Looking for a Logic-Driven Novel with a Highly Intelligent Protagonist. Nothing with Clunky Plotting, and Preferably Some Romance. 主角高智商的那种逻辑文，剧情生硬的不要最好有cp

1. 1 文 Showbiz: Who Are You Calling a Fox? Call Me Your Idol 文娱：骂谁狐狸精呢，喊我偶像 Armstrong Mortar阿姆斯特朗迫击炮Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Showbiz + Laid-Back Daily Life + Campus + Copycat Talent + Idol + Succubus Protagonist] A poor man has no lofty ambitions, and a scrawny horse grows a shaggy coat. Lu Qingfeng spent his whole life broke. All he wanted was a job that was easy and paid well. After dying and transmigrating, he ended up with an even more dramatic background: a gambling-addicted father, a mother who remarried, and four years of training before making his idol debut. But before he could earn a cent, his disastrous te 31.2kReads9.1Score3.8kShelves

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   Every step was meticulously calculated; it shows great intellect and the subject matter is novel.

2. 2 恶 Demon Game: I Can Command Unmatched Luck! 恶魔游戏，我能驾御无双运势！ Can Sleep Even Standing Up站着也能睡着Mystery2.2M WordsOngoing [Mind Games and Deception + No Dumbed-Down Characters + No Saintly Hero + Infinite Worlds + Horror Game + Mastermind of Fate] Su Yi, a mystery novelist, was chosen for a demonic game that stakes players' lives. From the start, he drew the unpopular class of Deceiver and was cursed with only sixty days left to live. Demonic Game: “Do you want supernatural power? Do you want astonishing wealth?” “Then win the Demonic Game and stay alive...” Su Yi: “I'll gamble sixty years of my lifespan for t 29.7kReads9.1Score4.5kShelves

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   The infinite flow game has high-quality dungeons; I really like several of the puzzles.

3. 3 天 Fish of the World 天下游鱼 Happy Acorn开心橡果Eastern Fantasy7.5M WordsCompleted By the Canglan River, a young man wears a straw raincoat and bamboo hat, holding wine in one hand and a fishing rod in the other. His heart has no place in the world, yet he finds himself in the jianghu... I come from a place beyond knowing. I want to see this world, just as unknown to me... 90.7kReads9.0Score8.9kShelves

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   A very good book, the author's IQ is online.

4. 4 我 I Grow Stronger by Devouring the Dead, but the Goddess Wants to Devour Me 我靠吞噬死者变强，女神却想吞我 Director Little Dot导演小不点Urban350k WordsOngoing [Urban high martial arts + varied supernatural abilities + new power system + no System / but a loot-box-style golden finger + intelligent protagonist who grows stronger + satisfying story with brains + mind games and martial combat] Lin Mo is a cleanup worker for the Special Affairs Administration in Shenzhen, tasked with handling the affairs of unclaimed "lonely deaths." During a routine funeral, he unexpectedly awakens the supernatural ability "Echoes of Last Wishes": by touching a dead pers 353Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It completely meets all your listed requirements! New author, new book, new original work! Near-future + urban fantasy with high martial arts elements. The main story is set in the Eastern Kingdom in 2049. Every character has clear motivations and is well-developed. No AI, stable updates. If you're tired of formulaic stories, come and try something fresh!

5. 5 太 The Crown Prince Is a Treasure Trove, but She Flirts and Runs 太子浑身是宝，但她撩完就跑 Nine Strokes, Then a Horizontal Line九笔横才Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever revenge + ensemble court drama + male lead fakes his death and reveals his identity, then goes mad + heroine is his one true love] [Power couple comedy | Strategic mind games | All the right ingredients | Fictional setting] Axiang, a huntress, bought herself a live-in husband. He was handsome, with a fine figure and a noble, radiant air, like an immortal crane descended from the heavens, or a jade-faced gentleman from a storybook. But he had no idea how to show affection. When she offer 1.5kReads9.2Score185Shelves

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   Check this out! A delicate blend of political intrigue and romance! A feast for the eyes and the palate! Absolutely captivating, with each plot twist intricately woven! The female lead is a master strategist, a true genius! 😎 The political intrigue is incredibly nuanced, addictive, and logically sound.

6. 6 神 The Gods Devour Earth 神噬地球 The Old Donkey Keeps Braying驴子老叫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse536k WordsOngoing [Ensemble cast] + [No overpowered cheats] + [Power struggles] + [Slow burn, not a power fantasy] + [No stereotypical characters] + [Wits and strategy] + [A blend of classical and modern prose, not for everyone] (Revised through Chapter 37 of Volume Two. Later chapters will be updated gradually.) Thermodynamics applies in this book. You cannot replenish your mana forever. Any method of gaining power will gradually be discovered by others over time, causing its benefits to diminish until they even 48.6kReads9.5Score8.9kShelves

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   The protagonist is an atheist, starting with a cataclysmic event and being the weakest person in the world. He can only navigate the gaps between gods using his intelligence and cognition, in a world teeming with believers. All the characters in the book are intelligent; even the henchmen know to prioritize their own interests. The overlord enjoys all the beauties, and the henchmen aren't allowed to be moral guardians. Specific settings are in the synopsis. The background and power system are different from other novels, a reverse-heavenly power system. Those who like novelty can check it out. Wishing everyone great wealth!

7. 7 降 After My Pay Cut, I Decided to Ruin My Boss 降薪的我决定搞垮老板 A Leaf, River, and Mountain一叶川山Urban328k WordsCompleted [Surrounded by beautiful women] [Workplace power games] [Startups and making money] I caught the boss making out with his secretary in the stairwell. She didn’t panic. Instead, she leaned in with a smile and said, “Save the video. Don’t delete it.” I’m a company workhorse who’s been there for ten years. She’s the woman the boss brought back from a karaoke club. She wants Boss Wang Jianqiang’s money. I want his life. The boss’s wife dragged me into the pool and asked, “Do you have feelings for me 120Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The story begins with Liu Bo'er catching his boss and secretary cheating! A corporate slave, Liu Bo'er has been exploited for ten years, and even placed on a pay cut list! Little did he know, he'd been gathering dirt on his boss for three years. Boss, you're finished...

8. 8 孤 Madness on a Deserted Island: A Psychologist's Endless Killing Spree 孤岛疯人局：心理医生的无尽杀劫 Elva Purple CatElva紫猫Mystery238k WordsCompleted A daring variety show brings nine patients with psychological disorders and psychiatrist Nan Sui to a remote island to film. They expect a unique journey of healing, but once they reach the island, they lose all contact with the outside world and are stranded. As night falls, one eerie incident after another unfolds. Murder follows murder, and Nan Sui begins to suspect that none of it is a coincidence. It seems an invisible hand is pulling the strings. As they fight to survive and hunt for clu 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I stumbled upon this, it's really good, mainly about psychology.

9. 9 反 The Anti-Fraud Auditor: Exposing Every Money Scam 反诈审计师：看穿一切金钱谎言 Good for You好来喔Urban976k WordsCompleted Former Big Four auditor × specially appointed economic-crime consultant × anti-fraud trio Wielding data like a sword, we see through every financial lie The day I was fired by the Big Four, I thought my career was over for good. I was framed, blacklisted, and shut out by the entire industry, all because I refused to sign a fraudulent audit report. My partner slammed fabricated workpapers onto the table, and HR marked me “not eligible for rehire” in the industry system. Overnight, I went from 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   After being fired from the Big Four accounting firms, I sent a billionaire to prison by auditing their accounts. Have you ever wondered where the money went when people swindled your parents' retirement savings? This book tells you the answer. The protagonist, Chen Yan, a former Big Four auditor, was framed and dismissed for refusing to sign a false report, resulting in an industry-wide blacklist. Three years later, a late-night phone call brought him back to the battlefield—in Futian, Shenzhen, a cross-border e-commerce boss "committed suicide," yet his export figures surged by 300%. He uncovered a financial flow that the police couldn't trace in just twenty minutes. This isn't a crime novel; it's about using an auditor's "data eye" to see through all financial lies. Already at 120,000 words, the protagonist's career is fully developed, there's no romance involved, and the trio (auditor + female police officer + intern assistant) form a pure camaraderie. Every three chapters offer a small thrill, and each volume features a major case—cross-border money laundering, retirement scams, the cryptocurrency black market, billion-dollar supply chain fraud, influencer tax evasion, venture capital fraud, and murder within a wealthy trust… You think you're reading a novel, but you're actually learning how to fight fraud. Keywords: Urban, Suspense, Workplace, Satisfying Read, No Female Lead

10. 10 醒 The Tale of the Waking Stone 醒石记 Good for You好来喔Urban1.2M WordsCompleted In the summer of 1999, Shen Xing was reborn. He had only 347 yuan to his name, living in a basement in southern Beijing, eating instant noodles and writing articles. Nobody knew why this young man was so certain of himself. He said the internet bubble would burst, and it did. He said 998 points was the A-share market’s historic bottom, and he was right. He said 6,124 points would be the century’s peak, and he was spot on. He wasn’t a god. He had simply lived one more life than everyone else. I 5Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 11 2 2060: Algorithm Siege 2060：算法围城 Good for You好来喔Urban467k WordsCompleted Ningzhou, 2060. There are no houses above ground. The city lies beneath our feet. Sunlight is brought underground through light-guiding materials, and elevators go straight up to rooftop gardens. Aircraft glide silently at low altitude, refueling with hydrogen in three minutes for a range of 800 kilometers. Health robots visit weekly, hold your wrist, and read all your health data in three seconds. Knowledge can be transmitted directly into the brain, completing basic education in 72 hours. Th 4Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 12 都 I'm Reborn, So Why Would I Still Play Esports? 都重生了谁还搞电子竞技啊 Tiny as Dust微未为尘Urban344k WordsOngoing To escape the suffocating pressure of facing his mother, Zhang Rui resolutely left home to pursue a career in esports. But fate dealt him a rough hand, and, consumed by obsession and thrown off balance, he eventually lost himself. Luckily, fortune smiled on him, and he unexpectedly came back reborn! Having finally come to his senses, he begins to enjoy life. With a carefree school life, a smooth-sailing entrepreneurial journey, and a beautiful woman by his side, life couldn’t be sweeter. Until t 842Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you don't like it, come find me. [Rolls eyes]

13. 13 传EN Legend Management Bureau 传说管理局 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted (No harem, no formulaic plot, no invincibility, no System, no brainless decisions, and no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if any of that bothers you.) Du Yu dies an untimely death right at the beginning of the story. Hoping to secure a better spot in his next life, he takes a job with the Bureau of Legendary Tales. His job is to return to legends that have gone off course and put their plots back on track. He never expected that the first mission assigned to an ordinary mortal like him would 169.4kReads9.6Score21.7kShelves

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    The first two are completed works by the same author. The author favors logic-based stories, the male lead is incredibly intelligent, and the supporting characters aren't lacking in intelligence either. The author's "Legend" was a phenomenal success, and "Ten Days" not only continues the mind-bending style but also reaches new heights: "I am Qi Xia, and I'm about to start lying!" 😁😁😁 The last book is a personal addition—a cultivation novel. It's female-centric, so please ignore this if you're bothered by that. 😊😊😊

14. 14 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score207.7kShelves
15. 15 不 I Only Refuse to Betray the World 不负天下而已 Doudou’s Darling豆豆的宝贝Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Cultivation setting + no rebirth + no transmigration + not a wish-fulfillment novel] A kind person may be swept along by the ways of the world and fall into darkness; A great villain with blood on his hands may also turn over a new leaf through a single act of kindness; Li Chenxi is one of the rare people who, even after experiencing a major upheaval, can still hold fast to his true nature; The fates of people like him are often more troubled than those of ordinary people; They are usually eit 280Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 16 我 I’m Not a Mutant Beast 我不是异兽 Li Jingyu丽静雨Urban1.6M WordsOngoing Mystery and imagination + high-martial world + the supernatural... Monstrous Beasts: An elite minority in this world. They aren't human, but they have always lived among us, and they're hard to distinguish from ordinary people. The Heavenly Dao Bureau: An organization of Monstrous Beasts and the true rulers of the world. They rule with cruelty so subtle it goes unnoticed, and even prey on humans. A penniless nobody who doesn't know who he is receives a fortune from the Heavenly Dao Bureau. Overc 1.4kReads9.3Score118Shelves

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    I recommend this book! 👍👍

17. 17 逆 Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经：骗子住手 Ren Fanwuyin任梵无音Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f 43.3kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves

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    Follow the story of a highly intelligent but frail male protagonist as he embarks on a legendary adventure in the martial arts world. Combining traditional martial arts with suspenseful crime-solving and clever plot twists, the story is fast-paced, exciting, humorous, and full of unexpected turns. A truly captivating watch! 🔥

18. 18 雪 Spring Burns Through the Ashes of Snow 雪烬春灼 The Remarkable Wang Shiyi了不起的王十一Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing A historical tale of destruction and renewal, hatred and redemption, political intrigue and true devotion. Watch as yesterday's blazing sun is tempered in the deepest darkness, and at last becomes a bright moon shining over the land. Wang Chunxue went from being the prized jewel of the Langya Wang clan to the daughter of a condemned traitor. The imperial decree accusing her family of treason crushed everything she had: her father and brothers, her glory, and her betrothal to the Crown Prince. Af 70Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Together they traverse mountains and rivers, the male and female protagonists facing the hardships of the world.

19. 19 暗 Shadows All Around 暗影重重 Revelry Before Dawn黎明前的狂欢Mystery777k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation] [Mystery and Deduction] [Murder-Mystery Game] [Romantic Suspense] [Strong Leads Clash] [Social Realism] [A Cross-Section of Humanity] Some lose the love of their life. Some commit murder in a fit of passion to protect the person they love. Some hurt everyone around them in the name of love. Some are willing to give up everything in pursuit of a little light and warmth! This is a tribute to Keigo Higashino. The writing is delicate, the emotions profound! The plot is tight 691Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    A realistic, high-IQ crime drama with a murder mystery game element. The avenger sets up a massive scheme to bring about the downfall of those who framed him. The detective is meticulous and possesses strong logical reasoning skills, but the real culprit is equally formidable and calculating. In this intense showdown between the detective and the mastermind, can the avenger ultimately achieve his goal of uncovering a crime without evidence and escape unscathed?

20. 20 穿 I Transmigrated to the Great Ming: Commanding Troops from a Humble Background, I Shape the Realm with Schemes 穿越大明：寒门掌兵，权谋定江山 Dark Sect Who Loves Seafood Shrimp Porridge爱吃海鲜虾粥的暗宗Historical819k WordsOngoing A modern history and military enthusiast unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of a poor family’s son, whose father is a disgraced official in the final years of the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty. His family has fallen into ruin, he is bullied, powerful local clans surround him, bandits lay siege to the city, and the officials abandon it and flee. The people within are on the brink of disaster. In this desperate moment, he is called upon to take command of the troops. Though the son of a co 133Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Then I have to say I have to read this book.

21. 21 官 An Unbounded Official Career 官途无疆 Lone Reflection孤照Urban2.4M WordsCompleted Jiang Han, a billionaire who resigned from public office to go into business, is framed and reborn as a third-year college student. He makes a fortune in the stock market, becoming a hidden billionaire. To repay his hometown for supporting him for more than a decade, he returns as a village official while still a college student and leads the villagers to prosperity, embarking on a career in government. In the treacherous world of politics, his exceptional wisdom and insight, along with his sinc 17kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves

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    I believe that those who enjoy this book are likely experienced individuals with career aspirations and goals. I'm also quite old, so I found it very engaging. The book presents sound values, and many of its viewpoints and work techniques are relevant to real-world situations, giving it a strong sense of realism. I greatly admire the author's skill; it's very well written. (From reader "Peaceful and Beautiful Life" book review.)

