Completed

I Really Didn’t Want to Increase My Favorability!

我真没想刷好感度!

Native Language Chinese

Released 2021

Author煌�

TypeWeb Novel (CN)

Original Ch.: 616

Translated Ch.: 616

Rank: #961

Last Update: March 26, 2026

Original Pub.: Qidian

View:

? Views

7.2

I Really Didn’t Want to Increase My Favorability! is a popular novel that blends Harem, Romance, School Life and more. Written by the author 煌�. A total of 616 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

As someone who had always aspired to live a laid-back life, Xu Lin received the news of his hometown’s old house’s demolition at the age of 24. As a result he would be compensated with about 5 million. But before he could grasp the feeling of being a second-generation displaced person , he blinked and found himself back in the green years of being 17.
Now, he had to embrace the “salted fish” state once again and wait for another 7 years. Despite his initial thoughts, a peculiar thing happened due to a confession incident, disrupting his plans.
[Congratulations Host on activating the Twelve Zodiac Love System!]
Thus his fate became entangled with 12 different types of girls…

🎭 System Interface: The “Salted Fish” Protocol

The narrative functions as an Unintentional Harem Engine, where the protagonist’s attempts to remain “low-key” actually serve to heighten his mystery and appeal.

Component	Classification	Tactical Implication
Narrative Engine	Rebirth / Urban System	Uses regression to fix past regrets and build a successful life.
Primary Genre	Comedy / Romance / Slice-of-Life	Focuses on school life, family, and growing relationships.
Atmosphere	Mellow & Anticipatory	Grounded in small daily details like cooking and school worries.
The “X” Factor	The Zodiac Connection	Adds a layer of “Fated Mystery” beyond simple dating mechanics.

📂 System Interface: The Status Window (Xu Lin vs. The World)

The core conflict stems from Xu Lin’s desire for a “laid-back” path while the system and his own improved personality keep pushing him into the spotlight.

Harem Romance School Life Slice of Life Supernatural

Bookmark

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Telegram

Editor's Note

💡 The "Junk Food" Insight

The "Salted Fish" Logic: Critics point out a common contradiction: Xu Lin claims to be a lazy slacker, yet he conveniently possesses elite skills in singing, martial arts, and tutoring from his "past life." It’s classic urban fantasy wish-fulfillment.

The Quality Gap: Some readers find the translation "iffy" and the formatting dense (large blocks of text). If you struggle with big paragraphs and occasional odd phrasing, this might be a tough read.

Subtle or Simple?: While fans love the "zoomed-in" look at daily life, detractors feel the heroines fall into flat tropes too easily. It’s a matter of whether you find the "small moments" charming or just slow.

Experience Curve

The Zodiac Log

Ch. 1–50 (The Rebirth Hook): ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Focuses on the novelty of being back in school and the initial "Zodiac" triggers. The humor is fresh here.

Ch. 51–300 (The Harem Expansion): ⭐⭐⭐
The "Casanova" elements take over. It becomes a loop of meeting a new girl, solving her problem with a past-life skill, and moving on.

Ch. 301–606 (The Fated Reveal): ⭐⭐⭐
The mystery of the system and the girls' shared history comes to the forefront, giving the story a much-needed narrative "spine" for the finale.

WebNovelDB Review

7 /10

A solid "Urban Rebirth" entry. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but the "Zodiac" mystery adds enough flavor to keep it from being a total copy-paste.

Polish: 5.5/10. Suffers from formatting issues on some platforms and "odd phrasing" in the translation.

Pacing: 7.5/10. Moves quickly through the "recruitment" of different girls. It’s perfect for binge-reading when you want something low-stress.

Character Depth: 5/10. Xu Lin is likable as a "mature teen," but the 12 girls struggle for screen time, often feeling like archetypes until much later in the story.

Originality: 6/10. It uses the standard "Return to 2000s/2010s" urban template but successfully integrates the Fruits Basket-style Zodiac system.

The Good:
The detachment of the MC. Unlike many "simping" protagonists, Xu Lin's genuine desire to just relax makes his interactions feel more organic and less desperate.

The Bad:
The "convenience" factor. He is a master of all trades for someone who was supposedly a slacker, which can break immersion for some.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Xu Lin (The Salted Fish Regressor) — At 24, he was about to become a millionaire from house demolition compensation, only to be sent back to age 17. He aims to be a "salted fish" (lazy/laid-back) and wait out the 7 years to his payday, but his newfound maturity, honesty, and regression-knowledge make him unintentionally charismatic. Alongside him are the Twelve Zodiac Girls, each representing a different archetype (The Ice Queen, The Class President, The Hot Teacher, etc.) who find themselves mysteriously drawn to his detached yet healthy mindset.

Power System: The Twelve Zodiac Love System. While the system provides timely skills and "buffs," the real power lies in Xu Lin's Regression Maturity. He uses his "future" knowledge—not just for money, but for emotional intelligence—to navigate high school life with a level of calm that others find irresistible.

Themes: The novel explores The Butterfly Effect of Maturity, Urban Slice-of-Life, and Fated Connections. It balances the mystery of why these 12 specific women are tied to the system with the mundane beauty of daily life.

Reading Progress

Not Started Chapters: 0 Rating: -

Where to Read

Community Reviews

Have you read this novel? Share your thoughts with the community!

Consider sharing:
• What moment surprised you the most?
• How would you rate the character development?
• Would you recommend this to other readers?