Looking for Novels That Are a Little More Realistic 求偏现实一点的小说

1. 651 不 I Won't Be Your Mortal Concubine; I'll Be a Celestial Goddess 不做你凡间妃，要做我九天仙 Eighty-Eight八拾捌Ancient Romance13k WordsCompleted I Won't Be Your Mortal Concubine; I'll Be a Celestial Maiden in the Ninth Heaven 268Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 652 瞎 The Blind Young Master Wants to Marry Me 瞎子少爷要娶我 Eighty-Eight八拾捌14k WordsCompleted The Blind Young Master Wants to Marry Me 365Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 653 别 Don’t Leave Me in a Hell on Earth Without You 别把我丢在没有你的人间炼狱 Its Leaves Are Lush and Green其叶青青Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted Don't leave me in a living hell without you. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I eagerly await your arrival, hoping your gaze will guide my search!

4. 654 墨 Ink-Washed Qiao Xin 墨染乔心 Ye Xinye叶馨叶Modern Romance175k WordsCompleted Just started, so the score will go up! (All characters are based on real people.) The male lead isn't very likable at first, but he gets better and better! [Second chance at love] [Childhood sweethearts] HE Seven years ago, after her family suffered a sudden upheaval, she received a “breakup payment” and a warning from his family. She had no choice but to sever their relationship and leave without a word. Seven years later, she is Shanghai's top wedding planner, dazzling and captivating. He, me 841Reads6.6Score100Shelves

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   The place names and people are all based on real people.

5. 655 不 A Different Kind of Youth 不一样的青春味道 Its Leaves Are Lush and Green其叶青青Modern Romance413k WordsCompleted Everything came so suddenly, as brief as dew... But she had to learn to accept the unexpected losses life brings: spilled milk, a lost wallet, a friendship broken, a lover gone astray... Overnight, her stable career was swept into a tangled struggle of competing interests, and she nearly lost her job... In a single day, the boyfriend she had loved for years turned and walked away, with a reason that sounded so noble... In an instant, one look seemed to last a lifetime. You suddenly appeared befo 2Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 656 从 The Swallow Who Crawled Out of the Dark Abyss 从黑暗深渊中爬出的燕子 A Lifetime of Xiuer秀儿一生Modern Romance509k WordsCompleted Tell me, just how unlucky can one person be? Her own father married four women, and her stepmother treated her like a thorn in her side. In the prime of her youth, she was tricked by a villain and taken away. At long last, she found a little warmth and thought she’d found love, only for it to turn out to be another ill-fated relationship. She got married, thinking she’d found a home, but her life became a complete mess. And that wasn’t the end of it! One by one, all her loved ones disappeared... 102Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Super nice and good-looking

7. 657 它 Doesn't It Hurt? 它不疼吗 Bottle and Clouds瓶子云朵41k WordsCompleted Doesn't it hurt? 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   For a more realistic novel, I recommend [Sparrow's Delight].

8. 658 劣 Inferior Seduction 劣等勾引 Shi E 12释厄12Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted The Scheming Maid's Road to Revenge The first time Shen Luo met Han Shu, she was his friend's maid and pet, timid and meek. A little over half a month later, when he saw her again, she was his friend's father's companion, dressed to the nines at a gala and dazzling the entire room. By the third time they met, she had become his uncle's fiancée. She had leaped three ranks in status, rising from a live-in maid at the very bottom of society to the wife of a powerful multinational corporation's bos 5.8kReads9.4Score699Shelves
9. 659 东 Dongguan, Dongguan: The Blossoming '90s 东莞，东莞，90繁花年代 Old Jiu's Records of History老九史记Urban501k WordsCompleted This story is based on real life. One day, Er Gou said mysteriously to Li Minghui, “Ah Hui, did you know? I heard a new Taizi Bathhouse opened nearby. They say it offers a service imported from Thailand.” The story follows a protagonist who turns his fortunes around in the electronics business of the Pearl River Delta. In 1990s Dongguan, KTVs, nightclubs, and bathhouses offered a different kind of splendor. There were also pure-hearted romances between migrant workers over beef brisket rice nood 1kReads8.2Score102Shelves

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   This is a very realistic depiction of working and starting a business in Dongguan in the 1990s. Those who know, know how great it was for a man in Dongguan back then! At this moment in the dream, Li Yan playfully scolds, "Ahui, you little rascal, why are you being so naughty?" Li Minghui is about to explain...

