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Fake Slackers: Vol. 1
After class placements were decided, the school’s two infamous ‘problem youth’ not only shared the same class, but the same desk.
They’re clearly good at studies, but pretend to be slackers. Fakers from head to toe who just keep walking farther down the path of their performance.
Hear on the grapevine about the two big brothers who always fight over the last place in class.
Basically, this is a serious comedy. About the little matters of growing up.
They’re clearly good at studies, but pretend to be slackers. Fakers from head to toe who just keep walking farther down the path of their performance.
Hear on the grapevine about the two big brothers who always fight over the last place in class.
Basically, this is a serious comedy. About the little matters of growing up.
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First published December 26, 2017
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Mu Gua Huang
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* Mu Gua Huang (English)
* 木瓜黄 (Chinese)
* มู่กวาหวง (Thai)
* Mộc Qua Hoàng (Vietnamese)
* Mu Gua Huang (English)
* 木瓜黄 (Chinese)
* มู่กวาหวง (Thai)
* Mộc Qua Hoàng (Vietnamese)
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October 11, 2026
I've started and set this book aside a few times because it just didn't hook me. I guess it was a matter of "the right book at the right time". This time, I was looking for something lighthearted, and this book just clicked with me.
What makes the story special is our main couple, the fake slackers. Both are feared by others—and they have every reason to, because these guys can fight! The shou is anti social and shuns away interactions, except from very few people.
The overly confident and shameless gong, of course, bulldozes his way through the shou's wall and self-protection. This results in hilarious interactions and grudging sweetness.
The reasons why these two are faking to be the bottom of the class are pretty simple, but tug on your heartstrings. I do think the resolutions are underwhelming. The one related to Xie Yu didn't even have any meaningful conclusion at all.
All in all, this is mainly a lighthearted and comedic story, and surprisingly filled with romantic gestures once our couple gets together.
What makes the story special is our main couple, the fake slackers. Both are feared by others—and they have every reason to, because these guys can fight! The shou is anti social and shuns away interactions, except from very few people.
Xie Yu radiated aloofness; he was a central air-conditioner, a walking pack of gunpowder.
The overly confident and shameless gong, of course, bulldozes his way through the shou's wall and self-protection. This results in hilarious interactions and grudging sweetness.
The figure in front of him was Zero-Point Essay Contender He Zhaovsky, his magnum opus was My Silhouette is Damn Suave, he had once broken Liyang Erzhong’s record for lowest exam score with a 10-point math paper, and was always last in the year…
The reasons why these two are faking to be the bottom of the class are pretty simple, but tug on your heartstrings. I do think the resolutions are underwhelming. The one related to Xie Yu didn't even have any meaningful conclusion at all.
All in all, this is mainly a lighthearted and comedic story, and surprisingly filled with romantic gestures once our couple gets together.
November 23, 2020
All I can say is, this is my absolute favourite danmei novel up to date!
Not only did I absolutely adore both of the leads but class 3 as a whole just stole my heart. As the story starts off it might seem a little slow to show where the author wants to take it, but I honestly loved the detailed opening. It doesn't jump straight into the romance and actually builds up a good plot for all characters to come in play when needed. The strong opening of Black Water street really makes you feel connected to all its reoccurring characters and makes you feel excited when they return later on in the book.
As for the main characters, seeing He Zhao and Xie Yu change from two outcasts, both struggling behind the scenes, to just teenagers acknowledging their problems on top of the acceptance of their fellow students, while being hopelessly in love, was heartwarming. We see how their entire relationship builds up from strangers, desk mates, competitors, boyfriends and in the end even roommates. Seeing their amazing character development both individually as together makes me as a reader feel so invested in their story and it's easy to care for them.
Now let's talk about class 3 for a minute. At first class 3 is your simple basic high school class. Some people are close whereas others would rather not speak to you at all (He Zhao & Xie Yu I'm looking at you). However we gradually get to see class 3 turn into the close friend group we all wished we had in high school. It doesn't matter if you are the jock, joker, student president or a fake slacker, class 3 has a spot for you where you fit right in.
While talking about class 3 we obviously we cannot forget our old teacher Tang. Lord did that man warm my heart with the way he teaches and cares about his students. I have to admit, he left me in tears at certain parts. Old Tang is the perfect example of a selfless teacher that never gives up on his students no matter how hopeless they seem to be. These actions coming from someone who used to teach at an elite school really does show his character and how he really cares about students rather than the superiority his function gives him.
Overall this novel made me feel a lot of things, all happy of course, and it will be hard for another novel to take its place as my favourite, a well deserving 5/5.
