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Krist_Perawat_

The author is a racist..that's one..infact that's enough reason to drop this damned book.They depict Africa as some backwash disgusting and dangerous place and the people in it as non existent well..that's all ..ive decided not to rate it at all .

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moira2912

I really liked the beginning. Strong, interesting characters and FL was awesome. The plot was not on the strong side, unfortunately, there were some pretty heavy deux ex machina in the middle of the story. And if I say that the ending was rushed, it's only half the truth. Quite disappointed in this one. At least it had decent translation which is not given on this page as of late. SPOILER ! ! ! I really liked our main villain Jiang cause he had character and was clever. Maybe too much because writer did him dirty and used quite heavy handed twists to make him less desirable partner than ML. Our FL also was suddenly very cold and ultra rational in everything related to him which just left bad taste in my mouth, especially when she was emotional towards our ML. It was in the middle of the story and I needed to take a break fromt this novel because of it. ! For anyone who cannot finish the story, here is brief summary: She will end up with ML. Probably because the finale was so rushed the unfinished plotlines are like little tentacles all around it. ML Shi returned to country safe and soudn, initially uninterested towards FL, slowly falling for her. In very immature way, in my opinion. Comparison to villain Jiang... le sigh. But he cared for her and was capable in managing company. Villain Jiang (sorry if names are wrong, bad memory) was her childhood friend from previous life who "summoned" her to this world. He really loved her and did many things for her. When FL first arrived, she lost her memories of her husband and villain - which she has done herself to forget villain IN HER PREVIOUS LIFE. They were kind of childhood sweethearts but as general daughter, she married for politicks. She made here choice in not marrying villain and drank water from river of forgetfulness to forget him. In order to help her remember, he prepared movie filming with their story from previous life depicting everything. Eventually, FL remembered. Villain Jiang was done dirty by author and was portraited as megalomaniac and ruthless character in previous dynasty for which our FL didn't want anything to do with him. She even kind of tricked him so he will be unable to marry her (told him she will marry the best ranked guy in the emperor's exams - she knew it would be best "warrior" and tricked him to obtain the best scholar title). In the end, he ended up as fiance of some Song chick which he will probably off in the future cause she arranged kidnapping of FL and wanted her rxped and our villain loves FL much soo... Siblings are ok and doing good, probably. The first villain was Jiang, second master moving in the shadows was that Li Ci (?) guy who wanted compete with Shi and Jiang families, and third was some unknown figure who really messed up the plot and had good understanding of the situation (kind of prophetic) and wanted Shi family destroyed. We never found out who it was, my personal bet was probably FL previous husband from last life? Just had this feeling. The story unfortunatelly got dropped before it was finished. As for the chick who ML found in Africa - she was manipulative, white lotus character and she was working for third unknown villain. Not even sure if she liked ML, tbh.

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Ariadne_Opus

That’s it!?!?!?! Please tell me you’re going to finish it!

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JustJune

I just want to know if Shi Xiao is the ML so I don’t waste my time reading this

9mth
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Avni_Rao

I finished reading this novel. It started good, the character development was good . It added lot of characters and plots , some mysterious person behind trying to ruin the Shi family and and the FL Yuan Shu and then suddenly it’s the done. Very bad ending. All the plot holes are not addresses. I wouldn’t recommend this novel for ppl looking for a closure for the plots and the other characters. It’s like they had to force end this book

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Charlie_Frost_2319

I really like this kind of troupe and iIam in for Yuan Shu. kyaahjhhjjhhhhhhhh 😍😍 Go Madam General ☺️💜

10mth
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dYdairy_002

The book was overall good.. I really loved strong fl and Cute Shi bin and Shi lu... However I don't like male lead..I felt there's something Spark was missing.. with character Of female lead.. someone like shi bin are Most suitable.

1yr
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Daoist_Yui1983

so far, I found this story quite refreshing. FL is quite interesting. Coming from the past, she adapted quite fast. Shi siblings are cute.

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Alani_Foreigner07

This is by far the most interesting story I've read on here with the FL coming from the past to modern world. She perfectly emulates a strong independent woman. I love that the story has a bit of mystery and doesn't have unnecessary cliche tropes. The ML is introduced much later so I liked that as well. I am interested in how the two's relationship will develop in the future and uncover the identity of the mastermind and his nefarious plans. Can't wait for the updates

1yr
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Maxine_5933

i really like your story keep up the good work♥️

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sei_akane

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NeoJoy
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I just love this book. It made me buy coins. That's how much I love it [img=recommend]

1yr
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Rosekie12

love the story..😊😊😊😊😊hope more chapter to update

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ChristineYuen

the storyline is interesting & I can't wait to read more on this

1yr
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SoybeanTheBlackCat

I would like to ask, Yuan Shu comes from ancient times, right? So, the story she read before transmigrates was about future era? Then, the ones wrote this story was comes from the future? World development was good for the present time, however, the past and the future was a bit off to me. Please, someone help to explain about this plot of two eras. I'm getting confused. 🤔🤔🤔

1yr
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DrZee
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The Chinese name pleaseeee ?????????????

