Books That Feel Close to Real Life 比较现实生活的书籍

1. 551 纯 A True-Love Warrior's Adventures in Society 纯爱战神社会历险记 Soy Sauce Who Doesn't Want to Get Beaten不想挨打的酱油Urban390k WordsCompleted Beijing suburbs, 2006. A beat-up van, a guy at the wheel, the school beauty in the front seat, and 17-year-old Chen Mo in the back. He didn't dare look at her. All he could do was breathe in the scent of cream-cake shampoo in her hair. Whenever the van jolted, her hair brushed his face, and he sat rigid, afraid to move. Back then, he thought liking someone was enough. Then the school beauty pulled out a brand-new tarot deck and asked him to read her love fortune. He thought she was finally looki 13Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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   This realistic chronicle depicts the authentic lives of students around Beijing. The protagonist steadfastly upholds the pure love in his heart, but gradually awakens and matures amidst the harsh realities of campus life and emotional barriers.

2. 552 一 Half Making Do, Half Living Well 一半将就，一半美好 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Modern Romance528k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available] Fear of marriage is the last thing on Ou Xiaolin’s mind. She and Xie Tao have been happily dating for five years, and their families get along well too. She assumes everything will fall into place and they’ll live happily ever after. Who could have guessed that the moment the families start discussing the bride price, one conflict after another would erupt? Lowbrow provocations come at her from every direction. Do they really think she’s that easy to push ar 13.6kReads9.3Score1.3k14d adds
3. 553 两 Love Between Two Generations: An Inescapable Bond 两代情之逃不出的羁绊 Midnight Woodpecker午夜啄木鸟Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted A bloody maelstrom was set in motion by a marriage swap in the late 1980s. One bride died, and the other fled. The humiliation Hua'er endured on her wedding night is enough to make anyone blush with shame, while the hardships Zijun faced as she fled her marriage are deeply moving. Though the story is named for two generations, it is really about three generations and the sweeping changes in their views on love, marriage, and life. It also shows China's tremendous economic boom and the profound s 5.4kReads9.0Score74114d adds

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   It's so good, it's unrealistic.

4. 554 尾 The Tail Fire Tiger and Kui Wood Wolf 尾火虎奎木狼 Rein in My Horse, Brandish My Blade勒马横刀Urban491k WordsCompleted As the old saying goes: Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles; traveling ten thousand miles is not as good as meeting countless people; meeting countless people is not as good as spending every day with masters; and having an expert show you the way is not as good as reaching enlightenment on your own. Over the years, I’ve read plenty of books, traveled many roads, met many people, and experienced many things. I’ve also spent time with masters, and gained a fe 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Real-life story, similar to a memoir

5. 555 时 Time Like Poetry 时光如诗 Cheng Qianyang成浅阳Modern Romance443k WordsCompleted Time once gone can never be reclaimed; let us wander freely and linger awhile. The tragic, moving tale of Lord Xiang and Lady Xiang has been passed down through the ages. Will Zhan Shi and Rong Shi meet a different ending? One is a Chinese literature student, the other owns a cake shop. How will they face the threat of a terminal illness? Will they give up or hold on? Will they part ways or support each other? Rong Shi: My illness will freeze me like ice. Zhan Shi: My heart will melt you. 474Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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   Today's update recounts what happened today, and it's quite relatable to real life.

6. 556 离 Eight Years After My Divorce, I Turned My Life Around 离婚八年后，我的人生实现逆袭 Miss Xilin西林姑娘Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted Modern urban romance + domineering CEO + face-slapping + doting on one woman alone… For the sake of pursuing love, I gave up the whole world. All I got in return was betrayal by my lover and provocation from his mistress… After learning my lesson the hard way, from now on, I'll only care about my future, not people. If I don't make something of myself, I'll even change my surname… But this handsome, cocky, cold-faced pretty boy keeps picking fights, taking advantage of his youth and wealth, and 9Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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   Worth reading~

