Start from Scratch 攀高枝 by 白鹭成双 Bai Lu Cheng Shuang

Zhang Zhixu was born into a distinguished family, blessed with an enviable background, exceptional talent, and a promising official career—yet he finds life dull and unfulfilling. After an accident, his soul enters the body of a woman named Chen Baoxiang.

Chen Baoxiang comes from the countryside and is illiterate, but she longs to change her fate by marrying into a wealthy and powerful family. Now sharing one body, the two embark on a journey that is both humorous and deeply moving. Drawing on his intelligence and experience, Zhang Zhixu helps Chen Baoxiang gain a foothold in the capital, while gradually coming to understand the meaning of an ordinary life.

As they support each other through life’s challenges, a profound bond slowly develops between them. Through its unique perspective, the novel explores the growth and transformation brought about by a switch of identities. With vivid storytelling and delicately crafted characters, it has won the affection of many readers.

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