Your Number One Farming Novel 你心目中种田文的No.1

1. 601 我 The Pothole on Our Road 我们的路里坑 Pillow Dream, Fading Away枕梦残Modern Romance196k WordsOngoing Set in a small village in western Zhejiang, this novel opens with warmth and healing. Its people and events paint a portrait of rural life, making it a story about rural revitalization. The road to Lulikeng that summer, the village Party secretary Liu, who was skilled at wood carving, Sister Hua’s fragrant oil-pressing workshop, and Grandma Li’s pomelo jam: these unsung locals were the ones who built Lulikeng. As city life grew faster and faster, young people like Sheng Huaixu gradually returned 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is my number one farming novel; it's like panning for gold in the foreign market.

2. 602 冷 The Stoic Hunter Has a Beloved in His Heart (Qi Hai) 冷面猎户有个心尖宠（岐海） Wooden Bait木饵Completed The Cold-Faced Hunter Has a Sweetheart He Cherishes (Qi Hai) —Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 603 开 From the Start, I Came Clean. After Exile, We Built a City Together! 开局坦白，被流放后共建一座城！ This Heaven-Sent Fortune这泼天富贵Two Male Leads723k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Superpowers + Spatial Storage + Exile + Infrastructure Building and Farming + BL + Raising a Child] Original title: Coming Clean from the Start, Then Building a City Together After Being Exiled! Jiang Ling spent ten years surviving the apocalypse and had finally grown tired of it. In the end, he chose to die together with the Zombie Emperor. But he didn’t die. He transmigrated and even became a replacement bride. What the heck! He quickly took stock of the situation. Thankfully 7.9kReads8.9Score1kShelves
4. 604 老 My Wife Is a Beautiful Blind Woman: The Reborn General Is Swept Off His Feet 老婆是瞎眼美人，将军重生被撩晕 San Moumou三某某Two Male Leads263k WordsCompleted A rugged, straightforward, hopelessly devoted man x a blind little novice incubus [Both are romantically inexperienced + reborn + pure sweetness] In his previous life, Jiang Chuang married a blind prince, and for a time the two lived happily together. But after Wen Jue betrayed him, Jiang Chuang was completely disillusioned, and they drifted apart. In his heart, Wen Jue was a liar hiding behind a gentle, harmless facade. He toyed with Jiang Chuang's feelings and had him wrapped around his finger 7.5kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves
5. 605 我 My Cat and I Transmigrated: My Golden Finger Is a Cat 我和我的猫一起穿了之金手指是猫 Sleepy Yun Yao困困云瑶Ancient Romance158k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + gathering herbs and hunting in the mountains + pocket dimension + slow-paced life + street stall + spirit pet] Jinxiu transmigrates into the body of a dirt-poor country girl. Their home is bare as can be (Jinxiu’s thoughts: It’s not actually that bad, okay!) The family has a few mu of fields and her grandparents, who depend on each other for survival. At least her cat came along too. Kun Kun is a Ragdoll cat with a sharp tongue. When they go up the mountain to gather herbs 32Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 606 你 You Take the Imperial Exams, I Farm: A Paper-Thin Couple Braving the Famine 你科举我种田，塑料夫妻闯荒年 Bai Jiuhuan白久欢Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Farming + food + pocket dimension + stockpiling grain + fleeing famine + business + sweet romance + everyday life] After Jiang Qingyue’s soul is mistakenly taken, she receives the ultimate transmigration starter pack. She thought she’d get to live a cheat-powered life, railing against heaven, earth, and everything in between. Instead, she transmigrates into the body of a fat, lazy, greedy, slippery woman and marries a man who hates her to the bone. Song Yan died unjustly in his previous life an 48.9kReads8.9Score3.5kShelves

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   I've recently read a lot of farming novels and picked out a few with high ratings and tens of thousands of readers—definitely worth reading. The last one, in particular, features a female protagonist, Cheng Wanwan, who is a top-notch businesswoman and also very skilled at raising children. This book has already been adapted into a short drama; it's a very good novel.

7. 607 不 No Letting My Daughter Sit at the Table? Fine, Then No One Will Eat! 不让女儿上桌？行，那就都别吃！ Yu Qiaoqiao语乔乔Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Raising kids + building everything from scratch + feel-good story] Shui Qing opened her eyes to a dilapidated house, half a black wheat bun, and five pale, undernourished children looking at her with concern. Her sister-in-law said coldly, “Second sister-in-law, Sanzhu only bumped into you by accident. He's just a child. Why hold it against him?” “Your daughters are old enough to be sold off to marry their cousin and carry on the Fan family line. It's their good fortune.” Her biased mother-in-l 12.4kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves

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   I've read many farming novels, but I highly recommend these. I've read them all, and they're all great.

