#High IQ, Brilliant Schemes, Cunning Maneuvers, No Harem #高智商，高谋略，高算计，不后宫

1. 1 谈 Explosives Under the Negotiation Table: The Young Lady Storms the Imperial Court 谈判桌下埋火药，大小姐入朝杀疯 Yu Fu余弗Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The heroine’s creed: Power and money are what let a woman live freely and boldly!] [Strong heroine + satisfying story + vying for the finest men in the realm] Jiang Yu thought she’d be content with a modestly comfortable life. But when she turned eighteen, one ridiculous twist after another came her way. First, the husband she had supported with her own money for years passed the imperial exams at the top of his class, then demanded a divorce so he could marry a noblewoman. Then the Duke’s mans 37kReads9.2Score5.4kShelves

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   This novel, whose title doesn't do it justice, mainly focuses on the female protagonist's intelligence, power struggles, strategies, and masterful planning! He was very satisfied with Jiang Yu's kind yet rational mindset. In this world, too many things aren't simply black and white; there are far too many things that evoke sympathy, regret, and resentment. But as the head of the family, one should know how to make choices and what is most beneficial for the family. [Thumbs up]

2. 2 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... 210.5kReads9.6Score22.9kShelves

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   This high-IQ strategy novel is totally my cup of tea! The protagonist navigates the game of gods through deception, his teammates are all intelligent, the plot twists and turns constantly, and the slightly eerie atmosphere makes it incredibly exciting to read.

3. 3 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 518.8kReads9.7Score68.3kShelves
4. 4 哈 Hahaha, Great Ming 哈哈哈，大明 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In an age when everyone is rebelling, to survive, you have to be more ruthless than every rebel king. You have to become the greatest rebel king of all. Take down Gao Yingxiang first, then Zhang Xianzhong, then Li Zicheng, and after that, go straight for the Eight Banners. You Manchus, your emperor is back. 460.1kReads9.4Score66.8kShelves

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   This post-apocalyptic novel is unlike any other! It combines rebirth and revenge with high-IQ strategic maneuvering, keeping your mind sharp throughout. There's no system or cheat code; the foreshadowing is incredibly deep, becoming increasingly shocking as you progress. You'll be thoroughly hooked after finishing it.

5. 5 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 27kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves
6. 6 假 Fake Eunuch: From Helping the Empress Dowager Ascend the Throne to Ruling Through Intrigue 假太监：从扶太后登基到权谋天下 Harmony Before Birth和而未生Historical353k WordsCompleted A power fantasy of court intrigue set in an alternate history, starring Mo Wujin, a fake eunuch who transmigrates into the imperial palace! The moment he opens his eyes, he is swept into the turmoil of an emperor and empress at odds and a court in chaos. He appears humble and obedient, but in truth he is cunning and ruthless, with unparalleled strategic brilliance. He can manipulate the peerlessly beautiful empress dowager, whose power holds sway over the entire court. He can also keep the patie 264Reads—Score—Shelves

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   What makes a good book? This is it! You won't be disappointed. It's already finished, with a perfect ending.

7. 7 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 1.7MReads9.9Score181.2kShelves

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   Apocalyptic fantasy novels can be written like this! Actors level up by performing, life and death are determined by the audience inside their bodies, and deception dungeons are navigated purely by brains. Every chapter has a new twist, and the ensemble cast is exceptionally well-written.

8. 8 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, the Foolish Princess Marries the Ninth Lord with Her Four Maids 退婚后，傻妃携四大丫鬟嫁九千岁 Clingy Little Tomato粘人小番茄Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Palace Intrigue + Household Intrigue + Historical Romance + Princess Consort + Legitimate Daughter + Medical Skills + Two Powerful Leads + Cunning + Playing the Fool + Reborn + Fiercely Protective + Political Scheming] 99% of the comments are positive! Read with confidence! Su Qian, once the leader of a special forces unit in the apocalypse, died unexpectedly while carrying out a mission. With her portable medical space, she transmigrated to ancient times and into the residence of a great gener 22.8kReads8.1Score3.8kShelves

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   The male and female leads team up: a pure battle of wits where misunderstandings are avoided, only tacit understandings of mutual exploitation prevail. The female lead's cheat ability is eye-catching: her medical space grants her modern-day superpowers, allowing her to heal the sick and save lives while simultaneously committing murder and robbery. [Cool]

9. 9 娶 Marry a Wife to Cut My Taxes? I Started by Supporting My Beautiful Bride 娶妻抵税？从养活美娇媳妇开始 Last Night's East Tower昨夜东楼Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [No System + alternate world + farming + hunting + slow burn + not a wish-fulfillment story + political intrigue and warfare + competing for supremacy in troubled times] “Yucheng, do you want a wife or not? Just say the word and I’ll send one over.” “Then go ahead and send her over.” Shen Yucheng thought it was just a joke, never expecting to actually end up with a beautiful wife. The dynasty is in its final years. Warlords carve up the land, and refugees are everywhere. With nothing but bare wa 26.9kReads8.2Score2.1kShelves

