Republican-Era Transmigration Novels 民国时期穿越文

1. 1 刚 Just Arrived in Republican-Era China, I Have Nothing but Money 刚到民国，除了钱，一无所有 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Su Ning transmigrated into a series of novels set in the Republic of China era. The good news: she had a System. Better yet, the System's reward pool held a full ten billion. Once she spent it all, Su Ning could return to the modern era and live happily as a billionaire. The bad news: the System was called "The Rich Are Heartless"... In the turbulent Republic of China, she had to play a villain who was rotten to the core. Determined to stay alive, Su Ning racked her brains to become relatives wi 96.3kReads8.7Score10.4kShelves

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   A super-satisfying, Republican-era fantasy novel featuring a wealthy tycoon. It's a logically sound and enjoyable read, incorporating elements of Chinese culture. The only downside is that it's still ongoing. The author is the same one who wrote the novel about Xu Yue; their writing is excellent and incredibly good!

2. 2 民 Warlord of the Republic: I Turned Shanghai’s Nightlife Upside Down 民国枭雄：我掀了夜上海的天 Dirt Clod ZM土疙瘩ZMHistorical1.3M WordsCompleted When Chen Mo wakes up, he has returned to the age of fifteen, facing the hellish slums of Shanghai. In his previous life, he lived an unremarkable life and died in humiliation. This time, he’ll overturn this world that devours people! Armed with the [Warlord System], his fists draw blood and his blade takes lives. Starting in Fangualong, he recruits followers, seizes territory, and gathers wealth... He swears to become the greatest warlord in all of Shanghai’s pleasure quarters! The underworld i 10.5kReads7.0Score579Shelves

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   The War of Resistance Against Japan in the East China Sea: An Epic Naval Battle [OK][OK][OK][OK][OK]

3. 3 民 Republican Era: The Last of the Jianghu 民国：最后的江湖 Heading North向北Urban1.9M WordsCompleted From an outlaw to a high-ranking general in the Republic of China, then into the War of Resistance against Japan, he walks the loneliest path of all. He seeks no place in the history books, only for the land and rivers to bear witness: on this black soil, there will always be those who refuse to kneel! (Xiang Bei, formerly known by the pen name Lao Zei) 32.7kReads9.3Score2.6kShelves

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   The second and third books are the best.

4. 4 鲟 Sturgeon Returns to Ning'an 鲟洄宁安 Ren Enshuo任恩硕Modern Romance343k WordsOngoing A Republican-era tragic romance, a woman's coming-of-age story, and two male leads. A sharp-witted, falsely disguised shaman PKs a rebellious dragon who slays gods. A sudden heavenly fire destroys a city, and the revered Hu Xuan shaman is wrongly blamed and made a scapegoat. With a colossal lie, Ge Wangshu rides alone for a thousand miles to escort the orphan Eyun home. It seems like a sturgeon swimming upstream to return to its birthplace, but in truth, it's the start of a journey with no retu 176Reads—Score166Shelves

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   A story of female growth amidst a tragic love affair during the Republican era, filled with patriotic fervor.

