Novels like Carefree Mountains and Rivers
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Carefree Mountains and Rivers, best match first.
- 1 Living It Up in Siberia 我在西伯利亚很逍遥 Zhang Yang, who had always played by the rules, began to let loose. Perhaps it was because he'd arrived in the wilds. I want to hunt, I want to fish, and I want to ski... I'll drink the strongest vodka, ride the wildest horse, and take the fiercest hounds with me! And what will I fight? The most fearsome beasts, of course! In the wilds of Siberia, I'll live the freest, most thrilling life imaginable! 0Votes5.8kRecs26.3kFans
- 2 Tiger Cop 虎警 Complicated cases, sinister human hearts, investigation, investigation, investigation. Young people are always filled with passion, eager to integrate into society according to their own wishes. From passive to proactive, Hu Pingtao truly fell in love with the police profession. Starting as an ordinary university graduate who became an auxiliary police officer, he passed the civil service examination, participated in and solved one case after another, and earned merit and commendations. He becam 0Votes59kRecs91.8kFans
- 3 My Farm Is in Africa 我的农场在非洲 The vast and boundless African continent, with its endless grasslands, rich and fertile soil, and diverse abundance of animals and plants... This is the most dazzlingly colorful place on the planet. Let us see how Lin Quan makes a home of his own in faraway Africa! P.S. The protagonist works for others at first, but starts his own farm after around one hundred thousand words, so please do not drop the book! You are welcome to join my African Farm readers' group. Group number: 57032585 0Votes9.5kRecs21.6kFans
- 4 The Tranquil Farm 悠然农庄 He graduated from a third-rate college with no name, and was considered below standard in the job market. Getting turned down for jobs was just part of everyday life. Forget it. I’m done trying to be some low-level office worker. I’ll set up a stall and sell buns instead. What? You city management guys won’t even let me sell buns? You’re ruthless. After a car accident, he unexpectedly finds himself responsible for a little girl, too. What a headache. He has no choice but to work on the sly, honi 0Votes89.5kRecs59.5kFans
- 5 A Landscape Painting at My Side 随身山河图 Chu Jiaqiang accidentally awakens the family treasure with his blood: the Chart of Mountains and Rivers! Inside the chart is a lake of spiritual water that can accelerate plant growth and improve animals. To make the most of the chart, its spirit teaches Chu Jiaqiang a body-tempering technique and a breathing method, allowing him to cultivate both inside and out. With the Chart of Mountains and Rivers, being a farmer seems like a pretty sweet deal! He can walk the dog and tend the fields in his 0Votes124.2kRecs123.7kFans
- 6 Living in a Mountain Village 窝在山村 Wild Boar Mountain, Wolf Cliff Ridge, Fantasy Valley, Tree Sea Mountain, and Ghost's Despair: Wang Buping gains a pocket dimension and returns to the primitive Wangjiazhai, where he develops the magical mountains behind his hometown. The dimension evolves and produces divine treasures. He raises monkeys, bears, divine turtles... He heads into the mountains to transplant plants: illuminating flowers, mist-spouting grass, yin-yang fruit, golden and silver trees... There's never a shortage of amusi 0Votes36.3kRecs81.6kFans
- 7 Island Farm Owner 海岛农场主 Ever wanted your own private island? Sunshine, sandy beaches, ocean waves, hot springs, swimming with dolphins and sharks, enjoying natural delicacies, and exploring the underwater world. An ordinary crystal stone with its outer layer intact launched Jiang Yichen’s carefree life as an island owner. 0Votes111.8kRecs58kFans
- 8 My Journey Through the Worlds Begins as a Giant Python 万界之从巨蟒开始 [He won’t take human form, become a dragon, or turn into a horned dragon. He’ll only transform into snakes from mythology. No harem, no eating people, just easygoing daily life. Two updates a day.] Fang Yun transmigrated into a snake and got a System. The System ordered him to rack up ten million reputation points, so Fang Yun began doing everything he could to get noticed! A beautiful outdoor streamer chats with her viewers in the mountains, only for a three-foot-long python to keep stealing th 0Votes38.8kRecs182.7kFans
