Everyday Urban Life, No System, No Do-Gooder, No Showing Off, One Heroine 都市日常生活，不要系统，不圣母，不装逼，单女主

1. 501 岂 How Could I Not Long for You 岂言不相思 Gu Xijue顾西爵Modern Romance127k WordsCompleted Blurb: In this world, the best fate I could ever have will come from your hands. That is my promise. —Reads7.7Score—14d adds
2. 502 少 The Youthful Ballad 少年志歌行 Slipper Three拖鞋三儿Urban233k WordsOngoing Even a boy raised with a hands-off approach to parenting quietly grows up at night. Anger, growing up, first love, online games, money, deals, and the workplace. Zhang Tiancheng slowly stopped sobbing. Only his shoulders kept shaking. He pulled himself free of his mother's embrace, looked her in the eyes, wiped the tears from his face, and said firmly, "Mother, don't worry. From now on, I'll protect you!" A boy doesn't back down. He grows up at night! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 503 地 Journey Through Hell: Northern Myanmar 地狱行之缅北 Xiao Ke萧客丶Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Synopsis: You think places like Muse, Kokang, and Wa State in northern Myanmar are hell? Heh. The real hell is hundreds, even thousands of times more terrifying! Myanmar is vast, and northern Myanmar isn't the only hell there! You've watched those online videos about northern Myanmar and think the methods shown are cruel enough? You have no idea. Their worst methods are far beyond that! They are more terrifying than demons who devour people without a trace. From the day I was tricked and lured i 40.8kReads9.1Score3.9k14d adds
4. 504 不 A Different Kind of Youth 不一样的青春味道 Its Leaves Are Lush and Green其叶青青Modern Romance413k WordsCompleted Everything came so suddenly, as brief as dew... But she had to learn to accept the unexpected losses life brings: spilled milk, a lost wallet, a friendship broken, a lover gone astray... Overnight, her stable career was swept into a tangled struggle of competing interests, and she nearly lost her job... In a single day, the boyfriend she had loved for years turned and walked away, with a reason that sounded so noble... In an instant, one look seemed to last a lifetime. You suddenly appeared befo 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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   "A Different Taste of Youth" perfectly captures the beautiful moments of everyday urban life! A novel with a single female protagonist—no system, no saintly figures, and no pretentiousness—a truly wonderful read!

5. 505 心 Reborn with Heart Disease: I Want to Keep Dad Away from Cancer 心脏病重生，我要爸爸远离癌症 Mei Lin眉林Modern Romance412k WordsCompleted The terrible news came one after another: heartbreak, her father’s death, and then the dog she’d raised for ten years died of illness. In just three and a half years, Liu Lingmei fell from heaven into a pit of mud, shattered into pieces. A long period of silence didn’t heal her wounds. It only made her heart worse. Given another chance at life, she would make sure you stayed far away from cancer and escaped the family’s inherited nightmare. She would save you, herself, and your love. 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Hello fellow book lovers! My short story meets your requirements and is a perfect appetizer for those experiencing a reading slump! Adapted entirely from a true story, it's a tale of a small-town girl, Liu Lingmei, who rises again, albeit with a reincarnation theme. Reborn, she heals her heartbreak, sees her first love for who she truly is, and finally faces him with equanimity. She firmly grasps the happiness before her, growing from a careless girl into a mature adult. If you haven't found what you're looking for, please add it to your bookshelf and give it a try when you have time. You're sure to find it refreshing!

6. 506 龙 Dragon Head Supreme 龙头至尊 Simple Fish简单的鱼Urban8.6M WordsOngoing The campus beauty he'd loved for three years was brutalized and killed! Chen Xuewen, who had done nothing, was framed and sent to prison! His honest, hardworking parents both died horribly while seeking justice for him! After nineteen years of living by the rules and obeying the law, Chen Xuewen finally saw the true face of the world. “Those who kill and burn their way to riches wear golden belts, while those who build bridges and roads leave no bones behind!” “If others can kill and burn, why 200.4kReads9.1Score12k14d adds
7. 507 跪 You Want Me to Forgive You If You Kneel? I Just Want to Die in Peace 跪着我就原谅？我只想安静的死去 Immortal Shadow on Cold Mountain寒山仙影Urban323k WordsCompleted Modern urban slice of life, one female lead, no System, no magic, and a story of regret. As the youngest son of the Yang family, Yang Tian has been meek and obedient since childhood. His father and sisters have groomed him to be a pawn in the family’s rise to power. To his surprise, when he refuses to marry the hideously ugly eldest daughter of the Pang Group, his father and sisters kick him out of the family home. Not long before, Yang Tian had learned that he was terminally ill. Seeing how lit 209Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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   The protagonist suffers a lot, especially in the early and middle stages, and only starts to experience happiness later on, when he gets sick and finally receives love.

8. 508 我 My Nightclub Owner 我的夜店老板娘 The Ninth Line of Poetry第九行诗Urban977k WordsCompleted A special forces commander returns to the city and meets the owner of a nightclub, an independent, confident, beautiful, and mysterious woman. She has an air unlike anyone else. Not only is she a successful businesswoman, she is also a woman with deep-buried feelings and a complicated past. One sinister hand after another reaches for him. Watch as he turns the tide and changes the course of events. 94Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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   ✨✨This book is of super high quality, not overly sentimental, and features high intelligence without being idiotic. ⭐The protagonist is in control of the entire situation, and the plot is very engaging. It gets more and more addictive as you read on. New readers can enjoy it without worry; if you don't like it, feel free to criticize me.

9. 509 我 My Years Roaming the Jianghu 我行走江湖那些年 Yinge吟歌Urban5.0M WordsCompleted [Urban Life + Hard Work] [Life as a Beipiao + Daily Life] [Sweet Romance + Passion] A story of youthful striving. Along the way, I’ve learned that begging others for help is like swallowing a three-foot sword, while relying on others is like climbing to the ninth heaven. The ground gets slippery when it rains, so if you fall, you have to pick yourself up. And if you want someone to lend you a hand, you’d better be willing to trade cigarettes for cigarettes and tea for tea! 3.9kReads8.6Score44214d adds

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   Uh oh oh oh ah

10. 510 脚 Riding the Seven-Colored Clouds, Winning Hearts with Virtue 脚踏七彩祥云，以德服人 Xiao Baiyu晓白鱼Urban499k WordsOngoing [Kung Fu Girl + A Mysterious Thousand-Year Legacy] [Single Heroine] [Best-Friend Couple] [Dual Cultivation in Medicine and Martial Arts] [No Male Lead] [Not a Saint, Not Invincible] From the moment she was born, the heroine inherited a thousand-year-old bloodline passed down through her grandmother’s Wu clan. At four, she fell in love with martial arts and began training under her third uncle, a martial arts fanatic. At six, she awakened the Wu clan’s thousand-year-old bloodline legacy and beg 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Kung Fu Girl, single female lead, lesbian romance! No saintly qualities, no pretentiousness, no brainlessness, no invincibility—a coming-of-age story. The female lead inherits her grandmother's family's thousand-year-old legacy; "When the auspicious cloud appears, all submit!" Ever seen a girl who urinates standing up? Ever seen a female lead who is skilled in literature, martial arts, and medicine, yet always gets pushed around by beautiful older and younger sisters?

