Gong Qiang Liu Spoiled My Taste. What Do I Do Now That I’m Out of Books? 最近被宫墙柳养刁了口味，书荒了怎么办？

1. 201 太 The Crown Princess Stands Proud Above the World 太子妃独傲天下 Meng Wan孟晚Ancient Romance869k WordsOngoing She transmigrates into the role of the Crown Princess, with a prestigious family background and peerless beauty and poise. The villains want to harm her Su family? Does Su Yu look like someone who'd just sit back and take it? This peerless young lady will never let her family suffer an undeserved calamity. Anyone who bullies her younger siblings must have a death wish! She trades her finery for armor and takes up arms to defend her country. From the past to the present, the battlefield has alway 22Reads8.9Score—14d adds
2. 202 一 I Was Born to Be the Crown Prince's Consort 一出生就是太子妃 White Robes, Pure as Snow白衣素雪Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Shen Jinhuan had been Crown Princess for ten years and Empress for three. Before she could see the Great Zhou Dynasty enjoy peace and prosperity, treacherous conspirators seized the throne, her husband died young, and she took her own life to join him in death. When she opened her eyes, she had returned to the day she was born. Then she heard Xie Yin tell his parents and even the Emperor himself that she was his lucky star… As the lucky star, Shen Jinhuan entered the palace fifteen years earlier 545Reads8.9Score10114d adds
3. 203 被 After the Female Lead Was Stolen, I Set Out to Save the Obsessive Villain 被抢女主后，拯救偏执反派大佬 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [One-on-one sweet romance, marriage first and love later, the leads dote on each other, everyday romance, gentle and delicate beauty vs. a ruthless, possessive villainous tycoon] The Duke of Zhenguo’s entire household was fiercely loyal to the crown. With them gone, only Yan Yu, their sole daughter, remained. Raised by her maternal grandmother, she was betrothed to the Fifth Prince. After Yan Yu came of age, she was about to travel to the capital for her wedding. At that point, the eldest dau 18.9kReads8.9Score1.9k14d adds

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   1. A sweet and fluffy novel with a perfect score, definitely not mindless!! The ancient details are very detailed, the male and female leads maintain and trust each other, it gets a bit weak later on, but the withdrawal symptoms are very strong! No angst throughout, I loved it!! 2. A highly rated book, the author's writing is superb!! There are some angst-filled parts, I cried so much because I'm very empathetic, and the withdrawal symptoms were also very strong! Unforgettable. 3. A historical romance novel with a lot of angst, very similar to *Gong Qiang Liu*, the writing is delicate and well-done, super tear-jerking!! If you've read *Gong Qiang Liu*, you really won't be able to get over this one!!!

4. 204 芥 Mustard Seed (Two-Volume Set) 芥子（全两册） Ju Hua Sanli橘花散里Historical342k WordsCompleted A classic masterpiece by Ju Hua San Li, author of The General’s Lady! The little-known people who lived alongside 24 historical figures. The maid who refused to accept the death sentence imposed on her alongside Yang Guifei, the child who wanted to avenge his sister by assassinating Jing Ke... Little people have no names. They live on in history in another way. Three thousand worlds, and everyone is a mustard seed! Mount Sumeru holds a mustard seed, and a mustard seed contains Mount Sumeru. In t 243Reads9.5Score14014d adds

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   Mustard seeds are absolutely amazing! [Admiration]

5. 205 穿 After I Transmigrated into a Book, I Slashed My Way Through the Protagonist's Team in the Cultivation World 穿书后，我在修真界杀穿主角团 Xun Shisan寻十三Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + fantasy cultivation + strong heroine + genius protagonist] One moment, Leng Zhuxin transmigrated into a book; the next, she became the cultivation world's biggest victim! And the story was already nearly over. From the start, her beloved master dug out her spiritual root and golden core, then drained all the spiritual blood from her body until she died, all to ensure the safe birth of the white-lotus heroine's child. After dying in a self-detonation, Leng Zhuxin was 4.8kReads8.6Score48214d adds
6. 206 心 The Scheming Beauty's Conquest Notes 心机美人的攻略手札 Drink a Little Less Milk Tea少喝1点奶茶Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted Jiang Fu swore from a young age that she would climb the social ladder and marry into a powerful family. She was willing to use any means necessary. On the eve of the Jiang family’s legitimate daughter’s wedding, the groom’s side was rocked by a scandal of epic proportions. Jiang Ruyue, who had been pampered all her life, immediately refused to marry him. So the Jiang family secretly brought back Jiang Fu, the concubine-born daughter who had been raised far away. The Jiang family looked down on 4.6kReads9.3Score59814d adds

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   A cunning woman who's good at fishing for attention, rating various powerful and wealthy men. If one isn't suitable, she'll move on, attracting a young master from the capital to fall head over heels for her! Not a time-travel story; the female lead, male lead, and all the male supporting characters are intelligent! Very interesting and keeps you hooked!

