Books With Brilliant Writing That Leave the World in Awe 文才斐然，惊艳世人的书籍

1. 151 零 Zero-Degree Showdown: Operation Blue Arrow 零度交锋：蓝捷行动 Windless Rainy Night雨夜无风Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing [Mystery and Suspense] [Espionage] [Crime Investigation] [Modern Urban] [Genius] [Strong Female Lead] [National Security] Twenty-three years ago, a separation tore the lives of twin sisters apart. The younger sister was trained by an overseas spy organization to become an elite agent. Sent back to China, she is ordered to assassinate her own sister, take her place, infiltrate Lanjie Communications, and steal the core secret, “Lanjie 9.” Caught between her mission and her organization's orders on 11.3kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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   A superbly suspenseful international spy thriller! Each chapter hides new mysteries, making it difficult to distinguish between true and false spies, and the espionage plan is shrouded in mystery. You'll be reading with curiosity from beginning to end, and you simply won't be able to put it down.

2. 152 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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   "I wish you would gather more of this, for it is the most cherished symbol of longing": The novel *Xie Xie Jun Xing* (谢貴行) opens with an absurd scene set in the late Tang Dynasty, focusing on six heroes of traditional Chinese medicine exorcising evil spirits. Descendants of historical figures such as Tang Banzong, Wei Xiaozheng, Tang Xiaozang, Hou Yi, Sun Ashi, Song Yixian, Wang Xiaoshun, and Zhan Le all make appearances. It depicts the myriad aspects of human life while incorporating modern elements. A work that blends antiquity with fresh humor—a truly delightful piece! @Mo Yan

3. 153 书 Master Calligrapher? Poet Immortal? Chief Minister? That's Right, I'm All of Them 书圣？诗仙？首辅？没错，都是我 Sunlight on the River日照前川Historical834k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Cui Xian was a PhD in Chinese Language and Literature at a top-tier university. In this life, he transmigrated to ancient times, into a poor family with no connections: A destitute home, a pregnant mother, young siblings, an uncle who had failed the exams six times and was hopeless at studying, a grandmother so obsessed with imagining her son placing high in the imperial examinations that she had become delusional, and Cui Xian, who was only eight years old. Cui Xian: This 28.3kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves

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   The first book: A group transmigration story, but the male protagonist dies within three chapters. The author is exceptionally talented, at least a PhD (in the humanities), and most of the poems are original works, and quite good. It combines satisfying moments with elegant writing. The author also tries to recreate the atmosphere of the Northern and Southern Dynasties. (Don't be put off by the title; I was put off twice by it [crying]. The original title was "The Mistake for Langya"). The second book: Emphasizes emotional expression, with delicate details. The author's writing is also quite good, and the protagonist is a dashing young man, very appealing. The third book: Purely a satisfying read, nothing too complicated, just pure enjoyment.

4. 154 都EN Already an Immortal, Now You Add Me to a Newbie Transmigrator Group? 都快成仙了才拉我进穿越萌新群？ Loves Pickled Fish爱吃酸菜鱼Eastern Fantasy847k WordsOngoing [Chat Group + Invincible + the Myriad Worlds + A Fierce Dragon Crossing the River + Sweeping All Before Him + Unshakable Dao Heart] Chen Yi transmigrated into the cultivation world eight hundred years ago and blazed his way to the Tribulation Transcendence stage. Just as he was facing his eighty-first Immortal Ascension Tribulation, trying to outwit it once again, he was suddenly pulled into a chat group called the Transmigrators' Mutual Aid Group of the Myriad Worlds. The group was full of newb 2.3kReads9.0Score212Shelves
5. 155 宋 History of the Song: Annals of Emperor Taizu 宋史·太祖本纪 Tuo Tuo脱脱Historical21k WordsCompleted He may have been the best “actor” among the founding emperors in Chinese history. In 960 CE, a carefully orchestrated “forced enthronement” at Chenqiao Station propelled Zhao Kuangyin from a general of the Later Zhou into the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty. Over drinks, he stripped the founding generals of their military power; amid the shadows of an axe and candlelight, the mystery surrounding his bizarre death remains unsolved to this day. Some call him a wise ruler who ended the chaos o 147Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   A well-written and engaging book that offers many insights!

