Looking for Period Stories Without Poverty-relief Plots, Featuring Selfish, Stingy, Penny-pinching Protagonists 不扶贫自私自利抠门的年代文

1. 451 5 Awakening in the 1950s: A Mama’s Boy’s Happy Life 50年代觉醒，妈宝的幸福生活 Golden Frog金多蛙Modern Romance596k WordsOngoing (Period setting + refuses to go to the countryside + everyone is a self-interest-first pragmatist + pocket dimension) (Romantic lead appears late + mild rivalry among male admirers + mildly obsessive love interest + mild reverse harem) Gu Weiying suddenly awakened memories from five lifetimes. What a joyous occasion: the only naive, sweet-natured one among the nine members of the Wei family had finally grown a brain! Before anyone else awakened, she made the first move and seized every opportuni 811Reads6.7Score—Shelves
2. 452 觉 Awakening in the 1970s: The Scheming Ones Fight Me for the Protagonist Role 觉醒七零：老六们跟我争夺当主角 My Name Is Alu我叫阿绿Modern Romance533k WordsCompleted [Guess who the original protagonist of this world really is + everyday family life + no awful characters + no face-slapping + watching the drama] Gu Dong was hit by a door, which awakened the memories of three lifetimes and happened to give her a not entirely useless golden finger. After learning that her husband, with whom she had shared a respectful marriage for years, would soon be sent away to the countryside, Gu Dong began making plans for the future. The two, who had been growing further a 321Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   Both female leads are quite capable. Sometimes I wonder if I could even survive five episodes in this era; it wouldn't be easy. It's a good show, and the male lead's ability to read minds is a nice touch.

3. 453 反 The Villainous Cannon Fodder Gets Rich in a Military Romance 反派炮灰在军婚文里暴富了 Wu Yiyan吴一言Modern Romance431k WordsCompleted She transmigrated into a book and got a husband and child in one go. Song Ci is psyching herself up to make the best of things, only to discover she’s landed in a sweet romance about a military marriage, and she’s the cannon-fodder villainess who ends up in prison. Let someone else play the cannon fodder; she won’t bother with being a villain, either. First, she’ll get rich, start a business, and enjoy the gossip while raising her child. What? That would be a waste of her stunning pure-and-innoc 591Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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   🎺No poverty alleviation🎺No extreme characters🎺You won't regret jumping in! 1: After transmigrating, you'll have a husband and kids all at once [kissing emoji]. 2: After transmigrating, report your enemy, empty their house, and marry him to join the army 😘. 3: Transmigrated into the middleman of the family, unloved by parents and with sisters dragging you down 😘.

4. 454 七 The 1970s: The Black Lotus Cheats the System and Wins Big 七零：黑莲花靠骗系统赢麻了 Drunk on Clear Ripples醉清涟Modern Romance432k WordsCompleted (The rating is low because it just came out. It should go up eventually, right…) After a wonderfully satisfying all-nighter came a sudden, unexpected death. When Lin Jin opened her eyes again, she had a System in her mind that claimed it could help her reach the pinnacle of life. Task One: Give up a job opportunity. Lin Jin immediately sold the job, and the task was completed. The System crashed. Wait… was something wrong here? Lin Jin gazed at it innocently with wide eyes. “So what? Just t 351Reads7.0Score100Shelves

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   These books don't feature lone wolves, but the female leads are definitely not the selfless, devoted type. Worth reading!

5. 455 村 The Village Beauty Is Incredibly Strong, and the Educated Youth Is as Pretty as a Flower 村花她力大无穷，知青他貌美如花 Chilled Aloe冰镇芦荟Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted The short drama is now streaming! [1970s] [Love After Marriage] [Native Male and Female Leads] [Transmigrated and Reborn Supporting Characters] [Northeastern Family Life] [Sweet Romance Comedy] [Adorable Kids] Xu Yibai only went to the countryside, and the very next day he was labeled "obsessed with the village beauty"! "The new educated youth, Xu, fell in love with Lin Duojiao at first sight!" Xu Yibai: ? Lin Duojiao: "I hear you really like me? Well, you do have good taste!" Xu Yibai: ?? Faced 6.5kReads8.8Score587Shelves

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   The first time I saw her was when the female lead's mother was the team leader. The female lead was the darling of the group and didn't need to help her brothers because they each had their own careers. One of her brothers even started his own business and became a wealthy businessman. The female lead, the male lead, and the female lead's mother all pursued careers in politics. The female lead's family was very united, had no difficult relatives, and had a very unique way of thinking. Even the male lead's grandfather was influenced by them.

6. 456 七 The 1970s: The Sweet Young Military Wife Clears Out Her Enemy's Wealth to Raise Her Child 七零：娇娇军嫂搬空仇人钱财养崽 Talking Rabbits Is No Ordinary Thing谈兔不凡Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Military marriage + space + stockpiling supplies + heiress from a capitalist family + doted on by her family + face-slapping the scumbags + clearing out the house + joining her husband at his post + medical skills + raising kids + marriage first, love later] Tang Wan, who comes from a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and loves business so much she opened a shopping mall, never imagined she could choke to death while drinking water. Fortunately, she had the foresight to stock 24.4kReads8.9Score3.3kShelves
7. 457 七 Sweet as Honey in the 1970s: A Local Green Tea Girl’s Pampered Life 七零甜蜜蜜：绿茶土著的娇宠日常 Another Road另路Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted [Green tea heroine vs. roguishly handsome hero / polished self-interest / slice of life] Wan Xia could be called an “unusual” sort of person. While everyone else fought tooth and nail for a piece of Dacron fabric, she preferred wearing pure cotton and dressing like an elegant little white lotus. Many people in the village thought she’d been calculating and scheming since childhood. She thought so too. In an era when sons were favored over daughters, she managed to win all the special affection 5.7kReads8.5Score391Shelves

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   I recommend this book! The female protagonist schemes step by step to live a better life.

