An urban novel that played the pig to eat the tiger usually referred to a story in which the protagonist used a series of means to play the pig to eat the tiger and finally obtained a higher level of power and wealth than his original goal. In urban novels, the protagonist was usually an unremarkable character or a character with relatively difficult living conditions. However, through some means, he obtained special abilities or opportunities and began to show his strength and ability. In a story, the protagonist would usually use some hidden methods to obtain his own benefits, such as hiding his true identity, taking advantage of the weaknesses or loopholes of others, and so on. When he obtained enough power and wealth, he would usually take some actions to show his strength, such as organizing some activities and establishing some forces to consolidate his position. The urban novels usually involved interpersonal relationships, power struggles, business operations, and other elements. At the same time, they might also involve some emotional entanglements and character creation. Such novels often resonate with readers because they show similar scenes and the complexity of human nature in real life.