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The Eastern Han Dynasty: Rise and Fall of an Empire 东汉王朝（王朝风云）
This book tells the history of the entire Eastern Han dynasty, from Liu Xiu proclaiming himself emperor in 25 AD to Emperor Xian abdicating the throne in 220 AD. Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu had studied at the Imperial Academy. In the early years of the dynasty, he sidelined meritorious generals and promoted civil officials, relying heavily on Confucian scholars to assist in governing. Confucianism flourished during the Eastern Han. Starting with Emperor He Liu Zhao, powerful clans and eunuchs meddle
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- 152 The Han Empire: Emperor Liu Hong 大汉帝国之大帝刘宏 Emperor Ling of Han was the last emperor of the Han Dynasty to wield real power. Though he could have changed the course of history, he instead became the root cause of the Han Dynasty's downfall. By a twist of fate, a modern-day top history student is reborn at the end of the Han Dynasty as Emperor Liu Hong. Watch as he gathers the greatest talents of the era and builds an unparalleled legacy. 19.9kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves
- 153 Three Kingdoms: I Ambush Transmigrators and Use Diao Chan as Bait 三国：截杀穿越者，朕用貂蝉打窝 [Killing Transmigrators + No Mindless Protagonist + Decisive and Ruthless + Earnestly Funny] He transmigrates into Liu Hong and becomes the Son of Heaven of the Han Dynasty. His joy lasts barely three seconds before Liu Hong activates the Transmigrator-Hunting System and learns that ninety-nine other transmigrators exist in this world. To claim the System’s rewards, defend his imperial authority, and keep Diao Chan and the others from falling into anyone else’s hands, Liu Hong uses Diao Chan as 15.2kReads8.4Score1.8kShelves
- 154 Reborn as Emperor Zhaolie: Rebuilding the Han Dynasty 昭烈重生：再造大汉 [Three Kingdoms + figures from all of Chinese history appearing together + heroic passion + war + power struggles + ensemble cast + beating up transmigrators] [All Han emperors will ultimately join the same side!!!] [First-rate battle scenes. A must-read for fans of battles of wits and courage.] [After the stats and mechanics are explained in Chapter 42, character abilities are represented with stats, so readers won't struggle just because they don't recognize the characters.] [The Romance, hist 2.6kReads8.6Score204Shelves
- 155 Three Kingdoms: From the Start, I Reveal to Liu Hong That I'm a Transmigrator 三国：开局向刘宏自爆穿越者身份 Liu Hong: Who is Cao Pi? He dares to usurp the Han? I’ll wipe out his entire clan! Chen Yao: Your Majesty, please calm down. Cao Pi hasn’t even been born yet. Liu Hong: Who’s his father? I’ll just execute him first, and then there won’t be a problem. Chen Yao: Uh, there’s really no need for that. Liu Hong: You killed the Ten Attendants, and now there’s no one to read the memorials for me. I don’t even have time to have fun. You’re responsible for this! Chen Yao: I’ll read them! Liu Hong: The pal 3.3kReads7.4Score378Shelves
- 156 Restarting the Three Kingdoms: My Player Army as Zhang Jue 重启三国：我张角的玩家军团 ⚠️ Ensemble cast + campaign for supremacy: Zhang Jiao activates the Fourth Calamity System and summons players into the world. Players versus the heroes of the Three Kingdoms: who will emerge victorious? Cao Cao: “Everyone says I’m a eunuch’s kin, but they don’t know that I, Cao Mengde, am the true loyal subject of the Han!” Liu Bei: “If Liu Hong refuses to save the people of this world, then I, Liu Xuande, will do it!” Emperor Ling of Han: “After nine cycles of reincarnation, in this life… the 631Reads7.2Score103Shelves
- 157 Three Kingdoms: The Son of Heaven? The Strongest Army Wins! 三国：天子？兵强马壮者为之！ [Martial warrior] [Feel-good read] [No System] [Commoner origins] [Warlord] [Overbearing] [General Who Shakes the Heavens] At the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, the imperial court was corrupt, eunuchs and imperial in-laws fought endlessly, and powerful local clans and wealthy families seized land. The rich owned fields stretching to the horizon, while the poor had nowhere to plant a foot. Commoners had no way to serve their country. Starving and desperate, they had only one choice: take up a bl 29.1kReads8.6Score2kShelves
- 158 Three Kingdoms: Emperor Xian of Han and His Heroines 三国：汉献帝和那群女英雄们 [Three Kingdoms + transmigration + conquering the world + harem] The Emperor Xian of Han is transmigrated by a modern person. While other people love generals, he loves beautiful women. Different tropes, a different Three Kingdoms. There’s no point saying more. Just read it... 1.3kReads8.8Score191Shelves
