Looking for Slice-of-Life Farming Novels About Ordinary People in the City, with No System 求凡人都市生活种田，无系统小说

1. 51 起 Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban1.5M WordsCompleted When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get 230.7kReads9.6Score66.9k14d adds

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   I've already reviewed this book, although I've only read up to chapter 245. I highly recommend it! If you don't understand it, don't continue reading; consolidate your knowledge first. Those who understand it are speechless. This book definitely needs to be read slowly. The author includes many prescriptions, even though I don't understand medicine, it's true. The author seems to be writing an autobiography. From being completely helpless to meeting a benefactor, to the twists and turns that follow, sometimes incredibly frustrating, sometimes absolutely brilliant—it's been a long time since a book has given me this feeling. The last book that truly impressed me was "The Pinnacle of Power: Starting as a Grassroots Civil Servant," but unfortunately, it was taken down due to its sensitive subject matter. This book is a must-have on your bookshelf. After finishing it, come back and savor it slowly. The human relationships, chivalry, and courage are vividly described. If you understand it, you can really learn a lot. Highly recommended!!!

2. 52 宠 I Spoiled My Wife Rotten: I Flash-Married a Tycoon 宠妻入骨：我闪婚了个财阀大佬 A Ling阿铃Modern Romance2.2M WordsCompleted Xu Yuqing was devoted to making money, but her parents’ constant pressure to marry was driving her crazy. So she could focus on her career in peace, she decided to have a whirlwind marriage with the construction worker she’d met on a blind date. Her husband had nothing to his name and came with two burdensome kids. It was fine. She was only getting married for the sake of getting married, and she didn’t mind being a stepmother. But after the wedding, her orchard kept growing, her business kept t 16.4kReads9.2Score1.7k14d adds

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   The audiobook's voice acting is superb, and there are no overly pretentious or face-slapping moments. Even the villains are intelligent. I really love it; it works for both male and female audiences.

3. 53 回 I Went Home to Farm, and a Dragon Became My Patron 回家种地，蛟龙给我做靠山 Traveler Returning on a Snowy Night雪夜里的归人Urban1.0M WordsCompleted A lovesick fool, cancer, unemployment: Wang Fengyun, a country boy, has failed at working in the city and at life in general. He has no car, no house, no wife, and no savings. But he did take away the city’s most precious treasure: a failed dragon! From then on, he lives a leisurely, carefree life in the countryside, earning a little money, farming, raising adorable pets, and doing good deeds. With his old ox, white pig, and black dog at his side, he rules the village, picks on hooligans, and ta 537Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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   Saving a dragon and receiving the mountain god's inheritance: a modern farming novel.

4. 54 憨 The Simple-Minded Billionaire 憨儿首富 Old Li from Zunhua遵化老李Urban211k WordsOngoing This is a realistic novel set in a particular era: In 1983, Li Ye was admitted to a prestigious university. But while gathering medicinal herbs in the mountains to scrape together 200 yuan for living expenses, he fell and became intellectually disabled, losing his chance to attend university. As the winds of reform and opening up swept across China, Li Ye gradually recovered. In an era full of opportunities, he became the first person bold enough to try something new, quitting his secure job to 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This is a purely realistic historical novel set in the early 1980s. It tells the story of a simpleton who, taking advantage of the reform and opening-up policy, obtained one of the first interest-free loans from the government and started by raising rabbits to achieve great success in his life!

5. 55 再 I Opened My Eyes Again! My Beautiful Wife Clung to Me, Sobbing 再睁眼！绝美老婆赖我怀里哭唧唧 Nan Bei Shisan南北十三Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [Reborn in the Period + Dad Life + Farming + Sweet Romance + System] In his previous life, Lu Lixing spent every day drinking himself into a stupor. He watched with his own eyes as his pregnant wife, Gu Wanqing, and their child died in a ravine... Only then did he realize he had fallen in love with Gu Wanqing long ago. Lu Lixing was consumed with regret. He spent the rest of his life repenting. Before he died, he even donated all his wealth to charitable organizations... When he opened his eyes 13.9kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds

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   This is good; although it has a system, it's not mindless.

6. 56 孤 Lone Wanderer 孤行者 Wang Yiwang王已忘Urban2.9M WordsCompleted An abandoned “simpleton” takes his first bold step, and a brilliant, shining life begins to unfold. Life’s wonders are not made up of laughter alone. There are far more tears along the way, but come rain or shine, he presses on and grows stronger! 215.3kReads9.4Score18.4k14d adds

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   These three books each have their own unique characteristics; they are all excellent books that you will not regret reading.

