Hardship and Sweetness: Stories Set in a Bygone Era 忆苦思甜·年代文

1. 1 错 After Accidentally Marrying the Big Shot in a Period Novel 错嫁给年代文大佬后 Lemon Nine柠檬九Romance750k WordsCompleted Yan Xue had terrible luck with transmigration. While still young, she had to travel far beyond the pass to get married in order to escape her circumstances. She'd heard her prospective husband had lost his family backing, but he was capable, tall, handsome, and a fine-looking fellow. Yan Xue was reasonably satisfied. That day, heavy snow blanketed the logging camp. She had taken a long-distance train and then a local train, and her hands and feet were frozen stiff. Through the swirling snow, s 217.9kFavorites275.5kClicks/ch238.1kGifts

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   Not bad. I've finished reading all of the author's historical fiction trilogy, and this one ranks second. The male and female leads are well-developed, with clear and balanced career and romance storylines. The career storyline is particularly noteworthy, showing how the female lead's mushroom business progresses step by step from a small family workshop to a cultivation center. It's evident that the author diligently researched professional materials, resulting in a solid and proactive writing style. The male protagonist was originally a top student majoring in mechanical engineering. Due to the wrongful death of his teacher and the betrayal of his senior brother during a special period, he exiled himself to a forest farm to cut timber. Later, he gradually revealed his talent, making steady progress from a lumberjack to a small repair shop to a large machinery factory, showing both courage and resourcefulness. Personally, I felt the career storyline was more engaging than the romance. Due to the protagonists' backgrounds, neither was particularly skilled in romance, but both excelled in their careers. Coupled with their accidental "wrong marriage," the initial adjustment period was a bit challenging. Neither was very talkative; the female lead was a ray of sunshine in her career and interpersonal relationships, but still awkward and resistant in matters of the heart. The male lead was even more aloof and quiet, leading to considerable controversy in the early chapters. Later, after clearing up misunderstandings, the male lead, fearing the female lead would leave, became quite jealous, making their romance much smoother, and the sweet period was quite enjoyable. The author seems to have spent a lot of time on the professionalism of the career storyline. The handling of the emotional development is not as delicate as that of "The Big Boss of the Era of Broken Engagement". However, the overall quality is good and the flaws do not outweigh the merits. I especially want to praise the stream-of-consciousness smut in this story. It is very interesting. The author has really improved in his smut and found a new way! Of the author's period trilogy, the one with Chen Jibei and Xia Shao, "The Broken Engagement and Marrying a Tycoon," is the best. I recommend everyone to check it out. This other story is also good. Both of these stories are positive and uplifting overall, without any melodramatic or tragic love stories. They are very realistic and down-to-earth period novels. I recommend them.

2. 2 穿 Becoming the Ex-Wife of a Daughter-Doting Tycoon 穿成女儿奴大佬的前妻 Red Celery and Crisp Wine红芹酥酒Romance598k WordsCompleted [If you've bought the complete book, please leave a five-star rating before you go!] Originally titled "A Better Life After Rebirth" Jiang Rou first saw that man in an interrogation room. Down on his luck, silent, and grim... His eyes were ruthless, and he wore a mocking smile, but there was no denying he was handsome. Even at forty, with fine lines at the corners of his eyes, it was hard to imagine what he must have looked like when he was young. His name was Li Xiao. The police had been tra 292.9kFavorites666.6kClicks/ch287.2kGifts

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   The story begins with a pregnant woman and a young boy, a marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. It's a tale of young parents raising their child while simultaneously falling in love and striving for success. It's a very good read, and I love the gentle, supportive, and understanding love between the male and female leads in period dramas. The female lead is well-developed; she's intelligent and unpretentious, consults with the male lead, and explains herself when angry. She appears gentle but is strong inside, serving as his emotional support. The male lead is also very intelligent, initially a bit wild, which is quite captivating. Later, he's tamed by the female lead and becomes very obedient at home. This contrast between being a good husband and father at home and shrewd, domineering, and intelligent outside is quite striking and makes the story very enjoyable.

3. 3 被 After the Engagement Was Annulled, I Married a Boss From Shiwen 被退婚后我嫁给了年代文大佬 Lemon Nine柠檬九Romance900k WordsCompleted Xia Shao had had enough of her life as an overworked corporate drone and was planning to quit and retire in her hometown. To her surprise, when she opened her eyes, she had transmigrated to the 1960s, an era of shortages, and found herself saddled with a cuckold's hat. By the time she traveled thousands of miles to the Northeast to confront her fiancé, he had already married a local woman and had two children. Afr 244.1kFavorites458.3kClicks/ch291.4kGifts

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   A high-quality historical fiction novel with a rich and engaging plot. I've finished reading all of the author's historical fiction trilogy, and this one ranks first among them. I read it whenever I'm bored, and I've already read it five or six times. First of all, the romance is very smooth, the male and female leads are very well-developed, and the love story is beautifully written. The female lead is like a little sun, positive, optimistic, and with a touch of laid-back, non-competitive charm. She's not pretentious and has a sharp tongue, making her very vividly portrayed. The male lead, due to a lack of parental love in his youth, is clumsy, reserved, and doesn't like to talk much, but he's incredibly intelligent, meticulous, and has top-notch initiative. Although he's not good at talking and can't out-argue the female lead, he's always the one to initiate things like holding hands, kissing, hugging, and getting into the car first. Moreover, the male lead's personality has a charming contrast: he's quiet, strong, reserved, and good at making money, but he gets jealous of his wife, gets upset about gaining weight, loves sweets, and likes to cuddle with her—very adorable. The romance develops gradually and naturally, from getting to know each other to holding hands, hugging, kissing, and getting into the car; every step is delicately and beautifully depicted. The couple's marriage of convenience, followed by love and having a child, creates a warm and lively family atmosphere, making them vividly and endearingly portrayed. Secondly, the career storyline is also compelling. The author strikes a perfect balance between the romance and career aspects. The female lead is a dessert whiz who meets her mentor at a pastry factory and gradually grows through her experiences. Her life—going to work, hanging out with colleagues, and brainstorming—reflects the realistic and joyful life of a working professional, without any exaggerated advantages. The male lead is a tech whiz, very intelligent, and has a strong learning ability. Both of them diligently manage their family and careers step by step, which is very inspiring. Finally, I highly recommend this high-quality period drama with a rich plot; it's definitely worth reading. In addition, I saw other comments mentioning that the male protagonist was learning Japanese and the female protagonist was jokingly running away. However, based on the reading background, the male protagonist was learning Japanese to earn foreign exchange, and the female protagonist's joke about running away was just a joke to amuse him. It's just a novel, and everyone should just enjoy it. There's no need to make a big deal out of it, seize on one point, magnify it, and criticize it as if you have some serious illness.

4. 4 年21+ The Cannon-Fodder Ex-Wife Finds Happiness 年代文炮灰原配幸福起来 Xiu Ce袖侧Romance502k WordsCompleted 191.8kFavorites410.6kClicks/ch390.1kGifts

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   A high-quality period drama with smooth writing, a rich plot, and a well-developed ensemble cast. The communication and daily interactions between the male and female leads feel very realistic and are filled with sweet, down-to-earth moments. It's a period drama worth reading in one go, even if it means staying up all night. Highly recommended! The author's writing is profound; his descriptions of politics and the times are both everyday and insightful. I really enjoyed them! Um, ignoring the author, this is genuinely a sweet and romantic story, and I haven't included any personal biases...

