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. 201 拒 After Rejecting a Broke Loser, I Landed a Million-a-Month Salary and Married a Tycoon on the Spot 拒婚穷渣男后，我当场月薪百万改嫁霸总 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭8k WordsCompleted After Rejecting a Broke Loser, I Landed a Million-a-Month Salary and Married a CEO on the Spot 90Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 202 重 Back to 2010: Starting as a Township Clerk 重回一零，从乡镇科员开始 Red Lantern Festival元宵红Urban1.0M WordsOngoing This book is grounded in reality and rooted in everyday life. The world of officialdom is no ivory tower; it is where the bustle of ordinary life is most intense. The story begins at the grassroots and draws on real life, with the daily grind of food and bills alongside the twists and turns of power struggles, and the struggles and steadfastness of ordinary people set against the upheavals and transformations of a changing age. The world today is undergoing changes unseen in a century. Official 793Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This one is good.

3. 203 从 From Involution to Lying Flat: A Corporate Drone’s Path to Enlightenment 从内卷到躺平：大厂社畜修行记 Whole-Wheat Sugar Pastry全麦糖火烧Modern Romance528k WordsCompleted This is a story with a healing touch. From overwork to lying flat: A tale of a corporate drone’s journey at a major internet company, chronicling the endless grind of modern laid-off tech workers! Will you choose a cat-like approach to finding a job, a dog-like approach to working, or a Buddhist approach and lie flat? Between striving to get ahead and simply showing up to work, what will you choose? Join the cool and aloof Chi Mai as she explores modern city life and the path to healing yourself 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book takes a healing approach. After being exhausted by the internal strife with the big companies, the protagonist, Chi Mai, prepares to travel the world. However, her retired father strikes first, taking her mother on a sword-wielding adventure. Faced with the intangible cultural heritage that seems impossible to manage, Chi Mai reluctantly takes over this ancient craft that has suffered a break in its historical transmission. Through the deepening of her relationship with social assassin Pei Zheng and their mutual healing, she integrates Chinese aesthetics into contemporary marketing, promoting and carrying forward traditional Chinese aesthetic culture.

4. 204 不 No Men, Just Kids 不要男人只要娃 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭10k WordsCompleted I Don't Need a Man, Just a Baby 36Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 205 最 The Ultimate Older Woman-Younger Man Romance 最强姐弟恋 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Marriage & Romance8k WordsCompleted The Ultimate Older Woman-Younger Man Romance 86Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 206 我 I Made My Noisy Mother-in-Law Work the Night Shift 我让噪音婆婆去上夜班 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭9k WordsCompleted I Made My Noisy Mother-in-Law Work the Night Shift 55Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 207 戏 The Actor and the Pawn 戏子与棋子 LG 67LG六十七Urban246k WordsCompleted Passion, the martial world, ambition, the line between black and white: these were all words that once seemed far removed from my life. A chance confrontation pushed an ordinary student like me to a crossroads. Life is like a vast chessboard, with everyone playing a different role. This is my story, and it could be yours, or theirs... 4Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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   This is an urban novel you absolutely can't miss! It blends everyday life, the martial arts world, powerful figures, and the underworld. The protagonist is an ordinary college student who, by chance, embarks on a dark path. First on campus, then entering society, he travels to many cities, each with its own story, involving love, family, friendship, crime, the underworld, and business warfare. The characters are cleverly portrayed, the plot is tightly woven and logically sound, the content is relatable, the author's writing is excellent, the logic is rigorous, it doesn't feel simplistic, the pacing is brisk, the writing style is concise, and the setting is unique and diverse.

8. 208 拍 After Three Years Together, We Broke Up Over the Bride Price 拍拖三年，谈彩礼时分手了 Taro Baby芋宝儿Modern Romance46k WordsOngoing Based on a true story, a realistic romance. [A blunt, materialistic migrant worker who marries far from home × a dull, secretly calculating factory owner who looks out for himself] After graduating from high school, You Xing headed south to Guangzhou for work. There, she met He Qi, a small-factory owner who had started a business in the city. A lifelong bachelor, He Qi was drawn to the lively, cheerful You Xing. But once the passion between these two people with utterly different personalities f 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is it, it's very good.

