The Family's Little Lucky Star in the 1970s: The Legend of Lin Xiaobao

About the story

In the 1970s, a magical gourd deep in the Jing Mountains takes human form as a chubby child. Lin Yue, gathering wild vegetables in the mountains, finds her and names her Xiaobao. Born with good fortune, Xiaobao catches big fish in the river and pheasants in the hills, and can foresee danger. Because of her sister-in-law's harshness, Lin Yue takes her three sons and one daughter to establish a separate household, and life only grows more prosperous. Xiaobao is once kidnapped to be raised as a child bride, but escapes through her quick wits. When a crazed ox attacks people, she comes to their rescue and earns the village's gratitude. Her aunt Zhang Guizhi repeatedly causes trouble, and the Zhang family come to make a scene, but the villagers unite to protect the Lins. Xiaobao also helps villagers have children and brings auspicious signs. Lin Yue's vegetables reach the commune canteen, and the family is surrounded by good fortune and love.