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. 151 狠 A Cruel Mother, a Broken Home, and Me, Unbroken 狠心的妈，破碎的家，不屈的我 If You’re No Eagle, Don’t Be a Snail不是雄鹰做蜗牛Urban3.3M WordsOngoing [Male-Oriented, Rural, Family, Comeback, Power Fantasy, Inspirational] Abandoned by his own mother, abused by his stepmother, and struck by his father's sudden misfortune. Su Yang, a poor boy from the mountains, has been left battered by his family's cruelty. With no one to lean on and no support to count on, he can only fight his own way to survival. He studies hard, weathers turmoil on campus, and makes his way in the business world. His heartless relatives come crawling back to latch onto his 28.4kReads8.2Score2.3k14d adds

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   This inspirational story of overcoming adversity is full of positive energy, with a dramatic and deeply moving plot.

2. 152 儿 My Son Wants to Be a Live-In Son-in-Law, and His Future In-Laws Are My First Love 儿子要当赘婿，亲家居然是我初恋 Xu Heizi绪黑子Urban163k WordsCompleted Twelve years ago, on an ordinary night, Ji Chang fell asleep and transmigrated to a parallel world called Blue Star. From then on, Ji Chang began his story of unexpectedly becoming a father. But from that day forward, a series of changes disrupted his once peaceful life... “Dad, I have something to tell you. Don’t get worked up!” “You little rascal, your dad has been through all kinds of storms. You don’t need to keep me in suspense!” “I’m getting married!” “Marriage is great!” “What!? Getting m 32Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Funny and entertaining urban comedy!

3. 153 攀 Climbing the Ranks of Power 攀登官峰 Wen Hai Shi Bei文海十贝Modern Romance132k WordsCompleted Xu Lu never imagined that an ordinary woman could climb the ranks in small but steady steps simply by being beautiful, and even help her husband get promoted along the way. She enjoys all kinds of privileges and takes in the boundless vistas from the summit of officialdom... 39Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Everyday Stories

4. 154 山 Chronicles of Mountains and Rivers 山河志 A Dao阿刀Urban1.9M WordsCompleted His beautiful mother was nearly assaulted by a village lout, but she tearfully begged the man who rescued her not to call the police. Young Gao Yuan couldn’t understand why at the time. Only when he reached his thirties and looked back on the past, with those scenes flashing through his mind, did he realize that the lives of countless rural people together form a chronicle of the mountains and rivers of China! 84.3kReads9.6Score9.1k14d adds

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   This book is undoubtedly a masterpiece of urban slice-of-life fiction. Gaowangzhuang is the poorest village in Jianglin area. The protagonist, Gao Yuan, is the daughter of Gao Junshan, who became mentally impaired after a head injury sustained while saving someone. His mother, Ma Junlan, single-handedly raised Gao Yuan, as his grandparents and uncles severed ties with them. Ma Junlan considered giving up on this hopeless family, but ultimately couldn't bear to leave her child and husband. However, there was still the warmth of Da Jiang's family. Da Jiang's father, Wang Xianzhong, was a transport driver and a close friend of Gao Junshan. His mother, Qingmei, was also like a sister to Ma Junlan and provided significant support to the family during Gao Yuan's school years. In middle school, one teacher worth mentioning is Jiang Bin, a truly good teacher who almost got reported by the head of the teaching department for secretly tutoring students to improve their grades. At the beginning of middle school, Da Jiang and Gao Yuan weren't enemies, with Da Jiang constantly targeting Gao Yuan. Later, due to the sports meet, they finally put aside their differences and became good brothers. Then, in high school, another student with the same name joined Gao Yuan's class. Over the three years of high school, this student stole all of Gao Yuan's honors and also plotted a huge conspiracy. He then successfully entered university, but suffered a heartbreak. Fortunately, his roommates helped Gao Yuan heal his emotional wounds. After graduating, he went to Beihai for an internship, where he demonstrated exceptional abilities, leading to a rapid promotion. It was there that he met his future wife and another Gao Yuan who had transferred to his high school class. What follows is the story of Gao Yuan's rise to a business empire. The author's vivid descriptions of human nature and the narratives are masterful, creating a truly immersive reading experience. Don't let the seemingly mundane title fool you; the writing is vibrant and engaging!

