The Salted Fish's Imperial Exam Path

After working himself to death in the modern world, Gu Qin gets a second chance—reborn into a loving family where he's finally free to be the lazy salted fish he always dreamed of becoming. But when his family faces threats of decline and bullying, this reluctant hero must abandon his dreams of lying flat and tackle the brutal imperial examination system. Armed with a mysterious golden finger and a ruthless streak when pushed, Gu Qin navigates the treacherous world of Ming-Qing dynasty politics where one exam can change everything. A slow-burn tale of family, ambition, and a protagonist who ju…