5. 5 满 The Green Tea’s Crushing Victories in the ’70s 满级绿茶在年代文躺赢 Clouds, Auspicious Brocade云吉锦绣Romance993k WordsCompleted Tong Xuelu is nicknamed the Green Tea Queen. She's gorgeous, has a slender figure, and countless admirers, yet she can move through a crowd of suitors without getting involved with any of them. Just as she's had enough of her sweet-talking ways and is ready to turn over a new leaf, karma strikes! She transmigrates into a book, landing in the materially deprived 1970s, as an awkwardly placed fake heiress! According to the plot, the real heiress, reborn, will grind her face into the dirt, frame h 187.9kFavorites628kClicks/ch240.6kGifts

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   This was the first historical fiction novel I ever read, and from then on, I fell into the deep pit of historical fiction and couldn't stop. This book is my absolute favorite, so it's very special to me. The story is very good. The female lead takes revenge on the villains, flirts with others, and focuses on her career. The male lead is a pure and pitiful scientific researcher. I really liked his character. He's intelligent and capable at work, and pure and shy in love, but he knows he likes the female lead. Overall, it's heartwarming, inspiring, and beautiful, with occasional funny moments. I especially loved the three of them: a research base and a romantic relationship.

6. 6 八 Pearls and Jade Beside Me in the 80s 八零之珠玉在侧 The Queen Is Not Home女王不在家Romance2.0M WordsCompleted People say Chu Wan grew up surrounded by antiques, with nothing in her eyes but old artifacts and no room for people. She can tell an antique's age and style at a glance. Chu Wan married Lu Jianshi to obey her grandfather's wishes, honor an old family promise, and secure a peaceful life for herself. Lu Jianshi treated her well enough, and she didn't want anything else. That is, until the day she saw Lu Jianshi with his arms around a young woman, saying, "My wife looks pretty, and everyone wants 163kFavorites457.8kClicks/ch603.2kGifts

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   The antique plot is well-written, both professional and easy to understand. The overall theme is excellent, the writing is grand, and it skillfully balances sweet romance with the thrill of finding hidden gems.

7. 7 七 [The 1970s] Remarrying My Ex's Childhood Friend 七零之改嫁前夫发小 The Queen Is Not Home女王不在家Romance1.3M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Lin Wangshu was the envy of everyone, a woman blessed with good fortune. She went to the countryside once and found herself a husband from a family with a courtyard house. Her in-laws arranged a job for her, and her husband was successful. Who wouldn’t envy her? But in that courtyard lived her in-laws and her husband’s aunt, and they were always underfoot. Only she knew what it was like to be a young wife living under someone else’s roof. She endured it all, but who could h 149.9kFavorites405.2kClicks/ch181.5kGifts

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   It's great! I love the male lead's delicate and profound unrequited love and his gentle, refined demeanor. I also love the female lead's positive and optimistic attitude. The love story of the male lead's parents is also wonderful. You should all watch it! Some readers might find the male and female leads unlikable at first, especially in historical fiction set in the Queen's era. However, I believe the enjoyment of reading lies in allowing the protagonists to grow, become better, and more well-rounded. If everything is perfect from the start, the story becomes meaningless. So, don't give up after the first few chapters; if you like it, keep reading! Highly recommended!

8. 8 八 In the 1980s, I Married the Neighbor, Old Wang 八零之改嫁隔壁老王 The Queen Is Not Home女王不在家Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Dongmai's husband was in poor health, but she didn't know that. She always thought things were just fine as they were. The demobilized soldier next door, Shen Lie, had just married. Before the wedding banquet was even over, his new bride was demanding a divorce. A crowd pushed Dongmai forward, saying she should try to talk the bride around. The bride said, “He's fierce, mean, and never talks, and he's dirt poor!” Dongmai braced herself and said, “Shen Lie earned commendations in the army and has 103.2kFavorites286.1kClicks/ch88.3kGifts

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   It's a good story. The female lead is tricked into marriage by a man with erectile dysfunction. After discovering the truth, she decisively resolves the situation and gets rich with the male lead. They have two children in three years.

9. 9 六 A Marriage Swap in the 1960s: Marrying a Chef 六零换亲嫁厨子 Pork Belly Hot Pot酥肉锅Romance728k WordsCompleted [Several completed period novels and food stories in my author profile] After enduring seven or eight years in the apocalypse and going hungry, Wang Ying transmigrated to the 1960s. Her cousin, who lived in another branch of the family, came down with a fever. When she woke up, she started making a huge fuss about breaking off her engagement to the man she had been promised to. Her tearful aunt came to Wang Ying and asked her to marry him instead. When Wang Ying heard he was a cook, she was d 95.8kFavorites292.6kClicks/ch107.2kGifts

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   It's pretty good. The female lead is smart and manages to both fall in love and get revenge on the scumbags. The male lead is a handsome chef at a state-owned restaurant who cooks amazing food. Overall, it's very comfortable to read, the pacing is good, and it's satisfying to see the villains suffer while the female lead's family prospers. This rating is ridiculous! I disagree!!! This story deserves a 9 out of 10!!!

10. 10 七 Strict Wife of the ’70s Manages the Household 七零之悍妇当家 Peach Blossom Dew桃花露Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Blurb: Lin Lan wakes up one day transmigrated into a book, as a shrew who drank pesticide. The original woman ruined her husband's bright future and raised all five children to become major villains. She's a mom now!!! Biased in-laws, a greedy brother-in-law and sister-in-law, five unruly kids, and a cold-faced husband... Lin Lan: They took my money? I'll split the family and get it back! They dare 89.4kFavorites317.8kClicks/ch235.8kGifts

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    Highly recommended! This is a period drama novel that I read whenever I'm bored, and I've already read it seven times. It's an incredibly rich and well-developed story, depicting the everyday life of a family of seven very comprehensively. The romance between the male and female leads and their intimate moments in bed are particularly well-handled. I love how Han Ju, though serious, is deeply affectionate towards Lin Lan. The personalities of the children and their upbringing are also smoothly developed. This novel features a smooth career progression, satisfying revenge against villains, a compelling romance, and well-developed family dynamics and other aspects of raising children. There aren't any bizarre or overpowered plot devices, yet it leaves a very satisfying read and makes me appreciate life even more.

11. 11 大 The Sickly Beauty's Original Wife in the Compound [Period] 大院病美人原配[年代] Meng Ling Qianye萌铃千叶Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Complete] A sweet, slow-burn romance~ Blurb: Something astonishing happened in the family compound: Gu Changyi, the most promising man in the compound, the unattainable flower all the young women had spent years hoping to win, had actually married a sickly country girl nobody else wanted! And he doted on her like she was a treasure! - Before their wedding, Mu Bingying heard that the eldest Gu son, Changyi, was a brilliant and formidable soldier, peerless in the military. But he had been cold a 73.6kFavorites199kClicks/ch43.5kGifts

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    Green River's ratings are becoming increasingly unreliable; this one is truly low. I really loved this story. It had a grand scope, great detail, and heartwarming moments. Other period dramas are all about overpowered protagonists, huge career paths, raising kids, domestic power struggles, and making a fortune. I especially loved the romance in this story—it was delicate, sweet, and touching, with the soldiers protecting their country. The opening perspective is refreshing: the male protagonist is reborn and rushes to save his wife from his previous life. Having seen so many stories of female protagonists reincarnated, this approach is quite unique. The romance in the middle is incredibly delicate and engaging; it's rare to find a historical novel with such a rich and nuanced love story. The career paths of the male and female leads are also well-integrated, with the female lead's compassionate savior and the male lead's patriotism touching the heart of that simple, patriotic era. The ensemble cast is also excellent, brimming with the warmth of everyday life: the village's progress and prosperity, the laughter and joy in the courtyard, the warmth and sweetness on the island—all reflecting a positive attitude towards life. The entire story avoids any idiotic villains or melodramatic clichés, making it a comfortable and enjoyable read.