8. 458 家 With a Little Trouble-Maker at Home, Life Only Gets Sweeter 家有小作精，日子越过越有爱 Gu Yin En顾寅恩Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming] [1970s era + transmigration into a book + military marriage + going berserk + getting rich] After putting up with a mountain of grievances in her previous life, Wen Ning transmigrates to the 1970s, where there’s nothing to be had, and gets even more fed up. She just wants to go berserk and take on the whole world. When the villagers gossip behind her back, Wen Ning’s response is simple: “I’ll just curse them out.” When she argues with her mother-in-law, Wen Ning’s res 2.5kReads8.4Score185Shelves

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   A selfish and self-serving historical romance novel 🌿🌿 Yunxi transmigrates into a historical novel. Instead of being tricked into going to the countryside by her toxic best friend, she passes the exam and gets a job in the same factory as her father. She initially planned to just relax, but her boss insisted on getting her opinion, and what she got were amazing—all her ideas were brilliant! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

9. 459 禁 The Abstinent Doctor Whispers Sweet Nothings, and His Sweet Little Darling Cries Pearls Again 禁欲医生低声诱哄，乖软宝贝又掉珍珠 Coconut Milk Rice Crust椰汁锅巴Modern Romance512k WordsCompleted My new story is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 865Reads8.8Score165Shelves

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   The aloof and reserved male lead, a doctor, is calm and composed on the operating table, but off the table, he always whispers and coaxes her. She, on the other hand, is a sweet and adorable little darling, her eyes welling up with tears at the slightest grievance, pearly tears falling like raindrops, filling him with tenderness. Their interactions are both sweet and flirtatious, their daily lives filled with heartwarming affection 💕 From acquaintance to deep understanding, every step is a heart-pounding experience. Family members, come and experience this sweet onslaught—you won't regret it!

10. 460 重 Reborn in 1975, I Send My Nephew to College 重生七五年扔掉外甥上大学 Curly Cat Whiskers猫胡子卷卷Modern Romance570k WordsCompleted The rating has only just come in and will gradually rise. [Reborn] + [space] + [spirit spring] Shen Yun is reborn in the year of her high school entrance exams: When she wakes up, it's the day she just disturbed a hornets' nest. Her head is swollen like a giant winter melon, but that doesn't stop her from giving her sister-in-law a thorough beating as soon as she gets back. In her previous life, she raised her sister-in-law's child and cared for her sister-in-law's mother after she broke her leg 52.4kReads7.9Score8.3kShelves

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    He doesn't help the poor, he doesn't go to the countryside, he's incredibly kind to his comrades, but incredibly ruthless to the enemy.

11. 461 古 A Modern Survival Guide for a Scheming Concubine’s Daughter from Ancient Times! 古代庶女七零腹黑生存指南！ Watermelon Vine西瓜秧子Modern Romance181k WordsOngoing [Female-Oriented Fanfic] [Strong Female Lead] [Ancient-to-Modern] [Only One She Loves] [Transmigration to the 1970s] [Pocket Dimension] [Sweet Romance] [No Rural Relocation] [Scheming] [Self-Interested] [No Handouts] [No Saintly Heroine] [Transmigration to Another World] [Food] This is a fictional world. A fictional world. A fictional world. Don't overthink it. Don't overthink it. The author doesn't have a brain either. (I can say that, but you can't!!!!) Everyone, come see Lu Wanwan's life, —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is neither a charity nor a saint; she is selfish and self-serving.

12. 462 今 Today Is a Good Day to Break Up 今日宜分手 Kui-chan葵酱Modern Romance267k WordsCompleted [Rekindled romance + groveling pursuit] Because of a promise made while drunk, she spent several years foraging wild vegetables. The year Wang Sinian graduated from university, he promised her that if they were still together five years later, they would get married. That promise kept Jiang Wanlu hooked, sticking to Wang Sinian like a burr he couldn't shake off. Wang Sinian's friends often joked that she was his free nanny, and secretly bet on when the two of them would break up. Even Wang Sinia 13.5kReads7.8Score735Shelves

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    🔥Must-see! "Today is the Right Time to Break Up," a heart-wrenching tale of reconciliation and a desperate pursuit of a lost love, is coming! For those who love angsty romances and dramatic breakup stories, don't miss "Today is the Right Time to Break Up!" Jiang Wanlu, because of a drunken promise Wang Sinian made after graduating from university—that they would marry if they were still together in five years—has been scrambling for love for years. She clings to Wang Sinian like glue, only to be mocked by his friends as a free maid and bullied by the servants. But blinded by love, she endures all the grievances. What will become of this humble relationship? When will Wang Sinian finally realize his mistake and begin his pursuit of her? Come witness this heart-wrenching love story of reconciliation and experience the entanglement of love and hate!

