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

1. 401 白 Starting from Scratch: Three Years Flipping Little Boxes Made Me a Millionaire 白手起家，倒腾小盒子三年千万 Seeing a Dragon on Mount Nan南山见龙Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Selling contraceptives in the dorm from the start gets you mocked? Disciplined? No problem! Make money while teaching in the countryside. After four years of hard work, build a fortune worth over a hundred million, turning ideals, love, and wealth into reality. [No Transmigration + No System + No Pocket Dimension + A Down-to-Earth Story of Striving] 13.2kReads8.1Score91414d adds

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   It doesn't involve time travel, which is why the rating is a bit low, but it's really good. There's no system or spatial ability, and the writing is superb.

2. 402 一 Safe Travels 一路平安 Xiao Qi Jiao骁骑校Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Good people stay safe. Even a life that missed the college entrance exam can be legendary! 1.9kReads9.3Score31314d adds

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   The principal is an indispensable figure in realistic novels.

3. 403 范 The Rise and Fall of Boss Fan 范老板的沉浮人生 Liu Ningduochang刘宁多昌Modern Romance736k WordsCompleted This story follows 1980s entrepreneur Fan Chenhui through the ups and downs of the business world in Shenzhen. It explores real-world issues including financial crises, family conflicts, workplace rivalries, and tangled relationships, portraying human nature and the changes of the times in vivid detail. 116Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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   Very realistic, a Shenzhen urban romance workplace novel.

4. 404 特 Agent Yi Leng 特工易冷 Xiao Qi Jiao骁骑校Urban1.6M WordsCompleted (Originally titled Agent Yi Leng) Huang Pi Hu, the cook at Yumei Restaurant, is a greasy, lecherous middle-aged man who likes to drink, smoke, and fiddle with his beads. He also often follows female students around. No one knows his true identity: retired agent Yi Leng, a godlike heartthrob to countless beautiful women. He has hidden himself among ordinary people only to quietly protect his daughter, who no longer recognizes him. 25.5kReads9.4Score3k14d adds
5. 405 女 Women, Don't Go to Northern Myanmar. There's No One There. 女人不要去缅北那里没有人 Mo Mi莫羋Urban323k WordsCompleted The world is beautiful. I won't be coming back in my next life. Bailu (a pseudonym) said something after returning from northern Myanmar that I still can't forget. She said: "When Heaven was taking me apart, it got the balance just right. Any harder, and I'd have died. Any gentler, and I might have had a decent life." My so-called best friend tricked me into going to northern Myanmar. That's when I learned that women here aren't even treated as human beings. Beatings, imprisonment, being drained 21.5kReads7.4Score1.2k14d adds

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   The first angst-filled novel is finished; see how the female protagonist escapes, and read straight to the ending. The second novel is a system-based revenge story with multiple female leads; it's a daily recommendation with many satisfying moments.

6. 406 罪 Crime Investigation Notes 罪恶调查笔记 Xiao Qi Jiao骁骑校Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted A promising young man fresh out of college, a quirky mixed-race girl, and an old reporter who’s had an adrenalectomy and is just waiting to die. Put them in a Wuling Hongguang, and no evil in this city will remain hidden... 5.7kReads9.0Score74014d adds
7. 407 男 A Man of Savage Strength 男人凶猛 Fang Huo方火Urban1.8M WordsCompleted The whole point of this book is to show you just how miserable a man's life can be if he doesn't work hard to earn money! The sequel to Thirty Years of Life… 30.2kReads9.1Score2.9k14d adds

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   It's so good! The plot is amazing!

