E's Golden Cage: A Love Prison for a Broken Old Beta

Name: E's Golden Cage: A Love Prison for a Broken Old Beta
Author: Shuizezhou

E的黄金笼囚爱老Beta残鸟

by Shuizezhou (水泽州)

Status: Completed
Length: 614k Words
Genre: Two Male Leads
Updated: 2mo ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

Main story, EB | Qin Jian × Mu Yansheng (amnesiac, cold-hearted, crazy, controlling top-tier star enigma seme | honest, domestic older beta uke, disfigured)

At nineteen, Mu Yansheng was disfigured in a fire while saving Qin Jian. His dream of becoming an actor was shattered, so he could only do odd jobs and work as a script supervisor on film sets. By a twist of fate, he later became top-tier star Qin Jian's assistant and kept man. Qin Jian didn't remember him at all, and treated him by turns hot and cold, obsessively and crazily, nearly costing Mu Yansheng half his life.

Mu Yansheng ran, Qin Jian chased, and there was nowhere he could escape. In the end, he couldn't avoid being locked in Qin Jian's golden cage.

Qin Jian: So, are you satisfied with your new look?

Mu Yansheng: No. Open it up.

Qin Jian: I had it custom-made to your measurements. I was worried it might chafe you, so I wanted it made of pure gold, but the craftsman told me pure gold was too soft, so I went with 24-karat gold.

Coercive melodrama, angst first and sweetness later, groveling pursuit, getting back together after a breakup, happy ending.

Read Chapters 1–116.

Bonus IF alternate world, alternate pairing, AB | Shen Yuqing × Mu Yansheng (gentle, slightly black-bellied, top student who gave up medicine to pursue the arts, top alpha seme | honest, domestic older beta uke, disfigured)

In a parallel world, Mu Yansheng has successfully escaped. He reunites after a long separation with Shen Yuqing, who has always thought of him as his unattainable ideal.

Shen Yuqing: Marry me.

Mu Yansheng: What? Get married? I don't agree. We aren't even that close yet.

Shen Yuqing: Brother Guanghui, don't get the wrong idea. I mean a fake marriage.

The second male lead takes the top spot, marriage of convenience, marriage before love, sweet pampering after taking down the scumbags.

Stats

183Chapters

3kReads · 30 days

48.4kReads · all time

210Shelf adds, last 14 days

89Listens

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I stumbled upon this novel. The ABO setting with birds and mythical beasts is quite novel. Mu Yansheng's forbearance and past experiences are portrayed very delicately. The early scenes where the male lead misplaces his true feelings are heartbreaking. The pacing of the plot is comfortable, and the details of daily interactions are very realistic. It's worth following along slowly.
11 likes5mo ago
It blends the entertainment industry workplace with the ABO species setting, featuring realistic industry details such as filming on set and business trips to fashion week, while also incorporating fantasy elements such as bird-like talents and pheromones. The plot foreshadowing is cleverly laid out, with the childhood memory of saving someone from a fire gradually surfacing in everyday life.
11 likes5mo ago
Such a nostalgic, old-fashioned, angsty romance! I feel like I haven't read anything this heart-wrenching in almost ten years. It's so painful, yet I'm so eager for the next chapter. I wait for updates every day 🥺. It's such a gripping and captivating story; even the phrase "a sea of hatred and a sky of love" doesn't do it justice.
8 likes7mo ago
The overall logical flow is excellent, with foreshadowing elements connecting seamlessly throughout, and there's no unnecessary dialogue. Beneath the forced exterior lies a story of destiny and redemption, and the emotional transitions are delicate and smooth, demonstrating the author's considerable effort.
6 likes4mo ago
Oh my god, this is killing me! I absolutely have to give Qin Jian a good beating later on. I'm so frustrated... 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
6 likes7mo ago
Wow, this is so good! I read each chapter very slowly, and I felt like I wanted more after finishing it. Then I tried reading it on another phone using Tomato Novels, but I couldn't find it! I was shocked! I had to search for the full name. Sigh (´-ωก`). I can't help but want to let this story wait and see. It feels like there's still a long, long way to go.
6 likes7mo ago
Exciting, this is exactly the feeling I've been looking for! Tons of amazing wallpapers, I can't wait for the more intense, confined scenes to come! I'm so excited!
6 likes7mo ago
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5 likes3mo ago
This is so good! I haven't seen such a good story on Yangshizi in a long time. I'm still not satisfied! I can't get enough! One chapter a day isn't enough, it's so good! 😘
5 likes5mo ago
It's really well-written; every detail foreshadows the truth, and there are no logical flaws. The two main characters have vastly different personalities yet are remarkably well-matched. One is wounded and yearning for warmth, while the other, in a high position, doesn't know how to love. The character portrayals are incredibly nuanced. It's a very good book.
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