Not only did I absolutely adore both of the leads but class 3 as a whole just stole my heart. As the story starts off it might seem a little slow to show where the author wants to take it, but I honestly loved the detailed opening. It doesn't jump straight into the romance and actually builds up a good plot for all characters to come in play when needed. The strong opening of Black Water street really makes you feel connected to all its reoccurring characters and makes you feel excited when they return later on in the book.
As for the main characters, seeing He Zhao and Xie Yu change from two outcasts, both struggling behind the scenes, to just teenagers acknowledging their problems on top of the acceptance of their fellow students, while being hopelessly in love, was heartwarming. We see how their entire relationship builds up from strangers, desk mates, competitors, boyfriends and in the end even roommates. Seeing their amazing character development both individually as together makes me as a reader feel so invested in their story and it's easy to care for them.
Now let's talk about class 3 for a minute. At first class 3 is your simple basic high school class. Some people are close whereas others would rather not speak to you at all (He Zhao & Xie Yu I'm looking at you). However we gradually get to see class 3 turn into the close friend group we all wished we had in high school. It doesn't matter if you are the jock, joker, student president or a fake slacker, class 3 has a spot for you where you fit right in.
While talking about class 3 we obviously we cannot forget our old teacher Tang. Lord did that man warm my heart with the way he teaches and cares about his students. I have to admit, he left me in tears at certain parts. Old Tang is the perfect example of a selfless teacher that never gives up on his students no matter how hopeless they seem to be. These actions coming from someone who used to teach at an elite school really does show his character and how he really cares about students rather than the superiority his function gives him.
Overall this novel made me feel a lot of things, all happy of course, and it will be hard for another novel to take its place as my favourite, a well deserving 5/5.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 29, 2022
SLOWBURN ✔️ HOOKED ✔️
I honestly did not expect to love this story so much. The number of times I've died to 謝俞 and 賀朝😭 although 賀朝's dad 老賀 was only featured in a few chapters, he has become one of my favorite characters in this novel💀
The story picks up fast towards the end of volume 1, I enjoyed reading about their young, fun, immature carefree days
I absolutely loved reading about 謝俞, 賀朝, and class 3's day-to-day life, I laughed A LOT LMAO
not going to expand on class 3, i see a lot of reviews already highly praising class three and the beloved Old Tang
"賀朝賀朝
謝俞謝俞
百年好合！！！"
看完了！感覺心裡空蕩蕩的༎ຶ‿༎ຶ
in short, the amount of 謝俞 and 賀朝 is not enough for me, the extras most certainly did not fully satisfy my greedy fujoshi heart, I also would've liked to see Class 3's reaction when they hear the news that the two are dating lmao, they'd probably be speechless at first then the shock will pass after a short while because deep inside they all already had suspicions because there were so many hints lmao
this novel has summoned my inner Chinese
I honestly did not expect to love this story so much. The number of times I've died to 謝俞 and 賀朝😭 although 賀朝's dad 老賀 was only featured in a few chapters, he has become one of my favorite characters in this novel💀
The story picks up fast towards the end of volume 1, I enjoyed reading about their young, fun, immature carefree days
I absolutely loved reading about 謝俞, 賀朝, and class 3's day-to-day life, I laughed A LOT LMAO
not going to expand on class 3, i see a lot of reviews already highly praising class three and the beloved Old Tang
"賀朝賀朝
謝俞謝俞
百年好合！！！"
看完了！感覺心裡空蕩蕩的༎ຶ‿༎ຶ
in short, the amount of 謝俞 and 賀朝 is not enough for me, the extras most certainly did not fully satisfy my greedy fujoshi heart, I also would've liked to see Class 3's reaction when they hear the news that the two are dating lmao, they'd probably be speechless at first then the shock will pass after a short while because deep inside they all already had suspicions because there were so many hints lmao
this novel has summoned my inner Chinese
April 2, 2025
“-Let’s go together. To somewhere even further away.”
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July 19, 2022
Like a miracle, a possibility had linked them together.
This had such a nice premise. Two school tyrants who were actually very intelligent competing for the last place. Both the characters reminded me of You Huo and Qin Jiu from GUEE. They actually behaved the same way. Xie Yu, being the stubborn, cold, go away vibed guy like You Huo and He Zhao, being cool, flirty, showy, blinded by love(he was a little masochistic too😂) like Qin Jiu. The writing was pretty accessible. The most important thing that stood out to me about the story were the characters and their interactions. It was soooo good. The jokes were on point. This book can be considered as having no plot on the main line. But damn the high school thing really hits hard. I have just completed my high school and I was too staying in dorm like the characters so I felt nostalgic and for the last few chapters, I kept thinking back to my school life and friends.
As Old Tang and Dean Jiang say: The future contain endless possibilities. With courage, go on to even further places.
This line broke me. It gave me courage that I can be something or someone in the future. These teachers were so nice even though they were strict.
Let's go together. To somewhere even further away.
