What Kind of Books Do People Over Fifty Want to Read? 50岁以上的人想看什么书？
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The Happy Years I Spent in Dongguan 那些年我在东莞的幸福往事
[Urban everyday life] + [multiple heroines] + [first person] My name is Hao Jian. I'm a college graduate who left a small inland county to make a living in Dongguan. A female classmate who'd been quite a flirt back in school introduced me to the city. I thought I'd find a factory job and earn some money, but things didn't go as planned. I ended up in a bar, and that's where my life took an unexpected turn.
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Transmigrated to Ancient Times to Get By in the Imperial Harem 穿到古代混后宫
Modern-day Huang Ye transmigrates into the ancient Great Xia Dynasty as the pampered darling of the Minister's household, where a daughter is born only once every ten generations. To repay her loving family, she starts learning martial arts at a nunnery while still a little girl. She wants to master everything: inner strength, hand-to-hand combat, swordsmanship, medicine, and poisons. Only by learning real skills can she better protect her family. At last, she grows up, only to be told she must
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She Followed Her Husband to the Battlefield and Became a Sharpshooter 陪郎上战场，童养媳成了神枪手
Chen Dani, a child bride, has one greatest wish: to farm the two fine acres handed down through her husband Zhou Tieshuan’s family and live a happy life together, with him farming and her weaving. But with tyrannical landlords running rampant, Japanese invaders wreaking havoc, and the reactionaries ruling in darkness, she has no choice but to take up arms and go to war alongside her husband. She fights the tyrants, battles the Japanese, joins the War of Liberation, and finally goes to resist Ame
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By the Lotus-Picking Lake 采莲湖畔
[1980s | Rural Coal Mines | The Struggles of an Ordinary Man] In 1991, by the shores of Lianhua Lake in southern Shandong, Zheng Qiang grew up in the countryside. His father worked in the coal mines year-round, while his mother held the family together on her own. The mine's coal dust bore witness to his youth. After graduating from vocational school, he returned home to teach in a village. His meager salary left him facing a choice: Was staying behind in the countryside a way to repay his fami
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- 955 Family Without Blood Ties 没有血缘的亲情 A family bond without blood ties 20Reads—Score—Shelves
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An Ill-Matched Marriage 不般配的婚姻
After Cheng Ruojia, a small-town girl, married her boss, Tang Yixuan, she spent the next ten years as a housewife, looking after Tang Yixuan and their daughter, Tang Qi. But as Tang Yixuan's business grew and his handsome looks drew attention, a marital crisis crept closer and closer...
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- 957 The Soul Disperses Among the Bluebells 魂散风铃草 A Soul Dispersed, Bluebells in the Wind 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 958 Dreams in the Garden Villa 别苑寻梦 Dreams in a Garden Retreat 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 959 Little Seven, the Medicine Primer 药引小七 Little Seven, the Medicinal Guide 2Reads—Score—Shelves
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The Pinnacle of the Noble Consort 贵妃之巅
“A twisted romance” + “palace intrigue” + “a tragedy of the age.” During the Chenghua reign of the Ming dynasty, palace maid Wan Zhen'er spent ten years bringing Crown Prince Zhu Jianshen, confined in the Cold Palace, back from hell to the world of the living. What began as a desperate act of protection warped, under the influence of power, into a twisted symbiosis. Seventeen years older than him, she was his nursemaid and elder sister, and eventually became his only Noble Consort, as well as hi
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The Legend of Mao Zha 毛楂传
Prologue: Fengyang Ancient Town is a famous town in Jiangnan. With its beautiful mountains and clear waters, abundant natural riches, and long history, it is a place of great renown. In the final years of the Ming dynasty, an extraordinary man was born there. His childhood name was Mao Zhazi. Though unremarkable in appearance, he was learned and well-read. He failed the civil service examinations several times, and nearly lost his life on his final trip to the capital to sit for them. The experi
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Tales of a Bandit Woman from Northeast China 东北乡女匪事
The story begins at the Chen family mill A steadfast, valiant bandit chief; a bold and easygoing rogue who seduces a pretty widow; a sinister, scheming dwarf fairy maiden; two daring, sharp-tongued female bandits; a meek child bride who is also a poison doctor; a loyal and ruthless casino owner; a glamorous undercover agent who charms Japanese officers; a spirited mother and resistance fighter... These vivid lives tell the story of how ordinary people struggled against the cruelty and devastat
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The Goddess Took Her Backup on a Blind Date, and Things Took an Unexpected Turn 女神带我这备胎去相亲，结果意外
My crush took me, her backup option, along on a blind date, and then something unexpected happened.