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   Historical fiction + alternate history + farming + political intrigue + power struggles – this book is definitely worth reading! "Want a wife? The government will assign one, and it'll even be tax-deductible!" A poor hunter casually agrees, and unexpectedly, he receives a beautiful and wealthy wife. With no surplus food, he braves the snow to hunt deep in the mountains to ensure his wife's survival. With the help of his hunting dogs, he reaps a bountiful harvest, but on his return journey, he encounters a snow leopard blocking his path. This thrilling yet sweet farming life is simply non-stop! Highly recommended! [Heart][May you be blessed immediately]

10. 10 四 Siheyuan: The Defense-Breaking System Leaves the Courtyard Beasts Dumbfounded 四合院：破防系统，众禽麻了 Ugly-Cute丑萌萌Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted Reborn in the world of Love in the Courtyard. He becomes He Yuyang, Silly Zhu’s older brother. He binds to the Defense-Breaking System. Whenever the courtyard’s troublemakers lose their cool, he gets a reward. What? Silly Zhu has been reborn? Even reborn, he’s still the younger brother! He joins the steel mill and dates the prettiest girls. Step by step, he builds up his starting capital. He waits for the day the winds rise, and his businesses spread across the world! Many years later, He Yuyang 18.9kReads8.1Score855Shelves

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11. 11 王 The Princess Consort Pretends to Be Sickly and Weak, Then Unleashes Her Wildest Scheme! 王妃扮最弱的病，掀最狂的局！ BiBiAncient Romance2.2M WordsOngoing A double-award-winning romance between the “Queen of Intelligence” and the “Master of the Night.” “Max-level expert” + “two powerful leads exposing each other's secret identities” + “marriage first, love later” + the world as their game board Shen Mo Yue, the international top spy known as “Ghost,” transmigrates and becomes the laughingstock of the capital after trying to kill herself over the crown prince. Her family sends her overnight to an estate on the frontier to “recuperate.” “Pathetic 8kReads8.8Score1kShelves

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    Absolutely brilliant! A highly recommended political intrigue novel. The author's plot is thrilling, suspenseful, and meticulously crafted. Extremely, extremely good! Five stars! A true gem! Highly recommended. I rarely post recommendations, but this one is absolutely worth it. Worth reading two or three times.

12. 12 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 887Reads6.4Score100Shelves

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    Both of these are high-IQ revenge schemes, with no lighthearted romance. They're all about scheming and plotting. They're crime investigations, and there's almost no female lead.

13. 13 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. 5Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 14 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 1.7MReads9.9Score207.7kShelves

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    What seemed like an ordinary day turned into an unknown trap – this story has "anti-cliché" ingrained in its DNA. No harem, no invincible protagonists, not even a system; it's all about pure intelligence and relentless struggle! Beneath the surface of an infinite flow + post-apocalyptic survival narrative lies a mind-bending mystery: each scenario is like a meticulously crafted puzzle, clues hidden in inconspicuous corners, and there are no mere plot devices; every choice can potentially turn the tide. The most compelling aspect is the realism; the main characters panic and make mistakes, they're not just constantly cheating. The struggles in dire situations and the occasional moments of brilliance are more gripping than any wish-fulfillment novel. Complete at 1385 chapters, jump right in! A seasoned reader can honestly say this story's mind-blowing plot will leave you speechless; every twist comes in unexpected places. Finishing it will leave you with a chilling sense of unease and endless aftertaste. If you enjoy hardcore mystery and survival strategy, you'll regret missing this for a year!

15. 15 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. 14.8kReads8.3Score931Shelves

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    A lifesaver for those looking for something to read! "Ambush" is a treasure trove of a novel you can devour without hesitation! It's a mind-bending tale of political intrigue, thrilling battles of wits, and cathartic revenge—you'll be hooked from the moment you start!

16. 16 逆 Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经：骗子住手 Ren Fanwuyin任梵无音Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f 43.3kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves

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    Very beautiful

17. 17 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 3.4kReads8.7Score290Shelves

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    The highly intelligent protagonist orchestrates the entire plot, navigating the dark rules step by step, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. Without the interference of a harem, relying solely on cunning to defy fate, this cultivation path is undeniably captivating.

