Books with Advice You Can Use in Real Life 在现实中能用得上的书

203 留 The Joys of a Woman Left Behind 留守妇女的快乐 Princess Nalan纳兰公主Modern Romance209k WordsCompleted In 1984, Li Guifang was left behind in a mountain village, raising two children on her own. The hardships of life had nearly crushed her. Just as she was sinking into despair, she started a new family with Lin Kun, the rough-hewn man next door. To her surprise, This older, burly man spoiled me rotten, and our life grew happier by the day. 4.1kReads7.1Score29614d adds

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Her husband died, and the beautiful widow stayed behind in the mountain village.

204 千 The Thousand Gates Saga Continues: After Chu Liu 千门未了：初六之后 Mu Qiu Shan木丘山Male-Channel Fanfiction197k WordsOngoing Important Announcement: Now that Teacher Ma Xiaohu has resumed updating, I won't presume to teach my grandmother to suck eggs. I only regretted the hiatus and wanted to chat with fellow Qian fans. Starting today, I will stop updating permanently. Anyone who wants to discuss the continuation of my story or the plot of Old Qian is welcome to join the group. Next month, I will take this book down. The unpublished content will stay buried in my gut. I'll write a new book called Midnight, with an up 8.7kReads8.2Score63814d adds

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The mysteries of "The Gambler" – what will become of Master Chu Liu? Will Melo survive? What was the purpose of this decades-long scheme? These questions, which had become unsolved mysteries after Ma Xiaohu's hiatus, have all been answered in my sequel to "The Gambler," with rigorous logic and authentic flavor. I update daily. If you've read and enjoyed "The Gambler," just click and let me continue the story for you, bringing you the joy of "The Gambler."

205 风 A Bizarre Tale of Feng Shui! 风水奇谭！ Chen Jiu辰九Urban555k WordsCompleted Chen Yan, a top student at a 985 university, suffered a devastating blow at just twenty-two: His roommate set him up and framed him, driving him into a dead end; His girlfriend of three years cheated on him; his father was hospitalized with a serious illness, and he couldn't even scrape together the 5,000-yuan deposit. His loan payments were overdue and collectors were after him. He was about to become... Just as he sank into utter despair, a mysterious old Daoist appeared, opened his heavenly e 3.9kReads8.5Score31614d adds

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This practical novel on feng shui

206 镜 Farewell to the Mirror-Flower: Two Shadows, One Return 镜花辞：双影同归 Su San Has Arrived苏三来了Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted Shen Qingci, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister’s residence, was gentle, virtuous, and exceptionally talented. But after trusting the wrong people, her fiancé Gu Yanzhi and her half-sister Shen Qingrou, she lost her family fortune, was falsely accused of treason, and was eventually drowned. Su Ningwei of the Loyal and Brave Marquis’s household was pushed into the water by her legitimate elder sister and died in an “accident.” She became the vessel through which Shen Qingci, th 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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This rebirth novel is a textbook on human relationships and social skills; don't just read it as a feel-good story. The logic behind its actions is actually worth careful consideration. After her rebirth, Su Ningwei doesn't recklessly seek revenge. Instead, she first understands the power dynamics within the Prime Minister's mansion, then leverages these relationships at the flower-viewing banquet—each step precisely exploiting human weaknesses and information gaps. Faced with her half-sister's manipulative behavior, she doesn't rush to confront her, but instead uses the other's logic to counter her. When forming an alliance with Xiao Jue, she doesn't blindly trust him, but establishes a cooperative relationship through a combination of shared interests and value exchange. The essence of palace intrigue and family power struggles lies in the insight into human nature and the prediction of the situation. Many of the "rhetorical maneuvers" and "dual-track" tactics are equally applicable to the workplace and social interactions.

