Golden Assistant: Jinpai Zhuli (Novel) Vol. 1

From Fei Tian Ye Xiang (also known as Arise Zhang, author of Legend of Exorcism, Joyful Reunion, Astrolabe Rebirth, and more!) comes a modern-day superstar x assistant danmei!

After years of drifting through Beijing, Xiao Yi finally hits rock bottom: dumped, unemployed, his family home on the brink of foreclosure, and buried under credit card debt.

So when an old friend offers him a lifeline—a job as personal assistant to megastar Lu Zhou—Xiao Yi says yes without thinking twice.

Lu Zhou is everything the public adores: gorgeous, brilliant, untouchable. But behind closed doors, he’s mercurial, chronically online, and impossible to manage. Xiao Yi tells himself he’s only here for the paycheck…and maybe an autograph that could help him win back the love he lost.
Yet the longer he stays at Lu Zhou’s side, the more Xiao Yi realizes two things: Lu Zhou isn’t as untouchable as he seems, and leaving might be the one thing he can’t afford to do.

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• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

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• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

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The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs