Novels That Teach You Useful Things 可以学到一些有用的知识

1. 151 尸 The Zombie Horde: Walking Alongside Despair 尸潮，与绝望同行 Ailibaba from Jiangnan Water Country江南水乡的艾丽爸Sci-Fi & Apocalypse476k WordsCompleted [Zombies]+ [No Stockpiling]+ [A Realistic Apocalypse]+ [Multiple Storylines]+ [Ordinary People Fighting to Survive]+ [No Harem]+ [No Special Abilities]+ [No System]+ [No Evolution]+ [No Rebirth] On a sunny afternoon, an ordinary traffic jam turns out to be the beginning of a terrifying crisis. Within hours, Ningcheng, a city of over a million people, is plunged into an unprecedented catastrophe. The streets teem with man-eating zombies, and the despairing cries of humanity echo overhead. This is 252Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Let everyone learn how to survive happily when the apocalypse breaks out. The end of the world is coming, natural disasters are coming, zombies are besieging the city, and they are fighting until dawn. The first one is a multi-line narrative, a true doomsday novel with no superpowers, no upgrades, no monsters, and a hard-core zombie world, like the Chinese versions of The Walking Dead and Train to Busan. The second book is a natural disaster wasteland, where meteorites wash away the land, but awakening and crystal core allow the survivors to fight in the end of the world where monsters and zombies are rampant. The protagonist leads the female team members on an adventure in the wasteland. The third book is a new work. At the beginning, the protagonist awakens the ability to not be afraid of being bitten by zombies. Let's see how he uses this incredible ability to hoard supplies, recruit teammates, pick up beautiful women, and live a winner in life in the end of the world.

2. 152 末 Doomsday Commander: Hunting for Treasure with Beautiful Women 末日团长：带着美女去猎宝 Ailibaba from Jiangnan Water Country江南水乡的艾丽爸Sci-Fi & Apocalypse300k WordsOngoing [Apocalypse]+ [Beautiful Women]+ [Adventure]+ [Cunning Hero]+ [Divine Skills]+ [Decisive and Ruthless]+ [Miraculous Supplies] Where there is an apocalypse, there are zombies. Where there are zombies, there is slaughter. Where there is slaughter, there is treasure. Where there is treasure, you need a girl group. In this apocalypse, I'm a lone wolf. My lover betrayed me, and the men shunned me. Only the girl group trusts me. I want treasure, and I want beautiful women, because I'm the legend of th —Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 153 被 A Beauty Has Set Her Sights on Me After I Was Bitten by a Zombie 被丧尸咬了的我被美女盯上了 Ailibaba from Jiangnan Water Country江南水乡的艾丽爸Sci-Fi & Apocalypse256k WordsOngoing [Apocalypse] [Zombies] [Crisis] [Bitten from the Start] [Superpowers] [Corruption] [Decisive and Ruthless] [Satisfying Read] The apocalypse is upon us, and zombies are closing in. I was unlucky enough to get bitten, but strangely, I didn’t turn into a zombie. I can even coexist with them. The unfortunate part is that the kind heart I once had has been corrupted by zombie poison, turning me evil... In this post-apocalyptic world, I don’t know whether becoming evil is a blessing or a curse. I don’ —Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 154 白 The Meaning of the White Tiger 白虎通义 Ban Gu班固Historical53k WordsCompleted The Baihutong, also known as the White Tiger Discussions or the White Tiger Treatise on Virtue, is a collection of proceedings from an officially convened meeting on Confucian studies during the Eastern Han dynasty, as well as an imperially sanctioned work interpreting the Confucian classics. It holds an exceptionally important place in the history of Confucian thought and Han political thought. In 79 CE, the fourth year of Emperor Zhang of Han’s Jianchu era, the emperor personally convened a la 24Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   Cultivate oneself, manage one's family, govern the country and bring peace to the world! [Working on manuscript][Working on manuscript][Working on manuscript]

5. 155 道 The Hilarious Illustrated Guide to the Tao Te Ching 道德经爆笑讲解版 Eight Hundred Miles of Wind and Clouds风云八百里12k WordsCompleted The Dao De Jing, Explained in Hilarious Fashion 61Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "The Hilarious Explanatory Edition of the Tao Te Ching" is a classic interpretation book that subverts tradition and is both educational and entertaining. The author uses humorous writing style to integrate Laozi's profound philosophical thoughts into hilarious stories and paragraphs, making the ancient "Tao Te Ching" radiate unprecedented vitality. The book not only provides an in-depth and simple analysis of core concepts such as "Tao follows nature" and "governing by inaction", but also cleverly combines modern life examples to allow readers to understand wisdom through laughter and feel the wonderful resonance between ancient wisdom and modern society. Whether you are a philosophy lover or a modern person seeking spiritual comfort, you can find resonance and enlightenment in this hilarious explanatory version, making the Tao Te Ching no longer an obscure ancient book but a treasure of wisdom close to life.

6. 156 也 I Can’t Tell Whether This Is Medicine or Mystery 也不知道是医学还是悬疑学 Nothing Is More Desirable Than Life所欲无胜于生Urban185k WordsOngoing After spending long enough in a hospital, you’re bound to encounter stories that never made it into the textbooks. They’re about diagnoses, but also about human nature and fate. As a doctor, I want to record the unusual cases and insights I’ve encountered over the years. If you’re interested in stories from inside a hospital, come on in and have a seat. Perhaps they’ll be helpful to you, whether you’re studying medicine, practicing it, or seeking treatment. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Very useful and interesting. Each of the fascinating medical stories has benefited me a lot as a medical student. The thrilling and suspenseful medical stories are full of wonderful diagnosis and treatment ideas. It's awesome.

7. 157 千 A Thousand Stocks Hit Their Limit? I'll Help You Defy Fate 千股涨停？助你逆天改命 Mr. Hong of Moyang漠阳洪先生170k WordsCompleted This isn't a power fantasy, just pure instruction. I guarantee you'll learn the most fundamental principles. The fundamentals, the logic, the techniques: it's all here. If you're still feeling lost, reading this will absolutely amaze you. 5.9kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves

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   I forgot which ones I recommended, so find something different! See if there is any need? [Notice]

8. 158 漂 Beautiful Snow 漂亮的雪 Wildflowers in the Sun阳光下的芳草Modern Romance181k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A realistic work with beautiful language and rich knowledge.

9. 159 十 Ten Socializing Techniques 十神社交术 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Urban130k WordsCompleted This is an unconventional guide to the art of social interaction, inspired by the author’s insights into “Daoist Eight Characters fortune-telling” and “Western pickup artistry.” It is completely different from the books on relationships you see in everyday life: not only is it easy to understand, it is also highly practical. Let’s look at the true nature of human beings in social interactions from a different perspective… 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The knowledge in these books is very useful!

10. 160 三 The Principles of Ternary Consciousness and Memory Mapping 三元意识与记忆映射原理 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse102k WordsCompleted This book deciphers the secrets of human longevity through philosophical reasoning. Tomato's number one original philosophical masterpiece, The Threefold Consciousness and Memory Mapping Principle, explores ideology, human nature, the secrets of human longevity, the truth behind ancient history, the origin of the moon, the mystery of the Great Flood, reasoning about past-life memories, an analysis of homosexuality, depression, multidimensional worlds, the differences in how men and women are att 1.3kReads9.2Score451Shelves
11. 161 女 Girl, Love Yourself! 女孩，请你爱自己！ Zhu Shiwu朱十五6k WordsCompleted Girl, love yourself! 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended, it is full of wisdom for growth and can help people get rid of mental internal friction, anxiety and troubles. It is worth reading! There will be gains

12. 162 无 You, Without a Care in the World 无烦恼的你 Zhu Shiwu朱十五6k WordsCompleted You Without a Care 14Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 163 刑 The Tyranny of Torture Devices 刑具淫威 Wen Ming闻明Historical103k WordsCompleted Ancient torture devices were chilling to hear about and terrifying to behold, and were even considered inauspicious. In ancient China, torture devices arose alongside punishments and changed as those punishments evolved. This book introduces readers to a wide variety of ancient torture devices, including those designed for different parts of the body, such as the limbs, neck, waist, and back. 80Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    These books can help you learn a lot of useful knowledge

14. 164 新 Rookie 新秀 Luo Jia珞珈Modern Romance603k WordsCompleted A look at post-90s female workplace professionals: uncovering the consulting industry, exploring the world of corporate executives, and watching a workplace newcomer become a truly outstanding professional! A new novel from fiction writer Luo Jia, adapted from her own experience in the industry! By the Huangpu River stands Luoshen, a world-leading consulting firm. Its magnificent, gold-bright eightieth-floor banquet hall has welcomed another group of newcomers from China’s most prestigious unive 513Reads9.4Score110Shelves

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    Top workplace articles

15. 165 老 Classic Sayings of the Ancestors 老祖宗的经典语录 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人514k WordsCompleted The classic sayings of our ancestors are like dazzling pearls, their wisdom shining brightly after being polished by the passage of time. Take "Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire," from the Analects. It advocates treating others with empathy: don't force on others what you wouldn't want for yourself. This is a fundamental principle of human relationships, with a lasting influence. "Born in adversity, die in comfort" reminds us to stay alert to danger and strive amid hardship 74Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The ocean of knowledge, learning starts with good books

16. 166 格 Recognizing Your Own Perspective 格局的自我认清 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人218k WordsCompleted Prologue to The Bigger Picture Life is a boundless voyage, and we are all searching for the way forward. The Bigger Picture is like a lighthouse, illuminating the path to a broader perspective. This book focuses on five key dimensions for broadening your perspective: position, direction, method, pace, and rhythm. No matter where you start, you can accurately understand your position, like locating your coordinates on a vast star map; find the right direction, like setting the correct sails on a 2Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 167 高 The Art of the Perfect Reply: Win People Over with Every Word 高情商回话术开口就让人喜欢 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人180k WordsCompleted High-EQ responses are an art of communication centered on wisdom and empathy. They are not simply a pile of clever lines, but a way of reading someone’s emotions and needs, then conveying sincerity with tactful words to ease awkwardness and foster understanding. Respond to praise with humility to bring people closer; face criticism with self-reflection to show perspective; handle disagreements with empathetic words to find common ground. High-EQ responses respect others’ feelings while expressin 77Reads6.5Score—Shelves
18. 168 智 Words of Wisdom 智慧名言 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人193k WordsCompleted Words of wisdom are the distilled essence of human thought, the crystallized experience of ages. In concise, carefully chosen language, they contain profound insights into human nature, life, and the world. From principles for dealing with others to the wisdom of self-cultivation, from strategies for overcoming hardship to insights for seizing opportunities, every saying is a beacon that guides us through life’s fog and helps us find our way. They sum up the laws of history while also anticipati 5Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 169 十 Fourteen Years of Hunting Ghosts (Complete in Five Volumes) 十四年猎诡人（全五册） Li Yifan李诣凡Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted [The full-cast audio drama is now available. Give it a listen!] Li Yifan’s spine-chilling ghost-hunting chronicles! A contemporary Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio! A spine-chilling record of ghost hunts! First posted on Tieba, it topped 100 million views within three months! The acclaimed mystery writer Li Yifan’s breakthrough work, now with the unpublished continuation added! Every ghost was once a living person. I’m a professional ghost hunter. I turn the compass, circle the place with red 14.2kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves
20. 170 我 I Sew Corpses, She Makes Paper Effigies, Together We Light the Sky Lantern 我缝尸，她扎纸，咱俩一起点天灯 Blue Eyes, No Way Back青眸难回Mystery144k WordsOngoing This is Xiao Qing's first book, and it will absolutely not be abandoned. It's a story set in a brand-new world, blending the supernatural and fantasy with science fiction. Much of it reflects Xiao Qing's own understanding, so feel free to share different opinions. We can all discuss it together. Two people who grew up together find their fates intertwined by destiny. Their lives become even more closely connected, and the road ahead grows more treacherous. Their strange, bizarre, yet utterly mar 3Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 171 上 The Upper Class's Closely Guarded Secret: The Ugly Truth About Rich-People Thinking 上层阶级绝密：难听的富人思维 Shangguan Xue Niu上官雪牛997k WordsCompleted [Not a Power Fantasy] This book is an unpleasant course in revealing advanced ways of thinking. If that bothers you, don't read it. This book offers a detailed account of the unspeakable secrets of the upper-class wealthy circles. The hidden information gaps and dark truths of the upper class are exposed... A certain cryptocurrency circle? A certain stock? A certain family? A certain industry? Beyond the village? ... A whole series of topics will be discussed in detail later. Do you know why you 1.3kReads7.4Score231Shelves

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    ✨Inertial thinking, anti-inertial thinking. Psychology. Human nature. Refuse to be brainwashed. You can take a look if you like, they are all pretty good! [Learned]

22. 172 古 Clothing, Food, Housing, and Transportation in Ancient Times 古代人的衣食住行 Wang Lei王磊Historical129k WordsCompleted How did people in ancient times spend summer, use the toilet, and fall in love? This book satisfies all your curiosity about their everyday lives! With no air conditioning or refrigerators, how did people in ancient times beat the summer heat? They used hand-powered fans to cool themselves. To make them more effective, they would place the fans behind a pool of water or blocks of ice, so they could blow out a cool breeze. Some even put fresh flowers in front of the fans, making the breeze fragra 2.4kReads9.4Score658Shelves

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    Now you have asked the right person. You can read "Pillow Poetry Book". The following two books can expand your knowledge. Emphasis is placed on the first one.

23. 173 股 The Stock Market's Endless Sea of Misery 股海苦无边 Clear Ripples清清澜Modern Romance144k WordsCompleted Do you trade stocks? Do your family, friends, or coworkers trade stocks? As a small-time investor in China’s A-share market, have you achieved financial freedom, or have your dreams been shattered by the stock market? If you, too, were once a small-time A-share investor, then just open this book. Those magnificent dreams you once had, the agonizing dilemmas you couldn’t let go of, and the joys and sorrows of riding the ups and downs of the stock market will all come flooding back as you read… T 75Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can learn a lot from the book, you will have a lot of thoughts and insights, and it is also beautiful.