13. 463 穿 Transmigrating Into an Era Novel: The Tool Character Refuses to Follow the Plot 穿越年代文：工具人拒绝剧情 Ninth Little Sister九小妹Modern Romance856k WordsCompleted [Period setting + pocket dimension + no romance + family and village life + stays in the countryside + no school] After waking up from a car accident, Gu Mingyue discovered that she had transmigrated into a period novel. She wasn’t the female lead’s rival or a sacrificial character, but merely a tool character who provided a house when the female lead went to the countryside, then appeared briefly in the background introduction. Did Gu Mingyue mind? Of course not!!! Her pocket dimension was stoc 5.3kReads8.9Score294Shelves

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    🔥🔥🔥1️⃣ [Egoistic + No Poverty Alleviation + No Saintly Spirit + No Stepmother + No Adopted Children + No Fixed CP + Quick Transmigration Historical Fiction] 2️⃣ [Historical Setting + Space + No CP + Family Matters + No City Life + No School] A seemingly innocent but actually ruthless woman, driven by egoism. Transmigration doesn't increase intelligence; she keeps a low profile, won't wreak havoc, but will never be bullied or taken advantage of. Her space has never been exposed, allowing her to live a carefree life. 3️⃣She's a notorious villain; no one in the surrounding villages can beat her. She'll fight at the drop of a hat, preferring action to words.

14. 464 重 Reborn in the 1970s: The Reluctant Match Is Surprisingly Sweet 重生七零：强扭的瓜有点甜 Meow Commander喵指挥官Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted Jiang Wan transmigrated! And she transmigrated right into the most awkward situation imaginable. Why awkward? Because she was forcing herself on a man. This is a terrible misunderstanding, a huge injustice! None of this has anything to do with her. She’s just an innocent passerby who transmigrated into this world. Unfortunately, no one believes her. Well, the original owner was notorious for raising hell and ruling the family compound like a tyrant! So be it. What’s done is done, and crying won’ 10.4kReads9.0Score1kShelves
15. 465 七 Pillar of the Seventies: Upright and Unyielding, Serving the People 七零砥柱：清风傲骨掌民生 Mingming Loves Slushies爱吃思乐冰的明明Modern Romance192k WordsCompleted A strong female lead in a period setting. She enters politics to help the people, with career and romance as parallel storylines, plenty of satisfying moments, and a focus on power struggles and personal growth. No convenient golden fingers of any kind, and no moral blackmail. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one! A thrilling political novel set in a historical period! No male lead, no system, no cheat codes, no special abilities, etc., And the protagonist is intelligent throughout. It's definitely worth reading again and again!

16. 466 穿 Transmigrating to the 1970s: She Now Has a Son and a Daughter 穿越七十年代之：她儿女双全了 A Dream Three Thousand Miles Long一梦三千里Modern Romance196k WordsOngoing [Reborn as a baby + pocket dimension + no rural relocation + no black-market dealings + no excessive child-rearing] Qin Qiong, who lives in 2024, is a typical modern woman with a comfortable middle-class lifestyle: independent, self-sufficient, and enjoying an easygoing life. She couldn't be happier with how things are. But one morning, a bag of milk upended her peaceful routine. In a panic, she started stockpiling everything! When she opened her eyes again, she was on a delivery bed in the 1970 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Poverty alleviation? Living in a major provincial capital city, there's no need to support relatives or marriage partners through poverty alleviation. It's all about showing off and gossiping. If there's something in my space, I use it. There's no story of having a ton of good stuff and then eating scraps of vegetables.

17. 467 夏 A Summer Kiss 夏日热吻你 An Jiuling安九凌Modern Romance312k WordsCompleted [Cool, roguish heartbreaker & sweet, well-behaved girl] The physical edition of Tenderness Is Only for You is now available [The playboy reforms + groveling pursuit + sweet romance + both leads are pure + happy ending + unrequited love comes true] When Sang Sui was fifteen, she came with her mother to the Sheng family in Yunjing City and met Lin Yi's son, Sheng Yize. Three years older than her and exceptionally handsome, he was just so cold that Sang Sui hid behind her mother and greeted him wit 20.1kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
18. 468 当 When the Villainess Gets Bound to a Good Deeds System 当恶女绑定了行善积德系统 Lazy Fat Snail胖蜗牛很懒Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Zhong Chuchu is a notorious bad girl. No one in the surrounding villages can beat her. If someone gets on her nerves, she fights them. If she can settle things with her fists, she won't waste words. After an accident, Zhong Chuchu from another world merges souls with her and receives Good Deeds and Virtue System 101… The System has all kinds of wonderful items, but they must be exchanged for points. Dong Yichen is a notorious hooligan in the compound. He never does anything worthwhile and is al 17.8kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves
19. 469 穿 Transmigrated to the 1980s: A Fiery Wife and Her Handsome Husband 穿越八零：火爆媳妇俏郎君 Plain Robes, Pure Melody素衫清韵Modern Romance880k WordsCompleted Everyone in Yanzi Ridge knows that the man Chen Nanxing took in may look honest, but he’s ruthless and full of tricks, a wolf in sheep’s clothing who never shows his true face. Chen Nanxing doesn’t know, and even if she did, she wouldn’t care. Who doesn’t wear a mask these days? You can’t get by without having two faces. If Zhao Huaian is a wolf, then she’s the hunter who specializes in hunting wolves! 1.3kReads8.8Score120Shelves
20. 470 七 The Beautiful 1970s Educated Youth, Doted on by a Rough-Hewn Man 七零漂亮女知青，糙汉捧在手心宠 The Knife-Wielding Love Letter捉刀小情书Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Period setting + rugged man + delicate peach blossom spirit + three lifetimes of romance + sweet doting + healing] A delicate, beautiful peach blossom spirit heroine × a rugged hero who adores his wife The peach blossom spirit Tao Yingli failed her heavenly tribulation. When she opened her eyes again, she had become a cannon-fodder villainess in a period novel. In the countryside of the 1970s, farm work was hard and life was harsh. Tao Yingli had lost her peach blossom body, and even pulling up 1.6kReads9.0Score217Shelves