7. 557 我 Do I Still Love Her? 我，还爱她？ Jian Xi Erer简兮尔尔Modern Romance242k WordsOngoing Urban Romance | Reunion | Unrequited Love | The Aesthetics of a Bad Ending | A Regretful Ending | Realistic Heartbreak I’ve been writing this for ages, but hardly anyone reads it. I’m so sad, sob sob. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   "After failing the civil service exam twice, I'm actually dating the CEO's son?!" "Your high school classmate, Yu Qiu, is just an ordinary undergraduate from a non-prestigious university." "In terms of education and future prospects, how are you a match for him?" "You're a 25-year-old PhD graduate from overseas, young and promising, good-looking, what kind of girlfriend can't you find?" Yu Qiu: A non-prestigious university graduate who failed the civil service exam twice and works under Yin Zhihao's father. Jian Yi: Yu Qiu's high school classmate, a medical graduate from Fudan University and a PhD from the University of Zurich, Switzerland, still has feelings for Yu Qiu. Yin Zhihao: A Fudan University graduate, a selected civil servant, who has developed feelings for Yu Qiu over time. His father is the president of a company in Yancheng, and his mother is the vice president of Yancheng's First Hospital.

8. 558 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 —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A genuine and heartfelt piece of writing from a bygone era; even good books need to be discovered.

9. 559 陪 Watching Pear Blossoms with You 陪你一起看梨花 Flowers Falling Like Butterflies花落如蝶Two Male Leads443k WordsCompleted When he was five, he gazed longingly at the thirteen-year-old. At eighteen, he looked at the twenty-six-year-old with eyes like fire. Throughout their eight-year age gap, he never stopped following in his footsteps, gradually going from trailing behind him to standing by his side. Over more than a decade, their laughter and tears had long since blended together. 160Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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   You can take a look at this [laughs]

10. 560 代 A Legacy That Ends Here 代代不相传 Rest a Bit, Then Run Noelia歇歇就跑NoeliaModern Romance186k WordsCompleted “Mom does it all for your own good.” “Everything Mom does is for you.” “If you get divorced, your life will be over.” How can a girl born into a family that favors sons over daughters escape the shadow of her upbringing? How can two generations of women break free from the struggles of marriage and life? 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A story close to social reality, depicting the awakening of self-awareness in an ordinary girl. The plot is gripping, but the ending is satisfying. Perhaps it can offer some inspiration to girls struggling with their families of origin. "Mom is doing this all for your own good," "Everything Mom does is for you," "If you get divorced, your life is over"—how can a girl born into a family that favors sons escape the shadow of her family of origin? How can two generations of women overcome the difficulties of marriage and life?

11. 561 本 At Home in Another Land 本国他乡 Liu Liu Jiang六六江Urban364k WordsCompleted Success doesn't depend entirely on ability. Sometimes, luck plays a much bigger role. If today's successful people had to start their businesses all over again, most of them probably wouldn't dare. This book tells the story of a man with thoroughly mediocre intelligence who defeats one cunning schemer after another. It can't help but make you wonder: between the clever and the foolish, who really has the upper hand? 62Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Reality is a mix of joy and sorrow.

12. 562 和 Blending into the Dust, Shining with the Light 和其光同尘 Meiji每及Modern Romance182k WordsOngoing Assistant vs. Boss The new Vice President Chen wasn’t parachuted in. She was dropped in like an airstrike! A new boss has three fires to light, and she’s the one getting burned. She’s the chicken sacrificed to scare the monkeys... 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Recommended, very sweet

13. 563 百 Good for Nothing 百无二用 Liu Liu Jiang六六江Urban138k WordsCompleted This book is entirely made up. It does not refer to any person or event. If it happens to offend anyone, that is purely coincidental! If a scholar is useless in every way, what would it mean to be useless in every other way? Is there any truth to the saying that kindness cannot command an army and righteousness cannot manage wealth? Is the scariest thing in the world a thug who knows martial arts? There’s another possibility: a top student in a leadership position. Chen Xu, a core R&D team membe 31Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 564 满 Elegance Across the Wilds: Becoming a Guard 满野风华之成为卫士 Little Feng小丰儿Urban461k WordsCompleted This is a contemporary realist novel, with no transmigration or rebirth. It has some suspense and focuses more on emotions. Synopsis: A car accident causes a toxic gas leak, killing and injuring many innocent people. But does this accident seem to be covering something up? There should have been three people in the car, so why were there only two bodies? Did someone survive the disaster? How did they escape? Eight years later, a great mountain helps a mute girl speak again. Why did she lose her 39Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A modern urban story, inspirational, with a tight plot and coherent connections.