12. 12 七 70s White Rich Beauty Who Brings Prosperity to the Family 七零旺家白富美 Peach Blossom Dew桃花露Romance503k WordsCompleted Lin Yingying is a pampered young lady. After transmigrating, she comes down with a strange illness, and her father cruelly sends her to the countryside to toughen her up by working the land. On her first day cutting wheat, Miss Lin is exhausted and sunburned, on the verge of tears, when she suddenly discovers that the tall, handsome sol 26.6kFavorites104.3kClicks/ch16.8kGifts

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    She's a spoiled brat but smart, cute, and witty. She has a sweet and loving relationship with the male lead. The ensemble cast of everyday family life is also well-done, creating a heartwarming and somewhat funny atmosphere.

13. 13 穿 Reborn as a Sweet and Silly Girl in a Period Novel 穿成年代文里的傻白甜 Fragrant Crisp Chestnut香酥栗Romance908k WordsCompleted Coming next: The Versatile Missy I Transmigrated Into as the Male Lead's Supporting Character Jiang Tiantian transmigrated to the 1960s overnight. Her family had nothing, she was dirt poor, and she was downright pitiful. Even her blind date was a notorious lazybones from the village, and his whole family was domineering and unreasonable. Their first meeting was a complete disaster. Jiang Tiantian's little ears twitched. With tiny dimples showing, she said sweetly, "Sounds good to me!" I recogn 68.5kFavorites371.2kClicks/ch102.2kGifts

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    Overall, it's a pretty good and enjoyable story. I especially love the characters of the male and female leads. They don't take advantage of others or suffer losses; they're content to be lazy within reasonable limits. They're a bit laid-back but also very likable, exuding a kind of wisdom that comes from being seemingly foolish but is actually quite naive, and a sense of contentment and vitality. I envy their mental state. Unlike typical historical fiction where the female lead is always the one who takes revenge on villains and builds her career, this is just a sweet and intelligent couple's record of "laziness" and their daily displays of affection. There aren't any truly awful characters in the story that require revenge. The ensemble cast is well-written. The Chen family is a large and prosperous family, but there aren't many conflicts. It's a very vibrant family. The elderly couple is also very wise. I really like Aunt Chen, the mother-in-law. The downsides are that the first half is really good, but the last dozen or so chapters feel a bit padded, with no real plot development and mostly just everyday conversations and displays of affection between the couple. It feels artificially sweet and a bit cloying. Also, the villains' exits from the story feel rushed. In short, despite its flaws, it's a very enjoyable and entertaining story. There aren't many dramatic twists and turns, but some of the dialogue is quite funny. I recommend it!

14. 14 年 After Mistaking the Male Lead, the Cannon-Fodder Heroine of the Era Novel 年代文炮灰女配认错男主后 Lemon Nine柠檬九Romance511k WordsCompleted [The novel is complete! If you like sweet romance, check out the childhood-sweethearts bonus arc. It's guaranteed to be sweet!] Lin Qiao transmigrates into a period novel that a friend once told her about. She can't even remember the male lead's name. As a cannon-fodder female character who is a poor match for the male lead, she marries him only 224kFavorites363.8kClicks/ch148.8kGifts

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    This is the author's second book. It's not very long, so there aren't as many plot twists and turns. The core story revolves around the male and female leads' journey from a cooperative marriage to the woman's anger upon discovering the arranged marriage, and the man's eventual change of heart—a process of adjustment for both of them. To be honest, the sweet interactions between the leads aren't very prominent, so those expecting a lighthearted, romantic historical romance might be disappointed. The female lead is very straightforward and has a fairly likable personality. The portrayal of their relationship isn't fairytale-like; it's quite realistic. However, I still prefer Xia Shao Ji Bei's adorable character. For those who have finished this book, I highly recommend checking out the author's other work—it's amazing!

15. 15 大 The Boss Is Crazy About Her [Period] 大佬他超爱她[年代] Wu Ye Tan五叶昙Romance665k WordsCompleted [There are more completed Period novels in my collection!] Cheng Ning grew up in the Han household, living with her aunt, who was also the Han family's stepmother. Han Dongyuan had a fierce temper and a rough nature, and he had never liked Cheng Ning, with her fair skin, soft features, slim waist, and long legs. Later, he was sent to the countryside. In those endless mountains and forests, he thought he would never have to see her again. With heavy snow blocking the mountain roads, he finished h 144.5kFavorites462kClicks/ch72.9kGifts

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    It's alright, worth reading to kill time when you're bored.

16. 16 凝 A Beauty Like Cream in the 1980s [Book Transmigration] 凝脂美人在八零[穿书] Youth Is a Golden Chain清春是金色锁链Romance459k WordsCompleted Wen Xin's best friend turned against her. To get revenge, she wrote Wen Xin into a melodramatic period novel. In the story, the supporting female character who shares Wen Xin's name has parents who get the male lead's entire family sent away for forced labor. After his family is reinstated, she fears their revenge and forces the girl to become their unpaid “housekeeper.” Watching the character based on her get abused in body and spirit by the cold, abstinent male lead, then fall in love with h 137.7kFavorites416.7kClicks/ch101.5kGifts

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    A period drama featuring a beautiful wife, a husband's glory. Those who enjoy stories of beautiful, charming, and slightly quirky wives may find this appealing.

17. 17 七 Marrying a Husband a Thousand Miles Away in the 1970s [Book Transmigration] 七十年代之千里嫁夫[穿书] Half-Moon Rose月半蔷薇Romance734k WordsCompleted My new novel, The Republican-Era Writer, is now updating! Blurb: Tian Mi's nickname is Sweetie. She has a sweet, charming face, skin smooth as jade, and a graceful figure. Even when she isn't smiling, people can't help but feel happy just looking at her, as if they could squeeze honey right out of her cheeks. But only those close to her know that beneath that soft exterior is a wild girl who loves seeking thrills. This time, after earning the highest level of diving certification, she was he 137.5kFavorites363.4kClicks/ch329.5kGifts

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    It's quite sweet, a heartwarming and satisfying farming story, perfect for casual reading, a mindless way to pass the time.