207 直 Livestream Fortune-Telling: Bouncing Around in the Gossip Fields Every Day! 直播算命：天天在瓜田里蹦跶！ A Cowering Introvert蜷缩的社恐Modern Romance496k WordsCompleted [No romance + episodic stories + the supernatural + livestreaming + transmigrate into a book + fortune-telling, face-reading, and ghost-catching] The moment Meng Sheng opened her eyes, she had transmigrated into a book and taken the place of a cannon-fodder character with the same name. But what greeted her was a suitcase drifting down the river, wrapped in layer upon layer of shackles, with a ghost floating above it... Meng Sheng: “Same old rhythm, same old feeling! Even the ghosts look quite a 10.4kReads9.3Score1.5k14d adds

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Look, it's so good! [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration]

211 华 The Secret Arts of Chinese Feng Shui and Divination 华夏绝学堪舆术数 The Vast Universe of Wuhai Heluo梧海河洛浑乾坤118k WordsCompleted The ancient arts of Huaxia: the I Ching and Bagua, yin-yang arts and divination. Every article is based on practical experience, with the aim of reviving Huaxia culture. Along the way, I'll share many details and secrets. Don't use them to commit evil, or Heaven will punish you. Good done without ulterior motives will be rewarded; evil done with intent will be punished. 51Reads—Score—14d adds

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The Complete Works of Huaxia's Unique Science of Feng Shui and Divination

212 重 Reborn in an Apocalypse Novel, I Even Dare to Kill the Canon Couple 重生在末世小说，我连官配都敢杀 Sharp-Tongued Lady毒舌ladySci-Fi & Apocalypse1.3M WordsCompleted Things to be aware of: When I started writing, I wanted to show the brutality of a realistic apocalypse. I also didn't understand what people meant by a story that celebrates women. I only came to understand and improve the content through the comments, so the early plot has some realism, but please feel free to skip it. No male lead + ruthless heroine + natural-disaster apocalypse + zombie game + quick transmigration + strong, capable supporting female characters who don't compete with one anot 931Reads8.9Score26014d adds

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It contains traditional Chinese medicinal diets specifically written for women to nourish blood, uterus, ovaries, and hair.

213 张 The Complete Collection of Zhang Haifan's Works (14 Volumes) 张海帆作品大合集（全十四册） Zhang Haifan张海帆Mystery3.0M WordsCompleted A landmark of Chinese mystery fiction! Ten years after its conclusion, the author's work was still a headline topic on Tianya, with more than 90 million clicks on a single post! This collection includes The Five Great Thieves (Collector's Edition, 8 Volumes), Record of a Deadly Mission (4 Volumes), Qing Mang: The Great Escape, and The Great Magician. The Five Great Thieves is hailed alongside The Grave Robbers' Chronicles, Candle in the Tomb, and Tibetan Code as one of the four great online fict 656Reads9.5Score11114d adds

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It's very good, I recommend it.

214 你 Go Crazy Over Your Moonlight, Then Cry When Your Boss Falls for Me 你跟白月光疯，女上司爱我你哭啥 Grand Leader Huang黄大盟主Urban1.8M WordsCompleted [Officialdom + business + workplace + power and desire + men and women: What could drive people this mad?] Enough already! At thirty, a man shouldn't have to face a conspiracy to strip him of his position, the betrayal of his pregnant fiancée after seven years together, the merciless bullying of his beautiful boss, a terminal illness, and constant rejection and abuse from everyone around him! No, I'm done holding back! Just as he learns that his fiancée is about to get together with her white mo 2kReads8.0Score37614d adds

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Looking for a thrilling read? This is it! Workplace + underworld + power + sex + romance – it'll get your blood pumping! The workplace, the political arena, and the underworld are all about human nature and the power struggles of life! Thanks for following along! Once you start reading, you won't want to leave! Explosive and realistic!

