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Fake Slackers

FSC, Ngụy Trang Học Tra, Pretending to be a Bad Student, Triêu Du, Underachiever, Wei Zhuang Xue Zha, wzxz, แอบเนียนเป็นนักเรียนห่วย ๆ, 伪装学渣, 偽裝學渣

Native Language Chinese

Released 2018

AuthorMu Gua Huang, มู่กวาหวง, 木瓜黄

TypeWeb Novel (CN)

Original Ch.: 119

Translated Ch.: 130

Rank: #958

Last Update: April 26, 2026

Original Pub.: jjwxc, Uei Shiang

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Fake Slackers is a popular novel that blends Comedy, Romance, School Life and more. Written by the author Mu Gua Huang. A total of 130 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

After class placements were decided, the school’s two infamous ‘problem youths’ not only shared the same class, but the same desk.
They’re clearly good at studies, but pretend to be slackers. Fakers from head to toe who just keep walking farther down the path of their performance.
Heard through the grapevine about the two big brothers who always fight over the last place in class.
Basically, this is a serious comedy. About the little matters of growing up.

Comedy Romance School Life Slice of Life Yaoi

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Editor's Note

💡 The Academic Underworld. Fake Slackers (Wei Zhuang Xue Zha) is a unique spin on the "Genius MC" trope. Instead of competing to be #1, Xie Yu and He Zhao are in a fierce, silent battle to be the absolute worst. They spend their days intentionally bubbling wrong answers and acting like "problem youths" while secretly being academic powerhouses. It’s a "serious comedy" that captures the high-stakes pressure of the Chinese national exams (Gaokao) through a lens of rebellion and hidden identity.

A Symphony of Youth. This isn't just about two boys falling in love; it’s a love letter to the "Class 3" camaraderie. From inter-class sports meets to the terror of a surprise quiz, the novel perfectly encapsulates that specific high school feeling—where your world is small, but every event feels life-altering.

Parental Portraits. Unlike many danmei novels where parents are either non-existent or pure villains, Fake Slackers offers nuanced, realistic portrayals of family. Xie Yu’s mother shows a quiet, sacrificial love that inadvertently becomes a burden, while He Zhao’s father offers a "trusting distance" that allows his son to find his own path back to the top.

"Heard through the grapevine about the two big brothers who always fight over the last place in class."

112 Chapters + 7 Extras (Completed). A lighthearted, high-humor slice-of-life that balances its "genius" leads with genuine teenage awkwardness.

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–30 (The Cold War): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Comedy Gold. The initial "desk-mate" friction and their mutual attempts to appear "stupid" are peak entertainment. They both think the other is genuinely hopeless.

Ch. 31–80 (The Mutual Care): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Secret Helpers. The relationship shifts into a sweet, slow-burn romance where they both start anonymously "helping" the other study, worried about their partner’s "dim future."

Ch. 81–End (The Reveal & Graduation): ⭐⭐⭐ – The High-Tension Finish. The inevitable "unmasking" of their genius status and the final push for university. It loses some of the early humor but gains significant emotional weight.

WebNovelDB Review

9 /10

The gold standard for "Campus Danmei"—it’s nostalgic, hilarious, and deeply comforting, even if the "genius faking failure" premise requires a bit of suspended disbelief.

Writing Quality: 9/10. The author (Mu Gua Huang) is a master of character voice. The banter feels authentic to 17-year-olds, and the descriptions of school life are vivid enough to make you miss your own graduation.

Character Design: 10/10. Xie Yu (the "cold" kuudere) and He Zhao (the "shameless" flirt) are a legendary pair. They don't lose their core personalities after getting together, which is a rare feat.

World Building: 7/10. It’s a grounded, modern-day high school. The world-building is focused on social hierarchies within the school and the specific "Black Water Street" setting.

Pacing: 6/10. Slice-of-Life Warning. If you are looking for a plot with "villains" and "epic battles," this isn't it. The climax is an exam. Some readers find the day-to-day school routines tedious.

The Good: Zero angst. It is a "healing" novel through and through. The found family of Class 3 is so well-developed that you’ll feel like you were their classmate.

The Bad: Some find the "logic" behind why they are faking their grades to be a bit thin or immature. Also, the transition from being the "worst" students to "top" students happens very quickly once they decide to stop faking.

For Fans Of: A Certain Someone (Mou Mou), Saye, Don't You Like Me.

Not For You If: You want "spicy" content (this is pure high school fluff), you hate slow-burn romance, or you need high-stakes fantasy/action.

The Archetype: The "Mirror Geniuses." They are two halves of the same coin—both hiding their light to protect themselves or others, only to find that they shine brightest when they are together.

Verdict: The Ultimate Comfort Read. Whether you are currently a student or an "old person" reminiscing about your youth, this story will leave you with a smile.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Xie Yu (Cold/Fighting Pro), He Zhao (Shameless/Dramatic).

Power System: Intellectual Genius + "Problem Student" Facade.

Themes: First Love, Parental Expectations, High School Nostalgia, Found Family.

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