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. 201 小 Kidnapped by Thugs in Elementary School: When Will This Absurd Life End? 小学遭黑恶绑架：这荒诞人生何时休 Xixi Jiashu习习嘉树Modern Romance7k WordsCompleted Kidnapped by a Criminal Gang in Elementary School: When Will This Absurd Life End? —Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 202 高 My Billionaire Status Is Revealed at the College Entrance Exam, and I Begin My Conquest of the Icy Senior 高考首富身份曝光，攻略高冷学姐 I Won't Descend to the Mortal World我不下人间Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Urban slice of life] [A somewhat realistic college-life experience] [Slice of life + one-on-one romance + no System + senior student + campus romance] [The heroine appears within ten chapters] “Son, your dad is actually the richest man in the Dragon Kingdom!” One sentence from his mom left Lin Xun completely dumbfounded. His dad, who hauled bricks at a construction site, was the richest man in the Dragon Kingdom? His mom, who washed dishes at some restaurant, was actually a noble lady? This su 66.2kReads9.4Score5.4kShelves

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   "Son, your dad is actually the richest man in China!" His mother's words completely stunned Lin Xun. His father, a construction worker, was now the richest man in China? His mother, who washed dishes at a restaurant, was actually a socialite? This sudden truth completely changed Lin Xun's life. He not only became the envy of everyone as a rich second-generation heir, but also got into the prestigious Nanjing University. More importantly, he met a cool and aloof senior student, who was icy to others but incredibly gentle and kind to him!

3. 203 愿 May We Be Like the Stars and Moon 愿如星月 Purple Lightning and Green Frost L紫电青霜LModern Romance206k WordsCompleted Original title: Chasing the Light. The characters and events are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Synopsis: The story of superstar Chen Yu and his assistant Qing Yang. Back then, he was a little-known star and she was his assistant. They were each other's light, warming every dark night. Later, he became a superstar, and she left. 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Many years ago, she was the Monet blue hue in his eyes, and he was the irrepressible joy in her heart. They were each other's light, warming all the dark nights.

4. 204 前 In My Past Life, I Mistook Her for Voldemort. Only After I Died Did I Learn the Child Was Hers 前世错认她是伏地魔，死后才知孩子是她的 Xixi Jiashu习习嘉树Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted In my previous life, I mistook her for Voldemort. Only after I died did I learn the child was hers. —Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 205 种 Farming Life: The Hunter’s Little Husband 种田之猎户家的小夫郎 And Parted而别Two Male Leads482k WordsCompleted [One True Couple] Gu Qing transmigrates to another world and is forced to marry the village’s fearsome hunter. The hunter also has a son and daughter. Gu Qing has no golden finger and no desire to overthrow the feudal dynasty single-handedly, but he knows how to keep his husband in line. The hunter, rumored to be a ferocious brute, becomes completely obedient under his guidance. The two hunt when they have time and farm when they’re busy, building a thriving life together and raising their child 4.4kReads9.4Score431Shelves

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   Read this when you're feeling down; the simple joys of everyday life heal everything. It's a sweet and heartwarming story with no angst.

6. 206 重 Reborn in the New Millennium: How Do I Return to the Mountains from the Start? 重生千禧年，开局重返大山怎么破 Xu Xu Shi Ye徐徐是也Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Before she was reborn, Shen Xuewei was over thirty. She had been estranged from her family for seven years, and after years of hard work, she had finally built a little home of her own. After being reborn, Shen Xuewei was only six years old, with tiny arms and legs. Her father was taking her to her maternal grandparents’ home in the mountains. Her childhood memories were already hazy, and she had never imagined she would be reborn. Standing outside her grandparents’ home, she watched her father 14.7kReads9.1Score2kShelves

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   In this book, the female protagonist doesn't have a system. She's very clear-headed and quickly adjusts after learning she's been reborn. She also avoids doing anything clearly beyond her years. The content is simple and everyday, but there are occasional humorous moments.

7. 207 离 After the Divorce, I Slap My Ex-Husband Across the Face Every Day 离婚之后，我天天抽前夫大嘴巴子 Sui An Ya岁安呀Modern Romance355k WordsCompleted [Wealthy Families x Face-Slapping the Scum x New Male Lead x Second Marriage x Sweet Romance x Made for Each Other] Before the divorce. Jiang Tong's scumbag ex-husband laid three curses on her. First, after leaving him, her life would be miserable. Without him, she wouldn't be able to survive. Second, she was past her prime, and even if she practically begged someone to marry her, no one would take her. Third, even if someone did marry her, he would surely abandon her again. But what actually ha 859Reads9.1Score102Shelves

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   The first book features a female protagonist who quits her job and returns to her hometown in the mountains, buying a small courtyard house. She meets the male protagonist through his dog and later encounters him several more times at a nearby temple. They eventually get married, and after marriage, she continues to live a leisurely life in the mountains, enjoying plenty of delicious food. The second book features both the male and female protagonists in their second marriages. The female protagonist buys a house after her divorce, meets the male protagonist's children, and gradually gets to know him. Their relationship is also very good, the children are adorable, and the family lives a happy and warm life.

