Books That Seem Ordinary but Turn Out to Be Masterpieces 看似普通却神作的书

1. 101 制 Institutions and Human Nature: A Plain-Language Guide to the Development of Ancient Chinese Political Systems 制度与人情：通俗解读中国古代政治制度的发展历程 Zhang Cheng张程Historical221k WordsCompleted Wherever there are people, there is politics; wherever there is a community, there is a system. Political systems are an inevitable product of the development of human society. The history of institutions is the vessel of history. Understanding the history of China's political institutions is a basic skill for studying ancient history. China's ancient political institutions have a long history and a far-reaching influence. Institutions were an important force shaping ancient Chinese society, and 173Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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2. 102 离 After the Divorce, President Xu's Good-for-Nothing Ex-Wife Is Strong and Beautiful 离婚后，许总的草包前妻又强又美 Jiang Youcheng江柚橙Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted Business legend Song Yining wakes up to discover she has transmigrated into a book, becoming the utterly useless wife of Xu Jichen, head of the top-tier Xu family in A City. When Xu Jichen’s lawyer hands her the divorce papers, she signs without batting an eye. With her stunning face, abundant resources, and impressive abilities, she has the perfect start for a career-focused woman. Everyone says she’s a discarded wife? Everyone says Xu Jichen abandoned her? Then she’ll show the world who abando 32.6kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves

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   This is a highly acclaimed novel. The author's logic is clear, and there are no plot points that artificially lower the characters' intelligence; the story is tight and fast-paced, the language is vivid and engaging, and the characters are well-developed, with both the male and female leads and supporting characters being lively and vivid.

3. 103 能 The Teleporting Delivery Driver 能瞬移的外卖员 Blockbuster-Level Mastery爆款高境界Urban227k WordsOngoing The number-one tough guy, Ye Jumeng, can teleport while delivering takeout. The villains’ emotional manipulation, gripping clashes, twists and turns, and a story that starts low and rises high make for a vivid, entertaining read. Style: urban survival, easy to follow, witty and humorous, lighthearted, with no shortage of romantic tension. 1kReads—Score101Shelves
4. 104 D Dungeons & Dragons: My Sect Master Is the System! DND：我的宗主是系统！ Ashen1stEastern Fantasy672k WordsOngoing DND 5e 2014 rules. Also known as From the Start, a Useless System Girl, So I'll Raise My Own Cheat; The System's Too Weak to Fear, I'll Turn It into a Superpower; You Called the System Garbage, So How Did It Become Invincible for Me?; DND: My Sect Master Is a System; The Legacy Is Broken, But I Have the Full Rulebook. One female lead. There will be factional disputes, but no harem... Volume One: Spring Winds of the Northern Frontier, complete. Volume Two: The Lost Gods, complete. Volume Three: T 4.2kReads5.6Score513Shelves

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   A self-promotion: "D&D Lord: A Western Fantasy Novel," also known as "Starting with a Useless System Girl, I'll Cultivate Her Cheat Codes!" It's an anti-cliché system novel. The previous transmigrator committed suicide because he found the system useless. The system itself doesn't offer mindless functions like direct rewards; initially, it's just a tag panel that can edit text but doesn't affect reality. The protagonist gradually develops a series of functions, such as blinding by obscuring vision, changing background images to deceive, marking units for reconnaissance, battlefield command, real-time communication, and mining for treasure. The latest chapters have even progressed to editing the panel content to disguise it as other systems to lure transmigrators… The power system uses the 2014 version of D&D 5e, with a rigorous setting, well-developed combat, and intelligent supporting characters. It has been consistently updating for two months, currently at 200 chapters and 500,000 words. If you don't like it, feel free to come back and criticize!

