[Farming + ABO + switches + no sidekicks]
Down-on-her-luck, sharp-tongued young lady Alpha × honest, hardworking farmgirl servant Beta
“Miss is fierce as a tiger, sweet as tofu, and can’t get by without her servant girl.”
After falling on hard times, Ji Ciyuan follows Mai Suqiu back to the countryside. The Mai family is full of awful relatives, and Mai Suqiu is so honest and meek that she can hardly get a word out. So Ji Ciyuan magnanimously decides to stay a few more days.
One spring day, Ji Ciyuan finally presents as an Alpha. But she has no idea what to do and just clings to Mai Suqiu, whining softly. Bewildered by the springtime beauty before her, Mai Suqiu can only go along with her young lady’s every whim.
Then disaster strikes. The usually meek Mai Suqiu is targeted by the local gentry, and Ji Ciyuan realizes for the first time that without an official degree, they’re sitting ducks. She resolves to pass the civil service exams so that no one will ever be able to bully them again.
She becomes the top scorer. She becomes the top scorer’s wife.
Living in the capital, Mai Suqiu grows increasingly convinced that she isn’t good enough for Ji Ciyuan, and she begins to think about studying.
Ji Ciyuan knows perfectly well that Mai Suqiu is clever, hardworking, and popular. Her proud, haughty side turns possessive and obsessive.
Sometimes she pretends to be sick to keep Mai Suqiu at home. Other times, she claims the servants are all on holiday and there’s no one to cook... In short, she comes up with every possible excuse to stop Mai Suqiu from leaving the house to study.
Until their conflict finally erupts...
I also like the character design of this introduction very much. After reading Chai Dai's book on the bookshelf first, I already have full trust in Dada. I don't need to say anything, just close my eyes and finish it. It must be that both the plot and the food are online 👍, I will add a long comment to the boss later. I don't recommend reading it until you've gained weight. The last book was banned for a lot of content, which made me cry.
It looks good and the writing is good. More people should read it. I will continue reading and writing by the author.