High IQ, Political Schemes, and Mind-Bending Plots 高智商，权谋，烧脑

1. 501 请EN Call Me the Ghost Messenger 请叫我鬼差大人 The Cat from the Xu Family徐二家的猫Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted After the Eternal Night, terror returned. Ten miles of desolate graves, eerie singing. An old man searching for his arms, a headless baby... They kept piecing their bodies back together, unleashing an even more terrifying aura. In the wasteland, even a severed hand could destroy heaven and earth. In this world of darkness and despair, a post office appeared and vanished from view... A mysterious young man, a postal carriage traveling through the void... One blood-red letter after another became 103.4kReads9.5Score9.8kShelves

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   Gentlemen, listen to the dragon's roar. This book is quite good.

2. 502 笑 This Is Hilarious, I Pretended to Be a Male Student and Fooled the Dynasty’s Top Scholar 笑死，我装男学生骗疯当朝状元 Starch That Loves Potatoes爱吃马铃薯的淀粉Ancient Romance243k WordsOngoing [Female disguise + revenge by a legitimate daughter + absurd twists + political schemes and sweet romance + mutual salvation] (Former title: The Red Silk Mix-Up: I Deceived the Top Scholar for Three Whole Years) (Note: The heroine doesn't coast through an effortless power fantasy! There are moments of restraint, emotional pain, and tension. The tone is light and funny.) Fifteen-year-old Su Qingluan witnesses her entire family being slaughtered. After narrowly escaping, she cuts her hair, binds h 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This baby

3. 503 月 Dreams Beneath the Moon in Huazhou 月落梦华州 Wu Tinglan梧听澜Ancient Romance374k WordsOngoing Don’t worry about the rating. [Desert Romance + Powerful Leads Who Save Each Other + Ensemble Political Intrigue + Hilarious Love Triangle] After a sudden raid by bandits, Gong Langyue, a princess of the Xiao Kingdom, is taken captive in the desert. Everyone assumes this delicate young woman from the Southern Dynasty won’t survive the winter. But she not only survives, she thrives, and even turns a group of women stranded on the grasslands into her own team. She may not be skilled in combat, 171Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   It's not mindless pampering, nor is it love at first sight. The male lead is an emperor, the chosen one, while the female lead pretends to be weak to survive. The tension between them is incredibly engaging.

4. 504 铁 Ironblooded Late Ming 铁血残明 Ke Shanmeng柯山梦Historical2.5M WordsOngoing In the late Ming dynasty, Spain and Japan gradually restricted the outflow of silver, reversing the capital inflow that the Ming had enjoyed since the early sixteenth century. The commercial and smallholder economies that coexisted under the Ming were both hit by deflation. Combined with the effects of the Little Ice Age, one domino after another fell, plunging the realm into chaos. In the eleventh month of the sixth year of the Chongzhen reign, the roving rebels crossed the river south of Mianc 104.5kReads9.4Score11kShelves
5. 505 羲 The Chronicle of Xihe 羲和志 Sailing Through the Galaxy in a Dream梦入星河行舟Historical251k WordsOngoing I usher in the Industrial Age in 200 BC!!! During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Western Han, the Xiongnu threaten the northern frontier, watching like tigers ready to pounce... The feudal lords within the passes are also stirring restlessly... The author has tried to base this story on historical records. Readers, please point out anything that may be inaccurate! The book is divided into four parts: Beacon Fires and Smoke, A Long Song of Han Towers, The Nine Provinces and Four Seas, and All Und 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   An incredibly hardcore historical novel! Thoroughly researched! Extremely positive values! Incredibly progressive themes! No system! No harem! Intense military action! Power struggles and intrigue! Romantic entanglements! Debates on human nature! A super engaging historical novel! Slow pacing in the beginning, with plenty of footnotes!

