Back to the Sixties: Farm, Get Wealthy & Raise the Cubs

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Lin Qing He transmigrated into the novel and became one of its cannon fodder. The novel’s background is non-viable-1960s, time of want to eat but nothing to eat and want to wear, nothing to wear. Although the lack of supplies and life was monotonous, this wasn’t what she was concerned about because she got a small personal interspatial space, which is stuffed with supplies, so temporarily no worries about basic needs.

What she is worried about, if she remembers correctly, her three so-called sons will become big villains in the future, and their upright and cold dad will end up in an indestructible end.

Lin Qing He looked at the three future villain sons, eldest who was only five years old, the second child was only three years old, and the third child was only one year old, and decided to give them half a big white bun first…

Label- light-hearted, farming, doting & sweet (T/N: Very slice of life)

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Back to the '60s: Farm, Get Wealthy & Raise the Cubs
BAFGWRC
重回六零:种田发家养崽崽
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Anna Hanz
Anna Hanz rated it
November 22, 2022
Status: c345
2.5/5

I am dropping this one because there is a lot of repetition after FL moves to the university and the story starts to focus on the side characters.

Reading it now feels like a chore.

... more>> Also, what ticks me is FL helping every f*king relative. I get she wants to grow the entire Zhou family but I don’t know where this drive comes from?

Cause our generation (in general) is very individualistic (like mainly focus on your partner and kids). So, I don’t know where she gets this drive/mentality to help every Zhou person.

I genuinely enjoyed the 60s when the story focused on the main characters (FL, ML & their kids) and their growth. FL wasn’t into anybody’s business (acting Mary Sue) and focused on making her life better.

I think I would’ve liked it better if the story focused more on their business expansion, the couple, their three kids and a little on the side characters.

Translation is good. Very informative about the Chinese reformation and 60s lifetstyle.

Finally, it’s not a bad read. But this extended family-Mary Sue drama that starts in 70s is not what I signed up for. <<less
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Mystiqueeee
Mystiqueeee rated it
July 10, 2022
Status: Completed
Wait. I'm still having lingering feelings so although I have a lot to say, I can't really put it into words that much. I mean, I feel like it's a very long story despite the fact that it's only more than 700 chapters. I've read countless of stories, some even have more than 3, 000 chapters. But perhaps the reason why I found this story to be long is not because of its chapter but because of the content. From the beginning where Lin Qing He transmigrated and until now,... more>> I feel a little bit emotional. It's like I'm the one who watched the kids grow up and now, they have their own families. Especially the last few special chapters. The ending, despite being a happy and peaceful one made me cry. It's really a long road, and now I have reached the end. What a good story indeed. This is probably the best story among the stories with the setting of 60's, and the likes, that I've read. From romance, family relationships, etc. It's really great. This story also made me realized a lot of things such as the hardship of our parents before (my mother often told me how hard the life was in their era), also, how hard it was for my parents to support us, siblings. 10/10! <<less
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Kenb
Kenb rated it
November 6, 2020
Status: Completed
Honestly, I already finished mtl this novel.

But because the translator consistently post new chapter every day make me want to read it again and again.

Thumbs up for TRANSLATOR 👍👍👍👍

Thank you for the hard works
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bebangbang2027
bebangbang2027 rated it
September 8, 2020
Status: c701
Never in my life that I would actually moved by chinese novel like this. So moved that when I finally reach the last chapter, I actually shed tears especially when Lin Qing He said her last words to Qing Bai. Even when I'm writing this, I'm still quite teary.

I don't know, I'm 22 and never had a boyfriend much less children in my life but reading this makes me excited having my own family. Wishing to have a husband like Qingbai who's love gets stronger as time passed by. And... more>> those three sons are really cute and sensible.

I have read different kinds of novel with different genre, however after reading them and enjoyed them, I forget them after months. Unlike this novel who made me feel really happy and sad despite the happy ending because I dont really want to end it. This became my favorite of all time that I actually copied it to print so I can read it offline anytime I miss it.

AGAIN, MY FAVORITE NOVEL OF ALL TIME.

