Novels That Feel Very Real and Reflect Real Society 写的很真实，反映真实社会的那种小说

1. 1201 黑 A Life of Dark Desires 黑欲人生 Langya Swordsman琅琊刀客Urban4.2M WordsCompleted Keep your hands ruthless, your mind sharp, and your nerve strong. The martial world is a place where people devour one another. Talk about honor and reason? You'll end up without a bone left! [Blood-Soaked Martial World] [Love and Hate] [Powerful Background] [All the Right Ingredients] 15.6kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves
2. 1202 求 Survival Journal: Back to the World of Ordinary Life 求生日记：重返烟火人间 Rouge Moon胭脂月Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Not a wish-fulfillment story, no cheat powers, no rebirth: a realistic struggle to survive against the odds. An innocent only daughter meets the ultimate scumbag. He tricks her into love, saddles her with debt, then runs off, delivering a triple blow. She tries to take her daughter into the lake with her, but survives. Having died once, she finally comes to her senses. There’s no one to catch her when she falls and no one to save her. Every meal and every bit of warmth must be earned with her ow 5.9kReads8.8Score425Shelves
3. 1203 彼 All the Stars Across the River Are Lonely 彼岸星辰皆寂寥 Wanderer Returns at Night游子夜归人Modern Romance876k WordsCompleted The Stars Across the Shore Are All Silent is a realistic ensemble novel about the love lives of Chinese students studying in the United States and their entrepreneurial ventures in both China and America. The main couple's story is based on real events. The cast is richly drawn, and the chapters stand on their own. For a campus story, start at Chapter 1 or 37; for entrepreneurship, start at Chapter 11; for heartache, start at Chapter 55; and for the real-life inspiration, start at Chapter 71. Yu 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It would be a shame to miss this novel, adapted from a well-known case.

4. 1204 渣 The Zhar Woman’s Struggle 渣女的奋斗 Happy Little Orange快乐的小橙子Modern Romance490k WordsCompleted A beautiful young woman refuses to become anyone's kept woman. When she faces a string of sinister schemes, she unexpectedly finds a benefactor. By a twist of fate, she escapes the danger of being framed. Hoping to change her circumstances, she runs into troublesome relatives, then heads abroad to work and build a better life. There are outrageous twists, nerve-racking schemes, fights for survival, and deceitful deals. She not only finds love and happiness, but also makes a great success of hers 36Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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   A realistic depiction of real life

5. 1205 闪 My Flash-Marriage Husband's Love Has Me Spoiled and Proud 闪婚老公的爱让我恃宠而骄 Mo Bei Yao漠北瑶Modern Romance182k WordsCompleted She, Xu Mengyao, a cool, beautiful woman who was once the goddess of first love in everyone's eyes, planned to marry her boyfriend of four years, Chen Hao, after becoming pregnant. But his mother broke them up. He, Li Yuanjun, a warm-hearted man, met Xu Mengyao, a bridesmaid, at a friend's wedding, and fell for her at first sight. Handsome and sunny, Li Yuanjun eventually won Xu Mengyao over with his sincerity. A month later, they had a whirlwind wedding and registered their marriage. After the 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I recommend you check out this book. It's based on real stories from everyday life, relatable and not exaggerated.

6. 1206 逃 Escaping a Life Under Someone Else’s Control 逃离被控制的人生 Happy Little Orange快乐的小橙子Modern Romance181k WordsCompleted My parents divorced. My sister went with my father, while I followed my mother into her new marriage. Then Mom had a son. My biological father keeps hounding me, always wanting me to change my name and take his surname. I took my stepfather’s surname, but when I need money, there’s no one there for me. I can only keep going on my own. All I want is to escape a life where I’m controlled. 34Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 1207 这 This Three Kingdoms Has No Transmigration 这个三国不穿越 Marquis of Xiangping, Defender of the East镇东襄平侯Historical700k WordsCompleted There are fewer and fewer novels about the Three Kingdoms that stick to the official history. This one presents a complete picture of the era, with the schemes and calculations of great figures, the helplessness and laments of ordinary people, incisive analysis, historical figures weighing their decisions, and examinations of the historical context. It features vivid depictions of military strategy and warfare, as well as the complexities of human relationships at every turn. All these elements 221Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   A vivid and engaging historical account of the Three Kingdoms period, offering insights into historical events and figures, revealing the strategies, power struggles, interests, and human relationships behind them. It delves into the geography, military affairs, powerful families, personnel, and intrigues of the Three Kingdoms era. The book maintains a fair and impartial perspective, avoiding bias or prejudice.

