Worth Revisiting: Farming and Infrastructure Novels 值得反复回味的种田基建文

1. 1 暖 Warm Sunshine 暖阳 Love Looking at the Sky爱看天Danmei (BL)966k WordsCompleted Xia Yang was reborn, returning to the crossroads where he could change his life. He had planned to repay Jiang Dongsheng’s kindness in a different way, but he never expected their reunion to come four years earlier than it had in his previous life. How much could four years change? Jiang Dongsheng knew his own heart better than anyone: he’d even managed to warm Xia Yang up, though he was as stubborn as a stone. This time, Xia Yang wasn’t someone Jiang Dongsheng kept by paying him off. He willin 51.3kFavorites172.1kClicks/ch8.7kGifts

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   The story features a dominant male character who dotes on the other, with both career and romance storylines running parallel. It's sweet, a rare find, and a heartwarming, everyday romance.

2. 2 一 Along the Dusty Road 一路凡尘 A Reed Leaf一叶苇Danmei (BL)3.4M WordsCompleted Liu Xia is the youngest child in a family that dotes on him. Although his home is deep in a remote, isolated, impoverished mountain region, he lives a carefree life. Aside from school, his favorite thing is to run wild across the mountains, raising such a ruckus that the whole household is turned upside down. Then the son of Liu Mao, whom Liu Xia considers his own older brother, is born, and a terrible upheaval befalls the family. Watching the villagers treat his newborn nephew like a bringer o 36.2kFavorites55.4kClicks/ch86.6kGifts

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   The family relationships are exquisite, with few truly awful characters. Everyone strives to live their lives to the fullest, helping each other, shining with the brilliance of humanity. The style is reminiscent of "Ordinary World." However, the opening uses Henan dialect, which might be off-putting for some.

3. 3 人 A Human Child’s Guide to Surviving the Wasteland 人类幼崽废土苟活攻略 Baldy the Second秃子小贰Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted My next novel will be The Doomsday Anchor #Two Children Brave the Apocalypse# Yan Bubu is the son of a servant. From the moment he was born, it was his fate to serve the young master, Feng Chen, for the rest of his life. Young Master Feng Chen is as cold and hard as a bullet in extreme subzero temperatures: sharp and deadly, wrapped in a thick layer of ice that allows no one to come near. But Yan Bubu has eyes only for Feng Chen. He offers him his only toy. “Big Brother, it’s for you.” “Who’s 283.5kFavorites309.9kClicks/ch357.8kGifts

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   Is this considered a farming novel? It's not a post-apocalyptic novel with a strong plot, but I'll treat it as a farming novel. It's a heartwarming, mutually pampering post-apocalyptic survival novel with a Sentinel theme. It's quite a rare Sentinel-centric novel, and it's pretty good. It's easy to read.

4. 4 重 Reborn in 1980: First, Make a Billion 重生80之先赚一个亿 Shanling闪灵Danmei (BL)1.3M WordsCompleted The traditional Chinese, horizontal-layout edition of One Hundred Million has been published by Pingxin Publishing House, with five additional side stories totaling 60,000 characters. Search for "Xiewen de Shanling" on Weibo to send a private message and buy a copy. Blurb: In his previous life, a meek, humble migrant worker died an accidental, tragic death. Then he returned to the gold-filled 1980s. Other people transmigrate with a sage-like old man at their side. He... brought the CEO's soul ba 70kFavorites140.3kClicks/ch371.4kGifts

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   I'd give the plot a 4.5/5 (mainly because I didn't finish it). The reason I didn't finish it was because the romance made me cringe. Whenever the male lead got involved, the author seemed possessed and became a bit greasy. But the career storyline was really good!

5. 5 技 The Techie System 技术宅系统 Qian Meng千萌Danmei (BL)580k WordsCompleted I got hit on the head by a future study device and gained access to future technology? How could anyone be that lucky! “Future Study Device, Future Study Device, give me knowledge from the future and help me conquer the world!” “Sorry, my mission is to correct your attitude toward learning and help you become a good kid who loves to read. Now, do your homework.” “Damn it!” This is an inspirational story about a rebellious teenager growing into a top student! (A tech geek's rise to the top!) My 39.8kFavorites127.8kClicks/ch7.3kGifts

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   The plot is absolutely fantastic! The romance... Emmm, it's a relief that the author's romance doesn't drag the story down. I followed this book for four years, which shows how good the plot is. This author's technically proficient farming-themed novel is a must-read for female readers.