18. 18 全 My Clan Raised Me to Greatness, So I Gifted Them Purple Robes 全族扶我青云志，我赠族人朱紫袍 Uncle Jianghe江河大爷Historical2.2M WordsOngoing After dying suddenly from overwork, workaholic Chen Yan is reborn as the only son of a newly born provincial graduate in the Great Liang Dynasty. His father is successful, so Chen Yan promptly decides to lie flat and enjoy the good life, with food brought to him and clothes laid out for him. But when he learns at the age of six that he was switched at birth with a farmer's child, his life takes a turn. The day the fake young master returns to the Chen family, he goes out to work in the fields an 214.1kReads9.3Score21.3kShelves

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    I highly recommend this post-apocalyptic sci-fi novel! It features a high-IQ game of rebirth, revenge, and strategic maneuvering, with constant plot twists, a novel world-building setting, and smooth writing that makes it a very enjoyable read.

19. 19 残 The Broken Imperial Seal 残玺 Long Chu龙杵Urban900k WordsCompleted “Anger is commonplace, but a smiling man is inscrutable...” Inspired by a hidden chapter of real history, this tells the story of a wild strategic-level scientist’s rise and growth. The premise is fresh, fantastical yet grounded in reality, and encompasses history, the workplace, the military, scientific research, national security, criminal investigation, elaborate schemes, murder, and modern high-stealth espionage, high-tech hacking, and high-intensity aerospace electronic warfare. The ending 5.8kReads8.5Score683Shelves

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    This is a high-quality, underrated, and in-depth novel with a severely low rating. A hardcore work by a science and engineering student, it features no transmigration, rebirth, or cheat codes. It's a slow-burning, gradual read with a fresh and engaging theme, a captivating writing style that blends fantasy and realism, humor and rigor without unnecessary padding. Full of suspense and mind-bending reasoning, it unveils modern high-IQ espionage, high-tech hacking, and high-intensity electronic warfare. You won't be able to put it down after chapter 10, a perfect cure for night owls suffering from insomnia and a lack of reading material.

20. 20 走 The Horse-Riding Hidden Scheme 走马藏局 Kai Zhong Feng Shui凯中堪舆Urban1.2M WordsOngoing Geomancy and the Yin-Yang arts rule the world, while the Jianghu is full of schemes! At twelve, Shen Qianfan became an orphan and was cast adrift in the Jianghu. He grew up teaching himself from books scavenged from trash heaps, cleared his father's name, and pressed on through one Jianghu con after another, setting schemes and breaking them, navigating schemes within schemes. He cut a path through every obstacle, built a business empire, and leveraged his influence to establish a regional milit 1.6kReads6.3Score186Shelves

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    Kai Zhongkan's novels, starting with "The Path of Feng Shui Cultivation," followed by "One Man and One Mouse Cultivate Immortality," and then "Mecha Immortal Path: Invincible from Exile to Mars," are all now complete. These three books form a cultivation trilogy. Now, he's back with a new book, but this time it's not about cultivation. Instead, it focuses on things closer to home: feng shui, human nature, kung fu, strategic planning, breaking through barriers, the eight major martial arts sects, and his journey of overcoming obstacles to build a business empire and leverage regional military power… This new book is called "The Hidden Game of Horsemanship," where "horsemanship" represents feng shui, and "hidden game of the world" represents human nature. The book's message: ... You can't be afraid; if you are, you lose! It's definitely worth reading!

21. 21 别 Don't Mess with Her: The Princess May Lie Flat, but She'll Still Crush the Scum 别惹她，长公主虽躺平，但狠虐渣 Flying Like Clouds如云飞扬Ancient Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Transmigration, past and present lives, woman disguised as a man, political intrigue, sweet and satisfying] Yun Qing was a princess born of the emperor's elder sister. On the day she was born, she was switched, poisoned, and hunted down, ending up in the common world as a discarded daughter of the family who had to disguise herself as a man. Her heartless father, her vicious concubine stepmother, and all manner of monsters and demons wanted her dead. When she opened her eyes again, she had s 1.4kReads9.3Score173Shelves

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    This is amazing! A highly intelligent person from the 21st century completely crushes the ancient demons and monsters. It's so satisfying to watch!

22. 22 天 A System Drops from the Sky: I Became a Tycoon by Roasting People 天降系统：我靠吐槽成就首富 Little Ming Loves Chicken Legs小铭爱吃鸡腿Urban251k WordsCompleted As an overworked office drone in his previous life, Jiang Chen worked himself to death. Reborn in his college days, he unexpectedly gets bound to the “Universal Roast System.” As long as he makes people itch to roast him, he earns cash rewards. So he openly sleeps in class and gets called out by his professor, deliberately cuts in line at the cafeteria and enrages everyone, and becomes a battle-hardened contrarian on the campus forum... While everyone else thinks this lunatic is bound to crash a 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You'll only know if a book is good or not after you've read it yourself.

