What Do You Want?

Torture the top over and over again, treat the bottom like a first love. Xiao Yi: I like you. Fu Yu: Pe*vert. Xiao Yi: Then I don’t like you anymore… Fu Yu: I forgive you. Xiao Yi: I still like you! Fu Yu: (takes action) … A seemingly arrogant and flirtatious top who is actually gentle and infatuated, X, paired with a seemingly cold and ruthless but actually very doting bottom, S. 1v1 Happy Ending

Original Publisher

chang pei (gongzicp)

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on What Do You Want? "What Do You Want?" is a completed original web novel that I recently dove into, and I came away with a mix of feelings. The synopsis is fairly bare-bones, so I went in somewhat blind, but I was intrigued by the premise of reunited high school acquaintances. ### First Impressions The initial hook was definitely there for me. The story revolves around two businessmen reconnecting after years apart, burdened by a "tangled past." I was eager to see how their relationship would unfold, especially given the drama and romance tags. ### What Works Well I have to give credit where it's due: the author does a solid job crafting the central relationship, even with its complications. The characters themselves are quite engaging. I found the male leads likable, and I was invested in seeing them navigate their shared history. It's clear the author invested time in developing their personalities and motivations, which kept me turning the page. I appreciated the glimpses into the MC's resolve and the ML's internal struggles. I also noted that some readers found the family dynamics supportive, which added a wholesome element to the narrative. The ending was satisfying, with good communication between the leads, which is always a plus in my book. ### Areas of Concern The biggest issue for me, and something I saw echoed in other readers' experiences, is the reliance on the "misunderstanding" trope. While it's executed well enough to keep the plot moving, the entire story hinges on it. This can become tiring, especially when you're just waiting for the characters to finally have a decent conversation. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Okay, let's get into spoiler territory. A past attempted r*pe by a villain and subsequent miscommunication are the crux of the conflict between the MC and ML. This creates a significant rift, lasting over six years. Apparently, the MC misinterprets the incident, believing the ML was involved. The resolution of this misunderstanding is central to the plot, but some might find the MC's eventual forgiveness and reconciliation a bit abrupt, given the severity of the initial misjudgment. Also, some readers might be concerned about some questionable scenes near the end. ### Final Verdict Overall, "What Do You Want?" is a decent read if you're a fan of the enemies-to-lovers trope and don't mind a heavy dose of angst fueled by miscommunication. While the plot has its flaws, the well-developed characters and ultimately satisfying resolution make it a worthwhile experience. I'd give it a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars.