A Suffering Country Girl’s Rise to the Top 苦情农村女主逆袭

1. 1 九 The 90s: Ever Since I Stopped Being Filial, I've Had the Sweetest Smile 九零，自从不孝后我笑的可甜嘞 Ten Steps, Ten Steps十步十步Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Li Xingjian’s reputation was ruined before she could return home. Her biased mother demanded that she give her childhood sweetheart and fiancé to her younger sister, then forced her to sacrifice herself to secure her sister’s future. “You weren’t pure to begin with. Even if I let you marry, who would want you? Once your sister makes something of herself, she’ll spare you a bite to eat. I’m only doing this for your own good, aren’t I?” Her useless father turned a blind eye t 44.7kReads9.3Score4.9k14d adds

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   This is good. Enough said, see for yourself.

2. 2 穿 After Transmigrating Into a Tragic Cannon Fodder, I Became a Top-Tier Star 穿成悲惨炮灰后我成了顶流 Salted Fish Biscuit in a Tree树上的咸鱼饼干Modern Romance527k WordsCompleted Jiang Zhi transmigrated into the body of a doomed supporting character. Her father was an alcoholic, gambler, and wife-beater; her weak mother favored sons over daughters. Her father would sell her, and after enduring inhuman torment, she would become a vicious woman who made a scene in front of the male and female leads once or twice. Then the male lead would expose photos of her with various men, triggering a wave of online abuse. One foggy morning, she would be hit by a car and killed. Jiang 6.6kReads9.1Score66514d adds

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   The female lead in this book had such a pitiful childhood 😫

3. 3 中 You Dumped Me After I Passed the Scholar Exam, So Why Are You Crying Now That I’m Rich? 中秀才就休妻，我暴富你又哭什么 Yaoyao Ruoshui妖妖若水Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The moment Ye Caiping opened her eyes, she found herself a divorced woman, with her sister-in-law back home sharpening a knife against her. It wasn't that her sister-in-law was unreasonable. The original owner of this body was simply too awful! How awful? Here, take a look: Whenever her husband's family needed to build a house, if there was even a single grain of surplus food at her parents' home, she'd come sniffing around like a mad dog and take it all. So her mother-in-law could eat meat ever 33kReads9.3Score4.9k14d adds

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   Super good! 👀👀 I've been reading novels for a long time now 📚📚📚📚 Every character in this one is so vivid and funny. I haven't read a novel this satisfying in a long time. The female lead is a time traveler, but she's not very strong and has little say in front of the powerful. That's when the male lead comes along. Anyway, I really like it and am very satisfied. Highly recommend it! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

4. 4 枫 Maple and Frost 枫与霜 Elm Seeds Fluttering榆钱飘飘Modern Romance621k WordsOngoing A story set in a bygone era, about the difficult life of a disabled poet. A lifetime of illness and a love that was misplaced. Zhu Xiaoya, a young woman who loves the arts, throws herself wholeheartedly into love and spends her youth protecting her marriage. In the end, it cannot withstand the tests of time and hardship. Over the course of several decades, she struggles onward through the double torment of physical suffering and emotional pain, searching for a way forward amid a shattered family 15Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 5 全 Everyone's a Nightmare? Reborn, I Torment My Ex-Husband 全员极品？重生归来虐爆前夫 Thousand Peach Jam千桃酱Modern Romance163k WordsCompleted [Face-slapping + punishing scumbags + satisfying revenge + strong heroine + no romance] In her previous life, Lin Jiajia was sold off by her scumbag father and stepmother in exchange for 2,000 yuan and a job opportunity. The neighbors all praised her good fortune: she had married a rich man and could become a mother without going through childbirth. Wang Damao had beaten three wives to death. After being abused countless times, Lin Jiajia escaped back to her family home, but everyone there just 32Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 6 铁 Rust and Blossoms 铁锈与繁花 Tian Yuefang of Deer West Island鹿西岛的田月芳Modern Romance136k WordsCompleted 1990s + inspirational realism + female awakening + a determined comeback + making a life far from home + workplace transformation + family ties + sincere romance + friendly neighbors At seventeen, she never imagined that the peachwood talisman her mother pressed into her palm would accompany her through so many storms: from the crowded sleeper cars of a green train to the fluorescent-lit workshop of an electronics factory; from an old night-school building overgrown with ivy to the desk in her o 609Reads—Score—14d adds

