Looking for a Highly Re-readable Novel That Doesn't Make Things Up As It Goes 非常耐看，不胡写的书，

1. 1251 诱 She Seduces Him, and the Hong Kong District's Little Tyrant Turns into a Lovable Goofball 诱她，港区小霸王秒变二哈 Not So Dark Under the Lamp灯下不黑黑Modern Romance644k WordsCompleted [Secret crush x sweet romance x the second male lead wins] [Can be both cool and sweet x the little tyrant of Hong Kong] That July, Feng Wu climbed a tree to rescue a cat. Xu Xingchi happened to pass by and pulled up the hem of his T-shirt. “Awu, toss the cat down. Your big brother will catch it.” In the blink of an eye, Xu Xingchi had grown up. He gave her a cold smile. “Feng Wu, eat the mango for her, and I’ll agree to get engaged to you.” With everyone watching, Feng Wu ate the mango bite by 27.2kReads9.2Score3.7kShelves

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   🌟The second male lead takes over✨ They grew up together as childhood sweethearts. He bossed her around for eight or nine years, even though he knew she was allergic to mangoes, he still forced her to eat them. She obediently ate the mangoes bite by bite, touching the bumps that quickly appeared on the back of her hand due to the allergy: "We're even now." However, he didn't expect that her "even" was truly even.

2. 1252 正 Face Down, with a Stranger Beside Me 正面朝下，陌生的枕边人 Being Shallow Isn't Wrong肤浅不是错Urban126k WordsCompleted A novel about the paradoxes of love in the modern age, exploring the idea of loving deeply while keeping something in reserve. Lu Ming and Lin Yue are two people who habitually lay their phones face down. They recognize something of themselves in each other and fall in love, then move from passion to suspicion. It isn't that they don't love each other: they love with reservations, leaving themselves room to breathe and their relationship a crack to slip through. The phone is still the same, but 53Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 1253 笑 I'm Dead! Bajie Works with His Old Flame at Huaguoshan Tourism 笑死！八戒在花果山文旅和旧情人上班 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Male-Channel Fanfiction29k WordsCompleted I’m dead! Bajie is working at Huaguoshan Tourist Resort with his old flame. 9Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 1254 我 I Roam Jianghu with Fortune-Telling, Seeing Through Hearts and Breaking Deadlocks 我靠算命闯江湖，看透人心破死局 Refracted Light, Dream Narrative折光叙梦Urban160k WordsOngoing [Period Mystery + Jianghu Secrets and Arts + Wits and Schemes + A Battle of Human Nature + Underdog's Rise + No System] In 2002, I was twenty years old, yet everyone within ten li addressed me respectfully as "Mr. Chen." When the village Party secretary married off his son, he came to me to pick an auspicious date. When a pig farmer lost a pig, he came to ask me where to look. Then one day, the town mayor's wife knelt outside my house, begging me to divine the whereabouts of her missing daughter 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A very good book, worth reading.

5. 1255 大 The Fierce Middle-Aged Man 大叔凶猛 Second Uncle Yi易家二叔Urban313k WordsCompleted “I've realized I'm liking you more and more.” Looking at the radiant beauty beside him, Lin Feng felt his heart clench. He wasn't single, and faced with such unexpected candor, he felt not the slightest bit of joy. If anything, his scalp prickled. As soon as Lin Feng took over the Jiangdong branch of Wansheng Plaza, all kinds of temptations came pouring in. What followed was a dangerous struggle of wits, without a single flash of blades. The Game of Thrones, the realities of the workplace, and t 1.6kReads6.1Score104Shelves

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   Based on real-life experiences, the author vividly portrays the unspoken rules of the workplace and the extreme temptations involved, creating a highly immersive and relatable experience.

