What Kind of Books Do People Over Fifty Want to Read? 50岁以上的人想看什么书？

1. 1201 来 Arriving in Southern Ming, an Engineering Student Crushes the Qing and Restores China 来到南明，工科生横扫满清复华夏 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical507k WordsOngoing In the first year of the Hongguang reign, Jiangnan is on the verge of falling. The realm is shattered, and the people are displaced. A modern engineering expert unexpectedly arrives in the storm-tossed chaos of the Southern Ming. The land is divided among warlords, powerful enemies press at its borders, and the old and new dynasties take turns on the stage. He has no peerless martial arts, but he possesses engineering, manufacturing, and scientific knowledge far ahead of his time. He gathers dis 1.3kReads—Score127Shelves
2. 1202 工 An Engineering Student Ventures into the Late Ming 工科小伙闯明末 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A middle-aged bachelor, beaten down by society and thwarted at every turn in the modern world, with no connections to his name but plenty of knowledge and ability, is accidentally transported to the Chongzhen era at the end of the Ming dynasty. Relying on his modern knowledge while adapting to the era’s actual technological and industrial capabilities, he works hard to quietly change history and prevent China’s decline. 2.8kReads7.8Score193Shelves
3. 1203 她 Her Heat 她的潮热 As Far as You're Concerned若你而言Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted This is Li Xiaowen's story. A slow-paced slice-of-life novel with an ensemble cast, about women's growth and empowerment. It has family, friendship, and romance, and most importantly, trauma from one's family of origin. If that's not your thing, just quietly move on. Please don't leave a bad review, thank you. 361Reads6.5Score108Shelves

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4. 1204 旧 Childhood in the Old Days 旧时光里的童年 The Second Kid in the Old Days旧时光里的小二Urban134k WordsCompleted The author recalls a rural childhood in Wuchang County, Heilongjiang Province, during the 1970s and 1980s. The book describes rural life and the changes brought about by the household responsibility system in the early days of reform and opening up, along with the joys and hardships of the author’s childhood before the age of ten, major family upheavals, and the warmth and coldness of human nature. 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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   People in their 50s want to read stories from the past. This story about the Northeastern countryside, written based on my real experience, describes the difficult living conditions, major family changes, and the warmth and warmth of human relationships in the 1970s and 1980s.