5. 105 区 You’re Just a Background Character, So Why Make Trouble? 区区背景板你作什么妖 Old Hunter涉猎老大Two Male Leads613k WordsCompleted Zhuang Qiu had known ever since he could remember that he was just a background character, someone nobody noticed. He died during a trial at the age of twenty-three. But he fell in love with Ji Qingning, the second male lead who used a wheelchair. Zhuang Qiu often sneaked glances at his legs. They were truly a sight to behold. To make Ji Qingning fall for him, Zhuang Qiu timed his arrival to save him, cooked for him, mended his purse, and even took him to the cliffside where he'd always wanted t 759Reads8.7Score111Shelves

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   [Crying][crying][crying][crying][crying] Does nobody really understand how good these two books are?

6. 106 能 Can You Please Stop Distracting Me from Studying? 能不能不要影响我学习 Finding Joy in a Fleeting Life浮生知欢Two Male Leads238k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + rekindled love + first person + happy ending + childhood friends] He snatched the love letter from my hands and pointed at the pink envelope scented with roses. “What’s this?” I answered awkwardly, “A love letter.” “Ha. I knew it.” You knew? What did you know? Before I could react, Nie Muqi tore the letter to pieces right in front of me, leaving me dumbfounded, then tossed it into the trash can between us. “Xiahou Changhuan, quit doing stupid things like this!” 5.8kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves
7. 107 一 A Blossom, A Cup of Wine, An Immortal Life 一花一酒一仙人，亦眠亦醉亦长生 Eat a Billion Less少吃亿点Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [This book is also known as The Nine Tales of Peach Blossom Spring] [The print edition of The Nine Tales of Peach Blossom Spring goes on sale at 7 p.m. on November 15!] [Immortality + taking disciples + no female lead + lighthearted comedy, no tearjerkers] When your master serves food, you spin the table; when your master chants a spell, you chatter away. When your master rests, you sing; when your master sleeps in, you bang on a pot. Your master is immortal, but your life is short; your master 199.2kReads9.5Score24.5kShelves

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   It starts off funny and heartwarming, but later becomes brutal and depressing.

8. 108 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score209.2kShelves
9. 109 汉 Institutions and Codes of the Han Dynasty 汉朝典章制度 Su Junliang苏俊良Historical156k WordsCompleted This volume is part of a research series on the institutions and codes of successive Chinese dynasties. It introduces the Han dynasty's institutions and codes, including the emperor system, ceremonial system, central administrative offices, schools, the civil service examination and official selection systems, as well as the inspection system, military system, provincial governor system, local administration, criminal law, household registration, taxation, corvee labor, and systems governing ind 48Reads8.5Score—Shelves
10. 110 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score183.1kShelves
11. 111 幼 A Young Dragon from the Start, and You Really Think I'm a Beggar? 幼龙开局，你真把我当乞丐？ Sour Candy酸宝Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Gods run rampant, and strange creatures are everywhere. In a world gripped by fear, where anyone might undergo a monstrous transformation, a lowborn boy emerges from an old graveyard. He carries a mysterious space where killing strange creatures lets him absorb their power and conjure items. [Legendary creature, Jade-Eyed Corpse: Its eyeballs can peer into the Yellow Springs and read the scriptures of the dead. Requires a sixth-rank martial artist who has mastered a pupil technique.] The sevent 67.6kReads9.2Score6.3kShelves

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    A new book has arrived! Want to witness the birth of a masterpiece? Everyone who's read it gives it 5 stars.

12. 112 我 My Sister’s Boss Fell for My Brother 我姐的老板爱上了我弟 Jing Jiuzhe荆九折Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted My Sister's Boss Fell in Love with My Brother 1.2kReads—Score—Shelves
13. 113 她 The Starlight in Her Eyes 她眼里的星光 He Zhaozhao何朝朝10k WordsCompleted The Starlight in Her Eyes 886Reads—Score101Shelves

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    A great recommendation! The name may seem ordinary, but the content is anything but!