24. 174 家 My Husky of a Husband 家有二哈老公 Clear Ripples清清澜Modern Romance413k WordsCompleted Life with the goofy, husky-like man she’s fallen for leaves Zhuo Ya fuming one moment and struggling not to laugh the next. Through their laughter and frustration, they come to cherish and care for each other. As they spar and test their wits, they savor the little things in life, and their bickering spills over with sweetness, revealing the unexpected joys of everyday life. What does it take for someone everyone considers a clueless, emotionally stunted introvert to become a total goofball with 6Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 175 乱 The Flowers Blur My Eyes 乱花渐迷眼 Clear Ripples清清澜Modern Romance508k WordsCompleted Wen Juan and Lan Cheng were once a loving couple. They both had steady jobs and earned a comfortable living. On weekends and holidays, they often spent time with Wen Juan's classmate Li Run and his wife, Wang Ze and his wife. The two families were so close that they shared everything and had no secrets from each other. As time went by, Wen Juan, who loved playing mahjong, and Wang Ze, who loved it just as much, spent more and more time together. Before they knew it, their purely friendly feeling 452Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 176 女 The Woman Reporter 女记者 Clear Ripples清清澜Modern Romance502k WordsCompleted Ye Yaya, a beautiful young reporter, faces emotional setbacks, financial hardship, and career struggles in a bustling, noisy city. She sheds tears and considers giving up, but in the end, she has the last laugh. In her, we see a reflection of our own efforts and pursuit of success, as well as the joys and sorrows we have all experienced... 6Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 177 归 My Wife Returned, and She Turned Out to Be a Princess of Beijing's Elite Circle 归来妻子，身份竟是京圈公主 Valley of the Kings帝王谷11k WordsCompleted My Wife Returns, and She Turns Out to Be a Princess of the Capital’s Elite Circle 21.5kReads—Score371Shelves

