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1. 101 被 A Life Stolen 被拐人生 Old Tales of the Mountain City山城老事Urban733k WordsCompleted Their daughter was stolen, leaving her parents devastated. They searched for her for eighteen years, traveling thousands of miles, but found no trace of her. This story reveals the strange ordeal of a girl who was abducted as a child, along with the tragic fate of her adoptive parents. Full of twists and turns, it makes for compelling reading. Will the girl ever return home, and what fate awaits her? 4.6kReads9.0Score46814d adds

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   This book is really good; the live-action narration has already finished.

2. 102 把 My Mom Regretted It After She Forced Me Into Prison 把我逼进监狱后我妈后悔了 Jing Jiuzhe荆九折8k WordsCompleted After Driving Me Into Prison, My Mother Regretted It 2.3kReads—Score—14d adds
3. 103 重 Reborn in the 1960s: I Became Grandma’s Little Sister 重生六零：我成了外婆的妹妹 Jing Jiuzhe荆九折Modern Romance73k WordsOngoing [When an ordinary person is reborn in a rural village in the 1960s, forget about getting ahead or making grand plans. First, stay alive.] [1960s rural life + family and neighborhood affairs + education and growth + ensemble cast] [Not a wish-fulfillment story, not a wish-fulfillment story, not a wish-fulfillment story. Please don't read if that's not your thing. Thank you.] When Zhu Yan wakes up in the body of her grandmother's second-youngest sister, who died young, she vows to change her grand —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   These books are very realistic.

4. 104 一 After One Wild Night, the Gorgeous Older Sister Made My Life Miserable 一夜风流后，漂亮姐姐折磨我 Jiang Weng姜翁Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted After one night at a bar, he took home a drunk older woman. The next day, a new female university lecturer walked into his classroom, and to his shock, it was the same woman from the night before. Even worse, she was his older sister’s best friend. In class, she adjusted her gold-rimmed glasses and called him “Lin Bei.” In private, the five hundred yuan “overnight fee” was still in his wallet. In this forbidden game, whoever gets serious first loses. 2kReads6.6Score15114d adds

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   This is the one, hahaha

5. 105 她 She Works as a Maid for a Shenzhen Tycoon 她在深圳豪门做保姆 I'm Yanzi我是艳子Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted After her husband divorces her, a nurse from a small county town heads south to Shenzhen to support her child and put her younger brother through school. After losing her job, she is hired as a nanny by Miss Chen, a wealthy heiress. She goes through being framed, misunderstood, dismissed, earning her first savings, suffering a miscarriage after being beaten, and heartbreak. In the end, she marries a local bachelor and becomes the leading lady of a wealthy family. As Miss Chen’s nanny, she witnes 6.3kReads9.2Score75414d adds

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   As a 20-year veteran bookworm, I highly recommend these two books. There are no domineering CEOs or naive and sweet characters; they depict the workplace romances of ordinary people. The female lead has strong moral values, is perceptive, articulate, and intelligent. They are worth staying up all night to read.

6. 106 广 After I Was Bullied While Walking My Kid at the Plaza, I Exposed the Old Bully Online 广场遛娃被霸凌后，我让恶人老头全网社死 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭9k WordsCompleted After I Was Bullied While Taking My Kid to the Plaza, I Made the Old Bully a Pariah Across the Internet 66Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A true urban slice-of-life novel, logical thinking

7. 107 一 The Awakening of a Middle-Aged Woman 一个中年女人的觉醒 I'm Yanzi我是艳子Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Family of Origin vs. the Fortress of Marriage] Chen Qingchen, an only child, is madly in love. She steals her household register and marries Lin Jiaxin, a man from a poor family who has made it on his own, unaware of what awaits her: a sharp-tongued mother-in-law who makes her life difficult, her father’s sudden death, her mother being forced out of the home, and underhanded attacks at work. When she hits rock bottom, two women become her lifelines. Her tough mother stands firmly behind her, wh 7.8kReads8.5Score75014d adds
8. 108 被 After Being Struck by Lightning, I Could Understand My In-Laws’ Dialect 被雷劈后，我听懂了婆家方言 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted After Being Struck by Lightning, I Could Understand My In-Laws' Dialect 287Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 109 神 Divine-Grade 神品 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Eastern Fantasy691k WordsCompleted Three Law Secret Realms have appeared in the underground city of the East Sea, sparking a fierce scramble among countless factions. The reason is that the protagonist possesses the divine ability to make his words come true! He can complete alchemy and artifact crafting with just a thought. And since he also has an immortal artifact, he joins the competition for the secret realms! 384Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It's in here.

