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1. 251 软 Soft Dawn 软曦 Full Moon Overhead圆月当空Modern Romance338k WordsOngoing Republican-era alternate setting + mischievous heroine + aloof hero + joining hands to protect their homeland! Before she turned twenty, Luo Chuxi had everything a girl could want. She was every bit the pampered heiress. After turning twenty, Luo Chuxi endured the brutalities of war and slowly stepped out of her comfort zone, joining a group of good friends to defend their homeland! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The second storyline about family members is also very good.

2. 252 谍 The Spy's Snow Fox 谍之雪狐 Wind and Snow in the West City风雪西城Urban1.1M WordsCompleted On the evening of the eighth day of the first lunar month in 1945, snow was still falling in Xiangcheng. Inside the Ma Family Shaomai Shop on Second Street, a middle-aged man suddenly collapsed and began convulsing, foam bubbling from his mouth. At the shop entrance, a man wearing a felt hat and a scarf that concealed everything but his eyes hurried inside. He snatched up the fallen man’s briefcase, turned, and left, disappearing into the endless snow. 11.3kReads8.6Score941Shelves

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   Highly recommended! Latest Republican-era spy novels: ① June 1936, Shanghai, midsummer. The protagonist, Jiang Huo, travels back to the Republican era and becomes an undercover agent, codenamed "North Star," infiltrating the secret service to gather intelligence. While respecting historical facts, the writing style is humorous and the content is extremely interesting. ② 1933, Meiling Village, Ning'an County, Jiangnan Province. The story follows Lu Yang, a student from China who is recruited into their spy organization. He is then used by the time-traveling protagonist, beginning a thrilling journey of espionage within espionage.

3. 253 我 I Became a Spy in Republican-Era China 我到民国当间谍 Wind and Snow in the West City风雪西城Urban1.4M WordsCompleted Zhang Yunxuan, a team leader in the Criminal Investigation Squad of Xiangcheng Police Bureau, is a spoiled rich kid who spends his days loafing around and making friends. He has a taste for eating, drinking, and gambling. The only thing he doesn't do is visit brothels. But what people don't know is that he is the military intelligence agent Judge, a man despised to the bone by the Japanese and their Chinese collaborators. 6.8kReads8.6Score435Shelves
4. 254 乱 King of Thieves in Chaotic Times 乱世贼王 Shangguan Wuyang上官无恙Historical1.4M WordsCompleted The Rongmen thieves are despised by all, yet even thieves have their code of honor! He mastered a legendary skill as soon as he joined the Rongmen. A phantom hand and a thousand faces: he reached the peak the moment he entered the scene and was unbeatable whenever he struck! And so began his legendary life: Slaying Japanese invaders, robbing the rich, and dominating the Rongmen... Born in the chaotic years of the Republic, he chose to be a chivalrous thief! 15.5kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves
5. 255 无 Silent 1937 无声1937 Dreaming of the Corner梦知隅Urban746k WordsOngoing In his previous life, he met with an accident while carrying out a mission. When he opened his eyes, he had become Chen Shusheng, captain of a Juntong action squad, locked in an interrogation room and framed as a scapegoat. The Japanese spy wants him dead. His own men have set him up. His superior is happy to go along with it. On this path, one wrong word means death, and trusting the wrong person means ruin beyond redemption. He comes from the future and knows how much more suffering this natio 101.9kReads8.8Score9.3kShelves

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6. 256 军 The Military Statistics Bureau's Iron Wall: The Japanese High Command's Lament 军统之铁壁：日军大本营的哀叹 Old Iron Pot of Wine老铁壶酒Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Rebirth and transmigration + military intelligence + golden finger: Churchill: We’re broke. Fine, give him two million pounds’ worth of weapons for those two pieces of intelligence. He can pick them up himself; no delivery. Hitler: How did he find out that our Japanese allies are holding secret talks with the Soviets? Fine, let’s buy the meeting notes. Roosevelt: He can get us a Zero fighter? Write him a check, and ask if he’d like to switch sides while we’re at it. The Japanese: Who on earth le 1.6kReads7.8Score102Shelves

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   The latest new book on the spy war of the Republic of China's Anti-Japanese War: ①Li Sanshui of the Military Intelligence Bureau unfortunately died while performing a counter-espionage mission and was reborn in the war-torn Anti-Japanese War era. His professional skills and hound-like sense of smell in his previous life allowed him to capture countless Japanese spies lurking in the deepest parts of the world. He proved it with the blood of enemy agents and was called the "iron wall of military rule" by the enemy.

7. 257 老 When Heaven Turns a Blind Eye, I Fight Violence with Violence in Republican-Era China 老天不开眼我在民国以暴制暴 White Orchid Biluochun白兰碧螺春Urban279k WordsOngoing [Parallel-Republican-era setting + System as support only + revenge power fantasy + ensemble of martial-world characters + spy intrigue and power struggles] “I owe everything I have today to my family being rich.” Before he transmigrated, hearing that would have made him curse the rich kid for showing off and blame his ancestors for failing to make it big. After transmigrating into the body of an orphaned warlord’s heir, with money, power, and guns at his disposal, all he can say is: “Damn, this —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Tired of warlord stories? This novel is set in the Republican era and features the Eight Generals of the Thousand Families, classic scams, and a male protagonist who is ruthless and cunning—it's incredibly satisfying!

