Novels That Portray Human Nature as Truly Dark 把人性写的很黑暗的

1. 101 深 Shenzhen, Beguiling After Dark 深圳，夜色迷人 Nan Xiaohua南小华Urban2.0M WordsCompleted A tale of business rivalries and political intrigue set against the backdrop of Shenzhen, following Chen Binnan’s remarkable journey south in pursuit of success. This story is dedicated to all the brothers who have headed south, north, or east to make their way in the world! 51.3kReads9.6Score6.1kShelves
2. 102 巅 The Pinnacle of Politics: Who Can Stand Against Me? 巅峰官路之谁与争锋 Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban205k WordsCompleted The political arena is a chessboard, and there’s no taking back a move. Those who can read the game survive; those who can break it win. Knowing when to advance and retreat is wisdom. Understanding people is a skill. Read the game, know when to stop, plan wisely, and know how to understand her. In this arena of fame and fortune, who will have the last laugh? 654Reads—Score109Shelves
3. 103 瑰 A Geisha’s Dream 瑰夏之梦 Black and White Images黑白画映Modern Romance179k WordsCompleted One midsummer day in my second year of high school, I glimpsed Xiao Ruohua at the library, bent over her books by the window. She became the Guixia rose I kept hidden in my heart. For twelve long years, I watched her from afar. I saw her shine as she sang onstage and dazzle everyone in debate competitions. I also saw her hide beneath the protection of the Chu family, suppress all her talents, and become an obedient, almost invisible stepdaughter. I watched in silence and quietly made my way towa 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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4. 104 机 The Female Official 机关女干部 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing A serious novel about officialdom that faces reality and holds firm to its principles. There's no simplistic division between “black and white,” only the real compromises and choices of life within the system. Here you'll find solid engineering details, meticulous criminal investigations, moving relationships, and steadfast faith. The story follows Lin Ruxi and Shen Chan as they work side by side to break through deadlocks and uphold justice amid the politics, reform, and personal struggles of Q 6.9kReads7.9Score554Shelves
5. 105 诱 Temptation 诱欢 Qing Ying青影Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted I grew up poor. My dad was a gambler, and he beat my mom nearly to death before she remarried. After that, I had a stepfather who thought about me every day and tormented me. Desperate to escape the nightmare, I worked hard, got into a good high school, went to school in the city, and made a close friend. But a dinner party she invited me to dragged me straight into the depths of hell! 74Reads8.4Score—Shelves
6. 106 澳 Twenty Years of Change in Macau 澳门二十年风云变化 Princess Beibei北北大公主Urban1.5M WordsOngoing The protagonist, Zhang Hui, runs a bar in Shanghai. By chance, he travels to Macau to study the service industry. Through a series of coincidences, he eventually builds his business empire with Macau as its commercial engine. After Macau opened up its gaming rights, the city enjoyed twenty years of golden development. During that time, Zhang Hui witnessed the remarkable stories of all kinds of heroes in Macau, as well as human nature and the passage of time. He saw heroes rise to glory and meet 720Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is reality!

7. 107 贾 Jia Erhu's Extraordinary Life 贾二虎的妖孽人生 Fate Already Known已知天命Urban7.6M WordsCompleted The original story of The Invincible Jia Erhu: Abandoned as a baby 24 years ago, he grew up tough, struggling at the bottom of society. Now he has returned as a king, entering the world that once abandoned him with a towering rage. He shows no mercy to his enemies, killing any god or demon that stands in his way. Powerful figures beg for mercy, while his enemies tremble at his name. In the end, he stands at the pinnacle of power, becoming a legendary warlord! 46.2kReads9.2Score4.6kShelves
8. 108 官 The Officialdom Game 官奕 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban628k WordsOngoing My name is Wei Zilong, and I’ve spent my career in government. Through my story, I want to show everyone what the political arena is really like... When you’re in public service, you can’t always control your own fate. If you never weather a storm, how can you ever mature? 13.1kReads7.6Score1.1kShelves

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   It fully depicts the dark side of human nature.

9. 109 过 Adoption into the Family 过继 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban1.9M WordsCompleted This is a novel about a man growing up through blood and tears. Along with the cruelty of reality comes the trickery of fate. But if you’re a man, wipe away your tears and face every hardship. Make yourself tough as steel, unbreakable... 29.9kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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   Novels that you can read again and again without getting tired of them.