14. 114 明 The Structure and Operation of State Power in the Ming Dynasty 明代国家权力结构及运行机制 Fang Zhiyuan方志远Historical375k WordsCompleted This classic work on the history of Ming political institutions examines the basic characteristics and development of the state system in ancient China. Focusing on the internal structure and operating principles of state power under the Ming, it outlines the vast machinery of government, with checks and balances at every level, from the central government to localities, and from the emperor to village gentry and local administrative units. By tracing the entire process through which Ming power 373Reads9.4Score139Shelves
15. 115 男 After My Boyfriend Was Kicked Out of His Rich Family, I Took Care of Him 男友被踢出豪门后，我养他 Jiang Xunjiu江寻九9k WordsCompleted After My Boyfriend Was Kicked Out of the Wealthy Family, I Supported Him 22Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 116 抓 Catching the Wind 抓风 Heaven-Sent Omen of Death, Solitude天赐煞星孤寂Urban158k WordsOngoing An adventure at an academy, following a disguised genius boy as he searches for his dad. A prodigy? A monster? A genius, or a good-for-nothing in disguise? Love? Friendship? Family? The greater good? Regrets? What is this book really about? Come check out the top new novel Catch the Wind! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Don't cut it! Don't cut it! Author, don't run away! I'm recommending this book to you! I really love this book, it's so well-written! The author said they wouldn't write anymore because they didn't have enough traffic! I'm recommending it to you! It's definitely a great book! Keep it up!

17. 117 男 My Boyfriend Has to Kiss a Cockroach Queen Every Day 男友每天都要亲一口母蟑螂 Jiang Xunjiu江寻九9k WordsCompleted My Boyfriend Has to Kiss the Mother Cockroach Every Day —Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 118 灵 Spiritual Qi Revival: I Snatched the Prodigies' Immortal Ascension Spots 灵气复苏：天骄成仙名额被我截胡 Bao Xu宝煦Eastern Fantasy381k WordsOngoing [Tomato Original | Self-Made Success | Spiritual Qi Revival | Imperial Exams and Court Politics | Cautious Path to Immortality | Alternate History | Crafted by Hand | Ordinary Mortal's Journey | A Splendid World | Positive Energy | Cultivation | Fantasy] Not modern urban high-martial arts! This is pure alternate history and an ordinary mortal's journey. No System, slow pacing. Fast-food readers, proceed with caution. Veteran readers, come on in. An era when the imperial fleet establishes the Mar 98Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Lighthearted and enjoyable content, easy to watch and fun without being mentally taxing.

19. 119 权 Families of Power: Political Dynasties in Chinese History 权力家族：中国历史上的政治世家 Zhang Cheng张程Historical173k WordsCompleted Powerful Families: Political Dynasties in Chinese History is a book about families whose members served in government for generations. It tells of political dynasties that arose in ancient China, with generations of descendants holding office and making their mark in the political arena. Among them were the great aristocratic clans of the Two Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties. In those days, the highest ranks were closed to commoners, while the lowest ranks were closed to aristocrats. The 185Reads9.0Score—Shelves
20. 120 我 I Rose from Disgraced Imperial Consort to Noble Consort by Cooking Sichuan Cuisine 我靠做川味美食，从冷宫废妃晋升成贵妃 Jiang Xunjiu江寻九Ancient Romance13k WordsCompleted I rise from a discarded concubine in the Cold Palace to a Noble Consort by cooking Sichuan cuisine. 648Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 121 我 My Dad's a Blondie, and My Mom's a Greenie 我爸是黄毛，我妈是绿毛 Jiang Xunjiu江寻九10k WordsCompleted My Dad's a Blondie, and My Mom's a Greenie 2Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 122 狐 Foxes Only Eat Grass in the Twelfth Lunar Month 狐狸只吃腊月草 Zhao ShibaDD赵十八DDModern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Original title: As Ever as the Moon / Alternate title: The Fox Only Eats Twelfth-Month Grass [The Capital’s Young Master Gets Tamed by a Northeastern Country Girl + An Inspiring Ensemble of Women] Workplace rivalries in the hotel and convention industry, with pointed criticism of industry scandals, alongside real estate battles and restaurant startups. Friendships between besties put to the test, and lovers discovering the truth of their hearts over time, from everyday life to the feuds of the w 7.5kReads9.4Score943Shelves

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    These are all so beautiful!