11. 511 盲 A Drifter's Rise Begins with a Dream 盲流小子的崛起，从梦开始 Sighing Without Tears叹气不流泪Urban407k WordsOngoing A vivid memory, born from an accident during an experiment, streaked into the sky as a flash of blue light and landed in the mind of a young man with the same name in a parallel world, a cosmic reflection of our own. It slowly began to influence and change his life, as well as the lives of his family and friends. Literary luminaries: Such a gifted young talent. It’s a shame he has a mouth on him. Students: His poetry and essays are excellent, but he’s a real jerk! Famous songwriter: That kid doe 3Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 512 被 My Years of Being Scammed in Northern Myanmar 被骗缅北的这些年 Loves Mao Kang Kang Most最爱毛康康Urban3.3M WordsCompleted Originally titled “Tricked into Northern Myanmar: What Really Happened” I was unlucky enough to be tricked into going to Northern Myanmar. But I was also lucky enough to make it back alive! I wrote this book to warn more people and help them learn from my experience. Never use unofficial means to go somewhere you shouldn’t, because it isn’t the paradise you imagine. It’s hell. 53.2kReads9.3Score4.4k14d adds
13. 513 好 A Favorable Wind at My Back 好风凭借力 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Modern Romance37k WordsCompleted With a little help from the wind, I’ll soar to the clouds. In life, some things are worth trying as you go. Perhaps a pleasant surprise is waiting just around the corner. Come follow the journey of a “leftover woman” as she makes the most of every opportunity. 64Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Urban daily life!

14. 514 以 In the Name of Partnership 以合伙人之名 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物23k WordsCompleted In the Name of Partnership 16Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 515 追 Chasing the Direction of the Light 追着光照的方向 Lu Qi鹿柒Urban253k WordsCompleted [Female Racing Champion × Working-Class Guy] [Racing + Comedy + A Touch of Angst] He thought he and his hard-luck buddy would spend their whole lives doing odd jobs in the big city. But a twist of fate made him the female racing champion's apprentice, and he began his rally racing career. 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Self-promoted, the transformation from a wage earner to a professional racer—no system involved [awkward laugh]

16. 516 相 On Our Blind Date, the Heir to a Wealthy Family Took Me to Register Our Marriage 相亲当天，豪门继承人拉着我领证 Gu Lingfei古凌菲Modern Romance5.9M WordsOngoing [Sweet romance + Marriage Before Love + male lead pretends to be a pig to eat the tiger] On the day of her blind date, Hai Tong impulsively married a stranger. She thought married life would be ordinary and built on mutual respect. Instead, her new husband turned out to be a clingy human piece of glue. What surprised her most was that whenever she ran into trouble, he would step in and resolve everything with ease. Whenever she asked about it, he always said he was just lucky, until one day she 173.9kReads9.5Score6.7k14d adds
17. 517 绝 Absolute Power 绝对权力 Zeng Yi曾呓Urban881k WordsCompleted From the start, he’s assigned to the most grassroots post at an agricultural technology extension center. Follow Lin Chen as he turns his fortunes around and enjoys a smooth rise through the ranks, climbing to the pinnacle of power and embarking on a new chapter in life! 3.6kReads8.9Score31714d adds

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    I recommend this book.

18. 518 重 Back to 2010 to Marry My One True Love 重回2010，迎娶白月光 Tree Leaf Thirteen树叶十三Urban400k WordsCompleted [Reborn + no System + one female lead + school life] In his previous life, Zhou Yang let his inferiority complex and his “future mother-in-law's” objections get the better of him. He pretended to be a jerk and deliberately pushed his childhood sweetheart, Su Qian, away. Heartbroken by Zhou Yang, Su Qian moved far away and never married. An unexpected drinking party sent Zhou Yang back to his second year of high school. In this new life, Zhou Yang will never let her go. He will hold on tight to t 69Reads6.0Score—14d adds

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    No system, no pretentiousness, just cozy everyday life.

19. 519 孟 Lady Meng Doesn't Feel Like Making Soup Today Either 孟婆今天也不想熬汤 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物16k WordsCompleted Meng Po Doesn't Want to Make Soup Today Either 19Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 520 绝 Stranded on a Deserted Island 绝岛逢生 Heartless Iron Rod铁棒无情Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [A no-nonsense military survival story set on an island] A mysterious bodyguard is escorting a biologist and his wife across the sea when their passenger ship is struck by a torpedo. Forced to leap overboard, they wash up on a deserted island. After enduring wind and rain, they finally reach the island, only to discover that danger lurks everywhere... This story will take you into the most realistic world of survival at sea and on an island. You’ll feel the beauty of the ocean beneath a starry s 19.7kReads9.1Score1.9k14d adds

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    Book recommendation!

