another fact that I had a problem with was after the children being born, how Xiao Chuan would act and I am grateful that the author did not vastly change his character and we get to see the tug-of-war of attention to their feelings by the son and the father alike. One of the main aspects that took the story forward was its FL. She was one of the strongest and like-able FLs I have read about and that includes Bei Wei Wei who is one of my all time favorite FLs in Chinese novels. I liked how till the end she was the one holding the family together. Even after the birth of their son, she managed to figure things out and especially with her no-nonsense attitude.
The book itself has a very fluffy characteristics and it is quite like drinking a warm cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows in it. So for anyone who is reading this for literary value do not think that much to it but if you're reading it for romance and spending time away from serious situations, I would highly recommend it.
It should be praised first of all on the fact that the author has taken an initiative to write about an aspect that is not normally spoken about it Asian cultures. At least the cultures we live in. It is not that they look down upon it, it is just not cared enough and many are more uncomfortable in that aspect. So immense respect for the author for writing a novel on that sense. As far as I know, autism cannot be cured easily like that but I have to mention that my knowledge in that area is quite grey too. Then again this is a novel and a romance novel at that so I will rest my case in that.
The plot in the book is intriguing despite the medical aspects being quite ambiguous. Another fact that I had a problem with was after the children being born, how Xiao Chuan would act and I am grateful that the author did not vastly change his character and we get to see the tug-of-war of attention to their feelings by the son and the father alike. One of the main aspects that took the story forward was its FL. She was one of the strongest and like-able FLs I have read about and that includes Bei Wei Wei who is one of my all time favorite FLs in Chinese novels. I liked how till the end she was the one holding the family together. Even after the birth of their son, she managed to figure things out and especially with her no-nonsense attitude.
The book itself has a very fluffy characteristics and it is quite like drinking a warm cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows in it. So for anyone who is reading this for literary value do not think that much to it but if you're reading it for romance and spending time away from serious situations, I would highly recommend it.
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March 17, 2025
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3.5/5🌟
It's a quick and easy read, mostly fluffy and sweet but the plot decided to use convenience to achieve a happy ending. I don't know if the author handled the topic of autism in the most accurate way, especially at the end, but even someone who lack knowledge in the aspect, I think it was romanticized.
The romance is enjoyable to read, though. There are also some touching moments, especially when it comes to the extent of ML's feelings towards the FL. In my opinion, I enjoyed this a lot. I just chose not to dwell too much on the misrepresentation because I didn't expect it in the first place. I'm just here for some fun, lighthearted read and I got it.
It's a quick and easy read, mostly fluffy and sweet but the plot decided to use convenience to achieve a happy ending. I don't know if the author handled the topic of autism in the most accurate way, especially at the end, but even someone who lack knowledge in the aspect, I think it was romanticized.
The romance is enjoyable to read, though. There are also some touching moments, especially when it comes to the extent of ML's feelings towards the FL. In my opinion, I enjoyed this a lot. I just chose not to dwell too much on the misrepresentation because I didn't expect it in the first place. I'm just here for some fun, lighthearted read and I got it.
July 31, 2020
Really recommend it if you like fluff and character development. The relationship between the two main lead is really sweet but not overly the top that its unrealistic. They both have one characteristic that I find neccessary in a healthy relationship which is the ability to compromise and change.
Would honestly rate it 5/5 if it weren't for the some inaccuracy depiction of autism that may lead to misunderstanding about them if one is not familiar with it.
All in all a good read, so
4/5 :)
Would honestly rate it 5/5 if it weren't for the some inaccuracy depiction of autism that may lead to misunderstanding about them if one is not familiar with it.
All in all a good read, so
4/5 :)
November 26, 2020
Fluff, fluff, fluff!
Completely different from all the other Chinese webnovels out there.
Gradual development of plot and the leads slowly discover each other after their marriage before falling deeply in love.
