Lu Jin, an overworked corporate drone stuck in the 996 grind, transmigrates into the only girl among the younger generation of several prominent families.
Her paternal grandfather was a top scholar who placed first in all three imperial examinations. Her paternal grandmother was the eldest legitimate daughter of the Grand Secretary. Her maternal grandfather was a Duke Who Guards the Nation, and her maternal grandmother was a little princess adored by the late emperor. Her eldest uncle was an assistant director at the Imperial College. Her maternal uncle's name alone could make foreign enemies tremble. Her father made a name for himself at a young age, earning third place in the palace examination before he was even twenty. Her mother was one of the four great talents of the capital...
With a background like that, she's a guaranteed winner in life. Lying flat and living like a salted fish should be a piece of cake.
Except...
Looking at the dilapidated house, her gaunt family, and their ragged clothes, the little girl couldn't help sighing.
All that glory was in the past. Now they were just a family of grave keepers banished to the countryside, forbidden to leave for generations without an imperial decree.
Little A Jin's dream of lying flat was shattered. All she could do was find a way to make life better for herself and her family.
Goofy System: Ding! Host, let's build a modern new countryside, grow high-yield crops, and start some side businesses to make money...
Lu Jin sighed and rolled up her sleeves. She had no choice but to get to work.
Everything was festive, lively, and thriving, just waiting for the right people to come along.
The emperor was incompetent, foolish, arrogant, and extravagant. Disasters and calamities struck, corrupt officials ran rampant, and the people were in dire straits as the realm fell into chaos. Meanwhile, this peaceful place far from the turmoil welcomed its first visitor.
Lu Jin: Young man, you've got a remarkable look about you. I've got a money-making opportunity for you.
Xie Yanru: The odd numbers change, but the even ones don't?
Lu Jin: ???
Lu Jin: !!!
Dude, you're my brother from another father and mother!
Xie Yanru: ...Th-there's really no need for that. o(╯□╰)oo(╥﹏╥)o
A few friendly reminders:
1. A cozy, mutually doting romance. They only have eyes for each other. She was born into this world with her memories from her past life, which gradually return as she grows up, and the System awakens along with them.
2. The author takes her time and tends to ramble, and the novel is slow-paced and long-winded too. There are no dramatic twists or thrilling excitement, just ordinary family life and everyday routines. It really is very slow and very slice-of-life, QAQ.
3. The setting is pretty loose, and many details exist just to serve the plot. It won't stand up to close scrutiny, so please be gentle with the author.
4. If I dig a hole, I'll fill it. I'll ask for leave in advance if anything comes up.
5. This silly author is always revising. Please bear with me, my dears (groveling ORZ).
Blurb uploaded on 2023.4.18 and saved as a screenshot.
Theme: As long as you have the will to strive, even a difficult situation can become a land of plenty.