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1. 1 二 The Legendary Tale of Erwazi 二娃子的传奇故事 Growing Deer成长之鹿Urban408k WordsCompleted This book tells the story of a little boy from Donkey Village. He goes from being a barefoot country lad who almost always wears split-crotch pants, a boy who tends donkeys, to a super-student with an extraordinarily powerful memory, a vivid imagination, and unparalleled logical and reasoning skills. Under the guidance of an old miracle-working doctor, he also learns medicine and martial arts. He later enters essay-writing and math competitions and is admitted to the most famous elementary schoo 23Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Erwazi's grades were consistently among the worst in his class, often making him the butt of jokes. Then, one summer when he was eleven, he was struck by lightning. This misfortune, ironically, led to a remarkable turn of events...

2. 2 半 Half a Life in Pale Blue 半生浅蓝 Swallows Flying South燕之南飞Modern Romance141k WordsOngoing This is the story of a village girl’s tenacious rise from humble beginnings, tracing her life through childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and middle age. Education and career form the narrative’s main thread, while school life, romance, workplace culture, and family relationships provide four angles through which it explores the challenges of learning and the breakthroughs of personal growth; the bright promise of love and the drizzling rain of marriage; workplace competition and interperso 1Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 3 蚀 A Love That Cuts to the Bone 蚀骨危情 Qi Lao You淇老游Modern Romance753k WordsCompleted Xia Weiming died, and Shen Xiujin personally sent Jian Tong to a women’s prison. During her three years behind bars, Shen Xiujin’s order to “take good care of her” changed Jian Tong beyond recognition. She was even “persuaded to donate a kidney” while in prison. Before she went in, Jian Tong said, “I didn’t kill her.” Shen Xiujin remained unmoved. After her release, Jian Tong said, “I killed Xia Weiming. I’m guilty.” Shen Xiujin’s face turned livid. “Shut up! Don’t let me hear you say that again 66.2kReads9.2Score5k14d adds

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   As far as I know, this book is particularly angsty.

4. 4 离 After My Divorce, I Married the Crown Prince, and My Ex-In-Laws Went Crazy 离婚后改嫁太子爷，婆家人气疯了 Lu Ci陆慈Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn Male Lead Pursues His Wife and Regrets It Too Late + Female Lead with Secret Identities + Sweet Power Fantasy + Revenge] A fire showed Jiang Zhi her in-laws’ true colors. It all happened because of one person. The first time they met, he said, “Your husband is cheating on you.” The second time they met, he said, “Get divorced within a week.” The third time they met, he said, “You’re so kind. How can you fight bad people? Why not marry me? Two people are stronger than one.” This time, the 4Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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   This story has a very novel premise: the male protagonist is reborn, with two versions of himself from different worlds residing in one body. Only a truly talented author would dare to write something like this. The reborn protagonist wants to cherish this second chance and change himself, but he doesn't know that his past self has always been hiding within him, possessing the same flaws as his previous incarnation. The female protagonist has many identities, is equally intelligent, eccentric, and capable of growth. Let's see how he goes through the "wife-chasing" ordeal. Don't be fooled by the low rating now; it's just starting out and will rise later.

5. 5 别 Don't Be Afraid, I Love You 别害怕，我爱你 Liu Zhou刘舟Urban187k WordsCompleted “You're holding me so tight. Be careful you don't suffocate yourself, too.” “I'm afraid you'll slip away from me again.” He leaned down and kissed her. Liu Mo said warmly, “Don't be afraid. I'll only ever belong to you.” Liu Mo was a good-for-nothing punk. He dropped out of school at sixteen and got into boxing, drifting from place to place for years until he was left with injuries all over. Just when his life had grown bleak, the person from his youth appeared before him again. After all the tw 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I'm the author. There's probably some angst, and it might not be for everyone. High quality... I don't know. Corrections are welcome! 😢

6. 6 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. 25.7kReads9.6Score3.3k14d adds

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   These are all stories I've seen, and they're quite heart-wrenching.

7. 7 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1k14d adds
8. 8 豪 A Vicious Dog of the Rich? Just My Sister’s Little Puppy 豪门恶犬？姐姐养的小狗罢了 Sea Salt Ice Cream海盐冰激凌Modern Romance357k WordsCompleted [Both leads have only ever been with each other + equally strong leads + older woman/younger man + training her puppy + sweet, satisfying romance + face-slapping + a second chance at love + the male lead goes from lover to husband] [Dark, possessive, yandere puppy boy with a sweet exterior and a hidden ruthless streak x cool, glamorous, flirtatious, proud young heiress] Before she was forced into an arranged marriage, Shen Jiayan's parents discovered her secret relationship with Lin Mubai, the S 3.6kReads9.3Score33014d adds

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   As far as I know, this urban romance novel about wealthy families is absolutely amazing; book lovers should definitely check it out!