23. 123 快 Quick Transmigration: After the Mission Goes Wrong, He Starts Acting Strange! 快穿：攻略翻车后，他不对劲！ Addicted to Dust and Fire成瘾尘火Modern Romance311k WordsCompleted [Male lead transmigrates into another world!!] [A female lead who treats props like dogs x a male lead who plays favorites] [Enemies to lovers, one-on-one romance] [He really does hunt her down! He won't fall in love right away] [The female lead is a true yandere!] Yu Jin is a mission-taker, but just as she is about to complete her task, her item suddenly stops working! System notification: [Target Li Ci's affection level: -100. He is hunting you down. Good luck.] Yu Jin: What kind of garbage it 384Reads8.9Score102Shelves

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    This is my favorite quick transmigration novel! Almost without a doubt! The last quick transmigration novel I finished was one that left me feeling quite disappointed. The protagonist of the one I couldn't win over was named Han Yanyan, I think? She's also the first successful transmigration character I've ever seen who isn't a success in the conventional sense. I've been reading novels since elementary school, almost twenty years now, and I can basically categorize all transmigration stories into a few types. I can almost predict the ending from the beginning, except for these two books. This book completely opens up a new track. After reading it, my immediate feeling is that it's not even on the same level. It's almost not about petty romance. While writing this review, I suddenly felt like it was a self-salvation of a vast universe (a leapfrog, but for some reason, after reading it, I kept thinking of Liu Cixin's "The Rural Teacher" and "Death and Immortality" from "The Three-Body Problem III"). Yu Jin and Li Ci, as a god-level civilization, are destroying and redeeming each other. The God Space is the opposite of the Zero-Returners, constantly issuing announcements to organize the universe's restart. They have temporarily achieved balance, but the day they lose balance, the universe will be destroyed and restarted... The male and female protagonists are among the most well-developed characters I've ever seen. They're not just talking about love all the time; their "love brains" feel quite mature. The small worlds are also very interesting, and many of the ways they handle things are really realistic. It makes me want to laugh. In a sense, it's a satirical story ( ). There were one or two small worlds that made me feel stifled, but the discomfort was brief and then it was fine again, haha. Furthermore, the frustration of the small world was all foreshadowed with minimal unnecessary dialogue, perhaps due to the short length of the story. The final chapter is quite rare in novels, yet it surprisingly leaves no unanswered questions; everything is explained step by step. After finishing it, I only felt a sense of incompleteness. (Note: The last sentence appears to be a fragment and doesn't translate directly.)