8. 208 迟 At Last, I Love You 迟迟方爱你 Huang Liuliu黄六六Modern Romance379k WordsCompleted Because of a murder, Xu Nianjie’s family fell into ruin, and she and her childhood sweetheart, Xiao Zhe, became strangers. He hated her for being the daughter of his enemy, while she hated him for being ungrateful. The more Xu Nianjie tried to avoid Xiao Zhe, the more he seemed to haunt her. She ran into him while looking for a job... She ran into him in a car accident... She even ran into him when she embarrassed herself... After all these “chance encounters,” Xu Nianjie began to wonder if thei —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   New author, new book announcement~ If you like light and refreshing stories, you can check this out [awkward laugh][awkward laugh]. Even though the category is CEO romance, there are no melodramatic plots or too many clichéd tropes.

9. 209 下 I Went to Teach in the Countryside, but the Rugged Farmer Took Me Home and Spoiled Me 下乡支教，却被糙汉娶回家宠 Fresh Radish Skin新鲜萝卜皮Modern Romance371k WordsCompleted [23 cm Height Difference + Size Difference + Intense Romantic Tension + Sweet Romance + Healing] (The male lead is utterly devoted to his wife) Ji Tao was born into poverty and hardship. She worked hard to get into college because she never wanted to live that kind of life again. At first glance, Zhou Lu seemed poor and nasty. He was absolutely not her type. But the man clung to her like a vine in the mud, wrapping himself around her so tightly that she couldn't escape or fight him off. All she 14.4kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves

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   Check out this book, I highly recommend it.

10. 210 我 Farming in a Full-Dive Wuxia Game 我在全息武侠游戏里种田 Moyu Ji摸鱼叽Sports575k WordsOngoing [Female protagonist + no romance + mainly farming + a touch of wuxia] Her friend talked her into trying the recently launched full-dive, ancient-style wuxia game Ask the Jianghu. Junziji began exploring a whole new way to play. She started a peaceful farming life in the beginner village, living freely and happily, far from worldly cares. Sometimes she would pass by other people’s jianghu conflicts, and little by little, her name began appearing in all sorts of jianghu anecdotes. Junziji: Huh, me 460Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    1️⃣ A farming story set in a fully immersive game world. No romance, female-oriented, slice-of-life, focusing on farming while occasionally witnessing other people's conflicts. 2️⃣ The female protagonist transmigrates into a 1970s novel. Aside from being incredibly strong, she has no special abilities. She has a scheming and profit-driven father, a love-struck stepmother, a lively and clever stepsister, and a neglected stepsister. I initially thought it would be melodramatic, but the author writes it in a very realistic and everyday way! 3️⃣ 9.4 Points! No reincarnation, no transmigration, no system, no cheat codes. The female protagonist remarries. A widow-emperor story, with little palace intrigue, more slice-of-life, and ultimately a sweet and heartwarming romance.

11. 211 回 After Returning to the Village, My Mountain Became a Daycare 回村后，我家山头成了育儿所 Money Powerw钞能力wModern Romance768k WordsOngoing [Everyday slice of life + slow pace + snowy mountains, glaciers, forests, and lakes + golden finger] In a parallel world, many things that should be impossible are possible. Set your brain aside while reading and enjoy the wild, carefree ride.) The important thing is: after graduating straight into unemployment, Lin Qiyue has temporarily returned to her hometown. Day to day, she hikes in the mountains, occasionally plays the boss and takes a stroll, drinks tea in her free time, cuddles cats and 838Reads8.3Score104Shelves

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    It's really, really good. The first two books have a sweet and heartwarming relationship between the female and male leads, and their lives are peaceful and uneventful. The third book isn't a angst-filled story; it's about the female lead raising children, and the children are all quite grown up.

12. 212 我 Renewing My Life in Republican-Era China 我在民国续费人生 She Came from the Snow她从雪中来Ancient Romance844k WordsCompleted [Republican Era Slice of Life] [Golden Finger Sign-In] [Space] [Lighthearted Comedy] This is a slice-of-life story set in the Republican Era, focused on cozy, easygoing days and building wealth. It is not an overpowered wish-fulfillment story, and there is no otome romance route. The romance only appears much later, with the focus on the female lead's growth. Bad news: Ji Shaowei transmigrated, and landed in the Republican Era! Good news: she transmigrated into a Republican Era game she had spe 15kReads8.8Score2.4kShelves

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    A lighthearted, funny, and heartwarming slice-of-life story. There's not much romance, but the female lead is very smart.

