Classics!!! Great Works from China and Abroad!!! 名著！！！中外经典之书！！！

1. 1 五 A History of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 五代十国史 Qing Yi青易Historical450k WordsCompleted A focused analysis of the briefest and most chaotic period of division in Chinese history. The book reveals how, behind the military men’s grip on power, society struggled to rebuild its order, and how this turmoil gave rise to the civil official politics of the later Song dynasty. A profound study of social transformation and the patterns of power changing hands, it offers a distinctive perspective and rigorous reasoning. 71.1kReads9.6Score9.6kShelves

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2. 2 中 1,000 Questions About Chinese History 中国历史1000问 Fish in the Water水中鱼Historical394k WordsCompleted Descendants of Yan and Huang, let us open the pages of history, brush away the dust of time, and seek the historic footprints of our founding ancestors as they forged a path for the Chinese nation to survive and thrive! Arranged chronologically, this book begins with prehistoric civilizations in ancient times and continues through the end of 2010. It covers a longer span of time than any comparable book, which is its first distinguishing feature. Second, like other books of its kind, it selects 56.5kReads9.6Score2.7kShelves
3. 3 中 Ingenious Inventions of Ancient China 中国古代奇技淫巧 Yang Jun杨钧Historical194k WordsCompleted The authors of this book searched through vast collections of historical records, painstakingly gathering hundreds of long-lost secret arts and techniques passed down through the centuries. These include forging antiques, identifying treasures, alchemy, health practices, beauty techniques, fortune-telling by characters, martial arts, and spiritual cultivation. Their scope ranges from contemplating the heavens and earth and making uncanny predictions to calming the mind, curing illness, and riddi 8.9kReads9.6Score1.5kShelves
4. 4 东 The Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms 东周列国志 Feng Menglong冯梦龙Historical677k WordsCompleted More than five hundred years of upheaval in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods unfold in this book! The Zhou royal house declined and the feudal lords rose. The Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period took turns dominating, while the Seven Warring States fought for control of the Central Plains. From the brief hegemony of Duke Zhuang of Zheng to Duke Huan of Qi uniting the feudal lords; from Wu Zixu’s quest for revenge to the battle of wits between Sun Bin and Pang Juan; from 83Reads9.1Score—Shelves
5. 5 曾 Zeng Guofan's Methods of Scholarship 曾国藩治学方法 Hu Zhefu胡哲敷Historical77k WordsCompleted This book explores three dimensions: self-cultivation, managing affairs, and reading. Its discussion of self-cultivation advocates integrating “resolve, insight, and perseverance,” building a foundation for body and mind through meditation and a regular routine. Its approach to managing affairs reveals, through practical examples such as running a household and leading an army, the unity of hands-on action and institutional innovation. Its discussion of reading emphasizes “mastering one field” a 342Reads9.0Score159Shelves

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6. 6 来 Arriving in Southern Ming, an Engineering Student Crushes the Qing and Restores China 来到南明，工科生横扫满清复华夏 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical535k WordsOngoing In the first year of the Hongguang reign, Jiangnan is on the verge of falling. The realm is shattered, and the people are displaced. A modern engineering expert unexpectedly arrives in the storm-tossed chaos of the Southern Ming. The land is divided among warlords, powerful enemies press at its borders, and the old and new dynasties take turns on the stage. He has no peerless martial arts, but he possesses engineering, manufacturing, and scientific knowledge far ahead of his time. He gathers dis 1.1kReads—Score103Shelves

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   The sky is high and the clouds are light; I gaze until the wild geese fly south. He who has not climbed the Great Wall is no true hero.