10. 110 国 We Had Eight Days Off for National Day. I Turned Our Homebody Vacation into a Seven-Day Trip, and Now Mom Regrets It 国庆放八天，我把家里蹲改成七日游后，我妈悔疯了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭8k WordsCompleted I Had Eight Days Off for National Day, So I Turned My Stay-at-Home Life into a Seven-Day Trip. Now My Mom Regrets It 45Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 111 师 The Master’s Wife’s Chaos Body and the String of Events It Set Off 师娘的混沌体，所引发的连串事情 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀8k WordsCompleted A series of events set off by the Shiniang's Chaotic Body —Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 112 和 After a Blind Date with a Stunning Beauty, I Became a Dad Without Any Pain 和大美女相亲后，我无痛当爹 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted After a Blind Date with a Gorgeous Woman, I Became a Dad Without the Pain 179Reads—Score—14d adds
13. 113 我 My Years in Guangzhou 我在广州这些年 I Grow Red Shallots我种红葱头Urban251k WordsCompleted A thought crossed my mind as I watched from the side: Ma Man was twenty-two, such a wonderful age, still a young woman dreaming of beautiful love. I, on the other hand, was long past the age of romantic fantasies. I once had a beautiful love of my own, but that was all in the past. I did feel fond of Ma Man, but I didn’t entertain any fantasies. Or rather, I no longer dared to. 33Reads5.7Score—14d adds

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    This book felt like it was happening right next to me; the first-person narrative was very immersive, and the familiar atmosphere of the same city created a sense of comfort. The only downside is that the author is releasing books a bit slowly these days. I might keep it on hold and read it.

14. 114 理 A History of the Death of Idealism 理想主义消亡史 Spree斯普雷Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [No transmigration], [No cheats or System], [Realistic], [No feel-good wish fulfillment], [Deep-dive into the inside story], [Scheming] Medical investment is an obscure industry with a lot of hidden complexities. Yan Hui is a professional in the field, as well as an idealist. But as time goes by and circumstances change, his life and work gradually slip beyond his control. (A song will be included in the author’s notes for each chapter. It will relate to the chapter, directly or indirectly, obje 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The author would like to recommend this book. It depicts realistic workplace life and the joys and sorrows of the times. The story observes reality from the protagonist's perspective. Faced with the complexities of the industry, will a small individual be tossed about by the tides of time like duckweed, or will they remain steadfast and defy the odds? Let's find out. The author updates 8,000 words daily, with nearly 200,000 words published so far and 100,000 words remaining in the archive. The total length is projected to be around 800,000 words. Please add it to your favorites and leave comments. The author is deeply grateful.

15. 115 停 My Coworker Stole a Kiss from Me During a Power Outage 停电时我被同事偷亲了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭6k WordsCompleted A Coworker Stole a Kiss from Me During a Power Outage 890Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 116 看 Invisible Tenderness! 看不见的温柔！ A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀9k WordsCompleted Invisible Tenderness! 691Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 117 运 The Man Who Hauled Provisions Was Made a Prince, While I Was Stripped of My Command 运粮草的被封王，我却被夺了兵权 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀8k WordsCompleted The Man Who Hauled Supplies Was Made a King, While I Was Stripped of My Command 791Reads—Score414d adds
18. 118 相 My Blind Date Is a Treasure 相亲对象是个宝 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Marriage & Romance14k WordsCompleted My Blind Date Is a Treasure 125Reads—Score114d adds
19. 119 假 The Fake Heiress: A Beautiful Rose, Secretly Cherished with Tenderness 假千金：漂亮玫瑰暗宠更温柔 Plaid Ula Tortoise格子乌拉龟Modern Romance137k WordsCompleted [Resilient mechanical designer × proud, mysterious CEO] [Contract marriage + workplace affection kept under wraps + long-laid plans + mutual devotion] Qi Zhi'en is the Qi family's stepdaughter and fake heiress. She's determined to win the highest prize in mining machinery design: the Golden Miner statuette! She never backs down when she's in the right, and she's a mechanical design prodigy, but she's terrified of the Pei family's young master, Pei Wenci. Qi Zhi'en followed Pei Wenci around for t 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Fresh out of school and just starting their careers, they bump into an old friend while tightening a screw. Their journey, filled with ups and downs, eventually leads to mutual understanding and support.

