Can Anyone Recommend Some Good Period-Era Novels? I'm Out of Books to Read! 谁有好看的年代文推荐一下给我嘛！书荒了

1. 101 我 In 1979, I Helped the Whole Village Become Ten-Thousand-Yuan Households 我在七九帮全村成就万元户 Fourth Master Nan Gai南丐四爷Urban267k WordsCompleted Chen Sheng and seven good friends explore the Nanshan Cave and obtain the innate spiritual treasure, the Boundary-Breaking Pearl, which lets them travel back and forth to an era thirty years in the future. From then on, they begin a career smuggling goods between the two worlds. Back home, they open brickworks, a sand quarry, clothing factories, and furniture factories. They buy up centipedes and leeches, and become the first in the world to cultivate bamboo fungus commercially. Once every house 615Reads8.0Score—14d adds
2. 102 我 I Fish with Dragon Blood, and Every Fish and Shrimp in the Sea Goes Wild 我用龙血钓鱼，海中鱼虾都疯了 Fourth Master Nan Gai南丐四爷Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Fishing with dragon blood sends every fish and shrimp in the sea into a frenzy. Tempering my body with dragon blood and making a name for myself with dragon fists. I use dragon dung and urine in my space to grow ginseng and tea plants. Every year, I drip another drop of dragon blood beneath the tea plants. Regularly drinking the tea they produce delays aging, strengthens the body, promotes longevity, fortifies the bones and sinews, beautifies the skin, turns white hair black, and even boosts vir 711Reads8.6Score17114d adds
3. 103 何 How to Chase Away Worries? Fish Until Your Cooler Overflows 何以解忧钓鱼爆护 Fourth Master Nan Gai南丐四爷Urban744k WordsCompleted Zhang San used to be a street vendor selling leather shoes. When the city launched a campaign to become civilized, street vending was banned. Just as he found himself out of work, his girlfriend betrayed him and ran off with the savings he had built up over six years of selling at his stall. Drunk, Zhang San went fishing by the river and unexpectedly hooked a Shanhe Ring. The ring had been forged by the Primordial Immortal Venerable from fragments of worlds and various heavenly treasures. It con 1.4kReads8.7Score10314d adds
4. 104 莸 I Gain the Water God's Inheritance, and Fishing Is No Longer Hard 莸得水神传承，钓鱼不再难 Fourth Master Nan Gai南丐四爷Urban300k WordsCompleted Nan Canghai had his achievements stolen and was fired from his job, so he went out for a walk to clear his head. Caught in a sudden downpour, he happened upon an old, dilapidated Water God Temple by the river. Curious, Nan Canghai ducked inside to take shelter and look around. By a stroke of fate, he merged with the remnant soul of an ancient Water God. Not only did he inherit the Water God's legacy, he also obtained a treasure that controlled water: the Black Tortoise Banner, one of the Four Di 752Reads8.6Score—14d adds
5. 105 钓 A Fisherman Across Time and Space: A Blood-Soaked Fight Against Japan 钓者跨时空：浴血抗日行 Fourth Master Nan Gai南丐四爷Urban130k WordsCompleted In a parallel world, in Heishui Town, Hanjing City, a false nation on the Dark Star, Zhou Jianhua accidentally discovers a time machine created by the previous civilization in its final days in an attempt to save the world. The time machine can take him to worlds from the past, but it cannot reach the future. Inside the machine, Zhou Jianhua obtains the Repentance Fishing Boat, which can be upgraded. The Confession Time Machine itself can also be upgraded, and he can travel through time three ti 55Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 106 重 Reborn as a Cow: Ruling the Dark Planet 重生成牛：称霸黑暗星球 Fourth Master Nan Gai南丐四爷Urban113k WordsCompleted Ye Daniu transmigrated and was reborn in the body of an African buffalo that had just been killed by a lion. Using human intelligence, he killed the lion and became the King of the Buffaloes. From then on, the African buffaloes began practicing martial arts and forming battle formations, wiping out prides of lions and packs of wolves. They exterminated the hyenas, unified the grasslands, and became its overlords. When the apocalypse arrived, the King of the Buffaloes led herds of buffaloes, zebr 144Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 107 我 My First Love 我的初恋情人 Recluse Qingxu清虚散人Modern Romance164k WordsCompleted I met Yu on an early spring day. It was overcast and windy. He was passing by my house just as I came out of the yard. Our eyes met, and his lit up at once. He stopped in his tracks. My face flushed, and I lowered my head to look at my old cloth shoes, with my toes poking out. My family was so poor that my clothes were covered in patches. Yu didn’t seem to care about my shabby clothes. He kept walking, glancing back at my face. I didn’t know who he was or what he was doing in our village. But a 137Reads—Score714d adds