7. 7 工 An Engineering Student Ventures into the Late Ming 工科小伙闯明末 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A middle-aged bachelor, beaten down by society and thwarted at every turn in the modern world, with no connections to his name but plenty of knowledge and ability, is accidentally transported to the Chongzhen era at the end of the Ming dynasty. Relying on his modern knowledge while adapting to the era’s actual technological and industrial capabilities, he works hard to quietly change history and prevent China’s decline. 2.9kReads7.8Score197Shelves
8. 8 女 Empress Wu Zetian 女皇武则天 Yang Faxing杨发兴Historical355k WordsCompleted She was the first and only female emperor in Chinese history: Wu Zetian. With a vision that towered above the ages and the courage to lead where none had gone before, she advanced what was beneficial, eliminated what was harmful, and governed the realm, becoming one of the most powerful and remarkable women in history. In a society dominated by men, she indulged in sensual pleasures, leaving unofficial historians endless material shrouded in mystery. Her beauty, intelligence, cunning, ruthlessne 12.8kReads9.5Score1.4kShelves

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   There are too many, both Chinese and foreign; just the Chinese ones alone are too numerous to cover.

9. 9 红 Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero 1.6kReads9.3Score256Shelves
10. 10 四 The Secret Histories of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人秘史 Master of Ancient Wu Su Yan古吴素阉主人Historical103k WordsCompleted [The Four Beauties, classical historical romances, complete uncensored public-domain editions, stories of celebrated women in history, ancient tales] This complete collection contains the original, unabridged texts of The Romance of Xishi, The Romance of Wang Zhaojun, The Romance of Yang Guifei, and The Romance of Diaochan. It recounts the turbulent lives of the Four Beauties, whose beauty was said to make fish forget to swim, geese forget to fly, the moon hide, and flowers blush. Together, thes 476Reads9.2Score100Shelves
11. 11 前 A Popular History of the Former Han 前汉通俗演义 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical563k WordsCompleted [Cai Dongfan's Historical Romance, The Complete Founding History of the Han Dynasty, The Qin-Han Rivalry, A Plain-Language History, Political Intrigue and War] This book is Cai Dongfan's A Popular History of the Former Han, a classic historical novel that recounts the dynasty's rise and fall from the chaos at the end of the Qin through the middle and late Western Han. Spanning one hundred chapters, it begins with Lü Buwei's extraordinary investment and Qin Shi Huang's unification of the realm, a 128Reads8.3Score—Shelves
12. 12 贼 The Thief's Way 贼道 Heading North向北Urban2.1M WordsCompleted My name is Xiao Wu. I was a wild child no orphanage could keep in check. At nine years old, I charged into this dog-eat-dog world. I saw through it then: living was like clinging to a moving train. You either held on or fell and were crushed to pieces. The first steamed bun I stole wasn’t because I was hungry. I wanted to see whether these hands that picked pockets could grab fate by the throat. The juvenile detention center, the shelter, and the detention center were my schools. The thieves wer 84.2kReads9.6Score10.6kShelves

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    Highly recommended completed novels: Yu Hua's *To Live*, which I've read three times, vividly portrays the vicissitudes of life and deeply resonates with me—a kind of cross-temporal dialogue. *The Way of the Thief* opens up another realm, broadening one's horizons and offering insights into different lives. *The Art of Character Divination* takes yet another direction, expanding knowledge and opening another door for you.

13. 13 寄 After I Moved In with Mom's Best Friend, Auntie Went Bankrupt 寄宿妈妈的闺蜜家后，阿姨破产了 Tian Yishi天一狮Urban1.2M WordsOngoing [Superpowers➕billionaire lifestyle➕cathartic wish fulfillment➕no simping➕revenge on anyone who wrongs him➕positive energy] My name is Chu Liu Feng, and I’m a first-year student at Xia Country University. I’ve been staying at Aunt Xing’s place for a month. Aunt Xing Yi Shan is my mother’s close friend. But lately she’s been in serious trouble. Her husband suffered huge losses on an overseas investment, racked up massive debts, and, unable to pay them back, abandoned Aunt Xing and her daughter and 1.9kReads8.6Score236Shelves

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    It's a work by a great author, but its themes are not profound; it's just popular reading. It's a pity that it doesn't inspire reflection or change anyone after reading it.

