The Only Son-in-Law Novel I Seriously Finished 赘婿里我唯一一部认真看完的

1. 151 入 Five Years in Prison, Invincible the Moment I Get Out 入狱五年，出狱即无敌 Not a Centipede不是蜈蚣Urban5.3M WordsCompleted [War God + invincible protagonist + decisive and ruthless + fast-paced, wildly satisfying] No saintly do-gooder routine, just one satisfying win after another. Anyone who wrongs me gets payback. Five years ago, my beautiful senior sister tricked me into going to prison to train. Since then, I've become the most badass War God in the world! After I got out, my junior martial aunt gave me an arsenal, and I became the biggest arms dealer on Blue Star! The Empress made me a prince and granted me the 3.6kReads9.1Score437Shelves

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   The first three images were truly stunning, but the rest flowed well too.

2. 152 战 The God of War Woke from Five Years of Foolishness to Find His Brothers Dead 战神痴傻五年哥哥全部死亡 Long Yuxuan龙宇轩Urban1.2M WordsCompleted A nine-star general, wielding immense power and unmatched combat prowess, with medical skills second to none. After spending five years in a daze, he wakes to find that his fiancée betrayed him and that all nine of his brothers were set up and killed in battle. Now clear-headed, he begins his revenge, shaking all of Huaguo to its core. 36.1kReads7.9Score2.4kShelves

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   It's so good, I love it, it's amazing!

3. 153 家 The War God Returns to Avenge His Fallen Family 家族覆灭战神归来复仇 Long Yuxuan龙宇轩Urban528k WordsCompleted As a Nine-Star God of War, he devoted himself to his country and protected its people, only to have his entire family and clan slaughtered. To avenge them, he resigned from his position as God of War, then led a force of the world's most wanted and powerful figures back in a show of strength. 4.8kReads7.2Score304Shelves
4. 154 超 The Super Son-in-Law 超级上门女婿 Long Yuxuan龙宇轩Urban121k WordsCompleted He was once an invincible being. At a critical moment in his breakthrough in martial arts, he was ambushed by powerful fighters from every faction. His breakthrough failed, he went mad from cultivation, and he lost all his memories. He ended up in the city and became a live-in son-in-law. When his memories return, he will reclaim the peak of martial arts, leaving every faction terrified. 1.4kReads6.3Score102Shelves
5. 155 穿 Transmigrating as the Son-in-Law Who Brings Prosperity to the Family 穿越之旺家赘婿 Cosmic Superman宇宙超人Two Male Leads1.7M WordsCompleted [Two male leads + farming + building wealth + face-slapping and taking down scum + a slow, steady romance + heartwarming + imperial examinations] Zhao Yunchuan transmigrates to the Great Jing Dynasty and happily becomes a live-in son-in-law. Onlookers: Your husband is ugly... Zhao Yunchuan: You’re ugly, and so are your ancestors for eighteen generations! He’s broad-shouldered, slim-waisted, long-legged, tall, and handsome! They’re just jealous! Onlookers: A live-in son-in-law will never amount t 4.1kReads8.8Score463Shelves

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   What was initially thought to be a humiliating beginning of living under someone else's roof turned into a series of triumphant events. Through extraordinary wisdom and a mysterious past, he gradually gained a foothold amidst the undercurrents of family intrigue. In the midst of business battles and family feuds, he repeatedly defied prejudice with his comebacks. Watch as this son-in-law rises from adversity to write his own legendary chapter.