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The Art of Imperial Politics: The Jiajing Era 帝王心术：嘉靖时代
This novel offers a profound look at Jiajing’s transformation from an energetic reformer into an emperor obsessed with Daoism. Daoist priests such as Shao Yuanjie and Tao Zhongwen used mysticism to manipulate his inner world; Yan Song and his son won favor with Daoist prayers and monopolized power for twenty years; Xu Jie bided his time before finally bringing down the treacherous ministers; and Hai Rui risked his life to submit a memorial condemning the ills of the age. Together, these vivid ch
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Tiedan, the Wolf Boy 狼孩铁蛋
Awoo! In a mountain hollow, the local wolf pack and a pack of outsiders clash in a fierce battle. The wolf pups are hungry, so they leave the den to look for their mother. Two black bears gape their bloody jaws, and one by one the pups... Bang! Bang! A group of people carrying hunting rifles rushes toward the black bears lying on the ground. “Awwo.” One little wolf pup is still alive. A young man named Li Youshan sees that the mother wolf is gone and worries that a beast will eat the pup. Ignori
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- 966 After We Broke Up, I Married My Ex's Best Friend 分手后，我娶了前任的闺蜜 After the breakup, I married my ex's best friend. 4.2kReads—Score—Shelves
- 967 Let Your Junior Sister Go, Disciple, and Head Down the Mountain to Torment the Ghosts 徒儿放过你师妹，下山祸害鬼去吧 This isn't a formulaic story, and the plot is full of surprises. All eight of his brothers died in a black mine. He was hunted down, rescued by a mysterious person, and trained for ten years. Now he's back in force to take revenge, and one extraordinary encounter after another awaits him. What can you possibly use to fight me? Martial arts? I have a mysterious cultivation manual. Daoist arts? I've cultivated for a thousand years. Money? I have a treasure trove rich enough to rival a nation. Tech 1Reads—Score—Shelves
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Wan Ruo Shen Qiu's 11th Book 晚若深秋第11本书
[001: Pingchuan Huimeizi] [Age: 38] [Affection: 10] [Female lead’s wish list:] [1. Hopes her son can rank among the top students (X)] [2. Hopes to find someone she can rely on in Tokyo (X)] [3. Hopes to find a stable job in Tokyo (X)] Years later, a journalist from World Media conducts a live interview with Takagi Gokudo: “Today, we’ve invited the world’s number-one entrepreneur and philanthropist. What would you say is the key to your great success?” Facing an online audience of hundreds of mil
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- 969 Blood on Crimson Mountain 赤山血色 This is a true story from revolutionary history. During the Japanese occupation, bandits entrenched in the Chishan region of southern Liaoning raised the banner of resistance against Japan. In these chaotic times, heroes and men of talent from every walk of life converged, a motley mix of good and bad. The divine marksman Liu Yunfei fought the Japanese single-handedly; the crafty carpenter Song Dagan was recklessly lustful; the horse trader hid his true nature; and the Three Golden Blossoms vied 148Reads6.3Score—Shelves