Maybe I could name my sons Da Wa, Er Wa and San Wa if I could birth in the future.

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The first son (Da Wa) is really smart but the novel said that the second son (Er Wa) is the smartest.

The couple lived long and died at the age of 90. Lin Qing He left first, after settling their will, Qing Bai lay down with her. <<less
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Dyosa
Dyosa rated it
June 5, 2020
Status: Completed
Just finished reading this. It might be long but it will be worthwhile. Well, it’s like watching those people grow up and be successful one day. I recommend reading this and even if you MTL it, it’s still understandable.
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lama
lama rated it
June 4, 2020
Status: c701
I really really love this story. I binged read the whole thing in 2-3 days. An amazing read. Love the character development. The growth of the sons is done really well. I love that she doesn't abuse her power that much in the storyline. Great story all around. One of the best transmigration stories I've read. Super slow slice of life but, I was never ever bored once while reading.
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Rollandx
Rollandx rated it
February 5, 2024
Status: c564
For the comments that suggest reading up to chapters 300-400, I totally agree. If this story ended in that chapter then I would give it at least 4 stars. But it still continues, <sad>.

There are several reasons why I gave a low rating, mainly due to the characters of this novel. Let me explain

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  • In the first half of this novel (from life in the village until they started having a business in the capital), I actually liked FL's character, she was firm, brave and independent. But in the second half of the novel, she becomes softer and less firm. As a result, many problems arise because they are allowed to develop. Something that could have been resolved early on, she let it become a problem that ended up bothering her again.
  • The ML in the first half of the novel is quite good. Although his desire to have a daughter is a bit annoying, but overall he is still ok, obedient and listens to his wife. But I really dislike him in the second half of this novel, initially starting from him making decisions about his nephew without discussing it with his wife first, which ultimately caused problems.
  • Still continuing the point above, ML's obsession with having daughters is really annoying. Can you imagine how obsessed he was with making his wife give birth to a daughter in her 40s?. You read it right, she is in her 40s, approaching the age of female menopause. Whether he really loves his wife seems questionable.
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    There is one chapter where FL vomits and falls asleep due to exhaustion (because of her pregnancy). ML grinned and with a smile, he went to his dumpling shop. Can you imagine how he thought more about his future daughter than his wife.

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  • There is also the character of FL's mother-in-law who is very annoying. Ugh reading it was unbearable, she was too involved in FL and ML's family affairs. I won't discuss it any longer, you can read it yourself. Hopefully I will be kept away from such people.
  • I don't like ML's behavior regarding daughter topic, and I don't agree with how the author wrote it as if ML was not wrong. In the comments in the novel, I saw many who approved of ML's behavior. I feel like they all need to see a psychologist, their worldview needs to be tweaked a bit. In the medical world, mothers are prioritized over unborn children. And getting pregnant in your 40s is dangerous and risky for the mother. If you love your partner, don't make her suffer.
  • The characters in this novel have an almost uniform general view, namely "the capital is better, the village is less good". It is true that the capital and developing cities are good, have complete facilities, good education, good income, etc., but there is no need to make it seem like the village is not good and not suitable for living in.I don't know if this is just the author's view or the view of Chinese people in general. Because in my opinion this view is somewhat discriminatory and encourages mass urbanization which in the end actually makes it difficult to distribute development evenly.
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The translation site is not friendly to mobile readers, I am not satisfied reading on that site, I have to zoom in or adjust the font size every time I move chapters.

Lastly, I recommend reading up to chapter 300, above that, I don't recommend it. Hope you guys consider it
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ntww12
ntww12 rated it
May 1, 2023
Status: Completed
This is a long slice of life story that I really enjoyed. Mostly because I'm from an Asian family who went through more or less the same thing. Knowing how hard my grandparents wouldve worked back then along with having multiple children for the sake of having more boys to help out... Truly a great story to read. Just to note, my paternal grandparents had 12 children (6 boys and 6 girls) while my maternal grandparents had 8 children (2 boys and 2 girls). The drama that occurs within families... more>> is A LOT. So yes, to those reviews that said FL interferes too much, it really do be like that.