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   On the 38-hour journey on the old-fashioned green train, she couldn't have imagined the future she would face: the embarrassment of having her seat taken by others, the pain of cutting her hand while chopping vegetables, the scolding from the assembly line supervisor, and the difficulty of raising enough money for medical expenses. But she also couldn't have imagined that the parts she protected when the warehouse leaked, the formulas she memorized in night school, and the vocabulary she learned on the bus would one day become the keys to unlocking the doors of an office building. The most touching aspect of this story isn't the success itself, but the indomitable spirit that every ordinary person possesses.

7. 7 重 Reclaiming My Ambition to Rise to the Top 重拾青云之志 A Gentle Breeze Blows Past Me凉风习习吹过我Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted Period rural life | A young man’s rise | Farming and business | An inspiring tale of humble beginnings | Family, country, and kindred spirits | Reviving the family Rooted in the rural villages of southern Sichuan along the banks of the Mangxi River, the poor-born Shi Gensheng struggles to grow up amid the hardships of the era and upheavals in his family. Faced with a broken home and an interrupted education, he relies on patience and careful planning to establish himself in the countryside. He 10Reads—Score114d adds

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   The male lead also suffers a tragic fate.

8. 8 兽 Raising Cubs in the Beast World: My Cold-Blooded Beast Husband’s Legs Are Longer Than My Life 兽世养崽：冷血兽夫腿比我命长 Natural Joy天然乐Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Raising cubs in the beast world + farming + infrastructure development + one-on-one romance] Li Su struggled to survive for three years in the apocalypse, but when she sacrificed herself to cover her companions’ escape, she died alongside a horde of high-level zombies. When she opened her eyes again, she had become a female beastfolk with the same name, as wicked as they came. To bond with the warm-blooded beastfolk she loved, she personally abandoned two snake cubs who were not yet three years 3kReads8.9Score42514d adds

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   🤔You thought it was a snake?

9. 9 穿 I Became the Whole Village's Favorite After Becoming a Wicked Stepmother 穿成恶毒后娘我成了全村的团宠 Rising Higher Every Day登登日上Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Assassin Xiang Qingyao had retired from the killing trade when a plane crash sent her into the body of an ugly widow in a farming village. Now she has to raise four odd little brats. Xiang Qingyao wonders, should she just die again? Her vile relatives want to sell them for cash. Xiang Qingyao says, “Come on, tell me how you want to die.” A guileful but honest, good-natured young man says, “Qingyao, I’ll do anything you ask. Just don’t leave me.” A handsome, flirtatious young county magistrate sa 6.9kReads9.3Score1.2k14d adds

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   🍉With money and a son, who needs a man?

10. 10 穿 Transmigrate to the Eighties and Marry a Handsome Officer to Join His Army 穿越八零年代嫁个帅气军官去随军 Naughty Wangzai旺崽不听话Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted Period Setting + Fake Heiress + Marriage First, Love Later + Love Grows Over Time + Adorable Baby + Sweet Romance Jiang Peiyu was a twenty-nine-year-old longtime homebody who loved reading spicy stories. Her greatest dream in life was to sleep with a handsome man over six feet tall with an eight-pack. On countless lonely nights when she tossed and turned after reading, she had cried out, “Oh, heavens, send me a handsome man! Send me a handsome man over six feet tall with an eight-pack!” But when 527Reads7.5Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist transmigrates into a book and becomes a fake heiress, but she also has a family who love her very much.

