Good story!! Especially the first half where MC (gong, College student) is struggling financially. Life is really cruel to him... He's upright, principled and hard working (molded due to hardship). However, his young age can be seen from his latter thoughts and decision. For ML (shou, older by 10+ yrs), I love him 💕 cute and very considerate. For latter part, it is more slice of life so you may find other ch's monotonous

Fanwei is about several yrs after, and mainly about the side chara and 1 ch of ML's... more>> thought. Shao rong is college student and eventually get a bf, MC's best friend and ML's niece have their own respective family. Also, I am shocked by Zhao Sheng ending, didn't expect him to have a partner (guess it!). <<less

I actually adore this novel so much. The MC is sensible and strong. ML is absolutely non toxic and lovable. Their relationship up till what I've read is beautiful.

Does someone have link for the machine translations or something please? I'd be thankful if it could be shared. Wanna ask the person above this comment but I don't know how to reply to comments :')

Meh - it's okay. 3-3.5 stars. There's not much story and the smut is just one chapter in the second half of the book. The novel could have been a lot shorter since nothing much happens. The MC struggles a tiny bit with being bend by the ML, even though it's obvious from the beginning that he's super attracted to him. The characters don't have much personality and I wouldn't call them interesting, but they're okay. Pretty typical young gong who's nice but acts a bit possessive (like 99% of... more>> danmei gongs) and a coquettish, meeker and more feminine-looking shou (like 99% of shous in danmei). Nothing really sticks out in this story, the romance is smooth sailing all the way and it's almost a little exaggerated how much the shou is in love with the gong from the beginning. Had hoped that this would be similar to The Bird and the Golden Cage due to the title, but it never becomes a sugar dating relationship, the MC is just briefly an escort but of the modest kind who never has s*x with the customers. So quite tame. It's a sweet story though, and a quick read, it's not bad in any way, just kind of forgettable. Good enough if you want to read a sweet romance about a 100% harmonious and healthy relationship that never encounters any problems and doesn't take long to finish. <<less

3.5, cute short story but not much substance. It is pure junk food, enough to rot your teeth. It's a good novel to read after an emotionally heavy one.

MC and ML are cookie cutter gong and shou, not bad just nothing special. There is a 14-15 year age difference, so if that bothers you don't read. MC is 20-21 and ML is 35. Side characters are ok. The poor sister gets kind of forgotten about there for a bit 🤣.

Good translation, the sneak peak spoilers were fun.

Another new favorite. Besides the necessity for the machinations of fate to bring them together again and again, the main couple of this story is quite realistic. Each has their own struggles, they don't instantly get together, and each one considers the consequences and the petty, realistic struggles they might have psychologically. The MC is so caring and doting and the ML is adorable. Love them both.

Such a sweet and fluffy story. I loved everything. The smut is minimal, but absolutely perfect. Their relationship is so healthy and they communicate so well. The drama is simple and easily resolved. A perfect light read

Not what you expect from the summary.

This is a very nice and sweet story. I wouldn't use fluffy because this is a mature sweetness where two people gradually develop a strong relationship and it's lovely to observe.

The author does offer some of the typical pitfalls/misunderstandings, but they are all averted. There are no real villains. Even the boss of the escort agency is just running a business.

This is what I like to see in slice of life romances. Where there's not a lot of focus on the common every day... more>> details that we all suffer through, rather the important life decisions, stumbling blocks and joys that can be experienced.

A lovely little story that is worth reading. <<less

A sweet and fluffy romance story. Very cute and wholesome. Th smut is very short so that’s a bummer but whatevs. There is little to no misunderstandings that cause huge issues. It is a nice brake from all the stories with shitty gongs and emotionally manipulated shous. Also support the author and the translator ❤️

Almost missed out on this!!

I don’t know why but this had very low ratings before but it’s really good!

Especially if you like a smooth sailing love story with just a tiny winsy bit of angst

Plus their love is really sweet, love the ML a lot!

I love this novel so much. The main pair's interaction and relationship development are good. It had me crying at some parts and I actually admire their relationship. It particularly showed Shao Ming Wei's growth and faced common issues among people with large age gaps. It is fluffy and romantic it made me feel love as well. I just wish I was able to read the fanwei. Will just wait for some translations to pop-up haha!

I could only describe their relationship similar to the process of baking lamb meat and... more>> aging wine. Idk if you get what I mean XD <<less

Very very cute.

Nothing much to say, it’s very cute. The romance proceeds very realistically for a story that looks like it would run on smut haahah.