6. 1256 隔 The Neighbor’s Affair 隔壁偷人 Being Shallow Isn't Wrong肤浅不是错Marriage & Romance10k WordsCompleted An Affair Next Door 53Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 1257 逃 The Pig Who Couldn’t Escape Gao Laozhuang: Bajie Works Like a Beast at Gao Laozhuang 逃不出高老庄的猪，八戒在高老庄当牛马 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Male-Channel Fanfiction26k WordsCompleted The pig who can't escape Gao Laozhuang: Bajie works like a beast of burden at Gao Laozhuang 1Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 1258 太 The Crown Prince’s One and Only: The Bewitching Consort Captures His Heart and Claims Her Place 太子独宠，尤物娘娘缚心上位 YQ Lazy Little CatYQ小懒猫Ancient Romance725k WordsOngoing [Unhinged, Ruthless Heroine + Cold, Scheming, Obsessive Crown Prince + Palace Intrigue] [Before the heroine entered the palace, the hero already had wives and concubines, but the emperor had forced them on him for political reasons. He only went through the motions with them, and their relationships were in name only.] [Readers who mind this should proceed with caution] She was the legitimate daughter of the Luo family, breathtakingly beautiful. But when her father demoted her mother to a concub 2.4kReads—Score182Shelves

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   I've read these countless times; they're all incredibly good, each with a different style. 1️⃣ A pure palace intrigue thriller: The female lead is neglected by her father from a young age and bullied by her stepmother and stepsisters. She feigns weakness but is actually incredibly skilled. She enters the Eastern Palace through the imperial concubine selection, scheming step by step, testing the waters with the Crown Prince, and eventually winning his favor. The author's writing is excellent, making it a very enjoyable read. 2️⃣ In her past life, the female lead mistakenly trusts a cunning strategist, resulting in her sister's tragic death. Reborn, she pursues her husband, reconciles with him, and enjoys a sweet relationship. They join forces in palace intrigue, and the later chapters become increasingly addictive. It truly gives you the feeling of being in ancient times, navigating every step with cunning. 3️⃣ The male and female leads have a secret relationship in the early stages. The male lead is possessive, a wealthy heir who likes to act cute and call her "sister." Later, their social statuses clash, leading to their breakup. She is imprisoned and becomes insane, obsessive, and ruthless. 4️⃣ The female lead is the male lead's sister's best friend. After getting a boyfriend, she is forcibly taken and imprisoned. The male lead is a yandere (obsessive and possessive character). I finished this in one go. 5️⃣ The female lead transmigrates into the body of the original owner, kicking away the scumbag and tearing apart the scheming woman, becoming the beloved darling of a wealthy heir—a true winner in life!

9. 1259 寡 The Fierce Widow General 寡女悍将 Autumn Wilds and Skywind秋野天风Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Lu Qing transmigrated to the final years of the Western Jin dynasty. Her husband died right after their wedding ceremony, and just as she was about to settle down and farm with her stepson, bam! An official appointment bearing the seal came flying her way: an ancient military marriage was being forced on her! Hey, what happened to the farming life? To stay alive, she started making salt, smelting steel, and producing incendiary bombs and cement. She also had to warm the bed, heart, and crotch of 47Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   Well-written, logically sound, with strong moral values, and thought-provoking.

10. 1260 成 Don't Lie Flat on the Path to Buddhahood! Zhu Bajie Helps the Great Sage Open a Huaguoshan Tourism Company 成佛别躺平！猪八戒帮大圣开个花果山旅游公司 Little Lotus Among the Stars繁星小荷Male-Channel Fanfiction29k WordsCompleted Don't Lie Flat on the Road to Buddhahood! Zhu Bajie Helps the Great Sage Start a Huaguo Mountain Tourism Company 4Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 1261 知 Educated Youth Xiao Qin: I Guarded That Bowl of Water All My Life 知青小琴：那碗水我守了一辈子 Being Shallow Isn't Wrong肤浅不是错Modern Romance8k WordsCompleted The Educated Youth, Xiao Qin: I Guarded That Bowl of Water All My Life 1Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 1262 要 Oh No, My Ex Showed Up on the Variety Show! 要命了，前男友杀到综艺上来了！ Mu Ashuang慕阿双Modern Romance584k WordsCompleted [Absurd comedy | Showbiz novel | Variety show livestream] [Funny, radiant actress and aloof top-tier star actor] Everyone knows that rising star Fu Xi has an ex-boyfriend who remains her first love, and that he passed away just three months ago. Netizens have all urged Fu Xi to pull herself together, and a wave of online tributes to her ex-boyfriend has swept the internet. After spending three months filming deep in the mountains, a certain award-winning actor finally gets online and sees the en 14.3kReads9.2Score1.8kShelves

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    This is a very engaging novel; the more you read, the more you want to read, the more addictive it becomes. You'll want to finish it in one go, and you won't stop until you've finished it. The plot is original, the content is rich, and the intricate storylines are not clichéd. I'd stay up all night to read it.

13. 1263 重 Reborn, the Empress Wants Love, Not Power 重生归来，女帝她不要权势要爱情 YQ Lazy Little CatYQ小懒猫Ancient Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [Reborn + a desperate pursuit to win back her husband + both leads are sexually pure + palace intrigue] [Dear readers, if you like rebirth stories and female-led novels, come take a look!] Donglan is a country where women hold power. Empress Dongfang Qingyan has three daughters: Dongfang Yue, Dongfang Ning, and Dongfang Zhi. In her previous life, Dongfang Ning put power above all else. After her elder sister died of illness, she devoted herself to claiming the throne. To achieve that goal, she t 257Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 1264 他 He Set Me Up to Cheat So He Could Divorce Me With Nothing, but I Made Him Go Bankrupt 他设局让我出轨净身出户，我反手让他破产 Being Shallow Isn't Wrong肤浅不是错9k WordsCompleted He set me up to cheat so he could make me leave with nothing. I turned around and drove him into bankruptcy 16Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 1265 林 Lin Zhiyu, What Am I Supposed to Do with You? 林知予我该拿你如何是好 Suan Suan6369蒜蒜6369Ancient Romance116k WordsOngoing Lin Zhiyu was the most unconventional noblewoman in Bianjing. She had been married twice, once to a scholar and once to a military man, both excellent matches in the eyes of the world. But she cared nothing for propriety or wealth. If she was unhappy, she had the nerve to end a marriage without hesitation. People laughed at her for being willful and spoiled, saying she would regret it sooner or later. But only she knew the truth: she would rather face gossip alone than die trapped behind the wal 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's so good, I love reading it. It's really super good, especially the first book, which left the deepest impression. It's so good, I highly recommend it.

16. 1266 末 Apocalypse: Wilderness Survival from the Start 末世：开局荒野求生 Zhang Qiufeng张秋枫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.6M WordsCompleted The survivors of the apocalypse endure a grueling stretch of time. As they struggle to fill their stomachs, they search the wilderness for the dignity they've lost, piece together the memories of civilization, and press on toward hope. 70kReads9.3Score4.8kShelves

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    I genuinely found it very good—realistic, heartwarming. I prefer to see it as a story of post-disaster reconstruction, the struggle for survival of an ordinary yet extraordinary group of people. Although the leader always calls himself a saint, he's not a pushover; he's principled, kind, resilient, and wise. I prefer to affectionately call him the production team leader. This is an ensemble novel; there are no extraordinary heroes, everyone has strengths and weaknesses. I sincerely gave it a perfect score. You can feel the author's kindness and humor in the writing. Although it's a post-apocalyptic story, it's very cheerful to read. The writing is warm but not bland. The author is very good at describing tense plots—not abrupt, not verbose, and very immersive. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it. The second story is also excellent—a group of children's arduous journey to survival. Although it's tough, the children are resilient and upright, helping and supporting each other, relying on each other for survival. Along the way, they encounter villains but also receive a lot of help, big and small. They are grateful and repay kindness. It's truly a very good read—no extreme characters, no cheat codes, no exaggerated elements like in many online novels. It's generous, graceful, and tells the story in a gentle, flowing manner. It's very captivating, drawing you in completely and making you feel joy or sorrow for the children's fate, and giving you some insights. This is also my favorite story I've read in the last two months. Don't look at the score; scores don't mean anything. The important thing is to discover your own treasures.

