Can’t Straighten My Back

Cheng You opened a bar in the city and worked until 5am every day. Across from him, a beautiful woman opened a breakfast shop that opened at 5am every morning. Cheng You’s subordinates knew that he would always go home and sleep after work and never had the habit of eating breakfast. However, suddenly one day, after finishing work at 5am, their boss would run to the shop across the street every day. The subordinates were curious and asked him, “Boss, what’s so good at the shop across the street that you’re risking your life to go eat there for an hour or two every day?” Cheng You thought about the promiscuous woman who had been all over him the day before and replied, “p**sy.” He was going to eat the shop owner’s p**sy. (It’s a story about a rough guy bar owner vs. a lustful woman breakfast shop owner, a one-on-one relationship, both still virg*ns~) Tags: Simplified Chinese / High s*xual Content / One-on-One Relationship / Heteros*xual / Sweet Story. About the Title: This phrase 直不起腰（H） is a slang term that is often used to describe feeling physically tired or sore after engaging in s*xual activity, particularly in the lower back area. The English translation of this phrase is “can’t straighten my back (after sex)”.

Original Publisher

Unknown

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Can’t Straighten My Back "Can't Straighten My Back" is a completed web novel that I decided to dive into, given its tags of romance, slice of life, and, well, smut. With a 2.9/5 rating, I knew I was in for something potentially divisive, and my experience ended up reflecting that. ### First Impressions Right off the bat, I noticed the story throws you into the thick of things with frequent and explicit scenes. The plot revolves around Lin Cheng, a breakfast shop owner, and Cheng You, a bar owner. The initial setup felt a bit jarring, and I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. ### What Works Well I do want to give credit where it's due. The translation seems to be well-done, which is always a huge plus. Without a competent translation, any story, regardless of its inherent quality, can be a struggle to get through. If you're looking for a story that doesn't pull any punches and delivers on the "R-18" promise, this might be up your alley. ### Areas of Concern Honestly, I struggled with the characters and the dynamics between them. The male lead comes across as very chauvinistic, and I had difficulty connecting with him. The female lead, while seemingly intended to be a "pitiful" character due to her circumstances, sometimes made choices that felt questionable and even undermined her potential for growth. I found myself disliking the fact that her low self-esteem appeared to remain unchanged throughout the story. The plot points involving her family, particularly her mother, added another layer of discomfort. The power dynamics between the leads felt uneven, and I couldn't shake the feeling that their relationship was built more on lust than genuine affection. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Okay, here come the spoilers! Some readers might find the female lead's actions problematic, especially regarding her friend's suggestion to fake a pregnancy for financial gain. The male lead's behavior, particularly instances where he disregards her discomfort, is also a significant issue. ### Final Verdict "Can't Straighten My Back" is a novel that I personally found difficult to enjoy. While it delivers on the explicit content, I struggled with the character dynamics and some of the questionable plot elements. It might appeal to readers looking for a smut-heavy story, but be prepared for potentially problematic themes and character portrayals. I think the story has some serious issues that need to be addressed.