15. 565 郭 Guo Xiaoqi’s Love Story 郭小七的爱情 Bamboo Heart Reflecting Snow竹心映雪Modern Romance119k WordsCompleted Guo Xiaoqi was born into a rural family obsessed with having sons. She had little schooling, but was very beautiful. As an adult, she was pursued by a married man. The two did everything they could to finally get married, but married life was not as wonderful as they had imagined, and she endured all kinds of hardship. After many twists and turns, she finally understood that she could rely on no one but herself. 526Reads8.9Score11114d adds

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    It feels so real, the story is so captivating, and the more you read, the more addictive it becomes.

16. 566 嫁 Miss Mu Marries Mr. Chu 嫁给楚先生的慕小姐 Listening South, Traveling North南听北往Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted [Flash marriage + falling in love after marriage + love grows over time + both leads are virgins + mutual devotion + sweet everyday life] [Libra novelist VS Libra high school Chinese teacher] Mu Yao marries Chu Beichen, whom she met on a blind date. They tie the knot just ten days after meeting! On their wedding night, Mu Yao shyly points to the big bed and looks at her new husband. “You can sleep on the bed.” Chu Beichen teases her. “Aren't you afraid I'll devour you in the middle of the night? 27Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A down-to-earth story of marriage of convenience that blossoms into love, with an incredibly sweet ending.

17. 567 站 Loving You from Afar 站在远处爱 Already Exists 11已存在的11Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted Liang Qingtong is new to the workplace and deeply admires Lu Chengyang, an industry role model. That exceptional man is her idol, her dream guy. By chance, she becomes his subordinate, and before she knows it, she seems to have fallen for him. He is decisive and efficient at work, but when it comes to love, he has no idea what he’s doing! We’re all just a bunch of unfortunate people: we can’t have the ones we love, we don’t cherish the ones we have, and when we’re together, we suspect each other 74Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Liang Qingtong, fresh out of college, makes her way in the workplace with her tenacity and drive. She secretly admires her crush, but even gods make mistakes.

18. 568 那 The Newcomer Who Triggers My Stress Response 那个让我应激的新人 Ling Luyao泠璐瑶29k WordsCompleted The Newcomer Who Triggers My Trauma 53Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Very realistic short workplace stories

19. 569 都 The City's Ultimate Player in Love 都市情场高高手 Wandering the World Without a Sword无剑走天涯Modern Romance304k WordsCompleted Lao Liu, an urban office worker, unexpectedly runs into the girl he had a crush on as a teenager. After much hesitation, he decides to pursue his youthful dream. Through a twist of fate, he ends up meeting his dream girl’s cousin by accident. Caught between the two women, he is confused and carried away by his feelings, yet too timid to act... 445Reads9.4Score10514d adds

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    If you identify with this story, it's practically a true account. You won't know until you read it, and once you do, you won't be able to put it down. If you don't understand it, you won't get it. It's a brand new work by a new author, completely original. I'd like to read it and offer my guidance.

20. 570 武 Martial Arts School Graduate 武校毕业生 Yu Xiaoyan预小言Urban1.1M WordsOngoing Martial arts school / traditional martial arts / realistic / passionate / brotherhood / jianghu Adapted from real experiences. No fantasy, no System, and no cheats. A true-to-life portrayal of what life at a martial arts school is really like. A boy defies his family's objections to pursue his martial arts dream. Day after day, he trains relentlessly at school, enduring the long, monotonous years of practice alongside his fellow students and brothers. After graduation, he enters the wider world, 742Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Based on true stories and drawn from the experiences of a top-tier martial arts school in China! Purely realistic with no fantasy elements! It tells the story of a young man leaving an ordinary school to enter a martial arts academy, where he hones his mind and body in a rigorous environment, enduring the arduous days and nights of martial arts training. Until graduation, leaving school, and entering society, he searches for his direction in life amidst the torrent of reality…

21. 571 尘 Dustbound Love, Nan Nan 尘缘楠楠 Shan Ye Yiyuan山野艺媛Urban187k WordsCompleted The marriage between Chen Yuan and Nannan, the everyday business of rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea, and all the twists and turns of life, its sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty moments, a jumble of emotions... [Urban Life] [Married Life] [Ordinary Lives] 9Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    The stark reality of life for those struggling in Beijing's underclass is both disgusting and pitiful!

