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1. 601 赌 The Gambling Den 赌城 Neptune海王星Urban1.8M WordsCompleted My new book, I’m a Proper Chinese Medicine Doctor, So Why Am I Being Treated Like a Gynecologist?, is out. As the saying goes, nine out of ten gamblers lose. But as someone who lost everything and worked as a junket agent, I can tell you for sure: every single gambler loses! Even if you can avoid a cheat’s tricks, you can’t escape the odds of the casino. Gambling is a game ordinary people should never touch. It’s a blade that kills without drawing blood! 5.7kReads9.1Score47914d adds

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   "Casino" is such a thrilling book! Written by Neptune, the protagonist was originally a rich kid who gambled his way into debt and was forced to work as a casino henchman. He climbs his way up from a junket operator to a gambling kingpin – it's incredibly exciting! The casino scenes are described incredibly realistically, capturing the excitement of winning and the despair of losing, making your palms sweat. If you like gambling stories, don't miss it; this book will give you an exhilarating experience!

2. 602 被 After I Took Her to Court, She Finally Dropped the Act 被我告上法庭后，她彻底不装了 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七16k WordsCompleted After I took her to court, she stopped pretending altogether 160Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 603 官 The Road to Officialdom: From a Township Justice Office to the Provincial Compound 官道：从乡镇司法所到省委大院 The Jing River Household京河人家Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Beginning in the early twenty-first century, this novel chronicles the rise of Wang Xiaofeng, a young man from a poor family. Along the way, he faces petty schemers and receives help from benefactors. His posts and responsibilities change, but his original ideals and aspirations never do. Wang Xiaofeng starts out as a clerk at a township judicial office, then rises steadily through the ranks… 6.6kReads7.8Score60214d adds

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   A highly recommended book!!!

4. 604 神 Divine Oil 神油 Lying-Down Dog躺狗Urban5.7M WordsOngoing The waters of the Gui River cannot wash away old blood debts. A jar of miraculous oil can keep the secrets of a powerful family locked away. The Republic of China is in chaos, the country teetering on the brink of collapse. At the command of his ancestors, the sole surviving heir of the Shi family enters the fray, disguising himself as an anonymous laborer at the Wen family’s oil mill. He appears plain and timid, but in his heart he is plotting a sweeping revenge. The miraculous oil the Wen fami 66.9kReads9.2Score3.3k14d adds

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   This is the truest dream in the city.

5. 605 逃 The Runaway Housewife 逃跑的家庭主妇 A Zi's Dream阿紫的梦Modern Romance127k WordsCompleted At forty, Su Meng was manipulated by her husband into having a second child. Her younger daughter’s birth was an impulsive decision, and the start of a nightmarish life. Standing on the balcony of her home on the eighteenth floor, she suddenly thought that jumping might be the only way to find true release… The loneliness, helplessness, pessimism, despair, and weariness with everything made her realize she was ill, seriously ill. And the only thing that might cure her was to run away… Escape, ge 1kReads—Score10214d adds
6. 606 重 Back to 2006: Living Life on My Own Terms 重回06之肆意人生 Er San Yi Yi Yi Qi二三一一一七Urban408k WordsOngoing Multiple heroines + a touch of romantic rivalry + a perfect ending What is meant to be will be; what isn't cannot be forced. Reborn in 2006, Wang Quan no longer believed in fate. He believed that people could triumph over destiny. 798Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It looks alright.

7. 607 离 After the Divorce 离婚之后 Nian Lianqiu念莲秋Modern Romance503k WordsCompleted [An animated series based on this book is coming soon. If you enjoy Qiuqiu's work, please keep an eye out for it!] This story tackles a subject close to real life, one I've always wanted to write about but never dared to. After writing a few feel-good power fantasies, I found myself returning to this subject, with an even stronger urge to express what I wanted to say. And so this book was born… Yang Zhixuan was a full-time homemaker who was divorced after fifteen years of marriage. On a snowy ni 10.6kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds

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   Urban Reality Novel

8. 608 三 The Itch of Thirty 三十之痒 Night Snow on the Towering Ship楼船夜雪Urban579k WordsCompleted An elite wife carefully devises a “second-child plan” for her ordinary husband. But when the man painstakingly uncovers the whole truth, he decides to give them three keys to revenge! This story is entirely fictional and has nothing to do with the author. Readers are earnestly asked not to draw comparisons with real people! 633Reads7.0Score—14d adds

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   What is the most insulting thing to a man?

