Can You Afford To Raise?

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Ye Yuqing found her boyfriend was cheating. After breaking up, she was dragged by her friend to a high-end club.

After following the rules for more than twenty years, she decided to be presumptuous, and plucked up her courage to call a male server to chat!

This time there will be no feelings!

The man was leaning on the counter bar, turned his head, wore a black silk shirt with his voice extremely cold.

“I can, but I am expensive.”

When Ye Yuqing saw the person’s stunning face, the dismay feeling she felt of being cheated instantly faded away!No matter how expensive it is! She’s on it!

For the sake of beauty, she quit her retirement job and worked hard. Although the new boyfriend was being paid, he was gentle and handsome, and they were very happy every day.

Paying for this beauty, she thinks it’s worth it! even better!

A year later, Ye Yuqing’s illustration became popular and won the best illustration in the industry. On the day she went to receive the award, she thought about using the bonus to buy a ring for her new boyfriend.

A ring would look good on such a beautiful hand!

When she looked up, she saw the beautiful face. The host on the side introduced me with a smile: “Initiator of the award, President Li.”

Aside from the constant increase in charge fee which is extremely expensive, the new perfect boyfriend is also wealthy!? Ye Yuqing’s legs were soft and she almost fell off the stage in fright.

Li Che stretched out his refined hand to support her, and asked with a smile, “What are you afraid of?”

Ye Yuqing:…

I’m afraid I can’t support you anymore, Big brother goodbye!

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Jevanka926
Jevanka926 rated it
November 28, 2020
Status: Completed
I was holding some kinds expectation for this book and I. HAVE. NEVER. EVER. REGRETTED. IT.

The book's ML is rich, but he's the kind that don't get it all easy. He's quite shady, but that doesn't make me cringe but add a little flavor instead. I mean shady because the first time I got his job's description--- I though he was a high level loan shark. Well, he turned out to be not, but still, the way he got his wealth can be questioned morally and is on the edge... more>> of legality.

What surprised me is, the author didn't just give him a sad past and force us to understand his actions. The author would slowly draw you in inside his inner struggles, his deepest fear. The way he doubted emotional relationships beecause of his past makes him feel real.

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ML's father was very abusive and his mom cheated and often yelled at him because he looked like his father. After ML's father died, ML got suspected a lot but he said in his narration that he didn't kill that guy but he wished his father died sooner. ML's mother hanged herself a few years after her husband's death. ML's friend even thought that he could understand why ML was so indifferent towards her death, that friend basically thought that woman is crazy/hysterical.

But ML said, that he didn't hate his mother. She had worked hard enough, and he felt relieved that she's no longer tired

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The way he hesitated to be with FL after his friend -who also got the same past like him and made him quite convinced that it's okay to try-, called him while crying then saying he did the thing he hated the most, he also said that ML was right and people like them shouldn't fall in love/ get married. I think the friend became abusive towards his wife and children to the point she asked for a divorce and he promised her that he would never see his children anymore. He told ML that he hoped he could fix his mistakes by taking his family to a holiday but he failed?

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I admire FL, she's the kind of woman that you wish you could have as a friend. But well, FL herself she didn't really like it when men see her as a potential and start talking about how she could be a good wife and mother. No matter how gentle she was, she was not a door mat and very decisive when deciding things. I think you would like her.

Both characters have their reasons in their every steps and choices. You can't hate ML for hanging FL for a while because he needed that courage to step out of his past. FL was so persistent because she wanted to be a rebel for at least once.

Spoiler

Her parents divorced, father got married again with a super annoying woman. She had to be respectful towards them because she respected her grandparents that raised her. She even said that her grandparents love her, but her step siblings are also their grandchildren. Her step sibling could be very rude towards her because even her grandparents hope she would step back

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I can't see a point I dislike for now. But some people may dislike ML though. But like I said before, his past molded him. He didn't hesitate to do morally questioned things to get his goals (projects and money). FL became his salvation, in fact, I think both became each other's salvation.