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28. 178 总 My CEO Wife Took Care of Her White Moonlight, and Our Home Was Stolen 总裁老婆照顾白月光，家被偷了 Valley of the Kings帝王谷Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted His CEO Wife Is Taking Care of Her White Moonlight, and Someone Has Stolen His Home 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves
29. 179 校 I Caught the Campus Beauty's Fox Tail 校花的狐狸尾巴，被我摸到了 Valley of the Kings帝王谷Modern Romance12k WordsCompleted I Got My Hands on the School Beauty’s Fox Tail 888Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 180 天 The Chosen Saintess Broke Off Our Engagement. I Was Fine with It, but She Changed Her Mind 天骄圣女退婚，我ok，她却不退了 Valley of the Kings帝王谷13k WordsCompleted The Proud Saintess Broke Off Our Engagement. I Was Fine With It, but She Changed Her Mind 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves
31. 181 女 The Female Ghost Was So Beautiful, I Couldn't Restrain Myself 女鬼太美，我按捺不住 Valley of the Kings帝王谷10k WordsCompleted The Female Ghost Was So Beautiful, I Couldn’t Restrain Myself 5.1kReads—Score117Shelves
32. 182 大 The Heiress Lost Her Memory and Was Sent to Work at an Electronics Factory 大小姐失忆，送电子厂打工 Valley of the Kings帝王谷9k WordsCompleted The Heiress Loses Her Memory and Gets Sent to Work at an Electronics Factory 5.2kReads—Score—Shelves
33. 183 恒 The Constant Register of Parables 恒籍寓鉴 Xuanyuan Badao轩辕霸道Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Synopsis of The Book of Constant Records: Tales to Awaken the Mind and Discern the Truth With “drawing wisdom from the classics to illuminate the questions of today” as its guiding principle, this book selects over a hundred classic fables and anecdotes from the various schools of philosophy, historical biographies and notes, and folk tradition. These include “The Frog at the Bottom of the Well” from Zhuangzi, “Making Up the Numbers” from Han Feizi, and “The Man from Qi Who Worried the Sky Would 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Nanshan Bamboo: Zhang Liang's Fable of a Transparent Heart Deep in Zhongnan Mountain, there is an old bamboo forest. The bamboo poles are tall and straight but not eye-catching, and the bamboo leaves are green but not ostentatious. When the wind comes, the bamboo leaves rustle as if whispering, but they are never blown away by the wind - just like Zhang Liang, who once lived in seclusion at the foot of this mountain, has carried the toughness of bamboo and hidden the transparency of bamboo all his life, turning the living method of "the capable" into a readable story. At that time, Zhang Liang was still a young man, full of passion and always wanted to do something earth-shattering. Once when he was passing by the stone bridge in Xiapi, he saw an old man in a coarse shirt, leaning on an old bamboo stick, deliberately throwing his shoes under the bridge, and shouted to him: "Boy, pick up the shoes!" Zhang Liang was stunned, and the anger in his heart suddenly emerged - he was also from a famous family, how could he ever be so angry? But looking at the white frost on the old man's temples, he suppressed his anger again: "My legs and feet are inconvenient, so I just picked up a pair of shoes." He jumped off the bridge, picked up the shoes, and squatted down to help the old man put on the shoes. The old man didn't say thank you, he just squinted his eyes and asked, "Come to me on the bridge in the morning in five days." Zhang Liang nodded and didn't take it seriously. But when he arrived at the bridge on the fifth day, he saw the old man already standing there, and his face sank: "Young man, why are you later than the old man? Come back in five days." This time, Zhang Liang got up after the rooster crowed for the first time, but when he got to the bridge, the old man arrived first again, and said : "Wait for another five days." The third time, Zhang Liang simply stayed on the bridge all night. At dawn, the old man came with a book wrapped in bamboo skin: "You can endure it three times without being impatient or angry. This kind of character is worthy of reading this volume of "Plain Book"." Later, Zhang Liang found out that the old man was a hidden master. But what made him understand even more is: the real ability is not to show off a moment of bravery, but to know how to bend but not break like bamboo - not to be coerced by temper or overwhelmed by arrogance. This is the first step to achieve success. Later, when the world was in chaos, Liu Bang led a group of people to conquer the world. Hearing that Zhang Liang had a plan, he specially came to invite him. When they first met, Liu Bang was wearing armor and everyone in the room was noisy. Only Zhang Liang was wearing plain clothes and sitting quietly in the corner with a bamboo fan in his hand. Liu Bang asked him: "Now that Xiang Yu is stronger than me, what should I do?" Everyone in the room was waiting for him to say "fight hard", but Zhang Liang shook his fan: "Xiang Yu is like a piece of red-hot iron, and it will be hot if you touch it hard. It is better to take a step back, like bamboo growing around a stone, and wait until it finds a gap before taking root." The first idea he gave Liu Bang was an escape plan at the "Hongmen Banquet". At that time, Xiang Yu wanted to kill Liu Bang. Liu Bang was so frightened that he broke out in cold sweat. His men either shouted "Fight them" or advised "run away quickly". Zhang Liang did not panic. He first interceded with Xiang Yu's uncle Xiang Bo, then asked Fan Kuai to break into the tent to protect the master. Finally, he helped Liu Bang sneak out of Hongmen quietly when he went to the toilet. Afterwards, Liu Bang held his hand and said, "If it weren't for you, I would be in trouble today!" Zhang Liang just handed him a cup of hot tea: "I just saw the situation clearly and didn't get confused by the panic." During those years of following Liu Bang, Zhang Liang was always like a stable bamboo leaf. Liu Bang won the battle and proudly said that he would make Luoyang the capital. All the civil and military officials in the court agreed. Only Zhang Liang stood up and said: "Luoyang is surrounded by enemies on all sides. It is not as good as Guanzhong, with mountains and rivers as barriers, which is a long-term solution." Liu Bang listened to his words and made Chang'an the capital. Later, there were indeed fewer military troubles. Another time, Liu Bang wanted to depose the prince, and Empress Lu was so anxious that she asked Zhang Liang for help. Zhang Liang did not argue with Liu Bang, but only recommended the "Four Hao of Shangshan" to assist the prince. When Liu Bang saw that the four hermits who could not even invite him were willing to follow the prince, he knew that the crown prince's foundation was stable and he would never mention the matter of abolishing the throne. Someone asked Zhang Liang: "Why don't you just persuade me?" He smiled and said: "Arguing is like rowing a boat against the wind, and it's not thankless. It's better to borrow the wind like bamboo and follow the trend, but you can get things done properly." After the world was peaceful, Liu Bang wanted to make Zhang Liang a "Marquis of Ten Thousand Households" and reward him with a large area of ​​land. But Zhang Liang resigned: "I didn't follow you for the title and land. Now that the world is at peace, I just want to go back to Zhongnan Mountain, find a bamboo forest, and study, that's enough." Liu Bang persuaded him several times, but he didn't agree. In the end, he only received the title of "Liuhou" - Liuxian was the place where he and Liu Bang first met. It was small but quiet. Some people said he was stupid: "With such great credit, why don't you ask for more?" Zhang Liang planted bamboos in the yard: "The title is like clouds in the sky, which will disperse when the wind blows; the books in my hands and the bamboos around me are real. Besides, if I am greedy for the title, it will not be good if I lose favor in the future - what I lose is a mulberry tree, but what I gain is in the east. I still understand this truth." After Zhang Liang retired, he never paid much attention to the affairs of the court. He only planted bamboos in the garden and wrote books. One day Empress Lu sent someone to invite him and wanted him to teach the prince the art of war. Zhang Liang did not refuse, but only taught the prince six words: "Don't be arrogant, don't be impetuous, and don't be discouraged." Later, someone went to Zhongnan Mountain to see him, and saw him wearing a coarse cloth, sitting under the shade of bamboo, lecturing a few boys, and holding in his hand the old bamboo stick that the old man gave him. The boy asked him: "Sir, you were so powerful back then, why didn't you stay in the palace and become a high official?" Zhang Liang touched the boy's head, pointed at the bamboo and said, "Look at this bamboo, which grows in the mountains and can protect it from wind and rain. If it is moved to the palace and planted in a flower pot, it will not grow taller. The same is true for people. Only when they stay in a place that suits them and are not greedy or impetuous can they live freely." Zhang Liang lived to be over sixty years old. After his death, people built his tomb in the bamboo forest of Zhongnan Mountain. Every spring, new bamboo grows around his grave, as if guarding something. Later, when someone asked about Zhang Liang, the old people always pointed to the bamboo forest and said: "He is just like this Nanshan Bamboo. He is capable but not showy; he knows strategy but does not calculate; he has gained merit but is not greedy. He is neither arrogant nor impetuous, nor sad nor arrogant. Just like the earth is not afraid of the moon flying away, he relies on his own transparency and stability to become a 'safe zone' for others. In the end, he can follow the waves for thousands of miles and live his life without twists and turns - this is true ability." In fact, Zhang Liang's wisdom has never been a "natural genius", but it is the temperament that he has maintained throughout his life: externally, he uses rationality to look at the situation, use transparency to distinguish right from wrong, use kindness to help others, and use justice to keep the bottom line; internally, he is not influenced by emotions, not coerced by desires, and has a normal heart that does not float when he is proud and does not sink when he is frustrated. Just like the bamboo in Zhongnan Mountain, no matter how the wind blows or the rain comes, it always takes root in the soil and grows upward, but it always maintains a sense of humility and calmness - this way of living lasts longer than any title and is more moving than any wealth.

