Seven-Tenths Sweet

waiting同学Oct 2020

3.3

Word count: 257K words
Chapters: 102

Summary

Zhou Huaiheng believes love, like fencing, follows four key principles—fast, precise, ruthless, and adaptable. Strike swiftly yet methodically, control the timing, catch them off guard, and attack where they are unprepared. But Tao Zhenzhen is a salted fish—no matter what move he makes, she refuses to turn over. Only when he eats sweets does she glare at him: "Zhou Huaiheng, do you still want your teeth or not!" He used to think life without sweets was a dreary gray. Then he met her—even a scolding carries the scent of donuts.

Editor's review

Seven-Tenths Sweet uses fencing's "fast, accurate, ruthless, adaptable" as a metaphor for love—a premise that carries a playful sense of mismatch. Zhou Huaiheng is the type to take the initiative, while Tao Zhenzhen is a slacker who won't turn over no matter how you poke her; the difference in their rhythms creates the book's main comic tension. Author Waiting Tongxue doesn't write sweetness as mindless sugar-dumping but lets it seep out of daily friction: even a scolding like "Zhou Huaiheng, do you still want your teeth?" can sound to the hero like a doughnut. This detail-driven approach to stirrings of the heart makes the romance feel natural and credible. The book is compact with dense dialogue—good as light reading. If you enjoy a dynamic where one side keeps attacking and the other lazily parries, or resonate with "sweets" as an emotional motif, this book offers a pleasant reading experience.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Romance readers who enjoy light, funny, fast-paced stories
Readers who prefer the "proactive male lead × slacker female lead" character pairing
Readers interested in fencing or sports elements used as metaphors for emotion
People who need short, casual reading they can put down at any time

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting complex plots or high-conflict drama
Those who dislike sweet romance or find the dialogue too breezy
Serious readers who prefer slow-burn, emotionally profound storylines

Reading tips

Treat the four fencing principles as clues to understanding the male lead's logic of behavior; it makes for a more enjoyable read
Pay attention to the care behind the female lead's every "glare"—that is how she shows she cares
Suitable for reading in one sitting or in two or three sessions; no note-taking needed
After finishing, think about whether there are similar "dessert-like" moments of care in your own life

