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**Optimistic, Cheerful Bottom vs Dark, Scheming Top** Lin Zhen wakes up in bed to find himself transmigrated into the body of a widower with the same name—his husband just died, leaving him with an eight-year-old stepson. Misunderstood by the brat as someone who plans to elope with his father’s wealth, Lin Zhen breathes a sigh of relief when the boy chooses to live with his uncle instead, believing himself unfit to care for a child. Lin Zhen settles the matter, returns to his original body's hometown, and focuses on leading his family to prosperity. But when the uncle and his wife start abusing the boy for money, this reluctant stepfather has no choice but to step in. He deals with the couple, takes the child back, and enrolls him in school to prevent him from turning rotten. Scholar, Provincial Scholar, Imperial Candidate, Top Graduate— Gu Lin grows increasingly accomplished, eventually becoming the youngest Chief Grand Secretary in the dynasty. But Lin Zhen notices something unsettling—the way his nominal son looks at him is growing increasingly improper, like a man starved for lifetimes suddenly spotting a plate of braised pork!? Rumors swirl in court: the Chief Grand Secretary has a name, and those who dare speak it are doomed. "Shuanzi." "Shuanzi~." "Gu Shuanzi!" Lin Zhen pinches the man's rock-hard flesh. "Where did your manners go—respecting your elders, cherishing the young?!" The Chief Grand Secretary kisses his beloved. "Call me again." **Content Notes:** ① They start as stepfather and stepson, with romantic developments only after this relationship is dissolved. ② The bottom is older than the top.

What’s it like to be reborn into a cringe-worthy, poorly-edited drama? From a general hiding swords in his pants, to a princess competing to be the top courtesan, an emperor who refers to himself by his posthumous title, and a blurry crowd of faceless extras… Even worse, Cheng Yan realizes he’s been cast as a villainous cannon fodder destined to be humiliated by the upright, morally flawless loyalist. *Cheng Yan: I had a heart loyal to my country and king! Why does the script force me to play the traitor?* To reclaim his dignity, Cheng Yan embarks on the imperial examinations, climbing the political ladder until he holds immense power—etched forever into history. *Loyalist: What about me? Cheng Yan: You get a place in the unofficial records. Loyalist: …*

A sweet slice-of-life story with mutual pampering. In the first year of Tian Sheng, the new emperor ascended the throne, and the Jin people launched a large-scale invasion, plunging the land into chaos. The court conscripted soldiers, and Liu Cuihua from Liujia Village sent her three sons to the battlefield—none returned. Years later, Liu Cuihua miraculously gave birth to a precious child in her old age. The terrified couple hung red silk on their door overnight, raising their long-awaited youngest as a girl. But just as the child turned three, the war abruptly ended... As the child grew taller, nearly matching his father’s height, the elderly couple fretted until their lips blistered, losing sleep night after night. With no choice, they decided to hire a live-in "son-in-law" to cover up the truth. Who could have guessed that the "little son-in-law" bought for thirty pounds of pork would achieve great success, moving the family of three to the capital? —— Rumor had it that Lord Xu’s household harbored a fierce wife—a butcher by trade, standing eight feet tall, with a face hideous beyond compare. Pitiful Xu Yuan hadn’t even kept a concubine all these years. Later, those who met Xu Yuan’s wife couldn’t help but raise their thumbs in admiration: "Sister-in-law is truly a hero!"

Fang Yu transmigrated into a farming novel as the heartless scholar, with a poor family and a fierce mother. In a society that ranked scholars above farmers, artisans, and merchants, he married a talented and handsome husband from a merchant family. In the novel, the scholar used his husband’s dowry to buy property, took concubines, and looked down on merchants despite benefiting from their wealth. After passing the imperial exams and becoming an official, he divorced his first husband and married a noblewoman instead, leaving the little husband impoverished and heartbroken—leading to his tragic end. Fang Yu: "My stomach is strong—I don’t eat soft rice! My limbs are intact—I won’t be a heartless scoundrel!" # Qiao Hezhi recently found his husband acting strangely. The man, who had always been cold toward him, suddenly started cooking for him, secretly rescued him when his mother-in-law punished him with kneeling, and even demanded he accompany him to and from the academy. "Something’s definitely up!" Qiao Hezhi knew the scholar must be plotting something, so he took out his dowry money and agreed to the concubine matter. Unexpectedly, the scholar not only refused but even pulled him into the bedroom, whispering slyly, "It’s winter—sleeping together is warmer." Content Warnings: 1. Transmigration, alternate universe, fictional settings, food descriptions 2. Beautiful male protagonist (ge’er), delicate uke (submissive), mpreg

