For all people looking to read the ultimate GL novel, LOOK NO FURTHER. 'She is the Protagonist' is a solid 10/5 star read. I am a self-professed novel fiend - I lose interest so quickly that it's amazing and my 'dropped' reading list is a testimony to that. 'She is the Protagonist' is that one shiny gem that has me weeping for more even after reading the epilogue.
Our MC Yu Ru Bing is a walking comedy show that will have you choking in laughter. She is so shameless that it's great. I have to applaud the author for how they've written her character. I also really love the FL Tang Han Qiu whose character is calm, cool and collected. I have a definite bias for president/CEO characters and have to say that she is my favourite CEO character thus far. Their chemistry is great and the dog food is bountiful. Such beauty. Side pairings and characters are also written very well - there are two other lily couples and it's quite interesting to see the different dynamics between the three couples though mind you, coverage on the side-pairings is significantly less than the main pair. MC's relationship with the system is also very cute.
In terms of the plot, I can say that it is very refreshing compared to other transmigration/system novels that I've read. There are no outrageous skills that are dished out by the system. Instead, the main buff that our MC gets is the female protagonist halo. Additionally, her skills in the entertainment circle aren't unfounded...
Spoiler
as she used to be an idol in her original world
She also learns other skills through her own hard work. The universe is written very well - the system universe is explained and the reason behind FL and MC's situations are clearly detailed. Cue the applause!
English translations aren't complete as of yet but my thirst for more chapters was so great that I MTL'd the rest and it was surprisingly of sound quality. Anyhow, I am currently having withdrawal symptoms since finishing this work yesterday and will be reading translations as they come out ohoho.