9. 609 乡 Love in the Countryside 乡间情 Tao Tianmeng陶天梦Urban101k WordsCompleted A beautiful widow falls for a wealthy young man, while a rough-and-tumble butcher falls for the beautiful widow. In this love triangle, who will win? This gripping novel, Country Love, is set in the countryside from the Republican era through the 1990s. It vividly portrays the love and hatred that shape the rural lives of its three protagonists, Li Jinfeng, Wang Dalei, and Liu Xiaodong, as well as the clashes between their humanity and self-interest. The supporting cast includes classic figures 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I recommend this book; it's a masterpiece for urban readers and absolutely fantastic!

10. 610 首 My Billionaire Mom Claims Me: I'm a Super-Rich Second-Generation Heir 首富亲妈认亲：我是超级富二代 A Wei Is Already Dead阿伟已经丝了Urban867k WordsCompleted [No System] [Purely urban] [Smart protagonist] [Grounded and realistic] Have you ever wondered... What if you weren’t the child of an ordinary family after all, but a super-rich heir from an incredibly wealthy family? Su Yang had always believed he was an utterly ordinary person. When he was little, his father told him that his mother had died before he was old enough to remember her. Then, when he was in middle school, his father died in a car accident, leaving him all alone. Until the day just 21.7kReads8.9Score1.6k14d adds

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    I only recommend this one: Have you ever thought that you're not actually from an ordinary family, but rather a super-rich second-generation heir? It features a mature woman in black stockings, a protective mother, a doting father, a constant aunt-like smile, and financial freedom. There are no old-fashioned, self-deprecating tropes; it's a very enjoyable read.

11. 611 强 A Forceful Claim 强势染指 Xiangqiao香巧Modern Romance394k WordsCompleted [Roguish, Rugged Hero] [Daddy-Type Boyfriend] [ oozing hormones] [Guiding Lover] [Sweet Romance] [Nine-Year Age Gap] [Food] [Kissaholic] [Both Pure and Inexperienced] I'm currently working on signed editions for publication. If you're interested, you can check them out at the usual place. This is part of the same series as Jiang Baichuan and Hai Tian's A Soldier in Uniform, Rose in Hand, Dedicated to the Princess. (The male lead cooks, talks dirty, and fusses over every last detail like a dad. T 60.5kReads9.4Score6.8k14d adds

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    🐬This book... Is this really a book that Tomato (the author) can read? I'm afraid the descriptions inside will get it censored someday!!! 🐬🐬 Ah! Ah! Ah! I feel like I'm unclean. This book is only suitable for reading late at night when everyone is quiet. 🐬🐬🐬

12. 612 彼 All the Stars Across the River Are Lonely 彼岸星辰皆寂寥 Wanderer Returns at Night游子夜归人Modern Romance876k WordsCompleted The Stars Across the Shore Are All Silent is a realistic ensemble novel about the love lives of Chinese students studying in the United States and their entrepreneurial ventures in both China and America. The main couple's story is based on real events. The cast is richly drawn, and the chapters stand on their own. For a campus story, start at Chapter 1 or 37; for entrepreneurship, start at Chapter 11; for heartache, start at Chapter 55; and for the real-life inspiration, start at Chapter 71. Yu 24Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Try this book; it's realistic, based on true stories. There are no formulaic plots, and it focuses on detailed characterization.

13. 613 离 On the Day of My Divorce, I Ran Into My First Love, Who Fled from Our Wedding Five Years Ago 离婚当天，意外撞见逃婚五年的初恋情人 Quan Xin荃昕11k WordsCompleted On the Day of My Divorce, I Accidentally Run Into the First Love Who Ran Away from Our Wedding Five Years Ago 529Reads—Score514d adds
14. 614 商 Waves of Fortune in the Business World 商海风云 West Wind Lifts the Curtain 1卷帘西风1Urban3.5M WordsCompleted One summer night, he rescued his beautiful boss while she was asleep. He thought it would be the start of a fateful romance, but instead he landed himself in a world of trouble. Worse still, he fell into a carefully laid trap and found himself facing an unprecedented crisis... With no connections, no backing, no network, and no resources, this migrant worker from the countryside climbs step by step to the pinnacle of success. 13.1kReads9.2Score1.7k14d adds

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    This is the best urban drama I've ever seen, so please enjoy it without worry.