11. 11 状 The Top Scholar Came from a Dump 状元来自垃圾场 Chong Jiu重玖Modern Romance694k WordsCompleted Zhou Yingchun had a dream. In it, her husband Li Haoyu was injured on the job and lost the ability to work. Their family struggled to get by on a small island in Taihu Lake, and their children had no chance to get a proper education. Life was hard. She told her husband about the dream, and they managed to avert the misfortune. She started working at a garbage wharf and gradually put down roots in the city. Their child got into a good school and ranked first in the city on the college entrance ex 408Reads8.7Score10514d adds

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    This is a fantastic book! It tells the story of a housewife on a small island who, driven by a dream, musters the courage to leave her island and work at a garbage dump for a better learning environment for her children. The story unfolds from garbage sorting to warehousing and selling, eventually becoming a small business owner. The plot is incredibly detailed. The family endures hardship, but they persevere through their own efforts and the support of their loved ones. It's written so realistically!

12. 12 七 The Seventies' Sweetheart: The Brooding, Rugged Man Has His Eye on Me 七零娇娇，我被阴郁糙汉惦记了 Following Thoughts随念Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Completed + black-lotus sickly beauty + professor + perfect nemesis + healing] Xiao Niannian is frail and delicate, with skin as fair and smooth as jade. She looks easy to bully, but never lets an insult go unanswered. One day, she transmigrates into a rebirth novel set in the 1970s, becoming the male lead’s fiancée. In the book, not only will she die young, but the male lead will use her connections to rise to success. The heroine is reborn. After seeing the male lead prosper in her previous l 40.9kReads9.3Score5.2k14d adds

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    Black Lotus Ten Supreme Teachings Having transmigrated to the 1970s, Xiao Niannian unexpectedly became the fiancée of the male protagonist in a rebirth novel. The reborn female protagonist attempts to rise to power ahead of time, putting on a show of unwavering devotion. But the male protagonist, Yan Qian, Introverted personality The beating was brutal. But he was gentle only towards Xiao Niannian. The sentence "I'll cook" I'll chop the firewood. You don't have to do anything. Marry me. Let two hearts be closely intertwined. Afterwards, Professor Yan transformed into a physics genius, and Xiao Niannian became a business prodigy, joining hands to ride the wave of the times. How sweet is the road to success for this seemingly mismatched couple? Quickly open the book and find out!

13. 13 重 Reborn in the Hong Kong Entertainment Industry of the 1980s 重生八十年代在港娱乐圈 Leisurely March三月闲暇Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Yin Xiao was reborn in Hong Kong in the 1980s. To find a job, she entered the Miss Hong Kong pageant and won the crown, launching her career in show business. She attended training classes, took bit parts, and played cannon fodder, steadily rising to become the leading lady. In the end, she became famous across mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, earning her place as an undisputed superstar. Even when Yin Xiao became the most influential film and television mogul of her era, people still call 12kReads9.4Score1.4k14d adds

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    Yin Xiao is reborn into 1980s Hong Kong, all alone and without family. To survive, she plunges headlong into the entertainment industry. She sweats it out in training classes, silently accumulating experience through bit parts, never giving up even when often playing cannon fodder. Finally, she emerges from her cocoon, rising to superstardom. But controversy follows. Faced with the label of "vixen," she responds with a smirk and a defiant, "How do you know I'm a vixen?" Witness her triumphant journey through the complex entertainment world, forging her own legend – a truly thrilling experience!

14. 14 七 The Family's Beloved Girl: The Cannon-Fodder Darling of Her Terrible Family 七零团宠：极品家人的炮灰娇娇女 Ten Red Leaves十红叶Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Brooding, Brawny Man + Sweet Wife + Completed] Lu Jiajia is delicate and soft. Then, in the blink of an eye, she becomes a useless cannon-fodder character in the 1970s, with a whole family of vicious oddballs in tow. Yet in an era that favors men above women, she is the apple of her family’s eye. Her father and mother: “Jiajia is our precious girl. She deserves to be spoiled.” Her brothers: “My sister is frail and sickly. How could she do farm work!” Lu Jiajia: “…I want the ultimate winning han 105.5kReads9.4Score9.8k14d adds

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    Transmigrating into a book in the 1970s, she was not only cast as a useless cannon fodder, but her entire family was also incredibly vicious? Lu Jiajia declared: "This start, I can handle!" Surprisingly, her seemingly awful family actually doted on her immensely. After kicking aside the gigolo, Lu Jiajia set her sights on the strongest, roughest man in the village. This aloof man cherished her dearly, never letting go despite his own insecurities. In an era of scarcity, they joined hands to overcome numerous obstacles, their story sweet and inspiring. Come witness this passionate love and growth in the 1970s!