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    It's a period drama with a novel setting, a fast-paced plot, and decent writing. It's one of my favorite period dramas recently. The female lead never suffers a loss and has a clear mind.

21. 471 六 The 1960s: I Married into a Treasure-Dungeon 六零，嫁进宝藏副本了 Lailai Dada睐睐哒哒Modern Romance700k WordsCompleted [Period Setting + Adorable Kids + Slow-Paced, Cozy Daily Life + Working Hard to Build a Fortune + Male Lead] [The rating is low because it was just released and will go up! Sobbing, I never thought I’d be saying this one day~] At first, she thinks, “Guys, you have no idea. Everyone else who transmigrates gets a golden finger, while I can only piggyback on someone else’s.” Later, she thinks, “Guys, you have no idea. The little boss’s golden finger is really, really useful!” In short, the heroine 3.1kReads9.3Score186Shelves

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    There's this one, something about the 70s kids being a bit shady, I've read it but forgotten what it was, anyway it was really funny. Also, I'm currently reading a super cute baby novel, it's amazing!

22. 472 重 Reborn as a Top-Tier Star Heiress: The Rich Fight Over Me 重生商界顶流千金：豪门疯抢 Light-Sugar Jinjin微糖金金Modern Romance581k WordsCompleted [Revenge against scumbags + forced possession + reborn heroine + romantic rivals competing] [Sweet-faced, scheming seductress × unhinged heir / abstinent CEO / rugged military king / refined but depraved bureau chief / financial predator] [In her past life, she was abandoned by her own family, betrayed by the one she loved, and bullied and framed, until she lost her reputation and died with bitterness in her heart!] [Reborn in the year 2000, Li Muan returns from the ashes with memories steeped i 661Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Watch as she dances on the edge of a knife, balancing multiple forces while ensuring her own safety, experiencing the most intense and thrilling emotional clashes. This emotional game under extreme conditions tests courage, wisdom, and composure, and best showcases the character's unique charm.

23. 473 五 The Fifties: My Sweet Wife Has a Huge Pocket Dimension 五零，小娇妻有大空间 Tea Roaster on the Flatlands坪上炒茶Modern Romance431k WordsCompleted [The Fifties and Sixties: I Transmigrated into a Person with Nothing] Also known as [The Fifties: The Sweet Young Wife Has a Huge Pocket Dimension] [Won't Go to the Countryside] [Won't Raise Someone Else's Kids] [Not a Doormat] [Strengthen the Nation] [Change History] [Feel-Good Story? Not Sure] [Everyday Life] [Has a Male Lead] [What else... I'll add more if I think of anything] "Starting in 1951" After transmigrating, I found myself turned into a bandit chief. More specifically, the second-in- 538Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    These books are all really good and will definitely meet your requirements. The one with the male lead Liu Guangqi that was mixed in is also super good, definitely no worse than the female-oriented ones. You can tell by looking at the ratings.

24. 474 穿 As a Widow, I Struggled to Make It in the 1980s 穿成寡妇的我在八零奋斗 Ha Qiu哈湫Modern Romance571k WordsCompleted Li Miaomiao was a hard-working corporate drone, on the verge of a long-awaited promotion. But after falling asleep, she woke up back in the struggling 1980s, widowed and saddled with two children! Staring at the old woman weeping nonstop before her, the scrawny girl standing by her bed, and the baby still in swaddling clothes, Li Miaomiao felt that something was terribly wrong. What on earth had she done to deserve this? A major incident had recently shaken Xie Family Village: Wang, the old wom 79Reads9.1Score103Shelves

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    🍀🍀No lending money, no talking about money to avoid hurting feelings. Reborn, she starts by deceiving him, gradually overcoming the difficulties of her past life, accumulating wealth, and loving to buy houses and shops. After directly purchasing an entire building, she earned the nickname "House Sister".🍀🍀②Ignoring her ex-husband, since he said he was dead, then she'd treat him as dead, moving overnight to get away from the villagers.🍀🍀