10. 660 京 Autumn Leaves Fall in the Capital 京秋叶落 Ye Xinye叶馨叶Modern Romance124k WordsCompleted [Beijing socialite × Rising Art-World Star + Devoted Love + Misunderstandings + Happily Ever After] A story set in Beijing, inspired by real life... He said, “Do you think you’ve got me wrapped around your little finger?” He said, “Ye Zhiqiu, there’s really nothing I can do about you.” She said, “Beijing is huge, so huge you can’t take it all in at a glance. But it’s also small, small enough that one look was all it took for me to meet the person I want to spend my life with.” Mu Chi, a Beijing 1.4kReads8.2Score108Shelves
11. 661 巧 Qiaoli’s Happy Life 巧莉的幸福人生 I'm Yanzi我是艳子Modern Romance342k WordsCompleted After the story of Qiao Li working as a housekeeper for a wealthy family came to an end, many readers left comments asking for a side story. One reader said they had seen all of Qiao Li's hardships and hoped to see her find happiness. Yan Zi thought it over and decided to write something sweet. Everyone hopes for a sweet life. This novel tells the story of Qiao Li marrying into a wealthy family and crossing the class divide to begin a different life. Will she remain just as kind and positive tow 1.1kReads8.4Score144Shelves
12. 662 生 I Have 24 Months to Live, So I'm Taking Down His Whole Family 生命还剩24个月，我干翻他全家 A Heart Pure as the Sea素心若海Modern Romance447k WordsCompleted This is not a feel-good power fantasy, and there’s no golden finger. If that’s what you like, proceed with caution. It’s about everyday life and domestic concerns. The pacing is a little slow at first, but it gets more and more exciting later on. (I originally planned to write a power fantasy, but eventually realized it didn’t suit my personality. So if that’s what you’re looking for, please don’t judge me by the title! I can’t change it!) - Age 25: She gets married and begins looking forward 6.5kReads8.3Score461Shelves

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    Surreal, but very good.

13. 663 落 Sunset Mountains 落日山脉 Twelve Thirteen十二三Two Male Leads119k WordsCompleted [The original novel of the radio drama of the same name, starring Zhang Fuzheng and Liu Sicen!!!] [Teacher Wei Chi, sent to teach in the countryside VS wanderer Xiao Yanwei] [Dual male leads + premium novel + healing + redemption + rural teaching + literary + mutual devotion + happy ending + devoted love] Before meeting Xiao Yanwei, Wei Chi had never wanted anyone to stay. The place where he lived was the shortest stave in the barrel, the most overlooked corner of China's 9.6 million square kilo 3.6kReads9.6Score706Shelves

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    Both the male and female versions of Shuangnan are among my personal favorites.

14. 664 没 Pathetic, I Know, But I Like You 没出息，喜欢你 Green Mango, No Rush青芒不忙Modern Romance146k WordsCompleted "Happy Ending & Youthful Campus Romance & Mutual Devotion & Reunited After a Breakup" People often say you shouldn’t meet someone dazzling when you’re young, or everyone you meet afterward will be their shadow! Zhou Yan first met Xu Qingci in her senior year of high school. At the time, students had to return to their place of origin to take the college entrance exams. So Zhou Yan transferred back from another province and enrolled at Linhua No. 1 High School. But on her first day, Xu Qingci was 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I guess so, since it has a real-life counterpart [laughing emoji]