6. 156 刚 I Just Pulled My Sister Out of the Washing Machine, and Now She's My Professor 刚把姐姐拔出洗衣机，她成我教授 Ling Tian Lengqiu零天冷秋Urban295k WordsCompleted [One female lead + sweet campus romance + older woman/younger man + charming contrast + good-for-nothing professor × all-around male student + mutual salvation] Ye Chuxiao pushed open the front door and heard the washing machine making a strange noise. He went over to take a look. A woman in a nightdress was stuck in the drum, her upper body wedged inside, with only her waist and two long legs sticking out. "Can you help pull me out?" Ye Chuxiao breathed a sigh of relief. Good, she was just a go 103Reads—Score306Shelves

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   This is an incredibly sweet campus romance novel! It features a noona romance (older woman/younger man relationship), an all-around academic genius, and is fresh and fun! The quality is super high; I was completely blown away. This is the first time I've seen a novel like this on Tomato! [Stunned][Cool][Laughing and crying][Eye rolling][Shocked][Drooling]

7. 157 官 The Officialdom Game 官奕 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban636k WordsOngoing My name is Wei Zilong, and I’ve spent my career in government. Through my story, I want to show everyone what the political arena is really like... When you’re in public service, you can’t always control your own fate. If you never weather a storm, how can you ever mature? 13kReads7.6Score1.1kShelves

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   Highly recommended novels that you won't be able to put down.

8. 158 大 Li Shizi of the Tang Dynasty: My Six Tycoon Darlings! 大唐兕子：我的六个神豪小囊君！ Lush Pine and Bamboo松筠葱葱Ancient Romance2.1M WordsOngoing A woman who transmigrates into another world finds her way to a higher-dimensional acceptance of her own strength and weakness, maturity and immaturity, dignity and disarray amid the height of the Tang dynasty. In the first five volumes, she is intensely drawn to strength and despises foolishness, ashamed of her own imperfections. When her energy is high, she is the model of a refined, high-born lady: restrained, sensible, and keenly observant. When her energy is low, she becomes anxious, avoida 55Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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   Zhen Xiaosi woke up slightly earlier than usual. Outside the window, the morning light in Chang'an was still a pale blue, like a crab shell. In the distance, the sounds of gates opening and carriages beginning to move could be faintly heard, mixed with the clear tones of morning bells. She sat up, wrapped in her quilt, the silky soft touch against her arm—these were newly changed bedding, made of the finest "Fuanna" fabric. She had given it this name privately, stemming from a vague yet warm brand impression deep in her memory. In reality, it was made from the finest white cotton cloth from Gaochang in the Western Regions, purchased at the West Market, and then altered by the most skilled dyers and embroiderers, based on a style from her modern memories. The fabric was said to originate from the sun-drenched, fertile lands of the far west, where the sunshine was exceptionally long and the irrigation water was crystal clear and pure. This resulted in exceptionally white and soft fabric with long, strong fibers, producing a remarkably delicate feel. It was both gentle against the skin and breathable, unlike ordinary, heavy brocade quilts, which could feel stuffy after prolonged use. She had it specially made in the style of a fitted sheet, with the four corners tightly enclosing the mattress on the bed, ensuring that no matter how much she tossed and turned at night, the sheets remained smooth and flat, and in the morning...

9. 159 宋 The Splendor of Bianjing in the Song Dynasty: Provoke Her, and the Storm Will Pass! 宋韵京华：惹她，山雨歇！ Lush Pine and Bamboo松筠葱葱Historical184k WordsCompleted 1. (Transmigration to Song history) (Ancient-style romance, infinite worlds) (Literary foundations and imaginative ideas) (One female lead, occasionally a full cast of men) (Funny and never long-winded). Best savored slowly, one little bite at a time. 2. The two male leads are really just a pair of grown-up brats whose delayed adolescence is still dragging on. Once their rebellious phases end and they stop making everything about themselves, their worldviews will emerge. 3. Each incident is ordi 18Reads8.2Score—Shelves
10. 160 二 The Husky and His White Cat Shizun 二哈和他的白猫师尊 Meat Bun Won't Eat Meat肉包不吃肉Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted [The audiobook adaptation of the same name, starring Gu Jiangshan and Sanshi, is complete. Tune in and give it a listen!] Mo Ran thought becoming Chu Wanning's disciple had been a mistake. His master was far too much like a cat, while he was like a silly dog wagging its tail and fawning over him. Dogs and cats can't reproduce together, and the silly dog hadn't wanted to reach out his fluffy paws toward that cat in the first place. He'd always thought dogs should be with dogs, like his senior bro 100.9kReads9.7Score19.5kShelves
11. 161 序 Prelude and Light 序与光 Thirteen Jin s十三瑾sTwo Male Leads129k WordsOngoing [Two male leads + love at first sight + romantic tension] [Gentle, scheming, and dark-hearted top x proud, hot-tempered, easily ruffled bottom] He Zhao thought that before he met Cheng Xuyan, his tears had been a dried-up ocean. Then Cheng arrived and shattered every last pretense of calm. After that, every tear he shed sent ripples across his face and through his heart. A dull, aching pain. “Can you please not leave me, Cheng Xuyan?” “I’m back. I didn’t leave you.” The summer sun blazed and cic —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I don't know, Tomato asked me to recommend a book so I came.