13. 213 闪 A Whirlwind Marriage: The Socially Anxious Bride Is Tricked Home by a Big Shot 闪婚，社恐小娇妻被大佬骗回家 The Very Best上上上佳Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Xu Zhizhi was known as Xu the Bold, though she was only bold in her own mind. After experiencing school bullying, she avoided talking to people and spent every day at home tinkering with her novels. She was best at borrowing other people’s authority and bluffing her way through. Fu Chengyan was the Fu family’s next head. Rumor had it he was aloof, distinguished, quiet, and cold. He was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The first time they met, Xu Zhizhi threw herself into his arms. Terrified, she stam 9kReads8.4Score890Shelves
14. 214 我 I'm the Worst, So What Can You Do About It? [The 1970s] 我是极品，能奈我何【七零】 Li Site李思特Modern Romance548k WordsCompleted [1970s setting + everyday family life; heroine is a human weapon, police] Shi Yu transmigrates from the apocalypse to 1976. At first, all she wants is enough to eat, then to eat well. In the end, the times push her into becoming a police officer. She gets to watch the drama unfold, enjoy the show, and beat people up. What could be better? The heroine’s superhuman strength returns around Chapter 40. The male lead is Li Yinian, but he doesn’t appear much! (The characters aren’t perfect; fictional 1.9kReads6.8Score116Shelves
15. 215 借 Surrogate Motherhood? The Second-Time Bride and Beloved Consort Insists on Rising to the Top 借腹生子？二嫁宠妃偏要步步高升 Silver Terrace and Golden Palace银台金阙Ancient Romance626k WordsCompleted [A gentle, kind widow and an arrogant, biased emperor. Sweet, doting everyday romance, with little palace intrigue (the emphasis is on little).] The Yu family had three daughters, all beautiful. The eldest became a countess, the youngest became a consort in the palace, and only the second daughter returned home a widow less than five years after her marriage, with a little girl in tow. One day, the palace consort suffered a miscarriage and was told she would have difficulty bearing children in t 22.2kReads9.3Score3.3kShelves
16. 216 重 Reborn, I Made a Fortune by Raising Kids 重生后，我靠养崽发家致富 Ji Ye季也Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted [Completed, no romance, family-focused, not a traditional child-rearing story, slow-paced daily life, no perfect characters] Jiang Qianyi, a modern-day office worker, worked overtime and stayed up late for so long that one day she wasn't careful and died of sudden cardiac arrest. She died, but not really. She was reborn in someone else's body. The original owner had grown up in an orphanage, relying on an older sister as they made their way through life together. Later, her sister died in a car 4.2kReads9.2Score412Shelves
17. 217 不 A Heart Unwilling to Give In 不甘的心 Zhong Xuanzi中玄子Urban3.3M WordsCompleted Some say that when God created humanity, He split each person in two: one half stayed in the mortal world, while the other was kept for Himself. Each was left to search among the crowds for the missing half of their own self. When faced with choices in an uncertain world, we always do everything we can to save the heart that refuses to give in. At the summit, we long to become wholly ourselves, perfectly united and standing tall amid the mundane realities of life. That defiant heart cries out: G 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Behind every hustle and bustle lies a heart-wrenching ordinariness, just as a beautiful interior is often unbearable to behold. When everyone sees, hears, thinks, and even idolizes, we should maintain a uniquely clear-headed composure amidst the chaos. The seemingly mundane stories of life often flow with countless pains and sorrows. Especially when facing reality, the innate will to survive inevitably takes over. Therefore, truly letting go of the "unwilling heart" becomes crucial for accepting trials and embracing challenges. As Mr. Nan Huaijin said, "When looking at scenery, absorb its spirit into your eyes; when looking at mountains and rivers, absorb their spirit into your eyes." I think the same applies to the intricacies of life, including the story of a novel. The most important thing about spending time reading is to gain insights that bring spiritual joy. The book "The Unwilling Heart" revolves around the theme of "unwillingness," elucidating life's lessons learned during the growth process. Although a mundane life needs endless space for imagination to fill the years of waiting, we must always face the stumbles and falls in the process of growing up with a positive attitude. Though it may seem mundane, it is anything but ordinary. Because the karma and origins of each person in this life have already determined their destiny. But this path in life does not prevent us from appreciating the preciousness of life. Therefore, I especially hope that readers who can empathize can truly find some insights in this book, "The Unwilling Heart," to avoid taking detours. The dawn of this day not only heralds the arrival of night but also the beginning and arrival of a new day. When we cannot calmly accept the routine while enjoying the journey of life, we should really calm down and look at this world. Just like this mundane life, no matter how much we struggle, our predetermined destiny will unfold as it is. As for whether it is the life we ​​want, I believe that the unwilling heart will eventually cease to be unwilling.

