Novels like My Laid-Back Life in the Countryside
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- 1 The Royal Family's Charming Farm Girl 皇家俏农妃 A powerful modern businesswoman transmigrates into the body of a delicate young lady in ancient times. She unexpectedly becomes pregnant, but has no idea who the father is. Her father throws her out of the manor, and her younger half-sister pushes her off a cliff. Luckily, a kind village woman saves her. Miss Xia steels herself and stands tall. Once she has raised her child and found her footing, just watch how she takes on her half-sister, her father's concubine, and her heartless father, recla 169Reads8.5Score—Shelves
- 2 The Little Divine Farmer of the Countryside 乡村小神农 The mountain spring water is a little sweet. The simple-minded Lin En is working for his young wife when a local bully beats him badly. By misfortune, he gains the legacy of the Divine Farmer, masters medical skills, and grows medicinal herbs across the hills. From then on, he saves lives, punishes bullies, falls in love with the village beauty, and leads the villagers to prosperity... Watch how he thrives, rises to power, and becomes a force to be reckoned with. 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 3 Livestream: My Leisurely Life in the Countryside 直播：我在乡村的悠闲生活 After suffering a strange, high fever, Ye Qing, a rural livestreamer, gains the ability to communicate with animals. From then on, all kinds of animals appear in his livestream: giant pandas, orioles, green snakes, wolves... Ye Qing befriends them in the mountains and becomes a hugely popular online star. 44Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 The Richest Man in the Mountain Village: The Dragon King Lives on the Hill Behind My House 山村首富：我家后山住着龙王爷 Leave the city’s noise behind and retreat to a peaceful country life. Walk the dog and spar with the roosters in the morning, herd cattle and sheep in the evening. Beautiful women are always by your side, and every day is a happy one. Follow a young man’s easygoing country life and enjoy a different kind of adventure. 116Reads8.3Score—Shelves
- 5 The Carefree Little Immortal Farmer 逍遥小仙农 He unexpectedly obtains a Purifying Vase and becomes the greatest immortal farmer! Hey, you went undercover at my farmstay just to steal my tips on growing radishes? Have you no ambition as a corporate spy? —Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 6 The Foolish Doctor Zhang Xiaofan 傻医张小凡 “If I, Zhang Xiaofan, had never been born, the eternal night would never end!” Zhang Xiaofan looks at the woman on the table, and feels his scalp tighten... ... 104Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 I Became a Star Across the Galaxy by Livestreaming Farm Life 我靠直播种田火遍整个星际 [Slow-burn farming, raising kids, Gourmet] A catnip spirit gets struck by lightning and transmigrates into the body of a skinny, filthy girl named Su Yi. In this world, the land is contaminated and foul-smelling, plants and wild beasts carry violent genes, and technology is highly advanced. As a result, the only thing people can drink is unpalatable nutrient solution. Su Yi can’t accept that, so she livestreams herself searching for ingredients every day. Her tender, delicious Dudu chicken, spic 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 8 A Laid-Back Life in the Mountain Village as a Dad 奶爸的山村悠闲生活 Tao Wei, devoted dad to four adorable kids, unexpectedly inherits his ancestors’ legacy. He farms, raises pigs, tends fish, and catches crabs, living a leisurely life. Eldest daughter: “Dad, I want to eat the best delicacies in the world!” “No problem!” Second daughter: “Dad, I want the stars in the sky!” “Anything but that. Ask for whatever else you like!” Third daughter: “Dad, Mom wants to pursue you!” “Ahem! Kids shouldn’t meddle in grown-up business!” 49Reads7.6Score—Shelves
- 9 Reborn as a Dad: Farming at Leisure, Becoming a Tycoon Through Livestreaming 重生奶爸：悠闲种田，直播成首富 (Reborn doting dad + farming in a bygone era + one heroine and plenty of sweet romance + silly System) “How Embarrassing! I Had a Baby from the Start, and My Bragging to My Wife Was Livestreamed” “I Spoil My Daughter. What’s It to You? Get Lost!” His daughter's heart was stolen, and she leapt to her death right in front of him. Consumed by grief, he was reborn! When he opened his eyes, his two-year-old daughter ran toward him with her arms outstretched. And his gentle, virtuous wife was act 14Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 10 The Country Fool's Road to a Comeback 乡村傻子的逆袭之路 (Countryside + divine doctor + farming) “Hey, idiot!” Zhao Wuwei is the guardian of Gudao Village, a fool everyone feels free to tease. But he gets the greatest opportunity of all: by chance, he receives the mysterious inheritance of his clan ancestor, and from then on begins his rise to success! 246Reads—Score—Shelves
