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一杰啊，长这么漂亮，将来得找个比你漂亮的媳妇儿才行哦。
付一杰点点头。
找个什么样的啊？
我哥哥那样的。
文案头疼。年下（大红字标了，这要还看不到逆了不许哭哈），竹马，伪兄弟。
轻松文，贬贰。
谢谢省略号君琢磨出来的文名。
付一杰点点头。
找个什么样的啊？
我哥哥那样的。
文案头疼。年下（大红字标了，这要还看不到逆了不许哭哈），竹马，伪兄弟。
轻松文，贬贰。
谢谢省略号君琢磨出来的文名。
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March 19, 2024
After the English fan translation for ‘Wildhood Friends’ was completed, I eagerly dove into the story as soon as I got the password. The novel follows the journey of two young men who share an incredibly close bond, akin to brothers, despite not being related by blood. Their relationship evolves gradually from a deep brotherly affection to something more ambiguous and ultimately romantic. It’s a poignant portrayal of a pseudo-incestuous relationship, delving into the complexities of accepting their sexuality, understanding whom their feelings are truly for, and the fear of disrupting the harmony in their otherwise happy lives.
The story started from when the protagonist was in fourth grade, and there was no fast forward time skip, so expect a slow-burn romance. Despite typically not enjoying slow burns that feel drawn out, this novel proved to be an exception. I found myself immersed in their journey from childhood to maturity, appreciating their character development and the discoveries they made about themselves and the world around them.
Knowing that the novel was written by the same author as ‘Saye,’ I anticipated some angst, but it didn’t hit me until later in the story than I expected. There were hints of foreshadowing early on, but it felt too premature in the narrative for me to fully grasp the impact until the angst truly struck. Nevertheless, when it did arrive, it hit me hard, and I found myself bawling. The side couples’ story, in particular, evoked a profound sense of grief and sorrow that lingered long after I finished the novel. Despite the main protagonist’s happy ending, I found it difficult to easily move on from the emotional depth of the side characters’ narrative.
Setting aside the seriousness, the interactions between the protagonists were downright hilarious. Fu Kun’s boisterous humor paired with Fu Yijie’s firm yet warm and sly personality created a perfect, entertaining dynamic in my opinion. Both of their growth and character development was shocking. Their parents truly brought them up well. It inspired me to be a better mom to my daughter, one that can bring warmth and joy to a home.
The smut scenes in the novel were a truly unexpected surprise. After reading so many censored novels, I never expected a slice-of-life story to include such intense scenes. The aggressiveness, acceptance, and irresistible nature of the scenes were incredibly intense. While the smut was short, I absolutely loved it. Initially, it was hard to imagine in the context of the story, and I expected a switch, but it left me saying ‘wow’. Holy, it was emotionally hot.
I was actually thinking of giving the novel a full-star rating because it was that good. But then I realized, despite how much I enjoyed it, I probably wouldn’t feel the urge to read it again anytime soon. So, I settled on a 4-star rating. Still, I think a lot of people would really like this book, especially for readers who are into guke slice-of-life school stories, like Saye and Ferocious Dog of Old.
The story started from when the protagonist was in fourth grade, and there was no fast forward time skip, so expect a slow-burn romance. Despite typically not enjoying slow burns that feel drawn out, this novel proved to be an exception. I found myself immersed in their journey from childhood to maturity, appreciating their character development and the discoveries they made about themselves and the world around them.
Knowing that the novel was written by the same author as ‘Saye,’ I anticipated some angst, but it didn’t hit me until later in the story than I expected. There were hints of foreshadowing early on, but it felt too premature in the narrative for me to fully grasp the impact until the angst truly struck. Nevertheless, when it did arrive, it hit me hard, and I found myself bawling. The side couples’ story, in particular, evoked a profound sense of grief and sorrow that lingered long after I finished the novel. Despite the main protagonist’s happy ending, I found it difficult to easily move on from the emotional depth of the side characters’ narrative.
Setting aside the seriousness, the interactions between the protagonists were downright hilarious. Fu Kun’s boisterous humor paired with Fu Yijie’s firm yet warm and sly personality created a perfect, entertaining dynamic in my opinion. Both of their growth and character development was shocking. Their parents truly brought them up well. It inspired me to be a better mom to my daughter, one that can bring warmth and joy to a home.
The smut scenes in the novel were a truly unexpected surprise. After reading so many censored novels, I never expected a slice-of-life story to include such intense scenes. The aggressiveness, acceptance, and irresistible nature of the scenes were incredibly intense. While the smut was short, I absolutely loved it. Initially, it was hard to imagine in the context of the story, and I expected a switch, but it left me saying ‘wow’. Holy, it was emotionally hot.
I was actually thinking of giving the novel a full-star rating because it was that good. But then I realized, despite how much I enjoyed it, I probably wouldn’t feel the urge to read it again anytime soon. So, I settled on a 4-star rating. Still, I think a lot of people would really like this book, especially for readers who are into guke slice-of-life school stories, like Saye and Ferocious Dog of Old.