14. 14 乡 The Country Doctor’s Good Life 乡村神医好快活 A Stone Blooms石头开花Urban3.7M WordsOngoing [Rural Miracle Doctor + Little Guy’s Rise to Success + Business Fortune] To protect Xu Taohua, Song Qian offends Wang Mazi and is thrown into a cave in the wilderness. By a twist of fate, he encounters the Lotus Immortal Empress and receives her legacy. To help Song Qian return her to the world of cultivation, the Lotus Immortal Empress expends her strength to pass on all the cultivation she has accumulated in her lifetime. With this legacy, Song Qian begins his path to turning his life around. 52.5kReads8.9Score3.1kShelves
15. 15 强 Imprisoned Against My Will: Master, You Can't Escape 强制囚禁，师尊你逃不掉的 Falling in a Frenzy疯疯疯落Two Male Leads273k WordsCompleted "The rating just came out low, but it’ll go up."“Master, you’ve been naughty. You’ll have to be punished~” [Two male leads / forced love / yandere / younger love interest / mutually devoted / redemption] Mu Chenyuan transmigrates into a forced-love novel, becoming the vicious master who mistreated his disciple and forced him to fall into demonic cultivation. The original owner did the damage, but he has to pay for it. From the start, he’s imprisoned by his disciple. Luckily, the System tells him 7.3kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves
16. 16 两 The Chaos of the Two Jin Dynasties 两晋之乱 Drunk at Junshan醉罢君山Historical393k WordsCompleted The Jin Dynasty was a period with little presence in the history books. It ended one age of chaos only to begin another. During the Jin, the exclusive dominance of Confucianism was broken, and philosophy, literature, art, history, and technology all underwent changes, with some fields emerging as independent disciplines. New ideas included the indigenous schools of metaphysics and Daoism, as well as Buddhism, which had spread east from India. Grassland cultures of the frontier peoples gradually 2.7kReads9.6Score437Shelves

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    A must-see classic; the collision of Chinese and Western cultures creates a unique beauty.

17. 17 一 Chinese History That Gets You Hooked from the First Page 一读就上瘾的中国史 July Yan'an七月延安Historical892k WordsCompleted A sweeping series on the historical patterns of five thousand years of Chinese history, helping you build a rational, objective, and pattern-seeking framework for a new way of thinking! This series is, in fact, a history book even more captivating than a novel. Starting with the Qin and Han dynasties, it covers the Jin dynasties, the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Sui and Tang dynasties, the Song, Liao, Jin, and Xia dynasties, the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and the Taiping Heavenly Ki 37.5kReads9.5Score5.4kShelves
18. 18 黄 The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, Explained with Laughs 黄帝内经爆笑讲解版 Eight Hundred Miles of Wind and Clouds风云八百里3.8M WordsOngoing Still missing out on China’s millennia-old treasures of health and wellness because classical texts are so hard to understand? This book breaks free from the dry style of traditional texts and uses laugh-out-loud language to unpack the foundational classics of Chinese medicine! It is divided into three volumes. The first offers clear, accessible explanations of the chapters of the Suwen, breaking down the underlying medical principles of yin and yang, the five elements, the organs, and qi and bl 13kReads8.7Score1.7kShelves
19. 19 天 The Chosen Saintess Broke Off Our Engagement. I Was Fine with It, but She Changed Her Mind 天骄圣女退婚，我ok，她却不退了 Valley of the Kings帝王谷13k WordsCompleted The Proud Saintess Broke Off Our Engagement. I Was Fine With It, but She Changed Her Mind 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves

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20. 20 总 My CEO Wife Took Care of Her White Moonlight, and Our Home Was Stolen 总裁老婆照顾白月光，家被偷了 Valley of the Kings帝王谷Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted His CEO Wife Is Taking Care of Her White Moonlight, and Someone Has Stolen His Home 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves
21. 21 这 In This Life, I Kept My Distance From the Second Princess, and She Went Mad 这一世，我远离二公主，她疯了 Valley of the Kings帝王谷8k WordsCompleted In This Life, I Stay Away from the Second Princess. She Goes Mad 1.2kReads—Score—Shelves
22. 22 妻 My Wife Chases True Love but Still Refuses to Let Me Go 妻子追真爱，却还要霸占我 Valley of the Kings帝王谷11k WordsCompleted My Wife Pursues Her True Love, Yet Still Wants to Keep Me to Herself 5.4kReads—Score100Shelves
23. 23 我 My "A Piao" Girlfriend 我的“阿飘”女友 Valley of the Kings帝王谷9k WordsCompleted My "Ghostie" Girlfriend 4kReads—Score112Shelves
24. 24 归 My Wife Returned, and She Turned Out to Be a Princess of Beijing's Elite Circle 归来妻子，身份竟是京圈公主 Valley of the Kings帝王谷11k WordsCompleted My Wife Returns, and She Turns Out to Be a Princess of the Capital’s Elite Circle 5.6kReads—Score153Shelves
25. 25 妻 My Wife’s Downfall and Redemption 妻子的沉沦与救赎 A Few Strokes of Ink Make a Painting点墨挥洒成画12k WordsCompleted My Wife’s Downfall and Redemption 4.6kReads—Score112Shelves
26. 26 那 Passion on That Rainy Night 那天雨夜的激情 A Few Strokes of Ink Make a Painting点墨挥洒成画Marriage & Romance12k WordsCompleted Passion on That Rainy Night 4kReads—Score—Shelves
27. 27 白 Call Me Sis by Day, and at Night... 白天叫姐姐，晚上…… A Few Strokes of Ink Make a Painting点墨挥洒成画13k WordsCompleted She Calls Me Big Sis by Day, but at Night... —Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 28 公 The Pervert on the Bus 公交车上的色狼 A Few Strokes of Ink Make a Painting点墨挥洒成画16k WordsCompleted Pervert on the Bus 6Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 29 后 The Chronicles of Later Zhao, Volume One: The Biography of Shi Le 后赵演义第一卷石勒传 Chrysanthemum on the Stone Palace Bank石宫岸菊Historical396k WordsCompleted Shi Le (274–333) was the only person in Chinese history to rise from slavery to the throne. Born into the lower ranks of the Jie people, he was once sold into slavery. He later rose to prominence with a band of “eighteen horsemen,” unified much of northern China, and founded the Later Zhao regime. During his rule, he introduced a number of reforms: he established the Imperial Academy, reduced taxes and corvée labor, and appointed the Han official Zhang Bin to high office. He also created a “thre 377Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the aftermath of the War of the Eight Princes, the Western Jin dynasty collapsed, sharp conflicts arose between the Han and non-Han peoples, and social order completely disintegrated. The corrupt aristocratic politics of the Western Jin were utterly incapable of handling internal and external troubles; Han refugees and non-Han migrants suffered similar oppression, becoming a revolutionary force; prolonged warfare led to a deep yearning for order among the people, regardless of its ethnic origin. As a slave, Shi Le broke free from the shackles of his status; as a Jie, he transcended ethnic barriers. His early "Eighteen Riders" already displayed multi-ethnic characteristics, and as his power grew, he extensively absorbed forces from Han gentry, Xianbei, Wuhuan, and other ethnic groups. This open and inclusive talent strategy contrasted sharply with many forces of the time that adhered to ethnic boundaries. Especially after receiving assistance from the Han strategist Zhang Bin, Shi Le truly transformed from a bandit into a regime builder. Zhang Bin's strategy of "occupying Xiangguo, establishing Yedu, and conquering the world" provided Shi Le with a clear development blueprint, and it was also a model of cooperation between Han and non-Han elites. The Later Zhao regime, established by Shi Le, largely followed the Han system in its institutions and regulations, setting up the Imperial Academy, selecting Confucian scholars, and implementing a nascent civil service examination system. From a longer historical perspective, Shi Le was a pivotal figure in the Sixteen Kingdoms period, bridging the past and the future. He destroyed the Former Zhao, essentially unifying the north and laying the foundation for the later unification by the Former Qin. While his policy of separating Han and non-Han peoples was imperfect, it explored a model of multi-ethnic coexistence. His rise symbolized the historical transformation of the non-Han peoples from being ruled to becoming rulers, ushering in a new stage of ethnic integration in the north. Ancient Han scholars often viewed him as a leader of the "non-Han" who "disrupted China," while modern historians take a more objective view of his historical role. In fact, Shi Le was a far more complex figure: initially a ruthless warrior, mercilessly massacring surrendered soldiers; later a clear-headed politician with a profound understanding of historical patterns; both a cultural imitator, diligently learning Han systems, and a staunch defender of his ethnic identity, consistently maintaining his Jie (Jie) consciousness. Shi Le's life is not merely a legend of one man, but a mirror of an era. In that chaotic yet vibrant era, the old order had collapsed, and a new one had yet to be established; everyone was searching for their place. Shi Le found it, completing an almost impossible journey from slave to emperor. But his story also reminds us that while individual success is magnificent, establishing lasting order and achieving true harmony requires more than military conquest—cultural inclusiveness, institutional innovation, and the transcendence of humanity. This is precisely the most precious legacy Shi Le left to posterity: a timeless reflection on struggle and limitations, power and wisdom, nation and culture. A thousand years later, we can still see the glory and tragedy of that era in him, and also see certain eternal themes in the human condition. History does not repeat itself, but it always rhymes—Shi Le's story continues to resonate in our time in different ways.

