Does Anyone Else Love Literary Classics? 有人和我一样喜欢文学名著吗？

1. 101 误 Accidentally Entering a Matchmaking Mixer for Talented Women 误入才女相亲综合体 Dusk Tower暮霭楼Historical239k WordsCompleted I transmigrated to the Northern Song, and the System has me completely bewildered. Wasn’t I supposed to go on a blind date? How did I end up playing matchmaker? Being hunted is bad enough, but people keep scheming against me, too. A talented beauty wants to marry me. How am I supposed to explain that to the wife waiting for me back home? One of my colleagues wanted to kill me, but later practically forced several beautiful women on me. A prince plotting rebellion sent his daughter to win me over 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The techniques of *Dream of the Red Chamber*, the political intrigue of *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*, a touch of *Water Margin*, the allure of *Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio*, and crucially, aliens. It's about to collapse. All that's missing is the gods and demons of *Journey to the West*. We're trying to find a way to incorporate them.

2. 102 撷 The Journey to Win Your Heart 撷君行 Stay Together Forever常相守Eastern Fantasy201k WordsOngoing Time’s wheels roll ever onward into the mid-Tang era. On this land shrouded by evil spirits, the people suffer while no one comes to their aid. Only Sun A Shi, the Medicine King, leads his disciples in searching for the secret to driving the evil spirits away. Three couples among the Medicine King’s disciples, Jiang Ze and Jiegeng, Gancao and Guizhi, and Doukou and Didi, hold fast to their faith in battle and never give up in the face of hardship. Like dancers, they weave love and hate into a ma 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "To establish a heart for heaven and earth, and to establish a destiny for the people!" While others are discussing techniques in medical books, the traditional Chinese medicine perspective and humanistic outlook conveyed in the novel "Xie Junxing" are the most difficult beauty to discover in today's society!

3. 103 漠 Tales from the Southern Desert 漠南故事 Desert Red Willow戈壁红柳Urban289k WordsCompleted Ethnic minorities, rural life, literary realism, the Great Western Development campaign, grasslands, Gobi deserts, desert poplars, and oases While working at the village committee, Nadi and her colleague Wang Changkun fell in love and gradually became a couple. But when Wang Changkun confessed his feelings to Nadi, she rejected him. Heartbroken, he decided to leave the village committee and find work with the Petroleum Geophysical Prospecting Bureau. After Wang Changkun left, Zunong forced Nadi 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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4. 104 造 The Creator's Taboo 造物主的禁忌 Xiu Ji休济Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted (This book has been years in the making and revised over a hundred times. From the first volume to the last, it will tell one complete, expansive story, with a large cast, suspense, and a touch of brain-teasing mystery. From time to time, the author will offer summaries or hints in the author's notes.) A creator's greatest taboo is making a life more perfect than their own! The gods created humanity and shackled it with birth, aging, sickness, death, memories that slip away like sand, and endles 238Reads9.0Score161Shelves

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   The arrival of UFOs triggers a series of stories involving parallel worlds, higher-dimensional life, cyber hell, mechanical Cthulhu, a space pantheon, an AI revolution, and the establishment of a mechanical empire...

5. 105 堂 Don Quixote's Travels in China 堂吉诃德漫游中国记 My Heart Is Yours, My Kindred Spirit Is Far Away悠悠我心渺渺知音Eastern Fantasy233k WordsCompleted When I was twelve, during summer vacation, I read Don Quixote while sucking on a mung bean popsicle and laughing uncontrollably. It was an unforgettable, happy time in my life. I was always wondering what would happen if Don Quixote and Sancho came to China. I thought China was so vast, with so many writers, that someone was sure to make it happen. But I waited and waited, growing from childhood into adolescence, then from adolescence into young adulthood…and still they never came. As I grew up, 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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   For the first time in over 400 years, someone has welcomed Don Quixote to China! What a remarkable event and what a remarkable book! A salute to Cervantes, a salute to Li Baichuan!