34. 184 西 Notes from the Western Expedition 西征随笔 Wang Jingqi汪景祺Historical35k WordsCompleted Notes from the Western Expedition is a collection of essays written by the Qing dynasty literatus Wang Jingqi during his journey west in 1724, the second year of the Yongzheng reign. The book comprises around 35,000 characters. Following the author's route from Hebei to Xi'an in Shaanxi, it weaves together his observations along the way, encounters with people, depictions of society, and accounts of historical events. Its scope is broad and its style meticulous, combining documentary value with 6Reads7.9Score—Shelves

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35. 185 瓦 The Saga of Wagang Stronghold 瓦岗寨演义 Liang Langchuan梁朗川Historical74k WordsCompleted The Tale of Wagang Stronghold is set amid the chaos of the late Sui dynasty and vividly recounts how the heroes of Wagang rise up to resist tyranny. The story follows bold outlaws such as Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Shan Xiongxin, and Xu Maogong, chronicling their legendary exploits: gathering at Wagang, seizing the imperial tribute, rebelling in Shandong, and joining forces with eighteen rebel kings to fight the Sui court. The book features both bloody battles amid flashing blades and clashes of w 876Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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    📚 Open the classics and meet a better version of yourself!

36. 186 大 The Big Boss's Little Wife 大领导的小妻子 Like a Song宛如歌Modern Romance769k WordsCompleted This book tells the story of An Xue, whose husband Zheng Yu abandons her for a new lover. A chance encounter with her neighbor Lei Congguang changes the course of her life. Born into a high-ranking official's family, Lei Congguang initially looks down on An Xue, but after a series of absurd and comical encounters, he finally recognizes his true feelings and falls in love with her. One is a rising government official, while the other is a divorced woman who barely stands out in a crowd. After nav 18.4kReads9.3Score1.5kShelves

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    I knew this would be an extraordinary reading journey. It took me into a whole new world, and I felt unprecedented shock and inspiration. After reading these books, I was deeply moved by the stories in the books. It is not just a few books, but also a wise man and a mentor. I sincerely hope that every reader can benefit from it, just like me. I highly recommend everyone to read this rare and irresistible book. It not only enriches my knowledge base, but also inspires my love for life and expectations for the future. If you also want to experience a different reading journey, then pick up these books quickly! I believe you will not be disappointed.

