The Golden Years: Everyday Life and Fireworks 流金年代·烟火日常

1. 1 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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   Su Ting wakes up to find herself transmigrated into a period novel as the stepmother who mistreated her stepson after her husband's death, leading to the male lead's miserable life. Fortunately, she had just gotten married when she transmigrated, the male lead's father was still alive, and the male lead, He Yan, was just a cute little boy. To survive until the end, Su Ting decides to treat He Yan sincerely, severing her feelings for him and treating He Yan, the male lead's father, as her roommate. However, during their time together, Su Ting not only develops a bond with the child but also finds her feelings for He Dongchuan gradually warming up... This novel has a lighthearted style, smooth writing, a heartwarming story, and a brisk pace. From the perspective of the female protagonist, Su Ting, it showcases life in a compound in the 1970s and tells the story of a family's changes during a period of social upheaval.

2. 2 相 I Mistook the Big Shot, Then Joined the Army [The 1970s] 相错大佬后我去随军了[七零] White Eggplant白茄Romance690k WordsCompleted She transmigrates into a book set in the 1970s, and trouble starts from the get-go. There's a pair of biased grandparents, a mother being exploited, a man-child of a younger brother, and her, facing the prospect of being sent to the countryside if she doesn't marry... Jiang Shuangshuang says it's no big deal. With a flick of her fingers, she turns the table on them. Nobody gets to eat, and she makes a huge fuss until the whole family is in chaos. The elder Jiangs have no choice. To keep this tr 62.5kFavorites112kClicks/ch76.2kGifts

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   Transmigrating into a book set in the 1970s, Jiang Shuangshuang finds herself in a predicament. Favored by her grandparents, weak-willed by her mother, and selfish by her younger brother, she faces only two paths: going to the countryside or hastily marrying. Unwilling to be controlled or manipulated by her family, she relies on her intelligence and resilience to establish herself and forge her own unique path in the 1970s. This book breaks away from clichés; the heroine is clear-headed, decisive, and possesses a moving core of self-reliance. The everyday romance within the military compound unfolds gently, with mutual respect and few melodramatic or extreme conflicts. It's a period novel that combines realism with the power of personal growth.

3. 3 小 Everyday Life in the Alley [The 1980s] 小巷日常[八零] Qiu Ling秋凌Romance1.6M WordsCompleted In the early 1980s, her eldest sister returns to the city with her whole family in tow, and Su Xueqing is shocked to realize she has transmigrated into a book. There are no spare rooms at home, so Su Xueqing sleeps in the living room behind a curtain. The moment her sister comes back, she says she plans to stay, and it looks as though the whole family is about to fall into chaos. Su Xueqing volunteers to live at school. That way, her sister won't end up homeless, her little niece won't go missin 43kFavorites83.2kClicks/ch24.5kGifts

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   The lives of a family in a small alley change with the times. The siblings bicker and argue, the couple struggles together to rise to prominence, and the neighbors gossip and chat—a vibrant tapestry of everyday life. The once bustling alley is then slated for demolition, forcing everyone to go their separate ways, yet the bonds of family and friendship remain strong. From bungalows in an urban village to skyscrapers, they witness the city's prosperity and development, contributing to the nation's progress and dedicating themselves to their own families. This story portrays the growth of ordinary people, a portrait of those at the bottom of society, showing that even the most humble can have extraordinary moments. The writing style is simple and unpretentious, the plot tightly woven, making the events feel real and relatable.

4. 4 原 The Original Wife Has Skin Like Ice and Bones Like Jade, and Is Doted on After Joining the Army 原配冰肌玉骨，随军后被宠上天 Ting Jinkan听金坎Romance523k WordsCompleted Jiang Qiuyue transmigrated into a book, becoming the early-deceased ex-wife of the male lead in a period novel. The original owner worked herself to the bone for her husband's family, sacrificing everything with the belief that hardship now would bring sweetness later. In the end, she worked herself to death and someone else reaped the benefits. After dying from overwork at a major factory, Jiang Qiuyue declared that nobody was going to make her run herself ragged this time! Whoever wanted to 79.2kFavorites126.8kClicks/ch20.9kGifts

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   After transmigrating into a novel, Jiang Qiuyue becomes the deceased ex-wife of the male protagonist in a period drama. Having died from overwork at a large factory, Jiang Qiuyue declares that no one can stop her from getting ahead! She battles the awful in-laws, fights her wicked mother-in-law, and after taking over their household, immediately takes her two children to join the army. Her husband's comrades all think she's a country bumpkin, ugly and ignorant, but Jiang Qiuyue is not only beautiful but also an excellent cook, stunning the entire compound! The aroma of her food wafts from her house, drawing envy from the neighbors. Later, her two children achieve great success, and everyone says Lin Zhengrong was incredibly lucky to marry Jiang Qiuyue. The biggest highlight of the story is the female protagonist's refusal to be overly competitive and her prioritizing her own needs. After transmigrating, she manages to have everything go smoothly, but her exceptional cooking skills transform a marriage without a foundation of love into a warm and inviting daily life. Watching the male protagonist go from being completely bewildered to willingly emptying his pockets, their daily interactions are sweet and down-to-earth. The family of four is living a better and better life, and they have more and more hope for the future!

