Books That Can Hold the Attention of a Veteran Reader of More Than Ten Years 十年以上老书虫看得下的书

1. 1151 思 Sinan 思南 Little Sunflower Must Work Hard小葵要勤奋Modern Romance165k WordsCompleted [Yandere male lead / sweet on the outside, dark within / healing / mutual devotion] [The male lead had a tragic childhood that twisted his personality. The female lead will heal him later.] In Su Nanjia's eyes, Gu Jinyu has always been sunny and gentle. Only after they get together does she realize that everything before was just an act. He has never been a good person, not in the past and even less so now. He hides the darkness inside him, pretending to be the man she loves, and graduall 2.7kReads8.9Score231Shelves

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   They're all super pretty!

2. 1152 翻 After Climbing the Wall, I Became the Villainous School Hunk’s Dark Moonlight 翻墙后，我成了反派校草的黑月光 I'm Really a Salted Fish真的是咸鱼Modern Romance333k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + sweet as lychees + well-rounded development in morals, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor] [School life, warm and adorable everyday moments, bickering couple] Mu Qiao is determined to become someone who saves the world, just like Ultraman. So she secretly applies to police academy, planning to graduate and fight evil, protect the weak, and make her mark on the world. Instead, she takes a nasty fall and transmigrates into a book, becoming the villain 8.1kReads9.5Score1.4kShelves
3. 1153 王 My Lord, the Princess Consort Says She’ll Never See You Again 王爷，王妃说此生不复相见 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance421k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance Tragedy + No Getting Back Together + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead] A tragic romance! A tragic romance! A tragic romance! Ye Chuyan loved Pei Xiuyan for twelve years, but never moved him in the slightest. All she got in return was Pei Xiuyan wiping out the Ye family and having her father and brothers tortured to death over three days in the snow. At last, she understood: for the rest of her life, there would be no love between her and Pei Xiuyan, only hatred, until one o 27.1kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves
4. 1154 话 Has Lord Xiahou the Chatterbox Finally Shut Up Today? 话痨的夏侯大人，今天闭嘴了吗 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted [One true love ➕ pure historical setting ➕ happy ending ➕ sweet romance ➕ a little angst along the way] [No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger, pure historical fiction] Xiahou Huai, young master of Shanhai Tower, once swore that he would never love anyone in this life, especially not a woman. Romance was just too painful. Jiang Zhefeng, a scholar who disguised herself as a man, once swore that she would keep living as a man and never fall for any man. After they met, Xiahou Huai acc 905Reads9.3Score178Shelves
5. 1155 被 After the Mad Imperial Preceptor Took Me by Force 被疯批国师强取豪夺后 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance783k WordsCompleted Based on the original novel of Youku’s web drama Eternal Night’s Long Dawn [Mad Male Lead VS Stubborn Female Lead] [Both Pure and Faithful + Traditional Historical Romance + Love by Force + Sweet and Angsty + Happy Ending] Xie Wanyin, the legitimate daughter of the Xie family, lost her mother at eight. Her father remarried, and she was sent to grow up in her maternal grandmother’s home. Years later, she returned to the Xie household, wanting nothing more than to avoid conflict and focus on g 3.2kReads9.4Score417Shelves
6. 1156 生 After Giving Birth, the Cold and Aloof Demon Emperor Begs Me to Stroke His Tail 生崽后，清冷妖皇哭求我摸他尾巴 Big Tangerine, Big Fortune大橘大利Fantastical Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Cool, aloof seductress VS domineering female demon] The female demon Chu Qun was reborn. A thousand years had passed, yet her legends still covered the continent. The Saint of the Pill, the world-destroying Marquis Chu Yi, the sword-forging patriarch... They were all her secret identities! In her previous life, her siblings betrayed her. She was torn apart by chariots, and her soul was sealed beneath the abyss. This time, she returned in triumph, slaying prodigies, killing her enemies, and supp 39.3kReads9.6Score5.6kShelves

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   Just finished watching it, it was really good, really.