- 970 My Girlfriend Vanished at Our Class Reunion, Driving Me Insane 同学会女友失踪，搞得我神经错乱 My girlfriend vanished at our class reunion, and it drove me out of my mind. 2.5kReads—Score—Shelves
- 971 Wild and Desirable! The Capital’s Heir Spoils Her Like a Little Princess 很野很欲！被京圈太子宠成小公主 [Male Lead Steals the Girl + Second Male Lead Chases His Wife to the Crematorium + Both Pure] [Rugged, Sensual, Wild and Wicked Suit-Wearing Bruiser x Slender, Soft, Fair and Beautiful Qipao Siren] Su Yanxi and Gu Yanze were betrothed as children. When she was nine, a major family crisis forced her to live with the Gu family. Under the Chinese scholar tree, a boy held a basketball and smiled brightly as he popped a White Rabbit candy into her mouth. “Little Crybaby, don’t cry. Big Brother will t 18.6kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves
- 972 A Beauty Contacts a Male Listener, but Is There a Shocking Secret Behind It? 美女联络男倾听师，背后藏着惊天秘密？ A Beautiful Woman Gets in Touch with a Male Listener. Is There a Shocking Secret Behind It? 34Reads—Score—Shelves
- 973 Sweet, Soft, and a Little Airheaded: Bad Boys Just Can't Get Enough 娇娇软软小笨蛋，坏男人喜欢死啦 A collection of short stories featuring gorgeous little darlings and all kinds of wicked men with filthy mouths Strong male lead, weak female lead | Questionable values | Dark and obsessive 1. [Childhood Friends, Three's a Crowd] Luo Yan's only memories of the time before graduation are of heat and humidity. But it wasn't Xu Yuan who made it that way. It was Shen Jingyan. The man kissed away her tears and leaned close to her ear, his voice husky and low. “Yan Yan, will you remember now?” 2. [The 398Reads7.8Score124Shelves
- 974 The Beauty Turned Down My Confession, Then Showed Up at My Door Two Years Later? 美女拒绝我表白，两年后竟主动找上门？ A Beautiful Woman Turned Down My Confession. Two Years Later, Why Did She Come Looking for Me? 62Reads—Score—Shelves
- 975 By a Twist of Fate, I Became the Young Master’s Personal Maid 阴差阳错，我成了少爷的贴身女仆 The short drama The Unexpected Turn: I Became the Boss's Maid is now streaming [Dominant, obsessive male lead + forced romance + intense, tantalizing tension + mutual healing] What Li Qingqing regretted most was probably selling her first time to Lu Yan, only to accidentally end up working as his housekeeper. From then on, the wheels of fate began to turn. After one passionate night together, the man developed a taste for her, and with her living so close, he kept coming back to her night after 4.6kReads8.9Score415Shelves
- 976 After Her Eighth Proposal, I Left to the Sound of Her Singing 她求婚八次后，我在她的歌声中离开 After she proposed eight times, I left to the sound of her singing. 110Reads—Score—Shelves
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The Charismatic Divine Doctor in the Countryside 风流神医在乡村
[Rural life + miracle doctor + farming] Wang Peng was beaten into an idiot while at university. While gathering herbs back in his village, he stumbled upon the village's richest man's scandal and was thrown into Black Dragon Cave, where he unexpectedly inherited the legacy of the Nine Dragons Immortal Lord. From then on, he treated the sick, saved lives, farmed, and raised livestock, gradually making his way to the pinnacle of life.