8. 608 惊 Shocking! After I Started Farming, a Yandere Chief Minister Sprouted Up 惊了！种田后，长出病娇首辅 Demon Pet妖宠Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Farming to fortune + sharp-tongued, unhinged heroine + laugh-out-loud comedy + civil and military examinations + devoted couple] A genius heroine with unmatched intelligence and martial prowess, whose thought process is anything but normal. She wields the finest blades against the wicked and pounds scoundrels into the ground. Luo Xi, a doomsday war goddess, opens her eyes to find she has transmigrated to a rural village in ancient times, where she has become a notorious menace who dresses as a 386Reads9.4Score114Shelves

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   The first and second books are by the same author—Song Xiangbai, a reliable author, and both are excellent! The third book has a more imaginative plot, more elements, and is not cliché; highly recommended!

9. 609 穿 Transmigrating to the Countryside to Farm 穿越农家在种田 Manman Says漫漫说Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Synopsis: (Farming story + no golden finger + no pocket dimension + food + no awful relatives + building a business) Li Yan, a university graduate village official working on poverty alleviation, transmigrates by accident to Li Family Village, a remote mountain hamlet. Her family is poor, and when her father fails the examinations yet again, her aunt’s long-simmering resentment finally boils over! Then let’s split the household! Her mother is pregnant, and her father knows nothing about farming. 2kReads8.9Score198Shelves
10. 610 农 The Tough Farmer's Wife: The Chief Minister Is Wooed Again 农门悍妻：首辅大人苏又撩 Lychee Snow Foam荔枝雪泡Ancient Romance508k WordsCompleted Song Zhaoxi transmigrates into a book and becomes the male lead’s foolish ex-wife, married off to bring him good fortune. Despicable relatives, a bare-walled home, and a miserable life. Song Zhaoxi wipes away a bitter tear, rolls up her sleeves, and gets rich. The despicable ones line up to kneel and sing her praises! The only person she fears is the male lead, known as the Living King of Hell. Luckily, she got the supporting female character’s script, so she can run away whenever she wants! - E 8.5kReads9.2Score866Shelves
11. 611 全 The Whole Family Transmigrates to the Great Northern Wilderness in the 1970s with the Ocean 全家带海洋穿越七零北大荒 Green Pavilion Sauce青阁酱Modern Romance1.9M WordsCompleted [Whole family transmigrates into a book + Northeastern farm + cozy and funny + heroine has a love interest] Yu Xiaoye and her parents go on vacation in the Pacific, but their yacht meets with an accident. When they open their eyes, the whole family has transmigrated into a book, landing in the Great Northern Wilderness of the 1970s. Their new family is packed with troublemakers and doomed cannon fodder, and they have two local older brothers now. Dad is a troublesome cannon-fodder character, Mom 7.9kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
12. 612 忠 A Loyal Official Is Maimed and Exiled, So I Bring My Spatial Realm to the Rescue 忠良残，被流放，我带空间来救场 Fireworks Fade Away烟花易逝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Signed for print publication (not a wish-fulfillment novel) When the wars ended, the good bows were put away. The Marquis Boyang’s household was accused of treason, stripped of everything, and wiped out. All the men were executed, leaving only the crippled Fourth Young Master, while the frail women of the family were sent into exile. Years of disasters had left the land strewn with the dead. The whole family, old, young, weak, and injured, was on the verge of dying in the wilderness. But Sang Ni 29.2kReads9.0Score4.1kShelves
13. 613 我 I Became a Clan Chief in Prehistoric Times 我在史前当族长 I Just Want to Scoop the Litter我只想铲屎Historical4.7M WordsOngoing Woolly mammoths! Saber-toothed tigers! Where is this place? Zhang Hong is utterly despairing, while the primitive people around him, clad in animal skins, look concerned. “Chief, it’s time to head back...” If you returned to prehistoric times, how would you survive and live a better life? 11.9kReads7.9Score1kShelves

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    Currently at 1.6 Million words, this is a farming story set in a primitive society. It lacks a systematic structure, focusing on leading a tribe of dozens through farming, animal husbandry, logging, mining, infrastructure development, and diligently progressing through technology [I've learned it all].

14. 614 全 My Whole Clan Is Exiled? I'll Get Rich Through Farming 全族流放？我靠种植发家致富了 Orange Orange Orange Orange橘橘橘橘子Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Male lead, golden finger, lighthearted, exile and farming] Ji Changying was a walking encyclopedia of plants. Her remarkable abilities caught the attention of an experimental research base. They spent two years and sent ten skilled fighters to capture her. In the end, she blew up their base, but something went wrong, and she died too. When Ji Changying opened her eyes again, she had become the little fool of the Ji family in Lianhua Village. Her parents were loving, and her family was harmoniou 25.9kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves
15. 615 善 The Mark of Kindness 善良的印记 Quan Xin荃昕9k WordsCompleted The Mark of Kindness 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Farming novel!!