- 11 The Supreme Little Immortal Doctor of the Countryside 乡村太上小仙医 Lin Dabao is bitten in a pond by a golden snake that has gained spiritual powers. He obtains four volumes of the Supreme Immortal Arts, granting him skills in medicine, divination, feng shui, alchemy, and ancient martial arts. From then on, his life gets a cheat-like boost: by day, he takes on village bullies and local thugs; by night, he enjoys a few drinks. He lives as carefree as an immortal. 821Reads—Score—Shelves
- 12 The Peach Spring’s Little Miracle Doctor 桃源小神医 On his way down the mountain, Chen Yi risked his life to save someone. Little did he know he would unexpectedly inherit the mountain god’s legacy and rise from an ordinary young man to the pinnacle of success! 372Reads—Score—Shelves
- 13 A Laid-Back Country Livestream with a Stay-at-Home Dad 奶爸悠闲乡村直播间 [Live Streaming] [System] [Dad] [Rural Farming] Leaving behind the bustling city, Cheng Ming, a programmer at a major company, returned to his rural hometown with his four-year-old daughter, Susu. By chance, he obtained a livestreaming System that not only cured his terminal illness, but also gave him generous rewards every day for livestreaming and playing with his little girl! From then on, he lived a leisurely life, taking his precious daughter up the mountain to hunt game, into the water to 332Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 14 The Strongest Little Immortal Farmer in the Countryside 乡村最强小仙农 There was a farmer in the village named Xiao Chuan, with astonishing medical skills and formidable martial arts. He grew vegetables and trees, raised giant fish, and made a name for himself through cultivation and healthy living. He kept a few dogs and, whenever he had nothing to do, went into the city to put people in their place. Just look at this picture-perfect mountain scenery! This is the legendary tale of a humble village farmer's rise, his carefree exploits in the city, and his triumph o 251Reads7.7Score—Shelves
- 15 Reborn, I Take My Little Radishes to the Heavens 重生，带着小萝卜们上天 Being a student is exhausting: tutoring, more tutoring, and endless tutoring. Being an adult is exhausting too: overtime, more overtime, and endless overtime. What is happiness? Who can answer that? Perhaps we can only feel a fleeting moment of joy after alcohol numbs us. Given another life, he refuses to tutor or work overtime. Defying the mainstream, this principal leads his students on wild adventures through the hills and fields. 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 Transported to the Mountains, I Feast on Fish and Meat 穿到深山大鱼大肉 After transmigrating to a remote mountain village in ancient times, Sheng Linger finds herself surrounded by bandit-like relatives, threatened by powerful enemies from outside, and responsible for a little sister who's still too young to fend for herself... Her solution is simple and straightforward: there's nothing a beating can't fix. And if one doesn't do the trick, give them two! 10Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 17 The Supreme Little Farmer 至尊小农民 What does it mean to be supreme? It means everything goes the way I say. A poor little farmer, destitute beyond measure, stumbles upon a blessed cave realm and sets off on the path to supremacy. What’s mine is mine, mine, mine! Everything is mine! Watch me lead the whole village to prosperity... 391Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 18 The King of Pig Farming: The Most Beautiful Northeast Pig 养猪大王，最美东北农猪 [Spatial farm] + [Everyday food] + [Country life] Wang Dabiao found a treasure and unlocked a mysterious farm. He picked more vegetables and fruit every day than he could eat, but couldn’t sell them either. Wang Dabiao stamped his foot. “Forget selling them! I’m going back to my rural hometown to raise pigs!” His strawberry-fed pigs had tender, juicy, delicious meat, and people said eating it could even prolong your life. City folk desperately waved their money around, trying to buy his strawber 27Reads—Score—Shelves
- 19 Xiao Ma Ge's Book 小马哥的一本书 9Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 20 Divine Doctor Wang Dabao 神医王大宝 Wang Cong was born the young master of a powerful family, but his fiancée pushed him off a cliff, leaving him mentally disabled. Luckily, the widow Han Yunxiang saved his life. Not knowing his name, she gave him the name Dabao. Three years later, by chance, Dabao obtained the Peach Blossom Fairy's legacy, the Peach Blossom Manual, and his life went into cheat mode. He not only avenged himself, but also turned the little mountain village into a paradise. 