- 9 Unrivaled Treasure Appraisal 鉴宝无双 In the world of antiques, discernment is everything. He, however, takes a path all his own. A seemingly chance encounter with a little white dog sets him on the road to collecting antiques and treasures. But is it really a dog? And is it connected to the Nine Tripod Cauldrons, the legendary treasures that have lain dormant for two thousand years? 0Votes131.4kRecs82.5kFans
- 10 The Strongest Roleplay 最强角色扮演 He is a fist master of the Boxers, invulnerable to blades and bullets. He is a remnant of the White Lotus sect in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. He is a Golden Gate Taoist who wreaks havoc in the imperial court and establishes the Dao in Heaven... A wondrous, mysterious eight-sided die grants eight peerless super talents. Each time he transmigrates, he gains a talent; in each life, he changes an ending. Life is like a dream, and even more like a play. See how he takes on the role of the ultima 0Votes66.7kRecs96.3kFans
- 11 The Little Farmer of Mountains and Rivers 山水小农民 Three years after graduating from university, the unemployed protagonist is unexpectedly granted a System opportunity. Amid mountains and rivers, he builds a wonderful life in the countryside. 0Votes69.5kRecs85.2kFans
- 12 The Pocket Paradise 随身洞府 Xie Wenhao, who is about to graduate from a university of traditional Chinese medicine, unexpectedly obtains a mysterious jade cauldron and the medicinal cave abode of the Medicine King Valley. The cave abode contains a spirit-rich space with the special effect of doubling plant growth speed. Xie Wenhao decides to use its miraculous resources to return home, take up farming, and develop his own little patch of land... 0Votes30.5kRecs52.8kFans
- 13 The Ultimate Country Life 极品乡村生活 A pot of wine, a son and a daughter, and dragonflies skimming the lotus leaves. A cool breeze sweeps through the summer courtyard; autumn winds turn the rice ears gold. In spring, flowers compete in beauty. In winter, snow falls and the family gathers by the stove. Rural life is easy and carefree, without a care in the world. Gather around the fire for a little wine, or pick wild fruit on a whim. Free, comfortable, with no striving or fighting. What a lovely life!!!! 0Votes273.3kRecs143kFans
- 14 A Spring in My Pocket 随身装着一口泉 Liu Junhao, an orphan from a mountain village, unexpectedly comes across a strange stone lock. Inside it is a peculiar space with a pool of spring water. The water has a special property: fish placed in it grow quickly and taste exceptionally delicious. Liu Junhao uses the spring water to raise eels and grow vegetables... His flourishing business also transforms his life. This simple, happy way of living is like a refreshing mountain spring, letting people fully experience the ease, peace, and f 1Votes239.6kRecs117.9kFans
- 15 The Dream of the Red Chamber: Founding Era 红楼之开国篇 I arrived fifty years early. The age of chaos is already upon us, and a new dynasty is about to be founded. Among the founding Four Princes, Eight Dukes, and Twelve Marquises of the Red Chamber, where should I stand? I shall ascend the throne and be crowned emperor! 0Votes122kRecs81.9kFans
- 16 Pastoral Life in America 在美利坚的田园生活 He is a mysterious figure who is both righteous and wicked, with a strange temper. He punishes the wicked and helps the helpless, but he also robs people in their homes. He is a gallant protector of women, yet also a womanizer and wastrel… He appears in story after story. No one knows where he came from, and even less do they know what he will do next. P.S. The Adventurer's Planar Challenge 0Votes52.6kRecs78.4kFans