FL made ML feel the kind of warmth he never tasted, meanwhile ML accepted FL for who she really is. <<less
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Blueraven
Blueraven
August 29, 2021
Status: c14 part2
Umm...

I just feel uncomfortable reading this. The ML just seems like a scum to me and the MC is just so... pathetic. I don't hate the novel or the premise but just the interaction of the main couple is just so unbearable to me.

The ML is cold-hearted and domineering. Cool, but it upsets me that he doesn't straight-up reject her and kinda takes advantage of this girl (e.g. free labor) after he clearly knows she is trying to pursue him while not really being that interested in her. The MC...... more>> *sigh* Girl, have some dignity. While trying to pursue and become closer to him, she ends up resembling more of a dog wagging her tail at the simplest of deeds from the ML. She literally dug and planted trees for him but was satisfied with him simply providing her with clean (men's) clothes after he half-heartedly tried to catch her from falling into mud and unsurprisingly failing. Honey, he takes hours to reply to your messages, barely strikes up conversation, the only 'good deeds' he does are literally nothing, and is clearly uninterested; STOP!

I'm just constantly shaking my head at the development of this couple, it's so sad. <<less
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ApolloAresZues
ApolloAresZues rated it
July 5, 2021
Status: Completed
A much better book than I went in thinking it would be. To be honest, I read this to pass the time. I thought the premise of the FL raising the ML would be interesting and that it wouldn't have too much drama, and it satisfied all those requirements but also did more. I'm of the mindset that a score of 5 for a novel doesn't mean the novel has to be life changing, it just needs to be good at what it does and fulfill what it promises. And... more>> this one is definitely great at that.

In this book the FL recently gets cheated on by her ex and heads to a bar to pick up a good looking guy to spoil with money. Through some mistaken identity, she picks up the ML who's actually a
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rich guy

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. Anyway I wouldn't say the ML deceives her at this point in time its more he allows her to believe what she wants since he figures they'll never meet again. But she cant get him off her mind and kind of pursues him, with intentions of spoiling him with money and objects, not really for s*x but for his face and him keeping her company. Their romance goes from there.

The ML I found interesting because it's a case where his past doesnt excuse his cold personality as much as it explains it. Theres a very real and solid reason for ML to be the way he is, from his past
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his mom committed su*cide, a terrible father.

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The romance starts with them both kind of going with the flow. Especially the ML he basically responds to her out of curiosity and because he thinks shes a good person that makes him relaxed, he doesnt really put any weight into the relationship until he does in which case he falls head over hills and ends up doing whatever she wants him to. In the FL case, it's a wonder she came out so sweet and loving when her family is so controlling and money hungry. She has a good job, earns good money, an easygoing temperament where she can move on from things quickly, a positive outlook, a giving soul who continuously offers the ML money due to a misunderstanding lol. In general shes the ideal FL but definitely not mary sue or anything she has a steel backbone and doesnt take sh*t from neither her ex, her family, or sexist guys that want to pursue her. She hates the mindset that women are supposed to raise the kids and be the ideal housewife. So for this romance it kind of flips it where shes working and taking him on dates while paying, and when they eventually live together he cooks and cleans the house and takes care of her dog.

Admittedly the first about 20 chapters werent anything special but once we get out of the initial stages (this is an 80+ chapter novel) it gets really good and you'll definitely enjoy their interactions. The FL is like a fox attempting to get what she can to be closer to him, and hes a cute blushing monk that calls her a hooligan.

The ML is cold at first and not really proactive but warms up eventually and sees FL as the one good thing that happened to him in his life, the thing god gave him to make up for all he suffered. And for FL, ML is her freedom from the family, her place of comfort, and one of the only people to care for her. The novel gets so much better once they get together the ML is super gentle (he even took special care of her dog even though he is a germaphobe and dislikes pets due to a childhood trauma that's briefly mentioned) and the FL loves him alot and is straightforward about it (shes so patient with him). They're so cute.