6. 106 本 True to Myself 本心 A Commoner Named Chen俗人一陈Modern Romance151k WordsCompleted No one can live solely for others, but neither can we completely cast aside our responsibilities. In real life, we often waver between “living for others” and “living for ourselves,” all the while judged by moral standards. Family relationships are not static; they change over time. Families that endure hardship may fall apart, rebuild themselves, or eventually go their separate ways, living along parallel paths of their own. As we struggle to survive, how do we come to understand ourselves and 700Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It may be a little thin, but it is a book made with care.

7. 107 中 The Nine Most Alluring Princesses of Ancient China 中国古代九大公主就是这么妩媚 Liu Xingguang刘行光Historical219k WordsCompleted Are women always so lovely and delicate? Are they truly the very embodiment of kindness and gentleness? Do they never grow from the flower of youth into old age? Just how much of the Creator's favor do they enjoy? What are their worldly pleasures like? Is their love life really as smooth and sweet as the fairy tales claim? How do they make their way through life? Do they never have troubles, or even suffer? They... Princesses may be imperial daughters of the highest rank, but they are women all 103Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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   I also love literature, especially the joy of sudden enlightenment.

8. 108 半 Half a Lifetime of Passing Years 半生流年 Huangnigang黄泥岗Urban523k WordsCompleted Though we have all lived through this real world, when we look back on the years gone by, most of us find them somehow unreal. Looking back, nearly forty years had slipped away from Zhang Xiaoji like a flowing stream. Sitting alone by the window, he quietly examined the course of his life. Suddenly, Zhang Xiaoji realized that he was much like Bai Jiaxuan from White Deer Plain, because both men took pride in having had seven women, or perhaps more. He was even more like Fugui from To Live: though 53Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The story of a protagonist, told in a gentle and detailed manner, is worth reading!

9. 109 命 Fate 命运 Liu Cixin刘慈欣Sci-Fi & Apocalypse5k WordsCompleted A short science-fiction story by Liu Cixin, renowned science-fiction author and Hugo Award winner. —Reads8.6Score—Shelves
10. 110 时 A Journey Through Time and Space 时空之旅Ttraversing Xiao Xiang肖翔Urban318k WordsOngoing We walk with hope in our hearts, for there is nothing but tedium beside us. Six young people set out on a fantastical journey through time. You move toward the truth, with nothing but nonsense in your wake. How can you see through people? How can you win support from every side and find benefactors to help you? Seek the Way among the traces of the immortals. Discover the arduous trials behind the writing of Records of the Grand Historian. Did Yang Guifei really go to Japan? Modern people trade p —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Want to see through people's hearts? Come with me to seek the immortals. Was the *Records of the Grand Historian* really written by Sima Qian? Did Yang Guifei ultimately go to Japan? Let's have a poetic exchange with Su Dongpo. Who knows the true ending of *Dream of the Red Chamber*? What is a Dyson sphere like? Let's embark on a magical journey through time together!

11. 111 E ENTJ: An Allegory for the Age of Existentialism ENTJ：存在主义时代寓言 Miao ZhaoENTJ缪昭ENTJUrban188k WordsCompleted (A tribute to The Stranger and The Catcher in the Rye) When Camus's absurdity meets Salinger's rebellion, and the steel-and-concrete jungle of the twenty-first century collides with the emptiness deep within human nature, Miao Zhao, an economics student from a highly educated family, finds himself standing on the fault line of his era. He is the clear-eyed observer who deconstructs market logic in the classroom, a bystander who touches the harsh reality of suffering beside the assembly line, and —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here, I'd like to boldly recommend my humble work, an existentialist novel influenced by literary works such as *The Stranger* and *The Catcher in the Rye*. Unfortunately, no publisher has been willing to publish it, but I hope it can be seen by more readers here. Since the first chapter sets the stage for the entire story, it may seem overly technical and somewhat tedious. From the second chapter onwards, it gradually improves, and I'm confident that the writing, plot, and ideas will not disappoint you! Thank you for reading and your feedback! Novel Synopsis: (A tribute to *The Stranger* and *The Catcher in the Rye*) When Camus's absurdity meets Salinger's rebellion, when the concrete jungle of the 21st century collides with the nihilism deep within humanity—the protagonist, Miao Zhao, an economics student from a highly educated family, stands on the fault line of the times. He is a clear-headed observer deconstructing market logic in the classroom, a bystander touching real suffering beside the assembly line, and a wanderer questioning the meaning of existence in the countryside. From the neon lights of Lujiazui to the roar of factories, from library regulations to the smoke rising from rural chimneys, he witnessed the entropy of order and the deterioration of humanity. In the clash between capital and ideals, in the tug-of-war between alienation and perseverance, he repeatedly questioned: When the world becomes a theater of absurdity, how can an individual find an anchor for existence? This is not a passionate rebellion, but a solitary breakout. From the city to the countryside, from books to reality, Miao Zhao, with a love for the world that is both pessimistic and fervent, searches for his own, undefined answer to survival in the desolate wilderness. When existentialism meets the fabric of 21st-century China, every soul struggling in absurdity can see its own reflection in his journey.