8. 408 重 After I Was Reborn, the Billionaire Young Master Became Obsessed with My Scent 重生后，千亿少爷迷恋我的体香 Mu Zeyou Chen沐泽宥辰Modern Romance683k WordsCompleted The rating has only just opened, so it'll go up later. In her previous life, she thought her boyfriend, a taxi driver, was poor. She stormed out and threw herself into the arms of a real estate tycoon, thinking she could marry into a wealthy family and rise to the top overnight. She never expected that the poor guy was actually the heir to Shanghai's top dynasty, the Maya Group, who had gone missing more than twenty years ago. When she opens her eyes again, she's back before their breakup. The c 23.3kReads8.7Score3k14d adds

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   The male protagonist of this book is a fallen young master, incredibly doting and love-struck, yet he remains true to his original intentions even after returning to his wealthy family. He's also very intelligent in public. The female protagonist is reborn and knows exactly what she wants. Both protagonists are quick-witted and resolve misunderstandings immediately. The author has very positive values, making this a very heartwarming book. It's bound to be a hit. 🍭

9. 409 世 Everyone Avoids the Troublemaking Girls, but I Take Them All In 世人皆避精神小妹我尽数收留 Mo Mi莫羋Urban433k WordsOngoing Spiritual little sisters, yoga pants: which one can make you stop in your tracks? ...Stop looking, this is the one! To give everyone a good show, I spent 6,000 yuan to live with a spiritual little sister for a month, together around the clock. What? You say that's still not enough? Then how about adding a System, too!? Gu Xingchen transmigrates back ten years and uses his System to turn his life around. Every spiritual little sister in the county follows him... Their world is on guard against th 46.6kReads6.2Score2.9k14d adds
10. 410 三 The Door to Vault Three 三号库的门 Flat Paperclip扁形回形针Urban11k WordsCompleted The Door to Storage Room Three 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    What may seem like an ordinary workday 🌠 hides many risks and injustices. A sudden incident ignites all the latent conflicts.

11. 411 过 Adopted Son, Part Two 过继二 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Wealth + power plays] [Reality + perseverance] [Life + passion] [Love + living] A man must be as tough as iron, but also as resilient as steel. Only then can he face the harshness of reality and the twists of fate, and rise to meet new challenges. I'm Zhao Erhai, and here's my story... 4kReads9.3Score47414d adds

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    Realistic novels are definitely worth reading.

12. 412 莞 Sister Meng of Guancheng 莞城孟姐 Fragrance-Chasing Youth追香少年Urban901k WordsOngoing [Turn of the century + Dongguan City + multiple women] That year, I headed south to find work. My goal was to earn enough to build a house back home, marry a wife, and have a chubby little boy. Sister Meng said that a real man should make a name for himself, keep several women by his side, and return home in glory. So I moved from one wealthy woman to another, searching for a way to climb my way up in life. 2.5kReads7.4Score15214d adds

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    Meng Jie's book tells the story of a group of male and female public relations professionals.

13. 413 不 Don't Want to Work Overtime? Then Get Out! I Did, So Why Is My Boss Begging Me to Come Back? 不加班就滚？真滚了，老板又跪下来求我干什么？ Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭10k WordsCompleted “If You Won't Work Overtime, Then Get Lost!” I Really Left, So Why Is the Boss Kneeling and Begging Me to Come Back? 129Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These books are written by authors based on their real-life experiences.