9. 209 婚 The Many Faces of Marriage 婚姻的姿态 Run Ke'er润可儿Modern Romance836k WordsOngoing Four ways to approach marriage: something you cherish, something you can live with, something you must endure, or something you abandon! How will three women struggling with different marital dilemmas choose their paths and save themselves? Will they rise from the depths and face their problems bravely, give in to despair and give up, or let out a helpless sigh? Choosing a marriage matters. Facing it matters. Making it work matters even more! Lin Yi is an elementary school teacher. Her pregnancy 1Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   This contemporary romance novel is based on the real experiences of real people. It touches on choices, struggles, self-help, and breakthroughs in marriage, as well as social elements such as housing prices, salaries, education, and the two-child policy. The plot is dramatic, the writing is detailed, and it's a truly engaging and realistic read! We look forward to your attention!

10. 210 为 After Clearing the White Moonlight's Name, the Prince Panicked 为白月光翻案后，王爷他慌了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance10k WordsCompleted After Clearing Her White Moonlight’s Name, the Prince Panics 2kReads—Score—Shelves
11. 211 恶 I'm the One Who'll Deal with the Wicked Neighbor 恶邻自有我来磨 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭7k WordsCompleted Leave It to Me to Deal with the Wicked Neighbor 1Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 212 彩 The Bride Price 彩礼 Wang Hongwei王红伟Urban262k WordsCompleted Bride Price tells the story of the difficulties young people born in the 1990s face when seeking marriage in the countryside. Sky-high bride prices and demands for a perfect match have left many rural young people bewildered by marriage. “Three jin, three liang, and three; two moving, two staying put” is a saying widely repeated in the countryside. Some families exhaust the savings of several generations and still can't afford to get one child married. Li Tianci comes of age at just this time, a 72Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 213 硬 Stubborn as a Mule 硬颈种 Xu Wenqing徐文卿Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted [Not a Power Fantasy, No Cliches, No Stupid Characters, Mutual Devotion, Striving for a Better Life, Realistic Growth] In Hakka, someone stubborn to the core is called a "hard-necked sort." When Wang Lili was ten, she snatched a big chicken leg at the dinner table. Her father ordered her to give it to her younger brother. She said, "I won't." When Zhao Ruxun was ten, he was forced to let his mother beat him fifteen times in public for protecting his younger brother. He gritted his teeth and didn 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I have high standards for books, and among the books I've read, these are some of the best. The first one is a new book, while the second, third, and fourth are older books. They are all worth reading one by one, and I recommend them.

14. 214 被 After I Was Rumored to Have Slept My Way Up with a Beautiful CEO 被造谣靠美女总裁上位后 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Marriage & Romance8k WordsCompleted After Rumors Spread That I Rose to the Top by Relying on a Beautiful Female CEO 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves
15. 215 美 The Beautiful First Secretary 美女第一书记 Wang Hongwei王红伟Modern Romance207k WordsCompleted Lu Miao was a top graduate in criminal investigation from the Chinese People's Public Security University. She had just started her career and hadn't handled a single case when her department sent her to a village as its first secretary for poverty alleviation. Though she was deeply reluctant, she ultimately followed the organization's orders and took up the post in Chengji Village. Poverty alleviation could be tedious work, but her arrival brought everyone endless joy. In less than a day, she h 1Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 216 百 After the Million-Yuan Year-End Bonus Was Canceled, the Whole Company Regretted It 百万年终奖取消后，全公司都后悔了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭8k WordsCompleted The Million-Yuan Year-End Bonus Was Canceled, and the Whole Company Regretted It 2kReads—Score—Shelves
17. 217 孤 Adventure on a Desert Island 孤岛历险记 Wang Hongwei王红伟Urban219k WordsOngoing Guo Xiaohui and five women from his company drive to an island for a vacation. Along the way, a giant shark damages their speedboat. Then a typhoon strikes as they drift, pushing the boat off course and leaving them stranded on a deserted island. With no modern laws to constrain them, one man and five women must live alone on the island, laying bare their most primitive instincts. The clash between modern civilization and primal human nature unfolds in a turbulent story of life where the primiti —Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 218 贫 The Impoverished 贫困户 Wang Hongwei王红伟Urban310k WordsCompleted Set against the campaign to eliminate poverty through targeted assistance, this novel traces the growth of Wang Weiguo, a grassroots township official. He goes from doubting the work of targeted poverty alleviation, to understanding it, and finally to becoming a township official devoted wholeheartedly to serving the people. The tangled relationships among Wang Weiguo, Xu Xiaoxia, Han Qiuju, and Li Jing keep the story full of twists and turns. 36Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 219 植 My Comatose Husband Woke Up After I Married Him to Bring Him Good Luck 植物人老公被我冲喜冲醒了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Marriage & Romance10k WordsCompleted My Vegetative Husband Woke Up After I Married Him for Good Luck 2.5kReads—Score—Shelves
20. 220 不 A Different Kind of Youth 不一样的青春味道 Its Leaves Are Lush and Green其叶青青Modern Romance413k WordsCompleted Everything came so suddenly, as brief as dew... But she had to learn to accept the unexpected losses life brings: spilled milk, a lost wallet, a friendship broken, a lover gone astray... Overnight, her stable career was swept into a tangled struggle of competing interests, and she nearly lost her job... In a single day, the boyfriend she had loved for years turned and walked away, with a reason that sounded so noble... In an instant, one look seemed to last a lifetime. You suddenly appeared befo 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Having experienced so many disappointments, we sometimes feel truly helpless. That's why we seek reflections of ourselves in various novels. Therefore, we love reading and enjoy reading books, so let's take a look at this one.