6. 6 随 Taking Taobao to Another World 随身带着淘宝去异界 Bloodsong Magnificent Verse血歌华章Danmei (BL)2.4M WordsCompleted As a boy, I once asked about the road ahead. A hundred years later, all I see are clouds in the distance. The history of a tech genius building infrastructure in another world. Shamelessly promoting my upcoming novel. My friends and family have already given me a stern talking-to, and they’re keeping a close eye on me. I really won’t abandon this one, I swear (kneels meekly): My Man Is a Rebel Lu Dingyuan is known throughout the court and country as a peerless beauty, and across the realm as a 64.5kFavorites173.9kClicks/ch146.3kGifts

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   4/5. The plot is very rigorous and detailed, set in an isekai socialist world. The romance is so subtle it's almost negligible. Because the plot is so meticulous, it can be a bit tiring to read. I haven't finished it yet, but it's quite good.

7. 7 莎 The Kiss of Shamele 莎美乐之吻 Fat Granules脂肪颗粒Romance482k WordsCompleted A girl's coming-of-age story Theme: Expressing the awakening of women's consciousness of their rights 41.1kFavorites71.7kClicks/ch63.4kGifts

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   Set against the backdrop of World War II, this is a female coming-of-age story in the style of "My Brilliant Friend," which is wonderful and unique.

8. 8 魅 The Incubus's Estate 魅魔的庄园 Shu Qi蜀七Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted Chi Yan transmigrated into a hostile otherworld. Every night, he found someone in his tent: a burly man with a full beard, a short green-skinned goblin, a dwarf who jumped up to hit him in the knees, an elf of breathtaking beauty, or a demon with fangs. Every one of them said, “I love you! I'm willing to give my life for you!!!” Chi Yan: “Are you insane????” Chi Yan was exhausted from turning down declarations of love every day. On top of that, this otherworld had no toilets, farmland, hous 111.5kFavorites261.1kClicks/ch132.4kGifts

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   3.5/5, plot 4 stars. The romance started too early and became a bit unengaging afterward. Those who enjoy a steady relationship where the couple focuses on building their careers and infrastructure might enjoy it. There aren't many memorable plot highlights, but there are no major flaws either, making it an easy watch.

9. 9 末 Seven Stars in the Palm of the Apocalypse 末世掌上七星 Golden Fox Beneath the Moon月下金狐Danmei (BL)1.2M WordsCompleted The Zhang family were descendants of the Zhengyi School of Taoism, but by Zhang Shuhe's generation, the family had fallen into decline. When the apocalypse came, there were mysterious blood-sucking plants and undead walking corpses. With only a little talisman magic left, he struggled to survive among the evil creatures for ten years, before finally dying beneath the blood vines in the abyss. He never expected to return to ten years earlier. The first thing he did after being reborn was leap o 105.4kFavorites281kClicks/ch43.3kGifts

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   My top 1 post-apocalyptic farming BL novel! The plot is great, and the romance is especially captivating. It's about a cold, self-centered beauty and a fierce, possessive leopard-like seme! I've read it at least 7 or 10 times!

10. 10 穿 After Reincarnating as a Widower 穿成寡夫郎之后 Yi Chun一春Danmei (BL)1.0M WordsCompleted Sunny, straightforward shou vs. brooding, scheming gong Lin Zhen climbed out of bed and discovered that he had become a widowed husband with the same name as his own, a dead husband, and an eight-year-old stepson. Because the little brat wrongly thought he wanted to run off with his father's fortune and a lover, the child decided to go live with his uncle. Lin Zhen, who felt he had no idea how to look after a child, breathed a sigh of relief. He settled the boy in and returned to his original 88.2kFavorites135.4kClicks/ch100.7kGifts

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    The romance is decent, deserving 4.5 stars, but the plot is mediocre, nothing particularly outstanding, so I'd give it 3.5 stars overall.

11. 11 重 Reborn as a Little Townsman 重生之小市民 For Some Reason缘何故Danmei (BL)720k WordsCompleted Zhang Ze lost too much in this life. But he never expected Heaven to show mercy and give him another chance. Being Reborn was great. He could avoid the schemes coming his way and recognize his own weaknesses. But through a careless mistake, he trained a family of meek little lambs who let everyone walk all over them into wolves who devoured their prey. The price of becoming a rich second-generation heir was that his gentle mom and sister turned into a tigress. It left a little nobody like hi 39.4kFavorites176.8kClicks/ch8.5kGifts

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    The plot is smooth and engaging, and the romance is also quite good. It's a good watch when you're bored. I've watched it two or three times, but none of the parts stand out in my memory.

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