23. 23 洛 Three Days in Luoyang 洛阳三日簿 Great Sage Duo Duo大圣铎铎Historical511k WordsCompleted If you open the account book titled The Luoyang Three-Day Ledger, every line of numbers represents a life. Three days before the Lantern Festival in the first year of the Zhengsheng era, Li Suan, a low-ranking clerk in the Ministry of Revenue, discovers a ledger that could turn the entire court of the Wu Zhou dynasty into a river of blood. The charcoal and ice gratuities are bribes; the sunken grain ships are murder. And the bloody fingerprints of twenty-seven ministers on the final page point t 630Reads—Score143Shelves

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    Key Tags: Historical Suspense, Tang Dynasty Detective, Wu Zhou Power Struggle, Underdog's Rise to Power "The Three-Day Account Book of Luoyang": With a click of the abacus, the dynasty alters its accounts! How can a lowly finance official, relying on a book of death, extend the life of the Tang Dynasty for seventy-two hours amidst the Empress and cruel officials? --- [Thumbs Up] [Deadly Account Book: Silent Thunder] In the capital city of Luoyang, the Lantern Festival is approaching, and the city is ablaze with lights, yet the light cannot penetrate the dusty corners of the Ministry of Revenue. [Top Post] An old account book titled "The Three-Day Account Book of Luoyang" is tremblingly opened by Li Suan, a low-ranking official. As his fingertips trace the disguised entries of "charcoal tribute" and "ice tribute," his pupils shrink—this is not an account book, but a death list written in numbers, a blueprint for a coup that outlines the dynasty's downfall. [Top Post] Every "deficit" in the account book corresponds to a murder disguised as an accident; every "tribute" is a blood-stained bond connecting twenty-seven high-ranking officials. When his gaze fell on the last page, upon the row of glaring, scarlet finger marks, Li Suan understood: seventy-two hours later, Empress Wu Zetian would face her darkest end at the most dazzling lantern festival. [Top Post] The abacus beads clicked softly, and a life-or-death game, with numbers as knives and accounts as the game board, began. This insignificant figure, who only knew how to do accounting, unintentionally became the most humble yet crucial weight on the scales of history. --- [Thumbs Up] [Exclusive Highlights - Fourfold Critical Hit] [Top Post] 1. A unique "financial crime-solving" genre, pioneering a new track in historical suspense. While all the protagonists were cultivating immortality, practicing martial arts, and engaging in palace intrigue and domestic power struggles, Li Suan's only weapons were an abacus and a pair of eyes. He could smell bloodshed, track down power and money, and unravel conspiracies from the dry numbers on the books. This wasn't a time-traveler's dimensional reduction attack, but rather an ancient "auditor" maximizing his professional abilities in a desperate situation to survive. The clatter of abacus beads was more chilling than swords; the audit report became a deadly summons, more deadly than an imperial edict. [Top Post] 2. A 72-hour countdown, the heartbeat resonates with the second hand. The entire book uses "three days before the Lantern Festival" as the deadline, compressing the tension to the extreme. From the discovery of the account books to being hunted down by cruel officials, and then to navigating the power struggles between Wu Zetian, Princess Taiping, and Lai Junchen, every hour is a walk on a knife's edge. The pace is as fast as a drumbeat, the suspense builds layer by layer, leaving the reader breathless, yet unable to resist staying up all night to read more. [Top Post] 3. Full of historical details, a feast for the brains of research enthusiasts. The story is deeply rooted in the real historical gaps of the first year of Wu Zetian's reign. The unspoken rules of officialdom, such as the "charcoal and ice tributes," and the shocking corruption case of the "sunken canal ship," are all historically verifiable. With meticulous detail, the author revives the turbulent undercurrents beneath the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty, immersing readers in a rich and authentic historical tapestry while they enjoy the thrill of solving a mystery. [Top Post] 4. The Ultimate Resonance of Ordinary People: The Heroic Dream of Every Commoner Li Suan, powerless, without connections or authority, experiences fear and struggle that resonate with every ordinary person struggling in reality. Witness how he uses his unique skill—accounting—to manipulate the entire dynasty's chessboard. This kind of triumphant comeback based on expertise and courage is far more inspiring than divine intervention, igniting the heroic spark of "I can do it too" in the reader's heart. --- [Thumbs Up] [Exclusive for Historical Suspense Lovers: More Than Just Reading] Following "The Three Days in Luoyang" is an immersive "crime-solving" experience: · High-Energy Commentary Section: Every numerical foreshadowing is a battlefield for readers to decipher. Collide with thousands of fellow "detectives" in the comments section; your reasoning may become the key to enlighten others. • Co-creation of iconic scenes: The vivid imagery and densely packed climactic plots easily inspire readers to spontaneously share screenshots, create derivative works, and generate buzz. You are a co-creator of viral content. • IP potential outlook: Its novel "financial intrigue" setting, strong plot conflicts, and cinematic quality give it immense potential for short drama and film/television adaptations. Every read and interaction you make is a vote for the future of this promising work. --- [Thumbs up] [The ultimate hook awaits your participation] If numbers can lie, then the truth lies hidden in the bloody fingerprints on the last page. If the golden age is an illusion, then destruction is destined in the lamplight seventy-two hours later. Wu Zetian, in the Mingtang Hall, awaits an "audit report" that will allow her to see everyone clearly; Princess Taiping, behind the curtain, treats everyone as a disposable pawn; Lai Junchen's henchmen are already sharpening their knives outside the door. And Li Suan, this small figure standing at the center of the storm, has only an abacus and a heart unwilling to let the capital be consumed by fire. Unequal accounts lead to loss of life; numbers, like a knife, hang over the throat of the dynasty. Open the "Three-Day Record of Luoyang," and this time, you will witness the end of history.

