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[Warning: Mindless sweet and happy storyline, don’t question the logic, just enjoy.]

Ye Zhou transmigrated into a book and became the villain’s little lover.

He felt complicated emotions, a mix of sorrow and joy.

He was sad because the ending for both him and the villain boss was miserable.

However, he was happy because he arrived before the villain went bankrupt, meaning…

Ye Zhou: Holy shit, haha, so much money, this is totally worth it!

Our motto is:

We must spend all of the villain’s money before he goes bankrupt!!

Come on, let’s splurge; after all, there’s plenty of cash to burn~~!

A cool-minded career-driven shou x super-reliable villainous tycoon gong

One-sentence Summary: Must spend all the villain’s money before he goes bankrupt!

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必须在反派破产前花光他的钱[穿书]
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45 Reviews


vralis
vralis
Mar 03, 2024
Status: c164
Okay, everyone is like "this is not something new", but... does it have to be? It's heartwarming novel about film director which transmigrated to the book, and decided to use this opportunity to realize his dreams. Some may say he got a gold finger, but MC is very hard-working and his achievements are earned. The relationships are not rushed, and the couple is very harmonious. I highly recommend it if you need something to heal your soul.
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ss_squishy
ss_squishy
Mar 12, 2024
Status: c62
The book’s plot is what you’d expect from a entertainment industry based bl. It has an ensemble of characters including directors, actors, investors, and a decent amount of face slapping.

Is it outstanding? No. Is it in any way special? Also no. But is it enjoyable? Very much yes.

If you’d fully read through the synopsis you’d understand that the MC is a very silly character, after all, you’d have to have a few screws lose to directly think “lemme spend all this money before he goes bankrupt” before thinking “I’m going... more>> to do my best to change the plot”. And that is what this novel is: silly.

There are moments where you’d question the plot direction, but only if you hadn’t accepted that this novel is meant to be silly. The MC goes through a lot of effort to burn money happily, and spends it on things that he doesn’t expect to get a return on. And of course, this book, being a comedy, will do it’s best to subvert that.

There are definitely plot points that are so coincidentally impossible that you’d question the direction it’s heading, but even then, it never broke out of the book’s universe. Every development in the book was something I loved, and at worst, pleasantly enjoyed. I definitely laughed and snickered a few times while reading this.

The development between the MC and the ML is also very sweet and made me cherish every humorous interaction they had. After reading about 62 chapters, I’d say they’ve made barely decent progress and is somewhat realistic within the bounds of chinese bl. I would like to say, however, despite it’s slow crawl, I didnt even notice how slow it was until I wrote this. I simply enjoyed the story that much.

Which is why I’m rating it 5 stars. Is it a phenomenonal book? NO. Does it have lots of plot holes? Absolutely! But I am biased, sleep addled, and I am writing this review simply because I enjoyed this book so much I decided to vomit words in the middle of the night.

Feel free to disagree with me. I do not have high standards when it comes to silly bl novel plots. As long as I’m enjoying it, that’s enough for me. <<less
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Fisukisuki
Fisukisuki
Apr 02, 2024
Status: Completed
I thought it would be a story where MC would happily spending money of ML's before the bankruptcy. Apparently MC's thought on spending money was because he thought when ML goes bankrupt or his wealth changing ownership, the OG!Protagonist aka ML's half brother would get less money from the previously ML's wealth.

It's Funny because of this thought, when he unintentionally earned sooo much money, he feel more troubled than happy. He's NOT Unhappy, just... Confused AF. Lmao 🤣

Just because he don't think his works would get recognized, doesn't mean his... more>> lazy with his jobs. If anything, he's Truly put his all as Director and truly Loved by his Crews.

He get the happiness of making people happy, while also hoping he can make the money lesser and lesser. He doesn't have mission whatsoever, it purely his own thinking and caution against the protagonists.

