The Genre Doesn’t Matter. Just Give Me Something with Smart Characters 什么题材不重要，只求带脑子

1. 1101 挑 Challenge: A Thousand-Year-Old Wooden House 挑战千年木屋 First Plow初犁Mystery538k WordsCompleted This is the author’s first novel to be published in a paid format. A story about paranormal phenomena, it brings Eastern and Western thought and culture together in a clash and a blend. The author’s delicate prose and vivid plot unfold gradually, bringing the story to life. The book embraces the lighthearted humor of online culture without losing the seriousness of traditional literature. This carefully crafted work deserves to be read slowly and savored, and is sure to bring joy to your life. 2Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   "Miss Susan, Chinese and Western perspectives are completely different. Happiness comes too suddenly, leaving one bewildered." "Ji Zhong, you're a hypocrite! Haven't you ever been with a woman? As far as I know, Chinese men your age already have children. Don't you like me? If you don't, just say so!" Susan was exasperated. "Susan, I really haven't been with a woman, really. Sigh! But why am I telling you all this?" Ji Zhong sighed and shook his head. He stopped and looked up at the sky. After a long while, he lowered his head and looked into Susan's eyes. "My life has actually been quite repressive. I liked a girl, but it only lasted until we looked at each other face-to-face and kept each other company on our phones." Ji Zhong suddenly choked up and stopped talking. The scene from that time clearly appeared in his mind: That day, he was walking home from school. He was in high school, and the distance between school and home wasn't far, a ten-minute walk. Fu Xinli skipped and hopped up behind him, "Ji Zhong, Ji Zhong, did you see what's new in your schoolbag?" Fu Xinli was the class's study monitor, and she was very pretty. "My schoolbag? What's new?" That day, he stopped and waited for Fu Xinli to catch up. Fu Xinli's cheeks were flushed that day.

2. 1102 嫡 The Legitimate Daughter Is a Fox! One Pout from Her Leaves the Capital's Elite Drunk 嫡女为狐！她一撒娇满京权贵醉倒 Yao Yang遥飏Ancient Romance271k WordsOngoing [The rating is low because it just came out + the heroine is a fox demon adored by everyone + she takes the original heroine along on her revenge quest + she brutally punishes scummy men and women + a male rivalry battlefield, and all the men are pure] [An affection-eating fox demon surrounded by men: what could be better than a mouse falling into a rice jar?] A fox demon takes the place of the Hou family's legitimate daughter, who was kidnapped and spent ten years in the countryside. Disfigu 10Reads8.4Score—Shelves
3. 1103 她 She Played at Being a Divine Being in the Late Eastern Han Dynasty 她在东汉末年装神弄鬼 First-Rate Red Chamber一品红楼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Career-minded heroine + domineering, dashing hero] [Please note: This is a novel, not an academic paper. It has flaws and mistakes. If that bothers you, don't read it.] [The heroine is fifteen when she first transmigrates.] She thought transmigrating would let her live an easy, wonderful life. Instead, Heaven hit her with a harsh reality: she had landed in the late Eastern Han dynasty, with chaos about to engulf the land. To stay alive and protect her family, she has no choice but to embark on 9.7kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves
4. 1104 穿 Transmigrating into the Apocalypse: My Teammates and I Save the World 穿越末世：我和队友拯救世界 Red Bean Who Loves Pumpkin Cakes爱吃南瓜饼的红豆Sci-Fi & Apocalypse468k WordsCompleted One heroine and five male leads. All the men are virgins, with no rivalry among the women; later on, there’s a little rivalry among the men and a love-triangle showdown. After inexplicably transmigrating into the apocalypse, Shen Zhiyi, who couldn’t hurt a fly, decided to join the male lead’s group to complete her System missions. Gradually, she began to wonder if she’d become everyone’s darling. But as time went on, she realized things were far from as simple as she’d imagined. Did the System h 3kReads7.6Score358Shelves
5. 1105 开 A Country Girl from the Start 开局农村女 Ba Dao巴刀Modern Romance155k WordsOngoing A country girl from the start: where can she find a way forward? Zhao Yao is an ordinary rural girl, and life working the fields under the open sky is truly hard. Watch as she takes the lowest-tier script and transforms herself, step by step. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The author is adept at navigating social situations and is very realistic. The author demonstrates excellent logic and emotional intelligence, making the story far from simplistic. The values, plot, and writing are all superb. Highly recommended!

6. 1106 全 Global Divide: Follow Me for Good Food, Warm Clothes, and Plenty to Drink 全球分割：跟着我吃饱穿暖又喝好 He Muzong菏木宗Sci-Fi & Apocalypse314k WordsOngoing [Global Survival + Territory Expansion + 1v1 True Love + Good Luck Buff] Blue Star was suddenly divided into a grid, and all of humanity was thrown into a two-person survival game. From the start, each person was paired with a stranger and given a floating territory measuring 9 by 9 meters and a bed that needed repairs. Above them, waves of beasts surged; below them stretched an endless drop. Lian Chengzhou awakened the only good luck buff and card-draw ability on the entire server. His loot box 1.4kReads—Score205Shelves

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   This book definitely requires brainpower. The male protagonist has a very high IQ, not just some abstract concept that can be described simply by saying he's intelligent, but one that you can genuinely see from his reasoning and observations. Moreover, with him leading the team, the entire crew feels very reassured.