215 1 100 Stories of Ordinary People Getting Rich 100个普通人致富故事 Multiverse Trendy Cafe多元潮趣咖Urban161k WordsCompleted Do you often feel like making money is something far beyond your reach? You go to work and come home every day, and your paycheck barely covers the basics. You’d like to try a side gig, but you always feel you’d need a lot of money or special skills to get started. In fact, opportunities for ordinary people like us are hidden in the little corners of everyday life. The 100 stories in this book are about people just like you and me: stay-at-home moms, laid-off workers, retired men, and young peop 3.1kReads6.9Score27614d adds

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Want to improve your emotional intelligence, deepen your relationships, master the logic of making money, navigate the strategic path of entrepreneurship and career advancement, learn mobile photography, and more? It has it all! It's packed with practical information!

216 商 Business Tycoon 商业枭雄 The Wind Has Blown By风吹过Urban1.1M WordsCompleted The business world should be about financial transactions alone. But once personal feelings get involved, who ultimately loses? The elite of the business world may seem dazzling on the surface, but behind the glamour lie the dirtiest truths and the most hypocritical lies. Amid the cutthroat deals and ruthless competition, what are family, friendship, and love worth? To become a true tycoon, everyone fights to get ahead, but who can really seize ultimate power? Who will wake up in time and emerge 145Reads7.5Score—14d adds

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For employees, some tips to help you advance rapidly in your career; for entrepreneurs, how to find a unique path and take an unconventional route in a competitive environment.

218 辉 A Brilliant Career in Government, Starting as a Village Liaison Officer 辉煌仕途，从联村干部开始 Tan Hongfu谭红夫Urban5.7M WordsOngoing (The author has worked for a central media organization.) Chen Tianhao stands up for the people’s interests and offends his superiors, earning himself a suspension. When the county Party secretary learns the full story, he promotes Chen in a surprise appointment and entrusts him with an important role. From then on, Chen boldly forges ahead, soaring through the ranks and rising swiftly. With the influence of an ordinary man, he shapes the decisions of higher-ups, climbing from the township to th 16.5kReads9.1Score98614d adds

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Take a look at these two books

219 投 Investing in Big Bear's Great Escape Took Me to the Top 投资熊大快跑让我走上人生巅峰 Ning Zhe of Qiancheng前城的宁折Sports209k WordsOngoing The poor play with cars, the rich play with watches, and the ultra-rich play Bear Run. In a frantic fit, he sold his house and car and bet everything on Bear Run, all to make a beauty smile, all to hear Bear say, “I’m getting stronger!” 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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Book 1 is for learning about investing; Books 2 and 3 are for practicing adaptability.

220 曾 Zeng Guofan's Methods of Scholarship 曾国藩治学方法 Hu Zhefu胡哲敷Historical77k WordsCompleted This book explores three dimensions: self-cultivation, managing affairs, and reading. Its discussion of self-cultivation advocates integrating “resolve, insight, and perseverance,” building a foundation for body and mind through meditation and a regular routine. Its approach to managing affairs reveals, through practical examples such as running a household and leading an army, the unity of hands-on action and institutional innovation. Its discussion of reading emphasizes “mastering one field” a 356Reads9.0Score15614d adds

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You can learn various skills such as feng shui, forensic medicine, and learning methods.

224 向 Xiang Bei's Sales Notebook: Unconventional Sales Techniques 向北的销售笔记：非主流销售技巧 Teacher Dapeng大鹏大老师Modern Romance681k WordsCompleted Lin Xiangbei had worked in sales for five years. When he was transferred to this electronics shop on the mall’s basement level, nobody took him seriously. The manager, Old Liu, was getting ready to retire; veteran employee Li Lei had been lying flat for three years; and the new hire, Xiaomeng, had been there for just two weeks and already wanted to leave. Nobody knew that Lin Xiangbei carried a worn, faded notebook everywhere he went. It was filled with the pitfalls he had encountered, the deals 905Reads7.5Score40214d adds

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Packed with useful information, learn as you watch.

225 人 Life, with Nowhere to Land 人生，无处安放 A Still Pool一池静水Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted By middle age, Li Shu's life had become a complete mess. Her marriage had turned cold and distant, her grown son was going down a rebellious path, and her body and mind were steadily wearing down. How could she go on living such a miserable life? 745Reads8.9Score10114d adds

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I recommend three novels based on real events.