5. 155 当 When an Honest Man Picks Up a Knife 当老实人拿起刀 A Glass of Beer一杯啤酒Urban3.1M WordsCompleted This is a straight-up crime-world novel! It does start with the protagonist being reborn, but after that, the story has nothing to do with being reborn! In short, the plot is ruthless, satisfying, and wild... The underworld here is all about fighting and killing, but also about human relationships and social rules! 22.4kReads9.1Score1.8k14d adds

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   From a penniless hoodlum to a powerful gang leader, this is a true account of life in the 1980s, highly recommended.

6. 156 我 My Years in the Wedding Business 我干婚庆这些年 Jin Shiliu金十六Urban2.2M WordsCompleted [Life's Big Events + Wedding Industry + Northeastern Comedy + Everyday Family Life + Rich Older Women + Older Sisters] Jin Ge is a male makeup artist and photographer. After personally reporting his biological father and sending him to prison, he returned to his hometown to protect his mother from his father's enemies. He took over the family wedding business, and because of his professional makeup skills, many couples hired him to handle their weddings. The work also gave him a chance to see wh 7.9kReads8.8Score87314d adds

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   The everyday life of a family, a bunch of awful characters, the kind that's notorious in their town. Do you like it?

7. 157 银 The Bank President’s Daughter-in-Law from the Countryside 银行行长家的农村儿媳妇 Long Xinyue龙馨月Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Brother-and-sister dynamic + Urban romance + Marriage first, love later + Childhood sweethearts + Female growth The wealthy male lead and the rural female lead were born in neighboring hospital beds, just one day apart. The female lead is stunning and attracts admirers wherever she goes, yet she’s gentle and well-behaved. The male lead is a roguishly handsome man of the world, considerate and capable, a born CEO and the king of jealousy. Though their values and upbringings are worlds apart, fate 2.9kReads8.7Score29914d adds

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   Single female lead! Realistic romance! Urban slice-of-life, with some early chapters depicting the two leads' childhood stories. The later chapters focus on marriage and career. Very good!

8. 158 全 The World's Number One Assassin 全球第一杀手 Lamb Who Found Its Way Back迷途知返的羔羊Urban1.3M WordsCompleted He survives beneath the light and walks through the darkness. Together, light and darkness weave a glittering world. Volume One: The Traditional Urban Assassin. Volume Two: A Dark Feast at the End of the World. (It leans more toward science fiction in the middle.) 18.9kReads9.2Score1.8k14d adds
9. 159 重 Reborn in 1993: Dark Sea 重生1993，暗海 The Gods Want to Go Wild神想出去浪Urban1.9M WordsCompleted The physical edition of Wrathful Sea, Calm the Abyss is now available. Presales officially begin at 19:00 on October 11. [Reborn] [Mystery] [Undercover Agent] [Revenge] [Anti-Drug Operations] [Counterespionage] The golden finger is extremely weak, and he relies on his own abilities. This is a battle of wits between highly intelligent opponents, so you need to keep your brain switched on. There is no showing off and face-slapping! Ideal for veteran readers. If you understand it, you'll find it ve 259.5kReads9.6Score30.9k14d adds

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   It meets the requirements: no system, no chuunibyou (adolescent delusions of grandeur), no invincibility, no pretentiousness, no exaggeration. No harem elements.

10. 160 股 Making Waves in the Stock Market: The Super Retail Investor 股海纵横之超级散户 Little Stone of Xiguo西郭小石头Urban1.9M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + Daily Life + Stocks + Futures + Workplace + Wealth + Romance] In his previous life, Zheng Kang spent years pursuing his dream girl, Li Lizhen, from high school all the way through college. He brought her meals and water, saved seats for her, helped her register for classes, and delivered medicine whenever she was sick. He was an utterly devoted simp, and the most relentless member of her loyal army of admirers. But Li Lizhen only ever saw Zheng Kang as a backup for her backup. Th 1.8kReads7.6Score17114d adds
11. 161 蝉 We All Shone as the Cicadas Shed Their Skins 蝉蜕时我们都在发光 Wisteria Vines紫藤萝萝Modern Romance537k WordsCompleted Life is like a game of Go: once you place a stone, there's no taking it back. Growth is like a tree: its roots must dig deep into the soil. Amid the many conflicts between city and countryside, social classes, and generations, what kind of love story will unfold between Zhang Zimo, a top student from the countryside, and Liang Yixun, the son of the Forestry Bureau director who is passionate about Go? My new work is here! Welcome to read it. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to wr —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You could read this book. It's good.

