Pretty Widow x Pure-Hearted Man... more>>

In the early eighties, a new pair of orphaned and widowed came to a certain downtown in a small seaside town.

The widow was beautiful, but it was not easy to raise a child. She was eager to find support, so her neighbor Sister Liu enthusiastically introduced her to a partner. After finally matching with a twice married man, she unexpectedly fell into the water. When she woke up, Qiao Lu from modern times replaced her body.

The older leftover girl, Qiao Lu, time travels to a young widow with the same name. Not only does she have a small milk doll next to her, but she has not escaped the fate of having a blind date.

A blind date is okay, but she is very demanding. He must have a good temper, be diligent, and have a flexible mind. He must not be chauvinistic, must not curse, must not dislike her second marriage status, and must love her children. To sum up, this person does not exist! 　　

Sister Liu said, I have never seen such a picky second-married girl! 　　“These days, the iron rice bowl is king! Old Li from the steel factory is so good, he is an 8th grade worker!”　　

Qiao Lu: “No, he is already forty, an old cow eats young grass.”

　　“What about Xiao Song from the chemical plant? He is only twenty-nine, tall and strong, and easy to rely on!” 　　

Qiao Lu: “No, he has four children, my Xiaobao family is afraid.” 　　

“… Then Xiao Luo from the radio factory! Thirty years old, one child, honest and hard-working!” 　　

Qiao Lu: “No, he… looks too ugly.” 　　

“…” 　　

Sister Liu finally couldn’t stand it anymore, threw a photo on the table, and said angrily: “Qiao Lu, this is the last one I’d like to introduce to you! He has never been married, he doesn’t have children, his financial situation is tight, and he has nothing but a handsome face and a dilapidated house! You’re on your own!”　　

She picked up the photo and looked. Oh, he’s so handsome, like a picture star. Qiao Lu was eager to try.

“What does he do?” 　　

“A street vendor!” 　　

What? Isn’t this the first generation of entrepreneurs? ! 　　

Roll up your sleeves and get to work!

“Okay! I want to go on a blind date with him!” 　　

However, after getting along with him, I realized that the dilapidated house = small courtyard in the city center = a major demolition house in the future!

Just the face? But he clearly has an excellent business acumen! You won’t lose money on this bet!

…

Xu Haizhou left his hometown and came to the south to start a business. With no money and no background, and a life without touching the ground, he never had the luxury of having a wife and children.

　Unexpectedly, one day his neighbor Sister Liu introduced him to a woman. Although she was a widow, he fell in love at first sight. As long as her character was passable, he didn’t mind whether she was married for the first time or for the second time.

And you have a baby? Just in time, pick up a ready-made son. So the two hit it off immediately, and against all odds, they got married! 　　

After marriage, with the concerted efforts of the couple, small street stalls gradually opened into large shopping malls, becoming the first batch of the self-reliant rich generation in the 1980s! <<less

Foodie expert Yu Wei, broadcasting live, unexpectedly time-travels to the 1980s and wakes up to find herself with an additional son, with an unknown biological father.... more>>

She's not keen on taking care of the child; it's quite bothersome. But no one can escape the allure of delicious food.

Yu Wei declares: the well-behaved little dumpling is so fragrant, so adorable, so clever... she really wants to spoil him.

But the poor little cub is in a pitiful state now. Wearing old clothes, gnawing on cold steamed buns, sleeping on straw mats...

Yu Wei takes a deep breath: it's okay, Mommy will earn money to buy things for you!

★

Rumor has it that a new dessert shop has opened in Lu City, with a beautiful proprietress as fair as a celestial maiden, but unfortunately, she already has a child! What's more, the child doesn't have a father?

Single divorced men in Lu City are all gearing up to make a move. Until one day—

People notice that in the early morning, there is always a man coming out of the proprietress's room, still half-dressed?! Later, they discover that the man who frequently enters and exits the proprietress's room... turns out to be the golden bachelor that the young maidens of Lu City are eagerly vying to marry!

But why did you set your eyes on a mother with a child?

Huo Mingwang: "Buy one, get one free, it's a good deal."

Yu Wei: "?"