Their romance isn't over the top. They were very subtle in their love. I liked the fact that the author didn't make romance the main factor of this book.
Lastly, I loved the book very much. It wasn't like 'Omg what did I just read? It was so good.' No. This was more like 'Wow, that was a journey.'
Let me end this review with a quote from the extras. Such a great way to propose your partner. Do guys like He Zhao even exist!?
"This year I plan to give a ring, the type you wear on your ring finger, the kind where you do not remove for the rest of your life. Will my little friend accept it?"
This had such a nice premise. Two school tyrants who were actually very intelligent competing for the last place. Both the characters reminded me of You Huo and Qin Jiu from GUEE. They actually behaved the same way. Xie Yu, being the stubborn, cold, go away vibed guy like You Huo and He Zhao, being cool, flirty, showy, blinded by love(he was a little masochistic too😂) like Qin Jiu. The writing was pretty accessible. The most important thing that stood out to me about the story were the characters and their interactions. It was soooo good. The jokes were on point. This book can be considered as having no plot on the main line. But damn the high school thing really hits hard. I have just completed my high school and I was too staying in dorm like the characters so I felt nostalgic and for the last few chapters, I kept thinking back to my school life and friends.
As Old Tang and Dean Jiang say: The future contain endless possibilities. With courage, go on to even further places.
This line broke me. It gave me courage that I can be something or someone in the future. These teachers were so nice even though they were strict.
Let's go together. To somewhere even further away.
Their romance isn't over the top. They were very subtle in their love. I liked the fact that the author didn't make romance the main factor of this book.
Lastly, I loved the book very much. It wasn't like 'Omg what did I just read? It was so good.' No. This was more like 'Wow, that was a journey.'
Let me end this review with a quote from the extras. Such a great way to propose your partner. Do guys like He Zhao even exist!?
"This year I plan to give a ring, the type you wear on your ring finger, the kind where you do not remove for the rest of your life. Will my little friend accept it?"
March 21, 2021
Some time ago I started reading the manga version and a lot of people's comments were to go and read the novel, so I did that. I enjoyed it a lot! A lot of fun, soft and cute moments :)
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June 8, 2024I read the novel of this but it’s not on Goodreads so I’m using the manga version. I really don’t think High School danmei is for me. The overall story was enjoyable but I found myself a little bored with all the school events and the group chats between the students. The relationship between Xie Yu and He Zhao was the only thing that kept me wanting to finish this book. The confession scene was my favorite part ❤️
June 2, 2023
Fake Slackers had been on my to-read list since last year but only decided to read it now after reading Beyond The Outline. The ML and MC of Fake Slackers made an appearance on Beyond The Outline and their characters piqued my interest.
Xie Yu and He Zhao’s characters in the novel were a bit different from their appearance as extras in Beyond The Outline. At first, I got a bit confused, wondering if they had a switch. But after checking the novel tags, I didn’t find any “fantasy” tag listed.
The plot of the novel was very common, a typical school genre danmei novel with exaggeration. Story-wise, I found it to be average. What kept me going was the characters’ personalities and the strong bond they had with their classmates.
Though the speed of the progress was inconsistent, the story pace was just right. There was no up-and-down, heart-thumping scene. It was smooth-sailing as if following a straight line. Only the conversations and He Zhao’s extraordinary shamelessness kept it going. Some of He Zhao’s actions truly made me laugh out loud but that’s about it.
There was a fanfiction at the end of the novel, and I’m not really sure if it was really a fanfiction or just a way to escape censorship. Now that fanfiction was hot, adding enough spice to the story, completing my imagination.
PS. This a review for both vol 1 & 2 of the ebook.
Xie Yu and He Zhao’s characters in the novel were a bit different from their appearance as extras in Beyond The Outline. At first, I got a bit confused, wondering if they had a switch. But after checking the novel tags, I didn’t find any “fantasy” tag listed.
The plot of the novel was very common, a typical school genre danmei novel with exaggeration. Story-wise, I found it to be average. What kept me going was the characters’ personalities and the strong bond they had with their classmates.
Though the speed of the progress was inconsistent, the story pace was just right. There was no up-and-down, heart-thumping scene. It was smooth-sailing as if following a straight line. Only the conversations and He Zhao’s extraordinary shamelessness kept it going. Some of He Zhao’s actions truly made me laugh out loud but that’s about it.
There was a fanfiction at the end of the novel, and I’m not really sure if it was really a fanfiction or just a way to escape censorship. Now that fanfiction was hot, adding enough spice to the story, completing my imagination.
PS. This a review for both vol 1 & 2 of the ebook.