7. 1107 穿 Transmigrating to Republican-Era China: The Spy Enters the Game 穿越民国：谍影入局 One Little Orange一只橙橙橙子Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Transmigration to the Republic of China era + resistance-war espionage + multiple identities + spies within spies + mutual devotion (Main story complete, bonus chapters in progress) One day, Lin Ruotang suddenly transmigrated to the Republic of China era. She wasn’t a young lady from a wealthy family, a concubine, or a schoolgirl. She was a refugee who had nearly starved to death. She had barely transmigrated before she was on the brink of starvation. Luckily, a kind stranger gave her a sesame f 23.9kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves
8. 1108 穿 Transmigrated to a State-Owned Factory in the 1970s: From the Start, I Land a Cushy Job 穿到七零国营厂，开局考上萝卜岗 Have a Cookie吃一块曲奇Modern Romance358k WordsCompleted 1970s + no rural assignment + multiple Systems + career building + strengthening the nation through research Overnight, Shi Xia becomes a minor supporting character in a period novel, an unemployed youth at a state-owned factory. Her mind is in turmoil. The good news: she has a bunch of Systems. The bad news: every one of them is still in beta. No matter. She'll handle it. The male lead who failed his blind date? No need to waste him: let him go to the countryside and suffer. The womanizer who c 18kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves
9. 1109 洪 Honghuang: The Jie Sect's Eldest Senior Sister 洪荒：截教大师姐 Sunflower Seeds and a Water Cup瓜子水杯Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The heroine, Jing Ling, is a 21st-century college student. She dozes off for a moment and wakes up as a mass of golden Geng energy at the dawn of creation: the future Golden Spirit Holy Mother, one of the Four Chief Disciples of the Jie Sect, who is ambushed and killed during the Investiture of the Gods and enshrined as Doumu Yuanjun. Determined to change her fate, Golden Spirit resolves to work hard and cultivate so the Jie Sect won’t meet the tragic end it did in the original story. Years late 5.8kReads7.6Score472Shelves

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   This prehistoric fantasy novel features a female protagonist who transmigrates into the body of Jinling Shengmu, a disciple of Tongtian. It doesn't portray the Heavenly Dao, Hongjun, Yuanshi, or the Western Paradise negatively; the Three Pure Ones have a good relationship! It's a multitude of characters with sound moral values!

10. 1110 真 True Love Can’t Stand the Light, So She Married a Fool 真爱见光死，她嫁给傻子 Being Shallow Isn't Wrong肤浅不是错Modern Romance242k WordsCompleted At nineteen, He Yang met Chen Mo for the first time. Her card got swallowed, and she grabbed him by the sleeve. The restraint of a middle-aged man and the recklessness of a young woman threw everything into chaos from that day on. She married a fool as a cover, just so she could stay by his side. Years later, when she had everything, she finally realized that the person she loved had never been him. It was the respectable life that man represented, a life beyond her reach. Amusingly, the fool wh 72Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These short stories are all based on real-life events, making them very relatable. You should definitely give them a try!

11. 1111 长 As the Eldest Sister, I Run the Household and Trade Overseas in the Ming Dynasty 长姐当家，我在大明做外贸 Planting Chrysanthemums Beneath the Southern Mountain种菊南山下Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Shunhua, a modern woman, transmigrates into the eldest daughter of a scholar’s family in Ruichang County, Jiangxi, during the Ming Dynasty. With both her parents dead, she has no choice but to shoulder the burden of supporting her family. To survive, she uses the knowledge and skills from her previous life to make money and provide for them in this era. Who knew her ideas would be so far ahead of their time that her business would grow bigger than she ever expected... 1.1kReads8.9Score115Shelves
12. 1112 我 I, Wu Xie, Became Zhang Qiling's Paper-Doll Baby 我无邪穿成了闷油瓶的纸片崽 Kindergarten Big Shot Gives You a Kiss幼儿园大佬吧唧你一口Two Male Leads701k WordsOngoing (Ping Xie pairing) From Zhang Qiling’s point of view Zhang Qiling picked up a smartphone. He was about to throw it away when he saw a tiny figure on the screen, a little bundle with fluffy dog ears, looking aggrieved as he held his stomach. His big eyes glistened with tears as he looked at Zhang Qiling. Wu Xie: I’m so hungry, but I don’t have any money QAQ Zhang Qiling’s gaze was icy, his expression impassive. The next day, a message came from Wu Xie’s side: RMB +10,000 Wu Xie: …? Wu Xie: Thos 481Reads6.7Score108Shelves

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    It's pretty good, I recommend it.