15. 615 健 Fitness Legend: Building Muscle, Becoming King 健身传奇，逐肌成王 Stone of Xihe溪禾的石Sports230k WordsCompleted Jiang Mo, an internet-addicted young man crushed by life, finally awakens the Bodybuilding System! From a scrawny gaming addict to the boss of the gym, from getting chased around by Scarface to taking down the entire criminal underworld! He forms a team with the gym's five beauties, crushes injustice with muscle, and sweats his way to the top! This is a high-octane bodybuilding legend about a weakling beating the odds, chasing his dreams one muscle at a time, punching bullies and kicking dirtbag 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    He rises to power through rigorous training, leading fitness beauties to fight against underworld forces.

16. 616 瑰 A Geisha’s Dream 瑰夏之梦 Black and White Images黑白画映Modern Romance179k WordsCompleted One midsummer day in my second year of high school, I glimpsed Xiao Ruohua at the library, bent over her books by the window. She became the Guixia rose I kept hidden in my heart. For twelve long years, I watched her from afar. I saw her shine as she sang onstage and dazzle everyone in debate competitions. I also saw her hide beneath the protection of the Chu family, suppress all her talents, and become an obedient, almost invisible stepdaughter. I watched in silence and quietly made my way towa 39Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "A Geisha Dream" | Su Youli: If I Had Never Seen the Sun "If I had never seen the sun, I could have endured the darkness." But I have. That summer in my second year of high school, the sun was shining brightly. She stood in the corner of the playground, head down, flipping through a book. A breeze blew by, and she raised her hand to brush a stray hair behind her ear, then looked up, squinting at the sky. Just that one second. I stood there, across half the playground, my heart skipping a beat. From then on, I started paying attention to her. I noticed she liked spicy food, I noticed she disliked crowded places, I noticed she had a small canine tooth on her left side when she smiled. I noticed she always walked with her head down at the Chu family home, I noticed her voice was never too loud or too soft, I noticed she was so smart, yet she pretended to know nothing. I noticed everything. But I could do nothing. Because I am Su Youli, and she is the Chu family's stepdaughter—the sister of my nominal fiancée. For those twelve years, the bravest thing I ever did was anonymously send her a bouquet of green ping-pong chrysanthemums every year on her birthday. She'll probably never know that I stood in the florist for a whole hour before choosing that color. The florist asked me what kind of flowers I wanted, and I couldn't answer. I only knew she deserved a unique color—not a vibrant red, not pure white, but that quiet, stubborn green that stands out in a sea of ​​flowers. Twelve years. I watched her cautious way of living in the Chu family, watched her hide her brilliance in front of everyone, watched her conceal her radiance layer by layer, just to survive in a place that didn't belong to her. I wanted to go to her and tell her: You don't need to hide, I've seen it all. But I couldn't. Because back then, I wasn't qualified. I spent twelve years waiting for an opportunity. Waiting for an opportunity to let her appear by my side innocently, without bearing any stigma. Waiting for an opportunity where I could openly and honestly accept her identity. That day at the family dinner, when I said, "The Chu family, isn't there another daughter?" No one knew my hand holding the wine glass was trembling. It wasn't nervousness, it was excitement—the almost uncontrollable excitement of twelve years of suppressed emotions finally finding an outlet. I could finally walk towards her. In the most dignified way, in a way that wouldn't harm her in any way, in a way that everyone would think was just a marriage of convenience—I could walk towards her. If I had never seen the sun, I could have endured the darkness. But I have. So even if it takes a lifetime to get closer to that light, I would gladly accept it. [Reading Tips] Twelve years of unrequited love × A sudden breakthrough: His decision wasn't impulsive, it was premeditated. Deeply restrained affection × Step by step: True love isn't about possession, it's about protection. Another way of writing about mutual pursuit: One person took ninety-nine steps, just to wait for her to take that one step. "Everyone says it's a marriage of convenience, but only I know, this is the breaking ground of twelve years of unrequited love."

