Back to 1978: The Uncle Who Returned from Abroad
重返1978：归国的小叔叔
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- Urban Farming
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A Tycoon System Sends the Protagonist Back to the Old Days to Support Their Family, No Romance
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Period-Era, Female-Oriented, Returning to China, Investing, Reuniting with Family
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I don't care too much whether the protagonist is good or bad. I'm looking for a book where they gradually rise in status in a poor era by using a System sign-in feature or something like that ^_^
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Looking for a Period Piece About Someone Overseas Who Still Cares About Their Relatives Back Home
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Period Novels About a Wealthy Protagonist Returning to Mainland China to Find Family and Invest
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Looking for books similar to "The Su Family's Golden Phoenix Takes Flight in the 1960s".
Looking for No-CP Stories Like The Cannon Fodder's Relatives from Abroad Return in the 1980s
Recommend Stories Like 'The Post-00s Student Abroad's Chaotic Daily Life in 1980s Europe and America'
I'm looking for books like "A Post-00s Student Abroad's Daily Rants in 1980s Europe and America".
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Aside from the slightly cheesy opening scene at the guesthouse, everything else is perfect. A rare gem among ensemble pieces. Ensemble writing isn't something just anyone can do well. The large cast of characters, each fitting their own role, personality, speech, actions, and the weighing of pros and cons—it's incredibly difficult. Good luck, author!
It's well written, but some parts still need patching! The writing got worse and worse later on, changing from a middle-aged man to a passionate young man just entering society.
"The Sea Turtle is Back," I haven't read it in a while. I don't know how this one is, but it seems alright. Did they overpay by tens of thousands of dollars these days? Aren't they afraid someone will steal it? 🤦 You need to keep up with your update speed, at least two chapters a day 😏
Could you write a little faster, bro? I don't even know if I'll see it after a year.
This book might resonate more with those of us born in the 1980s, or even those born in the 1970s. If it had been written a decade or two ago, it would likely have been very popular. For today's 90s and 00s generations, reading this book is probably like reading a classic novel. I still vividly remember having a 14-inch black-and-white TV at home when I was a child, and having ration coupons.
I personally think it's very well written. Some friends might find the relatives too awful, but to me it feels very realistic. Most importantly, they don't have any ill intentions towards the protagonist. It's very vivid and lifelike.
Everything else is fine, but what about suitcases? Could China have started large-scale production of chemical and aluminum alloy processing equipment in 1982? And how would they handle various plastic and chemical fiber products?
Zhao Qiming's character design and personality are well-developed, but he doesn't have much screen time in these few dozen chapters, and many plot points haven't been fully explored. Hopefully, this will be emphasized in later chapters, and his son and the villagers will also have opportunities to grow.
Personally, I think this book is pretty good. The subject matter is quite fresh. Keep writing and hopefully don't stop updating!
This score is surprising. It's a pretty good book, and the writing is skillful. It's just too short. They should write more!