21. 221 菀 Wan Yuan Is Your Substitute, Yet Better Than You 菀苑类卿却胜卿 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted Wan Yuan Resembles Qing, Yet Surpasses Her 530Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 222 9 A Post-90s Mountain Girl's Starry Sky 90后，山里姑娘的星空 Sea of Flowers Behind the House屋后花海Modern Romance938k WordsCompleted [Diary] [First person] [No contrived twists] [Not a wish-fulfillment novel] [No overpowered protagonist] [Traditional] [Realistic] [Period] [Countryside] [Hardship] [Marriage] [Family bonds] The 1990s were full of life and energy, but they were also a Period when weeds grew unchecked. Many people born in the 1970s and 1980s went to the cities in pursuit of their dreams. Some worked hard for everything they had, while others lost themselves in the glittering world around them. This is a story a 190Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Self-promoted, first-person narrative, a coming-of-age story of a woman born in the 1990s, featuring left-behind children and children from divorced families, adapted from the author's diary... I hope you will enjoy it.

23. 223 完 The Perfect 50-50 Split 完美AA制 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭13k WordsCompleted The Perfect 50-50 Split 1.2kReads—Score—Shelves
24. 224 试 The Trial-Room Maid 试房丫鬟 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted The House-Testing Maid —Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 225 我 I Spent Ten Yuan on a Secondhand Marketplace and Bought a Fiancé 我在二手平台花十块钱，买了个未婚夫 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚12k WordsCompleted I Spent Ten Yuan on a Secondhand Marketplace and Bought Myself a Fiancé 11.7kReads—Score108Shelves

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    The plot is fast-paced, the jokes are frequent, and it's addictive.

26. 226 躺 Lie Flat Immortal Venerable 躺平仙尊 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Eastern Fantasy146k WordsCompleted [Rapid-fire laughs + lighthearted + no romance] Lin Xian transmigrates to a cultivation world gripped by cutthroat competition. His previous incarnation was the ultimate grind king, who worked himself to death from cultivating nonstop. Lin Xian binds himself to a System that rewards him with cultivation whenever he rests, lies flat, or slacks off, but punishes him if he cultivates seriously... 1.2kReads—Score103Shelves
27. 227 朕 I’m Dead, But Not Entirely 朕死了，但没完全死 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚11k WordsCompleted I Am Dead, But Not Entirely 2.1kReads—Score—Shelves
28. 228 老 The Day My Husband Turned Gentle, My Best Friend’s Marriage Died 老公变温柔那天，闺蜜的婚姻死了 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚6k WordsCompleted The Day My Husband Turned Gentle, My Best Friend's Marriage Died 5.9kReads—Score—Shelves
29. 229 我 Something’s Off About My Consort: Why Is He Prettier Than I Am? 我的驸马不对劲：他怎么长得比我还娇艳 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted My Prince Consort Is Acting Strange: Why Is He Prettier Than Me? 560Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 230 红 The Mangroves and Lychee Fragrance Bay 红树林与荔香湾 One Way壹道Urban600k WordsCompleted [Troubled families + drifting careers + tangled romances + unpredictable personalities + tragedy] [A realist tragedy! Readers looking for feel-good wish fulfillment, stay away.] A group of young people who chose the wrong majors and ended up in the wrong fields! In reality, ideals beckon; in pursuit of ideals, reality pulls you back. How do you reconcile the two? Is a person’s misfortune caused by their circumstances, their personality, or fate? Two young women stood before Wu Yifan. Anxious and 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A realistic novel. A group of college graduates who chose the wrong majors abandon their studies and head to distant places, stumbling between ideals and reality, experiencing waves of confusion, reflecting many social problems. Is it fate, character, or destiny? A work by Fei Fanqie, ten years of dedicated writing, well worth reading!

