Any Recommendations With a Highly Intelligent Protagonist Who Plans Ahead and Has Everything Under Control? 求主角高智商 运筹帷幄 一切尽在掌握中的 有吗？

1. 1 写 I Wrote a Fairy Tale and Forged the Twilight of the Gods 写个童话，铸成诸神黄昏 Milk Tea Cats and Dogs奶茶猫狗Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing One day, countless [Gates] suddenly appeared across the world. At the same time, a power known as [Truth] began to echo through the human realm. Some awakened the Truth of Isaac Newton, father of mechanics, and learned the sky-rending magic of manipulating gravity. Some awakened the Truth of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the nuclear bomb demon, and could turn an entire city to lifeless ruins with a wave of their hand. Some awakened the Truth of Li Bai, the immortal banished from heaven, and could d 63.7kReads9.3Score5.3k14d adds

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   The male protagonist is a highly intelligent and humorous person; the book clearly highlights his intellectual charm.

2. 2 诡 Bane of the Supernatural: Survival Begins at a Ruined Temple 诡异克星：从破庙求生开始 Copper Coin铜钱币Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted The Weirdness Bane + Exorcism Through Science + Survival + The War of Civilizations “Please finish this bowl of noodles within the time it takes an incense stick to burn…” Gu Mo was sweating profusely as he stared intently at the bowl of scallion noodles on the offering table before him. “Don't eat it! If you do, it's all over…” 9kReads7.4Score81414d adds

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   This one is also quite good; the author demonstrates strategic planning and has everything under control.

3. 3 末 Apocalypse: The Whole Company Denies the Existence of the 18th Floor 末世：全公司否认18楼存在 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Sci-Fi & Apocalypse783k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + No System + Reborn + Mystery + One Female Lead + Zombies + Hard Sci-Fi + No Mindless Decisions + Revenge] Reborn six hours before the apocalypse, Chu Yan has not only retained his memories of the future, but also mastered the ultimate secret of genetic evolution! He can become the most powerful god in the apocalypse! He frantically stockpiles supplies, builds weapons, modifies vehicles, and saves his parents, racing against time! He will kill his enemies with his own hands and turn 3.6kReads8.7Score31414d adds

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   This post-apocalyptic sci-fi novel is totally my cup of tea! The protagonist is a high-IQ schemer who controls the pacing of the entire story, with constant plot twists and a novel and rigorous world-building setting, making it an incredibly enjoyable read.

4. 4 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 26.8kReads8.9Score2.4k14d adds

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   Looking for a protagonist with a high IQ? Check this out! It's a rebirth story set in a post-apocalyptic world where the protagonist builds his power step by step, employing strategic thinking throughout. The world-building is novel, with clues hidden in every detail, and it gets more exciting as you read on.

5. 5 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.7kReads9.6Score22.6k14d adds
6. 6 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 15.1kReads8.3Score96214d adds

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   This political intrigue novel is so addictive! A masterpiece of alternate history political intrigue, with a high-quality plot and no clichés, and a smooth and rhythmic writing style. It's worth staying up all night to finish it!

7. 7 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 519.6kReads9.7Score67.5k14d adds
8. 8 暗 The Dark Night Shines as One 暗夜同辉 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Two Male Leads351k WordsCompleted Corruption at court intertwines with the forces of the martial world, while foreign enemies watch hungrily from beyond the borders. The commander of the Imperial City Bureau appears to be a cold and ruthless attack dog of the court, but in truth he bears the burden of a family injustice and secretly investigates the truth. The young master of the martial world’s intelligence organization, Wind Listening Tower, seems like a carefree wanderer, but uses his network of informants to protect the peop 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Both are good, enjoy watching!

