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. 1301 渡 Guiding Lost Souls 渡阴魂 All I Want Is a Peaceful Life岁月静好就好Mystery343k WordsOngoing —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book definitely requires some brainpower. Grow alongside the female lead; there are no overpowered abilities, that would be too exaggerated [smirk]. The male lead is carefree and irresponsible, while the second male lead is surprisingly strong. There will be a major plot twist later on. I wrote it, so I call the shots [smirk].

2. 1302 花 When the Flowers Fall, the Leaves Follow the Heart 花落离心叶相随 Xiaoxiao Fishing Song潇潇渔歌Ancient Romance359k WordsCompleted This story is very angsty and frustrating. The male lead is trash, the female lead is weak, and the plot is realistic, gloomy, and bland. Be aware that the male lead is the male lead only because he has more scenes and is more entangled with the female lead. It doesn’t mean the author likes him or that the female lead loves him all that much. The setting is fictional, drawing mostly on the Ming dynasty, with traces of the Song and Qing dynasties mixed in. It’s a hodgepodge. This is an ancient-er 3kReads9.2Score244Shelves
3. 1303 金 The Golden House’s Beloved Lady 金屋娇娘 Durian with a Fragile Heart榴莲玻璃心Modern Romance359k WordsOngoing [An inspiring story with a strong female lead] + [A turbulent life] + [One woman and several men] “Sometimes it’s enough to like someone. You don’t have to have them. Even watching from afar can be beautiful. Liking someone, being right for each other, and being together are three different things.” I used to think my best friend Cai Yiyi was a ray of light shining into my bleak high school life. She had saved my life, and always stood up for me when I was bullied at school. But I never imagined —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I'd like to recommend a book I wrote myself. If you can be patient and read on, you'll discover something different. It tells the story of the female protagonist's life from childhood to adulthood—a strong, inspirational female-centric novel. The side stories of each supporting character are also quite unique. There are many villains, but also many good guys. I hope it brings you some spiritual inspiration and touches your heart. 🌟🌟🌟🌟

4. 1304 小 Ascending Through Fictional Dimensions, I Judge on the Sky Screen 小说维度晋升，我在天幕当评委 White Water Bottle白水瓶子Modern Romance516k WordsOngoing [No CP + Sky Screen + Novel Worlds' Dimensional Evolution or Elimination + Female Evaluator] Yu Li was frantically searching for a job that morning. By afternoon, she'd landed a position at a company of immortals. One hundred thousand a month, four days on and three days off, six types of insurance and two housing funds! Job description: Observe novels and assess whether their protagonists and entire world settings pass evaluation. Yu Li rubbed her hands together excitedly. She was going to b 17.9kReads8.7Score2.4kShelves

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   🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 [No romance + ensemble cast + multiverse] This one is pretty good. The overall style is the kind that's heart-wrenching and awakens the world. The female protagonist, existing in the highest dimension, observes the novel, showcasing the various aspects of life in different worlds. It can be considered an ensemble piece. Quite intellectually stimulating. Those interested can check it out.

5. 1305 我 My Escape Route Is So Dangerous 我的生门好危险 Can't Stop停不下来Eastern Fantasy186k WordsOngoing No heroine, no romance. This story is all about cultivating immortality. The early chapters focus on political schemes rather than cultivation, as the protagonist uses a series of plots to kill seven enemies. The story begins on a serious note, then delivers the satisfaction of watching his plans crush the opposition. It is not especially lighthearted in the beginning. Once cultivation begins later on, the focus shifts to clever cultivation, with a more upbeat and satisfying tone and fewer serio —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This one... Super intelligent! As an adult, he devises elaborate schemes, using his enemies' enemies to defeat his own enemies. He uses his enemies to defeat his own enemies. His IQ is off the charts. Later, he moves into a fantasy cultivation story.

6. 1306 亘 The Nightmare Kingdom, Where the Flesh Mutates 亘梦诡国，肉身畸变 Allergic to Bitter Coffee苦咖啡过敏原Mystery453k WordsOngoing [Supernatural]+ [Sanity Plummets]+ [Fantasy What-If]+ [Cthulhu]+ [Horror Folklore]+ [Transmigration]+ [Feel-Good Power Fantasy]+ [Fresh and Original] I hope more people will stop by and give me the motivation to update with 4,000+ words every day. The first instance may not be that interesting, so I recommend skipping ahead a dozen or so chapters before reading. Give the author a little patience and keep reading. The story won't disappoint you. You may find yourself wondering whether fate really 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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   There are no scenes that make you stupid, the setting is novel, and the plot is not cliché. The first instance is not very attractive, so I skipped to chapters 10-12 to read on.