30. 30 从 From Slave to Emperor: The Biography of Shi Le 从奴隶到皇帝：石勒传 Chrysanthemum on the Stone Palace Bank石宫岸菊Historical96k WordsCompleted Shi Le (274–333) was the only person in Chinese history to rise from slavery to become emperor. Born into the lowest ranks of the Jie people, he was once sold into slavery. He later rose to power with a band of “Eighteen Horsemen,” unified much of northern China, and established the Later Zhao regime. During his rule, he introduced numerous reforms: he founded the Imperial Academy, reduced corvee labor and taxes, appointed Han Chinese official Zhang Bin to high office, and established a “three-e 16Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 31 李 Li Si: The Rise and Fall of an Extreme Egoist 李斯：一个极端利己主义者的成败 Su Chengyu苏城育Historical185k WordsCompleted Li Si lived by the philosophy of the rat. On the one hand, he eagerly pursued fame and fortune, helping Qin Shi Huang accomplish the great feat of unifying the realm. On the other, he poisoned Han Fei for personal gain and took part in the coup at Shaqiu, ultimately bringing about his own ruin and disgrace. The Philosophy of the Rat When Li Si was young, he worked as a low-ranking clerk in the state of Chu. One day, he saw that rats in the latrine could only eat filth and lived in constant fear, 195Reads9.5Score103Shelves

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32. 32 张 Zhang Sangou’s Get-Rich Journal 张三狗发财笔记 Wandering Immortal of the Northern Mountain北山浪荡仙Urban2.7M WordsCompleted A comedy novel with absolutely no pretensions. A poor boy from the mountains refuses to settle for an ordinary life and ventures out into the world, carving out a place for himself through his own efforts. The cast of bizarre characters will have you laughing out loud. It gets more and more exciting as it goes. San Gou grows more mature and more cunning, with more and more schemes brewing in his head. In the end, he makes it! He becomes a billionaire. His journey is a whirlwind of chaos and laug 60.8kReads8.7Score6.4kShelves

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    Do not read this book while drinking water, or you will spit laughter all over the person opposite you.

33. 33 重 Reborn as a Simpleton, I Became a Billionaire by Collecting Scrap 重生二傻子，靠收破烂成亿万富豪 Wandering Immortal of the Northern Mountain北山浪荡仙Urban444k WordsCompleted A ninety-three-year-old man from another timeline transmigrates to 1982. His soul takes up residence in the body of a high school student nicknamed Ersha, or “Second Fool.” The student is known as the king of repeaters. At twenty-three, he is still in high school. The original owner of the body, Wu Dazhi, was nicknamed Gouzi as a child. Despite his towering build and weight of over two hundred pounds, he was timid by nature and afraid of trouble. People bullied him constantly, but he never dared 10.9kReads6.3Score863Shelves
34. 34 食 The Southern Gourmet 食南之徒 Ma Boyong马伯庸Historical173k WordsCompleted Tang Meng, a gluttonous envoy of the Han Empire, arrives in Nanyue, a land renowned for its cuisine. With ingredients in abundance, it seems like a food lover’s dream. Yet behind the feasts simmer tensions between north and south, divisions between peoples, struggles for power, and battles over the rise and fall of national policies. The twists and turns are even more complex than the flavors of Lingnan’s ingredients. This laid-back Han envoy finds himself caught in the whirlpool of political st 5.7kReads9.6Score1.3kShelves

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    Books 1-4 are masterpieces, the first books that truly amazed me with their writing; I later read many of his other books. Book 5 is the one Qi Tongwei liked to read; "Half a Move Ahead of Heaven" originated from here.