Xie Ning accidentally fell into the water. After being rescued, his skin cracked, leaving his face covered in dead skin, earning him the village’s reputation as the ‘ugly male wife’. Not only was he dumped and scorned by Zhou Wenshu, but his unbearably dry and itchy body tormented him nearly to death! Xie Ning’s stepmother sent him off to be Zhou Jinian’s study companion—since he couldn’t marry, he might as well earn his keep! What? The Zhou family refused a study companion? They wanted to marry him in as the lawful wife? In his past life, Zhou Jinian dominated the imperial court but, in his later years, carelessly fell victim to political enemies’ poison. In the end, his childhood study companion, Ning, saved him by exchanging blood. Ning was a strange man—his wounds healed unnaturally fast, unlike a normal person. Taken in by Zhou Jinian after a drunken night, he was confined to the family’s backyard. Ning died sacrificing himself, leaving Zhou Jinian with lifelong regret. Reborn, Zhou Jinian calculated the time—it was just when Ning had been parasitized by the koi. He had to hurry and marry him, keeping him nourished in water… This lifetime, he would protect Ning at all costs!

The night Yang Ye transmigrated into the body of a scholar, a handsome young man in wedding robes sat on the bedroom bed. Haunted by past emotional scars, Yang Ye bluntly declared: "I'm emotionally detached," "I don’t like you," "Not in ten years, twenty years, or even a lifetime—" "Separate rooms." The little stutterer, A’Xi, was heartbroken. Months later, Yang Ye returned in glory after passing the imperial exams. A’Xi, certain he’d be cast out, quietly packed his belongings and left for his parents’ home— Only to be swept back the moment he stepped outside by the scholar who’d sworn he’d never love him.

When Fang Jinling first woke up, he happened to hear that the Marquis of Yunyang had brought his mistress back to the manor. It was said that the illegitimate son was exceptionally promising, and the household was joyfully preparing to have him acknowledged and entered into the family lineage.Everyone in the residence believed the Marquis would soon abandon his frail, short-lived legitimate son and instead raise the concubine’s son as his heir. They waited eagerly to see the Marchioness of Yunyang and Fang Jinling become the laughingstock of the capital.Yet the Marchioness stayed by Fang Jinling’s bedside and calmly said, “Ling’er, Mother wants a divorce.”The Marquis only took it as a moment of anger. His gentle, virtuous wife—how could she truly dare to leave?But before the New Year even arrived, people from the Marquis of Xiling’s household came knocking at the gates. One by one, the young ladies of the Shang family stood in a neat line, respectfully inviting their little aunt and younger cousin to return home.Staring at the seven cousins before him—each clad in light armor, valiant and imposing—the sickly Fang Jinling could only gape in astonishment.His mother, the Marchioness of Yunyang—no, the noble lady of the Shang family from the Xiling Marquisate—took up a sword and pointed it straight at the Marquis of Yunyang’s nose.“From now on, Jinling’s surname is Shang.”The Seventh Prince, Liu Ke, was born under the shadow of sin. Having long given up on himself, he grew into a reckless troublemaker who chased chickens, bullied dogs, and had never heard of things like restraint or humility. His daily life was nothing but chaos.Yet who could have expected that once he met the young master of the Shang family, everything would change? From that day on, Liu Ke charged down the road of reform like a runaway horse—willingly striving to improve himself in every way.After eight years of keeping a low profile, the Seventh Prince returned to the capital. He defeated all his brothers, slew the ruler and even his own father, and ascended the throne as emperor.The very next day, his remaining brothers received the first imperial decree with trembling hands:Have more children, and cause less trouble.

On the second day of his transmigration, Yu Zhou, starving beyond endurance, ventured into the mountains to find food. Instead, he accidentally brought back a person. Under the neighbors’ peculiar gazes, he glanced at the unconscious man on the bed and then at his own impoverished home. He couldn’t decide which was more daunting—the impropriety of two unrelated men sharing a space or the sheer destitution of his household. Later, with his husband in his arms and children at his feet, Yu Zhou realized it was all destiny’s perfect arrangement. A story of two people supporting each other and striving from nothing—with a touch of imperial examinations along the way.

Chu Xiu had dressed as a man for years without a hitch—until her family arranged a marriage for her. Bewildered, Chu Xiu thought, *"Even though I wear men's clothes, I'm really a woman. How am I supposed to sleep with my wife after marrying her?"* Unexpectedly, her sister-in-law misunderstood her words. *"Who says women can't sleep together? You have hands and a mouth, don't you?"* Chu Xiu, *"..."* To solve her immediate dilemma, Chu Xiu married a stunning bride for five taels of silver. The bride was breathtakingly beautiful—pity she was mute and didn’t even know sign language. On their wedding night, Chu Xiu, still in male disguise, found her smiling bride silent. By morning, both were *very*, *very* satisfied. Chu Xiu mused, *"Though my bride can’t speak, the occasional muffled sounds she makes are enough to drive me wild—more intoxicating than any words."* In the dim bed curtains, Chu Xiu held her bride, stroking her back and kissing her ears again and again, whispering, *"I like you so much."* Years later, Chu Xiu, still disguised as a man, rose to the pinnacle of power as the most influential court official. From her lofty position, she launched reforms to allow women into schools and improve their status. When questioned, Chu Xiu admitted, *"Truthfully, at the very beginning, I just wanted my bride to have a chance to learn sign language at the academy."* [*If you won’t speak, then I’ll say all the sweet words for you.*]