But there's one scene where blink and you might forget about it, but implied maybe the world was not as free as we readers see. Which mean MC's caution act was valid.

Anyway this Novel is truly Great so far!

ML is also Great character, but the reason of why he even take the Original Owner of MC's body as his 'little lover' was still a mystery. And while they already Hug and Kiss, they're still far from Honeymoon pace. Though MC and ML truly care for each other. Just... MC still don't dare to fall, and ML also doesn't show the attitude of "I want us to be true love" yet. But ML still sweet and doting. Not overly but absolutely GREAT!

The rest of the characters (that not the bad guys) are all So Great! I Love them so much too!!!

Pray so hard the rest of the story is as Good and Satisfying till the end!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Updates at 4 JUNE 2024:

Hey hey hey I like where this is going so far.

The mystery of why ML took the OG!YZ revealed. MC and ML get to be honest about their feelings about this fact.

And the unexpected turn of OG!Shou. A Pleasant Surprise !

Seriously I pray so hard everyone who deserve Redemption or Happily Ever After ending would get those.

The Emotional moment struck hard, but the comedy also always on point.

Love the Sweet Development between MC and ML!

Finished at 4 August 2024:

The humor is great... But the Emotional moment this novel delivered... Really hits you in the heart!!! 🥹

And OG!Shou's journey though... Such a Rollercoaster that I definitely didn't expect all thing he been through and things he did with his own conscience. But did I disapprove his last act before the end of the novel? Hoho... Of course not! I'm proud of him!!!

Seriously this Novel is truly Beyond Expectations in the ABSOLUTE BEST WAY EVER!!!

IM ABSOLUTELY FOREVER LOVING IT ETERNALLY AND BEYOND IN ANY UNIVERSE!!! <<less
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minkatzed
minkatzed
Apr 19, 2024
Status: c78
I had fun reading it, until, ultimatelty, I stopped having any kind of fun. It's a drop for me.

The romance takes last place to almost plunging into a non-existence.

The progress between leads stagnates. There is also not much of any character growth to be noticed, in any of the characters shown.

MC is super overpowered.

Way too many side characters that feel like they have more importance than the leads.

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Also a transmigrator from a spiritual world randomly shows up? I gave up on continuing this around then.

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To be more concise, since I can't criticize this novel endlessly: this is literally a braindead story you read to shut off your mind, not to follow a certain plot since you know how things will proceed since it's one of the many cliche dragged on stories that litters this site.

Is it horrible? No. Is it great? No. Is it decent? Depending on what you read it for, but it can be.

In my case I simply got tired reading it, my joy seeping through the edges. <<less
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Kakipii13
Kakipii13
Jan 26, 2024
Status: c123
Currently reading via MTL. Entertainment circle/acting novel but from the perspective of a director and investor. Not new or unique story, but solidly done entertainment circle plot from a different perspective than usual, with a romance that avoids a lot of cliche drama, and an MC and ML who actually get character development.

The story and it's developments themselves are not anything new, especially if you've read a lot in this genre. However, it's executed well and the unique perspective gives a new spin on things. Also delves a bit into... more>> e-sports, livestreaming, and other showbiz settings as the MC invests and develops in areas outside of making movies.

Instead of fading in and out of the plot as needed, the ML remains important to the plot throughout, though the actual romantic development is sometimes is put on the back burner. The MC's major personal conflicts have to do with his position as a someone being "sponsored" and his unequal position to ML; MC doesn't lie to himself and realizes that he really loves the ML and that the ML really does love him, so despite dramatic developments that could cause an overly drawn-out break-up plot MC decides "I want to be happy together with him, f*ck it" and cuts that sh*t short. In MC changing goals for the sake of their relationship slowly turn him from the a person in showbiz being sponsored into being the daddy long-legs bestowing money upon talents. ML's character development is more subtle but still noticeable and actually there at all which is +1 compared to most danmei MLs lets be honest.