- 17 Cloudtop Ranch 云巅牧场 Afternoon sunlight spills down as a gentle breeze stirs the air. The scent of lavender mingles with rising mist, and the delicate aroma of tea accompanies the fragrance of ink and books. A golden retriever playfully rolls around at my feet, while the cicadas chirp faintly in the distance. Time flows like a cool little stream, murmuring along. For once, I steal half a day of leisure, smiling as I watch the clouds drift by. 0Votes36.4kRecs48.3kFans
- 18 The Great Manga Empire 大漫画帝国 1. This is a manga-drawing story about a reborn otaku. 2. Due to certain technical factors and some “forbidden topics” that cannot be disclosed, the story takes place in District 11. If you don't like it, please don't flame me. 3. All right, I admit I'm scared of being flamed, so let me make this clear: this book was written by a casual otaku. It's suitable for beginners, while hardcore otakus should give it a miss. 4. A small reader group for anyone interested: 4-1-5-4-6-8-2-6-0 0Votes44.6kRecs26.2kFans
- 19 A Simple Life on an American Ranch 美国牧场的小生活 Jian Heng, living in America, is determined to make enough money to return to China and enjoy a comfortable retirement. Unfortunately, through a twist of fate, he becomes the owner of a dirt-poor ranch! Fortunately, he has a secret cheat. From then on, Jian Heng runs his own little ranch and slips in a few personal touches along the way, getting the American guests who visit to adopt his own stylish, distinctly Chinese way of life. 0Votes316.8kRecs133.7kFans
- 20 Reborn as the Imperial Chef 重生女御厨 From head of the Imperial Kitchens to a down-and-out young woman in the modern world, Fu Yonghan takes it all in stride. With her culinary skills, she has nothing to fear. She can take down the worst of the worst and protect her friends and family. She has a clear plan in mind. As for that glutton who showed up on her doorstep... Fu Yonghan's expression darkened. Her Chief Fu would feed him all right! 0Votes146kRecs60.1kFans
- 21 EN Yokai Tea Party 妖怪茶话会 Reclining in a chair, Xiao Xiao rests one hand against his forehead, his eyes half open and half closed. Overhead, crisscrossing branches block the dazzling sunlight. White plum blossoms gleam like crystal, their cool fragrance crisp and clear. A plain sleeve hangs down. From the parasol tree on the other side of the courtyard, “chirp-chirp” and “whimper-whimper” sounds occasionally ring out softly. Now and then, they are mixed with “cackle-cackle” cries, like a young child’s laughter, ye 0Votes87.7kRecs91.1kFans
- 22 Back to the Mountain Village to Farm 回到山沟去种田 Blurb One: A 3D fantasy city drives navigation addicts to despair! The only answer is to go home and farm! Plant trees, raise fish, walk the dog, grow orchids, wade through rivers, hike the hills... You can live a colorful life even in a mountain ravine! Blurb Two: Returning to the ridge, new clouds recognize the rain's traces; Reaching the stream, old leaves cling to Crow Village. The mountain plum lies cold, its faint fragrance gone quiet; The ravine plums bloom in profusion, snow-white petals 4Votes391.8kRecs210.3kFans
- 23 The Great Immortal Farmer 大仙农 After graduating from university, a young man returns to his hometown and unexpectedly discovers that his old radio can pick up sounds from another xianxia world, and even bring items from that world into reality. With the help of objects from the xianxia world, Zhou Yu begins a happy life back home. He tends flowers and trees, with a few animals always by his side. Complete novels: The Great Appraiser, 4.76 million words, and Golden Escape, 4 million words. Great reads if you're short on books 1Votes201.2kRecs192.3kFans
- 24 Binjiang Police Affairs 滨江警事 Youth is an asset, but a diploma is essential. For Han Yu, who started working at sixteen, being too young is not necessarily a good thing. Because he was so young, the organization he was assigned to nearly sent him right back. Read the story of how the youngest police officer in Linghai Public Security Bureau history turns his fortunes around. 8Votes589.7kRecs302.8kFans
