I’m Serious About Being a Kept Canary

Name: I’m Serious About Being a Kept Canary
Author: A Fish That Swam Ashore

做金丝雀我是认真的

by A Fish That Swam Ashore (一条游上岸的鱼)

Status: Completed
Length: 341k Words
Genre: Two Male Leads
Updated: 3y ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

Xia Tang graduated from the art department at A University, but a sudden family crisis drove her into the entertainment industry. Fair-skinned, gorgeous, and long-legged, she still can't get famous and remains a little-known actress at the very bottom of the industry.

Agent: “What a waste of a pretty face. How come you can't get famous?”

Xia Tang: “Doesn't matter, as long as I earn money.” (Oh no, unknown actresses don't seem to earn much. Sob!)

Agent: “There's a way to make money. Are you in?”

Xia Tang: “What is it?” (Sparkling eyes)

Agent: (Swallows nervously) “A big shot wants to sign a contract with you. That kind, you know?”

Xia Tang: (Clutches her chest) “Am I that kind of person?” (Indignant!)

Agent: “I know you're not, so I didn't agree on the spot. But you're short on money, aren't you?”

Xia Tang: “How much?” (Testing the waters)

Agent: “Fifty million a year.” (Quietly)

Xia Tang: “What?” (Very loudly) “How can anyone turn down money for the sake of dignity? I'm serious about being someone's kept woman!!”

Ji Chenrui is a young CEO who founded a tech company and is worth tens of billions. He has a face more handsome than any star, but he's ice-cold. His friend Li Jinchuan is always teasing him for being a monk. Ji Chenrui only snorts when he hears it. He thought he would never meet someone who could make his heart flutter, until one dull evening banquet, when he spotted a young man in a corner. Under the dazzling lights, the young man's skin was pale as jade, and the red beauty mark at the corner of his eye was breathtaking. For the first time, Ji Chenrui felt his heart race. He raised a hand to summon his assistant and leaned down to give an order...

In a nutshell: Love at first sight turns into a sugar-daddy arrangement. (This is all fictional. Do not take it as reality!!!)

Stats

169Chapters

3.2kReads · 30 days

422.5kReads · all time

346Shelf adds, last 14 days

9.1Score

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It's very good. The characters are meticulously detailed and clearly defined. The plot doesn't drag. The only drawback is that the main character seems a bit mute. Hopefully, there won't be too many misunderstandings; a mouth is very important for the main character!!
27 likes3y ago
It's really good! The male lead isn't unreasonable; he's very doting on the female lead (this kind of love-at-first-sight setting is so nice!). I also really like the female lead's personality; unlike other novels where he has all sorts of buffs, is a heartthrob, and is number one, the author writes very realistically.
16 likes3y ago
I love this type of story! I hope the author keeps updating! Looking forward to it!!!
14 likes3y ago
I love reading these sweet romance novels! 😜 Ji Chenrui is so doting and loving towards Xia Tang! Xia Tang is beautiful inside and out; meeting Ji Chenrui when she was most helpless and desperate was the greatest luck of her life! Of course, meeting Xia Tang taught Ji Chenrui how to love and understand love, and also gave him someone to spend his life with~
10 likes2y ago
The main characters are adorable, while the other is rigid and serious, only kind to his partner. Their interactions are quite interesting. Most importantly, they both communicate effectively, which is great. The plot isn't convoluted, making it a sweet and lighthearted drama.
10 likes3y ago
It's quite good. For me, it's not about both characters being clean, just both being virgins. The male lead has an ex, although I understand the reasons. I really like this book; those who don't mind can check it out. However, I couldn't finish it. Because I have OCD, I wash my hands after touching anything to cleanse my mind of what I perceive as impurity.
9 likes11mo ago
It's really good! From Mr. Ji's love at first sight to their mutual devotion, Tangtang teaches Mr. Ji how to love, and Mr. Ji becomes Tangtang's support. Their love is more of a slow and steady stream, growing stronger with each passing day. Overall, it's great, but when will the author write the side stories? I really want to read them, especially Lin Nan and his boyfriend, Huo Shi'an and Xie Ling, and Li Jinchuan and his girlfriend! Please! 🥺
9 likes2y ago
What's going on? Why are several images still under review? Are they unviewable? Sweet love, love at first sight, and the irresistible attraction between the big bad wolf and the little white rabbit—but why aren't there any side stories for the two secondary couples? Looking forward to more side stories from the author! 😄
9 likes3y ago
I finished watching it all, it's so good (♥∀♥). At first, President Ji was so annoying, it was really worrying, but later on it was so sweet it made me swoon. I'm really curious, is Teacher Xie really with Huo? Are there any extra chapters? I'm really curious about their relationship 🤭
8 likes1y ago
It's really good! 😊 I'll continue to support the author!
8 likes3y ago