4/5. Good but not perfect. Has some parts that drag. Has some plot developments that are obvious to readers who read this genre a lot... and then a couple of plot twists that are genuinely surprising. I you like this sort of novel you'll enjoy this one. <<less
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danayama1
danayama1
Aug 29, 2024
Status: Completed
This is an unapologetically 4-star out of 5 type of novel. It's important to know this because it's detrimental to the level of enjoyment and readability you'll experience throughout the whole story.

If you've already read this and just scrolling to check reviews, I bet you already know what I mean one way or another. But if you have yet to read it and is still feeling this novel out, listen closely because I'll explain.

As the other reviews have said, worldbuilding in this novel is pretty whack. Although I'm not sure... more>> myself, I still feel like at this point it's safe to say that this novel has an unreliable narrator. Expect that the set of questions you usually have when reading the first chapters of a transmigration novel, even those you think are the most basic ones, won't get answered even after you're done reading.

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I'm being serious. Questions like "Will MC ever tell ML that he's a transmigrated person?", "MC just went into a 3-day coma after thinking purely resistant thoughts against the plot of the novel. How does this plot-protecting restrictions function as a whole?", and "What happened to the original plot's second ML?", which are questions I personally had while reading the story, did not get answered even after completely reading the novel. The most I got were insinuations, but the rest were not talked about at all.

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But, despite all that, did I enjoy reading this? Yes. I may have said that this novel is a 4 out of 5, but that's the novel in and of itself. When I put my biases along with it, the rating goes up to 5 for two reasons:

  1. I'm easy to please, like an amused newborn baby.
  2. This novel is unconventionally brilliant in retaining your attention as a reader.
I won't explain the first reason because that's just me being me, but for the second one, I'll give you some examples. The side characters of this story are just so entertaining. There's many of them, their personal stories sound like someone's NU reading list (iykyk), and their interactions with MC got me silently giggling all throughout the story. But despite that, once we get to scenarios with serious themes, the author is willing to shed every ounce of that humor and present to us the most humane side of these fictional characters.

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I especially liked how the reveal of ML's initial intentions towards the MC (technically the original owner, not our transmigrator MC) were dealt with. I actually thought it's normal for that moment to be filled with screaming or arguing or MC going AWOL, but the fact that it happened over a very peaceful conversation between the two of them is what delivered that pang of pain which wouldn't be there if the talk was heated or avoided altogether.

I also liked that when the POV of our ML came in, he immediately reveals that beyond MC's goofy, unserious ass is an emotionally intelligent person. Even if he acts like he's just going with the flow, he's actually the person with the most non-negotiable bottom lines out of most of the cast, and is only trying (forcing, even) to put his head in the sand because he's afraid of any potential consequences that this novel-based world might bestow on him. He reminded me of the MC in "The Fourteenth Year of Chenhua", and it was that point of the novel where I've come to the conclusion that it's pros outweigh the cons, and therefore deserve a 5/5 from me.

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It's obviously lacking in many aspects, but by the end of it, this novel really had me. It's definitely not a favorite, and I don't think I'll defend it when I see someone hating on it, but for the sake of the profound enjoyment I felt while reading this novel, here lies my long ass review. If you're a patient reader like me, try it out! <<less
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starryskies
starryskies
Oct 28, 2024
Status: c156
The MC, an experienced director in his own world, transmigrates into the body of a typical cannon-fodder character of the same name and profession who's being kept by the super wealthy, attractive, and powerful CEO ML. The moment the MC switches over, the previously indifferent ML's interest flips from 0 to 100, so going in, my expectations were already low on the romance front.

The story focuses more on the MC building his career while lavishly using the ML's money. It's heartening to see the MC fund and support other people's... more>> dreams, even if he doesn't believe it'll profit him, and it only seems right that it comes back to benefit the MC. But it's disappointing how the other transmigrations in the story are just casually mentioned, used to make make MC money or boost his reputation, then discarded even though their stories could've been such an interesting addition. The multiple transmigrations aspect was entirely unnecessary considering how little it was used. There are also noticeable inconsistencies and contradictions in general.