7. 207 病 Spring Returns to the Branches of a Sick Tree 病树枝头又逢春 Sweet Melon甜甜的瓜Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Sang Nian accidentally climbs into the world of cultivation and becomes the vicious supporting female character who meets a tragic end in the book. System: Your mission is to marry the male supporting character, Xie Chenzhou, abuse him, humiliate him, and then get killed by him. Sang Nian: OK (brandishes little whip) (hits herself) (collapses with a thud) System: (silence) (stares at the sky) System: Mission changed. Win him over, or go mine coal. Sang Nian: (smiles 183.4kReads9.5Score25.3k14d adds
8. 208 明 Flirting Openly! Seducing in Secret! Sharing Sweet Moments on a Dating Show with a Top-Tier Star 明撩！暗诱！和顶流影帝恋综撒糖 A Crescent Moon一剪月Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The print editions of the novel and manga adaptation of Secret Crush Echoes are now available for purchase across all platforms. Li Jiu is hailed as a breathtaking beauty in Beijing’s elite circles, with sultry eyes, long legs, a slender waist, and a dazzling, unrestrained beauty. One drunken night, she accidentally flirts with Pei Shisi, a top-tier star and actor, then gets boycotted across the internet after a trending video shows her pinching his butt. What no one knows is that the two grew u 18.8kReads9.6Score2.5k14d adds

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   You could try these books, but I especially recommend *Bai Yao Pu* (Hundred Demon Records). There are three books in total; I'm recommending the first one. You can check out the other two on the author's page. They all have high ratings and include some angst-filled stories. I quite like tragic endings, so I've included a few. You don't have to read them if you don't like them (e. G., *He Is in the South of the Clouds*, *There's a Small Shop by the Clouds*, *When Dawn Breaks, You'll Be Back*, *Unrequited Love: A Sad Little Thing*). PS: *Bai Yao Pu* also has some angst-filled chapters.

9. 209 炙 Burning Hot! 炙热沦陷！ Jun Buqi君不弃Modern Romance329k WordsCompleted (The print edition, titled Song of Sheng, is now available, and the online comic of the same name is complete.) [Flirty Romance]+ [Reborn School Life]+ [Mutual Healing]+ [Obsessive Sweet Romance] A striking, warm, and gentle girl with vivid features × a brooding, handsome, and rebellious young man Only when Shengge was dying did she learn that a boy had loved her with all his heart. The first time they met in her previous life, the carefree boy asked her, “Hey, new student, what's your name?” Sh 38.6kReads9.6Score5k14d adds
10. 210 新 On My Wedding Night, the Domineering CEO Snake Husband Whispered Sweet Nothings to Me 新婚夜，我被霸总蛇夫低声诱哄 Cold Moon in the Clouds云中月寒Modern Romance614k WordsCompleted “Snuggle with me, hubby~” Bai Yuehan was always afraid his sweet little wife would discover his true identity. Then one day, he accidentally revealed his true form in front of her. She wasn't scared at all. Instead, she wrapped her arms around his huge head and kissed him senseless. “Mwah! Snuggle with me, hubby~” Come on, having a super-rich CEO snake monster for a husband is so cool! (^-^)V Meng Jiaoyang isn't afraid of snakes. When she got lost in the forest as a child, a snake rescued her, t 17kReads9.5Score2.2k14d adds
11. 211 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 992.2kReads9.9Score158.5k14d adds
12. 212 侯 The Marquis's Estate Honors Class 侯府重点班 Passion Fruit百香果果Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Marquis’s Elite Class is now available [adorable children + parenting + doting in-laws + lighthearted + healing] Xu Wan becomes a widow the moment she marries into the family. All she wants is to keep her head down and enjoy the freedom of being a marquis’s wife. But on the very day she arrives, her stepson, a notorious little menace throughout the capital, gives her two nasty surprises in a row. Xu Wan grabs a knife and charges out, making a name for herself across the 58.7kReads9.6Score8.3k14d adds

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    This book has a fresh and unique theme; I've never seen anything like it before. The female lead is very intelligent, and it's not like those palace intrigue novels with all the back-and-forth fighting. The writing is good and lighthearted. I haven't finished it yet, but I'll keep reading! [Laughing][laughing][laughing]

13. 213 小 Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Tower 小楼一夜听春雨 Bright Moon Tilts明月倾Ancient Romance876k WordsCompleted A critically acclaimed historical romance ensemble that topped the annual charts! A calculating, lovesick beauty versus a dark, scheming top scholar! A historical take on Pride and Prejudice: life in the inner household isn't all scheming and rivalry, but also deep sisterly affection. The clever and capable Second Madam Lou takes the greatest pride in her life in having three beautiful daughters. To marry her three marriageable girls into “good” families, she travels a great distance to the capi 35.4kReads9.6Score5.8k14d adds

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    I've been so overwhelmed by mindless short dramas lately that my brain's been completely fried [shy][shy][shy] I need to quickly read a book that requires some brainpower to refresh myself. The author of this book has a very delicate writing style and a wealth of knowledge. The concept of "Twenty-Four Seasonal Winds" is something many readers have probably seen in numerous period dramas, but not everyone can clearly explain its meaning [smirk][smirk]. The author explains it clearly and thoroughly. Of course, the story unfolds based on this concept. Each character in the book is well-developed, three-dimensional, and distinctive, with a hint of *Dream of the Red Chamber*, leaving a lasting impression. The plot is also very engaging; the main characters are all intelligent, but not flashy or exaggerated, and there are no overpowered abilities. It's definitely worth reading carefully [thinking][thinking][thinking]