October 5, 2024
terminé esta lectura con el corazón cálido pero a la vez desconsolado gritando ME AND WHO!!!
que lectura tan preciosa y graciosa, es una caricia al alma, simplemente dos chavales vibing en su burbujita y enamorándose el uno del otro creando situaciones muy caóticas <3 he zhao eres lo más precioso del mundo
que lectura tan preciosa y graciosa, es una caricia al alma, simplemente dos chavales vibing en su burbujita y enamorándose el uno del otro creando situaciones muy caóticas <3 he zhao eres lo más precioso del mundo
February 27, 2026
Wait for Me After School has been my #1 for high school danmeis, but Fake Slackers takes a close second. What was so refreshing about this series was the fact that Xie Yu and He Zhao don't move around what they want. There are no misunderstandings (minus them thinking the other one is stupid), and once they realize their feelings, their bullheadedness works in their favor. They might be afraid, but they still pursue happiness with a ferocity that makes their characters so likable.
Also, I love the complicated natures of both characters. Xie Yu might be a genius, but he was raised in an environment of gangsters, so he naturally took on some of those characteristics. He's both chilly and hot-tempered, but his violent streak and intelligence don't diminish the other. Additionally, his kind nature is a huge plot point, considering that he pretended to be a bad student for the sake of his mom and to make her life in the Zhong household easier.
He Zhao is much the same. He pretends to be a bad student as a way to atone for being the reason his friend was expelled. Although it wasn't his fault, he still takes accountability. These noble characteristics serve him well, and though he might be overly grandstanding and maybe slightly cringey at times, he is overall a charming character.
Something I've noticed about danmeis is that they tend to focus on the romance between two characters, which reduces attention on the supporting cast. This author made sure not to do that. Their classmates, friends, and families are all large components of the story, and the author never fails to remind their readers that He Zhao and Xie Yu have plenty of friends and support outside of each other. That's what made their eventual coupling all the sweeter because they were choosing each other out of want, not out of necessity.
Also, I love the complicated natures of both characters. Xie Yu might be a genius, but he was raised in an environment of gangsters, so he naturally took on some of those characteristics. He's both chilly and hot-tempered, but his violent streak and intelligence don't diminish the other. Additionally, his kind nature is a huge plot point, considering that he pretended to be a bad student for the sake of his mom and to make her life in the Zhong household easier.
He Zhao is much the same. He pretends to be a bad student as a way to atone for being the reason his friend was expelled. Although it wasn't his fault, he still takes accountability. These noble characteristics serve him well, and though he might be overly grandstanding and maybe slightly cringey at times, he is overall a charming character.
Something I've noticed about danmeis is that they tend to focus on the romance between two characters, which reduces attention on the supporting cast. This author made sure not to do that. Their classmates, friends, and families are all large components of the story, and the author never fails to remind their readers that He Zhao and Xie Yu have plenty of friends and support outside of each other. That's what made their eventual coupling all the sweeter because they were choosing each other out of want, not out of necessity.
August 6, 2020
This is the first part of lovely slice-of-live school life romance, which is particularly refreshing because the two main leads really try too hard at being cool in their own, different ways. He Zhao is shamelessly happy about always getting last place in the class rankings, and Xe Yun really desperately tries to beat him at the bottom--only they also met online and compete about who gets first place finishing the most exam questions, and then again during a street fight their friends got them into. Later, they grow up, but their motivations are suitably teenage-ish and juvenile. It's adorable.
Really, most of the drama in this story could have been resolved by talking about what they are doing/feeling much earlier, and much of my pleasure reading came from them not talking about what they were doing/feeling. All the characters in this story felt real, with their own motivations, and (contrary to most school life stories I've read) even the evil teachers are enjoyable as characters.
(My favourite part is that the dress-up game Love Nikki plays a major part, in that not only does HEZhao play it with passion, their new teacher also tries to use it as a motivational tool.)
Really, most of the drama in this story could have been resolved by talking about what they are doing/feeling much earlier, and much of my pleasure reading came from them not talking about what they were doing/feeling. All the characters in this story felt real, with their own motivations, and (contrary to most school life stories I've read) even the evil teachers are enjoyable as characters.
(My favourite part is that the dress-up game Love Nikki plays a major part, in that not only does HEZhao play it with passion, their new teacher also tries to use it as a motivational tool.)
January 24, 2026
"I've never liked anyone before... The one in front of me, my little friend called Xie Yu, is the first"
"I've never liked anyone either. This idiot called He Zhao in front of me is the first"
two school tyrants liking eo and are competing for the last place in their grade even though they're both they're the biggest geniuses? ever since you played the question king game, I knew it was Zhao. this slow burn is really doing it for me. ever since their first meeting in that street fight, Zhao's care and genuine affection—tho at first it was friendship—was evident.
class 3 as a whole is such a cute class too, something one would want to have in highschool. I love how wan da, cuinhao, and wenqiang already have the gist that the two guys in the back have something going on and they're always ready to save the two from being found out by other classes.