12. 162 修 Cultivation Is a Philosophy 修仙是门哲学 Shan Sheng善生Urban96k WordsCompleted This is my story of cultivating immortality, an unknown story, a story full of mystery... [Short Story Collection] [At the End of Science Lies the Supernatural] [Understand the stories in this book, and you can cultivate immortality] I am a real cultivator living in the modern world... I seek to become an immortal, free and joyful as the heavens. Cultivate immortality through science, ascend through physics. 382Reads—Score106Shelves

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    Learn how to cultivate immortality and attain enlightenment, want to read it? [Flying kiss] Cultivating immortality and attaining enlightenment, an excellent book, highly recommended, a philosophy of cultivation that subverts common sense.

13. 163 千 The Legendary Han Xin, the Greatest General of All Time 千古第一将韩信之千古传奇 Wuchuan Hua无船滑Eastern Fantasy439k WordsCompleted Han Xin was born a beggar, so where did he learn his astonishing military strategies? Where did he master such superb swordsmanship? How did he win every battle without a single defeat? Why were his victories so decisive, with large-scale clashes against his opponents so rare? How were his battlefield instincts and judgments so precise? This book recounts every one of Han Xin’s legendary exploits in detail. 4.1kReads8.4Score356Shelves

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    The plot is full of twists and turns, and Han Xin truly lives up to his reputation as a military genius. The book skillfully blends history, legend, and fantasy in its depiction of Han Xin's legendary rise to power, with a particularly brilliant portrayal of the art of war. Han Xin's legendary life ends because of his loved ones, revealing the depths of human nature.

14. 164 救 Help! This Lousy System Is Making Me Found a Sect! 救命！这破系统让我开宗立派！ The Crying of Xiao Xiao萧萧之鸣Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to another world as a sickly man, the male lead triggers a System: if he fails to save twenty people within three years, he’ll die of his illness. He sets off on a journey to save people, meeting one lovely confidante after another along the way. In the end, he’s forced to found a sect and finds his happy ending. (This is not a cultivation novel.) The premise is fairly fresh, leaving behind the traditional level-up-and-fight-monsters formula. The protagonist is frail at firs 36.4kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves

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    The writing is excellent, full of memorable quotes, the content is fresh, and the stories are interesting.

15. 165 我 I Was Common as Dirt, Yet I Became an Immortal 我本庸俗却成仙 Shan Sheng善生Urban105k WordsCompleted [Want to learn immortal cultivation and the Dao? Give it a look!] I yearn to become an immortal. Cultivating the truth and comprehending the Dao have been my lifelong dream, and I practice immortal cultivation in the real world. This is an unknown story, yet one brimming with wonder... Birth, aging, sickness, and death go on without end; cultivate the truth and comprehend the Dao to transcend them. I was once ordinary, yet became an immortal, neither suffering nor indulging in pleasure. I yearn 640Reads—Score159Shelves
16. 166 琅 The Ballad of Langhua 琅华引 Xue You雪虠Ancient Romance280k WordsCompleted My new book finally got a rating! New books always start with a low score, so I hope the initial rating won’t put you off reading it! I’d also like to thank everyone who left me a review 🥰 Mad, vicious beauty × Ice-cold, chaste nobleman · Both Reborn, Love and Hate · A Chaotic Romance of Wei-Jin-Era Elegance The heroine is a truly unhinged beauty: vain, lecherous, playful, and utterly unhinged in everything she does. She’s wicked, but dazzlingly open about it. The hero is an untouchable flowe 2.8kReads8.1Score257Shelves

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    Check this out!! A vicious beauty versus a cold, aloof nobleman. The female lead is incredibly charming, and the male lead is deeply devoted through two lifetimes. Don't be scared off by the prologue; it gets really good later on. Both leads are virgins.

17. 167 临 The Hidden Actor of Lin'an 临安戏隐 The Mysterious Qiuchi神秘的秋迟Historical447k WordsCompleted [Me, a spoiled good-for-nothing: it’s all an act] After being reborn as the son of a Southern Song military officer, Zhang Ziyan decides to lie flat and make trouble for his father as a career. He raises fighting cocks, walks his dogs, and spends money like water. Lin’an City knows him as a complete waste of space. Everyone laughs at him: “Other than having a good father, what can you even do?” But they don’t know that... The imperial wine Jade Pot Spring is his creation, and its sky-high profit 173Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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    🔥Southern Song Dynasty🔥Political Intrigue🔥Playboy🔥Highly recommended by a 20-year veteran reader. It's not intellectually sapped, the writing is excellent, and the team is very supportive. A truly enjoyable read!