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 21 The Peach Blossom Immortal Doctor 桃花仙医 [Divine Doctor + Village Life + Business + Getting Rich + No System] After returning to his hometown, Zhao Dayu, a young village doctor, is injured while saving someone's life and receives an immortal's legacy. From then on, he makes a name for himself everywhere. A book of immortal knowledge lets him heal the sick and save lives, while a set of Fox God's martial arts lets him summon wind, clouds, thunder, and lightning, and spur all things to grow. When busy, he treats patients and leads the vi 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 22 Tales of Survival in Ancient Times 远古生存记 After watching wilderness survival videos online, Xiao Ran was suddenly inspired to try it herself. She thought: Find a cave, store some food, build a house, stay there for a year, then make a video and earn some money. Hahaha! She even looked up all kinds of information beforehand: how to smelt metal, make pottery, build a house, identify herbs, do woodworking, refine salt, and more. She was brimming with confidence. Who could have guessed that as soon as she entered the mountains, she would ta 251Reads—Score—Shelves
- 23 The Extraordinary Little Doctor of the Mountain Village 山村超凡小神医 Wang Xiaodong, a simple-minded farmer, unexpectedly inherits the legacy of a divine physician. From then on, he lives carefree in the mountain village, enjoying every moment! The cucumbers he grows can beautify your skin, the chives he plants can nourish your kidneys, and the big dog he raises can spout flowery language... Watch as young farmer Wang Xiaodong leads the entire village through every hardship and onto the broad road to prosperity! 32Reads—Score—Shelves
- 24 The Little Immortal Farmer Livestreams from Peach Spring 桃源直播小仙农 (System + medical skills + rural farming + livestreaming) “Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have obtained the Life-and-Death Medicine of Heaven and Earth!” “Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have obtained the Nine-Star Divine Farming Art!” “Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have received a beginner's gift pack. Would you like to open it?” … This is a leisurely tale about a little farmer in a fishing village who has a System. The protagonist's medical and martial arts skills are astounding, and he 286Reads7.8Score—Shelves
- 25 Livestream: My Leisurely Life on a Desert Island 直播：我在海岛的悠闲生活 System + Livestream + island + relaxed lifestyle He loves the beach, he loves the sea, and he loves island life most of all. After Zhang Heng obtained a System, he returned to the island and began a relaxed new life. “Acquired [Beast Tamer]: tame a pink dolphin.” “Acquired [Water-Repelling Art]: swim freely 20,000 meters beneath the sea.” “Acquired [Chef God]: show off divine seafood cooking skills.” He was the first island streamer to make a million yuan a day. He was the first island streamer 95Reads7.5Score—Shelves
- 26 Thirty Million to Start: Building My Ideal Village 开局三千万，打造我的理想村庄 8Reads—Score—Shelves
- 27 The Little Immortal Doctor of Peach Spring 桃源小仙医 He inherits the legacy of a divine physician, and from then on his medical skills become extraordinary... 113Reads—Score—Shelves
- 28 A Leisurely Life in the Mountain Village 我在山村悠闲生活 Liu Ping'an, a young man from an impoverished mountain village, has had his share of hardships. Then a chance encounter grants him the legacy of the Mountain God, and from then on he enjoys a carefree, leisurely life in the countryside... In his spare time, he hunts in the mountains, raises livestock, and runs a freshwater seafood business, gathering more resources along the way. He leads the little village to prosperity and enjoys the beauty of rural life... 125Reads—Score—Shelves
- 29 Flirting with a Soldier While Building a Resort 一边勾搭兵哥哥，一边打造度假村 [Lottery Win + Modern Farming + Returning Home to Build Wealth + One-on-One Romance, Both Leads Have Had No Prior Relationships] Wen Nuan had been a wage slave for three years, drifting through each day and using every trick in the book to wrangle her boss for a salary of three thousand yuan. Just as she thought she'd have to live like this for another fifty years, her luck finally changed. A lottery ticket she'd bought at random on the way home won her a hundred million. Faced with this huge 632Reads6.4Score107Shelves
- 30 The Divine Shennong 一品神农 Farmers aren't scary. What you really have to fear is a farmer who gets a lucky break! Bullied and downtrodden farmer Liu Gensheng unexpectedly acquired the Shennong Spirit Pearl, which could transform anything. From then on, he began his rise to success. He farmed, raised livestock, and led the villagers down the road to prosperity. An unconventional farmer, writing an unconventional life story! 2.3kReads8.1Score213Shelves
- 31 A Relaxing Peach Blossom Haven 悠闲桃源 Grow flowers, raise fish, and walk the dog. Life at the mountain villa is leisurely and carefree. Build a paradise on earth, and even farming can make you a tycoon. 445Reads6.0Score—Shelves
- 32 The Carefree Little Divine Farmer of the Mountain Village 悠然山村小神农 A young man from the countryside was working in a big city when he learned that his mother was gravely ill. He resolutely decided to return to his mountain village and care for her. By chance, he inherits the ancient, peerless art of Shennong. From then on, he grows crops, builds his fortune, and turns his life around! He takes on anyone who dares defy him and kicks the crooked ways of the countryside to the curb. 59Reads—Score—Shelves
