It’s Not That the Male Lead Isn’t Good Enough, My Ex-Husband Is Just a Better Deal

Name: It’s Not That the Male Lead Isn’t Good Enough, My Ex-Husband Is Just a Better Deal
Author: Gentle Breeze, Grain's Intention

不是男主要不起，前夫更有性价比

by Gentle Breeze, Grain's Intention (微风禾意)

Status: Completed
Length: 602k Words
Genre: Modern Romance
Subgenre: Entertainment Stardom
Updated: 9mo ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

After going through countless hardships to claim her family’s fortune, Jiang Yuchu was shot dead by terrorists before she could enjoy even a single day of it.

When she opened her eyes again, she had become the villainess in a domineering CEO romance. Determined to win the heart of the male lead, Song Yiwen, she stopped at nothing, scheming every day against the heroine, Xu Shuyan. In the end, she couldn’t escape her fate as the villainess: after enduring physical and emotional torment, she died a miserable death on the street.

After taking another look at the character she’d become, Jiang Yuchu fell into deep thought.

Hold on. She was a gorgeous, wealthy woman with all the free time in the world. She had so many paths to choose from, so why had she picked the one where she acted like a lovesick doormat?

The scheming and fighting of her last life had drained all her energy. This time, she just wanted to lie flat, live peacefully as a carefree slacker, and collect twenty million a month from her ex-husband, becoming a carefree little rich lady.

But then, out of nowhere, a little dumpling appeared, gazing up at her with tearful eyes and calling her Mom.

What?!

Jiang Yuchu looked up at the sky and pretended nothing had happened. “There’s no way I’m raising a child!”

The little dumpling looked aggrieved. “All the other kids have their moms pick them up after school.”

Jiang Yuchu: “...Fine, I’ll go.”

The little dumpling: “I’ve never heard a bedtime story.”

Jiang Yuchu: “...Fine, I’ll tell you one.”

The little dumpling hugged a pillow. “Mom, I want to sleep with you.”

Jiang Yuchu: “...All right, get in.”

But someone wasn’t having it. “Go back where you came from!”

The child’s father grabbed the little dumpling with one hand and tossed him out the door...

That night, Jiang Yuchu was pinned beneath someone on the bed. A low voice murmured in her ear, “Honey, can we get married again?”

Other names

The Villain Spoils Me Rotten, So Why Be a Wicked Supporting Female Character?都被反派娇养了，谁还做恶毒女配Alternate title on Fanqie

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991Reads · 30 days

371.8kReads · all time

117Shelf adds, last 14 days

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It's so good! I originally just wanted to kill some time, but I got really hooked! The female lead is also the original character, the male lead likes her, and the child loves his mother a lot! He's a little mama's boy, even rolling his eyes at his father and trying to steal his mother's attention.
20 likes1y ago
I think this book creates a fantastic atmosphere and is a really enjoyable read. To be honest, I can't quite put my finger on what makes it so good. I'd been looking for something to read for a week or two, and miraculously, I managed to keep reading from beginning to end. So I'm giving it five stars to encourage the author. Thank you so much for relieving my reading slump.
7 likes8mo ago
The little dumpling is so cute! I also love the younger brother, Shen Qianxing. Many characters in the book are so well-developed, like Chu Chu's family. The writing is amazing! Why isn't the rating so high? Keep up the good work, author!!!
6 likes1y ago
As a super book fan of over ten years, it's been a very long time since I've read a modern novel from cover to cover. But this book has a magical quality that kept me reading from beginning to end without skipping a single chapter. It's not exactly thrilling, being a modern romance novel, but the author's narrative, pacing, and character development are truly excellent. Although there aren't many ratings and reviews, I still want to say, author, keep up the good work!!!
5 likes7mo ago
I love it! Xiao Chen is so cute! I love the current storyline. Thankfully, she hasn't gotten too entangled with those two fake characters. I love it! 😘😘😘
3 likes1y ago
Okay, okay, okay
3 likes1y ago
It's pretty good, but can we please get the supporting male and female characters out of the story soon?
2 likes1y ago
So beautiful! Absolutely gorgeous! How could someone who loves you not recognize that it's you?! I'm so happy!
1 like5mo ago
It's great! I watched it from beginning to end without missing a single word. The male and female leads are both very well-developed, and the show is just the right length to keep you entertained. I really enjoyed it.
1 like8mo ago
It's not bad, I can finish watching it.
1 like1y ago