The Big Landlord

The MC entered the body of the An family eldest son, An Ziran, an arrogant 16 years old boy who weighed 78 kg (~171-172 lbs), who only knew how to eat, play and sleep. Seeing his current body, An Ziran decided his first priority was to LOSE WEIGHT! Three days later after he became An Ziran, An Ziran’s father and his biological mother died, which meant as the eldest son he had to take over the family business. Beside his legitimate first wife, An Ziran’s father also married 3 others women, who all wanted to take over the An family fortune but only the eldest son could be able to touch it, therefore they have to depend on An Ziran in order to live a comfortable life. An Ziran’s father also had an older brother who is always planning to steal the An family fortune. The elder brother of An Ziran’s father and the woman he married had powerful connections. In order to save the An family fortune, An Ziran has to find a golden thigh to cling on. The butler told An Ziran that there is an engagement between the An family and an influential family. Therefore he takes his sister to that family house to make a connection. However, during their journey, An Ziran’s younger sister overheard that the son of that family is UGLY, so as a beautiful and spoiled young lady coming from a rich household, she didn’t want to marry him and decided to run away. Without any other choice, An Ziran had to take his sister’s​ place and marry that man, who told him that he would let him go soon, but lied.

Original Publisher

lc read

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on The Big Landlord Alright, let's dive into "The Big Landlord." This danmei novel promised a blend of business management, political intrigue, and sweet romance in an ancient China setting, and after looking at what readers thought, I was eager to see if it delivered. ### First Impressions The premise is definitely intriguing: An Ziran, our MC, transmigrates into the body of a somewhat useless, overweight young master and is suddenly thrust into managing the family business. He's also unexpectedly betrothed to the powerful and enigmatic Fu Wutian. It's a recipe for a potentially captivating story, but some readers have found the initial chapters a bit slow or lacking in detail, which made me wary. ### What Works Well What immediately stands out is the perceived intelligence of the MC. Many readers praised how An Ziran's cleverness is shown through his actions rather than just stated outright. His calm demeanor and ability to read people are definite assets. I also appreciate the dynamic between An Ziran and Fu Wutian. Their relationship seems to be built on mutual respect and trust, with the ML being doting but not overly clingy, allowing the MC the space to pursue his endeavors. The balance of business, politics, and romance is also a big draw, with the ML supporting the MC in his business ventures while also battling corruption. I also noted that the side pairings were a plus for many readers. ### Areas of Concern While many rave about the plot, some found it convoluted or disjointed, especially with the introduction of numerous businesses and later, the war aspect. There were also criticisms about the villains' intelligence, with some feeling that they are made overly stupid to highlight the MC's brilliance. This is a common trope, but it seems to be a sticking point for some. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some reviewers mentioned that the MC and ML are overpowered, which can break the suspension of disbelief for some readers. Also, there's a transmigration versus transmigration plotline that emerges later in the story. ### Final Verdict Overall, "The Big Landlord" seems to be a solid choice if you enjoy a blend of business management, political intrigue, and romance with a strong, clever MC. While there are some concerns about plot coherence and villain intelligence, the positive aspects, such as the engaging main characters and their supportive relationship, appear to outweigh the negatives. If you're looking for a long, involved story with plenty of face-slapping and a mutually supportive couple, this might be right up your alley.