227 当 After I Ran Away, the Heiress of the Capital Went Insane! 当我逃走后，京圈大小姐疯了！ RTY, Rich for Life一生有钱的RTY9k WordsCompleted After I Ran Away, the Heiress of the Capital’s Elite Circle Went Crazy! 1kReads—Score—14d adds

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Let's take a look at the short story.

231 欲 Reborn in a Sea of Desire 欲海重生 Yu Songhan郁松寒Urban631k WordsOngoing A city of desire, an ocean of desire, every kind of desire, a life driven by desire! Fate is ever-changing, often mysterious and cruelly capricious. Yang Wei, an outstanding student at the police academy, reached a turning point in his life just before graduation. Trying to help someone out, he got into an impromptu fight and accidentally crippled another person, costing him his police uniform! Yang Liu, Yang Wei's younger sister, was a promising university student. While tutoring to earn money, 16Reads—Score114d adds

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I think you'll find it useful!

232 被 The Women Who Were Scammed into Northern Myanmar 被骗去缅北的女人们 Loves Big Fuji Apples爱吃大富士Urban1.1M WordsCompleted My new story is out! You can read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 3.1kReads6.5Score20314d adds

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This book will definitely be useful in your real life.

233 北 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: Northern School 北派盗墓笔记 Yun Feng云峰Mystery4.5M WordsOngoing [Published in print and available online] [The Beipai Notes horizontal-screen drama is now streaming] [Tomb Raiding + Mystery + Antiques] I'm a poor kid from a mountain village in Northeast China. In the early twenty-first century, hoping to make something of myself, I joined a northern tomb-raiding crew. From south to north, I've seen every side of the underworld and crossed paths with people from all walks of life. Over the years, I went from a young man to a middle-aged one. My drinking got b 948.8kReads9.6Score117.8k14d adds

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You should study and go to jail.

235 慢 A Slow Fire: Tales from Beyond the Apricot Grove 慢火，杏林外话 Chen Junyang陈君阳Urban684k WordsCompleted Chen Zongyuan, a rural doctor in southern Fujian, continues to explore the treatment of chronic illnesses with traditional Chinese medicine, carrying the trust and hopes of the villagers. From reviewing failed cases and seeking advice from experts online to traveling all the way to Nanjing to shadow doctors in person, he breaks free from the limitations of prescribing by experience alone and comes to understand the true meaning of systematic diagnosis. Facing the villagers' doubts, complex illne 29Reads—Score—14d adds

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For working professionals, this guide offers practical, down-to-earth daily health tips, rejecting empty platitudes like "drinking dew for health" and exaggerated plot twists from medical dramas! From massaging Taichong acupoint during your commute to practicing simplified Vajra Kung Fu during your lunch break, to using ginger to analogize medicinal properties and memorizing prescriptions with Hokkien rhymes, even those who are illiterate can learn to self-check their tongue coating. The simple philosophy of "regulating your body like growing sweet potatoes" allows you to acquire fragmented skills while reading stories, protecting your health without quitting your job.

236 窃 Stealing Heaven's Secrets: My Feng Shui and Face-Reading Skills Are Worth Trillions 窃天机：我的风水相术价值万亿 Xu Yunwu徐云梧Urban600k WordsCompleted This is an urban story, and also a guide to avoiding common pitfalls, written for ordinary people. From ordinary folk to tycoons, I have personally witnessed hundreds of cases. The methods for resolving hundreds of environmental and layout issues mentioned here all come from ancient texts. Nearly every common environmental issue found in homes and shops is covered. 42.2kReads8.7Score4.3k14d adds

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A highly practical and easy-to-understand novel on feng shui and fortune telling!

