市井生活 Novels

Lu Qingjiu, who was dismissed, finally decided to return to his hometown to farm. At first, he raised a pig and then discovered the pig could solve more advanced math problems than he could. Next, he raised a flock of chickens and found that his combat power was equal to one-tenth of a chicken. Finally, Lu Qingjiu realized there might be something strange about his hometown, especially with someone nearby whose eyes gleamed at him every day.Lu Qingjiu: "Are you drooling over the spicy pot in my hand, or are you drooling over me?" Bai Yuehu pointed at the pot. Lu Qingjiu: "Then can you let go first??" Bai Yuehu reluctantly glanced at Lu Qingjiu’s arm and released his teeth.Even if you’re disappointed, I must tell you the pig is really not the Top _(:з」∠)_

Mu Qiong has transmigrated and become a down-and-out young master who was kicked out of his house. So poor that he doesn't even have a silver coin... How is he supposed to live like this? Mu Qiong has no choice but to return to his old profession—writing novels. Alternate history, unrelated to real history, no historical figures will appear~ Main plot: Mu Qiong is the attacker, Fu Yun'an is the receiver.

Our homeroom teacher has gone missing, and the police have come to the school to inquire several times. I’m very worried because our homeroom teacher has always been kind to me. I told my mom about it when I got home. She just smiled and said good people have heaven’s protection. I thought, since our teacher is such a good person, surely nothing bad will happen. The next day, I found our homeroom teacher in our basement, tied up and covered in signs of abuse. Before I could figure out what was going on, my mom came home.

The affluent district of U City is like a resplendent deep-sea pearl oyster—within its shell lie rare delicacies, glittering treasures, as well as grime and filth. The shantytown where Zhu Weixing lives is that most unsightly stain. Just a street away, yet a world apart. From childhood, the poor yet strikingly beautiful Zhu Weixing was rebellious, selfish, materialistic, and vain, pulling every trick in the book to climb the social ladder. But instead of soaring to the heights, he nearly destroyed himself. The moment he fell from that high-rise, Zhu Weixing finally understood—what separated him from that world wasn’t cunning or audacity, but fate itself. That fall robbed him of his memories, made him stronger—and straightened out his 20-year-long gay identity. But fate? It took a twisted turn. ——————————————————— Possessive, sadistic, volatile, split-personality top × responsible, cold, stoic, straight bottom Jiang Yi (top) × Zhu Weixing (bottom) Supernatural suspense, slow-burn Serious drama, melodrama, old tropes—no sugarcoating poverty.

Chen Duo’s boyfriend cheated on him. When he found out, he was curled up on the couch eating instant noodles—one forceful stab of his fork sent the bowl flying. His friend on the phone was still trying to console him, saying, *Don’t do anything reckless, okay?* “No,” Chen Duo calmly cleaned up the mess. “Do I seem like the type to obsess over things?” Oh, he was *far* from obsessing. He set out immediately, ready to throw hands. If that bastard didn’t get slapped across the face, he’d renounce his surname! But his ex was in a remote,深山老林 (*deep mountain forest*), and the journey was long. At the train station, someone cut in line and jostled him. Furious, Chen Duo yelled, *“Move! I’m going to catch my cheating partner!”* With a *whoosh*, the crowd parted like the Red Sea. Chen Duo, ever the quick learner, adopted this strategy from then on. Whether hailing a taxi or waiting for a rickshaw, he’d stand stone-faced and announce, *“Hurry up, my partner’s cheating on me right now!”* Somehow, even a beat-up Santana transformed into a rocket ship—speed unchecked. The only downside? The drivers were too damn nosy. For the last leg of his trip, Chen Duo hitched a ride on a cargo truck. The driver, surnamed Meng, had a buzz cut, dark skin, and muscles that strained against his camouflage T-shirt. Chen Duo ducked into the passenger seat and deadpanned, *“Hey. I’m in a hurry to catch a cheater.”* The man finally glanced at him, silent. Moments later, he handed over a rough ceramic cup. Chen Duo looked up, annoyed. *“Wet your throat,”* the man rumbled. *“It’s a long way. No need to rush.”* *Huh. This guy’s different—quiet, no nonsense.* That was Chen Duo’s first impression of Meng Cheng’an. Then again, his judgment had always been shit. Otherwise, how could he have misread his ex so badly? But this time, Chen Duo wasn’t wrong. Because later, even when Chen Duo was pinned against the truck’s cracked seat, on the verge of losing it, Meng Cheng’an *still* didn’t say much— He just put in the work.