16. 616 穿 Transmigrated as the Villainous Aunt in a Koi-Themed Period Novel 穿成锦鲤年代文中的极品小姑子 Tao Dayao桃大夭Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Era Novel + Everyone’s Favorite + Madwoman, Career-Driven Heroine + Patriotism + Rags-to-Riches Wish Fulfillment + No Handouts] Su Miaomiao, who has a trading System, transmigrates into an era novel about a lucky heroine. Unfortunately, she isn’t the novel’s lucky heroine, but an obnoxious supporting character who gets deceived by a scumbag from the start and then cruelly abandoned. She’s thrown into a nightmare from the start: the scumbag’s family emotionally manipulates her and leeches off he 4.7kReads9.1Score502Shelves

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    Tested and confirmed to be safe. The first book is set in a fictional era; the female lead has strong morals, isn't a saint, and is vengeful. Her family is incredibly devoted to her. The second book features a female lead who transmigrates into an old woman and separates from her ungrateful husband. Using a Pinduoduo system, she leads her family to great success and infuriates the ungrateful husband. The third book is well-written and relatable; the female lead is decisive, assertive, and has her own space. While her family might be a slight hindrance, it doesn't detract from the overall quality. The plot is exciting and engaging.

17. 617 逃 Fleeing Famine: My Whole Family Is Reborn 逃荒，我全家都是重生的 Mo Mo Is Master Mo墨墨是墨爷Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Dreams of the Future + Whole Family Reborn + No Romance] In her previous life, Su Yin, her mother, and her aunt were brutally killed by rioters. In the blink of an eye, the three of them were reborn together. Before the rioters stormed their village, they took refuge in Xinghua Village, where their uncle lived, and fled in advance. On the road as refugees, they ran into Su Yin’s abandoned, blindly filial father. They thought he’d be dead weight, but it turned out he could see the future, and hi 71.2kReads9.4Score8.5kShelves
18. 618 绝 Deadly Aim: A Hunter’s Three Arrows Bring Peace to a Chaotic Age 绝对命中：穿成猎户，三箭平乱世 One Leaf Knows the Coming of Spring一叶知更Rural Life402k WordsOngoing [Farming + turning bandit + rising amid chaos + contending for supremacy] Li Song transmigrates into the unpromising son of a hunter, only to lose his father and have his engagement called off. He awakens a golden finger: guaranteed hits! He gets three arrows a day, and every arrow he fires is sure to hit its target. Following in his father’s footsteps, Li Song hunts in the mountains and farms to build up his strength. System upgrade: Penetration +1. System upgrade: Effective range +20 paces. Sy 353Reads5.7Score105Shelves

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    Supporting the new book! The cheat system is absolutely perfect: hunting, farming, and rising from chaos.

19. 619 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book Set in the 1970s, Married the Wildest Tough Guy, and Came Out on Top 穿书七零闪婚最野糙汉后我赢麻了 Little Face脸崽Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Period Setting + Rugged Hero + Sweet Romance + Transmigrate into a Book + 1970s + Male Lead Is Love-Struck + Raising Kids] When she opened her eyes, a man who seemed made for her was right in front of her. Ruan Niannian thought her mother had arranged everything, and hurriedly promised she would take responsibility... Once she came to her senses, she realized she had transmigrated into a novel set in the 1970s that she had read. She had become the love-struck supporting fem 47kReads9.4Score5.6kShelves

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    This farming novel!! Don't be put off by the title!! The content is really good!! The female lead transmigrates into a book with her parents!! She can still live off her parents in the modern world after transmigrating!! The female lead isn't a saint!! Both the male and female leads have high emotional and intellectual intelligence!! It's great!!!

20. 620 一 A Farming Life for One Person and One Vine! 一人一藤蔓的种田生活！ Jiaojiao's Willfulness娇娇的任性Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Transmigration + Alternate World + Spatial Dimension + Wood-Type Superpower + No Romance + Farming + Stockpiling Supplies + Food + A Little Vine + Period Story + Superhuman Strength + Living Alone in the Mountains + Peaceful Daily Life + (I love my daughter! She’s happy, thank you!) Also known as: A Farming Life with One Person and One Vine! A diary-like story! A diary-like story! A diary-like story! Important things are worth saying three times! It’s a story about watching the sun rise and set 4.9kReads8.4Score672Shelves

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    This is a farming novel I've been following. The protagonist has a pretty strong cheat ability and lives a very comfortable life, without interacting with humans.

21. 621 官 A Fallen Lady Marries a Rugged Farmer 官家小姐被贬后嫁糙野庄家汉 Zhu Yi猪艺Ancient Romance208k WordsCompleted Zhong Lingxiu is the daughter of Zhong Huairen, the Grand Secretary of the capital, and the most favored candidate to become Crown Princess. But just three days before the selection, her father’s political enemies accuse him of secretly minting coins. That very day, her father denounces the emperor as incompetent and kills himself before the throne. When her mother hears the news, she takes her own life as well, leaving Zhong Lingxiu utterly alone. Having lost her parents and her chance to bec 478Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    This is a time-travel farming novel. It doesn't lower intelligence, and there are no weird relatives. The protagonist leads the whole family to wealth through farming and business.