18. 18 首 The Reborn Wife of the Richest Man 首富原配重生了 Huan Ruojun浣若君Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Chen Meilan was reborn in 1988, the year her nouveau riche ex-husband abandoned her and left her to raise their daughter alone. Her ex-husband left her a large courtyard house on the outskirts of the city and a bankbook with four zeros in the balance. In her previous life, Chen Meilan had been too proud to take either one, and later regretted it bitterly. Yan Zhao had just returned from the self-defense war, covered in honors and medals. Yet he chose to give up his accolades, transfer back to h 133.4kFavorites445.1kClicks/ch261.1kGifts

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    To be honest, the language is awkward, often lacking direction, and the pacing is slow and drawn-out. It's relatively realistic, depicting a very authentic second marriage and its dialogue. Because of this realism, it can be quite heartbreaking at times. I usually read novels that offer fairy tales and beautiful moments that don't exist in reality, so this wasn't quite to my taste. Those who prefer realistic stories might consider it; this rating is definitely too high.

19. 19 七 The Pampered Beauty of a Powerful Figure in the 1970s Is Reborn 七零大佬的娇气美人重生了 The Queen Is Not Home女王不在家Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Meng Yanqing was breathtakingly beautiful and exceptionally talented. Though she married young, her husband was gentle and attentive, and her little son was clever and adorable. Even in the worst of times, she was always cherished and protected. After falling gravely ill and passing away, she learned that she had been living in a novel set in a bygone era. The novel's overpowered transmigrating male protagonist married the true heiress, breezed through every obstacle, and reached the pinnacle of 122.7kFavorites325.2kClicks/ch95.6kGifts

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    Overall, it's alright. The car scenes are detailed, there's a lot of romance, but the career storyline is so-so. The female lead isn't perfect. In the beginning, the female lead was reborn and didn't want to be with the male lead, wanting to start a new life and pursue love, which I thought was great. I was looking forward to her cutting ties with her ex-husband and having a dramatic ending. However, while pursuing love and dating other people, she also half-heartedly enjoyed the male lead's advances and care. There was a constant feeling of hypocrisy and self-righteousness in the writing, which often made me uncomfortable. The portrayal of a highly independent female lead with an overseas education and open-mindedness is limited to the bedroom—it's too cheap. Later, the plot was filled in, revealing that the female lead was seeking revenge on the male lead and wanted to make him suffer, making the male supporting character quite innocent. Aside from the exciting sex scenes, the romance in this story was poorly handled, the early episodes were too drawn out, and the female lead often adopted a male-centric perspective, making her seem frivolous and very unlikable in the beginning. The male lead's character is alright, but he also seems quite immature at times. He lacks the wisdom and skills expected of someone in a high position, and the image he portrays doesn't fit the image of a wise, gentlemanly, and capable high-ranking diplomatic official in my country. The female lead's career storyline is also very weak, basically just glossed over. A lot of the writing focuses on the mutual torment and childish tug-of-war in their relationship. The career storyline related to jewelry is far inferior to that in another work by the same author, "Jade Beside You". Finally, this story is vastly different from the author's "Reborn to Marry My Ex-Husband's Childhood Friend." Please don't try to link the male and female protagonists of this story to Lu Dianqing's parents; it's an insult to them. Lu Chongli's refinement, gentlemanly manners, erudition, and the methods of someone in a high position are seamlessly integrated. Moreover, he sent his wife, Yun Meiren, to Hong Kong during a special period, effectively mitigating risks, and separated from his wife and son for over ten years. Yun Meiren possesses elegance, intellect, and intelligence ingrained in her bones, and also has a Western education background. However, Yun Meiren's open-mindedness extends to her tolerance of people and things, not to matters of the bedroom. I refuse to try to piggyback on Lu Dianqing's parents' love story. I didn't like this story, but I've read two other stories by the same author, "The Pearl by My Side" and "Marrying My Ex-Husband's Childhood Friend," which are both very good. I recommend checking them out.

20. 20 边 A Lovely Bride Arrives at the Frontier [Period] 边疆来了个娇媳妇[年代] Wu Ye Tan五叶昙Romance591k WordsCompleted [More completed Period novels in my collection!] Lin Shu has skin as smooth as jade, a slender waist, and long legs. She's only eighteen and has to go work in the countryside. Her mother is beside herself with worry. With a daughter this beautiful, how can she possibly feel at ease sending her away? Luckily, after asking around in the countryside, she finds a distant relative. Their son is an army officer, so she entrusts her daughter to them. Little does she know she's sending her daughter stra 121.7kFavorites464.7kClicks/ch54.6kGifts

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    It's a fairly standard story, with sweet interactions between the male and female leads and a rich plot. The story begins with the female lead going to the countryside to escape disaster and "pretending" to be the male lead's girlfriend. Later, the male lead returns, and through a series of unexpected events, they secretly pledge their lives to each other. Then comes marriage, changing maps, pregnancy, childbirth, and raising a child. This story focuses heavily on the romantic development and sweet interactions between the male and female leads, while the female lead's career is downplayed, and there's not much of the daily life of raising children and farming. Later, the focus shifts to the female lead's background, and then it suddenly ends. The ensemble cast is well-developed, the antagonists are quickly eliminated, and the main couple is very sweet. The downsides are the abrupt ending and the lack of extra chapters.

21. 21 七 The Delicate Beauty of the 1970s: Book Transmigration 七零娇气美人[穿书] Tang Su棠酥Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Blurb: Heiress Cheng Yaoyao transmigrates into a period novel and becomes a villainous supporting character with the same name. Cheng Yaoyao says: No big deal! As long as I’m still beautiful, I’ll remain at the top of the food chain! But life in a rural village in the 1970s is harsh, and the labor is grueling. The delicate heiress injures her hand just pulling weeds, and bursts into tears 114.5kFavorites447.5kClicks/ch130.9kGifts

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    This is a whiny, clingy romance novel about a doting wife. The writing is a bit immature, but the female lead is beautiful, exceptionally beautiful—her beauty is constantly emphasized. Her personality is alright; although she's a bit of a drama queen and likes to act spoiled and unreasonable, she's not particularly stupid and doesn't do anything that leaves the reader speechless. The male lead is also well-developed, spoiling the female lead in various ways, very tolerant, and also ambitious. The overall plot is quite rich, including scenes of going to the countryside, filming in Suzhou, visiting relatives in Shanghai, returning home, and going to university, changing locations several times. However, a few awful characters really dragged on for a long time, which was exhausting. The daily scenes of farming and cooking in the story are quite good, including descriptions of pets, food, and everyday conversations. I like the atmosphere of the Xie family and Grandma Xie, so this part is highly recommended. Those who enjoy stories about spoiled, adorable wives should definitely check this out; those who like farming, gourmet food, and sweet romance should also give it a try. If you enjoy stories with strong female protagonists and satisfying plots, or historical fiction with good logic and writing style, I suggest you avoid this one. In short, this is a lighthearted, food-themed historical romance novel perfect for killing time without thinking too much. However, one chapter is locked, and the author hasn't updated it to unlock it yet. Enter at your own risk.