10. 110 我 After I Learned Her Secret, She Took Me to the Civil Affairs Bureau 我知道她的秘密后，她却带我去了民政局 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋32k WordsCompleted After I Learned Her Secret, She Took Me to the Civil Affairs Bureau 1.2kReads—Score—Shelves

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    It thoroughly explores all aspects of society and human nature.

11. 111 权 Power, Beauty, and Pleasure 权色声香 Dogtail Wolf狗尾巴狼Historical3.7M WordsCompleted When Xia Shang wakes up, he has transmigrated into the son of a wealthy merchant in Yangzhou, Huachao. He makes a three-day pact with Qin Huairou, the legitimate daughter of a military family. After that, he plans to enjoy music and moonlit nights, and savor delicacies from north and south. This is the ultimate goal that Xia Shang, a senior knowledge director, set for himself after transmigrating to ancient times. 2.8kReads8.5Score339Shelves
12. 112 越 Bloodshed Behind Bars 越狱喋血 Yuan Gulongdong袁咕隆咚Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted A desperate revenge sparked by a dream. To save his younger siblings, protagonist Chen Jianan resolutely breaks out of prison and becomes a shadow of vengeance, mercilessly pursuing those who harmed his family. Meanwhile, police captain Bai Kai leads his team in hot pursuit, balancing law against justice. Family bonds, the law, and justice collide, igniting a thrilling journey of love, hatred, redemption, and sacrifice. This is not merely a life-or-death chase, but also a fierce struggle between 2.1kReads7.3Score164Shelves

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    The protagonist, in order to find his kidnapped younger siblings, breaks out of prison and leads a group of brothers on a killing spree! Absolutely explosive and incredibly satisfying!

13. 113 我 My 23-Year-Old Northeastern Chinese CEO 我的23岁东北女总裁 Old Jiu's Records of History老九史记Urban809k WordsCompleted Multiple heroines, wish fulfillment. A true top-tier hunter always appears to be the prey. Who’s the real prey? After his girlfriend cheats on him, he plans to get revenge on the rival who stole both his patent and his girlfriend. His target is Su Qing, a university professor. But the professor turns the tables and “gets revenge” on him instead. His phone rings. It’s the woman who treated him like a pawn and sacrificed him at the negotiating table just that afternoon, Lin Zhixia. “Come work with 11.3kReads8.5Score927Shelves

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    Highly recommended! [Admiration][Admiration] Especially popular at numbers 9, 33, 37, and 69! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

14. 114 女 A Woman Is Like Jade 女人如玉 The Reversed Hourglass反转的沙漏Urban288k WordsCompleted Jade must be carved to become a treasure. A woman who has been shaped into one can make a man like me unable to resist. This is the story of a man truly becoming a man. 69Reads8.6Score—Shelves
15. 115 生 A Song of Life's Sorrows 生命悲歌 Fate Be Like This缘来灬如此Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Human nature + family + first person + male and female audiences] (Adapted into an audio drama with real voice actors; a motion comic is in production and coming soon.) Fate is never set in advance, yet it always pushes people toward unknown wilderness when they least expect it. The Ballad of Life uses simple, heartfelt storytelling to unfold a journey through hardship, perseverance, and struggle, revealing the most moving strength found in an ordinary life. There are no earth-shattering legend 10.4kReads9.2Score886Shelves

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    The ugliness and greed of the human heart are vividly described in this article, leaving one deeply moved! A great book!

16. 116 妻 The Wife's Deal 妻子的交易 Eggs Are Made of Steel蛋似钢打Urban1.4M WordsCompleted My wife, Zhang Jing, is an incredibly beautiful woman. As people back in my hometown would say, for a wage-earning grunt like me to marry a wife like her, I must have accumulated eight lifetimes' worth of good karma. Today is our third anniversary. I planned to get home early and surprise her. But an "unexpected" company outing held me up. When I hurried home at last, I found my wife looking flustered, her eyes darting away from mine... 97Reads8.5Score—Shelves
17. 117 死 The Dead: Samsara Sacrifice Game 死者：轮回祭杀游戏 Listening to the Wind by the Water水边听风Mystery207k WordsCompleted [Twists and Deception + Squid Game + Class Division] (Short title: Dead Man's Game. A first full-length novel packed with thrilling battles of wits. Watch the protagonist turn the tables.) “How can there be fairness in the six paths of reincarnation? Ordinary people are nothing but playthings of the Grim Reaper. The end of life is set from birth, and death is already decided.” 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you haven't seen it, you can't even say you've been to Tomato.

18. 118 冷 A Cold-Blooded Emperor's Lifelong Love 冷血帝王之一世情长 Yuan Mengyan元梦烟Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads, satisfying revenge, sweet romance, special agent transmigration, no pocket dimension] The modern-day “Ghost Doctor” and “Living King of Hell” somehow transmigrated. Upon opening her eyes, she found: One white-lotus younger sister, One scumbag father, One evil stepmother, One scumbag fiancé, And wait, Are you sure this is the kind of setup the great Ghost Doctor should have? Fine, throw in one icy-faced King of Hell too. Oh, this one seems like a better match for me... 965Reads8.6Score102Shelves
19. 119 换 A Body-Swapping Guide to Soul Possession: Anthology 换身夺舍实录【单元文】 QingKUrban590k WordsOngoing [Body swap] [System] [Possession] [Soul swap] [Body snatching] [Skin suits] [Personality expulsion] [Hypnosis] [Memory alteration] [Spiritual possession] [Artifacts] [Control] [Body swap] [Gender swap] [Body swap] [One soul, two bodies] [Two bodies, one soul] [Limb swap] [Sensory swap] [Doppelganger dolls] [Astral projection] [Parasitism] [Soul transmigration] [Clones] Note: Possession is temporary, while body snatching is permanent. A collection of standalone stories with no fixed protagonist. 2.9kReads—Score137Shelves

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    This is already quite good.

20. 120 旧 Childhood in the Old Days 旧时光里的童年 The Second Kid in the Old Days旧时光里的小二Urban134k WordsCompleted The author recalls a rural childhood in Wuchang County, Heilongjiang Province, during the 1970s and 1980s. The book describes rural life and the changes brought about by the household responsibility system in the early days of reform and opening up, along with the joys and hardships of the author’s childhood before the age of ten, major family upheavals, and the warmth and coldness of human nature. 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The lowest points in life best reflect human nature. After the protagonist experiences a family tragedy, everyone's attitudes change significantly, making it a tear-jerking novel.

21. 121 怀 My Pregnant Wife Died Saving Me. Reborn, I Went Mad 怀孕老婆救我身亡，重生后我疯了 Yu Beifei鱼北飞Urban579k WordsCompleted Synopsis: Urban rebirth, doting dad, devoted husband, cozy everyday life, starting a business and striking it rich “Zhou Zhengxian, from now on, try to be a decent person.” His wife pushed him to safety and used the last of her strength to say those words before sinking into the icy winter river. His anguished cries could never bring his wife's vibrant life back, nor the child she carried. In the years that followed, Zhou Zhengxian lived in wealth and splendor, with a vast fortune at his command 4.9kReads9.2Score475Shelves

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    A rare gem among post-apocalyptic novels! The author maintains high intelligence throughout, with suspense building layer by layer, and masterfully explores the complexities of human nature. The world-building is grand, the writing solid, and the more you read, the more addictive it becomes.