22. 622 穿 Transmigrated to the Deep Mountains: Farming, Foraging for Mushrooms, and Selling Herbal Jelly 穿越深山老林，种田捡菌卖冰粉 Cheng Siyuan橙思源Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Liu Li Xia transmigrated to a remote mountain valley, where the family had barely a roof over their heads and went hungry every day. To make matters worse, the heavens refused to give her any golden finger at all. Raised under the red flag, she had never imagined hunger could feel so awful. She wanted food. A big bowl of rice. And plenty of meat, too. How could someone who knew nothing about farm work or crops achieve this “great ambition” in another world? 6.1kReads8.9Score522Shelves

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    This was the first farming novel I read on Tomato, highly recommended!!! [Sparrow's Masterpiece]

23. 623 极 The Wickedest Woman Goes Farming, and Her Baby's Father Comes Knocking 极品恶女去种田，孩子他爹找上门 Purple Moon, Melancholy Blue紫月忧蓝Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Farming + System + Adorable Kids + Strong Hero and Heroine + Heartwarming] Yuan Qian became a feared big shot with nothing but her fists. She never expected to laugh herself to death watching a comedy variety show, only to transmigrate into the body of an ugly, fat abandoned wife in a farming family. Fortunately, she has a show-off System. Face-slapping, divorcing her husband, and fighting for custody of the kids: there's nothing she can't do! Who could have guessed that, as th 557Reads9.0Score103Shelves
24. 624 病 The Ailing Chief Minister’s Live-In Husband 病秧子首辅的招赘夫郎 Red Bean Who Loves Pickled Green Beans爱吃泡青豆的红豆Two Male Leads1.2M WordsOngoing [Refined beauty from the native world, top vs. modern entrepreneur, handsome bottom] Liu Xiaoru transmigrated into the body of an older unmarried man, a hunter whose father had died young and whose frail mother was the only one managing the household. As soon as he arrived, he found himself facing the familiar script of a broken engagement and a public humiliation. The villagers didn't sympathize with Liu Xiaoru for being jilted. Instead, they praised his former fiancé, a licentiate. “So what if 1.6kReads8.4Score148Shelves

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    These are all excellent farming novels, super enjoyable!

25. 625 满 Max-Level Life-Skills Player in the Apocalypse 满级生活玩家在末世 Han Bao Baohan堡包Sci-Fi & Apocalypse165k WordsCompleted A little tip from the author: My writing isn't very polished, so please bear with me. Shen Qingci transmigrated into an apocalypse game as a max-level character who was useless at everything except life skills. Combat? Her hands shook. Killing monsters? She couldn't stand the sight of blood. But she could tell soil's acidity at a glance, repair a broken-down generator in no time, and build a fully automated safe house in three days. While the original male leads were fighting over territory, She 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A recent popular post-apocalyptic farming novel features a max-level life skills user who transmigrates to a post-apocalyptic world. While others fight over land, she grows tomatoes and uses her advanced life skills to save a little girl – a must-read!

26. 626 穿 I Transmigrated to a Famine Year and Became a Widow, So I Raise Kids with My Pocket Dimension 穿到荒年成寡妇，我靠空间养娃 Feng Tianxiang凤天祥Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + Famine + Adorable Kids + Pocket Dimension + Infrastructure + Grand Ambitions] (The story hits its stride after chapter 15) After years of being single, Shen Qingyun wakes up to find she's become a married woman in ancient times, with three sons of her own! Worst of all, famine has struck. Not a blade of grass grows, and corpses litter the land! Eldest son: “Mom, this is the last of our money!” Second son: “Mom, this is the last pound of millet in the house!” Youngest son: “Mommy, here 4.4kReads9.0Score557Shelves
27. 627 穿 Reborn as a Villain's Cannon Fodder, I Farm and Build in the Beast World 穿成反派炮灰，兽世种田搞基建 Succulent Little Flower多肉小花Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a book, Yu Sui becomes the villainous cannon-fodder bottom in a novel he’d just read. The original owner secretly loves Qi, the strongest warrior in the tribe, but Qi and Xu grew up together and gradually fell for each other. The original owner does everything he can to keep them apart, and is eventually driven out of the tribe. He dies a miserable death from cold and hunger in the winter. This continent is home to many different races. Yu Sui hasn’t even managed to pa 6.9kReads8.6Score935Shelves

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    The first book is about young men, with childbirth and later connections to the imperial court, but overall it's quite enjoyable to read. The second book is unfinished, with lots of delicious food, but later on, someone pursues the protagonist, which I personally found quite painful (because it's unfinished, I'm not sure what this person's situation is, but it was a bit heart-wrenching), but the relationship between the protagonist and the other is still very good. The third book isn't a farming novel; it's a historical novel, and it's worth mentioning that it's a romance novel. It reads very simply and happily; I've personally read it five or six times. The everyday life of ordinary people is the most comforting.