7. 1307 七 Everyday Life on the Margins of a 1970s Novel 七零小说边缘人的日常生活 Yu Yi Yu Yi余意喻意Modern Romance502k WordsCompleted [Fictional period setting + transmigrate into a book + no golden finger + works in the city, doesn’t go to the countryside] Though Lin Yingxian works hard to get by, she knows how to be content. After learning that she’s become a minor character in a novel, she continues to live her life in this 1970s setting as usual, barely fazed. But when news comes that housing is being allocated, her life begins to change… Reader’s guide: The story focuses mostly on everyday family life. Neither the male no 29.1kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves

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   The female protagonists in these books all have brains! They're not saints; they don't help any eccentric relatives, family, friends, or strangers! The first and fourth books focus on living their own lives well, without melodramatic plots or constantly joining in on gossip. The second and third books are a bit more mind-bending, with characters who are quite shrewd and calculating.

8. 1308 混 Bastard! Don't You Dare Collect My Eyes 混蛋！休想收藏我的眼睛 Fated Ink Nine緣上墨玖Modern Romance207k WordsOngoing [Modern setting + prestigious families + campus life + strong heroine + obsessive love interest + a touch of fantasy] Was there really a mastermind behind the Yu family’s downfall? Yu Qin didn’t know, but she knew she would keep investigating no matter what. But!!! The first time they met that night, Su Eyu took a liking to her eyes. When they met again, he knew she was destined to belong to him alone. “Yu Yu, how about giving me your eyes~~ I really, really like them~” Yu Qin punched Su Eyu in —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Modern + Aristocratic Family + School + Strong Female Lead + Yandere] The female lead is neither naive nor a saint; she's intelligent. She initially transfers to a private high school, where the male lead is the school bully. He's captivated by her eyes and relentlessly pursues her. If you were a bankrupt heiress burdened with huge debts, and a classmate stole your college admission spot, what would you do? Option 1: Accept it. Option 2: Make a scene. Option 3: Gain a good uncle~ If a boy falls in love with your eyes at first sight and wants them, what should you do? Option 1: Kill him. Option 2: Kill him. Option 3: Beat him half to death and then take him!

9. 1309 嫁 Marrying a Disabled Soldier: The Gorgeous Beauty Charms and Coaxes Him 嫁军婚残夫，娇艳美人撩他诱哄他 Clouds Upon Clouds一朵朵云Modern Romance1.6M WordsOngoing [Military marriage + marriage first, love later + doted on by everyone + no golden finger, your mindset determines your fate] [A cast story starring a great beauty who gets a villainess role without realizing it] In 1974, Yu Wan transmigrates into the body of an undocumented drifter, then uses her beauty to become the Qiao family’s stepdaughter. With a new identity, Yu Wan is overjoyed. The Qiao family members each have their own agendas, but they know the truth and keep quiet. Not long after Yu 25.7kReads9.0Score2.5kShelves
10. 1310 梦 Dreams of the Uncanny 梦诡实录 Abei Bird Lounging in Heaven天上摆烂的阿悲鸟Mystery141k WordsOngoing My dream is trapped on the back of a giant cat. Everything here feels strange, and I can’t escape. Countless unsettling things lurk in every corner: a sinister mansion, faces with no bodies. Everything reeks of horror, but… things may not be as simple as they seem… 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist is suspicious and cunning, always scheming against others. It's a great read, combining intellectual battles with horror. The villains are consistently intelligent; there isn't a single good person in the entire book—they're all playing mind games, and even the writing itself seems to deceive the reader. The final twist is very interesting. This new book is worth checking out.

11. 1311 我 I Roam Jianghu with Fortune-Telling, Seeing Through Hearts and Breaking Deadlocks 我靠算命闯江湖，看透人心破死局 Refracted Light, Dream Narrative折光叙梦Urban160k WordsOngoing [Period Mystery + Jianghu Secrets and Arts + Wits and Schemes + A Battle of Human Nature + Underdog's Rise + No System] In 2002, I was twenty years old, yet everyone within ten li addressed me respectfully as "Mr. Chen." When the village Party secretary married off his son, he came to me to pick an auspicious date. When a pig farmer lost a pig, he came to ask me where to look. Then one day, the town mayor's wife knelt outside my house, begging me to divine the whereabouts of her missing daughter 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book fits the bill perfectly and is definitely worth reading.

12. 1312 快 Quick Transmigration: The Big Shot Is Always Raising Villains 快穿之大佬她总在养反派 Shan Xiaozhu山小竹Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (No male lead, no romance, no love story, and not a brainless power fantasy.) In novels, villains always fall for the protagonist and end up seeing their grand ambitions go up in smoke. Yan Bai says: Why should villains bother with romance? Isn't building a career much better? Step aside, let me handle it! She transmigrates as the vicious mentor, stepmother, and teacher of various villains... A powerful mentor guides you every step of the way, showing you 108 ways to overthrow the regime and how 1.3kReads9.2Score150Shelves
13. 1313 末 The Bathhouse at the End of the World 末世洗浴中心 I Have a Cotton Candy我有一朵棉花糖Modern Romance492k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + running a business + powerful characters + wealthy families + comedy + adorable baby + sweet romance + face-slapping] [Easygoing, no-nonsense PhD + scheming, sweet puppy-like man + aloof, ascetic professor + two yandere brothers who rule the underground city] [Should there be a couple? It's a tough call!] An Yongwen finally grinds her way to graduation and joins an apocalyptic rescue project. What? Blizzards! Polar nights! Floods! Extreme heat!... And zombies popping up underground 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A great story with an unconventional perspective and excellent writing; definitely worth reading. The female protagonist doesn't have any superpowers, but she's accompanied by a tech guru. She runs a one-stop bathhouse where she doesn't have to leave the house, and neither natural disasters nor wealthy local families can harm her.