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   Love stories in rural Northwest China

8. 108 庸 Beware the Mediocre 庸人小心 Yin Mu殷木Urban370k WordsCompleted Realistic fiction · Unrequited love with a bad ending · Small-town life · Ordinary people · Coming-of-age · No golden finger Based on the true experiences of friends, this story is told from a male first-person perspective and follows Jiang Xin through the ups and downs of his youth in a small southern county town from 2005 to 2014. He was once an elementary-school prodigy admired by everyone. But from the moment he started middle school, his life quietly began to veer off course. As a boy, he 201Reads—Score10714d adds

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   Avoiding the typical feel-good tropes of period dramas, this book focuses on the real-life situations of ordinary people in a small county. Without any special advantages, it simply depicts the struggles, mistakes, and compromises of a young person caught in the tides of history. The ending is realistic, leaving the reader with only a sense of melancholy.

9. 109 重 A Reborn Young Master of the Capital's Journey as a Fortune-Teller 重生京城大少的神棍之旅 Prince Dongming东明王爷Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Period setting + rebirth + free shopping + fortune-telling + personal space + identity swap + one female lead Wang Kai was reborn! The bad news: he had taken over the body of someone else who had also been reborn, and become a son nobody loved. The good news: he wasn’t their biological son. The bad news: an enemy agent had stolen his original identity. The good news: he had originally been a young master from the capital. Pan Mingzhi: Comrade Wang, are my wife and child still alive? Wang Kai: A 19.9kReads7.9Score1.4k14d adds

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   Historical fiction, setting, cause and effect, invincible.

10. 110 穿 Transmigrating to 1940: Titled the Ghost King 穿越40，称号鬼王 Prince Dongming东明王爷Urban595k WordsCompleted Wang Dong’s soul transmigrates, bringing him to 1940, where he becomes a four- or five-year-old boy in Wangjia Village. But due to the System, his body develops some problems, so he’ll kill Japanese soldiers while recuperating. He is the Ghost King in his enemies’ hearts, and he is the real Ghost King. The protagonist is a lone wolf who belongs to no organization, and is overwhelmingly powerful. 2.3kReads6.9Score10014d adds
11. 111 0 A Post-00s Kid Helps Mom Take Down Her Scumbag Husband 00后帮妈妈整渣斗三 Qian Xiaqi钱夏七Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Modern urban life + inspirational + slice of life + feel-good] Wu Jie is a poor student who loves gaming. After his parents' marriage falls apart, he defies fate and changes his life. First, he helps his mother take down her cheating husband and his mistress. Later, he helps his motherland root out scoundrels and traitors. Step by step, he rises to the brightest peak of his life... 4.3kReads9.1Score58714d adds

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    The son's story, a tale of struggle and perseverance, is deeply moving and full of positive energy!