17. 617 大 The Fierce Middle-Aged Man 大叔凶猛 Second Uncle Yi易家二叔Urban313k WordsCompleted “I've realized I'm liking you more and more.” Looking at the radiant beauty beside him, Lin Feng felt his heart clench. He wasn't single, and faced with such unexpected candor, he felt not the slightest bit of joy. If anything, his scalp prickled. As soon as Lin Feng took over the Jiangdong branch of Wansheng Plaza, all kinds of temptations came pouring in. What followed was a dangerous struggle of wits, without a single flash of blades. The Game of Thrones, the realities of the workplace, and t 1.5kReads6.1Score10414d adds

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    A realistic story that exposes the unspoken rules of the workplace; the writing is exquisite, alluring, and incredibly addictive.

18. 618 秦 Mr. Qin's Cherished Darling 秦总心尖宠 Darling Jun Yue宝贝珺悦Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted Synopsis: A car accident brings a cold-faced CEO together with the country girl who saved his life. He pursues her relentlessly, pulling her from a country lane into the bustling city. Others question whether she is good enough for him? CEO Qin sneers, “My life belongs to her. She deserves every good thing in the world!” The ultimate indulgence, sweet enough to make your teeth ache! Want to know their story? Come read my long novel, CEO Qin’s Precious Darling. You won’t regret investing in it! 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Let's take a look at these two books. One has already been recommended by the platform to the comprehensive category search, and the second will be officially recommended by the platform tomorrow.

19. 619 珺 After Being Reborn, Junyue Refuses to Be a Blood Bag 珺悦重生后不在当血包 Darling Jun Yue宝贝珺悦Modern Romance141k WordsCompleted The story begins with Junyue, whose adoptive parents rely on her alone to support the family and treat her like a blood bank they can drain whenever they want. After being reborn, she swears she will never again be their blood bank! I hope you all will read on to find out what happens next! You're welcome to share your thoughts, leave comments, and follow me. Your support will help me improve my writing! —Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 620 新 The New Campus Belle Turns Out to Be the Girl Next Door 新生校花竟是邻家妹妹 Gege Wuwu隔胳呜呜Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Pure romance] + [Unexpected childhood sweetheart] + [No System] + [Not reborn] Jiang Xiang is a third-year student at Hangcheng University. Given his personality, he thinks he'll probably never find a girlfriend, so he's focused entirely on building his career. Mu Zhiyu, a new student this year, earned the highest score among the incoming class. She's a top student who has caught the attention of many teachers. She's beautiful and innocent-looking, and was pursued by many people as soon as s 47kReads9.3Score5.3k14d adds

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    Sweet stories are even better; lighthearted everyday writing, definitely worth reading.

21. 621 红 A Bewitching Beauty: My Wild, Chaotic Romance 红颜祸水:我的迷乱野情 Grape Demon King葡萄大魔王Urban471k WordsCompleted Chen Man leaves the mountains to seek refuge with his widowed sister-in-law, but the glittering, decadent city soon leaves him lost. Starting as a bar bouncer, he climbs step by step to the top. Along the way, a glamorous female boss and others gather around him... 6.1kReads7.6Score37914d adds

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    It must be a romantic debt from a past life, which needs to be repaid one by one in this life... This story is quite realistic, the male lead is very responsible, and he's popular with all ages! Not only is the plot exciting, but there are also many beautiful women, all of whom are attracted to the male lead. Adults don't have to make choices; I want them all!

