Wife, You Didn’t Really Poison Me, Did You?
By 桃公旺
2023
Description
At the end of the Great Qian Dynasty, tyrants ran rampant, war was everywhere, and the people were struggling to survive. Chen Jie found himself transmigrated into this chaotic era, only to discover that he was nothing more than a drunkard and a gambler. Worse still, he had lost almost everything. In his household, there were only two pitiful souls left—his wife, Su Yunjin, and her five-year-old younger sister, Su Yunrui. The family was so poor that they could barely afford to eat. Just as despair loomed over their home, his beautiful wife suddenly approached him with a warm smile, holding a bowl of steaming porridge. “Husband, it was my fault yesterday. Please have some porridge.” Looking at the bruises on his wife’s face, Chen Jie felt that something was off. Ding! [Daily Intelligence Update] 【1. Yesterday, you gambled away the last three acres of farmland, came home drunk, and beat Su Yunjin. You even planned to sell five-year-old Su Yunrui for money to turn your luck around.】 【2. The Su sisters have always relied on each other to survive. Su Yunrui is Su Yunjin’s only hope.】 【3. Su Yunjin has lost all will to live. Three days ago, she exchanged her mother’s only keepsake, a hairpin, for a packet of arsenic.】 …Arsenic?! Staring at the porridge right in front of his mouth, Chen Jie slowly lifted his gaze toward his wife. She had faint bruises on her delicate face, and her eyes were filled with hesitation. She avoided his gaze, unable to meet his eyes. “Wife!” “Huh?!” “You didn’t really poison me, did you?”
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- Original Language
- chinese
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- Web Novel
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My Thoughts on Wife, You Didn’t Really Poison Me, Did You?
First Impressions
Alright, let's dive into "Wife, You Didn’t Really Poison Me, Did You?" From the get-go, it hits you with a familiar trope: transmigration into the body of a truly awful character – in this case, the husband. We know the drill, right? Now our protagonist has to clean up the mess the original owner made, primarily by winning back the trust of his wife and sister-in-law. It's a well-worn path, but I was curious to see how this story would set itself apart.
What Works Well
Honestly, the protagonist himself is pretty likeable. He's not perfect, showing a bit of a calculating side, but overall, he seems to genuinely want to make amends. I found myself rooting for him as he tried to navigate the sticky situation he found himself in. The action and romance elements are well-balanced, providing a good mix of excitement and heartwarming moments.
Areas of Concern
My main issue lies with the wife's character. While she's depicted as this paragon of virtue, forgiving and understanding to a fault, it felt a bit…unrealistic. Given the original husband's actions, her quickness to forgive felt unearned and dampened the emotional impact of the story. I wanted to see more depth and complexity in her reactions. The plot, while enjoyable, could also benefit from more substantial elements to keep me invested beyond the central relationship.
Final Verdict
"Wife, You Didn’t Really Poison Me, Did You?" is a decent read if you're looking for a relatively lighthearted story with a focus on redemption and romance. While the wife's character and the plot's simplicity are drawbacks, the likeable protagonist and the overall premise kept me entertained. It's not groundbreaking, but it's a pleasant enough way to spend some time. I'd give it a solid 3 out of 5 stars.
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