A Side Job in Search of Love
兼职谋爱
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 452k Words
- Genre
- Modern Romance
- Subgenre
- Workplace & Marriage
- Updated
- 11mo ago
- English
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Looking for Realistic Marriage Stories, Nothing Too Far-Fetched or Overly Sweet
Everyday life, realistic views on marriage, a couple working together, marital conflicts, careers, family, children, and mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships. Keep it realistic, please. No wealthy-family romances; they feel too far-fetched.
Novels About Poor Heroines Who Stay Confident and Work Hard to Make It on Their Own
I want a female lead who is poor but driven, doesn't get hung up on material things, and has sound values. I don't mind what the male lead is like, but please don't have him swoop in to save her. I'm looking for a story with a truly strong female lead.
Any Stories with an Ordinary Heroine, Average Looks but Great Charm or Bearing?
I’m tired of stories where every female lead is gorgeous, and I’m tired of female leads from ridiculously wealthy families, too. I just want an inspiring girl’s love story. Angst is fine, too~
Please! Are There Really No Books Like The Marriage of Secretary Qiu?
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Looking for books like I'm Not the God of Theater. When I first saw the title, I wondered, is the God of Theater really that powerful? But then... there were so many twists and the logic was so clear that my brain couldn't keep up!
Strong, Clear-Headed Heroines
The heroine and hero don't fall for each other at first, but their feelings grow over time. Even though she loves him, she still has self-respect and self-worth, and keeps a clear head.
Looking for Stories About Ordinary People Falling in Love
Any recommendations for realistic novels where both leads are ordinary people, not geniuses or rich heirs, and both their parents are still alive?
Recommendations for Ancient or Modern Stories Without a Virgin Couple, for a Change from Reading So Many Stories with Chaste Leads
Ladies, please recommend historical or modern novels where the couple aren't each other's firsts. Completed stories preferred, completed stories! I've read too many books where they are each other's firsts and want a change of pace. Thanks, ladies!
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This is the second novel by this author I've read, and it's still being serialized. In the first book, the female lead ran a small business, and in this one, she's also in sales. Both are set around 2008, so I guess the author is probably a post-80s generation writer who has experience in sales or trading, which explains her understanding of the environment and market conditions at that time…
Most workplaces are dull and boring, so try to make it more fun and interesting. Boasting is not illegal.
This is the second book I've read by this author, and I have to say the writing is really good. It's so captivating that you can't help but get engrossed in it. That's why I was so angry when I saw the scumbag and Huang Zhengzheng sleeping together. I felt disgusted, like I'd swallowed a fly. Sigh, the author writes so realistically. When I saw that scene, I really felt like vomiting but couldn't. Actually, it would be best if the female lead was the only one who was beautiful.
I first read the author's "Complementary Colors" and really liked it, so I came to follow this one. It doesn't have the typical overpowered plot devices of many online novels, nor does it have an absurd storyline, but it's still very enjoyable to read. I even learned some of the female lead's work methods, which were quite inspiring. I hope the author updates more often every day.
I came from the author's complementary color theory. Both books have great storylines, reflecting the real lives of ordinary people. The male and female protagonists experience sadness when they separate, but also sweet moments during their time together. The female protagonist is resilient and loves life, making me feel empowered while reading. Life is full of disappointments, but if you turn around, you'll find that the road you've traveled is full of beautiful scenery.
The female protagonist's tenacious vitality is so captivating! It's not a mindless novel; the author's writing is excellent, and the industry-related content is described in great detail, suggesting the author has relevant experience! Of all the books I've read over the years, this is the one I've reviewed the most!
So realistic! It truly captures the work and life of many people born in the 1980s, and I can really relate to it. 👍 Perfect, always following the great master
It's super good, and very well written. I was so angry with the guy in the middle that it took me several days to recover. But the more I read to the end, the more relieved I felt. For ordinary people, this is already a happy life. Sometimes I feel like I read novels just to relax, and seeing this kind of realistic stuff makes me feel down, but I also understand a lot of things.
Although there's a lot of romance, I really like that both the male and female leads prioritize their careers. It's just that regulations are too strict now; we can't see any explicit scenes at all. 😂😂😂😂😂
This is amazing! I clicked on it by accident after seeing it on a ranking list, and it's a gem! I really love this realistic style; it's not mindless, overly sweet industrial romance. I'm going to read all of Nightingale's novels! Keep up the good work, author! [Requesting more updates!]