8. 258 我 I'm Just a Coolie, and You Want Me to Become the King of Shanghai? 我一个苦力，你让我当沪上王？ Huang Ermazi Here黄二麻子是也Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Original title: Republic of China: I'm a Big Tough Guy [An impassioned war of resistance! No System, no ripping Japanese soldiers apart with bare hands! Just bayonets in, blood-red blades out!] The protagonist, Lu Yin, transmigrates to Shanghai and joins the Paoge Society. With his three styles of internal martial arts and formidable skills, he takes on the Green Gang, the Hongmen, and other organizations in the glittering world of Shanghai... He navigates the underworld and battles warlords. Af 9.9kReads8.9Score759Shelves

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   Of all the books I've read about the Republican era, this one is the most captivating. A must-read for any avid bookworm!

9. 259 兼 Part-Time Secret Agent 兼职小特务 Under Two Hundred Pounds不到二百斤Urban1.8M WordsCompleted Xu Shitou is a part-time secret agent. He owns a tattered silk painting that lets him lie in wait for prey like a spider, letting them walk right into his trap. Born with one leg shorter than the other, he is known to everyone who knows him as Crooked Five. He lives with his family on the banks of the Huangpu River... 13.5kReads7.7Score802Shelves

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   It's quite good if you don't overthink it. Don't get too hung up on the small details.

10. 260 旧 Old Dreams of 1913 旧梦1913 Shen Yuzao沈鱼藻Modern Romance159k WordsCompleted [Republican-era tragic romance + a love lost to regret + loving someone you cannot have] Three years in the Republic, and not a single rainstorm came. A whole lifetime, and not once did I hear you say, “I love you.” A sweet, spirited heiress × a devoted, restrained military officer. We lost each other in a time of turmoil, and after that brief farewell, we never met again. Repairing the roof with thatch for you and listening to the rain beside your bed were nothing but an old dream that could ne 3.1kReads9.4Score660Shelves

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    A very realistic account of the Republican era. Whose love was truly fulfilling in that time? In the third year of the Republic, no rain fell; in this lifetime, no one could hear the words "I love you." —A dream from 1913

11. 261 谍 Espionage: I Pose as a Japanese Officer in Enemy-Occupied Territory 谍战：我在敌占区扮演鬼子军官 Fists in Kindergarten拳打幼儿园Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [This novel has a System, with no more than ten uses] [Large cast] [Espionage + business warfare + nation-stealing] The novel has three volumes: [The Mainland Arc] Mainly follows the protagonist's rise and development. [Siam Arc] Portrays the Japanese military in the later stages of the war from Siam's perspective. [Japan Arc] Begins at Chapter 648 and mainly focuses on postwar Japan. Many readers consider this part the highlight. Lin Zhiyuan is Hengdian's best-known actor for playing Japanese 135.4kReads8.7Score17.5kShelves

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    Lin Zhiyuan, known for playing Japanese soldiers, suffers an accident while filming and is transported to the world of a Kuomintang prisoner! Set in a Republican-era prison, the film intertwines internal power struggles within the Kuomintang and mysteries surrounding his identity. Watch as he uses his acting skills and wit to navigate the complexities of this espionage thriller. Immerse yourself in the chaotic world of power struggles – don't miss it!

12. 262 谍 King of Spy Wars: This Undercover Agent Gets Danger Alerts 谍战之王：这个卧底有危险提示 Reading Along with You陪你一起读书Urban2.0M WordsCompleted Espionage + Triple Agent + Ruthless + Danger Alerts + Foresight He is the most prized disciple of Kenji Doihara, head of the Special Higher Police. He is the colonel and deputy station chief most admired by Dai Li, head of the Military Statistics Bureau. And he is also the underground Party’s elusive master assassin, “Deep Sea.” Three identities, countless faces. He walks in darkness, yet his heart always faces the light... Chu Tianheng’s soul transmigrates to an era ravaged by war. Using “Dange 18.6kReads8.5Score1.6kShelves
13. 263 我 I’m a Male Secret Agent, and I Have Just a Few Too Many Secret Identities 我，男特务，马甲比情报多亿点 Bubbly Tangyuan糖圆啵啵Modern Romance612k WordsOngoing Strong heroine + Republican-era spy intrigue + multiple identities + System + no romance Nanzhi, a third-year college student, gets transported to the Republican era and unexpectedly awakens a System. Right from the start, she smoothly switches into a male body and impersonates Shen Zhiheng, a Huangpu Military Academy officer. Nanzhi thrives in the Republican era by killing Japanese spies and gathering intelligence. Cast of the comedy skit: I am Shen Zhiheng, an officer in the intelligence servi 1.8kReads8.8Score179Shelves

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    It's a good read, the plot is reasonable, and the scenes of capturing a large number of Japanese spies are particularly exciting. It's a spy novel with a good brain.