14. 214 清 Qing Transmigration: The Noble Consort Wins by Doing Nothing with Her Golden Touch 清穿：贵妃靠点金手躺赢了 I'm an Old Antique我是老古董Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [Qing dynasty transmigration, golden finger, palace intrigue, heroine stands alone] One morning, wealthy woman Song Ruche woke up transmigrated to the Qing dynasty as the only legitimate daughter of the Fucha family. She was born with a golden finger that could upgrade anything she touched, transforming it completely. Unfortunately, she could only use it once every three years. To use it more often, she had to raise her own status. So she decided to take a shortcut: In a feudal society, what fas 5.7kReads9.1Score40014d adds

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    These two books are absolutely amazing! [Kissing emoji] But be careful when clicking! You might get too picky! [Shy emoji]

15. 215 一 The First-Rank Legitimate Daughter 一品嫡女 Bai Su白苏Ancient Romance3.7M WordsCompleted She is the eldest daughter of the prime minister. To help her husband claim the throne, she sacrifices her beauty and endures humiliation. But the scoundrel has long been secretly involved with her scheming half-sister. He uses an excuse to banish her to the Cold Palace, then joins forces with the half-sister to force her to undergo a Caesarean section. He drives her only younger brother to become a beggar, murders her entire family, and has her turned into a human swine. Imprisoned in a stable, 4.3kReads8.7Score82014d adds

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    When she awoke again, she was reborn as the legitimate daughter of the Tang family, transforming from a nightmarish assassin into a seemingly useless person. In this life, she would turn the world upside down with a flick of her wrist! When this seemingly useless young lady reveals her true talent and brilliance, she will make sure that any man who crosses her will suffer the consequences!

16. 216 穿 After Reincarnating as a Wretched Old Woman, I Just Want to Live a Laid-Back Life 穿成极品老妇之后只想当咸鱼 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The old woman was a real piece of work. She drove her eldest daughter-in-law to her death, then doted on her second son, who passed the highest imperial exam and married the daughter of the prime minister. She even encouraged him to favor his concubine and neglect his wife. In the end, the prime minister had the whole family killed. The old woman suddenly came back reborn, only to be scared to death by what she had experienced in her previous life. Manxing, a promising 25-year-old woman, transmi 31.1kReads9.4Score4.3k14d adds
17. 217 快 Quick Transmigration: I'm Mentally Ill, So What's Wrong with Me Going Off the Rails? 快穿之我是精神病，我发癫怎么了 Tail Sauce尾酱Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration villainess · no romance · strongest female lead in the entire book · every plotline makes the female lead shine · no redemption arcs · a little gossip] After Lin Jiuwu is bound to a System, she transmigrates into the entertainment industry’s disfigured foil, only to find that her ex-boyfriend is the female lead’s number-three simp, too insignificant to even make the list? From the start, Lin Jiuwu pulls her ex-boyfriend in front of her to block a splash of acid. A crazed fa 7kReads8.9Score69614d adds

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    Another person with nothing to read, so I'll just read this.

18. 218 我 I’m Really Just an Ordinary Person 我真的是普通人 The Lemon That Isn't Sour不酸的柠檬Urban1.7M WordsCompleted After three years of marriage, Qin Hao still can’t even fry tomatoes and eggs without burning them. His wife has always done the cooking. Then one day, while livestreaming, she accidentally uncovers a pile of certificates: a National Special First-Class Chef certificate, a Chinese Golden Chef Award, a three-star Michelin chef credential... As the livestream reveals Qin Hao’s secrets, the man who spends his days at home playing games, drawing and painting, fishing, and walking the dog leaves the 362Reads6.0Score—14d adds
19. 219 快 Quick Transmigration: After the Tragic-Novel Heroine Gets a Unhinged Script 快穿：当虐文女主拿了疯批剧本后 Ou Cong偶葱Modern Romance504k WordsCompleted In every tragic romance, the heroine is tormented by the hero until her heart is torn apart, and her heart, kidneys, and brain are cut out. Yet the heroine loves the hero without fail, devoting herself wholeheartedly to her career as his doormat. Now Jingsha has become the heroine of a tragic romance. She's obsessive, unstable, scummy, and downright crazy. She torments the male lead, then the male supporting character, then the female supporting character. In the end, they all love her but can n 8.8kReads9.3Score1.5k14d adds

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    The cool and sassy female protagonist in this quick transmigration story confronts and punishes scumbag men, defying heaven and earth!