6. 156 重 Reborn Son-in-Law: After Bringing Good Fortune to the Frail, Beautiful CEO 重生赘婿：给病弱美人总裁冲喜后 Xixi Plum Pomelo西西梅柚子Urban691k WordsCompleted [Nontraditional live-in son-in-law + comedy + one heroine + bickering couple] In his previous life, Shen Zhao was a lovesick simp. When his tea-drinking goddess stole the bride at the wedding, he ran away without a second thought, leaving Chu Qingmian, the frail beauty of the Chu family, alone at the altar. He thought that after running away, he could live happily ever after with the goddess. But she had already thrown herself into the arms of a rich heir. When she saw him make a fool of himself 26.9kReads9.3Score5.6kShelves
7. 157 被 After Being Banished to the Mortal Realm, I Became a Live-In Son-in-Law 被贬下凡后我成了赘婿 Three Smiles, Three Blades笑三刀Eastern Fantasy343k WordsCompleted Ling Xiao, once a noble of the Celestial Court and the Jade Emperor’s son-in-law, was stripped of his immortal bones and cast into the mortal world for an illicit affair with the Moon Palace Fairy. He spent eight lives as a dog and one as a beggar, enduring every kind of suffering. When Wang Qiang, starving and freezing, was on the brink of despair, he was unexpectedly “picked up” by the eldest daughter of the Ye family and brought into their home as a son-in-law, scorned by everyone. His father 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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8. 158 捡 I Pick Through Trash, Yet I'm the Immortal Sect's Live-In Son-in-Law 捡垃圾的我，竟是仙门赘婿 Immortal of the Common Folk市井仙人Urban3.1M WordsCompleted On my first visit to her home, my future mother-in-law threw ten million at me to make me give up. How do I show her just how formidable I am? Also known as: The Immortal Was Once a Demon and I Can’t Fight, But I’m an Immortal 71.5kReads9.0Score7.6kShelves

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   Everyone should go see this! You'll be absolutely mesmerized, captivated by every single person! [Almost crying]

9. 159 乡 The Countryside Heart-Stealing Dragon Claw 乡村偷心龙爪手 Nanshan Peach南山水蜜桃Urban8.7M WordsOngoing Zhang Dachuan came to Xiushan Village, originally hoping to be nothing more than a village doctor. But who could have guessed that the villagers' ailments would grow more complicated with every case? "Dachuan, I've got a headache. Take a look at me." "Dachuan, my baby hasn't had any milk for days. Help me first!" 43.2kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves

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   Everyone should go see this! You'll be absolutely captivated and drawn to every single person! 🥺

10. 160 再 Make Me Prince Consort Again, and I'll Start a Rebellion 再让我当驸马，我就要造反了 Wann an Niu Er皖南牛二Historical4.9M WordsCompleted Based on the original novel of the short drama The Foolish Son-in-Law of Great Qian. Qin Mo, a single history nerd, transmigrates to Great Qian and becomes the foolish heir of the Duke of Qin’s household. He only wants to spend his life carefree, raising fighting roosters and walking his dogs, but everyone keeps pressuring him! Duke of Qin: Son, I’m begging you. Please marry the princess! The Emperor of Great Qian: My good son-in-law, you’re my lucky star. You have to be the imperial son-in-law 6kReads8.8Score816Shelves
11. 161 女 The Goddess’s Super Son-in-Law 女神的超级赘婿 Pupil of the Dark Night黑夜的瞳Urban8.0M WordsOngoing I followed my mother’s wishes and became a live-in son-in-law for someone else, for a term of three years. Now, the three years are up... 2.5kReads8.2Score827Shelves
12. 162 重 Reborn in 1975: From the Start, I Tore Up the Order to Return to the City 重生1975：开局撕毁回城调令 Great Cangyue大沧月Urban4.0M WordsCompleted Zhou Yang, an unrivaled patriot who devoted his whole life to his country, was reborn and returned to the remote mountain village where he had been sent down to work in 1975! Looking at the transfer order in his hand, this time he didn't hesitate. He tore it to shreds! In his previous life, he'd been blinded by greed and abandoned his wife and daughter to return to the city, watching helplessly as Li Youwei and her daughter met tragic deaths. Reborn, all Zhou Yang wanted was a warm home with his 163.2kReads9.5Score18.2kShelves
13. 163 身 After My Identity Was Revealed, My Mother-in-Law Fell to Her Knees in Terror 身份曝光后，丈母娘吓跪了 San Zhi Huo三知火Urban3.5M WordsCompleted Mother-in-law: "You can't even come up with an 880,000-yuan bride price. What makes you think you can marry my daughter?" Huang Yuchun: "Ye Tian, don't make this difficult for me." Brother-in-law: "My sister is gorgeous. There are people lining up to pursue her!" Uncle: "Drink this foot bath water." With no other choice, Ye Tian reveals his identity as the Ancestral King. He plugs a USB drive into a computer, and a twin-sword emblem lights up on the computers of the leaders of every nation. The 2.5kReads9.0Score265Shelves

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    It can be said to be the pinnacle of sons-in-law.