8. 1208 人 A Scoundrel’s Repentance 人渣的忏悔 Happy Little Orange快乐的小橙子Urban303k WordsCompleted I was born into poverty and grew up through one hardship after another. My heart had died, but I had no regrets. An unexpected stroke of luck turned my life around and let me experience a different kind of life. If there is another life, I would never be reincarnated as a human again, because this world is too terrifying! 27Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 1209 夏 Summer and Fate 夏季与天意 La Jiu Yun腊玖雲Modern Romance211k WordsCompleted An ordinary encounter: one is a talented young woman at a crossroads in her life, and the other is a dedicated high school teacher. A sweet story about down-to-earth life and love. Xu Huanyi met Xu Tian in the summer. Once lost and uncertain, she gave up the job she already had and came to this small town for a fresh start. To her delight, she discovered that Xu Tian was part of that new beginning. Back in high school, Xu Tian had inexplicably taken a liking to a girl, though all he did was wa 121Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   It's very realistic; it's about a high school teacher and a talented and beautiful woman, and their everyday romance.

10. 1210 浪 A Romantic Career in Officialdom 浪漫仕途 Peerless Blade Edge不二刀锋Urban517k WordsCompleted After graduating with a master’s degree, Leng Yu took the civil service exam and landed a post in a poor mountain region, determined to do more good for the people and deliver real results. But while his ideals were lofty, reality dealt him a face-slapping blow. Facing pressure from all sides, he stubbornly fought his way forward and gradually came to understand that to accomplish great things, he would first have to become a high-ranking official. 156Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    In less than a week, the township party secretary, angered by his downfall, brutally beat up the township head who had harassed women, petitioned for the people, and outwitted organized crime. Several women were jealous of him, and various powerful figures pressured him. Suddenly, he became the focus of attention in Daping Township. But he remained steadfast in his principles: to protect good people and to prevent women from suffering injustice. He navigated the complexities with ease, striving towards his ideals. Very realistic.

11. 1211 人 The Scoundrel's Struggle 人渣奋斗史 Happy Little Orange快乐的小橙子Urban739k WordsCompleted I came with nothing and leave loaded with everything. Conscience? What a useless piece of shit. I ditched it ages ago. Kindness is for God; evil is what belongs in this world. Sure, I didn't get much schooling, but I'm not asking for much. I just want a good life. I had nothing to begin with, so what have I got to fear? Just do it! 287Reads8.2Score—Shelves
12. 1212 独 Home on a Unicycle 独轮车上的家 Crimson Snow's Song绛雪吟Modern Romance116k WordsCompleted The novel follows Liu Shouren and his family from the late 1970s to the present day. As society changes and the countryside is transformed, they weather a tumultuous journey. Through stories from in and around the village, it portrays the lives, resilience, struggles, and growth of countless ordinary rural families across China... 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both of these books are excellent 👍

13. 1213 我 I’m a Heartbreaker, So What? 我是渣女，我怕谁 Adelaide Ranch阿德莱德牧场Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted If no amount of hard work can change your fate, what’s the point of striving? What good is hard work? You might as well throw away your conscience. That’s the only way to live well, though you may end up bringing disaster upon yourself. By the time you regret it, it’ll be too late. There’s no cure for regret in life! 236Reads5.9Score100Shelves
14. 1214 法 The Courtroom's Chaotic Cases 法院鸡飞狗跳那些事 Ma Dangdang马当当Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted [Adapted from real events. The ups and downs, chaos, and comedy I experienced while working at the courthouse.] [Reality + episodic stories + civil disputes + all walks of society + human nature + marriage and family] After raising a boy for eight years, you discover he isn't your biological son. How can you give him up? A car accident leaves a beautiful young woman unable to feel her lips. Can she claim damages for the loss of her right to kiss? Two months into their marriage, a husband asks fo 571Reads9.4Score104Shelves

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    This book is directly adapted from the author's own real-life work experience, depicting the harsh realities of human nature witnessed in the courtroom. It's presented in episodic format, with each story focusing on a single case, making it incredibly realistic. Highly recommended.