Despite its flaws, the story still does have it's emotional and tearjerking moments, though it can be a hit or miss. I especially liked how the MC empowered people to achieve their dreams.

As mentioned by other reviewers, the MCs career becomes somewhat formulaic despite the interesting elements and insights about the entertainment industry sprinkled in. The usual cycle is: some scandal happens while filming and elicits online uproar --> the MC and the movie end up criticized with netizens not having hope about the film being good --> the MC stirs the pot to attract more negative publicity and stir netizens' curiosity --> the film ends up being a success --> MC gains praise and money --> rinse and repeat. Even after the MC gains fame, the cycle inexplicably doesn't change and the netizens still doubt how good it'll be.

Another thing that doesn't make sense is the original protagonist couple of the novel the MC transmigrated into. Before the MC could even look at them, they decide to try and make his life difficult purely because he's the ML's lover, despite the ML also having done nothing wrong to them so far. How are they convincing as protagonists that the original novel's readers rooted for? Not to mention that the protagonist!ML literally beats and ab*ses the protagonist!MC. I get that making the original protagonists of the novel into the villains is a common trope but come on, they have to have at least a couple of redeeming capabilities for it to be believable that they're protagonists. If you want to know how their story goes:

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Thankfully, the protagonist!MC does leave the rotten protagonist!ML, gets some character development (if you can call him suddenly switching personalities that), gets some payback, and seems to be heading towards a successful career of his own.

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As for the romance, even thought the MC and ML are in a contractual relationship when they start liking each other, I like how they don't actually get together until the contract is gone. The MC is especially aware that an unequal relationship can't truly bring them happiness. But all of that becomes moot because the MC is still anxious about displeasing the ML and tiptoes around him even after there's no contract. For example:

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The MC once literally has to beg to leave the hospital after his fever is cured, but the ML doesn't allow it until the MC is made to prove he's okay by sleeping with the ML. Say what you will but that doesn't seem like genuine care about the MC's health to me.

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Moreover, I still can't believe how little repercussions the ML faced for:

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deceiving the original host, and later the MC, so he could continue keeping them as a clueless heart donor to pay a debt. I don't agree with the MC's logic that his body's previous owner was the one who faced the injustice so it doesn't affect the MC as much. It's like he thinks being with a mu*derer is okay as long as they didn't intend to mu*der you specifically. WTF? The intent and lack of morality doesn't change!

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They do have their sweet and supportive moments. But I don't find it funny, like the story thinks I should, how the MC has to grit his teeth every time and endure sleeping with the ML, with the ML very typically being eager himself while not caring about the MC's discomfort or lack of enthusiasm. Like with most subpar BL romances, it's repeatedly brought up as a joke. For me personally, that takes away any good feelings I have about the romance. I expected better after seeing how sweet the ML could be and how fun some of their interactions were, but I guess I should know better by now.

Character wise, the ML is the typical cold and ruthless CEO who only softens for the MC. The MC is the typical capable and eloquent man who always loses his brain cells with the ML. If the MC teases the ML, the ML will always end up having the last laugh. There's not much in terms of originality or flavor regarding any of the characters or their dynamics.

All in all, it's a very typical entertainment industry themed BL with the usual unequal power dynamics in the relationship, the usual telling instead of showing, the usual mixed bag of unique and cliché elements, the usual one dimensional and forgettable characters, and the usual face-slapping. Since what enjoyment I was getting has faded, I'm considering dropping it even though the ending is close. <<less
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iannani
iannani
May 21, 2024
Status: --
THE STORY IS SO GOOD but unsatisfying. So let me tell you guys why.

First of all, the romance development are too late. It seems like 70% of the story was just about how the MC being sponsored and supported by the ML to be a director. That 30% of romance are basically about how they're getting along, and not gonna lie that they confirmed their feeling quite late.

