Any Low-Key Novels Focused on Everyday Life? 有没有平淡点的小说，倾向于日常生活那种的

1. 151 我 I Bring Bad Luck to Husbands, You Bring Bad Luck to Wives 我克夫，你克妻 Baby Wants Wealth宝宝求财Two Male Leads412k WordsCompleted Two male leads + an ancient-world slice-of-life story + constable and his husband, both pure [No transmigration or rebirth] Xiang Xi is a young man who became a widow before he even married. Just after his engagement was arranged, his fiancé died in an accident, leaving him branded as a husband-killer. Yang Tongchuan is a constable at the county yamen. Last year, he married a new bride, but she mysteriously disappeared less than a month after moving in. Some said he beat her to death, others sai 12.9kReads9.0Score2.2kShelves

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   An ancient, slice-of-life story set in the city, featuring a constable and his lover. The entire story is devoid of angst, focusing on the simple joys of everyday life, from meals to the changing seasons. There's no imperial examinations or court politics; it's just ordinary people earnestly living their lives and raising children. A realistic slice-of-life story, purely sweet, everyday, almost sickeningly sweet. It's about ordinary people without any special abilities seriously falling in love. A food-themed story that will make you hungry at night. A growth diary of a young chef and a mover. Three meals a day, four seasons, a steady and down-to-earth life. `(*∩_∩*)′

2. 152 跟 Live with Me, and You'll Never Go Hungry 跟我住，管饱 Baby Wants Wealth宝宝求财Two Male Leads192k WordsCompleted A super-sweet, slice-of-life food story. [Two men + both have no past relationships + cozy, sweet romance + mutual devotion + fast-paced + no angst + not a story about the rich] Qu Xiang is a private chef who cooks in people's homes. Before meeting his love, all he wanted was a simple life. As it turns out, fate takes pity on him and gives him a wonderfully dependable, caring partner who pulls him along as they build a better life together, one steady step at a time. Cheng Yijian is an ordinary 7.3kReads9.1Score1kShelves
3. 153 穿 Come Into My World 穿到我的世界来 Three Parts Simple三分简Modern Romance117k WordsCompleted The sequel to The Poor, Down-and-Out Chef's Transmigration. When Qian Duoduo transmigrated to ancient times, her love with the Prince of War, Ji Mochen, came to an unhappy end. Her soul returned to the modern world, and Ji Mochen followed her, but all his memories of Qian Duoduo vanished in the modern era. He could only remember her on one particular day. Qian Duoduo tried everything to make him remember her, but failed time and again... To find out what happened before, read The Poor, Down-and- 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is currently being serialized. Although it's a time-travel story, it feels realistic and down-to-earth. The male protagonist follows the female protagonist from ancient times. Let's see what interesting stories unfold between them. Feel free to check it out and leave a review, okay?

4. 154 悠 The Long Summer 悠长夏季 Thundering Lei Yin雷音轰鸣Urban228k WordsCompleted The quiet, secluded town of Guanhai welcomed two strange young men one after the other. From then on, the monotonous life of an eighteen-year-old high school girl was filled with laughter… But all good things must come to an end, and eventually they had to leave… Many years later, they unexpectedly met again, but everything had changed… 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Very ordinary, very everyday, urban life, urban emotions, urban survival.

5. 155 总 All the Fish the CEO Raised Have Run Away 总裁养的鱼都跑了 Jing Jiuzhe荆九折Modern Romance151k WordsCompleted Years later, a reserved, socially awkward lawyer who has no interest in dating or marriage reunites with a cold, aloof CEO who is a robot and knows nothing about love. They save each other. Two people who are both hopeless with feelings stumble along, bringing warmth to one another. The heroine's former company CEO has always thought of himself as a player. Arrogant and overconfident, he assumed every woman was a fish in his pond, ready for him to pick. But when he finally wants to choose, he di 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Both are very ordinary, realistic, and sweet.

6. 156 祝 Wishes: A 90s Kid's Youthful Level-Up Diary 祝愿，90后的青春升级日记 The Universe in My Arms宇宙入我怀Modern Romance422k WordsCompleted Who says the young know nothing of sorrow? When a country kid goes to school in the county seat, will they soar like a dragon rising with the wind and clouds? Or will they be like a poor carp that can never leap through the Dragon Gate and become an immortal dragon? As Zhu Yuan goes from the countryside to the county seat, and then to an even bigger city, the world before his eyes is destroyed and rebuilt, again and again. After 2008, is someone recording our story too? 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   These stories about ordinary people on campus seem to reflect our own youthful days: endless tests, countless lessons to memorize, and the vibrant, hopeful energy of our youth. Though we stumbled, felt frustrated, and helpless, every step we took towards a wider world counted. [Heart emoji] Ordinary people have their own stories too; we are all shining examples. [Attention emoji]

