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ZhouXiang didn’t know if God was giving him a second chance to live because he wanted to give him extra loving care or was it because he hasn’t messed with him enough.

Otherwise, how could it be that both in and out of his entertainment career, whether it was in his past life or his current life, YanMingXiu would consider him as the substitute for the same person.

He also didn’t know, between him and Young Master Yan, who was actually more pitiful; the one who could only be treated as a substitute or the one could only find a substitute.

In his past life, ZhouXiang was the stuntman for the big star WangYudong.

But not just as his martial art stuntman…..

Even within his deeply ill-fated relationship with YanMingXiu, he was also undeniably a complete substitute.

Disheartened, ZhouXiang went with a group of documentary film crew into the deep valleys of the treacherous mountains. Unexpectedly, he lost his footing and fell off a cliff .

When he awakened again, it was already two years later. Nevertheless, he awakened in another person’s body.

What is even more tragic is that he still couldn’t escape the fate of being a substitute…

T/N: 替身: Tishen is a person who replaces another; a substitute, in filming the tishen is a stuntman/body-double.

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My Stand-In (Thai adaptation)
职业替身
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rimirinrin
rimirinrin rated it
March 12, 2022
Status: Completed
Surprisingly 188 series also has a rebirth theme. Quite refreshing I would say because I would never have expect the MC to die. Zhou Xiang is a very good guy despite his parents passing away early. In his reborn life, he finally got a mother figure that he has always wanted and really treat her very well. It's not easy when you got to start all over in a new identity.

I also find Yan Mingxiu to be one of the least scummy gong. All of it was just a mistaken... more>> love interest and fate really gave him no chance to explain himself and Zhou Xiang just died on him. I really feel his pain and regrets because it really feels like every good thing was cut short all of a sudden. The years he spent longing for Zhou Xiang to come back (chinese always believe in even if the person died, you need to see the body to believe). Those uncertainties are definitely very pressuring for him.

I cried together with both Zhou Xiang and Yan Mingxiu when
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they found his remains. All that was left are bones. The pain from seeing your own remains and also the faith that kept Yan Mingxiu believing that Zhou Xiang isn't dead just shattered.

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I swear this is one of the angstiest one I've read in the 188 series so far. I'm just glad the sweetness at the end and those extras salvaged my heart a little. <<less
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1darling
1darling rated it
December 31, 2021
Status: Completed
umm just give it a try... it is an emotional ride, quite beautiful from the start and then the start of emotional ride.. I actually don't know what to write but I really loved it and I also love the ml.. he just was not aware that is it... and our MC what can I even say... I adore both of them so much and yeah it really depicts the tough plights of being a homos*xual and so many consequences are there family related, life long partner, a healthy relation... more>> etc...

i really hope people just don't randomly judge it from different people opinions and rather see it for themselves... happy reading..

thanks to both of the translator... love you

ahh.. forgot.. I especially liked YanMingsu lol.. <<less
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FrostyDragon
FrostyDragon rated it
December 13, 2021
Status: Completed
Entertainment although very dogblood. Judging from the reviews and what I've heard of the 188 group, I actually thought the ML would be a bit scummier. Don't get me wrong, he's very much a scum, but while his actions aren't in any way excusable, at least one part makes some sense:

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YanMingXiu had every right to be jealous of LanXiRong, and his relationship with ZhouXiang wouldn't have ended so badly if those two had communicated properly. LXR is very obvious about liking ZX, he tries to pursue him and even kisses him. YMX isn't s*upid, and it's normal to be upset when your bf continues to hang out with a hot friend whom he previously had a crush on and who is now crushing on him. I get why ZX is more focused on his relationship issues with YMX - like YMX not appreciating him, treating him coldly in front of his brother-in-law, and YMX not admitting that he likes ZX (all of which are 100% YMX's fault), but it's hard to blame YMX for being jealous when he has good reason to.

Considering that they've been together for almost a year, are living together and are actually dating (ZX explicitly stated he wanted to date and YMX agreed), ZX should have realized that hanging out with LXR and brushing YMX jealous aside (YMX is an idiot, but he's right about LXR's motives and his attitude when he took the drunk ZX home). Yes, YMX handles his jealousy the wrong way from beginning to end, but he's 20, it's his first relationship, and he's very emotionally immature. Doesn't excuse the way he helped WYD sabotage ZX, but he's scared that ZX will get together with LX during the filming.