14. 264 落 Sorrow Written in Ink 落墨殇 Simo Ran思墨染Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted [In Republican-era stories, nine out of ten end in heartbreak] Su Moran and Chu Luochen fell in love at first sight and were devoted to each other. They had hoped to spend the rest of their lives together in peace, but Qiu Yuze’s mad obsession with Moran and Mohan’s possessive, resentful love for Luochen ultimately tore the two apart, leaving them separated by life and death and lovesick to the point of illness. Moran lived her whole life holding on to the memory of Luochen. She treasured the 598Reads—Score109Shelves

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    The writing style is reminiscent of Jinjiang Literature City, with delicate prose; it's super enjoyable! 👀

15. 265 旧 Old Dreams: Longing for Spring's Return 旧梦·望春归 Shen Yuzao沈鱼藻Modern Romance152k WordsCompleted [Republican-Era Tragic Romance + BE Aesthetic + A Love That Goes Both Ways] Have you ever loved someone you could never grow old with? “A clear-eyed, independent female lawyer vs. a patriotic filmmaker chasing the light. Shen Yuzao’s Republican-era trilogy of old dreams! Their story begins with a meeting as beautiful as golden breezes and dewdrops, and ends with a longing that endures even when their hair has turned white with frost and snow. Love can bring death, but it can also give life. The 527Reads9.4Score145Shelves
16. 266 民 A Beauty in Republican-Era China, Captivating a City in Chaotic Times 民国有佳人，乱世倾人城 Mr. Fanyang范阳先生Modern Romance261k WordsCompleted At twenty, Gu Qingwan returns from studying in Britain. The famed eldest daughter of the Gu family, she is married to Shen Bincheng, the young marshal of Jiangbei, in a political alliance. Her noble birth is also a shackle, but her longing for freedom has never faded. She longs to pursue freedom and her own beliefs, and to join her like-minded friends in bringing an end to these troubled times. What she never expected was to fall in love with him. In the end, romantic love cannot outweigh duty t 1.6kReads8.2Score104Shelves
17. 267 回 Back to Republican-Era China: Training a German-Equipped Division 回到民国：整训德械师 Model Youth三好青年Urban462k WordsCompleted The wheels of history have always rolled inexorably onward. It is the tide of the times. In the history of the Republic of China, one figure after another took center stage, each having their turn in the spotlight. There were rounds of applause and the rise and fall of ordinary people. It was a time of great drama, but also one of blood and tears. The protagonist is a young Chinese man from a new era. Caught in a temporal maelstrom, he joins this grand historical drama. Can a butterfly stir up 2.4kReads8.6Score103Shelves

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    🍀🍀🍀🔥🔥🌈1️⃣The male protagonist returns to the Republic of China era and enters the Whampoa Military Academy. He participates in the Eastern Expedition and the Northern Expedition. Subsequently, he establishes himself as a major faction within the military through his own troops. Moreover, the protagonist collaborates with Zhang Zongchang and takes over Shandong.

18. 268 这 It's Tough to Get By in the Republic of China 这个民国不好混 Old Traveler in the Mountains山中老客Urban2.6M WordsCompleted [Pocket Dimension] [Republican Era] [War of Resistance Against Japan] [Common Folk] [Independent Operations] Qin Jin accidentally transmigrated to the Republican Era. He was no expert at civil war, but a seasoned hand at fighting foreign enemies. With a little pocket-dimension bug, he was going to see his schemes through to the end. Laughing through tears is life; laughing through tears is survival. The Republican Era might not be romantic, but it was definitely a wild ride! 1.6kReads8.5Score262Shelves
19. 269 民 The Fragrance of Tea in the Republic 民国茗香 Jiang Buyu Laughs江不语笑Modern Romance313k WordsOngoing [Transmigration to Republican-era China + switched-at-birth heiresses + saving the nation through tea + romance amid turbulent times] ※ Focused on her career, with a mature romance between two equally strong partners ※ Switched at birth and abandoned, Ye Manzhi starts out in hell mode in the early years of the Republic of China. Fortunately, she is bound to a space where she can grow crops, and has the clear-headed perspective of someone from the modern era. She opens a tea shop and studies medi 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a transmigration novel set in the Republican era. The female protagonist comes with a planting space and a spiritual spring. She has a eunuch adoptive father and a palace maid adoptive mother, and the three of them enjoy a warm and cozy daily life.