I really don’t remember anything about the book (It’s been years) but I still remember their first kiss, that shows how memorable it was. Really, it’s a very cute book. I’m going to reread it now.

overall!: 5/5 personal: 3/5

p.s, Just realized I should’ve reviewed after rereading hahahah.

5/5

A heartwarming romance driven forward by the chemistry of the MC and ML rather than random dog-blooded face-slapping machinations. It's a romance that actually feels romantic, which isn't always the case. Sweet, a little dramatic, some of the most well-written smut i've read in a CN BL, and with side characters that are well-developed and not just set dressing for the leads.

Really liked this one! It's definitely more slice of life, so nothing too exciting happens, but it's a very warm and wholesome love story. The first half depicts the two of them falling in love while ML very gently pursues MC, and the second half is almost pure fluff as the two stay firmly in their honeymoon phase.

The age gap is relevant to the story, but not really a source of too much conflict. ML is 35, and MC is 23 or so, and while they're in relatively different stages... more>> in life, they make it work just fine. Though ML pursues, it never feels coercive. MC may not start off interested but he's very physically affectionate and affirmative in his words once they do get together.

The two of them have quite similar personalities, both being mostly mild mannered and considerate, and they dote on each other in their own unique ways. They have a very healthy relationship dynamic with equal parts love and communication. It's a very relaxing and dog-blood free read. <<less

Reading this story is like eating a freshly baked pastry - it’s warm, soft, and leaves its sweet aftertaste lingering in your mouth.

The MC is a smart hard-working but impoverished college student whose sole family is his sickly sister. By chance, he meets an older successful businessman.

The couple is the more atypical pairing of a younger gong and older shou with an age difference of more than 10 years. Their interactions are really cute, starting with timid glances and tentative gestures, and they are so considerate and caring of one... more>> another.

This is more of a slice-of-life story where the focus is on their emotions and inner turmoils as the relationship develops and as they encounter major life issues. I love the fact that the MC did not immediately jump into the relationship merely based on his own physical attraction to the ML but really carefully thought through the implications of his actions. <<less

Love it 🥰

MC and ML is very sweet to each other

♡´･ᴗ･`♡

The story has just a little angst, if it could be counted as angst. It have more sweet and happiness than bitter or sadness so of course I love it ❤

Recommended for those who love sweet story more than angst or the likes~

Recommended to read!!!

The MC (gong) works his ass off to make money for his sister's medical bills. He works as an escort and he meets the ML (shou). They both knew each other by then and ML was already in love with him. ML seduced him. He, the MC gets close partly because of his sister as the ML was rich and partly he was really interested in the ML. Straight MC becomes bend after being together with the ML. Although it is kind of a sugar daddy novel, it... more>> was not gross. Because MC did not want to depend on the ML. They both had insecurities but amidst them, they were sweet and warm. There was not any suspense, climax or anything. Plot was just a flat road from beginning to the end. So it felt a bit draggy.

The writing was good, and that was a good point. <<less

I like that this is not your typical gong and shou and this time the status is reversed. Usually, the gong is the rich, cold, detached type one and the shou is the naive, "damsel in distress"!

The story is heart-warming with enough fluff and a little smut on the side, just perfect for those who doesn't like hardcore, heart wrenching plots. This is light hearted without too much drama. There's actually nothing special about this novel, but it will keep you entertained throughout the journey.

Also, if you're not a fan... more>> of big age difference (being the shou older than the gong), you may not like this one. But I feel that it's not too bad! Their love is pure and not forced,

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although a certain situation gave our lovely shou the chance to be with the gong

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. Both are very supportive and respectful of each other's thoughs, opinions and feelings, so this makes the relationship special.

The side characters, are just decorations! Lol. The story revolves around the main couple and their journey to love and life and that's it. This is recommended for short read and just wanted fluff and no angst! <<less

It's a really wonderful novel. If you're looking for a fluffy and light hearted novel this is exactly it. TBH I really appreciate this kind of writing, it's pleasant to read and enjoy

4/5

A very sweet a wholesome short read, the ML is a sweet 30+ yo man who acts coquettish which enable the MC to just want to take care of him, and it really is different from your usual big indifferent, tsundere ceo.

The only thing that throws me off is the tittle,

overall cutesy little read that gave me diabetes

CUTE. I love these two and the side stories are 👌 so heart warming. They both have their insecurities I loved MC and his perspective, and I loved ML and his perspective. I'm just so glad ML didn't give up on MC. Ugh so good!