22. 122 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 27.3kReads8.9Score2.4kShelves
23. 123 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.6kReads9.6Score22.9kShelves
24. 124 隔 The Neighbor's Young Wife Schemed Against Me and Ruined Half My Life 隔壁小媳妇算计我，毁我半生 Tomato Loach番茄泥鳅Modern Romance99k WordsCompleted [Period drama] [Northeastern factory district] [Forbidden affair] [Deception and schemes] [Pregnancy troubles] [Long-buried secrets] [Redemption through guilt] [A painfully realistic tragedy] In a northeastern chemical factory neighborhood in the 1980s, the life of honest factory worker Jia Jun is ruined by the young wife next door! One act of misplaced trust draws him into the enormous lie Su Min has spun. One wrong step, and he's trapped in a forbidden affair, lost beyond redemption! An unexpe 5.4kReads8.1Score266Shelves
25. 125 鸡 Sunny Skies Above the Humble Life 鸡毛之上有晴天 Tomato Loach番茄泥鳅Modern Romance356k WordsCompleted [Marriage and love] [Heartbreak] [Betrayal] [Comeback] [Redemption] [The truth about marriage] [Urban romance] [Realistic relationships] [Healing] A broken marriage has worn away every last trace of warmth, leaving two lives utterly out of step! He fought his way up from being a low-level technician at a chemical plant, only to have his own brother steal his hard work and stab him in the back! His former lover suffers through pregnancy; old love and hatred entangle them, betrayal cuts deep, devo 1.2kReads8.1Score104Shelves
26. 126 不 The Undying Starveling 不死饿殍 Yu Jinhe余瑾和Eastern Fantasy996k WordsOngoing Tomato Original: They all call me Shen Qianqiu, or the Undying Wretch. I survived the meat hooks used to butcher people for food, weathered the storms of the Tang and Song dynasties, and witnessed the flames of war under the Yuan and Ming... I have walked this mortal world for a thousand years. “They ate me for a thousand years. At last, they ate me into a god.” 3.3kReads—Score260Shelves

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    When Wei Sandao came to cause trouble, Shen Qianqiu didn't even raise a hand before making him kneel. The question, "Are you still collecting the land fee?" Was asked casually, yet the pressure was as heavy as a mountain. The author never portrays the strong through shouting; the calmer the demeanor, the more terrifying it is. This method of creating a sense of oppression is the skill of a master writer.

27. 127 热 The Hot-Blooded Hunter: God’s Assault 热血猎人神之袭击 Riding a Bull to Find You骑牛找你Historical1.3M WordsOngoing [Survival] [Hunting] [Fighting the Japanese invaders and looting their gear] [Cultivation] Wang Fei has just entered the world of cultivation when he's forced into becoming a live-in son-in-law. One blow shatters his dantian, setting him on a long road from staying alive to rising to greatness. Though he has lost his cultivation, he takes countless disciples. This novel was not written by AI. Every word was painstakingly typed out by the author, who only hopes readers will enjoy the story in its 27kReads9.0Score2.5kShelves

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28. 128 绝 Fleeing Without a Trace of Regret 绝情逃离 Yi Qingchen忆青尘Urban583k WordsCompleted 135Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is truly shady; the wife tricked her husband into becoming a "fall guy" for the sake of her "white moonlight's" child. [Laughing and crying emojis]

29. 129 上 The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong 上官昭容诡事录 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted [Completed] [Strong female lead, no romance, Chinese-style horror, transmigration through history, numerous foreshadowed clues, coherent plot, no System, not a power fantasy] [The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong] [Also known as: Old Tales from the Yellow Springs] [Reader’s guide: The main plot and the individual arcs are interconnected, with plenty of clues and foreshadowing. Almost every character who appears has a role to play, though each arc can also be read as a standalone story.] Th 2.1kReads9.3Score347Shelves
30. 130 穿 Accidentally Becoming the Movie Emperor's Secret Wife 穿成影帝地下妻子 Er Gua Loves Eating Melons二瓜爱吃瓜Female-Channel Fanfiction13k WordsCompleted Transmigrated as the Movie Emperor's Secret Wife —Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 131 致 Deadly Scorpion 1: A Male Criminal's Case Files 致命毒蝎1：男子犯罪档案 Yingzhong and Wu应钟和伍Mystery170k WordsCompleted 3.3kReads9.2Score367Shelves

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    It's so realistic. I have a friend who's a lot like one of the characters in it; I hope she can move on from that.