- 159 I Can't Command Troops, But I'm Still the God of War of the Great Han 不会点兵，但我依然是大汉战神 Dong Zhongying, a keyboard military theorist and armchair strategist who transmigrated into Dong Zhuo, discovered that war really was a technical business. There were two things he couldn't do! In fact, he couldn't do any of it! He had no idea how to deploy troops or arrange formations, and couldn't even figure out how to set up camp! He was no good at making decisions on the battlefield either. Every person sounded perfectly reasonable to him, even though their strategies all pointed in complet 2.7kReads8.9Score174Shelves
- 160 I Haven't Even Made a Move, and Dong Zhuo Has Become a Loyal Minister? 朕还没动手，董卓就成忠臣了？ [Three Kingdoms] [Behind the scenes] [Invincible] [Simulator] [Subverting expectations] [Survivalist] [Dual protagonists] [Behind-the-scenes protagonist Liu Xie, the ceiling of martial prowess. Narrative protagonist Dong Zhuo, the character through whom the story unfolds.] /// My name is Liu Xie. I used to just share a name with Emperor Xian of Han. I never expected to actually transmigrate here. The good news: My golden finger is terrifyingly powerful. My strength grows exponentially, making me 112.2kReads8.4Score11.6kShelves
- 161 Dong Zhuo 董卓 Dong Zhuo 2Reads—Score—Shelves
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Gunpowder, Guns, and Revolution 火药、枪炮与革命
Wheels, stirrups, bows and arrows, gunpowder, and sailing ships: along the timeline of history, every object has a story worth telling. They have sparked changes in nations and brought different civilizations into contact, shaping the history of human civilization. That is also what makes history so mysterious and fascinating. This is the first volume in the Details of History series. Beginning with the invention of the wheel, it explores how people improved and used it, and the nations, wars, a
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- 163 The Essentials of Ancient Seduction Arts 古代媚术精髓 In official histories, the art of seduction is invariably tied to tales of “bewitching rulers and disrupting government” and “bringing down dynasties through feminine wiles.” From Daji to Yang Yuhuan, women have been reduced to symbols of desire. Yet Tang manuscripts from the Dunhuang Library Cave, secret makeup manuals belonging to Ming dynasty courtesans, and love-spell incantations from the Nuo operas of western Hunan reveal a far more complex system: seduction was a coded means by which wome 497Reads—Score120Shelves
- 164 The Feng Clan's Record of Things Seen and Heard 封氏闻见记 Records of What Feng Yan Heard and Saw is a ten-volume collection of informal writings by the Tang dynasty scholar Feng Yan. Its broad-ranging contents cover many aspects of the Tang dynasty, including politics, institutions, culture, customs, geography, and anecdotes about notable figures. Written as a record of personal observations and accounts, it carefully documents little-known details of Tang social life, providing valuable firsthand material for the study of Tang history and culture. Unl 17Reads7.9Score—Shelves
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Li Shizi of the Tang Dynasty: My Six Tycoon Darlings! 大唐兕子：我的六个神豪小囊君！
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
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Ruan Chen Enjing (Complete in 2 Volumes) 阮陈恩静（全2册）
Married first, falling in love later, with an older woman and younger man, plus one tip every day for winning over a domineering CEO. On the day Li En marries Ruan Qichen, he asks her for a divorce. To save their marriage, she tries every method she can think of, hoping to win Ruan Qichen's heart from every angle. Ruan Qichen is an upright man with a bad temper, but when his wife throws all kinds of “heart-winning schemes” at him, this straight-laced guy manages to hold his temper and counter ev
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- 167 A Fun Read Through Chinese History 趣读中国史 In an engaging, accessible style, the author explores the domestic and foreign affairs, trade and technology, arts and culture, and customs of successive dynasties. From times of prosperity and celebration to the ravages of war, from north of the Great Wall to the lands south of the great rivers, this sweeping account spans thousands of years and crosses every dynasty. Taking an unconventional approach and offering a unique perspective, the book traces the patterns and principles behind history 88Reads8.9Score—Shelves
- 168 The Splendor of Bianjing in the Song Dynasty: Provoke Her, and the Storm Will Pass! 宋韵京华：惹她，山雨歇！ 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
- 169 The Husky and His White Cat Shizun 二哈和他的白猫师尊 [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
- 170 Lin Die'er's Rose Series (Four Books) 林笛儿玫瑰系列（共四册） A collection of four bestselling classics by Lin Di'er, including the Paper Roses series, Rose at Dawn, and Rose Traces. 695Reads9.6Score109Shelves