Also, I feel quite weird considering that MC didn't have any knowledge about being a director but he's doing pretty well. I thought... more>> so? Or did I perhaps missed some points that MC actually given? That's not sure.

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And the last one, I feel that ML should not be forgiven. Yes, I know that MC is not the real owner of the body, so logically speaking ML did not wronged him or did any harm to him. I do understand that point. If it's just a simple conflict about being kept as a substitute, then it'll be fine. But if it's about being a blood bank for the White Moonlight and heart transplant, then it's not right.

I pretty sure the original owner will not agree too. Can you imagine if ML did not fall in love with current MC? Well pretty sure he will not care about his life tho. So hmm, very conflicted about this one.

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ran_rann
ran_rann
Sep 06, 2024
Status: c36
I think I'm stopping here. I like the beginning because the MC was nice and the ML didn't seem insufferable but now It's getting to the point where they alone can't carry the story for me.

I've read novels that were even more mindless and boring than this one and usually the romance keeps me reading but this one....I'm not feeling it. A few things that bothered me since the beginning is the fact that seemingly MC doesn't have a family or any close friends? Not a single person contacted him... more>> in the year he's taken over this body? The relationship between him and the ML is also so sudden. One day the ML starts feeling things, which sucks because I liked how they were slowly getting close to each other. Which also bringe me to the very confusing parts that I would usually ignore if the romance was good enough:

Spoiler

So I know the ML mentioned that he has his own reasons for 'sponsoring' MC, but then he randomly kissed MC that one night in the first few chapters and then they pretended it never happened. He also very randomly started having butterflies and getting accelerated heartbeat whenever he sees the MC. He noticed that MC changed but it was never explored after that one mention.

MC is also so weird, at first he assumed they were close but once he realised it wasn't the case he started acting in a way that showed he just treated he ML like his financial sponsor but then one chapter after he saw the og MC and ML have a fight he told ML 'is our relationship like theirs' ????? That caught me off guard? That's also right before I decided to drop this

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The author is sometimes removing all the braincells that the MC has just to reach a certain plotpoint, like the whole projects storyline where MC has to somehow justify his investment so he became so brainless

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the whole 'the protagonist will get the company after ML is bankrupt so we might as well spend all the money to leave them nothing' thing is so s*upid. MC wasntthat dumb up until that point so it really seems like the author wanting to jusitfy him investing in the 'failing' projects so they can be a surprise and make money and blow up.....

He mentioned testing if the world forces the story to happen like in the book and concluded that it doesn't. so why did he not put together the fact that HE is the reason ML had an accident and his company was stolen after the accident. So MC isn't going to cause the accident => no accident => not bankrupt