7. 1157 昭 The Calamity of Zhaohua 昭华劫 Shu Muzi舒沐梓Ancient Romance714k WordsCompleted “The Prime Minister has ordered that the divorced woman Ji is not to take so much as a blade of grass or a tree from the Prime Minister's residence, including the bastard in her belly!” The beautiful woman held out a bowl of dark medicine. Her lips were red as blood, and every word cut like a knife. Cast out after her divorce and left to wander the streets, she was given a bowl of abortifacient medicine before leaving the residence, killing the child in her womb. The next day, her parents and br 159Reads8.5Score—Shelves
8. 1158 总 The CEO Keeps Hiding His Wife in His Pocket 总裁他口袋又藏夫人了 A Honey Pomelo Candy一颗蜂蜜柚子糖Modern Romance491k WordsCompleted Synopsis: 1 Shen Tingmo has a girlfriend who disappeared six years ago. He watched with his own eyes as she slowly turned transparent in his arms, until she vanished completely. That became a pain in his heart he could never touch. Even so, he clung to that tiny, invisible hope and patiently waited for his girlfriend to return. Then one day, on the surveillance feed on his phone, he saw his girlfriend, shrunk down to just ten centimeters tall. Someone held the tiny girl in their palm. Like moonl 2.3kReads8.1Score168Shelves

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   His girlfriend slowly disappeared from his arms, and six years later, he still couldn't accept it. Later, he discovered on his phone's security camera footage that his girlfriend, who had vanished six years prior, had reappeared, but she was only 10 centimeters tall…

9. 1159 身 Body Swap: The God of War Prince Takes Over My Household Battles 身体互换：战神王爷替我宅斗 Clear Breeze Begonia清风海棠Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [1v1, Fun Romantic Comedy, HE, Wise and Cool-Headed Young Lady vs. Adorable God of War Prince, Both Chaste, Happy Ending] The people of the Jiang household notice that their young lady has been acting strangely lately. The young lady used to be quiet and gentle. Now she’s still quiet, but there’s a murderous aura about her. In the garden, her sweet-talking younger sister affectionately reaches to link arms with her. Ye Zhan dodges at once, her voice full of disdain. “If you want to talk, then ta 11.5kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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   It contains ancient Chinese elements, political intrigue, a system, and whether or not there is a romantic pairing (CP).

10. 1160 庶 The Concubine-Born Daughter Holds Power 庶女权相 A Pot of Joys and Sorrows一壶悲欢Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted (Scheming concubine-born daughter x loyal guard) After being forced to bear a child for her sister and having the baby cut from her body, she dies full of hatred and is reborn. She takes one careful step after another, becoming a prince’s strategist. When her evil father and poisonous mother are executed, she plays celebratory music at the execution ground. When someone tries to poison her, she has them tortured with four thousand cuts. Everyone calls her a vicious demoness, yet she alone cannot 179Reads8.8Score—Shelves
11. 1161 我 I Strive for My Country’s Prosperity! [System] 我，为祖国富强而奋斗！【系统】 Little Red-Crisp Hands红酥小手Modern Romance3.2M WordsOngoing [Reborn + System + top student + patriotism + positive energy + feel-good story + no awful relatives] Su Xing was always on her own, the aloof goddess in everyone else's eyes. It seemed everyone took it for granted that beautiful women should keep their distance and remain unapproachable. Only Su Xing knew she was pretending to be aloof. In truth, she had severe social anxiety! She hated dealing with people and being noticed. All she wanted was to hide in the shell she thought was safe and coast 43.6kReads9.6Score4.1kShelves
12. 1162 稚 A Childlike Heart 稚心 Lu Liangfeng陆凉风Modern Romance172k WordsCompleted Liu Jingzhe was one of the Tang family's most trusted right-hand men. After coming of age, he devoted himself to the family and handled emergencies. When Liu Jingzhe was twenty, he received an assignment from his superior, Tang Lü: to serve as guardian to Chen Jiajun, a young girl related to the Tang family by blood. Over the next ten years, Liu Jingzhe raised Chen Jiajun into a poised and capable adult. When she was nineteen, he realized she had developed romantic feelings for him, so he ended 182Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Recommend it to the whole world!

