In 1960, I Stole Away to Hong Kong and Rose to the Top by Selling Fish
1960偷渡香江从卖鱼开始逆袭
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Well written, it feels like reading a history of Hong Kong's development. The plot is clearly presented, and the characters are vividly portrayed, making it very engaging. A 20-year avid reader, I stayed up all night to read it. I'd give it a 9.8. This is my first time writing a review.
Finally, it breaks free from the typical female-oriented dramas filled with trivial family matters and utterly incomprehensible characters. The protagonist is efficient and decisive, and while the female lead's abilities are slightly exaggerated, they are logically sound and based on facts, not mindless hype. This is the first time I've enjoyed this genre.
It's rare to find such a normal story on Tomato. There are no cheesy or bad plots, the characters are neither male nor female but are people who are trying to live their lives, there is no deliberate attempt to promote gender identity, and the plot is neither dragging nor melodramatic.
I haven't seen such a finely crafted story on Yangshizi (a Chinese online literature platform) in a long time. Every day I'd click on the recommendations, find it uninteresting, and then quit, only to find myself unable to get into another book and quit again – a repetitive cycle. I saw this author's work on the recommendations page many times.
Everyone should check it out! The writing is really good, the plot is tight and doesn't drag. It's written by a veteran writer; it's not mindless wish-fulfillment, the plot development is logical, and the characters are vividly portrayed. As a ten-year veteran reader, it's not easy to sift through the top books on Tomato Books. Don't be scared off by the rating.
The story and character design are both good. The male and female leads are characters who grow and develop, and the growth and romance storylines are both well done. It's not just mindless wish-fulfillment. Unlike other similar novels featuring Hong Kong heroines who are either pretentious and aloof or have excessively powerful abilities, this one is different.
Five stars is the platform's maximum rating, but this book deserves ten. It's so good! It's the story of two ordinary people who smuggled themselves from mainland China to Hong Kong, struggling to survive in the chaotic Hong Kong of the 1960s, and gradually growing stronger.
Excellent writing!! A complete story!! A strong Hong Kong flavor!! I especially love the resilient Xiu Mei!! A strong woman like this is beautiful, capable, good at fighting, managing accounts, cooking, and dating—all without slacking off!! Liu Zheng, you're so lucky to have met Xiu Mei!!! ... There are too many AI-generated phrases like "not... But..." And other inexplicable descriptions... It's uncomfortable to read, but the story is good, so I'll leave it at that.
It seems worth reading now, as it leans towards a female-oriented genre. I initially thought it would be a story of the female lead depending on the male lead, but it's the other way around. The romance is a plus, a slow and steady development with mutual support. Definitely worth reading! The only downside is that there are currently too few chapters.
It's so well-written! It has the feel of a simple, peaceful life where two people live happily together, and the suspense and tension of a martial arts world where trials and tribulations are overcome one after another. It's so captivating, you just want to keep reading!