6. 506 回 Back in the Capital, the Brilliant Miss Is Famous Across the Land 回京后，神算大小姐名满天下 Bright Blue灿蓝Ancient Romance741k WordsCompleted [No romance + metaphysics + fortune-telling + satisfying read + secret identity + ghost-catching + lighthearted, no angst~] Yun Zhuo of the Xiao family was abandoned as a child. When her relatives come looking for her, she decisively returns to the capital to become a thorn in their side. Her birth mother says she’s uncouth and illiterate? But in the blink of an eye, she’s welcomed into the capital’s circle of master scholars, discussing poetry and prose and interpreting the fate of the world. T 156.7kReads9.6Score20.6kShelves

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   It's great! No romantic pairings, no unnecessary dialogue or rambling, everything unfolds perfectly... We're not lying to other Chinese people, you won't regret watching it, go for it!

7. 507 慈 Empress Dowager Cixi and Her Three Favored Eunuchs 慈禧皇后与她的三个宠爱太监 Farmer Third Young Master农家三少Historical3.7M WordsCompleted [Eunuchs + Palace Secrets + Empress Dowager Cixi + Court Intrigue] From the time Empress Dowager Cixi entered the palace to the day she ruled from behind the curtain, she shared an unusual relationship with three eunuchs: An Dehai, Li Lianying, and Xiao Dezhang. They were like master and servants, like friends, and more than anything, like old companions. She doted on the three eunuchs, who relied on her favor to do as they pleased, throw their weight around, and take part in court affairs. This 52kReads9.0Score3.2kShelves

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   A book that requires high intelligence and is mentally challenging.

8. 508 堕 Fallen 堕 Sister Corpse尸姐Modern Romance59k WordsCompleted That year, I was twenty-nine, and Mo Huai was thirteen. When I, someone who no longer wanted to live, met him, someone else who no longer wanted to live, we somehow found the strength to keep going, at least for a little while. So we decided to rely on each other and make it through together. 45.5kReads9.6Score5.3kShelves
9. 509 三 Three-Line Cycle: Reversing Course Westward 三线轮回：逆骨西行 Wolf's-Tail Fern狼尾蕨Mystery175k WordsCompleted A mysterious letter drags me into a deadly game spanning centuries! In the modern-day snowfields, I face evil spirits. Amid the flames of war in the Republic of China era, I save our ancestors. In the hidden palace chambers of the Ming dynasty, I uncover the secrets of the Jianwen Emperor... Piao Zhixuan and I battle across time, unlock the bronze mirror’s seal, and fight an evil spirit a thousand years old. Family destiny, duty to our country, and bonds forged through life and death knot togeth 125Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   An absolutely mind-bending three-dimensional reincarnation story, spanning from the snowy plateau to the War of Resistance against Japan, from the arrival of the Living Buddha in Tibet to the expansion of the Ming Dynasty! A thousand-year destiny unfolds!

10. 510 灰 Gray Sky 灰空 The Hermit Is Not Lonely山人不寂寞Urban1.7M WordsCompleted He was a passionate young man, a promising journalist with a bright future, and his life was going splendidly. His supervisor was just about to promote him when, in a moment of impulsiveness, he made a mistake, and his life took a different course. Misfortune and fortune go hand in hand, and this marked the beginning of an entirely different life. 4.7kReads8.9Score555Shelves

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    A period novel written by a journalist with 30 years of experience, pure realism! No time travel, no system, no mindless plot, no wish-fulfillment fantasy—it's simply a record of history during a period of transition in the century. It touches on the unseen battlefields of the underworld, the legitimate world, and the business world; power struggles and interpersonal relationships—all striving to provide readers with something of value. The protagonist starts in prison; see how his life reverses course!