20. 220 王 Sweet Everyday Life in the Prince’s Mansion 王府甜宠日常 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted [Past and Present Lives 1v1 + Marriage Before Love + Mutual Devotion] Wen Sisi was crown princess for five years. The crown prince appeared to be a loving husband, but in truth he loathed her. From their wedding night onward, he sought out his concubines, and in the end he personally caused her death before elevating the concubine he loved to the position of his principal wife. Reborn, Wen Sisi ignored the crown prince's flirtatious hints and chose to marry Liu Xuan, Prince of Jingjiang, a man o 12.1kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds
21. 221 折 The Delicate Beauty’s Tears 折娇啼 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance573k WordsCompleted [The hero regrets everything to the point of madness + the leads torment each other + a friend steals the heroine away + the second male lead gets the girl + no reconciliation after a breakup + pure historical angst + the heroine ends up with the second male lead] Shen Yanzhi, heir to the Marquis of Jinghai in the Great Chu Kingdom, had just come third in the palace examination when he was unexpectedly captured by the Eastern Qiang Kingdom and married off to Qin Guiwan, a woman of Eastern Qiang 8.2kReads9.3Score87514d adds

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    🐱Cat Cat is here to recommend books! [Sending Hearts] First book: The male lead is captured by an enemy country and forced to marry the female lead. After four years of manipulation and hurt, the female lead is scarred and heartbroken. The male lead chases after her relentlessly, but the broken relationship cannot be mended, and the second male lead takes her place. [Sending Hearts] Second book: The female lead and the second male lead are childhood sweethearts. Due to a series of coincidences, the female lead loses her memory and marries the male lead. "The male lead wipes out the female lead's entire family," super heart-wrenching. The broken relationship cannot be mended, and the second male lead takes her place. [Sending Hearts] Third book: Sweet and slightly angsty. The female lead is a woman disguised as a man, independent and strong. The male lead is lively, cute, and talkative, vowing to sever all emotional ties and believing he has fallen in love with a man. [Sending Hearts] Fourth book: The male lead is crazy and devoid of emotions, but dotes on the female lead. The female lead is a refined lady from a wealthy family. Their childhood encounter brought them together. The last three books are related, all pure ancient romance, no rebirth, no time travel, no cheat codes, and all characters are highly intelligent.

22. 222 有 There’s a Kind of Harem Called Consort De 有种后宫叫德妃 A Suo阿琐Ancient Romance3.1M WordsCompleted All Wu Yalanqi wants in this life is to be a good palace maid. To become one, she's even willing to risk her life and trick the emperor. Certain she's doomed, she opens her eyes and finds herself lying on the imperial bed... Everyone thinks she's nothing but a pawn the emperor is using to spite his new empress and the court officials after the death of his beloved first wife. But Xuanye cherishes this pawn in the palm of his hand, and keeps her there for a lifetime. 2.3kReads9.0Score22914d adds

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    Those who read this will understand; I won't say anything else.

23. 223 强 The Campus Hottie I Forced to Love Me Was Bitter and Cold, So She Stopped Chasing Me After Being Reborn 强扭的校草酸又涩，重生她不追了 Dao Shangxie刀上邪Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Reborn + devoted one-on-one romance + both leads are pure and each other's first + a long road to winning her back] In her previous life, Su Jiani fell in love with the campus heartthrob at first sight. She pursued him for years without success, then resorted to despicable tactics to get pregnant and marry him. Knowing he didn't love her, she gradually lost hope. Reborn before the college entrance exams, she no longer clings to him for help with homework. She gets high marks, but doesn't apply 50kReads8.9Score4k14d adds
24. 224 盛 The Beloved Cousin 盛宠表姑娘 Lazy Breeze Returning Late懒风晚归Ancient Romance582k WordsCompleted When Jiang Yunting first arrived in Bianjing, all she wanted was to be a well-behaved young cousin at the Duke of Dingguo's residence, enhance her standing, then marry her childhood sweetheart and live a smooth, happy life. But later, her fiancé turned his back on her for wealth and status, while the refined, aloof second cousin in the household began looking at her strangely, as if he wanted to devour her. When Shen Yu first met Jiang Yunting, he had one erotic dream after another. In his d 16.9kReads9.0Score2.1k14d adds
25. 225 话 Has Lord Xiahou the Chatterbox Finally Shut Up Today? 话痨的夏侯大人，今天闭嘴了吗 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted [One true love ➕ pure historical setting ➕ happy ending ➕ sweet romance ➕ a little angst along the way] [No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger, pure historical fiction] Xiahou Huai, young master of Shanhai Tower, once swore that he would never love anyone in this life, especially not a woman. Romance was just too painful. Jiang Zhefeng, a scholar who disguised herself as a man, once swore that she would keep living as a man and never fall for any man. After they met, Xiahou Huai acc 944Reads9.3Score18214d adds
26. 226 朕 My Setting Is That I Love Her 朕的设定是爱她 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance71k WordsCompleted [System transmigration into a book + mutual healing + winning over a lovesick obsessive] A new historical romance from Zhier, author of one of Zhihu’s three great tragic novels, Late Departure. The main story is lighthearted and funny, but the extras will break your heart. She is his nightmare, and also his cure! He is written to love her, so no matter what she does, he will never blame her. “Yan Yu, I truly and sincerely love you. Don’t forget me, I beg you.” “Don’t be afraid. Your elder sister 386Reads8.6Score11314d adds
27. 227 被 After the Mad Imperial Preceptor Took Me by Force 被疯批国师强取豪夺后 Jing Mo旌墨Ancient Romance783k WordsCompleted Based on the original novel of Youku’s web drama Eternal Night’s Long Dawn [Mad Male Lead VS Stubborn Female Lead] [Both Pure and Faithful + Traditional Historical Romance + Love by Force + Sweet and Angsty + Happy Ending] Xie Wanyin, the legitimate daughter of the Xie family, lost her mother at eight. Her father remarried, and she was sent to grow up in her maternal grandmother’s home. Years later, she returned to the Xie household, wanting nothing more than to avoid conflict and focus on g 3kReads9.4Score38114d adds
28. 228 歌 Song in the Peach Blossoms 歌尽桃花 Mi Bao靡宝Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted The gentle, handsome big brother next door, whom Xie Huaimin had secretly loved for years, was about to get married. Heartbroken, she decided to throw caution to the wind and confess while they were riding the elevator together. But life is full of surprises: the very next second, the elevator plunged downward. When Miss Xie opened her eyes again, her world had been turned upside down. The thin, dark-skinned little girl in the mirror was her new identity. The immortal said, “There was a mistake 953Reads9.1Score11914d adds

