The Deer Falls Into The Tiger’s Den
By empty chrysanthemum, 空菊
28
2019
Description
The big tiger bullies the little plum blossom deer into addiction and ends up falling into the trap himself. Perspective of the Little Gong:Down-and-out CEO Xue Wensong is forced to marry the illegitimate child of a big family. After marriage, he discovers many secrets about his new spouse. Until one day, he sees his wife acting as a stand-in for someone else on a movie set. The CEO is not pleased and brings the person back home. Perspective of the Little Shou:Lin Lu, a senior student who ventures alone into the entertainment industry, inexplicably gains a husband. However, this does not deter him from pursuing his dream of entering the entertainment industry for his idol.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- chang pei (gongzicp)
- Original Language
- chinese
- Type
- Web Novel
The Deer Falls Into The Tiger’s Den Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on The Deer Falls Into The Tiger’s Den
"The Deer Falls Into The Tiger’s Den" is a completed yaoi novel that I found to be a quick and enjoyable read, perfect if you're looking for something light with a touch of sweetness. It's a story that blends romance, slice-of-life elements, and a showbiz backdrop, all centered around an arranged marriage between two businessmen. I dove in expecting a fluffy romance, and for the most part, that's what I got.
First Impressions
The initial setup of the story, with the arranged marriage and the naive protagonist being thrown into the world of the more experienced and dominant ML, definitely piqued my interest. I was curious to see how their relationship would develop and how the author would handle the power dynamics. The tags like "business management" and "acting" hinted at some interesting plot points beyond just the romance, which kept me engaged.
What Works Well
One of the strongest aspects of this novel is the communication between the main characters. I appreciated that they actually talked through their issues and feelings, which is a refreshing change from some of the miscommunication tropes you often find in romance stories. Their relationship felt genuine, and I enjoyed their interactions, especially their nicknames for each other. The author did a good job of portraying the ML as a dominant figure, but also showing how the MC wasn't a complete pushover, adding some nice balance to their dynamic. The idol side plot was also interesting, it was nice to see the idol character not being a typical villain.
Areas of Concern
While I enjoyed the overall story, there was one particular scene that I found troubling.
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Final Verdict
Despite my reservations about that one scene, I found "The Deer Falls Into The Tiger’s Den" to be an overall enjoyable and engaging read. The strengths of the novel – the sweet romance, the good communication between characters, and the interesting plot – outweigh the concerns I had. If you're looking for a relatively short and fluffy yaoi novel with a touch of drama and don't mind the aforementioned scene, I would recommend giving this one a try.
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