14. 164 赘 The All-Round Comeback of a Live-In Son-in-Law 赘婿的全能逆袭 Mr. Zimu子木先森Urban733k WordsCompleted Wu Di appears to be the Su family’s live-in son-in-law, but in reality, he is lying low to complete System missions. In the Su family, everyone looks down on him, and the cutthroat business world is hostile to him because he is a live-in son-in-law. Just in time, the System activates and issues impossible missions, such as securing a major business deal within a time limit. If he fails, he will not only lose the System’s support, but may also lose his place in the Su family for good. As he compl 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new book recommendation for "The Son-in-Law": The protagonist, Wu Di, appears to be the son-in-law of the Su family, but is actually infiltrating to complete system missions. Within the Su family, he is looked down upon by everyone, and the competitive business environment is hostile towards him as a son-in-law. The system activates at the opportune moment, issuing impossible tasks such as securing important business projects within a limited time. Failure to complete these tasks will not only result in the loss of the system's assistance but may also lead to his complete loss of foothold within the Su family. During the process of completing these missions, Wu Di encounters suppression from villains who are jealous of his abilities and resources, repeatedly hindering his business development. He also faces a difficult choice: whether to use any means necessary to gain benefits to complete the system missions or to uphold his moral principles. Emotionally, his wife, Su Xueqing, has complex feelings for her son-in-law husband, while his suitor secretly supports him, forming an emotional love triangle. Because he conceals his powerful identity, the protagonist is often misunderstood by Su Xueqing and the rest of the Su family.

15. 165 离 Living with the Campus Belle After Divorce: Why Are You in Such a Hurry, Ex-Wife? 离婚后和校花同居，前妻你急什么 Ghost Rider Brother Ning恶灵骑士宁老哥Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Urban fantasy + power fantasy + light pacing + live-in son-in-law + campus life + divine doctor + campus belle + complete, high-quality novel] The complete audiobook version, narrated by real people, is now available. Three years ago, my master sealed my strength and memories, then tossed me into the Xia family as their live-in son-in-law. For three years, the Xia family bullied and humiliated me, never treating me like a human being. Three years later, the Xia family finally kicked me out. But 4.4kReads8.5Score555Shelves

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    After being looked down upon by my wife for three years of marriage, and then divorced, my sister-in-law actually wanted to be with me.

16. 166 赘 Husband, Don't Make a Scene 赘婿别闹 Yama Little Huihui亚麻小灰灰Historical323k WordsCompleted The protagonist, Wang Peng, transmigrates into the body of a live-in son-in-law, turns the tables against all odds, and face-slaps one villain after another. He’s no bleeding heart and shows no mercy. He starts as a live-in son-in-law and ends as a merchant king, steamrolling all opposition as he conquers the pinnacle of the business world. 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is the only son-in-law novel I've actually finished reading. He must be the author who put the most effort into writing about son-in-laws in 2026.

17. 167 兄 My Brother's Getting Married, So This Fat Guy Is Stepping In 兄弟结婚，胖子我顶上了 A Single Sound了了一声Urban816k WordsCompleted Tian Bohao, a three-hundred-jin man, looked at his bride, Xiao Yingxue, who stood before him with tears in her eyes and not a word to say. Ring, ring! Wasn't that a phone call? It had to be the newlyweds having a spat and calling me for help. He answered and deliberately turned on the speaker. “Elephant?” Cao Xiang's voice came through the phone, frantic but deliberately hushed, begging for help: “Haizi! Haizi! I've landed in serious trouble this time. It's an emergency, and you've got to 12kReads6.1Score454Shelves

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    This book is already trending on Douyin (TikTok), but please don't click on it! I saw it on Douyin out of curiosity and clicked on it, and I'm still hooked... It's so good! The best book ever written by Tomato Book! Without a doubt!!!