- 171 If We Could Still Be Together 如果还能在一起 After witnessing her younger sister and brother-in-law argue, twenty-eight-year-old Qi Dong suddenly realizes that in two years, she too will face the awkward threshold of thirty. She decisively resolves to find a suitable husband as soon as possible. In her view, a marriage without love can still bring happiness if it is managed well. As coolly as she handles her sales job, Qi Dong gets to know the man she has chosen to marry, doing her best to show him her good side. But reality tells her that 1.2kReads9.4Score125Shelves
- 172 The Essentials of Government in the Zhenguan Era: A Modern Translation and Commentary 贞观政要白话文及解读 An Everyday-Language Translation and Interpretation of the Zhenguan Zhengyao An Everyday-Language Translation and Interpretation of the Zhenguan Zhengyao reworks the classic Tang dynasty text Zhenguan Zhengyao in modern, accessible language and offers an in-depth interpretation. It faithfully recreates the illuminating conversations between Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, and his ministers about governing the state, making the political wisdom and governing principles of ancient emperors eas 68Reads—Score—Shelves
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Romance of the Three Jin States 三晋演义
Goujian endured hardship and humiliation until he could destroy Wu and establish his hegemony, bringing an end to the Jin state's century-long dominance and shocking the entire kingdom. As Duke Jizao and chief minister Zhiyao desperately sought a way to restore Jin, Zhao Wuxu proposed reclaiming the lands of the Fan and Zhonghang clans to strengthen the ducal house. This triggered a fierce struggle over land among the four families of Zhi, Zhao, Wei, and Han, plunging the Jin dukes into decline
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Wei Xiaobao Conquers the World 韦小宝争霸天下
Funny, lighthearted, a little System, transmigration, souls returning... Nong di ge dong, xian ren ban ban, Xiao Xuanzi, I didn't rebel, but somehow I became a wanted criminal! What a load of nonsense! For the sake of a thousand generations, Xiao Xuanzi, I'll take your throne, and you can have Tongchi Island back!
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A History of the Ming Palace 明代宫闱史
Venture deep into the palace to explore the love and hatred between emperors and their consorts; delve into history and discover the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you understand the palace. Understand the palace, and you understand history. Understand history, and the realities of the world become clear. Palace romances are an important branch of traditional historical fiction.
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- 176 The History of the Song Dynasty’s Imperial Court 宋代宫闱史 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
- 177 The Sumeru Ring: My Road to a Comeback 须弥戒，我的逆袭之路 I was reborn on a rainy night in late autumn. Not far away, my second uncle and his son were digging a pit for me, preparing to bury me in a graveyard. In my previous life, I woke up and escaped, never to return. I drifted through life, and just before I died, I came across a news report. On this very day, my second uncle sold my newlywed wife to human traffickers, leading to her being abused and killed. This time, I won't run away. Whoever digs the pit will be buried in it. 8.6kReads7.4Score780Shelves
- 178 Party Struggles Throughout Chinese History 中国历代党争 Chinese Factional Struggles Through the Ages is a history of power struggles between factions, between factions and imperial authority, and between individuals. Using strategy as its thread and history as its fabric, it recounts a host of tangled stories. Covering three thousand years of factional strife, from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods through the Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, the book details major events, rises and falls, triumphs and humiliations, and 302Reads7.7Score100Shelves
- 179 A Cultivator in the Mortal World 红尘修士 One day, Yun Xi's soul left Blue Star, and she fell into the vast world of cultivation. She never expected to start out as a lowly nobody, with a life as fragile as a blade of grass. In the face of despair, she seeks out opportunities, rises from the dust, and gradually stirs up the entire cultivation world! 6.1kReads8.5Score601Shelves
- 180 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 757Reads9.6Score—Shelves
- 181 The Potato Oracle’s All-Purpose Comeback Theory 土豆万能接话神棍论 The Potato: An All-Purpose Conversationalist and Mastermind 416Reads—Score—Shelves
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Keigo Higashino's Mind-Bending Classics (Complete Set of 10 Books) 东野圭吾烧脑经典（全十册）
