Transmigrating to the 1970s: The Everyday Life of a Background Character
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It's readable, without any major plot twists, but it's too bland and lacks any exciting moments. The female protagonist transmigrates to the past to live an ordinary, mundane life, integrating into the social environment of that time. She does housework at home, works as an assembly line worker in a factory, and now, even as a team leader, she still has to do chores. It's exhausting to watch; I can't stand the tedious, tedious stuff.
I don't understand why you should go home. According to tradition, you only need to go back on the second day of the Lunar New Year. The reason you're going back is because you haven't been home for so long (it seems like only half a month; you even said you'd go back every week?). Doesn't that seem absurd? And now you're all all smiles, as if you've forgotten everything from before. 😂
It's a good show, without too many melodramatic plot twists. The "golden finger" (advantageous character/feature) is handled very subtly, like a safe haven. The female lead is a very hardworking and ambitious woman; her good job and good partner stem from her own excellence, so she deserves them. That's wonderful! PS: Girls should focus on improving themselves. See? Good days are yours! [Learned something new]
This book features the most clear-headed and independent female protagonist I've ever read. She's not a saint, nor is she infatuated with men; she doesn't drool or blush over every guy she sees. She knows her own path, is resourceful, intelligent, shrewd, and capable. She also has her own plan when choosing a partner. I personally really love this kind of female protagonist. Author, keep up the good work! I hope the later chapters don't fall apart and turn her into a love-obsessed character.
The scene where the male lead stands up for the female lead deserves praise. The female lead is very clear-headed; she has her own plans for both family and work, and she climbs the ladder step by step. She doesn't tolerate family squabbles or make a scene, clearly stating her position and that she doesn't need to cater to others' opinions.
There are no rough men, it's not a military marriage, it doesn't involve going to the countryside, and it doesn't involve the black market. It's really good.
It's good. The female lead is very clear-headed and rational. She didn't go to the countryside and didn't badmouth the original female lead. That's great.
It's a great show. The male and female leads lead a peaceful and warm life. They're both very ambitious at work, and the female lead is incredibly capable—no wonder she became a leader so soon after graduation. It would be wonderful if she could get revenge on her aunt's family.
That's great! It's rare to see a female lead in a historical fiction novel who doesn't suffer any losses at all. She's completely unaffected—it's so satisfying! There's absolutely no sense of frustration. Seriously, when I read historical fiction, the main content is secondary; my first priority is whether the female lead feels frustrated. If the female lead is frustrated, then no matter how well-written the story is, I can't read it. Thumbs up!
It's pretty good. I've already left a follow-up review. So far, both the male and female leads are very clear-headed. The male lead is very protective of the female lead in his in-laws' family and doesn't let her suffer any injustice. It's a really good book; the writing style is also good. Although the female lead is a transmigrator with a spatial ability, her cheat ability isn't that great; she relies on herself for every step she takes. A good read.