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    This is very beautiful.

29. 229 我 I Transmigrated 999 Times and Drove the Mad Tyrant Insane 我穿越999次，逼疯了疯批暴君 Mo Mo Is Master Mo墨墨是墨爷Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted With only six months left to live, Tang Wan masters a skill called “Transmigration,” allowing her to travel back and forth between the modern and ancient worlds. On her first transmigration, people mistake her for a ghost… On her ninety-ninth, she nearly dies at the hands of the dog emperor. On her 108th, she “defiles” the emperor’s innocence. After transmigrating time and again, she discovers to her delight that a little dragon energy can extend her life. Tang Wan: “Mooch, mooch, keep mooching 15.9kReads9.5Score2k14d adds

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    Book 1: Female lead: "They're not my type! I'm that frank! They're all unworthy of me." Male lead: "How am I unworthy of her? I'm worthy of her eight hundred times over! My legs are longer than her life! Unworthy of her? I'm fucking unworthy of her!" A novel set in the entertainment industry. The female lead is a particularly eccentric transmigrator with maxed-out verbal skills. The male and female leads bicker constantly in the early stages, evenly matched. The book is full of jokes and funny moments. The writing is excellent, and the plot is very interesting. If you like reading about the entertainment industry, don't miss this one!! Book 2: Faced with the inevitable loss of everything, Shen Yue simply... Lays down. If one is destined to lose everything, then she chooses to lie down. I love the female lead! She's incredibly intelligent. She seems to be lying down, but that's not the case. If she wants to, she can utilize everything around her. The plot is smooth, and the ideas are imaginative. Highly recommended!! In the third book, one day, the male protagonist boasts to those around him, "Sigh, this woman is absolutely in love with me, she's always trying to take advantage of me." The female protagonist retorts, "Innocent! This guy is daydreaming! Everyone, please don't believe rumors, don't spread rumors, and don't create rumors!" The relationship between the male and female protagonists is the kind that develops slowly and steadily, but it's very sincere and profound. The female protagonist can travel back and forth between ancient and modern times. Initially, she approaches the male protagonist with a purpose, but later they both fall in love without even realizing it. The plot is cleverly constructed, logically clear, and super enjoyable. Highly recommended!!

30. 230 忘 The Tribulation of the Forgotten River 忘川劫 Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Ancient Romance172k WordsCompleted [“Cold and ruthless God of War” Moxi VS “Heartless Stone Spirit” Sansheng] “If you can catch me, I’ll be yours!” She is the Three-Life Spirit Stone by the River of Forgetfulness, beside the other shore’s flowers, guiding souls through the consequences of their deeds. He is the renowned God of War of the Nine Heavens, with no room for personal feelings, devoted only to all living beings. A stone has no heart, and a warrior no tenderness. Though they are worlds apart, a casual remark binds them to 28.4kReads9.6Score3.7k14d adds
31. 231 重 Reborn as a Physician Consort, I Opened My Eyes to the Whole Capital Lining Up to Fight for My Hand 重生医妃一睁眼，全京城排队抢亲 Honeysuckle Vine忍冬藤Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Revenge Against Scumbags + Sweet Romance] In her previous life, she was blind and foolish, helping her husband rise to power. But once he had achieved success, he discarded her like a used tool. Her grandfather’s entire family and her upright father, the Minister of Rites, were branded with infamy and executed. She herself died with child, unable to rest in peace. At last, Heaven takes pity on her, and she is reborn. In this life, she will protect her family and crush the scumbag man 26.7kReads9.4Score4.4k14d adds

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    The writing is absolutely superb, and the sentences are incredibly beautiful. Trust me, it's definitely reliable.