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- 978 The Rustic Little Miracle Doctor 乡野小医神 [Countryside + miracle doctor + getting rich + farming + multiple heroines] Liu Ping'an of Qingshui Village gets beaten up for protecting his neighbor, but the misfortune turns out to be a blessing in disguise. From then on, he grows crops, raises fish, develops hot springs, builds a resort, and promotes tourism, transforming impoverished Qingshui Village into a thriving place. After that, Liu Ping'an enjoys a comfortable life in the countryside... 34.1kReads9.1Score2.2kShelves
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The Great Physician of Officialdom: My Patients Fill the Circles of Power 官场大国医，我的患者遍布权利圈
[Political Intrigue + Traditional Chinese Medicine + Suspense + Power Fantasy] With a silver needle in hand, Lu Jiuzhang can save lives, and decide the fate of officials. A trainee at a top-tier hospital, he uses his ancestral “Qi-Reading Technique” to see at a glance that a city leader’s heart meridians are entangled with toxic rare-earth miasma. Three needles save the man and turn the tide, but from then on, Lu is drawn into a game of power. The vice president reports him for practicing medici
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- 980 The Rich Young Master Angered a God in His Dream, So Everyone Gets Wiped Out 富家公子惹恼梦中神，那就团灭吧 A Rich Young Master Angers a Dream God, So the Whole Family Gets Wiped Out 31Reads—Score—Shelves
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A Love Triangle in Marriage 婚姻里的三角恋
[Contemporary realistic fiction + the married life of ordinary people in Beijing + love triangles in marriage + real struggles] Bai Xue and Wang Yang are a young married couple living in Beijing. Wang Yang is a typical “phoenix man,” a country boy who made it big in the city. After ten years of marriage, he cheats on her. After they divorce, Bai Xue meets another man, and her new life begins… What makes this book special: A woman faces betrayal in her marriage, but after the hardship comes
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- 982 My First Love Faces Off Against an AI Beauty. What Should I Do? 初恋大战AI美女，我该怎么办啊 My First Love Is Going Head-to-Head with an AI Beauty. What Should I Do? 44Reads—Score—Shelves
- 983 Have Her Pretend to Be a Rich Heiress's Girlfriend? Winning Five Million Is Nothing 让她假扮千金女友，中奖五百万不值一提 She pretended to be a rich heiress’s boyfriend, and winning five million was no big deal. 68Reads—Score—Shelves
- 984 My Past, Like Water Through the Years 我的过往，似水流年 The five-year-old heroine’s mother was often ill and hospitalized, leaving no one to look after her. So she and her three-year-old brother repeatedly crossed mountains to beg relatives for food. After their mother recovered, her relationship with her mother-in-law turned sour. Unable to cope, she drank pesticide in an attempted suicide. She was saved, but her personality became domineering and her temper erratic. She beat the heroine and her brother for no reason on multiple occasions. Trying to 69Reads—Score—Shelves
- 985 I Like You So Much, I Can't Control Myself 我太喜欢你了，我控制不了自己 I Like You So Much, I Can't Control Myself. 59Reads—Score—Shelves
- 986 Back to the ’90s: I Destroyed My White Moonlight and Stopped Ruining My Life 穿九零：灭了白月光，不再误人生 [Urban + quick transmigration + realistic fiction + entrepreneurship + romance] In her previous life, she secretly loved someone and let that love ruin her life. She transmigrates back to 1990 and returns to high school, where she meets the unrequited love of her life and begins a new chapter. Becoming a wealthy woman would have been enough, but she also finds true love. —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 987 An Unforgettable Past 无法释怀的往事 A Past I Cannot Let Go 1Reads—Score—Shelves
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A Life in Politics 仕途人生
After graduating from university, Chen Minghao gave up the chance to stay in the provincial capital and returned with his girlfriend to her hometown, a remote county. To his dismay, his influential parents assigned him to work in a far-flung village. They eventually broke the couple apart by every means at their disposal. Little did they know that Chen Minghao came from a powerful family. With his family's support and his own hard work, he overcame every obstacle and rose swiftly through the ran
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- 989 The Toothpaste Woman Appeared at Midnight. What Should I Choose? 牙膏女午夜出世，我该如何选择啊 A Toothpaste Woman Appears at Midnight. What Should I Choose? 14Reads—Score—Shelves