11. 511 疯 After Being Reborn, the Mad Beauty Crushes the Powerful and Claims the Throne 疯批美人重生后，脚踩资本成王 Rainbow Bunny Paper彩兔纸Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [A subtle entertainment-industry backdrop + spy games and mind games] [Reborn | Unhinged beauty | Strong heroine | Love triangle | Revenge | Extreme push and pull | Polite scoundrel | Top-tier star actor | Love triangle | Possessive] In her previous life, the polished scoundrel of an actor treated her like a doll, personally raising her to the heights of fame before brutally casting her down. He used her, drained her dry, and finally sent her to her death with his own hands. Reborn, she return 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I wonder if you, like me, have been adrift in the sea of ​​books for years, gradually feeling weary. We're tired of the "overpowered protagonist" who starts at max level, unstoppable by any obstacle; tired of villains who are completely brainless, merely "tools" to highlight the protagonist's glory; and even more tired of "sweet romance" stories built on artificial sweetness without any build-up. What we crave is a flesh-and-blood soul, a battle of equals, and a deeply moving love. If you feel the same way, then today, I want to say a few words about a story that slows down and delves deeper. This book, *The Mad Beauty Reborn, Stepping on Capital to Become Queen*, might seem "frivolous" just from the title. But believe me, its core is more solid and real than 90% of the feel-good novels on the market. Regarding the "truth" of the characters: She's not a god, but a madwoman who bleeds. The protagonist, Bai Xiawei, is not a perfect vengeful goddess. She carries the trauma of her past life (PTSD), and her superpowers come at the cost of nosebleeds and even physical damage. She feels fear and stiffness in the face of absolute power, and breaks down in the dead of night due to self-loathing. But it is precisely this imperfection that makes each time she rises from the mud, using her scars as medals and madness as a weapon, so breathtaking and so believable. Regarding the "ruthlessness" of the game: it's not about slapping someone in the face, but about destroying their spirit. The villains in the book, especially Shen Yanzhi, are outrageously intelligent. He is not a stereotypical villain, but a top-tier PUA master, a "creator" who wants to "sculpt" the female lead into a perfect work of art. Every confrontation between the female lead and him is not a simple slap in the face, but a psychological and cognitive battle that stakes on the soul. Every move is full of calculation and probing, and the suffocating feeling of a master sparring match will definitely satisfy any intellectual battle enthusiast. Regarding the "pain" of the emotion: it's not a sweet romance, but the mutual redemption of two madmen. If you're looking for mindless sweet romance, please scroll past now. The heroine and Gu Yi's relationship begins with a forced intrusion and a sharp slap. They are kindred spirits, understanding each other's madness that is incomprehensible to the world. They are not a prince and princess, but two wild beasts licking their wounds in the darkness, yet unable to resist drawing near to each other for warmth. This relationship is not sweet, even quite "torturous," but it's so real it will make you cry uncontrollably, with a powerful aftertaste. This book isn't a "fast food" meal that will immediately satisfy you, but a "strong liquor" that requires you to calm down and savor it slowly. The initial taste may be spicy, even making you feel oppressed and uncomfortable, but as you follow the protagonist to the end, the exhilarating feeling of being crowned king, bursting forth from your very bones, is something no "mindless thrill" can provide. If what you crave is a real story, a soul that resonates with you, makes you think, and makes you laugh and cry, then go read it.

12. 512 我 The Villain in My Story Is Carrying Out a Forced Happy Ending 我笔下的反派正在执行强制HE The Snail Is Very Lazy蜗牛很懒Modern Romance450k WordsCompleted [Dark healing + mild horror and thrills + suspenseful romance that's easy to follow + chaste male lead] Lu Zhaozhao, a suspense novelist, created an extraordinarily cruel villain with her own hands. He's handsome and elegant, exceptionally intelligent, and obsessed with cruelly hunting his victims and turning them into specimens that will last forever. She used to complain that the scenes she wrote weren't bloody or terrifying enough. Until... The dark, damp basement, hundreds of jars filled wit 6kReads9.1Score855Shelves

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    High intelligence, 1,4 political maneuvering

13. 513 朔 Dragon’s Roar in the Northern Frontier 朔北龙吟 Coffee at 71 Degrees71度的咖啡Historical1.5M WordsOngoing Transmigrated into a frontier army scout, he found himself facing tens of thousands of Tiele cavalry from the start. A series of covert battles and mysteries unfolds around a royal secret: twenty years ago, someone tried to force the Grand Princess into marriage. The emperor enters the game himself, pitting his wits against all the powers at play. Schemes within schemes, plots within plots, each conspiracy linked to the next. See how the protagonist faces this treacherous crisis, growing from a 17.3kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves

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    "The Roar of the Northern Dragon" is a thrilling historical fantasy novel. Witness how a special forces instructor who transmigrates through time turns his life around.