5. 5 大 The Young Lady Joins the Army While Pregnant [The 1960s] 大小姐揣崽随军[六零] Hai Dai Miao海岱苗Romance742k WordsCompleted Yun Duo transmigrated into the food- and clothing-scarce 1960s, becoming a uniquely outrageous character in a period novel. With a bad class background, she drugged the male lead’s stern, old-fashioned uncle to secure his protection during a turbulent era, then used her pregnancy to marry into the family. Unluckily, when Yun Duo arrived, the deed was already done. Yun Duo: ... Being outrageous is great. Being outrageous is wonderful. Outrageous people aren’t bound by moral scruples. She just ha 49kFavorites69.9kClicks/ch34kGifts

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   Modern girl Yun Duo unexpectedly transmigrates to the 1960s, possessing the body of a universally disliked supporting female character in the original novel. The original owner, seeking survival and protection, drugged and schemed against the male lead's rigid and old-fashioned uncle to enlist in the army, resulting in her pregnancy. By the time Yun Duo takes over the body, the damage is done, and she faces immediate criticism from others. Breaking away from the original owner's character, she focuses on a healthy pregnancy, managing expenses, and carefully building her household. She and the conscripted soldier, initially resistant and hesitant, gradually develop mutual understanding and reliance through the everyday mundane details of daily life, using ordinary routines to dissolve their barriers and cultivate deep feelings. This story closely follows the theme of a writing contest, deeply exploring the ordinary life of a woman accompanying her husband to the Northwest during the 1960s. It focuses on the pregnant transmigrated woman's journey with her husband, depicting the most touching moments of warmth and everyday life. The story avoids grand, sweeping conflicts, focusing instead on the minutiae of daily life such as meals, pregnancy care, neighborly interactions, and late-night waiting. It gently unfolds everyday details like rationing food and the enduring bond between husband and wife. Using the mundane realities of daily life to build a warm foundation, it portrays the warmth of a small family amidst the golden years, transforming ordinary companionship into the comforts of everyday life. It delicately interprets the happiness of ordinary people living peacefully and relying on each other, creating a highly healing atmosphere and a strong sense of realism.

6. 6 五 The Only Daughter in a Factory Worker’s Family [Period] 五零职工家庭独生女[年代] Zhi Wenyan枝问雁Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The author has another completed novel in the same vein, "The Daily Life of a Only Daughter of a 1960s Factory Worker" Blurb: Qiao Jiajia, who grew up in an orphanage, transmigrated into the 1950s while still in the womb. As the only child her parents had after years of marriage, she was utterly adored by them. The 1950s were a little rough, but after finally finding the family love she had long yearned for in her previous life, Qiao Jiajia was quite happy with her transmigration. Her family 60.2kFavorites188.7kClicks/ch28.1kGifts

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   Qiao Jiajia, born into an orphanage, was reborn into the 1950s. From her grandparents to her parents, everyone was a factory worker in the provincial capital, and they doted on their only child from a young age. However, Qiao Jiajia, enjoying her blissful life, was unaware that she had actually transmigrated into a period novel, her family merely a background character, not even mentioned in a single sentence. Unintentionally, her interactions with the male and female leads, as well as the female supporting character, deepened, and she eventually found love. This novel boasts a novel and interesting premise, a unique perspective, simple and easy-to-understand writing style, a thrilling and satisfying plot, vividly portrayed characters, and a heartwarming, gradual unfolding of life. Through the protagonist's perspective, it slowly narrates the daily life of a factory worker family in the provincial capital during the 1950s and 60s, capturing the essence of the era.

7. 7 农 Accelerated Agricultural Studies [1950s] 农学时间加速中[五零] Jiang Chiyu江迟玉Romance942k WordsCompleted [Registered national copyright. I make no guarantees about pirated versions. I’ve revised this more times than there are dragon fruit seeds. I love reading your comments after each chapter! (੭ˊᵕˋ)੭] Zhu Yu, a PhD student in the College of Agriculture. Eight years at university, eight years farming. Just as her project was about to bear fruit, an old guy and his young protégé stole the credit, then turned around and slandered her. She laid down a family rule: no one in the next three generations 26.9kFavorites33kClicks/ch95.3kGifts

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   Zhu Yu, a soon-to-be college student in Xiaodou Hutong in the 1950s, is energetic and optimistic. After awakening her memories as a doctoral student in agronomy in the new era of her past life, she vows to dedicate herself to agriculture. With her special "time accelerator" ability, she can drastically shorten plant growth cycles. Starting with improving a single strawberry plant, she cultivates new varieties of kiwifruit, traveling from the capital to Tibet and across the country—striving and growing into an outstanding fruit and agronomy expert amidst the vibrant life of the 1950s. The story focuses on farming, depicting the daily lives of agronomists in the 1950s and 60s, emphasizing breeding and cultivation, with her "golden finger" serving the development of agronomy in the era. The protagonist, Zhu Yu, is lively, cheerful, has a harmonious family, and is optimistic, creating a subversion of stereotypical research life. Through her personal growth, she portrays the enterprising and striving image of a generation of young people in a great era.

