Losing Money to Be a Tycoon

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I really just want to lose money! T_T

Best boss ever, prodigy of the business world, genius creator, visionary of the century.

These are the descriptions used for Pei Qian, President of Tengda Corporation.

Ever since his rebirth, Pei Qian finds himself in possession of a system that rewards him if he manages to lose money.

Instantly, a brilliant idea comes to mind — making crappy games!

“If the game flops, all my investment cost will be lost!”

“How difficult can it be to lose money?”

Indeed… how difficult can it be?

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Kui Cheng Shoufu Cong Youxi Kaishi
The Richest Man In Game
亏成首富从游戏开始
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Pixeldrum
Pixeldrum rated it
January 6, 2024
Status: Completed
My review got deleted twice, so super digest version:

This novel series is a great misunderstanding, Pei Qian demands ridiculous things from his employees, and his employees create products based on those demands and it somehow becomes successful. The interpretation of his demands into a successful product is great and fun. There's in-depth detail regarding the product itself. The product design, ideation, Pei Qian's demands, and the employees interpretation of those demands. Finally, we have the actual product launch, advertising, customer reviews, and the aftermath. Thus, you're not going to see... more>> random products just becoming successful after Pei Qian creates a random product draft. His employees are fun to read about, with their monologues and interaction being a key part of the novel. Pei Qian himself is a pretty good main character, and you always find it fun to see him coming up with new, ridiculous ideas, He dives into new industries constantly, makes higher dimensional chess moves according to his employees, and it's always fresh to read about.

Of course, his employees could use more characterization. I wish all characters had as much in depth monologue as Meng Chang but unfortunately that's not the case. Xin Hailu is a prominent example, being with Pei Qian since the beginning, but having nearly zero character development or screen time due to her seemingly boring duties, like being part of HR, hiring, accounting, etc. Still a good novel though. 8/10. <<less
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Bandit765789
Bandit765789 rated it
August 1, 2023
Status: c1670
Completed the novel, and re read it a second time. As a novel, its pretty entertaining and there are values they preach about in the novel, some are agreeable and some not so much, but thats opinions. Its generally funny too 🤷‍♂️

My favourite part really is the ending, it ends in a good spot and there aren’t major loopholes that is glaring when read through (there are atleast explanations and they don’t use s*upid idiots as enemy lmao). There is pretty good character development here, from some random dude that... more>> wants money to finally become a conscientious businessman 😂 here is a quote from one of the latest chapters

”The most assets I have would only be s*aves to capital. I want to be the master of capital!”

“Wealth does not depend on how much you have, but how to use it!”

“A tycoon should not be the person with the most wealth. Instead, he should be the person who knows how to make the best use of his wealth.”

“I’m just an ordinary person. It’s impossible for me to resist such temptation forever. However, luckily, I can make this decision when my mind is the most clear. I’ll never have the chance to regret in the future.”

P.s.

ngl, I don’t agree with what people says about not remembering names. They have been pretty consistent, with certain characters development that to the end we know what departments they are from and their names, unlike other novels that has a new character every 5 chapters or so lmao. Its unrealistic to have more depth than whats in the novel (we know their name, where they work, sometimes where they originate) into other characters in type of novel 🤷‍♂️ its possible, but not really necessary except for even more filler. <<less
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Pavilion
Pavilion rated it
May 6, 2023
Status: c186
This pretty interesting one. By all markers this novel should indeed be really good. The writing's decent, pacing is well done, plot (not core specifics) is engaging, translation is good.. For the type of book it is, it truly is quite good. Though, of course there's a but.

But there's one crazily glaring problem. The specific setting of the plot, the if_all_were_laid_bare bones of the whole structure; The, basically whole idea of the book: The system. It's inherently so faulty that it by itself ruins the whole experience. And here's why:

The... more>> way the system in this book is set up is by appearing into a poor persons life (MC), giving them some starter cash (Petty amount) and then being in control of all the funds that are later of acquired/generated by his works. Not even capitalists are this cruel. Basically everything MC works hard for, everything he accomplishes, all the ideas he brings from his.. Past world? Or just past? (It's not ever verified) go directly into big daddy systems pocket and can only be used to make more money. If you really spend some time thinking about it after reading, does the MC even need the system here? No, he doesn't. In fact he would do so much better without this parasite of a system. He could be totally baller of a dude with just his "good ideas" (as in the proven-to-work stuff that worked in another timeline). Here the system just pockets everything and drains MC for all he is worth.