14. 1314 我 I'm Having a Blast Tormenting the System, but the Top-Ranking Tycoon Shows Up in Person and Steals the Spotlight 我虐系统正爽，榜一霸总奔现抢戏 Bright Moon China明月中国Modern Romance155k WordsOngoing [System Showdown] [A Marathon to Win Her Heart] [Female Cartoonist vs. Publisher] The Childbearing System bound itself to Jin Duoduo and forced her to have children to complete missions. Jin Duoduo: Having kids counts as a mission?! What kind of twisted values are these? She wants to become a comic superstar. She has no time for this immoral game! If it won't listen, she'll fight. She fired back with a torrent of insults and crippled the System! By accident, the beginner's gift pack fell into t 51Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 1315 苏 So Adorable It Hurts: I'm Really Not the Savior Princess 苏炸了：我真不是救世小公主 Just a Little Bean Dumpling是个豆团子Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + Face-Slapping + Everyone's Favorite + Beautiful, Tragic, and Powerful + A Touch of Cosmic Horror] Su Qi: Does anyone get it? I just want to slack off. After a lifetime of hard work, Su Qi transmigrates from the interstellar age to Huaguo. Armed with a System and the abilities of three alternate versions of herself, she slaps down her terrible mother and wicked sister, refuses to be anyone's doormat, and shines on her own. She swears to protect her ordinary, lazy life. Global re 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A contemporary romance novel with a fantasy element, featuring a Cthulhu theme and an alternate world setting. It's completed and has a complex background, starting in a school setting and later incorporating supernatural abilities. The story is currently set on Earth, and the male and female leads are straightforward in their romance. It's an ensemble piece with many adorable characters. Those who enjoy strong female leads or complex settings might find it worthwhile. The setting is quite intricate, but generally understandable. The female lead occasionally exhibits yandere/perverted tendencies, but is a good person. There's no competition between females and males, though some do exist, but she rejects advances directly. All characters are adorable and there are no truly evil individuals. Rating: Full marks! Warnings: The male lead is immediately identified as her lover; there's no flirting or confirmation of their relationship. The complex setting contains many foreshadowing elements and hidden plot points, which may confuse readers unfamiliar with various genres (Cthulhu, modern, supernatural, system, livestream).

16. 1316 兽 No Male Lead: A Veterinarian and Her Cats and Dogs Venture into Another World 【无男主】兽医带猫狗闯异界 Warm-Clothed Healer布衣暖医Ancient Romance109k WordsOngoing [Content warning: No human male lead and no romantic pairings! The only bond is the mutual companionship between the black cat Moyuan and the white dog Yunxiao. If you want human romance, please move on!] Li Xiaotong, a veterinarian who repeatedly failed the civil-service recruitment exams, is pulled through a spatial rift on a rainy night into the seventeenth illusory realm. A strange wing bone sprouts from her right hand, while fragments of unfamiliar information occasionally appear on her flo 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend a fantasy mystery novel with no male lead and no romantic entanglements: "[No Male Lead] A Veterinarian's Adventures in Another World with Cats and Dogs." A 27-year-old female veterinarian, accompanied by a black cat and two large dogs, falls into a fantastical other world. Instead of relying on brute force, she uses her veterinary knowledge and wit to unravel the truth of reincarnation, building a strong bond between herself and her pets. She ventures into seventeen different realms, overthrowing the oppression of the lower realms by the upper levels. The first volume is slow-paced, with ten volumes and 500 chapters in total, featuring large-scale battles and deductions in the later parts. If you enjoy stories featuring a beautiful and resourceful female protagonist who struggles for survival, this is a must-read.

17. 1317 参 The Record of Crossing the Dusty World by Boat 参舟渡尘录 Old Dog from the East Gate东门老狗啊Eastern Fantasy268k WordsOngoing The martial arts of the world are a mirror of the heart. But what about Lu Jinghe? He's just a shopkeeper selling paper offerings. When he was seventeen, his father disappeared, leaving behind only a two-hundred-year-old account book. Later, when the paper shop burned down, he learned the truth: It wasn't an account book at all. It was the Chart of the Hidden Boat, concealing the dynasty's secrets and the world's greatest treasure. The problem was, the book was gone. And to make matters worse, h 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've been following this book for almost two months, and it's really good. I recommend it to everyone.