32. 132 不 No More Being a Scapegoat: I Tear the Ungrateful Apart 不做冤大头，手撕白眼狼 Er Gua Loves Eating Melons二瓜爱吃瓜10k WordsCompleted I Won’t Be Anyone’s Fool: Tearing Into the Ungrateful 1Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 133 退 The Day She Broke Off Our Engagement, Snow Buried My Door. Three Years Later, I Had the Entire Marquis's Household Executed 退婚那日雪满门，三年后我让侯府满门抄斩 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted The Day I Broke Off the Engagement, Snow Blanketed the Door. Three Years Later, I Had the Entire Marquis's Estate Executed 74Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 134 维 White Orchids at Victoria Harbour 维多利亚港的白兰花 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Modern Romance15k WordsCompleted White Orchids in Victoria Harbour 5Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 135 大 Three Hundred Years of Tang Dynasty: Rise and Fall (Complete in 7 Volumes) 大唐兴衰三百年（全7册） Shi Cheng Donglin士承东林Historical2.3M WordsCompleted This series tells the story of the three centuries of the Tang dynasty, from 607 to 907. Drawing on official histories and classic historical works such as the Old Book of Tang, the New Book of Tang, the Record of the Founding of the Great Tang, and the Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance, it uses time as its framework and the key figures and events that shaped history as its focus. Told in a witty, humorous style, it offers a sweeping portrait of the lives of the Tang dynasty's twenty-one 3kReads9.5Score674Shelves

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    The fastest way to improve your brain is to read more history books.

36. 136 单 A Single Dad’s Little Secret 单亲爸爸的小秘密 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃17k WordsCompleted A Single Dad’s Little Secret 2Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 137 东 The Eastern Jin Empire 东晋帝国 He Zhouqiang何宙樯Historical230k WordsCompleted The Eastern Jin dynasty was a one-of-a-kind “storybook” in Chinese history: orthodox imperial power gradually slipped away, while exceptional individual charisma came to the fore. The four great families, represented by the Wangs (Wang Dao), the Yus (Yu Liang), the Huans (Huan Wen), and the Xies (Xie An), took turns on the stage. They schemed for their own ends and undermined one another; stood united and faced hardship together; or toasted one another amid elegant gatherings, displaying their g 90Reads8.9Score—Shelves
38. 138 十 An 18-Year-Old Girl’s Modern Life Leaves the Ancients Reeling 十八岁女生现代生活让古人破大防 Capybara Eight卡皮巴八Modern Romance648k WordsOngoing I've read lots of novels about livestreams on the sky screen, but none really suited my tastes, so in frustration I picked up my pen and started writing one myself. We stand downstream in history, enjoying the gifts of those who came before us. If you had a chance to send a light upstream, what would you choose to send? Technology? Science? Ideas? If we could really travel against the current of time, could we answer the Needham Question? P.S. 1. Modern information won't usually be handed over 45.4kReads8.4Score3kShelves
39. 139 罪 The Sinner's Daughter Becomes a Miracle Healer, Clears Her Name in the Palace, and Slays Her Enemies 罪臣之女成医仙，金殿翻案诛仇家 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted The Minister’s Wronged Daughter Becomes a Medical Immortal, Clears Her Family’s Name in the Golden Hall, and Slays Her Enemies 17Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 140 古 Famous Figures in Ancient History 古代历史著名人物 Maple Feather枫之羽Historical4.2M WordsCompleted Ancient Historical Figures is a richly researched and vividly written exploration of the brilliant stars of ancient Chinese history. With lively, nuanced prose and meticulous historical sources, the author brings to life the grandeur of figures such as Qin Shi Huang, with his extraordinary vision and ambition; Emperor Wu of Han, with his achievements in governance and war; and Zhuge Liang, with his far-reaching wisdom and strategy. Spanning the ages, the book unfolds a series of sweeping histori 4.2kReads7.1Score184Shelves
41. 141 嫡 My Legitimate Daughter Was Framed for Treason, So I Wiped Out His Entire Clan 嫡女被构陷通敌，我反手诛他九族 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted The legitimate daughter was framed for treason. I struck back and wiped out his entire clan. 5Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 142 蝼 The Underdog Strikes Back: With 30 Seconds Until Death, There's Nowhere to Run 蝼蚁反杀：死亡倒数30秒你无处可逃 Read a Little Editorial Team读点编辑部Mystery534k WordsCompleted [Mystery + Tests of Human Nature + Revenge + Twists + No Romance + Dark Transformation and Counterattack + Ordinary People] My wife secretly went to Myanmar to pay a ransom for her gambling-addict younger brother. She failed to get him back and ended up trapped there herself. I went alone to rescue her, but she used me, and I was knocked unconscious. When I woke up, she was gone. I was locked in a water dungeon like an animal. I thought, even if I have to die, I can’t die here! … I sent my boyf 340Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    These two books truly reveal the full spectrum of human nature.