12. 112 苏 The Biography of Su Dongpo (Complete in Three Volumes) 苏东坡传（全三册） Xu Baoyun许葆云Historical804k WordsCompleted The Biography of Su Dongpo is a historical novel trilogy by Xu Baoyun. It begins when the young Su Dongpo first makes his mark and becomes famous throughout the land, recounting his setbacks and hardships in officialdom, and ends with the ultimate romantic vision of his ascension to immortality. The books reveal the talent and sentiments of the literary giant Su Dongpo, while also reflecting the spiritual core and life experiences of traditional scholars who served at court. Set against a sweepi 290Reads9.5Score101Shelves

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    Some brothers, some [send hearts].

13. 113 两 Fifteen Days in Two Capitals (Complete in Two Volumes) 两京十五日（全两册） Ma Boyong马伯庸Historical475k WordsCompleted The Fifteen Days of Two Capitals is a historical novel by Ma Boyong. The story is based on a true account of Zhu Zhanji in the History of Ming: “In the fourth month of summer, as Nanjing was shaken repeatedly by earthquakes, he was ordered to go and guard the city. On a gengchen day in the fifth month, Emperor Renzong fell ill and sent an imperial summons for him to return. On a xinchou day in the sixth month, he arrived in Liangxiang, received the late emperor's edict, entered the palace, and a 8.7kReads9.6Score1.9kShelves

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    Both are good, I especially like "My Time at the Temple of Earth" and "My Memories of Old Beijing" [Learned it][Learned it][Learned it]

14. 114 青 Qingshi Pass, Pear Tree Grove 青狮口，梨树林 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Urban366k WordsOngoing The Green Lion’s Mouth, the Pear Orchard follows Zhang Yunxi’s life as its narrative thread, setting it against the vast backdrop of a century of change in rural China. In Qingshikou Village, in the land of Xiangchu, it unfolds as an epic etched in the rings of the earth. From the many wars of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, to the farming and pioneering spirit of the early Republican era, to protecting homes and forests during the War of Resistance Against Japan, from collective labor i —Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    "Green Lion's Mouth, Pear Orchard" is a modern literary work highly recommended by Tomato Novels. Friends, please read the synopsis and table of contents first. A quarter of each chapter could stand alone as a story. Please follow and comment!