13. 1163 日 Day and Night, I Obsess Over You 日夜妄想 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Urban1.9M WordsCompleted [Marriage before love + two powerful leads taking down scumbags + mutual secret crushes + world-class stubbornness + two scene-stealing power players] He’s a cold-blooded business tycoon, with enough rumored girlfriends to fill ten mahjong tables. She’s a ruthless heiress from a prominent family, with admirers and followers lined up all the way to Paris. A marriage of convenience, with each side keeping their distance. On the rooftop, they smoked side by side. Jiang Chenglin asked, “Ever conside 7.9kReads9.5Score1.1kShelves

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    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! Take it if you like, but I won't accept criticism.

14. 1164 死 Death Deduction 死亡推演 Xiyin Xin希音心Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted Whatever the eerie eyes see, clues take on a three-dimensional form, and secrets are laid bare. Under the scalpel, the dead speak, and the whole truth comes to light. A forensic detective with an IQ over 180. With death, she performs the most beautiful waltz in the fog; through deduction, she proves that justice always prevails. Thanks to Wenwan Ge for providing the original cover! 44Reads8.6Score—Shelves
15. 1165 封 Investiture of the Gods in Plain Language 封神演义白话文 Xiao Wei De小卫的816k WordsCompleted Investiture of the Gods, commonly known as The Investiture List and also published under titles such as The Complete Tale of the Kingdoms of Shang and Zhou, The Unofficial History of King Wu's Campaign Against Zhou, and The Tale of the Investiture of the Gods, is a fictional long novel written during the Ming dynasty by Xu Zhonglin, though his authorship is disputed. It was likely completed during the Longqing and Wanli eras. The novel has one hundred chapters and tells the story of King Wu's c 222Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    Does Tu Xingsun from *Investiture of the Gods* truly deserve Deng Chanyu? In the world of *Investiture of the Gods*, the love story of Tu Xingsun and Deng Chanyu is a tale that makes one ponder repeatedly. 📌Judging from appearance and physique, Tu Xingsun is barely four feet tall, with an ashen complexion. Standing next to the graceful and beautiful Deng Chanyu, the difference in their height is immediately apparent. If they were to walk together, the scene would be somewhat incongruous; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Tu Xingsun is Deng Chanyu's sidekick. 📌In terms of ability and background, Tu Xingsun, as a disciple of the Chan Sect, possesses the miraculous ability of earth-walking, allowing him to travel a thousand miles a day. He also has the powerful magic weapon, the Immortal-Binding Rope, which he used to capture Nezha, Huang Tianhua, Jiang Ziya, and others. Deng Chanyu, as the daughter of Deng Jiugong, the general of the Three Mountains Pass during the Shang Dynasty, is also a formidable opponent. Her Five-Colored Stone technique is extremely powerful, having injured Zhou generals such as Nezha and Huang Tianhua on the battlefield. But she was ultimately just a mortal, without any magical powers. From this perspective, Tu Xingsun was slightly superior in ability, and his status as a disciple of the Chan Sect did indeed give him an advantage in that world teeming with immortals. 📌From the perspective of their emotional development, their encounter was full of drama, even having a touch of "love at first sight." Tu Xingsun was immediately attracted to Deng Chanyu, while Deng Chanyu initially certainly didn't reciprocate his feelings. Later, Tu Xingsun captured Deng Chanyu alive with his Immortal-Binding Rope, and after a series of events, they became husband and wife. Initially, Deng Chanyu was undoubtedly unwilling, but after marriage, she was gradually moved by Tu Xingsun's sincerity and even persuaded her father to return to Zhou. The two cooperated on the battlefield, fighting the enemy together, and their feelings for each other gradually deepened. Tu Xingsun genuinely loved Deng Chanyu and was willing to do anything for her; after Tu Xingsun's death, Deng Chanyu was heartbroken and went alone to avenge him, a deep affection that is truly moving. From this perspective, the relationship between Tu Xingsun and Deng Chanyu seems quite complex. Although Tu Xingsun was initially viewed unfavorably in many ways, their marriage was very happy, and they went through many trials together, leaving a significant mark on the story of the Investiture of the Gods. So, do you think Tu Xingsun was a good match for Deng Chanyu? #InvestitureoftheGods #TuXingsun #DengChanyu #InvestitureoftheGodsCharacters #InvestitureoftheGodsRomance