24. 124 宫 Palace Coup: The Struggle for Power at the Altar 宫廷政变：权力祭坛的角逐 Tong Chao童超Historical177k WordsCompleted The imperial court is the center of an emperor’s power. The seat of supreme authority is not merely a symbol of prestige and dignity, but also the product of intrigue and bloodshed. In the small world of the court, there are ministers who murder their sovereigns and sons who kill their fathers; families torn apart and siblings turning against one another; factions formed for private gain and courtiers who change sides with the wind; schemes and rivalries, and those who kick others when they’re d 3Reads8.4Score—Shelves
25. 125 暗 My Secret Crush Owes Me 100,000 and Hasn't Paid Me Back in Nine Years 暗恋男神欠我10万，9年未还 Jiang Xunjiu江寻九10k WordsCompleted My Secret Crush Owes Me 100,000 and Hasn't Paid Me Back in Nine Years —Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 126 有 Lucky to Have Found Love on a Blind Date 有幸得之，相亲遇到爱 Cherish Warmth惜暖Modern Romance846k WordsCompleted [Age gap, mutual devotion and support, doting romance with no angst] Twenty-six-year-old Jiang Xuerong met Xie Mingyu through a coworker. They were like parallel lines that should never have crossed, but after one chance encounter after another, they were drawn to each other and came together. Everyone said Jiang Xuerong was a flower planted in a pile of cow dung when she married Xie Mingyu. Only she knew that choosing him was the best decision she had ever made. His tolerant nature and steady t 12.4kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
27. 127 等 Waiting for the Wind, and for You 等风来，也等屿 Black and White Dove黑白德芙Two Male Leads216k WordsOngoing [Two male leads | Secret love turned mutual | Workplace suspense | He chases her after losing her | Sweet romance] Lin Yu's online boyfriend of three months turns out to be Qin Li, the boss who humiliates him at work every day. Before he can even process the truth, a departure audit sweeps them both into an even deeper workplace maelstrom. Anonymous photos, disabled security cameras, a secret USB drive left behind by a former employee... Every clue points to the same setup. A sweet romance that 2Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 128 偏 Prejudice and Love 偏见与宠爱 Jiang Xunjiu江寻九11k WordsCompleted Prejudice and Devotion —Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 129 招 The Matchmaking Battle 招娣大作战 Sounds, Colors, and Chariots and Cannons声色车马炮Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted Originally titled "The Battle to Bring Honor to the Family" A light CEO romance with plenty of comedy. A story about a poor girl and a rich boy: he helps her overcome the childhood deprivation she suffered, and she eventually becomes a businesswoman. Xu Zhaodi has an older sister, Xu Pandi, and a younger brother, Xu Yaozu. She's the least favored child in the family, the middle one, but also the most accomplished. When it came to her family and their precious boy, she'd long been prepared to sp 4.2kReads9.2Score576Shelves
30. 130 女 After My Daughter Woke Up from a Car Accident, She Started Acting Strange 女儿出车祸醒来后，她不对劲了 Jiang Xunjiu江寻九9k WordsCompleted After her daughter woke up from a car accident, something about her had changed. —Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 131 深 The Devoted Second Male Lead Doesn’t Want to Take the Lead 深情男二不想上位 Geheimnis9k WordsCompleted The Devoted Second Male Lead Doesn’t Want to Move Up 7.1kReads—Score218Shelves
32. 132 熙 The Daily Records of Consort Xi 熙贵妃起居注 Mo Mo Bu Ting莫莫不停Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Shen Tingnian has nothing going for her except a pretty face. As the Grandson's Concubine, she always wore a cold, world-weary expression around everyone, saying only that the days and nights in the Palace of Guanghan were endless, and that the human world would remain the same with or without her. As the Crown Prince's Concubine, she brazenly did as she pleased with the Crown Prince during the late emperor's mourning period, causing endless strife and bloodshed. As Noble Consort Xi, she set her 71Reads8.6Score—Shelves
33. 133 宜 A Good Match for Marriage 宜嫁宜娶 Wawa Is Not a Cabbage Heart娃娃不是菜心Modern Romance645k WordsCompleted Welcome, drama fans! Two storylines: [son of a bureau chief x daughter of a deputy director] & [high-ranking official’s family x heiress] Ji Yunjia found Song Jiming holding her camisole, looking puzzled. “How is this so padded when you haven’t even put it on?” His gaze drifted to her chest. It wasn’t big, but it didn’t look small either. He chuckled. “Ms. Ji, you’ve got quite a lot of padding there.” Ji Yunjia’s face burned. She hurriedly snatched it from him. “What do you know?” She was wearin 23.2kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves
34. 134 1 1938: Purification 1938，净化 The Little Chick Is Here小鸡来了Urban1.6M WordsOngoing This is a book about killing Japanese invaders. I hope you enjoy it! The hatred of a nation and the vendettas of families must be passed down from generation to generation! Never forget, not even for a single day. Remember this! In the not-too-distant future, our wish is sure to come true! Let us encourage one another! 3.3kReads—Score274Shelves