5. 1205 她 She Pushed Her Best Friend Toward Her Husband 她把闺蜜推向了丈夫 Liu Nirong, Who Loves Buckwheat Toast爱吃荞麦吐司的刘妮蓉Modern Romance314k WordsCompleted Keep your home safe from fire, thieves, and your best friend. When a wife spots signs that something is off with her husband, she wonders if she’s just being paranoid. Still, she stays alert. Things take a winding course, and each time there seems to be a reasonable explanation. But the clues keep piling up, and she can’t help confiding her doubts to her best friend. In the end, the evidence of an affair gradually points to the best friend. 261Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 1206 河 A Lone Boat by the River 河边的孤舟 Liu Nirong, Who Loves Buckwheat Toast爱吃荞麦吐司的刘妮蓉Modern Romance739k WordsCompleted Chen Shan, a young woman born into a middle-class family during the Republic of China era, fell into poverty after her father died. She weathered the tumult of the War of Resistance, the civil war, and the founding of New China. 12Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 1207 玉 The Jade-Faced Asura's Cherished One 玉面修罗的掌心宠 Doctor Shao韶医师Modern Romance553k WordsCompleted A tale of warlord clashes, love and hatred for family and country, and the struggle between love and power. My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 3Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 1208 江 The River’s Song Never Sleeps 江声不眠 Liu Nirong, Who Loves Buckwheat Toast爱吃荞麦吐司的刘妮蓉Modern Romance241k WordsCompleted Set during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, this epic tells the story of progressive journalist Lin Yu and refined young lady Su Yao. They meet, come to understand and love each other amid the turmoil, and join forces in pursuit of their ideals and their cause. 11Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 1209 金 Li Dongyuan, the Golden Essence Divine Doctor 金元神医李东垣 Liu Nirong, Who Loves Buckwheat Toast爱吃荞麦吐司的刘妮蓉Historical232k WordsCompleted Synopsis: In the chaotic years of the Jin and Yuan dynasties, Li Gao abandoned commerce to study medicine under Zhang Yuansu. He developed the Spleen and Stomach theory and founded the School of Nourishing Earth. Through his writings and the many students he trained, his ideas had a lasting influence and remain relevant to modern disease treatment. "The Renowned Jin-Yuan Physician Li Dongyuan" takes you on a journey through his remarkable medical career. 7Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 1210 高 The High-Heeled Shoe Mystery 高跟疑云 Liu Nirong, Who Loves Buckwheat Toast爱吃荞麦吐司的刘妮蓉Urban233k WordsCompleted My wife works at a joint-venture company and was recently promoted to head of the human resources department. Lately, she has been working late all the time. I couldn't understand it. What was there to keep HR working overtime for? Yesterday, I went to Guangzhou on a business trip. I was supposed to be gone for several days, but something urgent came up at the company, so I returned early. I wanted to surprise her and didn't tell her. When I got home at eleven that night, the house was empty. I 579Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 1211 沪 Shanghai Fireworks, 沪上烟火， Liu Nirong, Who Loves Buckwheat Toast爱吃荞麦吐司的刘妮蓉Modern Romance249k WordsCompleted For sixteen years, the young warlord Shen Mo has quietly watched over Lin Wan, leaving a gardenia tied with a blue ribbon at her doorstep every year. One rainy night, he finally enters her life. Together, they uncover the buried truths that have haunted two generations: a death driven by persecution, a frame-up, imprisonment, and betrayal. Between hatred and forgiveness, they choose love. The gardenias bloom year after year, wind chimes ring softly in the breeze, and those who have gone are stil 25Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 1212 高 High-Heel Mystery (Sequel) 高跟疑云（续） Liu Nirong, Who Loves Buckwheat Toast爱吃荞麦吐司的刘妮蓉27k WordsCompleted The High-Heel Mystery (Part Two) 32Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 1213 归 The Awakening of Guixu 归墟的苏醒 Liu Nirong, Who Loves Buckwheat Toast爱吃荞麦吐司的刘妮蓉Urban297k WordsCompleted The story takes place in a remote town. A series of bizarre disappearances leads the young detective Lin Yu to an abandoned warehouse, where he discovers an entity known as the “Guixu.” It is neither a monster in the traditional sense nor another dimension, but a membrane beneath the world: a conscious being that has slept for billions of years. It is both the embodiment of the “void” in the collective human consciousness and a fundamental structure of the world itself. The central conflict revo 2Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 1214 记 The Watchtower in My Memories 记忆中的碉楼 Liu Nirong, Who Loves Buckwheat Toast爱吃荞麦吐司的刘妮蓉10k WordsCompleted The Watchtower in My Memories 2Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 1215 风 A Bizarre Tale of Feng Shui! 风水奇谭！ Chen Jiu辰九Urban555k WordsCompleted Chen Yan, a top student at a 985 university, suffered a devastating blow at just twenty-two: His roommate set him up and framed him, driving him into a dead end; His girlfriend of three years cheated on him; his father was hospitalized with a serious illness, and he couldn't even scrape together the 5,000-yuan deposit. His loan payments were overdue and collectors were after him. He was about to become... Just as he sank into utter despair, a mysterious old Daoist appeared, opened his heavenly e 6.1kReads8.5Score398Shelves

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    The first Feng Shui novel