- 25 The Carefree Fisherman 逍遥渔夫 Bei Hai, the most successful fishing boat captain on the entire East Coast, became a legend among East Coast fishermen in just a few years. His uncanny knack for finding fish, his almost infallible ability to identify them, and the catches that made countless fishermen envious every time he went out to sea. His haul was first-rate not only in weight, but also in the quality and size of the fish. He went from being a Chinese kid everyone looked down on, one they thought knew nothing about fishing 0Votes185.1kRecs124.8kFans
- 26 A Laid-Back Farmer on the Wasteland 荒原闲农 Shi Tou’s new book, Starlight Stables, is now online! After a run of bad luck in Shanghai, Canghai has an extraordinary encounter and returns to his desolate hometown in the west. Faced with endless yellow earth and rolling hills, he digs wells and works the fields, gradually transforming a barren wasteland into a paradise. A yellow dog, a donkey, a few plots of melons, a couple of vegetable patches by the door, and a few acres of fruit trees planted haphazardly beside the house and at the foot 0Votes358.6kRecs170.7kFans
- 27 The Cold Heaven Emperor 寒天帝 One man sweeps across the heavens, one man reigns supreme over a thousand domains, one man looks down on the ages... The only regret is that I was not born in the same era as the Heavenly Emperor. 0Votes220.7kRecs298.4kFans
- 28 A Cultivator's Culinary Life 修士的厨神生活 In an age of spiritual qi revival, he gains a true cultivation inheritance, follows the path of cultivation through artifact forging, and seeks immortality amid good food and drink. Cultivation and cuisine make the perfect pair! 0Votes98.2kRecs88.4kFans
- 29 There's a Dragon on My Family Farm 我家农场有条龙 Lei Huanxi raises a dragon. Yes, a real, bona fide dragon, the last dragon on Earth. And it completely transforms Lei Huanxi's life. He can grow peaches sweeter than the Peaches of Immortality and raise genuine wild yellow croaker, an endangered species, in his own pond. Want a thousand-year-old ginseng root? Just wait one night and you'll have a real one. Need a seahorse in a hurry? Hold on, Brother Huanxi will raise one for you in the swimming pool. It'll only take an hour. Brother Huanxi's ha 0Votes196.1kRecs190kFans
- 30 The Magical Ranch 神奇牧场 Don’t be surprised if you see an owl resting with its legs crossed. Don’t be surprised if you see a cow sitting down to rest or a bear working in the fields, either. Super-strong spinach, jumping beans, health-restoring and mana-restoring cocktails... Those are just little things. The magical Ranch System opened the door to a whole new world for Liu Heming, who had ventured alone in 0Votes127.3kRecs103.6kFans
- 31 Treasures of the World 天下珍藏 Earth is already 4.6 billion years old, while the origins of human civilization, as recorded in writing and pictures, go back only seven or eight thousand years. That is barely one percent of human history. Over these long ages, certain wondrous things, mysterious treasures, and glorious civilizations that may have existed before vanishing for reasons unknown have been buried in the vast river of time, leaving behind only the faintest traces, barely glimpsed. What you know may not be the truth! 0Votes234.2kRecs113.9kFans
- 32 The Taoist Temple in the Deep Mountains 深山中的道观 Deep in the mountains, a Taoist temple is home to an incredible Taoist who lives a peaceful, carefree life. 0Votes53.7kRecs60.5kFans
- 33 High Mountain Ranch 高山牧场 Shi Tou's new novel, Starlight Stables, is now online! An ordinary entry-level office worker in the city unexpectedly gets a magical bead, completely changing his life. He makes his way into the heart of America, starts a ranch, improves the cattle and horses, and raises a few wild animals. Under blue skies, beside snowy mountains and lush pastures, he spends his days herding cattle, hunting, and riding horses, living a carefree life. No more worrying about punching in at work, dealing with the 0Votes275.9kRecs282.9kFans
- 34 Golden Ranch 黄金牧场 Horse racing, sheep herding, vineyards and farms: city boy Wang Hao becomes a big landowner in Australia! In vast Australia, in the fertile Murray-Darling Basin, he enjoys a wonderful country life. He keeps koalas for company, races kangaroos, raises a few adorable alpacas, and occasionally bullies the emus. A little cat with a bun-shaped face and a mighty sheepdog: my home really isn't a zoo! Growing wheat, shearing sheep, harvesting grapes, playing tennis, feeding livestock... Life on the ranc 0Votes178.6kRecs156.1kFans