21. 521 我 How My Road Trip with My Nemesis Took the Internet by Storm 我和冤家自驾游爆红全网这件事 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物10k WordsCompleted The Story of My Road Trip with My Nemesis Going Viral Across the Internet 48Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 522 让 You Want Me to Pretend to Be Your Boyfriend and Go Home? I'll Make the Act Real! 让我假装男友回家？我假戏真做！ A Little Dream Bug一只小梦虫Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [System] [Single heroine] [Urban] [Adorable kids] [The short drama based on this book is now online. The actresses are gorgeous, and the show looks even better than what I wrote. Feel free to check it out, and if you like it, remember to leave a like! _(:з"∠*)_] I saw through my childhood sweetheart, a money-hungry little green tea. Just then, my gorgeous, long-legged Northeastern best friend, whom I'd known for years, was being pressured by her family to get married. She asked me to go home wit 27.8kReads8.4Score1.8k14d adds

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    That works!

23. 523 完 Oh No! The Pretty Boy I Kept Is the Young Master of Beijing's Elite 完蛋！我养的小白脸是京圈太子爷 Little Crayon Nian蜡笔小年Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Tomato Short Drama: My Toyboy Is the Powerful Young Master of the Capital On her wedding night, her husband eloped abroad with his mistress. Did Jiang Ciyou cry? No! She turned around and kept an impossibly handsome toyboy. Why not? They could all have a good time together! The toyboy had broad shoulders, a slim waist, and was clingy. He could be both wolfish and sweet, and loved to act cute. After three carefree years, Jiang Ciyou handed him an enormous check. “Darling, my husband is back. Let’ 28.8kReads9.0Score5.9k14d adds
24. 524 灰 Cinderella’s Comeback Against the Odds 灰姑娘的逆风翻盘 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物39k WordsCompleted The Cinderella Who Turned the Tables Against the Odds 5Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 525 入 Nightfall 入夜 Empty-Headed脑袋空空Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted The door opened, and a tall, slender man stepped out. Lin Mian stared at him, dumbstruck, forgetting even to snap out of it. “What are you looking at, hmm?” 7kReads9.3Score2.5k14d adds
26. 526 田 A Million Followers on the Field Path 田埂上的百万粉丝 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物9k WordsCompleted A Million Followers on the Ridge 3Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 527 小 A Small-Town Lawyer's Journey to Level Up 小城女律师打怪升级记 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物Modern Romance63k WordsCompleted After graduating from college, Lin Jia chose neither to stay in the big city nor to return to her hometown. Instead, she packed her bags and headed for the small southern city she had always dreamed of. A lively young lawyer sets off on a journey of challenges and growth. 14Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 528 一 The Legend of a Man 一个男人的传说 Wings of Melancholy in the Night夜色忧羽Urban393k WordsOngoing [Not a mindless wish-fulfillment novel, not fan fiction, no system] If you had only one choice to make in your life, would you live on your knees, or would you rather stand tall and be destroyed?! This is a novel you need to settle down and read at your own pace. [Prison Arc] Dark, violent, and oppressive, but with hope left behind. [Tiger Emerges from the Mountain] Focused on growth, groundwork, and choosing a path. [Dragon Rises from the Sea] Focused on confrontation, breakneck pacing, and exh 5Reads6.8Score114d adds

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    No system, no cheat codes, not mindless, not a wish-fulfillment novel. A deep portrayal of a realistic prison, adapted from the real-life godfather-level figure in Southern China. Contains many insights into real life.