18. 168 狂 Crazy Son-in-Law 狂婿 The Answer Is Always Stubborn答案永远倔强Urban3.6M WordsCompleted Other live-in sons-in-law have pretty miserable lives, but Chen Tie became a live-in son-in-law and somehow ended up living like a lord... 7.1kReads9.0Score1.2kShelves
19. 169 天 The Number One Prison Under Heaven 天字号第一狱 I Eat Silkworm Beans我吃天蚕豆Urban3.5M WordsOngoing On the vast ocean lies an island that doesn't appear on any map and can't be found by satellites: Hidden Dragon Island. Every top powerhouse in the world is imprisoned on this island, a place where dragons and tigers lie hidden. Martial gods, medical gods, killing gods, gods of wealth: every last one of them must obey a single man's orders! Until one day, that man leaves the island, and the whole world trembles because of him! The peerless Fist Demon returns to the city. Everyone who humiliated 5.3kReads8.9Score569Shelves

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    While the specific plot details are currently unknown, the title and cover suggest that the protagonist navigates the mysterious Dragon Prison with extraordinary medical skills, effortlessly overcoming various hardships and obstacles. This fantasy and adventure-filled storyline is undoubtedly very appealing.

20. 170 重 Reborn, the Live-In Son-in-Law Becomes a Billionaire and Wins His Wife Back 重生后，赘婿变首富追妻有套路 Flowers and Moonlight花兼有月Modern Romance151k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + marriage first, love later + rekindled romance + sweet doting] Ten years ago, Lu Yanjing was pressured into marriage by Shen Ruxia, the heiress of a wealthy family. Life as a live-in son-in-law wasn’t easy, and everyone said he was a sucker who’d taken another man’s castoff. Ten years later, Lu Yanjing had become the richest man in Haishi, while the Shen Group was on the verge of bankruptcy. Shen Ruxia offered him a divorce in exchange for his help getting the company through the cris 1.9kReads7.6Score148Shelves

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    I've read some novels about sons-in-law.

21. 171 顶 The Top Son-in-Law 顶级赘婿 Deer Chair鹿椅Urban216k WordsCompleted For three years as a live-in son-in-law, anyone could walk all over me. Starting today, if she wants it, I can give her the whole world! 10Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 172 这 This Live-In Son-in-Law Writes Poetry, and One Line Can Shock the World by Slaying His Enemies 这个赘婿会写诗，一句杀敌天下惊 Eat Pears Without the Skin吃梨不要皮Historical302k WordsCompleted [Set in a fictional Central Plains dynasty. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.] Xiao Wenyuan, a poor scholar of exceptional talent, is humiliated when his engagement is broken off. With no other choice, he marries into the Luo family, where he is treated with contempt. He had always written poetry to express his feelings, but then he awakens the power of the Literary Vein. His words become poems that call forth wondrous changes in heaven and earth: a single line can 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist is humiliated by a broken engagement at the beginning, and instead marries into the Luo family, enduring cold looks and ridicule. He is furious but doesn't retaliate with a single stroke of his pen, and as a result, the world changes color, lightning flashes and thunder roars, and those who were laughing can no longer laugh...

23. 173 这 This Son-in-Law Isn't Too Cold 这个姑爷不太冷 Zi Xia梓下Historical43k WordsOngoing [Transmigration] [Son-in-Law] [Alternate History] [No System] [Light Political Intrigue] [Romance] [Business Rivalry] Lin Yuan, a seasoned workplace veteran, transmigrates to the era of the Yuan and Song dynasties. When he wakes up, he discovers that he has married into a merchant family in Anlin City and wed the Shen family’s youngest daughter, Shen Qingli... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hey everyone, I'm a newbie, could you please give me some pointers?

24. 174 我 I’m Just a Nobody: I Transmigrate and Get Caught in a Son-in-Law Scheme 我本路人：穿越身陷赘婿迷局 Holding an Umbrella, Seeking the Dao执伞问道Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Not a Wish-Fulfillment Novel + Live-in Son-in-Law + Alternate History + Suspense + Court Politics + Martial World + No System + Light Ensemble Cast] Modern-day Shen Nian'an plunges into the water and wakes up as a substitute live-in son-in-law in ancient times. Before he can figure out what's going on, a sister who suddenly appears accuses him of murdering their mother and younger brother. Just what kind of dead end has he landed in? The young widow he married into the family seems to refuse hi 7.9kReads8.5Score564Shelves

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    For those who enjoy reading about sons-in-law, these three books are worth checking out; they're all quite good.