8. 8 知 The Intellectual Young Lady Married the Wrong Tycoon [The Sixties] 知识分子娇小姐错嫁大佬后[六零] All Clear清清一色Romance958k WordsCompleted Shen Qiao transmigrates into the body of an intellectual about to be sent down to the countryside. Being unlucky is bad enough, but she also happens to be stunningly beautiful, with skin as smooth as jade. Her family's sworn enemy will force her into marriage and bring her to ruin, leaving her family destroyed. To survive, Shen Qiao travels a thousand miles to an island to marry and join the army. Her intended is capable and handsome, and their engagement was arranged when they were children. Th 33.6kFavorites47.9kClicks/ch20.3kGifts

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   Shen Qiao transmigrated into the body of an intellectual about to be demoted to a lower-class family. To make matters worse, her striking beauty led to her being forcibly taken by the villain, nearly resulting in the destruction of her family. To save her life, Shen Qiao went to an island to seek refuge with her childhood betrothed and marry into the army. However, through a series of unexpected events, she married the aloof and ascetic Qin Yuntao, who shared the same name as her childhood betrothed… This is a classic period drama about arranged marriage followed by love, with the twist of a wrong marriage plot brimming with tension. The aloof male lead is a compelling character, outwardly cold but inwardly warm and doting on his wife. The female lead is intelligent, clear-headed, and not love-struck, pursuing both her career and revenge simultaneously. With a strong sense of period atmosphere, a sweet and refreshing blend of romance and action, and a consistently fast-paced and enjoyable narrative, this is a highly acclaimed sweet romance novel set on an island with a military theme.

9. 9 九 The Soft, Sticky Rice Ball of the 1990s Compound 九零大院糯团子 Pomelo Capybara柚子水豚Romance752k WordsCompleted [Please add my upcoming novel Starhe Comes Into My Dreams to your reading list! A sunny, beautiful little ray of sunshine X a scheming, wicked young master] Orphan Song Qiaoxi transmigrates into a book as a soft, cuddly little girl in a 1990s residential compound, cherished by her whole family. But this cuddly little girl is a black-hearted sesame bun, white on the outside and dark within. The original girl causes trouble nonstop, and eventually her family is destroyed. After learning the plot, 44.7kFavorites174.6kClicks/ch16.6kGifts

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   Orphan Song Qiaoxi transmigrated into a book, becoming a adorable child in the 1990s, cherished by her entire family. However, the original owner of this body was a troublemaker, ultimately leading to the destruction of her family. Knowing the plot, Song Qiaoxi refused to remain a mischievous brat and single-handedly led her family to prosperity. Chu Jin is the beautiful, strong, and tragic villain in the book, but this villain is only seven years old, a pitiful, autistic little boy covered in scars. Song Qiaoxi's appearance becomes the only light he chases in his life. Like a little sun, Qiaoxi illuminates Chu Jin's life; the two grow up together as childhood sweethearts, from school uniforms to wedding dresses, a sweet and heartwarming journey. The author's writing is delicate, the growth and romance of the young heroine and heroine described naturally and meticulously, warm and comforting, very healing. The entire story is filled with memories of the 1990s, a strong millennium flavor, and a strong sense of the era. After reading it, one can only sigh, childhood sweethearts are truly wonderful!

10. 10 人 Life in the Sixties: Watching the Drama Unfold 人在六零，吃瓜看戏 Huan Guiyi缓归矣Romance573k WordsOngoing Overnight, Xu Qingning transmigrated and became the youngest daughter of the Xu family, who lived in the capital's steelworks compound. She had six older sisters. The eldest was a hopeless romantic, blinded by love and chasing after a man. The second was career-minded, ambitious and determined to climb the ladder. The third was a committed revolutionary who answered the call to help build the country's interior. The fourth was an honest, unassuming person who avoided conflict and was easily bull 27.1kFavorites34kClicks/ch63kGifts

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    Xu Qingning transmigrates to the 1960s, becoming the youngest daughter of the Xu family, who owns a steel mill in the capital, with six older sisters. The eldest sister is love-struck, blinded by lust and willing to throw herself at any man; the second sister is career-driven, ambitious and striving for advancement; the third sister is both politically correct and professionally competent, responding to the call for the Third Front construction; the fourth sister is honest and kind, a good-natured person who is often taken advantage of; the fifth sister is a heartthrob, attracting countless suitors; and the sixth sister is a street urchin, spending her time playing with cats and dogs and neglecting her duties. Life is chaotic and lively. The story centers on the seven Xu sisters, each with a distinct personality and growth trajectory. The sisters support each other and face life's challenges together. Through their daily lives, the story showcases the social landscape and ideological changes of that special era. The plot is vivid, the characters are well-developed, and it's a worthwhile read.

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