An Ambitious Country Boy's Life in Ancient Times
农家小子的古代上进日常
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- 6.2M Words
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- Historical
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- Historical High-Concept
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Other names
- Days of Swimming Against the Current in Ancient Times在古代逆流而上的日子Alternate title on Fanqie
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It's very novel, starting from small things, making it even smoother. In a time when we're used to reading other people's books that cover everything and describe a single technology as almost revolutionary, this book is like a cup of clear tea, with a subtle sweetness and an endless aftertaste.
It's great! The main character's plot armor isn't that strong; he mainly relies on his own abilities. I love it! Five stars!
So good! I love this kind of story—simple yet heartwarming. Especially the way the male lead steadily improves his family's life and transforms himself from a poor student into a top student! The whole family is also very united, and there are no awful characters. It's so good! The only downside is that I can't get enough! 🤦🤦🤦
I really like this kind of slice-of-life writing; simple and plain is just perfect. It's wonderful to have a warm and loving family life. There's not much backstabbing or scheming, and reading here brings a sense of peace. It suits my taste. Keep up the good work, author!
Having read up to chapter 558, it's incredibly captivating. While there are some "golden fingers" (advantages or advantages), they're not numerous. The protagonist's achievements are entirely due to his own hard work. Of course, he receives help from benefactors, but it's precisely because he's exceptionally talented that he gains their support.
This is a rare gem among imperial examination novels. At first, I thought it would fall into clichés with the protagonist having an overpowered advantage, but it gets increasingly exciting as it goes on. The author's strong command of classical Chinese is evident. Keep up the good work!
This is a rare gem among books of its kind, imbued with a realistic and relatable atmosphere! It doesn't depict how one could become wealthy solely through examinations; how did people live before achieving fame? The book vividly portrays this. In ancient times, education was incredibly expensive, and it was extremely difficult for a farmer's son to pursue it!
A very good book. It doesn't have too many awful characters, nor does it have any illogical plot points. The protagonist isn't hated, and he doesn't have a bunch of people fawning over him wherever he goes. A rare find indeed! A very enjoyable read!
Honestly, this is the best one yet. There aren't any really awful family members or relatives. The later part, where the male lead solves cases as a local official, is also very interesting. The female lead's presence isn't very strong, but I really like her personality; she's not the typical spoiled, decorative young lady. I absolutely love this novel. Keep up the good work, author!
The story is simple and heartwarming, with some unexpected plot twists that aren't exaggerated or over-the-top, making it acceptable. The plot unfolds gradually, and I look forward to the next update! 👍👍👍