18. 1318 星 Starry Sky Academy 星空书院 The Silent Listener不爱说话的倾听者Eastern Fantasy304k WordsOngoing Traditional fantasy + no System + grand setting + decisive and ruthless protagonist + sword cultivation Across the vast starry sky, powers abound like the stars, yet the Starry Sky Academy stands alone. No one knows the limits of the academy. All they know is that everyone begins to encounter the Starry Sky Academy as soon as they start cultivating! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure fantasy, very enjoyable. The protagonist's "golden finger" (powerful cheat ability) is incredibly strong. The early part is a bit rushed, the plot is reduced, and if it doesn't get better after 100,000 words, feel free to criticize me. Let's go, brothers!! [Thumbs up][Laughing]

19. 1319 逆 Turning My Life Around: Quick Transmigration Through the World of Film and TV 逆袭人生：快穿影视世界 Fu An Kun Ji福安坤吉Female-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted At 42, ordinary accountant Ning Wan has worked for years but barely saved a thing. Her parents are elderly, and she is powerless to improve their lives, leaving her filled with guilt. One day, after failing to win even five yuan in the lottery, she gets struck by a windfall from the heavens and is bound to a System. The System tells her she can transmigrate into different TV and film worlds and change the fates of the characters in their stories. As long as she fulfills a character’s wish, she’l 3kReads7.2Score102Shelves

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    Female protagonist novels, with virtually no male protagonists.

20. 1320 无 Infinite: Fools Lead the Way, Turning the World Upside Down 无限：沙雕开路，天翻地覆 Sweet Corn Is Delicious水果玉米好吃Modern Romance4.3M WordsOngoing [No romance + standalone instances + goofy humor + dual Systems + teammates, but the heroine is absolutely the strongest. She only gives her teammates supplies she can't use herself + friendly relationship with the System + the heroine is incredibly lucky] Just as the Weakling Improvement System is about to bind to Ling Du, who died in a car accident, both of them are selected by the central AI of the Infinite Instance worlds. The Weakling Improvement System takes the form of a toad and falls in 2.3kReads7.1Score236Shelves

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    Strong female lead + silly + dual systems + lucky + no romantic partner. She's clear-headed and not a saint; her intelligence stats are off the charts from the start; she has a built-in skill called "Flash of Brilliance"; she'll make you laugh until your head falls off. The only downside is that her thought process might be a little different from normal people, haha.

21. 1321 杀 Killing City: Mental Pollution 杀戮都市：精神污染 Uncultured, zz有辱斯文zzUrban1.0M WordsCompleted [Mild horror + plot twists + bizarre thrills + growth + not a power fantasy + superpowers + beware if you want a straightforward protagonist] Red hail descends, and half the people in the world turn into monsters. They possess superpowers and do whatever they want, with no trace of humanity. Qi Xutian is born with a superpower exclusive to villains. Everywhere he looks, he sees Homelander wannabes. When it comes to being the first to awaken, he can't compete, so he has to take another route: bec 3.8kReads8.8Score386Shelves

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    This is a super good novel whose title doesn't do it justice!! You might not understand it if you don't use your brain, but the author's writing is excellent, and the details are particularly well done. ദ്ദി˶ｰ̀֊ｰ́ )✧

22. 1322 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 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book's male lead is the female lead's high school mentor. After graduating from university, to repay her mentor, the female lead introduces a female classmate from university to him as his girlfriend. She then chooses to stay in the city, giving up her assigned job to pursue her career.

23. 1323 沧 Remembering the Years as the Seas Changed 沧海桑田忆年年 Liu Piao留飘Modern Romance391k WordsOngoing My father and Uncle Wang Si, whom he had begged for help from among the neighbors, rode along an unknown little road dusted with snow, just as dawn began to break. Their whips cracked through the silent morning with a crisp, swirling sound. One cart carried the last of our corn kernels in burlap sacks, a few battered water jars, and four large geese. The other held pots and pans, the furniture that was still usable, and some clothes that had been worn by who knew how many children. All the quilt 1.9kReads8.9Score163Shelves

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    Books that are meticulous, immersive, and rich in local culture.

24. 1324 末 Stockpiling Supplies in the Apocalypse: Struggling to Survive Natural Disasters 末世囤货，天灾里艰难求生 Matcha Cookie Crumbs抹茶饼干碎Sci-Fi & Apocalypse292k WordsOngoing Disasters strike, and the end times arrive. Everyone struggles to survive. Torrential rain, extreme cold, endless nights, scorching heat... Lin Nuo struggles to survive in the apocalypse, only to be betrayed by her younger brother and grandmother and meet a tragic end. Reborn, she sets out to take revenge on the so-called family who betrayed her while using her pocket dimension to stockpile supplies in advance. Food, clothing, shelter, and transportation: she buys everything in sight. By chance, 731Reads—Score112Shelves

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    Apocalyptic theme

25. 1325 重 Reborn in 1996: Making Half a Lifetime of Dreams Come True 重生1996圆梦半生 Sun Xinyao孙鑫垚Modern Romance254k WordsCompleted I woke from a dream to find myself back in 1996. My clingy husband and my two kids were nowhere around. Now that I’ve been reborn, what should I choose? Wait for them to arrive, or have a passionate romance with the handsome boy I had a crush on? 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An ordinary female protagonist is reborn and leads her family to wealth and a comfortable life. She has sound values ​​and isn't idiotic. The story is fast-paced and doesn't drag. It's completed and avoids any pitfalls. It's a moderate length of over 200 chapters, and it gets increasingly exciting towards the end.