18. 168 无 Infinite: Cast into the Realm of Death, but My Teammates Are Monsters 无限：堕入死界但我的队友是鬼怪 Knight Chess骑士棋Mystery746k WordsOngoing [Infinite Flow + Original Instances + Expansive Worldbuilding + Mild Horror + Ensemble Cast + Strong Female and Male Leads] On the first day Shou Qing fell into the realm of death, a man-eating Wendigo set its sights on her. Shou Qing thought she was done for. Who could have guessed that the very next moment, she would team up with the monster and cross eleven trials of life and death! Even more absurdly, no one had told her that every member of her team was nonhuman! A skin-peeler who loves to 1.3kReads9.3Score708Shelves

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    I highly recommend this excellent infinite flow novel! It's high-quality, logically clear, and features a mix of ghost stories, mild horror, suspense, and mind-bending thrills! Unlike typical mediocre novels, this one is truly captivating with an original and unconventional plot.

19. 169 诗 Poetry Conceals Ten Thousand Blades 诗藏万刃 Qing Kuang Yu He清狂禹贺Eastern Fantasy289k WordsCompleted Yun Shuheng is a poor scholar who scrapes by copying books. He was born with a pair of “poetry eyes” that can see through every flaw in poetry and martial arts. The price is a shorter life. Li Bai wants him dead, the Poetry Demon Cult wants to capture and sacrifice him, and even the old man who taught him to cultivate is hiding a blood feud. His only trump card is the Tang and Song dynasty poetry that the world regards as the pinnacle of literature. Every poem is an unparalleled martial art capa 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    On the wall where the formation was broken, a line of golden characters remained: "Heaven and earth are the furnace, creation is the craftsman." Below it was a new line: "Yin and Yang are the charcoal, all things are the copper." The signature was blank, unsigned, but the sharp angles of the brushstrokes were exactly the same as Xie Wuliang's self-created techniques. What exactly was he refining? Feng Linyuan had noticed it back then but hadn't pointed it out; what was he waiting for? Three days later, at the council meeting, Xie Wuliang said, "I need to make a decision that concerns you." #PoetryHiddenBlades #TomatoNovel #HighEnergyPlot

20. 170 仙 Immortal Destiny: Entering the Dao Through the Furnace 仙缘，以炉入道 Three Cigars三支雪茄Eastern Fantasy590k WordsOngoing [Cold and Ruthless] + [Intelligence] + [Emotional Intelligence] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Beautiful Prose] + [Astonishing] + [No Clear-Cut Good or Evil] A good book deserves to be savored. This is a gradual, slow-burning story. First appreciate the prose, then absorb the atmosphere, feel the emotions, and grasp the wisdom. Only then will the story truly begin to shine. He arrives riding a seven-colored auspicious cloud, and you may think you have glimpsed the beginning of the plot. The initial charac 763Reads9.2Score106Shelves

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    [Heart][Heart][Heart] What's the use of cultivating if a stubborn rock can grant immortality? [Fantasy, Cold, Sensual, Intelligent Flow, Slow Burn] Jin Yong and Gu Long's writing style, the atmosphere and emotions of "Zhu Xian". First, the writing style; second, the atmosphere; third, the intelligence. A cold young man, in the vortex and adventure, knows when to advance and retreat, understands the limits, and glimpses a sliver of opportunity within a small space. A few breaths later, "Who goes there?" A soft voice came. "Excuse me, I wish to buy some ice grass. Do you have any?" Bai Ye's voice was clear and steady. A voice from inside the house replied, "Please come in, the door is not bolted!" After speaking, there was a rustling sound of dressing, mixed with a hint of pleasure. Bai Ye gently pushed open the wooden door. Beside the stove, on the couch, a beautiful figure wore a pale yellow dress, her back to the door. Her waist was slender as a willow, her full hips were like a full moon, and her black hair was like a waterfall, lightly draped over her shoulders. Seeing this, Bai Ye did not enter. After all, the young woman was alone, which was quite inconvenient. "Why does the young master linger outside? Come in and warm up so we can talk." The young woman's voice was like a clear spring, melodious and pleasant. Bai Ye was not one to hesitate, and after a slight pause, he finally stepped inside. The young woman turned around, her jade-like face as exquisite as a painting, as delicate as porcelain, crystal clear, and as smooth as jade. Her skin was snow-white and translucent, soft and tender, her full breasts taut, almost bursting out. Bai Ye's gaze flickered slightly, but he remained calm. Suddenly, a strange power surged into his body, making him stiff and unable to move. A gentle breeze caressed his face, and he was swept away by the soft wind, involuntarily drawn into that snow-white, warm embrace. Then, he saw those captivating eyes, her red lips slightly parted, revealing pearly white teeth, as if she were holding the promise of spring. Then I felt a jade-like hand, soft and boneless, gently tracing my skin like flowing clouds. The delicate tips of the hand danced gracefully, drawing circles, as fluid as flowing water.

