[No romance, everyday family life, familial bonds]
In 1976, Lin Fengying was in her prime and preparing to go to university to serve her country. In the blink of an eye, she found herself fifty years in the future. The young, fresh-faced girl had become a woman in her seventies. Lin Fengying, who had never even held a young man’s hand, now had four ungrateful children.
Her eldest son had his eye on her relocation compensation and spent every day hovering around her, demanding money.
“Mom, I’m the eldest son. The whole inheritance should go to me. Otherwise, don’t expect me to look after you when you’re old.”
Her second daughter resented her for playing favorites and wanted to cut ties with her.
“You’re not my mom. I don’t acknowledge you as my mother. Go ask your son for help if you’re so capable.”
Her third son was an artist who looked down on Lin Fengying.
“Mom, you’re so tacky. This is art, do you understand?”
Her youngest daughter was hopelessly lovestruck and constantly defied Lin Fengying.
“I don’t care! I love him so much I could die! If you try to stop me, I’ll cut ties with you.”
Lin Fengying: “Fine, fine. One slap for each ungrateful son, one for each ungrateful daughter, and eighteen rapid-fire slaps for the whole lot of you!”
As she kept slapping them, the children’s eyes gradually cleared.
Her eldest son served her tea and water, then washed her feet. “Mom, I don’t want the inheritance or anything. I just want to be a good son to you.”
Her second daughter affectionately linked arms with her. “Mom, you love me, I love you. We’re the sweetest mother and daughter.”
Her third son accepted an award and said from the stage, “Though my mother doesn’t understand art, she made my artistic life possible.”
Her youngest daughter said, “If Mom says I shouldn’t marry him, then I absolutely won’t.”
Lin Fengying: “Setting these ungrateful children straight is a piece of cake.”
I thought it was going to be a lighthearted read, but it turned out to be a angst-filled one. It's very good, I recommend everyone check it out. I finished reading this short story. At first, I was angry. I felt the female lead's revenge was satisfying, but it was too drawn out. I really wanted to see what she went through, whether she had traveled to the future decades later. But I was wrong.
Yeah, I was really moved after watching it. The cursing lines came one after another, which was really satisfying to watch. And, well, there were a lot of misunderstandings, but seeing those elderly people leaving Tiezhu and Dai Lijun one by one was very poignant. It just made me realize how precious life is. Although it wasn't finished, I felt that Comrade Lin Fengying had a tough time.
It's well-written. I initially thought it was just a typical wish-fulfillment time-travel story. Halfway through, I even wondered why such a straightforward female lead would do so many foolish things, suspecting a character change along the way. Later, I learned she was ill. You could also see the changes in her. After experiencing so much, her personality would inevitably change. I'm so glad Lin Fengying saved herself.
Wow, this is truly a breath of fresh air! The foreshadowing is excellent, and the unexpected development is incredibly moving. It's just that the female lead suffers so much; I was crying for 80% of the previous chapters! Author, why are you killing off characters again? I hope she stays away from suffering and lives a peaceful and happy life.
So touching, waaaaaah! It's really well-written, one of the best period dramas on the site. The author's writing skills are also very mature. It's so good that you feel like you can't slap the screen, so I read it all night long. I hope the author will update more often; I'll continue reading!
A different perspective, better written than most stories about reborn old women; it brought me to tears. The ending was wonderful; Zhang Fengying was finally able to live the life she wanted.
I've had the finale for several days now, but I still feel uneasy. Lin Fengying's life was so tragic, so realistically tragic. How can a young girl be gradually swallowed up by life, becoming a stranger to herself? Many mothers in reality are like that, only they haven't suffered as much as Lin Fengying. I don't want to be a great mother, nor do I want to be one. I hope there will never be another Lin Fengying in this world.
The most tragic old lady article on the entire internet
It's a very good and touching story, quite a tearjerker. It portrays the greatness of maternal love and the strength of women. Although the children neglected their mother's love as they grew up, they eventually realized it. Maternal love truly can change everything, and a good mother can raise children who know how to be grateful. The epilogue ending is also very good; Lin Fengying is finally Lin Fengying again.
Lin Fengying, you heard me, I'm coming to save you!