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Breaking the Waves

Rating 2.7
Word count
249K words
Chapters
48

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Summary

Li Yuqian, a workplace rookie with a certificate in social brilliance, and Chen Feng, a gorgeous-but-tragic CEO who is incapable of love, work together to realize the dream of "Made in China." The two also embark on different, unforeseen paths of "revenge," at daggers drawn yet interdependent and healing each other, with a double-arrow office romance hidden beneath the surface.

Editor's review

Breaking the Waves braids workplace growth and emotional relationships into a single thread: rookie Li Yuqian barges into the workplace with social confidence, joins the "gorgeous-but-tragic" CEO Chen Feng under the project goal of "Made in China," and each embarks on different, unforeseen paths of "revenge." The novel's appeal lies not in the rigor of its business-war details but in the relational tension between the two, at daggers drawn yet interdependent, and the light-comedy rhythm of the double-arrow office romance. The narrative leans toward the gratification and sweetness of web fiction, with dense conflict and sharp dialogue, suited to readers who want to relax after work and enjoy romance against a workplace backdrop. Note that the industry and management depictions serve the romance line; those expecting hardcore manufacturing business warfare or serious workplace realism may find it wanting.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Romance readers who enjoy workplace sweet romance and dual-strong interaction
  • Young readers seeking light after-work reading and fast-paced dialogue
  • Readers curious about the "Made in China" theme who can accept a romance-driven plot

Not a good fit for

  • Readers expecting hardcore business warfare and realistic manufacturing detail
  • Readers who prefer serious literature or slow-paced character development
  • Those uninterested in office romance setups

Reading tips

  1. Read it as light comedy, focus on the beats of the relationship's progression, and don't fret over business-war logic.
  2. When reading the "revenge" line, note the difference in each side's motives to better understand the characters' turns.
  3. Suited to分段 reading on commutes or before bed; each chapter's ending hook will pull you onward.
  4. If interested in the manufacturing backdrop, you can skip the romance line and read the project-advancement passages alone.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 第一章 裁员
  3. 第二章 中年危机
  4. 第三章 职场霸凌
  5. 第四章 见自己,见天下,见众生
  6. 第五章 张海洋啊,张海洋
  7. 第六章 孙沫儿
  8. 第七章 卸磨杀驴,兔死狗烹
  9. 第八章 意外中的意外
  10. 第九章 从“concept”到“design”
  11. 第十章 陈风的过去
  12. 第十一章 爆炸新闻
  13. 第十二章 意外夭折的“天启”
  14. 第十三章 离婚
  15. 第十四章 木马计
  16. 第十五章 全员恋爱脑
  17. 第十六章 骗
  18. 第十七章 一吻即失恋
  19. 第十八章 得供应链者,得天下
  20. 第十九章 如果你“恨”一个人,就让他去供应链
  21. 第二十章 别人是比着“好”,你们呢?是比着“惨”
  22. 第二十一章 史上最难谈的“离婚协议”
  23. 第二十二章 谁想多了?
  24. 第二十三章 喜欢的人,不想带进“烟火人间”
  25. 第二十四章 供应链的“精髓”和“杀手锏”是什么?
  26. 第二十五章 弱小和无知不是生存的障碍,傲慢才是
  27. 第二十六章 比“鼎石”更厉害的“对手”出招了
  28. 第二十七章 一场“蓄谋已久”的“绑架”
  29. 第二十八章 “复仇”开启
  30. 第二十九章 唐一男的“新目标”
  31. 第三十章 中国人做中国自己的“电脑”
  32. 第三十一章 陈风亮出“复仇计划”的“第一张底牌”
  33. 第三十二章 信任危机
  34. 第三十三章 陈鹏的遗嘱
  35. 第三十四章 三十而已
  36. 第三十五章 媒体炸弹
  37. 第三十六章 全面反攻
  38. 第三十七章 英雄本色
  39. 第三十八章 我和陈风谈崩了
  40. 第三十九章 原来是“协奏”
  41. 第四十章 胡子琪的“神助攻”
  42. 第四十一章 合纵连横
  43. 第四十二章 陈风的“被迫”辞职
  44. 第四十三章 图穷匕见
  45. 第四十四章 企业文化的力量
  46. 第四十五章 宁安琪开口了
  47. 第四十六章 浩宇渠道体系的蓄势
  48. 第四十七章 中国骄傲

FAQ

Is this book pure romance or more workplace business warfare?
The main line is a double-arrow romance against a workplace backdrop; the business warfare and "Made in China" dream serve more as the stage and driver for the characters' relationships. Project advancement and company competition exist but serve the romance line, making the overall reading experience light romance rather than hardcore business warfare.
What exactly does the "revenge" refer to? Is it heavy reading?
The two embark on different, unforeseen paths of "revenge," which serve more as a source of relational tension and comedic conflict than as heavy grudges. The tone is at daggers drawn yet interdependent, reading as light rather than persistently oppressive.
I haven't read the author's other works—can I read this one directly?
Yes. This is a standalone story that does not depend on prior settings. You can dive right in; the character relationships are gradually established from the opening and won't hinder understanding.

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雪漫迷城 Author

Xue Man Micheng is an author for whom limited public information is currently available. Only one work by this author is included in the collection, namely Breaking the Waves (Polang). Based on the available information, the author's writing is associated with the war and military genre, and Breaking the Waves serves as the main window into this author's creative profile. Because reliable information about the author's life, nationality, dates of birth and death, and English name is lacking, it is not possible at present to say more about the author's background, creative development, or literary standing. As for the only known work, readers may approach it as a war and military novel, attending to its characters' situations, narrative pacing, and thematic expression. Readers who wish to learn more about Xue Man Micheng may, if further works or public information become available, gain a fuller understanding of the author's writing style and thematic orientation; until then, it is advisable to focus on Breaking the Waves and to treat unverified claims about the author with caution.

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