9. 9 判 Judge Fortune and Prosperity: Logs on Keeping the Three Realms in Balance 判财两旺：三界维稳日志 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Ancient Romance713k WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet Power Couple | A Log of Keeping the Three Realms in Balance] Xie Qingci, a junior judge in the Underworld, is a cool, adorable foodie who can tell good from evil by taste. With a flick of his Discernment Brush, even wicked ghosts have to write their apologies obediently. Shen Zhaocai, the little God of Wealth in Heaven, is a theatrical show-off who uses copper coins to predict fortune and misfortune. When his Wealth-Gathering Gong rings, even the poorest souls can find gold ingots. —Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 10 病 The Frail Prince's Goofy Shadow Guard 病弱王爷的沙雕影卫 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Two Male Leads184k WordsCompleted The renowned Prince Jing of the Dayong Dynasty appears to be a sickly man confined to his bed, coughing up blood without end. In reality, he is a ruthless, calculating mastermind who always stays several moves ahead. His true strength lies in his intellect: using his frail health as a disguise, he stirs up storms at court. The top assassin sent by the greatest killer organization in the martial world is disguised as a naive new shadow guard. He is exceptionally good at his job but has an unusual 6Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 11 女 The Villainess Only Wants to Build Things 女配她只想搞建设 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云309k WordsCompleted Modern engineer Shen Qingxu is born into another life as the concubine-born younger sister accompanying a princess sent abroad for a political marriage. When she awakens, she is bound to the Nation-Building System. She turns away from schemes within the household and chooses instead to aid Xie Heng, a fallen prince held hostage in an enemy kingdom. Using scientific knowledge and the System’s support, she starts with infrastructure and agriculture, helping him return home and claim the throne, re 3Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 12 废 The Deposed Crown Prince Is Wooed by a Eunuch 废太子他被小太监攻略了 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Two Male Leads255k WordsCompleted Dual male leads: reborn for revenge * transmigrate into a book to survive * spoiler-savvy player VS reborn powerhouse Revenge and the struggle for the throne. Every step is carefully planned as they eliminate their rivals. The gap in information, the building of trust, and defying fate. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
13. 13 仙 Walking the Immortal Path Together, Mostly Being Unreliable 仙路同行，主打一个不靠谱 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Ancient Romance693k WordsCompleted Two seemingly unrelated young men meet by accident while fighting over a monster, actually a rare spirit herb capable of harmonizing chaotic energy. Starting out as rivals who can barely stand each other, they are forced to form a temporary team to face a crisis. When they discover that their cultivation techniques complement each other perfectly, they gradually become partners who would trust each other with their lives. Together, they explore ancient ruins and unravel mysteries, growing throug 6Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 14 锦 The Brocade Guard 锦卫 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted He is the princess’s shadow guard, concealing his sharpness beneath his sleeve and protecting her for a lifetime. She is the reborn legitimate daughter of the Great Jing, holding the pieces in her hands as she seeks vengeance and retribution. From palace scheming to the smoke and fire of the battlefield, he clears the thorns from her path, while she clears his family’s name and avenges their wrongful conviction. Two formidable leads stand side by side, where political intrigue intertwines with d —Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 15 锦 Spring Deep Behind Brocade Curtains: The World as Matchmaker 锦幕春深之天下为媒 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Ancient Romance45k WordsCompleted A new work is here! You’re welcome to read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy them. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These short stories are all very good.

