Can You Take Me Away?

Qi Feng grew up in a music hall, learning music skills and the six arts1. He was exceedingly handsome with a warm and gentle temperament, and a small mole on the corner of his lips that was particularly alluring. Many wealthy and powerful people looked forward to his coming-of-age, hoping to buy him out and keep him in a warm chamber. One day, he was forced by a powerful official to go with them, but a young general who happened to pass by saved him. Qi Feng asked, “How can this s*ave repay the general?” The general’s face was cold and proud, but his ears were red. He said, “When I come back victorious, can you play a song of Feng Qiu Huang2 for me?” Qi Feng smiled. Among his admirers, not all of them were hateful people. But three months later, he received the news that the general died on the battlefield. When he woke up again, he had been reborn a thousand years later as a small-time celebrity in the entertainment industry, being harassed and forced in a nightclub. Qi Feng wanted to escape, and suddenly he saw a man sitting in the corner of a private room. The man was exactly the young general who had saved him and made him wait for several months. — Pei Yan was forced to go to the nightclub by his friends, sitting alone in the corner smoking and passing time. A little star walked up to him and whispered, “Excuse me, can you take me away?” Pei Yan’s eyes turned cold and he was about to refuse. But when he looked up, he saw the boy’s handsome and gentle face, and the slight mole on his thin lips was particularly eye-catching. He couldn’t help but take the boy’s hand and bring him home. — Everyone who knew Pei Yan knew that he had a white moonlight in his heart. The white moonlight had a mole on his lips. Pei Yan practiced self-discipline and abstinence for that man, never indulging in any romantic affairs. One day, there was a young and handsome boy with a faint mole on his lips by his side. Everyone said, “Ha, President Pei finally can’t stand loneliness and found a substitute.” At the same time, the little moonlight also learned the news. He rushed back to China and stood in front of Qi Feng, pointing to his lip, saying, “You should leave now.” Qi Feng packed his bags and left the Pei house neatly. — Pei Yan learned that rumors about him had spread to Qi Feng and decided to go back home to explain to him. In order to make Qi Feng believe him, he even bought a pair of rings and roses. But when he arrived home, he saw that Qi Feng had disappeared without a trace. “Talented and versatile noble son who is currently experiencing hardship” Shou x “Cruel yet loving husband who is taciturn” Gong The small mole on his lips is Pei Yan’s obsession with Qi Feng from his past life.

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Can You Take Me Away? "Can You Take Me Away?" promised a reincarnation romance with a persistent love interest, and while it delivered on some of those fronts, my experience was a bit of a mixed bag. The novel definitely has its charms, but also some frustrating flaws that kept me from fully falling in love with it. ### First Impressions Initially, I was drawn in by the premise of reincarnated lovers and the promise of angst. The beginning felt strong, introducing a confident and talented MC. The early chemistry between the leads was palpable, and I was eager to see how their relationship would unfold, especially with the weight of their past lives hanging over them. ### What Works Well I appreciated the novel's relatively short length. In a genre often plagued by excessive word counts and unnecessary plot tangents, "Can You Take Me Away?" kept things concise. I also found the ML's character development to be a positive aspect. He starts off with some flaws, but his genuine efforts to win back the MC were endearing and made me root for him. The idea of destined love across lifetimes is also a strong theme that resonated with me. ### Areas of Concern However, the story started to lose me as it progressed. The MC's characterization became increasingly frustrating. His reluctance to communicate and his tendency to act like a victim, even while accepting the benefits of the relationship, wore thin. I also found the "wife chasing" trope dragged on for too long, diminishing the impact of the ML's initial mistakes. The villains felt underdeveloped, and their sudden disappearance from the plot left me wanting more. Furthermore, the past life connections, while central to the story, weren't fleshed out enough, making it difficult to fully grasp the characters' motivations and the depth of their bond. ### Final Verdict Overall, "Can You Take Me Away?" is an okay read if you're looking for a quick, relatively simple reincarnation romance. While it has moments of genuine sweetness and a compelling premise, the underdeveloped characters, frustrating communication issues, and shallow villains ultimately prevent it from reaching its full potential. I'd give it a 3 out of 5 stars. It's worth a try if you're a fan of the genre, but be prepared for some bumps along the road.