237 金 The Ferocious Golden Scale 金鳞凶猛 Sweet Potato Monster红薯怪Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted “Heroine, wait!” “Be quiet!” … “Immortal maiden, don’t be afraid. I’m not a demon.” “I am.” … At first, Li Su only wanted to cultivate in peace. But the women in this world are too fierce, so he’ll just have to be a little bit more ferocious~ 18.7kReads8.3Score1.7k14d adds

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When you can speak eloquently and be full of poetry and prose, you can also win over one person after another.

238 她 Her Walled-In World 她的围城 Su Laosan素老三Modern Romance5.0M WordsOngoing This book is based on a true story. It's not a wish-fulfillment novel, and it is slow-paced. In the 1990s, Jing An gets married. Unsure yet hopeful about marriage, she endures her in-laws' schemes and her sister-in-law's attempts to drive a wedge between her and her husband. At last, she and Jiuguang make it through their difficult adjustment period, and she thinks a brighter future is finally within reach. But that light is stolen by another woman. And so begins a battle of schemes and rivalr 29kReads9.2Score79114d adds

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A woman's guide to fighting alone. A housewife's life of struggle and redemption. After breaking free from her constraints, she embarked on an even more arduous journey to pursue her dreams. How did she, a housewife, achieve her aspirations?

239 继 A Stepfather Is Like a Dog 继父如狗 Laughing As I Toast The Past笑敬過往Urban953k WordsCompleted A love story about a man who gives everything for love. Newly married, he takes a second-hand wife with a son, and from then on, muddles his way into becoming a man treated like a dog. Based on a true story, this book perfectly captures the awkward position of a stepfather, as well as human selfishness and the sorrow of marriage. 49Reads—Score—14d adds

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I recommend a true story called "Rebirth: Fulfilling Dreams and Repaying Mother's Kindness," and the male protagonist is still alive! It's an inspirational story of an ordinary person's rise to success, without any special effects!

241 网 Online Game: Rebuilding My Life 网游之重塑人生 Wang the Fool王呆子Sports1.3M WordsOngoing Qin Feng used to be a hopeless romantic. He gave his girlfriend his whole heart and treated her like a queen. And what did he get in return? She casually tossed out, "You can't give me the life I want," then turned around and walked away. Qin Feng was completely crushed. He holed up in his rented apartment every day, questioning his whole existence and wondering what the point of living was. Eventually, with nothing else to do and no other options, he plunged into an online game to kill time. 492Reads9.5Score34314d adds

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This is a novel that focuses on personal growth and self-awakening. If you want to live a better life in real life, then you definitely need to read this book.

242 命 Destiny Opens the Door to Wisdom 命运开启智慧之门 Clear Current of the Ocean海洋清流Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Miner Lin Haiyang has a chance encounter that introduces him to the divination arts of the Book of Changes. Through persistence and selfless, tireless study, he unravels one age-old mystery after another, opens the door to wisdom, and embarks on a life enlightened by it. 15.4kReads9.0Score1.4k14d adds

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This book is rich in content, all-encompassing, and contains a wealth of practical knowledge; it is also a boon for enthusiasts of metaphysics.

243 自 Travel the World in a Custom Camper Van 自改房车行天下 Painting a Tiger, Ending Up with a Cat画虎成猫Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [This book isn’t really a novel. More accurately, it’s a travelogue based on the author’s real experiences, chronicling the entire journey along National Highway 219 by car. If you enjoy traveling, come take a look.] What’s the most important thing about going out for fun? Of course, you have to get out there! What does traveling mean? Some say that traveling ten thousand miles is better than reading ten thousand books. Hu Yonggang believes that the meaning of travel is something you have to dis 1.3kReads9.5Score15514d adds

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This travel book is a veritable travel bible; you'll definitely find it useful in real life!