26. 1326 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—Shelves
27. 1327 穿 Transported into Beacon Fire Escape, My Phone Has Unlimited Data 穿进烽火逃兵，我的手机有流量 Cat Bridge Soil猫儿桥土Urban2.4M WordsOngoing In the world of Beacon Fire Escapees, Zhao Baosheng is transported to Desheng Harbor, right on the front line between the Nationalist Army and the Japanese. How the hell is he supposed to survive? Wait, my phone’s buzzing. Let me check... The Independent Regiment that appears later in this book isn’t Li Yunlong’s from Drawing Sword. Have you read Beacon Fire Escapees? It’s the one from that novel. 12.4kReads8.8Score889Shelves

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    Let's change things up and try an anti-Japanese war novel. This is the most historically accurate book I've ever read, full of details, with everyone displaying high intelligence. Sometimes I even feel like the author is hiding something. It's not the kind of book you can read without a brain, but it's not dull either. There are also moments of hilarious and imaginative plot twists that will have you laughing out loud.

28. 1328 青 Legend of the Azure Emperor 青帝传说 Jiuling九凌Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted I ride the wind on my sword, vanquishing demons throughout heaven and earth! I have a sword that can slay monsters, banish demons, and destroy evil! I have a single character that can sever a person's soul, carry history, and carry them through reincarnation! I roam freely between heaven and earth, the one and only Luo Immortal! I am the greatest immortal of all time. Speak my true name, and you will gain my protection, good health, and peace! 8.3kReads8.7Score875Shelves

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    My new book—I wonder if it will have the honor of catching your eye, sir! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

29. 1329 快 Quick Transmigration: After Redeeming the Villain, I Couldn't Shake Him 快穿：救赎反派后，我被赖上了 Baijiu250白酒250Two Male Leads392k WordsCompleted [Top + Madman + Two Powerful Leads + Redemption + System + Episodic] Holding their mission briefing, System 002 of the Time-Space Bureau roars at the group of recruited souls before it: “There’s a kind of person in this world who is breathtakingly elegant and brilliantly gifted! They’re the best of the best, the villains in everyone’s stories! They’re the protagonists who fell into darkness, the once-cherished prodigies cast down from their altars! And yet they suffer endless humiliation and di 17.8kReads9.5Score1.6kShelves

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    Don't miss these! The second and last books don't have a romantic pairing, while the others have two male leads. They're all super good.

30. 1330 等 The Happiness We Waited For 等来的幸福 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance51k WordsCompleted In this blended family, the male and female leads grow up calling each other brother and sister. After her mother dies, the heroine goes abroad with her biological father. While overseas, she and the male lead begin a relationship. 761Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 1331 现 The Modern Age: How Machines Changed the World (Four-Volume Set) 现代的历程：机器改变世界（全四册） Du Junli杜君立Historical860k WordsCompleted What does ancient mean? What does modern mean? How did the world we live in come to be? How is our lives different from those of our ancestors? Follow this work as it explores thousands of years of human civilization through technological revolutions, tracing history along the path of machines and gears. A History of Modernity: Machines That Changed the World is an accessible introduction to the history of invention and humanity's journey into the modern age. It is divided into four volumes: The 44Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Tomato doesn't just have novels, it also has other reference books.

32. 1332 重 Reborn as the Revenge Heroine: Sassy and Stunning 重生：穿成复仇女主，又飒又俏 Thirteen Fish十三鱼Modern Romance282k WordsOngoing [Wealthy Family + Mutual Flirting + 70% Sweet, 30% Angsty] Before transmigrating: Jiang Ziyue was the legitimate daughter of the Southern Kingdom’s chancellor and the Princess Yuyue, personally appointed by the Empress Dowager. She seemed to have been doted on all her life, but in truth, her fate was in other people’s hands. She thought that dying would put an end to it all! After transmigrating: Xue Yunyun was an ordinary woman with no connections, no background, and no family. A scumbag even t —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is amazing! [Thumbs up] Chinese people don't lie to Chinese people 🇨🇳 This book combines contemporary romance, wealthy family, and time travel with the brain-teasing elements everyone wants! The plot isn't mindless or boring, and the female lead has a career path and a revenge storyline! Most importantly, there's no female rivalry!