17. 1267 囚 Imprisoned by Love, She Has Nowhere to Run 囚爱，她无处可逃 YQ Lazy Little CatYQ小懒猫Modern Romance922k WordsCompleted [Both leads are sexually inexperienced + forced love + age gap + obsessive and possessive; proceed with caution if this bothers you] Li Sihan is the heir apparent to the wealthy Li family in City A and the group’s sole successor. He is uninhibited, arrogant, and untamable. Ye Xingwan is secretary to the chairman of the Li Group. Though she comes from a poor family, chairman Li Nanting funded her education, allowing her to graduate and join the company. He trusts and values her greatly. The two s 1kReads—Score—Shelves
18. 1268 全 The Toad Everyone at School Mocked Easily Won the Campus Beauty’s Heart 全校都在讥讽的癞蛤蟆，轻松得到校花 Being Shallow Isn't Wrong肤浅不是错12k WordsCompleted The Toad Everyone at School Mocked Easily Won the Campus Belle 2Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 1269 我 My Days and Nights Imprisoned by My Best Friend's Yandere Little Brother 我被闺蜜病娇弟弟禁锢的日日夜夜 YQ Lazy Little CatYQ小懒猫17k WordsCompleted The Days and Nights I Was Kept Imprisoned by My Best Friend’s Yandere Brother 2kReads—Score—Shelves
20. 1270 男 After My Boyfriend Was Kicked Out of His Rich Family, I Took Care of Him 男友被踢出豪门后，我养他 Jiang Xunjiu江寻九9k WordsCompleted After My Boyfriend Was Kicked Out of the Wealthy Family, I Supported Him 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Looks great! Recommended!

21. 1271 我 After Cultivating Immortality for 300 Years, I Discovered Tribulation Was Just System Maintenance 我修仙三百年，发现天劫是系统维护 Being Shallow Isn't Wrong肤浅不是错6k WordsCompleted I Cultivated Immortality for Three Hundred Years, Only to Discover That the Heavenly Tribulation Was a System Update —Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 1272 侯 The Marquis's Son Takes the Imperial Exams 侯府子科举 Clear Wind, River and Stream清风川溪Historical620k WordsCompleted When fortune’s winds are fair, I’ll seize their strength and climb the ladder above the crowd. Before the palace gates, whips crack; the road to the clouds is lined with seven beams of purple jade. I have mastered the Four Books and Five Classics, and trained with blades, spears, swords, bows, and halberds. If I will not give myself to the realm, then what was the point of all my self-cultivation? A single-heroine story. Many thanks to all my readers. 446Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    The first book is a very engaging historical time-travel novel. The author meticulously researches the history of the Ming Dynasty and includes classical Chinese readings, so a certain level of literary skill is required to read it. Those who prefer light and simple novels should avoid it (they might not understand it). It's captivating, but I don't know why it has no rating! The second book features a strong female protagonist and has a witty writing style. The third book is equally witty and skillfully written, making them equally excellent.