16. 1216 一 I Transmigrated and Became the Beloved Bride of a Crippled Marquis 一朝穿越，替嫁残侯成团宠 Chen Jiu辰九Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Historical transmigration + medical skills + marriage before love + two strong leads who dote on each other + suspense and court intrigue] Shen Qingci, a top surgeon, transmigrates into the body of a bride forced into a marriage swap. She becomes the new bride meant to bring good fortune to Xiao Yan, the blind and crippled Marquis of Dingbei. On their wedding night, she takes his pulse and immediately sees through it: “My lord, you’ve been poisoned. Someone wants to keep you in darkness forever 141Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 1217 与 Coexisting with a Big Shot, I Became Unstoppable 与大佬共生，我强到飞起 Chen Jiu辰九Modern Romance284k WordsCompleted One day, I woke up with a man in my head. It wasn't a hallucination or a split personality. He was the real deal, a top-tier boss: Lu Yunzhou. The ruthless business tycoon who ruled the corporate world was now nothing more than a ghost trapped in my mind. And so, things started looking like this: When someone gives me a hard time, he scoffs in my head: [Third file from the bottom left. Throw it in his face.] When someone frames me, he directs me remotely: [The recorder's in the right-hand drawe 93Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 1218 快 Quick Transmigration: The Second Personality 快穿第二人格 Chen Jiu辰九Modern Romance216k WordsCompleted Female lead + dual personality + no saintly martyrdom + takes down scumbags regardless of gender or age + lighthearted and funny Synopsis: Jiang Yan, a female cultivator, was bored when she happened upon a System. She transmigrates through three thousand worlds, disguising herself as the original host's second personality to help them change their personalities and escape their tragic fates. She takes down scumbags, delivers face-slapping comeuppances, completes missions, and explores the myster 31Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 1219 股 Stock Market Veteran 3 股市老兵3 Author Daiwa作者呆娃Urban350k WordsCompleted Lin Youda is a debt-ridden laborer at the bottom of society. He scrapes by delivering gas on a three-wheeled cart and working night shifts at a pharmacy, while squeezing in every spare moment to study stocks. The high commissions at brick-and-mortar brokerages make short-term arbitrage impossible. Then he comes across a trading journal left behind by his mentor and starts exploring low-commission online channels, developing a practical range-bound trading method suited to small retail investors. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you like stock trading, you can read this

20. 1220 供 I Put My Childhood Bride Through College, and Now She Wants to Dump Me 供童养媳上大学，毕业就想甩夫君 Yuan Kai Yuan Xin元凯元心Modern Romance2.0M WordsOngoing [Completed] [Family-Loving, Patriotic Chaoshan, 1988] "I want to call off the engagement!" he said. "All right, then let's consummate the marriage." A rough-hewn country man from Chaozhou got himself a beautiful bride in one night, only for her to run away the next day! He chased her to a newspaper office in Guangzhou, the University of Munich in Germany, the Xi'an Mecha Research Institute, the Jiangmen Mecha Experimental Base, and the Dahao Subsea Tunnel Mecha Experimental Base! Human-machine n 2kReads8.1Score103Shelves
21. 1221 玉 Yu Guinian Returns to 1968 as a Ten-Year-Old to Protect the Whole Family 玉归年重回68年十岁顽童护全家 Deep Blue Butterfly深蓝蝴蝶Modern Romance722k WordsCompleted [Period Setting, Reborn, Super-Civilization Space, Coming of Age, Strong Female Lead, Sweet Romance] Nian Baoyu and her husband shot each other dead. When she opened her eyes again, she was back in 1968, before her tenth birthday, on the night her father fled home to escape the armed factional fighting. Her father was hiding in the attic when someone informed on him. The commune's armed militia took him away, and more than ten days later, they sent back his corpse. Her mother was devastated and 17.7kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves

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    The heroine is reborn, not afraid of the scumbag's schemes, and protects her family at every step. Hong Luan is heartbroken and meets her lover.

22. 1222 豪 The Abandoned Heir of a Powerful Family: He Is Xingyu, She Is Qiu 豪门弃子之：他是星宇，她是秋 Clear and Shallow, Clear and Shallow清清浅浅清清浅Modern Romance528k WordsOngoing This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Pei Xingyu is the illegitimate son of Pei Changqing and a foreign model. His mother took the money and returned to her home country as soon as she gave birth, never appearing again. His father never took responsibility for him, leaving him to be raised by a nanny. He grew up facing discrimination and humiliation. His life was always surrounded by malice. The label “illegitimate son” clung to him li 2Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    I understand, it's more realistic!

