To Make Money, I Took Director Zhang as My Godfather
为了赚钱，我认张导为义父
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The author is truly amazing! 👍🏻 The writing is excellent, realistic and unpretentious, not the typical overpowered protagonist type, but more like the Zhao Gao type. There's no annoying rule-breaking, no clinging to others, no reckless self-destruction, no headache-inducing bets, and no messy scandals in the entertainment industry.
I've read 40 pages now, carefully reading every line and every word. It's been a long time since I've read a novel this attentively. The only problem is that Zhou Dongyu is in the show, and I really don't want to see her. 🙂
Personally, I think it's pretty good. The author is very rational when dealing with female celebrities; they date whoever they want, unlike in traditional novels where the protagonist is completely captivated by attractive actresses. The pacing is also very steady. Although the protagonist hasn't become a big shot by chapter 400, the groundwork laid earlier definitely pays off later. I rarely read entertainment industry novels, but this one kept me up for two nights straight.
This is the author's new novel, realistic and objective. It's well-developed, logical, and the plot is fresh and interesting. It's really great. The title is something like, "Talking about Money is worse than Feelings." And what's more? The author's novel is excellent. The characters are very well-developed, and their values are very positive.
It's good. It's rare to see a male lead who, instead of a plagiarist who randomly copies songs, becomes famous as an actor in movies and TV series. I prefer this kind of more grounded approach.
What I love most about this book is its mature portrayal of the protagonist's relationships with women, especially the section with Zhao Liying. It completely captures the real characters' personalities, preventing them from becoming stereotypical. It's a far cry from typical light novels. The author is amazing! I wonder if this is free to read?
As a reborn individual, being chosen as the male lead in Zhang Yimou's film becomes the most important opportunity of your life. Moreover, the protagonist has virtually no bottom line; he's willing to accept unspoken rules as long as it's not a man—everything else is irrelevant in the dark. While others have no choice but to strive for fame and a better life, the protagonist is different.
A slower-paced, non-harem novel, a breath of fresh air among Tomato's works. If you're tired of mindless, brainless reads, this is a good place to relax.
This is a very realistic story set in the entertainment industry. There's no system, but I have a few minor cheat codes (related to memory and physical abilities), but they don't affect the reading experience at all. I don't have deep entanglements with female characters; they're mostly just fleeting encounters. Updates are too infrequent; it's not enough. I'll have to keep it going.
It's rare to find an entertainment industry novel that you can read straight through. This one is refreshingly genuine and unpretentious, without the usual exaggeration and melodrama. The protagonist's actions are grounded in realistic human nature and rational calculations. I highly recommend reading it.