20. 270 我 I Am the Paper Doll Offered as a Sacrifice 我是被献祭的纸人 Pale Yisu苍白一夙Modern Romance139k WordsOngoing [A Slow-Burning, Carefully Savored Story | Fated by the Era | Entangled Feuds | A Devastating Aftermath] In the twentieth year of the Republic, Meixi Town in Jiangnan suffers a hundred days of drought, leaving thousands of miles of barren land. To consolidate its power and reassure the people, the powerful Chen family revives a century-old evil sacrificial rite. Seven-year-old orphan Shen Yangzi is treated as a stand-in for the drought demon. Bound like a paper effigy, she is sunk into the deep —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High quality, finely crafted! Suitable for those who are easily moved to tears; you'll be drawn in from the very first chapter.

21. 271 乱 Two Heroines in a Tumultuous Era: A Shanghai Legend 乱世双姝，沪江传奇 Blue-and-White Striped Cat蓝白条纹猫Modern Romance905k WordsCompleted An epic saga of a top-tier family spanning nearly a century, from the chaotic final years of the Qing dynasty to Shenzhen's reform and opening-up! She was a noblewoman caught in the turmoil of the times, forced into a life of prostitution. Once he bought her freedom, a business tycoon showered her with love and lifted her into the clouds! As the nation crumbled, he poured out his entire fortune and sent 23 cargo ships to save the country, spending his life keeping her safe. He was loyal to the w 14Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    The Xinhai Revolution, Shanghai, patriotic industrialists, courtesans, Boxer Indemnity Scholarship students, wealthy young men from Southeast Asia, the May Fourth Movement, 1921, the successful Northern Expedition, the April 12 Incident, the Nanchang Uprising, the Fujian-Jiangxi border, the transport of supplies, the Long March, the bloodshed on the Xiang River, the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, the Battle of Shanghai, the Sihang Warehouse, the bloody Nanjing Massacre, the relocation of industries inland, the Yangtze River waterway, the Changsha Fire, the Chongqing Bombing, the Southern Anhui Incident, Pearl Harbor, the Pacific War... The timeline and character storylines are all well-developed and can withstand scrutiny. You can read with confidence; there will be no breaks in updates.

22. 272 1 1912: Sweep Through a Chaotic Era with My Arsenal 1912：我靠军火库横扫乱世 Break the Horse, Raise the Spear, Pacify the World破马长枪平天下Urban946k WordsOngoing Late Qing dynasty, the third year of Xuantong, Rong County, Sichuan. Gunfire echoes across the land. A world in turmoil is coming, and the nation is on the brink of collapse. Chen Feng, a soldier in the Jiaolong Special Operations Assault Team, opens his eyes to find that he has transmigrated into this turbulent era, where human life is worth less than grass. Bandits run rampant within the country, and mutinous soldiers burn and slaughter. The Qing court is corrupt, while foreign powers circle l 19.3kReads6.7Score1kShelves

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    I recommend a hardcore warlord novel! The protagonist travels back to the late Qing Dynasty. Although he has a system, it's not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. It follows real historical events and uses advanced thinking to change the political landscape. It gets increasingly addictive as it progresses. Fans of Republican-era war and political intrigue should definitely check it out. [Already hooked]

23. 273 四 Famine of 1940: The Tycoon Brings His Granary and Orchard as Dowry 四零饥荒，大佬带粮仓果园做陪嫁 A Plot of Flowers一亩花田Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Beast World × 1940s, Space for Traveling Between Worlds and Trading Goods, One-on-One Romance] When Tang Su was starving to death, a black mamba beastman forcibly bonded with her and brought her back to the beast world. Soon afterward, she unlocked a space that allowed her to travel between two worlds. Endless spring water, mushrooms and medicinal herbs she could pick to her heart's content, and countless fish, shrimp, crabs, and beast meat became the supplies she stockpiled in bulk. Every time 269Reads8.9Score—Shelves
24. 274 万 All Things Fade Away 万事浮休 A Er Jun阿尔郡Modern Romance653k WordsCompleted Jinhui inherited her family's estate and became the wealthy princess everyone liked to tease her about. Suitors came calling one after another. In the eighth year of the Republic, Jinhui arrived in Shanghai and witnessed the old and new worlds colliding beneath the tide of a changing era. Every faction maneuvered for advantage, and people’s hearts were hard to fathom. Yi Xian, Shanghai’s youngest and most promising chamber of commerce president, was one of the men stirring up the storm. Their ch 1.7kReads8.7Score194Shelves

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    The author's writing is incredibly good, the female lead has a wonderful personality, a powerful family background, and everyone dotes on her. She's also a character who grows and develops, not a female lead in a domestic drama, but one who carves out her own niche in the business world. It's an ensemble piece, and the supporting characters are all vivid and well-developed. The writing is superb!

25. 275 少 Young Marshal, Your Wife Has Run Away Again 少帅你老婆又跑了 Ming Yao明药Modern Romance5.4M WordsCompleted “My wife is a country girl. She doesn’t know anything about fashion, so don’t bully her!” the Young Marshal declared. The socialites and noble ladies whom the Young Marshal’s wife had completely overshadowed wanted to cry: Who was bullying whom, exactly? The Young Marshal added, “My wife is gentle and quiet. She doesn’t know anything about Chinese medicine or marksmanship!” The patients cured by his wife and the enemies she’d shot dead wondered: Young Marshal, are you blind? “My wife is tend 16.7kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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    The three books are roughly the same type, but they are all very enjoyable and you won't get tired of reading them. I recommend reading them in the following order.