7. 57 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.7kReads9.6Score22.6k14d adds
8. 58 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 992.2kReads9.9Score158.5k14d adds
9. 59 我 My Backyard Is Heaven’s Garbage Dump 我家后院是天庭垃圾场 Bu Cheng卜城Urban3.6M WordsCompleted After a country bumpkin had an entire furnace of immortal pills tossed into his face by a fairy, he gained the support of the Heavenly Court and befriended all sorts of immortals. From then on, he rose against all odds and climbed straight to the top! 542Reads7.9Score10014d adds

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   This is the one. The male lead is Li Bo, who becomes rich through farming, and there are multiple female leads.

10. 60 重 Back to 1993: From the Start, I Took Over an Entire Bankrupt Factory 重回93，开局盘下整座破产工厂 The Journey Home Through Wind and Rain风雨归程Urban169k WordsOngoing Urban rebirth, business rivalry, entrepreneurship in a bygone era, a legend of the times, and an ensemble of intertwined emotions A passionate, satisfying read, with realistic business battles, a brisk pace, a growing ensemble cast, and a richly evoked era After his life falls apart, twenty-year-old Lu Fei is reborn in 1993. Armed with a clear understanding of the economic waves, industry shifts, pivotal moments in capital, and social trends of the next thirty years, he starts out as a lowly qua 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The plot is captivating, making you want to watch more and more, giving you a sense of depth without being overly complicated.

11. 61 超 Super Little Farmer 超级小农民 Divine Priest神牧师Urban2.9M WordsCompleted I'm a farmer, and I'm proud of it! This farmer is pretty impressive. He can grow crops and cure illnesses. Goddesses and CEOs of all kinds keep showing up at his door. The little farmer is troubled... Can't he just treat their illnesses without getting involved romantically? 2.1kReads8.9Score22714d adds

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    This is about right; it depicts urban life in the countryside. It's very good, very engaging, and excellent.

12. 62 回 Rewind: A Different Approach, One More Time 回档：换个姿势再来一次 Coffee with Garlic咖啡就蒜Urban10.6M WordsOngoing Because Bai Ershisan, a senior employee in the Netherworld’s Department of Soul Guidance, made a mistake, Li Le was kicked straight out of the cycle of reincarnation. The great science of quantum mechanics tells Li Le that time’s arrow points only toward the future. As for why he has gone back thirty years, if you can’t figure it out, asking him won’t help either. All Li Le can do is pull himself together and live through the script of his life once again. 82kReads9.3Score5.1k14d adds

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    One of the best-written novels I've read in Tomato's collection. It's not a traditional farming novel, but it slowly builds up the plot, fully considering the era and the protagonist's background, taking things one step at a time, and knowing what he wants.

13. 63 5 The 1950s: Starting Out as a Wanderer, I Make My Home in the Deep Mountains 50年代：隐居深山从流浪开始 Born of the Dao's Rhyme道韵生Urban7.8M WordsOngoing Tags: (farming + reclusive life + family saga + harem + science fiction + interstellar + universe) (Entirely hand-written, no AI) (Author’s note at chapter 3480: I’ve been writing this book for over three years. Its rating went from 9.4 to 8.9, and its readership has fallen from several hundred thousand to forty or fifty thousand. It was once a huge hit, and then it faded into obscurity. Many readers have probably come across it more than once, but very few have made it to the later chapters. (S 33.8kReads8.9Score2.4k14d adds

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    Urban farming, delving into the history of an ancient family, a rich heritage forging a legend, protected by a global organization. The family head is elegant and dignified, making wise decisions. A captivating tale of agricultural affairs and family dynamics unfolds, flawless and guaranteed to keep you up all night.

14. 64 异 Mutation: The Goddess of Fortune Helps Me Swallow the Four Seas 异化：幸运女神助我鲸吞四海 The Sun and Moon Know My Name日月知我名Urban67k WordsOngoing (A purely slice-of-life, relaxing story. No System, no rebirth.) (Everyday beachcombing + everyday romance + one female lead + mutual healing) A little pearl found by chance gives rise to an oceanic legend. A changed body. Will I soar to new heights, or sink into the depths? Facing the ocean, I rise at dusk and rest at sunset. What could be more carefree? Hauls of seafood, buckets overflowing. Big fish are easy to catch, and priceless seafood is easy to net. Dig up treasures from the ocean floor —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I just added this slice-of-life novel to my bookshelf and started reading it.