18. 218 七 The Happy Life of Lin Yulan, a Sharp-Tongued Woman in the 1970s 七十年代之贫嘴林玉兰的幸福生活 Bai Shuitan白水谈Modern Romance440k WordsCompleted My new novel, A Lively Life in the Sixties: Revenge First, Gossip Later, is now available! Every character is a piece of work, with revenge, scoundrels getting what they deserve, and plenty of beatings. It’s a different kind of story. If you’re interested, give it a try. Thanks for your support! [Reborn + no pocket dimension + no System + no golden finger + romance, with a cheerful and heartwarming tone] Liu Jie’s parents divorced in her previous life, and she lived alone with her grandmother. 2.3kReads9.0Score184Shelves

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    This is a period drama, filled with everyday family stories, humor, and a strong sense of realism. It doesn't have many awful characters; it's just a very authentic story.

19. 219 四 Siheyuan: Reborn, I Settle Every Score 四合院：重生后，我一一清算 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Male-Channel Fanfiction307k WordsCompleted Synopsis of "Siheyuan: After Being Reborn, I Settle Every Score" In 1958, in a Beijing siheyuan on Longxugou, Chen Feng goes from a vengeful ghost in a freezing prison to a young man in his prime after being reborn. In his previous life, he watched his parents get framed through the collusion of the Third Master, Niu Degui, the Second Master, Li Mengcang, and the First Master, Yan Daomao. Their property was seized, and they died with their names unjustly stained. The Jia and Xu families took adv 5Reads7.4Score—Shelves

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    The extraordinary lies in the ordinary; that's life!

20. 220 四 In the Siheyuan, Silly Zhu Stops Being a Doormat 四合院傻柱不在做冤大头 Author Kung Pao Chicken作者宫保鸡丁Male-Channel Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted Snow blanketed the world. As he lay dying beneath a bridge, He Yuzhu watched his archrival, Xu Damao, summon the last of his strength to carry him back to the courtyard, and regret tore at his heart. Reborn as a young man, he awakens a mysterious pocket dimension and gains the skills of a culinary god. He immediately cuts ties with the Jia family. He will repay the deaf old lady's kindness, ease his younger sister's suffering, and rekindle his bond with Lou Xiao'e. As for those bloodsucking para 918Reads8.6Score101Shelves
21. 221 一 She Wakes Up to Find She's the Mother of a Child Prodigy 一觉醒来，成了学霸孩子的妈妈 Li Wenzhu黎文竹Modern Romance396k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, both leads devoted only to each other, mutual love] [Bold, flamboyant heiress VS meticulous, upright, gentle and devoted lawyer] [Sweet romance all the way + putting scumbags in their place] Lu Yingying, the heiress of the Lu family, catches her fiancé sharing a tender moment with one of her friends. Enraged, she springs to her feet, only to discover that she has arrived five years in the future. She is now the wife of Zhao Shuyao, a prominent figure at Yanda University, and 601Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    The ordinary life of the male and female protagonists after marriage

22. 222 我 I Really Don’t Want to Become a God 我真的不想成神 The White Shirt in My Dreams梦中的白衬衫Urban325k WordsOngoing The Heavenly Gate opened in the twenty-first century, heralding the rise of humans who would ascend to immortality! This was the first such ascension since humanity entered modern civilization! He was the one who opened the Heavenly Gate, but somehow lost his memories and ended up drifting through the streets. An ambitious tycoon found and captured him, invoking the saying, “When one person attains the Way, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven,” and brought him to the very heart of the po —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A mundane path to ascension. Here, there is only the Dao! No dazzling magic. So why is the protagonist unwilling to ascend? The answer lies in a long story…

23. 223 四 Siheyuan: Becoming a Rogue Everyone Loves 四合院：做一个人见人爱的流氓 Hermit of Xiangshan Creek香山溪客Male-Channel Fanfiction1.6M WordsOngoing [System] [Multiple Heroines] [Low on Grimness] [Historical Fantasy] Lin Muzhi, a down-and-out writer from the 21st century, wakes up as Lin Weidong, a backward young man in a 1965 courtyard. His neighbors are rubbing their hands together, ready to crush this “troublemaker” and take everything from him. But... The whole courtyard soon realizes that this time, the newcomer isn't prey. Armed with the perspective of a modern civilization, he's come to rule this world of tangled relationships like it 38.5kReads8.7Score1.8kShelves
24. 224 原 It Turns Out There’s No Light in the Deep Sea 原来深海没有光 Pian Qian翩浅Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted Girls from the south, most of them love the romance of snow drifting through a northern winter night. But what they don't know is that once the snow has fallen, howling winds soon follow. In an instant, they sweep away all the romance, exposing the bone-chilling cold beneath. 193Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    This is a bland and depressing novel, incredibly realistic. Are there any readers who enjoy angst-filled stories? Click to read!