25. 475 七 The Heiress Stuns Everyone in the 1970s and Charms a Diplomat 七零，大小姐惊艳全场撩爆外交官 Yi He颐和Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The troupe’s leading star, a flirtatious young lady who loves to hook her prey × a willing-to-take-the-bait, scheming diplomat | She pursues him, sweet romance | Two powerful leads, satisfying story | Age gap | Loving family | Complete] Modern top-tier star Fu Chuyou transmigrates into the body of a young lady in the 1970s, only to be forced to go to the countryside from the start. Her family doesn’t want her to go, and neither does she. With a voice like an angel’s, she wins her way into the c 8kReads8.6Score844Shelves
26. 476 开 Breaking Off the Engagement from the Start! My Former Fiancé Can't Handle It 开局退婚！前未婚夫他玩不起 Galloping Through Blossoms纵花踏马Modern Romance561k WordsCompleted For those whose ratings have just appeared, they’ll rise later. [1980s + mutual devotion + the husband chases his wife to the crematorium + taming a dog] [Profit-driven, flirtatious beauty × unhinged, cunning man who clings to her relentlessly] After a helicopter crash, Song Tinghe wakes up in 1983 and is immediately sold off by her uncle to a wife-beater. Her stepbrother is still lurking outside, watching her like a hawk! In her moment of crisis, she remembers the devastatingly handsome fiancé 768Reads6.8Score102Shelves
27. 477 继 My Adorable, Needy Stepsister Has Her Brothers Wrapped Around Her Finger 继妹又萌又奶，哥哥连哄带拐 Chen Xi Zi尘西子Ancient Romance215k WordsCompleted When Bai Ying was four, her mother suddenly returned and took her along when she remarried. In one stroke, Bai Ying became the second young lady of the leading family in the Vermilion Bird Kingdom. Her scumbag father and older sister were waiting to see her make a fool of herself. They said her stepfather would reject her, her stepbrother would despise her, and her step-grandmother would throw her out. But the truth was Her quiet, taciturn stepfather gave Bai Ying a storage pouch filled with 5.8kReads9.2Score793Shelves

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    The original owner of this amazing female protagonist was pampered and spoiled since birth. She was spoiled and took her family's sacrifices for granted. Her mother treated her like a treasure, never criticizing her and blindly siding with her. Whenever her little girl asked for something, she would do everything she could to help her achieve her goal, just to make her happy.

28. 478 制 Taking Over the Entertainment Industry and Becoming Everyone's Favorite? Easy! 制霸演艺圈，万人迷？顺手的事！ Xiao Zhiyue萧执月Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Entertainment industry + ambitious heroine + revenge + serious acting career + romantic tension with multiple men] - Complete, with plenty to read - When Shen Beiqiao opens her eyes again, she's in the car on her way back to the Shen family to be acknowledged as one of their own. In her previous life, she believed the lies of her “pure and refined” older sister. It wasn't until her sister's fans stabbed her clean through that she understood: in a wealthy family and the fame-hungry entertainme 4.9kReads9.0Score763Shelves
29. 479 穿 Transmigrate into a Book: Daily Gossip in the Compound in the 1960s 穿书六零：大院吃瓜日常 Yunyang Peach Cake云阳桃片Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted (Historical setting + transmigrate into a book + everyday life + gossip-watching + a touch of ensemble cast) When Lin An’an wakes up, she has transmigrated into a historical novel as a disposable side character. According to the plot, her so-called best friend will rob her and kill her, then spend her money, sleep in her bed, and hit her child... Knowing how the story goes, Lin An’an decides to stay far away from both her so-called best friend and the seemingly perfect blind date. Who could have 3.9kReads8.4Score293Shelves
30. 480 她 Her Walled-In World 她的围城 Su Laosan素老三Modern Romance5.0M WordsOngoing This book is based on a true story. It's not a wish-fulfillment novel, and it is slow-paced. In the 1990s, Jing An gets married. Unsure yet hopeful about marriage, she endures her in-laws' schemes and her sister-in-law's attempts to drive a wedge between her and her husband. At last, she and Jiuguang make it through their difficult adjustment period, and she thinks a brighter future is finally within reach. But that light is stolen by another woman. And so begins a battle of schemes and rivalr 29kReads9.2Score791Shelves

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    The female protagonist is frugal and single-mindedly works hard to support her family. After a lifetime of hard work, she finally sees the light at the end of the tunnel.

31. 481 重 Back to the 1960s: I Can’t Keep My Superpower a Secret 重回60年代：我的异能藏不住了 Heavenly Official's Blessing天倌赐福Urban2.7M WordsCompleted Era setting + reborn + pocket dimension + transmigration + stockpiling supplies + lighthearted + no harem Gu Yunyang transmigrated from the apocalypse back to 1960, into the body of a man who shared his name and had been switched at birth. He also saw the man's entire life. In his previous life, the child who had been switched at birth discovered the truth. With famine raging, he couldn't bear the hunger and came back to claim his place, leaving Gu Yunyang as the awkward impostor son. To avoid b 18.3kReads8.0Score1.6kShelves

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    Gu Yunyang, who transmigrated to a post-apocalyptic world, possesses a spatial ability to hoard supplies and launches a "triple whammy" attack on his biased adoptive parents: emptying their entire household and reporting them. His declaration, "I wouldn't even give you my stuff to the dogs," elevates selfishness to the level of performance art.