25. 175 他 They Call Me a Good-for-Nothing? They Don't Know I Control the Su Family's Fate 他们骂我废物？不知我掌控苏家生死 Yin Yi Shou阴一手12k WordsCompleted They call me a good-for-nothing, unaware that I control the Su family’s life and death. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "I thought all son-in-law novels were the same old formula, but this one is absolutely mind-blowing! The male lead doesn't play the usual opening showdown and face-slapping trope; he's a master of concealing his true strength and unleashing his full potential! It's high-octane from start to finish, with plot twists at every turn, and the ending is so gripping you won't dare skip a chapter! Everyone in Jiangcheng mocks him as a waste, but he's already got the Su family's fate firmly in his grasp, playing with it like a script! If you love high-IQ revenge and meticulous planning, just go for it! It'll leave you wanting more!"

26. 176 赘 The Divine Emperor's Son-in-Law 赘婿神皇 Old Immortal Tan谭老仙Eastern Fantasy10.1M WordsOngoing [Live-in Son-in-Law + Rise to Power + Face-Slapping + Wish-Fulfillment + Good-for-Nothing Rises + Golden Finger + Son-in-Law Who Marries into His Wife’s Family + Invincible] Xiao Fan, the discarded son of the Xiao family, is ambushed and gravely wounded by his own younger brother, then sent to marry into the Long family in exchange for resources. At the brink of despair, he activates the Diagram of the Celestial Stars. He shatters stars to obtain treasures and tempers his body by cultivating the 2.7kReads8.9Score402Shelves

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    Tired of typical son-in-law novels? This one will definitely blow your mind! It blends the son-in-law settings of various powerful figures like the Immortal Emperor, Pill Emperor, and Sword Emperor. He starts off being bullied, but quickly surpasses everyone else in strength. Refining pills, wielding swords, controlling the spiritual energy of heaven and earth—he slaps faces and crushes scum, opening a new level of exhilarating novels and satisfying all your wildest fantasies!

27. 177 赘 The Son-in-Law Pill Emperor 赘婿丹帝 Uncle Jiang Next Door隔壁江叔叔Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsCompleted Ye Wushuang, a legendary imperial tutor, is unexpectedly reborn as the useless son-in-law everyone loves to mock. He knows everything there is to know about alchemy and martial arts! He is a master of every kind of barrier and formation! A genius? Sorry, eight of the Ten Great Demon Gods are my disciples! An aristocratic clan? Sorry, half the ancient clans are my descendants! Back in the day... The Divine Emperor poured tea and ran errands for me, the Pill God went out to buy things for me, and 2.3kReads7.9Score246Shelves
28. 178 赘 The Sword Emperor Son-in-Law 赘婿剑帝 Bao Hao宝号Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [A veteran author’s new novel, quality guaranteed and updates steady] [Reborn + sword cultivator + passionate action + plot-driven] Fang Xuanyuan ruled the Divine Realm for ninety thousand years, only to be betrayed by the Empress and perish. After a thousand years spent nurturing his soul, he is reborn, only to become the Ye family’s live-in son-in-law, a hidden dragon waiting to soar! His enemies from his past life and the humiliation of this one: he swears to crush them all without mercy! I a 200Reads8.1Score—Shelves
29. 179 都 The City's Ultimate Expert 都市巅峰高手 Holding the Pen执笔Urban4.9M WordsCompleted “I'm not sharing a room with him!” The campus beauty points at me... I came from the wilderness and was raised by five grandparents with extraordinary powers. To uncover the truth behind my parents' murder, I return to the city and move in with the campus beauty. With just a dog for company, I begin a shameless life of swindling and scheming. I cross the Yangtze on a reed and livestream a challenge at the Southern Heavenly Gate; To save the woman I love, I surround Mount Taihang all by myself; I 3.8kReads8.7Score842Shelves

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    Do you believe that cultivators truly exist in this world? This is the title of the fantasy novel "Investiture of the Gods".