23. 1223 被 The Wronged Beloved Finally Finds Kindness in the Passing Years 被辜负的良人，终得岁月温柔 Chen Caijie陈彩洁Marriage & Romance27k WordsCompleted The One Who Was Let Down Finally Finds Tenderness in the Years Ahead —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Realistic marriage and love-themed abuse articles, optional reading

24. 1224 烬 Ashen Marriage: Everyone Strikes Back, So Quit Pretending, Scumbag 烬婚：全员反杀，渣男别装了 Chen Caijie陈彩洁30k WordsCompleted Ashes of Marriage: Everyone Strikes Back, Scumbag, Stop Pretending —Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 1225 错 The Marriage We Missed 错过的婚姻 Chen Caijie陈彩洁Modern Romance599k WordsCompleted The wave of educated youths returning to the cities tore two people in love apart. Liu Yumei, a country girl, became pregnant before marriage and tried to hang herself, but survived. Her sister-in-law then sold her to human traffickers, who married her off to a man in the mountains. The educated youth Fang Shengqiang lost his memory in a car accident and missed his chance to be with Yumei. He married a rich woman and, with his wife’s support, became a corporate highflier. Liu Yumei became the w 134Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 1226 走 The Journey 走过 Chen Caijie陈彩洁Modern Romance243k WordsCompleted Walking Through is a poignant romance novel. The carefree days of youth are beautiful, but they can also be painful. Everyone’s growth is its own story of youth, and every story is different. Some lives are smooth sailing, filled with happiness and joy; others are quiet and ordinary, with gentle days; still others are passionate and dramatic, full of fervor and determination... Chunyan’s youth was full of twists and hardships. Yet, in the face of one trial after another, she never gave in. She c 642Reads6.7Score—Shelves
27. 1227 守 Keeping Watch Over Our Marriage 守望婚姻 Chen Caijie陈彩洁Modern Romance168k WordsCompleted This is the tragic story of a rural woman left behind in the countryside. Juhua is a traditional village woman, and like other rural women, she has no source of income. Without financial standing in her household, she can only rely on her husband's earnings to support the family. She is the sort of person who endures whatever comes her way. Her two sweet, clever children seemed to offer a chance to change her fate, but misfortune plunged her back into an abyss of suffering... 31Reads6.7Score—Shelves
28. 1228 婚 Breaking Through a Troubled Marriage 婚姻突围 Chen Caijie陈彩洁Urban480k WordsCompleted Written for men and women suffering in their marriages. Should a marriage without love or sex be maintained, or should they seek a way out, follow their hearts, and unleash their “true selves”? This novel will give you the answer! 69Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 1229 重 Reborn and Rising: I Refuse to Be a Doormat 重生逆袭：拒做受气包 Chen Caijie陈彩洁Modern Romance142k WordsCompleted Lin Wan is reborn and returns, casting off the patience she showed in her past life and vowing to escape her fate as a doormat. As she turns her career around and fights back against the Zhang family’s bullying, she awakens her husband Zhang Lei’s sense of responsibility. But the shadows of tragedy from her past life have yet to fade, and the Zhang family’s hidden schemes still lurk in the dark. Can the love Lin Wan and Zhang Lei share, each reaching for the other, withstand the unknown storms a —Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 1230 苏 Su Chen's Rise from the Ashes 苏辰的逆袭人生 Chen Caijie陈彩洁Rural Life365k WordsCompleted A betrayal drove him and his mother to the brink of despair, making survival his sole obsession. He lay low in the dust, hiding every trace of his misery, and relied on sheer determination to push through every shadow in his path. The struggles no one knew about and the unexpected glimmers of light eventually helped him break free from the shackles of fate. His rise to power conceals too many untold stories. 35Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 1231 逃 Escape from Marriage 逃离婚姻 Chen Caijie陈彩洁Modern Romance179k WordsCompleted With both parents dead and no family left, she thought she had found a man she could depend on. But he turned out to be a scoundrel after her inheritance. Her best friend and husband conspired behind her back, while her in-laws treated her like a servant. Even after giving birth to a son, she continued to live humbly in a marriage worse than death. It wasn't until he appeared that her inner world was turned upside down and the course of her life changed! 26Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 1232 华 A Dazzling Transformation 华丽蜕变 Chen Caijie陈彩洁Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Kindness needs an edge, and tolerance needs limits! Liu Xia, who grew up in the countryside, was too kind and always gave in. She missed two chances at true love, then stumbled into the wrong marriage and was tormented in a miserable relationship. Fortunately, the college sweetheart who had always loved her reappears, helping her see the error of her ways, escape her unhappy marriage, and open up a whole new chapter in her life! 4Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 1233 反 Turning the Tables on Marriage 反制婚姻 Chen Caijie陈彩洁Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted Her husband cheats, and her in-laws bully her. What path lies ahead for a woman struggling in her marriage? Should she keep suffering through it, or fight back and build a brilliant life of her own? The novel will reveal the answer... 2Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 1234 渡 Chronicles of Crossing the Sea of Suffering 渡苦纪 Yinning音凝Modern Romance689k WordsOngoing An autobiographical account of a life born deep in the mountains, raised by a single parent, and marked by loneliness from childhood. A widowed mother and her six children, dropping out of school, sleeping in a pigsty. I left home at fourteen, and at fifteen someone set me up to nearly marry a deaf-mute man of appalling character. After the wedding, I raised two children alone while living in a rabbit hutch. In forty years, I have tasted every kind of sorrow. After enduring endless hardships and 148Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Reading this book will wash your eyes!