32. 482 重 Reborn in the 1970s: Enjoying a Shameless Life 重生七零年代，享受缺德人生 Ink-Dyed Desolation墨染苍凉Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Dual Transmigration] [Space + System] [Period Setting + Wish Fulfillment] [Mutual Devotion + Both Leads Are Pretty Awful] [The whole point is: if I can't have a good time, neither can anyone else.] The System got knocked into a brain-dead state and spent sixteen years trying to reboot without success. Bai Nuo, who had come from the apocalypse, was also left with brain damage and spent those sixteen years in a daze. Fortunately, she had a loving family who helped her grow up safe and healthy. Th 24.1kReads8.9Score3.4kShelves

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    High-quality period fantasy novels! Space-time superpowers! Time travel/transmigration into a book! The male and female leads are both brilliant and cunning, ruthless and selfish! The best defeat the worst, magic defeats magic! First book: The female lead transmigrates to a post-apocalyptic world, possesses superpowers, high combat strength, ruthless and vicious, never hesitates to fight back, and will never let herself be wronged. She has a powerful cheat system, a considerate system, and a space-time ability—it's incredibly satisfying! The male lead is also a transmigrator, equally ruthless! A perfect pair of brilliant and cunning protagonists! Second book: The female lead transmigrates into a book, possesses high combat strength, never hesitates to fight back, has a space-time ability, and can draw prizes—her cheat system is incredibly powerful. The male lead has an interesting personality and is good at teamwork. They are also a perfect pair of brilliant and cunning protagonists. Watching them team up to cause trouble, go crazy, and create chaos for everyone is especially interesting!

33. 483 我 My Best Friend in the 1970s 我的闺蜜在七零 Fish Meatball Hairdo游鱼丸子头Modern Romance221k WordsOngoing So what if my fiancé betrayed me? Shi Baozhu, a young woman from the 1970s, steps into 2024, and her life becomes more exciting than ever. She explores the sights of the new era with her modern best friend, enjoying crayfish, spicy hot pot, milk tea, coffee, and coconut water. Who cares what that scumbag’s name is? She’ll go to college, become a rich woman, and laugh her way through every day. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is from the 1970s and travels back and forth between modern times; she doesn't help with poverty alleviation [Note].

34. 484 吃 Gossip! Gossip! More Gossip! 吃瓜！吃瓜！吃瓜啦！ Ling Ling Zi苓菱子Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Synopsis: (Period setting + transmigrate into a book + whirlwind marriage + gossip) Lin Hua, a laid-back woman who loves gossip, transmigrates from the future to a parallel world in the 1970s. She accidentally discovers that she has transmigrated into a book, and that she has become a cannon-fodder character. All she wants is to change her fate. She marries a minor character from the story, stays away from the male and female leads, and lives a quiet, comfortable life, enjoying the gossip from u 4.3kReads7.9Score233Shelves

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    [Sending Hearts] Synopsis: (Era + Transmigration + Flash Marriage + Gossip) Lin Yuan, a lazy bum who loves gossip, transmigrates from the future to a parallel 1970s, only to discover she's transmigrated into a book, and even becomes cannon fodder. [Sending Hearts] A young couple born in the 1990s transmigrates to the 1960s. No TV, no internet, no cell phones—no problem, none of that's necessary! There's too much gossip here, no time to digest it all! The couple's daily life: gossip, making money, raising kids—they must manage all three without neglecting anything.

35. 485 穿 Book Transmigration: I Become the Favorite in the 1960s 穿书：我在六零当团宠 Mo Mo墨墨Modern Romance896k WordsCompleted A top student and financial genius has actually transmigrated into a book! Could anything be more terrifying? At least her family dotes on her, and there are no horrible relatives. Then the author gives her an overpowered System to help her reach the pinnacle of life. With the System, she can eat well and dress warmly in this era of scarcity. As for the hidden big shot in the book, whom the original owner despised, she’d better make the first move. A cold-blooded, ruthless big bad wolf? Or a hid 1.6kReads9.1Score169Shelves
36. 486 疯 Crazy! How Much Crazier Can I Get as a Wicked Female Supporting Character in the 1970s? 疯！穿成七零恶毒女配癫点怎么了 Shallow Summer Meow浅夏喵Modern Romance598k WordsCompleted Transmigrate into a book + Space + Face-slapping + Crushing scum + Educated youth sent to the countryside + Super strength + The leads never turn their frustration inward The female lead is powerful, holds grudges, and can go off the rails at any moment. Her manners are questionable, and violence is the answer. The male lead is even more outrageous than anyone else. The crazier you are, the more you get to enjoy life. The moment Yang Mumu opens her eyes, she finds herself in the 1970s. Her mothe 3.9kReads8.4Score356Shelves
37. 487 七 A 1970s Military Wife Makes a Hundred Million a Day, and Her Officer Husband Spoils Her Fiercely 七零军嫂日赚一个亿，军官霸道宠 Young Master Qiye七夜少爷Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted [Portable space, doted-on darling, satisfying revenge, sweet romance, building a business empire] In her past life, Su Wanwan and her family were all cannon fodder in a period novel. Her father died in the line of duty. Her mother was hit by a car and died along with the baby she was carrying. Her three older brothers died in prison while seeking revenge. Their family fortune became the capital their enemies used to build their empire. No one even claimed their bodies, while their enemies lived 28Reads6.1Score—Shelves

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    The female lead never helps others; it's always the male lead and supporting male characters who rush to give her resources and money. 💰 It's so satisfying!