32. 232 凤 The Phoenix Rises in Huazang 凤起华藏 Yu Cha'an_余茶安_Ancient Romance570k WordsCompleted (The comic adaptation of this book is now available on Bodong!!!) She was a renowned physician in a war-torn age, reduced to wandering the battlefield and dragged without cause into the endless bloodshed between men. He was gentle as jade, the powerful Marquis of Sukang. He fought through deadly struggles and was unafraid to die if it meant keeping her safe. He was carefree and worldly, a young lord with ambitions far beyond home. After weathering countless storms, he had to stay alive to protec 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is seriously amazing! It was my first attempt at a historical romance novel. It's layered and intricately crafted, every word a gem. Romantic love is interwoven with a strong sense of national responsibility. The relationships between characters as adults, and their attitudes towards each other, are deeply connected to their childhood experiences. Every character is fully fleshed out, complex, and relatable. I've read it three times on other platforms before, and now that it's finally available on Tomato Book, I'm so excited! The beginning might be a little dry, but don't give up! Remember, every character is complex and well-developed; there's no such thing as a pre-existing character design. You might find the female lead's role a bit bland in the beginning, but it's absolutely brilliant later on. There are many foreshadowing elements in the beginning, which will be explained in detail later. It's truly so good! It's a tale of political intrigue and national responsibility. Yan Lang's fate is truly unforgettable, and the line "Using the water of a good person to extinguish the fire of a good person" is so poignant. Everyone is the protagonist of their own world; there's no forced stupidity. Song Siren is so gentle; he's definitely my ideal woman! Seriously, sisters, I highly recommend it. I just don't know why nobody seems to be reading it.

33. 233 大 The Official Has Been Demoted Again 大人又被贬官了 Li Hua璃华Ancient Romance926k WordsCompleted Originally titled The Official Has Been Demoted Again On the day the Left Chancellor's daughter was to be married, she was dismembered inside her bridal sedan in full view of the crowd. Everyone said the crime had to be beyond human capability. So the most famous Master He in Chang'an was thrown into jail. He Jingxin: ...But I'm not really a master of the occult! I'm just a con artist! He Jingxin couldn't tell fortunes. She'd never read the Book of Changes and didn't know how to read faces. Song 26.9kReads9.5Score4.6k14d adds

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    To uncover the truth behind her father's death, He Jingxin personally intervened, discovered the truth, and became entangled with Song Yue. Demoted from the capital, she diligently investigated and solved a case that had remained unsolved for over twenty years. She rose from a fortune teller to the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, gaining a group of like-minded friends. Each story is logically connected, with intricate interlocking events. Every story features innocent and pitiful characters: the Left Prime Minister's wife, the hunter who died tragically in Shizigou, Hua Xiangrong, Su Zhi, Yuan Niang, Zhao Changsheng, Chen Sanqi, and others. The tragedies stemmed from the greed, anger, and ignorance inherent in human nature. The male and female protagonists have distinct personalities: He Jingxin is resourceful and intelligent, while Song Yue remains steadfast in his principles; the two move forward together.

34. 234 团 The Beloved Little Princess Shocks the Court with Her Secret Identity 团宠小公主马甲震惊朝野 CAN NuoCAN诺Ancient Romance601k WordsCompleted Warning: This is an imaginative novel, so don’t compare it with history or try to connect it to real events! If that bothers you, please move along!!!!! [Cute baby + No romance for the heroine + Coming-of-age story. Not an adult soul transmigrating into a child! She’ll grow stronger later and return to the celestial realm.] A little qilin baby who hasn’t yet developed her intelligence falls from heaven to the mortal world while playing. As it turns out, this is a tribulation written in her fate: 2.3kReads9.1Score27614d adds

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    The first book is a romance novel set in ancient times, featuring a beloved female lead. The second book is a modern novel about an elderly woman who transmigrates into a girl group in her twenties. Don't worry about it feeling out of place; she's even been called a "mom-type idol." Plus, the female lead can teach finance and legal matters, so there's nothing to worry about.

35. 235 穿 After Becoming the Fake Heiress of the Prime Minister’s Household, I Accidentally Became Everyone’s Darling 穿成相府假千金后不小心成了团宠 Ju Lai Fu Xi橘徕服兮Ancient Romance629k WordsCompleted Bai Xilan transmigrated into a story as the wicked fake heiress who had stolen the real heiress’s place and was destined for a terrible end. To avoid becoming cannon fodder, Bai Xilan decided to save herself! First, she would seek out the gorgeous, cool-as-ice real heiress and cling to her coattails. Second, she would return her frail fiancé to the real heiress, take her fortune, and live a happy, carefree life! But wait! Bai Xilan was confused. Why had the real heiress pinned her against the wa 1.4kReads9.2Score17714d adds

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    This book is really good; it's unique and I highly recommend it.

