I Made a Profit by Raising a Child
By 尘一
94 chapters
2022
Description
The rich contract husband Su Baibai The Salted Fish was married to passed away just a few days after she was enjoying the high life; both she and her stepson Gu Xiaobei were driven out of the family! Gu Xiaobei: This woman will definitely leave me right away, who doesn’t know she married my father for money! Su Baibai looked at the child from her widowhood in front of her; just as she gritted her teeth and left him behind, a cashback system fell from the sky! “Congratulations on binding with the 10x rebate system! The target is Gu Xiaobei.”“For every penny the host spends on Gu Xiaobei, you will be rewarded tenfold!” Su Baibai was shocked and bought Gu Xiaobei a snack that cost 15 yuan. System: Congratulations, you just received 150 yuan cashback! Su Baibai rented a house costing 2000 yuan per month for Gu Xiaobei. System: Congratulations, you received 20,000 yuan cashback! Su Baibai’s eyes gleamed as she grabbed the Gu Xiaobai whom everyone had shown the cold shoulder and said: “From this day onward, I am your mother!” Gu Xiaobei’s friends and nemesis thought that since Gu Chenyuan passed away and did not leave any money for Su Baibai, she will definitely desert Gu Xiaobei. Never in a million years would they think that Su Baibai would buy her stepson a foreign luxury car, hire the most expensive nutritionist to prepare his meals, and throw the most extravagant birthday party for him… Even the company Su Baibai founded was for Gu Xiaobei, the yacht was bought for him, and the private jet was also under his name! Su Baibai may have gotten rich overnight, but those riches did not stay on her person long because they were exchanged for blueprints of various cutting-edge technology in the internal Cashback System marketplace: intelligent robots, holograms, microchips, stealth aircraft, treatment pods… Even the robotic exoskeletons, mecha, and the principles for manufacturing airships surpass Blue Star’s* state-of-art technology…. *Blue Star, a technology company that produced an assistive walking exoskeleton, is used as the field standard by this author. It is also implied that Gu Chenyuan is the head of Blue Star. Su Baibai was originally a physics and software engineering double major from a prestigious school; backed by the system’s revolutionary technology and her genius son, they built up the small company left by President Gu Chenyuan into the top technology company under Blue Star. What man, she just wants a career now! Gu Xiaobei, who initially thought of Su Baibai as a gold digger: “She is so rich, I think that my father is actually her gigolo all along.”“She loves my father so much, even though my father is dead she still spoils me like her own son!”“She hid her strengths and didn’t become a scientist to contribute to the country; instead worked as a secretary to stay by my father’s side for ten years!” “Looking back, my slag of a father gave Su Baibai nothing aside from money and fame, even used her as a shield*.”*to ward off marriage proposals“Most importantly, he has delayed the development of Blue Star Technology far too much!”“No, I have to find myself a gentle and reliable stepfather!” Watching her willful stepson go from rebellious to enterprising, even being able to manage the company for himself and to support her, Su Baibai felt like she has reached the pinnacle of life! What could beat not having to give birth to any kids, and having such an obstinate son show filial piety?Having a man? He would get in the way!After raising her son so well, the child’s father did not actually die and came back?! Gu Chenyuan who has been silently watching behind the scenes this whole time to find out the internal traitor within the Gu family:“She truly loves me so much, despite being this wealthy she stayed by my side as a secretary for ten years! When I was looking for a contract wife, she immediately offered to marry me; she must have had a secret crush on me for years! Gu Chenyuan: “Stinky little brat, stop looking for a man to be your mom’s lover! Do you take me for dead?!” Gu Xiaobei: What to do, this slag isn’t worthy of my mom, should I write him off as dead to me?
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- jjwxc
- Original Language
- chinese
- Type
- Web Novel
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My Thoughts on I Made a Profit by Raising a Child
"I Made a Profit by Raising a Child" promised an intriguing blend of slice-of-life family drama and futuristic mecha elements, and while it had moments that shone, ultimately, it didn't fully deliver on its potential. The premise of a woman finding purpose and profit through raising her stepson is initially captivating, but the execution felt uneven.
First Impressions
I was drawn in by the initial concept of the female lead navigating family life and business ventures. The early chapters hinted at a heartwarming story about familial bonds and a clever protagonist. However, as I delved deeper, I started noticing some inconsistencies and odd plot choices that made it difficult to fully immerse myself in the story.
What Works Well
The strongest aspect of this novel is undoubtedly the exploration of family affection, especially the evolving relationship between the female lead and her stepson. These moments felt genuinely touching and provided the emotional core of the story. I also appreciated the ambition of incorporating sci-fi elements, even if they weren't always perfectly executed. The idea of time travel, revealed later in the story, added a layer of complexity that I found interesting.
Areas of Concern
Several aspects of the novel detracted from my overall enjoyment. The pacing felt rushed at times, particularly in the areas of technological development and business management. Research and production timelines seemed unrealistic, which made it hard to suspend my disbelief. The heavy-handed nationalism and propaganda also became tiresome. While I understand it might be relevant to the plot, its constant presence felt overwhelming and detracted from the story's other strengths.
Another issue I encountered was the portrayal of characters. While the main characters are presented as geniuses, their actions sometimes felt illogical and contrived, serving the plot rather than stemming from genuine character motivations. The reliance on "internet comments" as a narrative device also grew repetitive, and I eventually found myself skipping those sections.
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Final Verdict
"I Made a Profit by Raising a Child" has moments of genuine warmth and ambition, but ultimately suffers from uneven pacing, unrealistic scenarios, and overbearing political messaging. While the core concept of family and personal growth is appealing, the execution needs refinement. I give it a 2.5/5. It's a story with potential, but one that requires a generous suspension of disbelief and a tolerance for its flaws.
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