21. 171 岭 Those Years Working in Lingnan 岭南打工那些年 Dongting Fish Song洞庭鱼歌Urban1.0M WordsCompleted This work is a realistic urban novel based on my own experience of heading south to Guangdong for work in the late 1980s. It might be more accurate to call it a memoir of migrant work than a novel. The characters are all based on my colleagues, fellow villagers, and friends I knew well! I chose to write in the first person so that everyone in these pages would feel vivid and real, with a soul of their own. I hope readers will find the voice warm and familiar as they read or listen in their spare 18.5kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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    Attention, readers born in the 60s, 70s, and 80s who love traditional Chinese literature! This book will absolutely not disappoint you!

22. 172 清 A Farewell to Quiet Joy 清欢辞 Wu Tong梧桐Ancient Romance96k WordsCompleted Xiao Qinghuan, daughter of the Marquis of Wuyang, was praised by everyone in Bianjing as a fine young lady from a distinguished scholarly family. She was beautiful, gentle, and charming. Before she had even come of age, countless young men from prominent families had come to ask for her hand, but she had not taken a liking to a single one. The man she loved was a peerless hero. “The young ladies in the capital are all pretty much the same, dull as dishwater. Especially the ones from scholarly fa 20.2kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves

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    🌾🌾 *Qing Huan Ci* is a classical romance novel that tells the sweet love story between Xiao Qinghuan, daughter of the Marquis of Wuyang, and Shen Huaijin, the Marquis of Dingbei. From initial estrangement to eventual understanding and companionship, the two experience a series of heartwarming and interesting events. 🌙🌙 Xiao Qinghuan, a renowned lady of a prestigious family in Bianjing, is beautiful and gentle, born into a scholarly family. Despite numerous suitors from high-ranking families, her heart already belongs to her hero—Shen Huaijin. However, Shen Huaijin initially doesn't find Xiao Qinghuan particularly appealing, even considering most ladies of the capital, especially those from scholarly families who spend their days composing poetry and painting, rather dull. 🌙🌙 By imperial decree, Xiao Qinghuan marries into the Marquis of Dingbei's household, beginning her married life with Shen Huaijin. At first, Shen Huaijin ignored her, but Xiao Qinghuan was not bothered by this. On the contrary, she was happy to be carefree, spending her days tending to flowers and plants and studying recipes, living a leisurely life. As time went by, the two spent more time together, and Shen Huaijin was attracted by Xiao Qinghuan's gentleness and intelligence, and began to develop deep feelings for her.

23. 173 全 Everyone in the Sect Is Love-Brained, Except Me, a True Lunatic 全宗门都是恋爱脑，唯我是真疯批 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The complete print edition of A Double Crossing is now available on all platforms. Relationship blogger Lin Du died of a broken heart after being driven crazy by hopeless romantics. After death, she transmigrated into a tragic romance cultivation novel, becoming the beautiful, powerful, yet doomed junior uncle who paved the way for the protagonists' great love with her own ashes. After reading the script, she slowly typed a question mark. “Have they dug up every wild vegetable on this sect's mou 234.9kReads9.7Score27.6kShelves

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    Amazing enough,

24. 174 病 Spring Returns to the Branches of a Sick Tree 病树枝头又逢春 Sweet Melon甜甜的瓜Ancient Romance476k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] Sang Nian accidentally climbs into the world of cultivation and becomes the vicious supporting female character who meets a tragic end in the book. System: Your mission is to marry the male supporting character, Xie Chenzhou, abuse him, humiliate him, and then get killed by him. Sang Nian: OK (brandishes little whip) (hits herself) (collapses with a thud) System: (silence) (stares at the sky) System: Mission changed. Win him over, or go mine coal. Sang Nian: (smiles 188.6kReads9.5Score25.6kShelves
25. 175 满EN A Family of Hopeless Romantics, Except for the Evil Little Junior Brother 满门恋爱脑，唯有小师弟正的发邪 Howling Gale哀嚎的狂风Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing [No System + Slow-Burn + Cautious Protagonist + Funny and Lighthearted] The senior apprentice brother is love-struck, and the second senior apprentice brother is burdened with a blood feud. The third senior apprentice sister has loved and fought the Demon Lord through three lifetimes, while the fourth senior apprentice sister is a white lotus. The sect leader left the sect for love, and the uncle-master ventured deep into the demonic path for the woman he loved... Neither immortal nor heroic, th 21kReads8.4Score1.7kShelves
26. 176 雪 Spring Burns Through the Ashes of Snow 雪烬春灼 The Remarkable Wang Shiyi了不起的王十一Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing A historical tale of destruction and renewal, hatred and redemption, political intrigue and true devotion. Watch as yesterday's blazing sun is tempered in the deepest darkness, and at last becomes a bright moon shining over the land. Wang Chunxue went from being the prized jewel of the Langya Wang clan to the daughter of a condemned traitor. The imperial decree accusing her family of treason crushed everything she had: her father and brothers, her glory, and her betrothal to the Crown Prince. Af 70Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing is excellent, full of detail.