5. 5 北 A Dream of the Beiyang Era 北洋惊梦 Yan Feihu, Who Loves Huayang Chicken爱吃华阳鸡丁的严飞虎Urban1.3M WordsOngoing A young man from the modern era accidentally has his soul transported into the Republic of China era, a turbulent time beset by internal strife, foreign threats, and warring warlords. Armed with foresight and fearless resolve, he rises amid a maelstrom of political intrigue and rewrites history. See how he turns the tide and fights to save and strengthen his country. 46Reads7.5Score—Shelves
6. 6 抗 The War of Resistance’s Furnace of Flesh and Blood 抗战之血肉熔炉 Youngster from Lingnan岭南小后生Urban1.5M WordsCompleted This story is set in a parallel world. It follows Qin Ren, a passionate young man from the 21st century who transmigrates back to the War of Resistance Against Japan and becomes a Whampoa Military Academy cadet, fighting the Japanese invaders head-on. When the enemy's iron hooves sweep across the land, the sons and daughters of China rise up to resist the invasion. 25.4kReads8.6Score1.5kShelves
7. 7 1 The 1949 Southern Campaign in Southeast Asia: Founding a Nation Overseas 1949南征东南亚，海外建国 Lord Cat Who Loves Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry爱吃番茄炒蛋的猫爷Urban1.9M WordsOngoing [Guangxi Clique] [Transmigration] [Founding a Nation Overseas] [Cold War] [Nanyang] [Feudal Enfeoffment] Li Chongwen transmigrates into the body of a Guangxi Clique general. On the eve of crossing the Yangtze, he leads a hundred thousand Guangxi troops south and seizes French Indochina. That is, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Milk the United States for all it is worth, snatch colonies from Britain and France, and found a nation in Nanyang. Redistribute land taken from local landlords, relocate the 98.7kReads8.2Score5.5kShelves
8. 8 混 A Police Chief in Republican-Era China, Feared by Warlords and Foreign Powers Alike 混在民国当警长，军阀列强都怕我 A-Qi Loves Burgers爱吃汉堡的阿七Urban510k WordsCompleted [Wish-fulfillment + mass troops + overwhelming dominance + decisive and ruthless + no heroine] “Chen Zhuo, you’ve got some nerve! Who gave you the courage to kill a foreign dignitary?” “This is the foreign concession. Chinese police are forbidden to enter… Ow! Stop hitting me, please!” “Chen Zhuo, have you lost your mind? You even dare to hit the warlord’s son!” “Aren’t you a policeman? How come your troops have planes and tanks!? They’re even more advanced than those of foreign countries. You’r 31.7kReads9.1Score2.3kShelves
9. 9 1 1912: Sweep Through a Chaotic Era with My Arsenal 1912：我靠军火库横扫乱世 Break the Horse, Raise the Spear, Pacify the World破马长枪平天下Urban946k WordsOngoing Late Qing dynasty, the third year of Xuantong, Rong County, Sichuan. Gunfire echoes across the land. A world in turmoil is coming, and the nation is on the brink of collapse. Chen Feng, a soldier in the Jiaolong Special Operations Assault Team, opens his eyes to find that he has transmigrated into this turbulent era, where human life is worth less than grass. Bandits run rampant within the country, and mutinous soldiers burn and slaughter. The Qing court is corrupt, while foreign powers circle l 19.3kReads6.7Score1kShelves

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   Looking for a book to read! A Republican-era warlord novel where the protagonist is a time traveler. It doesn't drastically alter history; instead, it uses a modern perspective to plan and train troops, gradually building up from a local power base. It includes political intrigue, warfare, and territorial expansion, with a steady pace and avoiding a simplistic feel. [Already hooked][Already hooked][Already hooked][Already hooked]

10. 10 设 A Designer Transmigrates to the Republican Era: The Wise Don’t Fall in Love 设计师穿越民国：智者不入爱河 Wenlan Jiayin文澜佳音Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [Dual transmigration and rebirth + two strong leads flirting + married first, love later + entrepreneurship in Republican-era China] She opens her eyes to find herself a bride in Republican-era China, bullied and pushed around. Her husband has a beloved woman he can never have, and his whole family is waiting to see her make a fool of herself? Lin Lan smiles coldly and pulls out a pair of silver scissors. “Sorry, I’m a lingerie designer who transmigrated here!” Cheongsams too old-fashioned? She 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A hundred years later, the female protagonist meets the male protagonist from a thousand years ago in the turbulent era of the Republic of China. They each pursue their own paths, yet their fates become intertwined… The male protagonist is devoted to one woman, and the ending is guaranteed to be sweet.

11. 11 民 A Proper Young Lady in the Republic of China 民国闺秀 Fluffy Little Taotie毛茸茸的小饕餮Modern Romance638k WordsCompleted Shen Qingci thought she could spend her life in peace at her old family home in Suzhou, admiring flowers in spring, listening to the rain on autumn nights, and living out her days on the family estate. But in a time of turmoil, peace like that was impossible. At seventeen, she ended up in Shanghai, where the Qin family took her in. Mr. and Mrs. Qin treated her like their own daughter, and Qin Du, the infamous troublemaker of Shanghai, found himself falling for her. He promised to marry her onc 9.7kReads8.8Score875Shelves

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    It's a great movie even without time travel.

