A Cottage Amid the Green Hills

This is the best farming novel I've read recently. It depicts the lives of ordinary people, with brotherly love, harmonious relationships between sisters-in-law, and a warm, happy, and peaceful family life. It warmed my heart. There are no fantastical space systems, no clichéd stories of selling recipes, digging ginseng, making soap, or earning hundreds or thousands of taels of silver at the drop of a hat, and no picking up injured princes or noblemen.

It's pretty good. There are no time-travel or dream-like tropes. It's about real farmers, everyday family life, and ordinary, mundane life that forms the foundation of this world. The only downside is that it's a bit short; it ends before the journey to prosperity even begins. Perhaps this is what normal life is like.

Wow, it's pretty good! A slow-paced farming story! The main characters are all great; they're exactly how I imagine siblings should get along! With the whole family working together and living in harmony, there's no obstacle they can't overcome, and life doesn't seem too difficult. The author's writing is decent, and some parts are quite humorous.

Four stars is acceptable; it's a story about ordinary life. I really enjoyed the feeling of this family working together and sharing a common goal. It's great! The beginning was excellent, but the epilogue followed the story of the older brother and his wife. It wasn't bad, but it felt abrupt. Neither of them is into male homosexuality, so how did they suddenly develop a liking for each other?

This is the first book I've ever finished that's set in an ancient rural village. I love this family so much. I was so sad when the mother-in-law passed away. The extra chapters about the eldest brother and brother-in-law are so sweet! Second brother, you really went for it! Lan Shi's sister is quite amazing, to be honest. And the two little devils in the family are so lively! (￣￣)

This is a pure farming novel, extremely slice-of-life, with no system, no cheat codes, no rebirth, and no time travel. At least up to chapter 60-something, there's been no overnight riches, and the plot is fairly uneventful. Although I gave it a high score, I didn't finish it; this kind of overly slice-of-life story isn't really my cup of tea.

The daily lives of the six people unfold gently through the author's narrative, creating a heartwarming story. The various authentic rural dishes are also very comforting. The relationship between the eldest brother and Huaizhen is particularly noteworthy and is a highlight of the novel. It's wonderful, truly wonderful.

I found it very enjoyable. Aside from a few minor errors (like incorrect titles or names, inconsistent product names, or slightly off prices), they weren't a big deal for me. I can always tell who's right. Also, regarding the negative comments mentioning that the female lead, Xu Lan, was bullied by her family and only knew how to cry, I don't think that's a big issue.

I accidentally discovered this is the fourth book by this author I've read. 👍 Give myself a thumbs up, and give the author a thumbs up too. 👍 Sweet little stories about everyday life, relatable to real people. Like.

I really loved the story of the eldest brother and sister-in-law, the second brother and sister-in-law, and the two younger siblings—a loving family. The author introduced me to so many kinds of wild vegetables. Finally, a huge thank you to the sister in the comments section who helped us with the illustrations! 😘😘😘😘