24. 24 警 Officer, Stop Guessing. I’m Really Innocent 警官别猜了，我真是无辜的啊 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery99k WordsOngoing [Don’t read this. Check out the new book with the same title instead.] Everyone thought the young heiress of the Si family was a timid pushover, known in their circle for liking nothing but corpses and barely speaking. But no one expected that after disappearing and returning, the once timid, soft-spoken girl would change her name, become decisive and ruthless, and join the criminal investigation squad. When faced with a case, she calmly analyzes the situation and offers to act as bait to help t 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Super Megalo" is good, the kind that's quite good. The female lead is especially cool. People who prefer a plot-driven story might enjoy it; personally, I thought it was alright. The last one is a pure detective story with some romance.

25. 25 离 Unbelievable! From the Start, I Was at a Crime Scene 离谱！开局就是案发现场 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery413k WordsCompleted [The rating has just been posted; it will rise later] When Xia Zhu woke up, she had become the prime suspect in a dismemberment case, and the victim's head was in her refrigerator. She was the unluckiest person alive! While others panicked and rushed to prove their innocence, she stayed at the crime scene to examine the details. Drawing on her forensic expertise, she pieced together the clues, investigated the inconsistencies, cleared her name, and helped the police identify the real culprit. Sh 6.2kReads7.0Score745Shelves
26. 26 双 Bound Together Across Two Lifetimes, We’ll Grow Old Together 双世缱绻，与君共白头 Dreamer Dadao爱做梦的大道Ancient Romance727k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads who rise to greatness | Complete souls | Extreme contrast | Love across two lifetimes | Sweet romance and court intrigue] A modern married couple are reborn as babies in the Tianqi Dynasty. He becomes an iron-fisted Crown Prince, commands the Xuanhuo Army, and plots to industrialize the realm. She becomes a queen of commerce, controls trade routes along three borders, and holds the lifeblood of the people in her hands! Toward their enemies, he presides over the execution of t 5.5kReads8.1Score646Shelves

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    A 55-year-old childhood sweetheart couple + double rebirth + UI designer male lead with a meticulously crafted political plot (implementation of new policies, court intrigue) and a delicate emotional storyline (daily interactions, pampering details). Modern skills are applied (double-entry bookkeeping, design applications). This multi-dimensional balance offers a comprehensive blend of sweet romance, political intrigue, strong-willed co-governance, past-life bonds, a deeply affectionate time-travel story, and a profound fusion of romance and court politics.

27. 27 摄 The Regent King Is Reborn, and Now the Whole School Fawns Over Me, the Big Shot 摄政王重生后，全校都跪舔我大佬 Cai Cai Zhou Wanwan才财粥万万Urban201k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Shanghai campus life + one-on-one romance + ensemble cast + a touch of political intrigue + elaborate misunderstandings + urban entrepreneurship] In his previous life, he was a regent who held the empire in his grasp. Reborn, he only wanted to lie flat and go to school. But he couldn’t hide his commanding presence, and everyone assumed he came from an immensely powerful background. Given a second life, Zhou Jingsheng planned to attend class, grab a bite, stroll around with his roommat 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Read books.

28. 28 我 I Am a Prophet: In the Age of Extinction 我是先知：我在灭绝纪 Little Dancing Spark跳动的小火花Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.3M WordsCompleted [Natural Disasters, Superpowers, Saving Others, A Righteous Male Lead, No Zombies, No System, No Harem, Not a Traditional Apocalypse, Some Long Chapters] Completed normally at 1.3 million words. Concise is best, and I won't waste your time! What would the world be like if natural disasters struck hundreds or thousands of times more often? Xu Xing was caught in a flood that swallowed everything, only to discover he'd transmigrated to a world where disasters could erupt at any moment. Angels with 6.3kReads9.0Score512Shelves

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    This is an absolute classic, incredibly addictive! Combining natural disasters, superpowers, and fantasy, the writing, plot, imagination, depth, and characters are all top-notch. After six chapters, you'll be completely hooked; after eleven, you'll be invincible; and after twenty, you can delete everything else from your bookshelf! If you also love this book, please urge for more updates at the latest chapter's end. The author says 800 urging requests equals one more chapter, with no upper limit. If you really can't resist wanting to read more every day, please help!