16. 1166 民 Strange Tales from the Civil Affairs Bureau (Complete in 8 Volumes) 民调局异闻录（全8册） Er Dong Shuishou耳东水寿Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted The Strange Tales of the Bureau of Investigation series creates an entirely new world of suspense: a mysterious organization dedicated to uncovering the truth behind bizarre, uncanny, and supernatural events, and the world it faces. The stories are wildly strange and utterly captivating, with a witty, playful style and one suspenseful twist after another. Once you start reading, you won't be able to put them down. Throughout history, strange cases and evil monsters have always been dealt with by 37.4kReads9.6Score5.8kShelves
17. 1167 六 The Sixth Line: Initial Nine 六爻之初九 Zi Wu子芜Mystery813k WordsCompleted Lu Yao has shared a bond with Zhou Yi since childhood and is well versed in divination. But a college student from a remote mountain village who practices fortune-telling is an oddball in her classmates’ eyes, so she moves off campus and rents a place of her own. One day, she checks her bank statement and sees she’s in the red. She hops on the little scooter she uses to deliver packages. “Dear customer, you have a romantic disaster in store. Please don’t go out today!” Customer: “Are you crazy?” 1.6kReads8.5Score187Shelves
18. 1168 超 Superpowers: I Have a Replication Mirror 超能：我有一面复刻镜 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Gods Descend, Calamity Begins] When cultivators from the divine realm invade Earth, superpowers and modern weapons become humanity's last line of defense! Can Gou Chen and Adam, Earth's only two superpower academies, shoulder humanity's future? What kind of hidden strength does Huaxia, hailed as the Chosen Nation, possess? This is a feast for the Godslayers! A young man gains the power to replicate abilities. With a mortal body and the power of the world in his hands, he will ultimately slay th 118.4kReads9.6Score13.5kShelves

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    That must be a replica mirror.

19. 1169 末 The Apocalypse Is Here, and I Have a 999X Amplification System 末世来临，我有999倍增幅系统 Sky-Blasting Gang, Yu Lan炸天帮、狱婪Sci-Fi & Apocalypse310k WordsOngoing While gaming at home, Zhang Heng accidentally obtained a mysterious System. Once activated, it let him dominate everything in the game in an instant. He finished the game and went to bed! When he woke up, zombies, mutated beasts, tree spirits… monsters that existed only in novels had suddenly appeared in the real world, and overnight, the world became an apocalypse. Fortunately, the mysterious System had come with him into reality. Seize cities, exterminate monsters, pacify the Seven Continents, —Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    Seeing the FBI's game theory really shocked me.

20. 1170 重 Reborn in 2007: From Internet Celebrity to Queen of Investment 重生07，从网红到投资女王 Not Late 11不晚11Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + grounded realism + escaping a toxic family + making money] Jiang Xue was reborn, returning to 2007. Her father didn't care for her, her mother didn't love her, and they expected her to work in a factory tightening screws! There was no way she was going to work in a factory. The internet was still wide open in 2007, and WeChat and Weibo hadn't even launched yet. Using her makeup skills, she became a celebrity on Tianya, a makeup artist for stars, a renowned photographer, one of the firs 11.2kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves

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    I've been reading for 15 years, and below are all books I've read, listened to, and kept on my bookshelf that I can't bear to delete. They cover all styles and genres. I've read a lot and a wide variety of books. I like books with good writing and engaging plots. You can take a look and see if there's anything you like.