15. 665 借 Leveraging Influence to Become a Tycoon 借势成巨 The Stingless Hedgehog没刺滴刺猬Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted If fate has dealt you a cruel hand, then step on its shoulders and use it as a springboard to greatness. From Monday to Sunday, as long as you're ruthless enough, grind your heartbreak to dust and turn love into a stepping stone. Let love bloom beneath your skirts, because that's where the wind is. Monday, Ye Fu says, “Trying to run? Not so fast. Even if you die, you'll die with me fucking you.” Tuesday, Er Zeyan says, “Be good, don't be afraid. I'll protect you.” Wednesday, San Jun says, “Betwe 6Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 666 都 The Rules of Urban Women 都市女人法则 Gardenia Summer Black Tea栀夏红茶Modern Romance135k WordsOngoing Mi Lier never imagined that the manuscript she'd spent two years pouring her heart into would be deleted with a single click by her scumbag ex, with not even a backup left. With nowhere to turn for justice, she hid in an old Western-style house on Qiqi Street in Dalian and broke down sobbing. Her three roommates immediately gathered around her. Lin Zimu, a cool-headed producer with a warm heart, kept everyone at arm's length with her survival manual, yet found her own heart in disarray over Chen 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book closely reflects the realities of contemporary urban women's lives. The frustration of having a manuscript deleted, the entanglements in relationships, and the anxieties of the workplace are all real-life challenges. It doesn't feature perfect protagonists; the girls experience weakness and breakdowns, yet they still live earnestly. After reading it, you can feel the strength of ordinary people to thrive in adversity.

17. 667 考 After Failing the Civil Service Exam, I Set My Sights on a Rich Sugar Daddy 考公失败后，我一心想要傍大款 Doesn't Love Playing Zhou不爱玩洲Modern Romance397k WordsOngoing [Beautiful, money-loving heroine x cunning, flirtatious bad girl x not love-brained + career-focused + face-slapping + one woman, many men competing for her.] / Realistic / Character growth / Career-focused For the first twenty years of her life, Xu Youyao grew up with the label of “someone else's child.” She was sweet, obedient, innocent, harmless, and just a little aloof, like a model student. She simply had no sense of self. But with graduation just around the corner, after failing the civil 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is fantastic! The writing style has visibly improved. Many parts are truly thought-provoking, and the male leads are all very well-developed, making the charm of both the male and female leads immediately apparent.

18. 668 闯 Heading to the Northeast: Lin Erni's Bumpy Road to Happiness 闯关东：林二妮的颠簸幸福路 Liu Piao留飘Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [No contrived twists] [No cheat powers] [Traditional] [Realistic] [Period] [Rural] [Hardship] [Inspirational] Lin Erni was born in Heze, Shandong, and married into Harbin in the Northeast. She struggled to get by amid the freezing snow in the mountains, then later had no one to rely on and went alone beyond the mountains to make a living. The first time, she was tossed from one place to another like a bag of steamed buns, made a child bride, and beaten and cursed. The second time, her father sol 22.3kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves

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    Good books that resonate with everyday life, historical fiction adapted from real people.

19. 669 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.6kReads—Score492Shelves

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    Come on! After finishing this novel, I realized that those on the top-ranked and recommended lists are just storybooks; this is a true novel. Moreover, its quality reaches the level of historical fiction and serious drama, possessing the potential to be a timeless classic. If it were adapted into a TV series, this novel would be unparalleled! I guarantee it with three readings and even a handstand while urinating! This novel is high-quality, intellectually stimulating, not mindless, logically sound, and features brilliantly portrayed characters! "Emperor Renzu of Tang" is a nearly million-word novel that concluded in mid-September, with all foreshadowing resolved, all plot holes filled, and no disappointing ending. I suggest reading the comments section of the last chapter first, where the author summarizes the entire novel, which will aid in reading. The author's writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military warfare, court intrigue, and governance are all top-notch. His writing is astonishing, his scope grand, his themes lofty, his thoughts profound, his knowledge solid, his cultural background deep, and his political maneuvering top-notch. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me!

