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In the last life, Movie Emperor Yu listened to the company and listened to his manager in order not to expose his s*xual orientation. Until his death, he never had a relationship.

Yu Qing Huan didn’t want to be a money making machine in his current life. He wanted to travel to the best place, see the best scenery, eat the best food and then find the best man to live a happy life together.

Hou Qu is a genius savant who can easily learn chemical formulas just by glancing at them. One day, he gets lost in the busy streets and Yu Qing Huan helps him.

Little does Yu Qing Huan know that his wish to stay out of the limelight may not ever be granted as he had unknowingly been locked on by a hungry wolf hidden in the shadows because of his single act of kindness…

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Tôi Chỉ Muốn Nói Chuyện Yêu Đương
我就想谈个恋爱
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lighterxx
lighterxx rated it
November 10, 2019
Status: Completed
Honestly, this novel... Is really beautiful, I loved every moment of fluff and their clumsy learning of relationships. One side was overcoming scars of past, other was learning how to be human. I almost wished there were more conflicts so I can see more of their personalities, and more of their cute interactions. Probably my only complaint can be is ending, it was a bit too abrupt and I almost wishes there are more extra stories.

Speaking of extra stories...

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The last one, where Huo Qu dying because if Qing something's actions... Literally, killed the guy in past life, I wished to see him getting punished for it. The story did not mention that, and only ended the whole novel on a sad note because of such short chapter, they could have add a bit of fluff at least, that death alone was already horrid enough.

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Usas
Usas
September 18, 2019
Status: --
The translator's are great and the story is so interesting in the beginning. But I just finished raws and god! Is it boring or what! It just dragged on like a broken vegetable on the supermarket floor.

Translation: 4/5

Story so far: 4/5

Rating after reading the whole novel: 2/5

It's not really surprising though. It's so hard to find a novel that can maintain its tempo throughout the story.
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Blueraven
Blueraven rated it
November 13, 2019
Status: Completed
So I read the rest of the story through a really rough translator but this story really touched my heart. It is an incredibly sweet and heartwarming story that opens the hearts of the MC and the ML as they go forward. I absolutely love ML even though he can be a bit much at times but he is just amazing. It is a feel-good series that, while not having a very intricate plot, can still elevate your mood with its content. Greatly enjoyed reading it, will probably re-read with... more>> proper translation. <<less
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Addis
Addis rated it
November 18, 2019
Status: c38
This novel didn't start out bad, it had a good premise. However, it went completely downhill once the seme was introduced. I know he's meant to be a savant with a high IQ and zero EQ, but he is way, way, way too childlike for my liking. Especially knowing that this is a yaoi BL novel. Having someone with the emotional intelligence of a three year old being in an 18+ situation really grinded my gears. I just couldn't finish the novel.

The translations were also not that great. I had... more>> to re-read sentences just to understand what the translator was trying to write. The english was sub par, and anyone who paid for this on Flying Lines should never have supported a MTL quality translation. <<less
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Royalsoukoku
Royalsoukoku rated it
September 26, 2019
Status: Completed
I really love this story, no angst just a lot of fluff and a bit of tissues needed every now and then
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Melange
Melange rated it
June 1, 2020
Status: Completed
Meh, not really my cup of tea. First, the translation isn't super great which leads to some really awkward prose sometimes (but I mean it's Flying Lines so I guess this is to be expected).

Notwithstanding, the story itself is just really convoluted and not that great. This really reads like an author's-first-YA-novel. By that, I mean unrealistic expectations of relationships. There are many aspects of their romance that are glorified as "cute" that would be truly problematic in a mature relationship. MC and ML aren't even equal partners, it feels... more>> like they're in a father/son relationship. Sure, I get it, ML is on the spectrum. I will admit that I am not on the spectrum and thus cannot empathize with those who are on the spectrum, but I don't think the author's portrayal of autism is even remotely accurate.

Also, does anyone in ML's family actually work? It just seems like they're running around all the time. Honestly. <<less
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frostcrystal
frostcrystal rated it
January 5, 2020
Status: c13
I'm reading through the glowing reviews like "Bruh, are we even reading the same story?"

I very much like the main character of this story, and was kind of hoping for more with him and his acting career. But I just cannot get behind the ML. He's so high on the autism spectrum he can't even change his clothes, I feel vaguely disturbed just knowing that the two of them are gonna get together. How on earth did he latch on so quick to the MC, when he won't even touch... more>> his family, who have taken care of him ever since he was a kid? <<less
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cox55758
cox55758 rated it
November 25, 2019
Status: c110
A perfect match couple as they say. They really try to understand each other. The other one tried to respect the other and the other tried to change for the betterment of their relationship. A cute and fluffy story. A story worth reading. A story of two different world people who found love and comfort with each other! So touching!
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gryffinpuff
gryffinpuff rated it
November 26, 2019
Status: c60
Story starts out pretty strong. MC reincarnated but has zero interest in acting career but is forced due to circumstances. The situation was initially comedic, but later MC shows growth and realizes there's always something to learn...