43. 143 王 White Plus King: Has the Eighth Prince Become an Emperor for the Ages? 王上加白：八爷成千古一帝了？ Darkblood Baby暗血宝宝Historical481k WordsCompleted A dark story. After killing his father and usurping the throne, he murders his younger brother and wipes out the empress's entire clan. Politics is a filthy game, and I am a filthy player. What? Aren't you afraid the historians will record the truth? Once I take the throne, great scholars will be ready to argue my case. A Chinese student wakes up to find he has transmigrated into the Qing dynasty, becoming the eighth prince, Aisin Gioro Yinsi. How did I end up as him? Eighth Prince was defeated 311Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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    The Dark History of the Qing Dynasty: Killing Kangxi and Acquiring Qianlong

44. 144 官 A Trap Within a Trap in the Halls of Power 官场局中局 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban537k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + power struggles + influential figures + suspense + workplace drama + deduction] Cao Zili, head of the Phoenix Mountain project, falls to his death. Rumors claim a suicide note was found at the scene, but its intended recipient is a mystery, and the case is full of unanswered questions... Was it suicide or murder? And what was the motive? The body cannot be found, making the case difficult to solve... The provincial task force arrives, sending the political scene in Huzhou i 1.3kReads8.7Score128Shelves

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    Recommend good books!

45. 145 殡 Night Watchman at the Funeral Home: I Can See the Dead One Last Time 殡仪馆守夜人：我能看见死者最后一眼 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃14k WordsCompleted Funeral Home Night Watchman: I Can See the Dead One Last Time 33Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 146 冮 Gangcheng Storm 冮城风暴 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Mystery414k WordsCompleted [Officialdom + Power Plays + Big Shots + Suspense + Business + Deduction] A woman jumps to her death, and the clues point to the senior management of Jiangzhou Group. Canada’s Shen Group moves in, along with America’s Grid and Japan’s Cai Si… Who is the player, and who is the pawn? Power struggles in high places draw government officials into the fray… Powerful officials make their moves, foreign forces intervene, and a contest unfolds over the nation’s major Jiangzhou No. 1 Project… The male an 346Reads8.5Score—Shelves
47. 147 潜 Lying Low on a Lonely Island 潜伏孤岛 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban126k WordsCompleted Shanghai in 1941 is a battlefield without gunfire. Lin Mo, the youngest chief of the secretariat in the Wang Jingwei regime, conceals a Browning pistol beneath his immaculate suit and deadly sharpness behind his gold-rimmed glasses. When he finds a classified message encrypted with the “Plum Blossom Cipher” in a safe, cold sweat soaks through his shirt. There is a traitor within the organization, and this person knows that he is the Chinese Communist Party’s ace agent, code-named “Winter Plum.” 493Reads—Score104Shelves
48. 148 云 The Legend of Yun Xiao and Hong Yun Defying Heaven's Will 云霄红云逆行天道传奇 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Eastern Fantasy200k WordsCompleted [Investiture of the Gods + Fantasy Immortals + Transmigration + Exploration of Human Nature + Powerful Figures + Heroes + Comeback + Face-Slapping] In Investiture of the Gods, Yunxiao was kind, courteous, respectful to her teachers, and had severed the Three Corpses and cast off the Six Desires. After being framed and imprisoned beneath Qilin Cliff, she was on the verge of death under duress when Hongyun, her constant companion, crossed the void to save her... Hongyun, a spirit cloud from primor 12Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 149 潜 The Sea of Infiltration 潜伏之海 Forget War and Risk Perishing 007忘战必危007Urban175k WordsCompleted At Taoyuan Airport in 1949, as Yu Zecheng performs the final “hen circling” signal under the station chief's watch, he has no idea that this gesture will mark the beginning of an underground mission lasting thirty-eight years. A customs inspector forced to go to Taiwan, he burns the letter addressed to his “late wife Cuiping,” then uses the ashes to piece together his first map of Taiwan's defensive fortifications. From helping build an intelligence network for the U.S. military's “Operation Bri 122Reads—Score—Shelves
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