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Anyway I can tolerate any kind of brainless, no logic nonsense as long as the MC stays consistent and makes some kind of sense, as in the actions he takes make sense for his character. But this was too much for me, especially with the romance that I'm not vibing with. <<less
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lonepolaris
lonepolaris
Aug 12, 2024
Status: --
The story has a lot of potentials but was undoubtedly wasted by the author. Instead of romance, this story focused more on MC with a slice of life theme and the romance is just a side plot. Even the ML doesnt have that much of presence other than giving MC money. The romance started quite late, onto the later parts of the story (ch80+). One thing that I like is even if this story is in entertainment industry, MC is not an actor like most stories; He is the Director.... more>> I wouldve given this a 5 star IF there weren’t TOO MANY plot holes and flaws in the story. The author seemed to have so many yet so little ideas at the same time. There are so many things left unanswered and undeveloped. For example the original shou half-brother, it was mentioned for a while and then the author seemed to forget to explain their relationships. Most of ‘side characters’ (actors that MC worked with) are fleeting characters. You see them in one arc and then they disappears in the rest of the story. There were also multiple transmigated people in the story but was never really properly explained by the author. Each arc about his movie also feels repeated. Its all the same routine: People doubted his movie-He got bashed-He turned the table and face slapped all of them. Too many brain damaged characters. However, it is not a bad story, like I said, just couldve been SO MUCH BETTER. I enjoyed the story, especially the slice of life part but I stopped 20+ chapters before the end because I feel that the author dragged the story too much. If you like to read about face slapping and enjoy slice of life themed where MC gathers a lot of followers. You should try and give this a read. <<less
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MeicchiO
MeicchiO
Jul 28, 2024
Status: Completed
First of all, I want to give a heads up that this story exceeded my expectations. I thought it would another common entertainment & face-slapping trope but it's more than that. The MC and ML are both mature and have common sense. Especially the MC, he doesn't let the dog blood drama of the protagonist gong and shou get to him. He forges through and end up finding more success than he thought. I like the way the story show us a glimpse of what it's like to make movies... more>> through a director perspective, I think I havw only seen it from an actor's perspective but never the director. This danmei does a good job albeit maybe exaggerated view from a director's POV. I think the biggest appeal for me is the healthy relationship of the MC and ML. ML is not overbearing and he allows MC to pursue what he loves without smothering him. Their relation is mutual trust and support for one another. The danmei describe their relationship as fine wine, it ages beautifully and more deeply -that's exactly how it feels. I would definitely recommend for those who like a healthy and mature couple mixed with some entertainment setting to give this danmei a read. <<less
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HelloHumans
HelloHumans
Jul 24, 2024
Status: Completed
It's a good book ٩ (*´∀`*) ۶ Cliche, yes, but and it's got its deep moments too. The best part of the book is the main couple. The relationship building is realistic, and it became one of the healthiest couples I've ever seen on this website (and that's saying a bit, haha). It's definitely worth the read (๑•̀ㅂ•́) و✧

*Insert seal of approval meme :3*
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wuseyun
wuseyun
Feb 29, 2024
Status: Completed
I bawled my eyes out at the last arc. Nothing between the main couple but I just full on sobbed. It was good. I can’t believe no one hasn’t mentioned this.

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When Director Sang passed away, and the MC carried on the burden of his legacy, his final movie, I just started bawling.

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Regra
Regra
Feb 08, 2025
Status: --
Very good!

I like gown there were no misunderstanding between MC and ML and they solved their problems rationally. It was a great change that the original novels MC reformed himself into a normal person. I still wanted him to end up with the movie emperor he should have met originally.
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CappuccettoRosso
CappuccettoR
Dec 28, 2024
Status: c164
This is a nice enough novel. The premise is unique in the fact that the MC has a solid talent, or more like, he has job experience. He's a movie director in his previous life but due to things outside his control, he didn't have the opportunity to shine. In his current incarnation, MC finally has a chance to do what he loves and does it to great success. But the story is more than MC doing what he loves. Unexpectedly, he has a golden touch and everything he touches,... more>> it becomes a total success. At first, this was part of the charm. The MC picks up ventures that are supposed to fail, all in the effort of wasting money, but goes the opposite way and makes him money. A lot of money. The first few instances of this was funny, but after a while, it became a bit repetitive.

I reached chapter 124 and then I put it down because it just wasn't as engaging. The following chapters I just skimmed through, before I just jumped to end. The ending was a little typical. The main villain went to jail, broke and physically impaired. The MC and ML realized their feelings and lived happily ever after.

Not bad, but also not great. It's a good enough read if anyone is interested in a bit of dog blood. <<less
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Pop_up_ninja
Pop_up_ninja
Sep 20, 2024
Status: c120
I managed to make it to chapter 120 before deciding to drop this novel.

The novel gives me slice of life vibes without really being slide if life. I think it's the narration style, it just doesn't really gel with me.

It comes across as having the typical transmigration, fate changing plot, but that takes a backseat. It feels like this novel has a lot of different plots and it's just too much for one novel.