#The father appears after getting rich#
#Do you still want to compete for the obedient treasure with her?#
#He said he doesn't compete; they'll raise the child together#

***

Enduring countless ridicule, Huo Mingwang emerges from a barren village, hoping like crazy that one day he'll find that woman and then... kill her. Later, he indeed finds her, but when Yu Wei lies there letting herself be bullied, he softens. <<less

Su Yue, equipped with a supermarket space, traverses from the end of the world to the famine-ridden 1970s, becoming the daughter of the wealthiest man in Lucheng.... more>>

After transmigrating, her family members died or left, leaving only her behind. With a vast fortune, Su Yue shouldered her burden and moved to a place where nobody knew her.

However, the new neighbor, Sister Yang, is overly enthusiastic and on the first day of moving, she secretly selects a potential match for her. Su Yue promptly declines.

"He's skilled and earns a lot every month!"
Su Yue isn't short of money: Rejected.

"He's just a year older than you, a handsome young man! Very good-looking!"
Can he be as good-looking as her: Rejected.

"He's good at cooking, can make anything delicious!"

Reject...
"Well, maybe I can consider it."

However, when Su Yue sees the real person, she realizes that what Sister Yang said were all true!!

The man's appearance breaks her stereotype of the 1970s. Su Yue's long-dormant heart begins to stir.

But...

"But he's only eighteen, and I'm only seventeen!"
"Sigh! What's the big deal? You can get married after being together for two years! With your looks, hurry up and have a beautiful baby to make others envy!"

????
"Is this something a minor should be hearing?!"

...

Qiao Jingming has outstanding looks, extraordinarily handsome, and is recognized by the neighbors as the face of the neighborhood. He's a bit cold and doesn't talk much.

However, one day, the aloof Yan Wang surprisingly becomes Su Yue's exclusive cook!? While others gossip, the two parties involved ignore the rumors and enjoy themselves.

Later, after being a "male nanny" for a long time, there are more and more idle gossip.

Su Yue thinks: "Rabbits don't eat grass near their burrows because the grass near their burrows isn't 'fresh' enough. And this grass near my burrow, can handle the living room, the kitchen, repair appliances, change light bulbs, has excellent earning ability, and is practically a household necessity! Why hesitate to marry him? I've been annoyed by those envious looks for a long time!"

Qiao Jingming thinks: "After being a cook and nanny for so long, I should get some 'salary' to justify my hard work. When can I bring her home openly and pamper her?"

So, the two quickly agreed, got their marriage certificate, and became a model loving couple of the 1970s! <<less

Meng Yan was born a beautiful woman in a large courtyard, with eyes like autumn water and brows like crescent moons. Her appearance was as charming as a peach blossom, capable of captivating hearts with every smile or furrow of her brow.... more>>

However, born as a daughter of a poor family, her beauty became a curse.

At the age of eighteen, Meng Yan was relentlessly pursued by a paranoid man who threatened to ruin her if she refused him.

To escape, Meng Yan volunteered for rural work, but the madman followed her!

In desperation, Meng Yan's father sought help from an influential friend to find a capable man to marry his daughter, hoping to end the relentless pursuit of the paranoid man.

Coincidentally, the son of the influential figure's friend, stationed on a remote island as a young and promising military officer, was of marriageable age.

Though the island conditions were harsh, he was honest and handsome. The question remained whether a delicate girl like Meng Yan could endure...

"I can! I'm willing!" Harsh conditions were nothing compared to escaping the paranoid man!

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Jiang Shaoyu, a young talent, show no interest in others but the island life.

After seven years on the island, he had served his country and organization well but had disappointed his parents.

Despite their efforts to introduce him to several potential partners, he rejected them all.

Then he received a letter with a photo of a girl.

"Here's a potential match for you, a lovely and gentle girl."

Indeed, she was beautiful and gentle, stirring Jiang Shaoyu's heart after twenty-six years of solitude.

Yet, remembering the harsh island life, he firmly declined.

But before he could send the rejection letter, the girl arranged for by his family had already arrived on the island with his subordinates, who jokingly called her "sister-in-law."

His mother was right; the girl was indeed beautiful — with skin like jade and eyes that sparkled.

"Hello, Comrade Jiang Shaoyu."

...

Dressed sharply in military uniform with cold and resolute features, he looked at her with polite rejection.

"Comrade Meng Yan, you still have a chance to change your mind. If you can't bear the island's conditions, I'll have my subordinates send you home."

Meng Yan looked at the vast blue sea behind him and the desolate land, clenched her fists, and declared firmly:

"No regrets. Comrade Jiang Shaoyu, I've made up my mind to be with you!"

