The Villain's Wolf-Raising Life in the Seventies

Zhou Wenjun has no idea that he's a minor villain in a male-oriented novel, one who opposes the male lead and meets a miserable end.

He's the village chief's son in Lingzhi Village, and a handsome young man famous throughout the surrounding villages. His life is going swimmingly. His only problem is figuring out how to get the attention of Educated Youth Bai.

His good days come to an abrupt end when that man arrives.

Qi Fengshi is an educated youth from the capital. He's handsome, a big, foolish-looking fellow, and somehow everyone takes a second look at him.

The village girls smile whenever they see him, and even Educated Youth Bai spends a lot of time with him. Zhou Wenjun can't stand the sight of him. He scowls at him every day, vowing to outdo him. So what if Qi Fengshi shot a muntjac? Zhou Wenjun not only hauls back a wild boar weighing over three hundred jin, but also finds two fierce wolf cubs along the way, giving him a couple of great helpers for hunting in the mountains.

When Qi Fengshi goes up the mountain to pick mushrooms and gather wild greens, Zhou Wenjun becomes a professional mountain hunter. He can rid the area of pests and hunt wild boar, as well as dig up ginseng, pick wild fruit, find deer antler velvet and gather matsutake. The lingzhi mushrooms are so huge that they won't fit in a single basket.

He fences off a patch of land to raise chickens, fish, rabbits, and bees, grows mushrooms, and plants trees for mountain produce... He even starts dating a pretty city girl who is an educated youth. She's Qi Fengshi's younger sister. Every day, Zhou Wenjun sneaks off with her to kiss in the woods behind Qi Fengshi's back. It's passionate and thrilling.

But then one day, he discovers that the younger sister has suddenly turned into Qi Fengshi. What a nightmare! Zhou Wenjun doesn't dare open his eyes, only to discover that he's been kissed again.

Qi Fengshi feels like something is wrong with him. He clearly hates that "village bully," Zhou Wenjun, so why does he feel happy whenever he sees him and miss him when he's gone? Why does it hurt when he sees Zhou Wenjun take an interest in another girl? So Qi Fengshi decides to take a huge risk and make a bold move...

Rivals in love to lovers. Mainly about building wealth and making a career.

Content warning: The protagonist seems a little green, somewhat goofy, sharp-tongued but soft-hearted, and mischievous, yet dependable when it matters. The story also includes some Northeastern dialect, which is quite rustic, including rustic dialect swearing.

Hunting rabbits and wild boar is fictional and only for the plot. Please protect wildlife and do not imitate it. Care for animals and live in harmony with nature. Protect the animals and the home we share. Care for the environment and our lovely wildlife.

Theme: Help rural communities thrive and promote Northeastern mountain produce.