13. 1113 退 After Three Years in Retirement Back in the Village, I Lost but Was Not Defeated 退休回村三年，我输了但没有败 Being Shallow Isn't Wrong肤浅不是错Urban151k WordsCompleted After retiring, I was sent back to my hometown to serve as the village's First Secretary. I had barely reached the village entrance when someone smashed a jar at me: “Huai Shu Village doesn't welcome you!” An old flame brought me a bowl of fish soup, with a letter at the bottom that had never been sent, forty years ago. Someone sent an anonymous report to the disciplinary inspection committee, accusing me of misconduct. Three months on the clock. Nobody believes me. Three years later, the person 97Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 1114 星 Starfleet Guard, Vanguard Soldier 星际守卫，先锋单兵 Heavenly Lotus Devours Ghosts天莲噬鬼Modern Romance354k WordsCompleted Yun Zhou, a plant-based healer with an ability from the apocalypse, transmigrated to an interstellar world filled with danger. With magical beasts invading and the Zerg launching attacks, Yun Zhou embarked on a new life, going from military academy student to interstellar soldier. At the entrance exam, the teacher said, “You got zero on the theory test. Why don't you go study at a mid-level military academy first?” “I have a plant-based ability. Can that earn me extra points?” “Vanguard infantry 1.3kReads8.9Score100Shelves
15. 1115 6 Sixty-Year-Old Lovers: The Past of Maitreya 60岁恋人：弥勒往事 Being Shallow Isn't Wrong肤浅不是错Urban147k WordsCompleted At the age of sixty, he jumped into a shallow pool where the water barely reached his thighs. The water was shallow, but he didn't know that. Just as he didn't know that this jump would bring him together with a thirty-seven-year-old divorced woman, that they would have a child, and that he would pursue her from Hefei to Nanjing, then on to Shenzhen. Later, someone asked him, "Why jump when the water was so shallow?" He said, "Because that person was about to fall in." What matters isn't how d 1.1kReads—Score103Shelves
16. 1116 女 The Supporting Actress Makes Great Pills, and the Male Lead Is Her Power Bank 女配丹药炼的好，男主是她充电宝 Cherry Ignites樱桃点火Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Farming and cultivation + alchemy and saving money + fighting monsters and leveling up + married life] Chi Jiujiu transmigrated from the apocalypse to a world of cultivation. After binding herself to an alchemy System, she also signed a Dao Companion contract and became bound to a husband. The good news: Her husband was as beautiful as a porcelain doll. The bad news: Her husband was a Long Aotian type, the sort who kills his wife to prove his Dao... To stay alive, Chi Jiujiu had no choice but 4.5kReads8.1Score482Shelves
17. 1117 回 Collecting Golden Fingers, Starting in the 1960s 回收金手指，从六零开始 Nan Zhi Yi Yi南之以易Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [The CP depends entirely on the plot. The various worlds include historical eras, the apocalypse, natural disasters, the interstellar age, fleeing famine, a matriarchal society, farming, the supernatural, beastfolk, and more.] After Fang Yuan was unexpectedly in a car accident, she was bound to a so-called Tool-Character Rescue System. The System sends her to other small worlds to rescue tool characters who gave away their golden fingers for various reasons. Once she completes enough missions, s 20kReads8.5Score1.7kShelves
18. 1118 我 I'm Such a Delicate Girl, So Why Does Everyone Call Me the God of Ghost Slaying? 我娇滴滴的，怎么都说我灭诡之神 Chao Lianyun巢怜云Fantastical Romance362k WordsCompleted [Genuinely terrifying horror game + heroine who absolutely cannot see the supernatural horrors + lighthearted comedy] A horror game descends upon the world. People must face not only terrifying supernatural entities and all kinds of rules, but also severe mental corruption. Just as everyone is about to reach their breaking point, a magical paper-offering shop appears. Everything from the paper-offering shop is top quality. A safety talisman can instantly clear away all mental corruption. A ghost 23.6kReads9.2Score3.4kShelves

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    Unseen, without any eeriness, it's truly stunning, a masterpiece.

19. 1119 转 Reborn as a Racehorse, but Still a Local Stud? 转生赛马，还是地方哥？ Beyond Ten Seconds十秒之外Sports440k WordsCompleted If you were given a chance to start over, but the price was becoming a horse, would you still be willing to run? Beichuan, a racehorse jockey who dies in an accident, is reborn as a racehorse in the place where he was born. This is a story about “him” becoming “it.” A short novel, with no System or supernatural powers, and fewer than 400,000 characters. Complete. A personal project written for fun. 5.2kReads9.5Score635Shelves

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    These are all books I could read in one go. The last one is still ongoing, but I've almost caught up with it and am accumulating chapters. This is my favorite.