Zhao Beixi just wanted to hire an accountant, but the one he got turned out to be not only capable at work but also exceptionally "capable" in bed… 【Drama-filled version】 Bai Zhi’s seven-year boyfriend cheated on him—with his very own classmate and close friend. No worries, swap him out! As long as you change boyfriends fast enough, there’s no sorrow, only love!

Senior office worker Mr. Xu Youru accidentally sent his teenage cat café proposal as his annual work summary into his boss’s email. Xu Youru: No no no, I can explain— A certain lion-dragon big shot: You’ve got ideas. Let’s open a cat café together. Xu Youru: Huh??? Years later, life winner Mr. Xu Youru revealed his secret to success—First, you’ve gotta have a cat. Notes: 1. A slow-burn, sweet business-focused novel, gentle top x big shot bottom, MAIN TOP (said three times for importance). 2. All talk, no action—just for fun. If you feel uncomfortable reading, feel free to exit promptly. Hope you enjoy the read~ [bow]

During the imperial examination, Zhou Jun unexpectedly travels back to ancient times amidst war and chaos. Carrying his younger sister and dragging his brother along, he picks up a baby while fleeing famine, constantly wondering how to survive in turbulent times. But he gradually discovers the baby possesses a peculiar ability… With the lucky child’s help, they finally settle down, building a home from scratch. Farming, growing vegetables, crafting, and raising the baby while studying keep them endlessly busy. A slow-burn, slice-of-life farming diary in ancient times. Early chapters depict famine survival, while later ones focus on daily farm life.

Chef Qin Xia met with an accident while on vacation and unwittingly transmigrated into a cannon fodder character from a novel—one who forcibly married the amnesiac villain while he was injured and later ended up dead. The "husband" the original host bought from a slave trader turned out to be none other than Yu Jiuque, the future all-powerful Eastern Depot Superintendent. Beautiful yet venomous, his infamy spread far and wide. By the time Qin Xia arrived, the original host had already embraced him, ready for an immediate "wedding night." Touching his chilled neck, Qin Xia steeled himself and changed the subject: "Are you hungry? Let me make you some noodles." Then, Yu Jiuque devoured every bowl he cooked. Five bowls in total. And he was convinced he was Qin Xia’s rightful husband, dead set on warming his bed. ...... Unable to send away this "unshakable presence," Qin Xia had no choice but to hustle for money before going broke feeding him. The neighbors soon noticed that Qin Xia, the former street punk, had turned over a new leaf after marriage—even setting up a food stall. At first, no one believed his dishes were edible... until they tasted the iron-plated tofu, grilled cold noodles, crispy starch sausages, spicy rice noodles, sizzling chicken skewers, jianbing, thumb-sized pan-fried dumplings, egg burgers, bowl cakes... Qin’s Snack Stall blew up! Later, the stall evolved into a proper eatery, and everyone realized Qin Xia’s culinary skills went far beyond street food. Honey-glazed ham, glossy and tender; Eel stew in a clay pot, rich and savory; Mountain’s Three Crisps, capturing spring’s freshness; Wensi tofu, sliced hair-thin, a breathtaking display. The shop overflowed with customers daily, raking in piles of cash. But one day, Qin’s "Jiu-ge’er" vanished. Gossip spread: "*Men change once they’re rich—he must’ve dumped his husband to marry some wealthy girl.*" Months later, in the imperial capital far away... The formidable Nine-Thousand-Year Eunuch Yu Jiuque sneezed violently, resting a hand on his slightly rounded belly, his expression dark and displeased. The officials trembled like startled chickens under his glare. —*The Superintendent’s wrath is upon us! Someone’s about to lose their head today!* Yet after a long pause, Yu Jiuque only said icily, "*State your business swiftly or scram. Don’t delay my dinner.*" **[Super-chef top who cooks like a god x Alluring, never gains weight Superintendent bottom]** **[Reading Guide]** 1. Top POV. Mutual doting. Original plot serves only as backdrop—focus is on **food & business**. Fluffy romance, slow-burn, lighthearted. No toxic relatives. Later includes childbirth & child-rearing. 2. AU: *Gēr* (male with fertility) can become eunuchs. Villain arc is original plot, now altered by top’s presence. No melodrama—both MCs communicate. 3. Historical setting is fictional. Don’t overthink anachronisms.

