The Lady's Facade was Ruined

• Author: Ban Li Zi
• Genres: Romance, Urban, Trọng Sinh
• Status: Completed
• Chapters: 80
• Rating: ★ 4.3 / 5
• Published: 2026-10-01

A Revenge Story That's... Not Actually Revenge

Usually, when a male lead gets sent to the afterlife by his wife and then wakes up in the past, he goes on a suffocating revenge spree.

But Huo Cheng is a rare breed of forgiving soul. Waking up at seventeen, he chooses to stick to Shen Wanying like glue—not to destroy her, but to protect her while playing detective to find out who really pulled the trigger in their previous life.

When the Mask Slips

At school, our leading lady is the ultimate high-class debutante: gorgeous, brilliant, and as gentle as a summer breeze.

Except, Huo Cheng sees right through the act. He knows she secretly hates studying, sneaks drinks when nobody's looking, and has a quirky habit of jiggling her leg while inhaling a bowl of instant noodles.

Past Life Trauma and Dark Truths

This romantic investigation isn't all just goofy school life antics and teenage flirting.

Clues about Huo Cheng's death start pointing toward his mother's rather scandalous lifestyle. It turns out her secret lover holds the key to the tragedy that wrecked their previous lives.

Why You Should Dive In

• The mix of school life vibes and mystery is a total page-turner.
• Watching the female lead's perfect facade crumble leads to some seriously laugh-out-loud moments.
• Huo Cheng is the ultimate devoted lead—steady, loyal, and he gets her like nobody else.
• At just 80 chapters, the story is tight and punchy without any of that annoying filler.

A Few Minor Gripes

• The whole conspiracy involving the mother’s lover gets wrapped up a bit too quickly.
• Since the spotlight stays laser-focused on our main couple, the supporting cast doesn't get much room to breathe.

What Readers Are Saying

• Novel Updates: 4.3/5 (2,799 readers, 13 reviews, checked 10/01/2026)
• WuxiaWorldEU: 4.21/5 (14 reviews, checked 10/01/2026)
• Goodreads: 4.33/5 (6 ratings, 1 review, checked 10/01/2026)

Final Verdict: A Sweet Treat

This is the perfect pick if you’re looking for a heartwarming rebirth romance that serves up a side dish of mystery.

The Bottom Line: A perfectly balanced, funny, and sugary-sweet tale about fixing fate through genuine understanding.

Tags: rebirth, school life, rom-com