22. 622 你EN What Makes You Think I'll Keep Liking You Forever? 你凭什么认为我会一直喜欢你呢 Night Rain i夜雨iUrban1.2M WordsCompleted [Everyday romance] [One female lead] [Mutual healing] Because of a promise made in childhood, Chen Lu spent seven whole years pursuing the girl he’d grown up with. In the end, all he got was a cold rejection. Chen Lu smiled in acceptance, but his heart had turned to ash… until he met the sweet, clumsy girl who’d come to thank him. The girl was lovely and innocent, standing alone in the rain right where the two of them had agreed to meet. “Why haven’t you left…?” The girl slowly lifted her head. 121.3kReads9.7Score14k14d adds
23. 623 心 Heartbeat Countdown: Waiting for You to Step Down 心动倒计时：等你卸任 Fire Every Year年年火Urban2.3M WordsCompleted I’d barely graduated from college when I put the campus goddess teacher on maternity leave! After Lin Feng was dumped by his girlfriend, he never expected to spend a night with the school’s goddess teacher! What caught Lin Feng even more off guard was that the goddess was pregnant with his child! And so, under the watchful eyes of their students and colleagues, the two temporarily began living together… [Everyday life] + [Dad life] + [Adorable kids] + [One heroine] 18.2kReads9.0Score1.6k14d adds
24. 624 学EN Don't Worry, Senior—I'll Protect You 学姐别怕，我来保护你 Gege Wuwu隔胳呜呜Urban3.0M WordsCompleted [Heart-Pounding Engine 2: Pure White Love Letter has been published] [Lighthearted daily life] + [Single female lead] + [No System] + [Not reborn] + [Sweet romance] In high school, Luo Ye had a secret crush on a girl for three years. He even got into the same university as her, and they agreed to start dating if they both got in. But the girl unexpectedly went back on her word. Heartbroken, Luo Ye became a romance novelist. Unexpectedly, before university even began, the novel he wrote shot to t 312.7kReads9.8Score31.4k14d adds
25. 625 我 My Wife Doesn’t Love Me After All 我的老婆居然不爱我 A Heart Dancing in the Wind随风飘舞的心Urban742k WordsCompleted Fang Yuan discovers that his wife has a lover on the side. If you don’t love someone, don’t hurt them, so Fang Yuan decisively divorces Xu Ya. Xu Ya soon announces that she’s marrying the man and invites Fang Yuan and their child to the wedding... Xu Ya’s lover keeps pushing Fang Yuan’s limits, until at last he can’t take it anymore. 1.7kReads6.2Score10014d adds

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    Fang Yuan discovered his wife was having an affair. Realizing that if he didn't love her, he shouldn't hurt her, Fang Yuan decisively divorced Xu Ya. Xu Ya's lover repeatedly challenged Fang Yuan's limits, finally pushing him to his breaking point.

26. 626 重 Reborn: My Movie-Star Sister Is a Shameless, Fierce Girl 重生：影后姐姐是无良女生贼凶了 Half a Life in Smoke and Sand半生烟沙Urban1.7M WordsCompleted [One female lead + entertainment industry + variety shows + sweet romance + two equally strong leads] After returning reborn, all he wanted was to live life his own way and plan his revenge. But a reflexive slap landed on Ling Qiyue, an award-winning actress who had mistaken him for someone about to jump to his death. As he watched Ling Qiyue, who had “rescued” him, with blood at the corner of her mouth, Nai Luo fell silent. From then on, his life was rewritten because of her. Now a young talent 4.7kReads9.3Score41714d adds
27. 627 前 My Ex-Wife Wants to Come Back, but I Just Want to Run 前妻要回来，可我只想逃 Where Does My Heart Drift?心漂向何方Urban1.1M WordsCompleted His wife divorces him from the start and goes off with someone else. How could any man put up with that? The male lead seizes his chance and rises to success. His ex-wife regrets it and begs him to take her back. But by then, he already has too many women around him. How could he possibly go back to the way things were with his ex? Yet she keeps clinging to him. What should he do? A real dilemma. 1.1kReads6.6Score—14d adds
28. 628 孤 Lone Wanderer 孤行者 Wang Yiwang王已忘Urban2.9M WordsCompleted An abandoned “simpleton” takes his first bold step, and a brilliant, shining life begins to unfold. Life’s wonders are not made up of laughter alone. There are far more tears along the way, but come rain or shine, he presses on and grows stronger! 215.3kReads9.4Score18.4k14d adds

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    Several of them are considered masterpieces, according to Tomato.