Don't like the ML too much. If he's autistic, he should be same with everyone - MC isn't a wizard with magic potion to treat ML's ailments that have been following him since birth... I can take an autistic genius, but someone who can't even eat properly knows how to kiss and have s3x... more>> (that too r@pey kinds) is a bit hard to swallow... the ML character setting is just not right...

Dunno about the various 5star ratings, but for me, it's 3 star - belonging to the MC! <<less
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rhianirory
rhianirory rated it
March 13, 2019
Status: Completed
this is a very sweet novel with little melodrama. The Asperger angle was new to me so it was interesting and I like that he wasn't suddenly magically "cured" by love, though he does improve greatly over time. The only thing I found a little unbelievable was his continuous physical closeness with the MC; most people with autism don't like touching or having people invade their personal space for long periods of time no matter how much they love the other person.
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wangxianship
wangxianship
December 27, 2023
Status: c192
I’m going to go against the trend and at the risk of being totally Un-PC, I have to admit that I could not get into the relationship between MC and ML. I did not find it sweet or fluffy, just immensely cringey, and finally couldn’t take it anymore and dropped it at chp 192, so can’t say that I didn't give this novel my best shot.

ML is a child, and his obsession with MC is like that of a child with his favorite toy. MC is lucky, talented and handsome.... more>> It’s absurd to think he couldn’t find anyone to love him wholeheartedly when he has so many friends and even that Qingzeng guy that seemed to match him in every way. ML continually acts like a caveman, mauling him until MC winces in pain and tells him to stop, only to be completely ignored because he doesn’t have the sophistication to know when no means no, and when no might mean yes. MC just wants to do whatever he wants whenever he wants, totally immature. And yes, he learns slowly to become more independent but it’s just excruciating to watch him grow from the equivalent of a 2 yr old to whatever semblance of an adult he becomes and believably believe that MC would fall in love with him in the process. I know this is an unpopular opinion and I’m glad others loved their love story. I just couldn’t take it. It did not feel like a relationship between 2 strong equals and the extreme disparity just killed it for me. Having ML be so clingy, desperate and insecure all the time, with the MC being his whole entire world. That is not healthy dynamics and unfair pressure on an MC who just wanted an easy, carefree life but got saddled with an infant that needs constant supervision and care, cannot handle any social situations or interactions with others, and whose extreme jealousy makes him irrational and violently possessive towards MC. Thats the set up for I die and will take you with me situation. That’s not romantic. That’s just creepy.

I tried hard to find the romance but just couldn’t find it. Will stay away from these unbalanced relationship in the future. But it seems to come up often in BL novels. No idea why the lovemaking always seems barely consensual, with a whole lot of resistance and pain, where MC can’t move the next day and aches everywhere and no where does he seem to enjoy it AT ALL and in fact is angry and wants to run away from ML after. Wow that’s so romantic. I was just annoyed by their whole interaction.

I rarely post negative reviews, and must give translator kudos for doing a fabulous job, but someone should warn potential readers like me that it may not be their cup of tea if they want a strong, equal relationship between 2 strong leads. I have nothing against mentally disabled ppl. I just couldn’t continue reading about a ML who needs help to feed himself, can’t find his way out of a shoe box and is utterly helpless in every way, but wants to cling onto MC and have MC devote himself to him, not have any friends or look at anyone but him, regardless of what MC might want, when MC has everything and then some going for him. ML is often referred as a beast and well, that says it all. <<less
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HoloSol
HoloSol rated it
October 8, 2019
Status: c70
Meh.

Story is dull. ML is very, very high on the autism spectrum. He can’t even boil water or open a can. I don’t find this fluffy. It’s just weird. After 50+ chapters of him being a complete child, he’s actually capable of using a spoon now. I do like the romance is only now just picking up as he is becoming more functional. It would have been weird if the main protagonist was sexually attracted to a toddler.
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Sophiethebunny
Sophiethebunny rated it
October 30, 2020
Status: --
I don’t know why this novel got such high rating. I mean what kind of person is a genius and don’t even know how to do the simplest of the simplest shit. I’m talking about crossing the damn road but he has the understanding of much much higher knowledge? I’m sorry it’s just too cringy this whole genius having to rely on male lead coz I can’t do simple little things blah blah blah
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PurplinBacon
PurplinBacon rated it
June 17, 2023
Status: Completed
I took of 3 stars, one star for 3 reasons as to why I struggled so much with this novel. If you enjoyed the novel, I hope this doesn't take away from your enjoyment, because people should be able to enjoy the things they enjoy. That said, I should also be able to dislike the things I dislike.