26. 276 军 A Warlord’s Contractual Favorite: Marshal, Your Wife Wants to Cultivate Again 军阀契宠：大帅，夫人她又要修行 Fan Sheng梵升Modern Romance768k WordsCompleted In the Republic of China era, warlords carved up the country. As Nie Hun lay dying, he accidentally awakened Bai Yao, who had slept since time immemorial. Bai Yao raised her foxlike eyes. “I can repay your kindness, but only in this life. Don’t even dream of carrying it into the next. Is there a wish you want to make?” Nie Hun had never kept a woman, let alone a little fox spirit. But somehow, this one was very much to his liking. He thought, if he had set his sights on her, then she was his. “A 377Reads9.0Score101Shelves

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    ① In the Republican era, warlords carved up the land. As Nie Hun lay dying, he unintentionally awakened Bai Tian, who had been dormant for ages. Bai Tian raised a fox-like eyebrow: "Repaying a debt of gratitude is acceptable, but only in this life. Don't even think about the next. What is your wish?" Nie Hun had never kept a woman, much less a fox spirit, but this one, by chance, was extremely pleasing to him. He thought, if he had taken a liking to her, she was naturally his. "My wish is that you submit to me and stay with me for life."

27. 277 民 The Ethnic Alchemist 民族炼金术士 Bright Moon Ten Thousand Miles Away万里明月Modern Romance105k WordsCompleted When international gold prices surged by more than 70% in 2025, surpassing U.S. Treasury bonds for the first time in 30 years to become the world's leading reserve asset held by central banks, the real-world rush to “hoard gold in troubled times” echoed the battle over gold in this novel. Amid geopolitical upheaval and the restructuring of the monetary system, gold's value as a safe haven is once again in demand. Yet The Nation's Alchemist had already revealed the truth in its story: what people 61Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A high-class portrayal of Shanghai during the Republic of China era! Chemical genius Shen Yanzhi returns to China with top-tier magical abilities, joining forces with the stunningly talented Su Manqing to lead a team to expose traitors, raid Japanese military factories, and outsmart gold, using ancient methods to protect national treasures like bronze. A non-stop thrill ride of high-energy battles and exhilarating counterattacks, a story of alchemy, resilience, and national defense. Handsome men and beautiful women ignite Shanghai's atmosphere – a non-stop, addictive experience!

28. 278 从 Life in Republican-Era China, Beginning at White Deer Plain 从白鹿原开始的民国生活 Deer Dust鹿尘埃Male-Channel Fanfiction201k WordsOngoing He transmigrates into the world of White Deer Plain as Mr. Leng's son. He starts grinding his proficiency on White Deer Plain! Max-level medical skills, max-level Baji Fist, max-level calligraphy, max-level painting...! When Leng Jianchuan leaves White Deer Plain for Shanghai, he discovers that the city is home to Bai Xiuzhu from The Golden Powder Family, Zheng Yaoxian from The Kite, and even Li Yunlong from Bright Sword... Under the identity of a renowned doctor, Leng Jianchuan plunges headfirs 1.7kReads7.4Score—Shelves

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    A good book

29. 279 渔 A Fishing Village Widow's Happy Life 渔村小寡妇的幸福生活 Qingzhu's Quiet Little Flower Roll青竹静静的花卷卷Modern Romance499k WordsCompleted Liu Yuting has lived two lifetimes. That’s a pretty good deal. This is a story about a woman born into a new family who marries into a fishing village, and about a small family doing whatever it takes to survive through the most turbulent of times. There are no golden fingers or cheat powers, only the support they find in the everyday grind of life, and their resilience in the cracks of a chaotic age. 528Reads8.5Score114Shelves

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    This should be considered a Republican-era novel. Anyway, the subject matter is very novel, and the female protagonist is not obsessed with saving face. She always chooses the path that suits her best.

30. 280 鹿 The Listening Deer 鹿聆 On the Moss青苔上Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Love after marriage + both dreaming of someone else + everyday life raising a child] In the misty Jiangnan rain that year, one breathtaking glimpse made him think he’d found the greatest happiness of his life. Only later did he realize that first meeting had become the deepest longing he would never fulfill. In time, they would both understand. Love was never about possession. It was me freezing a thousand miles of land for you, until one day the spring waters broke free on their own. 282Reads8.6Score103Shelves

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    Just you wait and see!

