Okay so I need to talk about this scene where Lu Yunchi throws himself to the ground and it turns out he was totally faking it. Like, the author sets this up perfectly — you see him fall, Li Mian rushes to comfort him, he buries his face in her chest like a scared little animal, and then BAM, he pops up all proud saying 'If I didn't fall, how could I help chase them away?' I literally shouted at my phone. This kid is a tactical genius at five years old. But honestly, the whole plot thread of Zhang Guizhi and Li Jiaojiao showing up uninvited is such a classic move and the author handles it well. They come in playing the victim, Li Jiaojiao does her fake-tears routine, and Li Mian just absolutely dismantles them. The line 'I'm already crazy' when Zhang Guizhi tells her to let go — chef's kiss. It's satisfying revenge content done right. What I love is how the plot connects Li Mian's arc with the child's arc. She was pretending to be a fool, he was pretending to be scared — two performers on the same stage, and they end up protecting each other. That's not just plot convenience, that's actually clever writing. The only thing I'd question is whether Li Jiaojiao's panic when Li Mian calls her out feels a tiny bit too quick, like the author needed her to fold fast. But overall, this sequence is tight.
I need to talk about the night market scene because the imagery is genuinely cinematic. "It was essentially one long night market stretching in a straight line. Colorful light bulbs hung from the stalls on both sides. Their dazzling glow nearly illuminated the entire base." This single paragraph does so much worldbuilding work. The apocalypse hasn't erased humanity's need for decoration and commerce. People are hanging colorful lights. There are fruit stalls. There's a QR code payment system. The world has rebuilt enough to have a marketplace, and that's somehow more haunting than if it were completely destroyed. The mango stall owner's internal monologue about his regret over stocking mangoes instead of wild vegetables or sweet potatoes is such a vivid detail. It tells us about supply chains, about what's scarce, about how people assess risk in this new world—all through one guy's shopping mistake. "If he had gathered wild vegetables, corn, sweet potatoes, or any staple food instead, everything would have sold out long ago." This is the kind of worldbuilding that doesn't feel like worldbuilding. It just feels like a guy being annoyed at his own bad business decision. Then there's the Academy of Supernatural Abilities, which the narrator immediately undercuts: "Calling it an academy was actually an exaggeration. It was simply a vast open area that had been designated for training." Three classrooms. Offices included. The chopped-pepper fish-head car—yes, that's literally the name of the vehicle—doing a drifting turn and speeding away. The contrast between the colorful, bustling market and this sparse, utilitarian training ground creates a world that feels lived-in and economically constrained. Every detail serves the atmosphere: the dim shadows where Cen Jiao stands alone after Cen Wu runs off, her long hair concealing her expression, the mango set down on stone steps before she disappears into darkness. That final image is haunting.
That ledger is the symbol of everything in this chapter. It's not just evidence of embezzlement—it's a stepping stone. Grandma Liu thinks of it immediately as "the stepping stone for her two sons' promotions." Feng Wan uses it to expose corruption and gain favor. The Wang couple use it to repay a debt of gratitude. Shen Baoguo and Wang Xiulan lose everything because of it. And Feng Wan? She sees past the ledger to what it represents—the system that allows a logistics director to privately engage in speculation on the black market while ordinary people struggle for job quotas and ration coupons. The brown sugar water Grandma Liu makes is another symbol, smaller but just as important. It's warmth, care, the kind of thing you make for someone who's been through a shock. She makes it for both girls, not just Feng Wan, which shows she sees them as a unit, not individuals. And the address Grandma Liu leaves behind—that's a symbol of connection, of refusing to let distance erase relationship. The spatial dimension is the biggest symbol though. Feng Wan can carry everything she needs in it, but she still has to physically go to the post office, the department store, the supply and marketing cooperative. The ability gives her freedom, but she still operates within the world's constraints. She can't just materialize money—she has to withdraw it, hide it, explain it. The deeper theme here is about what we carry and what we leave behind. Feng Wan is leaving the city, leaving the factory, leaving the life she knew. But she's carrying relationships, skills, and a spatial dimension that will determine whether she survives in the countryside. The ledger opened doors, but it also closed them—for Shen Baoguo, for Wang Xiulan, for the logistics director's household.
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Nioh's a badass, even if he's a little full of himself. His power over the waves is sick. The action is non-stop, and the mystery of what happened to the world keeps you guessing. If you're a fan of seeing how things are built and appreciate some technical detail in your sci-fi, this is a good pick.
Yes, I am a shameless author that gave myself a 5.0 review. Guys don't forget to enjoy this novel! I know it's not quite on a serious note yet, but it will be in a few or so chapters. So, stay!
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This book was pretty immersive, filled with danger, intrigue, and game-like mechanics that add depth without overcomplicating the story.The pacing is solid, balancing tense action with thoughtful moments of character growth :D. While the themes of survival and power are familiar, the author’s execution feels fresh and engaging. I liked it a lot.If you enjoy power progression in a gritty, well-built world, this is a great pick.
"As Curtains Fall" is a gripping and thought-provoking story that brilliantly balances action, suspense, and moral dilemmas. The chapter "Troopers and Freedom" captures the tension of its characters navigating public scrutiny and ethical conflicts. With vivid scenes and sharp dialogue, it draws readers into a world where every decision has weight. A must-read for fans of complex, character-driven narratives!
Nice story so far, i think the author is doing an amazing job here
Finally, a book that's different. The most interesting thing about this book is the fact that he was reincarnated as a lion, the fights and the behaviour of the characters have really changed my way of seeing lions and other animals. Dear author, I'm in love, I've finally found the book for me??