The Most Realistic, Well-Written Urban Fiction 都市最现实的好文

1. 301 丈 Is It Really Wrong for a Son-in-Law to Skip His Mother-in-Law’s Funeral? 丈母娘去世，女婿不去合理吗 Big Brother Xiao Mo小莫哥哥6k WordsCompleted My Mother-in-Law Has Passed Away. Is It Reasonable for Her Son-in-Law Not to Go? 1Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 302 无 A Carefree Youth 无脑的青春 A Sword Across the Firmament苍穹一剑Urban112k WordsOngoing Told in the first person, this is not a feel-good power fantasy. It’s about real feelings and real life. These stories may have happened to you, or to friends around you. This book captures life’s helplessness, the warmth and coldness of human relationships, and the endless variety of the world. Tao Yuhong was born in the countryside in the 1980s. With parents who were relatively open-minded for rural folk and fairly capable, his life should have been better than that of most people his age. But —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   This story happens right next to you. The protagonist is anyone or anything around you. These are stories or people from your own life, but they don't experience as many things as the protagonist in the book. They may not be as lucky or as tragic as the protagonist.

3. 303 女 My Girlfriend's Best Friend's Diary 女友闺蜜的日记 Big Brother Xiao Mo小莫哥哥8k WordsCompleted My Girlfriend’s Best Friend’s Diary —Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 304 姑 My Sister-in-Law Borrowed Money to Help Her Lover Get an Abortion 姑姐回娘家借钱给小三打胎 Eighty-Eight八拾捌Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted My Sister-in-Law Returned to Her Parents’ Home to Borrow Money for Her Lover’s Abortion 309Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 305 亲 My Relative Took Me to Rent a Haunted House 亲戚带我租凶宅 Eighty-Eight八拾捌10k WordsCompleted A Relative Took Me to Rent a Haunted House 85Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 306 回 Looking Back at That Sea 回首，那片海 Boy a and Ziqi伯牙子期Urban565k WordsOngoing [One female lead Campus belle Older woman-younger man romance Childhood friends Campus story] [Everyday urban life Not a power fantasy, no face-slapping plotlines, no System] I'm a prospective university student who just finished the national college entrance exam. Yet my childhood-friend big sister schemed to get me into the university she attends. I have no idea what she's thinking. Every day, she works me to the bone, even though I'm a freshman who just came of age. “Zheng Chu! Are you ev 18Reads7.1Score—14d adds

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   This is an incredibly good urban novel! It features a single female lead, a school beauty, a romance between an older woman and a younger man, childhood sweethearts, a campus story, everyday life in the city, and is not a wish-fulfillment story. It also has no face-slapping plots, no system, a contrasting dynamic, a cold and aloof older sister, and a character who pursues you. The author is a detail-oriented person, explaining every aspect very clearly. It's truly a fantastic read!

7. 307 我 I Leave Notes on Rich Women’s Luxury Cars 我在富婆豪车上留纸条 Big Brother Xiao Mo小莫哥哥6k WordsCompleted I Left a Note in a Rich Woman's Luxury Car 1Reads—Score—14d adds
8. 308 为 I Hid in a Cabinet with the CEO to Catch the Other Woman 为了抓小三我和总裁躲进柜子里 Eighty-Eight八拾捌Marriage & Romance12k WordsCompleted I Hid in a Closet with the CEO to Catch My Husband Cheating 428Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 309 好 My Best Buddy Asked Me to Test His Girlfriend 好哥们让我试探他女友 Big Brother Xiao Mo小莫哥哥Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted My Buddy Asked Me to Test His Girlfriend 4Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 310 洞 The Dongting Tea Master 洞庭茶师 Tongtong童童Modern Romance414k WordsCompleted Jin Guoguo, who had been building a career in a major city, decides to return to her hometown and start a business. Despite her family’s disapproval, she and a few friends overcome one obstacle after another, using technology to transform tea culture and ushering the tea-drink industry into the age of mass production. A stylish best friend who never goes anywhere without coffee, a tech genius with social anxiety, the broad-minded Secretary Zhou, an unconventional art teacher, and an enthusiastic 31Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    I recently finished reading a novel, a genre I'd never explored before—an urban romance novel focusing on farming life with romance as a secondary element. My love for tea was the main reason I started reading. The author's characters are vivid and distinct, and the story unfolds against a backdrop of tea through the experiences of several individuals. Since it's a published work, the writing is undoubtedly excellent. Beyond observing the lives of these characters, the reader also gains a wealth of information about tea from the author's understanding of tea and vision of tea culture. I think you wouldn't gain these insights if you didn't enjoy tea, so the author must also love tea. #MyReadingNotes #DongtingTeaMaster