15. 115 大 The Ming Dynasty’s Talented Scholar, Jie Jin 大明才子解缙 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical170k WordsCompleted Jie Jin, a gifted scholar of the Ming Dynasty, lived a turbulent and legendary life. Brilliant from childhood and endowed with extraordinary talent, he was hailed as a “child prodigy.” He made his mark at a young age, sailed through the imperial examinations on the strength of his vast learning, passed the highest-level exam, and embarked on an official career. Quick-witted and inspired in his writing, Jie Jin oversaw the compilation of the "Yongle Encyclopedia", bringing books from across the 6Reads7.5Score—Shelves
16. 116 宪 Song Jiaoren, Father of Chinese Constitutionalism 宪政之父宋教仁 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical70k WordsCompleted The Father of Constitutionalism: Song Jiaoren presents the sweeping life of Song Jiaoren, a pioneer of constitutional government whose story unfolded amid the tumult of the late Qing and early Republican eras. As a founder of modern Chinese constitutionalism, Song Jiaoren called himself “the Fisherman.” With his pen as his sword and his blood as his ink, he carved a path toward constitutional government in an age shrouded in turmoil. In Japan, he translated Western legal codes, introducing const 31Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 117 2 Galaxy 2125 2125星河 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Sci-Fi & Apocalypse371k WordsCompleted 2125 Star River Lebenswelt is a science-fiction epic set in a quantum universe. It tells the grand story of human civilization seeking a path to “entropy-shadow symbiosis” amid an entropy crisis. The story centers on the young girl Xiao Nuo, chosen by the Programmer Civilization as an “entropy-shadow symbiont.” Bearing a dark-gold totem, she joins her mother Lin Wei, who wields the Chunjun Sword containing constitutional codes; Zhang Ke, a quantum computing genius; Alexei, a descendant of the Pr 1Reads7.5Score—Shelves
18. 118 夜 The Book of Nighttime Tales 夜谈万象书 A Zan Kuna阿赞坤娜Female-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsOngoing Sand and Stars At the far end of Baghdad's busiest market lived a young woman named Layla. Her father was a poor carpet weaver, and her mother had died of an illness when Layla was ten, leaving behind only an old loom and a chest full of unfinished, colorful silk threads. Layla rose before dawn each day to help her father with the household chores. Once he had left for the day, she would sit at the loom and use the threads her mother had left behind to weave one vibrant dream after another. As 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    2. Today's update is a fairy tale, "The Straw Boat Under the Moonlight," which tells the story of Aman, the scarecrow from Wheat Stack Village. Aman can hear the moonlight speak. Entrusted by the moonlight to deliver wild hawthorns to an injured little hedgehog by the stream, Aman sneaks out of the wheat field every night to help others and listens to the little hedgehog tell stories about the other side of the mountain. Because he ran off at night and failed to guard the wheat field properly, Aman was tied back to the stake by the miller, but he broke free in a heavy rain and rescued the little hedgehog. The miller was moved and no longer bound him. The crescent stone in Aman's arms turned into a moonlight boat, and he took the little hedgehog to the other side of the mountain. They encountered field mice in the sunflower field, reconciled a badger by the spring, and helped an injured gray pigeon deliver wheat seeds to an old rabbit. On their return journey, Aman missed Wheat Stack Village and finally returned to the wheat field in his moonlight boat, back to the mill's lamplight, ready to begin a new daily life.

19. 119 上 Shanghai People Eat Rice Porridge 上海人吃泡饭 The Writer Who Writes in Shanghainese用上海话写作的人Modern Romance627k WordsCompleted In the middle of the night, Wang’s Granny was being beaten so badly she could barely move, and could only call for help. Uncle Huang was still fuming over how she had humiliated him during the day, so angry he couldn’t sleep. He heard what sounded faintly like a cat meowing, but when he listened more closely, he realized it was a cry for help coming from Wang’s Granny’s house. He was about to go save her when his wife grabbed hold of him... 471Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Also check out this book about Shanghai's alleyways. If "Blossoms" represents a high level of novel writing, then some readers say this novel is "Blossoms" in Shanghai's alleyways. It's being published by Hunan Literature and Art Publishing House, so we should applaud this novel as well. You're sure to gain something from reading it.

20. 120 西 Journey to the West [Tracing Edition] 西游记【临摹版】 Pale Ink, Supreme Mystery淡墨太玄Eastern Fantasy233k WordsOngoing Of the Four Great Classical Novels, Journey to the West comes first. Its deeper meanings reward reflection; the more you savor them, the more astonished you become. Its artistic techniques are extraordinary, its mysteries profound and beyond words. Its classics have endured for ages, translated and interpreted in many languages. The stories of Journey to the West have blossomed in countless forms, with all kinds of tales vying for attention. More than a dozen versions appeared during the Ming a 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Classical literature contains many poems

21. 121 上 A Shanghai Girl Raised on Rice Soup 上海吃泡饭长大的小囡 The Writer Who Writes in Shanghainese用上海话写作的人Modern Romance387k WordsOngoing After Shanghai Porridge, the author, who writes in the Shanghai dialect, has written another full-length novel in Shanghai dialect about life in Shanghai’s alleyways. It tells of the discovery and destruction of the Li family’s “heirloom treasure.” As people vie for the “rare treasure,” the novel reveals the many faces of life: some seize what they want by cunning and force; some are consumed by jealousy and covetousness; some are calculating, while others are calm as still water; some even sink 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Take a look at these two books of Shanghai stories written in Shanghainese.