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35. 135 末 The Apocalypse Is Crazy Too 末世也疯狂 The Little Chick Is Here小鸡来了8k WordsCompleted Going Crazy in the Apocalypse 87Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 136 大 A Late-Blooming Wedding 大婚晚成 Huang Lele黄乐乐Modern Romance3.3M WordsCompleted If a woman is lucky enough to marry into a wealthy family, she’ll be envied by everyone. Jian Ning was one of those women many people admired and resented, marrying into wealth despite her ordinary background. But receiving a yacht in your thirties doesn’t necessarily mean you’re happy. In a wealthy family, one thought can mean life or death. Whether you live or die depends entirely on your own attitude and efforts. 29Reads7.9Score—Shelves
37. 137 漂 The Beautiful Darling Is Driven Mad by the Villain’s Obsession 漂亮宝贝被疯批反派觊觎疯了 The Evil Dragon Blows Bubbles恶龙吹泡泡Two Male Leads432k WordsCompleted [Beautiful, Frail Bottom + Dark, Scheming, Obsessive Wife-Guy Top] [Two Male Leads + Forced Romance + Scheming Top + Confinement + Unhinged Top + Perverted, Yandere Top + Both Pure + Beautiful Bottom + Showbiz + Delicate Bottom + Older, Fatherly Top] A little cannon-fodder who only wants to complete his missions is targeted by a sasaeng fan. Toys he receives have hidden cameras, love letters mysteriously appear at home, and there are all kinds of messages professing love, along with countless ph 42kReads9.5Score5.2kShelves

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38. 138 惹 Ensnared by Qingxu 惹清徐 Mai Tang Doudou麦糖兜兜Modern Romance385k WordsCompleted Song Xiao was already in the mood to flirt when he ran into Zhou Qing, who had just been looking for someone to flirt with. Song Xiao: “S-so, wanna...?” Zhou Qing: “S-sure, why not?” And they kept at it for years. Only after they had their marriage certificates did Song Xiao finally come clean to Zhou Qing. At first, he just wanted to fool around. Who could have guessed he'd end up falling for him? Zhou Qing, to himself: What a coincidence. Me too. Song Xiao: “Loving you is the longest I've ever 950Reads8.4Score117Shelves
39. 139 远 Steer Clear of High-Paying Job Offers 远离高薪诱惑 The Little Chick Is Here小鸡来了8k WordsCompleted Beware the Lure of a High Salary 33Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 140 逃 Fleeing Famine and Farming: The Eldest Daughter of the Farmhouse Keeps the Family Fed 逃荒种田，农门长姐养家忙 Clouds Above the Clouds云上之云Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted This story has no space, is not a feel-good power fantasy, and its famine-flight scenes are adapted from historical accounts of ordinary people fleeing famine in different periods. The heroine is only eight years old, so escaping with her whole family in tow is very hard, incredibly hard. If you’re looking for a feel-good power fantasy, please move on. Don’t read to the end, decide the main characters have suffered too much, feel bad, and then leave a negative review. Writing is hard, so please 33.9kReads9.4Score4.1kShelves

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    Don't let the title put you off! Don't let the title put you off! Don't let the title put you off! This book ranks highly on Tomato Books in terms of both writing style and logic.

41. 141 泉 Quanman’s Driverless Car 泉漫的无人车 Jin Jingnan金京南Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted Lin Quanm an happened to meet Ye Bingqin, a charming, shameless, ridiculously wealthy playboy. She went with her boss to meet an investor, only to find that their backers were Ye Bingqin and his friend Guan Che. Guan Che immediately put Lin Quanm an and the others in their place, making them wait for nearly two hours without saying a word. Furious, she walked over to the pool table and smiled sweetly. “Mr. Guan, how about we make a bet? Give me a chance to play a game with you.” Guan Che pointed 1.4kReads9.2Score176Shelves
42. 142 灵 A Soul's Bloody Path 灵魂血路 The Little Chick Is Here小鸡来了9k WordsCompleted Blood Trail of the Soul 117Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 143 考 I Took a Civil Service Exam and Transmigrated into a Yandere Novel, So I Lie Flat? 考公穿进病娇文后，我躺平了？ You're More Likely to Get Struck by Lightning Than Win the Lottery中彩票的概率不如雷劈Modern Romance288k WordsCompleted [No Fighting Over a Man!! Neither the Heroine nor the Hero Is a Good Person!! Don’t Read If That’s Not for You~] Lin Suihe was preparing for the civil service exam when she unexpectedly transmigrated into a melodramatic romance novel as the “caged songbird” of the deranged villain Xie Huaijin. Xie Huaijin smiled as he told her, “This is your seventeenth time. The first sixteen times, you ran, I chased you, and you ended up a pile of ashes.” This time? Lin Suihe decided to lie flat! Eat! Devour 4kReads9.1Score395Shelves