20. 120 影 I Calculated the Actress’s Fate 影后的命，我算的 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀7k WordsCompleted I Read the Actress’s Fate 319Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 121 怀 Eight Months Pregnant, and My Skilled Migrant Visa Renewal Is Rejected on Suspicion of Money Laundering. What Should I Do? 怀孕8个月，优才续签被告知涉嫌洗钱怎么办？ Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭8k WordsCompleted At eight months pregnant, what should I do after being told my Quality Migrant Admission Scheme visa renewal is under suspicion for money laundering? —Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 122 他 He Found My Suicide Note 他捡到了我的遗书 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀8k WordsCompleted He Found My Suicide Note 496Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 123 撕 Tearing Love Apart 撕爱 Seven White Jades七白钰20k WordsCompleted Torn Love 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    On a moonless, starless night, Zhao Jiuqin said, "Wuya, I truly love you so much!" She pressed my head down to listen to her heartbeat. "Every life's arrival is both accidental and inevitable. Destiny is about fate." "I told you why Zhang Yuanhao insisted on divorcing me; he insisted I couldn't have children." "When I showed him my medical report, I signed the divorce papers." "For a long time after the divorce, I was in a daze." "I would inexplicably go to Jinman's hair salon." "Sometimes I would see you and Jin Xiaoman laughing and joking. I would get very angry." "I even suspected I had gone crazy!" ...

24. 124 为 Live Street Interviews to Boost Employment Rates 为了提高就业率，直播街头采访 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭9k WordsCompleted Street Interviews Livestreamed to Boost Employment Rates 40Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A great article that closely reflects real life

25. 125 九 The Nine Bestowments 九锡 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Historical11k WordsCompleted Nine Bestowments 78Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 126 漂 Those Years Adrift in Guangdong 漂泊在广东的那些年 Huo Baimu霍半百Urban530k WordsOngoing This is a realistic story, based on the author's and his friends' real experiences, with a little artistic embellishment! No golden finger, no System, and probably none of the wish-fulfillment moments you're hoping to see! Beyond the raw realities are deep reflections and memories that have gradually grown hazy! I dedicate this story to the days spent drifting through Guangdong! I dedicate it to those of my generation who went through similar experiences! 35Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Based on my own and my friends' true experiences, this book aims to record the real lives and struggles of a group of ordinary people in that era. It's definitely worth reading!

27. 127 这 In This Life, I Just Want to Treat You a Little Better! 这一世，我只想对你更好一些！ A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀8k WordsCompleted In this life, I just want to treat you even better! 734Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 128 长 I’m So Beautiful, the Dorm Matron Mistook Me for a Girl 长得太美，被宿管阿姨误当成女生 Wake Up, Stars醒醒吧星星Urban505k WordsCompleted [Showbiz] [Song Plagiarism] [One Female Lead] [No Toxic Drama or Tragedies] [Sweet Everyday Romance] Freshman Xia Chong was so beautiful that, from the start, the dorm supervisor mistook him for a girl and nearly refused to let him into the men’s dorm. The summer heat turned the dorm into a steamer. The school held a Top Ten Singers contest. Hoping to win the air conditioner prize, his unscrupulous roommates forced Xia Chong to enter dressed in women’s clothes... 18.3kReads9.4Score2.2k14d adds

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    These books are really good; the author writes in an interesting way. They're definitely "all-around charming" novels with a very appealing premise.