22. 122 三 The Three Kingdoms Is Fascinating 三国很有趣 Wen Yanshi文砚师Historical190k WordsCompleted The Three Kingdoms era was marked by constant warfare and rival warlords, and it is widely known thanks to Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But Romance of the Three Kingdoms is not history, and some of the famous stories we all know are not true! Did Zhuge Liang really borrow arrows with straw boats? Why was Zhang He called the “Three Kingdoms’ ultimate strength tester”? How did Fei Yi live a life worthy of the title “Master of Pacing”? Was Cao Zhi really in love with his sister-in-law? Why is it 15Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    🔥🔥🔥These books are all excellent; the analyses and adaptations are classics.

23. 123 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. 157Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    Interpreting classic works from another perspective [Note][Note][Note]

24. 124 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 1.2kReads9.5Score100Shelves
25. 125 中 The Chinese Expeditionary Force 中国远征军 Wu Ting吴婷Historical94k WordsCompleted The “History Must Never Be Forgotten” series is a collection of themed books published by China Democratic and Legal Publishing House, specially tailored for young readers. It aims to give young people a comprehensive understanding of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and inspire their patriotism. This volume recounts the expeditionary force’s entry into Burma, Dai Anlan’s troops fighting fiercely at Toungoo, the 38th Division’s great victory at Yenangyaung, the surprise attack o 4Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    [Explore][Explore][Explore]

26. 126 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 17Reads8.6Score—Shelves
27. 127 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 5.1kReads9.5Score229Shelves
28. 128 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 5Reads8.4Score—Shelves
29. 129 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 22Reads9.2Score—Shelves
30. 130 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 28Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Cultivate oneself, regulate one's family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world! [Under pressure][Under pressure][Under pressure]

31. 131 简 A Simple Guide to Japanese History 简读日本史 Zhang Hongjie张宏杰Historical318k WordsCompleted Japan is a particularly unusual country. Its cultural core is remarkably stable, while its outward appearance changes with ease, leaving the world unable to pin it down. Only by understanding the unique nature of Japanese history and the Japanese spirit can we grasp Japan’s influence on the course of East Asian and even world history. This book presents readers with a rich, multidimensional history of Japan through four lenses. Part One begins with the distinctive Japanese view of sex, analyzing 1.9kReads9.4Score406Shelves
32. 132 雍 The Illustrated Tale of the Swordsman Yongzheng, Volumes 1 and 2 雍正剑侠图（上下册） Chang Jiemiao常杰淼Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Tong Lin takes up his midnight-and-noon chicken-claw mandarin-duck axes and roams the martial world, rising from a farmer's son to become Yongzheng's personal bodyguard. The Blood-Dropper secret service is recruiting online, while a band of sword heroes prepares for a final showdown on Penglai Island. 680Reads9.5Score101Shelves
33. 133 星 Stardust, Pure and Simple 星尘本尘 Gao Fei镐菲Modern Romance785k WordsOngoing An unexpected encounter draws the guardian of Earth, who should never have fallen in love, into a love he cannot escape. That same love brings disaster upon an ordinary person who could otherwise have lived a peaceful life. Fate brings people together and sends them on their way; whether a bond is deep or shallow, it is all destiny. Let’s blame it all on fate... 2Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 134 春 When the Spring Breeze Stirs 春风乍起 A Hui Sa阿回卅Modern Romance177k WordsCompleted Seven years after they parted, Jing Zhe unexpectedly ran into the guy she had secretly loved in high school at the psychiatric clinic: the intern doctor Yi Yuheng. Separated by the long desk in the consultation room, they stared at each other in surprise. The two who had once been fiercely competitive in school still seemed evenly matched: She was weighed down by depression caused by attention deficit disorder (ADD), while his face clearly showed how thoroughly he had given up on himself. Fortun 9.2kReads9.6Score1.5kShelves