14. 414 实 After the Intern Was Thrust into the Role, the Boss Begged Me on His Knees to Take Over 实习生赶鸭子上架后，老板哭着跪求我上位 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭7k WordsCompleted After the Intern Was Thrown in at the Deep End, the Boss Wept and Begged Me to Take Over 110Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 415 村 Village Girl Series: Starting in Willow Tree Village 村女系列：从柳树村开始 Big Brother Xiao Mo小莫哥哥Urban604k WordsCompleted [Short Story Collection] Nineteen women who stayed in the village: a housewife, a female doctor, a woman past marriageable age who refuses to marry, a streamer hoping to make it big, and more. Each has a different story and a life of her own. 13Reads—Score214d adds
16. 416 短 Short Story Collection: Wives and Lies 短篇集：妻子，谎言 Big Brother Xiao Mo小莫哥哥Urban862k WordsCompleted [Short Story Collection] [Romance] [Personal Growth] A wife's deliberate, unusual actions may be signs that she is lying. The arguments she picks on purpose, the things she says in the heat of the moment, and the posts she makes online may all point to the many secrets or lies she is hiding. Through the stories in this book, you'll learn to recognize the lies wives tell that aren't quite normal. 56Reads—Score10214d adds
17. 417 短 Short Story Collection: Ninety-Nine Kinds of Women, Vol. 2 短篇集：九十九种女人2 Big Brother Xiao Mo小莫哥哥Rural Life326k WordsOngoing [Short Story Collection: Ninety-Nine Kinds of Women] Part Two! Stories from everyday life, women in the headlines, different personalities and many sides to them, giving you a clearer understanding of women! 157Reads—Score53714d adds
18. 418 邻 My Neighbor Is a Young, Wealthy Woman 邻居是个年轻富婆 Big Brother Xiao Mo小莫哥哥6k WordsCompleted My Neighbor Is a Young, Wealthy Woman 23Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 419 职 Women on the Career Ladder 职场路上的女人们 Song Qian宋乾Urban300k WordsCompleted Amid the shifting tides of the crowded world, people are always boarding ships and leaving them behind. When they came riding the waves, they carried unspoken obsessions. When they turned away, the hems of their robes swept up the stars, while the warmth frozen in their palms seeped forever into the course of the voyage. 836Reads7.1Score10414d adds

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    Good articles about urban life

20. 420 我 My Girl from Zhaoqing 我的肇庆姑娘 Chen Yiyuuzz陈呓语zzUrban885k WordsOngoing [Childhood Sweethearts]+ [Older Sister]+ [Girlfriend Appears Out of Nowhere] Most people think Shanghai is an oppressive city because they walk along the Bund or down Nanjing West Road, crowded with foreigners, and see all the glittering bustle around them, yet feel they have no part in it. This is the story of a drifting man who escapes Shanghai and eventually finds his happy ending. 525Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Laugh]

21. 421 深 Shenzhen, Beguiling After Dark 深圳，夜色迷人 Nan Xiaohua南小华Urban2.0M WordsCompleted A tale of business rivalries and political intrigue set against the backdrop of Shenzhen, following Chen Binnan’s remarkable journey south in pursuit of success. This story is dedicated to all the brothers who have headed south, north, or east to make their way in the world! 52.9kReads9.6Score6.3k14d adds

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    A realistic urban novel, especially suitable for those who have migrated to the south or north of the city, or for brothers and sisters struggling in the city. I felt a strong sense of empathy after reading it. [Already added to my bookshelf]

