Rebirth of a Movie Star

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In his previous life Bai Lang was a small star. He rejected his boss and foolishly engaged in a relationship which he thought was true love.

He didn’t expect that he would get betrayed, die of a heart attack and trouble his boss to accompany him on his last journey.

After his rebirth, he decided to give up on true love. As for his boss… since he wants something then just let him have it.

So this little star after his rebirth collected his boss, and then it became a true love story with his boss.

In between there are good friends/love rivals/s*um men in the mix. A sweet story with a happy ending.

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Sao Trời Lấp Lánh
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重生之朗朗星空
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NanairoHana
NanairoHana rated it
March 11, 2021
Status: Completed
Unexpectedly very good read. I was surprised. Started it due to in the mood for entertainment world setting. But even from chapter 1, I was hooked by our MC, Bai Lang characterization. This story is about the butterfly effects of two person missing each other in another life finally being together.

I will say what I really like about this book is that author didn't sugar-coated the relationship of patron in entertainment world, even with Bai Lang and Qiu Quan pair (ML). ... more>>
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From the very beginning author told the stand, that the act of having patron is shameful and humiliating. It was not glorified with the cliche of you being able to stand proud in front of insider and acting proud to all crew. Author realistically wrote many possible relationship of them and the ending of each one to show to some naive people out there, entertainment business is just like that. You can have your own opinion of whether it is shameful, ugly or dirty. But this is the reality.

    • Qiu Quan - Bai Lang

Since they are main leads, of course their relationship is the one with positive energy. But Bai Lang didn't said that the act is morally good but from 'past life' he knows this patron is good (even if it short lived). He didn't relent in his last life, and you can see how he ends up in the end. He picked the offer this time around mainly to repay the gratitude for that lone black umbrella holder. And Bai Lang was portrayed of having different behaviour once Qiu Quan confirmed their relationship. Because buyer-the good relationship can only do so much. Loved the fact that even though Bai Lang is the one getting into that messy offer, it is Qiu Quan the one taking voluntary step to get them out of the messy entanglement

    • Hong Yu - Su Quan/Qu Suan

This one depicted the dark side of obsessed patronage and hostage patronee. You can make your choice to have the biggest patron for your glorious dream, but then the risk is higher. Su Quan's life is basically that. Don't know if Hong Yu isn't wheelchair bounded, if he will still persist to have Su Quan though. The author really wrote them well, as you can't find a shred of romanticism being depicted. It is all obsession and desperation; from both party.

    • Qiu Kou - Feng Hong

This is written subtly but it is more of patron-patronee for mutual benefits more than feeling invested. Basically it is written as transaction deal. Once the dealer went to jail, Feng Hong simply went to find a new patron. To naive celebrities supporter out there (especially asian, I know they gonna fight me, this is actually common practice you see. Not necessarily selling your body, but there always is transaction and connection to climb in that industry)

    • Qiu Quan - Ya Qi

A nice addition by author. It shows that even traffic route/idol talent also needed backer. This one and many more vague nameless small stars being mentioned of having selling body for more exposure. It really isn't easy thriving in this industry. Having big company isn't going to just cut it.

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The next part that I like is Bai Lang attitude towards his second chance. He did lament of his past life but he is also serene about it. I don't know if some find him saintly, but I find him to be extremely humane and I really like the energy behind his characterisation.
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The first thought he had woken up in second life isn't revenge, but asking why god give him, someone with nothing this chance? Knowing his past, it makes you feel so distress over him. I was tired over story with MC getting revenge blindly to every person that antagonised his past life.

Bai Lang is a fresh change. He still wants to block the betrayer Kang Jian, but he won't actively ab*se the power he had gotten. But what Kang Jian reaped this time is what he sow himself. Kang Jian and Li Sha can still be civil had them decided to hold press conference rather than that ambush. When Kang Jian is hounded by citizens and money lender thug, I was close to feel a bit pity but then bamm, in that lowest moment he still wants to r*pe Bai Lang and blackmail. Really human shaped tr*sh.

Bai Lang wants to cut off from his trouble-prone family, but he softened towards his old father in the end. It was good writing by author to choose his father the one seeing him in the end. Because his mother had said she wanted to abort him but it is due to this weak dad rare persistent that our Bai Lang got a chance to live. So it really touched my heart when his old beaten down father come to see him asking for final help, Bai Lang agrees, even though it is in the form of cold check and monthly bank in. Because it isn't easy to forgive, but a little is still a progress. Even I got teary eyed when his father, after 24 or 27 years of life finally asked, "Are you living well?" at last.