38. 488 七 A Sweet Green-Tea Beauty Marries an Officer in the 1970s 七零年代绿茶娇美人嫁军官 Orange Loves Caramel橙子爱焦糖Modern Romance251k WordsOngoing Tian Xinyi transmigrated into a feel-good novel set in the 1970s. Unfortunately, she wasn't the heroine, but her invisible younger sister, who was going to be traded in a marriage swap. On the second day after arriving, Tian Xinyi burned the heroine's admission letter. If the heroine wanted her younger sister to spend her whole life stuck in Tianjia Village, then none of them were leaving. After burning the letter, Tian Xinyi went to help care for her sister-in-law during her confinement and s 44Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    Tian Xinyi transmigrated into a 1970s fantasy novel, but unfortunately, she wasn't the female lead; instead, she was the female lead's insignificant second sister, used in a marriage exchange. The day after her transmigration, Tian Xinyi burned the female lead's admission notice. Following that, she pursued the unattainable beauty of the military camp, spending a passionate night together. After taking the Dragon and Phoenix Pill, Tian Xinyi unhesitatingly fed the man beside her a pill that would prevent her from having children. The female lead is selfish and self-serving, possessing a cheat-like advantage.

39. 489 带 A Career-Building System and a Guaranteed Job in 1965 带着搞事业系统在六五端上铁饭碗 Cherry Tiny Rice Ball樱桃小小小圆子Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After waking up, she inexplicably transmigrated into the body of a sixteen-year-old girl who shared her name, had failed the 1965 college entrance exam, and was about to have her engagement called off. Bound to a career-building System, she was pushed and tempted by it into steadily becoming a beautiful, wealthy woman. She even managed to marry a handsome, rich man and have two adorable, clever kids. A truly peak life! 5.8kReads8.3Score309Shelves
40. 490 年 Quick Transmigration Through the Eras: The Villainess Lives Off Men and Loves It 年代快穿：坏女人她软饭硬吃 Liu Suqin流苏覃Modern Romance130k WordsCompleted [Period-Era Quick Transmigration] + [Everyone’s Favorite] + [Selfish and Self-Serving] Pu Mingyue is a climbing vine. Once she latches onto a man, she finds every way to siphon off the nourishment she needs, wringing out the last drop of his worth before ruthlessly strangling him and casting him aside. 1. Educated youth sent to the countryside in the 1970s vs. a taciturn, rugged man + a lovesick male educated youth + an elegant professor 2. Pretty widow fleeing famine in the 1950s vs. an ungrate 844Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    In all three books, the female protagonist only cares about herself and doesn't help the poor.

41. 491 穿 Transmigrated to the 1970s: Joining the Army in the Great Northwest 穿越七零，随军大西北 Potato Stews Potatoes in a Pot土豆用锅炖土豆Modern Romance160k WordsCompleted A devoted military marriage, with neither lead having been with anyone else. She won't raise another man's child. She has no extraordinary talent for making money. This is simply a story about an ordinary, insignificant person quietly doing her part for her country's development. After transmigrating into a new body, Zheng Ci follows her mother's orders and goes on a blind date. She thinks it'll just be a formality, but she never expects to be captivated by his good looks... This story is entire 2kReads8.6Score114Shelves
42. 492 七 Military Marriage in the 1970s: After Joining the Army, She Became the Talk of the Family Compound 七零军婚：随军后她风靡家属院 Yan Hui胭回Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Stunning artist x tough, prison-style military officer] [Pocket dimension, limited appearances + sweet romance + satisfying wish fulfillment + no awful characters] Shi Tingyu is a young painter with a modest reputation. One day, she transmigrates to the 1970s and becomes the daughter of a weapons researcher. Before she can enjoy her new life, her parents face the prospect of being reported and sent down to the countryside. Unwilling to let her suffer, her parents quickly arrange a blind date fo 86.1kReads9.5Score9.8kShelves
43. 493 上 I've Suffered Enough in My Past Life, So This Time I'll Marry a Powerful Man from Beijing's Elite Circle 上一世苦够了，这一世嫁京圈大佬 Don't Dream of Rain别梦雨Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted An Nuan was reborn, and so was her husband. In her previous life, to help him get ahead as quickly as possible, An Nuan deliberately hid how well she had done on the college entrance exams and gave him her early admission spot at a world-renowned university. But on the day he finally achieved success, he killed her in the bridal suite she had lovingly prepared. In this new life, An Nuan swore she wouldn’t interfere in his life again. She would let him be with the woman he loved. An Nuan would at 30kReads8.6Score2.8kShelves

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    While the outside world was turbulent, her heart remained as calm as a mirror. This stability, stemming from a deep self-awareness and a strong sense of value, allowed her to remain composed amidst the ebb and flow of wealth, as if everything was under her control.

