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Jin Xiaoxia transmigrates into a book as the foil character in a novel set in a bygone era.
They were both born in the countryside.
The protagonist is diligent, hardworking, and determined to change his fate.
The original owner is lazy, afraid of hard work, and content to waste his days, while constantly making things difficult for the protagonist.
They both marry educated youths sent to the countryside.
The protagonist's wife is smart and virtuous, praised by everyone. In the end, the couple both pass the college entrance exams, move to the capital, enter government service, and gain both fame and fortune.
The original owner's wife is materialistic and jealous, with a terrible reputation. In the end, she divorces him and returns to the city. Abandoned, he gets drunk, falls into a river, and dies.
They both have a younger sister.
The protagonist's sister finishes primary school, marries well, and eventually gets rich alongside her brother.
The original owner's sister drops out early, marries a man who beats her, and is eventually beaten to death.
They both have a younger brother.
The protagonist's brother is bright and clever, and goes to university.
The original owner's brother steals and gets into trouble. He never marries, becomes someone's mistress, and has his ability to father children destroyed. In the end, he takes his own life with a bottle of pesticide.
Jin Xiaoxia, now the foil character: "..."
When there's barely enough to eat or wear, who has time to be jealous? First, she needs to figure out how to feed herself!
* One-on-one romance, both characters are each other's first, happy ending.
* Transmigrate into a book set in a bygone era, with a golden finger.
* A loosely fictionalized setting that avoids sensitive topics.
* A farming novel with a rustic feel, focusing on family life, everyday squabbles, and the little details of ordinary living.
* Based on many reference sources, but also includes original worldbuilding.
* More to come as ideas occur.
Theme: Hard work brings wealth