It focuses on the mc's career more than anything. The romance is definitely slow, and I would... more>> also say lacking. I couldn't feel any chemistry between the MC and ml, even at chapter 120!

There are a lot of characters in this novel but none of them really feel fleshed out. To be honest, that's the story as a whole. A bit of a mash up of lots of storylines that could have been great if they had more substance.

A lot of detail went into the wrong things (but that's just my opinion). For example - there are scenes where it cuts to random side characters - some which exist only for this section - and there's a detailed chapter describing the movie, which really didn't add anything to the story. There's even some very detailed gaming sections!

I also found the timeliness confusing. By chapter 120, 3 years had passed but I felt like not a lot had happened and I don't even know where the first year went!

If the plot had delved more into the typical transmigration, face slapping, reversal line, I would have found it more engaging. Even with the focus on directing, if the relationships and side characters were fleshed out and focused a bit more, this story could have been great.

I wouldn't recommend this novel, but you may be interested in it if you enjoy a slow paced novel that doesn't focus on romance, or if you want something senseless to read. <<less
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vchrono
vchrono
Aug 17, 2024
Status: --
First few chapters and nonsense already.

Sometimes it's explained that MC can access the body's memory: 1. Cheating case; 2. Plot and anything else of the movie "battle city"

But other times, for the important things, he cant remember, like the habit of the original body, the relationship with other characters etc. It's kind of weird. The inconsistency is just annoying for me.

At first I thought MC know the cheating case because it's a plot point in the book, but then he remembers the "battle city" movie because the og body is... more>> a diehard fans of the director and can recite the movie line by line <<less
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EUGEO SYNTHESIS
EUGEO SYNTHE
Aug 05, 2024
Status: --
This story is actually really good??? I mean if we talk about the "downside" then this story only has three things.

First, the lack of conflict in the story... to be honest, there are several moments where this story feels more like a silice of life story, which would actually be fine if from the start the author didn't write about other protagonists gong and shou from the original novel.

The second is when the author keeps changing the investment information for the film that MC wanna make...

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One of the most obvious moments is when the writer of the thriller script tells MC that his film requires a lot of money (because the film need a lot of CG), only to get reveal that the capital of the film still remains as other films that MC make.

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And the third is the lack explanation of the side characters, it's all because almost all the characters filmed with the MC will just be forgotten after their film arc finished, while for some important side characters...

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Such as the original second ML, or several supporting actors who were appointed as main actors which should be something unique but just forgotten... And finally, don't forget the original MC's stepbrother, because even until the end of the story we don't know what really happened to both of them, so that he became obsessed like that with the original MC

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So yeah, I think that's all the "downside" of this story. <<less
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Yumeru
Yumeru
Jul 02, 2024
Status: Completed
Leaving a mark here waiting for full translation ehe. As the title goes MC tried hard to spend ML's money thinking in the future ML's asset will go the the novel Protag [original story] thats why MC gets movies/Projects that will quickly make ML lose money so the "Original protag ML" will not get any assets🤣 but due to diff circumstance MC continually accumulating money. Just read the story of MC and how he faced his wealth hahaha. Also since it is already on the tags, There are many transported/reincarnated... more>> individual on the story. MC is a really good director and I wanna be his friend too. He is really suuportive especially now that he have what it takes to help others achieve their dreams <<less
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dhruvtara
dhruvtara
Jun 27, 2024
Status: c134
I read through the reviews and completely expected a same old revenge, transmigration, absolute-annihilation-of-og-protagonists... but, what most reviews neglect to mention is that this is probably one of the very few stories where one of the og-bad-intentions-protagonists actually has character development! That was one of the few striking things about this story to me.

Honestly, yes. The story is not perfect. There are plot-holes, and the author is on this constant roller coaster ride of long drab writing and good catchy chapters. But, in its essence, it is as good as... more>> a transmigration, entertainment circle novel can be.

Definitely recommend! <<less
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