"I've never liked anyone either. This idiot called He Zhao in front of me is the first"
two school tyrants liking eo and are competing for the last place in their grade even though they're both they're the biggest geniuses? ever since you played the question king game, I knew it was Zhao. this slow burn is really doing it for me. ever since their first meeting in that street fight, Zhao's care and genuine affection—tho at first it was friendship—was evident.
class 3 as a whole is such a cute class too, something one would want to have in highschool. I love how wan da, cuinhao, and wenqiang already have the gist that the two guys in the back have something going on and they're always ready to save the two from being found out by other classes.
July 22, 2020
he zhao te amo
September 15, 2026
I cannot describe the feeling of finishing this masterpiece
Pls I need more side stories they’re so precious I need the marriage side story come on come on
Anyways, for me I’ve always read stories where the gong are the type to be cold like ice, emotionless and intimidating to everyone while the Shou are those cheerful, bubbly, friendly with everyone type. This is my first time diving into a story where the whole trope flips and damn did I like it very much.
The author’s writing style makes it so that every single character, regardless of whether it’s a side or a minor character unforgettable. They all have their unique quirks and the side characters plays a huge part in lightening the atmosphere and making it lively. Every single one of them that are introduced to the story has their own personalities and lives that it makes them stand out in their own way. They didn’t feel like those poorly written best friends of the mc that has a personality of a bland porridge, and their only purpose is to serve the mc and nothing else. The side characters are very memorable and I think that’s a part of what makes the story enjoyable for me
To the main couple. Gosh they’re so damn cute and sweet and the amount of sugar I consumed is insane. Despite Xie Yu having a relatively cold personality, the sweetness is not any less. Xie Yu slowly warming up to He Zhao and both of them helping each other grow, gosh just so precious. The character development is also really well done, you can clearly see the before and after of him meeting He Zhao and eventually dating him. He Zhao helped Xie Yu break out of his shell which indirectly helped him with many things, and Xie Yu became He Zhao’s safe space where he is able to open up about his past trauma. The confession scene was ridiculously cute and He Zhao’s gay panic before the eventual confession was also really fun to read and gave me excitement to continue on. They show their love through actions, they don’t have many intimate scenes but you will still feel the insane amount of sugar through your screen (personal experience). Also, I cannot stop gushing over the bracelet scene like just get married already okay!? enough of this I just wanna gush about how cute they are :>
Usually I tend to get bored with slice of life stories as nothing really goes on, but the plot here is hella good. Both the MCs have their own secrets and backstories and it was very intriguing for me so slowly discover their characters as a whole, it’s like fitting in a puzzle piece, fun. And I think all of the readers had felt this while reading but personally I just couldn’t wait for everyone else to discover the fact that He Zhao and Xie Yu are geniuses, and like when they do it’s one of the most satisfying moments ever. Like yeah be shocked that the last two places can solve a complicated question within 5 minutes, please continue I love it. I think that’s the main part of me being able to read most of the book in like 3 days LMAO, I was just so excited for them to eventually find out. Was also very funny when both of them was panicking over the fact that their boyfriend is the last place in the year and were finding all sorts of ways to help them improve just for them both to get the shock of their lives LIKE PLEASE
This is a little long so imma stop now. Again I haven’t written a proper review in so long because I was kinda in a reading slump but there, thx for breaking me out of my reading slump my lovelies <3
Side note, shout out to He Zhao’s dad for being the coolest and most unserious mf, he’s so silly pls 😭 bonus points for them sharing the name Chinese surname as me yay, I can technically call myself He Zhao’s sister no? :P
Pls I need more side stories they’re so precious I need the marriage side story come on come on
Anyways, for me I’ve always read stories where the gong are the type to be cold like ice, emotionless and intimidating to everyone while the Shou are those cheerful, bubbly, friendly with everyone type. This is my first time diving into a story where the whole trope flips and damn did I like it very much.