Song Sheng suddenly transmigrated and became a poor scholar with the same name in Song Village, who also had a delicate-looking young male wife. The original Song Sheng was physically weak and failed the imperial exams three times. His studies drained his family's finances, leading his uncles to argue fiercely about dividing the household. Only his male wife stayed silent, borrowing silver from his own family to support Song Sheng's education. Yet, even after straining until his thirties, the original Song Sheng never passed the exams. He grew resentful, turning to alcohol and violence, while his male wife suffered early death from hardship. Song Sheng decided: since he occupied this body, he would take responsibility. Studying would continue, but his male wife would be cherished. Recalling the original’s memories, his current timeline was— His wedding night. —— My name is Lu Qing. Born as the least valued "male wife" (a gender role), with faint marks and a deceased father, villagers called me a jinx. Unbetrothed by sixteen, my family married me off to the dirt-poor Song household. Expecting misery, I instead found my husband treated me tenderly—warming my winters with hot bottles, cooling summers with mung bean soup. I grew to adore him. Once scorned as a jinx, the village now hailed me as a fortunate charm. After marriage, my husband excelled in his studies. I became the scholar's husband, then the provincial graduate's. My husband was truly wonderful—I’d marry him again in the next life.

Here’s the English translation of the novel introduction as requested: 1. Guanguan is actually a little money-pot spirit who can make money multiply. He brings wealth to the virtuous and misfortune to the wicked. But neither Guanguan, now a five-year-old child, nor the villagers of Maoxi Village, know this. When Guanguan appeared in the village, he was clutching a small clay pot, dressed only in a thin, ragged cloth. His bare little feet were cracked and red from the cold, trembling in the icy wind. Luckily, a tall, skinny older boy saved him. But the boy was also living under someone else’s roof, and for rescuing Guanguan, he was beaten until he was covered in blood. Guanguan couldn’t speak—he could only cling to his brother and cry. 2. Wei Cheng’s father died when he was four. At seven, his mother remarried. By eight, he fell ill from overwork, coughing blood for days without recovery. Wei Cheng refused to die like this. He ventured into the mountains to forage for medicine—only to find a dirty child instead. The child was around five, with a round, delicate little face, but his skin was purple from the cold, likely near death. After much hesitation, Wei Cheng took the child back and hid him in the Wei household. Yet his uncles soon discovered them. They beat Wei Cheng savagely and sent Guanguan away. The villagers who adopted Guanguan treated him poorly. He grew thin and sallow, his face and body covered in pinched bruises. Whenever he saw Wei Cheng, he’d shrink like a frightened kitten, tears streaming down. Wei Cheng’s heart ached. He took Guanguan from the Wang family and left the Weis for good. The mountains were buried in snow, the animals hibernated, and the poor had no hope for survival. But eight-year-old Wei Cheng held Guanguan’s hand tightly, thinking, *This winter will pass soon.* 3. The Wei family expected to hear of Wei Cheng and the little brat’s starvation by spring. Instead, they saw Wei Cheng flashing silver coins to buy land! Soon, rumors spread: the brothers not only raised chickens and goats but also dabbled in priceless furs, built a grand house, and even secured a chance to study at the town’s academy… The Weis burned with envy. The Wangs, who’d mistreated Guanguan, tried to snatch him back… But all ill-wishers were barred by a beast—neither wolf nor dog. So no one noticed the unassuming clay pot in Guanguan’s arms slowly shifting from copper… to silver… then gold. *Two volumes:* - **Vol. 1**: Slow Life, Little Ones Farm (Main Focus) - **Vol. 2**: Expanding Horizons, Rising to Prominence **[Wei Yu/Guanguan (shou) vs. Wei Cheng (gong)]** *Check the CP dynamics before reading!* A heartwarming tale of two struggling kids farming their way to riches—adorable, fluffy, daily-life healing, and sweet growth. **Content Notes:** 1. The setting is fictional; farming/hunting doesn’t reflect reality. Currency/values are author-created. Skip if bothered. 2. Guanguan is a lovable money-pot baby with a *controlled* cheat skill—hard work brings rewards. 3. No romance before adulthood; only mutual support and familial bonds. 4. Three genders: women, men, *ge’er* (male bearers). Male-male marriage is rare but possible. —— **Same-CP prequel for collection:** *Disaster Survival with a Tiny Hoarder* [Ongoing] **[Wei Yu vs. Wei Cheng]** **Synopsis:** Three-year-old Guanguan was returned to the orphanage after his wealthy foster parents found their biological child. He noticed a cold-faced boy in the Sunflower Class. The boy always tossed him the watermelon ball during games. At meals, he’d offer his strawberry yogurt. When bully Zhuangzhuang punched him, the boy stood guard. The boy shadowed him everywhere, even crying, *"Danger’s coming—I’ll die protecting you."* Shy but polite, Guanguan finally mustered courage: *"Hewwo… Wanna wides my caw?"* Wei Cheng eyed the rusty wiggle car and nodded. Then—*"Ding!"* **[Welcome to the Wiggle Car Safehouse!]** **[Owner: Guanguan | Bound Partner: Wei Cheng]** Eight-year-old Wei Cheng had *returned* from the apocalypse. It began with endless rain, then scorching heat, hail, corrosive fog, blackened skies… and finally, zombies. He rushed back to the orphanage—this time, he’d *never* lose his little brother again. **[Earn "Wiggle Coins" to stockpile supplies!]** Snacks, meds, clothes, tools, even education—all in the **Cloud Mall**! Storage: 0.1% Initial Form: Toddler Wiggle Car Upgrades: Defense (0), Wings (0), Stealth (0/24h)… More coins = better safehouse! But how to earn? **[Feed Guanguan the broccoli he hid under someone’s bowl: +1 coin]** Guanguan shook his chubby hands: *Noooo!* Wei Cheng hesitated… until: **[1 coin = 1,000 RMB]** He force-fed the broccoli: *"Veggies are healthy."* *(Psst—I’ll buy you lollipops?)* Guanguan’s eyes sparkled. *CHOMP.* As supplies piled up, Guanguan grew plump. But no one expected the apocalypse… **Would come early.** **Notes:** Hoarding, survival, pets, farming/base-building. No naive idealism. Non-blood-related; no romance before 18. (Translation strictly follows the original text with no additions.)

