A Handbook for Getting By in the Ming Dynasty
明朝谋生手册
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 3.5M Words
- Genre
- Historical
- Subgenre
- Song-Yuan-Ming Dynasties
- Updated
- 9y ago
- English
- Request a translation
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I came here because I'd heard so much about it. I saw the author's amazing work in another group, so I came specifically to admire this unprecedented and unparalleled masterpiece.
Oh no, he died from the poison at only fourteen. How could he enjoy having a nine-year-old call him "Dad" so readily, and accept it so naturally? As a modern person, isn't that disgusting? Calling him "Dad" so affectionately, and the protagonist even thought it was perfectly natural—does he really enjoy being someone's stepfather?
I really enjoyed this book, especially the first half. Perhaps it's because I'm from Shexian County, and I often saw familiar places mentioned in the book. I even made a special trip to visit some of the places described. Seeing my hometown mentioned in the book always evokes indescribable feelings. I like Xiao Bei.
The author is now the head of Yan Jiu's new book series. Has the novelist become a reader?
Surprisingly, several comments complained about the excessively long paragraphs… These must be the new generation of internet users who can no longer read physical books or traditional literature… These two- or three-line paragraphs of online writing have been incredibly harmful… No wonder so many college students can't even write a coherent essay by graduation…
I still don't understand it even after reading up to chapter four, and I'm not interested in gay relationships.
Looking for new book recommendations
Looking for good book recommendations lately. I still have six votes left, otherwise they'll go to waste.
[Comment] Is there anyone like me?
Every time I see the name Shuai Jiamo, I feel like I've just eaten a roujiamo (Chinese hamburger).
I've read up to Chapter Six of Jinbao's book, and I have something to say about it. The protagonist paid for him, so isn't it only right that he serves the protagonist? Why should he be grateful and help him with his studies? He could use that money to teach his two younger sisters, and the whole family could live happily together.
Oops, I misread the title: The Ming Dynasty Murder Manual