16. 16 烬 Blossoms Dyed in Ashes: After I Was Reborn, I Married My Protector 烬染繁花:重生后我嫁给了守护者 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Ancient Romance27k WordsCompleted Flowers Dyed in Ash: After Being Reborn, I Married My Protector —Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 17 晚 A Deep Love, Spoken Too Late 晚言深爱 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云14k WordsCompleted Wan Yan's Deep Love —Reads—Score—14d adds
18. 18 图 A Ray of Sunshine on the Third Floor of the Library 图书馆三楼的那抹阳光 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云6k WordsCompleted A Ray of Sunshine on the Third Floor of the Library —Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 19 哑 The Taciturn CEO’s Chatterbox Little Ancestor 哑火总裁的话痨小祖宗 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云25k WordsCompleted The Taciturn CEO's Chatterbox Little Ancestor —Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 20 废 The Good-for-Nothing Daughter: The God of War’s Princess Consort Shakes the Whole Court 废柴嫡女：战神王妃飒爆全朝 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云27k WordsCompleted The Good-for-Nothing Legitimate Daughter: The God of War's Princess Consort Stuns the Entire Court —Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 21 锦 The Brocade Blade Cuts Through Dawn 锦刃裁明 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Female-Channel Fanfiction13k WordsCompleted A Brocade Blade Cuts Through the Light 1Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 22 玄 Metaphysics’ Top-Tier Star: From the Start, I’m Livestreaming Lessons on How to Deal with My Rival 玄学顶流：开局直播教对家做人 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云7k WordsCompleted The Top-Tier Star of Metaphysics: From the Start, She Livestreams to Teach Her Rival a Lesson —Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 23 顶 The Top Actress Gets Harassed by a Crybaby CEO Every Day 顶级影后每天被哭包霸总碰瓷 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云6k WordsCompleted The top actress gets pestered by a crybaby CEO every day —Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 24 顶 The Ultimate Trap: The Possessive Tycoon's Contract Bride 顶级诱捕：偏执大佬的合约新娘 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云10k WordsCompleted The Ultimate Trap: The Contract Bride of a Possessive Tycoon 1Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 25 鉴 The Truth Seeker: Cold Cases Reopened 鉴心者：冷案重启 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Mystery173k WordsCompleted The heroine reopens the case of her best friend’s drowning death to clear her name. As she takes on several other long-buried cold cases, she uses her professional skills to uncover the truth and make a triumphant return to the top of her field. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 26 首 The Chief Minister's Poisonous Favorite 首辅的掌心毒妃 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Ancient Romance552k WordsCompleted A Modern Master of Medicine and Poison Reborn as a Good-for-Nothing in a Marquis’s Household? The Powerful, Scheming Chief Cabinet Secretary Insists on Spoiling Her! Shen Qingci uses her silver needles to break deadly schemes and her miraculous healing skills to save the people. Sharp-tongued and steely, she takes down her rotten relatives. Xie Jingyuan governs the court and brings order to the realm, protecting his beloved’s vulnerable side with deep devotion. His ruthlessness is reserved for e —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Strategic planning and decisive victory – a promising book, well worth reading.

27. 27 恋 The Dating Game: My Girlfriend Is a Master Con Artist 恋爱博弈：我的女友是顶级女骗子 Mixed Vegetable Porridge百菜粥Urban275k WordsOngoing Lin Mo, a graduate student in psychology with an extraordinary ability to read microexpressions, sees through campus beauty Su Qingyue's fraud trap, only to stumble into the shadowy mystery of the "Fraudsters' Alliance." From corporate spies and gentle thieves to a hacker queen, he engages the Alliance's members in round after round of wits, gradually uncovering the truth behind the Alliance's corruption and the mysteries surrounding his family's past. With the help of police allies and his hack 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is high intelligence.