29. 129 他 He’s Seductive and Untamed 他又欲又野 Ruo Tang Floria若棠FloriaModern Romance449k WordsOngoing (Sweet and angsty romance + breaking up and getting back together + mutual salvation + one-on-one, both each other’s first and only) [Cool, untouchable queen of the finance world vs. wild, brazen playboy CEO] After his best friend tricked him into “sleeping with” a woman of unknown origin, Bian Cheng pulled up his pants and glared at him, his brows drawn into a sharp line. “Get lost. Believe me, I’ll castrate you right now!” His best friend put on a sheepish grin. “I was afraid you’d gone so lo —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A towering building rises from the ground; watch as he clinks glasses and feasts, watch as the dishes are left in disarray. This is not a mindless wish-fulfillment story; everything has a basis in reality. The protagonist in this story is you, me, and him.

30. 130 婆 After My Mother-in-Law Secretly Posted My Prenatal Test Results 婆婆偷晒孕检单后 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭9k WordsCompleted After My Mother-in-Law Secretly Posted My Prenatal Checkup Results 55Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 131 这 In This Life, Would You Still Want to Be with Me? 这一世，你还愿意和我在一起吗？ A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀11k WordsCompleted In This Life, Are You Still Willing to Be with Me? 212Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 132 西 Journey to the West 2026: Did I Beg You to Save Me? Did I Even Say the Word "Please"? 西游记2026版：我求你救我了？我说了半个求字吗？ Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云iMale-Channel Fanfiction9k WordsCompleted Journey to the West, 2026 Edition: Did I Ask You to Save Me? Did I Even Say the Word "Please"? 97Reads—Score114d adds

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    A thrilling story based on true events, handwritten and free of melodrama, it's a really good read.

33. 133 选 Starting Out in a Beauty Pageant with a Succubus Physique: How Could I Possibly Lose? 选秀开局，魅魔体质的我还怎么输 Armstrong Mortar阿姆斯特朗迫击炮Urban508k WordsCompleted [Showbiz + hilarious + stirring up trouble + livestreaming] Lu Chen spent his whole life as a star, but he was never happy. Everyone thought being a celebrity was great. He was the only one who became depressed. He couldn't eat and drink whatever he wanted or show his emotions freely. The paparazzi filmed him around the clock, and he couldn't even date openly. After working for so long that his body was completely worn out, he finally died. Reborn in a new world, he only wants to live an ordinar 4.8kReads8.0Score29914d adds
34. 134 中 China's Best Boss 中国好老板 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭9k WordsCompleted China's Best Boss 663Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first urban novel was a masterpiece in my mind.