29. 29 灯 When the Lanterns Fade, the Calamity Ends 灯明劫尽 Rui Xuan睿暄Ancient Romance859k WordsOngoing [Two strong leads, brilliant strategists, devoted only to each other, revenge, dual identities, dual personalities, an alternate world not based on any historical dynasty, plenty of witty flirting] She is the eldest princess, rumored to be cherished by all, yet she witnessed her mother spend her life being manipulated by the man she loved. Gentle and composed on the surface, she excels at reading people and understands human nature. To stir up the court, she will stop at nothing. She will destro 1.9kReads9.3Score270Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese political intrigue, two strong individuals, high intelligence, and strategic skills.

30. 30 秦 Qin's Replacement: A Bricklayer Rewrites Three Hundred Years of Qin History 秦替：泥水匠改写了三百年秦史 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Qin's Substitute In 1991, Zhang Daode, a boy from a small town in southwestern Hunan, studied hard and earned excellent results on his high school entrance exam. But someone with power took his place, crushing his hopes of continuing his education and forcing him into a life at the bottom of society as a bricklayer who knew nothing but hardship. Then a sudden fall at a construction site turned his life upside down. When he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated to the end of the Warring States p 1.6kReads9.2Score174Shelves

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    The Underdog's Counterattack

31. 31 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.1kReads8.9Score740Shelves

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    Old Qian's romance was this: he gave Mrs. He a bottle of Mingqian Lion Peak tea, but "on the way" also brought her a bouquet of white tulips—the tea was a courtesy, the flowers were a sign of favoritism.

32. 32 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, 474Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    This work is not only a brilliant re-enactment of the history of the Three Kingdoms, but also a profound allegory about how humanity is alienated and struggles in extreme political environments. It deserves to be seen by a wider audience. If it is published, it will undoubtedly become an important work in the field of historical fiction.

33. 33 凤 The Phoenix Sings to the Ninth Heaven: Two Dragons Vie for the Phoenix 凤鸣九天：双龙争凰 Dai Yu代煜Ancient Romance267k WordsCompleted I am Shen Qinghuan, the youngest daughter of Shen Mingyuan, the prime minister of the dynasty. As for my family background, we’re among the most illustrious families in the capital. My father is the prime minister, an incorruptible official who grew up alongside His Majesty. My mother comes from a prominent family in Jiangnan and has a gentle disposition. She was also a gifted young woman in her day. My maternal grandfather was the former crown prince’s tutor, and his students are now found thr 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is the book I'm talking about 👆🏻 The male and female leads are both intelligent, the plot is fast-paced, and it's a godsend for fans of palace intrigue and power struggles.

34. 34 官 The Official Road: Great Wisdom 官道：大智慧 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban451k WordsOngoing [Authentic Political Drama + Inspirational + Political Intrigue + Business Warfare + A Sense of Justice] After spending so many years in government, Liang Guofeng has long since learned the philosophy of officialdom: A single transfer order sends Liang Guofeng to work in the southern province. He hoped to make a difference, but instead found himself constantly caught in traps and suppressed! A new place, a new environment, and a new job bring all kinds of trials. Every step is perilous, but ever 2kReads6.2Score195Shelves

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    Too much. Very good.