27. 177 潇 The Late Sound of Drizzling Rain 潇潇雨声迟 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted Years after graduation, a gossip post begins circulating on the message board for City Experimental School. The school's 2011 beauty, Ye Xiao, and its most handsome boy from the same year, Ruan Yusheng, are a couple. Their classmates, who know them well, rush over to set the record straight: it's pure rumor. There was never any spark between the two of them. Ye Xiao's profile even says, “Person I hate most: Ruan Yusheng.” People in the know go so far as to say, “Ye Xiao feels nothing but hatred 81.1kReads9.7Score14.1kShelves

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    [Learned something] These books are all beautifully written; I think they're the kind of books that can amaze the world. They always make you want to read them again, and each time you'll have different feelings and gains. [Thumbs up]

28. 178 破 After Daybreak 破晓过后 Happy Land Land Land Land Land乐土土土土土Eastern Fantasy406k WordsOngoing I walk across the land. Passing through this world, where roads stretch far and horses hurry by. I hold all things in the world lightly. After hello comes goodbye, and after goodbye comes silence. Life is vast as the sea, with mountains rising one after another. 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I wrote this myself, so I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!

29. 179 不 Wait, How Did My AI Girlfriend Cultivate into a Sword Immortal? 不是，我电子女友咋修成剑仙了 Universe's Invincible Tyrannosaurus Roast Goose宇宙无敌暴龙烧鹅Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication, read with confidence] [One heroine] [Fresh premise] [Virtual girlfriend raising + pay-to-power-up] My name is Chen Huai'an. I have cancer, and I'm about to die. Lately, I've gotten hooked on a game where you raise a virtual girlfriend. I spend money to buy her cultivation techniques and magical treasures. Even though my wallet is empty, I couldn't be happier. I always thought it was just a game, until one day my virtual girlfriend gave me a pill. The next second, the pil 183.9kReads9.3Score253.7kShelves
30. 180 你 You Broke Your Promise 你失信了 Shi Qingyao十清杳Modern Romance138k WordsCompleted The acclaimed signature work You Broke Your Promise by popular author Shi Qingyao, now with 40,000 new words of never-before-published content! Sensitive girl Xiang Yu VS golden boy Song Huaishi. I had to play out the whole secret-crush story, so I loved him year after year. It was an ordinary day. Just as she closed her eyes, Xiang Yu suddenly thought of Song Huaishi: Song Huaishi, neat in his clothes and radiating warmth. Song Huaishi at seventeen. Still in his school uniform, he leaned lazily 68.9kReads9.5Score12.5kShelves
31. 181 听 Songs of the Listening Wind Tower 听风楼歌 Splashing Water from the Far Bank隔岸拍水Urban186k WordsOngoing Why does Xiangju run a business that only loses money and never makes a profit? She treats relationships just as carelessly, elbowing her way to the top of the airport’s Twelve Most Beautiful Women. She has Hong Zhi and Brother Gen fighting over her in a jealous brawl, and instead of being ashamed, she’s proud of it. After her eldest daughter gets into a prestigious university, she works hard and becomes independent. She tutors and models cars in her spare time, and accompanies her professor to 790Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Tears in the corners of my eyes, light in my heart, listening to the wind, cooking the rain, and the colors of fireworks, who plays the zither and sings under the moon?