When the ML secret eventually comes out its given the appropriate amount of drama with the FL angry and holding it against him, and him being pretty pitiful and afraid of losing her. But nothing especially terrible happens as ML continues to pursue her and attempts to persuade her, and it's not like she doesnt want to be persuaded. I think this lie wasnt too bad because FL misunderstood him first, and by the time he noticed it the lie was too deep. Plus everytime he tried to tell her she'd say something that made him believe she wouldn't accept who he was, coupled with his fear of repeating his families mistakes and fear of losing her because he thought he wouldn't be her type, I get why in his dumb head he thought it best to keep quiet. Some might think he needed to grovel more but he did in my head and I'd much rather see more couple moments than drama just for the sake of it. FL also isnt the type to stay mad for long (she was mad for a pretty long time though. Kicked him out of the house and all.) Anyway I'm glad it passed quickly cause as I said theyre best as a couple.

I enjoyed the story alot and I found them to be heartwarming and lovely. Theres a side couple but I skimmed their parts cause they came rather suddenly and I just wanted to read about the MCs at that point it was near the end. The ending was neat and compact and I recommend reading this for a cute couple, interesting comedic setup, and just watching two people fall in love. <<less
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Kumarae
Kumarae rated it
April 17, 2021
Status: Completed
I would love if I could read full translation in English since it so good that I enjoying both characters. I really like that Our female MC take action to chase man while she know when it enough or just being patience. Ofc that what she misunderstood about ML job like in summary mention.

It might not much drama but more of focus female MC to goal being rich lady and raise ml. Plus MC will not door mat for her ex boyfriend And she would wait and see but once... more>> she feel it not proper or not being respected and she would cut bond like with her ex boyfriend.

I will wait for fully translated and I definitely re-reading this novel. It perfect to my list for take easy reading and with some laughs. <<less
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Fungiball
Fungiball rated it
July 16, 2021
Status: Completed
IT'S VERY VERY GOOD *cry in happiness*

First I started reading this book because of its description. I had really high expectation because the story seemed interesting and it didn't disappoint me. The story was written very well. Even the character development was really good. FL and ML really suit each other (I'm crying for them 😭💗). Because I couldn't wait for the translation, I continued reading it until finished by mtling it (some parts seem to be disordered but overall it was a good read, really). I will reread this... more>> book again after the translation is complete.

So in conclusion, I really recommend people to read this book. Like me, you won't regret it *wink*. <<less
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crystalwings
crystalwings rated it
June 11, 2021
Status: Completed
This is such a sweet and cute story.

I loved seeing the FL pursue the ml. Like yes, go after him! She's really cute and so diligent. Cough, if someone pursued me like she did, I'd be so taken.

The ML is cold and a bit uncaring at first, however he eventually warms up. It's so nice to see him support her after they get together, and I love how he never demands for her to change. He appreciates her, and it's pretty refreshing to see a novel where the ML is... more>> the one with most of the personal dilemma.

Spoiler

His coldness to the FL and reluctance to enter a relationship with her is grounded in his past.

He's lived an emotionally abusive life, with a mother who ended her own life and a father who was all wrong.

He doesn't play the pity card, and I like how the author doesn't use his sad past to justify him doing anything cruel or very mean.

He's cold but still respectful to the fl. He doesn't demean her through insults, at most he teases her. After they get together, he treats her very well.

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Overall, this is a cute and sweet novel. Very much recommended! <<less
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Grerutin
Grerutin rated it
August 18, 2022
Status: c12
MC is just a stalker. She mistakes ML (who is generic ceo boss ML) for the top performing host at a bar her friend introduces her to, after MC finds out she is the third wheel in a relationship.

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ML is intrigued and doesn't correct MC that he actually owns the bar and was just checking in, but MC is crazy. She keeps trying to push and meet up with him when he keeps declining. She accidentally meets him when out at a company team building exercise. If MC had any brains she would realise that meeting him randomly on a weekend after trying to meet up all week and being rejected looks like she is stalking him. Instead, she looks at MC being instructed to plant trees, and imagines that he is being forced by the older woman directing him. HUH?? MC thinks he is a HOST, a boy who literally is charging the highest fees in the luxury host club. It is rumoured that some of his services cost 30 million rmb. If ML was a host and was being paid by this rich woman to plant trees at her lakeside mansion, he would be MAKING BANK. He would be working hard for that money.
Instead of coming to the natural conclusion that he is really focused on money, she starts to think of this random woman as really mean?