20. 1120 回 Back in the 1980s, Starting My Career Anew 回归八零再就业 Lost but Not Lost迷途不迷途Modern Romance2.1M WordsCompleted While everyone else who transmigrates gets to live another life, Qi Xinlan loses twenty years of hers! One moment she's a thriving, ambitious administrative director at a multinational corporation; the next, she's a fifty-two-year-old woman. This is the bittersweet story of how the white-collar elite Cindy Qi became Auntie Qi to her neighbors. Her most promising son is gone, her daughter-in-law has run off, and a whole bunch of little children are left behind! See how a modern HR and administrat 16.3kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves
21. 1121 重 Reborn, Starting with Buying a House 重生从买房开始 Vice President Liu刘副总Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + the millennium + family life + school + top student + love that grows over time] Chen Yifan, a modern office worker, is reborn in 2004. That year, Chen Yifan is still an elementary school student in a uniform and red scarf. That year, her father, Chen Jianguo, is still hale and hearty, and alive. That year, homes in Haicheng cost just 2,000, and came with household registration. How much? Say that house price again! Mom, Dad, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and buy a house! See how 27.1kReads9.0Score3.3kShelves
22. 1122 他 He Came from the Apocalypse and Became the Strongest in the New World 他来自末世，在新世界修成第一人 Wang Fusheng王富生Urban749k WordsCompleted Transmigration + urban superpowers + cases + exploration + intelligent characters + ensemble cast Ding Yuanyi, a superpowered individual from the apocalyptic Blue Star, transmigrates to Kelanna, a mid-sized power on Mi Star. In this peaceful new world of abundance, Ding Yuanyi's power surpasses the highest level he reached in his previous life. Together with his companions, he investigates cases and explores mysteries in search of the truth and resources: the shrewd and cunning bureaucrat Gu Che 1.5kReads9.1Score102Shelves

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    Self-recommended: An urban fantasy ensemble novel. Everyone is intelligent; there are no idiots. The pacing is relaxed. Set in the city, they diligently cultivate their abilities. The protagonist comes from a post-apocalyptic world, low-key yet powerful, while his companions are all highly intelligent and possess unique characteristics. Crime-solving, adventure, and cultivation. They mutually support each other. Everyone is intelligent and logically sound.

23. 1123 寒 The Poor Scholar's Rise 寒门贵子 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a penniless scholar, Jiang Feng thought about how his computer science degree from his previous life was utterly useless here… Then it occurred to him: “Of all pursuits, studying is the noblest. I’ll just have to grit my teeth and take the imperial exams!” He kept going, and when he suddenly looked back, he had risen to the highest offices, expanded the empire’s borders, and built an unprecedented legacy! P.S. The new book, A Poor Scholar of the First Rank, 33.7kReads9.1Score3.3kShelves
24. 1124 一 One Sword Soars Above the Clouds and Rules the Nine Provinces 一剑凌云霸九州 Time Rewound时光回溯Urban2.6M WordsCompleted The world has nine provinces, each province has nine commanderies, and each commandery has nine prefectures. Hunted by pursuers, Xun Tian accidentally stumbles into the Immortal Ascension Cave, where a wordless heavenly book recognizes him as its master. He creates the “Primordial Taiji Art” himself, masters peerless divine powers, and fights his way across the land with decisive ruthlessness. Playing the pig to eat the tiger, he ultimately rules the nine provinces and rises straight to the high 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The only cultivation novel I'm currently reading and highly recommend is: *A Sword Soars Through the Clouds, Dominating the Nine Provinces*. The author's writing style is diverse, and both the language and the way the characters navigate life are commendable. The story revolves around cultivation and self-cultivation, offering valuable lessons in life and work, while also broadening your horizons, expanding your thinking, and enhancing your own energy. It incorporates elements of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, the laws of heaven and earth, and the Yin-Yang and Five Elements. Reading, listening, and reflecting simultaneously allows you to transcend worldly troubles and worries.

25. 1125 重 Reborn as the Top Supermodel 重生成为头号超模 Yuan Xing沅杏Modern Romance296k WordsCompleted [We recommend reading the story itself.] Also known as The Supermodel's Code Qi Na was once a legend in the modeling world, thanks to her confident runway walk and perfect figure. But with an ordinary face, she could only make it to the ranks of second-tier models. Everyone said Qi Na was the perfect clothes horse, but she could never become a globally famous supermodel. Her face had no sense of fashion at all. You could even say that the heavens had served her dirt instead of a meal. Reborn 3.4kReads9.2Score323Shelves
26. 1126 爆 A Fifty-Million Margin Call? I Short Wall Street Instead 爆仓五千万？我反手做空华尔街 Pipa Folding Knife琵琶折刀Urban1.6M WordsOngoing [Financial Crisis] [Wits and Strategy] [Big Short] [Wall Street] Many years later, when sitting before the interview cameras for Time magazine’s Person of the Year feature, Lu Ze would always remember that rainy Manhattan night on February 28, 2008. “So, Mr. Lu.” The renowned journalist looked at the man before him, the one who had made the entire global financial system tremble, and posed the question that had come up time and again at congressional hearings, behind closed doors at the Federal 266.5kReads9.1Score32.6kShelves
27. 1127 表 My Cousin Can Only Be Mine 表妹只能是朕的 Puff Pastry Little Nurse泡芙小奶妈Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (The ratings have only just opened, so they’re sure to shoot up later, my dears.) A formidable emperor × his breathtakingly beautiful, sweet and gentle cousin. A teasing beauty, doted on exclusively. Both leads are sexually inexperienced. The court officials all believed the Empress Dowager had raised her niece, Shen Wan, in the palace so she could send her into Xiao Che’s harem. But only Xiao Che knew that the aunt and niece guarded against him as if he were a wolf. The Empress Dowager searched 29.7kReads8.2Score2.7kShelves
28. 1128 这 This Assassin Is Too Cautious 这个杀手太稳了 Where Does the Great River Flow?大江何处去Eastern Fantasy890k WordsCompleted “Master! Master! Our target this time is a beggar!” Zhang San replied coolly, “So what?” “Since he’s a beggar, let’s get to it!” Zhang San took a measured look at the beggar in the street, then turned and walked away. “Master, what’s wrong?” Zhang San said earnestly, “Xiao Er, don’t you think it’s suspicious that someone would pay to have a beggar killed?” His apprentice asked in shock, “Master, are we going to...?” Zhang San nodded calmly. The next moment, his apprentice clung to Zhang San’s le 2.1kReads8.5Score167Shelves