The author’s writing style makes it so that every single character, regardless of whether it’s a side or a minor character unforgettable. They all have their unique quirks and the side characters plays a huge part in lightening the atmosphere and making it lively. Every single one of them that are introduced to the story has their own personalities and lives that it makes them stand out in their own way. They didn’t feel like those poorly written best friends of the mc that has a personality of a bland porridge, and their only purpose is to serve the mc and nothing else. The side characters are very memorable and I think that’s a part of what makes the story enjoyable for me
To the main couple. Gosh they’re so damn cute and sweet and the amount of sugar I consumed is insane. Despite Xie Yu having a relatively cold personality, the sweetness is not any less. Xie Yu slowly warming up to He Zhao and both of them helping each other grow, gosh just so precious. The character development is also really well done, you can clearly see the before and after of him meeting He Zhao and eventually dating him. He Zhao helped Xie Yu break out of his shell which indirectly helped him with many things, and Xie Yu became He Zhao’s safe space where he is able to open up about his past trauma. The confession scene was ridiculously cute and He Zhao’s gay panic before the eventual confession was also really fun to read and gave me excitement to continue on. They show their love through actions, they don’t have many intimate scenes but you will still feel the insane amount of sugar through your screen (personal experience). Also, I cannot stop gushing over the bracelet scene like just get married already okay!? enough of this I just wanna gush about how cute they are :>
Usually I tend to get bored with slice of life stories as nothing really goes on, but the plot here is hella good. Both the MCs have their own secrets and backstories and it was very intriguing for me so slowly discover their characters as a whole, it’s like fitting in a puzzle piece, fun. And I think all of the readers had felt this while reading but personally I just couldn’t wait for everyone else to discover the fact that He Zhao and Xie Yu are geniuses, and like when they do it’s one of the most satisfying moments ever. Like yeah be shocked that the last two places can solve a complicated question within 5 minutes, please continue I love it. I think that’s the main part of me being able to read most of the book in like 3 days LMAO, I was just so excited for them to eventually find out. Was also very funny when both of them was panicking over the fact that their boyfriend is the last place in the year and were finding all sorts of ways to help them improve just for them both to get the shock of their lives LIKE PLEASE
This is a little long so imma stop now. Again I haven’t written a proper review in so long because I was kinda in a reading slump but there, thx for breaking me out of my reading slump my lovelies <3
Side note, shout out to He Zhao’s dad for being the coolest and most unserious mf, he’s so silly pls 😭 bonus points for them sharing the name Chinese surname as me yay, I can technically call myself He Zhao’s sister no? :P
September 19, 2021
Cute story about high-school life and first love. I was not convinced about the whole pretending-to-be-poor-students affair, but the writing is very funny, and brings back a lot of memories of high school days. Recommended for YA romance fans.
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March 26, 2022No la pienso puntuar. Creo que sí la hubiera encontrado unos años antes me habría gustado, ahora me resulta tediosa que estén todo el rato estudio esto estudio lo otro.
He leído novelas antes de este estilo y me han gustado pero porque tenían más cosas a parte de las clases y exámenes.
Llevo más de 30 caps y me aburre mucho, ya llevo como dos intentos de lectura y no hay manera, tampoco me gusta la forma de escribir del autor, hay frases sin sentido.
He leído novelas antes de este estilo y me han gustado pero porque tenían más cosas a parte de las clases y exámenes.
Llevo más de 30 caps y me aburre mucho, ya llevo como dos intentos de lectura y no hay manera, tampoco me gusta la forma de escribir del autor, hay frases sin sentido.
November 18, 2024
Me faltan unas 200 páginas para terminarlo pero desde ya le doy 5 estrellas‼️
Soy la más fans de he zhao y xie yu,,,
Soy la más fans de he zhao y xie yu,,,
August 11, 2025
somtimes i just wanna bash some ppl up and not worry abt the concequences... yh this is that and more about the comedy in growing up with and without a brain.
February 22, 2021
This review is for Vol1 and Vol2 as a whole.
I really liked this! The relationship between Xie Yu (MC) and He Zhao (ML) was so cute and reading this made me kind of miss my high school days. I think, compared to the other modern school danmei novels that I've read, this one had less "face slapping" even though both XY and HZ were OP, which I actually liked better.
XY and HZ also didn't really have any tragic backstories that brought out unnecessary drama. The way they resolved their personal problems was simple and without much trouble in the end.
The side/supporting characters added so much colour and dimension to the story and the story became so much more enriched with them -- their classmates and teachers. The friendships in Class 3 as they overcame challenges together made my heart so warm, and the way their homeroom teacher looked out for them made me glad too.
And not gonna lie, the progress that Class 3 made throughout year 2 and into year 3 and graduation made me so proud. I especially liked how XY and HZ just decided to say fvck it and finally reveal their true skills and abilities in order to protect their friends and the class honour after an infuriating situation.
The extra chapters were so cute too and it made me so happy to know that even after graduating from high school, Class 3 stayed friends and they would back each other up on the drop of a hat. I think the author did a great job writing a light-hearted and humourous story that's also entertaining and heartwarming.
I really liked this! The relationship between Xie Yu (MC) and He Zhao (ML) was so cute and reading this made me kind of miss my high school days. I think, compared to the other modern school danmei novels that I've read, this one had less "face slapping" even though both XY and HZ were OP, which I actually liked better.
XY and HZ also didn't really have any tragic backstories that brought out unnecessary drama. The way they resolved their personal problems was simple and without much trouble in the end.