12. 112 南 The South Wind Knows My Heart, and I’ll Never Walk Alone Again 南风知我意，从此不孤行 I Promise You the Best Years我许年华Modern Romance356k WordsCompleted Some people say dandelion seeds look like pretty little parachutes, drifting lightly in the breeze, utterly romantic. But Xu Nanfeng thinks they look more like homeless children, wandering everywhere with nowhere to settle. Just like her: no real kin, no true friends, arriving without a ripple and leaving without a sound. There's an old saying: you reap what you sow. But I, Xu Nanfeng, refuse to believe it. I'll grow into the very person you all thought I could never become! Nanfeng knows my hea 1.1kReads9.3Score10314d adds

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    [OK]🤔[I also highly recommend it]👍

13. 113 重 Reborn in 1960: From Bachi Alley to Hongjiagou 重生1960：八尺巷爆到洪家沟 The Chosen One王者之选Urban407k WordsCompleted After leaving Eight-Foot Alley, Hong Tiejun found an empty corner and tossed the cornmeal into his pocket dimension. Before he had even made it to the mouth of the alley, he had already wolfed down the cornmeal cake. Feeling the money and ration coupons in his pocket, Hong Tiejun couldn’t help reflecting... Hongjiagou lay at the foot of Dahei Mountain, and it was still a desolate place. Nestled against the mountains and water, Hongjiagou had fields stretching out in every direction... Hong Tie 1.2kReads6.7Score—14d adds

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    It combines thrilling adventure with heartwarming and delicate emotions, and cleverly foreshadows future developments, making readers eager to continue reading!

14. 114 重 Reborn in the 1980s: My Wife Is a Little Spicy 重生八零：媳妇有点辣 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Modern Romance5.0M WordsCompleted Her parents died young, her family was poor, and she was plain-looking. Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a terrible hand, but after nearly twenty years of hard work, she became an executive at a multinational corporation and finally put her life back on track... Then she wakes up to find herself reborn in the 1980s, as another Xia Xiaolan, this time with a face capable of bringing a kingdom to ruin. The original Xia Xiaolan had been dealt a winning hand, but chose to take her own life under the pressu 44.4kReads9.5Score5k14d adds

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    Here come two great period dramas! These two books are similar, highly immersive, and free of melodrama or excessive romance – exactly what my readers will love! The second book's female protagonist, Jin Chanchan, died tragically in her previous life due to excessive romance and is reborn in 2007, on the day after her college entrance exams. She tears up love letters and vows to focus solely on making money, not on romance! The book features female characters helping each other, without competition or humiliation. The female lead is intelligent and resourceful, and the plot is fast-paced and engaging. Purely handwritten, original content! Rejecting the clichés of typical wish-fulfillment novels! Fresh, trendy, and unique! High-energy and exhilarating throughout, lighthearted, funny, and heartwarming! You won't regret reading this! [OK][Rose][Firecracker]🎆

15. 115 重 Reborn and Losing My Mind for Money, but the CEO Loves My Madness 重生发癫只搞钱，霸总偏爱超癫狂 Er Lingzi二玲子Modern Romance554k WordsCompleted Jin Chan Chan, 35 years old, died a miserable death in her previous life because she was hopelessly love-struck. Now she's reborn on the day after the 2007 college entrance exams. She tears up her love letters and swears she'll focus on making money, not romance! On her first night reborn, she fills in as an emergency replacement, singing funeral songs all night and earning her first pot of gold. Next, she cashes in on the lottery, building up her second fortune! She seizes the opportunity of so 54Reads—Score314d adds
16. 116 新 The Newlywed Young Widow 新婚小寡妇 Little Pear Blossom O小梨花OModern Romance636k WordsCompleted In the winter of 1976, Li Yanmei was newly married when her husband died. Branded a “husband-killing” jinx, she was pregnant when her cruel in-laws threw her out with nothing. On a stormy night, she gave birth in a melon shed. Starving and freezing, she swallowed the slur “loose woman” along with her tears. For the little one in her arms, she wiped away her tears and turned humiliation into a stepping stone. She went from selling goods at a black-market stall to reclaiming land for farming, from 1.6kReads6.5Score11014d adds

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    Purely historical fiction!