25. 225 不 Let's Not Talk About Love 不谈爱情 Ershu Ershu二叔尔淑Urban179k WordsCompleted Don't Talk About Love is a purely fictional serialized novel. The novel tells of the inner torment of Zhao Xiaosong, a middle-aged man who works at Shenfeng Tire Factory and suffers from cerebral atrophy. It portrays his resentment, anxiety, loneliness, helplessness, despair, selfishness, longing, and, finally, his struggle... The story begins in the 1990s. Zhao Xiaosong, a country bumpkin from that era, is lucky enough to become a tire-molding worker at Shenfeng Tire Factory in Jiaoshi. Back 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hey there, this is it! A realistic story, written in a unique style, follow the eccentric life of protagonist Zhao Xiaosong. Thought-provoking, insightful, and engaging—definitely worth checking out!

26. 226 四 Siheyuan: Qin Huairu Is My Mother-in-Law 四合院：秦淮如是我岳母 Tian Heli天禾利Male-Channel Fanfiction420k WordsCompleted Courtyard setting + period drama + System + pocket dimension + transmigration, with a focus on “System-powered advantages and overwhelming superiority through supplies.” Fourteen-year-old Wang Ergou, whose real name was Wang Zixuan, lay curled up in the dead grass of a mass grave, covered in blood. In the final moments before losing consciousness, his mind replayed the tragedy that had destroyed his family: His father had been persecuted to death by Red Guards after his own younger brothers, his 1.1kReads8.8Score—Shelves
27. 227 海 Hai Nange's Second Book 海楠哥的第2本书 Brother Hainan海楠哥Urban220k WordsCompleted [Work + romance + plot + personal growth + lighthearted everyday life] Xu Liangfeng had just graduated from high school when he went to the big city to look for work. He ran into setback after setback, but he didn't lose heart and kept working hard. As he changed jobs frequently, he learned plenty of practical skills. Still, at every workplace, his managers both loved and hated him. They loved his competence and his humble, sincere nature, but hated how argumentative he could be. “Liangfeng, can 321Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A slice-of-life urban story, close to reality, with a focus on working life! [Kissing emoji]

28. 228 食 The Two Pleasures of Food and Sex 食色二事 Sesame Malt Candy芝麻杆糖Modern Romance169k WordsCompleted In his twenties, Liu Zhu became the man who married a woman with a child. He devoted himself to his family, working himself to the bone for ten whole years. In return, his wife cheated on him with her ex-husband, the scumbag who had once abandoned her and her daughter. After divorcing her, Liu Zhu was utterly distraught, and then he got into a car accident. In his hospital room, he met an old man who had no one to care for him. The old man felt they were fated to meet. On his deathbed, he told L 7.8kReads9.0Score822Shelves
29. 229 桃 A Garden of Students, Growing Old Together in Love 桃李满天下恩爱共白头 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance42k WordsCompleted Wu Xiaomin was a country girl, born and raised in the countryside, but she had always been a good student and was naturally beautiful. Unfortunately, after she started high school, her surroundings changed dramatically, leaving her confused and lost. In her sophomore year, she met a new homeroom teacher who helped her find her way again. After graduating from college, Wu Xiaomin gave up a job placement back in her hometown and introduced a female college classmate to her former high school teach 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book's male lead is the female lead's high school mentor. After graduating from university, to repay her mentor, the female lead introduces a female classmate to him as his girlfriend. To develop her career, the female lead gives up her assigned job and stays in the city to work.

30. 230 奇 A Strange Haha 奇怪的哈哈 Little Zuo Is at a Loss没招的小左Two Female Leads275k WordsOngoing In Wuyun Country, there’s this strange girl who’s always running into bizarre things in her everyday life. Yet in every one of these strange encounters, she somehow meets someone who loves her beyond measure. Isn’t that strange? 132Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's quite good-looking, not tiring, and interesting.