14. 514 将 After I Married the Jerk into a Rich Family, His Whole Family Regretted It 将渣男送进豪门后，他全家后悔了 Jing Jiuzhe荆九折14k WordsCompleted After I married the scumbag off to a wealthy family, his whole family regretted it. 8.1kReads—Score140Shelves

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    This book features a cast of highly intelligent characters and a plot full of twists and turns; it's definitely a must-read!

15. 515 逆 Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经：骗子住手 Ren Fanwuyin任梵无音Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f 44kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves

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    A work of political intrigue! Wuxia, crime-solving, suspense, genius, underdog story, revenge, and comedy! Highly recommended. [Flying kiss]

16. 516 兄 Too Many Brothers: How Do I Usurp the Throne? 兄弟太多，我想篡位怎么办 Deep-Fried Squid Girl油炸乌贼娘Ancient Romance558k WordsOngoing [Court intrigue + ensemble cast + no romance] In a nutshell: The heroine spends twenty years disguised as a man, sends all her brothers to their deaths, and ends up ascending the throne herself! After pretending to be a man for twenty years, she watched each of her brothers meet his end: The Crown Prince died because he was soft-hearted, the eldest prince fell because of his arrogance, the third prince was undone by his suspicion, and the fourth prince perished through his conceit... The palace 236Reads8.1Score102Shelves

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    I highly recommend this! It's a political intrigue story with no romantic pairing, and it features an empress.

17. 517 海 A Beauty by the Sea, With You by Her Side 海畔娇颜与君伴 Wild Orange野桔子Modern Romance29k WordsCompleted Once a spirited, youthful girl, she is left utterly disillusioned after enduring the pain of love, hatred, and heartbreak. The turmoil of the world has worn her down. Now that she has found clarity, she wants to enter the path of cultivation and seek the peace within. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 518 游 Game Invasion: I Became Emperor Before the Players Transmigrated 游戏入侵：我称帝了玩家才穿越 Xiao Chu Still Hasn't Slept潇楚还没睡Eastern Fantasy3.9M WordsOngoing [Transmigrating ahead of time + political scheming + dynastic power struggles + succubus + worlds merging] This book is also known as [I, the Empress's Fiancé, the Strongest Villain Behind the Scenes]. After waking up, Xia Chen finds himself logged into the mysterious game from his previous life ahead of schedule, starting out as the legitimate son of the Marquis of Zhendong. What? I have a younger brother named Xia Hao, who seems to have a mysterious bone inside him? It looks just like the lege 467kReads9.1Score47.2kShelves

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    High intelligence, time-traveling ahead of time, strategizing for a great era, feigning compliance with the emperor to gain his trust, gathering talented individuals from across the land, and controlling later time travelers. [Thumbs up]

19. 519 民 Strange Tales from the Civil Affairs Bureau (Complete in 8 Volumes) 民调局异闻录（全8册） Er Dong Shuishou耳东水寿Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted The Strange Tales of the Bureau of Investigation series creates an entirely new world of suspense: a mysterious organization dedicated to uncovering the truth behind bizarre, uncanny, and supernatural events, and the world it faces. The stories are wildly strange and utterly captivating, with a witty, playful style and one suspenseful twist after another. Once you start reading, you won't be able to put them down. Throughout history, strange cases and evil monsters have always been dealt with by 37.4kReads9.6Score5.8kShelves

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    There wasn't enough time to react, so I went back and watched it again.

20. 520 夜 Deep in the Night: An Obsession to the Bone 《骨子里的偏执》夜色深处 Wild Orange野桔子Modern Romance25k WordsCompleted "The Obsession in His Bones": Deep in the Night 4Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 521 傲 Proud and Unbowed 傲骨 White Rice Like Frost白饭如霜Modern Romance466k WordsCompleted Ye Zhenzhen, a workplace rookie, has always led a quiet, easygoing life. But after accidentally saving a mysterious female tycoon, she enters a multinational corporation and begins a series of professional skills training courses. She thinks it will be nothing more than a fun game of repaying a debt of gratitude, but unexpectedly gets caught up in a high-stakes corporate takeover and a battle between capital giants. Elite returnee Su Tong has always dominated the workplace, but after saving a f 3.7kReads9.6Score566Shelves
22. 522 穿 Transmigrating to Become a Charming Farmer’s Daughter 穿越之农家俏娘子 Wild Orange野桔子Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted Transmigrating to Become a Pretty Young Wife in a Farming Family 8Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 523 传 Media Storm: The Secret Scandal 传媒风云之机密风波 Wild Orange野桔子9k WordsCompleted Media Storm: A Confidentiality Scandal 2Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 524 孙 The Art of War in Plain Language 孙子兵法白话文版 Bull-and-Horse E-Commerce Worker牛马电商打公仔16k WordsCompleted The Art of War: A Plain-Language Edition 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Just looking at the title is enough to get you fired up.