15. 65 空 Spirit Spring in My Space: Reborn to Win Back My Wife 空间灵泉：重生追妻 The Center Seat at the Dinner Table饭桌C位Urban800k WordsCompleted [Reborn + devoted dad + farming + romance] [Two completed novels of over a million words each, so you can count on the author to finish this one] After wasting half his life, Li Yao managed to ruin a winning hand completely, losing his triplet babies forever and breaking up his family. Only when he was trapped in a sea of flames, and the wife he'd divorced years ago rushed into the fire without hesitation to die alongside him, did he realize that she had loved him more than anything... When he o 11kReads9.3Score97914d adds

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    It's so beautiful! [Shy][shy][shy]

16. 66 山 The Mountain God Returns 山神归来 Sea Urchin King海胆王Urban8.9M WordsCompleted [A popular, uplifting farming story that takes you straight back to the countryside and lets you experience a pastoral life amid mountains and rivers] Raise chickens and ducks, play with the yellow dog, chase wild boars when there's nothing else to do, and raid birds' nests. The cliffside honey tastes delicious, and catching fish and shrimp in the mountain streams is great fun. Head into the mountains to hunt with a slingshot, and make even the wild bears laugh as you thrash them. A green eagle 22.4kReads8.8Score2.2k14d adds

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    We'll take you to a secluded paradise to farm, catch chickens, play with dogs, and experience rural life, breathing in fresh air.

17. 67 重 Back to 1976: Helping the Whole Village Get Rich 重回1976：带着全村发家致富 Jiayang's Little Kitchen加洋小厨Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [Reborn Educated Youth + One Heroine + Everyday Life + Building Wealth] On his deathbed, Song Qingfeng regretted most that, in his youth, his insecurity and foolishness had led him to reject a marriage proposal twice, costing him the person he loved most and condemning him to a lifetime of regret. He never imagined that when he opened his eyes again, he would be back just before the second time he turned her down! When the woman who had haunted his dreams appeared before him once more, Song Qing 4.9kReads8.7Score26714d adds

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    Good, worth watching

18. 68 山 The Mountain Village's Farmer Dad and Little Miracle Doctor 山村奶爸小神农 Half a Cup of Strong Tea半盏粗茶Urban3.4M WordsCompleted When a little girl drops out of the sky, Chen Qingshan unexpectedly merges with a Water-Control Pearl, and his life takes off. He's good at every kind of farming and animal husbandry, and a master of both cooking and medicine. The only one he can't handle is his precious daughter. Mengmeng: “Daddy, I want to ride a big tiger.” Chen Qingshan: “Wait a little, until it's finished patrolling the mountain.” Mengmeng: “Daddy, I want to eat roasted eggs.” Chen Qingshan: “Sure. Daddy will roast some rig 2.4kReads8.8Score20114d adds

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    I like Xiaomengmeng

19. 69 爷 Grandpa, Did You Really Start a Rebellion in the Underworld? 爷爷，您真在地府造反了？ A Big Shark一头大鲨鱼Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Campus Life, Everyday Moments, Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy, Supernatural, Shameless Antics, Unhinged Behavior] “Good grandson, Grandpa's out of money for the war. Hurry up and burn me some cash!” Zhang Di got nightmares like this at least once a day, but never thought much of them. Until one day, he dreamed his grandpa was fuming: “You little brat, why is it so hard to burn me some money? Fine, I'll send someone up there to teach you how to burn joss paper, step by step!” Grandpa's attacking a city? 17.5kReads9.4Score2.2k14d adds
20. 70 东 Tales of a Small Northeastern City, 1990 东北小城往事1990 Great Sage of the Northeast东北大圣Urban132k WordsOngoing In a small city in Northeast China in 1990, everyone was feeling their way across the river, and opportunities were everywhere. Seize one, and you'd be among the first to get rich. Tang Xiaosheng unexpectedly returns to 1990. This time, he'll make up for all the regrets of his past life: he'll boldly pursue the girl he loves, and make sure his family can all enjoy a better life. He won't leave this life with any regrets... 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I've spent over 2600 hours reading on Tomato Novels and I love this kind of period drama, single female lead, no system. The stories are relatable, many based on the author's own experiences. Highly recommended! Please leave your comments, thank you.