20. 670 言 Romance Short Story: Because I Love, I Love 言情短篇《因为爱所以爱》 Waiting for Dawn at Night夜等待黎明6k WordsCompleted Because I Love You: A Romance Novella 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    They have different styles, but they are both realistic.

21. 671 温 Simmering Gently 温水煮沫沫 Kong Liu空留Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Song Yimo considers herself ordinary, so even when given a second chance at life, she never expects to live an extraordinary one. To her, making sure her grandmother survives is the sole purpose of her new life. She never dreams of becoming a renowned writer, becoming a top-tier simultaneous interpreter one day, or meeting someone so remarkable. She simply lives each day earnestly, taking one steady step at a time. Without realizing it, with that man's companionship and support, she has traveled 537Reads9.3Score105Shelves
22. 672 我 My Two Great-Aunts (Republican Era) 我的两个姑奶奶（民国时期） Waiting for Dawn at Night夜等待黎明Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted My Two Great-Aunts (Republican Era) 49Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 673 好 Such a Good Girl 好一个乖乖女 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance361k WordsCompleted [Print edition signed] [Short drama now streaming] [Sweet romance with a touch of angst] [Fake-good, scheming heroine x domineering wealthy tyrant] [Both leads are each other’s only one] Duan Xiuming first met Lu Mingyu at a wedding. She was stunningly beautiful, yet looked like a well-behaved good girl, sitting off to the side and painting because someone had told her to. “Boring woman,” he judged. But in the blink of an eye, Lu Mingyu gave him a huge surprise! She destroyed her painting and co 31.7kReads9.5Score4.1kShelves
24. 674 官 Officialdom: The Puppet Wife 官场：提线夫人 A Crystal Grape一颗水晶葡萄Urban2.4M WordsCompleted Power is the finest puppeteer, and marriage its sharpest strings. Every gift comes with a price quietly attached. When the elegant puppeteer slid the divorce papers in front of Li Mo, he realized he was already standing on the edge of a cliff. 13.7kReads8.8Score1.6kShelves
25. 675 他 He Saw the Spring Breeze and Knew Its Warmth 他见春风知暖意 Sui Man穗满Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted Shi Nuan is new to the banking world. First, she accidentally deposits an extra hundred thousand into a customer’s account. Then she makes a mistake over a withdrawal that wasn’t made by the account holder. To her surprise, the customer behind all these repeated mishaps turns out to be the same person. He’s a kind soul, though, and brings her his ID card every time. Under his exasperated gaze, Shi Nuan apologizes again and again. She thinks they’ll never cross paths after that, but when she gets 177Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Don't be fooled by the low rating; it just means fewer people have discovered this gem. The author's writing is incredibly delicate, every stroke imbued with tenderness—it's truly unique. The characters and stories are vividly portrayed, imbued with a down-to-earth charm, which is rare indeed.

26. 676 虐 After Abusing His Wife, the Scumbag Went Mad and Ran to a Farmer's House to Fight Pigs for Their Feed 虐妻之渣男疯了，跑到农户家抢猪食吃 Waiting for Dawn at Night夜等待黎明16k WordsCompleted After abusing his wife, the scumbag went mad and ran to a farmer's house to steal pig feed and eat it 28Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 677 向 Born to Follow the Sun 向阳而生 Li Xiangxiang李想想Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [A new book from a veteran author] [Daily life] [Romance] [A little heartbreak, then overwhelmingly sweet] He Zhicheng gave his son He Shu a perfect demonstration of what a scumbag looked like, leaving He Shu terrified of marriage before he was even an adult. The little tree, withered before it had even grown, was chased by another stubborn little sprout who kept urging him to stand tall. Well, maybe it takes going through all that pain to appreciate the happiness of an ordinary life. Life comes 127.8kReads9.6Score14.2kShelves

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    Fine chaff, you'll only know after reading it.