It is a long story with a hardworking FL who strives to improves the conditions of her family alongside a dependable understanding ML who also works hard together. The three boys of theirs grows up along with the story and they have their own stories later on as well.

Basically the first few chapters is how FL raises her family during the 60s, in times of poverty. How she rises up and moves to the capital along with her family and how they slowly gain more property and become more well-to-do. Other subplots include familial relationships, some rotten characters trying to do bad things but end up suffering from them, some bad people turning over a new leaf, and romance between other side characters.

Reviews by charysa and meatshield are also comprehensive already about the story. Basically a great story to read so check it out when you have time. <<less
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Bachingchung
Bachingchung rated it
March 2, 2022
Status: c447
What the hell happened to the OG story? Didn't she transmigrate to a novel she used to read? The OG ML and FL were nowhere to be found. Might as well just scratch the description and the OG backstory of the setting, since it's just the same as your usual. The MC and her sons have barely any screen time, it's all about the gossip from her neighbors, nephews and nieces. If there's any screen time at all, it's the same routine of cooking, eating and New Year.
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LeeHyun
LeeHyun
February 1, 2022
Status: --
Too awesome. Re-reading for a fourth time already. Even tried to read raws through translater. Good plot, good development, reasonable leads and what is the most important matter to me realistic actions of FL. It's like I would do the same if I was her. Many details of China from that age was know to me after I read this novel. It's really interesting when author is paying attention to such details. So 5 stars and good job!
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sslsdm
sslsdm rated it
March 28, 2021
Status: Completed
This novel got me pretty emotional at the end of the story. Idk why I even shed tears.

At first when I found this novel, I did not want to read it because most of slice of life genre is boring af. And look at those chapters! 700+! Nope not going to read this. Then, after I did not have anything to read I decide to give this novel a try. And yea I'm s*upid af bc this novel never get me tired or bored. When I finish the last chapter,... more>> I reread it again from the start lololol.

for me, this is the best slice of life genre and ugh I just love it. The cannon fooder will get their role again, and not vanished just like that. They will have their ending, altho I really wish to read third bro lin got mentioned in the end of chapter bcs I love that soft hearted boi. Man, if I transmigrated into this story I will pursue thrid bro lin :)

Even tho I kinda did not like how the author changes old zhou at first, it's just pretty sudden change and it's weird, but luckily she will be back to her old self.

Okay, here why I got emotional.

It's because Zhou Gulai (MC youngest son) why? Basically bc I feel I was his mom lmao.

I watch (read) him grew up little by little, from when he's still a small chubby boi who wants a meat always shouting to MC "meat! Meat!" and then suddenly he become capable man owned a big business :) bish not lie, I felt that I was the one who raise him lololol 😌✌but I'm going to warn you, if you like the zhou kai or zhou xuan (MC eldest and second son) be prepared bc they will barely mention after 450+ or so chapters bc the eldest went to military and second went to college. <<less
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Midnight Coffee
Midnight Coffee rated it
November 20, 2020
Status: c701
I rarely get impressed by chinese novel, honestly. But somehow, this novel really left a great impression on me.

Let me give a simple introduction about this novel. This is not your regular wuxia novel, even though it is a chinese novel. This is also not your MC is OP and will get many harem members type of novel, even though it is a chinese novel. This is though a very wholesome, laid back, very close to reality, slice of life type novel.

Don't expect a huge fight of clan members. Don't... more>> expect 'you offend me, therefore I shall kill you' situations. Don't expect huge conflicts that will change the world or at least a region. You should only expect a wholesome, slow paced, full of love, simple day to day life of Lin Qing He, Zhou Qing Bai and their three smart, crafty, little lads.

I can't say it with words how much I love this novel, and I can't force you to love this like I do. But everything about this novel, the farming, the cooking, the family, all of them are wholesome and really just relaxing to read. Your emotions will always follow everything that happened in this novel and it will left a good impression on yourself.

I really did not expect to read this kind of novel, but I have no regrets whatsoever. I love this novel, and you should give it a try.

10/10 will not disappoint.