28. 628 穿 After Reincarnating as a Villainess, I Helped My Worthy Husband Fulfill His Ambitions 穿成恶女后，我扶贤夫凌云志 Zhou Zhou of the Xingyun Palace行云宫的周周Ancient Romance177k WordsOngoing [Transmigration] + [Farming] + [Making a fortune] Oh no, I got struck by lightning! Don't panic, I'm not dead. I've transmigrated! 🥰 What? My parents are both spineless, my relatives are awful, and my husband is disabled? What did I ever do to deserve this? I refuse to accept it! I'll defy fate and change my destiny! 🥰 I'm a pro at making money. Listen up, everyone, time to get to work! Horrible relatives, stick your faces out and get ready to meet my Five Finger Mountain! 🥰 And you, dear reader 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A farming novel, purely time-travel, no cheat codes [Already hooked] The journey of a nobody's rise to power [Heart] Getting rich and supporting her husband [Please follow] Slapping down those awful relatives [Eating melon], no angst tropes, just ordinary daily life, mutual protection [Sending heart]

29. 629 怕 Help! Pregnant with Twins, and This Rugged Man Won't Stop Spoiling Me! 怕！双胎体质，被糙汉掐腰猛宠！ Cute Little Mango可爱小芒果Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Complete) (Period setting + rugged man + devoted husband + everyday life + devoted couple, one-on-one romance) As a minor cannon-fodder shrew of a supporting female character in a period novel, she was destined for a miserable ending that would leave everyone sighing with pity. But sorry, I'm here now. Looking at the man before her, with his straight, sturdy posture, phoenix eyes, and high nose, both his face and physique seemed made to match her tastes perfectly. Bai Yueji: How thoroughly brai 84kReads9.4Score5.5kShelves
30. 630 我 My Years in the Tang Dynasty 我在唐朝的那些年 Happy Little Fish A幸福小鱼AHistorical2.4M WordsCompleted She was the first princess of the Zhenguan era, one of the gentlest and most virtuous women in history. Her paintings and calligraphy could outshine polished mirrors and make flowers and grasses bow their heads. She flashed me a playful smile, her brows relaxing as her eyes curved. Her dimples didn't show, but the corners of her lips rose into a perfect arc. Another her, the greatest female emperor of all time, so beautiful and proud to the bone that she left me utterly breathless. Wu Zetian, wh 4.3kReads8.6Score318Shelves
31. 631 穿 I Became the Worst Mother-in-Law, but My Son-in-Law Helped Me Win at Life 穿成极品丈母娘，女婿带我躺赢了 Ink-Dyed Green Wound Tears墨染圊殇泪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Two People Transmigrate + Feel-Good Story + Sweet Romance + Wish Ring + Space + Comedy] Qin Jiaonu transmigrated into a woman with the same name, a terrible mother-in-law whose husband had disappeared. She also ended up with four daughters and a live-in son-in-law. Luckily, her wish ring had come along with her. Looking at her four daughters, she decided to find husbands for the rest of them and live as a carefree slacker herself. Eldest son-in-law: “I used to be an honest, decent guy. Then I b 4.3kReads9.3Score698Shelves
32. 632 为 To Snag a Village Entry Slot, Rich Women Worldwide Hurl Billions at It 为抢进村名额，全球富婆怒砸百亿 Old Meow Mister老喵先森Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [Fishing by the Sea] [Tycoon] [Countryside] [Fishing] [Livestream] Zhou Yang, whose net worth was over a hundred million, lost everything overnight, and his wife ran off. Just as he was about to step onto the rooftop, he suddenly acquired the strongest Countryside Upgrade System. After upgrading his family’s fish pond, it actually turned into the sea. From then on, things quickly got out of hand. All kinds of rare sea fish appeared, drawing in all sorts of fishing enthusiasts. From that day on, 3.7kReads7.3Score240Shelves

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    For those bored readers, check out this! It's a wildly imaginative farming novel, over a million words long, and incredibly good. A must-read if you're looking for something to read! 2

33. 633 馔 The Golden Feast Chronicles: A Traitor's Daughter Opens a Private Kitchen to Revive the Nation's Fortune 馔金记：罪臣女开荒私厨养国运 Yuanzhu元珠Ancient Romance111k WordsOngoing [Slow-Burn Growth] [System Farming] [Food and Business Rivalry] [Historical-Style Entrepreneurship] [Golden Finger] [Everyday Family Life] Reborn as the daughter of a convicted official, I was exiled to Wuzhou from the start. My only resources were three mu of saline-alkali land and twelve starving refugees. Lan Tingying unexpectedly bonded with the Divine Farmer Food System. Others farm by relying on the weather. She relies on her golden finger. Others cook by relying on experience. She relies 260Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've never seen such a smart female lead; she always surprises me.

34. 634 林 Lin Yu’s Farming Diary 林瑜种田记 A Doodle一朵朵拉Two Male Leads314k WordsCompleted A novice dad working hard to make money × a gentle, cunning prime minister fallen on hard times (There's no business-building or money-making in this story. It's just a cozy tale about raising a child and falling in love.) Love at first sight or love that grows over time, it makes no difference. As long as it's him, that's all that matters. After all, no one knows where love begins, but once it does, it runs deep... 425Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    Both are very good. The first book has a slight connection to the imperial court, while the latter two are heartwarming slice-of-life stories about making a living through farming, setting up stalls, and opening shops.