31. 281 穿 Transmigrating into a Spy War: My Codename Is God of Wealth 穿越谍战，我的代号是财神 A Thousand Stars Like Fire千星如火Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Espionage + Political Intrigue + Undercover Agent + Supply Trading + The Ultimate Power Fantasy = A Must-Read] Chen Yang, a disposable agent from the Fuxing Society's military training brigade, is ordered to infiltrate Shanghai and gather intelligence. By chance, he gets into a collaborationist Japanese agency and is put in charge of transportation. To better conceal his identity, Chen Yang puts the art of trading money and sex, perfected in a later era, to good use. He conspires with logist 2.3kReads9.3Score281Shelves

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    Those who scored 9 or higher [have learned it].

32. 282 谍 Espionage: I Became the Biggest Secret Agent 谍战：我成了最大的特务头子 Brother Bao宝哥Urban3.6M WordsOngoing In the twenty-fourth year of the Republic, Xie Yanlai transmigrated back to Beiping. As a Whampoa Military Academy graduate assigned to reinforce the Beiping branch, he foiled Major Ishikawa of the Special Higher Police's plot to buy off Beiping's political leaders within half a month, breaking the record for the fastest promotion of a Whampoa graduate. A month later, he took down the North China Army's secret treasury. Three months later... Xie Yanlai was able to repeatedly earn outstanding mer 3.5kReads8.8Score330Shelves
33. 283 天 The Fall of Swan Lake 天鹅湖的坠落 On the Moss青苔上Modern Romance713k WordsCompleted [Harbor City's Elegant, Wealthy Ballerina vs. Capital City's Tycoon] Xiang Lichu, Harbor City's leading ballerina, married her first love, never expecting their marriage to become a gilded cage. Then, on a stormy night, she met Jiang Junheng, a man from the capital, and fell into his unfathomable gaze. He was the most distinguished tycoon in the capital, wielding immense power. Everyone said he was heartless, unaware that he had coveted that "flower of worldly luxury" for five whole years. Her 1.4kReads8.0Score114Shelves
34. 284 烬 Ashes Over Jiangnan 烬江南 Beiyuan北元Mystery132k WordsOngoing “The twenty-first day of the third month, in the year Guiwei. Rain. Back in Guiyun Prefecture. Tangtang stood beneath the covered walkway, dressed in the pale blue of sky and water. We had not seen each other for eight years. She was no longer a little girl. She called me ‘Brother Qingyan,’ her voice just as it had been in childhood, though her eyes darted away. I knew why. Three days ago, I received Mr. Shen’s final letter: ‘Huai Jin, our promise is void. Do not let Tangtang know. Let her marry 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A romance novel blending the Republican era and modern times, exploring past and present lives, and evoking a sense of returning to a dreamlike state.

35. 285 薄 Heartless Snow 薄情雪 On the Moss青苔上Modern Romance346k WordsOngoing [Both leads are virgins + Sugar Daddy vs. Actress + Groveling Redemption + Lust First, Love Later] Everyone in showbiz knows that rising star Tan Chuyun has a “sugar daddy,” but no one knows he's Liang Jinyue, a man who lives high above the clouds. He gives her a clear path to stardom and controls her every move. She flourishes in the palm of his hand, radiant and bold, and learns to be obedient. But little by little, that stops being enough for him. He wants the light in her eyes to shine only 11Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 286 军 The Warlord's Cherished Bride: Marshal, Come Here! 军阀权宠：大帅，你过来！ Fan Sheng梵升Modern Romance708k WordsCompleted [The short drama of the same name, The Marshal, Come Here, is now streaming] In the years of the Republic, war and chaos swept the land, and each warlord ruled his own territory. The day Su City fell, Qiao Wan was treated like a piece of cargo and offered to the new ruler of the three northwestern provinces. They said Ninth Master Ji was cold-blooded and ruthless, and that he had caused the deaths of three wives. He was a man cursed by fate. Ji Shiyan strolled out from beneath the hanging-flower 9.4kReads9.4Score996Shelves

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    So good! I didn't want to finish it; it almost made me want to quit! The male lead is so doting! The female lead is also smart and capable, a true power couple! The sex appeal is off the charts! [Laughing]

37. 287 夫 The Madam Is Pampered and Spoiled, and the Warlord Cherishes Her 夫人娇生惯养，军阀捧在心上 Fan Sheng梵升Modern Romance282k WordsCompleted [Alternate Republic of China setting, household intrigue, face-slapping, both virgins, fallen noblewoman vs. refined, dashing warlord] Marshal Ji Kan has a secret he can’t tell anyone. He’s kept it hidden for years, but now that the opportunity has come, he doesn’t want to hide it anymore. Luo Huaizhu was born at the wrong time, amid a world in turmoil. But she was blessed with good fortune: even after her country fell and her family was destroyed, someone was willing to pamper her. Unfortu 3.6kReads8.7Score294Shelves
38. 288 小 The Little Beauty Came Knocking, and Marshal Nie Keeps Her in His Arms and Spoils Her Every Day 小美人送上门，聂帅护怀里日日宠 Fan Sheng梵升Modern Romance674k WordsCompleted [Fictional Republic of China setting, reborn, extremely powerful male lead, heroine who dares to kill] [Thank you for coming, for staying, for your recognition and appreciation, and for your kind reviews and support.] Yu Yin wrongly hated a powerful man she couldn't afford to offend, and held a grudge against him for the rest of her life. She spent her life feeling guilty, doing everything she could to make amends to the devoted husband who had treated her with unwavering love. Only when she'd e 4.1kReads9.2Score398Shelves