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    It's not just crime and political intrigue novels that require critical thinking! This book avoids clichéd settings (like mind-reading, powerful characters relying on others' imaginations, having a system, or the protagonist controlling everything [staring emoji]). Both the plot and characters are quite engaging, with clear logic, humorous writing, and it's not a flat narrative. Foreshadowing is planted early on, only to be revealed later, and the enigmatic characters only come to life as the story unfolds. Plus, everyone in this book is intelligent! I benefited immensely from reading it; I think it's the best book I've ever read. Some of the top recommendations are a bit overrated... [Vomiting emoji]

29. 1129 论 How a Beautiful Villain Became the Top Hero of the Martial World 论貌美反派如何成为江湖第一 Cat Treats and Canned Cat Food猫条猫罐头Two Male Leads444k WordsOngoing [Rating just released] [Two male leads + transmigration + villain beloved by everyone + everyone has a one-sided crush + wuxia] A villainous bottom who seems gentle and refined on the surface but is actually ruthless and will do anything to achieve his goals, paired with a devoted, appearance-obsessed, unhinged top. Content warning 1: The protagonist is a highly dangerous hypocrite and true villain, not some pretty boy who just talks big. He has tremendous self-worth and specializes in tormentin 47.9kReads9.2Score9.1kShelves

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    Oh my god, it's incredibly good! I was hooked after just three chapters. The protagonist always stays true to himself, which is fantastic! The writing is excellent, with a strong sense of martial arts. The action scenes are a bit rushed, but they're still great. So good, so addictive! So addictive!

30. 1130 重 Reborn, I Was Adopted by an Upper-Class Family Abroad 重来一世，我被国外上流家庭收养 Joy In This World人间有欢喜Modern Romance507k WordsCompleted From a remote mountain village where she had never owned a pair of shoes, she walked barefoot all the way to the city. By chance, a foreign couple adopted her. Through hard work, she got into a prestigious elite school and found the value of her life anew. Standing on the high awards podium, facing questions from reporters from around the world, she answered: “I’m Vera Wilson. No matter what my nationality is, Chinese blood will always run through my veins. And I’m also happy that you call me Zh 10.8kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves

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    All the protagonists are intelligent, and the stories cover a wide range of genres, including historical fiction, infinite flow, time travel, ancient times, domestic and international settings, and even the entertainment industry. The first book features a sophisticated pragmatist who goes to Shenzhen from the countryside, marries a son-in-law, obtains Shenzhen residency, and becomes one of the first female entrepreneurs to take the plunge. She's intelligent, not a saint, and doesn't pander to men—a very enjoyable read. The second book features NPCs in an infinite flow game. They have principles and are intelligent; tasks that are difficult for NPCs can be solved by players. It's a group story, with each character having their own unique traits, and the plot is perfectly self-consistent. The third book is about fleeing famine in ancient times? Not really, but about living in the mountains. Amidst war and chaos, the protagonist leads her family to clear land, farm, gather herbs, and raise pets (wild boars), living a fulfilling life off the land. The fourth book features a woman who transmigrates to ancient times and becomes an old woman. Her children and grandchildren are unfilial, so she resorts to corporal punishment. With the emperor's "adopted son" as her backing, she uses her intelligence to outwit and outmaneuver her worthless descendants in feudal society. The fifth book features a protagonist whose entire family is highly intelligent. They lived a miserable life in their past life, but in this life, they escape their fate by listening to their own thoughts. Seeing the tragic state of their family members in their past life is particularly distressing, and seeing them change their destiny makes me think being a villain isn't so bad. The sixth book features a protagonist who, after witnessing his biological mother being kidnapped and escaped, didn't try to stop her but resolutely went to an orphanage. He was later adopted and sent abroad. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, he chose to become a better version of himself and help more women. (The description of the foreign school is very detailed and engaging.) The seventh book is another period drama. Every member of the family is incredibly cunning and scheming against each other. The female characters are portrayed particularly vividly and brilliantly. The eighth book is a drama set in the entertainment industry. The protagonist is beautiful, strong, and tragically fated, with high intelligence. It broadened my knowledge beyond what I needed, but the extreme tragedy almost took my heart out towards the end. The ninth book is also about the entertainment industry. If you like stories with golden hands and multiple identities, you can check this one out. The author's writing is beautiful. Reading the protagonist's sharing posts as a fan site admin made me feel that real-life celebrities are not even one percent as good as those in the story.