21. 71 娱 Entertainment Tycoon, With Wuyou Media from the Start 娱乐神豪，开局一个无忧传媒 Little Wordsmith小小字匠Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [The animated adaptation is now available, and a live-action short series is in production] Zhang Cheng transmigrates to a parallel world, inherits an empty shell of a media company, and gains the Entertainment Tycoon System. From Wuyou Media to Wuyou Group, and then to a massive Wuyou entertainment empire… Beautiful online influencers with tens of millions of followers and idol stars whom fans consider untouchable are all employees under his banner. Many years later, even after Zhang Cheng reti 49.6kReads8.8Score3.5k14d adds
22. 72 我 I’m the Greek God of Madness, So Don’t Mess With Me 我，别惹，古希腊掌管癫子的神 Whirlwind Lightbringer旋风光之子Modern Romance326k WordsCompleted [Absurd comedy + a spineless loser’s descent into madness] Jiang Lian transmigrated into a book, becoming a supporting female character in a story about going crazy. Her job was to serve as a foil to the unhinged heroine, and she could only return home by repairing the plot. Overworked drone Jiang Lian said, “Isn’t the foil to an unhinged person just a spineless loser? I’ve been a corporate workhorse for five years. Nobody understands being spineless better than I do!” And so, on a variety show. 10.7kReads9.5Score1.7k14d adds

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    It has pictures and text, and looks great.

23. 73 过 Adoption into the Family 过继 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban1.9M WordsCompleted This is a novel about a man growing up through blood and tears. Along with the cruelty of reality comes the trickery of fate. But if you’re a man, wipe away your tears and face every hardship. Make yourself tough as steel, unbreakable... 30kReads9.3Score3.2k14d adds
24. 74 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 119.8kReads9.6Score11.5k14d adds

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    She was always thinking about the reactions of those around her when her identity was discovered.

25. 75 重 Reborn, I Raised Myself into a Rich Second-Generation Heir 重生后，我把自己培养成了富二代 Hey, You, Eat More Vegetables那谁多吃菜Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Chen Rui was a middle-aged corporate drone in his thirties, sick of eating pork trotter rice and tired of living in a crowded urban village. He was reborn and returned to the vibrant years of being eighteen. In this life, he would turn his family's small factory into a world-famous giant. In this life, he would personally groom his parents into tycoons on the rich list. As for himself, he would quietly enjoy being a rich second-generation heir. He would savor a life of morning drinks and evening 915Reads6.5Score10214d adds
26. 76 让 You Want to Lay Me Off? I'll Take the Factory Director's Job Instead! 让我下岗？我反手夺了厂长鸟位！ Young and Dashing年少青衫薄Urban511k WordsCompleted [Rumor has it this book takes down a famous real-life manufacturer? The author declares, “That has nothing to do with me.”] [It’s normal for the rating to be low at first. It’ll gradually go up later.] [Reborn] + [Business] + [Feel-Good Power Fantasy] + [System] + [The Rise of Chinese Brands] Bankrupt businessman Lu Ming is reborn in the 1990s. Just then, the company where he’s interning is on the verge of collapse, and its unscrupulous factory manager is conspiring with foreign investors to sel 189Reads7.4Score—14d adds
27. 77 四 Siheyuan: Did Silly Zhu Transmigrate Too? 四合院:傻柱也是穿越者？ Wood of the Southern Mountain南山之木Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted #New Book Alert, Come Check It Out# In his previous life, Lin Xiao had muscular dystrophy. After he died, he transmigrated into Love in the Courtyard and adopted a little girl. Facing the courtyard full of animals, Lin Xiao made his position clear: We'll stay out of each other's way, so don't mess with me. Otherwise, I won't go easy on you! But then he suddenly noticed that Silly Zhu, the courtyard's biggest doormat, was acting strangely. Not only had he stopped catering to everyone, he was also 6.3kReads8.2Score19914d adds

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    This book is considered a gem among books about courtyard houses; those who like courtyard houses should definitely check it out.