25. 525 权 The Alluring Powerful Minister 权臣妖娆 Minced Meat and Fried Egg肉沫跑蛋Ancient Romance960k WordsCompleted Also known as The Female Top Scorer and The Female Imperial Tutor. He was a celebrated, charmingly elegant top scorer, showered with every favor under the heavens. Only after the Du family was destroyed and he hanged himself in prison did the world learn that “he” was a woman! After her father's death, the family's good name was ruined. Dozens of loyal servants starved to death. The beautiful women of the household were either made into servants or reduced to playthings for officials. Reborn, Du 3.3kReads9.1Score426Shelves

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    💚💓I stumbled upon this book by chance and started reading. I fell in love with it right from the first chapter.

26. 526 穿 Transmigrating Through Fear to Meet You 《穿越恐惧与你相遇》 Wild Orange野桔子Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted Transmigrating Through Fear to Meet You —Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 527 初 My First Love Invaded the Winter of My Twentieth Year 初恋闯入20岁的冬天 Wild Orange野桔子Modern Romance6k WordsCompleted First Love Comes Knocking in the Winter of My Twentieth Year —Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 528 重 Reborn to Change My Fate 重生改天命 Wild Orange野桔子Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted Reborn to Change My Fate —Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 529 神 The Land Where Gods Speak 神说之地 Ge Yan阁言Mystery94k WordsOngoing Death game + mystery + puzzle-solving + supernatural powers + mind games + ensemble cast + high-octane action Fast-paced and plot-driven, the kind of story where you can never guess what the next chapter will bring. When Dongfang Yao wakes up, he finds himself trapped in a strange room. To get out, he has to solve a puzzle game. He never expected his very first room to be a destruction-level game that puts life and death in the balance... Only after he clears the game and makes it out does he re 136Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Those who can understand the first three chapters are highly intelligent and extremely brain-teasing.

30. 530 马 Marx's Capital: An Easy-to-Understand Edition 马克思【资本论】易懂版 Li Tiansheng李天生112k WordsCompleted Capital is Karl Marx's (1818–1883) most important work on economics and philosophy, hailed as a foundational critique of capitalism. The work consists of three volumes (Volume One was published in 1867; Volumes Two and Three were compiled from Marx's manuscripts by Engels and published in 1885 and 1894, respectively). It systematically reveals the internal logic, contradictions, and historical trends of the capitalist economy. 312Reads—Score102Shelves
31. 531 千 The Art of Deception! 千术！ Chen Chuyao陈初尧Urban7.7M WordsCompleted As the saying goes, nine out of ten gamblers lose. You'll never see the knives hidden behind the gambling table! I have a plain name: Niu Tiezhu. Of course, you can also call me... A-Yao. 24kReads9.0Score2.3kShelves
32. 532 荣 The Rise of the Duchess of Rongguo 荣国公府夫人上位记 Wuwang Xi无妄希Ancient Romance285k WordsOngoing My stepsister switched betrothals with me. One word: switch! The man is dead, so all I have to do is raise three little ones. My parents-in-law died young, so I took charge of the household as soon as I married in. This time, I’m taking back everything everyone owes me! Who knew there would be twist after twist? Living comfortably in old age isn’t easy, and no one can be relied on. In the end, all I can do is stay true to myself. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [I'm about to cry][I'm about to cry][I'm about to cry][I'm about to cry][I'm about to cry]