37. 187 律 Seeking the Way in the Legal World 律界问道 Half a Scholar半个书生Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Comeback and growth + charming lawyer + mysteries surrounding cold cases + officialdom and workplace + wits and will] He turns his life around, with Death brushing past him several times. A string of cold cases remain shrouded in mystery... 585Reads—Score113Shelves

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    It's exciting from the beginning, and there are more and more thrilling unsolved cases, complicated and confusing, and the personal experiences of the elites in the legal profession.

38. 188 妖 Monster Codes: Journey to the West 妖怪密码：西游记 Bai Ze白泽Eastern Fantasy333k WordsCompleted How many demons are there in Journey to the West? The White Bone Spirit, Tiger Vanguard, the Red-Rumped Macaque, Red Boy... Only after enduring the Eighty-One Tribulations can one look upon the world's fortunes with a smile. What are their true forms? What becomes of them? Is there a connection between demons and natural phenomena? Here, I'll reveal the answers to all these questions, one by one. 145Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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39. 189 一 The Three Kingdoms: History So Addictive, You Can’t Put It Down 一读就上瘾的三国史 SpikeHistorical191k WordsCompleted The Three Kingdoms era was marked by endless warfare and rival warlords, and is now familiar to everyone thanks to Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But the novel isn't history, and some of the famous stories we all know never actually happened! Did Zhuge Liang really borrow arrows with straw boats? Why is Zhang He known as “the Three Kingdoms strength tester”? How did Fei Yi live a life worthy of the title “master of pacing”? Did Cao Zhi really love his sister-in-law? Why is Cao Cao's life said to 989Reads9.5Score100Shelves
40. 190 六 The Wild Healer of the Six Meridians 六脉野医 Moonlight, Moonlight月月光光Urban370k WordsCompleted A story reminiscent of Wei Xiaobao, starring a man named Wei Dabao. The village pushover happens upon a beautiful older doctor, who not only cures his limp but also teaches him powerful medical and martial arts. From then on, his life as an unorthodox village doctor takes off, and the womanizer embarks on an extraordinary journey. 53Reads—Score—Shelves

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41. 191 资 Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance: Zhou Chronicle, Modern Chinese Edition 资治通鉴·周纪（白话版） Sima Guang司马光Historical66k WordsCompleted Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government is a monumental chronological history of ancient China, compiled by Sima Guang during the Northern Song dynasty. It covers 1,362 years of history, from the Warring States period to the Five Dynasties. This book presents the “Zhou Annals” as a standalone work, translated in full into clear, modern language for contemporary readers. This edition covers all five volumes of the “Zhou Annals,” from the twenty-third year of King Weilie of Zhou (403 BCE) to the 15Reads8.6Score—Shelves
42. 192 趣 The Song Dynasty, Told with a Twist 趣说大宋王朝 Historical and Military Archives历史军事档案室Historical696k WordsCompleted The emperor's art of statecraft in a single cup of wine, the fateful legend of the “fragrant boy's birth,” a prophetic monk who foretold that “the inspector would become emperor,” and the schemes and ambitions behind a yellow imperial robe... The founding of the Song dynasty was far more fascinating than the history books suggest! Discover Zhao Kuangyin's rise from street urchin to founding emperor: his “forced” ascension at Chenqiao Station, the mysterious prophecy at Xiangyang Temple, the lig 7.3kReads9.5Score330Shelves
43. 193 奸 Tales of Treacherous Ministers: The Five Fiends and Six Bandits of the Northern Song 奸臣传之北宋五鬼六贼 Trajectory轨迹Historical49k WordsCompleted [A roll call of treacherous ministers, with a touch of spicy humor and theatrical satire!] The Biography of Treacherous Ministers: The Five Ghosts and Six Bandits of the Northern Song is like a blacklist of history's ultimate “villain club”! No need to transmigrate to the Song dynasty. You can “watch remotely” as these self-serving, scheming power brokers stir up trouble. Wang Qinruo, Ding Wei, Chen Pengnian, Liu Chenggui, and Lin Te, along with Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Wang Fu, Liang Shicheng, Zhu 12Reads8.4Score—Shelves
44. 194 这 This Tang Dynasty Is a Little Chilly 这个唐朝有点冷 Chen Taiyao陈太瑶Historical107k WordsCompleted [Lesser-known Figures + History for Fun] Don't imagine the Tang dynasty as just officials and scholars leaning on railings along Chang'an's avenues to compose poetry, a noble consort gently waving a fan, and Emperor Taizong solemnly surveying the realm. This book opens the “refrigerator door” of history to show how the celebrated figures presented so seriously in official records may actually have been jokesters, master wisecrackers, and purveyors of astonishing twists. Come along, and you'll di 19Reads9.2Score—Shelves
45. 195 一 The First-Rank Tea Beauty 一品茶美人 Moonlight Pier月光码头Ancient Romance618k WordsCompleted Xia Qianyu’s life goal is to become head of the Xia family and earn more money than she could ever spend. Anyone who gets in the way of her making money gets chopped down! She becomes an imperial merchant through sheer ability, studies the art of tea, opens trade routes, and establishes sea routes. Before she knows it, she’s the richest person in the country, with all the wealth in the world at her disposal! Jing Yuan’s life goal is to marry a fierce enough wife to keep in check the countless ve 25Reads8.2Score—Shelves
46. 196 至 Supreme Asura 至尊修罗 October Years十月流年Eastern Fantasy7.9M WordsCompleted Prove the path of love through slaughter, and write the name of the Asura in blood! Corrupt villains rule, and chaos engulfs the age. A steel-hearted young man rises through sheer perseverance. After his father is murdered by a traitor and two hundred thousand brothers-in-arms give their lives with courage, Mu Feng, a battle-hardened youth raised amid the army's bloody campaigns, obtains the Asura Scripture and begins an against-all-odds journey of revenge. Slay the petty and destroy the wicked, 3.5kReads8.8Score423Shelves
47. 197 我 My Youth and I Are Kindred Spirits 我与青春是知己 Orchid Words and Elegant Writing兰语辞章Urban82k WordsCompleted Drawing on the author’s own experiences, this novel follows an honest, down-to-earth young man through the ups and downs of his life: from working on the front lines of a major state-owned enterprise, to transferring to its sales department, and eventually being forced to leave and start his own company. Aimed at university graduates just leaving campus and entering society, the novel shares real experiences and reflections to help them understand the world and plan their lives. It hopes to make 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The value of this novel is that it is true. Young friends have just stepped out of college and need to integrate into society faster and better. A good way is to read a targeted book, learn from the real experience of some seniors, understand the inner operating rules of society, and better connect your subjective cognition with the objective reality of society. Read this book, spend a few hours, and improve your cognition a lot.

