Those Years I Was a Goose by the Big Shot's Side

Dami Zhou XiaomizhouJinwen Fiction Network2023

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Word count: 268K words

Summary

Modern woman Bai E wakes up one day to find herself transmigrated into a white goose awaiting slaughter at the Renwang Temple in Haocang Kingdom. With the iron pot stewing her the next day, she makes a desperate escape and runs into the cold, stunningly beautiful temple master Tie Beichuan in the garden. Saving her life for now by invoking the no-killing rule of the fasting month, Bai E decides to cling to this big shot's coattails, making her presence felt through writing, acting cute, and causing mischief. Switching back and forth between goose form and human form, chased by dogs and courted by her own kind, she stirs up endless absurdity, and unwittingly churns the currents of palace intrigue. She and Tie Beichuan go from coexistence to mutual understanding, and finally face a great earthquake disaster hand in hand.

Editor's review

A lighthearted, comedic transmigration romance. Its biggest draws are the absurd daily life of the heroine turned goose, her tsundere cuteness, and the gap-moe charm of a cold temple master being "won over" by a goose. Fast-paced with a gag in every chapter, it suits readers looking to relax and unwind who enjoy pet perspectives and wild premises. The weaknesses are shallow palace intrigue, a somewhat rushed later plot, and loosely explained rules for switching between goose and human forms; readers seeking deep worldbuilding or strict logic may find it unsatisfying.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy lighthearted comedic transmigration stories
Readers who prefer pet perspectives and wild premises
Readers looking for a short, sweet, stress-relieving read

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking rigorous worldbuilding and complex palace intrigue
Readers who dislike goofy cute-pet styles

Reading tips

Treat it as a light short read; best enjoyed in spare moments
Watch the scenes where the heroine switches between goose and human forms and note the foreshadowing
Slow down for the later earthquake and palace intrigue sections to feel the characters' emotional shifts

About the publisher

Jinwen Fiction Network

Jinwen Fiction Network focuses on women's fiction, modern romance, premium fiction, suspense and mystery, quality ancient romance, and emotional fiction, with 92 titles in its catalog. Representative works include Quick Transmigration: I Rose to the Top by Raising Kids, The Marriage, After Saving Someone, Flavor, You Are My Star, Shuangqi, Those Years as a Goose Beside the Boss, and Super A Doctor's Wife: I Became the Boss's Beloved. These titles span time-travel parenting, urban romance, suspenseful relationships, and ancient romance. Signed authors include Yu Chi, Bo Baichuan, Gui Luo, Huai Xi, Qin Junyin, Rice Porridge and Millet Porridge, Po Jiuxiao, and Jing An. The works are aimed mainly at female readers and emphasize emotional tension and narrative pacing. Public information on the publisher's founding background and scale is limited; this profile is based solely on the catalog's titles and authors.

FAQ

Does this book have a HE?

Yes, it ends with the female lead and Tie Beichuan together—a HE.

Is the female lead a goose the whole time?

No, she repeatedly switches between goose form and human form.

How long is the book?

It is 95 chapters in total, about 268,000 words, and is complete.

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About the author

Dami Zhou Xiaomizhou Author

Dami Zhou Xiaomizhou is an online author about whom little public information is available. Only one work by this author is included in the library: The Days I Spent as a Goose Beside a Big Shot. Judging from the title and its common classifications, the book is grouped under premium fiction and premium ancient romance, suggesting a story set in a historical romance context with a light, humorous, or anthropomorphic narrative flavor. The contrast between the “big shot” and the “goose” in the title hints that the work may use an animal perspective or a case of mistaken identity to create comedy and dramatic tension, while the reminiscing tone of “those days” lends a sense of nostalgia and firsthand experience. As the author’s birth and death years, nationality, and personal history are unknown, it is not possible to describe the creative background or literary context in further detail; readers may instead turn to the work itself to sense the author’s writing style and thematic preferences.