11. 311 和 I Joined a Dating Reality Show with a B-Tier Actress, and She Set Me Up 和二线女星拍恋综，她给我挖坑 Big Brother Xiao Mo小莫哥哥8k WordsCompleted I Starred in a Dating Reality Show with a B-List Actress, and She Set a Trap for Me 1Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 312 未 My Fiancé Made Me Take the Fall for My Best Friend, Never Knowing I Was the Real Heiress 未婚夫让我替闺蜜顶罪，没想到我才是真千金 Eighty-Eight八拾捌9k WordsCompleted My Fiancé Asked Me to Take the Fall for My Best Friend, Never Expecting That I Was the Real Heiress 251Reads—Score—14d adds
13. 313 长 Chang'an County 长安县 Zhongnan Commoner, Roaring at the Heavens终南布衣啸问天Urban1.0M WordsCompleted “Golden Zhouzhi, silver Huxian, Chang’an County is where they kill and burn...” goes a saying in Shaanxi. The author takes you into Chang’an County, where they kill and burn. This panoramic portrait of the customs and local life of Chang’an County, Xi’an, Shaanxi, depicts rural life in all its unvarnished authenticity: an ancient village, a great burial mound rising from the earth, and four clans descended from the tomb guardians... A secret buried for a thousand years, the scheming and rivalrie 4.4kReads9.2Score41514d adds

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    Adapted from real life. "Golden Zhouzhi, Silver Huxian, Murder and Arson in Chang'an County..." This is a Shaanxi folk rhyme. The author takes you behind the scenes of murder and arson in Chang'an County. A work authentically depicting rural life, written in a realistic style, it's a microcosm of the lives of those born in the 70s and 80s. A thousand-year-old tomb, the descendants of four surnames guarding the tomb, the power struggles among several factions in the village, the election of village officials, demolitions… The book's ending, revealing the secrets of the tomb, will leave everyone speechless.

14. 314 我 I Think I Walked into the Wrong Blind Date Venue 我好像走错了相亲会场 Jing Wuyuan境无缘Urban1.2M WordsOngoing (Ratings have only just opened, but they’re sure to keep climbing. The author has completed a million-word novel, so read with confidence.) When the family arranged a blind date for Shanghai, he somehow ended up at Auntie Wang’s matchmaking event next door, and everything changed. She thought he was broke. She thought he was a little brother. She thought he was a shut-in. She thought he was a warm-hearted guy. Four women, four entirely different lives. In the end, which one will he choose? In th 14.8kReads8.3Score1k14d adds

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    This is a good book; it's a true example of a seemingly ordinary yet incredibly wealthy protagonist, and it's also the author's autobiography. I've been wondering who he actually married in real life. I think a true "wish-fulfillment" story isn't about how many luxury cars and mansions the protagonist has, or how many women he has in his harem. I've read too many of those harem stories; they're all so repetitive that I'm visually fatigued and can't get into them anymore. I think a real "wish-fulfillment" story must be close to real life; that's what makes it feel authentic and relatable, allowing readers to identify with the character and experience the thrill. The author is probably a rich second-generation in real life too; some of the details are well-described, and I learned a lot from them.

