The Real Daughter Was Cheated by General Lu

Shi Han was lost when she was a child. She finally returned to her biological family when she was fifteen, but she found they already had another adopted daughter who was loved so much, and she was faced by her indifferent her parents and elder brothers. It wasn’t until a car accident that she was given up by her biological mother that the seventeen-year-old Shi Han finally realized it. “Isn’t it nice to live alone? Why do you need parents and brothers?” She leaves the house and returns two years later with her plans in mind. Shi Han stopped pleasing her biological parents, developed her own career, and raised a little wolf dog. The little wolf dog is young and handsome, with a slender waist and long legs. He is good at washing and cooking, and she couldn’t be more satisfied. Shi Han’s love life gave her double happiness. Soon her vests keep falling off – a brilliant violinist, a medical practitioner boss and her parents start regretting and beg for forgiveness. Shi Han laughed, “Heh~” She thought she was the one who was pretending until Shi Han saw the CEO Lu Yan who could easily influence the international economy. Not only does he look exactly like her little wolf dog husband, but even the name was the same. “Who is this?” Shi Han pointed to the cold-faced man in a suit in the photo. “He does look a little like me.” Lu Yan didn’t change his face. “…”

Original Publisher

qidian

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on The Real Daughter Was Cheated by General Lu ### First Impressions "The Real Daughter Was Cheated by General Lu" definitely piqued my interest with its premise. I'm always up for a good "fake daughter" trope flip, and the synopsis promised a strong female lead who wouldn't take any nonsense from her awful family. I dove in hoping for some satisfying face-slapping and a healthy dose of romance. ### What Works Well The best part of this story is undoubtedly the female lead's strength and independence. She's clever, capable, and doesn't hesitate to cut ties with the toxic people in her life, which is incredibly refreshing. The initial chapters are particularly strong, quickly establishing her decision to prioritize her own well-being over familial obligations. Many readers, including myself, enjoyed the early stages of her journey, especially her interactions with her terrible family, who are thankfully portrayed as utterly deserving of her disdain. The plot moves along at a decent pace, offering enough satisfying moments to keep me engaged. I also appreciated the author's attempts to explore themes of female empowerment, adding another layer to the narrative. ### Areas of Concern While I enjoyed aspects of the story, I found myself agreeing with some of the criticisms raised. The female lead, while intelligent, occasionally made baffling decisions that felt out of character, leading to frustrating misunderstandings. The male lead, for some, lacked appeal, and the romance felt somewhat underdeveloped. Furthermore, the ending felt rushed, leaving me wanting more closure and a deeper exploration of the relationship between the main characters, particularly regarding the reveal of the ML's identity. I wished for more "fluff" moments and a better-developed epilogue showing their life after marriage. The plot contains some common tropes such as hidden villains, or family members being excessively dense, that are a bit too cliche. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some readers have pointed out plot elements that could be considered spoilers. Specifically, the reason for the MC's OP abilities is revealed to be the result of experimentation after a kidnapping. This experimentation, while successful, caused her to forget those important to her. Also, a clever subversion of the "father spoils child of first love" trope is mentioned, with the mother taking on that role instead. ### Final Verdict Overall, "The Real Daughter Was Cheated by General Lu" is an enjoyable read if you're looking for a relatively simple and straightforward story with a strong female lead. While it has its flaws, including a rushed ending and some frustrating character choices, it delivers on its promise of satisfying revenge and a dose of romance. I'd recommend it as a good side read or a quick binge, but don't expect a deeply complex or nuanced narrative. I'd give it a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars.