The Paranoid Black Lotus
By 清欢百味
133 chapters
2023
Description
In the previous life, Gu Su fell in love with a man named Bo Xingyan, who had a human face but a beast heart. Before he died, he discovered that the one he hated the most was the man who loved him to his core. Gu Su never imagined that a proud man like Bo Xingye would kneel humbly in front of him before he died, begging him in a trembling voice not to leave with trembling fear in his ears, ‘I love you.’ When he was about to die, Gu Su suddenly felt a little distressed for him. Once reborn, he became a little clingy. ‘Husband, I want a kiss, I want a hug, and I want to be carried high.’ ‘Hurry up! Carry me!’ In the banquet hall, there is a young man in a white shirt standing next to the cold and arrogant ruler of the Bo family. He stood there, his cheeks slightly bulging, holding the corner of his clothes, and complaining in a low voice. Everyone else was waiting for Bo Xingye to get angry. Unexpectedly, to their surprise, he simply extended his hand and used his fingertips to wipe off the cream from the corner of the young man’s lips. His eyes and brows were filled with indulgence. ‘After wiping it clean, then you can hold onto me.’
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- shubl
- Original Language
- chinese
- Type
- Web Novel
The Paranoid Black Lotus Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on The Paranoid Black Lotus
"The Paranoid Black Lotus" promised a blend of drama, fantasy, romance, and shounen ai, a combination that usually piques my interest. With tags like "second chance" and "doting love interests," I went in hoping for a heartwarming tale. However, my experience ended up being quite mixed, and ultimately, I struggled to connect with the story.
First Impressions
Initially, I was intrigued by the premise of a reborn protagonist navigating a second chance at love. The idea of a character, Gu Su, armed with past life knowledge attempting to secure his relationship with the ML seemed like a solid foundation for a compelling plot. But, from the get-go, something felt off.
What Works Well
Honestly, finding positives was a challenge. The concept of the ML falling in love first is a trope I usually enjoy, and the promise of a significant past influencing the present held potential. I can see the appeal in a clingy lover dynamic, but the execution ultimately fell short for me.
Areas of Concern
My primary issue lies with the characterization, particularly that of the protagonist. Gu Su's behavior often felt jarringly immature for someone who is supposed to be a university student, let alone a reborn individual. The constant infantilization – both in his actions and the narrative's description of him – became quite off-putting. The "childlike" interactions between the MC and ML felt more disturbing than endearing. The ML's internal monologues referring to the MC as 'this child' or 'his little kid' were also a major turnoff.
The plot progression also felt disjointed, with events seemingly occurring solely to force "gay moments" rather than contributing to a cohesive narrative. The logic behind character actions was often questionable, making it difficult to invest in their motivations.
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Final Verdict
Ultimately, "The Paranoid Black Lotus" wasn't for me. While the initial premise held promise, the execution, particularly in terms of characterization and plot coherence, left much to be desired. The infantilization of the protagonist and the questionable logic behind character actions made it difficult for me to connect with the story on an emotional level. I ended up finding the story too cringy to continue.
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