Edit (2/2/2021) : I read this novel to the very last chapter by MTL. Despite all the hardship and headache that I got from doing that, I can state that I have never enjoyed any other Chinese webnovel like I enjoyed this one.

Absolutely loved the ending, the parting is both warm and sad, just the perfect ending for this webnovel.

I don't really have anything more to add, this webnovel is by far the most wholesome webnovel I've ever read.

Thank you, translator for letting me know that there is a webnovel like this out there. I enjoyed the journey, and now it's time to look for another one. <<less
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Yi Bo
Yi Bo rated it
October 30, 2020
Status: Completed
I finished reading this novel using MTL and it was easy to read. I love it!

So far, this is one of the best slice of life I have read. It is my first time reading a novel wherein you watch the characters grows up year by year. Like your own child, from 1 year old (Sanwa) until they become successful, As in. It might be slow but I never got bored. I read it all the way.
    • This novel was full of character development. Not only the main characters but the side characters too. Full of hardworking people.
    • I like the MC's mind-your-own-business-attitude and the way she educate the children.
    • Full of warmth and cuteness. I envied the ML and MC's relationship. Sana all. This couple was too sticky up until the end.
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To the point that they died in the same bed, holding hands, coz of old age. That was the last part, and the only part where I really cried for real. It was all over my head for a few days, I can't even read another novel properly. This might also be one of the reason for reading the novel again. Yes, I can't accept that they died. Although they live until they are ninety plus years old, why can't they live for a long time? Like in wuxia novel? Hahaha. Why does the author needs to include this part. Hate it, at the same time, love it. So beautiful.

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    • All in all, a good novel. Worth Recommending!
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Kei-Em03
Kei-Em03 rated it
June 10, 2020
Status: Completed
  1. MTL: 3.5-4

    (understandable, but names are very confusing as they are all nicknames, so you'd have to keep this in mind going forward as to not get confuse)

    Spoiler

    Its a pretty chill, relaxing, simple slice of life, married life, raising kids, later, building business, etc.

    The kids are so cute and lovable when they were just little imps around MC

    MC and ML is not extremely OP. However, MC uses her knowledge of the present to elevate their lives (not super magical knowledge out of nothing that seems to make all problems disappear, though). It was more like, how to find a business to support the family, negotiate business, teach the kids, what to focus more on establishing business, investing on estates, relearning english, etc.

    Her space, as time goes on slowly fades away in the background (I dont mean that its gone, just became rarely used or mentioned as it was no longer needed as much as the beginning), which was kinda good since its just a storage space basicallu.

    MC and ML were very in line with their time. I mean, the decisions they made and how they acted was really how you would imagine it would be if you were them. And their decisions and reactions to certain situations matches their characteristics and their current state of mind. Flaws and all.

    Relatives some are okay, some bearable, some are 'ugh'.

    I have to be honest, that the glimpse of the life of the 3rd child at the near end chapter, idont quite like. Especially, because the 3rd son, is whom I like him the most at the start watching him the most, them seeing him ends up with a not so good kind of wife, plus the summary of his life, wife, his kids afterwards was meh. Im not sure if its MTLs fault but Ill check this out when alls done and completely translated.

    I like the initial part of the novel, where the kids are just cute little kids. However, as it goes by its not getting more interesting, though this is still a good read without a doubt.

    I like this novel enough to read it like 7/8 times (?) now.

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carollsc
carollsc rated it
June 8, 2020
Status: Completed
I honestly really really liked this novel. I loved how long it is and how it takes us through her entire life. There isn’t anything I didn’t like, which is why I’m giving it a 5 star rating
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Flying Jade
Flying Jade rated it
June 8, 2020
Status: --
A slice of life novel thoroughly. Expect to read about day to day life in that era the story is typically convinence t for MC with everything going her way. There are funny, cute moments with little angst. It is a fairly relaxing read.
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chibigamer
chibigamer rated it
August 24, 2022
Status: c701
The beginning was interesting, but towards the end it started falling off plus they could have had less baby making and a bit longer ending, now that I think about it after some point it was just like 70% babymaking/marriage planning and 30% other stuff, maybe even less.