17. 117 小 Memories of a Small Town 小镇记忆 Nan Zhu楠铢Urban212k WordsCompleted A story of ordinary life in a small town in Northeast China, charting the town's changing fortunes over the thirty years of reform and opening up. No detail is too small to matter. Joys and sorrows come together in a song. A vivid portrait of the town's many residents and a lifelike panorama of life in a changing era slowly unfold. 115Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's a great watch, with a strong sense of the era, depicting the lives of ordinary people in the 70s and 80s, their everyday lives, and the mundane details that are all part of life. The language is simple and unpretentious, and the narrative is authentic and relatable.

18. 118 行 Somebody Somewhere in the Crowd 行走在人海中的某某某 I Promise You the Best Years我许年华Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted There is only one true heroism in the world: to see life as it is and still love it. Whether it’s the wind blowing through a valley, clouds drifting over the sea, poplar trees by the roadside, foxtail grass on a hillside, or people, Zhao Xiaoqiu thinks they’re all much the same, aren’t they? 2.1kReads9.2Score12214d adds

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    I highly recommend it too! 😄🤔

19. 119 快 Quick Transmigration: The Art of Splitting into Clones 快穿之：分身有术 I Promise You the Best Years我许年华Modern Romance416k WordsCompleted The most important thing in life is not where you stand, but the direction you face. In the real world, some people laugh, some cry, some shout, and some remain silent. Life is, in essence, an exercise in endurance. Beauty and ugliness, good and bad: everyone has their own feelings about them. Faced with this tumultuous world and the countless selfish thoughts crowding our minds, we often find ourselves wanting to do more than we can, because there simply aren’t enough hours in the day. But what 60Reads8.6Score—14d adds
20. 120 共 Sailing Together 共舟行 Little Mouse Maomao阿鼠毛毛Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Small-Town Fiction | Slow Burn | 1v1, Both Leads Chaste | Ensemble Growth | Working-Class Struggles | Realistic | Period Setting] “Across a thousand miles, the boat speeds on; a letter of love rides home on the wind.” A small town in southern China in the 1990s A young man holds an unremarkable bouquet of roses And lays his feelings bare beneath the night sky From scraping by with a street stall to finding a way forward together Through wind and rain, they share life's many ups and downs This i 2.4kReads—Score13714d adds

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    This is a very good book; it's realistic and has a slow-burning, enduring feel.

21. 121 八 The Darling of the 1980s 八十年代掌中娇 Shu Ning舒甯Modern Romance2.3M WordsCompleted In her previous life, she owned five apartments in the capital and drove a big G whenever she went out. But after opening her eyes, she found herself a country girl in the 1980s. Her father, seeking to get ahead, latched onto a “rich heiress” and wanted to divorce her mother. Fine, let them get divorced! Her younger brother, who worshipped the rich and looked down on the poor, could go live with the mistress. She would start over with her two younger sisters! They collected bat guano, sold quail 5.3kReads8.8Score63414d adds