35. 35 官 The Road to Power: The Pinnacle of Officialdom 官道：权力巅峰 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban219k WordsCompleted Peng Zijuan’s Notes on Climbing the Career Ladder Peng Zijuan was an ordinary female official who had hoped to lead a quiet life. But her husband, Wu Dashan, chose a rich woman over her and divorced her. Wu Dashan said, “You’re a woman. Why are you always thinking about becoming an official?” Peng Zijuan replied, “That’s right. I want to become an official!” Wu Dashan said, “You’re a woman. You should stay home and take care of the kids. Stop thinking about becoming an official all the time!” Pe 1.6kReads6.7Score108Shelves
36. 36 人 Rising Through the Ranks of Officialdom! 人在官场：步步攀升！ Brothers of the Heavenly Emperor天帝兄弟Urban1.4M WordsCompleted Lin Feng was too honest, so his career never advanced. His wife, Zhang Meina, left him for money. Faced with a woman's betrayal and the indifference of friends and family, Lin Feng finally saw the harsh realities of society for what they were. Then, unexpectedly, a major opportunity came his way: Secretary Huang transferred him to Xincheng County to serve as the county Party committee secretary. 625Reads8.8Score181Shelves
37. 37 大 Great Han: Three Days Until the Witchcraft Disaster 大汉：距离巫蛊之祸还有三天 An Illiterate Writes a Novel文盲写小说Historical533k WordsCompleted [No System] [Political Scheming] [Court Politics] [Ensemble Cast] Liu Zhe transmigrates into the body of Liu Ju, Emperor Wu of Han's eldest son and crown prince. Year Two of Zhenghe. The Xiongnu have returned from the northern deserts to the lands south of them, watching hungrily. Thousands of miles of land within the passes lie barren. The people are displaced, and the population has been cut in half. The emperor is old, confused, and suspicious. At court, a crowd of ruthless officials and peda 4.1kReads7.1Score308Shelves
38. 38 潜 Undercover in the Shadows 潜伏暗渡 Forget War and Risk Perishing 007忘战必危007Historical300k WordsCompleted Yu Zecheng is coerced by Wu and trapped in an isolated stronghold under the shadow of the White Terror. Wan∽ sheds her timid facade and legally enters the island as a manager for Hong Kong’s Mu family, making a perilous contact with Yu Zecheng. Acting on orders, they pose as husband and wife to carry out their undercover mission. In Taipei, surrounded by secret agents and caught in factional strife, the pair use the bustle of everyday life as cover to pass on intelligence in secret. From awkward 6Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 39 官 A Trap Within a Trap in the Halls of Power 官场局中局 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban537k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + power struggles + influential figures + suspense + workplace drama + deduction] Cao Zili, head of the Phoenix Mountain project, falls to his death. Rumors claim a suicide note was found at the scene, but its intended recipient is a mystery, and the case is full of unanswered questions... Was it suicide or murder? And what was the motive? The body cannot be found, making the case difficult to solve... The provincial task force arrives, sending the political scene in Huzhou i 1.3kReads8.7Score128Shelves
40. 40 重 Reborn in 1975: From the Start, I Tore Up the Order to Return to the City 重生1975：开局撕毁回城调令 Great Cangyue大沧月Urban4.0M WordsCompleted Zhou Yang, an unrivaled patriot who devoted his whole life to his country, was reborn and returned to the remote mountain village where he had been sent down to work in 1975! Looking at the transfer order in his hand, this time he didn't hesitate. He tore it to shreds! In his previous life, he'd been blinded by greed and abandoned his wife and daughter to return to the city, watching helplessly as Li Youwei and her daughter met tragic deaths. Reborn, all Zhou Yang wanted was a warm home with his 162.1kReads9.5Score18.1kShelves

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    Zhou Yang, a peerless patriot who dedicated his life to the country, has been reborn, returning to the remote mountain village he was sent to work in during the Cultural Revolution in 1975! Looking at the transfer order to return to the city in his hand, this time he didn't hesitate and tore it to shreds! In his previous life, he was blinded by greed, abandoning his wife and daughter to return to the city, watching helplessly as Li Youwei and her daughter suffered a tragic death. Zhou Yang only wants a warm bed and a loving wife and children, to pamper his wife and spoil her rotten for the rest of his life! Occasionally, he'll also take the opportunity to teach this barbaric era a lesson!

41. 41 我 My Rise Through the Ranks 我的官场升迁记 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban225k WordsCompleted [Superpowers + Comeback + Inspirational + Political Intrigue + Inspirational + Feel-Good Power Fantasy] After Liang Zhiyuan was suppressed and jumped into a lake to end his life, Heaven granted him a second chance. Suddenly gifted with X-ray vision, telescopic sight, super hearing, and mind reading, Liang decides to work his hardest to win back his dignity. By chance, he earns Director Wu’s appreciation. The story of Liang Zhiyuan will brighten your outlook on life! 587Reads—Score—Shelves

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    That's amazing! That's incredible!

42. 42 官 Officialdom: The Eyes of Insight 官场：透视之眼 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban271k WordsCompleted 725Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 43 官 The Official’s Ladder: The Secrets of Power! 官梯，权力的奥秘！ Brothers of the Heavenly Emperor天帝兄弟Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Ten Rungs on the Official Ladder. Liu Feng’s career hits a wall, plunging him into the lowest point of his life. At the place where he’s been demoted, he unexpectedly runs into an old acquaintance. From then on, his path through life is smooth sailing. 625Reads—Score108Shelves
44. 44 临 The Hidden Actor of Lin'an 临安戏隐 The Mysterious Qiuchi神秘的秋迟Historical447k WordsCompleted [Me, a spoiled good-for-nothing: it’s all an act] After being reborn as the son of a Southern Song military officer, Zhang Ziyan decides to lie flat and make trouble for his father as a career. He raises fighting cocks, walks his dogs, and spends money like water. Lin’an City knows him as a complete waste of space. Everyone laughs at him: “Other than having a good father, what can you even do?” But they don’t know that... The imperial wine Jade Pot Spring is his creation, and its sky-high profit 173Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    🔥Southern Song Dynasty🔥Political Intrigue🔥Playboy🔥Highly recommended by a 15-year veteran reader. Not intellectually sapped, well-written, a heartwarming team—truly a great read. [Please update more frequently!]