28. 78 睁 I Opened My Eyes to the Day My Wife Jumped 睁开眼，回到老婆跳楼那一天 I Love Peanuts我爱吃花生Urban1.4M WordsCompleted (One female lead, or possibly no female lead.) When Ye Feng opened his eyes, he was back ten years in the past. His five-year-old son lay in a hospital bed, and his wife stared at him in terror. Yet he was about to grab a knife and risk his life in a fight for his sworn brother. “Ye Feng, if you leave, I'll jump from here.” “Do whatever you want. Don't try to scare me with that.” Memories of his previous life came flooding back. Who could have guessed that their parting would be forever? Now he 6.9kReads9.2Score79314d adds

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    Highly recommend! Recommended rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

29. 79 七 The 1970s: The Eight Younger Brothers Who Always Enabled Their Brother Are Reborn 七零之八个扶弟魔的弟弟重生了 A Splash of Vivid Color一抹重彩Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Period setting, reborn, spirit spring space, one female lead, family ties, everyday family life, building wealth] In his previous life, Qi Yuejin became the richest man in the country. In the first half of his life, he relied on his eight older sisters and lived well with his wife. By the time he made money and came to his senses, some of his sisters were dead and others crippled, while the younger generation had severed ties with him and wanted nothing more to do with him for the rest of their 39.2kReads9.1Score4.2k14d adds
30. 80 抗 War of Resistance: My Strategist's Eye Awakens, Revealing a Mini Map! 抗战：我谋士入局，觉醒小地图！ Huang Bei 97煌北97Urban2.0M WordsOngoing As he transmigrated through the darkest period of history, Lin Tian Chen awakened a visualized map in his mind. “I’ll enter the game as a strategist and raise the banner to win half a move against Heaven.” From then on, the army gained a commander who could direct the battlefield like a god. With limited resources, he would execute tactical flanking maneuvers to perfection; with abundant resources, he would unleash firepower on an unparalleled scale. He led his forces north to campaign in Guando 5kReads9.6Score58914d adds
31. 81 浪 The Prodigal Returns: I Can See the Future 浪子回头：我能预见未来 Bai Ling白灵Urban4.1M WordsOngoing The short drama of the same name, I Can See the Future: The Prodigal's Return, premieres on Hongguo on December 6. On his way to get a divorce, Lin Ming finally realized what a bastard he'd been his whole life! He couldn't change the fact that he was getting divorced, but he unexpectedly gained the ability to foresee the future! Rising prices, volatile real estate, stock market fluctuations, global trends... he can handle them all with ease! Years later, a reporter interviews Lin Ming: “You're n 19.9kReads9.1Score1.3k14d adds
32. 82 颠 The Pinnacle of Power: Reborn, I’m Miles Ahead 颠峰官途：重生一世的我遥遥领先 Sword Roaring Through the Galaxy剑啸银河Urban1.7M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Chu Xian was killed through the vile and brutal schemes of Li Mengting, the woman who betrayed him, and her family... Reborn, Chu Xian decisively leaves Li Mengting behind and chooses Su Yingxue, the pure goddess who loves him wholeheartedly and can give his career a tremendous boost. In this life, he will not only make the Li family, his enemies who killed him, pay, but also use his reborn perspective and life experience to rise to the very top! More importantly, he’ll do 26.2kReads8.7Score2.7k14d adds
33. 83 重 Reborn: Rising to Success with a Corn Amplifier 重生：从玉米放大器开始崛起 Snowfall Through the Years飞雪流年Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Reborn in the countryside + farming + one heroine + doting on his wife + a scoundrel's redemption + all kinds of money-making schemes + heartwarming and healing] Lin Feng, the richest man in Qin City, dies alone and penniless. In his youth, he was a complete bastard: a drunkard, a brawler, and a violent man whom everyone feared, a scourge to his hometown. Worst of all, he personally caused the death of the woman who loved him most! He spent his entire life repenting, but A Ying would never come 275Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    This book is beautiful, comforting, and heartwarming! You definitely have to read it!

34. 84 老 My Wife Was Reborn Ten Years Before Me 老婆比我早重生十年 How Lonely It Is to Be Invincible!无敌是多么寂寞！Urban609k WordsCompleted [Reborn business rivalry + mutual devotion + plenty of sweet romance...] Their honeymoon is cut short when their plane suddenly crashes! Chen Jian is reborn in 2008 and discovers, to his surprise, that his childhood sweetheart and wife, Xia Yan, who was on the plane with him, was reborn ten years before him. Thanks to songs and movies from her previous life, she has already become the brightest international superstar of the age! She has also invested in countless companies and become the riches 2.1kReads9.1Score20214d adds

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    I'm not sure if these meet your requirements.