15. 315 我 I Was a Photographer in Tokyo for Five Years: Women Here Go Wild Before Marriage 我在东京当了五年摄影师，这里女人结婚前太疯狂了 Fragrance-Chasing Youth追香少年8k WordsCompleted I've Been a Photographer in Tokyo for Five Years. Women Here Go Wild Before They Get Married 1Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 316 失 After a Breakup, the Female CEO Helps Me Reach for the Stars 失恋后女总裁扶我青云志 Nine Wonders Knight九奇骑士Urban1.4M WordsCompleted After a breakup, Chen Zhe heads to a bar to drown his sorrows. By chance, he meets Hu Ling, a CEO. With Hu Ling’s help, he encounters one benefactor after another, each offering him support and encouragement as he climbs step by step to the pinnacle of life... [Urban Romance]+ [Entrepreneurship and Business Rivalry]+ [Personal Growth]+ [Bickering Couple]... 6.2kReads8.2Score74214d adds

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    For ordinary people, without a skill, opportunities, or a benefactor, is it possible to never rise above their circumstances?

17. 317 假 A False Marriage 假嫁 Long Chenming龙尘铭Modern Romance125k WordsCompleted Lang Xi, a businesswoman bent on revenge, is willing to put herself in harm’s way and marry her enemy’s son, Liu Ze. But Liu Ze cheats on her repeatedly during their marriage. Hounded by her mother-in-law and locked in a bitter struggle with his mistress, Lang Xi joins forces with her biological father, Liu Huazi, to avenge her mother and reclaim her grandfather’s estate. Lang Xi’s monologue: After I married into this family, my mother-in-law hit me, my husband hit me, and even his mistress hit 142Reads—Score1014d adds

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    Highly recommended...

18. 318 毕 After Graduation, I Met You Again 毕业后，我又遇到了你 Artful Wanderer技艺浪子Modern Romance430k WordsCompleted [Campus + Youth + Sweet Romance + Psychological Drama + Realism + Marriage] Youth is a vivid painting, but some of its colors quietly fade, becoming scenery we missed along the way. A boy and a girl, one driven by passion and the other by circumstance, meet through a shared dream. Their youth is made up of sweat in the art studio, late-night flashes of inspiration, and the stars reflected in each other's eyes. But a single exam-results sheet sends them to separate places. Years later, they meet 3Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    I recommend my own book; I think it's very well written, but it seems like people don't really enjoy reading this kind of writing. To be honest, I typed it all out word by word, without using AI.

19. 319 东 Working in Dongguan: Rising from a Toy Factory 东莞打工：从玩具厂开始崛起 Huang Xiaohu黄小虎Urban1.9M WordsOngoing In 2006, poor young Ma Junjie is forced to leave home and happens to meet Ma Li, a girl returning to her hometown. “Kid, come work with me out of town. Money's everywhere!” Ma Junjie follows Ma Li on a long, arduous journey to Dongguan. Starting out at a toy factory, he meets a kind-hearted boss lady and the factory's beautiful “flower.” Then, through a twist of fate, he gets drawn into one conspiracy after another. Little by little, he learns how to survive, thrives in his new environment, and 29.5kReads7.9Score2.2k14d adds
20. 320 姑 Boys and Girls, Don’t Cry 姑娘小伙别哭泣 Zhang Enxu张恩旭Urban244k WordsCompleted Growing up is a process of healing. Love, family, friendship, and the bonds between teachers and students can all become threads in our hands. Stitch by stitch, they mend the scar, making us look brand new. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This novel, through realistic scene descriptions and character development, showcases the lifestyle and psychological activities of modern urban dwellers, resonating with readers. At the same time, the plot and conflict resolution demonstrate the author's unique insights and profound understanding of urban life. For readers who enjoy exploring the inner world of characters and urban life, this work is undoubtedly an excellent choice. By reading "Don't Cry, Young Men and Women," readers can not only enjoy the pleasure of reading but also gain a deeper understanding and reflection on modern urban life.

21. 321 强 Bold Pursuit, Secret Indulgence 强撩与暗宠 Song Qian宋乾Urban330k WordsCompleted On one side, his female boss pulls him into an emotional tug-of-war. On the other, the female dean offers him a healing companionship. Caught between them, he doesn't want to give up his stable job, but he can't bear to let go of the peace and comfort she brings, either. Choosing between them becomes his greatest dilemma. 4.5kReads7.1Score39614d adds

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    Very realistic.