22. 422 我 My Nanjing Years 我的南京往事 Chen Yiyuuzz陈呓语zzUrban1.2M WordsCompleted [Older Woman]+ [Rich Heiress]+ [Returnee CEO] What is love? Perhaps it is a past one cannot revisit, or perhaps it is the confusion of struggling and wavering only to end up with nothing. It is not here, and nowhere can it be found. 463Reads6.1Score—14d adds
23. 423 遥 The Distant Voyage Home 遥远的回航 Uncle Jigong济公叔叔Urban566k WordsCompleted Beneath the glittering surface of the city, a hidden undercurrent was stirring. Lin Siwu, a discharged special forces soldier, was framed and drawn into a tangled conspiracy. His life would never be peaceful again. This is a suspenseful, thrilling traditional novel. If you’re a patient reader, give it a try. In the novel, Lin Siwu faces deadly threats from the dark forces of an old enemy, and his intelligence and courage are tested time and again in the midst of crises. With meticulous prose, th —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "The Distant Return" is a realistic work that, through the perspective of the protagonist Lin Siwu, portrays the confusion, struggle, and growth of a veteran in modern society. The novel uses Lin Siwu's return home as a thread, weaving together multiple themes such as family, friendship, love, and the clash between personal ideals and reality, profoundly revealing the contradictions and conflicts in values ​​and lifestyle choices among people in contemporary society. The story begins with Lin Siwu returning to his hometown of Rongcheng after his military service. He finds his hometown drastically changed; the streets and buildings he remembers are now unfamiliar. In his reunion with his old friend Lin Huizhen, Lin Siwu experiences the changes time brings to people, while also feeling the warmth of family and friendship. However, this respite is short-lived. Lin Siwu is soon embroiled in a complex legal dispute, which not only tests his will but also exposes the darker side of society. In the novel, Lin Siwu undergoes a transformation from soldier to civilian, not only adapting to a new life but also facing complex interpersonal relationships and moral choices. Through Lin Siwu's experiences, the author explores the relationship between the individual and society, and how to maintain one's identity and uphold one's beliefs under the pressure of reality. Furthermore, the novel, through the emotional entanglement between Lin Siwu and Lin Huizhen, showcases the confusion and bewilderment of modern young people regarding love and marriage. Lin Siwu's inner struggle reflects the wavering between traditional values ​​and modern lifestyles among contemporary youth. Overall, *The Distant Return Voyage* is a novel that profoundly depicts the individual's existence in modern society. It not only offers reflections on real-world issues but also provides courage and wisdom for facing life's challenges. Through the protagonist's story, readers can feel that no matter how times change, sincerity, kindness, and justice remain the deepest pursuits in people's hearts. The novel's themes encompass multiple aspects: 1. Personal Growth and Transformation: After retiring from the military, the protagonist, Lin Siwu, faces adaptation to social life and a shift in his personal role. This involves—role transition and psychological adjustment, career planning and employment/entrepreneurship, education and training, social support and services, honor and incentives, assistance for those in need, and social respect. 2. Family and Affection, Friendship and Love: The novel portrays Lin Siwu's relationship with his family, especially his mother, Lin Wan, and the influence of his family on his growth and decision-making. 4. Social Justice and Law, Morality and Ethics: Lin Siwu's work at the procuratorate involves the implementation of law, social justice, and personal responsibility. The novel explores the moral choices and ethical considerations of characters facing temptations, challenges, and dilemmas. 5. Power Struggles and Politics: The novel mentions the competition between different political forces and the individual's situation and choices within them. 7. Social Reality and Human Nature: Through the characters' experiences and the development of events, the novel reflects various aspects of human nature and social phenomena in real society. 8. Conspiracy and Truth: The novel contains conspiracies and mysteries, and the protagonist experiences various difficulties and challenges in uncovering the truth. 9. Identity and Self-Realization: After retiring from the military, Lin Siwu seeks a new place in society and realizes his personal value and goals. This novel explores multiple themes such as the individual and society, morality and law, and emotion and responsibility through the protagonist Lin Siwu's life experiences and the various social relationships he faces. In novels, multiple themes can indeed exist in varying proportions, depending on the author's core message and the story's development. Here are some possibilities: 1. Core Theme: Usually, one theme dominates, running throughout the entire story and representing the author's most emphasized core message or viewpoint. 2. Secondary Themes: In addition to the core theme, there may be secondary themes that supplement and enrich the story's layers, but they don't necessarily occupy a prominent position in every plot point. 3. Parallel Themes: Sometimes, multiple themes may be equally important, existing side-by-side, intertwined, and jointly driving the story's development and deepening the thematic expression. 4. Theme Evolution: In some novels, the importance of a theme may change as the story progresses, with certain themes becoming more prominent later. 5. Theme Balance: Authors may also deliberately balance multiple themes, giving them equal weight in the story to showcase complex human nature or social phenomena. 6. Theme Contrast: By contrasting different themes, authors can highlight key arguments or deepen the exploration of a particular issue. 7. Metaphorical Themes: Sometimes, themes may be expressed through metaphorical or symbolic story elements rather than direct statements. In the novel, we can see themes such as personal growth and transformation, family and kinship, friendship and love, social justice and law intertwined. Lin Siwu's personal experiences and his changing role in society may be the core theme, while other themes revolve around this core, collectively forming the novel's rich content. The author may adjust the proportion and depth of these themes in later works according to the needs of the story and their own creative intentions.