There is small jealous actress that wanted to seduce Qiu Quan, the Su Quan incident, Feng Hong bullying, Wu ShenEn sold him out. For me, Bai Lang handled all well. As long as Qiu Quan and Qiu XiaoHai isn't affected, he very generously let it slide. Didn't use his backer to pressure or fired the unpleasant thing. Even the scheme that affected a production is done once. When he said after all, everyone still had to make a living, I was like "precious!!!".

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Lastly, Qiu XiaoHai and Rong Zan are portrayed well during their kindergarten, primary to senior high transition. Sometimes or most of the time, kid in webnovel always portrayed to be too mature or too perfect. But these two kids had charm as well as flaw. I loved reading Qiu XiaoHai tantrum just like how I loved reading their warm moments.

All in all, this story is a feel good story. There is drama but there is no drama about frustrating misunderstanding between main leads because ML thought MC well on how to have communication - and well.... that diamond watch. Their family interactions are the best while Qiu XiaoHai is the precious baobei!

The speech of Bai Lang is the best. He isn't living the second life for revenge, but to use the first life as lesson and caution, for a new beginning. The speech:

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"My ending, was also the beginning of everything.

"From the bottom of my heart I want to express my thanks."

"I will always treasure everything, all the way until the last day of my life."

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The translation quality is 4 star though. Translator had many mistake with missing word but isn't major until it is unreadable. Mostly when you read, you automatically read that missing word. But it is missing in actuality lol. That kind of mistake that is easy to fix with an editor. <<less
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Marie606
Marie606 rated it
February 24, 2021
Status: Completed
If you are hesitant in any way, don’t be. Just read this book, read it! I binged it in a day, I was crying bc of how cute it was! I felt so fulfilled after reading it! Honestly it’s the cute, minimal drama, fluffy type book but let me tell you, to me it was worth every second reading. I put off my college work just to read a few more chapters, , , honestly this book fed into my procrastination tendencies and I’m not even angry.
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Severe
Severe rated it
January 22, 2021
Status: Completed
Yet another entertainment circle novel. It wasn't bad, quite interesting to follow along.

The huuuge plus is that there is little of actual actors work routine, finding it boring as hell...

The minus though is a lack of antagonistic actions, the whole protagonists journey is a smooth ride.

So much alike as "my husband is suffering from terminal illness".
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Fujaiya Sumyoshi
Fujaiya Sumyoshi rated it
January 5, 2021
Status: Completed
Writing this review after completely reading this novel for the 17th time (yes, I counted) and skimming and only reading my favorite parts for the umpteenth time. This novel has to be one of those amazing ones with a very non-violent but intelligently plotting MC and surprisingly cooperative ML (disregarding his badass appearance and past playboy record) in a rebirth story.

# The first thing that caught my attention was how possessive the ML was from the very beginning and how wholeheartedly dedicated he was in protecting the MC, despite... more>> guessing that MC was keeping a lot of secrets from him. The MC's hesitation in accepting ML's goodwill and attention while realizing his own emotion towards ML was also very touching. This pair of lovers is on the top of my list of favorite couples who are equal in a relationship in every aspect. # Next is Kang Jian, the antagonist. I must commend the author for creating such an easily hateable character like Kang Jian, who lives and breathes hypocrisy. The ending of him is miserable, but I just didn't want him to drag clueless girls down with him in both lives.

# The knowledge of past life was used by MC to the fullest, which I really appreciate because there are some rebirth novels that simply don't make sense about the rebirth as the MC keeps acting brainlessly despite knowing the consequence. # MC and ML got their priorities straight, ML wanted his family to be safe and sound, MC wanted to surpass his past self while keeping a backup in case he needs emergency funding and all. It was a great read. The MC was a bit OP but he had his fair share of struggles in the past life, so it's all justified. It balanced out well with the ML's very human persona (like he's not a mighty character without flaws, he made mistakes, suffered, corrected himself).

# Can we all take a moment and appreciate how adorable Xiao Hai is? He's the most sensible son and heartwarming character in the novel, also a child who acts his age. The exchanges between Xiao Hai and his Ah Bai are at times hilarious enough to keep me ROFL and cute enough to make me go Awwww.

The character development of each character was good. Besides the MC and ML, I really wanted a story for Hong Hong- the assistant, and some extension on the story between MC's manager and her ex-husband. But this is a BL, so I have to carb my cravings.

All in all, it's a good read. <<less
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Zjy
Zjy rated it
January 4, 2021
Status: Completed
I love their kid! He carried this book for me, and I don't usually care for kids that much. He's just too adorable.
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Sleep-deprived
Sleep-deprived rated it
December 13, 2020
Status: c61
It's one of the best-written rebirth novels with entertainment industry. The MC, after his rebirth, decides to avoid his s*um ex and his black bellied relatives, so he goes along with "missed opportunity" which he declined in the first live due to moral principals - become a kept man (kinda, he was hoping only to borrow five millions to pay off his brother's debt before breaking off relationship with his relatives otherwise they would have kept demanding for money which in the past life left him in debt cabal).

The ML,... more>> he is notorious for having a pattern: keep a boy for a year or two, then break up with them throughly nevermind the other side's feelings on the matter. Which, he broke at least one heart this way.

He, at the start of the story, isn't someone who can believe in the sincerity of feelings or trust all those who are willing to enter relationship for money or resources for him, but still doesn't break away from the pattern - because of his past, and that's very heartbreaking part of his story too.

ML was interested so much in the MC in the last life exactly because the MC refused to become one of the pattern, even under great pressure throughout his life, which culminates I'm his death in disgrace. Now, when MC actually turned out to be exactly the says all the other people selling themselves to ML, he feels gratified... Until MC proves him wrong, and instead they both slowly fall in love.

The worst (for a given definition of worst, by which here I mean knives) thing about the novel is the villains. Both of them are quite pitiful, and their ending is sad, though deserved.

For someone who loves the trope, definite rec. For someone who is wary to read this, give it a try. <<less
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yueer
yueer rated it
November 20, 2020
Status: Completed
This was a really enjoyable read. It explores dark themes, and yet managed to stay light-hearted at the same time. Really suitable for binge-reading.

PLOT

It is a rebirth novel. MC who was betrayed by people he trusted: his lover, his family suffered a terrible fall from grace and subsequently passed away. When he wakes up, he discovered that he had returned back to 10 years ago, before everything started.

The storyline seems kind of cliched and overused but it is actually really good? Instead of wanting to take revenge on everyone and... more>> everything that had done him wrong, MC decides that he wants to try living better in this second chance. Shows that the best revenge is actually enjoying live and living well.

Plot-wise, I have to say that this novel is really similar to "Very Happy". But this novel is more of a more mature, realistic version of that one.

CHARACTERIZATION

This was really great fun too. MC feels like a rare treasure amongst some other cliched shou. He is very intelligent and takes really measured and calculated steps in order to achieve his goals. More than anything, he feels really like a person with realistic flaws.

Same can be said for ML. Although there are some general gong traits that you can see from him, he is also surprisingly quite a complex character too. I would have liked it if the author explored his character more too, but I guess there's not enough chapter count to do that.

The rest of the supporting characters are really interesting, especially the main couple's adorable af son. All in all, I have to say that the character are all mostly well-rounded and well-written. (Exception for some minor villain canon fodder characters who are relatively one-dimensional).

STYLE

The writing style is extremely easy to read. Pacing is quite upbeat, which is understandable for a light-read novel. The story just keeps building and building to the point that you just cannot stop reading.

The author should probably keep a character sheet, I think. Minor directors and minor artists kept getting misnamed.

CONCLUSION

I recommend this novel to anyone who would like to read a lighthearted, healing novel. The revenge plots (courtesy of ML) were very satisfying to read. More than anything else, the fluff was just too cavity-inducing to be passed up. <<less
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Sugar77
Sugar77
November 19, 2020
Status: Completed
I love it so much

it’s not too long or too short, they tied the loose ends nicely, the characters are lovable and cute, good pacing and great translation..

the ML starts off on a wrong foot but he makes up for it tenfold making him one of the best mls, the MC just like the tags is really calm and mature, they communicate well, almost zero misunderstandings which I really like

the kids are cute and is the best wingman, love them
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YeYueLiang
YeYueLiang rated it
November 17, 2020
Status: Completed
What to say... only that for me it is a very good novel, I liked the characters and above all that it is not dramatically long, for the better I didn't get bored at the middle of the novel, like many others novels.

The characters are likeable, but of all the kids are so cuteeeeee~

So I recommend to read it :3
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suudere
suudere rated it
November 7, 2020
Status: Completed
I really liked this story. The romance is good because it was gradual and the communication was good. The addition on the children makes it fluffy and fun.

What's good about this novel is the main characters. MC is not overly OP or obsessed with seeking revenge. He is nice and ML is also pleasantly nice throughout the novel. Their relationship is beautiful and the way it's slow and they get to known each other is refreshing.

The revenge is quite satisfying and the characters grow throughtout the story.

On the downside, there... more>> are forgotten characters which had potential and looked interesting such as
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the band person who seemed interested in QQ (the one who MC meets at the tailor's)

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Smut scenes are kinda short and not detailed which can be a downside but oh well what can be say

Overall, it was a really good read and I really enjoyed it. <<less
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XianYiXi
XianYiXi rated it
October 18, 2020
Status: Completed
My original rating to this is 4.6 (yes, it's Because of the child element and fluff)

After reading lots of Rebirth novel with revenge theme, it's kind of nice to read Rebirth Novel with Passive MC with no intention of revenge.

Love ML and MC and how their relationship turned.

