
Putting on an Act
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- Completed
- Length
- 525k Words
- Genre
- Danmei (BL)
- Era
- Modern Era
- Updated
- 1y ago
- Source
- JJWXC
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Explore more →Beautifully Written: Sad Stories Hit Harder
No book is perfect, but every book here has something irreplaceable to offer, whether it’s the plot, characters, or ideas. A place to return to when I run out of things to read
What This Omnivorous Reader Is Eating (Bought All)
Personal reviews and long-form recommendations, trying to be kind. I like both the warm and the cold; lots of kinks, few squicks. I enjoy all sorts of pairings and ships, and welcome recommendations in the comments.
Showbiz Collection
All the entertainment-industry novels I've read, or at least started paying for
Showbiz Stories
Keeping track of the showbiz novels I've read. I tend to prefer stories about actors and love every great story-within-a-story. For my ratings, the story-within-a-story counts for far more than anything else.
Masterpieces in My Eyes: Mutual Pampering, Bottom-Focused
Books I've read and enjoyed (with a few female-led stories). I couldn't give them five stars, so they're rated four.
Beautiful Writing
Ugh, they saw right through me again
Novels I Love
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Hormones
A contest between mature men, charged with testosterone. Every advance and retreat is a subtle act of seduction, met with unspoken, knowing consent.
Everyone Who's Read These Says They're Good
Make full use of subjective initiative and strengthen the application of certification principles. Good! Good! Good!
Books I Love
Mostly danmei, with no specific genre categories
No Need to Be Picky, These Couples Are All Adorable
I'll read anything, but I lean toward older characters
Showbiz Stories
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Summer 2025 Reading Notes
My personal log of System novels read before summer vacation ended in 2025. For my own use. My attention span and patience are both below average, so I haven’t actually bought or fully subscribed to many of them lol.
Showbiz
For my own use | Keeping track of entertainment-industry stories I’ve read | Includes both danmei and romance
Well-Written Apocalyptic and Survival Stories, Explore More Careers
Modern danmei / high standards for the writing / as gentle as the breath of ocean waves
Top Picks for Shou Leads
That’s so pitiful?
6 Stars - BL
> 5 stars
Books Worth Devoting a Lifetime To
I've been reading for seven years. These are the ones I love most. I especially like entertainment-industry stories, sweet romances, and power couples, but I'll read a bit of everything and I'm not too picky.
Great Novels to Savor
I read all sorts of things and ship couples. I'm basically open to anything (I really hate shipper purists).
Completed Stories I've Read Three Times or More
As the title says, I read everything, BG or BL
Thank You for Creating This World
Is this a god?
Books I Love, Looking for Recommendations
A few books I really love. If anyone with similar tastes comes across this list, please recommend some books to me. I don't care about genre or dealbreakers at all; good writing solves everything.
BL Stories I Finished Reading in Full
Every one of these was carefully chosen by me. Not a single one is bad.
Please, Everyone, Read These Showbiz Novels
As a longtime fan of danmei showbiz novels on Jinjiang, I’m asking everyone to give these a try. Most are sweet and satisfying, without too much angst.
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When I first saw this novel recommended by the UP owner of Bilibili, he mentioned that it was a "surprise", so I just clicked it with the mentality of giving it a try. Unexpectedly, this is an amazing masterpiece! What surprises me even more is that I have never seen it in many tweets, which is really puzzling - because it is really beautiful! The novel focuses on the entertainment industry, but it is by no means an ordinary entertainment article. One of the protagonists, Yu Wenruo, is the editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine, and the story does not stick to the flashy appearance of the fashion world. As he said: "Fashion is not only beautiful clothes, but also the fashion of an era." This depth of conception reminds me of another masterpiece "Lip Gun". Of course, it is by no means a meal replacement for "Lip Gun". With its unique narrative rhythm, slowly unfolding plot, and the depth of social reality and human nature revealed in this work, the shock brought by this work is no less shocking than that of "Lip Gun", and in some aspects it is even worse. Although the author mentioned in "The Author Has Something to Say" that Yu Wenruo's final image was different from his original vision, I fell deeply in love with this character. His love for Chi Ye is not vigorous and life-or-death. As a fictional character, he is neither false nor unrealistic. He has a distinctive personality, deep cultivation and charming personality. His deep love for Chi Ye never turns into an empty promise, but is reflected in his ultimately crucial choice. I also admire the character Chi Ye immensely. He is a victim of cruel reality, but he never considers himself a victim. On the contrary, he was incredibly resilient and fought hard. In the end, he won the lawsuit against Zhang Nianwen, which was not easy. He experienced many unimaginable setbacks during the process, and the process was extremely realistic. While reading, I even lost confidence in victory for a while. The twists and turns of the ending are hard-won, as if there is God's will in the dark. Although Chi Ye's life experience was unfortunate, he was so lucky to meet Yu Wenruo! Having said so much, I firmly believe that Editor Yu and Xiao Ye will live happily forever in the corner that we can't see. My sincere thanks to the author for creating such an excellent novel and bringing us an unparalleled reading experience!