22. 572 城 City Shore 城岸 Little Seven, Old Seven小七老七Urban639k WordsOngoing A glamorous older landlady, a beautiful boss, a sweet and innocent young girl... Ding Yi, a poor kid trying to make his way in a materialistic city, is at the age when his hormones are raging, yet has nothing to his name. His life brings him both steamy encounters and plenty of helplessness... 162Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a true story!

23. 573 渡 Chronicles of Crossing the Sea of Suffering 渡苦纪 Yinning音凝Modern Romance777k WordsOngoing A true story, an autobiographical account. Born in the mountains, raised by a single parent, I had a lonely and difficult childhood. A widow and her six children, dropping out of school, sleeping in a pigsty. I left home at fourteen. At fifteen, I was set up and nearly married off to a deaf-mute man of utterly vile character. After the wedding, I raised twins while living in a rabbit hutch. I encountered a demonic ex-husband and endured every kind of hardship over the course of forty years. Afte 149Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is what you should have wanted.

24. 574 不 A Heart Unwilling to Give In 不甘的心 Zhong Xuanzi中玄子Urban3.3M WordsCompleted Some say that when God created humanity, He split each person in two: one half stayed in the mortal world, while the other was kept for Himself. Each was left to search among the crowds for the missing half of their own self. When faced with choices in an uncertain world, we always do everything we can to save the heart that refuses to give in. At the summit, we long to become wholly ourselves, perfectly united and standing tall amid the mundane realities of life. That defiant heart cries out: G 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Realistic novels are often quite dull, even producing less-than-positive storylines. Perhaps that's why I stopped recommending my own novel. I recently saw online that recommending novels without reason isn't a good thing; it easily leads to inaccurate statistics and inaccurate readership. So, I stopped coming to the book drought forum. These past few days, seeing the readership decline and some criticism from readers, frankly, I haven't had the heart to care whether "The Unwilling Heart" will be appreciated. Sometimes, when I calm down and think about it, finishing the task is the best outcome. As Lu Yao quoted the German writer Thomas: "It's finally finished. It may not be good, but it's finished. As long as it could be finished, it's good." Frankly, "The Unwilling Heart" is a story that's hard for readers to resonate with because not everyone needs to experience such a story. Of course, the value of a book remains to be seen. Today isn't a book recommendation, or rather, I won't continue recommending books in the future. I think if "The Unwilling Heart" is a path to changing one's destiny, then let's continue to wait. Furthermore, instead of hoping for the best, it's better to start a new book. Finally, I sincerely apologize to those readers who found "The Unwilling Heart" particularly dull or nauseating. I also hope that everyone can remain discerning when choosing to read this story. If you truly find it uninteresting, please don't force yourself to be curious. After all, time is your own, and life and destiny require you to create your own brilliance. Thank you everyone. [Salute]

25. 575 真 Real Life: A Middle Schooler's Journey as a Writer 真实人生：一个初中生的写作路 Scattering Wind and Clouds乱洒风云Urban226k WordsCompleted A real life, a painful past: I grew up poor and frail, plagued by illness. At fifteen, I dropped out of school and began pursuing my literary dream at home. After having my work rejected time and again, I finally saw my first-ever piece published. It also became the last thing I ever published in print. Then I turned to the internet and began my journey as a web novelist. 25Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    This is an autobiographical memoir published under the guise of a novel, spanning from the beginning of the migrant worker boom to the present day. It is over 99% true.

26. 576 三 The Door to Vault Three 三号库的门 Flat Paperclip扁形回形针Urban11k WordsCompleted The Door to Storage Room Three 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The power of ordinary people is truly awe-inspiring! One after another, ordinary working people refused to silently endure their grievances, united together, and changed their terrible situation.

