Farming? That’s My Old Profession!

Novel Info

Author:
阿比烏斯
Status:Ongoing

Summary

Song Xia, a modern agronomy graduate, dies in a tractor accident and transmigrates into the body of Song Xiaxia, a starving country girl being forced into a wedding procession. The original owner had been sold by her greedy brother and sister-in-law to Scholar Shen's family as a ritual substitute to break a curse prophesied by a Taoist priest for the scholar's sickly nephew, Shen Huaijing. Song Xia arrives at the Shen estate, completes the bizarre wedding ceremony involving a rooster as the groom's proxy, and meets her husband for the first time. Shen Huaijing is pale, frail, and dangerously suspicious, initially choking her when she approaches his bed. Despite her initial fear, Song Xia remains pragmatic and determined to survive.

Soon after the wedding, Shen Huaijing reveals that the Shen family plans to divide the household and send him and his new wife to live separately in the countryside. Song Xia initially sees this as an opportunity for independence, imagining she could eventually earn money and negotiate a divorce. However, they are relocated to a dilapidated village house surrounded by mountains, far from the city. Despite the poor conditions, Song Xia befriends her neighbor Sister-in-law Shan'er, who helps her settle in and introduces her to the village dynamics. Song Xia discovers that the Shen family's ancestral farmland, which is prime fertile land, is currently being farmed by Shen Hu, the village chief's eldest son, who refuses to return it easily.

Recognizing that their financial situation is precarious and that survival depends on securing food and income, Song Xia decides to reclaim the farmland despite having no practical farming experience. She confronts Shen Hu at the fields, where tensions run high, and then negotiates with the village chief, Shen Hu's father. The village chief is pragmatic and recognizes that Song Xia is not the typical submissive woman of the era. Throughout these interactions, Song Xia demonstrates intelligence, courage, and a modern perspective that sets her apart from the local villagers.

Shen Huaijing, though physically weak, proves to be observant and strategically minded. He watches Song Xia's actions with interest, occasionally offering cryptic advice or assistance. Their relationship evolves from mutual suspicion to a tentative partnership as they navigate the challenges of rural life together. Song Xia's determination to improve their situation and her willingness to work hard earn her respect from the villagers, particularly Sister-in-law Shan'er and her husband Big Bull Shen, who become her allies.

As Song Xia works to establish their household and secure their livelihood, she must balance her modern sensibilities with the constraints of feudal society. Her agronomy knowledge becomes a valuable asset as she plans to improve crop yields and potentially develop side businesses. Meanwhile, Shen Huaijing's mysterious illness and his complex family dynamics within the Shen estate remain unresolved threats. The story follows Song Xia's efforts to build a life for herself in an unfamiliar world, using her wits and determination to overcome the obstacles placed before her by both her environment and her husband's fragile health.

Novel Items

Suona

Item

A musical instrument playing both wedding tunes and heard alongside funeral music, creating the eerie simultaneous celebration and mourning near Changshui Village.

Wedding Sedan Chair

Wedding Prop

The bridal sedan chair used to transport the brides. Ning Yuchan resolutely boarded the Huo family's bridal sedan chair after being threatened by her sister, despite not wanting to marry into the Huo family.

Wedding Dress

Clothing

Held by Sister Zhang. Shen Qingci says it's for a special day - her battle attire for the grand opening of the stage play.

Written contract

Document

A signed written contract stating that from now on, Miss Song is a member of the Shen household. It was presented by the steward to formalize the sale/transfer of Song Xia.

Tea pastries

Item

Exquisite and appetizing tea pastries on a table in the bridal chamber. Song Xia voraciously devoured them as she was extremely starving, alternating bites with sips of tea.

Large rooster

Item

A large rooster used as Song Xia's ceremonial bowing partner during the wedding ritual because her future husband Shen Huaijing was too frail to participate properly.

Latest Release

Date	Group	Release
2026-08-11	shanghai fantasy	c2
2026-08-11	shanghai fantasy	c1

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Salvatore_7711 Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ February 18,2025

I need to talk about Shen Huaijing because WOW. The man is a VIBE and I'm not sure if that's a good thing. First impression: he's handsome, sickly, and watches Song Xia walk into the room with this half-smile that says 'I already know exactly what you're thinking and it's amusing.' Then two seconds later he CHOKES HER in her sleep because he thought she was an assassin. BRO. That's not a romantic lead, that's a thriller antagonist. But here's the thing — and this is what's keeping me hooked — he's not just some edgy crazy person. When he tells her to sleep on the couch, it's not cruelty. It's... boundary-setting? He genuinely doesn't want to share a bed with a stranger. And Song Xia's reaction is equally telling: she's DELIGHTED. Not disappointed. Not flustered. Happy. Because she was literally ready to fight him if he tried anything. "If he had insisted on sharing the bed tonight, Song Xia had been ready to test whether she could beat him up, seeing as Shen Huaijing was a sickly weakling." I AM DEAD. This is the most honest marriage dynamic I've ever read. Two people who have zero romantic expectations of each other, both secretly relieved by the arrangement, and both hiding something. The original Song Xia's family is also fascinating — the sister-in-law who sold her for copper coins, the brother who almost stepped forward but was pulled back. That moment where Song Xia sees her brother lowered his head and stopped looking? "A spot inside Song Xia's heart collapsed with a resounding crash." Oof. That's the emotional anchor of the whole story right there. She's alone now. Truly alone. And that's what makes her determination to 'live a good life' feel so earned. I also love that Song Xia immediately starts planning her escape route — scoping out the area, thinking about using her agronomy knowledge to brew remedies, negotiating a divorce later. She's not falling into the 'I'll win him over' trope. She's treating this like a business arrangement. Which honestly? Makes her way more interesting than a typical transmigrator romance protagonist.