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It's a relief to read a story where the MC and ML aren't just two innocent virg*ns who've never even kissed anyone before they meet the love of their life. Especially the MC, being the older one, is pretty carefree about s*x and has had both one-night stands and relationships. It's nice to have a shou MC who is mature and not a dumb and innocent little flower.

A good read, but some things could have been fleshed out more - like the romance (the MC seemingly falls for the ML because he's hot and the s*x is great, even though the ML from the beginning is an immature idiot) and the villain.

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The villain could have been scummier and played a bigger part - instead, he just gradually fades away after the MC and ML make up. I also wishes the author would have dived more into WYD taking advantage of the ML's feelings, since he obviously knew about the ML's crush

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There's a twist to the ML's infatuation with his white moonlight that is predictable in hindsight, but I still enjoyed it.

Good story if you want light entertainment about a scummy gong and sympathetic, mature shou. <<less
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UnicornxChoco
UnicornxChoco rated it
September 11, 2021
Status: Completed
Wanted to give it 4 stars but accidentally clicked 5 and seems like NU doesn't allow edits?

This novel is really sad yet really heartwarming and sweet at the same time. It's the kind of story that stays in your mind long after you read it. But its still a HE for those who are worried :)

Really enjoyed it overall. I could feel the despair and the joy of the characters. Thats how much I was into thr book. Would recommend it if you don't mind lots of angst and... more>> a really shytty ML who changes for the better. I think the sweetness and karma makes up for it. <<less
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Pmona
Pmona rated it
September 2, 2021
Status: c121
I enjoyed the story even though it was so irritating and disappointing, it shows how love can make some people so s*upid to forgive and surrender to the one they love after being betrayed hurt humiliated broken, and be so s*upid by going through the same mistake over and over again, I do believe love makes you blind s*upid and kills your brain cells.
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angstywuxian
angstywuxian rated it
July 14, 2021
Status: Completed
Can I just say I freaking love this novel? I finished this novel in like one day because it's that engaging and angsty.

Also, the people who are leaving negative reviews because ML is a scum, READ THE TAGS.

It's a dog-blood novel and the story itself is tragic. You'll hate the ML, Yan Mingxiu, at the beginning but in the end, you'll end up feeling sorry for him. The MC is not helpless and he doesn't forgive the ML easily. Their relationship development is good as well. So if you're... more>> into dog-blood novels and want to read some angsty story, give this a try. <<less
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MeineMeow
MeineMeow rated it
March 28, 2021
Status: Completed
This is the book which makes me a fan of the author. Too bad all jjwxc link of her was locked.

This book definitely not everyone’s cup of tea. I also delay to read this for a long time because I don’t like this type of angst. But booy, his book makes me appreciate dogblood story.

ML is scum, but he was loyal. All author’s ML is typical s*um who later realize their mistakes and try to make it right. The angst is painful, but the satisfaction of looking at our MC... more>> trample the s*um ML and make him kneel begging for him, is satisfying. I guess this is why people like dogblood drama.

Author’s greatest charm is the way she depict her characters and the scene. The line is easy to read but also beautiful. I do understand if some ppl don’t like this kind of story, but it didn’t justify why you only rate this 1 star. The tags were there.

Anyway, try give this story a chance, and wish for people who like dogblood story appreciate this gem more and more. <<less
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twobada
twobada rated it
February 28, 2021
Status: --
This is soap opera done right.

All the cliches are there but the complicated emotions were so carefully explored that one just can't help but stick to the end.

The HE was definitely worth the angst but I believe that this is for more mature readers.
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crownprince
crownprince rated it
January 7, 2021
Status: Completed
Ultimately a good read, I re-read it once. I love the angst and all the misunderstandings that makes me get the feels while reading. What make me assured the most is that I knew for a fact that the MC love the ML and the ML love the MC. It was so obvious right from the beginning. I think this novel is more suitable for mature readers. Although from many opinions, the ML may be tr*shy but from as far as I can tell,
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he love the MC from the very beginning (he just didn't know). He was young, human, and makes mistakes. I find that it is all reasonable. He just didn't know that he love the MC and it was a confusing phase for him. Firstly I don't think there's anything wrong with treating MC as a substitute in this story (if you think otherwise this story might be a difficult read for you), this is because they started off as fkbuddies. I think that since both party established that relationship then it's ok. However the r/s became unbalanced when one falls in love and knowing that he is treated as a substitute is just too much to bear (obviously). The only part I didn't really like about the substitute part is that even though ML already knows he love someone, he can separate his physical needs and fk someone he don't love. But this is just my thing, is not a huge NONO to me. So if its a huge NONO for you I suggest you give this a skip.