35. 635 悖 Paradox Verification System: I'm the Bug in the World of Rules 悖论校验系统：我是规则世界的BUG Old Opera House Lamp歌剧院老灯11k WordsCompleted Paradox Verification System: I’m a Bug in the World of Rules 178Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No.1 New sci-fi work

36. 636 爹 Loved by Mom and Dad! A Happy Life in Ancient Times After Being Born There 爹疼娘爱！胎穿古代幸福生活 Apples Never Run Out苹果不会少Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The animated series The Great Xia Pearl Chronicle is here! [Fictional Setting + Ancient Times + Rural Farming + Infrastructure Building + Lighthearted and Healing + Everyday Family Life + No Romance + A Heart of Gold] A domineering CEO's... assistant dies of overwork and transmigrates to the small village of Songjiatai in the Great Xia Dynasty, becoming a little farm girl who rolls around in the mud. Her name is Song Daya. Having spent her previous life striving to be the best, Song D 8.9kReads9.0Score857Shelves

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    Of these three, I've finished reading number 3 (no romance), number 2 (the romance is unclear), and number 1 (I haven't finished it yet). They're worth checking out.

37. 637 穿 After Becoming an Evil Mother-in-Law, I Help My Grandson Become the Top Scholar 穿成恶毒婆婆后送孙子考状元 Country Farmer乡下种田人Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (This is not a cultivation novel, this is not a cultivation novel.) A legendary assassin dies and transmigrates into the body of an old woman. She finds a house with bare walls and several good-for-nothing sons. Trying to lie flat is no easy task. To make her dream of lying flat come true, Shen Ruxue decides that the first step to building a fortune is to make money. She never expects that a simple recipe will attract the greed of powerful landlords and local strongmen. When they try to seize 5.9kReads8.2Score569Shelves
38. 638 家 A Husband at Home 家有夫郎 I Can Eat Anything and Enjoy It吃嘛嘛香啊Two Male Leads351k WordsCompleted Cheng Wei, a 32-year-old bachelor, risked his life to save a child he didn’t know. He thought he’d die a hero, but woke up to find he had transmigrated! Well, at least he was still alive. The original owner had the same name but a different character? Great, one less thing to worry about! The original owner was a gambling addict who had angered his father to death and beaten his husband? No problem. In his last life, he’d turned over a new leaf and gone from a wastrel to a good man. He could do 572Reads9.0Score100Shelves
39. 639 穿 Transmigrated as a Wicked Old Woman, I Get Rich with Pinduoduo 穿成恶毒老妇，靠拼夕夕发家致富 Little Lamb Mo Mo小羊墨墨Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Farming + no romance + System] After Su Muning died suddenly from working overtime, she was bound to Pinduoduo and transmigrated into a book as a cannon-fodder villainess, an old farmer. The moment she opened her eyes, her reborn granddaughter was demanding to split up the family. After the split, Su Muning resolved to fight against the tragic fate awaiting her in the book, with three foolish sons and a delicate little daughter by her side. She eagerly opened the Pinduoduo System... “Ding! Pind 9.1kReads8.6Score1.1kShelves
40. 640 穿 Transmigrating to Ancient Times: Starting from Scratch to Build a Happy Earth Village 穿越古代从零开始打造幸福地球村 Yi Yinyang易阴阳Historical303k WordsCompleted Zhao Baihui’s life motto is: Zhang Bairen became the Jade Emperor, so how could I, Zhao Baihui, with the same “Bai” in my name, amount to any less? Thanks to a brother from his generation, he unexpectedly ends up... who knows where. Whatever. With the System on my side, all I have to do is take things one step at a time! The System activates, and every member receives a daily allowance of 10 yuan. The fanatical rabble save up, buy, buy, buy, build, build, build. No need to think, just enjoy the 7.2kReads8.7Score630Shelves