24. 424 码 A Coder’s Rewind: The Flying Youth of 1997 码农回档：飞扬的青春1997 Feier Fasa菲尔法瑟Urban1.3M WordsOngoing Programmer Lü Xin is sent back to 1997 after a car accident, his soul traveling through time. Back on his high school campus, he refuses to settle for an ordinary life. With the times at his back and the knowledge and memories of his past life to rely on, why shouldn't his youth soar on the winds of change? [Reborn in a bygone era + no System + no golden finger + campus life + entrepreneurship] 20.3kReads7.4Score1.8k14d adds

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    My soul travels back to 1997, starting from high school.

25. 425 小 The Underworld of a Small Town 小镇江湖 The Midnight Sky子夜的天空Urban169k WordsCompleted Summer, 1997. Chengxiang Town, Sichuan. Chen Dong, a young hoodlum, guarantees a loan for someone and ends up owing thirty thousand yuan, unaware that it is all a trap set by Bai Laosan. What Bai Laosan wants is the storefront his family owns in the heart of the old-town redevelopment zone. Lawyers, police officers, and thugs armed with paint take turns showing up at his door... With nowhere left to turn, Chen Dong clings to one stubborn belief: the shop is the last spark he can give Ye Qiong, a 41Reads—Score10614d adds

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    Urban life is real; I can't say whether it's good or bad, but anyway, the local gangsters can't afford to be left behind!

26. 426 傻 Foolish Mother 傻娘 Manhe曼荷Urban3.1M WordsCompleted My father was dead, my mother had gone mad. The day I came home, I saw someone destroying it... 43.1kReads9.0Score1.3k14d adds

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    The first book is finished; I've read it twice—it's so good. The second book is new, and I'm currently engrossed in it. The third book is also finished; it's another great book that's close to reality.

27. 427 隐 The Hidden Wife 隐妻 Manhe曼荷Urban5.0M WordsCompleted [The comic adaptation is now available! Tap “Adaptation Theater” in the lower-right corner of any page of this book to watch instantly. The original novel and short drama each have their own appeal. Share it with your friends!] No rebirth, no transmigration, and no System golden finger, just the true golden years of an entire generation! Having fled an arranged marriage, he joins the tide of migrant workers heading south. In a southern metropolis brimming with both opportunity and challenges, he 805Reads6.2Score10414d adds
28. 428 妈 The Seventh Door of Mother 妈妈的第七扇门 Tale of the Literary Star文星传Urban304k WordsCompleted For a long time, I never understood my mother’s past. This was the first time I had looked so deeply back on her life: one generation of women interpreting another. In the 1990s, my eighteen-year-old mother left a small mountain village in Nanyang and headed alone for the glittering city. A scrap of gum wrapper brought her face to face with the calamity of her life: Liu Dawang. And so the door to her fate opened. She made a living in urban villages and hotpot restaurants, leaning on her best fr 678Reads—Score6414d adds

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    The most authentic urban period drama. Santana, mobile phones, KTV, neon lights—return to an era when travel was slow, and watch youth grow wildly amidst the everyday life.

29. 429 媚 Aunt Mei 媚姨 Manhe曼荷Urban1.4M WordsCompleted Male Lead: Ding Yuan Female Lead: Liu Meiyi No one is reborn, and there is no System. This is an era of struggle belonging to the older generation! That year, Ding Yuan earned top marks in the imperial examinations, only to have his life stolen from him when his stepmother conspired with her family to switch his results. His father, unaware of the truth, set out on a rainy night to sell goods in the mountains and raise money for Ding Yuan to retake the exams. But the tractor overturned in a ravi 5.6kReads8.8Score47714d adds
30. 430 寒 Professor Lin from a Poor Family 寒门林教授 Carving a Dragon from Rotten Wood朽木雕龙Urban2.1M WordsOngoing [No System + No Rebirth + Poor Family + Inspirational + Tearjerker + Passionate + Nostalgic + Suitable for Middle Schoolers] Education is the fairest thing in the world. Lin Dongsheng, a student from a poor family, unexpectedly discovers that he has an extraordinary memory. Though he usually doesn't even dare eat his fill, he changes his fate through his studies, achieving one miracle after another. He wins prize money at all kinds of competitions, eventually gets into Tsinghua University, becom 8.3kReads7.7Score54714d adds

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    A very realistic urban novel, depicting the arduous academic journey of a gifted young man. It is emotionally nuanced, realistically detailed, and beautifully written, with a plot that is both funny and touching, making it a very readable read.