12. 162 千 Never Mess with a Pisces Woman 千万不要招惹双鱼座女生 Big and Little Orange Cats大小橘猫Modern Romance589k WordsOngoing [Workplace] [Urban Life] [Marriage Before Love] Mumu is a Pisces woman who entered the workplace with two labels already attached to her: timid and easy to bully. But no one knows that beneath the soft exterior of a Pisces lies the heart of a great demon king. When everyone thinks she’ll be swallowed up by the workplace, Mumu proves to the world through her actions: Don’t make a Pisces cry, because once she’s done crying, it’ll be your turn. This novel could also be called Mumu’s Rise to the Top 134Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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    Urban workplace novel, single female lead, no cheat codes, no cheat codes.

13. 163 平 A Common Man’s Reborn Years 平凡人的重生岁月 What Was That Name? I Haven't Eaten叫什么名不吃饭Urban2.3M WordsCompleted [Everyday Urban Life + Campus Youth + Making Up for Regrets + Believable Logic] A portrayal of youth as it really was: no posturing, no face-slapping. This is simply the everyday life of an ordinary person after being reborn. People remain consistent; being reborn doesn't suddenly make someone all-powerful. Their old flaws are still there. They simply get to live their lives over again with their memories and life experience intact. Everyone has a limit to how far they can go, so if you're looki 4.3kReads6.2Score16214d adds

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    This book perfectly meets your requirements.

14. 164 荒 The Wilds’ Ninth Squad 荒野九队 Continue Writing Spring and Autumn续写春秋Urban1.7M WordsCompleted In the Qinghai Yadan badlands, local police discover a burned corpse. Hanging around its neck is the ID tag of Cang Yunfeng, a member of Wilderness Team Nine. But at that very moment, Cang Yunfeng is lounging on his sofa at home, watching TV. Only when a policewoman calls does he suddenly realize... he seems to have been missing for a very long time... 91.5kReads9.5Score10.5k14d adds

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    A gripping plot, venturing into uncharted territory, thrilling action, exhilarating and emotionally intense moments, and heart-wrenching drama.

15. 165 穿 I Transmigrated Into a Blond Delinquent and Decided to Rise to the Top 穿越成黄毛的我决定踏上崛起之路 Old Wu Next Door Meow隔壁老吴喵Urban1.0M WordsOngoing Jiang Guchuan never imagined he would transmigrate into a 60-episode anime and become the blond male lead. Worse, it was right at the start of the story, and he was standing in front of the pitiful heroine. “Don’t! Please, don’t come any closer!” “Don’t take pictures or videos! Don’t post them online!” The heroine curled up, trembling, tears streaming down her face. He now faced two choices: Choice A: If he carried on, the heroine would turn dark and fall into ruin. He might follow the blond guy 5.3kReads7.0Score59114d adds
16. 166 血 Bloodstained Path to the Throne 血染皇途 Typing Machine1码子机1Eastern Fantasy3.7M WordsCompleted Ye Xiao, the third prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, possessed peerless talent in martial arts. He entered the martial world at fourteen and wandered for ten years. After inheriting the legacy of the Human Emperor, he returned to court, intent on claiming imperial power. But what he never expected was that as soon as he returned to the capital, he would be granted a marriage. His bride-to-be was a female general who had committed an unforgivable offense, whose name struck fear into everyone in t 77.2kReads8.8Score7.4k14d adds
17. 167 游 A Life of Fishing: My Rod Can Be Upgraded 游钓人生：我的鱼竿能升级 Bland Green Tea清茶乏味Urban1.4M WordsCompleted A pure fishing novel. (Also known as A Life of Fishing on the Move) After learning he has ALS, Liu Yan loses hope for the future. One night, he throws himself into a river and encounters a mysterious old man, who introduces him to the joys of fishing and gives him an upgradeable wish-granting fishing rod. Thus begins his life of fishing on the move. Filling the boat and overflowing the fish boxes become part of his daily routine! Hundred-pound grass carp and black carp in lakes and reservoirs! T 4.5kReads9.2Score37214d adds

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    Urban daily life fishing and farming stories, light and relaxing.

18. 168 等 Wait! I’m Not Trying to Live Off Someone Else! 等等！我没想吃软饭啊！ Snow Flying Over South Lake南湖飞雪Urban162k WordsCompleted Lin Yu, a veteran simp and eligible bachelor, has been reborn. I, Lin Yu, built a vast business empire from nothing. If anyone dares say I live off a woman, I'll sue you for defamation! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A humorous slice-of-life story set in the city, featuring a straight man who remains single by choice [facepalm].

