The Long-Suffering Eldest Sister in the Period Novel Is Done

Gu Mingqiao wakes up to find she's transmigrated into the period novel she was reading before bed. She's now the eldest daughter in the Gu family, who shares her name and has an uncaring father and an unloving stepmother.

The original Gu Mingqiao was treated like a beast of burden at home. When she grew up, she was forced to marry a widower in his forties to save up a betrothal gift for her younger brother. In the end, overwork made her sick, and she died in her early thirties, only to be criticized for not giving enough to her family.

Gu Mingqiao: My fists are clenched!

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When Gu Mingqiao transmigrates, a matchmaker has come to propose a marriage.

The matchmaker spins an elaborate tale. Her father is indecisive, and her stepmother fans the flames. Gu Mingqiao takes a deep breath, grabs a broom, and chases her out!

To hell with being a tragic eldest sister. Whoever wants that can take the job!

From then on, Gu Mingqiao abandons the original owner's timid ways.

On her first day after transmigrating into the book, she ignores her stepmother's objections and kills a chicken to make soup and build up her strength.

On her second day, she grabs a willow switch and beats her little brother until he's bawling for their parents. An elder sister disciplining her little brother is only natural!

On her third day, she snatches fifty yuan from her stepmother and buys herself two outfits, claiming she needs to dress well for a matchmaking date.

Her stepmother trembles with anger, but Gu Mingqiao just sneers.

She's best at treating herself well. If they think they can make her toil like an ox and horse and give selflessly, they can dream on!

Before long, everyone in the village knows the Gu family's eldest daughter is hot-tempered and not to be trifled with. Gu Mingqiao doesn't care. Better to be hard to mess with than to let just anyone bully her.

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Gu Mingqiao plans to leave far away once the college entrance exams are reinstated, but the kind-hearted old lady next door introduces her to a potential match.

"He's a little older, a little fierce-looking, and a little quiet, but at least he's a regimental commander, and he's considerate, too."

Gu Mingqiao is reluctant at first, but when matchmaking day comes and she sees the tall, handsome, formidable man in front of her, she falls for him in spite of herself.

A little older means he'll know how to dote on her.

A little fierce-looking means he'll make her feel safe.

A little quiet means he won't go flirting with anyone else.

Once they've confirmed their relationship, Gu Mingqiao is perfectly content. She packs her bags and follows him to his island military post.

With her abilities, she can live well anywhere.

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During a mission, He Qunqing's comrade dies a heroic death. He follows the man's final wishes and takes his belongings back to his hometown.

But his comrade's grandmother has dementia and mistakes him for her grandson. She even introduces him to a potential match.

He Qunqing feels helpless and only intends to go through the motions. But when he sees the young woman with her smiling eyes and bright, expressive gaze, something stirs in his heart.

Having a girlfriend... might not be so bad?

P.S. 1. The female lead has her own career.

2. There are some awful people early on, but I promise it'll be satisfying.

3. Still undecided on whether there'll be a golden finger.

Theme: A good life is something you create for yourself!