33. 1333 心 My Heart Fluttered, So I Made a Move! 心动了，行动了！ Spicy Rabbit辣子兔Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted Title: My Heart’s Racing, So I’m Making a Move! Also known as Adult Love: Flirting with Passion and Desire. [Urban life + Workplace + Contemporary romance + Sweet romance + Mutual devotion + Happy ending + Strong female lead + Two powerful leads] Starting from nothing, she grew from a saleswoman into a domineering CEO. Rising from humble beginnings, a bar singer became a legendary singer and award-winning actor. They met when they had nothing. After one passionate night, she ran away. Ten years 1.2kReads9.0Score113Shelves

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    A realistic and relatable slice-of-life story set in the city, designed for intellectually stimulating readers. Suitable for readers with some life experience. It depicts the mundane aspects of life for a single woman over thirty, her struggles in her career, and her anxieties in love. The romance between the male and female protagonists, though late in life, arrives at the perfect time, warm, sweet, and leaving a lasting impression.

34. 1334 疯 The Unhinged Prince Finally Learns to Be a Good Dog 疯批王爷终于学会当狗 Qi Zheng淇争Ancient Romance259k WordsOngoing [One-on-one romance + pure historical setting + strong heroine, obsessive hero + lovesick hero + falling for her through his own assumptions] Sharp-tongued, calculating female official who puts on an act × volatile, arrogant prince with a doglike streak As the emperor-appointed governor of Tongtian Prefecture and the sovereign’s most favored aide, Cheng Yang can get anything she wants. Every day, she chats with the consorts and stays up late talking with them. All she has to do is catch two “a 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new twist: a historical drama about power struggles, with each element intricately linked to the next.

35. 1335 大 Grandmaster Zun 大师尊 Cheng Ru成如Eastern Fantasy505k WordsOngoing A seasoned old hand from the martial world transmigrates into the cultivation world. Thanks to his wife's connections, he gets into an immortal sect. Senior sisters, junior sisters, saintesses, grand elders, sect masters... Pure wish fulfillment, utterly invincible, but not brainless. Overwhelming combat power, a sharp mind, devious beneath a good-guy exterior, and full of schemes. He borrows the tiger's skin to wave a great banner, winning people over with virtue. He throws lime in their eyes a 3.3kReads—Score223Shelves

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    A seasoned veteran of the martial arts world transmigrates to the cultivation world. Through his wife's connections, he enters a celestial sect. Senior sisters, junior sisters, holy maidens, grand elders, sect leaders… Purely refreshing, invincible, not brainless, with explosive martial arts skills and undeniably sharp intelligence, cunning, seemingly a good person but harboring a belly full of evil. He uses his connections to intimidate, manipulate others with virtue, and employs clever tactics to overcome brute force. He's a master of rhetoric, unmatched in his verbal prowess. From a son-in-law of a celestial sect, he ultimately becomes a grandmaster. [Smile]

36. 1336 穿 The Moment After I Reincarnated as the Dowry Bride 穿成陪嫁下一秒 Solving Worries in Dreams梦里解忧Two Male Leads1.9M WordsCompleted Two men + mutually faithful + domestic life + dual career struggles + imperial examinations and court politics After a fire, Meng Wan transmigrated to a dynasty he had never heard of and became a male companion to a young lady from a duke's household. Before he could figure out where he was, the next moment he was bound hand and foot and sold off by the young lady. Meng Wan: “? ... Mmmph!!!!!!!” Song Tingzhou lost his father as a child, and his mother raised him alone. Defying everyone's obje 30.9kReads9.5Score4.3kShelves
37. 1337 猎 Hunting Season 猎杀时刻 Madman of the Mohist School墨家狂人Mystery1.8M WordsCompleted A brand-new game, Hunt: The Reckoning, has taken the world by storm since its release. In this virtual world, you can play a prisoner, thug, thief, or murderer and experience a thrilling life of your own, or become a hunter, uphold justice, and bring these shady characters to book. As justice and evil clash, a refined and well-mannered man makes a dazzling appearance before the world. His arrival gradually convinces people that perhaps a light can truly exist in the darkness. (This novel is simi 5.1kReads8.8Score404Shelves

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    The female lead doesn't matter, being single is always great! [Laughs]

38. 1338 被 I've Been Led Down the Garden Path! My Dad Is Emperor Wu of Han! 被坑惨了！老爹居然是汉武帝！ Einstein Strong爱因斯强Historical1.1M WordsCompleted This book is also known as My Dad Turned Out to Be Emperor Wu of Han, and I've Been Thoroughly Played! Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Taizong of Tang, and Emperor Taizu of Song. After transmigrating into the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Dahai discovers that he is actually the emperor's eldest son. Cao Xiang, Marquis of Pingyang, and Huo Qubing, the legendary Champion Marquis, are both his sworn brothers. He has taken Huo Guang, Zhang Anshi, many other important ministers of the Qil 20Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Taizong of Tang, and Emperor Taizu of Song. This is a historical time-travel story set during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han. Imagine the grandeur of the Han Dynasty when Huo Qubing led his army to conquer the world and Huo Guang led his ministers to stabilize the court.