7. 157 只 Only This Verdant Green, Never Let Spring Go to Waste 只此青绿，不负春光 Clear as a Breeze清清似清风Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigration] [Farming] [Devoted husband] [Both leads are pure] [Happy ending] Shangguan Qingyue wasn’t stunningly beautiful, but she was pretty and charming. Her greatest strength was that she saw life clearly and wasn’t greedy. Overnight, she transmigrated into a family plagued by misfortune: her father had suffered a stroke, her mother was weak, her relatives were cold, and even the entire village disliked them. Worse still, her mother had failed to give birth to a boy, so everyone looked 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Double Cleanliness] [Spoiling Wife] [Happy Ending] [Pastoral Life] Zhou Qingyue, though not stunningly beautiful, is still quite pretty. Her greatest strength is her clear-headedness and lack of greed. She transmigrates into a family plagued by misfortune—her father has suffered a stroke, her mother is weak, her relatives are indifferent, and even the entire village dislikes her. Worse still, her mother couldn't give birth to a son, leading to her being looked down upon by everyone. Handed a bad hand, Zhou Qingyue quickly accepts reality and actively tries to save herself. She leads the villagers in planting medicinal herbs, opening workshops, and building a prosperous life. She loves nature, enjoys raising pets, and revels in pastoral life. Xuan Yuan Yan, who aspired to great things since childhood, didn't fall into the hands of his enemies, but he couldn't recover with Shangguan Qingyue. He gave up the struggle for power and returned to a pastoral life with her. From initial resistance to final resignation, it didn't take him long. He couldn't help it; Shangguan Qingyue was like a poison tailor-made for him—he couldn't quit and didn't want to quit, he even found it sweet. Since I can't let go, I'll keep her firmly by my side. I'll indulge her every whim. If she wants a pet, I'll buy her an estate where she can raise whatever she wants; if she wants to grow flowers and plants, the entire backyard of the mansion is hers to cultivate; if she wants to help more people, then work hard to earn more money, which she can spend as she pleases…

8. 158 夏 The Summer Rain Is Hard to Explain 夏天的雨说不清 Summer Roses Are Stunning夏季的玫瑰美艳动人Modern Romance238k WordsOngoing They were apart for nine years, ever since they were sixteen or seventeen. They waited for more than twenty years... Beneath umbrellas, they passed each other by several times, until they recognized one another in a rain shower steeped in the fragrance of gardenias. That day, he stood in the rain looking at her, and she gazed back at him. Both of them thought they were dreaming. Much later, when they brought it up again, she suddenly said to him with great seriousness: “Hello, Mr. Baiba 10Reads—Score106Shelves

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   Life is so mundane [I'm about to cry][I'm about to cry]

9. 159 我 I’m a Matchmaker in an Online Game 我在网游当红娘 Jing Jiuzhe荆九折Sports124k WordsCompleted A powerful hero and heroine + Urban romance + The heroine hides her identity and works as an NPC in a game + Hilariously overpowered friends + Matchmaking for singles. Powerful figures hide their identities and work for the heroine in the game. Our fates are tied, all thanks to your money. If you’re single, the organization can find you a match. A gentle hand ties the red thread, and an unexpected romance begins. A priceless match, a red thread with a price tag. 8Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 160 扑 Falling Into Your Arms 扑了个满怀 Chixu炽叙Modern Romance290k WordsCompleted Also known as: Open Up! My White Moonlight Is Coming In * Sweet, gentle beauty with a cool, aloof man who secretly cries easily * Variety show director and novelist / game designer After Ting Nan was cheated on by her scumbag boyfriend, she returned to her hometown of Pingnan. As luck would have it, Pingnan was hit by its once-in-a-century red lightning warning. With nowhere else to go, she had no choice but to knock on the door of Aunt Song, her mother's close friend from her youth. The door op 3.1kReads8.9Score318Shelves
11. 161 重 Reborn in the 1960s: I Find Myself a Stepmother 重生60年代：我给自己找后妈 Gu Yue Er Dong古月耳咚Modern Romance690k WordsOngoing When Chen Guoping died of lung cancer, his mother was busy having a grand old time gossiping with the neighborhood women! In his previous life, she had kept him under her thumb since childhood: she wouldn’t let him take the college entrance exam, forced him to hand over his wages, and criticized every woman he wanted to marry. Ignoring the nature of his work, she insisted that he and his wife risk having a third child. In the end, he was fired for exceeding the birth quota, and his family of fiv 21.6kReads8.4Score1.4kShelves

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    His biological mother cursed him to die every day, while his stepmother wished for his life. The protagonist, reborn after being driven to death by his biological mother, immediately finds himself a stepmother! The stepmother is gentle and capable, while his biological mother is driven to the brink of madness! Already at 100,000 words, this is a must-read for stress relief and a must-read for anyone looking for something to read!

12. 162 致 Her Secret Thoughts: A Young Man’s Hidden Diary in a Small Village 致她的心事：小村青年的隐秘日记 Black Sun Romance黑日浪漫Urban88k WordsOngoing No formulaic plot | Not a wish-fulfillment novel | Realistic fiction | Zhou Zhiqiang grows up amid poverty and chaos in her birth family, with her father instilling in her the survival rule that “you have to please people to survive.” She gets into college and lands a job at a bank. A well-off man, Ke Qingyan, pursues her, but as the truth about her family comes out, she gradually loses her self-respect and her relationship. Later, burdened with debt, she returns to her hometown and, under he 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Daily life stories, very relatable.