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    📖Superb! Highly recommend the first book, "The Turbulent Life of the Cossacks in the Don River Region of Russia Over Ten Years." The characters are vividly portrayed, the complex plot is captivating, and the characters' inner worlds and emotions are deeply moving.❤️ The second book contains four heartbreaking short stories from the Republican era. The writing is delicate, the characters are based on real people, and the portrayal is meticulous. The helplessness and resilience of ordinary people during those difficult times flow into the river of history, contributing to the happy life we ​​enjoy today.⭐ The third book is a story of the intertwined lives and mutual support between humans and Tibetan mastiffs. Set on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the author depicts the world of Tibetan mastiffs like a martial arts world, where courage and loyalty, and profound yet simple emotions, deeply resonate with the reader.❤️

35. 135 宋 The History of the Song Dynasty’s Imperial Court 宋代宫闱史 Xu Muxi许慕羲Historical607k WordsCompleted Drawing on official histories, unofficial accounts, and folk legends, this work offers a profound portrayal of the emperor's emotional world alongside a detailed depiction of life in the palace. It vividly recreates the lives of emperors and empresses in the secluded inner palace, while also offering readers interested in history clues to follow. 2.5kReads9.4Score321Shelves

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    These books are amazing!

36. 136 妈 The Seventh Door of Mother 妈妈的第七扇门 Tale of the Literary Star文星传Urban304k WordsCompleted For a long time, I never understood my mother’s past. This was the first time I had looked so deeply back on her life: one generation of women interpreting another. In the 1990s, my eighteen-year-old mother left a small mountain village in Nanyang and headed alone for the glittering city. A scrap of gum wrapper brought her face to face with the calamity of her life: Liu Dawang. And so the door to her fate opened. She made a living in urban villages and hotpot restaurants, leaning on her best fr 631Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I like this book precisely because I love classic literature. A pager goes off, and a country girl instantly becomes a PR manager! Unofficial history of making money in the 1990s—this shrewd operation is amazing!

37. 137 红 The Mangroves and Lychee Fragrance Bay 红树林与荔香湾 One Way壹道Urban600k WordsCompleted [Troubled families + drifting careers + tangled romances + unpredictable personalities + tragedy] [A realist tragedy! Readers looking for feel-good wish fulfillment, stay away.] A group of young people who chose the wrong majors and ended up in the wrong fields! In reality, ideals beckon; in pursuit of ideals, reality pulls you back. How do you reconcile the two? Is a person’s misfortune caused by their circumstances, their personality, or fate? Two young women stood before Wu Yifan. Anxious and 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There aren't many people reading literary novels on this platform; some are simply too sophisticated for their tastes! But profound works can always touch some people and stand the test of time! This book is a realistic literary novel, which I've been reading for ten years. Whether it will become a classic remains to be seen.

38. 138 清 Romance of the Qing Dynasty 清史演义 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical587k WordsCompleted Cai Dongfan's The Romance of the Qing Dynasty is an epic of sweeping grandeur. In a million words, it uncovers the century-spanning secrets of the Qing Empire, from its rise to its fall! From Nurhaci rallying his troops against the Ming with his “Seven Grievances,” to Kangxi outsmarting and capturing Oboi and putting down the Three Feudatories; from undercurrents stirring beneath the Qianlong Emperor's prosperous reign to the humiliating guns of the Opium War; then to Empress Dowager Cixi ruling 3Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    The weight of history is palpable! [Under pressure to meet deadlines][Under pressure to meet deadlines][Under pressure to meet deadlines]