28. 28 你 You Call This a D-Rank Ability? 你管这叫D级能力？ Shang Die商迭Urban5.6M WordsOngoing Five million words, plenty to read [Mind games] [Strategizing] [Intricate plot] [Not a wish-fulfillment novel] Transmigrating three years ago brought Xu Ye to an unfamiliar world! In this world, Void Demons invade and Void Beasts run rampant! Humans have abilities that allow them to become Void Hunters and fight to protect humanity! Xu Ye awakens an SSS-grade ability by chance, only to discover that it lets him understand and use D-grade abilities alone! His beloved dies tragically in the belly 40.6kReads8.7Score3.2k14d adds
29. 29 天 Awakened by Heavenly Treasures: I Can Engrave Anything 天物觉醒：我能刻印一切 The Leaf Riding the Wind御风而行的葉子Urban3.7M WordsOngoing [Publication Contract Signed, Safe to Read][Tales of Youth][Everyone Has Common Sense][Absolutely Wonderful][Magic][Distinctive Characters][No Female Lead] My name is Jin Feichen. Draped in the twilight of my youth, I once thought I would muddle through life, relying on taxpayers to support me forever. I thought that would be my fate. However, all of that came to an end on a rainy afternoon. Youth is a grand stage. On that evening when rain poured down in torrents, the stage reached out to me, a 266.5kReads9.5Score22k14d adds
30. 30 推 King of Deduction: From the Start, I’m Caught in a Case Within a Case 推理之王：开局就是案中案 This Keyboard Works Great这键盘挺好用Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted [No System + No Golden Finger + Hard-Core Deduction + Criminal Investigations + Female Lead] Getting Shen Mu transferred to the criminal investigation squad was the retiring station chief’s sole request to the authorities. Xiao Ruowu, captain of the criminal investigation squad, couldn’t help wondering: Could someone so refined-looking really handle police work? On his first day at a crime scene, while everyone else discussed the case, Shen Mu wandered around. When everyone was at a loss, he sai 31.2kReads8.8Score2.6k14d adds
31. 31 别 Stop Cultivating Spirit Roots! I'll Become a God by Trading Spirit Stocks 别修灵根了！我靠炒灵股封神 Dula Da Chubby嘟啦哒胖胖Eastern Fantasy413k WordsCompleted Eastern Fantasy #Scheming Protagonist #Behind-the-Scenes #Feel-Good Fiction #Subverting Expectations There are no bizarre secret-realm adventures here, only ruthless capital warfare fought with open and hidden blades! This story doesn’t preach about karma and ascending through enlightenment. It believes only in the strong crushing the weak through sect power! Traditional cultivation rules become a laughingstock in the face of capital. Chen Long catches the scent of money filling the air, and the 23Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a mind-bending read; you'll need some stock market knowledge to fully appreciate its thrill. It features intellectually superior characters, a passionate ensemble cast, and an unconventional, exhilarating story. I hope you enjoy it.

32. 32 开 In the Underworld from the Start, and It Only Gets Darker! 开局在阴间，之后也阴间！ User38347016用户38347016Mystery258k WordsCompleted Dual Personalities + Infinite-Flow Horror + Cold Protagonist + No Saintly Savior + Poker Face + No Female Lead When he opened his eyes, Murong Yinghou found himself in a bizarre place. He had to enter one world after another, each filled with vengeful ghosts and curses. Relying on his absolute rationality, he cleared mission after mission and even became a hunter of evil spirits! Others admired and liked him for his intelligence. But they also feared him for his cold-bloodedness… 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first book features a protagonist who is as cold-blooded as a robot and possesses extremely high intelligence.

33. 33 无 Infinite Haunting Realms: I Can See Through Lies 无限诡域：我能堪破谎言 The Civil and Polite Mr. Xue文明礼貌雪某Mystery1.2M WordsOngoing [Infinite Flow]+ [No Romance]+ [Original Instances]+ [Mild Horror]+ [Ghosts Kill People]+ [Ghosts in Every Real-World Instance] “Ghosts cannot be killed.” “Humans cannot fight ghosts.” “Ghosts each have their own rules for killing.” A mysterious letter. A door that leads to the unknown. When Li Yu opened the door, one eerie instance after another awaited him. This is the [Ghostly Domain], a world of vengeful ghosts! Will you die in confusion, or be reborn from a nightmare? 155.8kReads8.4Score24.9k14d adds
34. 34 地 Invitation from Hell 地狱邀请函 Midnight Nightmare午夜梦魇Mystery601k WordsCompleted [Ghost Escape + Supernatural Horror + Infinite Flow + A Clever Protagonist] An invitation and an abandoned bus drag a group of people into a haunted realm… Lin Mo barely makes it back to the real world alive, only to discover that the horror has just begun. One invitation after another arrives before him, and one eerie world after another comes calling… The Dusk Spirit Hotel, the Dead Return, Vengeful Ghosts Invade: what is the truth behind it all? Who is a friend? And who is an enemy? Shh… Watc 18.4kReads8.6Score1.4k14d adds
35. 35 师 Flour on My Master's Sword Tassel 师尊的剑穗沾了面粉 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Ancient Romance643k WordsCompleted “My Master Is Always Pretending to Be Cold”: When a good-for-nothing master who acts aloof picks up a quirky little disciple, his cultivation life goes completely off the rails! Roasting sweet potatoes in the alchemy furnace, getting flour on the sword tassel, saving the world with good food… This 300,000-character laugh-out-loud cultivation adventure follows the master and disciple as they bicker while protecting the simple joys of everyday life. “Master, you have flour on your face.” “…Shut up 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    She's got both high IQ and EQ, and she's also funny and witty 😎