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    🐾Here it comes! Nie Tianqing from the Republican era: 'So pretty, trying to be cute, want to be with me?' Yu Yin, '…' Nie Tianqing smirked: 'Come closer, be more obedient, and I'll give you everything.' Later, he held Yu Yin in his mouth and protected her in his heart. He gave her everything he had, and even took what he didn't have. Yin Yin, who dares to touch you? Kill them, and I'll clean up their mess.

39. 289 周 Zhou Yi Can Be Compared 周易可拟 Gu Kongqing顾空清Modern Romance177k WordsCompleted [Bold, high-spirited young warlord × modern history graduate student] A story of mutual salvation One fleeting glimpse of him in a history book, and she was captivated by his striking features and bearing. Alas, there would never be another man like him in all the world. More than ten years later, she finally got to come to his side under another identity, accompany him through the hardest years, and give herself a glimpse of a golden age. I have seen countless chapters of history, but you alone 87Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    This is the best book about the Republican era I've ever read. It has a grand scope, and the revolutionary predecessors were truly amazing. I cried several times while reading it, my goodness! The Third Young Master and Ah Ni...

40. 290 穿 Republican-Era Book Transmigration: The Poppy Is Seductive and Savage 穿书民国：虞美人又撩又凶 Beautiful Girl 33美少女33Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s only partner] One day, Yu Sheng transmigrated into the body of an early-doomed cannon-fodder character who shared her name. As soon as she got home, she fired three shots in front of everyone, then casually said, “How noisy.” No one could change her mind. Yu Sheng was determined to play the badass. At their first meeting, Yu Sheng was a delicate beauty, seemingly frail, helpless, and heartbroken. At their second meeting, Yu Sheng punched him twice. Don’t 412Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    ✨✨[Top Post] The first book is set in an alternate history of the Republic of China during the War of Resistance against Japan, and it has a cheat system where killing Japanese soldiers drops equipment.🌈🌈 The second book has a female protagonist who transmigrates into a cannon fodder character who has just returned to China and is poisoned to death.🍀🍀

41. 291 快 Quick Transmigration: This Time, I Refuse to Be a Jerk! 快穿：这一世，拒绝当渣男！ Quieted Down 1102安静了1102Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Quick transmigration / no fixed couple / fictional setting / pocket dimension / scumbag redemption) 1. An honest man in ancient times 2. An Eighties simp 3. A victim of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law war 4. A dutiful son 5. A gambling addict 6. A golden phoenix who flies out of the mountains 7. An educated youth sent to the countryside 8. A younger sister living with her parents … 2.8kReads7.0Score140Shelves

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    This is an incredibly captivating quick transmigration novel! It features a scumbag's revenge and redemption storyline, packed with exciting plot twists. The latest chapter, "Aunt Liu," is now available – it's the perfect time to read!

42. 292 开 From the Start in 1938, My Pocket Dimension Can Keep Me Alive 开局1938，我的空间能续命 Ou Jiu偶就Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Medical student Fu Wen wakes up in 1938 Henan with a lifesaving pocket dimension! Floodwaters are on the way, and the land is strewn with corpses. With no hope of surviving on her own, she has no choice but to cling to the local “kingpin,” Li Baisheng, a young master who seems like a spoiled playboy but is actually ruthless and clever. In a world thrown into chaos, she provides the medicine and he does the heavy lifting. From finding each other unbearable to relying on each other for survival, t 13.5kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves

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    Let's give this one a try. It's a sweet romance, strong leads, war novel, and spy novel.

43. 293 厉 Jointly Written by Vengeful Ghosts: Young Marshal, Please Keep Your Wife in Line! 厉鬼联名：少帅！管管你太太吧！ Zi Ning Qing Qian紫凝清浅Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted [A wildly obsessive, money-loving female Taoist master × a charming, clingy, iron-blooded young marshal|Two powerful leads|Supernatural romance|Marriage first, love later|Pure wish fulfillment, no angst] In her previous life, she was China's greatest Taoist master, who fought demons and vanquished ghosts with ruthless decisiveness. In this life, she opens her eyes only to find her second uncle drugging her and stuffing her into a coffin to be wed to a ghost. Normally, a wealthy young woman shove —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist, who was sacrificed by her relatives at the beginning, awakens the power of a celestial master. After beating up the ghostly robber, she saves Huangfu Shuochuan. The two form a pact to fight evil and eliminate the traitor. The young marshal protects her with his domineering presence, but they face a fatal backlash crisis due to a shared curse.

