Dear Mr. Lu

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Luo Wencheng made a deal with a certain existence and went back in time to ten years ago, when he had just been released from prison, still young and healthy, not yet pushed to the breaking point by Luo Wenjun and not yet used by him as a prop to test drugs for profit until his tragic death.

This time he was going to trample Luo Wenjun underfoot.

The first priority was to steal Luo Wenjun’s future backer from him.

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Fujaiya Sumyoshi
Fujaiya Sumyoshi rated it
September 19, 2024
Status: Completed
At the beginning, it was super cliche, with an extremely OP MC who had suffered in his previous life and had been reincarnated as his younger self. The golden finger by the system allowed him to gain upper hand in different skills, but by no means was he given a free pass to everything. He used his brain to go forward step by step, betting on his knowledge of the future.

... more>>[The MC knew about his actual parents' family, his so-called older brother's hypocrisy, his younger brother's conspiracy, his reason of death or to be accurate, the person behind his death/spoiler]

It is interesting to see how the system didn't interfere at all throughout the whole story except for life and death situation, and from the extras we know that it was at exchange of great expense. The characters beside ML and MC had some character development, but for the rest, they were 2D.

The MC's pursuit of art even after losing his golden finger is admirable, and his dedication to staying true to himself makes the novel likeable.

All in all, it's a good novel. <<less
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Clorry
Clorry rated it
June 13, 2024
Status: Completed
I've read a lot of novels, but this is my first time writing a review due to both the story and the great translation. One of my favourite novels in this genre, will definitely reread this to understand and enjoy the intricacies of the plot.

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Especially the time travel/rebirths and how they are all connected. One of the very few times when having a system doesn't mean everything automatically goes your way, you also have to pay a price for what you want/get. Also love the system extra.

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Thanks to YunYun for translating this and many other great works, would recommend checking out her site. <<less
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Roxxu18
Roxxu18
May 15, 2024
Status: c1
Hidden gem worth 5/5, made me cry, not many novels can.

Spoiler ahead regarding the ending, don't open if you didn't read the novel, you can open it only after you read it, don't spoil the experience.

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I have one complaint only (i couldn't drop the rating for it but I also couldn't add it on my "best of the best" list).... I needed more fluff at the end to counter and heal the sadness.... I needed another 100 chapters with them happy and together....i needed to read it with my own 2 eyes 🥸.... like this, with the ending beeing a bit abrupt it didn't erased all the sadness...

Ps. Ribs was cute and with an amazing significance 🥰 she was the only remaining tangible proof of the MC for ML, having Ribs made meeting the teenage MC real, not a figment of ML's imagination.... and for me this was the most touching thing

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SayMrrp
SayMrrp rated it
April 3, 2024
Status: Completed
5 stars for the angst.

I think the novel was a bit convoluted/contrived at times, but the emotions were great. I was also really touched by the ML's actions/choices, and the MC/ML relationship is really sweet.

System MVP though. Still, my favorite character was the pet cat. Like, I can't believe I cried for a pet cat? The cat's such a sweet cat... bless Ribs.
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Chimia de Goiaba
Chimia de Goiaba rated it
October 11, 2024
Status: Completed
I was pleasant surprised to see such a seemly cliche revenge story turn into a touching love story 🫂 for this, I will be forever grateful to Xiao Yun Yun and their amazing translation! Wishing the best for them!

The author's view on Love & Hope was really good, and the concept of using this as a payment resuscitation and golden abilities was new to me. Honestly, most of golden fingers system give everything without asking for anything in returning is something that bothered me a lot in the past 😬... more>> because I have trust issues and for me there's no free lunch in the world. It really shows how valuable is a chance to live again, the price for it is heavy and painful.

MC's story is really heartbreaking. ML's story is also painful. And my dear Ribs... Well, this was a story I couldn't help but shed a few tears, it's so sad. Of course, it's short, but was impactful for me. The fact that they can love each other again and again is so touching 😭

It's also important to note that even though MC's lost important things, it doesn't mean he will never get it back again or he lost the ability to learn all those things again.

And I like how he is grateful to the system even though he doesn't know why it helped him or what it is. The transaction was clean and fair.