13. 163 我 I'll Wait for You in Gusu City 我在姑苏城里等你 Lu Jieyu陆杰雨Urban292k WordsOngoing After failing the college entrance exams, I left home alone and came to Suzhou, where I met two girls who would shape my whole life... One was as passionate as fire, the other as gentle as jade... At eighteen, I didn't understand what love was... A cigarette, a glass of wine, and so much sorrow in the city of Gusu... Note: This isn't a wish-fulfillment novel, and it takes its time getting going. If you enjoy plot-driven stories, you can start at Chapter 39. Thank you! 2.1kReads—Score225Shelves

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    I'd like to recommend my own book, a slow-burn urban slice-of-life novel.

14. 164 足 Football, Our Dream 足球，我们的理想 Old Obsession古痴Sports355k WordsOngoing He Rongguang comes from a poor family, but has an extraordinary gift for football. When his family is struck by misfortune, he has no choice but to give up his dream of going pro... Can he still realize his original ambition and become a professional player? Su Zecheng comes from a wealthy family, but has little talent. He stubbornly holds on to his dream of going pro... When that dream falls apart, he somehow ends up as the general manager of a football club... A twist of fate, or destiny? The 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Having worked in the sports industry for over ten years, my passion led me to found my own football club, making me its general manager. In the early days, due to financial constraints, I held multiple positions, serving as both a football coach and course salesperson. A few years later, I owned my own football stadium, organized a league, hired foreign players and coaches, and even started a school… This book is based on true events from my own experiences and those of my colleagues. I hope to share the most authentic, engaging, and easy-to-understand Chinese football novel with everyone. [Top Post]

15. 165 股 I Made 500 Million on the Stock Market, Then Went Home to Live a Lazy Life 股市狂赚五亿，回县城当咸鱼 Mu Lang Ma Feng牧郎蚂蜂Urban489k WordsOngoing Get rich in the stock market, then lie flat in a county town. Lin Chenyang spent five years as a trader in Shenzhen, building a fortune of 500 million yuan. Then he signed an agreement with his boss promising never to touch stocks again, slung a backpack over his shoulder, and returned to Qinghe County. He thought he could lie flat as soon as he got back: buy an unfinished building right in the center of town and turn it into a hotel, let his lawyer cousin stand up for him, and just sit in the 70.9kReads7.0Score4kShelves

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    [Finishing writing][Finishing writing][Laughing and crying][Laughing and crying][Laughing and crying][Laughing and crying]

16. 166 我 Opening a Little Restaurant in Shengjing 我在盛京开小馆 Four Bayberries四颗杨梅Ancient Romance381k WordsCompleted [Alternate world, slow burn, not a wish-fulfillment novel, food + court intrigue + transmigration. Read with caution if that’s not your thing.] Miss Li’s Changhuan Eatery, tucked away on Qingxing Alley, serves delicious food at affordable prices. The officials who get up early for roll call tug at their increasingly tight uniforms, but still can’t help ordering another bowl of fresh pork wontons. Pei Hongzhi happened to eat there once and discovered that Miss Li didn’t just make excellent breakf 27.9kReads9.4Score3.7kShelves

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    Each is relevant to daily life and has its own merits.

17. 167 他 He Ran Into the Ocean of Time 他跑进时间的海洋 Hai Shu海殊Modern Romance101k WordsCompleted Tang Yan knew only one jewelry designer, and he was fussy and impossible to deal with. He could mock you from head to toe without changing his expression, bring women home for the night, and pass out drunk on someone else's doorstep in the middle of the night. He was guilty of every kind of terrible behavior. The strangest thing was, his life was full of noise and excitement, yet sometimes he was so lonely that all he had was a desk lamp. He had a luxurious two-story house but never lived in it, 61Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    Of course! They all deserve recognition (and they're all my favorites! [Kiss][bump])

18. 168 金 A Golden Marriage 金婚 IMCModern Romance442k WordsCompleted One is a fool in everyone's eyes, the other a young hoodlum in the village's eyes. Yet fate ties them together. Zhou Xing always thought himself above others, but never imagined he'd marry a fool and fill a whole house with children, boys and girls alike. What's more, in this life and the next, and the life after that, he only wants to be with her. At first, Li Zhi'an was terrified of living under the same roof as Zhou Xing, that bad man. Gradually, she came to accept him. In the end, she decide 14.4kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves
19. 169 等 Waiting for the Wind to Arrive 等风降临 Zhou Wanyu周晚欲Anime Fanfiction209k WordsCompleted At 17, Lin Jiang first met Jiang Weifeng on an evening when "the rosy clouds flew alongside a lone wild duck." He was a wild weed growing as he pleased, while she was a greenhouse flower. So began her long, secret crush. She only dared to use the username 38.6°C to request songs for him, watching from afar and missing him in secret. Graduation came, and they parted without a single word of goodbye, each heading to a different city. While packing up, Jiang Weifeng saw Lin Jiang's QQ account on hi 1.9kReads9.5Score415Shelves
20. 170 花 A Love Story at the Flower Shop 花店的爱情故事 Ling Sha Xueyi绫纱雪伊Modern Romance126k WordsCompleted In a quiet, fragrant little town stood a flower shop called The Language of Flowers. Its owner, a young woman named Xiaoya, had a pair of magical eyes that could understand what flowers were saying. One day, a young man named Li Hao, dressed in a clean white shirt, passed by the shop. His gaze wandered over the colorful flowers. Xiaoya noticed him and walked over with a smile. “Sir, this bouquet of lilies would be perfect for your girlfriend.” Li Hao turned around and saw a pretty girl with clea —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ye Fan was slightly startled, muttering to himself: "These days, even rich kids are getting involved in organized crime? That's terrifying!" "That's why I lied to you, made you and your cousin argue, and made them completely sever ties," Xiaoya continued. "But why didn't you just talk to them directly?" (This book is recommended; it's concise and worth reading if you're interested!) [Thinking][Thinking][Thinking]