- 35 The Super Merchant of the Apocalypse 末世超级商人 I'm just an ordinary merchant. My job is to trade goods between two different time periods. Food from the apocalypse is as precious as gold, so of course I'm not letting that go. Metals that are scarce in the modern world? In the apocalypse, you can pick up and haul as much as you want, until your muscles give out. What? An airliner in exchange for a ton of food? Bring me a fighter jet or a bomber, th 0Votes232.8kRecs668kFans
- 36 A Small-Time Rich Farmer in the Hills 山洼小富农 Wen Xu dislikes life in the big city. It makes him feel as if he is always in a hurry, with no chance to rest, body or mind. His paycheck never seems to stretch far enough, and that is before you even get to the skies where you can barely see the stars and the smoggy days that give you endless reasons to complain. At last, he gets the chance to escape the city and return to the countryside. Though life is a little hard at first, the land and scenery of his hometown finally bring peace to his res 0Votes601.8kRecs236.7kFans
- 37 Chief Detective 警探长 One case within another, one scheme within another: twists and turns that are strange yet make perfect sense. Remember every detail. It could be the key to solving the case! Upholding justice across the Nine Provinces, settling grudges and enmities; roaming the ends of the earth with a sword in hand. The story of a police officer, with sharp wits from start to finish. There are plenty of clues planted throughout, and even more brilliant minds in the reader community and comments section. Leave a 8Votes421.9kRecs2.1MFans
- 38 Police Officer Lu Ling 警察陆令 What is it like to become a police officer with a master's degree in personality psychology? You can judge people by their faces. A true expert can see right through ordinary people after only a few glances. Of course, it's much harder to see through someone who's deeply guarded. This is the story of someone who wanted to study psychology but somehow became an expert at solving cases~~ Compared with The Chief of Police, this book is... a bit more satisfying... 2Votes576.6kRecs556.6kFans
- 39 God-Tier Farm 神级农场 After hitting the lowest point in his life, Xia Ruofei unexpectedly discovers that his ancestral painting conceals a whole world of its own: a pocket dimension all to himself. Inside are a spirit pool that accelerates plant growth, mysterious spirit flowers that can cure every ailment, and a time flow ten times faster than the outside world. Whatever he plants turns out top quality and grows at incredible speed, while any animal he raises becomes remarkably intelligent… From then on, Xia Ruofei 0Votes753.3kRecs352kFans
- 40 Somalia's Grand Lord 索马里大领主 By a stroke of luck, Li Wei gets the Great Lord System and heads to Somalia to farm, herd livestock, fish, mine, develop the economy, and train local militia. He also has to teach a bunch of little brats! He embarks on the road to upgrading his territory, and it's all wonderfully leisurely. The only downside is that Africa is full of black women, so finding a girlfriend is really difficult~ 0Votes84.9kRecs72.9kFans
- 41 The Immortal Farm 农家仙田 A mysterious pocket dimension and a remote mountain village. A small-time farmer returns from the bustling city and begins his legendary life. Wilderness temples and martial arts sects bring a growing bustle to the once-peaceful mountains. Li Qingyun says, “Actually, I’m just a farmer’s son…” In his free time, he spends three or five days hunting in the mountains, a yellow hound on his left and a goshawk on his right, living in carefree bliss. When busy, he catches fish, picks melons, and plants 0Votes659.1kRecs474kFans