15. 15 七 The Delicate Beauty of the 1970s Teases Her Rugged Husband Until He Nearly Spits Blood 七零娇娇女把糙汉老公撩到吐血 Endless Summer无尽夏Modern Romance2.7M WordsCompleted [Period setting + rugged hero + love after marriage + pampered wife + military marriage + sweet romance + pocket dimension] Ming Zhu, an emergency room doctor, transmigrates to the 1970s. Her predecessor has a terrible reputation and is disliked by everyone, picking a fight at the slightest disagreement! Ming Zhu says: No big deal. I have a pocket dimension and its spirit spring, plus eight hundred schemes up my sleeve! They say she can't do a thing? She grows fruits and vegetables, makes clothe 12.2kReads9.1Score1.7k14d adds

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    The plot is so sweet, and the male and female leads are amazing!

16. 16 全 The Whole Family Is Insanely Eavesdropping on My Thoughts 全家偷听我心声杀疯了，我负责吃奶 Xia Shengsheng夏声声Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted The Red Fruit short drama adaptation of My Whole Family Hears My Thoughts: Fu Bao Chaochao is now open for reservations! Please show it lots of support and give it a follow! [Whole-family mind reading + cannon fodder + beloved by the whole family + powerful figure transmigrates into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger + feel-good story] Lu Zhaozhao transmigrated into a book. She became a cannon-fodder character who was drowned at birth, while the heroine stole her identity. The heroine turned 14.5kReads9.6Score3.1k14d adds
17. 17 山 Li Dazhu, the Little Miracle Doctor of the Mountain Village 山村小名医李大柱 A Graduate Writing Books小学毕业写书Urban153k WordsCompleted Dazhu is the village idiot of Taoyuan Village. Apart from being a little slow, he’s good at just about everything. By chance, he inherits his ancestors’ legacy. His neighbor Yang Qiuju is as beautiful as a celestial being, but she’s often bullied by local thugs. Dazhu steps up and takes care of her day-to-day needs. From then on, the little mountain village thrives amid its green hills and clear waters, everyone lives happily, and Dazhu rises to the pinnacle of life. 9Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    A rural girl rises to become a CEO, finding both true love and success.

18. 18 重 Reborn: My Leisurely Life in a Mountain Village 重生：我的悠闲山村生活 I Eat Big Fish我吃大鱼Urban3.6M WordsCompleted [Daily life + reborn + urban farming + period setting + career + devoted husband] In his previous life, Ye Xiaolong was a billionaire, but he suffered terribly from illness. In this life, he is reborn as a country boy and begins a leisurely life. He goes fishing and accidentally becomes a master angler! He drinks tea and accidentally grows the finest tea leaves, which wealthy buyers beg to purchase. He casually sings a song and turns it into a timeless classic. Ye Xiaolong realizes that his life 4.1kReads7.7Score28814d adds
19. 19 乡 Farming in the Countryside: Honey, Don’t Do That 乡村种田：媳妇，别这样 Guo the Half-Immortal郭半仙Urban1.4M WordsCompleted After three years of marriage, Chen Qingniu was bossed around by his fiery-tempered wife and forced to endure the whole family of his mother-in-law treating him like a pushover. One day, he inherited the legacy of the Mussel Immortal. From then on, he transformed from a carp into a dragon. His wife became sweet and obedient, while his mother-in-law’s family fawned over him. He led the whole village in developing specialty farming and cultivation, as well as rural tourism, and they went on to liv 2Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 20 女 A Female Special Forces Soldier Transmigrates: An Unconventional Rural Life 女特种兵穿越之：另类田园生活 Canglang Mingxin苍狼铭心Ancient Romance350k WordsCompleted Jin Ye, a female special forces captain, transmigrates to ancient times and becomes the legitimate daughter of a general’s family that has been exiled. For a hundred and one coins, she is forcibly married off to a stingy, impoverished scholar. She can beat up bad guys, farm the land, keep her husband in line, and make money. An unconventional country life begins. Captain Jin: “When did this frail scholar learn to leap across rooftops? Wasn’t he supposed to be too weak to even lift a chicken? 1.7kReads8.8Score19914d adds
21. 21 穿 I Became a Pregnant Woman, and My Baby Is a Max-Level Genius 穿成大肚婆后，我崽竟是满级大佬 Crystal Breeze风来水晶Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy + finding the children's father while raising them + silly and illogical fun + face-slapping + pocket-dimension laboratory + 1v1, both leads are each other's first + adorable kids] Ten years ago, the Sun family of Chang'an Marquis's household was exiled to the northern frontier. Now a new emperor had taken the throne and declared a general amnesty, allowing the Sun family to return to the capital. On the journey home, biologist and hopeless homemaker Shen Fei's laboratory 37kReads9.4Score4.5k14d adds