35. 35 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 142Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Reading classic works from China and abroad is a way to relieve stress, but more importantly, it's a way to acquire knowledge.

36. 36 秦 The Second Qin Emperor Must Die 秦二世必须死 Ma Boyong马伯庸Historical445k WordsCompleted Ma Boyong's brand-new historical epic for 2026. A meteor falls from the sky, bearing six characters. They are no prophecy, but they set the downfall of Qin in motion. Han, Zhao, Wei, Chu, Yan, Qi, and Qin: seven people from seven states, each with their own designs, are swept into the same maelstrom. One seeks power, another revenge, another justice, and one simply wants to survive. They all have one goal: the Second Emperor of Qin must die. 16.1kReads9.5Score3.4kShelves

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    It looks really good; they're all classics.

37. 37 兄 My Brother Draws His Sword to Kill Me, So My Enemy and I Rewrite Fate Through Time 兄长拔剑杀我，仇人同我逆时改结局 He Quanguo何全国Ancient Romance29k WordsCompleted My Brother Drew His Sword to Kill Me, While My Enemy and I Turn Back Time to Change Our Fate 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I hope this will become a famous work in the future! A short martial arts story!

38. 38 末 Doomsday: I Take the Campus Beauties on a World Tour 末日：我带着女神校花环游世界 Classmate Cola可乐同学Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.8M WordsCompleted [Apocalyptic power fantasy + Self-interest + Decisive and ruthless + Game-like stats, don't read if that's not your thing] Early-game growth, invincible by the mid-to-late game! (Important characters, monsters, and settings are illustrated. The stats were recorded and calculated using software.) He transmigrated to Blue Star just as the apocalypse broke out, and gained an auxiliary shopping-mall System. Egged on by the System, Su Yu exchanged points for a high-tech RV and embarked on a journ —Reads—Score23.9kShelves

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    🚗🚗🚗Multiple female protagonists in a harem setting!!! Su Yu has tamed a number of beauties, including an aloof school beauty, a sickly loli, and a crazy delinquent, forming a "beauty army" to accompany him in the apocalypse, satisfying many readers' love for harem novels.

39. 39 热 The Hot-Blooded Hunter: God’s Assault 热血猎人神之袭击 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Survival] [Hunting] [Fighting the Japanese invaders and looting their gear] [Cultivation] Wang Fei has just entered the world of cultivation when he's forced into becoming a live-in son-in-law. One blow shatters his dantian, setting him on a long road from staying alive to rising to greatness. Though he has lost his cultivation, he takes countless disciples. This novel was not written by AI. Every word was painstakingly typed out by the author, who only hopes readers will enjoy the story in its 27.3kReads9.0Score2.5kShelves

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40. 40 先 The Ancient Prophecy: The Return of Saling 先古之谕萨灵归来 Mr. Sazhilingxing萨之灵星先生Modern Romance89k WordsCompleted In ancient times, shaman mages used their mysterious powers to protect the balance of the land. They lived in harmony with nature, using spiritual energy to preserve the peace of the mountains and rivers and the well-being of their tribes. But their peaceful days were shattered overnight when a rift suddenly appeared in the sky, and monsters and demons from distant star systems surged toward their tranquil homeland like a tidal wave. The shaman mages rallied at once, knowing that the fate of the 165Reads7.9Score100Shelves

