TV series · 2026 · Tencent Video
Is No Pain No Gain based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. No Pain No Gain is based on the book series Losing Money to Be a Tycoon by Qingshan Quzui (2019).
The TV series premiered in 2026 on Tencent Video.
The book series behind No Pain No Gain
Losing Money to Be a Tycoon
Book series by Qingshan Quzui · first published 2019 · time-travel fiction, web fiction, office humor
2019 Chinese serial web novel.
Other adaptations of Losing Money to Be a Tycoon
- The Richest Man in Game (TV, 2024)
Common questions
Is No Pain No Gain based on a book?
Yes. No Pain No Gain is based on the book series Losing Money to Be a Tycoon by Qingshan Quzui (2019).
Who wrote the book No Pain No Gain is based on?
Losing Money to Be a Tycoon was written by Qingshan Quzui and first published in 2019.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Losing Money to Be a Tycoon before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
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