22. 22 寡 A Widow Is Reborn, but Her Proper-Minded Brother-in-Law Insists on Spoiling Her 寡妇重生，守礼大伯偏要宠 Yi Si Qi Tong一四七童Ancient Romance330k WordsCompleted The heroine is reborn. Both leads are devoted only to each other. The hero is aloof and proper, and pretends to be impotent despite being the heroine’s uncle by marriage. She falls for his seemingly proper act, and he pursues his wife. [The rating is slowly climbing] In her previous life, Jiang Wanshu was forced by her father to marry into the Marquis’s household holding a memorial tablet, where she was expected to live as a widow. To her surprise, her “deceased husband” returned with his belove 421Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    The first book is about rebirth but not melodramatic; the second book is not about rebirth, not Mary Sue, not a saint, and has a high-class feel.

23. 23 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.1kReads8.9Score740Shelves
24. 24 残 The Broken Imperial Seal 残玺 Long Chu龙杵Urban900k WordsCompleted “Anger is commonplace, but a smiling man is inscrutable...” Inspired by a hidden chapter of real history, this tells the story of a wild strategic-level scientist’s rise and growth. The premise is fresh, fantastical yet grounded in reality, and encompasses history, the workplace, the military, scientific research, national security, criminal investigation, elaborate schemes, murder, and modern high-stealth espionage, high-tech hacking, and high-intensity aerospace electronic warfare. The ending 5.8kReads8.5Score683Shelves

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    A high-quality, completed novel, a hardcore gem from a science and engineering enthusiast. It starts slowly but builds to a bang, a slow-burn, mind-bending story with a blend of fantasy, realism, suspense, and mind-bending elements. The subject matter is fresh and logically rigorous, with no time-travel, reincarnation, system, or cheat codes. The narrative is humorous, smooth, and concise. The content covers history, workplace, military, technology, national security, criminal investigation, scheming, murder, and high-tech espionage, hacking, and electronic warfare. The ending features a profound twist. Tailor-made for seasoned readers; if you don't enjoy it, I'll kill myself!

25. 25 我 I Was Just Going Undercover, So How Did I Become a Gang Boss? 我就卧个底，怎么成黑帮老大了？ Asking the Stars, Accompanying the Moon问星伴月Mystery369k WordsCompleted [The first ten chapters and Chapter 17 are being rewritten due to unforeseen circumstances. New readers, please hold off for now. If you've already read the earlier chapters, not much changes later. 26/8/15] [For female readers] [A good girl turns dark, timidly carrying out deeds that could wipe out nine generations] [An apparently sweet, harmless little rabbit who'll do anything when pushed too far X a cold, aloof underworld bodyguard with icy green eyes, a prickly bear] Wen Mianmian, a 196Reads8.9Score100Shelves

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    Let me recommend one of my own novels, because this request is practically a carbon copy of mine 🤭 It's not a reincarnation story, not a time-travel story, and it's not set in the entertainment industry. It has a wildly imaginative plot and a touch of horror. Simply put, it's a crime comedy set in the United States, where an honest girl turns evil and does things that would bring ruin to her entire family!

26. 26 虐 Tortured into a Locked Love 虐锁清欢 Already Exists 11已存在的11Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Leng Qinghuan was forced to marry the notorious Prince Yan. But she wasn't some naive, helpless girl. Crying and accepting her fate just wasn't in Leng Qinghuan's nature. She seized every opportunity, with the courage to burn her bridges, fought scheming women, fought the empress, opened shops, learned to solve cases, and more... Through her words and deeds, she proved herself. The woman Prince Yan had once sneered at ultimately became someone far beyond his reach! 293Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Online. An imperial edict forces Qinghuan, her childhood sweetheart, and the Crown Prince to part ways. The innocent love of youth is always exceptionally beautiful! Qinghuan accepts her fate of marrying the cold-faced prince, but she never imagined that the blood on her wedding night would end in such a way. Such humiliation! No more illusions of love! She lives for her family! She battles scheming women, the Empress, and even the once deeply affectionate Crown Prince becomes her enemy! After countless trials, she finally becomes the heroine of her own life!