29. 529 重 Reborn, I Built My Wife an Energy Empire 重生后，我给老婆建了个能源帝国 The Little Orange Cat on the Top Floor顶楼的小橘猫Urban146k WordsOngoing [Reborn and changing his fate + devoted husband + brotherhood + building an industrial empire + no golden finger] After eight years in prison, his girlfriend, Xu Anning, waited faithfully outside, while his brother, Li Yichen, worked tirelessly on his behalf and died in a car accident. Zhou Jiyang poured his bitter experience into an autobiography, but he was its only reader. The moment he closed his eyes, he was reborn in 2016, on the eve of falling into Hongxin Technology’s trap! Looking at Xu —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I highly recommend Little Orange Cat's new book: After reading the serialized content, my first impression is that the author's skill has improved significantly. My second impression (and it's becoming increasingly clear) is that it's based on the author's personal experience (of course, the rebirth part is definitely not true). It's so professional, so professional, that I feel it could be used as a textbook for entrepreneurship. Among urban entrepreneurial novels, the most difficult to write about is real-world business startups, but the author has depicted these industries with extreme realism and detail, and more importantly, it's not dry at all, but rather seamlessly integrated into a tight narrative. Then there's capital operation, organizational management, and the most difficult aspect—strategic thinking—which simply cannot be written without personal experience. Furthermore, the author's character development and emotional portrayal are absolutely rare in urban novels, both detailed and sophisticated. All the characters are very well-rounded, and the overall feeling is like personally experiencing this entrepreneurial journey in the energy industry. Although it hasn't explicitly touched on national sentiment yet, there's already a clear inclination—national energy security strategy. In short, both in terms of detail and scope, this is extremely rare in current domestic urban novels—I even think it could be adapted into a patriotic TV series. I believe this novel will not disappoint you!!

30. 530 站 Loving You from Afar 站在远处爱 Already Exists 11已存在的11Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted Liang Qingtong is new to the workplace and deeply admires Lu Chengyang, an industry role model. That exceptional man is her idol, her dream guy. By chance, she becomes his subordinate, and before she knows it, she seems to have fallen for him. He is decisive and efficient at work, but when it comes to love, he has no idea what he’s doing! We’re all just a bunch of unfortunate people: we can’t have the ones we love, we don’t cherish the ones we have, and when we’re together, we suspect each other 74Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A letter to our past selves, a time we can never go back to. It's about renting an apartment, about unrequited love, about that male boss who made my heart flutter, and about regrets.

31. 531 大 A Curious Romance in Dajiang 大疆奇缘 Border Passes and Misty Scenery关塞烟霞Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [A Story-Driven Romance] [Lighthearted, Slow-Burn] As the highway collapsed, he said, “Stay close to me!” As the border city was sealed off, he said, “I’m here!” When her family was in danger, he said, “Leave it to me!” Just as he got down on one knee, ready to say, “Marry me!” she took out a ring, handed it to him, and said, “Put it on me…” 222Reads7.1Score—14d adds
32. 532 完 Oh No, I’m Addicted to Him 完了，对他上瘾了 Little Imp小妖孽Modern Romance108k WordsCompleted Stories from life in Beijing. “Your Majesty wants to summon you tonight, my dear.” “Th-this...” Two blushes rose on Zheng Yiyi’s cheeks. Before she could even nod, a wicked smile appeared in Jiang Yifeng’s eyes. He took her hand firmly and hurried toward the place they shared with their roommates... 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Come and see!

33. 533 季 When Ji Comes, Make Yourself at Home 季来之，则安之 The Kitty Isn't Being Good小猫咪不乖乖呀Modern Romance315k WordsCompleted As the empire teeters on the brink of collapse, Ji Shuhe sees through her fiancé’s false affection and turns around to marry Ji Bai. She intends for them to spend their lives treating each other with polite respect, but finds herself falling deeper and deeper under his doting care... 126Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Urban daily life