12. 12 双 Traveling Between Two Worlds to Fight in Korea, I Beat Up the Americans 双穿抗美援朝，我暴打美国佬 Trying to Stay Alive 999努力活着999Historical632k WordsOngoing In 2026, overworked wage slave Su Tianci gets his writing royalties. He plans to go out for a foot massage with the full-service treatment, as a reward for himself. But he never expects to open his eyes and transmigrate to a battlefield engulfed in war. There’s no water, medicine, or food. Fortunately, he can return to 2026. Two vastly different eras now lie before him. 24.7kReads7.2Score1.7kShelves

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    You also dislike the heat and act as you please.

13. 13 两 Between Two Worlds: 1949 两界穿梭之一九四九年 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Urban229k WordsOngoing No morals + a little cruelty to beasts + everyday life at the heart of it Su Tianci transmigrates to Beiping in 1948, where his daily life revolves around tormenting beasts. Our protagonist has no manners and often does things without playing fair. The main idea is simple: if I have no morals, you can't morally blackmail me... [Putting the facts aside, is the author wrong to want to earn a little more tuition money? We shouldn't think only of ourselves; we need to consider the author too. I've m 3.3kReads—Score192Shelves

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    Report to Your Majesty.

14. 14 双 Crossing Between Two Worlds: From the Start in 1952, I Was Already a County-Level Cadre 双穿一九五二开局就是正科级 Good Luck Keeps Coming好运不断Urban443k WordsOngoing In 2026, Su Tianci accidentally transmigrated to the war-torn Korean battlefield. Fortunately, he had brought along a pocket dimension. The System grabbed a bucket and ran. To return to 2026, he had to reach the siheyuan. Two vast eras lay before him. 28.5kReads5.5Score1.6kShelves
15. 15 抗 Zhang Hao: Warlord of the War Against Japan 抗日之大军阀张浩 Mo Junshang墨君尚Urban1.5M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the War of Resistance against Japan, Zhang Hao, a modern-day nobody, gains a golden finger. How will he turn his fortunes around in the Republic of China, crush the Japanese invaders, and somehow become a warlord in everyone’s eyes? A warlord it is, then. Since ancient times, heroes have had their share of romance, and beautiful women have loved heroes. He’ll trample anyone who dares defy him. 122Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pretty good novel about the War of Resistance Against Japan

16. 16 抗 The Rise of a Great China During the War of Resistance 抗战之大中华崛起时代 Mo Junshang墨君尚Urban579k WordsCompleted Lu Ting, a military game streamer, transmigrates with a System and unexpectedly arrives in 1937, a time ravaged by war. The nation lies in ruins, families are torn apart, and the Japanese invaders burn, kill, and plunder. To keep our homeland from being mercilessly trampled and protect our homes and loved ones, I’ll show no mercy with the System’s help. My vow: take no prisoners. I’ll lead a million troops and fight all the way to Tokyo. 279Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 17 两 Traveling Between Two Worlds: The 1970s 两界穿梭之七零年代 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Urban3.2M WordsOngoing Wu Xiaoyao is a working-class nobody, a corporate drudge who likes to unwind by grilling skewers and letting loose whenever he has a bit of free time. But an out-of-control dump truck sends him hurtling back to the fiery age of the 1970s. What surprises him is that he can travel back and forth between the seventies and 2025. Two completely different eras now lie before him. 131Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    Occitan social animals