15. 1215 我 My Love in Singapore 我的爱情在新加坡 Crimson Snow's Song绛雪吟Modern Romance265k WordsCompleted Suzhou tour guide Lü Anqi meets Lin Jiahao of Singapore’s Lin Group while showing a luxury tour group around. Though he appears aloof and strict, he is warmhearted beneath the surface. The two embark on a sweet, romantic love story... 2Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 1216 北 The Storms of Beicheng 北城风云 The Mental Patient from East Village东村精神病Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Synopsis: (This story is entirely fictional. Its original title was Northern City’s Turmoil.) What is the jianghu? Wherever there are people, there is a jianghu, and wherever there is a jianghu, there is conflict! The jianghu is about fighting, killing, and the law of the jungle, but it’s also about human relationships and social conventions. This book will take you back to the jianghu of the 1980s and 1990s, where you’ll witness the extraordinary path of Chen Yanan, a generation’s ruthless hero 12.4kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves
17. 1217 擒 The Scumbag Takedown 擒渣记 Spicy-Mouthed Poison Mushroom辣嘴毒蘑菇Modern Romance502k WordsCompleted Based on a true story: a woman escapes a marriage marred by infidelity, defeats the shameless homewrecker who knowingly became the other woman, and goes on to live life with her head held high. No golden finger, no miraculous help from above. She wins through her own efforts! 354Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    This novel, adapted from a true story of marriage, depicts the workplace and human nature, presenting a glimpse into the realities of society.

18. 1218 辜 Gu Hong, Dare to Be Happy! 辜鸿，请大胆快乐！ Se Fo铯佛Modern Romance214k WordsCompleted Gu Hong, why are you afraid to be happy? Is it because you make too much money? Liang Shuang, why are you afraid to be happy? Is it because you have too many boyfriends? Wu Kun, why are you afraid to be happy? Is it because getting your doctorate is too hard? Wu Peng, why are you afraid to be happy? Is it because being an executive is exhausting? Yu Yang, why are you afraid to be happy? Is it because big shots are too boring? Tell me, why are all of you afraid to be happy! 10Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    They were like a group of unfortunate people, relying on each other for warmth, trying to make their fates less bitter. Yes, some people's lives are like watermelons, red and sweet; some are like durians, smelling pungent but possessing an indescribable sweetness; most people's lives are like cucumbers, neither sweet nor bitter, refreshing and pleasant; but some people's lives are like bitter melons. Fortunately, bitter melons can be prepared in many ways. Blanching them reduces the bitterness, and when savored, they reveal a unique flavor, a flavor that lingers longer than sweetness.

19. 1219 出 A Way Forward Through Mountains and Rivers 出路之山重水复 I Am But Floating Dust我本浮尘Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Period setting + Family + Women + Career + Workplace business battles + No romance + Society + An exploration of human nature] No cheat powers, no dramatic comeback. A deep look at the struggles and prospects of 99% of ordinary people! Wish-fulfillment stories are everywhere, but once the excitement fades, only emptiness remains. In the end, we all have to face the grind of daily life and the warmth or coldness of human relationships. This slow-burning work of realism offers no lucky breaks or 2.5kReads9.5Score354Shelves

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    This is a period novel worth reading slowly and carefully. The language is simple and the narrative is vivid. Each scene is the author's summary and profound reflection on society.

20. 1220 身 Miles Apart, Yet Close at Heart 身遥心迩 Zhouzhou Latte粥粥拿铁Modern Romance305k WordsCompleted Everyone in the industry says that Li Kong went to another Hong Kong master to have his fortune told. The master's advice was that he needed to be kind and build up good karma if he wanted fame, fortune, and a fortune big enough to fill his pockets. So when he was exposed as dating a rising star in the charity sector, people gossiped that the fortune-telling really had been spot-on. · Cheng Yitong sat on a simple set, holding a plush doll as she told the camera a story about a teacher voluntee 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This story explores the real challenges of rural education development within the non-profit sector, the struggle between integrity and capital within the entertainment industry, and the romance between two seemingly disparate individuals. Genre: Entertainment, Non-profit, 1v1