35. 1235 郭 The Guo Family's Crosstalk: A Twisted Take on Journey to the West 郭氏相声之歪批西游 Kou Chengtian, Think Extra Spicy寇承天思加辣Urban2.6M WordsOngoing Teacher Guo: Xiao Kou, why did you decide to write a novel that's all crosstalk? It's one of a kind online. Aren't you worried it's too niche and nobody will read it? Me: Because I truly love crosstalk. Teacher Guo: Oh, plenty of people love crosstalk! Even the old man who fixes bicycles at the end of the alley can crack a few jokes. Who do you think you are? Me: I'm nobody special. I'm just... worried. Teacher Guo: Worried? Did an elephant in your family crash an airplane? Me: Not an elephant! 1.8kReads8.8Score105Shelves

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    The only pure cross talk novel in the world, "Journey to the West" has been taken down from the altar and placed on the cross talk table of Guo Yuer, allowing you to comment on the alternative interpretation with laughter🔺

36. 1236 黄 The Huang Family Manor 黄家大院 Jin Wuming of the Celestial Secrets Institute天机院的金无铭Historical330k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommended short stories

37. 1237 从 Starting as a Crow, Bigwigs from Myriad Worlds Vacation in Water Margin 从乌鸦开始，万界大佬来水浒度假 Kou Chengtian, Think Extra Spicy寇承天思加辣Historical381k WordsOngoing The Liangshan heroes reject amnesty and, guided by the Lady of the Nine Heavens, establish a “Water Margin Resort” floating beyond the river of time. From then on, famous figures from every era “accidentally” transmigrate there to enjoy customized, immersive experiences. Zhu Bajie arrives, mistakes the ugly Prince Consort Xuan Zan for a monster and beats him, then sends Deng Fei and Cao Zheng fleeing in disgrace, only to drink Sun Erniang's foot-washing water... The Poet Immortal Li Bai arrives 51Reads7.7Score—Shelves
38. 1238 鬼 The Medicine Cauldron of Guiguzi 鬼谷药鼎 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今15k WordsCompleted The Ghost Valley Medicine Cauldron 5Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 1239 鬼 The Spirit Venerable of Guiguzi 鬼谷灵尊 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今20k WordsCompleted Ghost Valley Spirit Venerable 3Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 1240 灵 The Hidden Treasures of the Spirit Pivot 灵枢天藏 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今28k WordsCompleted The Celestial Treasury of the Spirit Pivot 3Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 1241 汉 Divine Judge of the Han Prison: The Biography of Zhang Tang 汉狱神断：张汤传 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今23k WordsCompleted The Divine Judge of the Han Prison: The Biography of Zhang Tang 2Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 1242 劫 Martial Peace Through Tribulation and Dust 劫尘武安 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今15k WordsCompleted Wu'an Amid the Dust of Calamity 2Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 1243 玄 Chen Ping, Master Strategist: His Heavenly Calculations Shape the World 玄谋陈平：天机算尽定乾坤 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今22k WordsCompleted Chen Ping's Cunning: Calculating Heaven's Secrets to Shape the World —Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 1244 问 Ask Me How I Can 问君何能 Astonishing888叹为观止888Historical550k WordsCompleted [Golden finger + intense mind games + court intrigue + sweet romance and satisfying payback + plenty of twists] A young man is beaten by a thug and unexpectedly gains the ability to read minds through heavenly ears. A beggar turns his fortunes around and rises to become a prince of the court. Power struggles and battles for the throne unfold one after another. Everyone is a pawn, yet everyone is caught up in the game. Who has the greater foresight and cunning? The princess by his side, the prime 24Reads8.9Score—Shelves
