The Little Widow Cannon Fodder In The ’70

By 画青回

3.6

CompletedchineseWeb Novel

Genres

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drama fantasy josei romance slice of life

Chapters

122 chapters

Started

2023

Description

(Rough Officer x Cannon Fodder Little Widow) Jiang Nian woke up and found herself in a period novel, a widow whose husband had just died. Although she didn’t appear many times, she was deeply impressed by this character. A few days after the original owner’s husband died, she was bullied by the ruffians in the same village. The original owner couldn’t bear the humiliation and crashed to death at the door of her house. If she remembered correctly, this cannon fodder character was the wife of the male protagonist’s comrade-in-arms. The book said that the male protagonist originally came to pay tribute to the original owner’s husband, but unexpectedly caught up with the original owner’s funeral. The male protagonist solved the ruffians who bullied the original owner, arranged the original owner’s funeral, and took the train back to the city. He happened to meet the female protagonist in the book, and the two fell in love, and then they got married naturally. When Jiang Nian came through, the plot had just developed to the point where she fell into the hands of the ruffians. ** The biggest regret of Lu Yu’s life was that he didn’t have time to see his comrades for the last time, and what he regretted even more was that he didn’t have time to save poor Jiang Nian. In an accident, Lu Yu was injured and returned to five years ago. The first thing he did was to rush home overnight. Although he missed his comrade’s funeral, he saved Jiang Nian who was about to be bullied by the gangsters in time. Jiang Nian was the only one left at home. In order to avoid the tragedy of the previous life, he took Jiang Nian to the army and placed her in the military compound. His comrade Song Bai came to him to reminisce about the past. Looking at Jiang Nian, who had fair skin and a thin waist, he secretly asked him: “Who is this?” Lu Yu saw through his thoughts and glanced at him. Song Bai touched the back of his head, smiled, and shamelessly said: “If she doesn’t have a partner, introduce her to me, I…” That day, Song Bai was kicked out without even eating a hot meal. And Song Bai’s words also made Lu Yu’s suppressed desire grow. Every time he came back from training, smelling the smoke in the house and watching the woman walking back and forth in the house, every night, it was like a bone-burning heart. Especially after Jiang Nian took a shower, she would walk back and forth under his eyes in a thin vest. When Lu Yu smelled the fragrance of soapberries on the woman, his Adam’s apple would roll uncontrollably, and his black eyes were filled with crazy possession. He shouldn’t have been interested in her, but he was still interested, and even wanted to keep her in his territory, so that no one could covet her. People say that rabbits don’t eat grass near their nests, but he just wanted to eat this grass.

Publication Information

Original Publisher: jjwxc
Original Language: chinese
Type: Web Novel

The Little Widow Cannon Fodder In The ’70 Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator

My Thoughts on The Little Widow Cannon Fodder In The ’70

"The Little Widow Cannon Fodder In The ’70" was a novel I picked up on a whim, and while it wasn't a complete knockout, it definitely provided a pleasant escape for a few days. The blend of transmigration, romance, and slice-of-life elements set against the backdrop of 1970s China intrigued me, even if the execution wasn't always perfect.

First Impressions

The premise itself is quite interesting. We have a female lead who transmigrates into the body of a little widow, and there's a male lead who is not only aware of the book's plot but is also on his third lifetime. This awareness created a unique dynamic and a desire to change the predetermined course of events. I was immediately drawn to the unusual circumstances and eager to see how the author would play with these tropes.

What Works Well

I particularly enjoyed the development of the relationship between the main characters. The initial dynamic, where the female lead sees the male lead as her late husband's brother, adds an interesting layer to their interactions. The male lead's doting nature and unwavering support for the female lead are definitely highlights. He's the kind of character who anticipates her needs, cooks for her, and generally makes her life easier, which is always appealing in a romance. I also appreciated that the side characters weren't just cardboard cutouts; they had their own personalities, motivations, and satisfying (for the most part) conclusions to their stories. The slice-of-life aspects, while sometimes repetitive, did a good job of immersing me in the setting and making the world feel lived-in.

Areas of Concern

While I enjoyed the overall story, I did find some aspects less compelling. The pacing felt uneven at times, with the plot dragging in the middle before rushing to the end. I also felt that the female lead could be a bit passive, often needing to be rescued and slow to catch on to the male lead's affections. Additionally, the abrupt ending left me wanting more closure, especially regarding the resolution of the "book" plot and the switched identities of some characters.

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Final Verdict

Overall, "The Little Widow Cannon Fodder In The ’70" is a decent read, especially if you're a fan of romance and slice-of-life genres. While it has its flaws, the unique premise, doting male lead, and engaging side characters make it worth checking out. I'd give it a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars. It's not a story that will stay with me forever, but it provided a pleasant and diverting experience.

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