36. 236 头 She’s All Over the Headlines! The Old Lady Takes Down Entertainment’s Top-Tier Stars 头条都是她！老太秒杀娱乐圈顶流 Chao Ge朝戈Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Hilarious showbiz + satisfying revenge + no male lead in the main story + sisterly bonds in a girl group] Yun Li, a cool yet kindhearted seventy-three-year-old woman, suddenly transmigrates into the center of a girl group that has just debuted. It takes her a while to adjust, and she earns the title of “Mom Idol” on the group’s variety show. Who wouldn’t love a gentle, considerate big sister who knows how to take care of people? Who wouldn’t like a dependable, reassuring, and hilarious big sist 652Reads9.4Score11814d adds
37. 237 被 Driven to Death by Her Cultivator Mistress? I Take Up My Sword and Storm the Ninth Heaven 被修仙外室逼死？我提剑杀上九霄 Bian Lu边鹿Ancient Romance710k WordsCompleted [Power fantasy, a female lead who begins as a villain and turns righteous, no transmigration, no rebirth] Only when she was dying did Li Fu learn why she could never defeat her husband's mistress, Huayue. It turned out that beyond this world lay a realm of cultivation. Huayue had come from that realm. With Taoist magic at her command, there was no way Li Fu could ever beat her. Tortured, skinned, and dismembered, Li Fu was abandoned by everyone and died after enduring every kind of suffering. Ho 78.3kReads9.6Score10.3k14d adds

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    This is amazing! It's so beautiful!!

38. 238 穿 Transmigrated as the Crown Prince’s Cherished Darling 穿成太子的掌上娇 Sang Sang Yu Mu桑桑于木Ancient Romance189k WordsCompleted She transmigrates into the body of the second young lady, a cannon-fodder character in a selection ceremony at the Duke's manor. Her life is a disaster from the start: she kicks the Crown Prince and tears apart the scheming white lotus. Rumor has it that the Crown Prince is ruthless and heartless, calculating and domineering, and always gets revenge. Yue Lingyun thinks she's escaped the selection ceremony and can now feast her eyes on the handsome men and enjoy all the world's finest food. But a 1.2kReads8.9Score11614d adds

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    Both are great, the second one is my white moonlight.

39. 239 尤 The Temptress 尤物 Er Xi二喜Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Enchantress will be released on March 25 at 8 p.m. (A devoted one-on-one romance, with both leads each other’s first and only.) Zhou Yi is notorious in their circle for being a shameless playboy. Everyone thinks he cares about pleasure, not feelings. That is, until a video leaks one day. In it, Zhou Yi looks like a devout believer, clasping a woman’s slender wrist in his hand. His eyes are filled with fervor and tenderness as he murmurs in a low, hoarse voice, “Jiang Yin 4kReads9.5Score87214d adds

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    I just want him to update faster, I really want to read more!!! These books are simply amazing.

40. 240 春 The Woman in the Spring Boudoir Dream 春闺梦里人 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance766k WordsCompleted The novel of the same name as the television drama starring Ding Yuxi and Peng Xiaoran. “I won’t accept this! I won’t! Even as a ghost, I’ll curse you for all eternity. May the loving couple be torn apart, may the mirror never be made whole, and may the mandarin ducks fly off separately!” Her obsession would not fade, and her vengeful spirit could not find peace. Ji Man was only reading a novel to pass the time, never imagining she would be pulled into a very strange dream. She became the story’ 1.1kReads8.4Score20114d adds
41. 241 哥 My Brother Is Hard to Resist 哥哥不经撩 Succulent Mango多肉芒芒Modern Romance185k WordsCompleted 11.7kReads9.4Score1.5k14d adds
42. 242 病 A Fevered Kiss 病态热吻 San Nai Guozi三奈果子Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted Original title: A Sickly, Passionate Kiss Rebirth and redemption + obsessive, sweet romance: a gloomy, insecure boy and a sweet, gentle little angel At nineteen, Jiang Nian was a pampered heiress with everything she could want. At nineteen, Yu Si was starving and freezing, a violent monster in everyone’s eyes. He had no parents. He had been beaten and left out in the cold, and had fought dogs for food. His body was covered in scars. But she never imagined that this brooding boy would one day bec 4.2kReads9.4Score49814d adds
43. 243 诸 Riddled with Illness, I Refuse Treatment. Why Are You Crying? 诸病缠身，我不治，你们哭什么 So, Mister所以先生Urban307k WordsCompleted [Also known as: "Your Son Has Been Gone for a Long Time" and "My Depression Was Getting Better, but I Still Had Stomach Cancer"] Guo Lu was just passing through, a person suffering from depression, schizophrenia, and stomach cancer. After learning that he had only a few years left if he did not seek treatment, Guo Lu wanted nothing more than to end it all on his own terms. After the conflicts with his family accumulated and finally exploded time and again, the people close to him at last learned 4.4kReads8.8Score39214d adds

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    It was so bad it made me question my existence.

44. 244 何 He Xu & Ren Ye 何许&仁野 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance222k WordsCompleted The first time He Xu met Ren Ye, it was love at first sight. The second time, she had to restrain her malicious impulses. The third time, she said, “I really like you.” The fourth time, the fifth time... A fiery, wealthy heiress with a gray background VS a street thug who says one thing but means another 2kReads9.5Score35514d adds
45. 245 鸾 Spring of the Phoenix 鸾春 Yin Yu尹玉Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-to-one, devoted couple + palace and household intrigue + revenge + strong heroine + reborn + satisfying story + power struggles] The first time Lu Yuanzhi met Sheng Yi, she provoked the cold-faced demon. Everyone thought that sooner or later, she would die at Sheng Yi's hands. Then, in the blink of an eye, Sheng Yi was smiling tenderly at Lu Yuanzhi. "I know you're using me, but I'm happy to let you." "You used yourself as bait to draw me into your scheme. How could you know that wasn't exa 1.6kReads8.9Score18614d adds

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    Just finished reading it. I didn't skip any parts of the story. The female lead is ruthless yet kind, and the male lead is only kind to her. The feelings develop gradually; there's no love at first sight.

