A Chubby Bird Farms and Raises Chicks in the Wasteland

After his death, Tao Qiu was reincarnated as a chubby little bird in a wasteland world. From hatching to growing up, he spent many years in a muddled daze.

It wasn't until he turned twenty that he took human form and recovered his memories of being human in his previous life.

Bad news: an uncontrollable heat cycle had arrived.

Good news: a handsome man had appeared in his territory.

Tao Qiu happily carried the man back to his nest in his beak.

That night, the two tumbled into bed together.

The next day, Tao Qiu went out to find food, only to discover upon returning that the man was gone.

A month later, Tao Qiu laid three eggs. Another month passed, and three little birds hatched from them.

Just like that, Tao Qiu became a father of three.

To feed himself and his children, Tao Qiu began farming the heavily polluted wasteland. Starting with a single blade of grass, he worked his way up to granaries overflowing at harvest time.

Several years later, the valley where the little family lived had transformed from barren ground into a lush green haven. The fragrance of fruits and vegetables filled the air, attracting countless ravenous beasts.

The three chubby little birds were full of fighting spirit. To defend their food, they pecked every beast that approached full of holes.

One day, the three birds dragged home a human and chirped excitedly at Tao Qiu, "Daddy, Daddy! We want to eat this today!"

Tao Qiu looked at the familiar man, then at his children drooling with hunger, and suddenly remembered a very dark joke.

-Life's a flavorless affair; charcoal-grilled Dad adds some flair.

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The hottest news at Yong'an Base lately was that Lou Yu, the base's strongest fighter, had brought home a man and three little ones. Supposedly, they were his partner and children!

Bystander A: "He was only gone a few days. How could he have kids that big already? He's definitely their stepdad."

Bystander B: "Stepdad or not, supplies are so scarce these days that you have to stretch a single potato over three meals. With five mouths to feed, including his own, Lou Yu will probably have to run missions until he drops dead from overwork."

Bystander C: "Agreed. That man and those kids all look so soft and pampered. You can tell they won't be cheap to keep."

Some time later, the fruits and vegetables Tao Qiu grew with his children had the base's residents scrambling to buy them, earning him both fame and fortune.

Lou Yu: "Actually, my wife and kids are the ones supporting me."

Everyone: "You don't say! We figured that out ages ago!"

1. A warm, cozy slice-of-life story about handsome men farming and raising children. Packed with ridiculously overpowered advantages-nothing but satisfying wins and sweetness.

2. Plenty of original worldbuilding details, all in service of the plot. Please don't scrutinize them too closely.

3. Lots of little ones! If that's your thing, come on in. If it isn't, proceed with caution. (Finger heart!)

Theme: Human determination can overcome nature. Love farming.