After Becoming the Foil, I Thrive in the Compound [1950s]

Li Mingwan transmigrated into a book, leaving behind a peaceful, prosperous modern world for a backward mountain village in the 1950s, in a story glorifying motherhood.

She became the biological daughter of the story's heroine.

The original owner of her body:

Was sold to human traffickers by her own mother.

Had her identity stolen by her stepsister, who went to the city in her place.

Was forced to earn money to raise her younger brother.

Was pressured into marriage by her lame stepbrother.

Mingwan...

She could only do her best to save herself. At last, before she could be sold, she was rescued and escaped the traffickers.

As a result, Li Mingwan received the best possible care and was adopted by loving cadre parents.

From then on, her life went smoothly, and every hardship was kept at bay.

All the miserable experiences the original owner should have endured were instead met with a good dose of socialist discipline from her adoptive parents and the Women's Federation.

When the mother of the story's heroine came looking for her...

What? The glorified spirit of maternal devotion?

Her adoptive parents: No, that's feudal dross!

What? A life is only worthwhile if you have a son?

The Women's Federation: No, boys and girls alike are the successors of socialism!

And so the heroine of the motherhood story was thoroughly taught a lesson and set on the right path.

The stepsister was deeply disliked by the parents who adopted her. She lived in a crowded courtyard, constantly picked on, and had to get up before dawn to work. City life was nothing like the comfortable existence she'd imagined.

The younger brother was made to sweep the streets and learn to support himself.

The original stepbrother was also punished for forcing someone into marriage. He lost his secure factory job and would never be able to hold his head up again.

After Mingwan was adopted, she moved into the capital. She had not only her own room, but also a study carefully prepared by her adoptive parents. She could enjoy walnut pastries and malted milk from time to time. In this impoverished era, how very comfortable her life was.

Best of all, the People's Liberation Army soldier who had saved Mingwan that day became the boy next door.

Because of what happened that day, the boy next door always saw her as a poor little thing with a difficult fate. He looked after her in every way, tutoring her and even giving her half his rations.

One day.

The boy next door: These are White Rabbit candies. Here, they're for you.

Another day.

The boy next door: These peaches came from Gutian. Here, they're for you.

Yet another day.

The boy next door: The supply cooperative just got these scarves in. Here, this one's for you.

The gifts kept coming. By the time Mingwan had grown up, the boy next door, who guarded the country's borders, was even offering her his entire pay.

"Since I was young, my only wish was to guard my country. But after meeting you, both you and my country became my faith." - Jiang Pingzhi

Recommended upcoming story: "I Govern the Country with an Anti-Fraud App"

The feudal lords vie for supremacy, war rages everywhere, and anyone who takes a city dares call himself a hegemon.

The good news: She transmigrated into the daughter of the lord of Jizhou.

The bad news: Her father is dead, Jizhou is tiny, and the former Jizhou governor, whom her father ousted, is planning a rebellion.

Jiang Zhen...

What can she do? Naturally, with the support of the chancellor her father entrusted her to on his deathbed, she disguises herself as a man, dons a crown and robes, and takes up the mantle of lord herself.

The former governor's son: (meaningfully) Those who lack virtue for their position will surely meet disaster. The incompetent would do well to abdicate sooner rather than later.

Jiang Zhen was about to say something when the anti-fraud app bound to her suddenly sprang to life.

Ding! Xiao Zha has detected an anomaly. Friendly reminder: The other party may be a swindler trying to steal your throne. We recommend that you don't fall for it!

The former governor's son: (his face turning red, then pale) I wouldn't dare...

The ministers who heard the app's warning: Tsk, I almost feel bad for him.

Jiang Zhen: I love the anti-fraud app!

The envoys of three watchful kingdoms: (in unison) Jizhou is weak. Why not submit to our lord? We guarantee you a life of wealth and honor!

The anti-fraud app appeared once again.

Ding! Xiao Zha has detected a foreign threat. Friendly reminder: There are risks abroad, so be careful with your kidneys. The other party has already picked out a place to bury you!

The envoys of the three kingdoms: (wiping sweat frantically) We can explain...

The ministers of Jizhou: (fixing them with a death glare) Heh.

Jiang Zhen: No one can fool me!

That's right, Xiao Zha is here.

The chancellor, who had been urging the original owner to work hard and intended to help her reclaim the realm: Your Majesty should draw close to virtuous ministers and keep petty men at a distance. I am willing to lead fifty thousand troops north to reclaim our lost lands.

Jiang Zhen: He must be trying to fool me!

Xiao Zha hasn't detected anything unusual!

Jiang Zhen: ???

She quickly helped the chancellor up from the ground, her eyes brimming with tears. "Father Chancellor! Go north. I'll take care of everything here!"

Later, Jiang Zhen truly did draw close to virtuous ministers and keep petty men at a distance. She appointed talented people and governed the realm in perfect order, bringing peace and prosperity to the land!

Theme: Hard work can lead to a better life