The Supporting Character White Lotus Overturned Novel Review
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By 青檸七分甜
22 chapters
2020
Description
In the novel “Ferocious Love of the Wealthy CEO”, the male lead, Jiang Qianchen, has an eight-pack abs, broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and an aloof and cold demeanor, appearing ruthless and unapproachable, allowing no one to come within a meter of him. On the other hand, Yu Zhi, presented as a white lotus… that seemingly gentle but actually scheming woman, who even after being exposed still obsessively pursues the male lead, eventually meeting a tragic end as his ex-wife. Yu Zhi: Life isn’t worth it 🙂 She diligently goes through the plot, finally reaching the point of divorcing the male lead and retiring from the scene, only to suddenly realize that something is amiss. “Sorry, Mr. Jiang, we’ve already divorced…” Yu Zhi nervously grips her clothes, only to see the man calmly wiping his glasses and saying in a flat tone: “It seems you still haven’t learned your lesson.” “Divorce? I disagree.” … Jiang Qianchen thought Yu Zhi asking for a divorce was an accident. Until he sees his elegant wife, who just a moment ago tearfully said, “I love you, I’ll let you go for your freedom,” And the next moment, she’s raising a glass with a cute young man on her left hand and a beautiful boy on her right hand, while the rich women raising a toast and scattering money, hosting a singles party. “Ugh, whoever marries Jiang Qianchen is unlucky. With his cold demeanor like coffin, I, the goddess, refuse to be a widow!” Yu Zhi rants to her friend crazily. Little does she know, as she turns around, that “coffin” is standing right behind her, looking at her calmly. “Zhizhi.” The man scans her sexy short skirt, his eyes behind the golden glasses dangerous. “Are you done playing around?” Fake decent female lead x self-restrained aloof male lead One-sentence summary: A cool song dedicated to oneself Theme: Change your life, start anew Content Tags: Time travel, supporting female character, sweet romance Search Keywords: Protagonist: Yu Zhi, Jiang Qianchen | Supporting Characters: | Others:
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- jjwxc
- Original Language
- chinese
- Type
- Web Novel
The Supporting Character White Lotus Overturned Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on The Supporting Character White Lotus Overturned
"The Supporting Character White Lotus Overturned" sounded right up my alley: a modern romance with a strong female lead navigating an arranged marriage. I went in hoping for some satisfying trope subversion, but my experience, like many others, was a bit of a mixed bag.
First Impressions
The initial setup is intriguing. We have a female lead seemingly thrown into a situation she didn't ask for, and a cold CEO husband. The potential for character growth and romantic development is definitely there. I was ready to settle in for a fun, if perhaps predictable, ride.
What Works Well
The novel's premise is undeniably appealing. The idea of a "white lotus" character overturning expectations is always fun. Some readers, like myself, found the female lead's personality to be a bright spot. There's a certain charm to her actions, even if they occasionally veer into the "cringey" territory, as I saw pointed out. The translation quality seems solid, which is always a huge plus and makes the reading experience far smoother.
Areas of Concern
Unfortunately, the execution falters. A common sentiment is that the story feels rushed and incomplete. Plot points are introduced but then seem to vanish without resolution. The villain's motivations are unclear, and the original female lead feels underdeveloped and, frankly, pointless.
I have to agree that the male lead, while fitting the "cold CEO" mold, lacks depth. He comes across as bland, and I struggled to connect with him. Furthermore, the transitions between scenes and character development moments felt abrupt and jarring, leaving me scratching my head at times. It felt like the author had a great idea but didn't quite know how to flesh it out fully. I also found myself wondering about plot threads that were never properly addressed, leaving me feeling unsatisfied.
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Final Verdict
While "The Supporting Character White Lotus Overturned" has a promising premise and a somewhat likable female lead, the rushed pacing, underdeveloped characters, and numerous plot holes ultimately detract from the overall experience. It's a decent way to pass the time if you're looking for something short and relatively light, but don't expect a deeply satisfying or memorable read. I'd give it a cautious recommendation, with the caveat that you should be prepared for a somewhat bumpy ride.