March 30, 2025
Writing this review months after finishing the book is not ideal, but here we are.
I LOVE WU ZHE.
She just gets how to write characters - real, layered, impossible not to love. No one here is perfect, but that’s the best part. They feel human. The dialogue flows so naturally, nothing feels forced or overdone.
The plot isn’t action-packed, but it pulls you in. It starts with the characters as kids, which usually isn’t my thing, but somehow, I got completely hooked. One chapter in, I was intrigued. A few more, and I was all in.
This book had everything - funny moments (the powdered milk scene is my fav), emotional gut punches (the neighbors’ story WRECKED me), and just really good character dynamics.
And the romance?? So, so good. Sweet, emotional, genuinely funny, and spicy when it needs to be.
I already know I’ll be rereading this.
I LOVE WU ZHE.
She just gets how to write characters - real, layered, impossible not to love. No one here is perfect, but that’s the best part. They feel human. The dialogue flows so naturally, nothing feels forced or overdone.
The plot isn’t action-packed, but it pulls you in. It starts with the characters as kids, which usually isn’t my thing, but somehow, I got completely hooked. One chapter in, I was intrigued. A few more, and I was all in.
This book had everything - funny moments (the powdered milk scene is my fav), emotional gut punches (the neighbors’ story WRECKED me), and just really good character dynamics.
And the romance?? So, so good. Sweet, emotional, genuinely funny, and spicy when it needs to be.
I already know I’ll be rereading this.
December 8, 2024
4.5
My first Wu zhe book ? it’s one of her earliest work yet it managed to pleasantly surprise me. Fu Yijie (ML) is the biggest simp to ever simp ? he literally loved Fu Kun his entire life and had eyes only for him
My first Wu zhe book ? it’s one of her earliest work yet it managed to pleasantly surprise me. Fu Yijie (ML) is the biggest simp to ever simp ? he literally loved Fu Kun his entire life and had eyes only for him
March 13, 2022
Zhu Mu Lang Ma by Wu Zhe
My second reading. And I’m still in love. So much emotion, so many tears.
Zhu Mu Lang Ma is likely a wordplay on the phrase “qing mei zhu ma” – childhood friends who become lovers. One of Wu Zhe’s earlier works, the book tells the forbidden love story between a young man and his adopted brother. In 4th grade, Fu Kun saw his parents bring home a little shy brother, who they named Fu Yijie. He vowed to love and protect his little brother, until one day he found out Yijie harbored feelings beyond brotherly love. In the Chinese society with strong prejudices against homosexuality, this love is condemned, despised, and should forever be buried.
This novel, I believe, set the tone for Wu Zhe’s subsequent, more popular novels – high school/college setting, strong, masculine main characters with somewhat rebellious tendency, teenage love prevailing against all odds, and notably, the presence of a side or main character with a serious illness. Wu Zhe would bring this formula to massive success with novels like Wolves Prowl in Pair, Sa Ye (Run Freely), Qing Kuang (Reckless) and Xiao Zhang (Unbridled).
Her biggest strength is character building. Her ideal image of young men – strong will, dependability, integrity and personal excellence, either physical or academical - and the beautiful love that they built for themselves against social stigma, is the reason why she has such a devoted army of fans. In Zhu Mu Lang Ma, the MCs are great examples of this ideal image. Due to the taboo nature of their love, Fu Yijie and Fu Kun had to fight an uphill battle with social prejudices and family acceptance. Yet they stood strong and persevered till the end.
There is no English fan translation at the moment that I know of. This review is based on a Vietnamese translation (titled “Trúc M?c Lang M?”).
My second reading. And I’m still in love. So much emotion, so many tears.
Zhu Mu Lang Ma is likely a wordplay on the phrase “qing mei zhu ma” – childhood friends who become lovers. One of Wu Zhe’s earlier works, the book tells the forbidden love story between a young man and his adopted brother. In 4th grade, Fu Kun saw his parents bring home a little shy brother, who they named Fu Yijie. He vowed to love and protect his little brother, until one day he found out Yijie harbored feelings beyond brotherly love. In the Chinese society with strong prejudices against homosexuality, this love is condemned, despised, and should forever be buried.
This novel, I believe, set the tone for Wu Zhe’s subsequent, more popular novels – high school/college setting, strong, masculine main characters with somewhat rebellious tendency, teenage love prevailing against all odds, and notably, the presence of a side or main character with a serious illness. Wu Zhe would bring this formula to massive success with novels like Wolves Prowl in Pair, Sa Ye (Run Freely), Qing Kuang (Reckless) and Xiao Zhang (Unbridled).
Her biggest strength is character building. Her ideal image of young men – strong will, dependability, integrity and personal excellence, either physical or academical - and the beautiful love that they built for themselves against social stigma, is the reason why she has such a devoted army of fans. In Zhu Mu Lang Ma, the MCs are great examples of this ideal image. Due to the taboo nature of their love, Fu Yijie and Fu Kun had to fight an uphill battle with social prejudices and family acceptance. Yet they stood strong and persevered till the end.