18. 18 双 Twin Rivers: Bloodbath in Republican-Era Shanghai 双川民国之沪上血战 Good Luck Keeps Coming好运不断Urban2.6M WordsOngoing Su Tianci has spent 25 years as a working stiff. After leaving the military, he has the job he earned stolen by someone with power and influence. His attempts to seek justice come to nothing, and with the other side's overwhelming influence, he has no choice but to become a delivery driver. Who could have guessed that while performing a good deed, he'd be struck by a heavy truck and sent straight to the Republican era? Then his transmigration golden finger turns out to let him travel between the 172Reads7.2Score149Shelves
19. 19 双 A Double Crossing to Make a Fortune in Republican-Era China 双穿之民国淘金 Striving to Stay Alive8888努力活着8888Urban3.3M WordsOngoing Li Xiaren had spent 25 years as a wage slave, living at the bottom of society and crushed by the pressure of making ends meet. No matter how hard he worked to earn money, he still couldn't afford a home of his own. Even his longtime girlfriend left him. Downhearted, he finally managed to collect the wages he'd been owed and planned to head to Tian Shang Ren Jian for a stuffed flatbread. But who could have guessed? A ball of lightning struck him and sent him straight back to a turbulent era. More 532Reads7.7Score135Shelves
20. 20 两 Traveling Between Two Worlds: The Red-Hot Years 两界穿梭之火红年代 Trying to Stay Alive 999努力活着999Urban2.9M WordsOngoing Li Xiaren is an ordinary office worker, trudging through grueling days that start at eight in the morning and end at midnight. One day, after finally getting several months of back pay, he plans to give himself a well-deserved break. Who could have guessed that eating a grilled kidney for no apparent reason would send him back to the 1970s when he woke up? Luckily, he discovers he can return to 2025, and so two completely different eras open up before him!!! 254Reads7.6Score101Shelves
21. 21 在 Passing Myself Off as a Rich Returnee in the 1980s 在八零伪装回国土豪 Strive for Happiness努力幸福Urban1.5M WordsOngoing Su Tianci, an ordinary working stiff for 25 years, spends his free time exploring the wilderness. By chance, he discovers a box full of U.S. dollars. Overjoyed, Su Tianci starts dreaming about where to go for a meat-stuffed flatbread. But before he can even celebrate, he slips and inexplicably tumbles off a cliff. When he comes to again, he has somehow arrived in an era full of opportunity… 7.6kReads5.8Score316Shelves
22. 22 双 Dual Crossing to 1936: I Looted the Japanese Army’s Treasury 双穿1936我搬空鬼子金库 Striving to Stay Alive8888努力活着8888Historical804k WordsOngoing Lin Feng is a retired special forces soldier. After leaving the military due to an injury, he works as a security guard. His parents are ill, and his brother is in debt. Thanks to a jade pendant, he transmigrates to 1936, an era engulfed in the flames of war... 543Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 23 夜 Nightingale 夜鹂 The Dinghan Empire That Loves Pancakes爱吃松饼的鼎汉帝国Urban853k WordsOngoing Espionage in the War of Resistance “When loyalty becomes a crime and betrayal becomes a means of survival, who can hold on to their humanity in a world gone mad?” An epic tale of espionage that blends transmigration, suspense, and devotion to country and family. It uncovers the darkest corners of wartime Shanghai and follows a soul torn apart by fate as it grows from a pawn into the player moving the pieces. In the twenty-sixth year of the Republic, late autumn draped Shanghai’s sky in a sickly 1.4kReads—Score103Shelves

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    A spy novel set in the Republican era, without any cheat codes or special abilities.

24. 24 从 From the Long March: The Tenth Corps' Desperate, Blood-Soaked Road 从长征开始：十军团的绝境血路 Zhao Buyan赵不言Urban1.2M WordsCompleted This is not a conventional power fantasy. The story begins with the failed Eastern Expedition of the Tenth Corps before the Long March, a chapter of history many readers may not know much about. The protagonist starts from nothing in the Jiangnan region, building a guerrilla force that gradually grows stronger as it overcomes one obstacle after another. It will face the campaigns against encirclement and suppression, the War of Resistance Against Japan, and the War of Liberation, taking readers 417Reads8.6Score—Shelves
25. 25 骥 Galloping Through the Three Kingdoms 骥行三国 Zhao Buyan赵不言Historical687k WordsCompleted From the start, I’m in the Battle of Yiling. I’m a nobody, so no one listens to what I have to say. Fortunately, I have the Chairman’s commentary on this battle. Through the protagonist’s eyes, readers are drawn into the tumultuous middle period of the Three Kingdoms. This isn’t a conventional power fantasy. I do my best to stay true to the historical figures’ personalities and interpret their relationships and political struggles through the lenses of personal interest, politics, and human natu 1.8kReads8.7Score118Shelves
26. 26 仿 As If There Were a Glimmer of Light 仿佛，若有光 Fragrant Grasses芳草鲜美Modern Romance132k WordsOngoing Gao Yu, a young curator and painter, accidentally transmigrates to a women's university in 1947. He becomes its youngest male teacher and a clandestine Party member with a special identity. Amid the shifting interplay of light and shadow, he meets Shen Weiying, a beautiful, aloof university student. One love across a lifetime, two meetings: it turns out that love is the light that never fades. 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A modern curatorial painter travels back in time to a women's university in the Republican era, experiencing a lifetime of love and destiny.