23. 1273 女 She Went to Heal Her Broken Heart, but Came Back with a Huge Surprise? 女生疗情伤，疗出个大雷？ Being Shallow Isn't Wrong肤浅不是错Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted On the eve of her wedding, bank supervisor Li Xiaoqi catches her fiancé cheating with her best friend. The next day, nude photos of her go viral across the internet. They were taken when online lenders coerced her into posing for them in college so she could pay her tuition. Pregnant with the cheating man's child, she flees to Huazhai, deep in the Dabie Mountains. Her neighbor, Wanxia, who cannot have children, promises, “You give birth to the baby, and I'll raise it.” During her pregnancy, she 43Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 1274 多 Surely You Laugh at My Passion 多情应笑我 Jiu Xiaoqi酒小七Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Lin Fang has been disguised as a boy since childhood, and she can't help feeling helpless about it. Her household registration says she's male, so what can she do? But the secret she has sworn to protect is discovered by a young boy she accidentally rescues! Lin Fang thought she'd picked up a deadweight, but once the boy, Yun Weiming, regains his identity, she feels as if she's sitting on a mountain of gold. “Who would've thought! I've picked up all kinds of things before, but you're the most va 70.3kReads9.7Score9.3kShelves
25. 1275 一 I Woke Up as the Rich Heir's One True Love 一觉醒来我成了豪门阔少的白月光 YQ Lazy Little CatYQ小懒猫9k WordsCompleted I Woke Up as the Rich Heir's One True Love 34Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 1276 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 61.1kReads9.6Score8.7kShelves
27. 1277 乱 After Fleeing the Chaotic Era, I Became the Founding Empress 乱世逃亡后，我成了开国女帝 Nan Wanxu南婉徐Ancient Romance4.1M WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed] [Strong heroine + political intrigue + turbulent times + power struggles + ensemble cast] She’s fleeing from the start, a female warlord in a chaotic age. Lin Zhihuang, originally named Lin Zhihuan, transmigrates as a county magistrate’s daughter, only to find tens of thousands of refugees attacking the city from the start! While others transmigrate into palace or household intrigue, she transmigrates straight into a chaotic age and a desperate flight from famine. The 98.2kReads9.4Score13.6kShelves
28. 1278 提 I'm Done Being an ATM. The School Beauty's Whole Family Is Freaking Out 提款机不当了，校花儿全家急疯了 Wan Qianqian万芊芊Urban3.4M WordsCompleted After pursuing Tang Yue for eight years, Jiang Lin finally won her heart. He spent his life working toward a happy home with his wife and children, and built up a fortune worth billions. Only on his deathbed did he learn that his two sons were actually Tang Yue’s children with the man she had always loved, and that he had spent his entire life doing all the work for someone else to reap the rewards. The two sons he had raised with such care pulled out his oxygen mask with their own hands. Tang Y 38.6kReads7.8Score3.5kShelves

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    I think this book deserves at least a 9.5. The author has a wealth of life experience, writes in a way that is close to real life, and handles human relationships and social interactions with great skill. You can learn a lot about human nature from this book, and the author is quite intelligent!

29. 1279 网 Online Game: Rebuilding My Life 网游之重塑人生 Wang the Fool王呆子Sports1.3M WordsOngoing Qin Feng used to be a hopeless romantic. He gave his girlfriend his whole heart and treated her like a queen. And what did he get in return? She casually tossed out, "You can't give me the life I want," then turned around and walked away. Qin Feng was completely crushed. He holed up in his rented apartment every day, questioning his whole existence and wondering what the point of living was. Eventually, with nothing else to do and no other options, he plunged into an online game to kill time. 492Reads9.5Score343Shelves

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    A novel with a satirical and humorous style, let's read it together.

30. 1280 我 I Am a Patient 我是一个病人 Lone Tree in the Green Fields绿野孤树Mystery114k WordsOngoing I was lucky enough to escape yesterday and live today, but I couldn't escape the truth that I had become a puppet. Somewhere in the world, there is always another person just like you, in appearance or personality, whether he, she, or it. When you meet, it is all part of fate. 3Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 1281 一 One Kiss Worth a Hundred Billion 一吻抵百亿 Being Shallow Isn't Wrong肤浅不是错13k WordsCompleted One Kiss Is Worth a Hundred Billion 7Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 1282 宠 The Troubles of a Favored Concubine: The Marquis Is Not So Cold 宠妾难为：侯爷不太冷 Today's Look今妆Ancient Romance717k WordsCompleted Also known as: “The Concubine Keeps Trying to Run Away, but the War God Marquis Has Fallen for Her” By a twist of fate, Wei Yao becomes the concubine of the Great Zhou's war god, Marquis Nanning. Though he is handsome and graceful, a master of both letters and arms, she swears she will never be a concubine! First, she'll play along while secretly plotting, then seize the chance to run. But how does she escape? Where does she go? It takes skill! Never mind anything else, she needs to save at leas 7.5kReads9.2Score877Shelves

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    Very good, excellent. It was recommended by someone else.