28. 678 她 She's Different 她不一样 MirrorModern Romance315k WordsCompleted People with Asperger syndrome have significant difficulty communicating. When Ren Jiayi first met Cen Xin, he never imagined that this “aloof and indifferent” girl would become an indispensable part of his life. Before meeting Ren Jiayi, Cen Xin had never thought about the future. 1.9kReads9.1Score151Shelves
29. 679 邓 Mr. Deng, It's Time to Divorce and Divide the Assets 邓总，该离婚分家产了 Gu Ba Cao谷八草Modern Romance332k WordsCompleted Seriously, Heaven, aren’t you playing favorites? The woman next door transmigrates into the body of a wealthy heiress, while I end up as a penniless, love-struck fool? And one who’s doomed to die young, at that? This is ridiculous! If I had to transmigrate, couldn’t you at least pick a better time? You had me show up right when he was forcing himself on me. Do you know how awkward that is? While she was still feeling awkward, a man wrapped his arms around her and rolled her over, murmuring, “If 464Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Sending hearts][Sending hearts] A realistic transmigration novel featuring a domineering CEO. The male lead is a normal domineering CEO who doesn't throw money around or intimidate unrelated supporting characters. The female lead loves money and handsome men, leading to a tumultuous relationship with the CEO. Ultimately, she falls for the cunning, sharp-tongued, and stingy CEO. Completed, feel free to read! [Shy][shy]

30. 680 乖 A Good Girl? No, I'm a Wild Rose Who Knows How to Entice 乖乖女？不，老娘是钓系野玫瑰 Black Peony黑芍药Modern Romance522k WordsCompleted New short drama: When the Moon Falls for the Rose A woman adored by all, a seductive and cunning beauty + male leads (all virgins) + sex without love + sizzling tension. What? You’re calling me a heartbreaker? No... I just love myself more! An Ruochu is the obedient adopted daughter of the An family. To her adoptive parents, she is nothing but an ATM to leech off of. She has always kept her head down and acted meek, as docile as a little lamb, but beneath the surface lies a heart full of cunnin 638Reads8.8Score146Shelves
31. 681 知 Zhi You: Mom, Take Me with You 知柚：妈妈，带我一起走 The Food-Loving Master Yan爱吃的晏老爷Modern Romance160k WordsCompleted [Growing Up with a Little One] [A Post-90s Mom's Comeback] [No Romance] [No Male Lead] "Mommy, don't go..." Youyou buried her face in Lin Sui's neck, her muffled sobs coming one after another. "Youyou will be good. Don't leave me..." Lin Sui stroked her daughter's back again and again. Her voice steadied, then trembled, then steadied again. "Be good and listen, Youyou. Mommy is only leaving for a little while. I'll find a way to come back for you, I promise." The man standing in the entryw 95Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book depicts the hardships of divorced families, and it resonates with real-life experiences.

32. 682 炙 Burning Hot! 炙热沦陷！ Jun Buqi君不弃Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted (The print edition, titled Song of Sheng, is now available, and the online comic of the same name is complete.) [Flirty Romance]+ [Reborn School Life]+ [Mutual Healing]+ [Obsessive Sweet Romance] A striking, warm, and gentle girl with vivid features × a brooding, handsome, and rebellious young man Only when Shengge was dying did she learn that a boy had loved her with all his heart. The first time they met in her previous life, the carefree boy asked her, “Hey, new student, what's your name?” Sh 37.8kReads9.6Score4.9kShelves
33. 683 流 Drifting to Golden Island 流浪黄金岛 Zhuang Dabai庄大白Urban252k WordsCompleted I often feel that my soul is stranded on a lonely island, surrounded by sea, with only one great ship sailing back and forth. I can never catch the ship before it leaves. I am always left with regret, mourning a life riddled with wounds. Who am I? Amid the distant lights and glittering splendor, the towers are too tall and the avenues too wide. People care only for money and know nothing of you. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A wandering city!!!