34. 534 总 Someone Always Thinks I’ll Be Here If She Turns Around 总有人觉得她若回头我就在呢 Ling Xin808凌心808Urban297k WordsCompleted [Regret arc + no turning back + satisfying read + cozy daily life] My devotion was met with coldness, my sincerity with deceit. A thousand tender words blew away on the wind; my heart was poured into the water. I was a moth drawn to the flame, while you were the bright moon shining on a ditch! Who hasn't had someone they treasured in their youth? When a sincere heart goes unappreciated, when you take someone else's devotion for granted, that heart will gradually drift away from yours. A relation 2Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 535 我 My Love, from Chongqing to Shenzhen 我的爱从重庆到深圳 Clear Morning Breeze清清晨风Urban1.0M WordsCompleted One heroine, multiple supporting female characters A sugary-sweet romance + sunny outlook + everyday love + plenty of affection On the train home for the New Year, the male lead, Ma Xuan, meets a stunning beauty. He never expects that a devastating snowstorm will bring them together, leaving their train stranded on the tracks for three or four days. The story begins in the train car where he and the beauty are traveling. Though the two outstanding young people love each other, they must both f 56Reads9.1Score—14d adds
36. 536 重 Reborn: I Doted on My Wife and Kids and Shocked the Whole Village 重生：我宠老婆孩子震惊全村 Ye Xiaolou叶小楼Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Reborn Romance + Regretful Scumbag + 1980s Dad Life + Devoted Husband, One Heroine + Satisfying Read + Cozy Daily Life + Healing] Chen Sanye, the village's notorious hooligan, suddenly changed after a night of heavy drinking! The idle, foul-mouthed delinquent became polite. He was not only hardworking, but even learned how to make money! He stopped barking orders at his pretty, mute wife and began speaking to her softly and treating her with the utmost tenderness. The neighbors were baffled. Ha 38.1kReads9.6Score4.3k14d adds

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    This is such a satisfying read! I love this kind of drama! After a drunken night, the scoundrel Chen Zhuo is reborn before his wife and daughter passed away. His personality changes drastically; he transforms from a scumbag into a devoted father and loving husband, respecting his wife and daughter… Time to start eating dog food! A satisfying urban rebirth story with delicate writing, humor, and wit. I'm in! [Admiration][Admiration][Add to bookshelf]

37. 537 范 The Rise and Fall of Boss Fan 范老板的沉浮人生 Liu Ningduochang刘宁多昌Modern Romance736k WordsCompleted This story follows 1980s entrepreneur Fan Chenhui through the ups and downs of the business world in Shenzhen. It explores real-world issues including financial crises, family conflicts, workplace rivalries, and tangled relationships, portraying human nature and the changes of the times in vivid detail. 116Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    The novel centers on the emotional life of the male protagonist, Fan Chenhui, and his female secretary, Yang Feiyan, recounting Fan Chenhui's rise and fall from humble beginnings to meteoric success, and finally, bankruptcy. It also vividly depicts his entanglements with several goddaughters, sowing the seeds of future trouble. During his lowest point, he experiences family turmoil: his daughter-in-law, Ou Pingping, divorces his son, Fan Xiacheng. Ou Pingping, now a bitter enemy, becomes involved with Fan Chenhui's production supervisor, Niu Shengping, and the two establish a company that drives Fan Chenhui's business out of business. Yang Feiyan, his former secretary, takes over Fan Chenhui's bankrupt company, revitalizes it, and crushes Ou Pingping and Niu Shengping's company, inciting hatred between Ou and Niu, leading them to commit a desperate, self-destructive crime. Ultimately, Ou and Niu are imprisoned, and Fan and Yang collaborate again. Yang Feiyan invests in developing rural tourism in her hometown, while Fan Chenhui returns to his spiritual home.