21. 171 穿 I Became the Male Lead's Vicious Ex-Girlfriend 穿成男主的恶毒前女友 Milk Tea Drinks Fruit Tea奶茶喝果茶Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted [Angst, childhood sweethearts, physical and emotional torment, groveling for a second chance] Lin Zhizhi discovered that she had transmigrated into a romance novel called The Years of Secret Love. It was bad enough that she hadn’t become the heroine, but she’d ended up as the male lead’s beautiful yet wicked ex-girlfriend. At first, this ex-girlfriend put on a convincing act. At school, everyone adored her, though only the boys. She appeared just twice in the novel: first, when she suddenly show 20.6kReads8.7Score1.1kShelves
22. 172 时 You, Traveler Through Time 时光行者的你 Mu Fusheng木浮生Modern Romance187k WordsCompleted A brand-new healing story from popular writer Mu Fusheng, capturing a love that breaks the ice after a chance meeting in the flow of time! From the Sahara Desert to the pyramids to the Temple of Abu Simbel, time spent with you can thaw old grudges and make the rest of life something to look forward to. Before meeting Xing Chongning, she never knew that a man could have a reading disorder and still be extraordinarily talented. And after Ye Jianan entered his life, he never imagined that this woma 368Reads9.3Score107Shelves
23. 173 古 Daily Life Raising Children in Ancient Times 古代养娃日常生活 Shui Bo1984水波1984Ancient Romance911k WordsCompleted [Ancient times]+ [Dual Transmigration]+ [Raising children]+ [Alternate history]+ [Family life]+ [No personal dimension]+ [No golden finger] Mu Yi’an is an agricultural schoolteacher in her thirties who never married and nearly got kicked out by her own mother. Jiang Shuyun is a high school politics teacher in his forties and a committed non-marriage, non-parenthood advocate. His parents are away most of the time and respect his choices. An elevator accident sends them both to the fictional Da Li 13.6kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves

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    They are all relevant to daily life and each has its own merits.

24. 174 我 I'm the CEO's Little Sister 我是霸总他亲妹 Xi Gua西刮Modern Romance426k WordsCompleted Born into a melodramatic CEO novel as the CEO’s younger sister, little Si feels utterly doomed. Why? She’s a cannon-fodder character, frail from birth and out of breath after every few steps. Her parents don’t get along, and her ten-year-old brother is becoming more and more withdrawn. And this world is a mash-up of several novels, full of every kind of oddball. Little Si: ...It’s fine, I can tough it out! In the end, little Si toughs it out and becomes everyone’s darling, leaving her a little c 7.2kReads8.7Score435Shelves

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    Highly recommend this incredibly heartwarming novel! 🌟The female protagonist is reborn as the villain's sister, embarking on a unique journey of family love with her villainous brother. Xiao Si and her brother are a beautiful, mutually healing force. 💖They are no longer just simple symbols in the story, but flesh-and-blood characters full of emotion. Xiao Si's pure kindness gradually melts the frost in her brother's heart; while her brother's family, with their boundless love and acceptance, heals Xiao Si's lonely soul. Such family love is truly wonderful.

25. 175 拒 I Refuse to Marry into a Wealthy Family. I'll Take My Child and Marry a Country Man 拒入豪门，我带娃嫁给乡下人 I Alone Pity the Quiet Grass独怜幽幽草Modern Romance511k WordsCompleted An IT engineer from a small town studies hard, works diligently, turns down a wealthy family’s marriage proposal, and goes abroad to study. Even after unexpectedly becoming a single mother, she never stops growing. She makes a dazzling transformation into an investment banking star… The only thing that drives her crazy is the child’s father, a young man from a small town who’s two years younger than her. He pursues her relentlessly, but what can she do? Love isn’t something you can achieve just 910Reads8.9Score103Shelves

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    A girl from a small town, who excelled at exams, became an IT engineer. However, due to her limited perspective, she rejected two wealthy men who could have helped her achieve upward social mobility. Finally, she married a young man from a small town, also known for his exam-taking skills. She dedicated her best years to the 996 work schedule and mortgage payments. After turning 30, she devoted herself to raising children and family responsibilities. Their life is a down-to-earth, ordinary couple's marriage and love story. But after all, they are both hardworking, beautiful, and ambitious young people, and even in their ordinary lives, there are sweet moments!