27. 27 深 A Master Plan 深度布局 Mist-Shrouded Mystery雾锁谜局Mystery215k WordsCompleted A High-IQ Revenge With a single move, the “Soul-Severing Meridian Needle,” he can kill without a trace. On a crowded bus, he makes his target die silently, without anyone noticing. Police captain Zhao Gang sees everything clearly on the surveillance footage, yet is powerless to act. This is the third unsolved case, and every clue points to his own older brother, missing for twenty years... When the person closest to him becomes the prime suspect, how will he choose between the law and blood ties 887Reads6.4Score100Shelves

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    Ruthless but not vicious, intelligent but not cunning, always seeking revenge and repaying kindness. This kind of principled yet cunning male protagonist is what makes him so captivating.

28. 28 诸EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 Ninety Autumns in January一月九十秋Urban3.7M WordsCompleted I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 518.8kReads9.7Score68.3kShelves

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    Ahhh, this book is so good!

29. 29 生 No Hope of Survival 生还无期 Young Master Changle长乐公子Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted [No CP, No Female Lead] + [Infinite Deaths and Resurrections] + [Superpower Awakening] + [Mind Games and Strategy] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Life in Review] The keywords of this book are “human nature,” “death games,” and “setting traps.” The thirteen characters who appear from the start all play important roles! Each has a distinct personality, and every one of them will have a major part to play later in the story. This book also features endless deaths, so if that’s not your thing, please read wit 8kReads9.3Score830Shelves

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    Zuo Tang's identity is shrouded in mystery; he's incredibly intelligent, almost godlike! ☘️ He orchestrated numerous death games behind the scenes, then erased his own memories to participate alongside his teammates! ☘️ This is amazing! The book boasts incredibly strong logic, constant plot twists, and a cinematic feel; it's destined to be a hit! 🔥🔥🔥

30. 30 伏 Ambush 伏杀 Mo Bai1莫白1Historical1.4M WordsCompleted [Original title: Ambush] Beneath the awe-inspiring might of Heaven, all living beings are mere ants. And yet he dares, with the strength of an insect, to turn the world upside down. For family, for friends, for the burning hatred in his heart, for the nightmares that haunt him year after year, for justice, and for fairness. This story is set in an imaginary world and has no connection to actual history. Everything in it is fictional. Any similarities are purely coincidental. 14.8kReads8.3Score931Shelves

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    Intelligence was consistently high throughout, with no slacking off, no procrastination, and no disconnections!

31. 31 女 My Girlfriend Schemed Against Me, So I Found a New Fiancée and Sent Her to Southeast Asia to Learn a Trade! 女友算计我，我换个未婚妻，顺便送她东南亚学技术！ Nao Hao脑浩Marriage & Romance14k WordsCompleted My girlfriend schemed against me, so I found a new fiancée and sent her to Southeast Asia to learn some skills along the way! 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I just signed the contract yesterday, and it's definitely a thrilling read! The male lead is incredibly intelligent!

32. 32 为 For the Family Fortune, My Fiancée Fell for the Illegitimate Son! I Made Them Settle Their Own Family Mess! 为了家产，未婚妻爱上私生子！我让他们自己清理门户！ Nao Hao脑浩Marriage & Romance13k WordsCompleted For the sake of the family fortune, my fiancée fell for the illegitimate son! I'll let them clean house themselves! 8Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 33 重 Double Shadow: Rebirth Plan 重影：重生计划 Call Me Shaofan叫我少凡Sci-Fi & Apocalypse498k WordsOngoing This novel centers on deep adventures in an expansive world. Its greatest appeal lies in tightly reasoned, twist-filled storytelling and compelling character arcs. The plot unfolds link by link, blending intellectual depth with the satisfying thrills of a gripping read. Hardcore readers who crave intellectual stimulation and logical storytelling are welcome to dive in. Shadow Double: Rebirth Plan The mystery of a dead wife, the awakening of a clone; bloody battles and philosophical questions. Fr 8Reads8.2Score—Shelves
34. 34 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

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    "The Strange Tales of Shangguan Zhaorong" (also known as "The Old Stories of the Underworld") features a female protagonist, Yan Yulin, and a high-IQ couple, Zhu Nanyin. It's a novel without a romantic pairing.