33. 533 挣 The Road to Saving Myself from the Darkness 《挣脱阴霾的自救之路》 Wild Orange野桔子6k WordsCompleted The Road to Self-Rescue from the Shadows —Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 534 权 The Pinnacle of Power: A Young Eagle on the Official Path 权利巅峰之官道天骄 Sunshine in the Wind风中的阳光Urban2.4M WordsCompleted The long road through officialdom is riddled with deadly traps, but it also holds the most beautiful encounters. Reborn Jiang Wendong: can he evade those deadly traps and stride boldly onward? 27.8kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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35. 535 苍 Cangyuan Demon Emperor: Reborn to Avenge Every Blood Debt! 苍渊魔帝：重生归来，血债血偿！ Young Master Run Yan润衍公子Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing Revenge + Strategy + Invincibility + Myriad Worlds + Ensemble Cast The invincible Demon Emperor Cangyuan ruled the Myriad Worlds, yet he was betrayed by his beloved and his sect, nearly suffering the annihilation of his soul and eternal ruin. With only a remnant of his soul, he was reborn in the lower realm, in Xuanxin Heaven, on the Xuanxin Continent, in the Great Qian Dynasty, in Thundercliff City. Reborn and revived, he returns in a trail of blood! He swears to ascend to the upper realm and m 937Reads—Score103Shelves

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    Everyone in the book is a formidable character; the political intrigue is meticulously crafted, the plot is brilliant, and the strategy of turning an army into a foe without bloodshed is simply ingenious. Reading this book will subtly stimulate your mind.

36. 536 黑 Darkness Descends 黑暗沦陷 Ling Qiu Investigates凌秋探案Urban253k WordsCompleted [By a Twist of Fate, He Became the Savior of Southeast Asia’s Underworld Emperor] The protagonist, Yi Sheng, was tricked into becoming a “piglet” at a scam compound in the Philippines, where he was beaten and starved every day, living a fate worse than death. Then one day, a gang of thugs hijacked a tour bus. Acting on impulse, he risked his life to save an old man he had never met. The next day, he was taken out of the compound and put into a Maybach. The old man patted him on the shoulder. 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Excellent book, worth reading

37. 537 爱 Love’s Thorny Road and Rebirth 爱的荆棘路与重生 Wild Orange野桔子Modern Romance7k WordsCompleted The Thorny Road of Love and Being Reborn —Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 538 三 Three Years in Prison, and My Wife Cheated? He Had Nothing, Yet His Connections Reached Everywhere! 三年出狱妻子出轨？一无所有的他原来手眼通天！ Fried Bianrou炸扁肉Urban1.8M WordsCompleted [Urban cultivation + miracle doctor + multiple heroines + face-slapping + wish fulfillment + wealthy-family business battles + devoted dad] Four years ago, when his wife was assaulted, he accidentally injured someone while protecting her and was sent to prison! Four years later, he gets out, only to find that his wife wants a divorce. Their family of three has become a father and daughter relying on each other… “Dad, does Mom not want us anymore?” 6.5kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves
39. 539 种 Farming: From Sect Tenant Farmer to Supreme Across the Myriad Worlds 种田：从宗门佃户到万界独尊 Foolish Zhi傻志Eastern Fantasy3.0M WordsOngoing [Farming] + [Ensemble cast] + [Lord] + [Conquest] + [System] + [Satisfying wish fulfillment] Zhang Guiyuan transmigrates to a parallel world at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, where he becomes a tenant farmer growing spiritual plants for a sect. He awakens the strongest Lord System and obtains an unparalleled book: Postpartum Care for Sows He settles into a fine life of farming, raising pigs, and teasing his wicked sword cultivator little sister. But then a calamity that comes once every tho 3.1kReads5.7Score170Shelves

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    [Conquest] + [Territorial Expansion] + [Lord] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Refreshing Read] Starting from Lake Baikal, the protagonist builds his power. Highly intelligent and strategic, he leverages major events at the end of the Han Dynasty to rise to prominence.