✓ HE
✓ Intelligent ML (not a black belly/tsundere)
✓ An FL who does not want to be an
actress. Finally there's a FL like that oof!
✓ No evil family members.
[Trust me, there are evil family members in every
other Chinese webnovel (─.─||）]
Completely different from all the other Chinese webnovels out there.
Gradual development of plot and the leads slowly discover each other after their marriage before falling deeply in love.
✓ HE
✓ Intelligent ML (not a black belly/tsundere)
✓ An FL who does not want to be an
actress. Finally there's a FL like that oof!
✓ No evil family members.
[Trust me, there are evil family members in every
other Chinese webnovel (─.─||）]
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December 24, 2022Lots of people don't like the book's portrayal of autism, but if there's one thing that I think is misrepresented, I think it's how the author shows that love can help someone deal with it.
I don't think it's fair for the readers and translators to criticize the book because of the words the author uses to describe autism.
1 - things sound differently in different languages, so sometimes a straight translation doesn't capture the nuances. For example, I'm always startled that the word for patients is literally "sick person" in Mandarin, even if the person isn't technically "sick". How this gets translated to English heavily affects the connotation and feeling around what is being said, but both phrases are technically correct. However, if it gets translated to "sick person" instead of "patient", there's a perceived judgment on the person's health that is unintended in the original language.
2 - many people are offended by how the author says they "treated" or "cured" the ml's "illness". While the word choices are not great (and might be a factor of this being translated from another language), this is written more from a bystander's perspective, not from someone with autism's perspective. To me (having been around and lived with children and adults with autism), characteristics of some people with autism like violence and lack of physical coordination are not ones that I'd want someone to live with for the rest of their lives. While some people are offended by the idea of "treating" autism, there are things that a person can do to help their coordination, and things that the carer can do to minimize chances of violence. I don't care what you call these things, but it's better to try introducing them regardless of what guise they come under, because of the improvement in living standards they could introduce for the person.
These things said, I think it's great that the author shows some of the grittier symptoms of someone with autism. The lack of communication, sudden busts of violence due to frustration, the ocd in daily tasks. I do agree with one of the comments that say this seems like symptoms for someone on the more severe side of the autism spectrum. For most with these types of symptoms, holding a job would be unrealistic, but I guess this author has portrayed him as someone from a wealthy family who has had a custom position made for him.
The most unrealistic part of this story, which the author admitted in one of the translated notes, is that the symptoms are "cured" by love. Love is not going to change anything for an autistic person. Maybe the patience and persistence someone has because of love will help them stick around and try to help the autistic person learn to work around their symptoms, but love itself is not the key. It's also not magically easier just because of love. From what I've seen, someone needs to be constantly thinking of ways to help the person better grow. They'll also constantly be analyzing to death minor improvements and outbursts (trying to find a pattern to encourage the former and avoid the latter).
While this story might be more realistic about some of the symptoms of autism, I liked the dynamics in "I just want to be in a relationship" better. It felt less like everyone was babying the ml and the relationship wasn't so full of pity (and awe at how handsome the ml was). I actually had to stop because of this.
I don't think it's fair for the readers and translators to criticize the book because of the words the author uses to describe autism.
1 - things sound differently in different languages, so sometimes a straight translation doesn't capture the nuances. For example, I'm always startled that the word for patients is literally "sick person" in Mandarin, even if the person isn't technically "sick". How this gets translated to English heavily affects the connotation and feeling around what is being said, but both phrases are technically correct. However, if it gets translated to "sick person" instead of "patient", there's a perceived judgment on the person's health that is unintended in the original language.
2 - many people are offended by how the author says they "treated" or "cured" the ml's "illness". While the word choices are not great (and might be a factor of this being translated from another language), this is written more from a bystander's perspective, not from someone with autism's perspective. To me (having been around and lived with children and adults with autism), characteristics of some people with autism like violence and lack of physical coordination are not ones that I'd want someone to live with for the rest of their lives. While some people are offended by the idea of "treating" autism, there are things that a person can do to help their coordination, and things that the carer can do to minimize chances of violence. I don't care what you call these things, but it's better to try introducing them regardless of what guise they come under, because of the improvement in living standards they could introduce for the person.