35. 35 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1kShelves
36. 36 既 If You Can't Forget Your White Moonlight, Then I'll Make Sure You Two Are Stuck Together in Southeast Asia 既然你忘不掉白月光，那就只能选择让你们锁死东南亚了 Nao Hao脑浩Marriage & Romance13k WordsCompleted If you just can’t forget your first love, then I’ll have no choice but to make sure you two are stuck together in Southeast Asia. 22Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 37 女 My Girlfriend Married Someone Else, So I Smiled and Sent Her to Africa 女友另嫁他人，我笑着送她去非洲 Nao Hao脑浩Modern Romance13k WordsCompleted My girlfriend married someone else, so I smiled and sent her off to Africa 99Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 妻 Your Wife Wants to Cheat? No Problem. Africa’s Beautiful, So I’ll Take You There to See It! 妻子想背叛？没关系，非洲的风景很好呢，我请你去看！ Nao Hao脑浩Marriage & Romance12k WordsCompleted Your wife wants to betray you? No problem. Africa has beautiful scenery. I’ll take you there to see it! 6Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 39 死 You Waited Until I Gave Up, Now Your Regret Comes Too Late! 死心之后，你忏悔晚了！ Nao Hao脑浩12k WordsCompleted Now that I've given up on you, it's too late to be sorry! 1.9kReads—Score—Shelves
40. 40 妻 My Wife Wants to Take Over My Company. Forget It, Let’s Send It to Southeast Asia! 妻子想要算计我的公司，不要了，送到东南亚去吧！ Nao Hao脑浩Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted My wife wants to scheme against my company. Fine, I don’t want it anymore. Send it to Southeast Asia! 8Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 41 未 My Fiancée Fell for Her Assistant. I Simply Refused to Forgive Her, So Why Are They Killing Each Other? 未婚妻爱上小助理，我只是不原谅，为什么自相残杀啊！ Nao Hao脑浩Marriage & Romance10k WordsCompleted My fiancée fell for her assistant. I simply refused to forgive her, so why are we turning on each other? 387Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 42 订 My Girlfriend Called Off Our Engagement the Night Before the Wedding 订婚前夕女友反悔了 Nao Hao脑浩Modern Romance11k WordsCompleted My Girlfriend Called Off Our Engagement on the Eve of the Wedding 152Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 43 选 After She Chose Betrayal, I Left Her No Way to Repent 选择背叛后，让她忏悔无门 Nao Hao脑浩Modern Romance12k WordsCompleted After she chose betrayal, he left her with no way to repent 789Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 44 既 Since You Chose to Betray Me, Go to Hell! 既然选择了背叛，请下地狱吧！ Nao Hao脑浩Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted Since you chose to betray me, go to hell! 266Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 背 You Betrayed Our Marriage, and I’ll Make You Regret It for the Rest of Your Life! 背叛了婚姻，我让你后悔终生！ Nao Hao脑浩13k WordsCompleted You Betrayed Our Marriage. I’ll Make You Regret It for the Rest of Your Life! 460Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 选 You Chose to Betray Me. Do You Regret It Now? 选择背叛，你后悔了吗？ Nao Hao脑浩19k WordsCompleted You chose betrayal. Do you regret it now? 8Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 47 放 You Can’t Get Over Your First Love? Then You’ll Pay for It! 放不下初恋？请你赎罪吧！ Nao Hao脑浩13k WordsCompleted Can’t let go of your first love? Then atone for your sins! 708Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 48 联 It’s Just an Arranged Marriage. You’re Nothing but a Stepping Stone! 联姻而已，你只是我的踏脚石！ Nao Hao脑浩12k WordsCompleted It’s only a marriage alliance. You’re just a stepping stone to me! 679Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 49 双 Double Betrayal: Now Atone for Your Sins! 双重背叛，你们赎罪吧！ Nao Hao脑浩11k WordsCompleted You betrayed me twice. Now atone for your sins! 27Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 50 我 I Endured It for Five Years, Now You Can Atone for Three! 我隐忍五年，你赎罪三年！ Nao Hao脑浩10k WordsCompleted I endured it for five years. Now you can spend three years making up for it! 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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