It has been six years since the country stopped admitting college students, and no one knows when the college entrance examination will resume. Su Xiaoxiao, who was an outstanding student, was now humiliated after not being able to attend university.
She was too high for the people in the village and too poor for the people in the city. Due to this, she became a “leftover girl.”
An educated youth said he was willing to try. When Father Su then asked the educated youth when he planned to marry his daughter, the educated youth said it was Su Xiaoxiao who took the initiative to pester him before agreeing to give it a try, and he wanted to go back to the city in the future and did not plan to marry a country girl.
Su Xiaoxiao couldn’t take this humiliation anymore and decided to jump into the river to commit su*cide. This made her reputation become even worse. The matchmakers had to go around when they passed by the Su family’s house. Mother Su and Father Su were so angry that they almost rode a crane to death. They decided to marry their daughter in the city regardless of the dowry.
Han Cheng, who had lost his wife for a year, went back to the city to visit his sons on his vacation. His two sons, who were once white and chubby cubs, became skinny and gloomy after living with his teacher’s wife. He was so angry and immediately asked the matchmaker to go to the countryside and find him a match. The only requirement he asked for was, that she must be literate.
The matchmaker went to the Su family’s house, and there, Su Xiaoxiao, who came from the 21st century, didn’t raise any objections and accepted it.
However, the unreliable matchmaker actually invited another girl besides Su Xiaoxiao and arranged their dates at the same time.
Han Cheng asked Su Xiaoxiao, who looked like a good match for him: “Are you literate? Do you mind taking care of my two sons?”
At first glance, the story appears heartwarming and innocuous, focusing on the MC's educational aspirations. However, upon deeper reflection, it raises questions about the dynamics between the main character (ML) and his late wife, Yang Mei. Despite having two children, including one during the MC's pregnancy, the ML seemed uncertain about parenting responsibilities, suggesting a lack of emotional investment in his first wife. This revelation casts a shadow of doubt over his past actions, leaving readers sighing at the perceived mistreatment.
Despite the cute cubs, I must admit that the translation was a bit of a headache due to numerous errors – it seemed like only lightly edited machine translation. I gave it three stars because I did read through the extras, but I skipped the couple storylines. There were several characters like Liu, the divorced individual, and those from the old military setting who were largely forgotten. A brief mention or two in the extras would have been appreciated.
In my opinion, the main story could have ended earlier, around 100 chapters, if they had trimmed out unnecessary or unexciting content. Regardless, I appreciate the translator's efforts.
Furthermore, the part where she offers a 50% stake in her entire restaurant business, not just one location, to a seemingly kind stranger feels like a naive decision more suited for a domestic scenario than a business venture. While I acknowledge that the story may resolve positively for FL, regardless of the consequences for the ML, her careless spending without considering the implications does not align with a responsible approach to wealth management. It would be more satisfying if she employed her intellect and made strategic decisions in her endeavors.
<li>ML's ex-wife is portrayed as weak and dependent, not strong and independent.</li>
<li>She allows her family to manipulate her and even physically abuses her children.</li>
<li>She neglects the family, distributes ML's hard-earned money to others, and lets her cousin harass him and the kids, causing ML to avoid going home.</li>
<li>Despite ML's attempts to discuss these issues, she dismisses him and brings trouble into their lives.</li>
</ol>In contrast, the MC takes excellent care of ML and their children, ensuring their well-being, education, and protection. She stands up for her family with grace and diplomacy. It's clear who would be preferred in this situation. The commenter's logic is hypocritical.
Now, regarding your recent post with more misinformation, I advise you to <strong>read the entire book first</strong>, as it's crucial to understand the context. Spoiler alert: The story reveals ML's efforts to mend his relationship with his ex-wife, but she remains oblivious to her cousin's malicious intentions. We're correcting your inaccuracies not to argue, but to prevent readers from avoiding the novel due to misinformation. Please refrain from basing opinions on your interpretations, as it may lead to negative reactions from those who enjoy the story. So, stop playing the victim card!"
What stands out about her is her dedication to fulfilling the original owner's dream, unlike many other reincarnated characters who often neglect it. She believes it's her responsibility to pursue that dream since she's inhabiting the body. Despite her laziness, she works hard to get into university with her partner to achieve that goal. She also empowers helpless individuals by teaching them self-sufficiency through small jobs, emphasizing the importance of independence over charity. Her method of teaching kids through games, stories, and role-playing makes learning enjoyable. It's refreshing to see a story where the MC applies real-life knowledge to solve problems.
The only downside is that the book is收费的 (paid), requiring payment after the 40th chapter. I wish they followed a model where paid chapters unlock after a certain period, but alas, I couldn't continue without paying. The machine translation available was quite difficult to read, so I had to abandon it. It's disappointing not to be able to finish such a heartwarming tale. Lastly, I can't help but wonder about @7starkiller99's behavior, consistently leaving one-star reviews with negative comments across various novels. It seems like they spread negativity unnecessarily. Let's hope they find a more positive approach.