27. 577 上 A Shanghai Girl Raised on Rice Soup 上海吃泡饭长大的小囡 The Writer Who Writes in Shanghainese用上海话写作的人Modern Romance387k WordsOngoing After Shanghai Porridge, the author, who writes in the Shanghai dialect, has written another full-length novel in Shanghai dialect about life in Shanghai’s alleyways. It tells of the discovery and destruction of the Li family’s “heirloom treasure.” As people vie for the “rare treasure,” the novel reveals the many faces of life: some seize what they want by cunning and force; some are consumed by jealousy and covetousness; some are calculating, while others are calm as still water; some even sink 67Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a captivating Shanghai story filled with suspense, intrigue, and trickery, but also human warmth, family affection, and the interplay of yin and yang.

28. 578 大 Big City, Little Spring 大城小春 Wheat小麦Modern Romance781k WordsCompleted [Marriage and Romance + Food + A Love Meant to Be] A new novel by the author of A Spring Deep in Bianjing: a Shanghai love story about mature men and women, and the married lives of people who love good food. A beloved novel that brings together a portrait of urban relationships, a story of women's growth, and a map of Shanghai's culinary scene! The clear-headed, independent foodie Tang Fang x the genius architect Chen Yisheng. From clashing at every turn to unwavering devotion, we are soulmates 2kReads9.5Score27514d adds

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    This book seems to have a low readership, perhaps due to the prevalence of Shanghainese? Actually, some authors used Mandarin in parentheses, and some enthusiastic readers added annotations, like myself. If neither of these applies, you can simply skip the Shanghainese and still understand the general meaning. The low readership but high rating indicates it's definitely worth reading. Although the story spans only about a year, a diverse cast of characters emerges during that time. Some are cautious, some carefree, and some calculating. The male protagonist, Chen Yisheng, gives me the impression of living in the sunshine; he radiates light, and those around him feel warmth. Zhou Daoning, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. Regardless of how he's portrayed in the book, I always feel he lives in the shadows. Because the male leads are so distinctive, the female lead's personality is more generic. But she always knows what she wants and doesn't want, living according to her own beliefs, which is wonderful.

29. 579 一 The Fate of a Country Girl 一个农村女孩的命运 The Unfazed Young Girl不惑小丫头Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted No golden finger, no System. A true-to-life story about ordinary people. Poor little Yun was thrown into a mass grave by her grandmother for being born a girl. Luckily, Wang Laohan happened to pass by and found her. He asked his daughter, who had been married for six years without a child, to raise her. Three years later, when her adoptive mother became pregnant, she no longer wanted Yun and sent her back to Wang Laohan's home. Just then, Wang Laohan's third younger brother came home to pay resp 3.5kReads9.0Score36214d adds

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    I highly recommend this realistic book; it's definitely worth reading. [Laughing emoji][laughing emoji]

30. 580 穷 A Thousand Yuan a Month for Everyone in This Poor County 穷县每人每月给我一千块 Long Ying Yi Yin龙樱乙吟Rural Life708k WordsOngoing Ye Yuan died suddenly at his desk in the urban planning institute of a first-tier city, then was reborn in his hometown, Qinghe County. He was bound to a “Population Dividend System”: every permanent resident in the county earned him 1,000 yuan a month. Qinghe County had 15,247 permanent residents, bringing in about 15.24 million yuan a month. The System had a death threshold: if the population fell below 8,000, it would shut down forever. Want to multiply his income tenfold? Then he would have 2.6kReads—Score19914d adds

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    This book, focusing on rural life and infrastructure development, tells the story of a dedicated family striving to improve their hometown and attracting migrant workers back home. It's rich in local flavor, and the author's writing is excellent. Recommended.

31. 581 蓝 Blue Is Still Romantic 蓝色依然浪漫 Sweet and Sour Orange Juice甜酸橙汁Modern Romance187k WordsOngoing [Pilot & florist * a love all their own * simple happiness] After more than thirty years alone, the pilot is lucky that the Matchmaker has taken notice and brought new color to his life. Maybe the right person takes a long time to arrive, but that's all right. If they do come, they're worth waiting for. The florist has been hurt by love and no longer wants to trust it easily. It takes time for her to realize that matters of the heart need just the right cure before they can heal. You never need —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Not a story about two virgins, no domineering CEOs, but about everyday life in the city, adapted from a true story; a pilot falls in love at first sight with a designer, the story's small details are very touching, and the imagery is vivid.