39. 139 中 Li Hongzhang: One of the Four Great Statesmen of the Restoration 中兴四大名臣李鸿章 Liang Qichao梁启超Historical64k WordsCompleted Li Hongzhang (1823–1901) was a powerful late Qing official, founder and commander of the Huai Army and the Beiyang Fleet, and one of the leading figures of the Self-Strengthening Movement. Alongside Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang, and Zhang Zhidong, he was known as one of the Four Great Ministers of the Tongzhi Restoration. His life spanned nearly all of the most turbulent, humiliating, and arduous years of China’s modern history. His achievements and failings remain an important subject of scholarly 1Reads8.1Score—Shelves
40. 140 不 The History of Emperor Taizu of Song, Too Gruesome to Read Closely 不忍细看的宋太祖史 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical82k WordsCompleted Did you know? In the long sweep of Chinese history, the Song dynasty is one of those extraordinary dynasties you simply can’t leave out. The History of Song Taizu: Too Wild to Read Closely is a fascinating book that will have you laughing your way through those years of the Song dynasty. From Zhao Kuangyin’s dramatic rise from the start, when he was “cloaked in the yellow robe,” to the tragic end of the Southern Song, emperors, generals, ministers, and famous scholars spring vividly to life, as 2Reads7.7Score—Shelves
41. 141 野 Wild History Isn’t Necessarily False 野史未必假 The Breeze and Cold Wind Howl微风冷风呼呼吹Historical658k WordsCompleted History is more than the rigid record preserved in official histories. The overlooked scraps at its edges often conceal truths that are livelier, more outrageous, and closer to human nature. Do you think Liao Hua was just a minor figure who rose to prominence because Shu had “no great generals left”? What pitfalls lay behind Zhuge Ke’s reputation as a genius? Wen Yang, dubbed “Little Zhao Yun,” had a life far more dramatic than you might imagine! Ma Chao was more than just the “Brocade of Xilian 2.5kReads9.2Score450Shelves
42. 142 大 Three Hundred Years of the Tang Dynasty’s Rise and Fall: A Thousand Years in One Glance 大唐兴衰三百年：一眼千年读唐史 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical624k WordsCompleted [Read in One Sitting + Three Hundred Years of the Tang Dynasty + Historical Context + History Made Accessible + Major Historical Figures] The three-hundred-year Tang dynasty was about far more than the Zhenguan and Kaiyuan eras or the poet Li Bai. This book lets you take in a thousand years of history at a glance. From Li Yuan’s desperate uprising in Taiyuan to Li Shimin’s unrivaled glory as the “Heavenly Khan”; from Wu Zetian’s unprecedented era as an empress to the height of prosperity under L 14Reads8.2Score—Shelves
43. 143 清 Veritable Records of Qing Taizu, Emperor Wu 清太祖武皇帝实录 Anonymous佚名Historical59k WordsCompleted The Veritable Records of Emperor Wu, Taizu of Qing is the authoritative official biography of Nurhaci, founder of the Later Jin dynasty. Written in chronological form, it recounts the sweeping story of the Manchus’ rise from tribal rivalries to the foundation of an empire. The book not only reveals the mythic origin of the “Three Fairy Maidens Who Ate the Divine Fruit and Bore the Ancestor,” but also vividly depicts Nurhaci’s legendary deeds: raising an army with thirteen suits of ancestral armo 3Reads7.8Score—Shelves
44. 144 清 Romance of the Thirteen Qing Emperors 清宫十三朝演义 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical579k WordsCompleted The Romance of the Thirteen Reigns of the Qing Court is a historical novel of nearly 600,000 Chinese characters by Republican-era writer Xu Xiaotian. With vivid prose and a sweeping scope, it offers a panoramic view of almost three hundred years of change, from the Qing dynasty’s origins to its fall. The novel’s one hundred chapters trace events from Nurhaci’s rise in Jianzhou and his uprising with thirteen suits of ancestral armor to Puyi’s abdication and the closing of the Qing palace. Court i 3Reads8.1Score—Shelves
45. 145 曾 The Story of Zeng Guofan 曾国藩演义 Xu Zheshen徐哲身Historical381k WordsCompleted The Romance of Zeng Guofan follows the tumultuous life of the famed late Qing minister Zeng Guofan, offering a sweeping account of the epic struggle between the Taiping Rebellion and the Qing court. Author Xu Zhesheng uses historical sources as its framework and literature as its soul, vividly portraying Zeng Guofan’s legendary journey from an impoverished scholar to a celebrated minister of the restoration. He founded the Xiang Army and turned the tide, and championed the Self-Strengthening Mov 6Reads8.0Score—Shelves
46. 146 港 Tales of Hong Kong’s Underworld: Starting in Kowloon Walled City 港岛江湖往事！从九龙城寨开始 CEO AhCEO啊Male-Channel Fanfiction43k WordsOngoing On a stormy night, I row a ramshackle smuggling boat and narrowly escape the jaws of a shark. After I come ashore, a boss from Kowloon Walled City tells me I'm the chosen one from a century-old prophecy, destined to unite Hong Kong's underworld. My name is Zheng Zhiyong. I'm just a mainlander trying to earn enough to eat. They save me, give me a name, and push me onto a road of blood and fire. I think it's gratitude I owe them, until I discover... The armored-car heist was a setup. The wins 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Tales of Hong Kong's Underworld! Starting from Kowloon Walled City"—a Kowloon Walled City version of "Rurouni Kenshin"—it kept me up all night! 🔥Key Highlights: Gu Long-style aesthetic + anime-like action + gangster intrigue + the blood and tears of Chinese laborers—a triple dose of exhilarating excitement! 💡Reading Guide: The author's writing is superb, the imagery is like watching a movie! A must-read for fans of hardcore underworld stories like "The Swordsman" and "Election"! The early chapters focus on realistic survival, while the later fight scenes are incredibly romantic and cool! ❤️Personal Review: The most unique genre I've seen this year. The protagonist is ruthless and tragic, the villains are incredibly charismatic, and the Hong Kong atmosphere is off the charts. The author is under contract, updates are stable, and the quality is guaranteed!