45. 1245 婚 Living Together in Marriage 婚姻里的共居 March Knows Painting三月知画Modern Romance530k WordsCompleted For women, marriage is like a high-stakes gamble with no certain outcome. They stake their youth and surrender their fate, hoping luck will be on their side. No one can say what they’ll end up with: a “war without gunfire” full of hidden hurts, a metamorphosis like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, or the gentle, unremarkable flow of days worn smooth by time. From two people to a family of four, through the endless cycle of meals and changing seasons, life beneath one roof is wrapped in swee 530Reads—Score103Shelves

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    Highly recommended! Chronicles, conflicts in life, the true meaning of marriage, unfair fate, and the emotional pull of pursuing true love! Whose fault is it? After reading this, I have the answer!

46. 1246 奇 Strange Treasures Conquer the World: The Secret Schemes of Lü Buwei 奇货驭天：吕不韦异谋传 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今27k WordsCompleted Mastering Heaven with Rare Goods: The Strange Schemes of Lü Buwei 1Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 1247 基 A Lost Path Through the Ranks 基层仕途迷茫路 Zuo Linfeng左林沣Urban255k WordsCompleted “Jiaming,” Third Grandpa said, “I just saw green smoke rising from your family grave. That's a good omen. I reckon Xinghe will grow up to become an official.” A fortune-teller told him, “You can become an official in the southeast.” Chen Xinghe was a grassroots official who spent more than twenty years struggling his way through the political world, constantly making waves on the grand stage of his own life. For a time, his efforts brought him fame and success, and he enjoyed a happy life. He wa 1.7kReads9.5Score121Shelves

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    Urban daily life + career inspiration + counterattack! What is the way to be an official? What does it mean to have cold tea? What does it mean to be pushed down by the wall? What does it mean to never forget your original intention? You will understand after reading this article! Remember to write a book review, thank you

48. 1248 墨 Ink Seal of the Nine Heavens 墨印九天 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今25k WordsCompleted Ink Seal Across the Nine Heavens 3Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 1249 子 Zigong Enters Government: Chronicles of Five Kingdoms in Turmoil 子贡出仕、五国风云录 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今10k WordsCompleted Zigong Enters Officialdom: Chronicles of the Five Kingdoms 4Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 1250 大 The Might of the Great Tang: The Long Winds of the Celestial Strategies 大唐天威之天策长风 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今Historical328k WordsCompleted In the chaotic final years of the Sui dynasty, the realm lies in ruins, smoke rises from battlefields, and the people are plunged into misery. A gifted child is born at the Wugong Guesthouse, marked by the auspicious signs of a dragon and phoenix. He is named Shimin, with the great ambition to bring peace to the people. Young Li Shimin is no idle boy. He studies military texts and masters riding and archery. At sixteen, he deploys a feint at Yanmen and drives back hundreds of thousands of Turk 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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