31. 231 都 Secret Affairs of Urban Men and Women 都市男女秘密情事 Birdie Girl鸟妹子43k WordsOngoing What should Bai Jie do when faced with a husband who has cheated on her, and how can she protect herself? A woman can live a wonderful life after divorce too: building a career and finding love are both still on the table. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Life is truly a mess.

32. 232 我 The Buddha Pinned Me Down for Five Hundred Years, but the Monk Who Rescued Me Was Even Fiercer 我被如来压五百年，救我的和尚比他还凶 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Male-Channel Fanfiction6k WordsCompleted After the Tathagata Imprisoned Me for Five Hundred Years, the Monk Who Saved Me Was Even Fiercer 88Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 233 动 Animal Forest 动物森林 Century Egg Writing皮蛋文字Urban506k WordsCompleted [Transformation, Mystery, Hilarious, Supernatural | Good and Evil, Love and Hate, Balance, High Intelligence] Bai Lu suspects that someone murdered his beloved wife. While searching for the truth, he stumbles upon a conspiracy involving the government, only to be framed himself. On the verge of death, Bai Lu uses LNC neural technology to transfer his memories into the brain of a hunting dog, so he can keep searching for the truth. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This could be a good transitional piece. It depicts the harsh realities of society hidden within science fiction and fairy tales, yet also offers moments of warmth and hilarious moments. Suitable for young people to read before they pass away.

34. 234 我 Me and My Dongguan Sisters 我与东莞姐姐 A Paper Flag一纸小旗Urban266k WordsCompleted [A Tale of Passion and Brotherhood] [Love and Longing] Gao Yang, a country boy with an uncanny talent, leaves his hometown for the first time! He heads to Dongguan to seek refuge with his older sister, only to discover that people are far more sinister than they seem. Through a series of coincidences, he ends up working in a factory, quickly rises through the ranks, and finds himself surrounded by romantic prospects. In the end, he gets dragged into a gang war and sets out on a path of no return 7.9kReads6.4Score460Shelves

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    A true story of someone from Chongqing working in the city.

35. 235 坏 Bad Mother 坏妈妈 Sinking Sand chensha沉沙chenshaModern Romance504k WordsCompleted My new work is now available! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 1.8kReads9.1Score145Shelves

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    The female protagonist had a miserable childhood, being abducted, running away, and living with two adopted children. Fortunately, her hardships eventually turned into happiness, and despite the difficulties, she became independent and strong.

36. 236 从 From Abandoned Disciple to Demon Venerable: My Master Kneels Before Me 从弃徒到魔尊，师尊向我下跪 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚6k WordsCompleted From Abandoned Disciple to Demon Lord: My Master Kneels Before Me 162Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 237 浮 A Glorious Dream, Mountains and Rivers Far Away 浮华梦山河远 Angelica Grows by the Southern Shore白芷生南浦Ancient Romance521k WordsOngoing Is marrying up into a noble family a ladder to the clouds, or a blade at your throat? Everyone envies a merchant’s daughter who marries into a marquis’s household. But after a torrential rain in Huazhou, everything changes. Her husband gets caught up in the succession struggle, and she’s abducted by human traffickers... Even her family thinks she’ll never come back. But she not only returns, she also becomes the owner of Baoxing Trading House. Every time you think she’s finally found her foo 87Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In this book, the characters' speech and behavior are generally consistent with their social status and background.

38. 238 当 When a Man Becomes a Country Girl, the Whole Family Starts to Tremble 当男人变成农村女孩，整个家都开始发抖 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚6k WordsCompleted When a Man Turns Into a Rural Girl, the Whole Family Starts to Tremble 199Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 239 相 A Rendezvous in the City of Demons 相约在魔城 Millennium Poplar千年胡杨Urban588k WordsCompleted None of the stories has anything to do with the case, yet the case that unfolds in the end is intricately linked to them all. Amid the tangled twists and turns of love and relationships, the angel and the devil in everyone’s heart wage a fierce battle. Will the angel lead you to soar free, or will the devil send you wandering aimlessly? In the world of officialdom, where every word must be carefully measured, every official must weigh the heart and mind against the tongue. Will you use your hear —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let me recommend my book, *A Rendezvous in the Demon City*, which I finished reading on Tomato. It's based on my ten years of experience living in the Demon City. The characters are all based on real people, giving it a strong sense of realism, philosophical depth, and literary merit. When reading literature, we should try to find our own soul within it, and then find a place for our souls to rest.