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    It seems ordinary at first glance, but the emotional shifts are exceptionally well-written and delicately portrayed, with rich and varied language—not the kind where a single word is repeated multiple times. Our heroine is also a super cute little sun. It doesn't have that awkward, forced encouragement feel. I highly recommend it! [Kissing emojis]

44. 144 致 Fatal Illusion 致命幻觉 The Little Chick Is Here小鸡来了10k WordsCompleted Deadly Hallucination 89Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 145 与 After a Blind Date with My Boss, the Good Times Were Over 与老板相亲之后，好日子到头了 Benevolent Breeze仁爱微风Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted After Su Luo did something unforgivable, her family sent her from the southern backwater of Nanman to a mediocre two-year college in Ningguta, thousands of kilometers away in the north. After graduation, they arranged a blind date for her with her boss. The moment Su Luo saw that her date was the very boss who had been tearing into her just moments earlier, she turned and ran without a second thought. From then on, she made an enemy of her vindictive boss, and he was furious. The consequences we 1.5kReads7.1Score102Shelves
46. 146 索 The Orchid That Steals Lives 索命幽兰 The Little Chick Is Here小鸡来了16k WordsCompleted The Life-Reaping Orchid 76Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 147 我 My Blind Date Is a Construction Contractor 我的相亲对象是个包工头 Benevolent Breeze仁爱微风Modern Romance316k WordsCompleted At their first matchmaking meeting, the fierce, ugly-looking He Feng scared the sweet-natured He Lin so badly that she refused to see him again. But He Feng had already taken a liking to her. What was he supposed to do? He Feng said that, aside from looking fierce and ugly, he was good at sweet-talking and tricking people. He Lin never imagined that, as someone who was a sucker for a good voice, she’d fall for it. How could someone have such a lovely voice and such a fierce, ugly face? And hadn’ 7.7kReads8.1Score674Shelves
48. 148 你 Have You and Her Done It Three Times Yet? 你和她达到三次了吗 The Little Chick Is Here小鸡来了12k WordsCompleted Have you and her done it three times yet? 387Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 149 喝 Drink. Brag. Die. 喝酒.吹牛.死 The Little Chick Is Here小鸡来了10k WordsCompleted Drink. Brag. Die. 187Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 150 大EN A Freshman Internship, and You Go to Bureau 749 to Contain Monsters 大一实习，你跑去749收容怪物 Gaara's Sand我爱罗的沙Urban4.0M WordsOngoing [Decisive killing] [How could any monster be good?] [All monsters deserve to die] [Ruthless] During his sophomore summer vacation, Lu Ding had planned to use the time to take an internship and earn some living expenses. Who could have expected that the construction site where he interned would excavate a bleeding stone? The workers fled one after another, but Lu Ding charged in with a rotary hammer. After transmigrating to this world nearly twenty years ago, Lu Ding’s golden finger, the Monster 538.5kReads9.5Score43.9kShelves

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    [Full] In the first book, the protagonist, a freshman in college, interned at the 749 Bureau. The Bureau's motto was to contain and imprison monsters, but the protagonist, as an investigator for the Bureau, was solely focused on killing monsters. In the second book, the protagonist unexpectedly transformed into a bizarre monster and was discovered by the containment facility staff. He promptly joined the organization, becoming a formally appointed S-class containment object. [Laughing][Sending hearts][Full]

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