The Herbal Scents of Farm Life
Suddenly finding herself in a rural setting, Lin Caisang became the village's renowned 'Star of Wealth and Honor'. Surrounded by unique relatives, they treated her as if she were a rare panda—held preciously in their palms for fear she would fall and gently kept in their mouths lest she dissolved.
Meet the exceptional relatives:
The Powerhouse Father, who declared, "You want Sangsang to get married? You'll have to get past me first."
The Stingy Mother, questioning, "What does she need a husband for? She can have all the fine food and a carefree life with me!"
The Sly Grandfather, suggesting, "Girls shouldn’t have to do the dirty, tiring work. Quick, call over your brother!"
The Majestic Grandmother, fiercely proclaiming, "Who dares to bully Sangsang? Let them face a fight to the death with me!"
The Protective Brother, assuring, "Little sister, all the good food is for you. I am not hungry!"
Holding her flabby flesh, Lin Caisang wept without tears: "Let me go! I need to lose weight!" Meanwhile, the strikingly handsome, icy man next door not only protected and spoiled her in secret but also had a not-so-simple identity.....
Slightly Attractive · General
I love the relatability of the mc outside of the ring, especially into the later chapters. The hunger he has feels so real and the growth of his character as the story goes on with his changing motivations really hits home for me. The slice of life mix was unexpected but extremely appreciated. I also really appreciated how the internet podcasts, tweets, and uneducated fans really add a touch of realism to the story that a lot of stories ignore and to me is way harder to describe with realism than a fight scene. I feel like too many stories like to pretend it doesn't exist for simplicity's sake. I've been reading a lot of reviews lately and the amount of hate this story gets from the early chapters doesn't make sense. It's a system story with a heavy dose of realism. It makes for a way better read than 'the mc beats the UFC champion in 40 chapters with magical powers' and it takes way more effort as a writer. There are several system sports stories out there with a similar vibe like My System Allows Me to Copy Talents, Major League System, and The Greatest of All Time. Like sports anime, the realism allows for education and intrigue. Without the nitty gritty boringness that watching a new sport you haven't been watching for years can have.