30. 180 赘 The Martial Emperor Son-in-Law 赘婿武帝 Night Frenzy夜疯Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted He is the useless son-in-law of the Tang family, a good-for-nothing in everyone’s eyes. He married a foolish wife and has to support his frail, sickly mother. On top of that, his father is a madman who went insane while refining pills. It seems fate has never been on his side. But after swallowing a defective pill with nothing left to lose, he makes a stunning comeback and becomes the most dazzling genius around. It turns out his wife is the reincarnation of a holy maiden from the Myriad Worlds! 9Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 181 万 The Strongest Son-in-Law of All Time 万古最强赘婿 Xu Xiaodou徐小逗Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted His soul transmigrated to another world, only to be seized by the cultivation world’s number-one goddess and subjected to a century of humiliation. Once he finally escaped, he became the live-in son-in-law of a minor city lord. What? You dare covet my wife? I’ll crush you! What? You dare peek at my wife? I’ll castrate you! What? You hurt my wife? I’ll wipe out your entire clan! I, Jiang Han, have no grand ambition. I just want to be a wife-protecting fanatic. Anyone who bullies my wife, even a l 608Reads8.4Score—Shelves
32. 182 龙 The Dragon King's Son-in-Law 龙王医婿 Xuan Kuangfeng轩疯狂Urban9.8M WordsCompleted The Jiang family was caught up in a conspiracy and consumed by a raging fire. Tang Chuchu risked her life to pull Jiang Chen from the flames. Ten years later, Jiang Chen returned in glory to repay his debts of gratitude and avenge his family. He would repay Tang Chuchu for saving his life. He would avenge the destruction of the Jiang family. Jiang Chen appeared before Tang Chuchu. “From now on, as long as I’m here, you’ll have the whole world.” 24.8kReads9.2Score11.8kShelves

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    The story is about a son-in-law who is a war god, full of bravado and face-slapping moments—a mindless and satisfying read (don't miss it if you like son-in-laws and war gods).

33. 183 赘 The Son-in-Law Is a Medicine God 赘婿是药神 Long Zhang Fei Yang龙章飞扬Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted After dying a wrongful and tragic death, Tang Xuan emerges reborn from his cocoon. Gifted with eyes granted by Heaven, he sees through everything in the world. With half-lidded eyes, he smiles at all the heroes under heaven. He battles powerful foes and breaks through every obstacle. He is the greatest Medicine God in history, and also the greatest Sword God in history. 20Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 184 隐 After Three Years in Hiding, I Walked Out of Prison Unrivaled 隐居三年，出狱即无敌 Sweet Potato, Second Master Qiao红薯乔二爷Urban7.0M WordsCompleted [Passionate action and vengeance + invincible hero + debt-collecting + satisfying power fantasy] Three years ago, Mo Hai’s sect was destroyed. Because of a promise, he crippled his own cultivation and willingly went to prison! Three years later, his sentence was up. With invincible power, Mo Hai made a triumphant return and crushed all opposition! “In this life, I’ll make heaven and earth tremble before me. My rules are the rules!” “What?! You say you’re richer than an entire country?!” Mo Hai l 46.2kReads9.2Score2.7kShelves

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    The plot is full of twists and turns, and unexpected turns. I personally really liked it 🥰

35. 185 赘 Live-in Son-in-Law: Winning the World Through Debate, Wielding Power Over All 赘婿：文斗乾坤，权倾天下 Mencius Rides a Bike孟子骑单车Historical2.6M WordsOngoing Qin Yuan, a restorer of ancient books at a modern library, transmigrated by chance and became a lame live-in son-in-law in the Great Hua Dynasty. By a stroke of luck, he discovered that his brain could search the knowledge base of the entire library. But his top priority was breaking free from the shackles of his identity. As he struggled to survive in the cracks, the hidden threads of fate quietly began to unfold. With fate destined to bring him one romantic entanglement after another, how coul 15.6kReads8.2Score1.4kShelves

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    I only recommend this one. It's a male-oriented novel written by a female author. It's pure and simple, with a smooth plot and no forced face-slapping. Recommended by veteran readers.