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Aoki_Aku Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ June 17,2025

I need to talk about this one moment with Shen Huaijing because it completely changed how I see their relationship. Song Xia feeding him that candied fruit after his medicine — it's such a small thing, right? But the narration says: 'Ever since his parents passed away, no one had ever handed him a piece of candied fruit after he finished his medicine.' And she has no idea what she just did to him. She's just in a good mood because she got the land, and this tiny gesture of care lands like a sledgehammer for him. That's some really subtle character work. Shen Huaijing is described as 'sickly' and 'lazing in the courtyard soaking up the sun' — he seems passive, almost detached. But this moment reveals he's been starved for basic kindness. And Song Xia, in her oblivious happiness, accidentally gives him something he's probably never had. The village chief is another fascinating character. He's clearly the patriarch, but his family is a mess. His eldest son married a woman who throws herself on the ground and slaps her thighs in public. The chief is embarrassed but also seems to have always favored his youngest son's family. When he yells at Wang Xiuli, there's genuine frustration — not just at her behavior but at the lifetime of poor decisions that led to this moment. Shen Hu himself is comedy gold but also kind of tragic. He's proud, defensive, and completely unable to see that Song Xia's offer is actually generous. His wife has to be physically dragged away, and even then he's helping her brush dirt off her clothes. That's not a man who's angry — that's a man who's deeply uncomfortable but won't show it. Sister-in-law Xing'er is the warm heart of this whole section. She's the one who connects with Song Xia naturally, offers what little she has, and scolds her kids with affection. Her family feels lived-in and real. And the kids — Shen Jiang running around yelling about his dad bringing back a huge sack — they add this energy that makes the world feel alive. These aren't just background characters; they're the texture of daily life. What I love about all these relationships is that they're not black and white. The village chief isn't just a wise elder; he's a frustrated father dealing with family drama. Shen Hu isn't just a villain; he's a proud man who's been outsmarted and doesn't know how to process it. Song Xia isn't just a hero; she's sometimes oblivious to the emotional impact of her actions.

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ChiiYayako Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ January 9,2025

Okay so let me just say — the opening of this thing is a masterclass in 'oh no she didn't.' Song Xia time-travels, gets thrown into a wedding within hours, and the very first thing we learn is that she's been STARVED. Like, body-deprived-for-days starved. And her new husband? A sickly weakling with a death prophecy hanging over him. The Shen family basically bought her as a human shield against some Taoist curse. 'Blessing in disguise' — chongxi — what a joke. But here's what got me: the original body's last moment. Song Xia cries, whispers 'The ones who should be grieving are them. The one in the wrong isn't you.' And then the original soul just... leaves. Poof. Gone. That line hit me like a truck. It's such a quiet, powerful moment — the old Song Xia finally letting go, and the new one stepping in with this fierce little vow: 'I will definitely live a good life!' And then immediately after all that emotional weight, what does our protagonist do? She spots tea pastries and DEVOURS them. I literally laughed out loud. The tonal whiplash is incredible. Also — the household division plot point at the end of Chapter 2? They're moving out RIGHT AFTER the wedding. That's not normal. That's suspicious. That's the kind of detail that makes you lean in and go 'hmm.' Something's going on here, and I am HERE for it. The pacing is also wild — we go from tractor accident → transmigration → forced marriage → choking incident → 'we're moving' in just two chapters. The author doesn't waste a single beat. Every scene pushes the story forward. No filler. I can already tell this isn't going to be a slow-burn romance. It's going to be a SURVIVAL STORY with romance as a bonus.