33. 1283 枭 After My Tyrant Scumbag Father Remarried, I Took My Mother and Fled the Famine 枭雄渣爹再娶后，我带亲娘去逃荒 Beibei, Go for It!北北冲鸭Ancient Romance513k WordsOngoing [Kingdom-building + chaotic times + conquest + pocket dimension + woman disguised as a man + no romance] From the start, all Xie Yunzhen had was a kitchen knife. Caught up in a crowd of refugees, she could only cry out in despair! Luckily, her mother had transmigrated with her. The world was in turmoil. Her biological father had divorced his first wife and married another to carve out a realm for himself. Their clan had deliberately abandoned mother and daughter while fleeing for their lives. Wi 626Reads9.3Score101Shelves
34. 1284 机 Miss Mechanic, Leave Me Alone! 机关女：别搞我！ Being Shallow Isn't Wrong肤浅不是错36k WordsCompleted The Bureaucratic Lady: Leave Me Out of This! 6Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 1285 我 My Urban Life 我的都市生活 Lone Tree in the Green Fields绿野孤树Urban250k WordsCompleted Magical realism: After my soul developed a mind of its own, it packed its bags and set out into the world, inhabiting different lives and experiencing different ways of living. This is the story of what my soul encounters in different worlds, in different genders and species. Along the way, it forms attachments, changes, and gives life a different shape. 2Reads8.2Score—Shelves
36. 1286 凡EN Mortal Bones, Immortal Destiny 凡骨 Master of One Update壹更大师Eastern Fantasy8.3M WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available to buy online) The world's spiritual bones are divided into four grades. First grade: Heavenly Spiritual Bones. Second grade: Golden Spiritual Bones. Third grade: Mystic Spiritual Bones. Fourth grade: White Spiritual Bones. All the rest are ordinary bones, unfit for cultivation. Xu Taiping is an ordinary man with ordinary bones, yet he swears to prove to the cultivation world that ordinary bones can slay demons, ordinary bones can vanquish evil, and ordinary b 566.7kReads9.3Score73.5kShelves

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    Two ancient romance novels, highly recommended! The writing, structure, and values ​​are all superb; you won't regret reading them. The third one is about cultivating immortality, with a grand perspective, a broad scope, and vivid imagery. Reading it will leave you feeling exhilarated, with a sense of swift justice and catharsis—it's incredibly satisfying. Both are highly recommended reading.

37. 1287 羲 The Tale of Xihe: Captured, I Became the Enemy Emperor’s Empress 羲河传：被俘后，我成了敌国皇后 Lord Lingchun翎春君Ancient Romance173k WordsCompleted [Fallen Princess vs. Unhinged Crown Prince] When a nation falls and a family is destroyed, a ruler is duty-bound to die with his country. But what should a princess do? Princess Xihe was willful and arrogant in her youth. At sixteen, her country fell and her family was killed. Alone, she struggled to survive in a world of chaos while protecting the six-year-old heir. She met a general from the enemy nation. He took her for an ordinary young woman and fell in love with her, but how could she forg 32.6kReads9.5Score5kShelves
38. 1288 偏 I Turned My Head and Saw You 偏过头，看见你 Zhang Xiaoduoduo张小朵朵Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted Lin Yue is a recent graduate just starting out in the workplace. Her boss turns out to be a college senior who once pursued her and is still secretly in love with her. But then Lin Yue discovers that the company's “Iron Lady” is dating him. Meanwhile, her best friend's boyfriend turns out to be her roommate, and her friend even accuses her of trying to steal him. Years of friendship go up in smoke over a man. Lin Yue thinks this world has gone completely mad. It's so absurd that even absurdity's 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A very good novel