21. 1171 穿 Transmigrating to Ancient Times: Three Women, Countless Dramas 穿越古代：三个女人N台戏 A Lamp in the Twilight一灯阑珊Ancient Romance6.1M WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast + group transmigration + farming and commerce + military service and medicine + self-reliance and perseverance, an uplifting and satisfying story, slow burn, everyday slice of life] A car accident sends three women transmigrating to the unfamiliar Great Wu Dynasty, where they land in a bandit’s den from the start. Zhu Mingyue: “Watch me make a fortune with two deadweights in tow.” Duan Xiaotang: “Watch me bring stability to every corner of the realm with two teammates.” Lin Wanwan 28kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves
22. 1172 穿 Transmigrating into a Chaotic Age, the Mad Princess Builds a Nation Through Robbery 穿乱世，疯癫公主她靠抢劫建国了 Turning Ink into Ink点墨成墨Ancient Romance2.7M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate + Struggle for Supremacy + Chaotic Era + Powerful Female Lead + Fleeing Famine + Infrastructure Building + No Romantic Pairing + Portable Space] Original title: Transmigrating Through Chaotic Times, the Mad Princess Builds a Nation by Robbing Others When Jiang Jin awoke, she discovered that she had become a princess of a fallen kingdom and was being sent to Liang City to become a plaything for the barbarian Jiao Liang. She thought about it and decided it would be better for others 149.6kReads9.5Score18.7kShelves
23. 1173 兄 Bro, Are You Some Kind of Human Incubus? Fluffy Creatures Are Chasing You Everywhere 兄弟你人类魅魔啊？毛茸茸追着跑 Yue Jian Ying月见莺Urban3.5M WordsOngoing [This book has been signed for print publication] [Light livestreaming + Animals + No romance] Lu Xiao, a professor of botany and zoology, quits his job and heads alone to the Kunlun Mountains to gather research material, becoming a solitary yet vibrant mountain guardian. During his first winter in the mountains, he says he wants a cat. The very next moment, his dog brings him a snow leopard cub abandoned by its mother. Dog, this isn’t what I meant by a cat. This is a little too hardcore. He thi 100.2kReads9.6Score8.8kShelves
24. 1174 这 Something's Wrong with How to Start This Urban Novel 这篇都市文的打开方式不对 Garlic Vermicelli Steamed Oysters蒜蓉粉丝蒸生蚝Modern Romance904k WordsCompleted After her parents died, Yan Xia was suddenly claimed by her biological parents. Her new parents seemed pretty wealthy, and her five older brothers were all outstanding men. Though she had no idea why there were five brothers again, maybe that was just the legendary tomato-novel rule for fake and real heiresses. After all, she’d heard she was the real heiress. But according to the “plot” suddenly implanted in her mind, the fake heiress, who had been raised by her new parents for twenty-three year 12.9kReads9.1Score2kShelves
25. 1175 后 Harem: The Pear Blossoms Fall, and Spring Returns 后宫：落尽梨花春又了 Shui Ningyan水凝烟Ancient Romance459k WordsCompleted She only wants to live in peace. She has never cared much for the palace intrigues and rivalries for the emperor's favor, but the trees may wish for stillness while the wind keeps blowing. After the other consorts make things difficult for her again and again, she finally understands that once you enter the palace, your life is no longer your own. Fueled by hatred, she discovers that she can be just as ruthless as they are. For years, the emperor's affection has made her the most favored woman i —Reads8.4Score—Shelves
26. 1176 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 115.9kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves
27. 1177 天 Disaster: From the Start, One Mountain to Call My Own. Stockpile? Farm! 天灾：开局一座山，囤货？种田！ Ji Ying寄英Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted This is a farming story. [Natural disasters + farming + hunting + fishing + food + grasslands + deep mountains + herding + healing + a nontraditional apocalypse + seclusion + daily life + sweet romance + childhood sweethearts] Just two people living in seclusion in the forest (emphasis on just two!). The whole story focuses on cozy, everyday details: growing vegetables and crops, raising chickens and geese. No golden finger, just hard work and self-reliance. Warnings: There is a romantic pairin 8kReads9.0Score757Shelves
28. 1178 我 I Only Took a Peek at Him 我只偷看他一眼 Zhi Jiu枝玖Anime Fanfiction188k WordsCompleted During the speech by the freshman class representative, Chen Nan fell for Lu Xu at first sight, and for the rest of her life. The pink sunset beyond the window filled the entire sky, like a beautiful landscape painting. The clouds looked drunk, their cheeks flushed with color. Chen Nan held her breath and stole a sidelong glance at Lu Xu. His profile was youthful and striking, and he held his book with perfect posture. A ray of light fell on the yellowed pages, and touched him as well. The dayli 16.8kReads9.6Score3.8kShelves
29. 1179 我 Opening a Little Restaurant in Shengjing 我在盛京开小馆 Four Bayberries四颗杨梅Ancient Romance381k WordsCompleted [Alternate world, slow burn, not a wish-fulfillment novel, food + court intrigue + transmigration. Read with caution if that’s not your thing.] Miss Li’s Changhuan Eatery, tucked away on Qingxing Alley, serves delicious food at affordable prices. The officials who get up early for roll call tug at their increasingly tight uniforms, but still can’t help ordering another bowl of fresh pork wontons. Pei Hongzhi happened to eat there once and discovered that Miss Li didn’t just make excellent breakf 28.2kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves
30. 1180 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.2kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
31. 1181 神 A Blessing from the Gods 神明的赐福 Peachy Oolong, Regular Sugar桃气乌龙正常糖Modern Romance241k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available under the title "Where Light Falls"] Huo Songjin is the biggest villainous male supporting character in "Beloved in the Palm", a hit on the women's fiction charts. Just how bad is he? He wipes out the male lead's entire family, then forces him to choose between the female lead and his own mother aboard a cruise ship. This dangerous, obsessive man has such striking looks and such a tragic past that his fans can't help worrying over him, and end up loving him th 22.5kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves
32. 1182 误 Lost in the Depths of Spring 误入春深 Wen Naixi温乃兮Ancient Romance148k WordsCompleted Prince Yu, Yu Huaiji, believed he had spent his life acting decisively, plotting every move, and leaving himself no weaknesses. He was sure he was invincible. But Heaven was about to show him that there was always someone greater! It sent him a delicate young lady from the Song family: Song Nao. She looked so fragile and soft that anyone could bully her, but in truth she was clever in her own way. After meeting him only twice, she had already found and firmly grasped his one fatal weakness. Yet 5.6kReads9.4Score609Shelves
33. 1183 哭 The Seven Fairies Cry Out in Despair 哭天喊地七仙女 Freehand Scribbles123信笔涂鸦123Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing My new work is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 37Reads6.8Score306Shelves