32. 182 游 Game Invasion: I Became Emperor Before the Players Transmigrated 游戏入侵：我称帝了玩家才穿越 Xiao Chu Still Hasn't Slept潇楚还没睡Eastern Fantasy3.9M WordsOngoing [Transmigrating ahead of time + political scheming + dynastic power struggles + succubus + worlds merging] This book is also known as [I, the Empress's Fiancé, the Strongest Villain Behind the Scenes]. After waking up, Xia Chen finds himself logged into the mysterious game from his previous life ahead of schedule, starting out as the legitimate son of the Marquis of Zhendong. What? I have a younger brother named Xia Hao, who seems to have a mysterious bone inside him? It looks just like the lege 451kReads9.1Score45.8kShelves
33. 183 江 Mr. Jiang, She Really Isn't Coming Back This Time 江总，这次她真的不会回来了 Quan Xin荃昕9k WordsCompleted Mr. Jiang, She Really Isn’t Coming Back This Time 996Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 184 南 Voyage South 南舟行 Gu Changan顾长安Modern Romance456k WordsCompleted In the 1920s and 1930s, Nan Zhou, the daughter of a prominent Zhenzhou family, flees an arranged marriage and heads to Shanghai to study. She narrowly escapes the clutches of the vengeful Pei brothers. Six years later, the Nan family falls on hard times, and Nan Zhou has no choice but to return home to visit her gravely ill father. Determined to restore her family's standing and prove that a daughter can build an extraordinary career just as well as a son, Nan Zhou decides to stay in Zhenzhou. W 18.4kReads9.7Score3.3kShelves
35. 185 儿 My Son Asked Me to Care for His Paralyzed Father, but We've Been Divorced for Ten Years 儿子让我照顾他中风偏瘫的爸，可我离婚十年了 Quan Xin荃昕11k WordsCompleted My son wants me to care for his father, who's had a stroke and is paralyzed on one side, but I've been divorced for ten years. 24Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 186 澜 Dream of Lan Ciyu 澜辞钰梦 Quan Xin荃昕14k WordsCompleted Lan Ci Yu Meng 381Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 187 我 I Died on Mid-Autumn Night, and Mr. Lu Went Mad with Regret 我死在中秋夜，陆总悔疯了 Quan Xin荃昕12k WordsCompleted I died on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, and General Manager Lu went mad with regret. 515Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 188 荞 When the Buckwheat Blossoms Fade, Only White Remains 荞花落尽空余白 Quan Xin荃昕11k WordsCompleted When the Buckwheat Blossoms Fall, Only White Remains 47Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 189 火 A Hotpot Through the Ages 火锅春秋 Peas Found a Circle豌豆遇了圆Historical479k WordsOngoing The state is founded on its people, and the people put food first. Transmigrating into the turbulent Spring and Autumn period, a master chef stirs up the world. Follow the protagonist across the river of time as, armed with culinary skills and the Zuo Zhuan, he rewrites the course of Chinese civilization and creates an epic “Spring and Autumn of Fine Food”! 50Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend two books: one is a new book in the historical and culinary genre, and the other is a completed fantasy/xianxia (martial arts) novel. Please review them after reading!

40. 190 鬼 Dawn Over Guigu 鬼谷破晓传 Peas Found a Circle豌豆遇了圆Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted [Traditional wuxia fantasy, no System, no transmigration, no fanfiction, no wild flights of fancy, rich historical knowledge, tightly plotted story, a tribute to traditional martial arts, a work of conscience] One thought separates ascension from demonic corruption. Defy the heavens, and live forever, undying. If you ask where the path to immortality lies, look to the ninefold Kunlun, ninefold abyss. A young swordsman bearing the weight of his family's vengeance ventures through the martial worl 3kReads8.7Score357Shelves
41. 191 仙 The Han Dynasty of the Immortals: A Quest for Immortality in the Late Han 仙汉汉末龙虎寻仙记 Cloud Bean Filling云豆馅Xianxia226k WordsOngoing If you're not a hero, don't read the Three Kingdoms. And if you're a hero, how could you not understand the loneliness of troubled times? Everyone, there are more Three Kingdoms novels on the market than you could haul away in a wagon. But after looking through them all, I can count on one hand the ones I could actually keep reading. Is it because the authors lack skill? No. The problem is that fast-food template: the moment the protagonist gets a cheat, the Five Tiger Generals are reduced to 32Reads—Score165Shelves

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    Who says cultivation in the Three Kingdoms period has to be a chaotic battle between gods and demons? This book completely shatters that stereotype! Tracing back to the original immortal cultivation setting of the Jiajing edition of the Three Kingdoms, it eliminates exaggerated and chaotic plots, focusing instead on cultivation in the mortal world and the power struggles of a chaotic era. It doesn't overshadow famous generals or drastically alter historical figures; the battles of the Three Heroes against Lü Bu and the Battle of Red Cliffs are presented authentically. The moon illuminates the situation, the breeze unravels mysteries, and the book delves into the hidden conflicts between the Han Dynasty court, the Daoist sects, and foreign tribes.