36. 36 深 A Master Plan 深度布局 Mist-Shrouded Mystery雾锁谜局Mystery215k WordsCompleted A High-IQ Revenge With a single move, the “Soul-Severing Meridian Needle,” he can kill without a trace. On a crowded bus, he makes his target die silently, without anyone noticing. Police captain Zhao Gang sees everything clearly on the surveillance footage, yet is powerless to act. This is the third unsolved case, and every clue points to his own older brother, missing for twenty years... When the person closest to him becomes the prime suspect, how will he choose between the law and blood ties 887Reads6.4Score10014d adds

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    In both of these books, the protagonists are highly intelligent and take revenge without lifting a finger, instead orchestrating the entire process from behind the scenes.

37. 37 神 The Mighty Little Constable 神通小捕快 Seven Stars in Hand手握七星Martial Arts2.0M WordsOngoing “One leaf riding the wind, roaming ten thousand miles; a dashing constable, famous throughout the land.” The most righteous men are often those society looks down on, and heroes rise from the streets. The spring breeze and I are both passing travelers, but your name alone belongs to the martial world. Ye Fei, a lowly errand boy at an inn, is rejected by the Su family because he's nothing but a nobody who runs errands! Who could have guessed that after getting drunk, saving a beauty, and catching 15.1kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds

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    I'm using clickbait titles, be warned: this book is guaranteed to make you laugh until you drop! "The Charming Young Constable"—the male lead is too good at flirting, and the cases are too bizarre!

38. 38 司 Sima the Old Rogue 司马老贼 Tu Xuan土玄Historical895k WordsCompleted He is the gravedigger of Cao Wei and the founder of Western Jin. He is the “old rogue Sima,” and the last winner of the Three Kingdoms. Centered on Sima Yi, this novel unfolds a sweeping panorama of the late Han and Three Kingdoms era. Witness how he treads carefully under the suspicion of three generations of powerful rulers: Cao Cao, Cao Pi, and Cao Rui; how he and Zhuge Liang wage an ultimate contest of will and national strength at Mount Qi and the Wei River; and how, in his twilight years, 496Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    The character development is exemplary. The portrayal of the protagonist, Sima Yi, is exceptionally successful. His transformation from a young man in Hanoi to the "Old Traitor of Luoshui" is fully depicted, his complexity, contradictions, and tragedy leaping off the page. His scheming, forbearance, ruthlessness, and the lingering inner turmoil (such as his feelings towards Qiu He, Jiang Ji, and Zhang Chunhua) create immense tension, making this character both awe-inspiring and tragic. The ensemble cast is vibrant: Cao Cao's cunning, Zhuge Liang's tragic heroism, Cao Pi's melancholy, Cao Mao's decisiveness, Jiang Wei's unwavering loyalty, Zhong Hui's arrogance, Deng Ai's composure, even Jiang Ji's grief and indignation, Xiahou Xuan's serenity… numerous historical figures are all distinct, each with their own spiritual core and arc of fate, collectively forming a magnificent panorama of the era.