21. 1221 她 She and Her Eating Disorder 她与厌食症 Shi Du史渡Modern Romance118k WordsCompleted [Adapted from the author’s personal experience] 2019, senior year of high school: I start losing weight. 2020, the “results”: 168 cm tall, 42 kg. 2022: Binge eating, a sharp weight gain, dropping out of school, and admission to a psychiatric hospital. 2023: Moping around at home, bored out of my mind, I start documenting my struggle with food, body-image anxiety, my family of origin, and even fate itself. 2026: Life is slowly getting better. Looking back on that time, I’m still grateful for my o 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The new book is adapted from the author's true story. The female protagonist suffers from anorexia due to her family background. She was forcibly sent to a mental hospital by her parents, and later her anorexia turned into bulimia. She dropped out of school due to her illness, ran away from home, attempted suicide by overdosing on pills, and was sent for gastric lavage... The theme is novel, the writing is delicate, and the style is plain. To a certain extent, it reflects the tragedy of Chinese-style families.

22. 1222 我 Those Years I Spent Running with the Wrong Crowd 我混社会那一些年 Summer Loves Meat夏天爱吃肉Urban2.9M WordsCompleted As you wander the martial world, what kind of cunning, scheming, and vision do you need? As a child, I feared ghosts because they were hideous and terrifying. As an adult, I fear people because they look so respectable. This story is a reminder to everyone: Nine out of ten gambling games are rigged. The only way to win is not to gamble! 17.7kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves
23. 1223 你 You Are a Good Person 你是好人 Ye Qingyi叶清一Modern Romance410k WordsCompleted No matter what life throws at us, meeting a good person who can give us hope in our darkest moments and support us when we’re at our lowest can change the course of our lives... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    So true, it's written exactly like my husband's face... If he knew, I probably wouldn't keep my job either. [Laughing]

24. 1224 都 Now That I’m Reborn, Who’d Still Run with the Gangsters? 都重生了谁还混社会 Bored Little Bai无聊小白啊Urban3.1M WordsCompleted Short drama: "Loyal to the Skies: Starting Over" is now streaming The novel was originally titled "Now That I've Been Reborn, Who Would Still Run With Gangs?" [Reborn + business + lots of underlings + no groveling + no cowardice + taking the righteous path + law-abiding] A big shot from the underworld returns to 2010. Should he repeat his old mistakes and keep running with gangs, or abandon his underlings and take the road to a brighter future? No! I won't choose! In this life, I, Qin Jiang, wil 139.1kReads9.3Score13.8kShelves
25. 1225 非 Tales of the Strange in Africa 非洲异闻录 Zhou Yike周异客Modern Romance39k WordsCompleted After graduating in 2014, Zhou Yike, a young Chinese woman, went to Africa to work as an insurance investigator, spending every day with a group of “dangerous people.” Among them were local Maasai, who could fight lions with their bare hands and were so feared that even prides gave them a wide berth, as well as Somali pirates whose predecessors had even been featured in Time magazine. Her experiences were one long African adventure. These stories may completely overturn what you think you know a 2Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Let's see if there's anything you like.

26. 1226 笨 The Foolish Bird's Path to Immortality 笨鸟修仙 Flowers in the Mirror, Moon in the Water镜中有花水中有月Eastern Fantasy4.9M WordsCompleted He made a wish before the Buddha, hoping to be twenty years younger, and it came true. He transmigrated into the body of a young man who had cultivated immortality, practiced martial arts, studied at an academy, and shaved his head for ordination, only to die after taking a single pill. It wasn’t that he couldn’t make it; he was always just a little short. Other people transmigrate to enjoy the good life, but he gets nothing but hardship. 14.2kReads8.7Score1.7kShelves
27. 1227 打 Better Than Working: Winning Over the Crown Prince, the Client 打工不如打甲方太子的主意 You Caoquanyin佑草泉音Modern Romance287k WordsOngoing [Based on true events + urban life + workplace + strong female lead + smart characters + sweet romance] A wonderful workplace romance set in the urban financial world, inspired by real-life experiences in the modern workplace. It lays bare the dark side behind the financial sector’s glamorous facade. The writing is delicate, the scenes vivid, the emotions genuine, and the plot is full of unexpected twists. The heroine is a rookie auditor, but a strong woman at heart. She stays sharp and emotiona —Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Very realistic, reflecting real society.

