At First, I Just Wanted to Make Money
一开始，我只想搞钱
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- Urban
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- Showbiz Romance
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- 2y ago
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A list of entertainment novels I'm following. If you like this genre, give them a try. I often check the rankings. This genre is relatively easy for new authors to write, but competition is fierce too. I update regularly, so keep an eye on changes to the list's title.
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I only keep track of books I’ve paid to read, enjoyed, and wanted to keep following. The scores don’t really mean anything. I just have a habit of putting a number to things. Whether a book is great or terrible, I give it a 5. Every book I share is one I once thought worth paying to read. Whether it suits your taste is up to you, not me.
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A few particularly excellent books. I hope none of you miss them!
🔥 A Roundup of Entertainment Novels 🔥
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Entertainment and History
I personally think these are pretty good.
Good Reads With Substance
Don’t send roses 🌹. It’s a waste of money. Just subscribe to the novels instead. Thanks. Don’t recommend anything. I never read the comments. I mostly read whatever catches my eye. If I like it, I bookmark it. If not, I move on.
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You ride the wind below, gathering rosy clouds, Clad in clouds, bathed in the light of dawn. I wear this jade to show my purity, While sun and moon hide in shame as I walk alone. Endless spring breezes bring green to my brows, Bells ring far away as they pass over the sands. My heart is distant, white egrets take flight, The long river runs clear, yet cannot wash away its fragrance. Why envy beauty like a painted flower, When petals fall lightly and the wind blows free? At dusk I will eat chrysa
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Showbiz Fiction Recommendations
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Outline The main character is named Shen Taidi, and he's always arguing with everyone and everything. He doesn't care about life or entertainment; he only loves to bury himself in acting. The teachings of sages must not be stopped, and any personal insights they offer are always astonishing. We're not afraid of offending the entire industry, because we're the ones who can cheat the system.
I'm quite puzzled why Da Jin harbors such resentment towards Liu Yifei... To put it bluntly, you depend on him for your livelihood; if he fails, you'll definitely be affected too. Moreover, I've researched Liu Yifei's rise to fame, and her scandals boil down to these points: First, the transgender claim is basically false.
You don't need to break through anything. If you're just writing about Chinese entertainment, what else can you write about? If you really want to avoid repeating yourself, the best thing to do is lower the protagonist's profile. They don't necessarily need to be a top-tier character; a second-tier one will do. If they need money, they can simply manipulate the stock market.
I'm applying for a featured post... The reason, well, does it count as me sharing the same name as the main character?
Guys, I put a lot of effort into writing this book, so please don't stir up trouble. I'm not a hater of anyone...
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Hey, I just finished reading that book called "That Year in Chinese Entertainment," and the author was completely indulging in wishful thinking. It was so nonsensical and unreadable, yet it was more popular than yours. You need to reflect on why and write less fluff.
Yang Mi
Here's a beautiful picture 😍😍
Yang Mi