22. 22 七 Raising Kids on a 1970s Island 七零海岛养娃日常 Drunken Squirrel Fish松鼠醉鱼Romance677k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] Recommended upcoming novel: The Pretty, Prissy Big Sister in a Period Novel Blurb: Qin Rou is a preschool teacher with a gentle, soft-spoken personality. After being stabbed in the back by an armed assailant while protecting the children at her kindergarten, she unexpectedly transmigrated into a period novel as a vain, flamboyant supporting villainess whose personality was the exact opposite of her own. The cannon-fodder villainess Qin Rou is a troublemaking supporting cha 109.1kFavorites291.9kClicks/ch58.1kGifts

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    It's alright. It's a slow-paced, slice-of-life story with few villains or melodramatic plots. Occasionally, a couple of awful characters are eliminated within a chapter or two, and they usually bring it upon themselves, without the main characters even needing to intervene. Overall, if you're looking for a fast-paced, action-packed story with dramatic ups and downs, this might not be the best choice. However, if you prefer a more relaxed, slice-of-life story, it's worth reading. The male and female leads go on a blind date right at the beginning, get their marriage certificate the next day, then meet each other's parents and go to an island to farm, enjoy their love, get pregnant, and live a happy life. The pace of pregnancy and childbirth is very fast, so there are many chapters about raising children in the later stages. If you like stories about raising children, you can read it. In short, it's a lighthearted slice-of-life story that's perfect for killing time without thinking too much.

23. 23 大 The Young Wife in the Courtyard [Period] 大杂院里的小媳妇[年代] Xueye雪耶Romance577k WordsCompleted Blurb: Lin Xiaohui wakes up one day and finds herself in a book, as a minor character with the same name… At the moment, she’s on a blind date with a slender, handsome man. Chen Yan: “My father died in the line of duty. My mother has some mental health issues, but don’t worry. She just doesn’t like going out or talking, and she can still do the housework. I also have two younger sist 106.7kFavorites256kClicks/ch83.2kGifts

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    It's pretty good, heartwarming and not exaggerated. The romance between the male and female leads goes smoothly, the revenge on the villains is satisfying, the ensemble cast is also good, it's lively and full of everyday life, and it's a good watch to pass the time. I personally think 9 points is appropriate. I don't understand these ratings on Jinjiang.

24. 24 七 My Little Sister Is a Beauty in the 1970s [Book Transmigration] 七零之妹妹是个大美人[穿书] Half-Moon Rose月半蔷薇Romance493k WordsCompleted New novel: Finding Love in 1950 is now underway! It's underway! Blurb: The headmistress gave Chen Nongmo a rather poetic name. In reality, she was a workhorse who spent her whole life rushing around to earn money. Though her life was short, ending abruptly in an accident at the age of twenty-eight. When she opened her eyes again, she had arrived in 1970. She had become the fifteen-year-old daughter of Division Commander Chen, a wooden beauty with the mind of a three-year-old. Just as Che 106.1kFavorites291.9kClicks/ch70.4kGifts

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    It's quite heartwarming, an ensemble piece where the female lead has several brothers who are all well-liked. A good read to pass the time.

25. 25 七 Guide to Happiness for a Supporting Female Character in the 1970s 七零女配幸福指南 Shu Shushu舒书书Romance701k WordsCompleted [Pre-publication novel in my profile: "Transmigrated as the Tycoon’s Substitute Bride", please add it to your reading list!] When the first thunder of spring sounded, Chu Xia unexpectedly learned that she was the devoted female supporting character in a male-centered period novel, destined to spend her whole life sacrificing for the male lead. When the male lead needed love, she gave up the life-changing opportunity she had to the heroine he loved. When he was lovelorn and wanted a family, she o 87.2kFavorites188.3kClicks/ch75.7kGifts

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    Overall, it's alright. The romance is so-so; there's too much buildup in the beginning, and the male lead's personality isn't likable. The later love and marriage feel like a monotonous account, and the male lead's character development isn't particularly noticeable. The female lead, on the other hand, is very inspiring and fights back quickly. Green River's ratings are getting increasingly inflated.

26. 26 桃 The Peach Blossom Spirit Is Fierce [Period] 桃花精她很凶的[年代] Wu Ye Tan五叶昙Romance510k WordsCompleted [The author's profile has lots of great completed Period novels!] A stern military officer vs. a fair-skinned, beautiful, naturally scheming little peach blossom spirit. Lin Yao was left behind in the countryside when her father, Old Lin, was sent down to the countryside. Several years later, he brought her back to the city. They thought they would find her a job and then arrange a marriage for her when the time came. That would be the end of it. But they hadn't expected the girl to be so stunni 83.3kFavorites322.3kClicks/ch34.1kGifts

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    The plot is okay, but the romance is weak. The main plot revolves around the female lead's satisfying comebacks; she's quick-witted and gets revenge on the spot, which is quite engaging. There's not much of a career storyline—just her going to university and opening a clothing brand—it's not explored much. The romance is weak. Although everyone says the female lead is a peach blossom spirit and doesn't understand love, it doesn't portray the innocence or naivety of a spirit in love. She always seems hypocritical, and the male lead is indecisive. The romance is either overly dramatic in the beginning and overly dramatic in the end, with either the female lead being overly affected and cloying, or their communication being nonsensical and absurd. The story ends with them getting married.

27. 27 八 A Beauty Like Honey in the Eighties 八零之美人如蜜 The Queen Is Not Home女王不在家Romance790k WordsCompleted Just when she thought that, halfway through her life, she was destined to achieve nothing, she received news that she had scored well on that year's college entrance exam and could have gone to university in the capital. Someone had taken her place and rewritten her life. To uncover the truth, she sought out Xiao Shengtian, a former neighbor who had since risen to great success. Back then, he had told her, “If anything happens, come to me.” The moment she called, Xiao Shengtian, now a prominent 81.5kFavorites254.7kClicks/ch49.5kGifts

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    A fairly standard story, a period romance set in a school setting. The initial flirtation and back-and-forth between the two main characters is quite engaging. The female lead is generally well-developed, though occasionally showing signs of inner conflict and contradiction. The male lead is also good, possessing a rugged, masculine charm. Overall, the story is quite fulfilling, with both lives ending happily, and the regrets of the previous life being resolved. It's the kind of story you can read without thinking too much if you're just looking to kill time. The closed comment section is a slight disappointment, as it detracts from the enjoyment.

28. 28 七 The Second Wife on the 1970s Frontier 七零边疆二婚妻 Huan Ruojun浣若君Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Chen Lina is reborn and meets, fifteen years early, the man who once loved her more than life itself. So, even though he’s raising three sons who will each grow up to be one of the most notorious villains around, she decides to win him over first and worry about the rest later. She plans to love him with all her heart, raise his children right, and make up for the regrets of her previous life. But the man acts like an awkward teenager, ignores her flirting, and remains as immovable as a mountai 71.6kFavorites314.2kClicks/ch368.2kGifts

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    I forgot, I'll review it again after my second viewing.

29. 29 牺 The Sacrificed Husband Returns [The 1970s] 牺牲的丈夫回来了[七零] Huan Ruojun浣若君Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The main story is complete. The bonus chapters start tonight! Su Xiangwan is written into a period novel by her insanely jealous cousin, becoming the wife of Regiment Commander Song Qingshan. Her husband is away serving in the military, her in-laws bully her, her own family offers no support, and she's forced to sell her children. Worst of all, she's a hopeless romantic by nature and won't stop pestering her husband's younger brother. ...What a miserable little wife. After transmigrating, Su Xia 66.6kFavorites365.2kClicks/ch257kGifts

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    It's alright. Overall, it's realistic and somewhat fragmented, with a long storyline. It's about a typical couple raising a child, interspersed with the emotional development of the male and female leads and the children's romantic experiences. In the end, the male and female leads grow old, and the children grow up, get married, and have children of their own. It's a very satisfying period drama with a rich and fulfilling plot. The downsides are a few typos and some disjointed plot points, but these flaws don't detract from the overall quality. The strengths lie in the excellent characterization of the male and female leads, especially the male lead, who strikes a perfect balance between being a soldier and a husband. He embodies a highly qualified, reserved, intelligent, emotionally intelligent, upright, and kind soldier. Overall, a 9 out of 10 is fair; a 9.8 Would be a bit of an exaggeration.