39. 1289 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.2kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves
40. 1290 枝 A Phoenix Cries from the Branches: A Marriage Full of Twists and Turns 枝头凤凰啼姻缘一波三折 Xiao Wu Loves Poetry小五爱诗词Modern Romance291k WordsOngoing At eighteen, Yi Zhi is a senior at one of the county's better high schools. She's frank and straightforward, and famous throughout the school for her booming, hearty laughter. Born and raised here, she's innocent and carefree, a breath of fresh air in the school's stuffy atmosphere. Other girls walk gingerly on tiny lotus feet and speak in soft voices, blushing whenever they see a boy. Yi Zhi strides along with the wind at her back, slings an arm around a boy's shoulder, and laughs out loud. E —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Victory, eggplant, this looks good. See, see, you won't be disappointed. This one, hmm! This one, a new book, attracting readers with quality. Yay, applause, confetti, okay, recommending it to someone with good taste. Okay, okay, this one, recommended. This one is good, it's on my bookshelf. Yes, yes, this one is tailor-made for you. Come and see, come and see, countless things fall from the sky, but only one childhood sweetheart. The male lead is clueless, the female lead is silly, neither naive nor overly sweet. The more you read, the better it gets. This one won't disappoint you, believe me, you're so cute, how could I lie to you? Come and see, a good book shouldn't be missed. It's on my bookshelf, I read it many times every day, the more I read, the more I want to read.

41. 1291 亲 Dear Director Wen 亲爱的闻总监 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Modern Romance611k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead, feel-good revenge, humiliating scumbags and making them eat their words, rekindled romance, sweet indulgence, the male lead rises to the top, and a love triangle] [Devoted, puppy-like CEO boyfriend of many years × bold, decisive, stubborn director who refuses to back down] After dating for three years, Wen Ruan finally learned she had only ever been a stand-in. When they broke up, Wen Ruan said, “Jiang Qingyan, I hope you die alone.” After being unjustly fired, Wen Ruan join 22.1kReads9.3Score2.7kShelves

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    A must-read for avid readers! Highly recommended! Primarily contemporary romance novels, all set in wealthy families and the workplace, and all masterpieces worth reading twice!

42. 1292 抄 After the Estate Was Confiscated 抄家以后 Snow Tea Woof Woof雪茶汪汪Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted [A clever, levelheaded noblewoman vs. an honest, straightforward, fiercely loyal guard] [Historical Romance + Revenge + Healing + Political Intrigue + Love That Grows Over Time + Devoted Guard] Cheng Ming'an was the daughter of a general. On the eve of her wedding, the Cheng family was arrested and their assets confiscated for treason. Her father and brothers were executed, her eldest sister took her own life, and her married sisters were put through one hardship after another. Her fiancé change 11.5kReads9.5Score1.2kShelves
43. 1293 都 Now That I'm Reborn, Who Would Still Work for Someone Else? 都重生了谁还打工 Cilantro Rice香菜饭Urban175k WordsCompleted [Reborn]+ [One Female Lead]+ [No Harem]+ [Entrepreneurship] “Ye Chenfeng, Ye Chenfeng, I must have been blind. How could I have ever known someone like you!” “Ye Chenfeng! Ye Chenfeng... You son of a, look at this stuff! 91,000, 91,000! What did we buy?” In his previous life, Ye Chenfeng had three daughters, and not one of them was his own. It turned out he’d been cheated on. He got divorced! One night, he sat on the rooftop drinking. Then he fell, and time flowed backward. He was reborn twenty 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In his previous life, Ye Chenfeng was plagued by misfortune... He had three daughters, none of whom were his biological children. It turned out he'd been cheated on. After the divorce, one night, while drinking on the rooftop, he fell to his death. Time reversed, and he was reborn twenty years earlier... After his rebirth! He only wanted to make money and make those who looked down on him in his previous life pay the price. Working for someone else was out of the question in this life. Only by working for himself could he find a way out. [What][Almost crying]

44. 1294 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.6kReads—Score492Shelves

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    Promise me, *Emperor Renzu of Tang* gets more and more addictive as you read on! Intellectually brilliant, logically sound! Quality absolutely guaranteed! A nearly million-word novel to be completed in September, with all foreshadowing resolved, all plot holes filled, and no disappointing ending. The writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional development, military battles, and court intrigue are all top-notch. Grand in scope, lofty in its themes, profound in its thought, and rich in cultural depth. If you don't enjoy it, you can beat me to a pulp!