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    1️⃣ A gem among female-oriented period dramas, the female protagonist, Chu Yu, starts by selling quail eggs and eventually establishes a clothing brand. The military marriage + business warfare setting gives the story a sense of historical weight while maintaining a sweet and romantic feel, and the scenes of slapping awful relatives in the face are particularly stress-relieving. 2️⃣ A research genius female protagonist goes to the countryside, where she takes revenge on her enemies while inventing things. Her interactions with the sickly male protagonist are both sweet and hilarious. The book seamlessly blends the exciting technical moments with the details of life in that era. 3️⃣ The male protagonist is reborn in 1985, starting by reselling cigarettes and gradually building his own business empire. The book's descriptions of the era's characteristics, such as the "dual-track pricing system," are insightful, showing how the protagonist uses information asymmetry to rise during a period of change. 4️⃣ Set in the 1970s, the female protagonist, Yu Yue, transmigrates into the body of an only child, growing from a pampered princess to a key member of the research team. The book offers both the satisfying thrill of defeating adversaries and the hardcore growth of a tech-savvy female protagonist, perfectly blending period setting with strong female characters. 5️⃣ The protagonist, Wu Yingcheng, starts by selling mountain goods and gradually seizes the policy dividends of reform and opening up. The book's description of rural industrialization in the 1980s is very realistic, allowing the reader to feel that golden age full of opportunities. 6️⃣ If you enjoy stories that intertwine national sentiment and personal growth, this is definitely worth reading. The female protagonist's journey from simply wanting to make ends meet to dedicating herself to military research showcases the awakening and dedication of ordinary people in a special era. The portrayal of researchers in the 1960s and 70s is particularly moving. 7️⃣ Set against the backdrop of the lives of educated youth sent to the countryside during the early stages of reform and opening up, the book follows the protagonist, Jiang Xiaobai, who, after being reborn, seizes the opportunities of the times, starting from the countryside and eventually building her own business empire. The book's detailed description of social changes from the late 1970s to the 1980s, combined with both nostalgia and the satisfying feeling of a triumphant comeback, makes it a benchmark work in period fiction.

22. 122 穿 I Became the Chosen Female Lead of a Period Novel and Was Doted on by the Nation 穿成年代文天命女主，被国家宠爆 Tuantuan Ya团团吖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Completed] [Infinite space + transmigrate into a book + sweet romance + patriotism + raising children] Scientific genius Fu Xue was hit on the head by a flowerpot and transmigrated into... the doomed heroine of a no-romance period novel centered on a strong female lead. The original owner had a space and was destined for a bright future, but a reborn supporting female character who despised poverty and coveted wealth stole her golden finger and schemed to have her killed. The plot had gone off 1.7kReads8.6Score12814d adds
23. 123 重 Reborn in 1985 重生在一九八五 Northern Geese in Flight北雁飞舞Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Wu Tianyu never imagined that he could be reborn too. He had read countless rebirth novels and dreamed of getting a second life himself. Now it had really happened, and he was back in the 1980s, in the early days of China's reform and opening up. 17.5kReads9.1Score1k14d adds
24. 124 七 The Only Daughter of the 1970s 七零年代独生女 Orange Orange Orange Orange橘橘橘橘子Modern Romance685k WordsCompleted [No transmigration into a book, no System, no pocket dimension.] [Period setting + farming + serving the motherland + technical expertise] A researcher who loves and hates fiercely versus a reborn diplomat Yu Yue fell asleep in the bath and woke up in the 1970s, as the only child in her family. First, there was her timid mother, who was willing to work herself to the bone for her family. Then there was her father, spoiled by his family and utterly self-centered. Timid Mom: “Let’s see anyone try 17.3kReads9.3Score1.4k14d adds
25. 125 重 Reborn in the 1980s 重生八零年代 Don't Talk Nonsense别胡扯Urban679k WordsCompleted Reborn in the 1980s, he arrives as the winds of reform and opening up sweep across China, and the nation awaits renewal. Faced with his family's poverty and his stepmother's tearful pleas, he makes a different choice from the one he made in his previous life. Through hard work and foresight, he takes one steady step after another toward wealth. Starting with trading mountain produce, he moves on to buying and selling bamboo mats, leasing mountain forests, and developing tourism, transforming the 222Reads7.9Score11914d adds
26. 126 1 1959: With an Achievement System, She Throws Herself into the Grind 1959：携带成就系统，她卷了 Dream of a Winter Night冬夜之梦Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted This novel has been adapted into the short drama Sixies Technology's Glory. A stirring, inspirational, patriotic story, featuring a heroine who grows over time, strong values, smart characters all around, a one-on-one romance, love that develops over time, and plenty of humor. Du Yimeng only wants enough to eat and warm clothes in an era of scarcity. But after seeing the deep love others have for their country, she is gradually moved by their example and joins the fight for her nation. She wield 38.5kReads9.3Score3.6k14d adds
27. 127 重 Back to 1978 重返1978 Xiao Xiaoyangyang小小扬扬Urban8.7M WordsCompleted Jiang Xiaobai, a university graduate with a degree in economics, was reborn and witnessed the arrival of a new era with his own eyes. It surged forward with unstoppable force, as all things grew unchecked, dust and dawn rose together, rivers converged into mighty streams, and nameless hills rose into towering peaks. For a time, the world stretched boundlessly wide... 2kReads8.8Score21914d adds
28. 128 都 Now That I'm Reborn, Why Get Married? Obviously, I'll Make Money 都重生了谁还嫁人，当然赚钱啊 Chi Yu Ru Hai池渔洳海Modern Romance510k WordsCompleted [Starting a Business and Making Money+Top Student+No Romance+Feel-Good Female Lead+Period Piece] Jiang Yu is reborn in 1994. In this life, she refuses to follow her mother to the city for school. She'll stay in the county, sell porridge, and open a food court. With her foresight and skills as a food blogger, watch her turn 250 yuan into a hundred billion... She'll make money and study hard, both at once! 1.4kReads8.9Score11514d adds