Lu Xu was a rich but neglected underachiever—parents? Check. Love? Not so much.He finally survived the college entrance exams… only to transmigrate into an unlucky ancient nobody with the same name.His villa? Gone.His game console? Gone.His college admission? Gone.Most importantly—his allowance? Also gone.Worse, he’s drowning in debt.Lu Xu: “…Seriously?”At home, things aren’t any better—a timid stepmother who cries at everything,a sensible ten-year-old brother calling him “big brother,”a soft, adorable five-year-old sister,and a baby brother who can’t even speak yet.What can he do?Well… his siblings are cute, well-behaved, and completely dependent on him.So Lu Xu rolls up his sleeves.He cooks. He sets up street stalls. He makes money. He buys land. He opens shops.In a world where cooking is still stuck at boiling and steaming, he grabs an iron wok and starts from scratch—deep-frying dough sticks at a roadside stall, then building up a whole world of stir-fried, pan-fried, and deep-fried delicacies.His goal?To raise his little siblings into chubby, well-fed bundles of joy.Being the big brother, being relied on—it feels… surprisingly good.For once, no one calls him useless or says he only got by on his parents.Meanwhile, the neighbor’s down-on-his-luck young scholar—just as lost as he is—slowly finds his way with Lu Xu’s encouragement. Childhood friends grow side by side, changing their fates together.The scholar sheds his gloom, studies hard… and somewhere along the way, falls for him too.Years later, after war finally ends, the court promotes agriculture and rebuilding.The officials say: “Turn swords into plowshares—”Lu Xu: “Or into iron woks.”The officials say: “Resettle the herders—”Lu Xu: “Great. I’ll take their cattle and sheep… for hotpot.”

Back in the Shen manor, the youngest male wife was pushed into the lotus pond by the concubine when he was just a child. To keep him alive, his grandmother made him play the fool. After she passed, an accidental drowning sent him tumbling through time—straight into the 1990s, where a lonely old widower took him in as his own grandson.On Zhuangzhou Island, Grandpa's hometown, he met Zhuang Xing, a city boy fresh out of his college entrance exams. Zhuang Xing took one look at this beautiful little fool and spent the summer running with him through the mountains and fields. But summer ends. Zhuang Xing leaves—for college abroad.The little fool waited. And waited. And waited.Until finally, his Zhuang Xing came home.Overjoyed, the little fool rushed to live with him—and somehow ended up pregnant.Zhuang Xing: "Pregnant? From fried chicken? Or beer?"Little Bamboo: "From you, babe..."What else could Zhuang Xing do? Start trading stocks. Launch a company. Make enough money to support his little time-traveling male wife and their son.

Xie Yan's soul transmigrates into the beautiful village belle of Yan Village. The stunning village belle attracts many covetous eyes, but her despicable third uncle plots to sell her, her frail mother, and young brother. At this critical moment, the village's scholarly woman appears— this cold and aloof woman extends a helping hand to her. With the scholar's aid, Xie Yan splits from her family and establishes a female-headed household. Leveraging modern knowledge, she opens an eatery, pioneers rice-fish farming, writes fiction, develops an oil-based printing press to expand her printing business, and becomes the village's wealth-bringing leader. In the end, the prosperous—Xie Yan—leader repays kindness with betrayal and "digs up" the scholarly woman.

Bottom POV:Wang Ye found out his boyfriend, Lu Shao, was cheating……from a cup of milk tea.Originally, Wang Ye was just the laid-back owner of a small billiard hall,spending his days with legs kicked up, soaking in the sun.When he came in nursing a broken heart, the hall’s resident matchmaker—who couldn’t stand seeing him alone—decided he needed a new guy.“Wang-ge, I’ve got a new, top-quality man for you. Trust me, my nickname is ‘The Gay Matchmaker,’and my matchmaking skills are famous in the gay community,” she said.Wang Ye was busy collecting payments and barely looked up.“Sure,” he said.“Okay, so… how should I introduce you to him?” the matchmaker asked.Without thinking, Wang Ye blurted out:“Just tell him I’m a cute girl!”He thought she was joking.He was wrong. Very wrong.The next day, the matchmaker set up a lunch.Wang Ye hadn’t planned to go, and after dealing with troublemakers at the billiard hall,he ended up in a fight.In the end, his best friend practically shoved him into the restaurant.He hadn’t changed his clothes, which were torn and blood-stained.When he sat down, he wasn’t exactly friendly.“I’m a cute girl. And you are…?”He took a sip of tea, then left.After Wang Ye walked out, the matchmaker was mortified.“Mr. Liu… he’s not usually like this!”Liu Yu, pushing up his silver-rimmed glasses, said:“Indeed… he’s very cute.”The next day, Wang Ye was sunbathing outside his billiard hall,ready to block his cheating ex for good,when he noticed a tall, gentle, elegant man in a suit approaching.When the man sat down in front of him, Wang Ye felt… this face looked familiar.“Who are you?” he asked warily.Top POV:Liu Yu sat upright, calm and measured.“I’d like to invite this bottom to dinner.”What if the one I like already has a boyfriend?No need to panic.Step one: secretly crush.Step two: prepare everything.Step three: wait for him to break up.