28. 1228 我EN My 26-Year-Old Female Tenant 我的26岁女房客 Super Big Tank Kobe超级大坦克科比Urban2.1M WordsCompleted After a wild night at a bar, a beautiful woman pinned him with a paternity claim, and the down-and-out young man suddenly became a father. As if things weren't bad enough, the owner of his rented home changed, and he was about to be kicked out. But his new landlady was beautiful! Should he ask to share the place? She coolly gave him a single word: “Get out!” A romantic entanglement sparked by a housing problem. 120kReads9.7Score13.9kShelves

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    Take it~ You're welcome

29. 1229 那 That Guy Is Both a Northern Shaman and a Southern Taoist 那家伙既是北马又是南茅 Song Qin's Darling松琴的宝贝Mystery962k WordsOngoing Join the Old Immortal in gathering merit and spreading blessings across the land! Anyone with a “little circle” on them is there to help others. This is a little master who is both rather laid-back and a bit of a slacker, “part Taoist, part Marxist,” and specializes in helping people solve their problems and helping the Old Immortal accumulate merit! He’s also an expert at exposing fakes! Ha, take that, take that, take that, take that, take that, take that! 731Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    All true stories, depicting all aspects of life.

30. 1230 真 The Real Mongolia 真实的蒙古国 Cocoa Impression可可印象Urban106k WordsCompleted In the early 1990s, Mongolia, which had been closed to China for more than seventy years, opened its borders. I was among the first to enter the country, witnessing its changing seasons firsthand. In this book, you’ll experience a real Mongolia. If you enjoy it, please show your support and give me the motivation to keep creating! 17.2kReads8.7Score658Shelves
31. 1231 女 A Female Doctor’s Murder Diary 女医生谋杀日记 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Mystery565k WordsCompleted The print edition has been published. Search for A Female Doctor's Diary. I'm a doctor, an obstetrician and gynecologist. I have only two goals: Make someone disappear, And have a child. But he reeks of medicine And stands in my way! 13.9kReads9.5Score2.1kShelves
32. 1232 重 Reborn in 2007: From Internet Celebrity to Queen of Investment 重生07，从网红到投资女王 Not Late 11不晚11Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn + grounded realism + escaping a toxic family + making money] Jiang Xue was reborn, returning to 2007. Her father didn't care for her, her mother didn't love her, and they expected her to work in a factory tightening screws! There was no way she was going to work in a factory. The internet was still wide open in 2007, and WeChat and Weibo hadn't even launched yet. Using her makeup skills, she became a celebrity on Tianya, a makeup artist for stars, a renowned photographer, one of the firs 11.2kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
33. 1233 灰 A Life in Gray 灰色的人生 Mo Ma莫马Modern Romance184k WordsCompleted This story is set in the 1960s. Born in an era that favored boys over girls, the girl in the story was hastily given away by her birth parents. Her heartbreaking childhood left her feeling that her life had no color, like a gray sky without the sun. 6Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 1234 人 Artificial Intelligence: Three Eras 人工智能：三个纪元 Picking Shells from the Sea008沧海拾贝0086k WordsCompleted Artificial Intelligence: Three Eras 48Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Originating from life, originating from history

35. 1235 枫 Red Leaves in the Wind 枫叶飘红 Picking Shells from the Sea008沧海拾贝008Modern Romance72k WordsCompleted Without reading, you cannot understand reason; without studying history, you cannot clarify your aspirations. Looking back, the past stretches as far as the eye can see, like maple leaves drifting slowly down from the branches, farther and farther away, redder and redder. Take history as a mirror, and savor life... 114Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 1236 棱 Prism Space 棱镜空间 Picking Shells from the Sea008沧海拾贝008Urban109k WordsCompleted Life is like a prism, and so is human nature. If you could start over, what would you choose? Would you bring your loved ones back to life? Have a loving mother and devoted children? Or return as a top student? Achieve financial freedom and thrive in your career? Everyone thinks differently at every moment... So let's begin from the start, as a way to look back on the past and perhaps inspire others... 19Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 1237 矿 Mining Safety for All 矿安天下 No Family Fortune家里没矿Urban383k WordsOngoing A realistic story with no power-trip thrills, a niche tale of miners’ everyday lives. A coal-mining story with no mysteries, about ordinary people caught in the tides of their era. A mining disaster claims the life of Wang Teng’s father. Following in his footsteps, Wang Teng becomes a third-generation coal miner, determined to fulfill his grand ambition of ending mining accidents everywhere. Starting as a miner on the front lines, he works step by step toward his dream... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Safety in the Mining World" is a powerful and heartwarming novel that prompts us to reflect on the meaning and value of life amidst shock and emotion. This is a literary masterpiece not to be missed, worthy of careful reading and contemplation by anyone who loves reading and pays attention to reality. The novel not only tells the story of an individual's struggle and growth in extreme environments, but also reflects the predicament and hope of the entire coal mining industry through vivid stories. It shows us that despite harsh environments, there are always people with unwavering faith, striving for their families and their future.

