Reborn in the 1940s, Laying Low Until the New Millennium

Name: Reborn in the 1940s, Laying Low Until the New Millennium
Author: The White Princess of Lufeng City

重生在四零一路苟到新世纪

by The White Princess of Lufeng City (炉沣市的白公主)

Status: Completed
Length: 1.1M Words
Genre: Modern Romance
Subgenre: Republican-Era Romance
Updated: 1y ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

She went to sleep at home as usual, but when she opened her eyes, she had become a five-year-old child in the Republican era. Soon after, she lost her mother.

She had enough to eat and drink at home, but still felt like an outsider.

Just as she was finally getting used to her new life, she discovered how difficult it was to stay alive.

She wanted to run away, but the world outside was engulfed in war. Leaving would mean certain death.

If she stayed, she would be ignored and bullied at home.

There were many children in the extended family, and they did not even all share the same mother.

To survive in this era, she had to keep her head down and make herself small. Otherwise, she would not make it.

She never expected that the long-awaited dawn would finally arrive, only for her own father to abandon her.

But that was all right. What was so hard about being on her own?

Any way of living was still living. But she was the daughter of a capitalist, and no matter how little she mattered, her status remained.

To live in peace without being shackled by her former identity, she had no choice but to leave alone, find somewhere new, and start over.

That was easier said than done.

The days ahead would bring not only three years of natural disasters, but also more than a decade of political upheaval. For someone who had never known hardship, it would be no exaggeration to call it a living hell.

Fortunately, her ancestors watched over her and gave her a modest personal space. It was small, but better than nothing.

So, in order to survive, she began stockpiling things little by little as soon as she understood her situation.

At least she had someone by her side. Even when trouble arose, she had to assess the situation carefully. Even if it meant being a little selfish, nothing mattered more than staying safe with the people she cared about.

Other names

Reborn in 1940, Just to Stay Alive重生在四零只为活着Alternate title on Fanqie

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As a veteran of historical fiction, I think the characters in these 50 chapters are quite likable—cautious, prudent, and not overly saintly. What I hate most when reading stories is a pampered young woman uprooting a willow tree and saving the world with her tight grip, a shrew being forced into a submissive position by her mother-in-law, a manipulative woman suddenly turning into a tough guy, or…
59 likes2y ago
It's a great show, exactly what I wanted to watch. Although everyone wants to fight the Japanese invaders, you only realize how difficult it is to actually live in that era. I personally don't think I have that ability, but of course, I'll still show my patriotism and revolutionary spirit if I encounter someone who can help.
43 likes2y ago
The first half was good; it's rare to find a story set in the Republican era with a character who survives using a spatial ability, and it fits the ordinary persona. Aside from a few chapters being a bit drawn out, I liked it overall, just a little short.
35 likes2y ago
It's a good read with an interesting plot. It's engaging and immersive, portraying human relationships and interactions very realistically. The female lead isn't overly idealistic. She doesn't possess any special abilities; she's just an ordinary person who transmigrates to the early days of the People's Republic of China.
21 likes2y ago
People with impatient tempers and heart conditions, don't be fooled by my rambling; I'll drive you crazy.
15 likes2y ago
This is the novel with the longest synopsis. The plot is well-designed, but the writing is too verbose; I don't like this kind of rambling. Five stars to support the author, keep it up!
14 likes2y ago
I've read several of your novels, and I knew it was your work the first time I read this one. Your writing style is different from others; it's a bit wordy, but this one is very well written. Keep it up, and I'll keep reading!
9 likes2y ago
Beautiful, beautiful, very beautiful!
9 likes2y ago
It's good; I like stories set around the 1950s.
9 likes2y ago
It's pretty good, just a bit short. And it ended at a crucial moment. Please update more, more, more!
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