39. 1339 溶 Cave Prison: The Twelve Zodiac Signs Hunt the Gods 溶洞囚笼：十二生肖逐神 East Ring Elevated Highway东环高架Urban166k WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast, no fixed protagonist.] This is a real game, a game in which the Twelve Zodiac Signs hunt one another. Hundreds of rounds have been played over thousands of years. Each round has a zodiac victor. The victors become emperors or powerful figures in their own right. Liu Bang, Emperor Gaozu of Han: victor of the Snake; Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang: victor of the Horse; Zhao Ji, Emperor Huizong of Song: victor of the Dog; Qianlong of the Qing dynasty: victor of the Rabbit; Ther 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A novel and incredibly engaging story with bizarre rules. The twelve zodiac animals hunt each other in a Chinese-style battle royale, high-energy throughout, and [no system, no rebirth]!!

40. 1340 得 Attain the Dao and Ascend to Immortality 得道升仙 A Little Bit.一点点.Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [Enlightenment] [Supernatural abilities] [Imperial dynasty] At the end of his life, Liu Xiangdong digs a hole in the back hills, intending to bury himself. But instead, he arrives in an age of cultivation at its height. Aristocratic clans, the imperial court, the Hundred Schools of Thought, supreme religious sects. The Seventy-Two Earthly Fiend Transformations! The Thirty-Six Heavenly Snares! Amid a maze of tangled paths, in an age when human lives are as worthless as grass, he rises above it al 6.9kReads8.5Score446Shelves
41. 1341 古 The Grand Princess from Ancient Times Is a Science Prodigy in the Modern World 古穿今，长公主她理科超神 Zombie Gu Gu僵尸咕咕Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Ancient-to-Modern Transmigration + System + Top Student + Strengthening the Nation] In her previous life, Chen Lingying needed only three thousand light cavalry to strike down the enemy's commander. The people of Great Zhou called her the Eldest Princess of Chen, with both reverence and fear. When she opened her eyes again, the princess who had stood second to none had become a modern high school girl. Mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology; The International Mathematical Olympiad, internatio 4.1kReads9.3Score695Shelves

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    This is a novel about academic geniuses with specific questions. I'm speechless; I just love the feeling of almost growing a brain! It has a system, and there's no romantic pairing yet. It's really good! (♥∀♥)

42. 1342 不 No Need to Say Goodbye 不须辞 Poetry Without Tea诗无茶Two Male Leads261k WordsCompleted [Sweet-faced schemer who cries easily x icy beauty] [Ancient setting + acclaimed novel + two male leads + fantasy + alternate world + equally matched leads + happy ending + younger love interest] Thirty thousand years ago, Chang Shu found a little black dragon and brought it back to his chambers to nurse it carefully. Once its wounds had healed, he tried to send it away. The little black dragon took human form, tears in its eyes. It walked up to him, tugged at his sleeve, and showed him the woun 14.1kReads9.6Score2.5kShelves
43. 1343 刃 Blade and Heart 刃与心 Faint Moonlight暗月微光Two Male Leads810k WordsOngoing An affection-starved, possessive young master × a long-suffering bodyguard and undercover spy Shen Yan is the eldest legitimate son of the Shen family. On the day he takes power, his father personally sends him an informant. Xie Xun, a handsome, stern personal bodyguard, is nothing but the old master’s most obedient dog in everyone else’s eyes. “I don’t keep dogs in my home.” He makes Xie Xun stand in the rain all night and sleep by the door, humiliating and tormenting him in every way, all to 750Reads8.4Score103Shelves

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44. 1344 灰EN Above the Gray Fog 灰雾之上 Anti-Static防静电Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted [Lord of the Mysteries]+ [Potions]+ [Races]+ [Civilization] A hundred years from now, I am a hero. My deeds become stories, praised by all. A thousand years from now, I am a legend. Stories become epics, passed down through generations. Ten thousand years from now, I am a faith. Epics become myths, and the incense offered to me never ceases. P.S. This book is also known as Above the Gray Mist. P.S. The development of the human race provides the backdrop. The focus is on an individual's epic, no 90.1kReads9.3Score7.8kShelves
45. 1345 小 The Little Palace Maid's Thoughts Were Read 小宫女被读心了 Jiang Xiaoshi江小十Ancient Romance254k WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the palace as a maid, Qin Jianjian works diligently, flatters those above her, and deceives those below her. In the end, she becomes the top-ranked maid serving the Empress Dowager. She has undoubtedly reached the pinnacle of her profession. Money she’s openly entitled to, along with money she shouldn’t have, keeps flowing into Qin Jianjian’s pockets. Delighted, she just has to wait until she’s old enough to leave the palace and retire early. Who could have guessed the 15.3kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves

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    It's really good! The female lead isn't a drag, a saint, or a savior; she's even a bit cold-hearted—you could say she's not a good person. Although it's not a double virgin story, the male lead cares deeply for her! The relationship between the male and female leads is incredibly volatile. The male lead dotes on the female lead! He even helps her get a government position! Although it's still ongoing, it's really good. Both the male and female leads are very intelligent! So far, I haven't noticed any characters becoming mentally challenged or anything like that; it's very enjoyable to read. It's really, really, really good—just go for it!