30. 30 七 The Tender Stepmom and Her Cold Husband in the Seventies 七零之娇后妈与冷丈夫 Sang Xueqing桑雪青Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The main story is complete; bonus chapters are still being updated...] [Please add my upcoming novels, My Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic Hero's Mom Is Bound to a Live-Comment Feed and Sweet Couple in the Seventies, to your reading lists~] Su Ting transmigrated into a book. She ended up in a period novel as the stepmother of a beautiful, strong, and tragic male lead. But while the male lead was born beautiful and strong, it was she, his stepmother, who made him tragic. In the novel, the original 60.1kFavorites224.1kClicks/ch52.1kGifts

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    I've finished reading it, but the reading experience was so-so. The writing style has a strange feel to it, with unnecessary and rambling developments. I almost gave up several times but persevered. While the female lead aims to portray an independent and confident modern woman, the writing still reveals her inherent selfishness, coldness, and laziness. The male lead's character lacks any redeeming qualities; he's portrayed as a womanizer, his mind filled with nothing but petty schemes. The two children are described in detail, but they're really unlikable. It's hard to put into words...

31. 31 七 The Delicate Young Bride of the 1970s 七十年代小娇媳 Jin Qinglan锦清澜Romance895k WordsCompleted The main story is complete!!!! Shen Wanzhi wakes up fair-skinned and beautiful, only to transmigrate into a book and become the heroine of a tragic period novel. According to the plot, she marries the male lead and works herself to the bone for thirty years, serving her demanding in-laws until they die and taking care of her cold husband. She never gets to enjoy a single good day and dies at fifty. Her husband eventually becomes successful, buys her a grave worth a million yuan, then turns ar 56.2kFavorites174kClicks/ch23.8kGifts

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    It's a simple, warm, and loving story, full of details and overflowing with affection, with a wonderful ending. There aren't any major villains or thrilling plot twists, and many details evoke childhood memories. It's quite realistic and a good read when you're looking for something to read.

32. 32 穿 Transmigrated as the Worst Female Supporting Character in a Period Novel 穿成年代文的极品女配 Guan Yingying冠滢滢Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Le Yi transmigrated into a book. Her parents are a pair of lazy, greedy troublemakers, so naturally, their daughter is a little troublemaker too. The whole family is a bunch of awful characters straight out of a novel set in the old days. Her cousin next door, the eldest daughter of her uncle's family, is the hardworking, gentle, kindhearted heroine blessed with good fortune, adored by everyone. The contr 48.2kFavorites173.2kClicks/ch74.4kGifts

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    It's a satisfying read, with a very overpowered protagonist who transmigrates into a book and is reborn, leading to a scientifically advanced nation. It's a lighthearted, period-themed novel, best enjoyed without thinking too much. This particular story, with its overpowered protagonist, is both exhilarating and absurd; those who like it will find it enjoyable, while others will find it exaggerated and cheesy—it's a matter of personal taste. Those who appreciate detail, logic, and writing style should avoid this story.

33. 33 七 Remarriage to a Mortal Enemy in the 70s 七零之改嫁死对头 Drunken Squirrel Fish松鼠醉鱼Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Finishing at the end of the month. There’s plenty to read, so come on in. A slice-of-life story about family matters, following a military family, and raising kids. Recommended upcoming novel: The Female Side Character’s Bestie Is a Piece of Work (navy officer x flirtatious beauty) Synopsis: Zhan Aiping grew up in a military compound. A hot-tempered little firecracker and a military doctor, she later falls for a cultured, refined professor. She leaves the military for him and cooks and cares for 48.1kFavorites152kClicks/ch55.8kGifts

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    Overall, it's pretty good. The beginning is really captivating. Two bickering lovers who like each other end up getting married and having kids by accident. The pacing in the beginning is excellent. The scenes of getting revenge on the scumbag, getting the marriage certificate, getting married, consummating the marriage, and confessing love are all handled crisply and efficiently. Their married life is also sweet, with them focusing on their careers, getting pregnant, and having kids. The pace is also incredibly fast! The downside is that the pacing slows down in the middle, and the child-rearing part reads like a diary, a bit wordy. I quite like slice-of-life stories, but the middle section feels dry and lacks plot development and a sense of everyday life. The ensemble writing is also mediocre, making it a bit anticlimactic. The epilogue, however, is quite good and engaging.

34. 34 七 Sweet and Satisfying Diary of the Seventies 七零年代甜爽日记 Meng Ling Qianye萌铃千叶Romance830k WordsCompleted Blurb: After dying young and discovering she was the contrast character to her sweet-romance heroine cousin, Bai Luzhu became even more depressed. Back then, her cousin was looked down on by her family and forced to go to the countryside, while Bai Luzhu was adored by everyone and joined the art troupe. Then her cousin was jilted, while Bai Luzhu got engaged to a prominent man from the city. From the start, she seemed like the heroine of a sweet romance. That was precisely why her cousin coul 42.9kFavorites183.7kClicks/ch36.5kGifts

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    It's not bad. Overall, it's a typical female-centric, satisfying story. The female protagonist, reborn, uses her past life's experiences to start a business and overcome adversity. The main focus is on her career, supplemented by a group portrait of her business partners. The romance is underdeveloped; the male lead is somewhat of a supporting character, but his personality is quite likable. The heartwarming family scenes are well-written. A slight disappointment is that in her past life, the male lead chased after the female lead and they both jumped to their deaths. The female lead was also portrayed as capricious, foolish, and a burden on her husband's career. In her rebirth, we don't see any remorse or guilt towards the male lead; she seems indifferent towards him, especially in the early parts of the story. She's still somewhat capricious towards him, and the romance isn't well-developed.

35. 35 穿 I Became a Runaway Bride in the 1960s 穿成六零年代逃家小媳妇 Half-Moon Rose月半蔷薇Romance439k WordsCompleted New novel: Finding Love in 1950, now underway! Upcoming novel: Childhood Friends in the 1950s, More or Less * Blurb: When Lin Ting realized she had transmigrated to the end of the 1960s, she was already on a train heading south. The original owner had learned that her husband had died in action, abandoned her family of elderly and infirm, and run off with their money. Lin Ting, who had spent her life teaching and had never done anything wicked... was at a loss! But... life had to go on. Af 37kFavorites81.8kClicks/ch35.2kGifts

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    I forgot, I'll review it again after my second viewing. My impression is that it was pretty good.