36. 186 寒 The Poor Scholar's Rise 寒门贵子 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical2.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a penniless scholar, Jiang Feng thought about how his computer science degree from his previous life was utterly useless here… Then it occurred to him: “Of all pursuits, studying is the noblest. I’ll just have to grit my teeth and take the imperial exams!” He kept going, and when he suddenly looked back, he had risen to the highest offices, expanded the empire’s borders, and built an unprecedented legacy! P.S. The new book, A Poor Scholar of the First Rank, 34.6kReads9.1Score3.4kShelves

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    [Tomato Novel Selection] 🍁 Rigorous and meticulous structure 🍁 Delicate writing style, endlessly readable 🍁 A masterpiece you can't get enough of once you start reading 🍁 No system, no cheat codes 🍁 Good works shouldn't be buried 🍁 Historical fiction 🍁 Two completed novels, two ongoing 🍁

37. 187 霸 The CEO’s Wife and Her Lazy Son-in-Law 霸总娘子和她的咸鱼赘婿 Jun Lingyue君灵月Historical1.7M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the most miserable son-in-law in history, Lu Heng was thrown out of his in-laws’ home for being utterly useless. With one poem, “Prelude to Water Melody,” he made a name for himself in Hangzhou, and wealthy women paid a fortune for his company. Everyone said merchants were beneath respect. He was determined to become richer than a kingdom and build a business empire that transcended the ages. Everyone said scholars were useless. He formed a secret guard, trained private 224Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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    I went to read it because it had a million words.

38. 188 一 A Poor Scholar of Noble Character 一品寒士 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Single heroine, semi-fictionalized Tang Dynasty] In an era when the great aristocratic clans looked down on the imperial family, Zhao Quan was born to a farming family and entered school carrying the hopes of his parents and six older brothers. Farming was out of the question: even the village head’s family had no food to spare… So he had no choice but to take the imperial exams and become an official. 10.4kReads9.3Score917Shelves
39. 189 大 The Great Qi Marquis of One Step 大齐一步侯 A Single Thought of Nothingness一念无Historical846k WordsCompleted [Alternate history, airtight logic, a treat to listen to, multiple heroines, lighthearted daily life, the jianghu and court politics, love and hate, national and family vendettas...] A modern-day criminal investigator transmigrates into the body of a minor official in the State of Qi. At first, his only dream is to stay alive. But when foreign barbarians invade the Central Plains, slaughtering and pillaging until the kingdom falls and families are torn apart, he has no choice but to enter the fr 17kReads8.2Score1kShelves

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    A historical fiction novel of exceptionally high quality, perfect for both listening and reading. Clear logic, well-developed characters, rich plot, and tight writing. Not a formulaic, fast-paced read. Please enjoy! [Add to bookshelf]

40. 190 我 I Turned My Superstitious Father into the Chief Councilor 我把神棍老爹卷成首辅 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + imperial examinations + daily life + farming + court politics later on] Father and son join forces to build a Ming dynasty on which the sun never sets. Yan Xun transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and discovers that his father can do everything except study. His dad has so many secret identities, like an onion with layer after layer to peel back. Huh! If I push Dad hard enough to make him Grand Secretary, can I become a Junior Grand Secretary? The filial son Yan Xun sells everythin 22.8kReads9.5Score2.8kShelves
41. 191 软 Living Off Your Wife and Still Calling the Shots: That's How to Be a Son-in-Law 软饭硬吃，这才叫赘婿 Two Hundred and Twenty-Six Sheep二百二十六只羊Historical520k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into an unwanted son-in-law, Jiang Mu had hoped to live quietly on his own and work the land. But one day, his in-laws sent him to a Daoist temple to pursue his wife, a powerful patron gave him a shop to run, and even the emperor summoned him to the capital by imperial decree to open a store. Thus began a sweeping career in entertainment in an alternate ancient world. 67Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    It's very well written; the male lead is gentle and refined.