1yr
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Pragati_Rai_7424

this novel is very good I like the way it is written

1yr
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Miebi_Tamara

The remarks about Africa are kinda offensive as an Africa person reading this novel. I hope the autho will not make such remarks in the future

1yr
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Xzy34
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Dropped!!👎🏽👎🏽👎🏾👎🏾 It’s insulting the way the author portrays Africa. There’s no excusing that kind of prejudice. It’s disgusting.

1yr
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Khuja_Sakaki

So enjoyable, it's rare to find transmigration stories where the ancients come to the present

1yr
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Readers_Oracle

I had to write a review for this book due to how much I enjoyed reading it. I finished all available chapters in one afternoon! Hopefully I can read more soon. The fl is a strong, indepent and smart. I liked her right away! The family she has found herself in definitely needs her!

1yr
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Immortal_Goddess

Hacked or not? Judge for yourself…. This book was the blended outcome of the 2 books in the pic.😤

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1yr
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Moonstar23

I cant wait for more of this book. I love the storyline and and it’s kind of catchy. More please 🙏

1yr
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getreal

I can't wait to read more chapters, if only there's raw to read.😑

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1yr
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Lilygirl_12

so interesting.. love to reead the full novel.

1yr
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Anntam22

so gutted that this is only a trial read, I so did not want it to stop at chapter 40. I truly want this book to be picked up. I hope more people vote for this great book.

1yr
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Maya_Blain

So far its an interesting storyline 👍🏽👍🏽

1yr
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Mary_Jeremiah

I love it, everything about this book got me hooked up, from the plot to the MC' s character and demeanor. Am specially waiting for this book to be selected.

1yr
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Gothic_Wolf

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1yr
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Barya_Buccicau

interesting the pace is fast and on point the characters are introduced fast along with their own stories… Good job with the storytelling from the author ✍🏼 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

1yr
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Krist_Perawat_

The author is a racist..that's one..infact that's enough reason to drop this damned book.They depict Africa as some backwash disgusting and dangerous place and the people in it as non existent well..that's all ..ive decided not to rate it at all .

2mth
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moira2912

I really liked the beginning. Strong, interesting characters and FL was awesome. The plot was not on the strong side, unfortunately, there were some pretty heavy deux ex machina in the middle of the story. And if I say that the ending was rushed, it's only half the truth. Quite disappointed in this one. At least it had decent translation which is not given on this page as of late. SPOILER ! ! ! I really liked our main villain Jiang cause he had character and was clever. Maybe too much because writer did him dirty and used quite heavy handed twists to make him less desirable partner than ML. Our FL also was suddenly very cold and ultra rational in everything related to him which just left bad taste in my mouth, especially when she was emotional towards our ML. It was in the middle of the story and I needed to take a break fromt this novel because of it. ! For anyone who cannot finish the story, here is brief summary: She will end up with ML. Probably because the finale was so rushed the unfinished plotlines are like little tentacles all around it. ML Shi returned to country safe and soudn, initially uninterested towards FL, slowly falling for her. In very immature way, in my opinion. Comparison to villain Jiang... le sigh. But he cared for her and was capable in managing company. Villain Jiang (sorry if names are wrong, bad memory) was her childhood friend from previous life who "summoned" her to this world. He really loved her and did many things for her. When FL first arrived, she lost her memories of her husband and villain - which she has done herself to forget villain IN HER PREVIOUS LIFE. They were kind of childhood sweethearts but as general daughter, she married for politicks. She made here choice in not marrying villain and drank water from river of forgetfulness to forget him. In order to help her remember, he prepared movie filming with their story from previous life depicting everything. Eventually, FL remembered. Villain Jiang was done dirty by author and was portraited as megalomaniac and ruthless character in previous dynasty for which our FL didn't want anything to do with him. She even kind of tricked him so he will be unable to marry her (told him she will marry the best ranked guy in the emperor's exams - she knew it would be best "warrior" and tricked him to obtain the best scholar title). In the end, he ended up as fiance of some Song chick which he will probably off in the future cause she arranged kidnapping of FL and wanted her rxped and our villain loves FL much soo... Siblings are ok and doing good, probably. The first villain was Jiang, second master moving in the shadows was that Li Ci (?) guy who wanted compete with Shi and Jiang families, and third was some unknown figure who really messed up the plot and had good understanding of the situation (kind of prophetic) and wanted Shi family destroyed. We never found out who it was, my personal bet was probably FL previous husband from last life? Just had this feeling. The story unfortunatelly got dropped before it was finished. As for the chick who ML found in Africa - she was manipulative, white lotus character and she was working for third unknown villain. Not even sure if she liked ML, tbh.