- 33 The Master Streamer Is Tearing Down Houses Again: The Internet Oversees a Historic Home Renovation 大神又拆家了：全网监工改造老宅 [Comedy and meme references + System power fantasy + Urban farming + No breaking up the CP + No harem] The laid-back Lin Yu renovates a dilapidated old house and gets the “Lazy God All-Purpose Site Supervisor System,” launching a livestream channel. Even his sofa goes viral. A top-tier star throws it a birthday party, making it the country’s first physical IP. Reporter: “Master, your little stone house is so cute, and hundreds of thousands of people have already visited to take photos. How did 48Reads—Score—Shelves
- 34 From the Start, I Got an Island and a 100-Billion-Yuan Reward 开局一座岛，奖励一千亿 A private island, sunny beaches. A lively ranch, a colorful fishery, a peaceful farm: everything you could want is right here. Raise dogs, play with cats, and enjoy a carefree life. Not enough to raise dogs and cats? Then raise a few fine horses to gallop across the grasslands, and keep a little calf by your side, mooing away. It would be even more perfect to raise some fierce birds, beasts, and exotic creatures, like golden eagles, peregrine falcons, brown bears, polar bears, and giant rhinocer 68Reads—Score—Shelves
- 35 Dad Raises a Child: The Good Old Days in the Mountain Village 奶爸带娃：山村好时光 [Dad life + mountain village + farming + everyday life] After earning his master's degree, Cheng Xiao attended his graduation ceremony with his wife and child. His classmates and the principal envied and congratulated him, calling him a winner in life. Unexpectedly, that very day, his wife left him and their child and chose to divorce him. Cheng Xiao planned to take the child back to his hometown to clear their heads, but accidentally discovered a mysterious space. Using its power, he grew veget 618Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 36 Livestream: My Streamers Are All Powerful Figures from Other Worlds 直播：我的主播都是异界大佬 Ye Cheng's livestreaming platform, built with an investment of a million, drew no viewers and was on the verge of bankruptcy when he suddenly obtained the “Myriad Worlds Livestreaming System.” He hired big shots from other worlds to livestream, delivering top-tier special effects and explosive popularity. Effects that even the top special-effects studios couldn't produce came easily to Ye Cheng. Plots that Xlywood screenwriters couldn't even imagine were everywhere in otherworldly realms. Top fe 1Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 37 The Truth Is Out: I'm a Rural Livestreaming Tycoon 摊牌了：我是农村直播大佬 So what if I only have a vocational college degree? Does that mean I can't earn a million or even ten million a month? After graduating from college, Su Kai returned home and began a life of livestreaming. While others catch fish, he catches leeches; while others fish for shrimp, he raises turtles. While others head east, he goes west. He enjoys a carefree life every day, determined to be a streamer unlike any other! 46Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 38 The Amazing Little Immortal Farmer 极品小仙农 Liu Chengdong is beaten and injured by a local bully, but then he obtains a magical field and begins an outrageously triumphant comeback. The fish he raises boost virility, and the fruit he grows beautifies the skin. He starts a business and makes the Forbes list! He punches out village bullies, kicks city playboys to the curb, enjoys life in the countryside, and surrounds himself with beautiful women! 1Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 39 Daddy's Daily Life: From the Start, a Cute Little Girl Came Looking for Me 奶爸日常：开局一个萌娃找上门 Five years ago, he was a major figure in the Wolfwind organization. Five years later, he learns that he has an adorable daughter. Without hesitation, he takes his daughter away and returns to the towering mountains to live a farming life. He wants to give his daughter a different kind of rural upbringing, peaceful and carefree. 407Reads6.6Score—Shelves
- 40 The Amazing Little Immortal Farmer 极品小仙农 A medical school graduate has only two reasons for returning to his mountain village to build a life there: either the mountains hold treasure, or the woman he loves is there. See how this extraordinary young farmer works his magic in the countryside and leads the entire village to prosperity. 45Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 41 I Own an Acre of Immortal Farmland 我有一亩仙田 Su Yun acquired a strange pocket dimension containing an acre of spirit fields, a spring of spiritual water, and a dilapidated wooden hut. Ginseng planted in the spirit fields would become a century-old root by the very next day. A single sip from the spring could prolong one's life and preserve one's youth forever. The hut also contained a divine cauldron for crafting pills, a pagoda capable of subduing all things, and a marvelous book recording divine powers. From then on, he could roam freely 26Reads7.3Score—Shelves
- 42 The Little Immortal Farmer of Peach Blossom Spring 桃源小仙农 [Countryside + Medicine + Farming + Divine Eyes] Su Chen, the village fool, accidentally fell off a cliff and received the Medicine King's legacy. From then on, he was no longer foolish. He also gained medical skills, farming expertise, long-lost martial arts, and more. On top of that, he inherited the Medicine King's Golden Eyes, which could see through everything in the world, winning him the favor of countless people. 338Reads—Score—Shelves
- 43 After Quitting My Job, I Raised Chickens and Reached the Peak of Life 辞职后，我靠养鸡走上人生巅峰 [Farming + sweet romance + countryside + everyday life + fantasy romance] As a 997 corporate drone and a veteran anime fan, Shi Nianlin had one goal in life: Become a rich woman and keep a handsome man. Who could have expected that she’d be diagnosed with cancer one day, crushing her dream? To fulfill one small wish of her parents’ before she died, she quit her job and returned to her hometown. On the first day, she met a talking squirrel and a haughty rooster. On the second day, she discovered 30Reads—Score—Shelves
- 44 I Stayed Behind in the Mountain Village and Became Everyone’s Favorite 留守山村，我成了香馍馍 My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 105Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 45 The Relaxing Life of Livestreaming from the Remote Mountains 直播十万大山的悠闲生活 After mouthing off to his boss and getting fired, Du Feng decides to take his System back to the Ten Thousand Mountains and start livestreaming. Green hills and clear waters, a life of leisure. “Acquired the ability to speak animal languages and communicate with animals without barriers.” “Acquired the Illustrated Guide to Herbs, letting him introduce the Ten Thousand Mountains’ vegetation to viewers in the city.” Is he a wild man or the king of the mountains? He’s simply a protector of nature, 94Reads6.7Score—Shelves
- 46 Farming: A Dad's Relaxed Life in the Mountain Village 种田：奶爸的山村悠闲生活 [Farming + System + Dad Life + Livestreaming + Gourmet + Cozy and Healing + 1v1 Romance] After unexpectedly being reborn, Zhao Mingchuan left the city to live in the countryside. Not only did he get a Super Farming System, he also became a father to two adorable kids! “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you’ve received a high-powered fishing net!” “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you’ve received an all-purpose gourmet cookbook!” “Ding! Congratulations, Host, you’ve received a wealthy tycoon experience pa 103Reads7.0Score—Shelves
- 47 Livestreaming with Grandma 我和姥姥一起做直播 After divorcing, Wen Huilin returned from the capital to her hometown in the Northeast. She started streaming cooking with the grandmother who raised her, documenting everyday rural life and sharing endless fun. Over time, her fans grew dissatisfied and urged her to start a company selling agricultural products. Wen Huilin came up with all sorts of excuses to turn them down, and so began the tug-of-war between streamer and fans! 277Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 48 The Finest Rural Doctor 山野极品乡医 [Countryside + Beauties + Getting Rich + Ruthless + Clan Feuds + Miraculous Healer] With a needle in hand, he can make people live, make them die, or make them wish they were dead. The countryside may be remote, but it has no shortage of beauties. The miracle doctor is a little absentminded, but he doesn't hesitate to heal the sick or kill... 79Reads7.7Score109Shelves
- 49 The Little Divine Farmer of Peach Blossom Valley 桃源小神农 So what if your girlfriend betrayed you? So what if you lost your job? So what if you run into a deadbeat who won’t pay you back? This young master doesn’t care about any of it! If I can’t make it in the big city, I still have my little plot of land back home! While you’re all struggling and scheming at work, I just have to enjoy the sunshine and gather the rain. I can even spend my free time playing with cats and dogs. What a life! Oh, look! I wasn’t paying attention, and now my home has become 922Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 50 Mountain Foraging: The Mountains Are My Backyard 赶山日常，大山是我家后花园 [Easygoing Daily Life] Chen Shan opened his eyes and realized he had transmigrated to a parallel world, where he became bound to the Mountain Foraging System. Wild mushrooms, rare medicinal herbs, and wild animals all became his for the taking. Even more delightfully, in this world Chen Shan had a beautiful wife and three adorable daughters. With his lovely wife and three sweet little girls, Chen Shan built the happy life everyone envied. (A lighthearted slice-of-life story, with no showing off 162Reads6.9Score—Shelves
