I actually liked the novel at the beginning. The main character was very smart and determined. I was rooting for him even if the story was incredibly slow. The character development shown by the protagonist made it worth it. BUT I was angry at the choice of his partner. You don't understand what this MC has gone through again and again, his continuous suffering was just too much. You would pity him so hard. In short without spoiling much the female lead is a horrible person so is her family. Rotten characters with superior complex. She is living the princess, carefree life. Yet our poor MC is working like a peasant to live his dream and be with her. I never read a character be so unworthy of the MC like this female lead. I had to drop this novel.