32. 582 顶 Did the Top-Tier Star's Caretaker Blow Their Cover Today? 顶流饲养员今天掉马了吗？ Ink-Dyed Bouncing Fish墨染鱼摆摆Modern Romance314k WordsCompleted [A celebrity with a surprising side versus a calculating tycoon, both with secret identities, the entertainment world’s Mr. and Mrs. Smith] Song Mange, a third-rate actress who cultivates a public image as “calm and unworldly,” refuses to attend a dinner arranged by her agency. The role she was supposed to get goes to her “archrival,” Liang Cancan. Furious, Song Mange uses another phone to create an anonymous Weibo account and post all sorts of industry gossip. She only means to vent, bu 19Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    Layering buffs with disguises! The iconic moment of revealing one's true identity is absolutely brilliant!

33. 583 心 Reborn with Heart Disease: I Want to Keep Dad Away from Cancer 心脏病重生，我要爸爸远离癌症 Mei Lin眉林Modern Romance412k WordsCompleted The terrible news came one after another: heartbreak, her father’s death, and then the dog she’d raised for ten years died of illness. In just three and a half years, Liu Lingmei fell from heaven into a pit of mud, shattered into pieces. A long period of silence didn’t heal her wounds. It only made her heart worse. Given another chance at life, she would make sure you stayed far away from cancer and escaped the family’s inherited nightmare. She would save you, herself, and your love. 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Hello, my short story is pretty good. Liu Lingmei, a small-town girl with a heart condition, is reborn in 2007. Through initial savings and later exposure to capital, she runs a restaurant, opens an amusement park, and raises a group of small animals. The entire story is adapted from true events, and it heals past regrets and heartbreaks—a nice appetizer. Although it only has two hundred chapters, it covers history, stocks, food, and pet trivia. If you don't find what you're looking for, please add it to your bookshelf and give it a try when you have time.

34. 584 往 An Atlas of the Past 往事图鉴 Rice Balls Soaked in Wine元宵泡酒Urban337k WordsCompleted The stories in this book feel as though they happened to people around you. Each one reflects the patterns of fate, and together they form a complete journey through life. The protagonist might be one of your relatives or friends, or perhaps a neighbor. After going through all kinds of upheavals, the protagonist changes in many ways, just as society has changed from 1990 to the present day. Rather than a book of stories, this feels more like someone's thirty-year diary, written by a person close 90Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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    Wang Quan'an and Zeng Han were struggling in the city, their lives were already very difficult. An unexpected encounter, followed by several more meetings, completely changed their lives.

35. 585 桃 A Garden of Students, Growing Old Together in Love 桃李满天下恩爱共白头 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance42k WordsCompleted Wu Xiaomin was a country girl, born and raised in the countryside, but she had always been a good student and was naturally beautiful. Unfortunately, after she started high school, her surroundings changed dramatically, leaving her confused and lost. In her sophomore year, she met a new homeroom teacher who helped her find her way again. After graduating from college, Wu Xiaomin gave up a job placement back in her hometown and introduced a female college classmate to her former high school teach 1.5kReads—Score—14d adds
36. 586 债 Adrift in a Sea of Debt 债海沉浮 Thousand-Foot Rain千尺雨Urban211k WordsCompleted The pressure of credit card payments, calls from bank debt collectors, relentless harassment over online loans, and reproaches and complaints from his wife and friends weigh on him like a boulder on his chest. Every breath brings pain. He works day and night, yet still cannot fill the bottomless pit of debt. For him, life has become an endless struggle of helplessness. Every time hope flickers to life, reality cruelly snuffs it out. Even his once-beautiful, virtuous wife gets into someone else's 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    With its concise language, memorable quotes, and sound values, this book reflects the painful experiences of millions of debtors struggling at the bottom of society, making it a worthwhile read.