35. 85 甜 Sweet and Adorable: The Goddess at My Desk Is Irresistible 甜美可爱：女神同桌太酥了 Ice-Cold Cola冰块可乐Urban429k WordsCompleted [Reborn + sweet romance + one heroine + cozy everyday life, with no showing off, face-slapping, or love rivals, sweet from beginning to end] In his past life, Chu Fan endured countless hardships. In this life, he wants everyone he loves to wear a smile every day. Lin Muxia: “Chu Fan, why do you want to sit next to me?” Chu Fan: “Maybe because, out of all the girls in class, you’re the one I like looking at most!” Lin Muxia: “You’re eating the part I already bit?” Chu Fan: “Oh, so that’s why it t 56Reads9.4Score—14d adds
36. 86 重 Reborn and Sickeningly Sweet: From the Start, I Marry Silly Xiaomei 重生超甜狗粮：开局和呆小妹领证 Kunlun the Great昆仑大帝Urban599k WordsCompleted Rebirth + super-sweet romance + livestreaming + everyday life. Lin Chuan was dragged off to register his marriage by Dai Xiaomei, and now their relationship has been exposed to the whole internet? After awakening the [Ultimate Sweet Romance System], Lin Chuan decides to accept Dai Xiaomei’s offer to keep him. During a livestream: Dai Xiaomei: “Honey, sing me a song!” Dai Xiaomei: “Honey, someone’s attacking me. Help me get a chicken dinner!” Fans: “Get lost, old lady! We’re here to watch Lin Chu 684Reads8.4Score—14d adds
37. 87 败 I Squandered a Hundred Billion, Jumped Off a Cliff, and Reborn 败光百亿家产跳崖自杀后我重生了 Ninth Heaven's Sun九天之日Urban821k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Business Warfare + Tycoon + Capital + Industry + Atonement] Qin Muyang, a spoiled young master, inherited the family business after his father died of liver cancer. He squandered the billion-yuan fortune built up over two generations, beginning with his grandfather. His mother, utterly disappointed, took sleeping pills and killed herself. His younger sister was mocked until she became depressed and jumped off a building. Only when he drove off a mountaintop in a thunderstorm, intendin 339Reads8.1Score—14d adds
38. 88 美 Gourmet: Renting a Private Jet Just to Eat a Boxed Lunch? 美食：为了吃盒饭，开私人飞机？ Drowning Kitten溺水小猫Urban442k WordsCompleted Just as Yu Hui loses his job, he learns that a scenic spot in his hometown is looking for vendors. Without hesitation, he decides to go home and set up a stall selling delicious food. On the way home, he unexpectedly activates the Gourmet System. From then on, his cooking skills improve by leaps and bounds, and he can whip up all kinds of delicious dishes with ease. Braised chicken: tender and silky, richly flavored, with an irresistible aroma. Tomato and egg stir-fry: sweet and tangy, soft an 81Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    The first book is about returning to his hometown to sell boxed lunches at a tourist attraction and winning over people from all walks of life. The second book is about graduating with a master's degree and returning home to lead the villagers in various tasks. The third book is about inheriting the traditions of the grasslands.

