Contains elements of birth and child-rearing; those uncomfortable with these themes should avoid it. A slow-burn farming life story focusing on everyday details. The main character is not portrayed as perfect; if this bothers you, please proceed with caution. The family had arranged a marriage for Gu Lanshi with a fellow villager, Lin Jinpeng, a handsome and tall man, and the union seemed imminent. However, Gu Lanshi had a recurring dream where Lin Jinpeng was found to be unfaithful. This dream persisted for over ten days, leaving him torn between belief and skepticism. Driven by curiosity, he stealthily followed Lin Jinpeng to the back mountain and, to his horror, stumbled upon the infidelity. Gu Lanshi wept uncontrollably. As he rushed his family to the scene, it dawned on him that if the culprits escaped, who would believe his tale? Panic and anger welled within him. Fortunately, divine intervention seemed at play; upon arrival, the adulterous pair, for reasons unknown, were frantically searching for their clothes in the woods, caught in a compromising situation. Small River Village erupted into chaos, attracting spectators even from neighboring villages. Ultimately, the Lin family, shamed, relocated to distant relatives, putting an end to the spectacle. Pei Yan was notorious in the village as a ‘solitary star of misfortune,’ marked by poverty, resilience, and a fierce temper. After several altercations, few dared to provoke him, believing any association would bring ill fortune. One day, while Gu Lanshi was washing clothes by the river, he noticed Pei Yan cleaning a pile of disassembled cloth nearby. The fabric seemed eerily familiar, and recognition struck when he spotted the embroidered bamboo pattern in a corner—it belonged to Lin Jinpeng. It was then clear why the adulterers had been found without clothes; Pei Yan had taken them. With his marriage prospects repeatedly foiled, Gu Lanshi never imagined he would wed Pei Yan, two individuals cursed with misfortune. Yet, against all odds, their lives gradually improved. Poverty receded, their table was never without food or meat, and their children were healthy and plump. Related Stories: No related posts.