27. 27 民 The Turbulent Republic: Chasing the Light 民国风云之逐光 Ji Yaohua, Who Loves Fried Taro Strips爱吃炸香芋丝的姬瑶花Urban688k WordsCompleted A modern young man’s soul travels back to the Republic of China. He witnesses the changing times and the hardships faced by ordinary people at the bottom of society. Determined to make something of himself, he maneuvers among the great figures of the era and carves out a new world, all to pursue a ray of light in a China shrouded in darkness! 435Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    This book about a minor warlord in the Republican era is worth recommending, but you need patience to read it!

28. 28 两 Warlords of Two Worlds: The Pirates' Last Stand 两界枭雄之倭寇末路 Good Luck Keeps Coming好运不断Urban539k WordsOngoing Su Tianci was betrayed by his girlfriend. He got drunk, and when he woke up, he had somehow transmigrated to 1936, a year ravaged by war. Seeing the Japanese invaders bullying ordinary people, how could Su Tianci possibly stand by and do nothing? 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hurry up and see Han Qing.

29. 29 两 Trading Between Two Worlds in 1983: A Tycoon Rises 两界倒贩1983巨鳄崛起 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Urban500k WordsOngoing Destitute Su Tianci accidentally transmigrates from 1983 to 2025, an age of soaring economic growth. Two vastly different eras now lie before him: one wad of bills from 1983 can be exchanged for over a hundred thousand, while an electronic watch from 1983 costs only a few bucks in 2025... 5Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 30 又 Liu Jianzhong, Who Keeps Getting Reincarnated 又穿的刘建中 Haozi Loves Celery浩子爱吃芹菜21k WordsCompleted Liu Jianzhong, Back for Another Round 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try this, it'll bring you joy and happiness, and you won't even need to think about what you're wearing.

31. 31 顾 Gu Yizhong Is Reborn Before the Events of The Lone Boat 顾易中重生在孤舟剧情之前 Not Iced Tea不是冰红茶Urban1.3M WordsOngoing Gu Yizhong is reborn in 1936. The original A Lone Boat begins in June 1941, but this story starts with his rescue of Lin Shujuan in Hong Kong in early 1939. Since the timeline has changed dramatically, much of the plot will have to be newly created. Your support is greatly appreciated. To make the story’s progression as plausible as possible, feel free to share your theories about what happens next in the discussion area, preferably with sound reasoning. I hope to work together with fellow fans 540Reads8.1Score102Shelves
32. 32 双 Double Crossing to the Sixties, Hauling in 2026 双穿六零，搬运2026 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Urban127k WordsOngoing Set aside your personal standards and enjoy a life without scruples. Refuse to wear yourself down with overthinking; when something happens, just lose it. Better to inconvenience others than make yourself miserable. Su Tianci from 2026 unexpectedly transmigrates to the materially deprived 1960s. Two vast eras now lie before him. 591Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story goes that he traveled straight to Hangzhou.

33. 33 两 Crossing Between Two Worlds: 1949 两界穿梭之一九四九 Good Luck Keeps Coming好运不断Urban361k WordsOngoing Drop the pretense of being a decent person and enjoy a shameless life. Refuse to waste your energy on inner turmoil; if something’s wrong, just lose it. Rather than make yourself suffer, make life difficult for someone else. That’s Su Tianci in 2026. By chance, he transmigrates to Beiping on the eve of liberation. The booming economy of 2026 and the war-torn year of 1949: two vastly different eras lie before him. 5kReads5.8Score216Shelves

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    That's just a casual remark.

