A Billion Schemes

Any Stories Where the Heroine Betrays the Hero, and He Comes Back Stronger to Take Revenge?

Are there any stories where the female lead betrays the male lead, and he comes back for revenge after becoming powerful!!

A Highly Intelligent Protagonist with Plans and Schemes

Looking for a novel about brotherhood, taking on the world together, smart characters, strategic planning, and no bleeding-heart protagonists. Any genre is fine. Thanks, fellow readers!

Straightforward Workplace Fiction

Powerful Patrons, Business Rivalries, Political Scheming, Workplace Drama, Urban Fiction

Looking for books similar to The Power Brokers. Set against the backdrop of Shenzhen, this is a story of business rivalries and political intrigue, following Chen Shannan’s compelling struggle to make it in the big city. The prose flows smoothly, the plot feels realistic, and its portrayal of social rules and human nature rings true. It really makes you feel like you’re living it. Excellent.

Novels About Scheming and Political Intrigue

Anything is fine as long as it isn't set in modern times.

Political Schemes, High-IQ Strategizing, Hidden in the Shadows

High-IQ political scheming in an alternate history or an ancient world in another realm.

The Heroine Is the Heiress of a Top Family, Not a Lost or Switched Child

The female lead should have grown up in her family. No getting lost, being switched at birth, and then reunited, and no real-or-fake heiress plots. I want a secret identity story, with no romance. The female lead should have lots of admirers and several doting older brothers, and everyone should know she's the young lady of the family.

Looking for a Female Lead Who's Insightful, Emotionally Intelligent, Well-Versed in Social Nuance, and Deeply Understands Human Nature

Preferably a completed cultivation novel with a male lead who has little presence, or ideally no male lead at all.

Rebirth Stories About Finance, the Internet, High Tech, and Conglomerates

Preferably set overseas. The protagonist must be smart, with Wall Street finance, business warfare, and strategic maneuvering. The logic should be rigorous, and the figures should be close to reality. I want wits and strategy between major families and conglomerates. Absolutely, absolutely, absolutely no mindless face-slapping or indecisive romances. Don’t recommend short books!

A Protagonist Who Starts a Business and Has a Head for Business, No Spending Spree Power Fantasy

Starting a business from scratch. Transmigration isn't necessary.

Urban Fiction, Rebirth, Stocks, and Futures

Nothing with a fragile protagonist who goes around forgiving everyone. An enemy is an enemy. If you don't take them out, they'll take you out.

Please Recommend Workplace Romance Novels

Looking for books like Private Kiss in Spring. I'd never read this kind of story before, but lately I couldn't find any more quick transmigration or historical-era novels, so I tried workplace romance and marriage fiction. It turned out to be amazing, both sweet and angsty. I've decided workplace romance and marriage fiction is the best!

Tomato's Best Picks: Korean Chaebols, Revenge in Elite Families, Financial Wars, and More

Looking for High-IQ Political Intrigue

Both the male and female leads are intelligent and strategic, while the supporting characters are loyal and warmhearted.

Novels That Feel Very Real and Reflect Real Society

I’m sick of stories that are too brainless and idealistic. I want something more realistic.

Highly Intelligent, Politically Astute, Decisive, and Not a Goody-Two-Shoes

Political Intrigue, Darkness, High Intelligence, and Masterminds

A master strategist who can anticipate your every move and make plans from behind the scenes.

Mature Men and Women, Pushing Each Other to the Limit. I Really Love This Dynamic

Looking for books like Love at First Sight.

Strong Female Lead Stories

Desperately looking for a strong female-lead story. The heroine should be formidable, and it can be modern or historical. She should know magic, and preferably the story is complete. It's hard to keep up with ongoing series.

Brilliant Political Schemes: Always Ten Moves Ahead

I'm looking for books like *The Story of the Hairpin* (Complete in 4 Volumes).

Looking for a Strong, Cold, and Aloof Heroine Who Stays Powerful From Beginning to End

No angst and no saintly characters. Preferably, the kind where trash villains are killed the moment they stick their heads out.

The Strategist Enters the Game Personally, Making a Move That Defies Heaven

Revenge, a Mad Protagonist, No Saintly Martyrdom, No Hiding Their Strength, Strongest from the Start

No System, or the System's abilities should be very limited. The male lead is a killing machine.

Looking for Revenge Stories About Taking Down Scumbags: No Dragging Things Out and No Forgiveness

Those articles promoted in Tomato ads lately have made my blood boil. Please recommend stories where the protagonist decisively takes down scumbags, without dragging things out or forgiving them.