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    A cute baby and his mother are transported to another world, embarking on an incredible adventure filled with laughter and tears. Initially drawn in by the quirky title, "After Transmigrating as a Pregnant Woman, My Baby Turns Out to Be a Max-Level Boss," the story immediately captivated readers with its imaginative and unconventional transmigration adventure. The opening chapters put the female protagonist in dire straits, transmigrating into the body of a helpless pregnant woman with a bleak future. However, a dramatic turn of events reveals that her unborn child is a hidden max-level boss, instantly overcoming all obstacles – a novel and thrilling premise that keeps readers hooked. The author's plot is fast-paced and high-energy throughout. Whenever the protagonist faces danger, her baby is always there to the rescue, either using powerful magic to repel evil forces or resolving seemingly insurmountable obstacles with mysterious knowledge. The adventures are thrilling and exhilarating. But don't think it's just excitement; the daily interactions between the protagonist and her baby are incredibly heartwarming. The baby shares his "boss" experiences in a cute, childlike voice, while the protagonist responds with gentle yet firm words – a blend of heartwarming everyday moments and thrilling adventures that keeps readers hooked. The character portrayals are superb. The female protagonist is resilient and intelligent, using her wisdom and courage to protect her child in this other world; the child possesses extraordinary abilities yet retains a childlike innocence, creating an adorable contrast. This book cleverly blends elements of time travel, adventure, and family bonds, offering both thrilling battles and heartwarming familial connections. It's a satisfying read that you'll want to finish in one sitting, and I highly recommend it to any book lover craving a fresh and exciting experience!

22. 22 满 The Max-Level Big Shot in the 1970s: If You Won't Back Down, I'll Fight 满级大佬在七零，主打不服就干 Fresh Popcorn爆米花来咯Modern Romance616k WordsCompleted The heroine is domineering, with an outrageously high combat ability. Later, she joins the military. The hero is an educated youth who later goes into scientific research. A strong heroine paired with a weaker hero. If that’s not your thing, please move along. [Historical setting + transmigration with body intact + no pocket dimension or System + Strong Female Lead] Mai Sui, a max-level powerhouse, transmigrates to the 1970s. She just wants to lie flat and live a quiet, ordinary l 58.5kReads9.1Score4.9k14d adds

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    Don't read stories with tragic heroines, read stories with strong, empowering female leads! 😘