Lu Chuan died from overwork after frequent all-nighters and transmigrated into the body of a poor scholar who had just failed the imperial examinations. Lu Chuan: …The scholar’s family is penniless, with only a few acres of land left. How is he supposed to survive with his useless liberal arts skills as a STEM major? Does he really have to pick up a hoe and farm? Xie Ning, the only young master of the Yongning Marquis household, is doted on by his family. While the marquis residence and its allies are filled with rugged martial artists, he has a soft spot for scholarly types. His family arranged an engagement with a poor scholar, waiting for the latter to pass the exams and marry him. Unexpectedly, after the scholar succeeded in the exams, what arrived wasn’t a proposal—but a breakup. Xie Ning instantly became the laughingstock of the capital. Refusing to accept such humiliation, he searched around until he found the original Lu Chuan, a child prodigy with a reputation for talent. Lu Chuan, currently digging with a hoe: There’s such a good deal?! Lu Chuan immediately threw down the hoe, ready to marry a marquis’ young master and live off his wealth! After marriage, Lu Chuan realized the marquis’ family had chosen him as their son-in-law because of the original host’s child prodigy reputation. To avoid being exposed, this STEM genius and liberal arts failure had no choice but to grit his teeth and weep while studying the eight-legged essay…

After transmigrating, Wen Ruyu never expected that she, a modern independent woman, would end up as a widowed mother of four—not even forty yet, and already with a grandchild.Her children were gradually growing up, but in a humble family like theirs, talent was the only way to revive the household.Her late husband had been the sole official in the family; after his death, the original owner had no choice but to take the children back to their hometown.With the family estate in decline, her eldest son—the most gifted in studies—was forced to give up scholarship for business. One daughter was spoiled and seemingly useless. The two legitimate younger sons were idle and indulged in frivolous pursuits.And to top it off, that irksome illegitimate son had just passed the imperial examination and, egged on by his concubine mother, was already pushing for a family split?Holding such a handful of bad cards, Wen Ruyu couldn't help but shake her head.But who was she? A self-interested, self-reliant, and qualified businesswoman.Making the best use of available resources to elevate herself—that had always been her guiding principle since entering society.So—since the eldest son had a talent for scholarship, let him give up business and go back to his books!As for the two good-for-nothing younger sons—spend less on them. Mediocre people don't deserve to waste the earth's resources.If the illegitimate son wants to split the family, crush him with filial piety. A scholar must abide by scholarly principles.As for her daughter—Wen Ruyu had always believed in raising a daughter well. If conditions were lacking, she would create them!Watch how she arranges everything, step by step, leading a declining family back to glory—making money, disciplining children.Let's just say, her first small goal is to earn the title of Madam of Imperial Grace (a noble title for the mother/wife of a high-ranking official).