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    Reborn in 1994, she starts her business and gets rich by selling porridge and milk tea. It's a period novel with a strong female lead and no romantic pairing. 👍 The rating is a bit low right now, but it's really good!!!

29. 129 明 Moonlight Fort 明月堡 Zhan Quan湛泉Urban448k WordsCompleted Set after the Central Plains War, this work follows the rise and fall of the Hu family, a prominent business clan in Mianshang County in central Shanxi, and the joys and sorrows shared by two generations. It portrays the region’s distinctive local customs and bears the clear imprint of its era. 44Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Didn't Mingwu say he wanted to go home before he died? He was misled and made a mistake in a moment of confusion, which led to his expulsion from the household of Master Hu, and all that followed. He turned over a new leaf, learned his lesson, and worked hard for many years, cultivating good relationships and spreading kindness. First, he did countless good deeds for the people of Taiyue Mountain, and finally, he served his country on the battlefield, dying on the battlefield. Wasn't all this so that one day he could return to his parents' side with dignity?

30. 130 黄 Sunset on the Yellow River 黄河落日 Liu Jin刘瑾Urban244k WordsCompleted Sunset over the Yellow River is a work set against the 1938 Huayuankou Incident. The story unfolds against a backdrop of warfare and follows two love stories experienced by a woman who cannot speak... 68Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Chronology. .

31. 131 幽 Chronicles of the Netherworld 幽冥记 Liu Jin刘瑾Eastern Fantasy175k WordsCompleted Set against the backdrop of Song dynasty mythology, the story begins with a journey through the underworld and unfolds through a series of characters and tales. As the Buddha says, “Goodness is the root of all things,” and so loyalty and filial piety are the foundations of being human. Holding on to a single good thought is the righteous path of this world. The Buddha also says, “Desire is the source of resentment in the human heart.” Love can fill the heart with the joy of blooming flowers, but 85Reads—Score10014d adds
32. 132 山 Wild Pansy 山堇花 Liu Jin刘瑾Modern Romance165k WordsCompleted Lin Meng escaped the great bombing of Wuhan, only to be kidnapped and sold to a wealthy household in the countryside as the bride of an idiot. Her life was full of misfortune, yet she found a different kind of happiness... 48Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 133 雅 The Yama Mountains 雅玛山脉 Liu Jin刘瑾Modern Romance109k WordsCompleted The Yama Mountains lie on the plateau, far from the bustle of the cities, amid cold and desolate surroundings. Herdsmen have lived here for generations, and their peaceful, quiet lives are suddenly shattered one day when a group of strangers enters the area… 15Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 134 到 In Another World, I Use Taoist Arts to Empty My Enemy's Warehouse 到了异世，我用道术搬空仇人仓库 Ling Ling Qi Xuan泠泠七炫Modern Romance913k WordsCompleted An alternate history setting. Please do not compare this story with real history! Gou Yunshu, a modern Daoist exorcist, was betrayed by her best friend during an exorcism. She was struck down by heavenly retribution, killed by a bolt of lightning. She transmigrated into the body of a young girl in the Great Xia Kingdom of the Republican era and discovered that her grandfather had been captured by the Japanese army. To rescue him, she took her younger siblings, bought a house, and left Laolongtan 1.3kReads—Score10714d adds