45. 1295 清 A Popular History of the Qing Dynasty 清史通俗演义 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical587k WordsCompleted [A Tale of the Qing Dynasty #Popular History #The Rise and Fall of the Ming and Qing Dynasties #Political Intrigue and Warfare #Legends of Emperors #History in Plain Language] This classic historical novel recounts the full 268-year rise and fall of the Qing Dynasty, from the origins of its ancestors in the Changbai Mountains to Xuantong's abdication and the dynasty's collapse. Told across one hundred chapters, it follows the story clearly and avoids obscure historical material. It begins with N 103Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    I clicked in with skepticism, and left with endless admiration—no wonder it's a bestseller.

46. 1296 听 Listen to the South 听南 Parting Words诀别词Modern Romance196k WordsCompleted Ten years ago, Xia Tingnan was in her third year of middle school, while her next-door neighbor Xu Bingran was a sophomore in high school. Both the Xia and Xu parents were busy, so Xia Tingnan, who loved sleeping in, was put in Xu Bingran's care. Xu Bingran was disciplined, sensible, a good student with dreams, and known as “Xu Bingran of No. 1 High School.” Xia Tingnan was lazy, scatterbrained, a happy slacker with decent grades, and everyone's beloved “cutie.” And so began a four-year routine: 29.2kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves
47. 1297 都 Now That I’m Reborn, Who Still Hits Their Spouse? 都重生了谁还家暴 Wang Gen王艮Urban118k WordsCompleted In his previous life, Ye Zhigen changed completely after his daughter died a tragic death. He drank heavily and abused his family every day. He beat his top-student son into depression, ruining his chances of getting into a top university. Now he is reborn! Ye Zhigen swears he will never drink heavily or abuse his family again. Since he has been reborn, he needs to make money. In this life, he will raise his son to get into a top university. 7Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 1298 重 Reborn in 1971: A Brilliant Political Career 重生1971：官运亨通 Wang Gen王艮Urban356k WordsCompleted Do you believe it? A person’s fate is decided by heaven! One’s destiny is in heaven’s hands, not one’s own! Chen Haotian refuses to believe it. Reborn into a new life, he decides not to follow the same path. Now that he’s been reborn, who would still go work in a factory? This time, he’s going to become an official! He believes that to become an official, you need connections. So the day before his wedding, he breaks off his engagement and marries the child of a high-ranking official. Who could 45Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 1299 镇 Ruling the World: I'm the Richest Man in the Cultivation World 镇世：我在修仙界当首富 T A Feast for the EyesT满目琳琅Xianxia465k WordsOngoing "You shouldn't be too much like Wang Mo!" That's how everyone who knows Wang Mo describes him. Wang Mo transmigrates to the Great Wilderness Realm. Other people cultivate with pills, hard training, and seclusion. He gets ahead by scamming people, making money, and getting struck by lightning. He's so shameless he practically smokes, and even his farts take a detour. Calling him that is practically a compliment. His motto is "win people over with virtue." His catchphrase is "Don't mess with 148Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The logic is impeccable, and it gets more interesting as you go on.

50. 1300 男 A Male Green Tea in the 1970s Wants to Lie Flat but Becomes the Family's Pillar 男绿茶穿七零想躺平却成了金大腿 Muddleheaded喃得糊涂Modern Romance328k WordsCompleted No female lead, no romance, period piece. Wang Tianlai was a household name among the rich second-generation crowd. Not because he was a freeloader living off his parents. After all, they all were! No, it was because of his unforgettable nickname: The ultimate green-tea guy! Who says only women can be called green tea? When a man gets that way, women can't compete! Top-tier green-tea looks: tall, handsome, and graceful. Advanced green-tea skills: master of sweet-talking and playing innocent. His 3.3kReads9.0Score267Shelves

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    The main characters in all three books are social butterflies. As someone with social anxiety, I quite enjoyed reading them. It's fascinating to see how they use their exceptional social skills and high emotional intelligence to develop their own careers and inspire those around them to join them in building their businesses.

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