44. 494 婆 My Mother-in-Law Wants Me to Live as a Widow? My Army Officer Husband Is Back 婆婆让我守活寡？军官老公回来了 Songzi Mo松子茉Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Era Setting] [Military Marriage] [Pocket Dimension] [Raising Children] With a single twist of fate, wealthy heiress Zhou Zhitong transmigrated into a book and became a cannon-fodder military wife left behind in the countryside. She was destined to work herself to death before turning thirty. Worst of all, her two children would be sold to human traffickers by their cruel grandmother, who would cripple them and force them to beg in the streets. But to her delight, her family's department store h 1.7kReads8.5Score261Shelves

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    A military marriage story about raising a child; the female lead has a spatial ability, is dishonest and cunning, not a saint, and avoids melodramatic tropes. Highly rated, high quality, and very enjoyable! [Heart emoji]

45. 495 重 Reborn, She Finally Stopped Going Crazy 重生后，她终于不疯了 9YanModern Romance210k WordsCompleted In her previous life, she spent every day fighting with her husband over his mistress, leaving their two children caught in the middle and miserable. In the end, she alone made both children's lives unbearable. Only when she was lying in a hospital bed did she finally come to her senses. When she opened her eyes again, Liu Xian'an had returned to the past. She could start all over! This time, she worked hard to make money. Her mother-in-law looked down on her? Then she'd send her a bastard-child 2kReads9.1Score184Shelves
46. 496 四 Siheyuan: I'm Liu Guangqi 四合院：我是刘光奇 Zhi Yu 1014栀虞1014Female-Channel Fanfiction467k WordsCompleted A Love in the Courtyard fanfic. I transmigrated into the world of Love in the Courtyard and became Liu Guangqi. Emmmm, not a bad identity. Unlike other transmigrators who start out as orphans, at least the courtyard's scoundrels can't bully me. As for everything else, I'll just sit back and watch! 10.8kReads9.1Score359Shelves
47. 497 七 The 1970s: In Debt by Morning, Winning Big with the System by Night 七零：上午欠债，晚上绑系统躺赢 True Integrity Rising真铮日上Modern Romance2.0M WordsOngoing [Alternate History Setting, Daily Life, Slow Burn, Ordinary Male Lead, Poor Health, Has a Golden Finger but Won’t Become Invincible] With a bang, Wang Siming transmigrated! He opened his eyes in the 1970s, having become Wang Siming, who’d been swindled while looking for a job and lost the family’s entire savings of 300 yuan! His whole family had been eagerly counting on him to become a worker so they could enjoy the good life with him, and now he was saddled with a sudden debt of 300 yuan. He wa 7.5kReads8.3Score642Shelves

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    1️⃣No favoritism, and a rare find among historical fiction! The male and female leads are a married couple who transmigrate from the modern world after a car accident. They remain a married couple, and both possess special abilities! They reciprocate kindness from family and friends without harming their own interests! The male lead's ability is a portable space, while the female lead's is a palace intrigue system, primarily focused on raising children!

48. 498 偷 I Spied on the Boss's Wife in the Bath, and She Offered Herself to Me 偷看老板娘洗澡，老板娘以身相许 Huanshan East Road环山东路Urban217k WordsOngoing A year ago, Li Feng lost his memory and became an innkeeper. A year later, after his memories awakened, he was ordered to return to the organization. Li Feng said: “There’s no going back! I peeked at the landlady while she was bathing, and now she insists on marrying me!” —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male lead accidentally peeks at his landlady taking a bath 🛀, expecting to be kicked out, but the plot takes a surprising turn: the landlady falls for him. What follows is a chaotic yet sweet daily life. The landlady appears cold and aloof but is kind-hearted, while the male lead seems unreliable but is actually witty and funny. Their relationship evolves from bickering to mutual affection, showering the audience with sweetness, laughter, and swoon-worthy moments ✨.

49. 499 四 Siheyuan: My Name Is Yi Zhonghe 四合院：我叫易中河 Qing Yao's Little White Cat晴瑶的小白猫Male-Channel Fanfiction3.0M WordsOngoing A modern man transmigrates into the world of the courtyard drama, becoming Yi Zhonghe, Yi Zhonghai’s younger brother, a character who never appeared in the show. He moves into the courtyard and takes a job at the steel mill. See how a modern soul reforms the courtyard’s self-serving residents, turning the “courtyard full of miscreants” into a true Love in the Courtyard. 84.8kReads8.0Score4.6kShelves
50. 500 乖 Be Good! We Can Date, but Don't Tell Anyone 乖！处对象可以，别往外说 Hippo Gua Gua河马瓜瓜Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book, historical era, feel-good story, getting rich, sweet romance] The moment she opened her eyes, modern office worker Jiang Xiaosui had become a notorious woman expelled from a workers’, peasants’ and soldiers’ college in the 1970s. To make matters worse, she realized she had transmigrated into a rebirth novel, becoming the miserable contrast character whose suffering highlighted the heroine’s happy life. According to the plot, her grandfather would lose his position as t 25.3kReads8.6Score3.3kShelves

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    1. The male lead initially helps the female lead out of poverty, but later they support each other! When the female lead first transmigrated, her family was destitute. Her father was a good-for-nothing, but her brother was disabled. Seeing that the job her family had earned from exchanging their land was about to be given away by her father, and with both she and her brother still minors, the hot-tempered female lead was furious! She coaxed and tricked her father into working at the power plant! Only then did she have time to plan for herself and her brother! 2. The female lead, after transmigrating, is calm, self-controlled, and prioritizes her own interests! First, she uses the male lead to get a temporary job translating documents, then tries to get a permanent job from him. Actually, the male lead had already arranged a job for her, but hadn't told her yet, and she thought he was unreliable. During a visit to the sand and gravel plant with the male lead, she learns that the plant is hiring an accountant, so she decisively abandons the male lead's offer and uses his connections to get the accounting job, infuriating him! 3. The female lead isn't stingy or charitable; their heartwarming daily life is quite enjoyable!

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