40. 540 三 A Love Trial Across Three Lifetimes and a Fated Promise 三生情劫与命定之约 Wild Orange野桔子Mystery12k WordsCompleted Three Lifetimes of Love and a Fated Promise —Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 541 重 Reborn in the 1970s: The Educated Youth Wants to Let Go 重生七零：知青想放手 Qu Linglong曲玲珑Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast, No Space, No System, Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story] One scheme tied two people’s lives together. Reborn in the 1970s, Zhu Xiaomin is determined to scheme her way back. First, she’ll set free the other unlucky soul who’s just like her. Second, she’ll tear that scumbag apart. But things seem to be slipping out of her control. The unlucky one came rolling back on his own and won’t leave, no matter how much she tries to drive him away. Well then… she’ll keep him. “I’ll protect you thi 11.2kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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    The storyline is so captivating that you can't stop watching.

42. 542 问 Reaching the Top in Officialdom 问鼎官场 Everlasting Joy长乐未央央Urban583k WordsOngoing Wang Zidong always thought he was an upright man of principle, but in the end, he realized that justice takes power to uphold. Reborn into a new life, Wang Zidong decides to live differently, fulfill his ambitions, and build a world for idealists. Watch Wang Zidong rise step by step from a low-ranking deputy section chief to the very top. 196Reads7.7Score—Shelves
43. 543 1 I Was a Young Lady in 1940 1940年我是大小姐 Wild Orange野桔子Modern Romance8k WordsCompleted In 1940, I Was the Youngest Daughter of a Wealthy Family 3Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 544 官 Rising Through the Official Ranks 官路扶摇 Listening to Flowers Along the Snowy Road雪路听花Urban8.6M WordsOngoing In his previous life, after his wife, the deputy town head, divorced him, Cui Xiangdong flew into a rage and made a terrible mistake that haunted him for the rest of his life! Decades later, he inexplicably returns to this crucial moment! Now he must face his wife, the deputy town head, as she asks for a divorce once more. What will he do this time? 75.4kReads9.1Score4.1kShelves
45. 545 我 I’m an Agent 我是经纪人 Use Your Brain When Reading Fiction看小说也要带脑子Modern Romance841k WordsCompleted [Not a wish-fulfillment story] [The System is not a golden finger, not a golden finger!] [No romance + entertainment industry + talent manager] [Plot-focused + no formulas] [A strong female lead who grows over time] The summer she was fourteen, that man hacked that woman to death and was sent to prison. Ye Chang Qing thought she had finally gained her freedom, but she never expected predatory lenders to come after her from every direction, right alongside it. She worked odd jobs, sold her blood, 8.8kReads9.5Score1.2kShelves

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    The first book is about a water army leader becoming a capitalist; just reading "Night Long Sunshine" is enough. The second book is about a woman disguised as a man, and also a woman disguised as a man genre. The third book is about Sister Lü, a ruthless and taciturn person. The fourth book is about Zhao Jie, who plays the harem role and doesn't care about love. The fifth book is about Xiao Jie, who has a grasp on economics and politics and freedom in love.

46. 546 强 Bound by Love: I’ll Make You Love Me 《缚爱记》强制爱你 Wild Orange野桔子Modern Romance16k WordsCompleted "The Bondage of Love": Forced to Love You —Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 547 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 115.9kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves
48. 548 官EN The Halls of Power: A Nobody's Ambition 官场：一个小人物的野望 Ink as a Blade以墨为锋Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Starting as a grassroots police officer in 2005, he repeatedly cracks major cases. Amid the treacherous twists and turns of officialdom, he carves out a distinctive path to promotion. 131kReads9.5Score14.9kShelves
49. 549 绮 Orchid Fragrance in a Dreamlike Little Town 绮梦小城有兰芳 Wild Orange野桔子Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted Orchids Bloom in Dreamy Little Town —Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 550 官 Officialdom: I Rewrote the Script of My Life 官场：我重写了人生剧本 Green Little Apple青涩小苹果Urban3.2M WordsCompleted [Traditional Political Intrigue] [One Female Lead] [Begins at a University] Zhou Yang is reborn! This time, he begins his career in government by staying on at the university, rewriting his life and painting a sweeping portrait of an era. (The first novel in the Zhou Yang series) 27kReads9.2Score2kShelves

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