29. 629 重 Reborn in 2000: My Childhood Sweetheart, the School Belle, Is 18 重生2000，青梅校花18岁 Hardworking Old Jiu奋斗老九Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [Reborn + Childhood Friend and School Beauty + Everyday Romance + Sweet Couple Moments + One Heroine] Yi Feng, who is terminally ill, is reborn in the year 2000. That year, his childhood friend and school beauty, Gu Muxi, is eighteen. “Yi Feng, lend me a pen!” “...Didn’t you borrow one yesterday?” “Yesterday was yesterday, today is today. Things have changed, get it?” “...You win. Fine, here.” “Yi Feng, tear off a sheet of paper for me!” “...Why tear mine? Don’t you have your own?” “I do, but I 49kReads9.5Score6.2k14d adds
30. 630 生 My Life Is on a Countdown, and I'm Done Being a Simp 生命开启倒计时，我不想再做舔狗 A Heart Dancing in the Wind随风飘舞的心Urban386k WordsCompleted Ye Qingfeng had pursued his girlfriend, Zhou Jinyu, for years, only to discover that she was a gold-digging, two-faced woman. He decisively broke things off with Zhou Jinyu, but never imagined he would become Chi Yutong's live-in son-in-law. Just as Ye Qingfeng fell in love with Chi Yutong, the man she had always cherished appeared, 186Reads5.5Score—14d adds
31. 631 重 Reborn in 1999: From the Start, I Get Beaten Up by the Cool School Beauty 重生1999：开局被清冷校花揍 Little Qin from Kindergarten幼儿园小秦Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Campus Beauty + No System + Multiple Heroines + Romance + Everyday Life] Campus beauty: “Wang Yi, my feet are sore. Rub them…” Campus beauty: “Wang Yi, I'm scared of the dark. Hold my hand…” Campus beauty: “Wang Yi, you're mine now. You can't get away!” … Wang Yi woke from a deep sleep, reborn twenty years in the past at the college entrance exam. Faced with a paper that might as well have been written in another language, he was completely stumped. The exam had gone badly enough, 42.6kReads8.9Score3.7k14d adds
32. 632 年 Young and Promising 年少有为 A Dao阿刀Urban2.1M WordsCompleted How deeply does one's family shape them? Some grow up insecure, timid, and lacking confidence; others become violent and end up behind bars; still others see their marriages torn apart, losing their spouses and children. After countless heartbreaking realizations, some people spend their whole lives healing from childhood, while others are healed for life by their childhood. 21.3kReads9.0Score2.8k14d adds
33. 633 霸 The CEO's Wife's First Love Is Back 霸道总裁老婆的初恋回来了 Where Does My Heart Drift?心漂向何方Urban1.1M WordsCompleted His aloof wife has a longtime crush, and a beautiful wife is bound to attract trouble. Jiang Meng is exhausted by life as a live-in son-in-law. He has to chase away the lecherous men who covet his wife and compete with the man she holds dear. Jiang Meng has no standing in the family, but he refuses to accept it. So what if his wife has someone else in her heart? He can even stand up to his mother-in-law, so why should he fear some old flame? See how Jiang Meng, a live-in son-in-law, defeats the 1.6kReads5.8Score10614d adds
34. 634 傲 My Proud Little Childhood Friend Is Sweet and Clingy, and She’s Sneaking Glances at Me Again 傲娇小青梅甜又黏，又在偷看我了 Spicy Rabbit Head with a Little Sugar麻辣兔头加点糖Urban1.7M WordsCompleted "Childhood Sweethearts + One Heroine + Mutual Pining + Everyday Life + No System or Golden Finger + Healing and Redemption" "A new book from a veteran author, quality guaranteed!" Yan Shu had a childhood sweetheart, the kind who'd been at odds with him ever since they were little. In kindergarten, he gave the girls in class strawberry milk. She went home and cried to his parents that he'd stolen hers. In elementary school, he traded Christmas cards with his deskmate. She turned around and angril 59.8kReads9.5Score6.2k14d adds
35. 635 成 After Making a Comeback, My Ex-Wife Wants to Remarry Me 成功逆袭后，前妻找我复婚 Where Does My Heart Drift?心漂向何方Urban216k WordsCompleted Ding Peng and Fang Jia graduated from the same ordinary university and were among countless ordinary wage earners. They fell in love in college. Ding Peng was handsome, tall, and strong, while Fang Jia was gentle and beautiful, with a stunning figure. They built a happy family that everyone envied. Wherever they went, people admired them as a couple. Ding Peng had always been very clever. As a child, he watched martial arts movies and took up martial arts because he wanted to become a great hero 161Reads5.0Score—14d adds
36. 636 重 Reborn, Yet Still Unable to Resist 重生，依然无法抗拒 I Am but a Grain of Millet我本一粟Urban335k WordsOngoing [A solemn statement from the author] This is a fictional work set in a bygone era. All characters and events are artistic inventions. Any portrayals of historical figures or events are imaginative, entertainment-oriented speculation based on publicly available information, and do not constitute factual statements. They have no connection to any real people or events. Please do not assume otherwise. 1.7kReads—Score—14d adds

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    The writing is exceptionally good and very realistic.