22. 322 那 That Day's Accident Swapped Our Lives 那一天的意外，我们互换了人生 0An Ordinary Person00一个平凡的人010k WordsCompleted The accident that day changed our lives, and we switched places. 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Urban realistic love stories. Reflecting modern life.

23. 323 杀 I Killed Myself for You 杀了自己还给你 Qin Ziyi秦子意Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted [Obsessive, domineering CEO, intensely possessive, business is a battlefield, marriage alliance] [Innocent bunny, devoted and faithful, conservative, redemption] Qin Ye had always kept Wen Hao, the sunny boy she'd met in high school, tucked away in her heart after losing her mother. Years after graduation, she turned down every chance at love, waiting for the day she might meet Wen Hao again. But when she finally did, and they got together and married just as she'd hoped, Qin Ye discovered that 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A very realistic urban romance. The female lead is just an ordinary person, without the ability to cause any great stir. She can stubbornly love someone, be timid and afraid of trouble, and dare not fight for what she wants. She doesn't have superpowers, and there aren't many coincidences or clichés. She grows and heals herself.

24. 324 升 Bargaining Chips on the Road to Promotion 升职路上的筹码 Song Qian宋乾Urban155k WordsCompleted Song Minghui is like a spider at the center of a web, maintaining relationships with three women in different ways. A 26-year-old workplace newcomer, a 35-year-old sales director, and a 41-year-old corporate executive: the web is beginning to unravel as its three “bargaining chips” awaken. - The rules of survival in the workplace's dark forest - How the “prey” turns the tables from a male perspective - The growth of three women, from being used to awakening - Emotional manipulation and counterma 2.3kReads6.3Score14514d adds
25. 325 重 Reborn, I Still Choose to Marry You 重生后，我依然娶你。 0An Ordinary Person00一个平凡的人0Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted Reborn, I will still marry you. 113Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 326 红 The Mangroves and Lychee Fragrance Bay 红树林与荔香湾 One Way壹道Urban600k WordsCompleted [Troubled families + drifting careers + tangled romances + unpredictable personalities + tragedy] [A realist tragedy! Readers looking for feel-good wish fulfillment, stay away.] A group of young people who chose the wrong majors and ended up in the wrong fields! In reality, ideals beckon; in pursuit of ideals, reality pulls you back. How do you reconcile the two? Is a person’s misfortune caused by their circumstances, their personality, or fate? Two young women stood before Wu Yifan. Anxious and 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A realistic novel. A group of college students who chose the wrong major abandon their studies and head to distant places, enduring psychological and physical pressures, stumbling between ideals and reality. In the end, they and their distant dreams drift further and further away. A work by Fei Fanqie, ten years of dedicated writing, well worth reading!

27. 327 被 Have I Been Possessed? 被夺舍了？ 0An Ordinary Person00一个平凡的人08k WordsCompleted Have I been possessed? 3Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 328 我 I Teach Chinese in Thailand 我在泰国教汉语 Half Moon over the Mountain City山城月半轮Urban232k WordsCompleted Hey, students, want to teach Chinese abroad? Want to chat with foreign girls? Come study Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language and see how Cheng Qingzhou spreads knowledge and answers questions in Thailand. Cheng Qingzhou frowned and said sternly, “Don’t get the wrong idea! I came to Thailand to teach Chinese. My main goal is to share China’s brilliant culture: writing Chinese characters, speaking Chinese, teaching kung fu, and making red-braised pork. Those are the right priorities. As for cha 63Reads8.2Score114d adds

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    The subject matter is novel, and the plot is full of unexpected twists and turns. I didn't expect it to be so good. If you like urban novels, you must check this one out. It's a great example of cultural export.