39. 89 让 You’re the Village Chief, So Why Are You Leading the Whole Village to the Top of the Forbes List? 让你当村长，你带领全村霸榜福布斯？ Egg-Fried Noodle Sheets鸡蛋炒面片Urban249k WordsOngoing [Rural development]+ [All-round village chief]+ [Cutting-edge technology]+ [Livestream] Jiang Chen, a graduate of Qingbei University, leads the life of an overworked corporate drone in the big city. After awakening the [Strongest Village Chief System], he receives a billion yuan in startup funds from the start! Without a second thought, Jiang Chen quits his job and returns to his hometown to become village chief. Complete System missions and earn all kinds of rewards! With the System's rewards, 252Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 90 直 Livestream: Online Ranching on My Vast Prairie 直播：在线放牧，我有万亩草原 12308Urban354k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Livestreaming + Prairie Farming + Adorable Animals + Gourmet] Overwhelmed by the pressure from his advisor, Qi Minghao, a burned-out office worker with a whole stack of buffs, quits his job and returns to Inner Mongolia to inherit a prairie. But who could have guessed that on his very first day back, the police would call and ask him to come bail someone out? The child waiting at the police station sees him and calls him “Daddy”... leaving Qi Minghao, a lifelong bachelor still single 681Reads6.4Score10214d adds
41. 91 重 Reborn in 1983: I Prepared Dowries for My Sisters 重生83，我为姐姐们准备嫁妆 Squid Is a Fish鱿鱼是鱼Urban790k WordsCompleted No System, no golden finger. Just making an honest living, supporting a family, and dating the school beauty. At fifty-five, Zhang Yu accidentally discovers that the son he has raised for forty years is actually the child of his ex-wife and her current husband. By the time he realizes what happened, they have swindled him out of every last cent. Overcome with rage, he faints. When he wakes, he finds himself back in 1983. Now that he is reborn, he decides to lead his six older sisters on the road 369Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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    No system, no cheat codes, just honestly earning money to support his family and wooing the school beauty. 52-Year-old Zhang Yu accidentally discovers that the son he raised for 40 years is actually his ex-wife and current husband's. By the time he realizes it, they've swindled him out of all his money. Enraged, he faints and wakes up to find himself transported back to 1983. Reborn, he decides to embark on a path to wealth with his six older sisters. While winning back his first love, he's also determined to teach his ex-wife a lesson.

42. 92 绝 The Unrivaled Divine Farmer 绝世神农 Bright Lights Through All Four Seasons四季灯火明Urban2.7M WordsCompleted To help his family rise to prominence in a prosperous age, Xu Zhengmu steps forward. He studies medicine and martial arts, saves lives, grows vegetables and sells fruit, and leads the villagers to prosperity through hard work. He turns a remote mountain village into a paradise on earth, a land of immortals that draws crowds of tourists. The little animals at home adore him, the villagers respect him, the great families of China fear him, and the world’s top powers dread him. “Xiao Mu, I’ll take 851Reads8.7Score10414d adds

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    It's a real shame after reading this; he's stopped updating!

43. 93 莞 Tales of Dongguan: Remembering the Youth I Lost 莞城往事，追忆我那失去的青春 Handsome Xi Ge长得蛮帅的西哥Urban224k WordsCompleted I shoulder my pack, And struggle alone in a city far from home, With dreams in my heart, Seeking the poetry and distant horizons meant for me. I make my way through a city forest of steel and concrete. The heavier my pack, The more lost I feel! Whose voice is singing in the wind? “Tell me, is Lingnan not a pleasant place?” “It's said that wherever the heart finds peace, that is home!” 55Reads6.5Score—14d adds

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    Workplace life is a cutthroat world of competition, a constant battle of wits and skill. Zhu Zilin's fierce demeanor captivated me, and I couldn't resist the urge to flirt. I looked at her innocently: "I've heard the ancients say: 'Viewing mountains from a tower, snow from a city wall, the moon by lamplight, the sunset from a boat, and a beauty under the moon—each offers a unique perspective.' You're so beautiful, and you won't even let others look at you? Is there any justice? Is there any law?" Zhu Zilin smiled radiantly: "Am I really that beautiful?" I nodded solemnly: "Yes, but it's a bit much. How are others supposed to live with such good looks?" Zhu Zilin looked at me suspiciously: "Hehehe, I didn't realize you, with your honest appearance, were so flirtatious. Do you often try to make girls happy?" I said seriously: "What flirtatious talk? Don't wrong me! And don't be so smug! I just think you're pretty, comparable to me in looks, so I'm just being friendly." Zhu Zilin angrily retorted, "I knew you couldn't possibly spout ivory from a dog's mouth! Eat your food, even a chicken leg can't shut you up!" Looking at Zhu Zilin's face, radiant as spring blossoms and as bright as the autumn moon, I couldn't help but feel a stirring in my heart, a sudden itch. Damn, am I a masochist? Years later, that simple roadside stall remains deep in my memory. Under the moonlight, a young couple, adrift in a foreign land, struggling desperately for survival, sat facing each other. The girl was stunningly beautiful, the boy gentle and kind.