48. 198 工 The Best Feng Shui Master on the Construction Site 工地最强建筑风水师 Good Fortune Comes to the Good吉人自有天祥Mystery1.8M WordsOngoing [School Campus Opening] [Wildly Imaginative] This novel combines feng shui, the supernatural, fantasy, magic, science fiction, and time travel through history. The pace gets especially fast after chapter thirty, and it vigorously promotes traditional Chinese culture. Although the story mainly focuses on feng shui at construction sites, it's not all about feng shui. Feng shui serves as a thread tying the story together, while the novel delivers plenty of thrills and satisfying moments! The main c 1.7kReads8.3Score243Shelves

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    "Feng Shui secrets + supernatural things + Hu, yellow, white and willow ash + 749 rounds + Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Mohism and Legalism + Qimen Dunjia + Mohism's mechanism + Lu Ban + mechanism battle + Gu fight + reincarnation of the living Buddha"! Write Feng Shui stories from the perspective of a construction engineer, interpreting the essence of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism ~

49. 199 戒 Essays on Abstaining from Lust 戒色杂论 Undistracted眼无旁骛106k WordsCompleted The casual spread of pornographic content in modern society has led to a range of harmful effects. In this chaotic environment, we urgently need effective ways to change things, and that is the core value of this book: it will help readers clearly understand the harms of pornography and see through its true nature, so they can actively resist the influence of harmful content and rediscover the brighter side of life. 83Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Dear friends, please be sure to search for the book "Shou Kang Bao Jian" online. Don't fall into the quagmire of sexual immorality! It will ruthlessly destroy your outlook on life, mutilate your body, wipe out your intelligence, ruin your future, and waste your life! By the time it's too late to regret, it's too late. Do not let evil knowledge clog your mind, or you will become stupid. Remember, sexual immorality is the first of all evils! Sexual immorality will make you encounter a lot of bad luck and make you obscene. Hurry up and get back on your feet!

50. 200 暗 Dark Web 暗网 Your Highness Persimmon柿子殿下Mystery439k WordsCompleted How terrifying is the dark web? You may have brushed against its edges without even realizing it... Have you heard of the dark web? Hackers call it the other side of the internet. Every day, things that seem impossible to ordinary people happen there. A young woman goes missing for seven days. By the time we rescue her, she can hardly be called human. Then she tells me something so outrageous it makes my blood boil. She stumbled onto the dark web and was sold by human traffickers. She saw what s 13.9kReads8.1Score1.8kShelves

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    There is intellectual science in every novel, it just depends on what you need. The first part, if you are in the officialdom, you can come and learn how to get along like a fish in the officialdom and how to be promoted step by step. Just read it if you need it. The second part lets everyone know the darkness hidden in the dark and learn how to avoid lightning and avoid falling into the dark pit. The third part of my work has just been completed. If you like time travel, you can check it out. Go check it out if you like it.

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