The Rich Ex-Husband Cries and Begs to Remarry

Ruan Tian had been in love with Shen Shu for a long time. She pursued him fiercely while they were young, and was crazy for his love. Ruan Tian always knew that Shen Shu still had a white moonlight inside his heart, but she was still willing to be the disposable stand-in if it meant she could be by his side. However, no matter how hard she tried, she was always just an unwanted and scheming white lotus girl in Shen Shu’s eyes. She was a notorious actress who lingered down near the eighteenth tier of the entertainment industry. Then, in their second year of marriage, Ruan Tian was hit on the head and was surprised to realize that her life was a novel, and she was only the girl the domineering CEO was using as a substitute. She was just an insignificant stepping stone in the story for Shen Shu and his white moonlight. A tool that would be used up until there was nothing left but a miserable smear of blood. Thoroughly sobered by this realization, Ruan Tian hurriedly filed for divorce and didn’t hesitate to kick Shen Shu to the curb.

Original Publisher

Unknown

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on *The Rich Ex-Husband Cries and Begs to Remarry* This novel…whew, it's a rollercoaster, to say the least. It's definitely one that evokes strong feelings, and I can see why it has such a mixed bag of reviews. It’s a wild ride of comedy, drama, romance, and a whole lot of questionable behavior. ### First Impressions Initially, I was drawn in by the premise of a strong female lead navigating the entertainment industry after a divorce. Ruan Tiantian is undeniably a compelling character, especially when she's delivering sharp comebacks and handling ridiculous situations with a cool head. I appreciated her initial confidence and self-understanding. However, as I delved deeper, I started to see some of the issues that many readers have pointed out. ### What Works Well Ruan Tiantian herself is a major draw. Her stubbornness and refusal to be a pushover are refreshing. The dialogue is often witty and engaging, providing moments of genuine humor amidst the chaos. Also, the fact that she *doesn't* end up with her ex-husband is a point in its favor. The author creates an interesting world where the MC has to figure out how to be successful based on her own strength and the drama is definitely high. Some found the FL's online fans and their earnest comments to be cute and enjoyable. ### Areas of Concern Unfortunately, this novel has some significant red flags. The male lead is a major point of contention, and honestly, I struggle to understand how anyone could find his behavior acceptable. We're talking about bullying, humiliation, and even borderline assault. The justification that it's all because he "likes" her doesn't fly with me, and it seems like many others feel the same way. It normalizes abusive behavior, and that's a huge problem. I also struggled with the FL's characterization at times. While she's initially presented as strong and independent, there are moments where she seems to tolerate unacceptable behavior from the male leads. This inconsistency made it difficult to fully root for her. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Okay, let's talk about the ending. The fact that Ruan Tiantian ends up with Qin Yu, who was essentially her high school bully, is… baffling. It feels like a betrayal of the character and a disturbing message about forgiveness and relationships. The ML's actions against the MC in high school were bad, and the fact that the author tries to pass it off as 'loving bullying' doesn't sit right with me at all. ### Final Verdict *The Rich Ex-Husband Cries and Begs to Remarry* is a problematic novel with a strong female lead but deeply flawed romantic relationships. It has entertaining moments, but the glorification of abusive behavior makes it difficult to recommend. Proceed with caution, and be aware of the triggers and problematic themes before diving in. I'm giving it a 2 out of 5.