The Foolish Gong was Reborn

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Outsiders all say that Xie Zhongxing had hit the jackpot marrying the prince of the Qin Enterprise, Qin Zhongyue, even being treasured and favoured for five whole years. They were well-recognized as a loving couple.

However, they didn’t know that Qin Zhongyue had a lot of dissatisfaction with this marriage. He complained to his good friend, “He micromanages everything. Won’t let me drink or smoke, won’t let me go clubbing, and he even set me a 10pm curfew!”

“I have to hand over all my salary and bank cards and he would only give me a hundred yuan a day! Only if he is in a good mood, he would give me a few hundred more!”

Qin Zhongyue felt angry and wronged, “And I even have to wait on him!”

“If I ever get the chance to do this again, I will never marry him! I used to get eight million yuan a month as spending money!” The prince said this to his friend.

The day after he said this, Qin Zhongyue found himself reborn to the time when he was seventeen.

The Xie Zhongxing at this time was eighteen years old and poor to the point where he only had one set of old clothes to wear, holes in his socks and a pair of dirty shoes with its soles peeling off. Even if he had a nice-looking face, he was despised and looked down upon, and known in the school as a pauper.

When Xie Zhongxing’s parents came to handle the withdrawal procedures for him, Qin Zhongyue only then found out that he was a study tyrant ranked first in his grade, receiving scholarships every year, and that he was a seedling with good prospects the school had high expectations for and not the ‘useless high school dropout who didn’t like to study and only has money in his eyes’ as claimed by his younger brother.

Qin Zhongyue couldn’t bear the sight of this. He pulled Xie Zhongxing into his arms, angry, “Continue studying! Our Qin family has never had a top scorer before, you must keep studying!”

Xie Zhongxing raised his eyes and looked at him in confusion. The look in his eyes seemed to ask: Who are you?

Qin Zhongyue thought of Xie Zhongxing’s dictatorship after their marriage and shuddered. He then maintained a look of righteousness, “I am just a kind-hearted person who does not wish to reveal his name!”

Later, Qin Zhongyue asked Xie Zhongxing shyly, “If we get married, can you give me a thousand yuan a day as spending money?”

Xie Zhongxing, “?”

Qin Zhongyue, “…..Five hundred is also okay.”

NB: The actual title is literally “The Sand Sculpture Gong was Reborn”. Sand sculpture (沙雕) is a homonym for 傻屌 (Sha Diao) which is a derogatory term for an idiot/a fool. Sand sculpture is often used with a more humourous/joking intention to describe something or someone as silly or foolish.

Associated Names
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沙雕攻他重生了
Related Series
When The Foolish Gong Lost His Memories (Same Franchise)
Recommendations
Reborn with an Old Enemy on the Day of our Marriage (2)
The Supporting Male Character Just Wants to Be a Tool Man (1)
The Abandoned Son Runs Rampant (1)
Transmigrated Into a Big Boss to Snatch Away the Cannon Fodder (1)
Transmigrated As a Villain, I Rely on Sand Sculpture to Survive (1)
Love for Love’s Sake (1)
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10/09/23 KK Translates c120-126
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ntww12
ntww12 rated it
March 27, 2024
Status: Completed
SO EXCELLENT SO FUNNY SO GOOD I STAYED UP ALL NIGHT TO FINISH THIS. AFTER READING THIS MY SKIN IS CLEAR. MY CROPS ARE THRIVING. MY GRADES ARE UP. I HAVE 20/20 VISION. THE SUN IS SHINING.

It's just a light hearted fun novel with the funniest MC and ML. MC is the shou XZ and ML is the gong QZ. Eventhough the story is in his perspective in the beginning, it actually switches between the two of them throughout the novel.

It's a fun novel with great chemistry between the two... more>> leads. The romance is great with a believable progression from friends to lovers.

Other side characters like the father are also written well and fun to read about.

Plot itself isn't mindblowing or difficult. Its a simple rebirth story with the ML entering the MC's life earlier and he's able to prevent MC's youth from being tragic. He helps MC's solve certain problems and he also gets to understand the MC better with the rebirth. It's just a really nice story with minimal understanding and antagonists are also defeated quite easily and fast.

Extras are also great! Loved the insight into MC's mind in the first lifetime. It is sad about MC's 1st life but luckily he had ML to bring light in his life.

The only thing is one reviewer mentioned MC got ML drunk. I think that part isn't as bad as the reviewer mentioned. Just wanted to say that.