37. 637 帅 The Handsome Young Man 帅小伙 A Dao阿刀Urban1.8M WordsCompleted The Wang and Hai families had been neighbors and friends, but a dispute over building a house turned them into sworn enemies. Wang Xiaoshuai, a third-generation member of the Wang family, became a thorn in Haitang’s side. Every day after school, Haitang would block his way and beat him to a pulp, never tiring of it. Desperate to escape Haitang’s shadow, Wang Xiaoshuai racked his brains, and Haitang became the goal he was determined to surpass. 37.8kReads9.3Score3.7k14d adds
38. 638 城 The City’s Masked Man: Go Ahead, I’m Watching You Act 城市假面人，演，我看着你演 Chatting About Everyday Life in Brother Feng's Car凤哥车里聊家常Urban163k WordsCompleted An ordinary person acts so convincingly that he could win an Oscar, living behind a mask as marriage, family, and career all deal him blow after blow. Like a cockroach, he is reborn against all odds. See how he copes with the chaos of everyday life and becomes a master of life's many skills! 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A realistic story about ordinary people, without any cheat codes or face-slapping moments.

39. 639 论 On the Self-Cultivation of a People-Pleaser 论中央空调的自我修养 Looking Up at the Old仰旧Urban1.9M WordsOngoing [Multiple heroines + everyday life + heartwarming + healing + lighthearted] Xia Yu had enjoyed smooth sailing through the first half of his life, only to be sent back to the prologue without warning. But wasn't this way too early? Fate seemed to love playing tricks. The women who had once flashed briefly through his life, but whom he'd never gotten to know because of various circumstances, now appeared one after another ahead of schedule: A stubborn, distant rising star in voice acting; a myster 2.2kReads9.2Score11114d adds
40. 640 娱 You're a Top-Tier Star, Yet You Choose an Ordinary Teacher as Your Partner? 娱乐圈真顶流，你择偶普通教师？ Quietly Arriving悄然而至Urban1.6M WordsCompleted Chu Ze was reborn in his family’s old, rundown factory. From the start, he awakened a Factory System that could upgrade the plant and grant bonuses in different fields of research. He could level it up and earn rewards by accepting orders, fulfilling them, and selling the products. Chu Ze returned to Northwestern Polytechnical University and became a teacher. “How can our great nation depend on others for its survival?!” “Dignity lies at the tip of the sword, and truth lies within the range of o 21.4kReads8.9Score1.1k14d adds
41. 641 春 Spring Blossoms, Autumn Fades 春花秋逝 Ten Years with a Green Lamp拾年青灯Urban1.1M WordsCompleted (Not a wish-fulfillment story, no transmigration, realistic, about an ordinary person struggling to survive in the cracks. Don’t read if that’s not your thing.) Since you all want to kill me, I’ll start by eloping with your daughters!! 561Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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42. 642 我 My Landlord Is a Pop Idol 我的房东是偶像歌手 131313Urban3.2M WordsCompleted Gu Zhinan transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes an online novelist. Could his beautiful landlady really be a washed-up idol singer? One day, she leaves her guitar in the living room... "I can't write songs. I'm just a novelist. I was only messing around." That is, until his landlady is left stunned by the song Gu Zhinan wrote. "Didn't you say you couldn't write songs?" "I know a little, I know a little." 52.4kReads9.2Score5.8k14d adds
43. 643 带 The Dog-Walking Judge: Money Makes the World Go Round! 带狗判官，有钱能使我推磨！ Minotaur Knight牛头人骑士Urban2.5M WordsCompleted [The rating has been deliberately pushed extremely low, rock-solid and steady!] [The Douyin comic adaptation has over 100 million views and ranks 31st in Hongguo’s comic history. The quality speaks for itself, so enjoy with confidence!] (Villains, bandits, human nature, and a realistic writing style. Saints are welcome.) God created light, and you insist on picking a fight with Him? If you’re wondering who God is, then whoever has the biggest fist is God, damn it! Shu Yinghui: A man with flexibl 59.3kReads7.2Score5.1k14d adds

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    You'll come back and thank me. [Shy]

44. 644 人 Middle Age 人到中年 Firestorm火烧风Urban5.6M WordsCompleted My wife cheated on me, my brother turned against me, and at thirty, I hit the lowest point of my life! When money is at stake, everyone shows their true, ugly faces. Betrayed by family and confronted with the greed of friends, I was pushed into an abyss of despair by countless grasping hands. I had no choice but to struggle back to my feet and reach for the sunshine that belonged to me! 3.1kReads8.7Score38114d adds

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    These two books, which explore the questioning of life in reality, can be read together as their plots are interconnected.

45. 645 黑 Underworld Lust and Sin: The Twisted Life After My Fall 黑道孽欲：黑化后的妖孽人生 Lush and Blooming葳蕤盛放Urban410k WordsCompleted (Urban slice of life + lives consumed by desire + grounded and down-to-earth + multiple heroines + no brainless decisions + no melodrama + no cultivation + no System) What did an ordinary person at the bottom of society go through to end up on a one-way road into the underworld? If someone picks a fight, hit back. Life and death are no big deal! The plot is full of twists and turns, and relentlessly probes the human condition! So good it’ll make you pound your bed in a frenzy! If you love this k 33Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 646 麦 The Watcher in the Wheat Fields 麦苗田里的守望者 Ruins of the King王之遗迹Urban106k WordsOngoing I'll never forget that rainy summer night. The rain had turned the village's dirt roads to mud. One step could sink you in up to your calves. Clutching half a candle, I hurried home, stumbling through the muck, my heart pounding like I had a rabid rabbit inside me. Mom had promised she'd be home before dark, but it was already nine o'clock. 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Inside and outside the village, everyone is on equal footing.

47. 647 贾 Jia Erhu's Extraordinary Life 贾二虎的妖孽人生 Fate Already Known已知天命Urban7.6M WordsCompleted The original story of The Invincible Jia Erhu: Abandoned as a baby 24 years ago, he grew up tough, struggling at the bottom of society. Now he has returned as a king, entering the world that once abandoned him with a towering rage. He shows no mercy to his enemies, killing any god or demon that stands in his way. Powerful figures beg for mercy, while his enemies tremble at his name. In the end, he stands at the pinnacle of power, becoming a legendary warlord! 45.6kReads9.2Score4.5k14d adds
48. 648 温 A Tender Betrayal 温柔的背叛 Firestorm火烧风Urban2.9M WordsCompleted Betrayal in marriage and human greed have made my heart grow colder and colder... A vivid portrayal of marriage, family, and all walks of life. From the author Huoshaofeng, so you know it’s a quality read! 367Reads8.6Score6114d adds
49. 649 等 The Happiness We Waited For 等来的幸福 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance51k WordsCompleted In this blended family, the male and female leads grow up calling each other brother and sister. After her mother dies, the heroine goes abroad with her biological father. While overseas, she and the male lead begin a relationship. 773Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first book's male lead is the female lead's high school mentor. After graduating from university, to repay her mentor, the female lead introduces a female classmate from university to him as his girlfriend. She then chooses to stay in the city, giving up her assigned job to pursue her career.

50. 650 海 Fading Lights Upon the Sea 海上灯火阑珊 The Sound of Night Rain夜雨声凡Urban184k WordsOngoing This is a story about music, dreams, and love. Yang Cheng, a musician who left his hometown of Shanghai for Beijing, staking everything on his dream, was crushed by powerful industry interests, betrayed by his lover, and had his work stolen. His heart completely broken, he slunk back home. After withdrawing from the noise and ruins of the music scene, he couldn't bring himself to return to his family and lived alone in a rented place, sinking into despair. In the apartment he shared with others, 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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    With its delicate, poetic writing and profound, ocean-like emotions, this is a masterpiece of urban romance, dedicated to all souls who yearn to find warmth and strength in words.

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