31. 1131 身 Born with a Sacred Body, I Transmigrated to a World of Soul Cultivation 身为圣体的我却穿越到修魂世界 Hold On One Second Longer下一秒挽留Eastern Fantasy100k WordsOngoing [Reincarnation + No System + Slow Burn + Creating Cultivation Methods + Dual Cultivation] After reincarnating in another world, Chu Xun gains the peerless physique known as the Undying Sacred Body, which is suited to cultivating the body. But he discovers that everyone in this world cultivates only the soul. Why should the path of cultivation follow the rules? If there are no methods, I’ll create them. If there’s no road, I’ll forge one myself. I came, I saw, I conquered. An ancient jade pendant —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I hope you readers will check out my new book. It's a traditional fantasy novel with absolutely no mindless villains or face-slapping antics. The protagonist possesses a rare, thousand-year-old male body, a sacred physique for cultivation. However, the mainstream cultivation in the world is the soul. Having suffered a painful childhood, the protagonist aspires to reach the pinnacle. To compete with countless geniuses, he draws inspiration from existing soul cultivation paths, vowing to forge a physical cultivation path perfectly suited to his sacred physique. From then on, the protagonist emerges like a blazing sun, sweeping across the eight wastelands, his voice resounding throughout the nine provinces, a unique and unparalleled force.

32. 1132 麻 I’m at My Wits’ End! Four Sons and a Daughter Send Me to College in the 1970s 麻了！四儿一女供我在七零读大学 Liu Liu Will Surely Get Rich六六一定发财Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Grandma with incredible fighting power, five adorable kids, mostly everyday life, some awful people, but the protagonist is utterly invincible, satisfying revenge] An Xiaoyun unexpectedly awakens and learns that she is a doomed side character in a lucky heroine story. She is about to die in childbirth, taking her baby with her. Her husband will die after falling into a river from grief, and their four sons will burn themselves out for the lucky heroine, meeting horrible ends. An Xiaoyun is furi 10.5kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
33. 1133 我 I've Become the Villains' Master, How Could I Be a Good Person? 我都成反派们师父了，能是好人？ Shang Buyu商不予卿Ancient Romance1.9M WordsOngoing The animated series is now available. Search for “I Became the Villains' Master, So How Could I Be a Good Person?” [No Romance + Strong Female Lead + Ensemble Cast of Villains with a Few Screws Loose] “This master will shelter you from wind and rain, but don't ask where the wind and rain came from.” The villain, badly wounded after being defeated by the protagonists, cries out, “Stop standing around and save me!” “Maybe you shouldn't have slacked off in your training. You can't even beat a bunch 39kReads8.9Score6.9kShelves
34. 1134 挚 My Greatest Love, My Deepest Pain 挚爱，至痛 Nan Zhu楠铢Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted Lin Nan was born into a highly educated family. Beautiful from birth, she was her parents’ cherished darling. Why, then, did she eventually lose her father’s affection? Sent away to board at school in another city, she was lucky enough to meet a kindred spirit. The two soon became inseparable, with nothing they couldn’t talk about. But then, without warning, her good friend suddenly vanished without a trace. Lin Nan grew into an accomplished young woman, graceful and admired by all. Then she was 11Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    This is a book you shouldn't miss. It's a well-written book with a coherent and logical plot, smooth transitions, and a strong moral compass. The ideas are original and the plot is intricately woven. It's not just a typical romance novel; it's far from being a clichéd sweet romance. It explores the interplay of humanity, family, love, and friendship, showcasing wisdom, the brilliance of human nature, individuality, aspirations, and values. It's inspiring, moving, heartwarming, and healing, gradually drawing the reader in and leaving a lasting impression.

35. 1135 邱 Secretary Qiu's Marriage 邱秘书的婚事 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name is available on Hongguo and Fanqie. The animated drama Help, My Boss Says One Thing and Means Another is available on Hongguo. Qiu Yu is the secretary to Ji Xiangdong, the owner of a real estate company. She’s a chubby little foodie who’s both hardworking and has a hearty appetite. Her parents have always hoped their daughter would marry a son-in-law who enjoys good food and won’t judge her. Though the road to love has been full of twists and turns, she eventuall 52kReads9.5Score5.7kShelves
36. 1136 无 Infinite Flow: Horror Flight 无限流之恐怖航班 Madam Jadeite翡翠夫人Mystery9.6M WordsCompleted [Infinite-flow + a team of the elderly, weak, sick, disabled, and pregnant working together + no romance] Welcome aboard the "Send You Sky-High" flight. Please follow the captain's instructions and board or disembark in an orderly fashion. Anyone who refuses will be sent off to explode like fireworks by our beautiful, skeletal flight attendants! With her own strength, the heroine assembles a team that seems to have no chance of winning, yet they always manage to escape certain doom! [Anjia Hotel 7.3kReads7.9Score694Shelves

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    The writing is generally good, except for the book "The Yin-Yang Man," where the author seems unable to write romance; the love scenes are poorly written. However, the ghost-hunting scenes are very engaging and immersive, making you feel like you're about to go ghost-hunting yourself.