31. 231 工 An Unforgettable Romance at the Factory 工厂里的难忘爱情 Splendid Scenery瑰丽风景Urban3.1M WordsOngoing Xu Bo heads to the city to find work, where he meets a girl from a neighboring village. They travel to the city together and find jobs. At the factory, the female boss takes a liking to him, and from then on, good fortune keeps coming his way. He rises from a workshop worker to workshop supervisor, and eventually is forced to start his own factory. His life becomes anything but ordinary. This is a story that feels grounded in real life, with sorrow and joy, laughter and tears. The plot never dra 44.1kReads9.0Score2.3kShelves
32. 232 老 My Husband Cheated, So I Swapped Husbands with His Mistress to Change Our Fates 老公出轨，我和小三换夫改命 Du Wanxing杜菀星Modern Romance553k WordsCompleted A new novel currently being serialized, with its rating just posted! [Not a wish-fulfillment story] [Period setting + remarriage + devoted husband + marriage first, love later] [Some ensemble cast elements] [No System] [No pocket dimension] [Realistic everyday life] In the height of summer in 1977, Xu Nan, a temporary worker at a machinery factory, caught her husband, Cheng Peng, having an affair with Liang Yan Min, an employee at the same factory. To protect his reputation and prospects, Cheng 17.2kReads8.4Score1.2kShelves

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    Plain Life

33. 233 中 Lu Xueqi, Vocational School Student 中专生陆雪琪 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Marriage & Romance81k WordsCompleted Lu Xueqi, the Vocational School Student 1.8kReads—Score—Shelves
34. 234 四 Siheyuan: Lin Jiu Lives in the West Courtyard 四合院之林玖住在西跨院 Dao Ru'an盗如岸Male-Channel Fanfiction320k WordsCompleted Someone once said, “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” I couldn’t agree more. In my first work, I didn’t dare delve into the individual reasons, so I could only follow the common thread. Lin Jiu lives in the western side courtyard, and the only way to find happiness is through hard work. It won’t be very long, just 300,000 words as planned. Since it’s not long, I can promise I won’t pad it out, and I haven’t used any writing tools. The original courtya 10.4kReads8.1Score258Shelves

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    It's not too bland; there are definitely some highlights.

35. 235 闪 A Whirlwind Wedding: I Married My Divorced Classmate 闪婚：嫁给二婚男同学 Huai Yue淮玥Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + Strong Female Lead + Mutual Devotion + Healing] After ten years in the workforce, Bei Xiao finally saved enough money to quit her job. At a class reunion, she and Zhang Yi hit it off. Zhang Yi is divorced and has a son who is old enough for kindergarten, so he needs to find the boy a mother. Taken with Bei Xiao, he proposes to her on WeChat. She readily agrees, bluntly saying that the main reason she wants to marry him is that she likes his son and can avoid having a child herse 3.7kReads9.3Score334Shelves

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    I recommend this book: The Love Life of Ordinary People

36. 236 清 Tales of the Qingshui River 清水河往事 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance133k WordsCompleted Zhao Xinran was once a young high school teacher. He left the classroom to take the civil service exam and became the mayor of a town. Thanks to his dedication and strong results, he was promoted to director of a county bureau, and eventually became the director of a municipal department. Two female students worked under him, one specializing in the humanities and the other in the sciences. Both made significant contributions to their hometowns, earning Zhao Xinran political achievements while d 696Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 237 穿 I Became the Eldest Sister-in-Law of a Farm Family and Led Them to Prosperity 穿成农家长嫂，我带领全家致富了 A Sour Loquat一颗酸枇杷Ancient Romance362k WordsCompleted Transmigration + Farming + No Golden Finger + No Harem Intrigue + No Princes, Emperors, or Concubines There are no golden fingers in this story. The male and female leads are ordinary people with no special identities, and their journey to prosperity unfolds at a steady pace. Li Zhenzhen, who was unloved by her parents in her previous life, transmigrates to an ancient farming household and unexpectedly gains a wonderfully loving mother-in-law, a rough-looking but thoughtful husband, and several 571Reads8.6Score101Shelves

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    This is a farming novel with no cheat codes, no princes or emperors, and no palace intrigue. The male and female leads are ordinary people, and the main storyline revolves around a rural family. The female lead, unloved by her parents in her previous life, transmigrates to an ancient farming family. She has a gentle and kind mother-in-law, a rough but thoughtful husband, and three well-behaved and obedient brothers-in-law. She also has two kind-hearted sisters-in-law who are already married. The family works together to become wealthy, farming, clearing land, selling tofu, raising chickens, ducks, and even pigs, and living a prosperous life.

38. 238 大 Settling Down in the Greater Khingan Mountains 大兴安岭安家记 Spring Creek Dreams of the Moon春溪梦月Ancient Romance225k WordsOngoing [The simple pleasures of eating and drinking with my young husband in ancient times] Transmigration + farming + no golden finger + no special abilities + no pocket dimension She transmigrates to ancient times and opens her eyes to find herself married to a young hunter who hasn’t grown into his full height yet. There are no parents-in-law above them, and no uncles, aunts, or younger sisters-in-law below. They have not a single strip of farmland, and their only room is deep in the mountains. Well 22Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    🌿🌿🌿The protagonist transmigrates to ancient times and is married off to a hunter by his parents. They live a simple life in the mountains, eating and drinking.🌿🌿🌿Suddenly, they arrive in the harsh 1960s, where the protagonist is married off to a good-for-nothing from the next village. However, it turns out he simply doesn't like farm work, and the two live a happy and harmonious life together.