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One big thing that annoyed me was that they skipped the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre like it did not happen (They pretty much just vaguely mentioned it multiple times). It would have been intersting to see how Lin Qing He acted or how she felt about it as she is an ex director of foreign languages in I forgot which University. However yeah I get it, if you mention it in the novel and it gets popular in China then you're on your way to a concentration camp like good old Soviet times. Could have ended before 1989 and not leave a stain in the novel. The ending was pretty abrupt anyways after what feels half a novel of family planning and babymaking. I also get it that the main lead got transported into a novel but the world in it is basically China as the Author was too lazy to think of a country/history and just went with China.

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The supernatural part was kind of wierd. At first there was the space then transporting into the book, afterwards it was just used as a way to get away doing black market stuff or using as an refrigerator almost making people forget that anything supernatural even exist until about 300-400 chapters in there is a fortune teller who apparently is the real deal making people wonder if the novel is actually full of supernatural powers on top of later on having the second wifes idiotic daughter be reborn. Felt like the Author was out of ideas and just went *insert bullsh*t here* to get more chapters out. I guess it wouldn't feel so out of place if something supernatural happened every 150ish chapters.

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In the end I'd score it about 2.5 as an okay way to spend time if you have too much free time on your hands otherwise better off finding something else to read/do. <<less
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GGbookluver
GGbookluver rated it
November 15, 2021
Status: c100
I have absolutely no idea why I liked this. I don't even know if I 'liked' it in the true sense of the word, I just kept reading. Sometimes it felt like a chore, other times I lost track of time reading. To be fair, I had downloaded this a while back, and during an internet issue, I decided to read it with no other available options. Nonethless I don't think I regret reading this.

It's basically a slice of life to it's core, and it's impossible to think otherwise. While... more>> I haven't read to the end, I do realize that this story lasts years until she is an older woman. It basically follows how she raises her kids and comes to love her husband, as well as building connections, and thinking of the future so her newly attained family and herself can live comfortably.

It's cute, wholesome, and weirdly comforting.

It really just revolved around the characters, and that's it. No significant plot, or focused direction, no big obstacles. Just the life of an MC who comes to learn about her surroundings and grow from it.

I'll rate this 3/5

Enjoyed it, but I don't think I'll be reading anymore. For those who read fluff and slice of life, I'm sure you might like this wholesome, family oriented story.

- Peace <<less
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hontoni
hontoni rated it
October 8, 2021
Status: c505
Great novel to just lay back and read. No great plot line.

The novel is just about a woman who makes good of the situation and takes care and develop her family.

Novel is great for relaxing.
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ate_gurl
ate_gurl rated it
August 21, 2021
Status: Completed
As a sucker for slice of life stories, this one is probably one of the memorable reads I had within the genre in NU. Worth reading to the point that I endured reading the MTL lol. The novel is a really sweet story of a modern woman transmigrating into the era of 60's China. The setting of the story is a huge reason as to why it is so fun to read as it is quite unique compared to other transmigration stories. Another bonus point is the cute little buns... more>> sons of FL. The novelty of the story is probably watching these 3 children growing into adulthood lol. As for the ML, he is good though I think he is more notable during the first half of the novel as the romance progression between ML and FL is during those chapters. The FL really is the star of the novel. (She's a queen. We love a capitalistic girl boss jk).

Major ending spoiler (because I'm a menace to society and I want you to be tempted to read a spoiler)

Spoiler

FL and ML will have a daughter in the future.

First bun will be a Major (?) in military and will marry the head nurse in military. They will have a son.

Second bun will be a politician and will marry a rich girl from a family of politicians. The chapters where the rich girl and her family discovers that second bun is quite rich will forever be my favorite and satisfying moments in the story HAHAHA. They would have a daughter who will marry the son of the original FL and ML (the story where the three sons are the villains).

The third bun will be a businessman and will marry much later in life compared to his brothers. He will have 2 sons.

The daughter will marry a prodigal-turned-for-the-better second generation rich boy.

The family became so rich that they have a lot of shops in the capital as well as real estate in the south. They would also establish a farm that would supply the organic goods in the capital.

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