36. 36 九 Moving to the City in the 1990s 九十年代进城记 The Eastern Moon Is Full东边月亮圆Romance564k WordsCompleted Wen Xin went to the city three times. The first was when she was fourteen and had just dropped out of school. The second was the day she quit her job at the glove factory. The third was after she got married. Each time, she made it to the train station, but it wasn’t until the third time that she actually got on a train. Yu Wanzhi is stingy. He grew up dependent on other people, and his greatest wish in life was to have a little place of his own. He scrimped on food and drink, thinking the bigg 29.9kFavorites60kClicks/ch26.7kGifts

    Curator note

    It's a very bland book, mainly about a young couple working on their relationship and improving their quality of life in the early stages, followed by a depiction of their family of three later on. I quite liked the main characters' family of three. The whole story is very slice-of-life with few plot twists. The downside is that the supporting characters aren't well-developed, and the fates of the female lead's in-laws, her own family, and her circle of friends aren't clearly explained. The focus is mainly on the family of three, and there's a lack of plot conflicts and dramatic developments. There aren't many memorable supporting characters, making the plot feel thin and a bit tedious in the middle and later stages.

37. 37 漂 The Pretty Side Character Stops Turning a Blind Eye [The 1970s] 漂亮女配不当睁眼瞎后[七零] Zhao Xian Xian赵闲闲Romance286k WordsCompleted ------Novel Blurb------ 1. The latest hot topic in the military family compound is that Zhou Yan, the cold-faced academic star of the army, really intends to honor his arranged marriage and marry the country girl he was betrothed to as a child. Men and women alike lament that the army’s “flower” is being wasted. Some even mock the country girl behind her back, saying she must be completely unworthy of Zhou Yan, and that his poor little nephew will surely be treated as a burden and resented by h 25kFavorites80.7kClicks/ch5.9kGifts

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    This is a short, heartwarming slice-of-life romance novel set in a bygone era. The male and female leads meet through a blind date, get married, their relationship blossoms, they get pregnant, and have a baby. The entire story is only about 70-80 chapters long, so there aren't any dramatic plot twists, melodramatic love stories, or awful female supporting characters. The overall style is simply sweet and heartwarming, a perfect read to pass the time. Honestly, the rating is a bit low.

38. 38 八 Returning to the City: A Pampered Wife in the 1980s 八零年代回城娇宠媳 Flowers in the Rain雨中花慢Romance509k WordsCompleted Ongoing: An Eighties Professor's Loving Wife Up next: Raising Kids Together in an Eighties Courtyard; The Childhood Betrothal in the Seventies Is Sweet and Endearing Completed: The Great Beauty of the Eighties Siheyuan Su Yan finds herself transported into a novel set in a bygone era. Other educated youths return to the city with bags full of luggage, but Su Yan comes back with two little ones. The boy is a villain, the girl is the heroine, and Su Yan is their single mother, destined to struggl 21.1kFavorites74kClicks/ch7.6kGifts

    Curator note

    There aren't many dramatic highs and lows, and the climaxes are handled quickly. It's a pretty lighthearted little sweet story with both a romantic subplot and a female lead's career arc. You can watch it without thinking too much; it's good for killing time.

39. 39 穿 The Awful Daughter-in-Law in a Period Novel 穿成年代文的极品媳妇 Peach Blossom Dew桃花露Romance323k WordsCompleted Lin Xi transmigrates into a historical novel. The original owner pursued and pestered the handsome, wealthy Regiment Commander Xie until he finally married her. After the wedding, she had countless imagined rivals to contend with: gentle confidantes and scheming little white lotuses. Someone was always trying t 17.3kFavorites70.9kClicks/ch9.9kGifts

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    A pleasant sight to behold, the cookies are so sweet!

40. 40 边 A Great Beauty Comes to the Frontier [Period] 边疆来了个大美人[年代] Clouds, Auspicious Brocade云吉锦绣Romance524k WordsCompleted Ruan Yao was dealt a rotten hand from childhood. Her parents abandoned her, and she had no family to rely on. After fighting her way to the top, a car accident sent her back to the materially deprived 1960s, where she became the hardworking little factory beauty from a novel who was doomed to die a miserable death. In the book, her parents first force her to give up her job, then make her marry a man who is impotent. When she cannot have children, he divorces her, and she eventually dies in the 14.9kFavorites46.4kClicks/ch11.2kGifts

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    I forgot, I'll review it again after my second viewing.

41. 41 我 My Mother-in-Law Is Reborn [The 1970s] 我的婆婆是重生的[七零] Fragrant Crisp Chestnut香酥栗Romance2.8M WordsCompleted (Coming next: Our Whole Village Transmigrates to the Nineties and My Dad Is the Foil to the Male Lead in a Period Novel. On the night of her wedding, Mingmei had a dream. She dreamed of a “Book of Life.” And the protagonist of that book was her mother-in-law, who was about to hit her head and pass out that very morning, then wake up reborn. Apparently, her mother-in-law had returned from fifty years in the future. She had witnessed the changing times and expe 96.3kFavorites266.5kClicks/ch378.1kGifts

    Curator note

    This is a very typical ensemble piece, filled with the warm and lively atmosphere of everyday family life, and the storylines of several families, each with their own joys and sorrows, are quite well-developed. There's not much of a romance in this story; the young couple's relationship is stable. Those who enjoy sweet romance novels might be disappointed, but those who love gossip and drama should definitely check it out—it's packed with drama from beginning to end, very exciting. The only slightly disheartening thing is... It's all real... So expensive...

42. 42 七 The Pretty Little Tailor of the Seventies 七零之漂亮小裁缝 Shu Shushu舒书书Romance615k WordsCompleted [The plot has undergone major revisions and differs considerably from pirated versions. Please read the official edition.] Ruan Xi was an accomplished fashion designer. She never expected to wake up as a supporting character with the same name in a novel set in a bygone era. The original Ruan Xi had been left in the countryside by her parents when she was little and raised by her grandparents. The heroine, meanwhile, was the orphan of one of her father's comrades, whom her parents had raised the 82kFavorites204.1kClicks/ch57.6kGifts

    Curator note

    It's alright. It's an inspirational story about a little seamstress. The female lead's growth and career development are quite good, but the romance comes a bit late in the story. The romance between the male and female leads is only so-so, not very detailed. However, the overall family atmosphere is very well written. The whole family is warm and harmonious, full of everyday life.

43. 43 七 The Pretty Mom of the Seventies 七零年代漂亮亲妈 Firestarter火折子Romance636k WordsCompleted One-line synopsis: A beautiful mom of triplets' guide to raising kids. (Island life, following the troops, triplets, biological mom, raising kids, starting a business) Liu Meiyun died suddenly after staying up all night and transmigrated into the body of a girl with the same name from a provincial theatrical troupe in the 1960s. When she arrived, she briefly saw the girl's whole life. It was nothing but misery. Because she was beautiful, people envied her. At eighteen, she went to perform for 78.8kFavorites244.2kClicks/ch32.2kGifts

    Curator note

    The part about raising children at the beginning was a bit drawn out, but the later part about changing maps and building careers was quite exciting. The whole story is very complete, from the male and female protagonists meeting, falling in love, and staying together for a lifetime, from their first blind date to becoming grandparents—a very happy and fulfilling life. The story is heartwarming; don't scrutinize some details too closely. It's perfect for passing the time without thinking too much.

