Fighting In The Light, Flaunting In The Dark

A black-bellied beauty, who had initially thought that he had that little wolf dog all under control, was attacked by what he thought was prey. Xu Jiangtong, a lecturer specialising in sculpture within the School of Art, had become famous since a tender age. Beneath his mature appearance lies a young heart. He readily holds grudges, has a tongue as sharp as poison, and harbours numerous bad intentions in that belly of his. After overhearing Tao Xihong slander his lessons in the cafeteria, he wrote his name down in his little notebook. — Tao Xihong is the main player of the school volleyball team, as well as one of the top students in the School of Management. He is extremely busy with tasks, all day and every day; This was why, in the cafeteria, he had complained indignantly about the lousy “Western Art History” lesson that existed just for students to earn credits. At that time, a pair of vengeful little eyes fixated on him. — After repeated rounds of torture, Tao Xihong surrendered and walked into the classroom, and it was then that he was finally attracted by Xu Jiangtong’s beauty; After that, he not only attended every lesson and took part in class actively, but even replayed lesson recordings, finding himself rendered unconscious by the teacher in the deep of the night. Xu Jiangtong had thought that he’d exacted his revenge, but he had no clue that he was being targeted by a shrewd hunter. — After repeated tugs of war and probing, Tao Xihong finally walked into Xu Jiangtong’s home. There and then, he opened up another side of Teacher Xu: An open-minded artist who grew up drawing nude models. — Xu Jiangtong (MC; shou) x Tao Xihong (ML; gong) A slightly unusual young lecturer x his slightly persistent student 9 years younger.

Original Publisher

chang pei (gongzicp)

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Fighting In The Light, Flaunting In The Dark This novel, "Fighting In The Light, Flaunting In The Dark," promised a blend of comedy, romance, and school life, and for the most part, it delivered. It's a lighthearted read with a focus on the evolving relationship between the main characters against the backdrop of university life. ### First Impressions I was initially drawn in by the premise of an "enemies become lovers" trope, especially with the "hiding true identity" tag adding an extra layer of intrigue. The comedic undertones were apparent from the start, making it an easy and enjoyable read. The academy setting and the promise of a clever protagonist also piqued my interest, and I was eager to see how the story would unfold. ### What Works Well The development of the relationship between the MC and ML is definitely a highlight. Their journey from initial animosity to mutual understanding and support is well-paced and believable. Both characters have past traumas that they grapple with, and it's heartwarming to see them find solace and strength in each other. The comedic elements are well-integrated, providing a light and refreshing contrast to the more serious undertones of the story. Also, the characters are pretty well-written, even if some are a bit arrogant. ### Areas of Concern One aspect that I found a bit lacking was the focus on the volleyball games. While sports can be a great way to develop characters and relationships, the extensive descriptions of the matches sometimes felt a bit drawn out and detracted from the main storyline. I also felt like the connection between the ML's father and the MC's past trauma felt somewhat forced and underdeveloped. It felt a bit like a plot device that was introduced late in the story and not fully explored, leaving me with a sense of incompleteness. The student-teacher relationship is also over very quickly, and the volleyball is more of a focus. ### Final Verdict Overall, "Fighting In The Light, Flaunting In The Dark" is an enjoyable and lighthearted read with a charming romance at its core. While it has some minor flaws in terms of pacing and plot development, the strong character development and comedic elements make it a worthwhile read, especially if you're looking for a fun and engaging story with a satisfying conclusion. I'd give it a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars.