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- 1 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. 111Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 2 Reborn as a Fool: I Rule the Village 重生傻子：我在村里当霸总 [Hilarious + Satisfying Read + Nonstop Action] This novel is also known as “A Rich Second-Generation Heir in My Last Life, a Village Idiot in This One?”, “The Village Chief Won't Even Turn the Lazy Susan While I'm Picking Up Food,” and “The Village Bully Calls Me Boss.” Li Yifei, heir to a trillion-yuan conglomerate, is reborn as the village watchman. With a System at his disposal, he rises from being an idiot! He sees through human nature, heals with a miraculous touch, and can communicate with 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Country Dad: The Mountain Village Is Full of Ferocious Beasts 乡村奶爸：山村全是猛兽 Zhang Hao returned to his remote mountain village, hoping only to live out the rest of his life in peace. Then, by chance, he acquired an animal-taming System. He had planned to keep it secret, but never expected that... He would accidentally be caught on a livestream... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 You Have a Pocket Dimension, So Why Are You Farming in the Village? 都有随身空间了，你却在村里种田 Fang Ping'an was an orphan who got swindled by a strange old Daoist. By chance, he obtained an unusual jade disc. Who could have guessed that it would turn into a pocket dimension? Inside, there was not only fertile land but also a pool of spiritual spring water! With this pocket dimension, Fang Ping'an enjoyed a wonderfully comfortable life in the countryside! While everyone else worked like beasts of burden day and night, he was already lying in bed counting sheep. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 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 13Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 6 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! 226Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 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. 836Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 The World’s Number One Village, and You Call This a Backwater? 世界第一村，你说这是山沟沟？ Zhang Mo unexpectedly came into an inheritance. He planned to go home, start a business, and improve his parents' living conditions. Who knew things would get so out of hand that he couldn't stop them? “That village can actually control the temperature?” “Here's a little secret: there's a place in Nanxi Village that you won't want to leave. Anyway, I had to lean on the wall to get out. If you're not in good shape, don't go!” “What kind of mountain village is it, and why is it so extraordinary?” 4Reads6.9Score—14d adds
- 9 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—14d adds
- 10 Tycoon: I Have a Portable Pocket Dimension 神豪，我有一个随身空间 Wang Xiaoliu, a highly educated man working away from home, is forced to return to his village to raise fish. But the village bully poisons his entire pond, killing all the fish. In his fury, he activates the Immortal Furnace Space. The water from the space brings all the fish back to life and strengthens Xiaoliu’s body. He drives off the village bully and forces him to reveal who was behind it. Wang Xiaoliu installs surveillance cameras, then uses the space’s spirit spring water to spur the fru 978Reads6.7Score11614d adds
- 11 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—14d adds
- 12 Reborn in 1978: Living Off the Mountains, Starting with a Bear Hunt 重生1978：从猎熊开始赶山生活 Li Mo was unexpectedly reborn and opened his eyes to find himself back in 1978. In the remote mountains of Northeast China, where life was hard, hunger and poverty had sunk deep into people’s bones. His mother’s hands were cracked and festering as she knelt to beg for grain, while his frail little sister chewed on cotton to stave off hunger... His wicked second uncle had swindled them out of his father’s compensation money. He kicked in the door and sneered threateningly: “What’s wrong with marr 1kReads8.0Score—14d adds
- 13 Transmigrating to 1959, I Lead My Family into Modern Life 穿越59，我带全家过上现代生活 [Period setting + Countryside + Farming + System + Storage space + Male protagonist + Everyday life + Transmigration + Feel-good power fantasy + Stockpiling supplies] After suffering heatstroke, Lin Chen unexpectedly transmigrates to 1959. It's a year of famine, but luckily Lin Chen has an Emotions Shop where he can collect other people's emotion points and exchange them for goods. And so, despite the era's shortages of food and clothing, Lin Chen enjoys a carefree life. But when he sees how har 74Reads5.8Score—14d adds
- 14 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. 455Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 15 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. 58Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 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 69Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 With a Pocket Dimension, I Lie Flat in Qingshi Bay 带着空间，躺平青石湾 Space + Cultivation + Traditional Fantasy. Liu Lang inherits a space and builds up Qingshi Bay, cultivating alongside beautiful women. He discovers that cultivators from beyond Earth are controlling the demonic sects and martial arts alliance on Earth. After a series of remarkable encounters and gains, he eventually leaves Earth and joins the woman he loves in their quest for immortality. The truth behind Earth’s dragon veins and the Dragon-Slaying Sword can only be revealed through Liu Lang’s c 6Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 18 The Divine Jade of Creation 造化神玉 After Liu Haonan is injured at home during his college internship, he unexpectedly obtains a divine jade. Its powers are astonishing. It helps him lead the villagers to prosperity, develop a tourist attraction, sell local specialties, promote rural culture, and win the heart of a beautiful woman. 1.1kReads7.1Score10114d adds
- 19 The Finest Mountain Villa 上品山庄 [Spatial powers + farming + fortune-making + miracle doctor] After being dumped, Zhuang Yi is utterly disheartened, but unexpectedly gains access to a magical space. From then on, his life changes beyond recognition. Luxury cars and wealth come one after another, and Zhuang Yi pulls off the perfect rags-to-riches comeback. 2.3kReads8.6Score24114d adds
- 20 Gourmet: My Snack Shop Time-Travelled to Ancient Times to Make Money! 美食：小吃店夜穿古代搞钱！ [Food + alternate setting + business + heartwarming + no romance] Tian Xin transmigrated into an alternate era one night and unexpectedly came into possession of a shop. She discovered that she could travel between ancient and modern times from inside the shop, and began a nightly journey to the past, making modern food and earning money. The little shop is equipped with every modern kitchen appliance she could need, and she can bring them along when she transmigrates. In this alternate era, whe 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 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—14d adds
- 22 Thirty Million to Start: Building My Ideal Village 开局三千万，打造我的理想村庄 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 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—14d adds
- 24 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—14d adds
- 25 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 331Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 26 A Serene Life Back in the Village 回村后，悠然生活 Farming and development, with a mostly low-key, everyday-life storyline. After Chen Shaoyu, a wage slave who had struggled in the big city, finally paid off his debts, all he wanted was to go back to his hometown and rest for a while. Unexpectedly, he acquired a golden finger! “Career Upgrade System bound!” “Scanning Host's body...” “Scan complete!” Host: Chen Shaoyu Physical fitness: Low (Maybe you could compete with the aunties doing square dancing~) System introduction: Learn something relate 157Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 The Shennong Secret Realm: Mountain Strongmen 神农秘境之大山强人 Xu Wenqiang, a college graduate from the mountains, quit his job and returned to his hometown because he could no longer tolerate his boss’s oppression. Eager to start a business back home, he never expected a chance encounter to completely transform his life. Not only did he find love, he also grew into a business tycoon. This is the inspiring story of a young man with a dream. 103Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 28 The Little Divine Doctor of Peach Spring Village 桃源小神医 Lin Ze is crippled. His parents disappeared when he was young, and after his grandfather died six months ago, he was left an orphan, inheriting dozens of acres of mountain land in Qinghe Village. Forced into debt by loan sharks, Lin Ze unexpectedly awakens his bloodline and gains an inheritance, along with an extraordinary physique and medical skills. Now he must shoulder the task of restoring the Lin family to greatness! 169Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Green Mountain Immortal Village 青山仙村 “My sword is a divine artifact. It can be upgraded, transformed, and used for growing things!” After losing his job and getting divorced, Jiang Yun returns to his rural hometown, where the “family heirloom” sword unexpectedly recognizes him as its master. The sword can transform into a vintage 28-inch bicycle, a BMW K1600 cruiser motorcycle with the most eye-catching design, or even a Knight XV, the toughest road tank around. He gets to enjoy the best experience with every kind of ride. The swor 24Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 30 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—14d adds
- 31 Daddy: I Made Nine Hundred Billion from Farming 奶爸：我，种田赚了九万亿 (A Dad's Relaxed Life of Farming) Recently, Chen Hai was invited to appear on Lu Yu Has a Date. Lu Yu: You sell your watermelons for 800 yuan a jin. Isn't that a bit too expensive? Chen Hai: Those watermelons are pig feed. Lu Yu: Your pigs sell for a million yuan each, and wealthy people are fighting to buy them. Is that true? Chen Hai: They get jealous watching me cook and insist I sell them. Lu Yu: As a streamer who brings in over a hundred million yuan in sales a day, is there anything you'd 114Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 32 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! 94Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 33 I Own a Peach Blossom Paradise 我有一座桃花源 After unexpectedly inheriting a Mountain God's legacy, a down-and-out young man becomes a reclusive master. He also carries a small pocket dimension with him, where he can grow vegetables and raise livestock with ease. He feeds the chickens, plays with the dogs, hunts in the mountains, and catches shrimp in the river. He can make money while enjoying a leisurely life. Like a dragon entering the sea or a tiger returning to the mountains, Ning Xiaomin sets out on the path to the pinnacle of succes 1.3kReads7.8Score14914d adds
- 34 Keeping a Low Profile While Running a Farm in the Desert, Three Hundred Billion in Debt 苟在沙漠开农场，负债三百亿 [Daily life + farming + adorable kids + lighthearted] The Taklamakan Desert has always been a barren wasteland, with yellow sand filling the sky and all life withering away. Yet, in this very wasteland, Ye Chen, newly returned after graduating from college, insists on developing a farm, so that everyone in the village can enjoy a happy life in the countryside, surrounded by pastoral fields and evening fishing songs. Ye Chen: “Uncle, listen to me. I'm planning to build a lake in the east and star 1.5kReads7.5Score10114d adds
- 35 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 106Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 36 A Pocket Dimension at My Side 随身一个空间 During the busy farming season, Wang Yang took leave from the city and went home to harvest the rice. By chance, he found the Innate Five-Spirit Pearl in a ditch! In an age as restless as this one, Wang Yang carved out a life of his own! During an unexpected expedition in the west, he met a middle-aged man who was determined to improve the local living conditions through his own efforts. He worked at it without complaint for more than thirty years. Deeply moved by him, Wang Yang decided to stay 3.3kReads7.5Score35014d adds
- 37 I Became a Tycoon by Farming 我靠种地成首富 [Pocket dimension + farming + urban life + tycoon + growth] Zhang Feng, a wage worker, stumbled upon a World Pearl by chance. It contained a pocket dimension where he could grow crops and raise animals, and all the living things inside would be enhanced. The more species he collected, the more powerful the pocket dimension became. Flowers, plants, trees, stray cats and dogs, pandas, tigers, orcas: I want them all! From then on, Zhang Feng used it to start a company and grow stronger, turning the 13Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 38 Teacher Jiang, You're Just Too Awesome 江老师你也太哇塞了吧 Urban farming + slice of life + tycoon + System + one female lead My name is Jiang Yunfei, and I’m an ordinary university professor. What do you mean, ordinary? That’s right, I’m ordinary. An ordinary financial tycoon and tech mogul? What’s the big deal? “Professor Jiang, you’re incredible!” Keep it low-key. (The author doesn’t know how to write a synopsis, haha. Just give the story a try.) This book is also known as Calling the System, I’m Bringing My Fortune to the Classroom; Professor Jiang, 182Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 39 The Divine Farmer of the Countryside Has a Spirit Field 乡野神农有灵田 After Chen Tao is deceived by his ex-girlfriend for three years, he returns to his hometown in sorrow to build a life there. By chance, he obtains a family heirloom, the Dragon Jade, and gains access to a small pocket dimension. From then on, he throws himself into farming, raising pheasants and wild boars, and opening a noodle shop. Beautiful women surround him, he beats down spoiled rich heirs along the way, and forces from around the world begin to stir. In the end, Chen Tao becomes the guard 1.3kReads8.4Score11214d adds
- 40 A Dad’s Laid-Back Life in the Mountain Village 奶爸的山村悠闲生活 (Doting dad + one heroine + farming + pocket dimension + elite soldier + country life) He was once Night Owl, codename 006. After ten years of nonstop missions, Ye Mu finally completed his last assignment and left his life overseas behind. Then he unexpectedly learned he had an adorable three-year-old daughter. He made up his mind to stay in a mountain village and watch her grow up. From then on, with the mysterious blue energy in his right hand, he and his daughter carved out a world of their 798Reads7.1Score—14d adds
- 41 Pocket Immortal Garden Space 随身仙园空间 Was a sudden car accident a disaster, or a stroke of luck? Was gaining a portable immortal garden space a coincidence, or was it all part of some greater plan? Will the protagonist make a fortune, or fall into ruin? Let's wait and see. 1.3kReads8.3Score15714d adds
- 42 A Carefree Life in the Countryside After Quitting My Job 辞职后的乡村逍遥人生 Yang Yu was an employee at a company, living a nine-to-five life, when a stroke of fate granted him the immortal art of cultivating plants. Feeling that his life had been rewritten, he resolutely returned to his village to build a future there. Using the Spirit Rain spell, he grew all kinds of delicious vegetables and began enjoying a carefree, leisurely life, “picking chrysanthemums beneath the eastern hedge, gazing serenely at the southern mountains.” 534Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 43 Reborn in Northeast China: Getting Rich by Hunting 重生东北，从打猎开始致富 Northeast China, an earlier era, wild boars, tigers, silly roe deer, wolves, mountain hares, black bears... An expert in wilderness survival is reborn in the remote mountains and forests of Northeast China. In an era of hunger and hardship, he's driven out of his home. But with his wilderness survival skills, he isn't afraid. He heads into the mountains to hunt and carves out a very different life. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 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. 406Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 45 Spirit Spring Space 灵泉空间 [Farming + lie flat + food + adorable pets + cozy, no awful characters] A leisurely life, a slow-paced retirement story, with no anger or awful characters throughout. The protagonist, Zhao Mingyu, likes drinking tea, catching eels, digging up bamboo shoots, picking mushrooms, fishing for big carp, growing watermelons, roasting tea leaves, and enjoying all sorts of delicious food. His five-year-old younger sister, Zhao Wanyu, the village dog Heilong, and the adorable cat Baozi. Watch flowers b 2.4kReads7.0Score13014d adds
- 46 Reborn: Starting with Falling into the Water on Keep Running 重生之从跑男落水开始 How did casually singing a couple of lines make me the King of Pop? How did casually writing a few songs make me a legendary songwriter? How did casually appearing on a variety show make me the King of Variety? How did casually playing a part make me the top actor and TV star? Stop urging me already! I really can’t write anymore. I swear, I’ve got nothing left! What? You say I once said that an actor who doesn’t want to be the King of Pop can’t be a good legendary songwriter? You’re crazy! I was 688Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 47 I Lost the PK, So the Whole Internet Is Livestreaming My Punishment: A Blind Date PK输了，全网直播惩罚相亲对象 [Lighthearted humor + satisfying everyday life + village doctor + invincible pocket dimension + helping the whole village get rich] A young man from the countryside hoped to make money through livestreaming and help support his family. By chance, he met a wealthy young woman from the city. One wanted to escape her family's pressure to marry, while the other saw an opportunity in his wealth. They hit it off and started a business in the village. It began as a small venture, but after the pagod 136Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 There's Something Different About This Valley Master 这个谷主不一般 After his divorce, Zhang Yifeng planned to take his daughter home to visit his parents. But an unexpected flash of inspiration and a fortuitous encounter brought about by a kind deed not only gave his life a major boost, but also breathed new life into this remote mountain village... “I haven’t really done much. I just look after my kid, grow flowers, livestream in my spare time to show viewers the scenery of my hometown, and help a few little animals recover.” 6.2kReads8.7Score59714d adds
- 49 Golden Fisherman: The Fish I Catch Are Worth a Fortune 黄金渔夫：我捕的鱼超值钱 [Cozy and Relaxing + Fishing for Profit + Raising Spiritual Pets No Livestreaming + No Over-the-Top Drama + No Filler A must-read for fans of leisurely farming, coastal fishing, and ocean treasure-hunting stories!] Fang Mu, a young man from a fishing village, has an unexpected stroke of luck. From then on, he enjoys a carefree, laid-back life as a fisherman, full of fun. Giant lobsters, king crabs, groupers, and yellow croakers: he catches so much valuable seafood that he can barely keep up. Sha 351Reads8.3Score—14d adds
- 50 They Told You to Go Home and Lie Flat, but You’re Livestreaming a Million a Day 让你回家躺平，你直播日入百万 (Original title: "Mountain Foraging Diary: A Flying Whale Appears in the Valley"); [Post-2000s retire early + livestream mountain foraging + adorable forest animals + folk cuisine + bird-catching and shrimp fishing + leisurely rural life + cozy daily life] Shen Mufeng, born in the 2000s, quits his job and returns to his village to retire early. He plans to walk his dog, forage in the mountains, and enjoy a carefree country life. But on his very first trip into the mountains, a whale flying on th 15Reads—Score—14d adds