26. 176 零 Zero-Degree Intimacy 零度暧昧 Lan Sheng澜笙Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted [The print edition goes on sale across all platforms on August 1] [Short drama now streaming] Previously titled: Zero-Degree Intimacy [One-on-one romance + both leads’ first love + happy ending + secret marriage + sweet romance ♥ Double-layer milk foam, 70% sugar!] (Rich, sharp-tongued, scheming investor Jian Yuchen VS money-loving, mischievous young designer Wen Ni) In a nutshell: She married her nemesis. In physics, zero degrees is the point where ice and water coexist. Zero-degree intimacy is 79.2kReads9.5Score9.5kShelves

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    The first book is about how to turn a bad hand of life into a good one. Even in the most difficult times, the female protagonist never gave up striving upwards, knowing what she wanted and resolutely pursuing it. The second book is about childhood sweethearts who are rivals at work after marriage, but secretly meet up after get off work. The male protagonist has always had a crush on her, but the female protagonist is slow to realize it. However, after marriage, a new world opens up for them (blushing!), And their new life is incredibly harmonious, filled with all sorts of little toys.

27. 177 晏 Yan Yan as Before 晏晏如故 Su Yuemian苏月眠Modern Romance283k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance / Mutual devotion / Happy ending] [Gentle Jiangnan girl × Refined superstar] [A slow-burning love story] [Both leads are each other's one and only] Ten years ago, Su Yanru began a story of secret love. In her youth, Xu Muzhou was the one who shone brightest. Ten years later, Xu Muzhou has become the brightest star in the entertainment industry, while she, now a web novelist, is brought back together with him by a fateful twist of destiny. Their feelings blossom from memories 652Reads8.8Score102Shelves
28. 178 一 A Beautiful Misunderstanding 一个美丽的误会 Ling Lanlan陵兰兰Modern Romance294k WordsCompleted Back in school, Lu Jiayu would often catch a glimpse of Jiang Yuan, the little shadow trailing behind him. In the end, they became a couple. From school uniforms to wedding gowns, Lu Jiayu thought they would be together forever. Only later did he learn that Jiang Yuan had never been secretly in love with him in the first place. Later, Jiang Yuan realized that Lu Jiayu had gradually changed from a sharp-tongued, spoiled young master into a mature, dependable man who could support her and give her 2Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 179 缘 Fate Is a Sunny Day 缘是晴天 Feng Mei凤魅Modern Romance324k WordsCompleted Memories of youth, growing up, and heartbreak, buried by time and kept close to the heart. May the love shared by Xie Qiyuan and Jiang Ziqing touch your heart. Because they loved each other so deeply back then, their love turned into countless tears. Even so, at a fork in the road with no hope in sight, they would keep waiting for him to come. 24Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    A realistic and simple novel. A book about youth, growth, and painful memories, hidden by time and cherished in the heart, telling the love story of Shi Qiyuan and Jiang Ziqing. May it touch your heartstrings!

30. 180 星 The Neighbors on Either Side of Xingyao 星遥的左右隔壁 Sipping Tea Alone in Autumn秋茶独饮Modern Romance39k WordsCompleted Shen Song Xingyao is a girl whose name carries the story of her parents' unusual relationship. She grew up in a unique family arrangement, with her parents living in apartments next door to each other. Her father, Shen Yizhou, is a carefree, laid-back editor, while her mother, Song Qingru, is a meticulous, rational accountant. They never had a marriage in the traditional sense, yet through an unspoken understanding few outsiders could comprehend, they raised their daughter together. From her inn 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These books are all compiled from stories that happened in real life.

31. 181 婆 The Silent Battlefield Between Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law 婆媳没有硝烟的战场 Sipping Tea Alone in Autumn秋茶独饮Modern Romance20k WordsCompleted The conflict between Lin Xiao and her mother-in-law, Zhang Cuilan, keeps escalating. Then Lin Xiao undergoes a dramatic transformation, becoming independent and self-reliant. She lives life on her own terms and rewrites her future, until the road ahead finally opens up... 3Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 182 清 Raising Children in the Qing Palace: The Side Consort Wins by Taking It Easy 清宫养崽，侧福晋她躺赢了 Mango Sago, Yeah芒果西米露吖Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted An Ran spent more than a decade diligently serving as a palace maid in the Qing court. At long last, she caught the eye of Consort De of Yonghe Palace. She had hoped that, once she turned twenty-five, she could ask Consort De to let her leave the palace. Instead, she was assigned to serve as the Fourth Prince, Yinzhen’s, first woman. Wait, wasn’t that Song’s job in history? There was no defying an imperial decree, so An Ran arrived at the imperial princes’ residence in a small sedan chair. Since 16.8kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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    All three are incredibly good. The first and second ones feature a cheat system (a cheat ability), and the third is about rebirth; all are slice-of-life stories.