版权信息
作品正文卷
楔子甜食重度爱好者
第一章牙医和击剑选手（1）
第一章牙医和击剑选手（2）
第一章牙医和击剑选手（3）
第一章牙医和击剑选手（4）
第二章未婚夫和暗恋者（1）
第二章未婚夫和暗恋者（2）
第二章未婚夫和暗恋者（3）
第二章未婚夫和暗恋者（4）
第二章未婚夫和暗恋者（5）
第三章柔情与挥剑（1）
第三章柔情与挥剑（2）
第三章柔情与挥剑（3）
第三章柔情与挥剑（4）
第四章丧家犬和小天使（1）
第四章丧家犬和小天使（2）
第四章丧家犬和小天使（3）
第四章丧家犬和小天使（4）
第四章丧家犬和小天使（5）
第五章阴影与守护（1）
第五章阴影与守护（2）
第五章阴影与守护（3）
第五章阴影与守护（4）
第五章阴影与守护（5）
第六章智齿和乳牙（1）
第六章智齿和乳牙（2）
第六章智齿和乳牙（3）
第六章智齿和乳牙（4）
第六章智齿和乳牙（5）
第六章智齿和乳牙（6）
第七章进攻与格挡（1）
第七章进攻与格挡（2）
第七章进攻与格挡（3）
第七章进攻与格挡（4）
第七章进攻与格挡（5）
第七章进攻与格挡（6）
第八章欢喜与心跳（1）
第八章欢喜与心跳（2）
第八章欢喜与心跳（3）
第八章欢喜与心跳（4）
第八章欢喜与心跳（5）
第八章欢喜与心跳（6）
第九章冲动与心动（1）
第九章冲动与心动（2）
第九章冲动与心动（3）
第九章冲动与心动（4）
第九章冲动与心动（5）
第九章冲动与心动（6）
第十章暗示与明恋(1)
第十章暗示与明恋（2）
第十章暗示与明恋（3）
第十章暗示与明恋（4）
第十章暗示与明恋（5）
第十章暗示与明恋（6）
第十一章旧病和心伤（1）
第十一章旧病和心伤（2）
第十一章旧病和心伤（3）
第十一章旧病和心伤（4）
第十一章旧病和心伤（5）
第十一章旧病和心伤（6）
第十二章恋爱和苦涩（1）
第十二章恋爱和苦涩（2）
第十二章恋爱和苦涩（3）
第十二章恋爱和苦涩（4）
第十二章恋爱和苦涩（5）
第十二章恋爱和苦涩（6）
第十二章恋爱和苦涩（7）
第十三章感动与放弃（1）
第十三章感动与放弃（2）
第十三章感动与放弃（3）
第十三章感动与放弃（4）
第十三章感动与放弃（5）
第十三章感动与放弃（6）
第十三章感动与放弃（7）
第十四章伤痛与怀念（1）
第十四章伤痛与怀念（2）
第十四章伤痛与怀念（3）
第十四章伤痛与怀念（4）
第十四章伤痛与怀念（5）
第十四章伤痛与怀念（6）
第十四章伤痛与怀念（7）
第十五章重逢与代价（1）
第十五章重逢与代价（2）
第十五章重逢与代价（3）
第十五章重逢与代价（4）
第十五章重逢与代价（5）
第十五章重逢与代价（6）
第十五章重逢与代价（7）
第十六章天蝎与记仇（1）
第十六章天蝎与记仇（2）
第十六章天蝎与记仇（3）
第十六章天蝎与记仇（4）
第十六章天蝎与记仇（5）
第十六章天蝎与记仇（6）
第十六章天蝎与记仇（7）
第十七章赌约与胜负（1）
第十七章赌约与胜负（2）
第十七章赌约与胜负（3）
第十七章赌约与胜负（4）
第十七章赌约与胜负（5）

FAQ

What does the title "Seven-Tenths Sweet" mean?

It can be understood as the sweetness in a relationship being just right—not the cloyingness of full sugar, nor the blandness of none. The male lead's affection is proactive and clumsy, the female lead's responses lazy yet genuine; seven-tenths sweet is more like the imperfect but comfortable state of being together.

Does fencing play a large role in the book?

Fencing appears more as a metaphor for the male lead's way of thinking than as a competitive sports storyline. Readers need no fencing knowledge to read smoothly, though a little knowledge makes the metaphors more interesting.

Will the female lead's "slacker" personality make readers impatient?

Her laziness is part of her character and creates a comedy of contrast with the male lead's initiative. The author uses details to let her show that she cares at key moments, so it does not remain a one-sided giving relationship throughout.

Is this book suitable for male readers?

Yes. Although romance is the main thread, the male lead's fencing metaphors and psychology of taking the initiative are written in an entertaining way, the dialogue is fast-paced, and it is not gender-specific. It reads perfectly well as a light story.

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waiting同学 is a modern romance author about whom limited public information is available; the only confirmed work so far is Qi Fen Tian (Seven Parts Sweet). Judging from this title and the work's common classification, the author's writing focuses on love stories set against a modern urban backdrop. The phrase "seven parts sweet" in the title carries a light and gentle tone, suggesting the work may lean toward a sweet, affectionate, or everyday healing narrative rather than intense conflict or heavy angst. Because the author has not disclosed nationality, birth and death years, an English name, or other personal details, and because there are no available records of creative experience, awards, or outside commentary, readers can learn about the author mainly through Qi Fen Tian itself. For readers who enjoy modern romance and prefer an easy reading experience, this work may serve as an initial introduction; the author's future plans and stylistic direction cannot yet be judged from public information and will need to be observed as more works appear.