37. 1137 什 So What If I Lack Morals? I’m Already Number One in All of Jiuzhou 什么仙道天道？呵！我修的是杀道 Jiang Xiaoyan姜小言Ancient Romance3.4M WordsOngoing [Print edition out September 12 + refuses to look back + satisfying growth story + ensemble cast] In her past life, Wanwan died at the hands of her master and six senior brothers, pierced through the heart by seven swords and left without a whole body. Her master only loved her little junior sister, and her senior brothers only doted on her. When the little junior sister lost her Golden Core, they dug out Wanwan's to replace it. When the little junior sister was wronged, Ye Wanwan was made to su 156.4kReads9.4Score12.5kShelves
38. 1138 我 I Played the Rat Race in Ancient Times and Rose to Marquis and Minister 我在古代搞内卷，一路封侯拜相 Yu Tiantian Ya遇田田呀Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Strong heroine, no romance, nation-building, career-focused, light political intrigue, few top-quality men] After transmigrating into the backward Great Kang, a place where people slept on the floor and got nothing but soup for meals, Jiang Hui could only describe herself as numb. Completely numb. To make sure she could survive, she joined the army and earned distinction. Then the emperor sent her off to become magistrate of a godforsaken county. Luckily, she held two doctoral degrees. Building 1.4kReads9.2Score171Shelves
39. 1139 穿 I Earned a Million a Year After I Transmigrated into a Book 穿书后我年薪百万 I Climb the High Terrace我登高台Modern Romance287k WordsCompleted Lin Yu died from working herself to death. Afterward, no one even burned paper offerings for her. Lin Yu lamented her miserable fate, then her soul scattered. When she opened her eyes again, Lin Yu was alive once more. The good news: she transmigrated into a book. The bad news: she was still a wage slave. Lin Yu went from being the secretary of a balding boss to the secretary of a handsome man. The one thing that hadn't changed was that both jobs were thankless. The difference was that her month 5kReads8.7Score370Shelves
40. 1140 暄 A Gentle Breeze Disperses the Thick Clouds 暄风散浓云 Yue Tong Is Little Gao钺橦是小高Ancient Romance194k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + devoted couple + sweet at first, then heartbreak + household intrigue + political machinations + infidelity + twists + reconciliation] [An adaptable, sweet-and-salty heroine + a pitiful, unfaithful man] Twist warning: read it a second time and you'll realize it's a different story. She is a pampered princess who cares for the people; he is a battle-hardened general, tough on the outside but earnest at heart. Time may pass them by, but fate will bring them together. She sear 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Yes! Gray line reversal bottoms are present.

41. 1141 游 Game Invasion: From the Start, I Master Baji and Become the Ultimate Demon Slayer 游戏入侵：开局八极，极道降魔 Currently Cultivating正在修行时Eastern Fantasy509k WordsOngoing [Game invasion, not mindless power fantasy, a partly ensemble cast, ancient martial arts, martial arts fanatic, no CP, leveling up, gaming, lone wolf] Bonus chapter rule: one bonus chapter for every 200 requests for updates. The real world is suddenly invaded by a metaverse game, and countless people go missing. Gao Jin transmigrates into this world with nothing to his name and old injuries weighing him down. He can only scrape by by reclaiming land and growing immortal beans. First shareholder: 1.8kReads—Score167Shelves

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    It's not just mindless fun; the process of self-realization in martial arts is clearly described, the characters are well-developed, the pacing is brisk, the character arcs are complete, and the weapon names are aesthetically pleasing. It's genuinely well-written and worth reading.

42. 1142 将 The General’s Wife Wants a Divorce. I Won’t Compete with Other Women, Just Let Me Go 将军夫人要和离，我不雌竞放我走 Memories of the Past忆前尘Ancient Romance227k WordsCompleted [Tired of transmigrated heroines who can do everything? Had enough of brainless, foolish transmigrated heroines? Try reading about someone ordinary and unremarkable for a change.] Su Yunxi's life motto is: “Stay alive.” So after she transmigrated, she dutifully spent five years as a general's wife without a general. What else could she do? She had no pocket dimension, no System, and no golden finger. Staying alive was success enough. Who knew that when the general finally won a battle, he' 4.4kReads8.9Score548Shelves

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    It's a bit of a mixed bag, but it does require some thought. The values ​​are relatively mainstream, and the main characters all have their own principles.