34. 684 小 A Little Land of Mountains and Rivers 小山河 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery937k WordsCompleted When Chi Xia first joins the special investigations team, Luo Xun strongly recommends transferring her elsewhere. The intern is so thin-limbed and wooden, like she can barely keep her eyes open. What makes her suitable for this team? She’d be much better off in Publicity! The thin-limbed intern says nothing, responding to everything with, “Captain Luo, solving the case comes first.” Luo Xun is so frustrated he can barely contain himself. The team is doomed, he thinks. Before long, Captain Luo ge 66.5kReads9.5Score11.9kShelves
35. 685 那 That Red Land 那片红色的土地 Xiong Dayu熊大雨Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Period setting] [Slice of life] [Entrepreneurship] [Family] [Rural life] [No clichés] [Not a power fantasy] [No transmigration] [Slow-paced] [Realistic] [Urban] [Hardships] Trust me, it gets better and better as the story goes on, and it absolutely won't end badly! Writing an original work is no easy task. Every word comes from the heart. Please don't leave a low rating or bad review. A casual three or four stars from you could deal a fatal blow to this niche novel. This novel is neither a cr 11.9kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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    Reality! So real! I think Chapter 44 is based on the author's personal experience, and so is Chapter 311!

36. 686 偷 Hidden Away 偷偷藏匿 Ding Huaijin丁怀瑾Modern Romance218k WordsCompleted Ding Ye was adopted by his father. Because of some rumors, he decided to settle down and be a terrible student, staying in the small town forever. One day, the daughter of the lonely old man who lived next door returned after running away from home, and left her child here before emigrating. From then on, Ding Ye had a clingy little brother who followed him everywhere, cried easily, and loved to be doted on. Ding Ye went from being annoyed with him to proudly introducing him to others: “This top 704Reads9.2Score118Shelves
37. 687 硬 A Hard Nut to Crack 硬骨头 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery640k WordsCompleted The new major-crimes squad captain, Lin Cuo, is gorgeous, cool, confident, and bold enough to take on Jiang Yi, the icy demon king of the criminal investigation corps. Everyone waits for her to make a fool of herself, but... Captain Lin keeps sending in good news: the shattered-skull case, the Lolita case, the death of a female livestreamer... Captain Lin is incredible! Jiang Yi is a top criminal investigator, a walking iceberg who solves cases with ruthless speed and dominates the police force. 3.1kReads9.3Score691Shelves
38. 688 木 A Hibiscus Love Story 木槿之恋 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance221k WordsCompleted The tangled loves and hatreds of three couples: Mu Jin and Zhang Chaoyang, Wen Qiongfang and Lin Shiyuan, and Fang Yuan and Peng Guangyuan. How long can love last? What holds a family together? Love, marriage, family, and money intertwine in an intense tangle of feelings and desire. Who is right? Who is wrong? Fate lends a hand in everything, yet every choice is our own… There are no perfectly faithful couples here, only human nature. 24.4kReads9.3Score2.9kShelves
39. 689 谁 Who Hasn't Struggled Through a Mediocre Life? 谁没在平庸的人生里挣扎过 So Many Points分儿那么多Two Male Leads73k WordsCompleted A quiet, reserved bottom who’s bad at expressing himself and overthinks everything & a blunt top who wants things to fall naturally into place Who among us isn’t just an ordinary person? This world is full of mediocrity. There are plenty who spend their whole lives achieving nothing, floundering like fish out of water and worrying, fretting, and toiling through every stage of life. In a fiercely competitive, high-pressure society, no one gets special treatment. Children start taking enrichment c 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I think this is quite rare among Tomatoes (a popular Chinese writing platform), it's well-written, and it feels like drinking a glass of plain water—simple yet comforting.