38. 538 重 Reborn: My Childhood Friend Is Hard to Win Over 重生：我这个青梅竹马不太好追 God of K VoiceK声之神Urban138k WordsOngoing Xiao Yihan was reborn, returning to the humble age of eighteen, when he used to be a lovesick doormat. But with a second chance at life, everything is destined to change! A childhood sweetheart, a gentle campus beauty, a glamorous and alluring female teacher... With beauties everywhere, how will Xiao Yihan choose...? 1Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 539 重 Back to 1985: Tales of the Northeast 重回1985：东北往事 Heading North向北Urban1.9M WordsCompleted These are fiery years spent feeling one’s way across a river by touching the stones, a time of thriving vitality where the bold could eat their fill, and of wild growth where big shots were everywhere. The rules of this society have never changed: the meek fear the tough, the tough fear the ruthless, the ruthless fear the reckless, and the reckless fear those who don’t care if they live or die. But even those who don’t care if they live or die fear madmen. And so, Zhou Dongbei went mad. (TV adap 85.3kReads9.6Score8.8k14d adds
40. 540 官 The Biggest Hothead in Officialdom 官场第一愣头青 Model Huiyin模特徽因Urban6.9M WordsOngoing In the system, having powerful connections can provide welcome shelter. But sometimes, leaning on a powerful patron means being treated like a puppet, manipulated and controlled by others... Jiang Zhen initially refused to be controlled, but gradually changed his mind. He came to understand that Elder Xu's influence over him wasn't about control, but about guiding him as a person, beyond the rules of institutions and the conventions of the underworld. In the end, he deeply understood the career- 134.3kReads9.3Score9.9k14d adds
41. 541 我 I Wait for You Where the Lanterns Fade 我在灯火阑珊处，等归人 Why Speak of Parting何言别离Urban141k WordsCompleted [One Female Lead]+ [Both Reborn]+ [Pure Romance, No Angst]+ [No System]+ [Everyday Life] This is a story that moves at its own pace, fast at times and slow at others. I hope it will be a heartwarming one. Where the city lights fade, Gao Yuanji stands quietly. A voice drifts over from somewhere far away, faint and indistinct. “What are you doing?” The young man reaches out to catch the falling snow and smiles. “Waiting for someone to come home.” It turns out that a boy’s passionate love can lose 40Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a slice-of-life story without a system. The male and female leads aren't particularly outstanding academic achievers, and their family backgrounds are just average; it's simply about everyday life.

42. 542 群 A Harem of Beauties: It All Starts When I Move in With My Teacher 群美：和老师同居开始 Banyan Tree Spirit榕树精Urban439k WordsOngoing Wang Yu was reborn as a country boy in a parallel world. All he wanted was to make some money and live comfortably, but before he knew it, a crowd of beautiful women had gathered around him. His adorable live-in teacher; His gentle childhood sweetheart; The mysterious policewoman; His pen pal, a girl as exceptional as the heavens' favored daughter… 12Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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    It's good-looking and I love watching it.

43. 543 替 The Bride's Secret Identity Can No Longer Stay Hidden 替嫁新娘的马甲偷偷藏不住 Fish Finds Water鱼得水Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Underdog comeback + adored by everyone + domineering CEO + married first, fall in love later + livestreaming + secret identities] [Pure-hearted beauty with both brains and looks VS a cold yet devoted domineering CEO] As an adopted daughter, she was forced by her mother and elder sister to marry into the Huo family as a stand-in bride. A lonely orphan with no one to rely on and a comatose man who’d suffered a terrible accident: they really were a perfect match! But she never expected that... Aft 1.2kReads9.2Score34014d adds

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    A realistic urban novel that's so good you can't stop reading.

44. 544 刚 I Just Started Third Grade, But They Insist I'm an Emperor in His Twilight Years 刚上三年级，非说我是暮年大帝 Give Me Forget-Me-Nots给我忘忧草Urban403k WordsOngoing He had only just started third grade this year when he was told he had become a Great Emperor, albeit one in his twilight years. [As a Great Emperor, you ruled supreme through the ages. In your twilight years, your vital energy and blood are fading. You have exhausted your imperial power and risked everything to transmigrate to this world, where danger lurks everywhere and opportunities abound.] Lin Chen looked at the rubber running track and the towering buildings before him, utterly speechless 135Reads9.3Score—14d adds
45. 545 女 Son-in-Law: My Lovely Wife Is Hard to Handle 女婿：娇妻难养 Wine Soldier酒卒Urban1.7M WordsCompleted [Male-oriented, no NTR, romance, marriage before love] With a beautiful wife at home, what’s wrong with being a live-in son-in-law? But Liu Chenyang was already a little stunned on his wedding night. This marriage was nothing like he’d imagined. 3.4kReads8.4Score29114d adds

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    "The Perfect Union" is a decent work. Although the three female protagonists are somewhat intellectually challenged, it reflects certain aspects of female social psychology to some extent. The saying "A spoiled son-in-law and a demanding wife are hard to raise" goes without saying. The author's writing style, striving for a stream-of-consciousness approach, can be somewhat agonizing. The female protagonist experiences moments of hesitation and confusion, but overall, the story is positive.