42. 192 鬼 The Genius Divine Son-in-Law 鬼才神婿 Meow Big White喵大白Urban269k WordsCompleted Five years ago, the Ye family mysteriously went bankrupt. To save his younger sister Ye Xuan, who had leukemia, Ye Xuan resorted to a scheme to marry into the Lin family. For five years, he was bullied and endured endless humiliation. Just when he had fallen into despair, someone told him that he was the young master of Youzhou’s foremost family. Now he would make those who had disgraced him repay him many times over, and force everyone to bow before him! 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A hilarious son-in-law, a ghost-catching son-in-law, a son-in-law who doesn't hide anything! Short and concise.

43. 193 最 The Strongest Xuanmen Son-in-Law 最强玄派赘婿 Meow Big White喵大白Urban121k WordsCompleted The daughter of Hejiang’s richest man has developed a strange illness. Every possible remedy has been tried, and in desperation her family resorts to the old custom of holding a marriage to bring her good fortune, taking in a live-in son-in-law. Ye Jingtian, who has come to Hejiang seeking treatment for his seriously ill younger brother, happens to be there. But as a farmer from the countryside, how could he afford to get his brother into the best hospital? Suddenly, a newspaper lands at his fee 9Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 194 弃 The Abandoned Son-in-Law Is a Dragon 弃婿如龙 Singing to the Wind as I Go吟风且行Urban600k WordsCompleted [Peerless medical skills + abandoned son-in-law + showing off and face-slapping + decisive and ruthless + urban cultivation of immortality] He was the seventh young master of the Ye family, but his uncle framed him and forced him to marry into the Li family, where he suffered endless humiliation. When his father died, he was not even able to see him one last time. A year later, he encounters a mysterious old Taoist and inherits immense power. From that moment, his fate takes a new turn! In this 1.2kReads8.4Score117Shelves

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    I've finished watching it. [Facepalm]

45. 195 上 The Lucky Son-in-Law 上门锦婿 Meow Big White喵大白Urban170k WordsCompleted He became a commander at a young age, but was forced to retire and recuperate after being gravely wounded in battle. Twelve years ago, Yuan Cong, born into a prominent pharmaceutical family and entrusted with an important national mission, did something during an assignment that he would regret for the rest of his life. After retiring, Yuan Cong seeks to atone for his sins. He conceals his identity and marries into the Mo family, never expecting to stumble upon a clue about the map he has long b 32Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 196 系EN System Sign-In: Starting with the Cultivation of a Heavenly Emperor 系统签到开局天帝修为 Jasmine in Winter冬日里的茉莉Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted Ye Xingchen, an orphan from the twenty-first century, unexpectedly transmigrated to another world, only to land among the demon race. By a twist of fate, he became the husband of the demon empress and awakened a sign-in System. From then on, he could have soared to greatness, but instead Ye Xingchen played the pig to eat the tiger, swept aside the geniuses of every race, married the empress, and trampled demonic prodigies beneath his feet. See how Ye Xingchen leads the demon race down a differen 37.6kReads8.2Score3kShelves

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    Absolutely gorgeous! [Thumbs up][ ...

47. 197 赘 My Son-in-Law Took All My Family’s Wealth, Then Married Someone New 赘婿骗光我家产又娶新妻 Yangyu Bao洋鱼包Modern Romance113k WordsCompleted Once the pride of heaven, he is struck by a family calamity. With both parents dead, he falls into ruin and has no choice but to marry into the Shu family. Shu Zhaoning casts aside society's judgment and treats the destitute Yan Qingci with all her warmth. Who could have guessed that he harbors the heart of a wolf, swindles the Shu family out of its immense fortune, then takes the money and marries someone new, betraying her sincere love for him? 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Of all the novels about sons-in-law, this is the only one I'm currently following; it's so addictive!

48. 198 涅 Nirvana 3 涅槃3 Drunk and in Love with the Mortal World醉酒恋红尘11k WordsCompleted Nirvana 3 —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A collection of short stories

49. 199 涅 Nirvana 2 涅槃2 Drunk and in Love with the Mortal World醉酒恋红尘Modern Romance11k WordsCompleted Rebirth 2 —Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 200 涅 Nirvana Fire Phoenix 涅槃火凤 Drunk and in Love with the Mortal World醉酒恋红尘10k WordsCompleted Nirvana Fire Phoenix —Reads—Score—Shelves

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