A Useless Money Tree

Lou Yu followed the instructions left by his parents, who had died young, and went from his small county town to a big city for college.

His grades weren't great, but he had an exceptionally handsome face.

So before long, a talent scout discovered him. He dropped out midway through college to become a full-time actor.

He was good-looking, but not quick-witted. On top of that, he had no connections. Four years into the industry, he was still playing nobodies with a single line in various dramas and films, or standing around as an extra whose face couldn't be seen.

Lou Yu couldn't stand the thought of remaining unknown forever. Egged on by his shady friends in the industry, he gritted his teeth and went to the bar frequented by Xu Lizhen, the most famous female CEO in the business, to wait for an opportunity.

Luckily, fate favored him for once.

The morning after their night together, Xu Lizhen tossed Lou Yu a business card, brushed off her skirt, and left with easy confidence.

Lying naked in bed, Lou Yu clutched the little card and swore through his humiliation: Since he'd lost his chastity, he would seize this chance to become someone important.

Later, Lou Yu did seize his chance and make it.

He shot to fame and became a newly popular top-tier star.

He no longer had to be like a caged canary, pleasing Xu Lizhen. Wherever he went, he was the center of everyone's attention.

By chance, Xu Lizhen ran into him again. Looking at the money tree who could bring her a fortune, she waved at him warmly and respectfully. She had long since grown tired of him and found someone new.

"Hello, Superstar Lou. From now on, let's be friends."

Lou Yu gritted his teeth and shoved her boyfriend aside. "Friends? I want to be your canary for the rest of our lives!"

Reader's guide:

1. One-on-one romance

2. The male lead worships the female lead, who eventually leaves her wild ways behind

3. Lots of rivalry and scenes of men competing for the female lead

4. Not for readers with strong moral sensibilities

Theme: Loving someone can make you a better person