38. 1238 我 My Eight Extraordinary Lives 我的八次奇妙人生 Grape葡萄Modern Romance684k WordsCompleted From childhood through adulthood, Li Ruxi has always been the “perfect child” others compare theirs to: a top student, always excelling. By the age of thirty, her family life seems happy enough, too. But in a single night, her life falls apart: she is terminally ill, with less than a year to live, and her husband may not be the man he appears to be. What will happen to her aging parents? What about her young son? 9.2kReads9.5Score1.2kShelves

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    Love, career, interpersonal relationships, and the hardships of life all involve these.

39. 1239 傲 A Proud and Virtuous Wife Transmigrates into the Hated Little Maid 傲骨贤妻魂穿万人嫌小保姆后 Wang Bingsen炳森王Modern Romance574k WordsCompleted [Male lead: an aloof, celibate CEO comes down from his pedestal | Second male lead: a younger government employee, a dark and unhinged childhood friend | Female lead: a cool young wife whose soul enters a senior-year intern | Push and pull + mature adults in love + devoted husband + a little angst for the male lead] [1. After my soul transmigrates, I become a housekeeper at a CEO’s home! 2. An adult fairy tale.] [Blurb 1] Ms. Lin Jing, the “walking gold standard of morality,” is in a car acciden 64Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    I think some of the content in this book fits the requirements quite well. For example, this passage reads: "In modern society, the standards of ordinary men looking for wives have risen considerably. They hope their wives are domestic maids, childcare machines, tutors, relationship experts, money-making experts, sex workers, elder care providers, and public relations specialists. On top of that, they also demand female fidelity."

40. 1240 成 Why Help Others Get What They Want? I’ll Choose Myself 成全别人？不如成全自己 Yue Cangyun Nali月藏云那里Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted In the book, Xu Jing'an spent her whole life helping others and putting them first, yet in the end, no one even said a kind word about her. This time, she's going to look after herself first and do what's best for her. 152.5kReads9.5Score12.3kShelves
41. 1241 姑 Auntie's Runaway Marriage 姑姑逃跑的婚姻 Xiao Jing, Who Loves Winter Melon Tea爱吃冬瓜凉茶的萧靖Modern Romance173k WordsOngoing The Rag Doll uses a cloth doll as the key thread connecting a series of tangled stories filled with hardship and struggle: Lin Ling is forced into an arranged marriage, runs away from it, and is caught in a web of turmoil, disaster, and terror... Qin Yue'e's promiscuity tears her family apart. Later, she turns to a brothel to save her son, but her decision to enter that world ends up ruining him. Their humanity is tested between righteousness and evil. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It depicts the logic of life characterized by greed, absurdity, and desperation, and feels so real it's like being there in person. Give it a try!

42. 1242 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 230.3kReads9.5Score28.7kShelves
43. 1243 销 The Legend of the Top Salesperson 销冠传奇 Mojie Impression摩吉印象Urban2.1M WordsCompleted No connections, only a shadow. But competition cannot be stopped. In an age when there are too many people chasing too few opportunities, you have to compete constantly to claim your share of the resources, with no end in sight... 1.3kReads8.9Score107Shelves

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    One million is just the beginning.