Anyways, I'm bad at it. You should just read it, it is totally worthy. <<less
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JamaisVu13
JamaisVu13 rated it
July 25, 2024
Status: Completed
I'm so relieved that I decided to read this novel. I've been reading (searching around) for 'revenge plot' novels. Tbh, I was getting so fk-ing tired of reading all those face slapping scenes (nothing is wrong with 'em) but one can only read a limited amount of that. So, this novel felt like a breath of fresh air for me. The pair made me fall in love but ribs... Oh RIBS!😭😭😭 I am so in love with you. You were so gentle, so kind and oh so intelligent.... more>> You were star of this novel. I know that you are fictional but I still hope you may rest in peace and be happy. <<less
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FragileMarionette
FragileMarionette rated it
July 12, 2024
Status: Completed
4.5/5

Honestly, this novel was very refreshing for the rebirth format and I devoured the entire thing in two days.

The MC wasn't ridiculously overpowered, and the system didn't overload the MC with OP buffs or assistance, which was refreshing. There was a good amount of development, angst, and fluff. I really enjoyed this, and the translations were delightful. The plot wasn't drawn out too long, it was just long enough to have substance and be engaging, but not long enough that there was a bunch of unnecessary filler.

I don't usually read... more>> the extras because I find them boring, or not adding any supplementary value to the novel, but these extras were truly enjoyable.

I only took off.5 from my review because

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I am still heartbroken over Ribs, and I cannot get over this; the emotional damage was too much for me, and the amount of tears I shed during that chapter was PAINFUL.

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SuRgrii
SuRgrii rated it
July 10, 2024
Status: Completed
What went through my head halfway reading was the taco bell sauce packets that said " It's a secret" and " I'm okay with that". Also the audio " I love you" and he replies " It will pass". &Lt;/3

The main characters in this novel are so fleshed out and three-dimensional. The same does not apply to the side characters and that's okay, because the story runs on the MC and ML. I didn't find ANY fault with the ML and loved him so much and his loyalty. And their... more>> angst is HEAVENLYYY, the main reason I give this a 5. I don't care about the side characters, the face-slapping, or revenge. I just care about the main couple because they felt so real and raw. <<less
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Chelsea-__-
Chelsea-__- rated it
April 15, 2024
Status: c1
As someone in the comments stated, it's convoluted. I was expecting something a little more gripping, a little more heart-wrenching, but it's okay. I read the book without any pit stop and I was happy to be transported into their world and experience it play out. The realistic MC makes it a good read. I'll give this a stunning 3.5 only for the translator's excellent translation and Ribs.
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Goiarella
Goiarella rated it
February 5, 2024
Status: Completed
3, 5*

I have a problem with this novel. Let's start by saying that it's really well written. It can evoke anger, pity and sadness. Very. The plot is engaging. The MC is quite unusual, but I like it, especially towards the end. Unfortunately, I have a serious problem with ML. The story is written in such a way that I should like him, but I have a lot of resentment towards him and I simply don't like him. I also didn't feel any chemistry between the characters. ML rejected me,... more>> so I'm lowering my rating for that. If you go for romance, look for another novel. If you're looking for a gripping storyline that made you hate the people surrounding the MC, then give this a chance. <<less
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wangxianship
wangxianship rated it
October 18, 2023
Status: Completed
This is definitely a different type of rebirth story... first half was great and revenge was satisfying! Very well translated and loved interaction between the leads. System was a bit diffferent, in that it didn’t really interfere much at first. Then story kind of took a hard left and threw out a total twist, which many ppl loved and I guess I’m not sure how I feel about it... it was certainly different and not cliche so I guess kudos for that. Story is def not all fluff so prepare... more>> for a bit of angst and tears, but it does have a happy ending, if a little bittersweet. Worth reading, just not rereading for me. <<less
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amikyun
amikyun rated it
February 21, 2023
Status: Completed
Don't read comments section just read it.. ok :)

ps: mine is not 100% spoiler.. still it spoiler.... ahahhaha

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3.9 f-ck I start with joyous and tingling feeling of face slap.. and then damn.. I got myself into a pit.. not to regret it tho, fortunately they just 76 chp +2 fortunately... god.. my heart really hurt.. at some point I feel dead is better for our MC for the ending but some of my heart don't want to give up and yeah.. author get the ending that happy enough for me although in the end of this novel our mc's love is gone not so gone but still gone :) I confused as well my friend pls let me venting my confused here in the end I can just '' sigh...'' I don't have problem with how our author take the story to progress and peel all the mystery around pr cp :'' huft.... guys.. if u someone who weak for this kind of rollercoaster feelings like me pls prepare ur self and read it.. again it better u not read the comment section first, I blame u guys who rating it 4.5 :'' this pit u got me..