31. 431 妻 A Wife’s Revenge Plan 妻子的复仇攻略 Zhu Qiqi, the Seventh Child排行老七的朱七七Modern Romance237k WordsCompleted [Divorce + revenge + awakening + face-slapping + satisfying moments] He thought I was still the same meek wife. That was until I played the video of him cheating with a young nurse for a room full of relatives. “Shared marital assets: 12.05 million. I’m taking 70%. Emotional distress damages: 580,000. The 370,000 you gave her, you’re paying it all back.” Mother Zhou leaped up and accused me of dreaming. That seemingly perfect husband had been scheming against me all along, treating me like a “de 600Reads6.8Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist is a perfect elite in the eyes of outsiders. He is successful in his career and gentle and refined. In reality, he is an extreme egoist who uses his six-year marriage as a bargaining chip and his wife as an economical "decoration". He is entangled with a nurse behind the scenes and secretly transfers his assets.

32. 432 二 Kicked Out After My Second Marriage, I Thrive Back in the Countryside 二婚被赶，我回农村混得风生水起 Clouds Return to a Secluded Ravine云归深岫处Modern Romance204k WordsOngoing Strong Female Lead, Feel-Good Modern Fiction, Period Setting, Building a Career, Comeback, Livestream Commerce, Getting Rich Zhou Xiaoya is forced by her in-laws to have an abortion during her second marriage. Her ex-husband marries someone new, and she leaves with nothing but her daughter, returning to her village. Everyone thinks she'll starve on the streets. Instead, she makes a fortune selling goods through her livestream, and even helps the whole village get rich. How did the woman who was 140Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Pretty good! Looks nice.

33. 433 重 Reborn: My Golden Age, 1988 重生：我的黄金年代1988 A Pig's Big Dream猪的理想大Urban2.3M WordsCompleted Some people call the years from 1985 to 2000 the golden age, the best of times. The tide of economic growth came rolling in, and fortunes were made one after another. Zhong Yuanchao, who had spent his previous life working in education, returned to 1988 and found himself in a run-down civil affairs bureau, with divorce papers right before him. Standing once more at a crossroads of fate, he decisively chose to cut his losses while he still could! Now free again, Zhong Yuanchao wanted to do just t 27.6kReads9.2Score2.4k14d adds

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    With a decisive personality, [crying][crying][crying] after being reborn and facing a failed marriage, she no longer tries to salvage it, but decisively divorces to cut her losses, demonstrating her clear planning and firm determination for the future.

34. 434 市 Strange Tales of the Marketplace: One Glance Reveals Your Fortune 市井奇事：一眼看穿你气运 Chen Jiu辰九Urban58k WordsOngoing A feng shui novel covering homes, shops, workplaces, haunted houses, graves, and personal fortunes. Chen Xian is a fourth-year computer science student with a pair of naturally sharp eyes: he can see the light and darkness of the fortune hovering over other people's heads. Black means misfortune is clinging to you, crimson means disaster is imminent, and a flash of blue means trouble is brewing. Ever since he gained this ability, people have called him a jinx. He's been scolded, made to pay for 73Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 435 坠 Plunge! 坠！ Chen Jiu辰九Modern Romance88k WordsCompleted I was born in a small city blanketed in coal dust. By chance, I reunited with the girl who had once lived next door, whom I hadn't seen in many years. There were many versions of the rumors about her past, and it was hard to tell truth from fiction. This time, she slowly told her own story. I had just finished reading Fallen. Her life had some similarities to Mo Huai's in the book, but the differences between them were fundamental. I wrote down this memory not to compare whose fate was more trag 101Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 436 一 A Pair of Delicate Red Hands 一双红酥手 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Reborn in 1996, I planned to strike it rich with the lottery numbers from the one thing I remembered about my past life. Who knew it would still turn out to be just a dream!!! There are only 98 days left until the college entrance exam, and I’ve forgotten every bit of what I learned in my previous life. What do I do... Fine, I’ll come clean. I just want to be a couch potato, enjoy life with a beautiful wife, and live a quiet little life... This story is entirely fictional. Any similarities are p 12.4kReads9.0Score76514d adds

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    Here are a few recommendations for novels with multiple female protagonists that are close to real life.