44. 44 七 The Fearless Female Educated Youth of the Seventies 七零之彪悍女知青 Peach Blossom Dew桃花露Romance876k WordsCompleted Blurb: Jiang Lin transmigrates into the body of a beautiful but cold young female intellectual. On her very first day, she's selling her son, kicking her husband out, and eloping, leaving her with a terrible reputation. Her fake best friend eggs her on to elope, hoping to take her place and become the future tycoon's darling. Her enemies spend all day hoping to s 61.4kFavorites239.2kClicks/ch141.4kGifts

    Curator note

    Overall, it's alright, but it gets a little weak after they move out of the countryside; the beginning was quite exciting. In short, it's a standard period drama, the male and female leads have great personalities, and the whole family is happy. My favorite character is Wensheng; his epilogue was quite touching. By the same author, the "Shrew" story is the best.

45. 45 反 The Villainess's Mother Wins by Doing Nothing [The 1970s] 反派亲妈躺赢了[七零] Peach Blossom Dew桃花露Romance2.1M WordsCompleted [Upcoming novel: My Husband Came from the Apocalypse [The 1970s]] Lin Shu is a freelancer with poor health but a workaholic streak. Still young, she's already wealthy. After stepping in to help someone, she transmigrates into a novel set in a bygone era. The original owner was beautiful and had two adorable children. Her husband was away from home, but his high salary kept her comfortable. Yet somehow she ended up living like a doormat, and after her husband died in the line of duty, she stifle 56.5kFavorites141.2kClicks/ch114.2kGifts

    Curator note

    This is a very well-structured story, starting with the main characters' small family and extending to their extended family, depicting the beautiful lives of the protagonists and their relatives. It shows how they all worked together to achieve their goals, creating a wonderful feeling. The conflicts between the main characters are also handled decisively and efficiently, and the children in the epilogue are portrayed with great detail. The story delves into the romantic relationships, depicts the warmth of everyday family life, and portrays the flourishing of life through hard work and perseverance to overcome poverty. Having read dozens of historical fiction novels, I think this rating is too low; I personally think it deserves a score of 9 or higher.

46. 46 七 The 1970s Male Lead's Sister-in-Law 七零男主他嫂子 Peach Blossom Dew桃花露Romance702k WordsCompleted Lin Wan transmigrates into a period novel as the awful sister-in-law who has her eye on her husband's younger brother. Her mother-in-law is truly vicious, and her sister-in-law is a black-hearted schemer. Her husband is handsome, but deaf and disabled, and her birth family is full of sickly people with no on 27.8kFavorites143.7kClicks/ch32.5kGifts

    Curator note

    The beginning, with its focus on the protagonist's revenge against villains and the compelling storyline of his career and romance, was quite engaging. However, the later parts felt rushed and formulaic. The romance wasn't very nuanced, the career development was overly ambitious, and the fate of the villains wasn't explained. The ending only briefly touched upon the protagonist's entire family. Overall, it's alright, worth reading if you're bored. To be honest, the rating is a bit high; I'm always puzzled by Green River's rating system.

47. 47 穿 Transmigrating into a Contract Marriage in the 1970s 穿越之七零合约婚姻 Half-Moon Rose月半蔷薇Romance445k WordsCompleted In 1972, the unlucky village of Xiuhe was assigned another batch of educated youths. It wasn't the village's first time hosting educated youths, and the locals had long since stopped finding it novel. But when the brigade leader returned with a group of them, the exceptionally beautiful young woman among them still set off a flurry of gossip in the otherwise sleepy village. Just as the men were r 11.2kFavorites28.6kClicks/ch8.3kGifts

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    It's a sweet and gentle romance set against a backdrop of the past, with very delicate emotions. It's a sweet and romantic story within a period drama, very sweet and swoon-worthy. The romantic feelings against the backdrop of the past really resonated with me. The ensemble cast is also good, and I especially love the side couple, Huihui and Lin Huaidong, the adorable rabbit with super strength and the cunning fox. They're so adorable! There are hardly any awful characters; they occasionally jump around and then quickly resolve themselves, serving more as spice to balance the plot. It's not tiring to read, nor is it infuriating. The overall pacing of the article is excellent, and the length is not too long. Although it deals with everyday family life, it is heartwarming and not boring, with plot developments throughout, making for a great reading experience. This rating is really too low; 9 points would be more appropriate.

48. 48 七 A Beautiful, Wealthy Woman in the Seventies 七十年代白富美 Perched Light栖光Romance546k WordsCompleted [The author changed pen names ^ ^ The old name was Sumeping Sheng, the new name is Qiguang] · [Tips: 1. The couple reunite after a separation. 2. The second male lead is reborn.] The village ne'er-do-well, so poor he couldn't afford a single coin of bride price, with no ambition and nothing better to do than loaf around, actually married a beautiful, rich city girl! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The beautiful, rich Zhao Lanxiang is reborn, and the first thing she does after waking is hurry off to find 187.9kFavorites524.7kClicks/ch129.5kGifts

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    The story revolves around the love between a good-for-nothing and a rich, beautiful woman. In her past life, the female protagonist had a bad relationship with an older man, so she was reborn back to her teenage years and quickly ran off to raise him until he was plump and healthy. The beginning is very engaging; the female protagonist's flirting with the male protagonist is entertaining, as are their efforts to make money and build their careers. However, after they separate due to university entrance exams, their romantic relationship becomes somewhat tedious and the writing feels a bit perfunctory. The epilogue about the female protagonist's past life is particularly captivating. This story, with its main text and epilogues, seems to span three lifetimes, but in reality, they are intertwined, each making up for the other's regrets and redeeming the other.

49. 49 漂 Beautiful Sister-in-Law, Peaceful Hong Kong [The 1980s] 漂亮大嫂，和平香江[八零] Huan Ruojun浣若君Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Interstellar General Su Linlang wakes up one morning and finds herself back in 1980. The good news: She's become the daughter-in-law of the He family, the richest family in Hong Kong, and from the start she's the eldest daughter-in-law. The bad news: On their wedding day, her husband is kidnapped and her father-in-law is attacked. A joyous occasion turns into a funeral. Even worse, in 1980s Hong Kong, a tycoon can be the richest person in town one day and the most indebted the next. The big shot 165.7kFavorites375.6kClicks/ch235.4kGifts

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    The novel depicts Hong Kong's underworld during the period, with the female protagonist constantly fighting and recruiting underlings to rescue the lower classes of the early Hong Kong government. The action scenes are exciting, making it a satisfying read with a strong female lead. The romance is well-developed but not particularly detailed, lacking the typical emotional turmoil and indecisiveness between the main characters. The male lead is somewhat of a supporting character with limited screen time. If you're looking for a romance novel, this isn't for you. But if you're looking for a strong female lead, a brainless, action-oriented story where the female lead is all about power and never uses words, this is for you.

50. 50 七 A Stunning Beauty Arrives at the 1970s Courtyard 七零大院来了个绝色大美人 Ci Tang刺棠Romance971k WordsCompleted ● New novel: The Beautiful Young Heiress of 1970s Hong Kong is now updating. Come visit my other story! ● Blurb: Su Yin is fair-skinned, beautiful, and charming. In a dream, she learns that she is a cannon-fodder supporting character in a period novel, and that her fiancé is cold-hearted, aloof, and hard-tempered. Even though he is tall and handsome, with strong, striking features, and will become a tycoon known for his ruthless methods, he is someone she must never get involved with! With no o 80kFavorites201.2kClicks/ch37.1kGifts

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    A sweet little story about a pre-arranged marriage between a boy and a girl; you can basically guess the ending after reading the beginning. It's slice-of-life and can be read when you're bored.

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