40. 690 无 No One Is Innocent 无人清白 Cong Zhang丛张Mystery167k WordsCompleted During a dinner gathering, Pei Yuming’s closest family and friends are all poisoned to death. He is the sole survivor, but becomes the police’s prime suspect. During questioning, Pei Yuming repeatedly flashes back to the moments before dinner began. After accidentally uncovering a secret between his wife and a friend, he gradually realizes that everyone at the table was hiding something they never wanted outsiders to know, and the killer is hidden among those secrets... 146.5kReads9.1Score22.6kShelves

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    The murder case creates suspense, and through the ability to rewind time, it reveals the sordid things these people do that can't be discussed openly. This short story, which can be read in one sitting, vividly portrays the selfishness and desires inherent in human nature.

41. 691 人 Life Restart: Back to the End of Middle School 人生重启：回到中考结束后 Handsome Green Mountain俊秀青山Urban3.1M WordsOngoing Science has proven that the human body can be cloned, but can the soul be cloned too? Perhaps everyone simply keeps reincarnating in the long river of life, with all their memories disappearing at the moment of death. In 2039, Xu Ming, who had spent his whole life as a corporate drone, finally died of illness one year after retiring. When he opened his eyes, he hadn’t become a newborn baby. Instead, carrying all his memories, he had returned to the day he finished his high school entrance exams 3.7kReads5.7Score186Shelves

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    A heartwarming and entertaining slice-of-life story featuring a single female protagonist. It's the only book I'm currently reading on my bookshelf. As the author's first work, she lacks experience, and the initial setup is a bit haphazard. But if you read on patiently, you'll find that this book is absolutely excellent.

42. 692 金 Fireworks for the Goldfish 金鱼的烟花 Western Pagoda西浮屠Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted A companion story to Half-Ripe [Humble orphan girl] x [Wealthy second-generation heir with a hidden military past] Sheng Xueyang, also known as Panpan, opened a goldfish shop. Gao Ting had only visited three times when she fell in love with him. She thought he was just like her, scraping by at the bottom of society and relying on each other to get by. But it turned out he drove a million-yuan car and owned a factory spanning 3,000 square meters. The moment she found out, he shattered her dignity 13.4kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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    Both are worth watching

43. 693 帝 The Emperor’s Tactics 帝王的手段 Gu Min古敏Historical202k WordsCompleted The throne was meant to belong to a single family and surname. Whoever seized it would never willingly hand it over, and even a fool would fight to the death to keep it. Claiming the throne required all manner of cunning and deception. That is why most emperors throughout history met tragic ends. The emperor embodied power and wealth, and the throne’s allure sent wave after wave rowing toward it, straight into a storm of bloodshed. 25Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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44. 694 我 I Am a Scout: Zhan De 我是侦察兵一一湛德 Splashing Water from the Far Bank隔岸拍水10k WordsCompleted I’m a Scout: Zhan De 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A heartfelt story set in a bygone era, a deep love story unfolds in the Listening Wind Pavilion. Amidst the most ordinary of everyday moments, who can truly soothe the extraordinary heart of a man?

45. 695 关 The Real Stories of My Virtual Boyfriend Days 关于我做虚拟男友的那些真实往事 Bian Duche边渡彻Modern Romance119k WordsOngoing In 2020, during the pandemic, I happened to become a virtual boyfriend online. Six years later, so many stories are still vivid in my memory, so I picked up my pen and wrote this novel. Every story in this book is true. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The author's experience [Sending Heart] A true story I stumbled upon while browsing online, and I couldn't shake it off for a long time after reading it. It tells the story of a young man who used his voice and words to accompany strangers during a special period. Without deliberately trying to elicit sympathy, it vividly portrays the tenderness and helplessness of humanity.