29. 329 我 I Am Wang Dali 我是王大力 I Made a Mistake打错了Urban5.0M WordsCompleted More than twenty years ago, tangled romances from the previous generation led to Wang Dali being abandoned. Later, his adoptive father drove him out of the house to search for his birth parents. Along the way, he experiences one twist-filled adventure after another… 26.5kReads9.0Score2.1k14d adds

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    Two super good books

30. 330 天 The Sky Is Still Blue 天，依然蔚蓝 0An Ordinary Person00一个平凡的人012k WordsCompleted The sky is still blue 79Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 331 塞 Storms Over the Northern Frontier 塞北风云 Big Brother Xuanyi玄一哥哥Urban5.7M WordsOngoing [Underworld Kingpin]+ [Rise to Power]+ [Take Down the Boss and Claim His Wife]+ [Multiple Female Leads]+ [Ensemble Cast]+ [Passionate Underworld Adventures]+ [Scheming and Hilarious] Be an ordinary man: greedy for money and fond of beautiful women. That was one thing I realized after getting out of prison. I used to be an underworld boss who could turn the tide with a flick of my hand. But my brothers were either locked up or gone. I used to be a pushover too, until I met that woman. She changed 41.9kReads9.1Score3.1k14d adds

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    Realistic and entertaining, with a tense and exciting plot.

32. 332 爱 Love When the Skies Clear After the Rain 爱在雨过天青时 Ouyang Zixi欧阳子兮Modern Romance203k WordsOngoing [Male lead from a wealthy family, domineering CEO, underdog heroine's rise, love at first sight, secret crush, second male lead gets the girl, heroine doesn't look back, ultra-sweet and doting! Workplace comeback] [She is a gifted oil painter who rises to become a goddess of the jewelry design world!] [He is Deng Tianqing, the handsome young heir to the Deng Group, who has spent three years pining for the woman he met only once!] He said, “Liking someone means letting yourself go, but loving th 2Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    A down-to-earth story of a real-life tycoon and a talented woman! The male and female leads work together to build a business! It combines jewelry design with traditional cultural aesthetics. You can learn a lot about jewelry! The romance is super sweet!

33. 333 梅 Love Blooms Again, but I Fall into a Tender Trap 梅开二度，却陷入温柔陷阱 0An Ordinary Person00一个平凡的人0Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted A second chance at love, only to fall into a tender trap 49Reads—Score214d adds
34. 334 最 The Best Lyricist 最佳词作 Kong Liu空留Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] One is a heroine, the other a pampered youngest son who’s always smiling. They work together seamlessly to resolve an unexpected crisis the first time they meet. The second time, she warns her younger cousin not to fall for someone like him. Then comes the Nth meeting, and with it, a lifetime together. 24.3kReads9.6Score3.2k14d adds

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    Of these three, these are the best I've seen so far.

35. 335 那 The Women I Loved Back Then 那些年，我爱过的女人 Ma Xiaohu马小虎Urban1.2M WordsCompleted After five years together, my girlfriend gets pregnant by her married male boss. Heartbroken, I unexpectedly meet a beautiful CEO. Amid tangled relationships and clashes in the business world, can I learn to believe in love again and turn my life around? 2.7kReads9.1Score33314d adds
36. 336 恋 She Went Crazy After Falling for a Young Hunk 恋上小鲜肉后，她疯了。 0An Ordinary Person00一个平凡的人0Marriage & Romance8k WordsCompleted She went crazy after falling for a young heartthrob. 21Reads—Score114d adds
37. 337 爱 Love What You Love, Leave No Regrets 爱你所爱，勿留遗憾 Young Master He公子赫Modern Romance51k WordsCompleted (There's no regret in having loved. I dedicate this book to all couples who are in love or about to fall in love: love the one you love, and leave no room for regret.) The little lane south of the city welcomes spring once more. Plum blossoms are all I see, but the one I long for is gone. Your jade-white bones have long since turned to dust beneath the earth, yet the ink marks remain, clinging to the dust on the wall. People always realize things too late. When they're together, they don't kno 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This short, completed long-distance relationship story is beautifully written. From student days to entering the workforce, how should one choose when facing various pressures? May everyone find their soulmate and live a life without regrets!