19. 169 教 I Taught the Heroine to Be Shameless, but Not to Have No Shame at All 教女主厚脸皮，可没教她不要脸啊 Vulture Riding a Chick秃鹫骑小鸡Urban1.0M WordsCompleted The result of staying up all night reading novels is that one night you pull an all-nighter, close your eyes, open them again, and discover you’ve transmigrated into the body of a villainous male supporting character. Readers of urban wish-fulfillment novels know that the villainous supporting character has to keep courting death for the plot between the male and female leads to move forward. As the villainous supporting character, Long Aotian has to bully the female lead, harass the second fema 23.3kReads8.8Score1.8k14d adds

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    Urban daily life story, no system, romance history

20. 170 绝 The Stunning Goddess Is Sweet and Regal, and She's Flirting with Me Again 绝美女神又甜又御，又在偷撩我了 This Person Is Too Lazy to Think of a Pen Name这个人很懒不想起笔名Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Radiant goddess pursues and teases him + Childhood sweetheart regrets it for life + He never looks back + One heroine + Healing romance + Sweet couple moments + A little spice] [No System, no golden finger, no rebirth + The everyday romance and entrepreneurial journey of the leads] Ten years of affection are dismissed with a single remark: “I’ve known plenty of people for ten years.” Only after his dignity is trampled does Lin Yu finally come to his senses. He buys a plane ticket and sets out t 1.7kReads8.6Score13314d adds

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    Urban daily life, no female lead, no rebirth. [Shy][shy][shy] Male-oriented single female lead, lots of sweet moments, the female lead relentlessly pursues and flirts with the male lead, leaving kiss marks on his neck, clamping his legs between her legs. It's not the kind of forceful flirting, but a very subtle and gradual approach. It's very enjoyable, but it's a slow-paced story, not quite in line with Tomato's style. Low read count, complete story with delicate details, recommended reading.

21. 171 我 A Red-Haired Delinquent Girl Has Her Eye on Me! 我被红发不良女盯上了！ The Money-Making Young Master赚钱的少爷Urban357k WordsOngoing [Slice of Life] + [One Heroine] + [No System] + [Not Reborn] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Coming of Age] Years later, when his children point to the red-haired delinquent in a photograph and ask Su You who she is, he always remembers the night he met Zuo Fei on the subway. “That was your mom back when she was in college...” Before he can finish, a dishcloth thrown from the kitchen smacks him right in the head. 18Reads—Score114d adds

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    Let me recommend this short story, a slice-of-life novel with a single female lead. Readers who are interested can give it a try. Here's a brief synopsis: Years later, when his children point to a photo of a red-haired delinquent girl and ask Su You who she is, he always remembers the night he met Zuo Fei on the subway. "That's your mom in college..." Before he could finish, a dishcloth thrown from the kitchen hit him on the head.

22. 172 职 The Corporate World: Mergers and Acquisitions 职场铭之并购江湖 Brother Jun骏小哥Urban320k WordsCompleted (Workplace intrigue + business rivalry + workplace romance + turning one's life around) In Modu, you dream of owning a spacious home, driving a nice car, and having a beautiful, gracious partner. But you're just an ordinary office worker, an ordinary accountant. What can you do? The protagonist, Ren Jiaming, is in the same boat. Yet through luck and his own hard work, he weathers the deceit and rivalry of the business world and the ups and downs of romance, inching closer to that life day by day 159Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Urban workplace novels depict seemingly mundane workplaces, yet undercurrents are swirling, especially in mergers and acquisitions-related positions where the protagonist treads on thin ice.

23. 173 不 Don't Want to Work Overtime? Then Get Out! I Did, So Why Is My Boss Begging Me to Come Back? 不加班就滚？真滚了，老板又跪下来求我干什么？ Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭10k WordsCompleted “If You Won't Work Overtime, Then Get Lost!” I Really Left, So Why Is the Boss Kneeling and Begging Me to Come Back? 129Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A true slice-of-life urban novel, single female lead, no system, no rebirth.