She will bump into ML, (which to ML, looks like she is stalking him), asks to add eachother on weibo, and is rejected a bunch of times. She will ask again at the end of the conversation, she will ask when they part ways for the day, she keep asking until he says yes. Then she messages him on weibo asking to meet up to work out, and he says no, she can swim on her own. So she decides to hand paint some cups for him, and show up at his host workplace and pretend to bump into him, then give him the mugs.

She sees him exit a car with a very rich woman. She sees the ML, who she thinks is going to work at a host club, exit an expensive car driven by a very rich looking woman.

And then she runs away and texts him saying "your girlfriend looks very beautiful, I will stay away". WHAT??!?!?!?

The obvious conclusion should be that he is with a rich client! So, she once again has come to a strange conclusion, completely at odds with what she SHOULD be thinking, if she really thought he was a boy-for-hire.

The woman ends up being a friend who is also a rich girlboss ceo, but even if she was a girlfriend or client: it is crazy pick-me girl, not-like-other-girls, psycho loner behaviour to message him saying "your girlfriend is so pretty, I have no chance. I'll stay away from you now", and then literally run to his location 40 seconds later.
It's like those tiktoks of pick-me boys saying "I'm so ugly, no girl could ever love me.... I SAID no one could ever love me.... What? No, you're just saying that. Unless...."
It's like she is putting on this shoddy display that she is kind or considerate, but really she is just driving ML into a corner.

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If the ML was more conniving and playing around with MC more, or if MC was less romantic and was only thinking that ML was a sexy piece of meat that she wanted to splash some cash on, or even if the story has a more comedic tone, I think I would keep reading. But as it stands, the story keeps trying to frame MC as a romantic girl who is stumbling into wacky situations with a man. Too unrealistic to get me engaged with the story, not light enough for a comedy read. <<less
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pastelbunnyyy
pastelbunnyyy rated it
December 1, 2021
Status: Completed
Really good writing and an easy read.

This would work very well as a short series (maybe 6 episodes) and would be one of those funny dramas.

However, deducting 1 star because as someone with trust issues - I got so uncomfortable with how the whole thing panned out. Preference-wise, not something I would read again but it is a good story.
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solivagantsoul
solivagantsoul rated it
December 15, 2023
Status: Completed
i enjoyed reading it, ik some people might feel frustrated when MC has to chase ML and he takes a while to accept the relationship even though we as readers can clearly see how different he treats her and how his actions show his true feelings...i would say he liked bickering with her and teasing her when they were in that ambiguous stage and honestly just waiting till they finally get together is great. Just be patient fr it's worth it. The ML backstory is sad and you can... more>> clearly see how the trauma affects his current life and why he's so cautious but at the same time you cant help but marvel at the MC's mental strength fr, Despite having a broken family, a father who alienated her, a stepmother who may not be evil but is very calculating and tries to make her distance herself from her father, half-siblings who are as good as strangers and a pair of grandparents who love her but are not solely her own. Even a failed relationship with her ex doesnt break her down. She knows what she deserves and fights for love. She knows love is a gamble and that it might not go her way but she didnt want to regret or let it pass...i honestly admire her character-her gentleness and optimistic exterior yet a beautifully strong soul within.

Honestly, reading about couples who don't have a 'home' finding it within and with one another, and just being each other's harbor and safe haven IMO is so special.

The novel doesn't really focus on their career side but just revolves around the couple. So overall a great, light-hearted sweet novel to pass the time.

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ntww12
ntww12
October 23, 2023
Status: c14
While I enjoyed the storyline till this point, the translations have been giving me a headache. It's very direct - as in, it seems to be directly translated from chinese to english, so the sentence structures require some rewiring in my brain to make sense sometimes.

Having a migraine while reading this story is not recommended so I'm dropping it for now and will come back to it when I'm more clear-headed. Leaving a review to remind myself.
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RoseCh
RoseCh rated it
September 9, 2023
Status: Completed
A cute and light read.