46. 1346 我 My Emperor Father Can Read Minds 我的皇帝父亲会读心 Bone-Leak Gua Wen骨漏呱闻Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Infrastructure Building Focus ✚ Mostly Comedy ✚ Not Historically Accurate ✚ No Romance] Emperor Wei prided himself on being a wise ruler. His ministers served him well, his harem was harmonious, and his children were clever and filial. That is, until he was struck by lightning. Afterward, he gained the ability to read minds, and finally learned that everyone around him was two-faced, saying one thing while thinking another! Emperor Wei was devastated. So he had been such a failure as an emperor 57.6kReads9.3Score5.3kShelves
47. 1347 风 Pu Xiaoying in the Wind, Part One 风中的蒲小英【一】 Cai Zhongwen蔡忠纹Modern Romance2.4M WordsOngoing ⚠️ For readers aged 20 and over. Contains real-world themes such as domestic violence and sexual exploitation. If the content makes you uncomfortable, please move on and refrain from leaving a low rating. Writing original work is not easy; every word comes from the heart. Thank you for your understanding and tolerance. ⚠️ A serious work of traditional literature: Dandelion in the Wind, Part One. Please read patiently! The best is yet to come! This is a challenging read, with a distinctive style. 12.2kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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    I highly recommend a realistic masterpiece that almost didn't live up to its title: *Pu Xiaoying in the Wind*! Don't be fooled by the literary title; this book isn't about romance, but about the realities of everyday life. It starts strong: an abandoned baby girl is taken in by the kind-hearted Li Hongmei and named Pu Xiaoying. The story begins with this mother and daughter, not related by blood, and is written with incredible delicacy and realism. While reading, you'll feel like you're reading about the aunt next door in your hometown. But this book is far more than just about mother-daughter relationships. As you grow up with Xiaoying, you'll see how she navigates choices in friendships, the subtle changes from school to society—it's all so real. There are the tug-of-war of family relationships, the confusion of remarrying, the confusion and awakening of love: the girlish thoughts are written without being sentimental, but incredibly down-to-earth. And then there's the messy reality of marriage: not just the protagonist, but every supporting character's marriage is like a mirror, reflecting the weariness and perseverance of middle age. The author's writing is masterful, with not a single wasted word, and memorable lines abound, making it impossible not to underline them while reading. The most outstanding aspect is the character development; none of them are two-dimensional. Even the most disliked character becomes empathetic, revealing their unavoidable struggles. The story's setup is superb, with numerous foreshadowing elements building to a fever pitch, leaving the reader on the edge of their seat. If you're tired of formulaic wish-fulfillment novels and are looking for a book that captures the essence of life, makes you laugh and cry, and reminds you of your own experiences, this is absolutely the best choice. Updates are consistent, and the author's commitment to quality is guaranteed—you won't regret reading it! [Heart][heart]

48. 1348 媳 A Wife Fell from the Sky 媳妇从天降 Young Master Lang Yue朗月公子Modern Romance366k WordsCompleted Gu Zhanfeng was born into a military family, where generations of military discipline had been ingrained in his bones. The stern, resolute young master Gu seemed to carry a gust of wind wherever he went. Fu Ruanruan was born into a family of police officers, but she inherited none of her father's fearlessness. When the soft, cheerful Fu girl smiles, she's sweeter than sugar and honey. Gu Zhanfeng is decisive and formidable both on and off duty. When he meets Fu Ruanruan, the ultimate background 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I speak for myself; this is all about the era. If you don't like that, please don't read it. Also, if you're looking for a strong female lead, please don't read this; I thank you in advance. This is an extremely weak female lead! If you're looking for something you can relate to in this book, please don't come here. Thank you again.

49. 1349 富 The Rich Kid Who Turned His Life Around by Writing Web Novels After Going into Debt 富二代的我负债后竟用写网文翻身 Gu Chen Writes to Support the Family顾晨写文养家Urban422k WordsOngoing An A9-level rich kid and civil servant, buried in debt, somehow turns his life around by writing web novels and rises to the top… Writing and paying off his debts are the main threads of the story, interwoven with family secrets, analysis of current affairs, reflections on life, clever part-time job tips, writing advice, and more... The novel is packed with knowledge from economics, philosophy, history, sociology, management, and other fields. It’s not a power fantasy, but it will absolutely sho 135Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    It's a slow burn and difficult to get into at first, but it's very profound and refreshing.

50. 1350 开 My Uncle Dies from the Start, and I Get This Great Deal? 开局死大爷，还有这好事 Yan Wu Never Speaks of Night言午不说夜Urban669k WordsOngoing On the surface, he is the young owner of a traditional Chinese medicine therapy clinic. In truth, he is a cultivator who has chosen to live in obscurity among ordinary people. If a hospital can treat it, I can treat it. If a hospital can’t, I can still treat it. As long as you aren’t meant to die, I can keep you alive. If you’ve found your way to me, it means you can still be saved. So tell me, what did you do this time? Feng shui can help someone rise to great heights, or leave them plagued by 240Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Knowing ghosts, understanding ghosts, helping ghosts, using ghosts, self-interest

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