42. 192 重 Reborn in 1991: The Java Era 重生1991：Java纪元 The Napping Senior打盹儿的学长Urban129k WordsCompleted When Lin Zhou wakes up in a Silicon Valley garage in 1991, he sees the code for the still-unnamed "Oak" project before him and hears the sighs over Sun Microsystems' "Green Project" nearing collapse. He knows the chance to change the history of software has arrived. This is an era ruled by competing operating systems: Microsoft dominates desktop computers with Windows, Oracle has built a fortress with its databases, and the dream of cross-platform software is still just a programmer's midnight f 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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43. 193 重 Back to 1991, I Founded a Software Empire 重回1991，我开创了软件帝国 Milky Way Sand银河沙Urban1.0M WordsCompleted In his previous life, Lin Fan was a renowned software expert and the chief engineer of a team developing lithography machines. Reborn in 1991, he set out to build his own software empire. He started by making his first fortune in mechanical manufacturing, developing CNC machine tools and brushless motors, and even creating fidget spinners... He beat Nokia to the punch with its new phone, released Microsoft’s WIN95 ahead of schedule, and built the first generation of smartphones... Lin Fan made m 1.8kReads8.7Score106Shelves
44. 194 一 Five Sufferings in This Life, Five Blessings for the World 一身五苦，换世间五安 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘Urban6k WordsCompleted A body bearing five sufferings, in exchange for five blessings upon the world —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Smiling face][Smiling face][Smiling face]

45. 195 我 I Came to the Capital to Break Off the Engagement 我来京城退亲的 Little Ci Xian小辞仙Ancient Romance129k WordsCompleted Pei Xuan returned to his residence after court, and the steward hurried to report, “Miss Jiang from Jiangnan has arrived with her mother. They’re in the reception hall speaking with the Old Madam.” He stepped through the moon gate and saw his mother and grandmother seated in the main seats, their faces displeased. A woman in plain clothes stood in the hall, her back ramrod straight. “Old Madam, Madam,” she said, her clear voice shattering the heavy silence, “I am Jiang Hailan of the Jiang family 8.9kReads8.0Score897Shelves

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    This, this, and this! A good book needs someone who understands it. Will you be that person? The first is a historical novel. The male lead is a close advisor to the emperor, the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, skilled in both literature and martial arts. He is deeply devoted to the female lead, from initial disdain and resentment to eventual admiration and inability to live without her—it's a story of a man's growth. The female lead is clear-headed and independent, very interesting. She initially dislikes the male lead, haha, it's really funny—a poor and powerless female lead looking down on the male lead. Please help me polish the introduction to this novel. The second is a modern novel, from school uniforms to wedding dresses, a deeply moving and heart-wrenching love story [heart].

46. 196 活 Living Waters, Knowing the Heart of Wealth 活水知财心 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘13k WordsCompleted Living Waters Know the Heart of Wealth 3Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 197 野 Wild Lilies Bloom in Spring Too 【野百合也有春天】 Little Ci Xian小辞仙Two Female Leads114k WordsCompleted Important note in advance: This is not a story with two female leads! The platform settings are wrong! The male and female leads are devoted to each other, with absolutely no divided loyalties! As Zhou Xiaoyu looked at the profound sorrow in Song Chuyu’s eyes, she realized with absolute clarity that he still hadn’t moved on. That girl, Cen Baihe, had long since taken root in the softest part of his heart like the most tenacious vine, bound to him by blood and impossible to tear away. At that mom 74Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 198 福 Good Fortune Must Be Guarded With Wisdom; A Righteous Heart Brings Lasting Blessings 福厚需智守，心正福绵长 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘Historical12k WordsCompleted Great Fortune Must Be Guarded with Wisdom; A Righteous Heart Brings Lasting Blessings 5Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 199 小 Xiaoci Xian's Collection of Novellas About Love 小辞仙中篇爱情小说合集 Little Ci Xian小辞仙Modern Romance454k WordsCompleted I highly recommend the sixth story, "Who Does the Lilac Bloom For?" She said, “The Ding family was wrong to substitute a daughter born of a concubine for the legitimate heir to save face. Your Highness was wrong to accept this marriage under pressure. This mistake began in the capital and must end in Qianzhou. Now that Your Highness has reclaimed your rightful place, this mistake should come to an end as well.” Her gaze was clear and candid, without the slightest trace of resentment, only the lu 169Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 200 我 My Life of 'Reverse Cheating' Somehow Turned Into a Comedy 我那“反向开挂”的人生，硬是被我玩成了喜剧 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘13k WordsCompleted My life, with its “reverse cheat abilities,” somehow turned into a comedy thanks to me. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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