37. 587 清 Tales of the Qingshui River 清水河往事 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance133k WordsCompleted Zhao Xinran was once a young high school teacher. He left the classroom to take the civil service exam and became the mayor of a town. Thanks to his dedication and strong results, he was promoted to director of a county bureau, and eventually became the director of a municipal department. Two female students worked under him, one specializing in the humanities and the other in the sciences. Both made significant contributions to their hometowns, earning Zhao Xinran political achievements while d 676Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 588 老 My Wife Comes First 老婆最最大 Windblown Sword风吹剑Urban513k WordsCompleted Fang Jianqiao never imagined that his first time would change his life so dramatically, all because of a married woman. What shattered him even more was that after just one brief lapse, the woman became pregnant with his child! From then on, the wheels of fate spun wildly. Su Jiaoru entwined herself around his life like a vine, pressuring her husband to divorce her at any cost and stubbornly demanding that Fang Jianqiao marry her, dragging him into a storm of emotions and moral conflict. This s 215Reads—Score10214d adds

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    I hope you're happy every day since it just ended.

39. 589 明 Getting By in the Late Ming 明末混日子 Swatting Mosquitoes in My Sleep睡觉打蚊子Historical1.2M WordsOngoing A little nobody arrived in a brand-new world. What path would he take here...? Perhaps he would change this place. Perhaps he would remain nothing more than a speck of dust, arriving quietly and leaving just as quietly. Perhaps he would try his hardest and still fail. Whatever happened, life would go on, and tomorrow would still come. He just wouldn't be that young man anymore. 264Reads5.3Score—14d adds

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    That's how it is.

40. 590 职 A Workplace Beauty: Lin Qian’s Brilliant Journey 职场丽影：林浅的璀璨征途 Warm Pen Studio暖笔小筑Modern Romance105k WordsOngoing [Women's Fiction + Personal Growth + Comeback + Healing + Inspirational + Realistic + Everyday Urban Life + Bittersweet, Then Sweet] Lin Qian is 33 this year. Though she was born into an ordinary family, her determined nature helped her overcome every obstacle and establish herself in a top-tier city. She has a respectable job, a sensible son, and a husband with whom she gets along well enough. She thought life would continue steadily along like this, but she never expected fate's wheels to quie —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Books that are close to reality

41. 591 打 A Working Stiff's Little Journal 打工小记 The Village Is Not Late村不晚Urban270k WordsCompleted Urban daily life + earning a living through hard work + multiple heroines + healing The story of an ordinary wage earner: from drifting to Guangzhou to drifting to Beijing, from Shaoxing to Foshan and then to Majiaqiao in Beijing. Fifteen years in all. See how a worker at the bottom makes his way through life... I went south at fifteen and drifted north at thirty. The fiercest gamble of my life took fifteen years to pay for. Over those fifteen years, I worked in an electronics factory, served 43Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You can take a look and give it a try.

42. 592 我 I Am a Prosecutor 我是检察官 Cordyceps Field Ten虫草田十Urban3.2M WordsCompleted I transmigrated into the body of a Korean prosecutor, becoming a trainee prosecutor at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office. In this completely different country, Prosecutor Zhang Taixiu is finding things rather difficult! 705Reads8.7Score10214d adds
43. 593 西 Xi Shi Meets a Thousand-Year-Old White Fox 西施遇上千年白狐 Yan Er Xi Xi燕儿夕夕Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted The Fox Spirit of a Thousand Years Meets Xi Shi tells the story of Xi Shi, the beauty of ancient Yue. Fan, a subordinate of the King of Yue, brings her to the palace, where she undergoes rigorous training before being sent to Wu to seduce and subdue its king. With Fan's help, she is to bring down the state of Wu in one fell swoop. But on the way to Wu, Xi Shi's boat capsizes. After she falls into the water, a cargo ship rescues her. When she opens her eyes, she finds herself in a world she doesn 22Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Throughout history, people have faced the same question: what are some of the most toxic motivational quotes that trouble young people in the course of marriage? Let's take a look at how Xi Shi (a famous Chinese poet) used these toxic quotes to their fullest extent.