- 990 My Father 我的爸爸 My Dad 118Reads—Score—Shelves
- 991 Aqin, the Lovesick Girl 痴女阿琴 The Lovesick A Qin —Reads—Score—Shelves
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The Courtyard Compound: The Warmth of Everyday Life 大杂院：人间烟火气
[Period setting + family drama + everyday life] If you're young and inexperienced, take this as a warning and steer clear. This book probably isn't for you. It has none of the usual wish-fulfillment tropes and no imaginary cheat powers. It's simply an ordinary story about people in northern China. [No transmigration, no System, no pocket dimension, no being reborn, and none of the modern-novel elements you know.] It records the ordinary life of a northern town in the 1980s, capturing the memorie
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- 993 Adopted Son, Part Two 过继二 [Wealth + power plays] [Reality + perseverance] [Life + passion] [Love + living] A man must be as tough as iron, but also as resilient as steel. Only then can he face the harshness of reality and the twists of fate, and rise to meet new challenges. I'm Zhao Erhai, and here's my story... 4kReads9.3Score490Shelves
- 994 The Innocent Loves of Our Youth 那些青葱岁月里，懵懵懂懂的爱情 The Innocent Loves of Our Youth 12Reads—Score—Shelves
- 995 A Path to Office from Humble Beginnings 寒门仕途 A passionate young man from a humble family, bold and fearless. Reform means reshaping the existing distribution of interests, and is often accompanied by conflict and sacrifice. After graduating from university, Lin Fangzheng starts with a tourism development project in Shantang Village. Navigating a harsh and complicated web of competing interests, he treads carefully along a righteous path fraught with danger… 175Reads9.1Score—Shelves
- 996 The Ladder of Sinners 罪人梯 Falsely accused and imprisoned three years ago, he received guidance from a powerful figure. Three years later, he returns as a king, ready to settle old and new scores alike. The final installment in the Ladder trilogy: Sin, Man, Ladder. A victorious general is built on the bones of ten thousand soldiers. See how Chen Lubing climbs to the summit, step by step, over the bodies of his enemies… 18.5kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves
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The Scumbag Takedown 擒渣记
Based on a true story: a woman escapes a marriage marred by infidelity, defeats the shameless homewrecker who knowingly became the other woman, and goes on to live life with her head held high. No golden finger, no miraculous help from above. She wins through her own efforts!
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The Wind and Cloud Alliance 风云盟
From childhood, the young Yun Feng was afflicted by the ancient poison known as the Spirit-Severing Meridian-Cutting Powder, and his life was beset by misfortune. During a trial, his enemies drove him into a desperate corner. He fell from a cliff, only to stumble by chance into an ancient cultivator’s cave. Through a twist of fate, he not only formed a fated bond with the Taiyi True Flame and completely purged the poison from his body, but also obtained a jade slip containing the legacy of the I
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The Dragon Rules the Four Seas 龙御四海
This book is also known as Dragon Ruling the Four Seas. High-octane wish fulfillment, the return of a powerhouse, and a hot-blooded miracle doctor. After three years of being treated like a doormat, my sister-in-law tricked me into going to her room... Chu Yang spent three years as a live-in son-in-law, only to be divorced and humiliated by his ex-wife, thrown out of her home, and beaten so badly he ended up hospitalized. But then he unexpectedly awakened the Dragon Gate legacy passed down by hi
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Railway Archives: Infiltration, Espionage, and the Shocking Case of Liaoshen 谍战潜伏铁路档案辽沈惊蛰
Espionage, agents, undercover work, urban life, history, mystery, hard-core railway detail, war, the Republic of China era, and passion. In the thirty-sixth year of the Republic, on the eve of the Liaoshen Campaign, undercurrents swirled along the railway lines at Jinzhou, Siping, and Meihekou. Ye Tian, a Communist underground agent codenamed Jingzhe, went undercover as a railway traffic dispatcher. He gathered military intelligence and disrupted Nationalist transport, providing crucial support
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