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    It's here! It's here! Fantasy Xianxia fanfiction! [Frustrated][Frustrated] The author is writing very seriously! Updates are guaranteed! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up] It's really super good!

34. 1184 全 The Whole Universe Lies Flat, While I Become the Creator God in My Sleep 全宇宙躺平，我靠睡觉修成创世神 Nan Xing Writes Stories南星写故事Fantastical Romance312k WordsOngoing [Anti-Grind Cultivation + All Things Dote on Their Favorite + Hilarious, Wild Imagination + Layers Upon Layers of Hidden Origins] Others cultivate: study and train hard, slay demons, and fight tooth and nail for every opportunity. Su Nuo cultivates: sleep, daydream, snack, and watch shows. The whole sect thinks she’s a good-for-nothing, until she gains three hundred years of spiritual power from a nap and makes an entire mountain burst into bloom with a yawn. The elders go mad, her fellow disc 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The dolls sewed eighteen cushions, the last one embroidered with the direction of the southern mountain pass. #BookShortage #Details #Silent

35. 1185 浮 Under the Tides: Zhou Ran's Tumultuous First Half of Life 浮沉之下周然的激荡半生 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban246k WordsCompleted Zhou Ran's awkward life as a member of the post-1970s generation: from outstanding student to college entrance exam failure, from farming to urban residency, to a government job, then being laid off, becoming self-employed, working as a professional manager, and eventually falling on hard times. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You'll definitely love it, go add it to your bookshelf!

36. 1186 虎 Tiger's Roar Over the Sea of Clouds: Starting with Military Discharge 虎啸云海从转业开始 The Zhu Clan's Spring and Autumn朱氏春秋Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Lin Haoyu leaves the military as a senior colonel and enters local government, rising from county magistrate to a powerful official in charge of an entire region. His wife, Su Mengyao, heads a Fortune 500 company. His younger sister, Lin Xiaowan, quietly supports her brother's political career, while his older brother, Lin Yu, is fiercely protective of her. Their background is enough to leave people speechless. I hope you’ll enjoy my new book. 16kReads8.1Score1.7kShelves
37. 1187 惟 Only the Southern Star in Sight 惟见南星 Zhou Weiqing, Who Loves Ginger Soup Mushrooms爱吃姜汤蘑菇的周惟清Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted Yinglin County welcomes its new county chief, Zhou Weiqing, a hands-on leader carrying old wounds and devoting all his energy to the fight against poverty. Meanwhile, Jiang Nanxing, a highly accomplished agricultural graduate, puts down roots at the grassroots level, using her expertise and passion to drive change in the rural economy. Their work brings them together again and again. They visit fields and villages, tackling problems such as abandoned farmland and the disconnect between productio 39Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    The novel's protagonist, Jiang Nanxing, offers a model for women's survival and development within the system. She is not an appendage of the male protagonist, but rather, through her exceptional professional skills, she carves out a niche for herself in the agricultural field, rising from technician to leadership position. Her story tells us that women can also achieve great things within the system, earning respect and realizing their value through knowledge, wisdom, and perseverance—a highly inspiring message for female readers.