47. 147 费 Feike’s Banquet 费可的晚宴 Luo Jia珞珈Mystery65k WordsCompleted A Chinese version of And Then There Were None. The best mysteries come from reality and are hidden in the human heart. A mysterious invitation to dinner brings six strangers who have never met together in a lakeside villa. Yet the host never shows up. As the story unfolds, memories and reality intertwine, gradually revealing a connection they had never noticed: every one of them had been swindled by the host. Stories steeped in desire and betrayal, temptation and sorrow, sketch the life of a cri 980Reads9.4Score241Shelves

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48. 148 病 Virus 病毒 Cai Jun蔡骏104k WordsCompleted On the eve of the winter solstice, my friend Lin Shu sends me a strange email. I rush to his home that night and witness him fall to his death from the building. On Christmas Eve, my colleague Lu Bai announces that he is getting married, only to jump into the river afterward. On New Year's Day, someone at a subway platform seems to see some invisible horror and leaps in front of an oncoming train... As if some kind of virus were running rampant, suicides keep occurring. An investigation reveals —Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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49. 149 说 The Complete Story of Tang 说唐全传 Lotus-Dwelling Scholar如莲居士Historical360k WordsCompleted Centered on the gathering of heroes at Wagang Stronghold, the story spans the period from Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou’s conquest of Northern Qi and Emperor Wen of Sui’s pacification of Southern Chen, to Li Yuan of Tang’s defeat of the rival warlords and Li Shimin’s ascension to the throne. It mainly recounts how the heroes of Wagang joined forces to rebel against the Sui and help establish the Tang dynasty, recreating the turbulent age of the eighteen rebel kings and sixty-four bands of rebels. 21Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    I love these famous works; each one is a timeless classic.

50. 150 神 The Dream King of the Divine Fantasy Universe, Written by Meng Wang Luchuang 神幻宇宙梦王橹窗著 Wang Luchuang王橹窗Historical3.0M WordsOngoing The universe is vast and boundless, with no distinction between male- and female-oriented fiction, or between gods, immortals, demons, and monsters. Multiple heroines and heroes, both delicate and bold, overwhelmingly sweet or brutally cruel, unconventional and diverse in style: this fantasy epic has it all, a singular work in the literary world. Cloud Dream Celestial Gate + Dreadful Snow Dai + The Unknown Beginning + A Fall into Ten Thousand Calamities + Crouching Dragon Divine Tree + The Realm 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A groundbreaking masterpiece! A work of unparalleled grandeur! Every chapter is packed with energy! Superbly shocking, stunning, heart-wrenching, and hilarious! I sincerely recommend this gem of a work by Tomato King, *The Dream of the Divine Universe*, which I'm currently reading, to true readers like yourself. Add it to your bookshelf, follow me, and let's share this wonderful book together! Only after reading it will you know how good it is! To not miss it in this lifetime is to not miss the breathtaking beauty of the literary pinnacle! And for those who have lost hope in life, this book can save you, allowing you to find meaning in life. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

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