Now you might ask "But [Random guy on the internet], isn't that just fine? The novels roots are in comedy, aren't they?" Sure my friend, this is indeed a comedy novel. Even parts parody in some cases. But there is that wish fulfillment fantasy aspect of it, which it kind of flaunts- but never truly delivers. Don't try to deny it. It's a big part why you're thinking of reading it. By being "just" comedy it would be almost 2000 chapters worth of the same joke.

If you really compress the reading experience right now its basically this: MC makes money with his random crappy ideas, system pockets money and forces MC to bring out more of his s*upid ideas. All of this is accompanied by the same singular joke: MC trying hard to fail, but failing at failing thus succeeding 'unexpectedly' and making money.

That's all there is to this book. And why is that? Because of the faulty premise with the harsh system. I don't know why the author chose to c*ckblock himself like this, restricting potential plot branching and limiting the wish fulfillment aspect to absolute grass roots. I don't also know if this will get ever fixed in later parts of the book. But what I have read so far just isn't.. Enjoyable? And it's been almost 200 chapters of 'not enjoyable'. <<less
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auroraRMC
auroraRMC rated it
January 15, 2023
Status: c220
This is an unapologetic meme novel. There's enjoyment in that, and all the failures and misunderstandings can be really entertaining. But at one point I was like alright this has been going on for a while, it's starting to get old. Checked and I was only on chapter 100. Out of 1700 chapters. Boggles my mind how people are making it through all almost 2000 chapters of this. Eventually couldn't take it at around 200 chapters. It's funny, don't get me wrong, but it's just one joke and jokes get... more>> old, not to mention after like 10 times of rinse and repeat.

The MC is so desperate to lose money and keeps making a fool of himself or making objectively atrocious or ridiculous decisions while the employees are just like what the fk is going on. But he's not even able to come up with any semblance of an explanation. Plus the advertising scripts that he sends out, my god, that's 2nd hand embarrassment right there. Crazy. <<less
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Epythymy
Epythymy rated it
January 10, 2023
Status: c400
It's okay to read it as long as you switch off your brain and refuse to think.

Mc's level of intelligence is somewhat worrying, though its mainly forced by the author. In important moments or when it's time to make a decision, protagonist can experience something akin to a brain lag or make a decision that's uncharacteristic to him.

Plot repeats itself a lot all the time and misunderstandings are gradually becoming predictable and boring.

... more>> It's not a bad comedy though. There are some fun and hilarious moments.

Simply put MC here is dumb and extremely lucky. He is trying to loose money but fails. Still refuses to get rid of the system even though he can make much more money without it.

The overall writing quality and translation are fine. Just be sure not to expect too much as its current rating is definitely undeserved. <<less
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Ziavory
Ziavory rated it
November 19, 2022
Status: c1205
Right, so it started out good then the author remembered the wonderful concept of nationalism and decided that his book definitely need heaps of it.

Go into this expecting casual fun and you'll be fine.

Go into this expecting semi-realism, an intelligent main character, or a fresh and new plot point and you'll be disappointed.
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timma
timma rated it
April 27, 2022
Status: c1700
u: 2022 Sept 20

Translated chapter count is 1700 btw.

This is so funny. Has one of my favorite quotes.

... more>>
Spoiler

"Besides, Pei Qian was neither short, fat nor ugly. He was a little handsome.

Nowadays, people who were too ugly would not get a chance at transmigrating.

That would make it difficult for readers to enjoy the story."

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Recommend giving it a shot, putting it down when bored, continue later. It's super fun while in mood for it.

I love how he's so different in his head from how everyone interprets him.

Bao Xu is my fav. Follow by our favorite UP master, Qiao Liang.

Honestly the cast in this is awesome

Spoiler
  • Ma Yang - school friend who is a slacker in some ways but super competent in others
  • Ruan Guangjian - art dude, super appreciative because success, funny quarks around haunted houses/horror
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I really wanted more when it ended, but it ended well I think. <<less
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ApatheticSchizoid
ApatheticSchizoid rated it
March 7, 2022
Status: c300
It's well written, but predictable. Sure they take a different approach, but it's how to secretly succeed. Which sounds like a great plot idea, but it's the same formula over and over again. Make plan to lose money, follow plan and then have some lucky coincidence that stops him from losing money. Reminds me of shounen manga, but with bad characters. All the side characters are there pretty much so it's not one long monologue which it feels like it is anyways. It was getting so lackluster, it was hard... more>> to suffer through some chapters. It has a good beginning, but after after you get to a certain point, it's hard to read more then a chapter or two at time.