The side/supporting characters added so much colour and dimension to the story and the story became so much more enriched with them -- their classmates and teachers. The friendships in Class 3 as they overcame challenges together made my heart so warm, and the way their homeroom teacher looked out for them made me glad too.
And not gonna lie, the progress that Class 3 made throughout year 2 and into year 3 and graduation made me so proud. I especially liked how XY and HZ just decided to say fvck it and finally reveal their true skills and abilities in order to protect their friends and the class honour after an infuriating situation.
The extra chapters were so cute too and it made me so happy to know that even after graduating from high school, Class 3 stayed friends and they would back each other up on the drop of a hat. I think the author did a great job writing a light-hearted and humourous story that's also entertaining and heartwarming.
January 26, 2021
"He probably hadn’t understood very well how to interact with other people.
Only He Zhao—only this idiot—made him want to get closer, and then closer still."
woah. this year, i felt like i wanted my first read to be warm and sweet, romantic and light-hearted. i had no idea, however, just how wonderful it would be. if i'm being honest, i'm not the biggest fan of high school settings or coming-of-ages. these are, by far, some of the tropes i feel less interested in. BUT!!!! fake slackers is definitely the greatest exception in the world.
from beginning to end, i felt so involved, so close to the characters and so close to their stories. i felt the love between them, not only xie yu and he zhao, whom i love so much, but the entire class 3 and their friends and family. misunderstandings are written very reasonably here, and the development of their own motives to become "fake slackers" was so satisfying.
zhaoyu's love story feels like a breath of fresh air. they have this very interesting dynamic, and it never gets boring, with all the flirting and the realization of feelings. they're very romantic and extremely believable at the same time. i wish i could tell them how in love with their love i am.
that being said, i'm truly mesmerized by this novel, and i have no words to describe how glad i am that i decided to read it. starting 2021 with such a great story is way better than i expected.
Only He Zhao—only this idiot—made him want to get closer, and then closer still."
woah. this year, i felt like i wanted my first read to be warm and sweet, romantic and light-hearted. i had no idea, however, just how wonderful it would be. if i'm being honest, i'm not the biggest fan of high school settings or coming-of-ages. these are, by far, some of the tropes i feel less interested in. BUT!!!! fake slackers is definitely the greatest exception in the world.
from beginning to end, i felt so involved, so close to the characters and so close to their stories. i felt the love between them, not only xie yu and he zhao, whom i love so much, but the entire class 3 and their friends and family. misunderstandings are written very reasonably here, and the development of their own motives to become "fake slackers" was so satisfying.
zhaoyu's love story feels like a breath of fresh air. they have this very interesting dynamic, and it never gets boring, with all the flirting and the realization of feelings. they're very romantic and extremely believable at the same time. i wish i could tell them how in love with their love i am.
that being said, i'm truly mesmerized by this novel, and i have no words to describe how glad i am that i decided to read it. starting 2021 with such a great story is way better than i expected.
February 3, 2024
⋆｡ ﾟ☁︎︎ ｡ ✧ ⋆ ★ ★ ★ ★ 🍓｡ ﾟ☾ ﾟ｡ ⋆
i fully understand why everyone keeps on saying to read fake slackers i immediately started to love xie yu and he zhao the moment they were introduced, they were so endearingly silly 🥺
this vol. was pretty slow but that’s a given considering it’s school life/slice of life but those are my favorite genres so i was honestly having a blast. toward the end it started to pick up more once zhaoyu began to realize their feelings.
i read this on the translators website so idk how the volumes were divided but i’m assuming this one contained the first 50%/56 chapters! i’m so excited for the second half because xie yu and he zhao constantly dish out fluff at every chapter and they just make me so happy 😭
”he wasn’t sure where to put his hands, he didn’t dare look directly at that person, yet a voice in his heart continued to shout. he, likes, xie yu. not that sort of like. that sort of like. whenever he saw him, his heart filled up. afraid to win, yet afraid to lose. not grounded at all, with the lingering feeling that somewhere within him still remained empty. that sort of like.”
i fully understand why everyone keeps on saying to read fake slackers i immediately started to love xie yu and he zhao the moment they were introduced, they were so endearingly silly 🥺
this vol. was pretty slow but that’s a given considering it’s school life/slice of life but those are my favorite genres so i was honestly having a blast. toward the end it started to pick up more once zhaoyu began to realize their feelings.
i read this on the translators website so idk how the volumes were divided but i’m assuming this one contained the first 50%/56 chapters! i’m so excited for the second half because xie yu and he zhao constantly dish out fluff at every chapter and they just make me so happy 😭
June 13, 2024
i finally understand why everyone said to read fake slackers!!
so cute i was so excited for everyone to find out that they were actually geniuses
this book had me giggling and kicking my feet it was so fluffy and i didnt want to stop reading it would def recommend to anyone who wants a slice of life romance<33
so cute i was so excited for everyone to find out that they were actually geniuses
this book had me giggling and kicking my feet it was so fluffy and i didnt want to stop reading it would def recommend to anyone who wants a slice of life romance<33
February 6, 2025
Idk, something about a story where the main character not only falls in love but also finds themself and their people will do it for me every time. THE FOUND FAMILY! Like, don't get me wrong, I love the romance, but Xie Yu finding people he belongs with? GOLD! Don't even get me started on Xie Yu and He Zhao's relationship. I will definitely be rereading this.