23. 23 恶 The Vicious Beauty Plays a Small Trick, and the Big Shot Is Happy to Be Her Dog 恶毒美人略施小计，大佬甘愿做狗 Sugar-Coated Pill糖衣药丸Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted [A morally unscrupulous heroine + competing suitors + a sweet, wicked heartthrob adored by everyone] Shishi is a peerlessly beautiful black lotus who has cultivated herself into human form, with a head full of wicked schemes. Just then, she is recruited by a Villainous Cannon Fodder System and sent to various worlds to steal the male leads' good fortune. Shishi: No problem! But why do they still like me when I'm this wicked? World One: The wicked maid who deliberately sneaks into her master's be 1kReads8.7Score11314d adds
24. 24 下 I Went to Teach in the Countryside, but the Rugged Farmer Took Me Home and Spoiled Me 下乡支教，却被糙汉娶回家宠 Fresh Radish Skin新鲜萝卜皮Modern Romance371k WordsCompleted [23 cm Height Difference + Size Difference + Intense Romantic Tension + Sweet Romance + Healing] (The male lead is utterly devoted to his wife) Ji Tao was born into poverty and hardship. She worked hard to get into college because she never wanted to live that kind of life again. At first glance, Zhou Lu seemed poor and nasty. He was absolutely not her type. But the man clung to her like a vine in the mud, wrapping himself around her so tightly that she couldn't escape or fight him off. All she 14.6kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds
25. 25 偷 Stealing the Springtime of Day 偷揽昼春 A Piece of Sticky Rice Cake一块糖粘糕Modern Romance374k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other's only one + The second male lead takes the girl + Long-planned romance + Entertainment-industry dating show] [Rebellious, devoted wife-obsessed man x Cool-headed, rational beauty in a cheongsam] Yu Liao was Cen Chimo's ever-ready sidekick, docile and obedient, like a silent shadow. Cen Chimo shamelessly enjoyed her devotion and never imagined that one day she might leave. They met again on a dating show. Yu Liao wore a cheongsam, cool as snow, and didn't spare him 30.8kReads9.5Score4k14d adds
26. 26 他 He Really Took the Bait and Can't Stop Grinning 他真被吊成翘嘴了 Gentle Scholar温柔文人Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available. Book title: Orange Coffee] Pei Shuang first met Li Changying at Xiyuan North Station. He was very tall, with a long, well-proportioned build and a striking presence. Slicked-back hair, black leather jacket, black sunglasses, and vintage gradient-ripped jeans. A male celebrity. A cool guy. A fashionista. That was Pei Shuang’s first impression of him. And it was mostly accurate. On the first day of freshman registration at Xiyuan University, he became famous. Rumors r 37.6kReads9.5Score5.5k14d adds
27. 27 七 The Rough Soldier of the 1970s Dotes Too Much, and His Sweetheart Wants to Escape Poverty 七零糙汉太会宠，娇软美人想脱穷 Qiao Qiao Loves Bridges乔乔爱桥Modern Romance359k WordsCompleted [Flirtatious beauty + Stoic, rough soldier + Space + Adorable kids + Both are each other's first] When she woke up, superstar Yang Huanyu discovered she had transmigrated to the 1970s, into the body of a village beauty who shared her name. The village beauty was stunningly alluring, and every young man in the village wanted to get close to her. But she was hopelessly lovesick and had fallen for a scumbag educated youth, which ultimately cost her her life. After Yang Huanyu arrived, the most upri 994Reads8.9Score10514d adds

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    Delicate female lead x reserved but rough male lead; the female lead is not a naive girl, she has her own abilities, and the relationship is mutually supportive.

28. 28 王 Wang Mingzhen Reborn in 1997 王明贞重生一九九七 Big Boss Norma诺玛大大Modern Romance223k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just come out and will rise, so please ignore it.) The heroine is reborn and resolves to become the person she wants to be. Who knew an unexpected turn would bring her face-to-face with the big shot from her previous life? He’s volatile, clingy, and always on the verge of tears. She has no choice but to take him along as she rises to the top. When Wang Mingzhen learns she can’t have children, she wants to break up. She tells Gu Xizhou, “Gu Xizhou, I want you to be happy. Do 206Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist was manipulated by her own mother her entire life. Reborn at the age of fifteen, she encounters the legendary tycoon from her previous life. This tycoon is a crazy, possessive, and tearful man who fights, grabs, coaxes, and deceives her. The female protagonist takes him along to achieve great wealth and success.

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