It's a 2.5 for me based on the writing quality, but you have to really really like faceslapping over and over again to suffer through some groups of chapters. I only started reading cause I heard the MC is smart, but it just seems like he's an idiot. <<less
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Alex Woods
Alex Woods rated it
February 17, 2022
Status: c900
One of the hidden gems.

Try it, if you are tired of reading about another young guy with unlimited potential.

First thing, the book use on the premise of MC got a system that top of his funds. He can only use his funds for business purpose, no personal use. But he can convert more money to his personal wealth by causing losses.

The whole novel is build around premise of the MC trying to lose money but he can't (mostly) due to his insane luck. Whatever he tries, it becomes profitable in... more>> the end. If someone want to give one star based on this premise, please don't.

Why you should read it? A novel can change based on authors talent. And the author of the book is seriously talented.

The projects don't become profitable from nowhere, the author explores it properly and gives proper explanations. The MC is not s*upid, he understands and adapts throughout, making plans. It works too. In these types of stories, authors write people as s*upid but the author doesn't do so.

Everyone is real, and the world function normally. The employees and other side characters are very well done. They have their own thoughts, their own personalities. The commentery by the main character when he ends up making profits is just hilarious. The MC also enters many industries trying to cause a loss
Spoiler

gaming, food, movie, cafe, real estate

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It's not a MC conquering the world, making Harem type of world. That's what make it good.

No racism. Translation quality is flawless. Lots of translated chapters, long chapters. <<less
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Charity 2
Charity 2 rated it
October 28, 2021
Status: c745
I have read it till chapter 745

this is the best Chinese novel I've read so far

it's similar to

- I'm an evil lord of an Intergalactic Empire

- the emminence in shadow

- library of heavens path

in that its filled with misunderstandings and it's quite excellent in its comedy
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Kawaii Panda
Kawaii Panda
June 7, 2021
Status: --
I really laughed while reading this. The MC, had a system on which he will get more money if he lose it. He tried but he failed haha, he was always misinterpreted by other people xD
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warrock4862
warrock4862 rated it
April 28, 2021
Status: c1673
The novel is good and the translation is good as well. The translation does the novel justice and completely portrays the essence of the novel.
"Before:
If it was my usual self and any other novel, I would have searched for the Raw and MTL it to continue the story. Because the translation wouldn't have been hindered in understanding the plot. Whereas I feel that this particular novel should not be read using a MTL or else it would ruin it for me."

Sadly I was unable to live up to... more>> my words and started reading the raws, and have just completed the novel.

The novel is a good one and deserves more chapters than it has, even doubling it would not seem problematic or long-winded, for there were many routes and plots that could be entertaining, that were introduced but was not used and left to be a part of the background. I expected the novel to have a minimum of 4000 chapters but sadly the author decided that 1600+ chapters was more than enough for the novel. A great read for the 2 chapters per day update speed that satisfies all you need in a novel for the day in those 2 chapters, unlike others where only binging would satisfy your novel hunger or else you would be left with addictive cravings for more chapters but there are none.

It seems like I am suggesting that this novel is kinda boring and not addictive enough, that is completely wrong. This is the only novel that I could enjoy at my own pace and I am glad to have found this novel. I am also saddened that it has to come to an end so early. Hope the authors new book is something similar to this novel. <<less
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puffiness123
puffiness123 rated it
June 26, 2020
Status: c198
I read this every day whenever there's a new chapter. This is my favourite story ever. It's just about money. :) Usually I don't know which character is who, but I remember the characters in this story since they're unique and characterized. :)
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selweron
selweron rated it
May 12, 2020
Status: c9
Not to criticize other people's tastes, but...

This novel is mediocre. It's a copy pasta of all other in the same genre, the only thing that changed is that MC tries to lose money there to get rich.

  • no funny jokes, forced comedy
  • the novel isn't really for gamers, because the streams, videos or comments look like they were done by bots
  • no character development or growth
  • everything is bland and superficial
  • skips parts that could make the novel better (e.g. the process of making a game takes MC 10 sentences, there's no process actually it's just MC plagiarising some templates and game done no hardship no thinking nothing)
  • No business or employment strategy, the way MC does it is like a elementary schooler playing business simulator
  • This novel is supposed to be a slice of life but fails at it as interactions are few and far between, bland and cliche
In summary, poop.
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Stupid Novel
Stupid Novel rated it
May 11, 2020
Status: c85
Treat this novel as your side dish at the most.