37. 437 男 Men’s Forbidden Zone 男人禁区 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban628k WordsCompleted A wisp of fragrance brushed gently across Zhang Yijin's face. “Ah, where am I?” A beautiful young woman lay in Zhang Yijin's arms, smiling at him. “Brother Jin, we're in a hotel room.” “What? No way. How did we end up together?” Looking at his ex-wife's best friend, Zhang Yijin was completely bewildered. “You got drunk, so I brought you to the hotel!” As she spoke, the beauty leaned close to Zhang Yijin's ear and whispered softly. Suddenly, Zhang Yijin remembered his situation: he had cancer, hi 16Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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    These two books are very realistic, and they're written by the same author.

38. 438 女 Wang, the Northeastern Guy in the Women's Dorm, Don't Panic 女工宿舍楼里东北汉子老王你别慌 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Urban668k WordsCompleted Wang Xinyan is a strapping Northeastern man, tall and broad-shouldered. But because his mother loved watching romance dramas, she gave him a feminine name. After graduating from college, that name got him assigned not only to a female factory-worker position, but also to a dorm room on the women's floor… 1.3kReads8.5Score—14d adds
39. 439 西 The Merchant’s Road to the West 西部商途 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Urban576k WordsCompleted [No System] [No golden finger] [School belle] [Multiple heroines] [The struggle of an ordinary guy] Zhang Bo is a poor kid from the countryside. He doesn’t have much going for him, except that he’s pretty lucky with girls... 399Reads—Score3414d adds
40. 440 重 Restarting My Life and Winning Over Several One True Loves 重启人生拐几个白月光 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Urban282k WordsCompleted So what if he was rich in his previous life? He couldn't even find his wife and daughter! In this reborn life, he'll protect his family first... A life of wealth and luxury? He wouldn't mind! But the simple pleasures of everyday life are what feel most real! 479Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 441 逃 Thirty Days on the Run 逃亡三十天 Always Advise People Not to Conceal the Truth万事劝人休瞒昧Urban537k WordsOngoing Five years of deep affection could not withstand greed and scheming. Jiang Ling was set up by his lover of five years and her lover on the side, who conspired to seize complete control of his company. In a single day, his love was shattered, his career collapsed, and his life plunged into an abyss. With all hope gone, he chose to retreat to his remote, quiet hometown in the countryside. By chance, in an abandoned mine in a desolate area, he stumbled upon a ton of gold buried deep underground. Af 50Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    A book that explores human nature, exploring the complexities of family, friendship, and love—both torment and trials. The relationships are tangled and intricate. It is also an exposé of officialdom, revealing the terrifying reality of bureaucratic interpersonal relationships and conflicts of interest.

42. 442 重 Reborn in 1998: The Hundred-Day Countdown to Life System Activates 重生98百日生命倒计时系统启动 Loves the Forest爱森林Urban273k WordsCompleted At forty-five, Lu Bufan lay in his rented room, dying of end-stage stomach cancer and waiting for death in despair: His first love had died in a car accident, his virtuous wife had left because of his debts, and his son had cut ties with him. His whole life had been a joke! As death drew near, the Life’s Regrets Correction System bound itself to him. [100 days of life remaining. Correct your regrets after being reborn to extend your life. Fail, and you will die permanently.] He gritted his teeth 127Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 443 特 Tales of the Special Economic Zone 特区往事 Yi Qing亦青Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Yang Nan lost his job after taking the blame for his boss's affair and getting found out by the boss's wife. In the women's restroom at a job fair, he “met” the female writer Ran Yue. After that, the two went through a series of hilarious yet deeply moving escapades. However, Ran Yue hadn't come to Shenzhen to work for the reason she claimed, to “experience life and hone her craft.” She was there to find her first love: a young street tough who had fiercely protected her when she was bullied at 613Reads9.1Score10514d adds

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    This is pretty realistic; you won't regret reading it!