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41. 41 天EN The Heavenly Eye Feng Shui Master 天眼风水师 Light of the Dao道之光Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [A feng shui novel] [Featuring feng shui, Daoist medicine, psychology, and economics; read faces and phone numbers] [Practical insights] [Explaining the esoteric with science] My master hastily taught me the art of divination and passed down a few books. Before I even had the chance to formally begin my training in the mountains, he sent me down into the world to help people... Where can I even go to complain about that? Amid the mortal world, I help others and cultivate myself. 694.2kReads9.6Score146.3kShelves
42. 42 修 The Cultivation Investiture of the Gods 修仙封神榜 Light of the Dao道之光Fantastical Romance602k WordsCompleted In the Age of Declining Dharma, immortals and demons wage a great war. The Way of Heaven is the way of humanity. The survival of the Dharma realm rests in the hands of every one of us. This book is tagged as fantasy romance. The love in this story is the Way of Heaven's care for all living beings, and the righteous love that inspires them to work together to uphold its order. Cultivating immortality means cultivating humanity. The righteous path in this world is a rough one. 14.2kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves
43. 43 打 I Lost a Fight, So I Deserved to Become a Peerless Fairy Monster 打架输了活该穿成绝世大妖精 Big Dragon Fruit大那火龙果Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted [Male-to-female transformation, gender-bender, exclusive romance, brainless fun, thrilling throughout with a touch of angst.] [Fantasy immortal-demon world meets ancient reality] [forced love + sweet romance + no saintly heroine] [Insight + bewitching charm + dazzling beauty + demonic physician + lightning-fast makeovers] Before transmigrating, he was a ruthless demon lord. Afterward, she became an ordinary young woman. The original owner was the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's house 457Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Grandet's War and Peace

44. 44 民 Folk Religion 民间宗教 Chen Shuyuan陈书媛26k WordsCompleted This book covers early folk religions such as Taoism, the development of the Maitreya and Manichaean religions, the rise and development of the White Lotus sect, the flourishing of folk religions during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the reasons behind their rise, and their characteristics and functions. 2Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Lay Buddhist, Ye Man

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46. 46 弈 The Eternal Wisdom of Weiqi 弈旨千秋 Luo Dingxun洛丁巡Sports175k WordsCompleted Core theme: Using the four realms of Go as its framework, the story explores Go's philosophical depth as a microcosm of Chinese culture through a journey of Go practice across time and space. It echoes Ban Gu's Treatise on Go: “Go above contains images of heaven and earth; next, the rule of emperors; in the middle, the power of the Five Hegemons; and below, the affairs of the Warring States.” In the first 17 chapters, the protagonist transmigrates through time and space to grasp the philosophica 44Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Enlighten and elevate your understanding, inheriting millennia of Eastern wisdom. The four realms of chess promote outstanding Chinese culture.

47. 47 万 The Myriad Generations Dharma Gate: The Buddha's Relics Unearthed Beneath Famen Temple 万世法门：法门寺地宫佛骨现世记 Shang Chengyong商成勇Historical299k WordsCompleted Based on archaeological discoveries and excavation materials from the underground palace at Famen Temple, this long-form work of documentary literature centers on the discovery of the Buddha's finger relic and the events surrounding it. It presents readers with an expansive scroll, rich in detail, full of twists and turns, profound in atmosphere, and beautiful in imagery. It examines not only the history of Buddhism but also China's history, offering a detailed account of Buddhism's origins as r 13Reads9.2Score—Shelves
48. 48 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 757Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Tears in her eyes, light in her heart—a meticulously crafted masterpiece, "The Song of Listening to the Wind Pavilion."

49. 49 那 That Village, Those People, That Fool 那村那人那傻瓜 Lucky Treasure福宝Ancient Romance174k WordsCompleted One field, one home, and two people: a simple life shared for a long time is what really matters! A hardworking, kindhearted country girl vs. a devoted, doting husband who treats her like a loyal puppy. A warm and simple story of everyday family life! This story takes place in a small village. Hehua, the eldest daughter of the Li family in the west of the village, married Changsheng, who lived in the east... Changsheng never spoke to anyone and couldn't recognize his neighbors. He didn't even kn 31.6kReads9.6Score3.7kShelves

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    How amazing were our Chinese ancestors? They were able to research things like the Five Elements, the Eight Trigrams, Feng Shui, and physiognomy.

50. 50 起 Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban1.5M WordsCompleted When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get 229.5kReads9.6Score66.4kShelves

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