- 42 The Ultimate Little Farm 极品小农场 Leaving behind the noisy city and its restless grind, he set off for a foreign land to live the easygoing life of a small-time farmer. Drink beer, whip up a few dishes, feast on grilled beef and lamb, and raise fish in a little pond. Catch a few fish and shrimp, then make a pot of delicious soup. In spring, flowers bloom in every shade; in autumn, the bright moon shines across the vast sky. In summer, cool breezes stir the green shade; in winter, pristine white snow blankets the land. Build a li 0Votes1.2MRecs221.6kFans
- 43 Heartbeat Domain 心跳领域 I’m Feng Yan. I live at Yunhai City Psychiatric Hospital, and I like replacing the academic videos on the director’s USB drive with adult films. When he attends city-level meetings, I make sure he takes off and carries the team. I’ve used a piezoelectric igniter to shock someone in the butt, and once, while the director was swimming at the beach, I dived underwater, pulled off his swim trunks, and used them as a swimming cap. In the end, I let the director get away safely. I hate puns. I hate al 0Votes64.6kRecs73.4kFans
- 44 EN My Beast Taming Starts from Zero 御兽从零分开始 When Qiao Sang opens her eyes, she discovers she's turned into a middle school student. Then she has to take a mock exam. A graduate of a 985 university, is she scared? She is... What on earth are these questions? What is the final evolution of the Stinky Loach called? Which planets have humans already colonized? Welcome to the world of beast taming. 1.8kVotes3.4MRecs969.7kFans
- 45 EN The Splendor of Netheril 耐瑟瑞尔的辉煌 The protagonist is a pure mage: cold-blooded, cautious, dark, and ruthless. There is no heroine from beginning to end, no playing the pig to eat the tiger, and no sudden power-up at the brink of death. He only advances steadily, faces no powerful enemies everywhere he goes, and is always the formidable enemy of others. His whole heart is set on advancing the glory of Netheril. 1Votes69.6kRecs118.8kFans
- 46 The Invincible Black Fist 无敌黑拳 This is a real world, a world of martial artists. The potential of life lies in what we can bring out from within ourselves. The pursuit of martial arts... is the transcendence of the self. Pursue the true martial way, and the martial arts that have long since fallen into decline. This is a melody of high mountains and flowing water, finding a kindred spirit. 0Votes652.5kRecs353kFans
- 47 Golden Fishing Village 黄金渔村 P.S. I’ve started a new book, The Taoist Priest: Times Have Changed. Please check it out. After years of working in a big city, Ao Muyang returns to the small fishing village where he grew up. On the way home, he is attacked and falls into the sea, setting off a legendary tale of a grass carp leaping through the Dragon Gate... The deep sea’s countless treasures, the shallow sea’s myriad fish, a magical ocean, and dazzling life; Fishermen casting their nets, fields tilled in mountain streams 0Votes1MRecs275.1kFans
- 48 A Little Cultivation 小修行 The world is vast, cultivation is hard. I’ll just be a simple little cultivator. 0Votes355.6kRecs59.5kFans
- 49 The Little Police Officer Who Became an Immortal Beast Master 成为仙兽师的小民警 A slice-of-life story about pets and the police. “Officer, I lost my big Apple phone.” “...Hold out your hand and let the black-haired mutt sniff it. All right, I know where it is. Follow me!” “Officer, someone on the roof of Building Six in Jinyuewan Community is heartbroken and about to jump!” “Spider Lady, stop decorating your web cave. This is a matter of life and death. Hurry up and weave a ten-meter-wide, three-layer silk net below. Make sure everyone's safe.” “Officer, there's a distur 0Votes348.9kRecs87.4kFans
- 50 Happy Little Mayor 逍遥小镇长 P.S. I've started a new book, I'm Really an African Warlord. Please check it out.**** I need work and entertainment, but above all, I want a carefree, comfortable life. Snowy mountain peaks, sailing across clear waters, riding horses on the grasslands, and exploring mysterious forests: my territory is a place of breathtaking beauty. A church, a school, a police station; a hospital, a community center, a club, and even a small government to run. As the highest-ranking local official, I have to ad 0Votes910.6kRecs304kFans