    Reader note

    "The Whole Village Eats Bran and Wild Vegetables During a Famine, My Family's Granaries Are Full of Grain and Meat" stands out in the popular genre of survival and farming-themed novels. Its compelling subject matter and fast-paced, satisfying plot have made it an instantly captivating read. It accurately captures the core pain of "surviving a famine" and the contrasting satisfaction of "abundant resources," cleverly combining the survival pressures of the era with the protagonist's unexpected good fortune. It possesses a realistic historical feel while also offering satisfying comebacks, making it a treasure trove of famine survival stories. The novel's core charm lies in its extreme contrast and authentic historical atmosphere. The famine setting inherently evokes a sense of survival anxiety—the entire village struggles to survive, eating bran and wild vegetables, and enduring hunger is the norm, instantly drawing the reader in. The protagonist's "granaries full of grain and meat" creates a strong dramatic contrast, satisfying the reader's desire for "privileges in dire straits." The tension is palpable from the title: while the entire village struggles to find food, the protagonist's family enjoys "plenty of grain and meat to eat as much as they want." This "others suffer, but my family is living the good life" scenario is inherently satisfying. Combined with the unique survival rules set against the backdrop of the era, the story is both novel and relatable. Based on the logic behind hit novels of the same genre, the core appeal of these stories often revolves around three dimensions, and this book is likely no exception: First, the uniqueness of resource acquisition. The protagonist likely possesses a cheat-like ability (such as a spatial ability, a system, or precognitive powers), allowing them to quietly acquire large quantities of scarce resources like grain and meat during famine years, ensuring their family's well-being without revealing their secret. Second, the balance between being discreet and ostentatious. The protagonist carefully conceals their family's wealth to avoid being coveted, yet "inadvertently" reveals their strength at crucial moments, silencing those who mocked or schemed against them. Watching others' transformation from disdain to shock to envy is incredibly satisfying. Third, the warmth of family and responsibility. The protagonist doesn't enjoy the wealth alone but quietly protects their family with resources. While ensuring their own livelihood, they may also lend a helping hand to kind neighbors, adding a touch of warmth to the story beyond mere ostentation and avoiding the emptiness of pure flaunting of wealth. Considering the audience preferences for period dramas, this book will likely also incorporate realistic portrayals of rural life and human relationships. In times of famine, the complexities of human nature are amplified: there are those who are jealous of others' success and sabotage them behind their backs; there are kind and supportive neighbors; and there are opportunists who exploit their connections. The protagonist, while protecting their own resources, must navigate these complex relationships, using their wisdom to resolve crises and punish the wicked, adding a layer of strategic brilliance to the survival story. The abundance of grain and meat is not only a guarantee of survival but also the foundation for the protagonist's standing in the village and earning respect—a plot where "strength determines power" precisely aligns with readers' expectations. Furthermore, the "abundant grain and meat" setting is not merely for satisfying entertainment; it could become a key element in driving the plot forward. In a famine year of extreme scarcity, the protagonist's wealth might attract covetousness from within and outside the village, potentially triggering tense scenes of "hiding" and "protecting" grain; it could also become an opportunity to lead the villagers out of hardship, allowing the protagonist to move from "self-preservation" to "helping others," further elevating the story's scope. Whether it's discreet protection or proactive responsibility, both methods keep the plot fresh and engaging. "While the Whole Village Famined, My Granary Was Full of Grain and Meat" perfectly captures the core selling points of period survival novels, using extreme contrasts, a realistic atmosphere, interpersonal dynamics, and heartwarming moments to construct a highly engaging story. It satisfies readers' craving for the thrill of a triumphant comeback during a famine, while also being grounded in a solid historical context. Whether you enjoy survival themes, period novels, or stories of satisfying revenge, you'll find resonance and enjoyment in this book. It's definitely a high-quality work worth staying up all night to read!

41. 641 退 After Leaving the Sect, I Started Growing Spirit Fields on a Barren Mountain 退宗后，我在荒山种灵田 Corn Is Offline苞米不在线Fantastical Romance321k WordsCompleted [Farming + Relaxed Vibes + Cultivation + Everyday Life + Lighthearted + Slow Pace + Business Management] The cultivation world's spiritual energy is depleted, and not a blade of grass grows. Su Miao is framed and kicked out of her sect after transmigrating into the body of a menial disciple. She scoffs: “I'll take the blame, but I'm taking the radishes with me!” A modern agricultural research institute expert, Su Miao comes equipped with a high-precision “soil-testing ability.” At a glance, she 1.2kReads—Score137Shelves

    Reader note

    It's really a farming novel.

42. 642 穿 Transmigrate, Farm, Get Rich, and Raise the Kids 穿越之种田致富养崽崽 Mu Muzhi木木枝Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Jiang Wanwan transmigrates from the harsh apocalypse to an impoverished ancient era, only to find that life is just as difficult. The difference is that she now has an adorable little dumpling, a handsome and dependable husband, and a whole space full of crop seeds. With her superb cooking skills, she can raise her precious little one, feed her husband, and help the villagers grow rich along the way... 4.2kReads9.0Score377Shelves

    Reader note

    I don't usually like farming novels with systems, but the system in the first book felt completely natural, which is exactly my type of farming novel. The second and third books have light plots, and I've read them several times.

43. 643 穿 After I Transmigrated, the Rugged Hunter Doted on Me 穿越后我被糙汉猎户宠上天 Yun Xue Yiyi云雪壹壹Two Male Leads252k WordsCompleted A rugged local hunter top x a fair-skinned transmigrated farmer bottom Zhuang Li had a spiritual spring and lived in luxury in the modern world. One day, he woke up in an unknown ancient era, where his father showed him no affection and his stepmother treated him poorly. He also had a younger sister who was a burden to support. To survive, Zhuang Li rolled up his sleeves and got to work in the kitchen. After a few rounds, his sister suffered badly from his cooking. For her sake, Zhuang Li had t 1.2kReads9.2Score188Shelves

    Reader note

    The first book features superpowers, while the second is more slice-of-life.