24. 174 穿 After Becoming a Substitute, She Stayed Up All Night Studying the Nanny Handbook 穿替身后，她连夜攻读月嫂手册 Little White Snake in the Waves浪里小白蛇Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After overworked office drone Ye Qingqing transmigrated into the role of a stand-in for someone’s one true love, all she wanted was to make money. When the domineering CEO told her to dance, she put on a white dress and started doing the hand dance. When he told her to sing, she shocked the bar with a song called “My Surname Is Shi.” When the woman he truly loved framed her, she handed over a job application, complete with an advanced nanny certificate. When a rich young lady tried to humiliate 16.7kReads9.0Score2k14d adds

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    The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of her beloved's substitute—perfect! Making money this way is so fast! Her beloved will eventually return, so she's not worried about losing her job; she has a career plan targeting both the domineering CEO and her beloved. She doesn't want to be like the original owner, blinded by love and heartbroken; she wants to use the domineering CEO's illusion of sadness to make money for herself.

25. 175 实 After the Intern Was Thrust into the Role, the Boss Begged Me on His Knees to Take Over 实习生赶鸭子上架后，老板哭着跪求我上位 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭7k WordsCompleted After the Intern Was Thrown in at the Deep End, the Boss Wept and Begged Me to Take Over 110Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 176 重 Reborn and Ready to Lie Flat, Then My Parents Had Another Child 重生刚想躺平，爸妈生二胎了 Wandering Road徘徊之路Urban678k WordsOngoing Feng Yixiao had been reborn and spent five years quietly making it through the college entrance exam. He was getting ready to buy ten houses in a popular city and live a simple, carefree life as a landlord, lying flat for good. Then his parents told him they were about to have a second child!!! Because Feng Yixiao had been quiet and withdrawn for the past few years and rarely talked with the family, his parents had decided, now that they were financially comfortable, to try raising a new “charac 2kReads5.8Score—14d adds
27. 177 帝 The Empire's First Prince Consort 帝国第一驸马 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [New book release: The Rebellious Son Is Invincible, the final installment of the Empire Trilogy] Guan Ning transmigrates, hoping to live a carefree life of wine, women, and luxury as a young prince. Instead, he becomes a prince consort whose engagement has been broken off. Rumor has it that no dynasty can last more than 300 years. The Great Kang Dynasty is at that very threshold: a golden age is in turmoil, loyal ministers are being persecuted, and an age of chaos is about to begin. He will top 114kReads9.1Score10.8k14d adds

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    If you haven't read this book yet, 💘 you should definitely give it a try, the content is very exciting... Guan Ning transmigrated, aspiring to a life of luxury and debauchery as a carefree prince, but instead became a rejected prince consort. Rumors circulate that 😀 ❤️ 😙 no dynasty lasts more than three hundred years, and the Great Kang Dynasty is currently on the verge of collapse. A prosperous era is in turmoil, loyal ministers are persecuted, and chaos is about to erupt. Overthrow the golden age, and the fallen prince consort will establish a new dynasty. …

28. 178 乌 Black Gauze and Rouge 乌纱与胭脂 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛Modern Romance205k WordsCompleted Human nature is like the sun: impossible to look at directly. Many people appear charming and refined on the surface, but strip away the facade and you’ll see human nature laid bare. By portraying the real chaos of society, this work exposes the evil and filth within human nature and calls on people to choose kindness and uphold social decency. 7.8kReads—Score50814d adds

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    No system, no time travel; no clichés, no face-slapping moments; a thrilling and exciting plot; relatable and down-to-earth; delicate and high-quality writing; logical and not nonsensical. A highly recommended novel!