43. 1143 互 After We Tried to Kill Each Other, My Pure-Hatred Archrival Went Crazy Begging for Love 互杀后，纯恨宿敌他求爱求疯了 Light Ink Wash水墨浅浅Ancient Romance606k WordsCompleted Dual Rebirth + Past and Present Lives + Love and Hate (Fake affection mixed with real feelings, sworn enemies break up the canon couple) Song Tingyao is a wicked supporting woman who cannot win the male lead's love, while Xie Xuan is a yandere villain devoted to protecting the female lead. In their previous lives, resentment brought them together as a couple. They hated each other so much they could have torn each other apart with their teeth. At last, they died together at her birthday banqu 4.3kReads8.2Score493Shelves
44. 1144 女 A Woman Disguised as a Man: After Being Reborn, I Became a Street Enforcer 女扮男：重生后我在街头当打手 Love Yi Ji Jiu爱毅酒酒Modern Romance205k WordsOngoing Jing Yi was a professional bodyguard. While escorting her employer back to China, she was shot and died in 2002. Reborn in the 1980s, she witnessed a brutal street gang brawl. By a twist of fate, she rescued the leader of the Eagle Gang. To “stay alive in this world,” Jing Yi took on the identity of “Jing Yihui” and became the gang’s famous Brother Hui. She planned to be a good enforcer, work hard to make money, and give Grandma Jing, Jing Yi’s grandmother, a comfortable retirement while she was —Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 1145 山 The Shanhai Relic Scroll and the Moonlit Eyes 山海遗卷惊月瞳 Yi Zhilin易芝林Modern Romance208k WordsOngoing Long ago, Yu the Great tamed the floods and traveled the world, creating the eighteen volumes of the Classic of Mountains and Seas, which recorded every treasure under heaven, along with spirits and strange beasts. People longed to see them, but few could find a way. Recently, rumors suddenly spread that Yu the Great had hidden another volume outside the collection. Whoever found it could enter the secret realm of the Classic of Mountains and Seas. Before long, merchants, bandits, and poachers a 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is pretty good.

46. 1146 下 Clock Out, Then Become a Paladin 下班，然后成为圣骑士 Zhuxi of the Paladin Order圣骑团的烛曦Urban243k WordsOngoing (Also known as A Ghost Story with Zero Overflow. #MildHorror #PoweredArmor #Superpowers #Paranormal #Comedy #Tokusatsu #Animation #Every chapter ends with a beautiful author illustration. Please leave a like.) I used to think my biggest problems in life were my boss and exams. Then, before I could even figure out what was going on, a monster and a transformation device appeared right in front of me. A person's fate, of course, depends on their own efforts, but you also have to take the course of 782Reads—Score194Shelves

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    It's quite insightful; check it out. Each chapter has illustrations. Even just looking at the illustrations isn't a bad deal. It's aimed at an audience like those who watch Magical Girl Sakura.

47. 1147 假 The Fake Heiress Is Still Putting on an Act, While I Focus on Science 假千金还在演，我一心搞科研 This Land Is So Enchanting江山如此多娇Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Alternate History + Reborn + Period Setting + Academic Prodigy + Real and Fake Heiresses + Advancing the Nation Through Science] Reborn in the 1980s, Lin Zhiyao looked at the face in the mirror, so similar to the wife of a military district commander, and smiled. In her previous life, she believed in “the bonds of blood.” After rejoining her birth family, she became a stepping stone for the fake heiress, Lin Weiwei, who drained her of everything she was worth before leaving her to die miserab 190.7kReads8.9Score42.8kShelves
48. 1148 古 A Mom from Ancient Times, a Dad from the Stars, and Her from the Sixties 古代的妈星际的爸，还有六零的她 There Is a Big White Dog有一只大白狗Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted On the day her father married her stepmother, Xu Zhao was unconscious with a high fever that had lasted several days when a novel suddenly appeared in her mind. Her father was about to be reported. Though he avoided arrest and public denunciation, life with her stepmother became a complete mess. Not only was Xu Zhao ignored by her father and abused by her stepmother, she was also dragged down by her despondent father and died at the age of ten! After waking up again, Xu Zhao successfully evolved 3.5kReads8.7Score460Shelves

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    As the novel's title suggests, the female protagonist is a ten-year-old girl with reborn memories. Two days after her father's second marriage, she transmigrates to an ancient world with a stepmother and an interstellar father. In her new life, she knows she lives in a novel, and her family are merely cannon fodder supporting characters to highlight the main characters. Upon their first meeting, she realizes they aren't the real people and threatens them with arrest and execution if they do anything inconsistent with their previous identities or personalities without proper documentation. The story then follows their tightly bound family struggle to survive. The novel has two endings: one is happy, and the other, while also somewhat happy, is incredibly tear-jerking.

49. 1149 参 I Joined a Paranormal Dating Show and Became Famous 参加见鬼恋综后爆红了 Dong Er Yi东尔乙Modern Romance162k WordsCompleted [Transmigrates from ancient times to the present + Entertainment industry + Dating reality show + Mild horror] [Unexpectedly charming has-been actress × fake playboy with a black-lotus heart] Chen Ziling, the orphaned daughter of a military family, was forced into a ghost marriage. After dying, she found herself reincarnated as a laughingstock in the entertainment industry, pretty but lacking in virtue. Even the invitation to join a dating show was just a ploy to make her the show's designated 599Reads8.0Score143Shelves
50. 1150 穿 Transmigrating to the Han Dynasty: Survival in the Wilderness 穿越大汉之绝地求生 Han Xidi寒兮帝Ancient Romance754k WordsCompleted Other people farm, run businesses, happen to meet powerful people, and have everything go their way. Why is it that when she farms, she's struggling to survive and nearly starving to death? Oh no, what is she supposed to do after transmigrating when she doesn't have any farming skills? Help me, little brother! How do you get enough to eat after transmigrating? Asking online! Urgent! 2kReads8.9Score179Shelves

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