As a Mandarin speaker who has lived in the U.S. for many years, I randomly came across some MXTX-related reviews from non-Chinese people on RU-vid and ended up watching a lot of related videos. I've seen all three of your review videos, and this is my first time commenting. Regarding the main story where Shen Yuan never told Luo Binghe his true identity (from another world), I find your perspective really interesting! Don't get me wrong, some Chinese people are frustrated by this too, but I think it's a really small group compared to the whole reader base. The reason might be that "the main character transmigrating from the real world into a book/game/ancient times, etc." is a super common trope in Chinese web novels. In these stories, the protagonist often deals with life-threatening challenges, so whether they reveal their true identity isn't seen as crucial. After years of development in this genre, it feels like the lack of revealing the protagonist's true identity has become a set convention. People are so used to characters transmigrating into books/ancient times without their identities being known that they don’t even question it anymore. I agree that a partner should know this kind of truth, especially given Luo Binghe's personality (how could you bear to keep it from him?). But as you mentioned, SVSSS is MXTX's first work, and I see it as an early piece where her style hadn't matured yet. This work has its shortcomings, but you can also see its influence on her later works, like her sense of humor. She wrote this book before she graduated from college, so I personally don't expect too much from it, haha. I'm glad you overall still enjoyed each of her works. I also saw your review of MDZS before, and it was really interesting. I really enjoy seeing your spot-on descriptions of what makes each ship attractive.
i found your frustration with the misunderstandings so interesting because i feel the exact same way when reading other stories but not svsss?? i really want to reread the novel now to see if i end up losing my mind lol also i agree with wanting an official identity reveal but as an avid fanfic reader identity/system reveal fics are my favorite !!! i love all the creative ways authors approach the idea
I’m reading Scum Villain for the 4th time lmao, this time out loud to my husband 😂I basically introduce the series to every human I come into contact with. And I’ve watched the animation soooooo many times (even tho it only covers the first 20 chapters of the story 😢). I watched it with my best friend he she loves it too
OMG ALGORITHM FINALLY!! i havent even finished the vid (multi tasking lol) yet but im jus so glad someones covering svss!! the relationship is so interesting and theres sm to explore ahh !! okii so ye, svss definitely leans to comedy more than mxtx's future work. and cuz of that initial premise, the logistics of the actual relationship may not have been as ironed out in-comparison to her future work. yet i have to say, svss is still my fav of the three novels. i suppose thats got sumn to do with my own sort of eccentric tastes haha. i can actually find misunderstanding tropes quite enjoyable if they are done well. while it's been awhile since ive read the series in its entirety, from what i remember, i can at least see why shen yuan would be hesitant to be rlly straightforward considering he comes into this knowing even the canon softie that was og luo binghe still ultimately became some vengeful demon lord tyrant-an icebreaker w the whole abyss things a bit intimidating. Apart from that, i kinda just love romances where the conflicts arent necessarily external factors. like i love when the characters themselves are the problem, cuz then i have a lot to chew on when it comes to their relationship and its development. also btw have u read 2ha? it's def a lot darker (like rlly read thru the warnings), but i almost consider it as like. reverse svss in a way lol, it's one of my favorite novels (but knowing now the parts that u disliked abt svss, maybe not the best rec haha. the plot, for a long time, is a huge lifelong misunderstanding that ultimately culminated into a tragedy at one point. but it's def one that makes sense when looking at the grand scheme of their characters, it def was NOT necessarily sumn they could just "talk out" yk)
Yes, SVSSS is a must if you like MXTX because that's the eldest child lol I think why SVSSS is so loved by the fandom despite the flaws is because it call out the problematic aspect of Chinese Stallion novel loved by men. The supposed to be romantic scenes in Stallion novel are turned into problematic scenes in SVSSS because if you try to see it in reality's lens where powerful masculine man get all the ladies and a forced intimate scene in do or die situation, it is not romantic at all. SVSSS is like Luo Binghe and Shen Yuan's journey of embracing their emotional side as a man which is facing their feelings and let go of their toxic masculinity. If you want a danmei couple with good communication, I highly recommend Stars of Chaos by Priest.
Honestly I understand the misunderstanding part unlike other stupid misunderstandings. Bc 1. Sqq literally betray lbh no warning after telling him that demon aren’t evil. Not to mention one punishment scene where he experience his arm and leg being rip off. Yeah if I was a transmigrstor I would assume the og course follow bc I still betray him. Not to mention he still abuse lbh only if it was in the beginning. Honestly as a person I can honestly tell you I don’t realize how much ppl love me as well. So sqq not realizing lbh affection like me an occasional dumbass. Then lbh being menacing as hell forcing his blood onto sqq choking him. Like wtf. 2. Lbh mentally unstable with xin mo the sword that literally need hundred of women and bloodshed . And sqq literally like that Katy Perry song your hot then your cold your yes then your no. Like dude send mix signal. Like before abuses him. Then act semi cold then go aww my sweet little sheep. Not his fault but from an outside perspective really confusing. Like the emotional whiplash. Then being super traumatized and wanting answer which sqq can’t give. After being stabbed by his teacher and toss into hell. Like their romance work bc they are such simp for each other. Lbh forgive anything his shizun does as long as he can have him and sqq a major lbh apologist. Also I highly doubt with the option to tell the truth sqq would . Maybe but I feel like he the type of guy to take it to the grave. Love sqq can go from cold immortal to petty drama queen
tysm! I finished the TGCF novel and I loved it so much i was considering reading another of her books. Ive wtached the untamed (lmao i didnt know it had a donghua), and i loved it dispite its flaws and i was definetly stuck between reading MDZS or SVSSS. It would be great to get an opionon on which one I should read if you are willing to give one🙇♀
Please 🙏 give Kaleidoscope of Death a try and watch its live adaptation The Spirealm! It’s my favorite modern Danmei novel! It’s really unique and different!