6mth
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Ariadne_Opus

That’s it!?!?!?! Please tell me you’re going to finish it!

8mth
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JustJune

I just want to know if Shi Xiao is the ML so I don’t waste my time reading this

9mth
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Avni_Rao

I finished reading this novel. It started good, the character development was good . It added lot of characters and plots , some mysterious person behind trying to ruin the Shi family and and the FL Yuan Shu and then suddenly it’s the done. Very bad ending. All the plot holes are not addresses. I wouldn’t recommend this novel for ppl looking for a closure for the plots and the other characters. It’s like they had to force end this book

9mth
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Charlie_Frost_2319

I really like this kind of troupe and iIam in for Yuan Shu. kyaahjhhjjhhhhhhhh 😍😍 Go Madam General ☺️💜

10mth
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dYdairy_002

The book was overall good.. I really loved strong fl and Cute Shi bin and Shi lu... However I don't like male lead..I felt there's something Spark was missing.. with character Of female lead.. someone like shi bin are Most suitable.

1yr
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Daoist_Yui1983

so far, I found this story quite refreshing. FL is quite interesting. Coming from the past, she adapted quite fast. Shi siblings are cute.

1yr
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Alani_Foreigner07

This is by far the most interesting story I've read on here with the FL coming from the past to modern world. She perfectly emulates a strong independent woman. I love that the story has a bit of mystery and doesn't have unnecessary cliche tropes. The ML is introduced much later so I liked that as well. I am interested in how the two's relationship will develop in the future and uncover the identity of the mastermind and his nefarious plans. Can't wait for the updates

1yr
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Maxine_5933

i really like your story keep up the good work♥️

1yr
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sei_akane

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NeoJoy
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I just love this book. It made me buy coins. That's how much I love it [img=recommend]

1yr
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Rosekie12

love the story..😊😊😊😊😊hope more chapter to update

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ChristineYuen

the storyline is interesting & I can't wait to read more on this

1yr
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SoybeanTheBlackCat

I would like to ask, Yuan Shu comes from ancient times, right? So, the story she read before transmigrates was about future era? Then, the ones wrote this story was comes from the future? World development was good for the present time, however, the past and the future was a bit off to me. Please, someone help to explain about this plot of two eras. I'm getting confused. 🤔🤔🤔

1yr
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DrZee
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The Chinese name pleaseeee ?????????????

1yr
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Pragati_Rai_7424

this novel is very good I like the way it is written

1yr
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Miebi_Tamara

The remarks about Africa are kinda offensive as an Africa person reading this novel. I hope the autho will not make such remarks in the future

1yr
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Xzy34
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Dropped!!👎🏽👎🏽👎🏾👎🏾 It’s insulting the way the author portrays Africa. There’s no excusing that kind of prejudice. It’s disgusting.

1yr
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Khuja_Sakaki

So enjoyable, it's rare to find transmigration stories where the ancients come to the present

1yr
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Readers_Oracle

I had to write a review for this book due to how much I enjoyed reading it. I finished all available chapters in one afternoon! Hopefully I can read more soon. The fl is a strong, indepent and smart. I liked her right away! The family she has found herself in definitely needs her!

1yr
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Immortal_Goddess

Hacked or not? Judge for yourself…. This book was the blended outcome of the 2 books in the pic.😤

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1yr
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Moonstar23

I cant wait for more of this book. I love the storyline and and it’s kind of catchy. More please 🙏

1yr
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getreal

I can't wait to read more chapters, if only there's raw to read.😑

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1yr
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Lilygirl_12

so interesting.. love to reead the full novel.

1yr
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Anntam22

so gutted that this is only a trial read, I so did not want it to stop at chapter 40. I truly want this book to be picked up. I hope more people vote for this great book.

1yr
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Maya_Blain

So far its an interesting storyline 👍🏽👍🏽

1yr
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Mary_Jeremiah

I love it, everything about this book got me hooked up, from the plot to the MC' s character and demeanor. Am specially waiting for this book to be selected.

1yr
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Gothic_Wolf

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Barya_Buccicau

interesting the pace is fast and on point the characters are introduced fast along with their own stories… Good job with the storytelling from the author ✍🏼 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

1yr
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