Finally just wanted to say I liked this story. Enjoyed this alot! <<less
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Noname000
Noname000 rated it
March 19, 2024
Status: Completed
Omg I love the QZ. It was interesting reading about a Gong MC but I truly loved his whole personality. He was so sweet to everyone he cared for and in his 2nd life he understood even better that some people will take advantage of your kindness so you have to set boundaries.
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I know XZ and QZ's father didn't like his mouth, but I found it really endearing. He never had ill intentions and was always trying to do what he thought they wanted to hear, which in his eyes was just the truth. Sure he could have said some things nicer but that's what made him both sweet and funny. Especially him telling his father he will go bald! Or him telling XZ about the ring. It may have ruined the moment a little but both times came from a place of love and what he thought they would want to know.

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XZ was adorable too, I felt really bad for his past life though. He really had it hard but he never gave up.
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I do agree with another comment about not liking how he got the QZ drunk to find out the truth though. QZ really didn't want to get drunk and even though it was needed to find the truth I wish he had maybe tried to talk to QZ first instead. But that's one of my only complaints.

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I know some didn't like how XZ's mom treated her other son but I do understand. She never showed her love and at the same time he was basically a child born from r***. She didn't want him or the marriage. It just happened. Sure that may have influenced him into being more like his father but everyone in that family treated her like garbage, him included. I feel like if he had tried to be there for his mother while he was growing up she would have probably loved him. But none of them cared about her until it was going to benefit them. I'm glad she got her happy ending the 2nd time.

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I'm happy Zhong Yiming got his happy ending. What his mother did was horrible and the fact that our MC was able to help him tell off his mother made me so happy. The mother really needed help. It's sad to think the in the 1st life he died without knowing his father was going to support him no matter what. It breaks my heart that the mother let her son die while his father probably was distraught knowing his ex caused this and he never got to tell him everything will be ok.

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some real MVPs in both lives though were Teacher Wang and our MC's father. QX really loved his son and even though all he did was use his money, he knew that he raised him to be as kindhearted as can be. He didn't try to put pressure on him yet he also was so proud when he got into a top university. He loved him so much and didnt let his family fully walk all over him. He cared for them but knew that he was the one with the power and that they should know better than to disagree with the hand that is helping you.

And Teacher Wang T_T I want to cry she was the best in both lives. She truly cared for ML. She didn't want him to have to live at that horrible place and even tried to contact him later in the 1st life. If it wasn't for her who knows what would have happened to XZ. She truly was like his real mother, always looking out for him. I love her so much.

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Overall it was a great novel, really funny And adorable. 10 out of 10 would recommend
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SayMrrp
SayMrrp rated it
March 18, 2024
Status: Completed
This novel is carried by the MC's personality: he has the personality of a himbo. It is glorious.

There's nothing really wrong with the novel, but the MC's personality is what makes it deserve 5 stars. He's very straightforward, pure, honest, and kind. He can be a pushover sometimes when it comes to those he cares for, but his character development helps become more steadfast... except for when it comes to his ML, haha. It's cute how he simps for the ML.

I think what makes this novel is unique is how... more>> the author kinda reversed the usual gong/shou stereotypes. The gong (MC) acts more like the usual shou does, haha. Yet, he's not annoying or wimpy, so it's quite refreshing. Despite acting like a himbo, he's actually not s*upid. He has common sense (excluding his approach toward money, haha), but he can be quite foolish sometimes. He's a silly big guy who is absolutely hilarious. Golden retriever vibes fr. Meanwhile, the ML (shou) acts more like the cold CEO type.

Nothing in the novel really is bad, but the plot and antagonists are kinda mid. Nothing spectacular, perhaps a bit flat and predictable. Still, the side characters and good family members are great. They help flesh out the novel (MC still carries though). I do appreciate how the MC and ML got a good 2nd chance as well. The extras... they hit hard. ML gets more attention there, and you get to finally understand what he was thinking.

Warning: The ML can be a bit... controlling? Manipulative? Nothing too wild (it's usually for the MC's benefit), but he's not an absolute angel. His flaws actually make him seem more realistic.

The one part I disliked was when the ML

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basically got the MC drunk so he could get the MC to spill some truths. The MC didn't really want to get drunk, but he went along with it because he's down bad for the ML. It still felt kinda wrong to me though.

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Anyways, the MC and his relationship with the ML are the highlights of the novel. I didn't really care for the plot and antagonists, but I would read a slice-of-life novel with just the MC/ML (and I usually get bored by slice of life). Oh, and there are some vague NSFW moments. Nothing super explicit though! <<less
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Midori_sun_shine
Midori_sun_shine
January 30, 2024
Status: --
The plot is not coherent at all. The characters are also somewhat flat. I really tried to go past chapter 40, but even after peaking at the extras, I dis not find the strength to continue reading. Simple, messy and boring. 3 stars for the idea, but it's implementation is really tragic.
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stil2ski
stil2ski rated it
January 2, 2024
Status: Completed
I have read this novel numerous times and I never seem to get tired of it. It's a heartwarming story, where you can feel refreshed after reading it, especially when you had read a novel with too much dog blood.

There is still some angst in this novel like any other bl but what makes this so much different is COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE MC AND ML. There could be situations they all face but the one thing they never once doubted was there love for one another.

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When the ML was working alongside the mc's father to gain his mothers' freedom but never told the MC. He did not know what was going on but knew that the ML was hurting, so he just hugged him and told him that he'll always be there to support him

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This started my craze of MC who are gongs and not the shous that normally take the MC roles. <<less
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Michelle-08
Michelle-08 rated it
October 29, 2023
Status: Completed
The title really describes the gong to a T. I have mix feeling about this novel, I like it but there's some parts that annoys me a lot.

The MC, the gong is so naive and gullible. At first I was like, how come he's acting like that when he's already 27?!?!? I mean, I'd understand if he's really just 17. I find him quite annoying most of the time, but I was already forewarned by the title, so I tried my best to repeat that in my head. Lol. Anyway,... more>> after reading the extras I actually understand now that he's like that even when he's already 27, so childish and still naive. The ML's character is waaaay better.

Unpopular opinion about Qi Yaoming x Song Hui, the mother-son duo!
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I hate ML's mom, she loves XZ's dad, so she loves XZ while hate QY's dad, so she hates QY and assume (wait not even assume!) but her mind was already made up that the child will definitely grow up to be like his dad- a beast! Well duh! You could've at least tried to raise your 2nd child as a loving and gentle young man, but of course you chose not to. QY was surrounded by twisted people who doesn't care, respect and love him, so more likely without guidance, warmth and love from his family, he'll grow up like that. She has all the opportunity to raise an ally but she let QY grow crooked! Tsk tsk! Pity he was forced to be a villain when in fact he's a victim too by his irresponsible parents- yup, that includes the MOM! ლಠ益ಠ) ლ

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I love the MC's dad, very funny and supportive of his son. MC's mom is also no show, just a deco in the story!

Anyway, I really can't recommend this novel and will not read this again but of course, you may want to try a few chapters and then decide. <<less
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TyinginaKnot
TyinginaKnot rated it
October 24, 2023
Status: Completed
This was cute. It's mostly a brain-off good vibes with some angst, so if you want anything more. Then shoo, you won't get that here XD I love them. I love them lots.
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Totorohug
Totorohug rated it
October 23, 2023
Status: Completed
5 stars

Rebirth, modern, comedy, family conflict

The MC (gong) is truly foolish and I love his journey to become more mature without loosing what makes him a ‘sand sculpture’. The relationship between MC and ML is super sweet and the face-slapping is satisfying and at times hilarious. However there is enough seriousness to hit you in the feels and make everything feel worthwhile. Great story and great translation.
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Bbsnugs
Bbsnugs rated it
October 14, 2023
Status: Completed
This is a sweet story, QZ is very silly and says things very straightforwardly but that is what makes him the ray of sunshine in XZ's life. He wholeheartedly loves XZ and even having a 2nd chance to do things over he still chooses XZ. He was able to prevent the bad things that XZ originally encountered and give him a much better life earlier. QZ and his dad's relationship is also very endearing. Silly and sweet story.
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Landfill123
Landfill123 rated it
June 18, 2023
Status: --
MC is so cute and refreshing heheheheheh I love puppy gongs that are a bit of a tsundere. I also like ML, he's cool. I like how he looks after our MC in their past life. Overall, this is good fluffy read

(⁠ʃ⁠ƪ⁠^⁠3⁠^⁠)
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SirhcSidhe
SirhcSidhe rated it
May 31, 2023
Status: c90
The foolish gong is sweet and caring, fierce and protective, being more thoughtless and with no brain-mouth filter than outright foolish. I loved the way he slowly realised just how blind he was previously, unwilling to consider other peopke's circumstances and points of view. His personal growth is slow, methodical, and well-written. He is also an absolute darling in how he treats other people.
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bakarutt
bakarutt rated it
February 20, 2023
Status: Completed
Cute and funny main characters with pretty good storytelling and relatively fleshed-out side characters. I really enjoyed it.
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Freyalily
Freyalily rated it
February 4, 2023
Status: Completed
Its very sweet and fluffy, no angst, no third party, no misunderstanding, no drama, just pure fluff all the way.

I really like our ML, he's silly and naive but not s*upid, cute, sunny and full of fluff but also ruthless if touched his bottom line which is his 'wife'.

Theres character grow, both of them able to influence each other to be a better and happier.

Thanks for introducing the novel~~

The translation are good, but MTL might be a bit hard to understand, maybe 80%
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Klimintina
Klimintina
January 23, 2023
Status: Completed
ML was s*upidly cute and innocent. MC was also quite pitiful, it really was his luck to have met ML and his father. They are the most wholesome people in this novel. No stress. Fluffy. Heartwarming ❤️
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Yumeru
Yumeru rated it
September 7, 2022
Status: Completed
This was a fun read + some touching/heartache story especially on what MC experienced. A chance for the ML to really see the whole picture and understand more MC/his wife.

Ml's very supportive with MC although he's a bit silly sometimes😅 anyways thats also his cute side despite his mouth saying things that can destroy the good atmosphere hahah both couple are really sweet and MC also opens up to ml. We can see how MC is being held up by the ML making MC feel more secured than in their... more>> last life

I like the story not only about the romance but also about fam and friends. In our journey in life we should realky cut connections those who are toxic!! Even if they're childhood friends or what. Try to see the whole picture if they will be good if we still have connections with them. If you are truly friends, give them advices to stop their bad behaviors. If both sides can not reach agreement then jt's better to part ways. Less stress,

Happy ending this time~

Also some extras, about MC's feelings on ML on their first marriage

also recommended to read this: the Class Genius Sitting Next to Me Is Always Trying To Flirt With Me

it's the mc/shou who went back in time, another great novell <<less
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Reader036
Reader036 rated it
January 14, 2022
Status: Completed
This is SOO BEAUTIFUL ┻━┻︵└ (՞▽՞ └)

I was filled with dog food, I like dog food (๑¯◡¯๑)

I don't know about others, but I think that both gong and shou have the same amount of protagonism.

... more>> MC gong was so PRECIOUS. Really, I haven't read a book with a gong like him yet. So I love him a lot. (~ ̄³ ̄) ~

MC shou was like a little cat. Though.... we have to protect gong from him hahahaha xD

MC gong was so head over heels an already idiot even more idiot in love hahaha.

And let's not forget the dad, he's driven mad by his son most of the time hahahaha ¯\_ (ツ) _/¯

I can't find the chapter after ch120 so I'm missing some extras but with way, this one you have to read it all in one go! GO GO GO!

I love this so fckng much! <<less
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puririnpa
puririnpa rated it
January 13, 2022
Status: Completed
The story is really cute and fluffy. I could relate to the Gong a little bit since I was like him till few years ago... Can't believe I was actually that foolish...

Anyway, if you want a fluffy and sickly sweet story, this is for you. I promise that every chapter would makes you smile unconsciously.

10/10 recommended :D
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BeneathAHibiscusCanopysWarmth
BeneathAHibiscusCanopysWarmth rated it
May 21, 2025
Status: Completed
Plot Quality: 3/5

Entertainment Value: 5/5

I was originally hesitant to read this, but the ML's foolishness is actually endearing HAHAHA No wonder the MC loves him so much despite it.

MC

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MC suffered a lot due to his abusive family, so he's cold and uncommunicative in the original timeline. In the new timeline, he's still young and hopeful. The ML helps him overcome and take revenge for his classmate's bullying and his family's ab*se.

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ML

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ML's very simpleminded with little control of his mouth 😅 He only becomes more careful in the latter parts of the story. Even though he's 27, his emotional intelligence is really low. He's been spoiled all his life and he originally didn't know how much the MC has suffered (the MC didn't want to disclose it and the ML didn't want to investigate him).

Post-rebirth, the ML discovers the MC's sad past and does his best to protect him. He's very attentive to the MC's needs and genuinely grows so that he can become a better partner for MC.

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MC & ML

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They're really happy together, don't worry. They complement each other and are 100% devoted to one another.

I just wish there were more extras 🥹

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yoshiyoshi
yoshiyoshi rated it
May 19, 2025
Status: Completed
I honestly didn't expect much, but you know what, this was one of the best things I've ever read.

The plot is not that complicated and there wasn't any big issue. So, this novel is suitable to read whenever you need something light. I also like the charaterizations. The main couple is really the definition of sun and moon.

I especially like Qin Zhongyue. Although I agree that he may be a bit sheltered and very pampered, his honesty makes him cute. Sometimes, I understand how Xie Zhongxing and Qin Xiangqian feel... more>> about his mouth. Such a foolish and whipped man.

On top of that, it's very funny to watch him falls for Xie Zhongxing again. The level of contradiction during the highschool arc was very very high. I laughed so much whenever he talked to himself.

I love Xie Zhongxing, too. He really balances the sunny-ness of Zhongyue. He really has Zhongyue wrapped around his pretty little finger.

Overall, I love this novel so much! <<less
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Under_the_Blanket
Under_the_Blanket
March 8, 2025
Status: Completed
Definitely a fun read, made me laugh a lot of times. Don't expect too much and it has some plot to it.

The author tends to mess up the plot points at some point. But nothing major.

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QZY meets his mother-in-law in one chapter but he's meeting her again for the first again nearly 10 chapters down the lane.

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