Showbiz: I Start Out Living Off Rich Women and Take It All in Stride!
娱乐：从富婆开始软饭硬吃！
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- Showbiz: I Never Live Off Women娱乐：我从不吃软饭Alternate title on Fanqie
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That's impressive, all about the details, a true insider. LOL, so he's just a simp for Gao Yuanyuan, even trying to whitewash her into a pure and innocent young woman 😅. I could barely tolerate the bad parts at the beginning and keep watching, but oh dear, he's really become a simp. It gets worse and worse starting with Gao Yuanyuan; I can't even watch it anymore.
It's a fairly harmonious book overall. The protagonist is shrewd and worldly-wise; the author was kind enough that he didn't leave his numerous ex-girlfriends widowed. His path is paved, his career is taking off, and he'll probably be on his way to the top soon. Being a kept man is understandable—he's devastatingly handsome, more than enough to live off.
A new book is out, and it's as good and enjoyable as ever.
It's well-written. I finished reading it in a few days. The protagonist doesn't fawn over women or give them resources indiscriminately. He's rational towards women, which is commendable. There aren't many novels these days that don't rely on groveling and lust rather than genuine connection. The downside is that the author includes too much personal commentary.
The author writes realistically, giving the impression of someone working in the industry. This is probably true of the entertainment industry in reality; a so-called celebrity isn't considered famous if they haven't had relationships with more than ten women!
This book is quite good. There are no plot points where you're ridiculed everywhere you go, no online backlash, and no plots involving framing. The whole book flows smoothly without any major setbacks, and the emotions don't get too low.
Aside from the occasional use of plot devices (not many, less than most novels), it's pretty good. Although the protagonist is a kept man, his personality is acceptable. The female celebrities are all unique, and although they all flatter the protagonist, they also have different personalities.
A rather bland entertainment industry novel. The protagonist lives off a woman, so there's not much scheming or backstabbing. It's okay to read occasionally.
I would call this the pinnacle of Chinese entertainment fiction. The writing pace is excellent, the plot is tight, and the inside stories within the entertainment industry are very interesting. It breaks down many of the biases surrounding celebrities, and the plot is intelligent and engaging. I'm eagerly awaiting more updates.
First of all, this isn't a serious novel. 40% Of the content is gossip and rumors from Tianya (a Chinese online forum) back then, making it highly recommended for anyone interested in the entertainment industry around 2010. It feels like a compilation of all the gossip from that period.