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    A lifesaver for those suffering from a reading slump! A period novel featuring a female protagonist with incredible abilities, catching ghosts, fighting zombies, and battling a major traitor!

35. 135 史 The Poorest County Magistrate's Wife in History Leads the Whole County to Prosperity 史上最穷县令夫人带全县百姓赚钱 Ling Ling Qi Xuan泠泠七炫Ancient Romance993k WordsCompleted Hang Ying, head of a reclusive modern-day clan, dies during an expedition and transmigrates into Yingzi, the wife of Xu Mengran, a penniless county magistrate in the Great Chu Empire. Who ever heard of a county magistrate being poor? Well, this one wears a patched robe, and his wife earns money washing and mending clothes to help him pursue a career in the imperial examinations. They have no maids or guards, the yamen runners look down on them, and a rich young lady even comes to their door to b 706Reads7.0Score—14d adds
36. 136 老 The Old Woman Is Reborn Before the Demolition, and Beats Her Evil Son and Vicious Grandson with a Stick 老太重生拆迁前，棒打恶子毒孙 Ling Yun灵韫Modern Romance3.4M WordsOngoing Old Madam Zhou spent her whole life worrying herself sick over her four sons. She even divided the property and cash she received from the demolition compensation among them. She thought she had treated them all equally and taken each son into consideration. But in each son’s eyes, she was biased, and they all resented her and refused to support her. Old Madam Zhou should have been enjoying her retirement, but instead, at her advanced age, she survived by collecting trash and eventually died of 51.8kReads8.6Score2.9k14d adds
37. 137 半 Half-Mad 半痴 I Promise You the Best Years我许年华Modern Romance166k WordsCompleted Meeting you was the best fate of all, so why spend the rest of my years pining for you? I awoke halfway through my life as if born anew. Reborn, I returned, and my boat had already sailed past a thousand mountains. This is my first full-length novel, so it has plenty of shortcomings. I hope you’ll feel free to offer advice, and I thank you in advance. With your support and encouragement, I’ll work even harder. Let’s go! 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [OK][I'm almost crying][I strongly recommend it too][Flying kiss]

38. 138 重 Reborn in 1978: The Medical God and His Ex-Wife's Regrets Before the College Entrance Exam 重生1978医神高考前妻悔断肠 SangeneHistorical237k WordsOngoing Jiang Weidong, an internationally renowned medical authority, suddenly falls gravely ill and dies during an interview with the BMJ. When he opens his eyes, he has transmigrated to Jiangzhuang in Huaxia in 1978, becoming the son of a country doctor who shares his name. Bringing with him a lifetime of medical expertise from his previous life, he picks up his pen and conquers the college entrance exams, earning top honors. With his superb medical skills, he overcomes every obstacle and heads to the 18.9kReads6.8Score2.4k14d adds

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    I just started reading this book, and I think it's really good. I recommend it to you.

39. 139 听 Songs of the Listening Wind Tower 听风楼歌 Splashing Water from the Far Bank隔岸拍水Urban186k WordsOngoing Why does Xiangju run a business that only loses money and never makes a profit? She treats relationships just as carelessly, elbowing her way to the top of the airport’s Twelve Most Beautiful Women. She has Hong Zhi and Brother Gen fighting over her in a jealous brawl, and instead of being ashamed, she’s proud of it. After her eldest daughter gets into a prestigious university, she works hard and becomes independent. She tutors and models cars in her spare time, and accompanies her professor to 790Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A genuine and heartfelt piece written during a specific period; even good books need advertising, and we are always ready to welcome discerning readers.

