A Happy Life After a Mix-Up in a Period Novel

The next novel, The Pretty Daughter-in-Law Awakens in a Novel of the Era, is now underway. Its blurb is below.

Blurb:

At the back entrance of the matchmaking market, Xia Yiyou spotted a comrade in a police uniform and went up to him. "Comrade Zhou Chen?"

Zhou Chen, who had come to pick up his younger brother, nodded. "Yes. May I ask who you are?"

Xia Yiyou said, "I'm Xia Yiyou, the one who's been writing to you. Thank you for believing me. Come with me to a matchmaking appointment, and I'll make sure you have a safe journey."

Zhou Chen: ...

The Xia family wanted Xia Yiyou to go on a blind date. She brought home a handsome young man and told her family, "I have a boyfriend. He has a Beijing household registration, and he's a police officer, too."

After the date, Xia Yiyou studied the man's uniform closely. "Where did you buy this fake police uniform? It looks pretty real."

Zhou Chen: ...It was real to begin with.

Xia Yiyou said, "Your fiancee has a secret crush on someone. On your way back to the city, he'll sell you to human traffickers, who'll take you to a coal mine. Don't make friends with strangers on the way. Get off and head straight to the police station. Call your family to come get you. Do as I say, and you'll make it safely."

After saying goodbye to Xia Yiyou, Zhou Chen bought a ticket for the same train and kept watch in civilian clothes. He ended up cracking a major human trafficking case.

His younger brother arrived home safely. After a haircut and a bath, looking like a new person, he said to Zhou Chen, "Oh, right, before I came back to the city, a girl wrote me a letter. She told me to pretend to be her boyfriend before I returned, and said she'd make sure I got home safely. I didn't go. See? I made it home just fine. Should I write a letter reporting her for lying?"

Zhou Chen: ..."The man who offered you a cigarette on the way was a human trafficker. If she hadn't warned you, you'd probably have been sold to work in a coal mine by now."

A comment on Xia Yiyou's page: "This is unbelievable. My great-uncle, who was sold to a coal mine and worked himself to death after six months, was named the internet's most beloved father-in-law this morning."

"A tip for newcomers: the more spoilers you leave in the comments, the more likely you are to get a message to your ancestors."

"Speaking from experience: yesterday I was worrying about next month's rent in my rental apartment. Today, my family's old 200-square-meter house is being demolished for redevelopment. Xia Yiyou really can make our ancestors thrive."

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Ye Xin is the prettiest girl in Qingshan Village. Her mother dotes on her, her brothers protect her, and she has a crush on Jiang Zhong, an educated youth who went to the countryside to join the rural program.

On the day she confesses to Jiang Zhong, a mad old ox charges at her. Ye Xin suddenly awakens to the plot and realizes she's in a novel set in the era. In the story, Jiang Zhong could save her, but he will watch her die without lifting a finger.

Ye Xin closes her eyes, thinking she might as well let the old ox toss her into the air and mess up the plot. But the next second, Jiang Zhong scoops her up and dodges the charging bull. He says he came from ancient times and calls her "Master"!

Ye Xin is glad she didn't confess to the Jiang Zhong who'd been taken over. In her heart, she sees the ancient boy who came here as a younger brother, with not a trace of romantic interest.

Jiang Zhong came from ancient times. The first person he saw was his benefactor, who had once saved his life, so he instinctively addressed her as Master. Later, he got used to his surroundings and learned that everyone was equal here, but some things never changed: the more capable and successful a man was, the better his chances when seeking a partner's hand in marriage.

But Ye Xin only saw him as a younger brother. Every time he earned a merit, won an award, or made money, she would praise him with a "You're amazing!" Then nothing more would happen.

Jiang Zhong was injured while earning a merit, and Ye Xin cared for him around the clock. As soon as he recovered, she was ready to leave again. Jiang Zhong hurriedly caught her finger and summoned his courage. "Ye Xin, I don't want to be just your little brother."

After awakening to the entire plot, Ye Xin refuses to follow it and returns to the city to become a self-employed businesswoman. Making money is fun. Her only trouble is Jiang Zhong, who keeps showing up wherever she goes.

Remembering that he is the benefactor who saved her life, Ye Xin is very patient with him. She teaches him how to handle things and survive, and even how to use his special skills to earn merit.

Jiang Zhong respects her a lot. There's just one problem: he loves ruining her blind dates.

Someone sets Ye Xin up with a man, and Jiang Zhong shows up again during the date. Ye Xin can only introduce him by saying, "This is my younger brother."

Jiang Zhong gives a chilly smile. "The man who believed that last time is still lying in a hospital bed. My girlfriend loves running off to matchmaking appointments whenever we argue. Sorry about that."

Ye Xin: ...She goes to explain to Jiang Zhong. "That man wasn't right for me. Did you chase him away on purpose to help me?"

Jiang Zhong bites his lip until it bleeds. "No, he was great. But I don't want to be just your little brother."

Theme: Life doesn't let down those who work hard, and fortune favors the proactive.