39. 239 小 The Little Bridge Cave Family Compound 小桥洞家属院 Miss Lego乐高小姐Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [Period Setting] [Ensemble Cast] [Everyday Life] The results came out a few months after it was completed. This novel is fantastic! Zhang Yan and Deng Yang were born in the Xiaoqiaodong factory compound and grew up beneath the chimneys of the State Chemical Plant. There was no glamour or respectability here, only the bustle of daily life, sweat, arguments, and warmth. In 1997, as firecrackers exploded to celebrate Hong Kong's return, they still thought their parents would wear their work uniform 513Reads8.1Score102Shelves

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    A true story! A true novel! Absolutely fantastic!

40. 240 六 The Sixties: Newlywed from the Start 六十年代：开局就是新婚 Zhi Yu 1014栀虞1014Modern Romance610k WordsCompleted [Period novel + everyday family life + devoted hero and heroine enjoying a peaceful life together + low-conflict + daily spectatorship + no saintly heroine] As a Chinese teacher at a technical secondary school, Wen Nuan enjoyed a happy routine, working from eight in the morning to five in the evening, with the occasional evening class. She didn’t have to worry about grades or deal with any teaching pressure. Sure, the students were a little unruly and getting all their homework collected was a b 18.6kReads8.8Score958Shelves
41. 241 解 After Ending My Contract, I Found New Life on a Slow-Paced Variety Show 解约后我在慢综里重获新生 Shen Jingbing沈靖冰Two Male Leads257k WordsCompleted All scripts featured in this story are adapted from my own completed novels, which have been published on public platforms. All scripts featured in this story are adapted from my own completed novels, which have been published on public platforms. All scripts featured in this story are adapted from my own completed novels, which have been published on public platforms. Xue Cang has long been a controversial figure in the entertainment industry. Scandals about him are everywhere, he has few fans, 917Reads8.9Score153Shelves

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    This novel features two male protagonists, and while the main plot of redemption in the entertainment industry isn't particularly novel, the author's writing style is gentle and unhurried, making it a comfortable read for leisure. It begins with a slice-of-life travel variety show, and the overall tone is warm and gentle. Everything unfolds in a relatively calm and uneventful manner, without any major drama.

42. 242 禁 Abstinence Warning: Mr. Li Is a Hopeless Romantic and Too Easy to Tease 禁欲警告：厉总他恋爱脑，不经撩 Little Bun小面包Modern Romance149k WordsCompleted (The rating is low because the novel just started getting reviews, so that’s normal.) [Abstinent Hero + Sweet Seduction + Childhood Sweethearts + Reunion After Years Apart + Intense Push and Pull] [A Sweet, Flirtatious Childhood Sweetheart and a Cold, Scheming CEO] Reunited after years apart, Li Xie is still just as he used to be: always teaching her, acting like her big brother, and playing the perfect husband! The only problem is that he’s allergic to contraceptives, so he’s spent half his lif 2.7kReads8.9Score221Shelves

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    The daily life of the male and female leads in their romance: The male lead appears aloof and refined, exuding an air of asceticism, but is actually a scumbag who loves to swear in bed! The female lead is lustful but cowardly, sweet, soft, and knows how to flirt. [Laughs]

43. 243 年 The Supporting Girl in the Period Novel Rolled Her Eyes 年代文女配翻了个白眼 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Modern Romance1.9M WordsOngoing [The blurb is misleading. This isn't a wish-fulfillment novel, and the leads are ordinary people. If you only like mindless wish fulfillment, please don't read this. Thank you.] Qiu Bailu transmigrates into a period novel as a clownish, supporting villainess, destined to scheme her way to a lifetime of poverty. She's so angry she laughs. She's unapologetically hypocritical. When she read the book, she sided with the protagonist and thought the villainess was awful. Now that she's the villainess, 92.2kReads8.8Score6.5kShelves

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    🔥🌻A period drama set in a historical period, focusing on everyday family life. It's a simple, uneventful story with few awful characters, leaning towards a warm and slice-of-life feel. If you like this type of story, give it a try! [Kissing emoji]

44. 244 千 The Heiress Helps Raise a Child, and Gets a Wealthy Husband as a Bonus 千金帮养娃，顺个豪门老公成赠品 Bamboo Won't Be Taken Apart竹不拆Modern Romance384k WordsOngoing [Sweet Romance + Marriage First, Love Later + The Husband Chases His Wife] Overnight, Xi Lingge finds herself inside a story as a paper character, tasked with marrying into a wealthy family. She expects a marriage of convenience and assumes they can go their separate ways once she completes her mission. But then her CEO husband changes his tune and insists on pampering her, loving her, and having a baby with her... A story of marriage first, love later, and a hard-won pursuit of his wife, as an —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The CEO romance novels aren't that exaggerated, which is fairly standard. The male lead's scumbag behavior was a bit annoying at first, but as I've followed it, it's become increasingly captivating without being mind-numbing.