When Yu Huan left her small town, she barely had 200 yuan to her name. No diploma, no experience, no job, couldn't even afford rent. If she hadn't left, she could've lived comfortably for the rest of her life. But if she hadn't left, she'd have to marry Wang Dazhu and become a stepmother to two kids. Yu Huan didn’t want to marry Wang Dazhu, and she certainly didn’t want to be a stepmother. When university teacher Gu Luoya divorced, she walked away with nothing. Thirty, divorced, with a child, and she couldn’t cook or clean. If she hadn't divorced, she’d be the picture of stability—steady job, perfect family. But if she hadn't divorced, she’d have to pretend not to know her husband had another family. Gu Luoya wasn’t blind, so she chose divorce and raised her child alone. Later... Gu Luoya couldn’t handle parenting alone, so she brought someone home. Yu Huan still ended up a stepmother, but now she also had to take care of the child’s biological mom. Yu Huan: *"Professor Gu, what does it feel like to love someone deeply?"* Gu Luoya: *"I don’t know. I don’t love deeply."* Yu Huan: *"Why?"* Gu Luoya: *"Intense love does not last."* Yu Huan: *"Professor Gu..."* Gu Luoya: *"Hm?"* Yu Huan: *"I kinda like you. Just a little."* *If intense love doesn’t last, then I only have a little love for you.*

Yan Moji, a master chef known as the “Master of a Hundred Culinary Styles,” died in a plane crash and transmigrated into the body of the male wife who had married Ji Mingwu, the lame carpenter in town, in another ancient world.The original owner of the body was lazy, gluttonous, and addicted to gambling. Not only did he look down on his husband—lame but handsome—he had also racked up a huge gambling debt and spent every day in a drunken haze.Facing his nominal husband’s indifference, the debt collectors’ pounding on the door and cursing, and the neighbors’ gossip and contempt, Yan Moji rolled up his sleeves: “A mere debt? Watch me pay it back with jianbing! Someone, bring me the griddle!”Making jianbing and selling stuffed flatbreads, he strove to build an ancient snack city; brewing milk tea and selling rice milk, he led a new culinary trend.Using qinggong to deliver takeout, sword techniques to chop vegetables, and internal energy to grind soy milk. His place became the largest reemployment hub for retired jianghu people.Ji Mingwu discovered that his spendthrift male wife seemed to have changed a lot overnight. No longer throwing tantrums, no longer fooling around, diligent, and cute. The only flaw was that he had become fond of getting handsy, which often made it hard for Ji Mingwu to keep up his carpenter disguise.One night, Ji Mingwu opened his eyes and grabbed the hand reaching over from beside him.After his night raid failed, Yan Moji said shamelessly with a grin, “Brother Wu, isn’t it time we consummated our marriage?”

Tong Huaiqing had three reasons for becoming a nationally renowned pianist. First, his top-tier virtuosity. Second, that impossibly beautiful face. And third, his notorious reputation for never lifting a finger—pampered, finicky, and high-maintenance to the extreme.Honestly, it made people jealous.So when he suffered a string of performance failures, plenty were eager to watch him fall, gleefully discussing the once-unreachable flower of perfection tumbling off his pedestal. Sure enough, the always-arrogant Tong Huaiqing cracked under the pressure. He shunned all attention and limelight, retreating alone to a remote little town, where he sat by the riverbank and stared blankly at the night sky.A strange noise came from behind him. He turned his head—just in time to be knocked straight into the river by a speeding tricycle.Fortunately, the man who couldn't stop his vehicle had considerable strength. He hauled Tong Huaiqing out of the water with one hand and slung him over his shoulder, droplets glistening on his muscles under the moonlight.

