When The Foolish Gong Lost His Memories

To elope with Jiang Wangshu, the wealthy young master, Duan Xiuze, stole his household registration book and ran away from home. After marriage, he plucked the stars from the sky, held them in his palms and gave them all to Jiang Wangshu. But alas, the good times didn’t last long. Duan Xiuze had a car accident and lost his memory. All that’s left was the time from when he was 17, back when he and Jiang Wangshu were still bitter enemies. Jiang Wangshu thought it’d be fine if he lost his memory. He was confident in making the other party fall in love with him again. However, Duan Xiuze found him immediately after he was discharged and wanted to divorce him. He threatened by saying, “The 23-year-old Duan Xiuze must’ve been bewildered by Gu to marry you. Aren’t I just a pure and innocent high schooler?” Jiang Wang scoffed and agreed to the divorce on the spot. “Friendly reminder, we signed a prenup. You have to leave everything if you want to file for a divorce.” Duan Xiuze was dumbstruck — What the hell? Is he out of his mind? But for the sake of his innocence, he gritted his teeth and left. After the divorce, Jiang Wangshu received a huge sum of money, he was even followed by a small fresh meat. That day, he gave the little wolfdog a private birthday party. He was so comfortable, he completely forgot he had an ex-husband. Duan Xiuze returned to freedom and was so happy, he set off fireworks at his door for three days straight. When asked if he would regret it, he said with a serious face, “I have a deep-rooted hatred for Jiang Wangshu. At the age of seven, I vowed that I would never shake hands nor make peace with him. Ever.” When this remark reached Jiang Wangshu’s ears, he sneered and sent a message asking, “Deep-rooted hatred? For exposing that you wet your bed?” Duan Xiuze was so angry, he broke his phone. He really hated Jiang Wangshu. He swore he’d never regret his divorce in his life. Later, Duan Xiuze’s search history gradually increased —— “How can I cut off my ex-husband’s peach blossoms without appearing like I want him back?” “Is a man’s self-esteem important?” … “How to win the heart of a prodigal ex-husband?” “What kind of washboard is comfortable to kneel on?”

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on When The Foolish Gong Lost His Memories Alright, let's dive into "When The Foolish Gong Lost His Memories." This novel promised a blend of comedy, romance, and slice of life, and while it delivered on some fronts, I found myself a bit conflicted overall. ### First Impressions Initially, I was intrigued by the premise – a "foolish gong" with amnesia paired with a cold, collected protagonist. The setup had potential for some hilarious and heartwarming moments. I was hoping for a lighthearted story with some character growth sprinkled in, especially given the "enemies become lovers" tag. ### What Works Well The author's writing style is generally engaging, and I appreciate the attempts at humor. The "foolish gong" archetype does have its moments, and when the story leans into the lighter aspects, it can be quite enjoyable. I also found the side characters interesting, and I was invested in seeing how their stories would unfold. The male lead is silly, and I enjoyed the side characters as well. ### Areas of Concern However, I also felt that the novel struggled with tonal consistency. The balance between serious drama and lighthearted humor felt off at times, leading to a somewhat jarring reading experience. The pacing also felt uneven, with moments of great momentum being undercut by attempts to reintroduce the "foolish" element. I was frustrated with the main character blaming the gong for the divorce. I thought that the main character would at least try to make the male lead remember their love but the main character just gave up without even trying. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some reviews mentioned plot points that could be considered spoilers, so proceed with caution if you haven't read the novel yet. One of the main things I found frustrating was the main character's conditional love. ### Final Verdict Overall, "When The Foolish Gong Lost His Memories" is a mixed bag. While it has its strengths in terms of humor and character potential, the tonal inconsistencies and pacing issues ultimately held it back. It's not a terrible read, but I would suggest managing your expectations and going in prepared for a somewhat uneven experience.