There is no English fan translation at the moment that I know of. This review is based on a Vietnamese translation (titled “Trúc M?c Lang M?”).
January 23, 2025
Wu Zhe is one of those authors whose words grip you hard by the inner strings of your heart. She is able to evoke such intense and deep feelings with her imagery and her beautiful characters.
I like the imperfect way she takles grief, how it hits us in many ways. Grief is the loss of those dear to us, our pets, the relationship we have with our parents as children, even the fantasies we are unable to sustain as we grow up. She tells the story and assures us, that regarless of everything life keeps moving forward and there are different paths to take.
This was also a beautiful translation, which I am very greatful to.
I will keep dreaming with the characters and hold this story in my mind.
I like the imperfect way she takles grief, how it hits us in many ways. Grief is the loss of those dear to us, our pets, the relationship we have with our parents as children, even the fantasies we are unable to sustain as we grow up. She tells the story and assures us, that regarless of everything life keeps moving forward and there are different paths to take.
This was also a beautiful translation, which I am very greatful to.
I will keep dreaming with the characters and hold this story in my mind.
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April 11, 2024dnf at ch 47. it’s just not hittin for me rn
May 27, 2021
夏飞和张青凯真我真的哭惨
June 3, 2024
You can never go wrong with WZ ? This author has left me breathless for each of their works. There’s always so many complex emotions within their works.
This is a very realistic coming of age story filled with so many sweet moments, but an equal amount of angst. I don’t even remember how many times I cried while reading this book, even remembering a few specific scenes has me tearing up as I wrote this… But despite that, this book is so sweet and the characters are lovable. This is a very complex slow burn, since the MC has go deal with their relationship as brothers before his sexuality. Despite not being blood related, they grow up as brothers and while they know this- the parents see them both as their children & others seem them as close brothers. So onto of their sexuality, they’ll have to deal with the struggles of their parents accepting their relationship. The way the author handles this is truly amazing and so heartbreaking.
Their romance was truly filled with sweetness and tears, but they have a happy ending that’s deserved.
Major spoilers
While the second couples ending was foreshadowed since the beginning, reading it wasn’t any easier. The grief that the characters went through, the grief that ZQK will always hold on his heart. Reading the extra made me sob so hard, I was actually warned by another reader beforehand- which is why I read the sad extra first then the rest- but this didn’t even help lessen my tears. I cried so hard, just imagining someone loving someone so much only for them to pass away. The love ZQK has for XF was truly heartbreaking, so much that I wish the author would’ve included an extra of the happy ending they deserved.
This is a very realistic coming of age story filled with so many sweet moments, but an equal amount of angst. I don’t even remember how many times I cried while reading this book, even remembering a few specific scenes has me tearing up as I wrote this… But despite that, this book is so sweet and the characters are lovable. This is a very complex slow burn, since the MC has go deal with their relationship as brothers before his sexuality. Despite not being blood related, they grow up as brothers and while they know this- the parents see them both as their children & others seem them as close brothers. So onto of their sexuality, they’ll have to deal with the struggles of their parents accepting their relationship. The way the author handles this is truly amazing and so heartbreaking.
Their romance was truly filled with sweetness and tears, but they have a happy ending that’s deserved.
Major spoilers
While the second couples ending was foreshadowed since the beginning, reading it wasn’t any easier. The grief that the characters went through, the grief that ZQK will always hold on his heart. Reading the extra made me sob so hard, I was actually warned by another reader beforehand- which is why I read the sad extra first then the rest- but this didn’t even help lessen my tears. I cried so hard, just imagining someone loving someone so much only for them to pass away. The love ZQK has for XF was truly heartbreaking, so much that I wish the author would’ve included an extra of the happy ending they deserved.
August 22, 2023
Trúc m?c lang m? - Vu Tri?t
Truy?n ko có gì to tát c?, ch? là k? v? m?t gia ?ình nh?, hai anh em l?n lên cùng nh?ng chuy?n v?t v?nh hàng ngày. Có vui có bu?n, ph?n nhi?u là ?m áp vui v?. Nh?ng ?i?u ??n gi?n ?c tác gi? miêu t? r?t sinh ??ng, r?t ?áng yêu. Mình c?ng r?t thích tính cách c?a H? Phi và m? c?a 2 nv chính.
Truy?n ko có gì to tát c?, ch? là k? v? m?t gia ?ình nh?, hai anh em l?n lên cùng nh?ng chuy?n v?t v?nh hàng ngày. Có vui có bu?n, ph?n nhi?u là ?m áp vui v?. Nh?ng ?i?u ??n gi?n ?c tác gi? miêu t? r?t sinh ??ng, r?t ?áng yêu. Mình c?ng r?t thích tính cách c?a H? Phi và m? c?a 2 nv chính.
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