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Meng Yan transmigrated into a cannon fodder supporting character in a period novel.

In the subsequent plot, Meng Yan was supposed to marry the paranoid supporting male character and endure a repressive and violent marriage.

Meng Yan wasn't a masochist. So, after transmigrating, she decisively changed the novel's plot, choosing a certain island officer as her future spouse. She decided to dedicate the latter half of her life to the island.

Honestly, that officer had a good personality and was quite handsome. No regrets there.

Little did she know, after landing on the island, she discovered it was nothing like the barren and desolate place she imagined!

Coconuts, mangoes, guavas, occasional sightings of wild animals…

Gathering clams, crabs, and small octopuses by the shore with her partner…

Barren land? Scarce freshwater? No vegetables to eat?

Then let's cultivate the land together and build a beautiful island! <<less

Others who crossed over to the Cultural Troupe became dancers, but Gu Qian found herself as a canteen worker.... more>>

Oh well, work knows no distinction of high or low; though being a cook may not be as dignified as dancing, it’s still a skill.

Coincidentally, Gu Qian was a divine chef before crossing over. With a pot and spatula in hand, she works wonders!

Coarse flour, wild vegetables, bran… she can turn even pickled pancakes into blossoms.

Any awful ingredients in Gu Qian’s hands can be transformed into magical delicacies.

By accident, she rises from a canteen worker to head chef, becoming the revered Chef Gu of the Cultural Troupe whom everyone fawns over and dares not offend!

Just as Gu Qian starts to enjoy her good days, she catches the eye of the renowned young master of the troupe, Jiang Haizhao…

Jiang Haizhao, just graduated from university, is the most handsome and eligible bachelor in the troupe. Unfortunately, he unknowingly provoked the newly promoted fiery little chef, who only gave him a piece of chicken… bu*t for lunch.

How could a young master endure such humiliation? He grits his teeth and pulls her into a secluded corner.

“What did I do to provoke you?”

The little chef looks confused: “N-nothing…”

“Nothing? Then why did you give me a piece of chicken butt?”

“…”

Do you believe me if I say it wasn’t intentional?

***

Because of a piece of chicken butt, Gu Qian falls into Jiang Haizhao’s trap.

He threatens her, demanding that she must cook special dishes for him every meal from now on, or else…

“Or else what?”

Jiang Haizhao raises an eyebrow, his smile devilish: “Or else… I’ll stew you.”

“…” <<less

Wen Li’s luck was down, and she found herself transmigrated into a historical fiction world of the 1970s she had read before.... more>>

Tragically, she ended up with the same name as the cannon fodder supporting female character in the book, even her appearance wasn’t much different!

Fine, she could live with being mistaken for someone else, but she was unexpectedly tasked with replacing the original protagonist to become an “educated youth,” embarking on an unprecedented rural life!

The only silver lining was that her “golden finger” space accompanied her through the transmigration.

Food? No worries. Clothing? Let’s not stand out too much. Entertainment? Have you finished reading the thousands of novels hidden in your phone?

Wen Li had it all figured out; as long as she stayed put here and waited for the college entrance examination, she could strive to get into university and pursue a better life in the city!

But being an “educated youth” was too tough. Besides avoiding the male and female leads while working every day, she also had to watch out for wild wolves?

Wait a minute! This fierce and rough man, weren’t you the one who couldn’t stand her the most? Why do you keep helping her with chores all the time!

Wen Li: “Everyone says I’m too delicate, causing trouble for everyone!”

Unexpectedly, the unruly man disdainfully turned his head, grabbed her hand, and impatiently retorted to everyone:

“What trouble?! If it’s with you, it’s not trouble at all!”

Xiao Heqin always disliked delicate women. Later, when Wen Li appeared, he knocked on her window in the middle of the night and pulled her into his arms:

“Wen Li, open the door.”

[Small Theater]
At the beginning:

“Heqin, our Wen-educated youth-Li is clean and tidy. You can deal with the leftover food.”

Xiao Heqin sneered lightly, coldly turned his head, “Why should I eat someone else’s leftovers!”

With a turn, he threw it all into the chicken and duck stomachs.

Later:

Xiao Heqin: “Darling, can’t finish your food? I’ll take care of the rest for you!”

Wen Li: “Scram.”

“Alright!” <<less