I’m the Only Salted Fish in the Whole World

In the previous life, Song Yu was a top actress, famous throughout the country, but ultimately succumbed to overwork and sudden death in front of the red carpet due to the intense competition. After she died and opened her eyes, she never expected the new world to be even more competitive! In this world, everyone aspires to become a Beast Tamer. High school students train their physical fitness at four in the morning, and college lasts for 12 years. Children who don’t study hard are even sent to mental hospitals. The original owner of this body, in pursuit of success, broke off her engagement with her poor fiancé and married into a wealthy family. However, it just so happens that this is a male revenge novel, and the poor fiancé, Bai Yuhuan, is the male lead. The original owner even ends up getting killed off as part of the plot and left dead in the wilderness. Song Yu: … I’m tired. Just let it all be destroyed. I just want to be a lazy fish. But even a lazy fish doesn’t want to be sent to a mental hospital. So, from that day on, Song Yu brought out all of her acting skills and became a drama queen. While others participated in combat matches, she pretended to be seriously injured and lay on the ground eating snacks. When others were taking exams, she faked a stomachache and went to the medical room to sleep. When others were choosing high-potential contract beasts, after putting on a show of effort, she reluctantly chose a worthless pet. Even when contract beasts wanted to train, she encouraged them to watch anime, read novels, and play games with her, pretending that this was the real path to becoming stronger.

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on I’m the Only Salted Fish in the Whole World I dove into "I’m the Only Salted Fish in the Whole World" expecting a lighthearted escape, and for the most part, that's exactly what I got. The premise itself is hilarious: a hardworking actress transmigrates into a beast-taming novel and decides her ultimate goal is to be a lazy "salted fish." The clash between her desires and the cutthroat world she finds herself in creates plenty of comedic gold. ### First Impressions Right off the bat, I was charmed by the female lead (FL). Her determination to be unproductive in a world obsessed with power is genuinely funny. The early chapters set up a great foundation for misunderstandings and comedic situations. I was immediately invested in seeing how she'd navigate this new life and whether she could actually pull off her lazy dreams. ### What Works Well The humor is definitely a strong point. The misunderstandings that arise from the FL's actions are genuinely entertaining, and I found myself chuckling quite often. I also appreciated the diverse cast of supporting characters. The idea of intelligent contract beasts being seen as commodities and the FL changing that view is also a great concept. The light and heartwarming storyline makes it easy to enjoy. The dynamic between the FL and the male lead (ML) is also well-received, with many finding their relationship development satisfying. The story's relatively short length is also a plus, offering a complete narrative without dragging on unnecessarily. ### Areas of Concern While I enjoyed the overall story, there are a few elements that gave me pause. Some readers have pointed out the presence of a strong Chinese patriotism trope, where foreign characters are often portrayed negatively. While not inherently bad, it can feel a bit heavy-handed at times. I can see how this could detract from the overall enjoyment for some readers. Additionally, the FL's character consistency has been questioned. Some found her actions contradictory to her supposed background as an arrogant heiress, making her motivations feel unclear at times. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning There are spoilers in the reviews above regarding the FL's actions affecting society's view on intelligent beasts and the ML's character development. ### Final Verdict Overall, "I’m the Only Salted Fish in the Whole World" is a fun and engaging read, perfect for those looking for a lighthearted comedy with a unique premise. While there are some drawbacks, the humor and the charming characters make it a worthwhile experience. I'd recommend it as a good "popcorn entertainment" option, just don't expect a deeply complex or groundbreaking story.