44. 594 磨 Grinding Stone: The Hundred-Grind Stone 磨石之百磨之石 Bone Wants to Chew on a Dog骨头想啃狗Urban979k WordsCompleted The protagonist is human, and every human has flaws. He's an unconventional commander with enormous shortcomings. Yet he has always held fast to the beautiful ideal that others see as his greatest flaw. So he'll never become a blade; he can only be the whetstone that forges one. A special forces unit built almost from nothing: there is training and there is combat. There is passion, and there is cold indifference. His indecision isn't his fault. He just doesn't want to see any more of his comrad 1.9kReads8.7Score11414d adds

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    (This story is purely fictional and has absolutely no resemblance to actual events.) The mindless system and daily check-in mechanics ruin military fiction. A brain is the real treasure! An old bookworm couldn't stand it anymore and wrote his own. [Laughing][Shy][Laughing][Laughing] Surprisingly, a middle-aged man received a recall order. Carrying the unresolved issues of two lifetimes, the former king of soldiers is once again gearing up. He embarks on a familiar yet unfamiliar path, beginning a new military career. Competitions, counter-terrorism, battlefield peacekeeping, infiltrating enemy lines to rescue hostages… Watch as this sleazy uncle leads a powerful, sleazy elite force! Ultimately, they become the most resilient whetstone for sharpening the blade for the nation…

45. 595 折 The Age of Turmoil 折腾时代 Jing Xiaomo荆萧默Urban501k WordsOngoing Life is all about taking chances! In that restless age, Li Anran works in a big city, and her dream is about to come true. But when she returns to Qinzhou for a funeral, she's practically put under house arrest and told to stay and work in the small city. Zhang Huifei has the talent to get into one of China's top universities, but he unexpectedly fails the college entrance exam. To make sure his sister Li Anran can stay in Qinzhou without worries, he starts stirring things up... As a result, Li 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend giving it a try.

46. 596 不 Don’t Talk to Men 不要和男的说话 Mr. Bei Qiao北侨先生21k WordsCompleted Don’t Talk to Men —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Real life is so real!

47. 597 南 From South to North 南来，北往 Silent Bamboo默竹Modern Romance100k WordsCompleted Welcome, everyone! This is a coming-of-age story about a woman who travels back and forth from north to south and south to north several times. She has a wonderful son and daughter, and the book is full of practical parenting tips. Getting lost in a book and being a happy bookworm is the author’s lifelong passion. I hope you feel the same! May you find joy and inspiration in these pages. 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's mostly based on reality, compiled from the author's personal experiences.

48. 598 擦 We Passed Each Other By, Then I Chose You 擦肩而过选定你 Boge博戈Modern Romance267k WordsCompleted If you dare to turn around, you might find love and a new beginning waiting just around the corner. A short, heartwarming, sweet romance. May everyone who's tired find someone to catch them gently. "Which one's the screwdriver... I don't recognize that one, so I'll bring them all up. Surely one of them will work." I rummaged around for ages. I recognized the wrench, pliers, and ruler, but I couldn't figure out which one was the screwdriver. I was getting frustrated when I suddenly heard footste 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Right! You have to look at the normal ones. Life doesn't have that many intense conflicts, and there aren't that many people obsessed with romance.

49. 599 拒 I Refuse to Marry into a Wealthy Family. I'll Take My Child and Marry a Country Man 拒入豪门，我带娃嫁给乡下人 I Alone Pity the Quiet Grass独怜幽幽草Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted An IT engineer from a small town studies hard, works diligently, turns down a wealthy family’s marriage proposal, and goes abroad to study. Even after unexpectedly becoming a single mother, she never stops growing. She makes a dazzling transformation into an investment banking star… The only thing that drives her crazy is the child’s father, a young man from a small town who’s two years younger than her. He pursues her relentlessly, but what can she do? Love isn’t something you can achieve just 896Reads8.9Score10314d adds

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    Did the rural female engineer who refused to marry into a wealthy family end up happy?

50. 600 逝 Our Lost Love Rekindled 逝去的爱又复燃 Dawn over the Forest Sea林海晨曦Modern Romance129k WordsCompleted Wang Xiaorong and Wang Guangming were childhood sweethearts, but their love was full of twists and hardships. After each married someone else, married life brought them not happiness, but endless pain. Once Wang Xiaorong and Wang Guangming had both emerged from the shadows of their tragic marriages, their love rekindled. 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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