44. 444 这 I Don’t Want This Kind of Rebirth 这样的重生我不想要啊 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Urban313k WordsCompleted Being reborn isn't about having an easy, satisfying life. It's about walking the human road again through blood and tears! The hardships I've endured and the burdens I've borne aren't anything to be proud of. I'll just leave them in my memories. A simple, honest life, surrounded by a beloved wife and beautiful companions, is what truly matters... 296Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 445 我 My 23-Year-Old Northeastern Chinese CEO 我的23岁东北女总裁 Old Jiu's Records of History老九史记Urban809k WordsCompleted Multiple heroines, wish fulfillment. A true top-tier hunter always appears to be the prey. Who’s the real prey? After his girlfriend cheats on him, he plans to get revenge on the rival who stole both his patent and his girlfriend. His target is Su Qing, a university professor. But the professor turns the tables and “gets revenge” on him instead. His phone rings. It’s the woman who treated him like a pawn and sacrificed him at the negotiating table just that afternoon, Lin Zhixia. “Come work with 10.8kReads8.5Score86414d adds

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    I highly recommend this book; it's incredibly enjoyable, especially chapters 1, 2, 9, 33, 35, 37, 76, and 77! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

46. 446 中 Lu Xueqi, Vocational School Student 中专生陆雪琪 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Marriage & Romance81k WordsCompleted Lu Xueqi, the Vocational School Student 1.8kReads—Score—14d adds

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    The first book features a female protagonist who, in the mid-1990s, graduated from a teachers' college but gave up her assigned job to go south, while the male protagonist also gave up his job in his hometown to work in the south. The two of them create their future together.

47. 447 桃 A Garden of Students, Growing Old Together in Love 桃李满天下恩爱共白头 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance42k WordsCompleted Wu Xiaomin was a country girl, born and raised in the countryside, but she had always been a good student and was naturally beautiful. Unfortunately, after she started high school, her surroundings changed dramatically, leaving her confused and lost. In her sophomore year, she met a new homeroom teacher who helped her find her way again. After graduating from college, Wu Xiaomin gave up a job placement back in her hometown and introduced a female college classmate to her former high school teach 1.5kReads—Score—14d adds
48. 448 清 Tales of the Qingshui River 清水河往事 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance133k WordsCompleted Zhao Xinran was once a young high school teacher. He left the classroom to take the civil service exam and became the mayor of a town. Thanks to his dedication and strong results, he was promoted to director of a county bureau, and eventually became the director of a municipal department. Two female students worked under him, one specializing in the humanities and the other in the sciences. Both made significant contributions to their hometowns, earning Zhao Xinran political achievements while d 676Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 449 每 Daily Intel: I Get the Aloof Landlady Under My Thumb from the Start 每日情报：开局拿捏高冷女房东 The More Awkward, the More Addictive越尬越上头Urban655k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novels. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is my motivation to write, and I will strive to tell every story well! 8.8kReads6.4Score67214d adds

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    Daily intelligence + multiple women + making money + physical enhancement: The protagonist transforms from a small real estate agent in Shanghai into a wolf on the Huangpu River by relying on the daily intelligence system, making money with one hand and picking up girls with the other.

50. 450 音 A Captivating Voice: The Mouse Fell in Love with the Cat 音色动人：老鼠爱上猫 Running Script草书行Urban250k WordsCompleted [Supernatural, Dual Cultivation, Urban High Martial Arts] Carefully written, high-IQ fiction, following a journey from prisoner to god. A book for the soul, beginning with everyday urban life before venturing into the supernatural and then cultivation. One heroine, with the ancient soul Wan'er merging with her as part of the story. A work of traditional literature told in first person. The story is written across three levels of meaning. See how many you can uncover. Bringing you a different 71Reads—Score—14d adds

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