44. 294 岁 Spring's Joy, Year After Year 岁岁春欢 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance669k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Years of Spring Joy is now available on all platforms] [Heroine and scumbag reborn + male lead transmigrates + mutual salvation + play the pig to eat the tiger] At seventeen, Shen Jiasui married Lu Yunzheng. The Shen and Lu families were both military dynasties, making them a formidable match. Two years into their marriage, Lu Yunzheng defeated the enemy kingdom and won renown across the land. But the Shen family was condemned for treason and executed to the last member. On 266.6kReads9.6Score31.2kShelves

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    It's a really well-written Republican-era novel, especially the first one, which features a handsome, strong, and tragic young marshal paired with a princess from the late Qing Dynasty. I stayed up all night reading it last night; it's super good!

45. 295 民 Autumn, 1929 民国十八年秋 A Totally Different Little Bean截然不同的豆丁Modern Romance318k WordsCompleted Alternate-history Republican era + a little angst + sweet romance. A love story that goes from conspiracy to fairy tale. When they first met, he was the young marshal of the Mu Army, a brilliant military strategist. She was living under someone else’s roof, a child of unknown parentage belonging to the fourth concubine of the Mu household. He was cold and aloof, never once giving her a second glance. She kept a low profile, hoping only to leave the household as soon as possible. An accidental k 1.8kReads8.7Score224Shelves

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    Recommended by a seasoned bookworm of over a decade; you can read it from cover to cover without missing a chapter, and even savor it afterwards.

46. 296 俯 Chronicle of Submission 俯首称臣记 Spring Rain by the Pond春雨连池Modern Romance657k WordsCompleted A powerful man in the turbulent Republic of China era and a student fleeing war, with an age gap and a sweet romance as they choose each other. A loosely fictionalized setting. Don't scrutinize the time, place, or events for historical accuracy. When seventeen-year-old Chen Yang fled to Kunming, she met a man. She thought he was an ordinary person, but he turned out to be the moon in the heavens. She realized she had no ladder to reach the sky. They said the marriage of Third Master Meng was a 3.5kReads8.9Score425Shelves
47. 297 八 The 1980s: The Cold-Faced Officer Is Wrapped Around the Sickly Beauty's Finger 八零：冷面军官被病弱美人拿捏了 Little Silly Goose小呆鹅Modern Romance571k WordsCompleted [Military Marriage + Sweet Romance + Mutual Devotion] Martial arts prodigy Jiang Nianzhi transmigrates into a book and arrives in an alternate version of the 1980s, where she becomes a delicate, frail beauty. Thinking she would run into one terrible person after another, she rolls up her sleeves, ready to beat them all into submission. But her feisty mother favors girls over boys, her white-lotus sister is a doting sister-con, her grandmother is a beauty enthusiast, and her little brother has 83.3kReads9.4Score13.4kShelves
48. 298 民 Republican Era: Pledging My Heart to the Country 民国：山河为聘 Mousey Loves Digging Pits鼠鼠爱挖坑Two Female Leads173k WordsCompleted Lin Qingyan (public identity: “Lin Qingyan,” an overseas Chinese returning to China): 21, a modern woman with a PhD in economics. After transmigrating, she binds to the National Fortune Reform System. She disguises herself as a man for convenience, is calm and rational, and excels at strategic planning. Shen Yunshu: 23, the true power behind a Jiangnan textile family. Open-minded but forced into widowhood at a young age, she quickly realizes Lin Qingyan's true gender and is gradually drawn to he 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This new book is pretty good!

49. 299 善 Those Who Know How to Die Well Never Truly Die 善死者不亡 Happy and Peaceful哈皮安宁Modern Romance659k WordsCompleted [Espionage] [Family ties, friendship, and love of country among the elite] [Family rules and discipline] [Lightly cerebral] [Romance kept in the background] The youngest sister always remembers those words: "Those who fight well do not die; those who die well do not perish. If you are an undercover agent, your disguise must be flawless!" Her eldest brother strokes her head and says, "Love is precious, but freedom is worth more. For the sake of our family and country, we can give up both." Most 230Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Anyone who hasn't read Ningbo University's Republican-era novels is seriously in the wrong! Don't miss out! Get ready for a knowing smile, two smiles, three smiles, and even some tissues. First of all, they all have happy endings! Republican-era novels are truly rare!

50. 300 今 Snow Falls over Northern Beijing Tonight 今夜京北有雪 Shan Ji Ji 5山己几5Modern Romance530k WordsCompleted [Noble, Aloof Scion of an Elite Family] ✖️ [Radiant Beauty and Artifacts Restorer] [Happy Ending] [Six-Year Age Gap] [Beijing Circle] [A Subtly Unexpected Side to the Heroine] Content Warnings: [Angst and Sweetness] [Neither Lead Is the Other’s First] [Pseudo-Substitute Romance] (The man has a past, the woman doesn’t) “Love is something only the best of the best can afford. True romantics are born into wealthy families.” A friend once warned Jiang Wanhao, “Wanhao, Mr. Shen once had a lover for 20.9kReads9.0Score2.6kShelves

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