These nine stories portray modern people in thrilling struggles against fate, showcasing the author's formidable skill at using mystery to explore emotion and letting emotion drive the mystery. They keep readers on edge and leave them deeply moved and warmed. "New Year's Resolution" tells of a desperate small-factory owner's unexpected New Year's encounter with his wife; "The Tenth Valentine's Day" follows two lovers who reunite after ten years, each harboring ulterior motives; "A Girl's Day Alo
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- 183 The Legend of Yue Fei 岳飞传 A historical epic novel by Huan Zhu Lou Zhu. Based on the life of Yue Fei, the famous Southern Song general who fought against the Jin, it begins with Yue Fei learning martial arts as a boy and vowing to serve his country. It vividly depicts how he formed the Yue Family Army, fought the Jin forces, and won one victory after another, until he was framed by treacherous officials and met a tragic end. The novel celebrates his unwavering loyalty and devotion to his country. 884Reads9.6Score—Shelves
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Chronicles of the Wilds 莽丛记
[Wuxia chivalry + the nation in peril + torn between loyalty and righteousness + a tragic song of a turbulent age] The first volume of The Record of the Wilds, winner of the Best Long-Form Book Award at Legends Ancient and Modern, is set amid the Song-Jin wars and paints a vivid portrait of ordinary people caught up in the tides of history. It captures the essence of classical storytelling without sacrificing dramatic force: the wandering swordsman Yan Sheng rescues a secret envoy and obtains a
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China's Twelve Most Dangerous Dinner Parties 中国最危险的十二个饭局
[Historical Intrigue Anthology] [Short Story Collection] [Game Theory and Psychology] [Unveiling History] Wine cups clink, and murderous intent lurks beneath the surface. One banquet can be enough to change the fate of a dynasty. This book brings together twelve deadly banquets recorded in the history books, including the Feast at Hongmen, Cao Cao's Wine-and-Plum Gathering, the Meeting at Mianchi, and the Gathering of Heroes. Xiang Yu, Liu Bang, Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Lin Xiangru, Zhou Yu, Yue Fei, y
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Soul Q&A 灵魂问答录
I have memories of a past life, and I'll share everything I know: how to escape the cycle of reincarnation, how to find liberation, how to elevate your soul to a higher dimension, how to be reborn while retaining your memories... It's all here. Readers can also ask questions in the comments, and I'll answer most of them. If you're wondering whether any of this is real, of course, I'll only say that this is a work of fiction. (Minors should read this book with a guardian, to avoid mistaking it fo
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- 187 A Popular History of the Five Dynasties 五代史通俗演义 [A Classical, Accessible History of the Entire Era | A Beginner's Guide to History | A Complete Overview of the Ten Kingdoms] Can't get through dry official histories? This popularized retelling of the Five Dynasties uses a story-driven, episodic format to make this lesser-known period of turmoil easy to understand. Its sixty chapters cover the rise and fall of all five dynasties, Later Liang, Later Tang, Later Jin, Later Han, and Later Zhou, while also tracing the history of the Ten Kingdoms' r 62Reads9.2Score—Shelves
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Baochai Locks Down Dream of the Red Chamber 宝钗锁红楼
With smooth prose, a well-crafted plot, a wildly imaginative premise, and an old-world feel, this story has no simpering white lotus heroine, no self-sacrificing saint, and no romance. After transmigrating as Xue Baochai, she discovers that her original form was a “Snow Spirit.” Starting at Iron Threshold Temple, she does business with the imperial family, buys half the kingdom, and stirs up the waters across the four seas, eight wastelands, and three great rivers... How will this Dream of the R
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The Hilarious, In-Depth Guide to Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases 伤寒杂病论爆笑详解版
The Hilarious, In-Depth Guide to Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases is a medical classic interpretation that turns tradition on its head. With witty, humorous language, the book presents a fresh take on Zhang Zhongjing's Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases, breathing new life into this ancient text on traditional Chinese medicine. Skillfully blending modern elements with ancient wisdom, the author uses entertaining stories and vivid examples to explain complex, dif
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A Theory of Modern Warfare 现代战争论
War is a matter of great importance to a nation. When a nation or an individual faces war, they must be fully prepared, with a flawless plan and sufficient military strength.