45. 45 我 I'm Zhao Jia. Let Me Tell You About the Ancient Tombs I've Raided 我叫赵甲，讲讲我盗过的古墓 Zhao Jia赵甲Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted My name is Zhao Jia, an obscure black-market trader in Shancheng. My master, Liu Banchi, spent his whole life hunting with eagles, only to have one peck out his eye in the end. He died at the hands of his own people. Since then, I've been afraid. Not of ghosts, but of people. I washed my hands of the trade, hoping to live in peace, but trouble came looking for me. A map with a sinister secret, a wealthy man with connections everywhere, and a deadly game I can't escape. To stay alive and uncover 25.9kReads8.6Score3.1kShelves
46. 46 了 Settling the Emperor’s Affairs: The Qing Imperial Household Department 了却君王身边事：大清内务府 Yuan Canxing袁灿兴Historical183k WordsCompleted In the Qing dynasty, the Imperial Household Department played a vital role. It was the emperor's personal administration, serving him in every aspect of life, from his food, clothing, and lodging to his private treasury. The department wielded such great power that only ministers trusted above all by the emperor, such as Heshen and Ronglu, could oversee it. The Imperial Household Department was vast, encompassing institutions such as the Jiangnan Imperial Textile Bureau, the Palace Eunuch Office 32Reads8.1Score—Shelves
47. 47 离 Divorced in Thailand, I Open a B&B That Women from Around the World Flock To 离婚泰国开民宿，全球洋妞都来住 No Killing in July七月不杀生Urban1.5M WordsOngoing [Not a commercial novel + Not a business novel + Foreign beauties from around the world + Mindless wish fulfillment + Lighthearted + Political maneuvering later on] Chen Ze’s company goes bankrupt, leaving him with debts, and his wife asks for a divorce. With the favoritism of a kind older sister, Chen Ze ends up shouldering all the debt. Rather than get stuck paying it all like a sucker, Chen Ze chooses to leave for Thailand. When he arrives in Pattaya, a paradise for men, a System suddenly bin 61.1kReads8.4Score7.8kShelves
48. 48 昭 The Chaos of Zhaohua 昭华乱 See Fortune at First Sight, Meow一见生财瞄Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Available in print. Search "Zhaohua Rebellion" on any platform to purchase.] [Strong female lead, satisfying revenge, high-IQ palace intrigue, the heroine schemes against the entire harem, a dangerously unhinged antagonist] Song Zhao has always been a woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals, and she has always seen the world more clearly than anyone else. From the moment she learned that Xiao Jingheng had chosen her to enter the palace as a consort, her goal was crystal clear: "I en 87.6kReads9.5Score9.7kShelves

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    It's particularly eye-catching, featuring a highly intelligent female protagonist who enters the harem, criticizes the villainous characters, schemes against the entire harem, becomes the empress who unifies the six palaces, is incredibly clear-headed, and even wins the emperor's heart.

49. 49 闪 Love at First Sight After a Whirlwind Wedding: The Fake Heiress’s True Love 闪婚遇爱之假千金的豪门真宠 A Latte, No Sugar, Please来一杯拿铁不加糖Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted That car accident took her mother and buried the truth. At twenty-four, Su Mu Yang discovered that she was the fake heiress who had been switched at birth with the real Su family daughter, and that her birth mother's death was the result of a conspiracy. Using marriage as bait, she approached business tycoon Lu Shi Yan, all for the sake of revenge. She didn't know that Lu Shi Yan had known her for ten years. He had watched her fall from a gifted girl to a caged bird, so he carefully planned a ma 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    At first glance, it seems quite ordinary, but it gets more and more captivating as you watch. There are many plot twists, and the female lead doesn't know that Lu Shiyan has known her for ten years. He witnessed her transformation from a genius girl into a caged bird, and thus meticulously planned a marriage of convenience!

50. 50 与 Playing Chess with You: The Phoenix's Power 与君奕：凰权 Jiang Tanluoyue江潭落月Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened and will rise later) “Political intrigue + evenly matched leads + marriage before love + traditional war for supremacy in a chaotic age + ensemble cast + powerful female lead + nation and family” In these chaotic times, even a monarch can hardly hope for a lifetime of peace. Crowned heir to the throne at six, named crown prince at eight, and enthroned at twelve, Yan Xi was the “future savior of the Yan Kingdom” foretold by an astrologer, blessed with the Purple 211Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A story of dual power struggles, where everyone is highly intelligent, set against a backdrop of chaotic warfare, with grand and epic scenes, and every subplot is captivating.

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