When I started reading this novel, I found myself quite confused 🤔 about who the male lead (ML) opposite our main character (MC) would be. As the story progressed, I focused on two potential candidates: Xie and Tang, with an 80% certainty that it would be Tang. However, as I read further, I realized that Tang was actually the MC’s misplaced brother. 😮 This left only Xie as a plausible candidate. Yet, according to the MC’s past life, the father of his child was described as a foreigner—which Xie is not. By chapter 33, I had pieced together this web of relationships, which kept me thoroughly engaged. 🕵️♀️
The initial chapters are packed with intrigue, and I genuinely enjoyed unraveling the layers of the story. ✨ However, the translation poses some issues. There are repeated sentences, which gave me a sense of déjà vu and made me question whether I was rereading by mistake. 😅 After encountering this issue several times, I realized it was a problem with the translation itself. Additionally, the text has overly lengthy sentences that could use more concise phrasing.
Another minor issue lies in the currency calculations. 💰 For example, during the auction scene, the MC is orchestrated by his father and supposed brother to spend at least 23 billion on jade stones. Yet, there’s no mention of how he would pay such a sum. 🤷♀️ On the other hand, when the MC purchases land, there’s significant emphasis on how he would manage the payment. I suspect this might be related to translation inconsistencies or the interpretation of Chinese RMB values, as it seems unlikely there would be so many billionaires in this context.
The introduction of Tang’s backstory in chapter 35 adds an intriguing layer to the narrative. 🌀 It’s revealed that Tang is the true interstellar traveler who should have inherited the mysterious jade containing vital information. At this point, I became 50% certain that Xie was the ML, as he’s Tang’s boss and is subtly portrayed as someone with hidden depths. For instance, it’s hinted through conversations that no one knows Xie is the true owner of a powerful tech company. 🏢
That said, the timeline in the story can be confusing. For instance, the last few chapters repeatedly state there’s “half a month” until the exams, yet an overwhelming number of events seem to occur during this short timeframe. ⏳
One subplot I found fascinating was the obsession of Zheng Yaxue (Tang’s supposed mother) and Zheng Yating (villain Yan Tong’s mother) with the ML’s father. Their unyielding fixation makes me think a parallel world fan fiction could work well—perhaps one where someone transmigrates into one of these sisters and alters the storyline. 🌌
Despite the loopholes and missing plot points, I found myself hooked on the novel. 📚 By chapter 63, I had developed a strong preference for the ML over the MC. ❤️ The character development is commendable—not just for the protagonists but also for the villains. Everyone, whether they acted admirably or despicably, received their just desserts by the end. ⚖️
The ending, however, felt rushed. ⏩ While the overall concept of the story was solid, the execution left gaps that prevented it from fully reaching its potential. I enjoyed the journey while it lasted but don’t see myself rereading it.
Final Rating: ⭐⭐⭐/5
Rebirth of the Tool Man in a Pampered Protagonist Novel delivers a good mix of intrigue and character development but falls short due to translation issues, rushed pacing, and some narrative inconsistencies. Nonetheless, it’s worth a read for fans of the genre. 😊