35. 135 被 My Husband and Mother-in-Law Set Me Up, and I Snapped 被丈夫和婆婆算计，我怒了 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀9k WordsCompleted My Husband and Mother-in-Law Set Me Up, and I Snapped 222Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 136 丹 A Heart's Devotion Falls Upon Qingchuan 丹心一寸落青川 Ruo Tang Floria若棠FloriaModern Romance225k WordsCompleted A little scene: He flipped back the covers, sat up a little, and lit a cigarette. “How was last night?” She pressed her lips together and gave him a sidelong glance. “It's not like I'm writing a review.” She paused and cleared her throat. “A huge improvement.” He raised an eyebrow. “How huge? You weren't satisfied that time at Four Seasons?” He put extra emphasis on “improvement.” Both “improve” and “enter” suggest an action, but the way he stressed it inevitably set the imagination running. Wit —Reads—Score—14d adds
37. 137 三 Renting an Actress for New Year’s for 3,000 a Day, I Got the Cold Campus Beauty 三千一天租个女演员回家过年，租到高冷校花了 Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云iMarriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted I Rented an Actress for 3,000 a Day to Spend New Year's at Home, and Got a Cold Campus Beauty 471Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 138 为 Live-Streaming Street Interviews to Boost the Birth Rate 为了提高生育率，直播街头采访 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭8k WordsCompleted To Boost the Birth Rate, I Livestream Street Interviews 40Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 139 皇 The Empress Gets Her Revenge on the Spot 皇后有仇当场报 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted The Empress Gets Her Revenge on the Spot 236Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 140 我 I Sneak-Peeked at My Girlfriend's Diary, and Now She Wants to Break Up With Me 我偷看女友的日记，她要跟我分手 Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云i8k WordsCompleted I secretly read my girlfriend's diary. She wants to break up with me. 365Reads—Score314d adds
41. 141 闪 After Our Whirlwind Wedding, My Husband and I Slept in Separate Rooms for Six Months 闪婚后，老公和我分房睡了半年 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Modern Romance11k WordsCompleted After Our Flash Marriage, My Husband and I Slept in Separate Rooms for Half a Year 248Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 142 缅 Reborn: Escaping a Telecom Scam Compound in Northern Myanmar 缅北电诈园重生逃亡记 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀10k WordsCompleted Reborn and Escaping a Telecom Fraud Compound in Northern Myanmar —Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 143 古 An Ancient Imperial Chef Transmigrates to the Modern World? Cooking Without Salt Is a Total Mess 古代御厨穿越现代？做菜不放盐闹麻了 Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云i8k WordsCompleted An ancient imperial chef transmigrates to the modern world? He cooks without adding salt, and it's a total mess. 11Reads—Score114d adds
44. 144 重 Reborn: Making the Most of My Youth 重生之不负韶华 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Modern Romance3.9M WordsCompleted In 2019, 31-year-old Wen Ying had found some success in her career and was happily in love, making others envious. In 2004, 16-year-old Wen Ying was struggling at school, secretly in love with her dream guy, and having a miserable time. One day in 2019, Wen Ying woke up back in 2004. She was 16 again, writing furiously in the exam hall during her high school entrance exams... Given the chance to restart her life, Wen Ying refused to waste her youth or leave any regrets behind this time! 1.3kReads9.5Score13414d adds

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45. 145 美 The Secret in the Beautiful Woman’s Hands Made Me Stop Resisting 美妇手中的机密，让我停止了反抗 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6k WordsCompleted The Secret in the Hands of a Beautiful Woman Made Me Stop Resisting —Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 146 集 I Gathered the Seven Dragon Balls and Summoned Shenron. What Three Wishes Should I Make? 集齐七颗龙珠召唤神龙，我该许三个什么愿望？ Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云i8k WordsCompleted If I gather all seven Dragon Balls, I can summon the dragon. What three wishes should I make? 13Reads—Score114d adds
47. 147 出 A Way Forward Through Mountains and Rivers 出路之山重水复 I Am But Floating Dust我本浮尘Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Period setting + Family + Women + Career + Workplace business battles + No romance + Society + An exploration of human nature] No cheat powers, no dramatic comeback. A deep look at the struggles and prospects of 99% of ordinary people! Wish-fulfillment stories are everywhere, but once the excitement fades, only emptiness remains. In the end, we all have to face the grind of daily life and the warmth or coldness of human relationships. This slow-burning work of realism offers no lucky breaks or 2.5kReads9.5Score36214d adds

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    A book about the lives of two generations. Worth reading carefully.

48. 148 女 My Daughter Wants to Sell the House to Start a Business, So I Flipped the Dinner Table 女儿要卖房创业，我掀了饭桌 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Marriage & Romance8k WordsCompleted My Daughter Wants to Sell the House to Start a Business, So I Flipped the Dinner Table 738Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 149 他 He Killed Me, Then We Shared a Body 他杀了我，然后和我共用一具身体 A Single Spirit Shines Alone一灵独耀9k WordsCompleted He Killed Me, Then Shared My Body 74Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 150 穿 I Transmigrated Into a Rich Heir's Body, and My Wife Is a Bitch 穿书到富二代身上，妻子是个渣女 Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云i8k WordsCompleted I Transmigrated into a Rich Second-Generation Heir, and My Wife Is a Horrible Woman 61Reads—Score114d adds

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