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Ygreat5ni Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ March 19,2026

I'm still not over this exchange: "Your belt is loose." That's it. That's the first thing the love interest says. Not 'who are you.' Not 'welcome.' Just... 'your belt is loose.' And Song Xia's reaction is pure chaos — she's eating pastries like a raccoon, her wedding dress is a disaster, and this man notices her fashion emergency before anything else. The dialogue in this book is SO natural it hurts. Every character has a distinct voice and the author never lets them blend together. The sister-in-law's dialogue is particularly brilliant. 'Oh, Xiaxia, you really are blessed to be able to ride in such a fine sedan chair.' That sour, fake sweetness is so accurately written I could hear the voice. And then when the steward calls out to her and she freezes for a second because Song Xia actually LOOKED at her? 'Taken aback for a moment, she didn't even hear the steward.' COMEDY. Song Xia's internal monologue is where the real voice shines though. After Shen Huaijing asks her name and she says 'Song Xia,' and he immediately requests separate beds, her response is: "Mm-hmm, I understand." Song Xia's normally steady voice carried a trace of delight. The narrative tells us she's delighted but her voice is steady — that gap between what she feels and what she shows is SO human. And then the author goes: "This response surprised Shen Huaijing yet again, though he quickly went to lie down and rest with an air of indifference. This must just be another ploy to catch his attention, he figured." He thinks she's playing games. She's genuinely happy. The misunderstanding is immediate and hilarious. And then her inner voice when she's calculating her escape plan: "Forget sleeping on the couch—even if it were the floor or the courtyard, she wouldn't mind! Back then, to protect her graduation thesis—newly cultivated wheat—she and her senior fellow apprentice had taken turns sleeping in a crude shack on the experimental plots for two whole months! A couch was nothing; it even came with a mattress and quilt!" The contrast between her agronomy background and this situation is used for genuine humor, not just exposition. The author trusts the reader to find it funny without explaining the joke. That's skilled writing.

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Rx1 Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ February 24,2025

Let me just start by saying: the author's ability to create atmosphere with zero effort is terrifying. The very first image — a crooked wedding procession of four or five people, playing a 'lifeless suona' on a muddy country path, inside a sedan chair that's 'drafty on all sides and had red paint peeling away' — that's it. That's the whole mood. This isn't a glamorous historical romance. This is gritty, sad, and slightly absurd. And I'm obsessed. Then there's the bridal chamber scene. Song Xia walks in expecting... I don't even know what, but definitely not THIS. The room has double-happiness characters on the doors, a new quilt on the bed, and absolutely NOTHING ELSE. No lanterns, no lotus seeds, no peanuts, no personal belongings. It's like a hotel room designed by someone who's never lived in a house. "The room possessed virtually no traces of daily life." That line alone tells us SO MUCH about Shen Huaijing without explaining anything. This man doesn't live — he EXISTS. He's been prepared for this marriage like it's a transaction, not a union. And then he drops the bomb that they're 'moving house right after getting married.' What does that even mean?? The contrast between the two sedan chairs is also such a sharp visual detail — the broken, peeling one Song Xia arrives in versus the 'spacious, comfortable new sedan chair' she's shoved into. The sister-in-law's fake joy, the steward's casual dismissal, the copper coins thrown like a tip for a human being — these tiny details paint a world where people are commodities and warmth is performative. And the moment Song Xia sees her brother being pulled back? The prose goes from observational to visceral in one sentence. 'A spot inside Song Xia's heart collapsed with a resounding crash.' You can HEAR that crash. It's not described — it's experienced. The world feels real because it's not romanticized. The wedding rituals are described with this mix of absurdity and horror — bowing to a rooster because the groom is too frail. Song Xia's internal reaction, wanting to 'run away' from feudalism displayed so blatantly, grounds the historical setting in a modern consciousness that makes everything feel fresher and more dangerous.

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EminentVellichor Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ December 29,2025

There are so many layers of symbolism packed into these chapters that I keep coming back to. Let me unpack a few because the author is definitely playing 4D chess here. The house itself is the biggest symbol. It's described as 'noticeably grander than the surrounding village homes' but also 'bears a distinctly dilapidated appearance' despite supposedly being 'repaired.' Song Xia's immediate suspicion — 'contained an awful lot of water' — is both literal and metaphorical. The Shen family's generosity is performative. They've sent their son and daughter-in-law to a place that looks respectable from the outside but is fundamentally broken. The tile roof is a status symbol that isolates them even within exile. They're not just banished; they're banished in a way that reminds everyone why they're still 'above' the villagers, which makes their fall from grace more visible and more humiliating. Then there are the pastries. These represent everything Song Xia has survived and everything she's now positioned to give away. She was starving — literally on the verge of death — and those pastries were her last connection to life. Now she holds the same pastries in her hands and distributes them to people who've never experienced sweetness. It's a reversal of fortune encoded in sugar and flour. She went from receiver to giver, from desperate to generous, all in the span of a single afternoon. And Shen Huaijing's books and writing brushes — the only things he personally carries while Song Xia hauls furniture. These objects symbolize his identity. He's a scholar in a body that can't support his status, in a house that pretends to be repaired, in a village that sees him as either a painted beauty or a weakling. But those books are his real inheritance, the one thing the Shen family can't take away or half-repair. They're proof that he is more than his coughing body or his exiled status. When Song Xia lets him carry them because 'they weren't heavy,' she's acknowledging something fundamental about who he is — and that moment of quiet respect between them is where everything begins.

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