39. 39 凤 Phoenix Perches on the Wutong: The General's Second-Chance Bride 凤栖梧：将军的二嫁娇妻 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Ancient Romance586k WordsCompleted [Major Historical Romance | Sweet-and-Angsty Second Marriage to a General] Could her benefactor from long ago really be him? Lin Wanyue marries Xiao Zhenbei for a second time, only to discover she mistook the wrong man for her true love for seven years. She brings military strategy as her betrothal gift and intelligence as her dowry, rising from a divorced woman to a female military strategist of Great Yong. When the hypocrite who stole her fate drops his mask, the general clasps her hand tight. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Come on, I highly recommend it!

40. 40 答 A Promise to Xiaowu: The Promotion Story 答应小舞升职记 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Ancient Romance549k WordsCompleted [Hilarious palace intrigue] After transmigrating into the palace as a low-ranking consort, Lin Xiaowu is back with Excel and KPIs! She saves the emperor with chili powder, plots palace intrigue with flowcharts, and governs with statistics. The emperor rubs his forehead: “My love, is there anything you can’t do?” From low-ranking consort to empress, she uses modern thinking to whip the harem into shape and help run the government, while turning the arrogant emperor into a devoted boyfriend. Watch —Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 41 陛 Your Majesty, the Assassin Just Wants to Slack Off 陛下，杀手他只想摸鱼 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Two Male Leads685k WordsCompleted A top assassin is rescued by a laid-back emperor and forced into a “bickering couple” arrangement! Palace life is full of laughs, with one romantic misunderstanding after another. They go from trading insults and finding each other annoying to understanding each other’s hearts. Lighthearted and hilarious, with no angst, this story combines court intrigue with sweet romance. Watch the emperor and assassin join forces to quell the turmoil and protect the realm in this heartwarming journey of mutua 1Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 42 姐 I'm a Flower of the Jianghu, and My Little Brother's a Clingy Pest 姐是江湖一朵花，弟是粘人牛皮糖 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted [Hilarious xianxia × younger man who falls hard] Feng Xiaomei, the laziest heroine in the martial world, casually picks up a delicate young lord who can’t even take care of himself. She assumes he’ll be dead weight, but this clingy, scheming younger guy is a master of pouting and playing the victim. #YouSaidYouWereRepayingMeSoWhyAreYouClingingToMe# To uncover the truth, she takes him on a daring journey into the world of cultivation. But the kid turns out to be a genius and proposes to her in fr —Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 43 烬 The Ashen Flames Rekindle, and Immortals and Demons Perish Together 烬火重燃仙魔同归 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Ancient Romance422k WordsCompleted The hypocrisy and infighting within the immortal sects, power struggles inside the demon realm, the deep-rooted antagonism between the immortal and demon realms, and the protagonists’ fight against the “Fallen Immortal Alliance,” a villainous organization bent on devouring the spiritual energy of both realms —Reads—Score114d adds
44. 44 天 Tianheng: Jing’an 天衡：靖安 This Is a Cat这是只猫Historical130k WordsOngoing Mid-October, the fifth year of Jingkang. The Canglang River had not yet frozen over. On the grassland across the river, three thousand Qiyan horsemen were closing in. Li Jing was twenty-three, a junior officer at Beacon Tower Seven. He had spent eight years in the frontier army, and no one thought he was anything special. His swordsmanship was unremarkable, his riding was nothing extraordinary, and he always won by “a hair” in training-ground bouts. The soldiers privately said he “didn’t seem li —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The protagonist is meticulous and strategic, offering plenty of satisfying moments without sacrificing intelligence.