I really enjoyed it. Especially Because of the QXH. Author did a good job adding this (Kid) element. I really want more of his story with his RZ. Cyclist X Nerd/Businessman......... whatever.

I wished author had given us ML age. Since we didn't got the ML age, I don't know why but my imagination of him was as an old (around 40 or above) image. I know his description tell us he's not that old but I can't stop my imagination, since patrons are usually old man (•᷄ὤ•᷅٥) . hahaha
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Aloyise13
Aloyise13 rated it
October 11, 2020
Status: Completed
I like the story, but maybe there's some hole that I really can't ignore, like:

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what kind of relationship ML and the villain have before? Why and what happened?

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who's the mother's child? What happened to her? Why she leave?

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And the last thing is why ML love MC in previous and present life?

It's simple matter but I really want to know.

The story is kinda rusty but enjoyable so I still like it and reread some chap to fill my boring life.
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DMH17
DMH17 rated it
October 11, 2020
Status: Completed
MC is really amazing on how he handles problems and coax ML. Definitely worth reading.

Beautiful ending.

Extras are verrryyyy cute

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During the main story, I was speculating that ML had also reborn because of how open and welcoming his attitude was. But he wasn't, so its also somehow interesting.

Also, I felt quite annoyed with Su Quan but Kang Jian's actions was wayyy more annoying, so it overpowered Su Quan's annoyance in my heart. I felt sad for Su Quan's ending.

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The kids is so cute, they are really a great factor in creating more meng in the novel 😍😍😍 <<less
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MelaD2
MelaD2 rated it
September 19, 2020
Status: Completed
Perfect.

The only bad thing is that there is no next book (and I would love one about Qiu XiaoHai and Rong Zan), but well, I can hope....
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Queenmoy
Queenmoy
September 7, 2020
Status: Completed
This is legit one of my favorite novels. I love HE and this one is really fluffy and nice. I appreciate this writer alot and has read this about a million times now... 😌😌😌
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IvaAres
IvaAres rated it
August 29, 2020
Status: Completed
The relationship between the MC and ML was actually good. No s*upid misunderstandings, no miscommunication/ lack of communication either.

The plot was interesting and the relationship between the couple was beautiful.
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jedden12
jedden12 rated it
August 4, 2020
Status: Completed
Oh I love this book. The MC and ML are perfect together, no s*upid misunderstanding between. The ML is straight forward and doesn't beat around the bush, the MC tries his best to match this honesty. Their son and his boyfriend are so cute together ????
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Vyathra
Vyathra rated it
July 26, 2020
Status: Completed
The novel is so full of fluffs till I can't stop grinning. The romance is fast paced too, so I won't have to wait for a long time till I can eat all the dog food, which is one of my biggest point in choosing any novels to read next.

But, a little thing that bother me, is the main source of all the disaster and this rebith thing's reason : that's it, the villain (Kang juan).

I pity him quite a lot. His face slap ritual was going well for me... more>> untill

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He got a really big loan, has to live like beggar, became insane, and later got r*ped by the loan sharks' brothers in the jail.

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I think, everything has gone too far for him. Because after all, he hasn't actually done anything particular to our MC in this life, right?

Yes he has no shame, he spread the news about the MC is being kept by ML to his colleague (MC's enemy), and still harbor love and jealousy towards MC even till the end of the story. But he hasn't done any real damage since the beginning in this life, right?

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I think, it's enough for him to be divorced by his wife, become poor, and shame him so he can't even show his face to anyone.

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Although I keep convince myself that he deserved all of these bcs of his black heart and intentions. But, even life has became so much worse and unbearable to live in this extend in my opinion.

Sorry but for me, the author write too exaggeratedly. Also the plot is easy to guess (which actually is totally fine for me).

I know many would disagree with me bcs this is unpopular opinion, but I can't prevent myself from complaining about this lmao <<less
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Hazelia
Hazelia rated it
July 23, 2020
Status: compeleted
This is a light read for me. I love the couple interactions, and also their son and his future ML interaction. For me at least this one it is not boring that makes me skip chapter or dropped in my reading list so I recommended this one..
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as per my last email rated it
July 11, 2020
Status: Completed
re-read this because it was just too good. the book is very warm, perfect for a light read.

there are many conflicts between the main characters and side characters. which makes for a good plot, leaving you interested in reading.

very interesting to see the character development of Wang Yun, when he realized that his heart went astray from his original purpose to be a doctor. love to see how healthy the relationship between MC and ML is. they are willing to communicate directly, which is a refreshing change from the usual... more>> "i misunderstand you" but "you wont forgive me" type of situation.

really want to see more of Qiu XiaoHai (ml's son) and Rong Zan tho, they'd be so cute. maybe...a sequel? <<less
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