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mypoorhair
mypoorhair rated it
May 26, 2025
Status: Completed
HOLY ANGST

This teared me up. The writing is gorgeous and its filled with so many details that I probably missed. I thought it would be one of those stories where something happens here and so this happens but, the events have reasoning that reveals more plot twist.
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They literally got hit by a truck right after ML puts things together about who his lover is.

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I wasn't actually deep into the novel since I have a short attention span, however, the pacing reminded me of "Mist"

These type of stories leave me with bitterness at the end of the novel because sometimes the relationships feel dry. They don't have the charm of how they started off and it gets boring after they get together.
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The MC suffered enough and he is mentally drained, I don't blame him. The ML is trying hard to regained the lost flame MC had for him.

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Mature people/older people may understand what it feels like to linger on someone for the sake of being an acquaintance. Even if the love isn't there, you don't exactly want to leave. My point is, the contrast from the beginning of how they met to the end is too sad. I srsly love when the MC tried to trick the ML and later on fell hard for him, he seemed happy. Later on, it was heartbreaking. I couldn't get mad at how their relationship turned out because it was a miracle the MC would want to even live after that point. I don't exactly feel bad for the ML either, they both had their fair shares of pursuing the other and getting rejected.
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I don't know what would've happened if the author just left it as a bad ending. Maybe it was better for the MC since he was out of it by the end.

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We don't get a perspective on Lu Chong much. His life consist of working until night and coming to the villa. He doesn't eat much and stares at the window occasionally which I'm taking as a sign of depression. This is really just how people live. I don't wanna grow old now.

The plot was there, I wished we had more system interactions. It could've lightened up the story. This is no fantasy/fluff even if he
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regressed back in time

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When MC actually showed his true colors, I wished Lu Chong tested him. I love a battle of wits.
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hacques
hacques rated it
May 15, 2025
Status: Completed
Aaaaaa~ Thank you very much for choosing this beautiful story to be shared with us.

What was started as your usual common template regression drama; turns smoothly into something deeper.

It's so hard to finally break Mr. Lu's hardened wall, and I found myself spewing tears a couple of time~

Satisfying read~ Thanks again~
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Marigam
Marigam rated it
March 5, 2025
Status: c30
The characterization is inconsistent. The male lead makes one decision but a chapter later he's doing something else without enough explanation for why he decided either of the times.

For example: the main character decides to take away the villain brother's backing man so he goes to the bar that he knows he owns however while during a confrontation with the villain brother that same backing man in this life actually tries to save the main character but this somehow reveals to him that he's actually met this backer before and... more>> he, right there, decides to not go through with his plan and refuses his help leading to him drinking knowing it will cause him to almost die.

He's decided to not get close to this backer after all.. why? We're not sure. Maybe some disappointment that it was actually this man who was nice to him who helped hurt him in the past life. That's fine.

However an hour or so later he ends up just going and beating up his brother??!! Like what? I thought the plan was to work hard behind the scenes and make the family suffer as much as you did not to just go a beat them up.. how random! But okay..

However! He's dying because of that drink he drank in anger (?) and now he coincidentally (*eye roll*) stumbles in front of the backers car so after seeing backer again he, for some reason, decides that no.. actually he would like to get close to him after all. So he acts all quirky and pathetic and ends up almost dying in front of this man as a strategy to prove he didnt get close to him on purpose. ... ... Okay.

If all of that was purposeful from the start, if all that runaround and life risking and beating up was purposeful it would be okay but the fact that its actually the character vacillating back and forth and somehow ending up in a useful position and be successful in the end is ridiculous to me. That's the start of the whole relationship and story so although I do enjoy some of the chapters now where he is being taken care of by the backer I know the core storytelling is unstable so I don't want to waste my time.

Other characterization problem exist too like the villain being a whiny pathetic little boy but somehow in the past life he manages to torture the hero to death in an extremely psychopathic way. Seeing the hero being able to just decide to come up to him in this life and beat him and scare him so easily is very incongruous.