44. 94 四 Siheyuan: Three Daughters, and I Beat Bang Geng to a Pulp from the Start 四合院：三个女儿，开局暴揍棒梗 Dancing Fallen Leaves落叶动舞Male-Channel Fanfiction599k WordsCompleted Seven years ago, Su Yuan transmigrated into the world of a courtyard compound. He had hoped to marry Qin Huairu, but she looked down on him. So Su Yuan married another woman instead. Seven years later, his wife died of illness, leaving behind their five-year-old triplet daughters: Nuannuan, Tuantuan, and Qianqian. That same year, Jia Dongxu died of illness, leaving Qin Huairu a widow. At the same time, Su Yuan awakened a God-Tier Dad System. As long as he treated his daughters well, he could ear 4.8kReads7.8Score17914d adds

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    This is a fan fiction about a stay-at-home dad living in a traditional courtyard house. It's well-written, immersive, and the writing style is worth recommending.

45. 95 四 Siheyuan Culinary God: I, He Yuzhu, Got Married from the Start 四合院神厨：我何雨柱开局就结婚 Hardworking Little Bai费力的小白Male-Channel Fanfiction1.6M WordsCompleted [Heartwarming + everyday life + plot changes + one heroine] After transmigrating as He Yuzhu and awakening the Chef God System, how will he deal with the bunch of pests in the courtyard? He marries a wife from the start, so Qin Huairu and Uncle Yi can forget about guilt-tripping him! Jia Zhangshi and Banggeng, don’t cause trouble, or Brother Zhu will make you pay! 30.2kReads8.1Score1.2k14d adds

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    It's very well written, and the writing style is very delicate.

46. 96 我 I’m a Chieftain in the Desert 我在沙漠当酋长 Likes to Take It Easy喜欢闲Urban573k WordsCompleted Desert gold mining + desert management + overseas farms Lu Haiya transmigrates and wakes up in the middle of a vast desert. To his excitement, he's a tribal chief, and the greatest enemies here are the sand, the scorching heat, and the lack of water. From the start, he has to survive in the wilderness. 228Reads6.3Score—14d adds

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    Urban farming, desert survival

47. 97 重 Back to the 1990s: My Unrestrained Life in the Countryside 重回九零，我在农村的肆意人生 Old Man Shoes老头鞋Urban818k WordsOngoing Liu Zhijie, now in his forties, has lost everything and is saddled with hundreds of thousands in debt. He plans to take the little cash he has left and return to his village to retire, but then he suffers a cerebral thrombosis. Unwilling to keep suffering, he steels himself and decides to end it all. Unexpectedly, he is reborn in the 1990s, back when his family was still prosperous and his parents hadn't divorced. 886Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    Check out this book about rural ceilings – it's so realistic!

48. 98 重 Reborn in 1999: The Prodigal Returns 重生1999之浪子回头 Your Humble Servant Qingyang在下青杨Urban1.0M WordsCompleted When he woke up, he found himself back in the year he had lost his wife and daughter. Qin Tian made up his mind to… 70Reads7.8Score—14d adds

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    The first book is set in 1982. It tells the story of how the male protagonist, in an era brimming with opportunities, amassed wealth and doted on his wife and daughters. The second book takes place back to 1999, a time when the male protagonist grows rapidly across centuries. It just feels like he's making money too fast (maybe my perspective is too narrow).

49. 99 2 Spring After 2022 2022年以后的春天 Broadsword Guard大刀侍卫Urban120k WordsCompleted College life after 2022. The Su family has a daughter, Su Hanhan, who suffers from a strange illness caused by the past deeds of her family's ancestors. Their venerable founder once prophesied that there was a man in this world whom she had to find within a month after turning eighteen, or her life would be in danger. Yet after seeing him from afar just once, without even speaking to him face-to-face, Su Hanhan fainted three times. Su Hanhan: Bu Xingjun, let's get married. Bu Xingjun: What? I'm —Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 100 重 Reborn: From College Student to Tycoon 重生：从大学开始当首富 Mango Plays by Himself芒果自己玩Urban1.6M WordsCompleted International finance reporter: “Mr. Stock God, how did you create your legendary success in the stock market?” Chen Xiao smiled. “I don’t know how to trade stocks. I’m not interested in them at all.” The reporter pressed him: “Then how do you keep winning, time after time?” Chen Xiao: “You’ll have to ask the stock market. I don’t know why it’s so cooperative with me either.” “Mr. Stock God, which generation of Best Actress is your girlfriend, then?” Chen Xiao smiled at the microphone without an 60.5kReads9.3Score4.6k14d adds

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    This reborn rich man novel is realistic and quite enjoyable.

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