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51 农 The Clever Farmer’s Wife: Making a Name for Myself Through Farming in Ancient Times 农门巧妇：我在古代种田发家 He Mu Cheng何慕程Ancient Romance488k WordsCompleted “I transmigrated to ancient times and became the richest person in the village by making compost.” “From struggling to get enough to eat to opening a department store, it took her just three years.” “Other people transmigrate into palace intrigue stories. I transmigrated into a farming tale, and even raised a son who passed the imperial exam.” 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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Beautiful, beautiful

56 到 In Another World, I Use Taoist Arts to Empty My Enemy's Warehouse 到了异世，我用道术搬空仇人仓库 Ling Ling Qi Xuan泠泠七炫Modern Romance913k WordsCompleted An alternate history setting. Please do not compare this story with real history! Gou Yunshu, a modern Daoist exorcist, was betrayed by her best friend during an exorcism. She was struck down by heavenly retribution, killed by a bolt of lightning. She transmigrated into the body of a young girl in the Great Xia Kingdom of the Republican era and discovered that her grandfather had been captured by the Japanese army. To rescue him, she took her younger siblings, bought a house, and left Laolongtan 1.3kReads—Score10714d adds

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A farming-themed novel featuring a smart and capable female protagonist. Come check it out!

59 我 By the Yellow River, I Adopted a Fallen Hero's Orphan 我在黄河边，收养了烈士的遗孤 Show Your Style秀风采Modern Romance431k WordsCompleted In 1938, in Shiwa Village beside the old course of the Yellow River, my name is Sun Guilan, and I have just married Chen Shitou, a stonemason. One stormy night, two “outsiders” knock on the door of my earthen house. The woman gives birth to a baby girl on the kang. Before leaving, the man, a revolutionary named Li Jianhua, entrusts the infant to me. “Elder Sister, this child is more precious than either of our lives.” That promise lasts a lifetime. I name the girl Xiaoyu and raise her as my own. 2Reads—Score114d adds

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Recommendation Guide: *I Adopted a Martyr's Orphan on the Banks of the Yellow River* If you're looking for a heartwarming and unique work of fiction that touches the soul amidst the fast-paced world of online novels, then you absolutely shouldn't miss *I Adopted a Martyr's Orphan on the Banks of the Yellow River*. This is more than just a story about adoption; it's a hymn of love and responsibility played on the banks of the Yellow River. High-energy plot, tear-jerking moments, and exhilarating scenes coexist. The novel immediately grabs your attention with a powerful scene: the protagonist, on the banks of the Yellow River, faces the orphaned children left behind by martyrs. That moment's choice is not only the starting point of the plot but also the emotional climax. The story cleverly blends grand patriotism with the delicate details of daily life. For the sake of the martyrs' "roots" and the children's growth, the rolling river seems to carry the reader's tears and respect, allowing you to experience the profound weight of life through emotion. The characters are realistic and moving. The protagonist is not a hero with superpowers but an ordinary woman with flesh and blood who grows stronger through adversity. Her resilience and kindness are not empty slogans, but choices made in the face of repeated challenges. The orphan of a martyr, innocent yet precociously mature, touches the softest part of the protagonist's and the reader's hearts with every call for "Dad/Mom." These characters seem to live among us; their joys and sorrows are so real they evoke both heartache and admiration. Reading this book is like drinking a cup of hot tea on a cold winter's day, warmth slowly rising from the heart. It doesn't boast or flaunt, but rather presents down-to-earth dedication and protection. Witnessing the protagonist and the child's mutual dependence and growth, you will feel a powerful spiritual strength—respect for life, adherence to promises, and the courage to choose love even in adversity. Closing your eyes, you will not only shed tears of emotion, but also gain a deeper understanding of life and the courage to face difficulties. In conclusion, "I Adopted a Martyr's Orphan on the Banks of the Yellow River" is a masterpiece worth reading carefully. With its tender touch, it depicts the most brilliant light of humanity. Join us in reading and let this moving story from the banks of the Yellow River warm your heart.

60 重 Reborn in the 1970s: A Warm Northwest Wind 重生七零，西北风暖 C YanxueC砚雪Modern Romance842k WordsCompleted If you could live your life over, how would you choose to live? At thirty, Li Xiulan closes her eyes amid sweat and tears. When she opens them again, she has somehow returned to 1975. She’s on a jolting truck with four gaunt children, heading for the vast Northwest to join her husband, Zhao Jianjun, whom she hardly ever sees. In her previous life, the desert winds stripped away all her brightness that year. She grew estranged from her husband and distant from her children, wearing herself down t 4Reads—Score214d adds

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Food, inspirational farming novel