33. 183 一 One Person, One House, One Mountain 一人一屋一座山 Listening to Lotus in the Night Rain夜雨听荷Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted (This is a sentimental book, written for my own enjoyment. If you’re looking for dramatic conflict or feel-good stories about lying flat, you can stop here.) After growing tired of city life and marriage, Wang Nan decided to stay in the mountains and live alone after arranging his grandmother’s funeral. From then on, it was one person, one house, three meals a day, and all four seasons: farming and good food, with a calm and unhurried life. 5.5kReads9.1Score488Shelves

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    A simple life of farming alone.

34. 184 尘 A Flower in the Dust, Blooming Toward the Sun 尘埃里的花，向阳而生 Sipping Tea Alone in Autumn秋茶独饮Modern Romance26k WordsCompleted This story follows Shi Xiaoying, beginning at eighteen when she elopes for love. It traces her marriage through sweetness, betrayal, and endurance, culminating in her awakening. Woven through the story are her children’s perspectives and the kindness of those who watch from the sidelines. It portrays a woman struggling between betrayal and perseverance before finally breaking free and embracing a new life. Exploring responsibility and self-worth in love and marriage, it reveals the resilience th 2Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 185 冬 Spring Winds in Winter 冬季有春风 Three Lives of Joy三生欢Modern Romance783k WordsOngoing [Female Growth] [Childhood Sweethearts] [Turning the Tables Against the Odds] [Realistic] A girl battered by her dysfunctional family wants nothing more than to save the naive young boy who loves her. Life in the cramped alleyways is always the same, while the surging tide of the times takes everyone by surprise. In the winter at the end of the century, the gears of Xu Chunfeng's fate quietly began to turn. 3kReads8.0Score127Shelves

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    # Highly Recommended for Book Suffering🔥Realistic Era Heroine | "Spring Breeze in Winter" Who understands! Tired of rebirth with golden fingers and mindless face-slapping wish-fulfillment novels? I've found this down-to-earth Shanghai-style entrepreneurial novel! 😭 Set in a Shanghai alleyway in the 1990s, the protagonist, Xu Chunfeng, grew up in the mire of male chauvinism. Her uncle's family constantly exploited her, her mother favored her younger brother, and one hardship after another plagued her family. On the day of her college entrance exam, she missed the exam to save her best friend, shattering her dream of going to university💔 She sadly parted ways with her childhood sweetheart, Li Dongdong, her youthful love defeated by reality. Starting as a saleswoman in a clothing store, she rose step by step into the foreign trade industry; then she encountered her mother being scammed and incurring huge debts, losing all her savings in the financial crisis, and being cheated out of her job by her own uncle, experiencing several setbacks in her life. There were no cheat codes, no lucky breaks, she gritted her teeth and endured all the hardships✨ After awakening, she no longer compromised and tolerated, breaking free from the shackles of her original family. Seizing the opportunities of the times, she and her partner embark on a cross-border e-commerce business in apparel. Leveraging the Belt and Road Initiative, they sell Chinese-made clothing overseas, resisting malicious suppression from foreign capital and becoming dazzling female entrepreneurs. The twenty-year love-hate relationship between childhood sweethearts is incredibly touching! The male lead isn't a domineering CEO; he's an ordinary person who grew up following the rules, defying societal norms for love, giving up high-paying jobs and stock options to endure hardship alongside the female lead. Their mutual devotion, long-awaited reunion, and enduring love are anything but artificial. The book depicts the wave of layoffs, alleyway demolitions, the rise of foreign trade, and the internet revolution, brimming with the atmosphere of the era. Family entanglements, reconciliation, female empowerment, and the everyday realities of life are all vividly portrayed. The characters are lively, with both pain and warmth, and the story has a powerful impact! ✅ No rebirth | No system | Realistic | Female growth | Urban entrepreneurship | Historical setting | Childhood sweetheart reunion. Sisters who enjoy reading about ordinary people striving against the tides of time and strong female protagonists building their careers, go for it! #BookRecommendationForShortage#RealisticPeriodNovel#FemaleEntrepreneurialProtagonist#ChildhoodSweets#FemaleAwakening

36. 186 关 How I Turned an Washed-Up Female Singer into a Superstar 关于过气女歌手被我养成天后这事 Twelve拾貮Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Urban Slice of Life + Everyday Hero + Sweet, Playful Single Female Lead + Showbiz] [A gentle, heartwarming story focused on the simple things in life. The pacing is on the slow side, and the relationship doesn’t move quickly. This is not a fast-paced power fantasy! The first dozen or so chapters lay the groundwork. The heroine appears in the first chapter, but doesn’t show up again until after chapter twenty. Still, the interactions between the leads and the sweetness of their romance are guara 19kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves

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    A slice-of-life urban romance novel featuring a laid-back male protagonist who enjoys cooking, gardening, and raising cats. The writing is warm, gentle, and heartwarming. It has a single female lead. If you like this kind of story, check it out—you won't be disappointed! [Kissing emoji]