46. 246 她 Her Little Bellflower 她的小桔梗 Sweet Peach Yaoyao甜桃夭夭Modern Romance496k WordsCompleted A short drama adaptation is now available under the same title. [Fatherly devotion + nurturing romance + secret love] After a car accident leaves Wen Li in a vegetative state, her unrelated uncle, Fu Zheng, cares for her for three years. Her only wish before she dies is to hug the older man who stifles his sobs at night. Reborn at eighteen, Wen Li decides to return the older man Fu Zheng’s restrained, unspoken love. Her sudden closeness catches the usually composed and intelligent man off guard. 22.3kReads9.3Score3.1k14d adds

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    ✨In this noisy and restless world, do you yearn for a touch of tenderness, a love story that touches the depths of your soul? "His and Her Little Bellflower" will transport you to a fantastical world of rebirth, love, and self-redemption. ✨The female protagonist, Wen Li, is like a resilient little bellflower braving the wind and rain, outwardly delicate but inwardly strong. After her rebirth, Wen Li not only becomes braver and more determined but also possesses a keen insight and wisdom. With Fu Zheng's companionship, Wen Li gradually grows into an independent and confident woman, illuminating each other's worlds with her own light. The male protagonist, Fu Zheng, is a steady and deeply affectionate "older man" whose love is like the warmest sunshine in spring, silent yet full of power. ✨This book also has the feel of an ensemble piece! The supporting characters are all well-developed and three-dimensional!

47. 247 中 The Central Palace 中宫 A Suo阿琐Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted “You are a gift from Qiu Zhenyu to the throne, offered in exchange for his head. Did your father not tell you that you must obey me?” With a light flick of the jade-handled fan in his hand, Xiang Ye removed the empress’s phoenix robe. “Grandmother said the daughters of the Qiu family don’t need to obey.” Min’er looked up at the king who had come drenched in blood, not the slightest bit afraid. On their wedding night, the emperor slept in another woman’s arms. Yet his neglect, humiliation, and bu 2.7kReads8.8Score36614d adds

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    These books are all excellent; the first half of the third one is particularly good.

48. 248 赴 An Appointment for a Beautiful Night 赴良宵 Leader of the Cute Cult萌教教主Ancient Romance780k WordsCompleted After her country fell, she, the former dynasty's demon consort, begged the new emperor to grant her death. Instead, the new emperor clamped a hand around her chin and let out a sinister laugh. “You can't escape me, Fan Lingzhi.” A ruthless tyrant X a demon consort who brought a nation to ruin 170Reads8.4Score—14d adds
49. 249 团 The Whole Family’s Little Princess Is Four 团宠囡囡四岁啦 Xin Yiyi辛亿亿Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted A brilliant girl with countless secret identities is reborn in the body of a four-year-old toddler and adopted by Lincheng’s richest family. Now she has not only a gentle, smiling CEO for a daddy, but also a stunning, charismatic celebrity for a mommy, along with four brothers whom everyone finds unbearable. At first, her four brothers look at her with disdain. “What even is a little sister? She’ll definitely be ugly and cry all the time! Girls are such a hassle. No, no, we don’t want one. Hurry 922Reads8.6Score15814d adds

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    After reading *Palace Wall Willow*, I recommend these books, but if you don't like the first one because it's too drawn out, don't read it; it's quite long. Chapters 2, 3, and 4 are all around 10 chapters long; I cried so much and was speechless with frustration 😥

50. 250 弃 The Reckless Abandoned Daughter: The Poisonous Consort Strikes Hard 弃女轻狂：毒妃狠嚣张 Seven Sunflowers七葵Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted A 21st-century all-around agent transmigrates and nearly falls victim to her own mother’s murderous hand. They call her a good-for-nothing who can’t cultivate, worse than a beggar? Bai Huang gives a cold laugh. With a rare treasure in hand, all five of her elemental talents are unleashed. Even the War God has to step aside if he wants to take her as a disciple. She adopts adorable spirit pets, and all beasts bow to her as a crowd of underlings eagerly awaits her favor. A master of both medicine 18.6kReads9.5Score3.6k14d adds

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    "The Palace Wall Willow" is truly amazing; it's the best angst-filled novel I've ever read. From its writing style and plot, few can compare. If you're not averse to sentimental youth stories, you can check out "If the Forest Had a Fairy Tale," which is very angst-filled and comparable to "The Palace Wall Willow," though it has a touch of youthful angst. However, I highly recommend "White Phoenix," which is the one I'm recommending. Aside from a slightly clichéd beginning, it's absolutely brilliant later on, getting more and more intense as it goes on. It's genuinely moving, even more regrettable and heartbreaking than "The Palace Wall Willow."

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