These things said, I think it's great that the author shows some of the grittier symptoms of someone with autism. The lack of communication, sudden busts of violence due to frustration, the ocd in daily tasks. I do agree with one of the comments that say this seems like symptoms for someone on the more severe side of the autism spectrum. For most with these types of symptoms, holding a job would be unrealistic, but I guess this author has portrayed him as someone from a wealthy family who has had a custom position made for him.
The most unrealistic part of this story, which the author admitted in one of the translated notes, is that the symptoms are "cured" by love. Love is not going to change anything for an autistic person. Maybe the patience and persistence someone has because of love will help them stick around and try to help the autistic person learn to work around their symptoms, but love itself is not the key. It's also not magically easier just because of love. From what I've seen, someone needs to be constantly thinking of ways to help the person better grow. They'll also constantly be analyzing to death minor improvements and outbursts (trying to find a pattern to encourage the former and avoid the latter).
While this story might be more realistic about some of the symptoms of autism, I liked the dynamics in "I just want to be in a relationship" better. It felt less like everyone was babying the ml and the relationship wasn't so full of pity (and awe at how handsome the ml was). I actually had to stop because of this.
July 6, 2020
(5 stars in webtoon/light C-novel standards)
I enjoy reading light, English-translated, Chinese fiction novels. They are somewhat of a guilty pleasure, given their often substandard literary quality, but I find them illuminating, still, about Chinese culture, ideals, and its contemporary grappling with modernity and conceptions of success and romance in life. Mostly, though, they are just plain entertaining and funny to read.
This particular novel is unique by Chinese light novel standards, because it sheds a focused light upon mental abnormality and disability in a good and lighthearted light, though still idealistic, simplistic, and occasionally misleading. I find this refreshing, because Chinese culture don't often discuss such topics and can often frown upon disabilities as defects, yet this book tries to show not only the struggles of dealing with one, but also the strengths and gifts that result from such 'defect'. Obviously, this is by no means the best representation of such literature nor do I recommend it as in any way an adequate model of a complex and serious issue, but it's a quite enjoyable, fantasy-like read nonetheless.
I enjoy reading light, English-translated, Chinese fiction novels. They are somewhat of a guilty pleasure, given their often substandard literary quality, but I find them illuminating, still, about Chinese culture, ideals, and its contemporary grappling with modernity and conceptions of success and romance in life. Mostly, though, they are just plain entertaining and funny to read.
This particular novel is unique by Chinese light novel standards, because it sheds a focused light upon mental abnormality and disability in a good and lighthearted light, though still idealistic, simplistic, and occasionally misleading. I find this refreshing, because Chinese culture don't often discuss such topics and can often frown upon disabilities as defects, yet this book tries to show not only the struggles of dealing with one, but also the strengths and gifts that result from such 'defect'. Obviously, this is by no means the best representation of such literature nor do I recommend it as in any way an adequate model of a complex and serious issue, but it's a quite enjoyable, fantasy-like read nonetheless.
October 13, 2021
this is pure fluff and will make you smile silly all through out the chapters. there are definitely some problems, specially in how the author depicted autism in it's entirety all throughout the novel. in a addition to that, the ending, although maybe full of fluff and all, is anti climatic. the explanation about the 'genetic disease' is full of bs and even how it miraculously mutated and find a balance in Mu Xiaoya allowing her to give birth safely and continue to live normally. but, all in all, i would still consider this a good read. it's a very light read, full of fluff. it's one of those feel good novels that i don't even want to care about all the loop holes.
ps. i really like bai chuan. he's just to cute and adorable.
ps. i really like bai chuan. he's just to cute and adorable.