45. 245 心 My Heart Fluttered, So I Made a Move! 心动了，行动了！ Spicy Rabbit辣子兔Modern Romance302k WordsCompleted Title: My Heart’s Racing, So I’m Making a Move! Also known as Adult Love: Flirting with Passion and Desire. [Urban life + Workplace + Contemporary romance + Sweet romance + Mutual devotion + Happy ending + Strong female lead + Two powerful leads] Starting from nothing, she grew from a saleswoman into a domineering CEO. Rising from humble beginnings, a bar singer became a legendary singer and award-winning actor. They met when they had nothing. After one passionate night, she ran away. Ten years 1.2kReads9.0Score118Shelves

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    This is a contemporary realistic novel depicting the story of a single mother struggling in her career and experiencing numerous twists and turns in her love life, set in Beijing and Shanghai. [Cool][Thinking]

46. 246 大 First Day of College, My Reborn Girlfriend Blocks Me at the School Gate 大学第一天，被重生女友堵在校门 When Things Get Strange, Something Is Afoot事出反常必有妖Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Campus romance] [One heroine] [Everyday life] [Slow-paced] [Low-key] [No melodrama] Chen Mo had hoped to quietly get through college, but Gu Xiaoyu, who claimed to be his future girlfriend, wouldn't leave him alone. “Hey, did you mistake me for someone else?” “No. Your name is Chen Mo, you're nineteen, your birthday is March 18, and you're from Linjiang City.” “You don't like spicy food, you never dry your hair after washing it, and you have to sleep on your right side.” “Your ID number is...” 9.6kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves
47. 247 师 The Right Way to Start a Teacher-Student Romance 师生恋的正确打开方式 A Day in the Life of a Bar Owner酒吧老版娘的一天Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted Yangshui isn’t Chang’an, and there’s no one from Chang’an here. Someone from Chang’an is far away, so don’t stop here for their sake. Life is so long, yet you’re gone. A Ge, in my next life, I only want to spend it in Yangshui as a teacher. You can be a nurse, and we’ll stay in our little town and live out our days in peace. 98Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After finishing her college entrance exams, Ami confessed her feelings to the chemistry teacher in the next class, whom she had a long-standing crush on, but was rejected. The heartless man walked away without looking back. A year later, Ami went on a blind date in place of her sister and ran into the same guy she had rejected. She secretly gloated, "Oh, still single?" The subplot involves the story of a soldier who died far from home during the Republic of China era and a "Nightingale" amidst the flames of war.

48. 248 狠 A Cruel Mother, a Broken Home, and Me, Unbroken 狠心的妈，破碎的家，不屈的我 If You’re No Eagle, Don’t Be a Snail不是雄鹰做蜗牛Urban3.3M WordsOngoing [Male-Oriented, Rural, Family, Comeback, Power Fantasy, Inspirational] Abandoned by his own mother, abused by his stepmother, and struck by his father's sudden misfortune. Su Yang, a poor boy from the mountains, has been left battered by his family's cruelty. With no one to lean on and no support to count on, he can only fight his own way to survival. He studies hard, weathers turmoil on campus, and makes his way in the business world. His heartless relatives come crawling back to latch onto his 28.4kReads8.2Score2.3kShelves

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    An ordinary yet inspiring journey to success.

49. 249 快 Quick Transmigration: World Survival Time Loaded 快穿之世界存活时长已加载 I Like Fish Mint喜欢鱼香草Modern Romance2.8M WordsCompleted [Quick Transmigration + No Male Lead + Ordinary Daily Life] Thanks to her mom’s connections, Xi Ming successfully lands a permanent government job. From then on, her daily routine is to lie flat, wait for retirement, and live on welfare. There are no missions in this Quick Transmigration story. She starts out as an orphan, and the longer she lives in each small world, the greater her rewards. She’s also given a golden finger, and every day Xi Ming feels completely content. 6.9kReads8.7Score616Shelves

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    These books all fit the bill; they don't have those outrageous, over-the-top plot twists.

50. 250 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 2kReads—Score114Shelves

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    This one! This one!

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