I Fled to the Mountains and Became a Bandit Chief, Then Led Refugees to Prosperity

[Farming + Infrastructure building + Business management + Ensemble cast + Mountain foraging + Food + No romance] She only wanted to conceal her identity and survive on her own, but then she encountered the “oddball” bandits of Qingwu Stronghold. They don’t rob ordinary people; they protect refugees and stand up to tyrants, turning their ramshackle hideout into a safe haven amid the chaos. When Qingwu Stronghold is betrayed and surrounded by powerful enemies, with its very survival hanging in the balance, Cheng Xiangye’s compassion is stirred. She decides to protect this haven of peace. She builds infrastructure, promotes farming and sericulture, and opens up trade, using modern knowledge to make the stronghold fabulously wealthy. She trains troops, wipes out rival bandit strongholds, and unites the mountains, using her own strength to make the villains of the chaotic age tremble in fear. She takes in refugees, puts their talents to use, and teaches them skills, helping the homeless find a way to survive and giving everyone the means to make a living. From fleeing in panic to ruling a mountain and protecting the people of the region, Cheng Xiangye lives her life with gusto and makes a brilliant success of it. Her story is truly extraordinary!