9. 9 我 I'm the Hero of a Wish-Fulfillment Novel. How Could I Put Up With This Miserable Romance? 我，爽文大男主，能受虐文的气？ Love Drinking Ice-Cold Cola爱喝冰可乐Urban2.4M WordsCompleted [A mix of gut-wrenching angst, satisfying triumphs with no humiliating setbacks, domineering Dragon King CEOs, ignoring the rules, memes, and variety] After transmigrating to another world for eighteen years, the angst-novel System finally showed up. Su Chen said he had no use for it, absolutely none. The System would only slow down his unstoppable progress. The worlds of angst novels are crawling with protagonists? Just watch me speedrun one in a month! If killing an entire family solves the pr 6.6kReads6.8Score39514d adds

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   🤣🤣🤣The bamboo shadows sway on the desk by the window, the sound of a wild spring enters the inkstone! This mainly describes: [Comprehensive angst + exhilarating no-defeat + Dragon King/CEO contrast + ignoring rules + meme-based + diverse] Eighteen years after transmigrating to another world, the angst system finally arrives... I have a gourd of wine to soothe the weariness of life. I have a book to comfort my heart! 📚💫, May you have the stars and the sea in your heart, may time not betray your youth, may all your wishes come true, and may all your paths be smooth.

10. 10 我 I Only Tried to Get Myself Killed Once, and I’m Rewarded with a Chaos Constitution? 我才作死一次，就奖励混沌体？ A Stranger in the Mortal World陌路红尘Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [System + Scheming + Comedy + Subverting Expectations + Daring to Die] Lin Bei transmigrates to the Desolate Ancient Continent and gets himself a Super Dare-to-Die System. From then on, if there’s a way to die, he’ll take it. And if there isn’t, he’ll make one! A wild Saintess has appeared up ahead? Lin Bei: Leave her to me! Everyone who enters the Desolate Ancient Secret Realm is doomed to die? Lin Bei: Leave it to me! An immortal has descended, and his mount is a plump, gorgeous crane at the p 5.2kReads8.3Score59814d adds
11. 11 呸 Bah! I'm the Villain, Why Should I Have Any Decency? 呸！当反派，要什么素质啊！ Wingless Bird折翼的鸟Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Absurd Villain × Rebellious Brothers] [Digging holes, taking everything seriously, putting all challengers in their place, humiliating scumbags, cracking jokes, born shameless, and an unhinged schemer!] Jiang Chen gets sent flying by a truck and transmigrates into a book as a miserable rich second-generation villain. He chases the goddess of his dreams for three years without even holding her hand, then blows his money until he dies, only to become a Dragon King's prison mate and die in agony w 15.1kReads8.0Score1.3k14d adds
12. 12 直 Livestream: The Cultivation World Has Turned Into a Meme, What Does That Have to Do with Me? 直播：修真界变沙雕，关我何事？ Enjoying the Ride坐享骑乘Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted Chen Feng transmigrated to the Mysterious Realm and started a livestreaming career. The System, which clearly had no regard for human decency, gave him a pile of bizarre skills. From then on, the world of cultivation got a whole lot weirder. [Voice of Filial Piety, Expert Appraisal Edition]: What is filial piety? What is love? Do you know the greatness of a mother's love? [Paper-Cutting People, Li Goushou Edition]: All-in-one funeral rites and ghost salvation. [Fifty-Cent Special Effects]: What? 29.5kReads9.2Score3.4k14d adds
13. 13 人 I’m in a Female-Oriented Novel, and You Call This Feel-Good Fiction? 人在女频，你管这叫爽文？ Tiger of the Criminal Investigation Unit, Cao Dahua刑事组之虎曹达华Eastern Fantasy179k WordsOngoing [Decisive and ruthless, not a goody-two-shoes] + [No torturing the protagonist, just an invincible and immensely satisfying power fantasy] + [Consistently updated with over 10,000 characters a day, so read without worry] Lu Yun accidentally transmigrates into a short story aimed at female readers. In the original story, the protagonist, a lovesick doormat, gives all his resources and status to the heroine, Liu Ruyan. But at her investiture ceremony, Liu Ruyan announces that she will become culti 1Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 14 夜 Young Master Ye, Stop Tormenting Me. Your Wife Is Already Gone 夜少别虐了，夫人已尸骨无存 Autumn Unseen不见秋Modern Romance189k WordsCompleted [Elite Family Tragedy | Obsessive Love | CEO’s Regretful Pursuit | Faked Death and Rebirth]“Su Yan, a wicked woman like you might as well be dead.” Su Yan had loved Ye Xiaohan for twelve years, but Ye Xiaohan despised her in every way. Su Yan thought that one day, Ye Xiaohan would realize how good she was, but he continued to hurt her without restraint. After suffering endless humiliation and abuse, and even having the child they shared taken away from her... Su Yan finally understood that Ye Xi 1.6kReads8.3Score15814d adds

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    It's really, really heartbreaking.

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