45. 45 凡 Jiang Ziya, the Ordinary Man 凡人姜子牙 Midnight Candle Ruins夜半烛墟Eastern Fantasy327k WordsOngoing [A slow-burn story of historical intrigue, best savored at a leisurely pace.] Daji was no fox demon, but a beauty carefully chosen by the Great Zhou as part of an elaborate seduction plot. She was a peerless woman whose beauty astonished the world. She loved King Zhou with all her heart, never knowing until her death that she was an infiltrator sent to bring down the Great Shang. The virtuous minister Bi Gan, who gave everything to secure ten thousand years of prosperity for the Great Shang, was 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    There's no mindless fun here, only historical intrigue. Daji was a human being, a spy for the Great Zhou Dynasty, but she was brainwashed into worshipping and loving Emperor Xin. She succeeded, yet became the driving force behind the destruction of the Shang Dynasty. What's even more amazing is that she was completely unaware of it.

46. 46 霓 When the Neon Lights Fade 霓虹落幕 Cao Xiaoxian曹小贤Mystery119k WordsOngoing Amid the brightest neon lights, she discovered blood on her lover's hands. To save him from the abyss, she became its sacrifice. "Darling, if loving you is a sin, then I am willing to be damned forever in this neon abyss." Shen Mo —Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 47 王 Wang Qinian: This Time, I'm No Pawn 王启年：这一世我不是棋子 Earth Dragon on the Ground地龙在地Male-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted Wang Qinian died on the night of Fan Xian’s coronation celebration. His wife and daughter were left hanging from the city gate. When he opened his eyes again, he was back in the bloody chaos of being hunted at eighteen. He crushed a spy’s throat, tore up the Overwatch Council’s invitation, and smiled at Wuzhu in the shadows. “I know where Ye Qingmei’s rouge box is.” In this life, he would be no one’s weapon. He founded the Qinian Pavilion and took control of intelligence across three kingdoms; h 174Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The first thing I did after being reborn: Kill the Northern Qi spy who harmed my entire family in my past life. The second thing: Tell Wu Zhu where your young lady's rouge box is. The third thing: Build the Qinian Pavilion, and use intelligence and silver notes to dismantle Emperor Qing's dragon throne and burn it for firewood. Fan Xian: I thought I was the protagonist, until I met him. Wu Zhu: Ye Qingmei said he was more like light than she was. Emperor Qing: Who exactly are you?! Wang Qinian: Me? Just a follower who died once. —In this life, the follower will be the chess player! [Joy of Life Fanfiction · Rebirth · Political Intrigue · Infrastructure Building · No Romance]

48. 48 昭 Zhaowu Celestial Pivot 昭武天枢 Xinxin Qi Feng Le鑫鑫起风了Historical220k WordsOngoing A top modern history student is reborn into an ancient era of chaos. Armed with knowledge ahead of its time and a modern mindset, he rises from humble beginnings, reshapes the fate of the realm, and establishes an unprecedented dynasty. With memories of two lifetimes and extraordinary talent, the protagonist conquers all directions through strategy and ruthless methods, yet never loses his humanity or sense of humor. He faces off against a rival who is neither wholly good nor evil in a decisive —Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 49 深 Deep-Laid Plans: The Reckoning 深度布局之清算 Mist-Shrouded Mystery雾锁谜局Mystery130k WordsCompleted The discovery of an unidentified body on a bus tears open a bloody wound. Following the trail of an ancient painting, Detective Lin Qiang uncovers elder abuse at the Sunset Years Retirement Center. Behind the farce of a fight over an inheritance lies an unsolved case from fifteen years ago, in which an entire family was murdered. The truth is buried beneath layers of fog. 4Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 50 双 Twin Sisters' Ordeal: A New Battle in This Life 双生劫：朱门姐妹再战今生 A Cloud That Goes Its Own Way一颗特立独行的云Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted The Sisterly Trial: A New Battle for Two Noble Daughters arrives in a major new release! Two heroines are reborn, growing from scheming against each other to finding their own paths. The younger sister marries into a powerful family, and her husband goes from cold and distant to hopelessly devoted. The older sister seizes a marriage match, only to fall into endless misery. With domestic power struggles intertwined with political schemes, watch them break free and begin anew, finding their destin 10Reads—Score114d adds

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    These are all good.

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