37 Is locked and I can't score. Wow, wow, sisters who clicked on the costume, please go and watch it. It's really a story not to be missed, Jinjiang 5-star masterpiece! ! ! ! The love between Chi Ye and Yu Wenruo was so firm that it finally became a part of them; it presents the entertainment industry's hedging against traffic and celebrities; it reflects on and reveals the power of the media in the field of public opinion; and it also depicts and interprets complex human nature, multi-faceted characters, and imperfect images! ! This is a realistic story worthy of in-depth reading, and the Vanity Fair trilogy is highly recommended! !
I slept for less than three hours after reading it, and when I woke up, my brain was still a bubbling mush. What kept me reading all night long was not only the author's exquisite writing style and narrative, but also a lot of anger. Since the name of the disgusting old man (sorry, I can't remember it now that I slept too little) appeared twice, it is not difficult to guess some of the plot based on the copywriting. Therefore, every time Xiao Chi's fear in the early stage triggered my huge resentment. I wanted to see the moment when the truth was truly revealed, and then I wanted to see the moment when the villain paid the price. Although various results cannot be concluded in such an understatement. Is it a perfect ending? However, at least Xiao Chi did it. In this somewhat ideal and somewhat realistic story, I want to believe that he has no regrets. In many similar moments, I kept repeating to myself, be angry, not fearful. Anger is a flame. As long as it keeps burning, it will always give people the strength to face the world. In fact, when I read the first half of the article, it was hard to say that I completely accepted the character of Chief Editor Yu. I always felt that there was something out of place about him, and the "elegant demeanor" in the copywriting had an unconcealed sense of dissociation in the story, even a bit hypocritical. This is a calm demeanor that can only be built up with a good educational background and favorable material conditions. In the early stage, his tolerance, interest, and special treatment of Xiao Chi were all from a superior and overlooking perspective. I thought, you are right, chief editor, when will you tear off this layer of skin, when will I recognize you. However, as I continued to read the story, I had forgotten about this idea that was more arrogant than the character. By the end, I was very happy that Xiao Chi, Editor Yu, and me outside the screen, the fire in our hearts had not extinguished. The author writes very well. I don't fully agree with the collision of many concepts in the article, but as a reader, I fully accept it. The author's desire for expression is well restrained under the twists and turns of the plot, preventing a novel from turning into a social science paper midway, leaving room for the reader (me) to interpret and rethink, and also leaving room for laziness, unwillingness to interpret, and unwillingness to think at certain moments. Well, thanks for the story. Because the opening chapter was so perfect, sophisticated, and fascinating, I unconsciously read it with a more critical eye. I'm sorry, but it was very interesting, special, and touching when I read it to the end, so even though I still don't know whether to say "I liked it very much", I'm not sorry anymore. Even if you enter the story with disapproval, the author is still able to convince people in the end. Although it ruined my sleep, it was still worth the thanks after watching it.
Thanks to the unknown netizen who recommended this book🙏 This book is really well written
After reading it, I still feel sad for the passing of Qingxue, but those who survive need to move forward. They need to see clearly what happened hidden in the darkness, know it, face it, and then move forward.
I can actually watch a new episode in 2025. I was so happy that I almost cried.
After reading it, I felt like I had met two old friends, which I couldn't bear to part with. How come it took me 25 years to discover this story (fortunately there are still two books in the same series to read) jj You are fully responsible
It was the first time I read a novel that was so heartbreaking. Although my life was not the same as the characters in the book, I still felt huge powerlessness and pain. Just like her name, Meng Qingxue was deceived and treated as a plaything throughout her life, and finally left the world lightly. But she was the first snowflake that formed the avalanche, and someone will remember a little girl who once looked forward to the future.
This is a work of art.
This is a story I like very much. It contains both the cruelty of realism and the gentleness of idealism. Xiaoyu and Xiaoye, please stay happy like this!