I'm not sure as I haven't read the specific 'the man in disguise novel'. It could be the protagonist who has some secret mission or is trying to hide his true identity for various reasons like escaping from enemies or uncovering a mystery.
It could be a way to drive the plot forward. For example, his disguise allows him to access places or information that he otherwise wouldn't be able to. This then leads to a series of events that form the core of the story. Say he disguises as a servant in a wealthy household. Through this, he overhears important conversations among the family members or discovers some dark secrets of the house, which then propels the story into different directions.
There were many novels about women disguising as men, such as " Green Lotus Swordsman "," Lord Snow Eagle "," Full-time Expert ", and so on. These novels told the story of some female characters hiding their true identity under men's clothing and gradually growing into powerful swordsmen, lords, or professional players. These novels had complicated plots and vivid characters, which were deeply loved by readers.
There were many comics where women disguised as men, such as Ghost Blade, Sword God Domain, Date Battle, Forbidden Magic, and so on. These comics all had female characters dressed in male clothing, telling the story of their adventures with the male characters. These comics were very popular and worth reading.
The recommendations of the cross-dressing campus novel are as follows:
1. Fake Camouflage
[Description: The female lead, Ye Yunfeng, is a seemingly weak student who disguises herself as a man. In fact, she is a genius student who has been hiding her true identity.] In an accident, she discovered that she could disguise herself as a man and began her "male career". In this competitive environment, she competed with all kinds of girls and gradually grew into a campus novel with her own unique charm.
2 "Female Supporting Fei Fei"
Description: Lin Jing is a student who disguised as a man to take the college entrance examination in place of a dead boy. She had the appearance of a man, but her heart was delicate, good at analyzing and meticulous. In high school, she met the main character, Xuan. They supported each other and grew up together. This was a campus novel about men and women working together without getting tired.
3."The Bastard's Daughter Is Poisonous"
Description: The female lead, Zhu Yun, is a concubine who disguises herself as a man. She has been abused by her concubine mother and brother since she was young. She used her intelligence and wit to gradually rise in the family and officialdom. She and the male lead Bai Mo supported each other to face the challenges of the family and officialdom. This was a campus novel full of strategy and power.
The Gingerbread Man decides to disguise himself to avoid being caught. He might find some leaves and twigs in the forest and cover himself up. He could also smear some mud on his icing to change his appearance. This way, when the fox or other animals that were chasing him come near, they won't recognize him at first sight.
One way to disguise a gingerbread man story is to change the setting. Instead of the traditional house and garden, set it in a magical forest or on a far - away island. Another way could be to change the characters' personalities. Make the gingerbread man not so cheeky but rather shy and cautious. You could also disguise it by adding a different kind of antagonist, like a mischievous fairy instead of the fox.
A creative way to disguise a gingerbread man story is to mix it with other fairy tales. For instance, combine it with Cinderella. The gingerbread man could be the magic helper for Cinderella instead of the fairy godmother. He could use his running speed to get all the things she needs for the ball. Another way is to make it a space adventure. The gingerbread man could be running away from an alien instead of a fox in a far - off galaxy.
It could be to protect the reader's identity or to allow them to blend in and achieve a specific goal that would be difficult as a woman. Also, it might add an element of mystery and intrigue to the story.