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- 191 The Hilarious, In-Depth Guide to Face Reading in a Hemp Robe 麻衣相术爆笑详解版 The Hilarious, In-Depth Guide to Face Reading is a book that explains the ancient art of physiognomy, The Art of Ma Yi, in a witty and humorous way. With a lighthearted style, it makes the once-mysterious principles of face reading vivid and entertaining, letting readers discover its secrets through laughter. The book not only offers detailed explanations of traditional techniques such as face and palm reading, but also incorporates practical tips for reading people in modern life and the workpl 56Reads—Score—Shelves
- 192 Zhou Gong’s Dream Dictionary: Hilarious, Fully Explained Edition 周公解梦爆笑详解版 The Hilarious, Fully Annotated Edition of Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams is a dream interpretation book that overturns tradition while educating and entertaining. It cleverly blends the ancient wisdom of Duke of Zhou's dream interpretations with modern humor, offering readers a fresh and delightful reading experience. The book not only explains the meanings of all kinds of dreams in detail, but also uses witty, humorous language and lively illustrations to help readers uncover the secrets behind 25Reads—Score—Shelves
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God of Chaos! 混沌之神！
[This book is also known as: Nine Revolutions Profound Art | In the later stages, Xin Mo will overpower the Great Sage and Erlang, because he cultivates the complete Nine Revolutions Profound Art.] [An exceptionally long character-growth arc in the early stages] [Every five chapters form a little story arc. I put my heart into every word, and hope you enjoy it!] Civilization has fallen, a new age of chaos has begun, and humanity's darkest impulses spread without end... He emerged from the chaos
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The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Dispelling Record (Original Novel of the TV Adaptation Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong) 大唐辟珠记（田曦薇、宋威龙主演同名影视原著）
[All-New Bonus Edition] [A Screen Adaptation with the Same Title Has Been Officially Announced, Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong] [Beloved Princess Reborn: Looks Like a Delicate Crybaby, Actually a Well-Rounded Warrior] ✖ [Defiant, Doomed, Devoted, Pure-Hearted Top Jianghu Big Shot] [Their Romance Is So Sweet It Makes You Cry] Princess Wanshou, blessed with the Tang emperor's favor and love, died of an illness at just seventeen. A thief secretly opened the eerie underground palace, only to d
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- 195 My Brother-in-Law's Lover 情嫂 A country girl from Taohua Valley sets out for the city to make her way in the world. After enduring countless hardships, she suffers one emotional setback after another... Her story portrays the tragic life of a modern woman and shows just how hard life can be for women. 454Reads9.4Score215Shelves
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Shanghai: Half the History of Republican China, A Look at the City's Gangland Bosses 一座上海滩，半部民国史：细数上海滩黑帮大佬
In the warlord-ridden Republic of China-era Shanghai, the one with the hardest fists calls the shots. A world of luxury and excess, with heroes rising amid the chaos and all kinds of “talent” emerging. Let's take a look at the underworld bosses of the time: Sister A Gui, a female crime lord who amassed a fortune, had no patience for men's bad tempers. If you keep mistresses outside the home, I'll have affairs inside it. Huang Jinrong, the Green Gang's crime boss, was lecherous and unscrupulous.
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Next Stop: Jiahe Wanggang 下一站，嘉禾望岗
On the eve of the 2010 Asian Games, at the newly opened Jiahewanggang Station, I clutched my job offer from the Suijian Testing Center and happened to meet Yang Jie. She stood beneath the sign reading “North to the Airport, South to the South Railway Station,” turning a test report between her fingers, her profile gentle and calm. Caught in the power struggle between Gan Sen and Luo Rong, the only peace I found was in those chance encounters with Yang Jie at the station. We waited for trains sid
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- 198 A Guangzhou Campus Love Story 广州校园爱情故事 Volume One, “Conceiving a Child to Die! My Influencer Girlfriend”: Mao San, a graduate student in civil engineering, meets streamer Xue Yue during a livestream. Their online flirtation blossoms into an offline romance, but he has no idea that Xue Yue is shackled by both a debt of gratitude that requires her to bear a child and thalassemia. She quietly returns to her hometown to give birth. Mao San searches for her across a thousand miles, but in the end he cannot keep her by his side. Xue Yue di 14Reads—Score—Shelves
- 199 The Greatest Woman in History: Empress Lü Zhi 千古第一女人吕后吕雉 The greatest queen under heaven, who endured the unbearable only to endure it again: a scheming, adulterous, yet great woman of flesh and blood Branded the “Greatest Poisonous Woman” for two thousand years, Lü Zhi was an “iron-blooded phoenix” who fought her way through a patriarchal age. China’s first woman to rule from behind the curtain, she blazed a trail for women to wield power over an empire. She is counted alongside Wu Zetian and Empress Dowager Cixi as one of China’s three great female —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 200 My Neighbor's Beautiful Wife 邻居的美老婆 My Neighbor’s Beautiful Wife —Reads—Score—Shelves
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