44. 1244 大 The Purple Robe of the Great Qing 大清紫袍 Sun Yiding孙一丁Historical187k WordsCompleted All the ministers inside and out wear purple robes. Who will share my burden? The jade cups drain the blood of a thousand households; the silver candles burn away the people’s fat. When Heaven sheds tears, the people shed tears; where the singing grows loud, the weeping grows louder. You speak so freely of the sovereign’s boundless grace, yet you are the ones who have betrayed it. Jiaqing Set against the White Lotus Rebellion during the Jiaqing reign, this novel traces the fates of high-rankin 131Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A historical novel based on official historical records, depicting the White Lotus Rebellion during the Jiaqing reign of the Qing Dynasty.

45. 1245 坏 Bad Girl 坏女孩 Jing Qi京祺Modern Romance2.3M WordsCompleted Six years ago, she was abducted and taken to a remote village. Six years later, she nearly found herself forced into marriage. With her life on the line, she risked everything to escape the countryside and make it back to the city. But waiting for her were the cold-blooded parents who had sent her away with their own hands, and an adopted younger sister with no blood ties to the family. After enduring six years of captivity and being abandoned by her own parents, she fights alone to reclaim ever 19.7kReads9.4Score2.8kShelves
46. 1246 邱 Secretary Qiu's Marriage 邱秘书的婚事 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Modern Romance240k WordsCompleted The short drama of the same name is available on Hongguo and Fanqie. The animated drama Help, My Boss Says One Thing and Means Another is available on Hongguo. Qiu Yu is the secretary to Ji Xiangdong, the owner of a real estate company. She’s a chubby little foodie who’s both hardworking and has a hearty appetite. Her parents have always hoped their daughter would marry a son-in-law who enjoys good food and won’t judge her. Though the road to love has been full of twists and turns, she eventuall 52kReads9.5Score5.7kShelves
47. 1247 复 The Blue Butterfly of Vengeance Can Carry Souls 复仇之蓝蝴蝶可以承载灵魂 Flowers in the Morning Dew晓露含花Modern Romance672k WordsCompleted [Abusive Stepmother + Heroine Plays the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Academic Prodigy + Wealthy Heiress + Revenge] Liu Tingting casually reached toward the bedside, roughly yanked away the warm covers, and grabbed Xiao Yue, who was still fast asleep. Startled by the sudden movement, Xiao Yue burst into tears and kept shouting, “Bad woman, let me go...” “Oh, really? Then I'll show you what a truly bad woman is...” She dragged Xiao Yue to the table, opened a drawer, and rummaged inside until she found a 708Reads8.9Score100Shelves
48. 1248 一 The Awakening of a Housewife 一个家庭主妇的觉醒 Sister Shui水姐Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted When the heroine, Song Xiaoying, discovers that her daughter is planning to kill herself, she follows the clues and uncovers her husband Zhou Yang's affair. This sets off a battle of interests between the wife and the mistress, husband and wife, and parents-in-law and daughter-in-law, laying bare the calculations and compromises, darkness and ugliness of human nature. It's a rare and compelling work of realistic relationship fiction. 23.7kReads9.2Score1.9kShelves

    Reader note

    It's very realistic; it's a poignant story of women who give up their careers for their families.

49. 1249 师 Junior Brother, Don’t Be Like This 师弟，你别这样 Icy Rose冰冰玫瑰Modern Romance246k WordsOngoing The day Ye Xiucheng reports for duty at Qiaonan Community Clinic, everyone asks him, “Why would a graduate of a top medical university come to a poor, remote place like this?” He just smiles without answering. He can’t tell them why he came here: It’s because of his beliefs, and because of his senior, Su Xixi. He thought she would always be by his side. That is, until the new vice president, Liang Shuo, tells her, “If something’s weighing on you, you can talk to me.” Ye Xiucheng finally panics. 125Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    This is the harsh reality: work, relationships, and human nature in the workplace.

50. 1250 余 May the Rest of My Life Be Filled with Joy 余生皆欢喜 Wang Erqiao汪二峤Modern Romance422k WordsCompleted [Women's Growth + Marriage and Relationships + Emotions] Marriage is for happiness, and so is divorce! A new novel from Wang Erqiao, author of the acclaimed ensemble novel I Wish You Everlasting Joy! Marriage is for happiness, and so is divorce! Open this book and discover the happy lives of two girls who make different choices! Originally titled The Woman Holding a Flower of Happiness. After graduating from college, Sichuan native Wang Yanzi moves to Beijing to join her boyfriend, Wen Bo. Just 4.7kReads9.5Score661Shelves

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