Then there is the issue of the backer being so easy to deceive etc.. and don't even get me started on the weird cat. <<less
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Zyeew
Zyeew rated it
January 2, 2025
Status: --
I just think, if the person in ML's past wasn't MC, then he would just be a fickle person who rides two boats at the same time.

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I understand that he wants to be loyal to his past, but seeing how that person hasn't shown up for 15 years and probably won't ever show up again, he's not being firm enough to decide his feelings when he clearly already has feelings for MC. And how he rejected MC, when he already liked MC, really pisses me off. He's not firm enough, and he's not principled enough

If you really like someone new, just accept it. What's the point of pretending to be pure and holding on to those old feelings that have no end? And if you want to be loyal to the old person, then you shouldn't give MC the chance and space to maneuver around you. You invited a dog into your house, and he became clingy until you liked him? Still want to pretend to be pure?

For sure, he definitely wouldn't choose the person in his past if that person and MC were two different people. Why keep pretending to be persistent in being loyal when he's already broken up with him a long time ago? And if that person comes back, he'll definitely leave him to choose MC.

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Redmora
Redmora
December 31, 2024
Status: Completed
It started a bit slow in the beginning and I almost dropped it because it was so similar to all the other similar novels in the same genre. Go back in time and get revenge yada yada. And then the plot twists came and I was hooked. Love everyone in here and the ML being a sentimental man instead of a cold face jerk was a nice touch. Love love 💕
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i8kamo
i8kamo rated it
October 27, 2024
Status: Completed
Generic relationship dynamic + plot: there’s not much to it, the characters feel very 2D, I’ve definitely read better more-immersive ‘fake young master’ stories. It’s a good read if you’re bored but nothing special. 6/10
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Cheonsa07231
Cheonsa07231 rated it
October 25, 2024
Status: Completed
At first, I picked this novel up merely just for an easy read. I was like a rebirth x revenge story that's only 75 chapters? I'm in!

Turns out, I indeed did binge read through the entire novel. The first half of the novel was indeed a typical cliche rebirth story which I always enjoyed especially with the character development and romance. The face slapping (although fast) was super satisfying. However I got concerned just like the MC, that the revenge came and went quickly and was wandering what else the... more>> author could write about. But holy moly, did the latter part hit me hard. I CRIED the entire time reading the second half of the novel, literally non stop. Although hinted in the story previously, I never expected the author would fill all the plot holes and questions that usually many rebirth or transmigration would had left out. Compare to the other novels I read, everything in this novel was tied up nicely and what needs to be explained were explained. I'm trying not to give any spoilers because to feel the same gratification as I did, it's better to read it yourself.

Another thing I loved about this novel, was that the "golden fingers" weren't just handed to the MC. There were pain and sacrifices and it's these sacrifices that showed what love and hope truly are to us readers. This novel is now added to my list of favorite novel. Everything about this novel was satisfying and I am glad the couple got the HE ending they DESERVE. However to get to it, it took a long time and a lot of pain. It shows the pure love they have towards each other. Truly amazing. <<less
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Delikate
Delikate rated it
September 3, 2024
Status: Completed
3.5 to be exact.

Wow, this story had me tearing up like, really hard. Especially

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that gut-wrenching scene where the MC's lovingly cooked food got tossed out because the ML had requested it be thrown away. Ouch!

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I really enjoyed the flow of the story, the chase, and the chemistry between the two leads. You can tell the author put a lot of effort into making it work. It's got all the classic tropes: ML with a powerful background, a totally obnoxious family, the white lotus character, and the system. But somehow, it all comes together pretty well.

Oh, and did I mention the MC has a system? It was handled pretty well, if you ask me. It didn't make the MC all-powerful and sure, it gave him some perks, but he still had to give as much as he got. The system was important, even if it didn't pop up all the time.

The only things I'd have liked to see more of are the interactions between the MC and ML as a couple after they got together. Plus:

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the MC's relationship with his biodad didn't get much attention from the author. Only told, not showed type of a thing.

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And honestly, the final plot felt a bit over the top and kinda forced. If the story was just jogging along in the middle, it definitely sprinted a marathon by the end.

But overall, this story hit me right in the feels. I got really invested in both characters and was genuinely grateful for the chance to read it. Maybe I'm a bit biased because revenge stories are totally my Achilles' heel, but I loved how the MC beat up this one particular character 😂 He really went after the people who wronged him before his rebirth. Is that a bad thing? Not in my book, not at all! <<less
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