Lin Zhi crossed over and became a member of the “three-no” class in Lin’an—no money, no house, no identity. In order to make a living, he had no choice but to take up his old trade.Thus, a small eatery called “Lin Family Food Shop” quietly came into being——The sweet, fragrant dripping crisps with abalone and snail were not cloying; the milk-glutinous rice balls were soft and delicious;A chopstick poke into the crab roe buns and steaming hot broth would flow out;The black fish roe brushed with rice wine, then pan-fried, was soft, sticky, and pleasantly chewy;Snow-ice cold yuanzi mixed with honey, then formed with water into little dumplings, was cool and sweet……The diners: “So delicious!”*Everyone knew that although the Deputy Magistrate of the Dali Temple, Meng Qiongzhou, was exquisitely handsome, he had a cold and aloof temperament and suffered from anorexia.But later, people discovered that this Meng Deputy Magistrate not only ate at Lin Family Food Shop all the time, but also often helped the shop owner wash the dishes……To this, Meng Qiongzhou said: What’s wrong with helping my wife wash the dishes?A gentle, beautiful, kindhearted, very good-at-cooking bottom x a noble, cold-and-glamorous, doesn’t like eating, taciturn top, 1v1 HE. Reading guide:① The bottom is saintly; if you can’t stand that, please skip. There will be a one-sided crush on the bottom from a character② Song-style, half-fictional setting, with many private inventions. It is essentially a food-themed sweet and satisfying story, not historically accurate. Research nitpicking and all kinds of writing advice are respectfully declined③ Everyone except the top and the top is straight***

Xie Lang is forced to travel to the Han Dynasty and immediately faces a huge survival crisis. With no grain at home, the house about to collapse, and a hungry baby to feed, he rolls up his sleeves and gets to work. He gets grain, builds a house, then the emperor comes, the great general comes, tigers come, Monkey King comes, and even pandas come......Xie Lang looks up at the sky and sighs. He just wants to retire and live out his old age in the Han Dynasty.Reading guide: the story starts slowly, so please be prepared before diving in.

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).

Li Xiaoyu, after dying suddenly, is reborn into ancient times. His uncle is an official, and his parents run a large restaurant. He eats and sleeps every day, and sleeps and eats, with everything being fine except for the part where his body has a condition of involuntary crying. Thus, he comfortably settles into a leisurely life.However, at the age of fifteen, his uncle is demoted to the frontier, and the chefs at his parents' large restaurant all leave, causing the business to deteriorate day by day. Having connections at the court makes things easier, so the Li couple decides to close the restaurant and head to the frontier to join the uncle. Without much talent, the Li couple opens a small diner at the frontier, but without skilled chefs, their business is bleak and life is hard.Li Xiaoyu, who was a chef in his past life, couldn’t just lie down anymore. There’s an abundance of cattle and sheep, perfect for barbecue and hot pot. With monotonous food, he introduces various desserts, stir-fried dishes, stews, and fried snacks. In the Dayu Dynasty, every industry had been passed down through generations, and chefs' recipes and formulas were tightly kept secrets. But Li Xiaoyu offered lessons in exchange for money, guaranteeing to teach until fully learned. Once the news got out, countless people came to learn from him. Before he knew it, Li Xiaoyu became the master of a hundred or so people, and branches of the Li family diner opened throughout Dayu. Li Xiaoyu nodded with satisfaction, finally able to lie flat and relax once more.......He Ci, son of the Marquis of Ding'an and a notorious tyrant in the north, even the big black bear in the mountains couldn't outmatch him. That was until he met Li Xiaoyu from the capital, and his fierce life took a drastic turn. Upon their first meeting, he didn’t even touch the person, but the other started crying. On their second meeting, he just said a word, and the other cried again. By their third meeting, he took the initiative, both arrogant and irritating, “Cry again and I’ll hit you.” Then the other cried even harder, but managed to glare at him fiercely while doing so.He Ci thought the boy from the capital was crazy, always whining and annoying. When they were trapped in a cave, he pinched Li Xiaoyu’s chin and fiercely glared at him, saying, “If you cry again, I’ll kiss you!” Not long after, He Ci saw Li Xiaoyu take on five people, crying and fighting. There were several lying on the ground, yet Li Xiaoyu shed more tears than those getting beaten. His face still bore tears as he clenched his fists, expressionless, voice cold, “Kiss me? Just try it.” He Ci lowered his head, “You said it yourself.”[Reading Guide]◆ Slight ensemble cast, growth story, with all characters being imperfect and having flaws.◆ Xiaoyu will cry uncontrollably with any emotional fluctuation but is not a weak ‘receiver’ and strong ‘attacker’ relationship. (For readers looking for this type, this story's couple does not fit that mold)◆ Frequent editing for minor errors. Purely fictional, fully made-up world.