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TLDR; Cut him some slack guys.

Is a heartrending and satisfying read, and while I feel like the ending is a little rushed, but it is overall a good read. No complains about the smutty scenes as well, those are delicious.

🟢 Suitable for those who like plots, angst and misunderstandings, character growth, papapa scenes.
🔴 Not suitable for those who think the ML is tr*sh. And can't accept characters with different morals from what you believe in. This might make it diffuclt for you to read.
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someonewithemptyhands
someonewithemptyhands rated it
November 15, 2020
Status: --
its a story full of misunderstanding but it has its charm and the misunderstandings didnt bother you that much.

i really love MC. he's personallity, his Mindset, his behavior and all of the other things. he's really mature

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when he liked ML he really did every thing he could to keep ML with him and he even wanted begged to ML so he didnt break up with him but when he found out that he was a superseded he gived up all the plans and broke up with him. I really like his proud and Self-esteem and after ML fell in love with him and begged him to return he didn't accept easily.

in other way I really hated ML At the age of 20 . he's a selfish and spoiled child and really annoying.

i mean im 21 too but as a 20 years old boy he's really childish and he was living in foreigner country too so he shouldnt be someone like this. I mean you, at the age of 20, really couldnt say that you like someone?when you feel comfort with him when you want to be with him many years or when you annoyed to see him with someone else, what the mining all of this? even 15 years old child know that. but ML didnt say anything to him when MC cryed for his love and said at least you like me a little what ML said? nonsense:/ and lets see after 3 years when MC dead he said he liked him and all of his doing was for MC. who would believe this?

if he said to MC that he liked him a little not that much or when that bit*h called him and asked him to keep him at home didnt tell him that bit*h is better than him or explain to him his emotion, did MC really run away from home? he just wanted a family.

i like ZhouXiang too. but I think he didnt deserve MC.

actually all of them didnt deserve him LOL. both of them did selfish and cruel things to MC and broke his heart but MC love YanMingXiu more and YanMingXiu is crazy about MC so it doesnt matter.

but I still couldnt belive that after 1 year you could love someone this much. YanMingXiu's love for MC is strange

and WanYuDong... its a little compliacted. he isnt like other villains that have a worse life that MC. he really has a better life than MC so I dont really understand him.. why should he do dirty things with such a good life? and wants to ruin MC's ptitful life? why would he be jealous? he is really s*upid.

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the story has its up and down and almost didnt get boring

the pa pa pa scene is good too.

so you can give it a try <<less
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kaizirak
kaizirak rated it
October 15, 2020
Status: Completed
This story is really irritating because of the misunderstandings. At first I hate the male lead for his s*upidity, but as the story goes on it getting better because he is repenting his mistake earnestly. The best thing I like about this is the MC, because he is not like typical soft-hearted uke who forgive the ML easily. Overall, it's a good novel !
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EternalMoonlight
EternalMoonlight rated it
October 12, 2020
Status: Completed
I want to give it a five star, I really want to.... but... I was a little unsatisfied with both ML and MC. It felt really painful for me, like a heart-wrenching pain. I didn't like the way how ML solved their problems and I didn't like MC's suspicion in ML although his suspicion is both valid and reasonable, if only they both knew how to be honest to each other from the start it wouldn't bring any pain to the two of them and us readers.

It was angsty, really... more>> really painful. It felt like they were being played around by fate, relishing in their pain and suffering. Honestly, I skipped some of the chapters because the angst was just too much for me. The misunderstandings and dishonesty between them was especially painful to bear. There was a lot of if only throughout the novel. I won't make a big deal out of the r*pe because it is clearly tagged and was prepared for it.

I know both of them, especially ML, wants to remedy their relationship and start over again and they both deserve it. In the end they got their Happy Endings.