The first part is infuriating because of the cheater boyfriend and the supposed 'legitimate girlfriend'. But once the romance starts, everything became cute and funny.

FL is adorable. She's nice and an optimist, but she's not naive. Although she had a soft spot for her grandparents that her scum father use against her.

One that annoyed me about the ML was when he finally had the chance to clear up the misunderstanding (two chances actually), he did not. I understand that it's difficult but he's basically deceiving her... more>> (and even went as far as lying to her friends), taking advantage of her. If I were her, I'd be hurt and disappointed to learn that he would even entertain the thought that I only liked him for that Jason idendity. Like, dude, I chased after you. Yes I mistaken you for Jason but it was you I had dinners with, talked with, traveled with, what do you mean I'll leave you because you're not the 'Jason' I supposed to like?

Now into the translation. Aeound 50ish chapters, I had to read some of the paragraphs multiple times to understand cause it feels like I'm reading from mtlnovel. Com. Not that I demand for an accurate translation but please at least there shouldn't be I-s and my-s when it's written in third person's POV. Also there were several parts cut off. That should probably get fixed. <<less
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Xiexi bue
Xiexi bue rated it
May 18, 2023
Status: Completed
I don't know why the rating is so low for this novel as I myself find quite fond of it. Don't stop reading it after a few chapters I swear you will not regret reading it. This is such a sweet and cute novel in its own way.

The MC has a scum boyfriend who used the MC as a cover for his girlfriend who is divorced already. The MC is a soft hearted girl who is gentle and kind but she is a strong girl inside, although her temper is... more>> soft and she seem like a submissive one, she is tough and strong in her own way and decisive in her actions.

After the MC found out about her scum boyfriend real face, she broke up with him decisively and break all contacts with him. Later she met the ML who she mistook him as a host in a bar and start pursuing him directly and decisively without a second thought. She might look like a stalker, maybe she is but whatever the ML also just complied with her misunderstanding n played along with her, so I can't really said she is a stalker as the ML consent her behaviour towards him. Acting like the person who the MC mistook. So whoever said that the MC is a stalker need to think twice again or read the complete novel before making a judgement after only reading some chapters.

The ML has a bad past or traumatic past especially regarding relationship or marriage because of his parents so he is quite fragile in relationship and has some issues to start a relationship even if he like the MC. Although he is possessive towards the MC and get jealous he is quite tame towards the MC and love her very much. He is very afraid of hurting her and start a relationship because of his past, he is very good to her and obey her. Although he is cold and aloof at their first interaction we can gradually see him softening towards the MC who is like a sunshine for him.

I really love their interaction and relationship. There is no heavy plot, it's light, funny and interesting and entertaining. Really recommended it to read it. <<less
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FableCat
FableCat rated it
November 6, 2022
Status: Completed
I read good translation to chapter 48 (ty translator san) and the rest through Mtled (cried because too many chapters repeats in mtled). FL character is rather different than what I usual read. More to down to earth normal human. I like her crazy tough friends too.

The MC is someone who will love and cherish her partner even though he has flaws but wouldn't look back after she discarded the disgusting two timing ex boyfriend. She has a good head when she handle bloodsucking family members. Although she sometimes appeared... more>> muddleheaded at times especially when she is with ML but I enjoy her cheerful sunshine personality and the couple funny interaction. I can't help it as I cheer her on whenever she progress in her relationship and career.

Conclusion: Its like red riding hood meet big bad wolf and turned the big bad wolf into good loving butler. While am the person who throwing the confetti when FL succeeded in capturing the beast's heart. <<less
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Itsl
Itsl rated it
July 27, 2022
Status: c1 part1
This novel was entertaining, loved the female lead. If anyone has read can you afford to raise this book is about the ML from that novels friend Lu wan. As an another reviewer mentioned this book has ALL the tropes but it doesn’t really focus on a particular one which probably would have made it better. MC is awesome though and totally deserves 5 stars even if the actual plot is kind of mish mashed together
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