34. 34 民 The Gentleman of the Republic 民国的先生 Starry Words星星语话Urban1.8M WordsCompleted The plot is reasonable, with no System. An ordinary person transmigrates to the Republican era. I hope readers can find a touch of Republican-era charm here. The narration is grounded, with no exaggeration whatsoever… 6.5kReads8.6Score380Shelves

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    How about this one! If you choose it, then joy will be with you...

35. 35 修 Restoring Time, Just to Meet You 修复时光，只为遇见你 Yu Yanzhi虞砚知Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted [Two equally strong leads + both transmigrate + pure sweetness + love for their country and people] She is a modern student of cultural relic restoration; he is a warlord in Republican-era Shanghai. When she transmigrates, she becomes the wife promised to him when he was a child. They weather the chaos of war together, always understanding and supporting each other. There’s more to her identity than meets the eye. He risks his life to protect her, and when everything is finally settled, he follo 156Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist travels back to the Republican era, breaks through obstacles with her expertise in cultural relic appraisal, and enjoys sweet daily life working alongside her warlord husband to build their business.

36. 36 民 The Transmigrated Shopkeeper of Republican-Era China 民国穿越女掌柜 A Page Knows Autumn, Drunk on Begonias一页知秋醉海棠Modern Romance596k WordsOngoing My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 120Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist can travel to both the Republican era and modern times. This is not a romance novel; the main focus is on building wealth and surviving in chaotic times.

37. 37 魂 I Transmigrated into the Republic of China Era as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Training Corps 魂穿民国成为教导总队中校参谋 Yan Jie燕杰Historical329k WordsOngoing Lin Wei died from drinking too much at a party, only to transmigrate to the 20th year of the Republic of China and become a lieutenant colonel staff officer with the Central Army Officers' Training Corps. (Disclaimer: This story is entirely fictional and takes place in an alternate-history parallel world.) 1.3kReads6.9Score537Shelves

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    Check out this book, a time-travel story set in the Republican era.

38. 38 民 The Republic's Greatest Actor Is Still Playing a Saint Today 民国第一演技派，今天也在装圣人 White Clouds Perch on the Tip of the Brush白云栖笔端Urban713k WordsCompleted For eighteen years, Shen Yu has been overshadowed by his genius older brother. He's long been used to being the family scapegoat, passing his days chasing roosters and dogs, lying flat and taking the mockery. Then transmigrator Yu Chen forcibly takes over his body, using his face to invent things and play the saint. Suddenly, he's the whole family's darling, and even his biased parents can't stop praising him. But good times don't last. The transmigrator leaves, saddling him with a pharmaceuti 197Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A Republican-era war novel that breaks away from clichés. The male protagonist is originally a spoiled brat, but he is possessed by a saint-like time traveler for three years. After returning, he is forced to imitate the time traveler. The protagonist has an incredibly lucky constitution, and through a series of coincidences, he unintentionally accomplishes many great things and is always considered a prophet. He also plays a role in the war of resistance. Later, the time traveler is summoned back by the protagonist and can possess him once a month…