40. 140 我 I Am a Scout: Zhan De 我是侦察兵一一湛德 Splashing Water from the Far Bank隔岸拍水10k WordsCompleted I’m a Scout: Zhan De —Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 141 石 Shi Shun's Growth 石顺的成长 Shi Shunzhi石顺之Modern Romance320k WordsCompleted About Growth At the foot of the Dabie Mountains, a young man named Shi Shun journeys forward, one step at a time. Over the first half of his life, he experiences sincere family affection, treasures friendships forged through hardship, encounters tender love, and strives to build an ordinary career. He grows from a naive, awkward youth into a steady and responsible man, tempering his character amid the everyday bustle of life and coming to understand what life means through the companionship of 4Reads—Score114d adds

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    A truly excellent piece of writing from a bygone era; authentic, touching, inspiring, relatable, and healing.

42. 142 飏 Yangcheng 飏城 Liu Jin刘瑾Historical200k WordsCompleted This is just one of countless stories from the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression: sacrifice, passion, fear, and moving moments fill every cell. In this era, even love seems to have been reduced to waiting... 60Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Chronicles...

43. 143 北 North Gate, South City 北门南城 Liu Jin刘瑾Urban226k WordsCompleted The front line stretches from north to south, and the story begins in a small town in the Northeast. Decline, hope, redemption, hardship, pain, and love reaching ever farther: it all feels like a dream. The story unfolds through its male and female leads, depicting the helplessness of wartime. 50Reads—Score—14d adds
44. 144 魂 Reborn in 1959: Startling by Each Step 魂穿59，步步惊心 Little Bug Back from 6060回来的小虫Urban1.2M WordsCompleted The novel is being revised... (One heroine, spatial abilities, mild violence, family life, a gradual build, steady growth.) The story mainly has three stages. In the early part, he helps his family escape poverty. In the middle, he gets a job at a steel mill, working on equipment and supplies, with some familiar courtyard-life elements mixed in, though they are not the main focus. In the later part, he helps the country develop its national defense. His spatial abilities are controllable, and he 134Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It looks alright. You can take a look.

45. 145 最 The Purest Love 最纯洁的爱 Happy Soy Milk快乐的豆浆Urban2.0M WordsCompleted Qin Feng returns to China after completing his studies in Russia, just as the country reforms its education system and universities abolish guaranteed job assignments for graduates. He then moves with his family to a coastal city, where he meets Xie Lan, a local girl from the countryside. Xie Lan is six years younger than Qin Feng and left school after junior high. They come from vastly different backgrounds in age, education, and family circumstances. Both sets of parents oppose their relations 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Love is a miracle in a fairy tale, like a magnificent and colorful magical feast. When love arrives, the world becomes dreamlike and enchanting; it is the gentle touch of falling rose petals, the tranquility of moonlight shining on a lake.

46. 146 娇 The Sweet Young Educated Youth Goes to the Countryside: Her Rugged Husband Spoils Her Every Day 娇知青下乡记：糙汉老公日日宠 Ancient-Style Glazed Cup古法琉璃盏Modern Romance178k WordsCompleted [Gentle, Delicate Educated Youth] vs. [Rugged Team Leader] Wen Zhixia, a soft and delicate young woman sent to the countryside from Beiping, had tears in her eyes as soon as she arrived. Zhao Zhenpeng, the kindhearted leader of the First Production Team, initially saw her as a young woman who needed looking after. He quietly took on her hard labor and made sure she was safe. It wasn't love at first sight. Their feelings grew little by little, with time. The rugged team leader was gentle and devo —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Sweet romance novel! Welcome!

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