I tried to read it until the most recent update of the english TL. But, I don't know how to describe it. The only thing that you will got in this novel is a good laugh when you see the MC failed and failed again to spent his money. Other than that? Nothing. No character development (At least for now), no romance, no in-depth business strategy, no slice of life, every character have no soul.

When you read for example cultivation novel,... more>> you will got. Action, adventure, a bit of romance, harem. And so on. But, the only thing that you will got in this novel is comedy.

I am not recommend it for those who have so much brain cell that will got irritated because MC's line of thought. However, if you bored of looking at cultivation novel with thousand chapter left to read of any kind of similar novel. Then this will be your pit stop. It will recharge a good amount of laugh so you can continue your long journey to finish those novel. <<less
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SAMESame
SAMESame rated it
May 5, 2020
Status: --
From what I read so far. The MC is a ret*rded greedy bastard, he was impact a lowly salary man before he go back in time and became a idiot ret*rded being that even a fool would know how to lose money.

His 1st failure is the hook that made me read this sh*t and the way he just shrug and throw the thought of making his business grow and let it be so that one day the company would lose profit but no he stick with the dumbest idea and... more>> continued his greed to lose profit that turn high profit.

He was a reasonable man but his decision and idea is ret*rded. Did he not know that if you make so much high end games it backfire and loss too much profit causing the game to be another cash sucking games for pay to win players.

If the story is not just seeing his failure to burn money and somehow get the profit loss then this novel is unique. You need to balance the uniqueness of a story if the story is just that then its boring like hell I'll read a 1000 chapster that MC always fail because of plot. We need to see that he can somehow loss profit and change his life to spend some of his hard working money then back to square one of gaining profits through sheer luck. <<less
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rattlesnake753
rattlesnake753 rated it
February 8, 2024
Status: c1600
It's so fun! I couldn't read it in one go so I read it in between some other frequently updated novels and it was super fun to comeback regularly and see the misunderstandings (it made them fresh and funny). The MC is super lucky and often frustrated because of it 😂 it's hilarious. I like that the characters even if forgotten for a while are never disposed of and always ready to make trouble for our protagonist xd.
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Emansistow
Emansistow rated it
December 9, 2022
Status: Completed
The way the novel is structured is pretty clever. It keeps the story pretty light hearted, and lowers the stakes enough for the MC to fail without massive consequences. I find it pretty refreshing to see a character fail, and later try not to repeat the mistakes that led to failure. However that also means there is less tension, because while the MC is very motivated there isn't a lot of suspense for the reader because of the lack of consequences. It works pretty well for the light hearted comedy... more>> it is, but doesn't give it much room to expand outside the genre.

Now this wont be a positive for everyone, so if your a fan of edgy mu*der-hobos this probably isn't for you. But another thing I like is that the novel has an optimistic view of society, instead of the world where everyone is a scumbag and society is riddled with corruption that seems to be pretty common in Chinese novels. This book has a setting where many people have a good nature, and as soon as they're given an opportunity they can become great. This also extends to the MC who takes a stance against some scummy business practices even when it hurts his interests. I'm not trying to make him out as a goody two shoes here though, because he isn't. He doesn't go out of his way to stomp out corruption or anything, but if he comes across something, and is in the position to do something about it, he's willing to take a bit of a hit to do it.

One last thing to note is that the ending was pretty rushed, so it dropped a few plot threads. It also was pretty heavy handed with the theming toward the end while it was rushing to get everything lined up for the end. But overall its a pretty solid comedy. <<less
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un known
un known rated it
November 9, 2022
Status: --
Story is about a boy who is trying lose money to get money. But he could not lose the money due to some system bullshitery. Those who love OVERPOWERED MC might love this novel. BUT the novel is too long. Its been 3 days and still I am at chapter 304 and that is only due to me skiping some chapters while I feel too lazy to read..

Still I like it because I love overpowered lucky young MC and even liked the Manhua.
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jon95
jon95 rated it
November 9, 2022
Status: c132
surprisingly good and funny. The only problem I see is that except for the MC everyone else is his die-hard fans or to be fans and everyone wants to help the MC succeed and always beautify the Mc's intentions and deeds. Usually long comedic creations need a variety of characters but for now most characters seems similar to me and I don't see any rivals, anti-fans or sane characters who can see things as they are without beautifying glasses. This might not actually be a problem in a short term... more>> but I don't know about later.

edit: I started to get bored and skip chapters <<less
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