39. 39 在 In the ’80s, Pretending to Be a Returnee Tycoon 在八零，伪装归国神豪 Trying to Stay Alive2努力活着2Urban239k WordsOngoing Su Tianci, an overworked office drone in 2026, accidentally transmigrates to the resource-scarce 1980s. Fortunately, he can still return to 2026. Two vastly different eras now lie before him. 22Reads—Score127Shelves
40. 40 潇 Memories of Xiaoxiang: The Golden Branch Rises from the Ashes 潇湘忆之涅槃金枝 Zither Echoes Through the Secluded Bamboo Grove琴啸幽篁Modern Romance867k WordsCompleted [Late Qing to early Republic | Strong female lead seeks revenge | Family intrigue and political schemes | Completed] On a blood-red autumn night, the entire Qian family is slaughtered, and Luan Ci, the pampered second young lady, becomes a lone fugitive overnight. She escapes over a pile of corpses and takes refuge in the Ling residence, her sworn enemy's home, carefully plotting each step as she endures humiliation to survive. Everyone thinks she is a pawn they can manipulate, but none suspect 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Looking for a good read? This Republican-era romance novel featuring a domineering CEO is incredibly captivating! Qian Luanci, the fallen second daughter of the Qian family, falls head over heels for Jin Youruan, the second son of the Jin family, leading to a forceful and intense love affair. The warlord Lou Yanxiang also falls for her, creating a complex love triangle amidst the chaos of war. "The Rebirth of the Golden Branch: Memories of Xiaoxiang" is a must-read for romance fans!

41. 41 须 The Sumeru Ring: My Road to a Comeback 须弥戒，我的逆袭之路 Turning the Tide of the Mortal World逆转红尘Urban1.4M WordsOngoing I was reborn on a rainy night in late autumn. Not far away, my second uncle and his son were digging a pit for me, preparing to bury me in a graveyard. In my previous life, I woke up and escaped, never to return. I drifted through life, and just before I died, I came across a news report. On this very day, my second uncle sold my newlywed wife to human traffickers, leading to her being abused and killed. This time, I won't run away. Whoever digs the pit will be buried in it. 8.6kReads7.4Score780Shelves

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    [OK]😢

42. 42 红 A Cultivator in the Mortal World 红尘修士 Tianchen Xingyu天辰星语Eastern Fantasy3.8M WordsCompleted One day, Yun Xi's soul left Blue Star, and she fell into the vast world of cultivation. She never expected to start out as a lowly nobody, with a life as fragile as a blade of grass. In the face of despair, she seeks out opportunities, rises from the dust, and gradually stirs up the entire cultivation world! 6.1kReads8.5Score601Shelves
43. 43 土 The Potato Oracle’s All-Purpose Comeback Theory 土豆万能接话神棍论 Tao's World涛视界8k WordsCompleted The Potato: An All-Purpose Conversationalist and Mastermind 416Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 44 民 The Ethnic Alchemist 民族炼金术士 Bright Moon Ten Thousand Miles Away万里明月Modern Romance105k WordsCompleted When international gold prices surged by more than 70% in 2025, surpassing U.S. Treasury bonds for the first time in 30 years to become the world's leading reserve asset held by central banks, the real-world rush to “hoard gold in troubled times” echoed the battle over gold in this novel. Amid geopolitical upheaval and the restructuring of the monetary system, gold's value as a safe haven is once again in demand. Yet The Nation's Alchemist had already revealed the truth in its story: what people 61Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A passionate Republic of China era! Amidst the chaos and turmoil, extraordinary arts determine destiny! In the tumultuous Republic of China, with its broken land and national catastrophe, "The National Alchemist" emerges! Amidst power struggles, the pursuit of wealth, and the allure of beautiful women, he uses his extraordinary skills to defy fate, uphold national righteousness, and protect his beloved. With a retro Republic of China feel and a passionate spirit of resistance, this story begins in the Year of the Horse—witness how a hero of a chaotic world writes his legend!

45. 45 穿 Transmigrate and Write Novels 穿越写小说 Mo Tianyan, Who Loves Shrimp and Loofah爱吃虾仁丝瓜的莫天焱Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted (A strong heroine in the Republican era: the birth of a generation-defining woman writer) A village girl unexpectedly transmigrates into the life of a wealthy young lady in the Republican era. Her three brothers, the ones who could stand up for her, are all on the battlefield. Her fiancé keeps pressuring her to call off the engagement. This is too much! Liu Maohua can only pick up her dreams again, writing about the decadent extravagance of high society, the struggle of ordinary people to surviv 132Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Accidentally transported to the Republican era and becoming a wealthy heiress? She can even navigate the times by writing novels! Liu Maohua's wondrous adventure combines the charm of the Republican era with the thrill of time travel—a must-read!