29. 179 浮 The Strange Tales of Mortal Life: Li Longbiao 浮生乱象之李龙彪 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛Urban253k WordsCompleted I'm the scum at the bottom of society, the trash you all talk about. I don't have much education, money, status, a house, a car, or a wife. I'm a single man, just some hoodlum. It's not my fault I ended up this way. When I was a kid, I had big dreams and ambitions, too. I wanted to study hard, get into a good university, then find work in the city and become a respectable office worker. But the cruel realities of life shattered every one of those beautiful dreams. Through its portrayal of Li Lon 1.8kReads—Score14414d adds
30. 180 胭 The Rouge Spinster 胭脂剩女 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛Modern Romance117k WordsCompleted Through the emotional journey of Yang Jingjing, a single woman past the age traditionally considered ideal for marriage, the story offers glimpses of every facet of society and the warmth and coldness of human life, exposing the ugliness and greed of human nature. Full of twists and turns, it paints a penetrating portrait of the realities faced by women like her. 2kReads—Score15014d adds
31. 181 看 Seeing Through Half a Lifetime 看破浮生过半 Writer Lu Tao作家鲁涛Modern Romance170k WordsCompleted Life is a journey of self-cultivation. As we keep moving forward, we correct our mistakes in time and gradually become better versions of ourselves. Life is full of suffering, and we can only save ourselves. If only we could live our lives over again. At the very least, we could avoid a lot of detours. 623Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 182 告 After She Turned Down My Confession, My Gentle Senior Smiled and Said She Loved Me 告白遭拒后，温柔学姐笑着说爱我 Wuwuwuwuwu Wu呜呜呜呜呜wuUrban924k WordsOngoing [One Heroine]+ [Campus Belle]+ [Sweet Romance]+ [Lighthearted Comedy]+ [Everyday City Life]+ [Youth]+ [College Campus] Young love so often comes to nothing. After his confession was gently turned down, Gu Nanfeng returned to his grandmother’s home to clear his head. Beneath the great elm tree at the village entrance, he met the girl who would change his life. Yun Mengxi When they first met, her features were as lovely as a painting, and she was as gentle as water. Back then, Gu Nanfeng thought t 241Reads7.4Score10114d adds

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    Start! Start! Start!

33. 183 困 The Woman Who Couldn’t Be Caged 困不住的她 Freeman Ski自由人斯基Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Pei Xiaocao is someone who refuses to follow the usual path. Along the road of life, she has erased everything she was supposed to do. Her life follows no one else’s rules. She believes only in her own! 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Let's take a look here.

34. 184 无 The Invisible Blade 无形的刀刃 Freeman Ski自由人斯基Mystery91k WordsCompleted In this restless world, people seem eager to voice their opinions on everything. They pay too much attention to others and forget to focus on their own lives. Those incessant displays of excessive concern and so-called positive energy in the name of justice have become the sharpest knives, killing young people one by one in the darkness. Those young people question themselves and feel anxious in the night, wondering what they did wrong. In truth, they did nothing wrong! And what have those who a 3Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 185 梅 Madam Plum and Mr. Plum 梅娘，梅郎 Freeman Ski自由人斯基Ancient Romance174k WordsCompleted She is the apple of her family’s eye and the dream girl of countless people in the Land of Tenderness. Yet she is also a lonely outcast, one who carved out her place in that world of pleasure through her own strength, a triumph forged from ice and fire. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 186 官 A Meteoric Rise in Officialdom: I Use Medicine to Reach the Pinnacle of Power 官途狂飙：我靠医术问鼎权利巅峰 Old Zhu老朱Urban2.4M WordsCompleted [No transmigration, no rebirth, no System, political scheming, ruthless, single-mindedly focused on treating the sick and saving lives, and even more determined to help ordinary people live better lives] Three years ago, Li Qiushui, born into poverty, graduated with a degree in traditional Chinese medicine from Capital Medical University! To care for and treat his seriously ill father, Li Qiushui resolutely gave up the opportunity to work at a major hospital. He returned to Taohuawu Village to b 9.7kReads8.8Score1.3k14d adds
37. 187 海 Fading Lights Upon the Sea 海上灯火阑珊 The Sound of Night Rain夜雨声凡Urban184k WordsOngoing This is a story about music, dreams, and love. Yang Cheng, a musician who left his hometown of Shanghai for Beijing, staking everything on his dream, was crushed by powerful industry interests, betrayed by his lover, and had his work stolen. His heart completely broken, he slunk back home. After withdrawing from the noise and ruins of the music scene, he couldn't bring himself to return to his family and lived alone in a rented place, sinking into despair. In the apartment he shared with others, 25Reads—Score—14d adds

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    With its delicate, poetic writing and profound, ocean-like emotions, this is a masterpiece of urban romance, dedicated to all souls who yearn to find warmth and strength in words.

38. 188 空EN With a Pocket Dimension in Hand, Farming and Walking Dogs 空间在手，种田遛狗 God-Tier Passerby神级过客Urban4.9M WordsCompleted [Male-oriented opening: Get a spiritual spring space, go home to farm and raise dogs. Male-oriented ending: Sweep every race across the Myriad Worlds into the trash] A rural farming story set in a mountain village. The protagonist stumbles upon a fortuitous opportunity and figures out cultivation on his own. A laid-back cultivation novel with no System, but with a space. Later on, it has two male leads, a father and son, and changes maps after about a thousand chapters. Ye Huan, who works in a b 27.9kReads9.1Score2.7k14d adds

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    I recommend you read this book, it's pretty good.