244 儿 The Rules of the Children's Home 儿女家的规矩 Uncle Wang Tells Stories王叔说故事Modern Romance178k WordsCompleted To help their children raise the grandchildren, a couple in their sixties were forced to live apart. From the day Zhao Youlin moved to the city to help care for his son's child, he became a “guest” in his son's home. A man from a small town, he couldn't fit into life in the big city. He had to speak softly, keep the TV muted, and even watch his son's expression before giving his grandson a piece of meat... Though Zhao Youlin was careful about everything, he still couldn't avoid falling into conf 11kReads8.6Score53414d adds

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Gain real experience

246 赵 Zhao Jiji’s Love Story After Divorce 赵吉吉离婚后的爱情故事 Growing Lotuses种荷花Modern Romance185k WordsCompleted To be loved is an extension of self-love! I thought I'd shut myself off from love for good, but I never expected to meet him in my forties... After her son takes the college entrance exam, Zhao Jiji divorces her ex-husband. She delivers food, works as a real estate agent and caregiver, and writes novels, doing her best to make a life for herself. While working as a caregiver, she meets a man she once went on a blind date with, and the two begin a beautiful relationship. 71Reads—Score—14d adds

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Love is mutual; it involves mutual reliance and mutual value.

247 上 The Upper Class's Closely Guarded Secret: The Ugly Truth About Rich-People Thinking 上层阶级绝密：难听的富人思维 Shangguan Xue Niu上官雪牛997k WordsCompleted [Not a Power Fantasy] This book is an unpleasant course in revealing advanced ways of thinking. If that bothers you, don't read it. This book offers a detailed account of the unspeakable secrets of the upper-class wealthy circles. The hidden information gaps and dark truths of the upper class are exposed... A certain cryptocurrency circle? A certain stock? A certain family? A certain industry? Beyond the village? ... A whole series of topics will be discussed in detail later. Do you know why you 1kReads7.4Score19514d adds

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The first book contains metaphysical knowledge applicable to daily life, such as arithmetic for judging the fortune of an event and feng shui of the living environment. The second book's value is self-evident; reading it will qualitatively improve your learning ability. The others are for those interested.

248 宦 The Official's Path Through the Seas of Bureaucracy 宦海官途 Flirtatious Second Brother风流小二Urban6.5M WordsOngoing Amid the struggles of the workplace and the ways of the world, he holds fast to his sincerity and principles. Through trials and hardships, he handles each matter with calm and steadily moves forward, finding himself through the passage of time and taking each step along the road with care. 499.3kReads9.4Score20.7k14d adds

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🌻🌻🌻Over 600,000 people have endorsed and read this! 🌻🌻🌻Be principled in character, flexible in action. This is the most profound quote from this realistic novel. The entire book begins with the protagonist starting from the bottom, a naive and passionate young man, which should resonate with many readers. As the story unfolds, the protagonist experiences the ways of the world, feels the darkness of society, understands the rules of the game, yet remains true to his original aspirations. Rich in scenes of struggle and wit, this is a rare gem among novels about officialdom. 🌟🌟🌟

249 职 A Double Win at Work and in Love: Rising from the Bottom to Become a Top-Tier Star 职场情场双开挂，从底层杀成顶流 Song Qian宋乾Urban279k WordsCompleted He has tasted every flavor of life and seen the vicissitudes of the world! When Song Yichen first enters society, he suffers setback after setback amid the open and covert attacks of office politics, yet rises again and again. He transforms from an innocent newcomer into a polished professional who knows when to advance and when to hold back, keeping his true abilities hidden. Through the highs and lows of love, he sees how warmly or coldly people can treat one another. Torn between love and bet 2.4kReads—Score11714d adds

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Real-life workplace gender relations

250 三 The Principles of Ternary Consciousness and Memory Mapping 三元意识与记忆映射原理 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse102k WordsCompleted This book deciphers the secrets of human longevity through philosophical reasoning. Tomato's number one original philosophical masterpiece, The Threefold Consciousness and Memory Mapping Principle, explores ideology, human nature, the secrets of human longevity, the truth behind ancient history, the origin of the moon, the mystery of the Great Flood, reasoning about past-life memories, an analysis of homosexuality, depression, multidimensional worlds, the differences in how men and women are att 1.5kReads9.2Score47514d adds

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The entire set of philosophical theories is very practical!