The Rabbit That Cuts the Red Thread

借墨May 2025

Rating 3.4

Word count: 102K words
Chapters: 46

Summary

Gu Xiaoba is a tall, handsome charmer who knows how to flirt—except she's a woman. Every time she shows up before Chen Lu disguised as a man, she has only one goal: to break up his relationships. Whenever Chen Lu gets a girlfriend, Gu Xiaoba eventually steals her away. After each breakup, Chen Lu receives a rabbit-shaped object that exposes the real motives of the women who approach him. Chen Lu is grinding his teeth in frustration—how can he keep falling into the same person's trap? He is determined to catch this little rabbit with his own hands!

Editor's review

With its core premise of "a woman disguised as a man breaking up relationships," The Rabbit Who Cuts the Red Thread blends urban romance with light comedy. Each time Gu Xiaoba appears before Chen Lu in men's clothing, her goal is clear—to sabotage his love life—while the rabbit-shaped objects become a thread running through the plot, heating up their relationship through misunderstandings and tentative probing. The book's highlight lies in the disorientation caused by gender disguise and the absurd tension of "being repeatedly sabotaged by the same person." Chen Lu's journey from irritation to determined pursuit of the "little rabbit" creates a brisk, suspenseful reading momentum. It suits commuting, bedtime, or weekend relaxation—no need for heavy themes; just enjoy the wit and twists in the character interactions. For readers who like bickering lovers, identity dislocation, and light urban sweetness, the pacing and setup are quite friendly.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Romance readers who enjoy bickering lovers and identity-disguise setups
Those looking for a light, funny, fast-paced urban romance
Readers partial to tropes like cross-dressing and relationship sabotage
People who need short, easy chapters for commuting or bedtime reading

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer serious realism or weighty literary fiction
Those uninterested in gender disguise and light-comedy tropes
Readers expecting in-depth discussion of complex social issues

Reading tips

Follow Gu Xiaoba's motive each time she stirs up trouble, and watch for when the rabbit objects appear—you'll grasp the main thread faster.
Treat Chen Lu's perspective as a suspense thread; guessing when he'll see through her identity adds to the fun.
Read chapter by chapter, two or three at a time, to keep the relaxed rhythm of the light comedy.
After finishing, revisit their early confrontations to re-experience the foreshadowing buried in misunderstandings and probing.

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第九章
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第十一章
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第十四章
第十五章
第十六章
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第十九章
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最终章

FAQ

Why does Gu Xiaoba always break up Chen Lu's relationships?

The material shows that every time Gu Xiaoba appears before Chen Lu disguised as a man, her goal is to break up his relationships—whenever Chen Lu gets a girlfriend, Gu Xiaoba eventually steals her away. The specific motive and background require reading the main text; the synopsis only establishes this behavioral thread.

What role do the rabbit-shaped objects play in the story?

The rabbit objects are things Chen Lu often receives after breakups, used to expose the real motives of the women who approach him. They serve both as a clue driving Chen Lu to track down the "little rabbit" and as part of the tension in their relationship; the specific meaning unfolds in the book.

What style is the romance line in this book?

From the synopsis, it's a light-comedy style of bickering lovers plus identity dislocation. Chen Lu is annoyed at being repeatedly sabotaged by the same person yet determined to catch her, and their interactions carry a playful mix of confrontation and probing.

Can I read this directly without having read the author's other works?

Yes. This is a standalone story, and the synopsis gives no indication that prior reading is required. Just start from the beginning to follow the main thread of Gu Xiaoba and Chen Lu's confrontations.

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About the author

借墨 Author

Jiemo is an author about whom limited public information is available. The only work currently confirmed in the database is the modern romance novel The Rabbit That Cut the Red Thread, which also places the author in the category of modern romance. Since no reliable records exist for the author's real name, English name, nationality, or dates of birth and death, personal experiences and writing background cannot be described in detail, and the available information remains focused on the work itself. In terms of genre, Jiemo's writing falls within modern romance, and the title carries imagery associated with legend and folk custom, suggesting a possible use of light symbolism or metaphor within contemporary emotional storytelling. With only one work, it is difficult to summarize a stable style or direction; readers may come to know the author through The Rabbit That Cut the Red Thread, while further writing and additional information await public records.