37. 187 重 Reborn in 1958: What Am I Supposed to Do Without a Golden Finger? 重生五八：没有金手指我该怎么办 Qiu Ming of Nanyang Ancient City南阳古城的仇明Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (The 1950s + Rebirth + Supernatural Ability + Ordinary Protagonist + Making a Fortune) This story is entirely fictional. Don’t compare it to history. If you don’t like it, please don’t read! In this unusual era, it’s truly hard to live well without some kind of supernatural ability, so the heroine of this book has one! Everyday family life, unfolding at a gentle pace. Feng Qingqing is reborn in the body of her young aunt, who died prematurely in her previous life. The story starts in 1958, which 1.1kReads6.9Score—Shelves
38. 188 时 The Bill for Time 时间的帐单 Sipping Tea Alone in Autumn秋茶独饮Modern Romance33k WordsCompleted Set in a modern city, this story focuses on the clashes and eventual reconciliation between two generations of the Jiang family over their views on love and marriage, painting a realistic picture of contemporary society: elders rush their children into romance and marriage, while the younger generation prefers to take things slowly. The two generations struggle with love, marriage, and life choices, then look back on their lives, ultimately finding acceptance and insight in middle age. Everyone —Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 189 重 Those Days I Spent Reborn as a Cat 重生做猫的那些日子 Jituo Mimi吉托弥弥Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Devoted Love + Sweet Romance + Everyday Life + Healing] What should you do after being reborn as a fluffy little creature? Fall in love, of course! Lu Yu was reborn as a tabby cat. That’s right, a Chinese tabby, famously fierce in a fight. But the world is so beautiful that he doesn’t want to fight. He just wants to be a lazy cat who enjoys life, and help his human attract viewers during livestreams along the way. Then one day, a mighty black cat blocked his path and declared d 6kReads9.5Score729Shelves

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    [Dual Male Leads + Devoted Love + Sweet Romance + Healing Daily Life] Lu Yu is reborn as a tabby cat, what can he do? He'll have a sweet romance! The entire story is told from the cat's perspective; the cat couple is purely feline, they won't become human. A wild, possessive Norwegian Forest Cat seme VS a cute, reborn tabby cat uke—sweet and incredibly healing! (≥▼≤)/

40. 190 重 Reborn, Starting with Buying a House 重生从买房开始 Vice President Liu刘副总Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + the millennium + family life + school + top student + love that grows over time] Chen Yifan, a modern office worker, is reborn in 2004. That year, Chen Yifan is still an elementary school student in a uniform and red scarf. That year, her father, Chen Jianguo, is still hale and hearty, and alive. That year, homes in Haicheng cost just 2,000, and came with household registration. How much? Say that house price again! Mom, Dad, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and buy a house! See how 27kReads9.0Score3.3kShelves
41. 191 N N Dream: A Fateful Encounter with Light, Blood, and the Divine N梦奇缘之亦光亦皿亦神明 You Are Neither Sun nor Moon卿非日月Modern Romance524k WordsOngoing The emotional journey from a college student on the verge of graduation to a sophisticated city woman, with the emotional side stories of her close-knit group of girlfriends gradually unfolding... From the start, it seems like an ordinary summer vacation is just around the corner... Shen Ying finds herself falling for one male guest after another: number one, number two, number three, and number four. Is it a crush? The beginning of something? Love at first sight? Or just the prologue? Will it a —Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist grew up in a strange family. Her mother worked in the sex industry, and her father was a gambler. She single-handedly got into university, followed by a series of summer adventures. This is the beginning of N Dream Romance—several dreams strung together! ✧(≖ ◡ ≖✿) The first male lead is someone she meets by chance while playing games at an internet cafe after her exams. The second male lead is someone she meets by chance when she goes home to deal with some things. The third male lead has a more fateful connection to the second male lead and is related to him. ( ˊ•̥▵•)੭₎₎ The fourth male lead is a hidden character. To be continued...

42. 192 等 Waiting for You to Say You Love Me 等你说我爱你 Bad Boys Have No Luck坏小子没好运Urban140k WordsOngoing My name is Lu Yi. You could say I'm an orphan with no parents. After my beloved passed away, the words "I love you" that I never got to say became my greatest regret. My longing for her turned into sorrow that seeped into every crevice of my bones. After I lost her, my life fell apart. Then one day, someone said to me with complete sincerity: "Lu Yi, you know I'm waiting." "Waiting for what?" "For you to say you love me..." 284Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let me recommend one of my own books. It's a realistic slice-of-life urban novel, a bit slow-paced. You might want to check it out if you're interested.