46. 46 穿 Transmigrating to the Southern Song to Become the Iron Sword Hero 穿越南宋成为铁剑大侠 Bright Moon Ten Thousand Miles Away万里明月Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted I transmigrated to the Southern Song dynasty and became Yang Yunxiao, a descendant of Yang Zaixing! As the nation falls and families are torn apart, Wen Tianxiang raises an army against the Yuan, Jia Sidao wreaks havoc at court, and the Xuanming Sect stirs in the shadows. I endure humiliation at Wudang for over a decade, while Daoist Chongxu secretly teaches me martial arts. With the Xuanyuan Sword, I face the Xuanming Sword, righteousness overcoming evil; with the Primordial Chaos True Art, I c 7Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 47 民 A Letter Arrives from the Republic of China Era 民国来信了 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance29k WordsCompleted A modern female student transmigrates to the Republican era and becomes a maid in a prince’s manor. Using a modern mindset, she solves the manor’s business troubles and deals with bandit kidnappings. In the end, she and the young master fall in love and live happily ever after. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A modern female college student travels back to the Republican era.

48. 48 雪 Snow Leopard: The TV Series 雪豹电视剧 Si Guanyao司官耀耀Male-Channel Fanfiction117k WordsOngoing The TV series Snow Leopard follows events from the Battle of Shanghai in 1932 through victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan. Zhou Wen/Xiao Ya, Liu Yuan/Cao Ying, Xu Hu/Fan Xiaoyu, Zhang Chu/Chen Yi, Wang Meijuan/Lin Shuisheng, Zhu Ziming/Tian Jing, Yuan Anli/Sun Xinpu, and others. Forged in the heat of battle, they reach the summit through the trials of a special forces unit. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Except for Zhang Renjie and Zhou Wen, everyone else is reborn. They save Xiao Ya, Cao Ying, Fan Xiaoyu, and others, and fall in love with Sun Xinpu, Fang Shengli, Liu San, and Zhao Jie.

49. 49 女 A Female Special Forces Soldier Transmigrates into a Frail Girl, and the Young Marshal Demands to Make Her His Wife 女特种兵穿成弱女，被少帅求名分 Jin Yanshi锦颜诗Modern Romance448k WordsOngoing A soul transmigrates into a delicate woman who becomes a special forces soldier × a ruthless young marshal [Republican era + love of country and family + winning her back + romantic tension + devoted couple] Zhao Yingnan, a special forces squad leader, was on a mission in the rainforest when she took a fatal bullet meant for a teammate. When she woke, she had transmigrated into the Republican era, becoming Lin Siyue, the least favored concubine-born daughter of the Lin family, a rice merchant fa 2Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Using modern tactics to unravel the mysteries of the Republic of China era, the female protagonist's intelligence remains consistently high throughout! The perfect choice for those experiencing a reading slump!

50. 50 清 An Orphan Girl from the Late Qing Ventures into Republican China 清末孤女闯民国 Han Yu寒禹Ancient Romance102k WordsOngoing This is a long novel about a woman struggling to survive and take revenge amid the chaos of war, fleeing, standing up to gangsters and warlords, and finding love. Today, she happily sets out to seek refuge with her older sister in another city. The next day, she risks everything to save her sister by storming an execution ground alone. Within two days, she kills the prefect and the county magistrate, along with their daughters, becoming a wanted criminal for murdering officials of the imperial c —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "The Orphan Girl's Journey Through the Republic of China in the Late Qing Dynasty" is fantastic! The opening scene features a prison break, an execution, and a nighttime ghost hunt to kill enemies—no dragging, just pure action! If you're looking for a good read, don't miss it; you'll only know if it's what you're looking for once you start reading! The heroine kills all her enemies, crippling herself in the process. A telegram against the Qing Dynasty on the execution ground saves her from death. While being escorted to Wuchang, she is caught in the wake of an uprising and released, only to find herself embroiled in the turmoil of Shanghai—a gangster tycoon forces her into marriage as a concubine, unaware that the woman before him is his own daughter! A warlord seizes her fortune; the plot is full of twists and turns, a must-read for fans of the Republic of China revenge genre.

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