46. 696 明 Chronicles of the Late Ming Dynasty 明末风云录 Li Jinshan李锦山Historical291k WordsCompleted In the final years of the Chongzhen reign of the Ming dynasty, the Dashun army swept into Beijing with unstoppable momentum. But when Wu Sangui opened the gates to the Qing, the situation took a sudden turn, and Li Zicheng retreated to Xi’an. The Qing court sent Prince Ying, Ajige, and Prince Yu, Dodo, to pursue him along separate routes. With the situation growing dire, the Dashun army withdrew toward Huguang. Li Zicheng remained in Wuchang for several dozen days, but when Qing forces drew near 148Reads9.4Score—Shelves
47. 697 深 Partridges Fly Through the Deep Mountains 深山鹧鸪飞 Helian Chengcheng赫连澄澄Ancient Romance146k WordsCompleted "A peerless beauty dwells alone in a deep valley. She calls herself a daughter of a respectable family, now fallen among weeds and trees..." Inspired by Du Fu’s poem "The Beauty," this story portrays kindhearted people helping one another through a chaotic age and expresses the shared resolve to resist their enemies and defend their homeland. It tells how lovers ultimately find their way to each other, while also reflecting the tragic fates of young women in that era and the true nature of human 83Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a relatively realistic story, without domineering CEOs, focusing instead on couples finding solace and mutual support among women amidst chaos, and also touching on the fickleness of human nature. Set against the backdrop of the An Lushan Rebellion, the female protagonist is a daughter of a wealthy family, but is forced by her father to marry a man from a humble background. Later, after her father and brother die in battle, she is abandoned and can no longer support her husband, ending up in a valley where she encounters a wounded general. To survive in the war, they forge their own path, relying on others and becoming entangled in the stories of others, enduring countless hardships. Some mistrust arises between the lovers, but ultimately, misunderstandings are resolved, and the lovers are reunited.

48. 698 野 Cries in the Wilderness: A Biography of the Hongguang Emperor 野哭：弘光列传 Li Jiefei李洁非Historical352k WordsCompleted Over the past two years, the author has focused on writing about the Hongguang reign of the late Ming. The Black Hole: A Chronicle of the Hongguang Reign covers ten topics. This volume focuses on individuals, including the last emperor, Zhu Yousong; Hongguang's chief minister, Shi Kefa; Zuo Maodi, known as the "Su Wu of the Ming"; Zuo Liangyu, whose military mutiny hastened the collapse of the Southern Ming; Ruan Dacheng, regarded as a scourge of Nanjing; a group of disaffected young rebels alon 24Reads8.8Score—Shelves
49. 699 你 Are You Really That Kind of Senior? 你是这样的学姐？ October and Meow-chan十月与喵酱Urban2.5M WordsCompleted [Campus]+ [Youth]+ [One Heroine]+ [Lighthearted and Healing]+ [Everyday Romance]+ [No System] Based on real campus life at Hefei University of Technology. “Xiao Yun, come help me translate my paper at the library tonight.” “Senior Sister, didn't I help you translate it last night? Why do I have to go again?” “Tonight's the last time, hurry up!” “You said that the day before yesterday, and you said it again yesterday. I'm not going again today. Do it yourself, I'm busy.” “Xiao Yun, I just remembe 44.2kReads9.6Score5.1kShelves

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    Miao Jiang's books are so immersive and leave me with a deep sense of regret.

50. 700 需 The Way of Demand: A Sales Mogul’s Journey 需求之道：销售大佬的来时路 Gazing Up and Down at the Galaxy俯仰星河Urban358k WordsOngoing Sales are the foundation of this world’s development! You might think I’m talking nonsense. What is the essence of sales? Exchanging what we have for what others want. Exactly: a transaction! Isn’t sales about making money? Money is just currency, a medium, a tool. Think about it: in your work, daily life, and studies, whenever you deal with people, what isn’t a transaction? At work, you trade your time, physical strength, and intelligence for a salary, bonuses, recognition, appreciation, self-f 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Surreal, packed with useful information

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