So, my fellow rotten girl, if you're into angst with a little bit of dog blood drama and a nice plot, this novel is suitable for you but if you're into fluff, makes a big deal out of r*pe although it is clearly tagged and have a fragile heart, my dear, you still have the time to get out. <<less
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Peachzy
Peachzy rated it
October 3, 2020
Status: Completed
I really like this book because the angst is there, the redemption (maybe??) is there but the culprit for this entire fiasco between MC & ML wasn’t punished enough.

ML was an as*hole but I’m gonna say that he was manipulated into that?

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Young ML saw a movie that had MC as the stuntman and fell in love but because it didn’t credit MC, ML thought it was the actor. So he followed the actor around everywhere etc, making him being manipulated by the actor to harm MC later in the story. All these indirectly caused MC to die then reborn again.

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That still don’t change that he was an as*hole to MC.

The turn towards HE was a little too sudden but it’s still acceptable for me. I just want to see the culprit punished properly for his actions : ( <<less
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AllShipper
AllShipper rated it
September 3, 2020
Status: --
This story wasn't disappointing, as usual, the author wrote another masterpiece.

The recycle life of Zhang is funny and both pitiful. Imagine facing same thing in another life😁

I dont hate Mingxu

... more>> He was foolish not realizing who he really loved. And he cared for Zhang in his own way even if it was depressing to the other party. He was also punished😊

I only pitied XiRong, hope he finds his own happiness

I really love what The couple had, it wasn't an easy journey for them. Even me as a reader, felt many emotions..😭

Anyways, I made sure I read this finish within 3 days, *sigh* my eyes. These stories are so addictive... <<less
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Lazyynovel
Lazyynovel rated it
August 18, 2020
Status: Completed
I love love love this novel!! At first I really hated the ML, he was so horrible to MC but he got his karma as well. I highly recommend this. It has lot of angst as well.
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Tintl
Tintl rated it
May 5, 2020
Status: Completed
my favorite part is the MC’s personality. He’s very down to earth.

everything else is ok. The ML is occasionally sweet.

I like how the author portrayed the difficulty in Chinese parents and family accepting their son being gay.

i cried so hard so many times that my eyes legit turned red.
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amruta
amruta rated it
March 11, 2020
Status: Completed
Great translation.

The story has a lot of angst and melodrama. Also, can anyone fall in love with someone's back?!......

What I dislike the most is the ending. Yes its a HE. But its not really resolved. The ML's grandfather is of the opinion that they don't need to deal with the situation because he thinks the MC and ML being so young will eventually fall out. But what about a few years later? Will they go through the same ordeal? The ML's mom has changed sides though....

Lot of angst with eventual... more>> HE. <<less
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pHantomRJ
pHantomRJ rated it
March 10, 2020
Status: Completed
I like the author style specially when you want some pain and pleasure at the same time. I have read 3 novel of this writer where I could feel anger, smile, disappointment, and many more things that I usually don't experience in real life.

It is good I hope I could see more work like this with a better plot.
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Irissska O_o
Irissska O_o rated it
February 23, 2020
Status: Completed
It was sooo angsty which I usually hate but unexpectedly enjoyed this time.

And ... more>>
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I am totally against MC forgiving ML. That was unhealthy relationship they had in the beginning - incl. ML being jealous, selfish, kind of raping MC once - and I do not believe that people change their ways. Even if someone treats everyone except you as rubbish believe me there will be one day this person will treat you the same. So... for the story sake, ML changed but irl such things do not happen.

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I really wish there was a story where MC just moves on in the end even if it is not easy for him. <<less
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Achiless
Achiless rated it
December 30, 2019
Status: Completed
This novel is so incredibly sad that it can make you cry throughout it. And also there is so much drama and I think that I'm not the only sucker for it. There are so many misunderstandings that you know as a reader but the characters don't and it just had me screaming.

The story isn't really focused on any other plot other than the romance between the main characters, so it should be purely read as a romance novel.

Btw a warning: the ML is a fking as*hole that I think... more>> everyone agrees on. But that's acceptable because

-the MC knows that and shows it

-it adds to the drama

-the author doesn't romanticise his toxic behavior.

Just read it and have a good cry. <<less
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