The Male Courtesan Just Wants To Save Money To Buy Land
By luo ji shanshia ke, 螺髻山下客
117 chapters
2024
Description
A top classical dancer transmigrates to ancient times and, to make a living, disguises himself as a woman and becomes a courtesan. Su Yunrao cautiously keeps his identity hidden, planning to earn enough money for his sister’s medicine and to buy a plot of land before making his escape. But unexpectedly, a wealthy and distinguished patron appears, throwing down a stack of silver notes to reserve Su Yunrao’s services for the entire evening. Su Yunrao clings nervously to his disguise, trembling… Wait a minute, what’s the patron’s name again? Oh, it turns out his surname is Chai, first name Ran—none other than His Highness, the Rui Prince of the current dynasty. Hold on again—this is the rakish male lead from Falling for the Runaway Princess! Because of his bad reputation, his fiancée broke off their engagement and fled. Enraged, the male lead frequents the brothels and lavishly supports a courtesan, but it’s all just to vent his frustration. In the end, he never actually sleeps with anyone and eventually meets the runaway fiancée, with whom he falls in love and has a comedic yet romantic relationship. All the courtesans he “supported” are generously dismissed with large sums of money. Su Yunrao focuses on the critical details: He doesn’t sleep with them, and they’re dismissed with heavy compensation! Instantly, Su Yunrao stops trembling, feeling that his disguise is now perfectly safe. Meanwhile, on the prince’s side: With a weak-willed father and an overbearing mother, the dignified Rui Prince, Chai Ran, is utterly humiliated when his fiancée breaks off their engagement. Seeking solace, Chai Ran complains to his elder brother, the Crown Prince, but is promptly conscripted into a covert mission in Jiangnan to investigate a secret case. Fine then. Jiangnan is a land of opulence and beauty. By the Qinhuai River, teeming with captivating courtesans, Chai Ran’s attention is caught by a certain alluring performer with a lithe figure, long legs, and a mesmerizing dance. Under the guise of indulgence, Chai Ran “supports” this courtesan for two reasons: to enjoy the view and to manipulate hearts. But unexpectedly, he finds himself charmed instead. This little thing performs a breathtaking dance at the Hundred Flowers Pavilion by night, but by day, works at a pork stall selling meat! Chai Ran finds himself itching to tear off “her” disguise to see who—or what—is hiding beneath it.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- jjwxc
- Original Language
- chinese
- Type
- Web Novel
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My Thoughts on The Male Courtesan Just Wants To Save Money To Buy Land
First Impressions
Okay, so "The Male Courtesan Just Wants To Save Money To Buy Land" isn't a title that immediately screams "literary masterpiece," but I was intrigued enough to dive in. The premise is simple: a modern-day opera performer transmigrates into ancient China and, to support his family, becomes a male courtesan. Sounds like a recipe for some fun, right? And for the most part, it delivered. The story is complete, although the translation is ongoing.
What Works Well
The characters are definitely a highlight. The MC, Su Yunrao, is a delight – a money-grubbing transmigrator who just wants to provide for his family. He's not overpowered, which I appreciated, and his interactions with his family feel genuine and heartwarming. The ML, Prince Rui, is also well-developed, and their relationship has an easy chemistry. There's a refreshing lack of unnecessary drama and drawn-out misunderstandings, which made it an easy and enjoyable read.
I also enjoyed the unique twist of having another transmigrator in the story, the Crown Prince. This added an interesting layer to the plot and allowed for some clever subversion of typical transmigration tropes. The story doesn't rely on the MC having amazing abilities, which is a welcome change of pace. It has a unique charm and a surprisingly heartwarming core.
Areas of Concern
While I generally enjoyed the novel, there were a few aspects that gave me pause. The pacing can be a bit slow at times, with lengthy dialogues that don't always advance the plot. Also, the MC's family, while initially a central focus, seems to fade into the background in the later parts of the story, which felt like a bit of a missed opportunity.
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Final Verdict
Overall, "The Male Courtesan Just Wants To Save Money To Buy Land" is a fun and easygoing read. It's not groundbreaking, but it offers a refreshing take on the transmigration genre with lovable characters and a heartwarming story. If you're looking for a lighthearted historical romance with a focus on family and a unique premise, this might just be the novel for you. I'd give it a solid 4 out of 5 stars.
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