Salt Friend
Also known as: Yan You, 盐友
by Jing Jian
School bully Tong Yang gets suspended after a fight on the first day of school. When he returns, everyone fears and avoids him. One day, top student Xiao Zhen catches him secretly crying—and when Tong Yang tries to scare him into silence, Xiao Zhen fights back instead. Cold and distant to everyone else, Xiao Zhen suddenly starts tutoring Tong Yang. But when Tong Yang discovers the boy he fought on the first day was actually Xiao Zhen's younger brother, everything between them gets a whole lot more complicated. (Source: WebComics) Note: The series was originally self-published on Jing Jian’s Weibo blog. Currently releasing on Kuaikan Manhua and Bilibili Manhua since July 31, 2021.
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The StoryHoard editorial verdict
A gentle school story about a delinquent who is shunned after a fight, and the top student who becomes his unlikely friend.
Pros
- Warm, unexpected friendship
- Sincere, funny chemistry
Cons
- Plot is light
- Some scenes feel repetitive
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Read the full take
The delinquent Tong Yang was suspended after getting into a fight on the first day of school. Upon his return, he was shunned by all his classmates. The top scorer, Xiao Zhen, becomes his unlikely friend. The premise is a slice-of-life school story about a boy who is judged by his reputation and the classmate who sees him differently.The strength is the friendship. The odd pairing of a delinquent and a top student is charming, and the warmth between them feels earned. The school setting is friendly.The weaknesses are about structure. The plot is light, and some scenes feel repetitive. Readers wanting a driving story may find it gentle.Recommended for readers who enjoy warm, unlikely friendships. Expect a sincere, easygoing read that is best enjoyed in steady doses.
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