44. 644 六 A Woodshed in the 1960s Leads to the Modern Era: The Siblings Gather Vegetables to Feed the Family 六零柴房通现代，兄妹捡菜把家养 I Am a Butcher's Knife我是一把杀猪刀Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Connected to the modern world from the 1960s + young siblings as protagonists + no romantic pairing for the main characters] Their dad is missing, their mom is bedridden after a difficult birth, and their heartless grandparents have separated them from the family. The siblings Su Xiaoxiao and Su Jin think they'll starve to death this winter. But when their blood accidentally gets on the door-god image at the woodshed entrance, the two children end up at a modern wholesale market. There are vege 29.8kReads8.5Score1.8kShelves
45. 645 七 The Seven Stars Transmigrated: The Marquis’s Daughter Farms Her Way to Winning Over the God of Coastal Defense 七星穿越，侯女种田拿下海防战神 Jin Ruoyun金若允Ancient Romance166k WordsOngoing Group transmigration + legitimate daughter of a noble marquis's household + agricultural science and farming + devoted one-on-one romance + light political intrigue Ning Zhao looks up and sees Ling Gu standing in a parasol tree. She asks in confusion, “General, what are you doing up there?” The General Who Pacifies the North, once commanding a powerful coastal defense force and slaughtering pirates like a wrathful demon, lowers his head. For once, he is disarmingly sincere and at a loss for wor —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead is incredibly innocent yet very proactive; he proposes the very next day after entering someone's room [laughs]. I absolutely love the character. This is a group-transmigration ancient romance novel, where seven modern people come to ancient times to change the world [shy]. It's so good! (✧∀✧) Sisters, you should check it out! I can't wait to share this great book.

46. 646 小 With My Hands Behind My Back, I Transmigrated to the 1970s, Where I Can Make Trouble and Money with Ease 小手一背穿七零，搞事赚钱样样行 Heavy Clouds云沉沉Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Also known as "Transmigrating into a Book Set in the Seventies: I Collect Eighty-Eight Paychecks Every Month" Su He woke up one day and transmigrated into a period novel, becoming a fake heiress who had been sent back to her village. In the book, the ungrateful real heiress was practically blessed by cheat codes, with schemes and tricks appearing one after another. The Su family ended up destroyed, while the original owner wished she were dead. Looking at her impoverished home and family members 101.2kReads9.6Score10kShelves
47. 647 听 So You Think You Rule the World? Come Try It in China 听说你全球横着走？来华夏试试 Shadow Z黑影ZUrban2.3M WordsOngoing [High Tech + Top Secret + Rivalry Between Great Powers + Secretly Building Strength] “You told me to manage a junk steel mill. What the hell is this nuclear-powered aircraft carrier?!” Lin Fan returns to 1959, facing an era of poverty and Western technological blockades. He takes over a rundown steel mill and awakens a technology-development System. From then on, everything changes! No tanks? A modified armored juggernaut rolls right off the production line! No fighter planes? Fully stealthy 37kReads7.9Score2.8kShelves
48. 648 带 Transmigrated With a Pocket Dimension, the Princess Consort Gets Rich by Doing Nothing 带着空间穿越，王妃摆烂式暴富 Heavenly Lotus Devours Ghosts天莲噬鬼Ancient Romance444k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance + Transmigration and Face-Slapping + Storage Space + Getting Rich and Leveling Up + Protective, Devoted Husband + Love Grows Over Time] Modern woman Wen Jinhe gains a storage space thanks to a strange celestial phenomenon and foresees that she is about to transmigrate. She decides to sell her house and use her savings to fill the space. She transmigrates as a princess sent from the Cold Palace to marry Li Junche, the second prince of the Northern Di Kingdom. On their wedding 6.6kReads9.1Score763Shelves

    Reader note

    The princess was sent to marry a foreign ruler to a foreign country. There, she cultivated rice, wheat, soybeans, sweet potatoes, and other crops, resulting in a significant increase in grain production and a steady stream of income! The soldiers were well-fed and watered. 🍚🍛🍜

49. 649 肥 The Plump Wife's Farming Life: Her Husband Smells So Good Again 肥妻种田忙：相公又真香了 Yang Susu羊苏苏Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The transmigrated farming girl was also named Baihe, meaning “lily,” but she thought she was more like a man-eating flower. First, she was so fat she was afraid she’d crush the person beside her if she rolled over. Second, the Han family spoiled their daughter without limit. She wanted a handsome husband, so her father and brothers simply dragged the man into her bed... Baihe shook her head at her reflection. With such “excellent” conditions, why not make the most of them? Fat? She’s a hidden ge 94Reads5.7Score—Shelves
50. 650 重 Back to 2002: I Build a Tech Empire 重返2002：我打造科技帝国 Niu Batian牛霸天Urban490k WordsCompleted Back to 2002, an era when Longguo’s technology lagged far behind the rest of the world! Zhou Huaqiang awakens a research System. As long as he invests in research, he can acquire any technology! Invest 1 million in research and successfully develop a new energy vehicle! Invest 100 million in research and successfully develop a domestically made jumbo jet! Invest 10 billion in research and successfully develop a crewed lunar spacecraft! And so, when Huaqing Technology is founded, a technology emp 717Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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