38. 1188 恶 The Reborn Villainess: Three Husbands, All Ministers 恶女重生：三夫皆臣 Bai Niannian, Who Loves Flowerhorn Cichlids喜欢花罗汉的白念念Ancient Romance148k WordsOngoing A heroine who puts love in its place: merely a stepping stone on her way to power. All she wants is to reach the pinnacle of power and look down on everyone else! In her previous life, she was the most arrogant princess of the Great Zhou dynasty. Her mother spoiled her into ruin, the crown prince laid a trap for her, and the entire court called her a demoness. Only on the brink of death did she understand: her mother’s so-called love was nothing but fear that she might outshine her son; her so —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A princess, raised to be a wicked woman, is given a second chance at life. She brings three male protagonists under her wing; they are captivated by her methods and also by her dazzling charisma.

39. 1189 雍 The Illustrated Tale of the Swordsman Yongzheng, Volumes 1 and 2 雍正剑侠图（上下册） Chang Jiemiao常杰淼Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Tong Lin takes up his midnight-and-noon chicken-claw mandarin-duck axes and roams the martial world, rising from a farmer's son to become Yongzheng's personal bodyguard. The Blood-Dropper secret service is recruiting online, while a band of sword heroes prepares for a final showdown on Penglai Island. 680Reads9.5Score101Shelves

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    Old bookworms can enjoy themselves.

40. 1190 皇 The Empress Stepmom's Fury Throws the Whole Family Into a Panic 皇后后妈一怒全家都慌了 Yaoyao, Wandering the World浪迹天涯的夭夭Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name is now streaming! Come check it out! Ancient-to-modern transmigration + transmigrate into a book + married first, love later + sweet romance + devoted couple + raising kids When Empress Shen Nanke opens her eyes again, she finds herself inside a storybook, as the stepmother of two children. Her stepson is the villain who turns evil in a CEO romance, and her stepdaughter is a doomed backup love interest. There's also some thing called a System that insists she bin 3.2kReads9.1Score394Shelves
41. 1191 绝 An Unparalleled Bond 绝世联情 Dawn Online曙光在线Modern Romance628k WordsOngoing Set against the various historical periods from the 1920s to the 1980s, this novel follows the tumultuous lives, joys and sorrows, and tragic romances of Long Xingqiu, a principal at a middle school from a family of couplet writers, and his children. It tells a modern tale of swordsmen and scholars, blending tragedy and comedy in a story that will sometimes bring readers to tears and sometimes make them laugh out loud. Full of suspense, twists and turns, and interlocking plotlines, the story is 95Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Look here! Look here! A unique modern literary chivalrous couplet epic is calling for discerning connoisseurs!

42. 1192 三 Three Souls Dwelling in the Mist: All Roads Lead Home 三魂栖雾：山河同归 Only After a Thousand Crossings Do You Find the Fragrant Heng千渡之后方见蘅香Ancient Romance106k WordsOngoing Qian Xunwu, daughter of the Grand Secretary, is exiled to Lingnan. But two formidable souls unexpectedly appear inside her: a traitorous empress determined to reclaim the throne, and a modern special forces soldier skilled in tactics and construction. While other exiles go there to await death, these three are going to “stock up” and stir things up! Faced with eight hundred miles of wilderness, the empress coolly declares she’ll build up an army, while the soldier sighs and calls for defensive 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Help! The atmosphere of this suspenseful novel featuring two female protagonists is simply divine! A young girl, Qian Xunwu, is critically ill and on the verge of death. When she opens her eyes, her life is completely out of control. She hasn't died, but two strange souls have taken over her body. The three are bound together, exiled to Lingnan, where the road ahead is shrouded in miasma and shrouded in mystery. Even more bizarre is the strange sound buried deep within her bones and blood! Extremely low vibrations pierce through her flesh, like the gentle plucking of a harp string, unsolvable by anyone. The original owner is too terrified to speak; is this fateful sound a curse or a gift? Golden light floats around the carriage, dispelling the miasma and startling poisonous insects. Three completely different souls, a fragile mortal body, an unknown journey of exile. Control of the body changes hands repeatedly, secrets pile up, and danger closes in step by step! High-energy from start to finish, full of foreshadowing and suspense!