February 25, 2022
I love this novel. The relationship between FL and ML was just cuteness overload. I also really like the lightness of the novel with no typical dog blood plot. Though the way autism is portrayed in the book is very, very stereotypical so if you're someone who couldn't stand author just obliterated the facts about mental condition for the sake of creating fluffy story, do not read this novel. Other than that I really enjoy how realistic the both of them try to become better and adjust for each other.
And for those who want to read this novel, please be aware that the presentation of mental condition in this novel isn't correct and do not use this novel as a reference when communicating with an actual autistic person.
And for those who want to read this novel, please be aware that the presentation of mental condition in this novel isn't correct and do not use this novel as a reference when communicating with an actual autistic person.
July 23, 2022
About 3.5 stars. The romance is decent. But, it is not great. A lot is built on miscommunications and feeling warm after the issues are clearly understood. Felt like a lot of negative drama should have easily been avoided, especially in a group of highly educated people on both sides of the family. The story is just too short to sufficiently develop storylines of the side characters. The side characters could have been a lot more interesting especially the business partner making shoes. Does she know the lead female didn’t care if the company made no money? It was never clearly explored in such a shortened storyline. Also, the poor eldest brother needed more depth and background to his love life. Worth reading only once for the fluffy romance.
October 28, 2020
four stars for the romance and chemistry. the happy ending is achieved through very unrealistic means but given that this is a mostly fluffy and feel-good story with little drama, I feel that it can be excused. Also at one point, it made me cry. touching stuff really
(however I should note that I read some other reviews and apparently the autism depicted in this novel is incredibly inaccurate, which I was not aware of prior to reading.)
(however I should note that I read some other reviews and apparently the autism depicted in this novel is incredibly inaccurate, which I was not aware of prior to reading.)
February 12, 2021
3.5.. what i dislike is about the explanation of the disease.. also, big bro's future wife. Ah, idk. I really wish she's not that meek/weak ☹️ overall, its a good story if u really come for the romance
January 27, 2025
I LOVE THISSSA😭😭
BEST CHINESE NOVEL I EVER READ😭😭
start read this at 2022 and still reread until now😭
selalu kangen bai chuan yg ajaib bgt tingkahnya😭
kalo aja ada novel eng trans udh aku beli huhu. sadly baca ini pun susah bgt nyari yg sub indo full🥲
BEST CHINESE NOVEL I EVER READ😭😭
start read this at 2022 and still reread until now😭
selalu kangen bai chuan yg ajaib bgt tingkahnya😭
kalo aja ada novel eng trans udh aku beli huhu. sadly baca ini pun susah bgt nyari yg sub indo full🥲
June 11, 2020
4.5 stars
Super sweet!
Big brother needs his own spin-off!
Super sweet!
Big brother needs his own spin-off!
June 25, 2020
A Very sweet read.
March 16, 2021
FLUFFFFFFFFFF
October 16, 2021
Honestly this book is just beautiful, Bai Chuan is simply the most beautiful person ever, I cried at how cute he could be.
November 3, 2021
Bai Chuan is the perfect book boyfriend.
May 20, 2022
Fluffy, cute
November 2, 2024
Absolutely freaking heartwarming. Loved it from start to finish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 25, 2020
I like this, so I'm giving it high rating, but I'm a bit conflicted.
Maybe Chinese and Americans just view autism and similar illness in a different light, but I was a tiny bit uncomfortable with how this novel infantilized the ML and romanticize his illnesses. Like at one point, the MC thought "his OCD is kinda useful bc he keeps the house clean" like... can we not do that? Like if I ignore that, this book is cute and fluffy ..
Maybe Chinese and Americans just view autism and similar illness in a different light, but I was a tiny bit uncomfortable with how this novel infantilized the ML and romanticize his illnesses. Like at one point, the MC thought "his OCD is kinda useful bc he keeps the house clean" like... can we not do that? Like if I ignore that, this book is cute and fluffy ..
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