Mr. Fu Was Manipulated By The Stand-In Again

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Qi Xi has been frail and sick since he was a child, and he is not very smart on top of that. Apart from a good-looking face, it is difficult to find any advantages. Finally, on his 20th birthday, his stepmother kicked him out of the house.

Poor little Qi Xi was on the roadside with his bedroll and an old cat. A luxury car suddenly stopped in front of him, and a handsome and fierce man got out.

He held the cat and pulled the man: Can you take me home? I’m lost.

Fu Yanchuan has a first love. He left him for his dream and remained single until he met a young man on the roadside who looked very much like his first love back then.

The young man seemed to be in a bad state of mind. He was temporarily obsessed with his thoughts.

Fu Yanchuan: Be my substitute and I will take you home.

Qi Xi: Then will you take care of me when I’m sick, comfort me when I’m sad, and give my cat the same care that you’ll give me until I die?

Fu Yanchuan: …Yes.

Qi Xi: Okay, when will the contract be signed?

Fu Yanchuan:…….

On the first night as a stand-in, Qi Xi took the initiative to get into Fu Yanchuan’s bed: This is what a stand-in should do. Isn’t this what should I do?

However, Fu Yanchuan only kissed him, and he blushed and gasped.

Qi Xi: This is what happens when I get nervous. Send me to the hospital quickly, otherwise your substitute will be gone.

After working as a stand-in for a month, Qi Xi failed his exam: Why is it so difficult? Can you teach me? Otherwise your stand-in will be bald.

After being a stand-in for a year, Qi Xi lay in Fu Yanchuan’s arms: Being your stand-in is so tiring. My mouth hurts, my throat hurts, and my waist hurts. If you don’t rub your stand-in, he will die of exhaustion.

In the second year of being a substitute, the first love came back, and his friend asked Fu Yanchuan: When will you dump Qi Xi and pursue your first love back?

Fu Yanchuan jumped up while exclaiming: Do you know how much I paid to raise him? He had to be fed when eating and coaxed when sleeping. He was injured every three days and sick every five days. I even had to watch him when we are sleeping, fearing that he would run out of energy! I’m afraid he will break when I hold him in my hand! Dump him? I’m afraid no one would want this life! …What did you just say about white moonlight? Huh? What do you mean my white moonlight?

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傅总又被小替身拿捏了
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SirhcSidhe
SirhcSidhe rated it
August 6, 2024
Status: Completed
This was an amazing story. A true gem. It is a story of mutual redemption, personal growth, salvation through care and love.

The story begins with a 20 years old MC, who appears to be a high functioning autist, a talanted painter who is completely ignorant of his abilities and the true worth of his art, which leads to him being scummed to make commisioned works for meager returns. Due to his mental deficiencies and his father's promiscuity, the MC is badly treated at home, leaving him suppressed, ignored, insecure, unsocialized.... more>> On the day of his 20th birthday the MC is basically thrown out of his house; he is told to move into his deceased grandfather's house which turns out to be sold years ago. The MC is left on the street with only a suitcase and his cat, with even his meager savings not available as his phone breaks down.

At this lowest point he has a chance encounter with the ML whose car was passing by. The ML is hooked by the sight, and makes an impulsive decision. He offers the MC to live with him, supposedly to be a stand-in for his white moonlight (this is openly acknowledged and discussed from the first moment), but in fact intended simply as an excuse to get out of an arranged marriage (there was no white moonlight all along). The MC agrees under the explicit demand from the ML to give him shelter and care, not get angry with him, not ab*se him, to take care of him when he is sick, and most importantly, take care of his cat until its death. These demands are reiterated several times during that day, and the MC insists to write up a contract, dispite being told that it has no legal weight.

This is a most important point: the MC enters the relationship with his eyes wide open, knowing fully well what is expected of him (having read many BL comics with a white moonlight + substitute plot). This awareness, plus the MC's directness, cause the ML to pause and rethink his actions many times, as any hypocrisy is immediately unwittingly uncovered by the MC. When on the first day the MC offers s*xual favors, since this is what the stand-in is supposed to provide, the ML first accepts, but then has second thoughts and shames the MC for being eager to lie with a stranger. The MC rightfully returns that he was taken in as a stand-in, with the s*xual part being implicit, which means that this is exactly the role which the ML has assigned to him in the first place; he is simply fulfilling the contract.

This interaction sets the mood for their future relationship. The MC is aware of his role (as he thinks of it from the comics he read), and makes effords to be true to it. This means he bypasses lots of stambling stones in such a relationship such as jealousy and feelings of inadequacy. But in fact, the ML has never seen him as a stand-in and never demanded s*xual favors. Every offer in the early stages comes from the MC, dispite him having no experience and no true desire. When things do lead eventually to a simple kiss, it is uncovered that the MC has a severe reaction to stress (such as nervousness in intimate contact). This immediately puts the brakes on any physical intimacy, making the progress very slow and gradual, keeping pace with their increasing emotional care for each other.