February 28, 2021
absolutamente perfeito tudo que eu precisava ler agora sério eles são tudo e fizeram tudo agora que eu acabei eu sou a pessoa mais triste do mundo sem absolutamente nenhuma alegria na minha vida i just want them back
he zhao te amo
he zhao te amo
February 8, 2021
this was so cute the first danmei that didn't give me brain damage only fluff and the comedy kings xie yu and he zhao!!
April 16, 2022
4.5 I’m glad there was no angst 😇 class 3>>>
May 26, 2021
4.5. {Spoiler free}
“Let’s take care of each other in the future, desk mate.” I don’t exactly know how to describe my feelings towards this novel. It has a slice-of-life style and narrative, and though sometimes this kind of genre can turn out as slow and boring, I absolutely loved it.
I think it has really well-written characters, who are realistic and show a good character development throughout their high school life — focusing on their second year -. The MCs are absolutely amazing, I equally enjoyed both Xie Yu and He Zhao; they have such good relationship development, starting as strangers, then desk mates, and finishing as lovers. They grow up so much throughout the story, while facing their own personal problems and coming to terms with them, without any sad backstory that creates additional drama. It is just a pure boy’s life novel. The writer does not rush nor take too long while developing their love, and I found it so beautiful and pure that I could cry right here right now out of happiness.
It is important to mention the secondary characters, both their classroom teacher and their classmates, who are such an amazing addition to the story and to the MCs’ lives, and who I absolutely loved and had fun with while reading. I think they turn out to be amazing friends, who really take care of each other.
Overall, I do not think this is a book that everyone can enjoy, but I do think that it is a book so beautiful that it is worth reading, or at least try to.
I’m going to miss them so much! Thank you Mu Gua Huang for creating a story that I enjoyed from beginning to end.
“Let’s take care of each other in the future, desk mate.” I don’t exactly know how to describe my feelings towards this novel. It has a slice-of-life style and narrative, and though sometimes this kind of genre can turn out as slow and boring, I absolutely loved it.
I think it has really well-written characters, who are realistic and show a good character development throughout their high school life — focusing on their second year -. The MCs are absolutely amazing, I equally enjoyed both Xie Yu and He Zhao; they have such good relationship development, starting as strangers, then desk mates, and finishing as lovers. They grow up so much throughout the story, while facing their own personal problems and coming to terms with them, without any sad backstory that creates additional drama. It is just a pure boy’s life novel. The writer does not rush nor take too long while developing their love, and I found it so beautiful and pure that I could cry right here right now out of happiness.
It is important to mention the secondary characters, both their classroom teacher and their classmates, who are such an amazing addition to the story and to the MCs’ lives, and who I absolutely loved and had fun with while reading. I think they turn out to be amazing friends, who really take care of each other.
Overall, I do not think this is a book that everyone can enjoy, but I do think that it is a book so beautiful that it is worth reading, or at least try to.
I’m going to miss them so much! Thank you Mu Gua Huang for creating a story that I enjoyed from beginning to end.
February 10, 2025
This story made me reminisce and I loved it very much.
It's exactly what the summary says but I didn't expect them to not know that the other is faking his idiocy until later on.
Their relationship was very natural and wholesome. I couldn't help but think "Ah, young love" a few times. I usually don't pick up coming of age stories or slice of life in general but when I do it's a gem like this one.
The supporting characters were also outstanding and they added more to the story.
It's exactly what the summary says but I didn't expect them to not know that the other is faking his idiocy until later on.
Their relationship was very natural and wholesome. I couldn't help but think "Ah, young love" a few times. I usually don't pick up coming of age stories or slice of life in general but when I do it's a gem like this one.
The supporting characters were also outstanding and they added more to the story.
February 26, 2023
says there r two volumes and i’m more than halfway through the chapters so i’m marking this as finished… like. jesus christ guys!!!!!
xie yu <3 my fav. he is so me. and he zhao is so funny AND THEYRE SO FUNNY i love them this is so ridiculous.
this is very not well articulated. but. yeah.
xie yu <3 my fav. he is so me. and he zhao is so funny AND THEYRE SO FUNNY i love them this is so ridiculous.
this is very not well articulated. but. yeah.
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