46. 546 我 My Free-Rent Tenant 我的免费女房客 Han Yu寒禹Urban406k WordsCompleted After graduating from college, Zhou Yang worked in the planning department of Hongli Mall. In a residential neighborhood, he rented a two-bedroom apartment from Li Xiuhong, the tenant who had been subletting it. Although money was tight, he found a simple satisfaction in life. After the landlady, Su Wei, returned from the United States and took back her property from Li Xiuhong, she got into one unpleasant dispute after another with her tenant, Zhou Yang. From then on, things spiraled out of co 42Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 547 让 I Told You to Cultivate Immortality, Not to Start in Kindergarten 让你修仙，没让你在幼儿园就修仙 Want Some Oolong Tea想喝乌龙茶Urban240k WordsOngoing [Slice of Life] [Sweet Romance] [Lighthearted] [The System Goes Haywire] [Light Novel Vibes] [Love Triangle] System: Want to transmigrate to a cultivation world and become a Child of Destiny? Chen Zhili: Of course I do! System: There are a few conditions. Chen Zhili: What conditions? System: The more miserably you die, the greater your fortune. Chen Zhili gritted his teeth. “Fine, I trust you!” Chen Zhili thought he had been chosen by the System as the one destined for greatness. But after trans 57Reads8.9Score—14d adds
48. 548 重 Reborn and Taking It Easy at School, I Really Don't Want to Compete Anymore! 重生留校躺平，我真不想再卷啊！ This Meat Is Poisonous这肉有毒Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Slice of life + entrepreneurship + university] Reborn at the moment of his university graduation in 2011, Jiang Hao faces another chance to stay on at the university. He gives up the grueling 996 work schedule he endured in his previous life and chooses to stay on as a librarian. Drawing on the memories from before he was reborn, he originally only wants financial freedom. But as his fortune grows, he ultimately becomes someone others admire as a success! 55.1kReads8.9Score16k14d adds

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    💥Highly recommended. On February 22, 1799, Heshen was given a white silk noose by Emperor Jiaqing to end his life. He inexplicably arrived in the future world of 1983. As an ancient person, see how he thrives in the modern city.

49. 549 憨 My Lovably Ditsy Deskmate: I Flirted Until She Became My Girlfriend 憨憨同桌傻白甜，把她撩成小女友 Pure Little Ming纯洁滴小明Urban515k WordsCompleted [Romance + sweet couple moments + reborn + campus beauty + comedy + one heroine + wholesome content] Xiao Ming is reborn and meets his girlfriend, who died of an illness in his previous life. At this point, she’s still a sweet, innocent airhead. Xiao Ming decides he’ll do everything he can to make it up to her in this life. One day, Xiao Ming asks her a question. “Yi Tian, how do you pronounce this word?” Su Yitian: “Let me see. I think it’s... ‘I love you~’” Xiao Ming: “???” The blurb doesn’t d 3.1kReads9.4Score41614d adds

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    Single female lead, mindless sweetness

50. 550 绝 The Absolute Man 绝对男人 E Fo Ge鄂佛歌Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Traditional] [Realistic + hardship + inspirational] [Some angst] His mother died, his father was paralyzed, his stepmother suffered a mental breakdown, his older siblings kept running into trouble, and his younger siblings were still minors. At just sixteen, this outstanding student had no choice but to become the family’s sole support, shoulder his father’s enormous debts, and endure all kinds of unfairness and setbacks. Still, he refused to give up... This isn’t a wish-fulfillment story. Ther 22kReads9.2Score2.2k14d adds

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    I highly recommend this book. It depicts realistic daily life, but the plot is captivating.

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