39. 189 中 The Chinese Academy of Sciences Came to the Entertainment Industry to Poach Someone! The Haters Were Stunned 中科院来娱乐圈捞人！黑粉全蒙了 Old Popsicle老雪糕Urban1.0M WordsCompleted “Thanks to [If You're This Capable, Why Not Join the Chinese Academy of Sciences?] for sending a hundred Carnival gifts. Boss, you're invulnerable to bullets and blades.” After turning down yet another visit from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Gu Ran turned around and explained the three ways to achieve controlled nuclear fusion to his fans. Other streamers' fans have an average education level of middle school. Gu Ran's fans average a PhD. 118.1kReads9.1Score17.7k14d adds

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    [Laughing and crying][Laughing and crying][Laughing and crying][Eating melon seeds] Godfather! Godmother! Your most precious storage place for the strongest brain! "Thank you for the hundred carnivals sent by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, thank you boss, boss is invulnerable. I did scientific research all my life in my previous life, what's wrong with enjoying myself in the entertainment industry after transmigrating?" After politely declining another visit from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Gu Ran turned to his fans and talked about the three methods of achieving controlled nuclear fusion. Other people's fans have an average education of junior high school, Gu Ran's fans have an average education of doctoral degree.

40. 190 0 A Post-00s Kid Helps Mom Take Down Her Scumbag Husband 00后帮妈妈整渣斗三 Qian Xiaqi钱夏七Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Modern urban life + inspirational + slice of life + feel-good] Wu Jie is a poor student who loves gaming. After his parents' marriage falls apart, he defies fate and changes his life. First, he helps his mother take down her cheating husband and his mistress. Later, he helps his motherland root out scoundrels and traitors. Step by step, he rises to the brightest peak of his life... 4.3kReads9.1Score58714d adds

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    I recommend these three books to everyone. They are thought-provoking, insightful, and reading them is like watching a TV series!

41. 191 人 Finding True Love Inside and Outside Marriage in Midlife 人到中年婚姻内外寻找真爱 Qian Xiaqi钱夏七Modern Romance455k WordsCompleted Yang Duo is a flower in full bloom. Though she’s forty, she’s still young and beautiful. A woman in pursuit of true love, she yearns for romance and has spent her life exploring and experiencing it. A passionate love affair that nearly cost her life in her youth, a joyless marriage in middle age, and an unexpected encounter outside her marriage: whenever she falls for someone, she loves with wild abandon and suffers heartbreak that tears her apart. Her three close friends have very different l 638Reads8.7Score10114d adds
42. 192 苏 The Three Beauties of the Su Family 苏家三美 Qian Xiaqi钱夏七Modern Romance250k WordsCompleted [Contemporary Urban Fiction + Uplifting + Down-to-Earth] The love stories of three sisters: Marrying up, marrying on equal terms, or marrying down? What does it really take to marry happily? If you've run out of shows to watch lately, come read my book! Reading it is just like binge-watching a TV series. You'll definitely fall in love with the three beautiful Su sisters! Su Yimei marries into a wealthy family. She's a clever, strong female lead, and I'll do her justice! Su Ermei is physically di 1.2kReads8.8Score11414d adds
43. 193 上 My Brother-in-Law 上门姐夫 Eternity永恒Urban7.4M WordsOngoing Chu Tianshu is a master of both medicine and martial arts. He commands a global network of power and is revered as the Godfather. After being ambushed and losing his memory, he ends up on the streets and becomes a live-in son-in-law, enduring humiliation and mockery. When his memories suddenly return, watch as he turns the tables, wins his beautiful wife's heart, and makes his way back to the pinnacle of the world with her by his side! 10kReads9.1Score1.2k14d adds

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    With its captivating storyline and satisfying tale of an underdog's rise to power, this is the perfect read to relax and relieve stress.

44. 194 那 That Year, That Cicada, That Sword 那年那蝉那把剑 Mo Yu默煜Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted Holding a cicada from summer doesn’t necessarily mean holding the whole summer in your hand. But grasp that sword, and you hold an entire world of martial arts. Wield a three-foot blade of gleaming steel. Dream of becoming a revered Sword God, if only for a day. Be an invincible Sword Immortal, if only for a moment. Sever the headmaster’s treasured pagoda and knock the emperor’s crown from his head. He laughs aloud: “Eight kings with zithers, lutes, harps, and pipes; four imps with grotesque fac 82.2kReads9.3Score8.2k14d adds

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    Read without thinking, single female lead, no system, ensemble cast.