1. ML

I just don't think ML should have been an ml. As other pointed out, he's so high on the autistic spectrum, he's childlike. And that makes his romance with MC feel really... more>> uncomfortable. On top of writing on ml's autism being really unrealistic and quite unhealthy views of what autism is like. It's not a deal breaker to many readers, but it did irk me. But I was just as irked at how ML was cured of his autism, like something like that happens in the span of just a few years. Just. Didn't enjoy him.

2. No sometimes means yes.

In what bizarre land does no mean yes? Now, I understand that when roleplaying, but with the use of a safeword so both parties are clear when someone wants to seriously stop! Lack of clear consent is already something a lot of romances I've seen struggle with, and this novel takes it up another notch, saying consent isn't even a requirement. No means no, and if you want no to mean yes, you need a word in place.

3. The sl*t shaming

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Now. This one hurts me. Mainly because, despite the amount of people reading this novel, nobody really brings it up. But I don't even know how to put into words, the disappointment and anger I felt at MC sl*t shaming Zhongxi. It really stuck with me for how out of character and kinda cruel of MC to even think that way about Zhongxi. He's been in the entertainment industry for years, someone sleeping for roles shouldn't be something new. But his first reaction wasn't nothing because it wasn't his business, or pity because someone felt the need to resort to sleeping for roles, or even worry because of the unbalanced power dynamic. No. It was disgust at someone for even sleeping for roles. I get it. MC is godly talented and extremely famous and doesn't need to do something like rolling around in a bed to get a side role. But you don't need to put someone down to pull MC up. He's already godly. And s*x work shouldn't be stigmatized. He was a consenting adult. Leave it at that.

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glitteryjoon
glitteryjoon
June 16, 2023
Status: c1
I can't finish this novel. After going through so many reviews that talked about how cute and lovely this novel was I'm really beginning to question how many people only like bl novels simply because it's bl and between 2 men rather than actually focusing on the characters and their story.

This novel really shouldn't be this highly rated. I won't even claim to know about asperger's and the autism spectrum, but I will say I genuinely don't think it's accurate.

This is such a sensitive topic and yet, the way this... more>> person is portrayed bothered me from the very start.

I've said this before, but I really wish these authors would stop using psychological disorder and other disabilities that they have no real understanding for on these bl novels. All it does it push these false narratives and stereotypes onto people that may really suffer from these difficulties and while it may seem minor since it's only in these bl novels, real people read them and real people apparently think stuff like this is cute or acceptable. It's really disturbing.

I'm not going to go into much detail on the story as I stopped pretty early on, but I will say I feel like this novel was trying to take on a comedic aspect but I felt like it fell short and felt more Gary sue and annoying with how often and easily he was lucky. I felt like the luck should have been more well paced and spaced out, happening in the most random ways when he's least expecting it. <<less
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NightFlower1412
NightFlower1412 rated it
November 11, 2022
Status: Completed
MTL-ed instead of reading translations, which are blocked behind a paywall and requires you to actually use their app (get white screen on browser).

I didn't mind downloading the app, but it was terrible to navigate and the chapters are ch 6 are locked behind currency (which you can earn by leveling up your rank slowly or mainly by paying IRL money). I get translations are services, but I'd rather the option to donate (patron or ko-fis) once in a while than having to actually pay to read translations. Oh, and... more>> they have the paid VIP membership/subscription for app, and this novel apparently isn't included. Better start earning points or paying to read then. I just found it shameless.

Story was decent. MC was super lucky, and that a lot of the stuff for him is only believable because it's fiction. He was a cutie though. ML has really low EQ, and very high IQ, but he's really childish (not petty, but like a child). It felt so weird at times, so the relationship between him and MC isn't very satisfying.

Not one of my favs, but I only wrote a review bc I wanted to warn people about the paid translations.

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READ THE CRYSANTHEMUMGARDENS TRANSLATIONS INSTEAD OF FLYINGLINES.

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tkkaine
tkkaine rated it
May 13, 2020
Status: Completed
I loved the MC, I thought he really deserved to just be happy and I'm glad he got that chance. I loved the friendships he made, and the view he had of the entertainment world and his job. Unfortunately, I could not get to like the ML. He just didn't feel like a lead to me. I didn't get enough of a feel of his intelligence, and really only his disabilities stood in the forefront. I didn't like how he was so possessive and obsessed over MC to the point... more>> where he'd chase away his friends because the MC deserves all his friends. I kept reading for the MC, but I really wanted to drop it numerous times because of the ML. Loved all the fluff tho <<less
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MadCC
MadCC rated it
May 2, 2020
Status: Completed
The story as a whole is pretty good, nothing to say about the MC or the story settings.

My main problen is the MC's and ML's relationship.

Don't mind having an autistic ML, could have been quite interesting, however he is way too high on the spectrum.