43. 1193 我 In the End, We Almost Made It 我们终究差一点 Only After a Thousand Crossings Do You Find the Fragrant Heng千渡之后方见蘅香Modern Romance115k WordsCompleted At thirteen, Ling Yue wore her red yarn in braids and watched over the braised meat stall at the mouth of the alley. There she met Qing Hao, a slender boy who came by to eat all the time. Their feelings showed in their eyes, and their concern for each other found its way into letters. She thought this was the start of a lifelong love, but one parting severed all their ties. In the decades that followed, she settled in Nancheng, found a kind man in Song Ci, raised their daughter Song Nian, and t 3Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 1194 黑 Tracking the Black Zone 黑域追踪 Eternal Restlessness无恒安息Mystery424k WordsCompleted A sweeping crime thriller about combating organized crime. All stories in this book are fictionalized adaptations of real cases and events. Names and places have been changed; any similarities are purely coincidental. A cold case has been pursued for ten years, and at last the gray sky screen over Linjiang is torn open. The corrupt empire collapses, and the protectors behind it fall from power. Detective Zheng Xiaotian wins the battle, yet chooses to leave the front line. His departure tells eve 31Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A realistic crime novel, currently being serialized and recommended!

45. 1195 爱 Love Must Be Sincere: The Two-Faced Lover 爱要真心来告白：双面恋人 Mammoths as Chancellors猛犸为相Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted 1v1, both pure, instant physical attraction. Elegant lady? No! Fast and furious? Yes! Pretend to be a lady while living with the CEO? No! Two sides to her, hiding in plain sight: pushing limits, go go go! Don’t worry… The CEO is totally into it! 59Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 1196 爱 Love Takes a Sincere Confession: Love at First Sight 爱要真心来告白：一见钟情 Mammoths as Chancellors猛犸为相Modern Romance328k WordsCompleted Her one-night stand turns out to be the CEO! One is a handsome, wealthy playboy who drifts from one romance to the next; the other is a quiet, unsociable design graduate. Their lives were meant to run parallel, but a chance act of heroism brings them together. Su Ruo: I only found out after starting the job that my one-night stand was the CEO! Mu Shijun: The person I like keeps avoiding me. What should I do? Asking online, urgent! 68Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 1197 超 Institute for Supernatural Science: The Dragon-Sacrificing Altar Arc 超自然科学研究所之祭龙台篇 Mammoths as Chancellors猛犸为相Modern Romance124k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 17Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 1198 凡 A Mortal's Quest for Immortality 凡骨求长生 Chen Dou辰斗Eastern Fantasy768k WordsOngoing [Mortal Cultivation] [Traditional Wuxia] [Witty and Humorous] [Logical Deduction] [Lopsided Genius] [One Female Lead] [Ensemble Cast] This book has no fast-food-style, three-chapter hook, no exhilarating face-slapping from the start, and focuses on plot, careful buildup, and deeply rooted characters. The protagonist is an ordinary mortal, an undocumented resident of the immortal realm. His talents and shortcomings are sharply defined. He is no transmigrated or reborn overpowered hero, with neith 806Reads8.1Score232Shelves

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    Twenty years or more is also acceptable

49. 1199 中 I Won Fifty Million, So I Quit the Rat Race 中奖五千万，我直接退出内卷大赛 Ling Xing, Who Loves Snow Lotus and Red Date Soup爱吃雪莲红枣汤的凌星9k WordsCompleted I Won Fifty Million, So I Quit the Rat Race on the Spot 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Read the short story! It's refreshing, sweet, and hilarious!

50. 1200 雪 A Ski Slope Fall Brought Me a Doctor Childhood Friend 雪场摔出个竹马医生 Ling Xing, Who Loves Snow Lotus and Red Date Soup爱吃雪莲红枣汤的凌星Marriage & Romance10k WordsCompleted A Fall at the Ski Resort Brought Me a Childhood-Friend Doctor 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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