40. 240 谁 Who Says a Factory Worker Can’t Achieve Their Dreams? 谁说工厂普工，不能实现梦想 A Paper Flag一纸小旗Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted Who Says a Factory Worker Can’t Achieve Their Dreams? 87Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 241 被 The Women Who Were Scammed into Northern Myanmar 被骗去缅北的女人们 Loves Big Fuji Apples爱吃大富士Urban1.1M WordsCompleted My new story is out! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 3.4kReads6.5Score215Shelves

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    Take a look at this book. The protagonist, Chen Yu, is tricked into going to northern Myanmar. The tragic fates of the various women he comes into contact with are something you can probably guess!

42. 242 乡 The Village Doctor's Romance 乡村神医的爱情 A Paper Flag一纸小旗Urban133k WordsCompleted Wang Hao worked night shifts at a factory. When he got home, he discovered his girlfriend cheating with her boss. He lost his job because of it and had no choice but to return to his hometown. Then one chance encounter changed his fate completely, and from that moment on, he began living a very different life! 1.4kReads—Score101Shelves
43. 243 垃 The Snake-Man I Found in the Trash Pretends to Have Amnesia Every Day, but the Comments Say He Wants to Marry Me 垃圾堆捡来的蛇人天天装失忆，弹幕说他想娶我 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚16k WordsCompleted The Snake Man I Found in a Garbage Dump Pretends to Have Amnesia Every Day, and the On-Screen Comments Say He Wants to Marry Me 93Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 244 乡 The Carefree Little Country Doctor 乡村小神医真逍遥 A Paper Flag一纸小旗Urban199k WordsCompleted A university student who graduated from medical school is terminally ill and has little time left. One day, by chance, he ruins someone else's plans, but turns misfortune into fortune and receives the legacy of a mysterious person... He brings blessings to the people, enjoys a carefree life in the countryside, and roams the world at will... 297Reads7.0Score105Shelves
45. 245 我 I Saved an Immortal's Life, and He Turned Around and Had My Whole Family Executed 我救了神仙一命，他反手把我全家抄了 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted I Saved an Immortal's Life, and He Turned Around and Had My Entire Family Arrested 26Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 246 闪 After Our Whirlwind Wedding, the Sharp-Tongued CEO Couldn’t Hold Back 闪婚后，毒舌霸总把持不住了 Zi Yu Doesn't Know Autumn紫钰不知秋Modern Romance162k WordsOngoing [Sharp-tongued, cold CEO x beautiful, capable woman with a tragic past, a reporter][Marriage first, love later; the couple wins the power struggle in the business world] A fallen heiress becomes a reporter and plunges into a shocking web of corruption, determined to uncover the truth behind a tangled series of crimes. But after being betrayed by her own people and losing both fame and fortune, she accidentally drags Jiangcheng's cunning, sharp-tongued richest man, Yan Yuchen, into the mess as we —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Don't be put off by the title; it's packed with news cases!!! This book is incredibly good. Very realistic, it tells the story of a super-cool female reporter who is aggressively pursued by a sharp-tongued, domineering CEO, and the two even join forces to fight crime—it's exhilarating!

47. 247 我 I’m Sneaking Glances at Her, and She’s Sneaking Glances at Me 我在偷看她，她也在偷看我 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚7k WordsCompleted I was sneaking a look at her, and she was sneaking a look at me too 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves
48. 248 躺 I Can Lie Flat and Watch the Money Roll In, Yet My Family and Friends Mock Me for Being Lazy? 躺平就能数钱，竟被亲友嘲讽不务正业？ A Paper Flag一纸小旗9k WordsCompleted I Can Count Money Just by Lying Flat, Yet My Family and Friends Mock Me for Being Unproductive? 10Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 249 随 Sunshine Everywhere 随处可见的阳光 A Great Writer's Dream大作家的梦Modern Romance94k WordsCompleted Wang Baisheng was unlucky, yet somehow seemed lucky, too. His first love left him in unbearable pain… On the road after running away from home, he rescued Wang Yajing. Then, at her father’s company, he met Li Mengqi. From then on, his fate was entwined with women… Though perhaps that’s an exaggeration… 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These few books are incredibly realistic, humorous, and uplifting. Reading them puts you in a good mood, and a cheerful mood leads to better health.

50. 250 男 My Boyfriend Asked Me to Transfer Him 1,500: What Happened Next 男友让我给他转账1500后续 Fu Family Seventeen1傅家十七16k WordsCompleted What Happened After My Boyfriend Asked Me to Transfer Him 1,500 170Reads—Score—Shelves

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