43. 193 被 The Ferocious Canary Doted on by Her Lovecraftian Boyfriend 被克系男友偏宠的强悍金丝雀 Liu Yao六妖Two Male Leads224k WordsCompleted Chen Shu thought he had the most perfect boyfriend in the world: handsome, tall, gentle, and elegant. His only flaw was that he was too clingy, always asking him all sorts of silly questions. Cyril: Darling, would you still love me if I weren't handsome? Chen Shu: Of course! Inner beauty matters more than looks. Cyril: What if I weren't beautiful on the inside, either? Would you still love me? Chen Shu: Of course I would. As long as you're handsome, that's enough. Cyril: What if I grew more than 16.8kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves

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    Both of these are slice-of-life stories with well-developed characters and a distinct style. Highly recommended! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

44. 194 长 The Chang'an Merchant 长安商客 Xixi Jiashu习习嘉树Historical232k WordsOngoing He trades with one hand and takes the civil service exams with the other. Watch as he rises from a family fallen on hard times to a top-ranking aristocratic clan. After Wang Huaiyuan disappears, he leaves behind a mountain of debt. His naive wife, Li Nailuo, opens a bakery with their son to make ends meet. A widow and her orphaned child struggle to get by. Fortunately, the three grandsons stand together as brothers. Through the civil service exams and trade, they gradually establish themselves i —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Simple, everyday stories about getting rich

45. 195 唱 Sing Out for Youth 唱响青春 Fang Qingchuan房清川Urban200k WordsCompleted College is an important milestone in our lives, and those years can be truly wonderful. Everyone explores, searches, moves forward, perseveres, and waits for something in their own way. We all remember our college days differently, with our own distinct feelings and experiences. It was a time when we still wrote letters, listened to portable music players, and watched movies on discs, before mobile phones were everywhere. When those sealed-away years are reopened and brought back to life, when t 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let's reminisce about our college life as post-80s generation. We didn't have the halo of protagonists in movies; we relied solely on our boldness and hard work.

46. 196 农 The Tough Farm Boy Married a Mute, Rugged Man 农家悍哥儿，嫁了个哑巴糙汉 Qian Zhizi千栀子Two Male Leads265k WordsCompleted After Chen Shi'an dies, he transmigrates into the body of a village man in an ancient farming village… a gebi. A gebi? What's that supposed to be? Chen Shi'an looks at the burly, mute country bumpkin, then at his own frail frame, and can't help feeling nervous. But after a little flirting, he discovers that this mute roughneck is not only strong and hardworking, but also devoted to his spouse. Whatever Chen Shi'an asks him to do, he does it. Using his modern knowledge, Chen Shi'an starts working 1.1kReads8.9Score137Shelves
47. 197 野 Wild and Untamable 野性，难驯 secret02Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted [Cool, glamorous actress ✖ arrogant lawyer] [Workplace reality show + pregnancy before love + healing and redemption] When they first met, Si Luo mistook Duan Zhixing for a paparazzo. She smashed his camera and walked off with his baseball cap. A month later, Si Luo was filming a variety show as a guest commentator when she discovered that the “purple-haired weirdo” paparazzo was actually the show’s legal adviser! Si Luo: Hehehe, he’s not going to sue me, is he? The next time they met, Si Luo en 2.8kReads8.4Score420Shelves

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    Their first meeting was accidental; she mistook him for a celebrity reporter. Later, she learned he was actually a brilliant lawyer and doctor. Their bond blossomed from becoming fathers—a super sweet everyday story. 🍀🍀

48. 198 诱 Sweet-Talked! Lawyer Lu's Little Rose Is Wild and Flirtatious 诱哄！陆律师的小玫瑰野又撩 The Demon Yao Yao夭夭本妖Modern Romance293k WordsCompleted (Completed) Sweet, gentle teacher vs. gentlemanly scoundrel lawyer [A super-sweet, seductive little rose + both devoted to each other + doting romance] Lu Siyan is the pride of heaven, a top lawyer in Yangcheng who has never lost a case. Everyone knows him as an untouchable beauty on a lonely peak: abstinent, coldhearted, and never interested in women. Chen Yue thought a man as distinguished as Lu Siyan would never have anything to do with someone like her. But even knowing it could never work 532Reads8.8Score102Shelves

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    Everyday life, sweet romance

49. 199 季 Ji Qinghe and His Strange Ordinary Friend 季清禾和他古怪的普通朋友 Xixi Jiashu习习嘉树6k WordsCompleted Ji Qinghe and His Strange Ordinary Friends 1Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 200 兽 Petting Big Cats in the Beast World! The Proud Tiger King Is Courting Again 兽世撸大猫！傲娇虎王又在求偶了 Xi Zao Xi西早夕Ancient Romance778k WordsCompleted [Farming + infrastructure building + mutual pampering + cozy healing + sweet romance] A decisive, capable, kindhearted heroine versus a haughty, goofy, food-loving hero who loves to cling to her Agriculture student Jiang Yu transmigrates by accident to a primitive, backward world of beastfolk. Raw meat, animal skins, and a cave to live in? Jiang Yu, the infrastructure-building fanatic: “Not happening.” She clears wasteland, grows vegetables, raises animals, and builds a home! The only thing givi 4.8kReads8.6Score633Shelves

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    I'm here to recommend my own book! (A heartwarming slice-of-life story) The female lead is strong-willed and decisive, while the male lead is a love-struck, slightly arrogant guy (a cute little tiger). There are no vicious female or male supporting characters, no scumbags or bitches, and no system. It's a sweet and heartwarming story with over eighty chapters already, and it's still being serialized. If you're interested, come check it out!

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