... more>> He has the mind of a three year old, he can't cross the road, can't eat properly, can't handle his emotions, etc...

While his IQ is high it doesn't make up for the fact that the relationship seems very kinda creepy in a way, like MC is an average dude and ML is this childlike individual which creates a feeling of him being taken advantage of.

While the author attempts to justify it by showing us the ML's thoughts and proving he likes MC as well, it just feels very forced.

Had they just been friends and MC slowly brings him out of his shell that would have been fine, however getting intimate with someone with the mind of a child? Yeah, no thanks, not my cup of tea. <<less
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Vanillamilk
Vanillamilk rated it
December 24, 2022
Status: --
I’m sorry but this novel I CANNOT continue to read. My nonexistent anger issues are working up to the point I’ve actually talked to my dad about how this angers me.

I forgot what chapter I’m on, I’ve already closed the tab yesterday and am writing this just because my dad said I should to cause he’s already listened for half an hour.

My review has nothing to do with the relationship between the MC and the ML ig the ML is really too childish. I’m not even sure it’s autism, I... more>> don’t know exactly what autism is but when I first read the chapters (without looking at the tags) I thought he had memory loss.

What I want to talk about is how annoying the MC acting career is. I don’t know exactly where it could go, maybe he FINALLY drops it in the next few chapters but so far I can’t continue to read it with how the side characters just think so highly of themselves and think ‘aw don’t downgrade yourself! I’ve never once seen you act but I’m sure you’re better than every person in this room!! All because your an orphan.’ IT ANNOYS ME TO DEATH.

Maybe it’s because my favorite novel is about a character who detests the eyes of pity people give him but this whole story completely angered me.

What their pitying does is ignoring his own talents and just thinking of the past. Which they had no part in but invaded.

The title of the story is ‘I just want to be in a relationship aka he wants to retire from his career as an actor. This was practically said in the first chapter, but he continues to act - that part when the screenwriter saw how he downgraded himself and thought he would get amazing results in the future made me question my own sanity with how that even works.

Honestly what really made me loose my mind is when the MC won 60 million in a lottery. More than enough to cancel his contract as a small actor but instead used it to donate and buy a house (I think using around 20 million??) honestly with my experience reading other novels it should be around 5 million which still saves more than enough to get a house and donate. He honestly just put the whole retirement plan to the back of his head.

This whole thing annoys me. If this was one of those transmigration novels the MC would be that white lotus original MC with a protagonist halo (seriously that whole thing where all the old people on the set defended him just because he was modest!!!MODEST ABOUT HIS ACTING SKILLS WHEN HE WAS A FILM EMPEROR IN HIM PAST LIFE - PLEASE THEYRE NOT IDIOTS THEYVE BEEN IN THIS INDUSTRY FOR YEARS LIKELY, THEY CAN TELL A TALENT WHEN THEY SEE ONE.)

If you are into this type of novel - don’t take this to heart I just read through all the other reviews and only saw one star reviews due to the main relationship I just want to talk about MY reason I dropped this novel. <<less
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orztodaempress
orztodaempress rated it
December 20, 2021
Status: c39
This is only the second time I have encountered a situation where the TL is so tr*shy, yet I can't bear to stop reading it because the novel is too good. I am seriously frustrated with this translation quality. I can tell that it's not entirely machine translations (from experience and because T/N's are present) but its quality and how much confusion and the amount of headaches I got from reading this me is akin to a MTL. I can actually feel my IQ decreasing from reading this treasure trove... more>> of inaccurate grammar and literacy.

But... this novel is definitely very refreshing for a rebirth novel. The author takes a step out of the norm because the MC doesn't want to use his knowledge of the future selfishly (like buying stocks) but also doesn't pretend to be "normal" (like pretending to relearn a certain skill). The ML's character is also so unique and refreshing. He is a genius, but also unbelievably naive and innocent (you'll understand when you read it). So I'm really enjoying the novel so far... if not for the translations *-*

Edit: I just realized Chrysanthemum Garden is re-translating this!! I'm so excited because they always do such a good job!! But... I want to finish reading it now and can't bear waiting to binge it in a few months T^T

Edit 2: Yeah, after comparing the TL's of the first chapter, the difference in quality is strikingly clear. The former translator didn't even translate the TITLE correctly... For goodness sake!! Ugh, I rarely curse the translators but the former translator would've done the world a favour by leaving this novel untouched, thank you very much. Chrysanthemum Garden's translations are so beautifully written and in comparison, the former translator basically slaughtered the author's work. It's basically slander to call the former writings a translation of "I Just Want To Be In A Relationship". It's such a shame their uploads to this novel can't be removed entirely.

Edit 3: After consideration, I think I would rather wait a couple months for Chrysanthemum Garden's full translations to binge than waste my brain cells away trying to understand the former so-called "translations". And if you want to read this work as the author intended it, I suggest you do the same. <<less
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