The Stand-in Refuses to Become a Regular Novel Review

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By 项绿瓜

4.3

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CompletedchineseWeb Novel

Genres

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comedy drama romance yaoi

Chapters

65 chapters

Started

2021

Description

As the other person’s stand-in, he humbly falls in love with the president. Xue Yingshuang was a stand-in, and humbly fell in love with Xing Yun…’s salary pay. As the other person’s stand-in, Xue Yingshuang wishes he could never be separated from the president for the rest of his life. He is a stand-in, and he must get off work at one o’clock. The president’s white moonlight came back, other stand-ins were sad, and depressed. They couldn’t handle the jealousy and finally left with a dead heart. Xing Yun’s white moonlight came back, and Xue Yingshuang had no waves. He enthusiastically served white moonlight and shone brightly at work. Xing Yun: Little stand-in, is this your little trick to seduce me? Xue Yingshuang: Misunderstood. Xing Yun: Do you want to suffer in silence and finally leave secretly, driving me crazy? Xue Yingshuang: You think too much, how can I leave? I still have half a year of social security before I can receive unemployment insurance. Xing Yun: ? Xue Yingshuang: I also haven’t received the year-end bonus you sent me yet. Xing Yun: ?? Xue Yingshuang: I didn’t get my paid annual leave either. Xing Yun: ??? Xue Yingshuang: Wait until I get the money and put it towards a vacation.

Publication Information

Original Publisher: jjwxc
Original Language: chinese
Type: Web Novel

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My Thoughts on The Stand-in Refuses to Become a Regular

"The Stand-in Refuses to Become a Regular" promised a sweet and comedic romance, and for the most part, it delivered. I found myself charmed by the dynamic between the main characters, even if the plot occasionally felt a bit drawn out. This novel seems to be an extended version of a shorter story, and while the added depth is appreciated, it also leads to some pacing issues.

First Impressions

Initially, I was drawn in by the lighthearted premise and the promise of a "cliché dog-blood drama" turned wholesome. The early chapters were genuinely enjoyable, filled with humorous misunderstandings and sweet domesticity between Xue Yingshuang and Xing Yun. I appreciated the refreshing take on the "white moonlight" trope, with Bai Qianyi being a genuinely nice person rather than a scheming villain.

What Works Well

The character development is a definite highlight. Xue Yingshuang's dedication to learning and his hidden insecurities made him relatable, and Xing Yun's growth from a "domineering CEO" to a more considerate partner was rewarding to witness. I especially liked how the story addressed Xue Yingshuang's low self-esteem, with Xing Yun creating opportunities for him to gain confidence naturally. The humor, while not always laugh-out-loud funny, provides a constant comedic undertone that kept me engaged. Also, the side characters are well-developed, and I enjoyed reading about the ML's mother.

Areas of Concern

While the extended length allows for deeper character exploration, it also contributes to a sense of dragging in the middle. I felt like the story sometimes circled back to the same conflicts, and Xue Yingshuang's obliviousness occasionally stretched believability. The structure, being an expansion of a previous outline, can feel disjointed at times, with scenes jumping around and leaving me wanting more lingering moments.

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Final Verdict

Overall, I enjoyed "The Stand-in Refuses to Become a Regular." While it has its flaws, particularly in pacing and structure, the well-developed characters, sweet romance, and refreshing take on familiar tropes make it a worthwhile read. If you're looking for a lighthearted and wholesome story with a touch of depth, this might be right up your alley. I'd give it a solid 4 out of 5 stars.