38. 338 灰 Gray Sky 灰空 The Hermit Is Not Lonely山人不寂寞Urban1.7M WordsCompleted He was a passionate young man, a promising journalist with a bright future, and his life was going splendidly. His supervisor was just about to promote him when, in a moment of impulsiveness, he made a mistake, and his life took a different course. Misfortune and fortune go hand in hand, and this marked the beginning of an entirely different life. 4.8kReads8.9Score58014d adds

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    Joy turned to sorrow! In a moment of impulsiveness, a single punch killed someone! From that moment on, the trajectory of his life changed, but it also opened the door to another life! This work offers a unique perspective, profoundly reflecting social life and possessing strong realistic significance! The author, a journalist for nearly thirty years, has a deep understanding of society; his writing is fluent and insightful, making this a rare and powerful work of realism! Readers all praise it! The Tomato rating is currently slightly low, but it's increasing daily. I believe that as readership grows, the rating will reach its deserved height!

39. 339 让 They Sent You Undercover, Not to Become a Crime Boss 让你卧底，没让你做黑道老大 One Sword, Drunk on Life and Death一剑醉生死Urban1.8M WordsCompleted Lost at the ends of the earth, drifting so far off the grid that no one can find me. With both parents dead, no relatives or friends, and a childhood spent hanging around entertainment venues, I'm practically born to be an undercover agent. Three years, then another three. Chief, if you don't close the net soon, I'll end up living happily ever after with the gang boss! 400Reads7.9Score10014d adds

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    [Laughs] These two novels are packed with jokes and have unconventional plots, making them perfect for stress relief and definitely worth reading.

40. 340 拆 Three Million in Relocation Money, None for Me, and They Still Want Me Gone 拆迁款300万，没我事，还要让我滚。 0An Ordinary Person00一个平凡的人0Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted There’s 3 million in demolition compensation, but I’m not getting any of it, and they still want me gone. 33Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 341 直 Livestream Antics: Starting with Dazai the Dolphin 直播整活：从豚子呆小妹开始 An Accident是个意外Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Livestream + Pranks + Female Streamer + System] She gets a livestream prank System. Every successful prank earns her a random reward! Jiang Nan: I’ll do a magic trick for you. Dai Xiaomei: What kind of trick? Jiang Nan: I’ll make your livestream disappear! With that, Jiang Nan reaches toward her own waist… Dai Xiaomei:!!! Are you crazy?! [Ding! Congratulations, Host! Your prank succeeded. You’ve been rewarded with ten million yuan!] [Ding! Congratulations, Host! Your prank succeeded. You’ve 40.2kReads9.0Score2.2k14d adds
42. 342 潇 The Late Sound of Drizzling Rain 潇潇雨声迟 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted Years after graduation, a gossip post begins circulating on the message board for City Experimental School. The school's 2011 beauty, Ye Xiao, and its most handsome boy from the same year, Ruan Yusheng, are a couple. Their classmates, who know them well, rush over to set the record straight: it's pure rumor. There was never any spark between the two of them. Ye Xiao's profile even says, “Person I hate most: Ruan Yusheng.” People in the know go so far as to say, “Ye Xiao feels nothing but hatred 81.1kReads9.7Score14.1k14d adds
43. 343 迷 Lost Feelings 迷失的情感 0An Ordinary Person00一个平凡的人0Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted Lost Feelings 7Reads—Score—14d adds
44. 344 漠 Tales from the Southern Desert 漠南故事 Desert Red Willow戈壁红柳Urban289k WordsCompleted Ethnic minorities, rural life, literary realism, the Great Western Development campaign, grasslands, Gobi deserts, desert poplars, and oases While working at the village committee, Nadi and her colleague Wang Changkun fell in love and gradually became a couple. But when Wang Changkun confessed his feelings to Nadi, she rejected him. Heartbroken, he decided to leave the village committee and find work with the Petroleum Geophysical Prospecting Bureau. After Wang Changkun left, Zunong forced Nadi 21Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Mo Nan's stories are written in a smooth style with exquisite language. The plot is full of ups and downs, and the characteristics and connotations of ethnic culture are accurately described. It's really amazing!