From the beginning the ML gives the MC attention and care, things which the MC has been so lacking. The MC eagerly responds with a full trust and acceptance, and care of his own. As a result, both cause the other to realize and get rid of many mental issues left behind by their abusive and suppressive families. The ML learns to open up, to experience positive emotions. The MC simply flowers as he gains self-confidence and pride in his abilities. Both become more social, gradually gaining a group of people whom they interact with closely. The MC leaves the studies he never liked or understood and instead gets a job he enjoys with collegues who treasure him. The ML leaves behind the oppression of his father and family, gaining a standing on his own terms.

What attracted me most is the MC's string character even in his lowest times. Despite clearly being mentally abnormal, he manages to navigate all social encounters and protects himself when needed. He never agrees to what seems to him as unreasonable demands, never interacts with people he is uncomfortable around. Even when he is convinced he has to play the role of a stand-in, he knows when to stop and when to decisively say no to others. In his turn the ML never acts as a s*umbag; he clearly cares for the MC from the beginning, taking on himself the responsibility to provide for him in all matters as he was the one to offer their contract relationship in the first place. This care gradualy transitions from a flatmate to a friend to a true lover; there is never anything forced, whether sexually, socially or emotionally.

Their chance encounter saved both, gaining them care, friendship, restored relationships with distant family members (ML's mother and cousins, MC's brother). It helped both to resolve deeply ingrained mental problems, to gain freedom both physically (MC) and mentally (both).

This novel has a clear analogue in Beloved Marriage in High Society, which is highly recommended to whoever enjoyed this one. <<less
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WallEyeKnee
WallEyeKnee rated it
October 25, 2024
Status: Completed
A heart warming story where both found solace in each other, leading them from despair to life with light and hope

MC and ML both suffered with terrible father's. One is a cheating s*um bag, the other is a control freak.

MC manage to meet ML by chance when decided to leave his home for good, manage to start a strange relationship with ML.

... more>> Both seems just too lonely, lack in love. Through companionship and encouraging each other. They found joy and love.

MC is by no means s*upid, he's just too innocent hasn't seem the much dirty side of the world

ML is by no means heartless, just seem too much dark side of the world, that's he's drown in hopeless despair needed someone to wake him up.

MC heals ML with his natural positive naiveness , constant barage of love and likes lines coming out of his sweet mouth. ML couldn't resist.

ML helps MC build his confidence, showing him he's a better and worthy person than people who berated him before. MC heavily relies on him

Family members from both side also help abit with warm with the changes in the two.

The transformation of the two is the selling point of the novel. I love them both dearly they deserve all the happiness. <<less
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trumying
trumying rated it
July 31, 2024
Status: Completed
This novel hurts my heart. I skimmed through it mostly - but since there is no review yet, I'll let you know some deets.

so... I believe MC is on the autism spectrum, so he is portrayed very innocently and naive. He is a cute, nice boi tho.

What hurts me is how horrible his family is to him. And as he is more innocent, there is no "genius face-slapping" and even though yes, they get their due end, this one-sided attack hurts me more deeply.

and the ML does become doting and... more>> understanding. But, as the title suggests - it doesn't start out true. MC deserve all the love the world should have given

Spoiler

Good thing tho! The white moonlight isn't a big obstacle. And he only appears at the end for 1 chapter I believe. Good thing, cause MC have finally found his place in the light.

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maybe after it is completely english translated will I try to read it in full again. Will I recommend? Well, iykyk, gotta be in 'that' mood. <<less
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Common_people
Common_people rated it
October 24, 2024
Status: Completed
Relaxing story. It's kinda pure, not so much revenge, the MC live in his own world, and the ML facilitate him. Not so much hurdle, even the so called White moon light is just a Firefly here, still like able bcus don't have much screen time. But if you think irl, what MC have been trough is a big Journey. With a family like that, the MC have a strong and Naive heart. It's good that the MC get out safely. And how MC identify from just liking to another... more>> level of love, realize it, that's the plot. So maybe it's not a Grand Journey up and down experience, but its great Journey for their relationship. <<less
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Rain62442
Rain62442
March 13, 2025
Status: c1
This novel sounds interesting, and from the other reviews, it seems to be pretty good. However, I dropped this pretty quickly due to a couple of factors.

First, though the translation is complete, it's a bit wonky. It has the feel of an MTL. Second, the site that hosts the translation is hard for me to read. It puts a strain on my - admittedly terrible - eyes.

I probably would have been more willing to continue had the translation been in a different font such as Verdana or Helvetica.
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yukicchi
yukicchi
January 11, 2025
Status: c45
I will try to pick this up again. It was actually good and probably more on the slice of life genre.

The ML is doting to MC, MC is a ball of sunshine. The ML fell in love with the MC earlier than I thought. From the chapter I stopped, the scenes has a lot of dog food and not too much happening. The later chapters doesn't seem too engaging anymore.

I'll try to pick it up if I'd like to read fluff.
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