45. 195 重 Reborn: My Deskmate Chases Me, While I Chase the Campus Beauty 重生，同桌追我，我追校花 Lin Qinghao林清豪Urban278k WordsOngoing (Back to middle school + slow burn + everyday life + romance + older schoolmate + no System) In 2018, I met a girl and fell into a passionate, earth-shaking romance with her. Our love was fiery and wild, but it burned away half my life. Carrying that pain with me, I returned to 2009 and met a deskmate who loved me. Her love healed me. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you're talking about slice-of-life stories without a system, then I have to recommend this book [smirk]. It's another autobiographical romance novel by Tomato that's about to become a classic, with vivid characters, and a mix of sweetness and heartbreak [smirk].

46. 196 星EN Path to Immortality Among the Stars 星路仙踪 Wang Yu忘语Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing In the modern world, a passage to another realm appears on Blue Star. Wang Yu is among the first people to enter a cultivation world through their dreams. In a daze, he embarks on the path of cultivation in order to survive! The Great Dao is merciless. On the path of cultivation, failing to advance means falling behind! By becoming a supreme cultivator, one can enjoy endless longevity and bring the power of cultivation back to Blue Star, saving its future. The cultivation world faces an apocalyp 171.9kReads9.1Score15.2k14d adds
47. 197 荒 King of the Wilderness 荒野之王 Continue Writing Spring and Autumn续写春秋Urban2.0M WordsCompleted On the deserted National Highway 318, a beautiful young woman flagged down Cang Yunfeng’s car. Any seasoned driver who regularly traveled through Tibet would know what was going on... 96.7kReads9.5Score9.2k14d adds
48. 198 幸 A Lucky Break at Work 幸运职场 Poetry and Books, Heart and Soul诗韵书心Modern Romance212k WordsCompleted She faced all kinds of challenges and hardships in the workplace. She moved herself and others, suffered repeated humiliation yet earned deep respect, and endured the darkest of times as well as bright, happy days. Fortune was always at her side. Come see how she deftly navigates the cutthroat workplace and takes her career to the top. A guide to succeeding in life and work. Though told as a novel, this story is packed with lessons worth learning. 2Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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    Wang Yushan's furtive behavior caught Li Ling's attention. Zhang Cai moved away, and now Wang Yushan has appeared—nothing good is coming! The Sixth Intuition sounded the alarm once again.

49. 199 重 Back at the Academy: What Do I Do About the Sword Goddess Pursuing Me? 重返学院，女剑神倒追我怎么办 Jingchu Wuma荆楚午马Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [High-level swordsmanship + Great Xia fantasy + reborn protagonist showing off + rival clans + absurd humor + multiple female leads + 16+] In the year 318 of Great Xia, Xu Jinyuan, a sage-land professor and peerless grandmaster, is defeated by the Sword Goddess Wanyan Qingxue, who breaks all techniques with a single sword strike. He is reborn at sixteen, just before his academy entrance exam. Starting at the elementary swordsmanship academy in Mianzhou, in the southwest, a series of thrilling, m 588Reads7.7Score10014d adds
50. 200 穿 Transmigrated as a Scumbag, but With Amnesia: A Lovely Wife and Cute Kids from the Start 穿越渣男还失忆，娇妻萌娃神开局 Sesame Farmer芝麻农夫Urban257k WordsOngoing Man: His wife drugs him, then makes him sign an agreement to leave with nothing. When Song Yu opens his eyes, he finds himself in this nightmare of a situation from the start! If he makes a move, his identity might be exposed. But if he does nothing, is he supposed to watch happiness slip away? Woman: One cup of drugged wine, and who knows whether I’ve won or lost?! Is he dead, or has he changed? That familiar scent still lingers at the tip of her nose. Lin Yuwei longs for his tenderness, cheris 28Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Time travel, a scumbag boyfriend, amnesia—three debuffs stacked high. Unexpectedly, his wife is an aloof CEO, gentle and tender at home. His daughter is an adorable little angel; wife beautiful, baby adorable! The previous owner had a winning hand but squandered it all, a god-like start that ultimately collapsed, but he didn't know how to cherish it—I understand. From today onward, I'll pamper my wife and raise my child, becoming a perfect dad. This start is going to be awesome!

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