45. 345 误 Mistakenly Climbing into a Life of Luxury 误攀浮华 Ye Xiaofu叶晓芙Modern Romance484k WordsCompleted I just got a notification from the platform that this is being adapted into a comic drama! This is not the same old story!!! You'll be captivated by the protagonists' charm, especially the male lead! [Guiding male lead | Not a domineering CEO | Realistic | Down-to-earth | Not over-the-top | Slow burn | No angst | Funny] [Sharp-dressed, devilishly handsome boss with a thousand schemes & pure, obedient girl who refuses to cling to the powerful] Original title: Mistakenly Climbing into the World of 30.8kReads9.1Score3.8k14d adds

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    You absolutely must watch this, it's really good.

46. 346 三 Thirty and Radiant 三十而骊 Lucy Flower露西花Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [Women’s Fiction + Personal Growth + Comeback + Healing + Inspirational + Strong Female Lead + Married Life] At thirty, she’s done with her sham marriage. Time to become a bold, dazzling queen of the single life! When a freak accident tore the wrapping off her seemingly perfect marriage overnight, Mi Xiaobai, who had always seemed blessed by fortune, hit the first major setback of her life behind the walls of marriage: A mother-in-law with a knife behind her smile, a two-faced husband, a critica 17.8kReads9.6Score2.6k14d adds

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    I just finished watching it, and I'm still wanting more.

47. 347 我 My Rose-Blooming Lady 我的蔷薇大小姐 My Lord, Do Not Return君勿归Urban116k WordsOngoing “Miyang, did you ever really love me?” “I did.” “Then at least we have no regrets.” A down-and-out 25-year-old man reunites with his first love, the girl he adored in high school. A wealthy heiress falls for a poor boy? Just when things couldn't get worse, he loses his job, and a wedding leads to their breakup? This is a love story about ordinary people. {Everyday realism} + {Romance} —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I've read it for now, and the first part seems alright. I'll see how the author updates later. The character development is decent, and I have a feeling there will be some angst, but I haven't seen it yet.

48. 348 婚 After Marriage, the Tide Rises 婚后潮起 Ye Xiaofu叶晓芙Modern Romance181k WordsCompleted [Married first, fell in love later; no angst, sweet romance; a strong heroine with a solid sense of self; an upright, open-minded hero] Zhou Ying thought she had few emotional needs, but Qi Tianye’s thoughtfulness and tenderness gradually wore down her defenses. In the end, she still fell for him. Qi Tianye had always thought he would only fall in love once in his life. He had never imagined that another woman could find her way into his heart. “Do you believe in love at first sight?” “No.” “Wh 2kReads—Score15714d adds
49. 349 大 A Mindless Farce Between a Doctor and a Security Guard 大博士和小保安的无脑之戏 Little Lamb Travels the World小绵羊游天下Modern Romance28k WordsCompleted With the Lunar New Year approaching, the annual matchmaking pressure arrived right on schedule. Su Qingyi, a PhD graduate from a prestigious university, was hounded by her family to get married. She was over thirty and still single. On the campus of Jinghua University, she ran into Lu Yuan, a fellow hometown native and former soldier who now worked as a security guard. They were around the same age and in similar situations, both overwhelmed by their families’ pressure to marry. To appease their 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a short story about urban life, and it's quite interesting!

50. 350 商 Tempest in the Business World: A Game of Gratitude and Revenge 商海风云：恩仇之局 Riding a White Horse, Whistling Westward骑白马啸西风Urban311k WordsOngoing Jiang He and Hu Kai were college roommates, sharing the bunk bed in their dorm. After graduation, they started a business together. Both fell in love with Chen Hong, but her heart always belonged to Jiang He. As their company grew, tensions arose between the two men. Hu Kai framed Jiang He, forcing him to leave the company, then used underhanded means to marry Chen Hong. Jiang He faked his death and fled to the United States. Decades later, the company Hu Kai took over has become a nationally re —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A realistic and engaging story. The male lead has no special abilities; he builds his empire from scratch. The story begins with the male and female leads meeting and falling in love at Peking University. The female lead has a one-sided crush on him. Later, the male lead starts his business in Beijing, and after it grows, he is framed and forced to go abroad. The female lead then marries her enemy. Once he has the power, the male lead returns to Beijing to seek revenge in the business world. His love life is fraught with difficulties. Highly recommended.

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