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  1. 101 The Complete Collection of Courtly Tales Through the Ages 历代宫廷演义全集 Historical2.0M WordsCompleted Xu Xiaotian brings the secret histories of the Ming, Qing, and Tang courts to life in the style of a novel: the bloodshed of the Nine Princes’ struggle for the throne, Wu Zetian’s political schemes, and the tragic final days of the Chongzhen Emperor... The book has the solid historical foundations of a meticulously researched account, enlivened with the colorful flesh and blood of historical fiction. More vivid than official histories, yet more rigorous than tales of the past, it is an ancient v 137Reads9.5Score—14d adds
  2. 102 The Complete Story of the Tang Dynasty: A Definitive Edition 说唐全传-精编完整版 Historical360k WordsCompleted The definitive account of the heroes of the Sui and Tang dynasties. From Qin Qiong rescuing the emperor at Lintong to Li Shimin’s Xuanwu Gate Incident, it establishes Li Yuanba’s legend as the mightiest hero of the Sui and Tang. Classic episodes such as the oath of brotherhood at Wagang Stronghold and Cheng Yaojin proclaiming himself emperor fuse historical fiction with the traditions of folk storytelling, laying the framework for later narratives about the Sui and Tang. 65Reads9.4Score—14d adds
  3. 103 Tales of the Sixteen Reigns of the Ming Court 明宫十六朝演义 Historical751k WordsCompleted The Romance of the Sixteen Reigns of the Ming Court delves into the imperial palace, recounting the love and enmity between emperors and their consorts, while ranging widely across history to survey the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you will understand the court; understand the court, and you will understand history; understand history, and the realities of the world will become clear to you. 78Reads9.4Score—14d adds
  4. 104 Don Quixote's Travels in China 堂吉诃德漫游中国记 Eastern Fantasy233k WordsCompleted When I was twelve, during summer vacation, I read Don Quixote while sucking on a mung bean popsicle and laughing uncontrollably. It was an unforgettable, happy time in my life. I was always wondering what would happen if Don Quixote and Sancho came to China. I thought China was so vast, with so many writers, that someone was sure to make it happen. But I waited and waited, growing from childhood into adolescence, then from adolescence into young adulthood…and still they never came. As I grew up, 24Reads—Score—14d adds
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  5. 105 The Scandalous Tales of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人艳史演义 Historical104k WordsCompleted Uncovering the untold stories of the Four Beauties [History + biographies + the Four Beauties + unofficial anecdotes] Xi Shi, whose beauty could topple a kingdom as she washed silk, was caught in the turmoil of a chaotic age. Yang Yuhuan’s glance could captivate an entire city, but her passionate love became a shackle of fate. Wang Zhaojun left the frontier with a mournful song, bringing a brief peace between the Han and the Xiongnu. Diao Chan ingeniously set a chain of schemes in motion, turnin 92Reads8.7Score—14d adds
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  6. 106 All Beings Beneath the Light 光遇众生 Anime Fanfiction976k WordsOngoing Adventure + high-IQ showdowns + suspicious, scheming characters + no female lead + ensemble cast + slow pace + revelations about the world’s truth, layer by layer (A Sky: Children of the Light fanfiction) After transmigrating into the world of Sky: Children of the Light, the Duke becomes a Light Child manipulated by the ancestors. “Go make an offering,” they say. “It is your supreme glory.” He believes them and fights his way forward with his companions, only to discover the horrifying truth aft 166Reads—Score—14d adds
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  7. 107 Chongqing Is a Giant Black Tortoise 重庆是头玄龟 Urban1.6M WordsOngoing [Rule-based horror + suspense + occult mysteries + mind-bending + surreal fantasy + character growth] Miner Tang Shouzhuo, heir to the Wuxian bloodline, bearer of the Salt-Bone Key. The Gray-Cloth Heirs, the Cleaners, and the Far-Side Contractees take turns trying to kill him, but he turns the tables and awakens the Bronze Mountains-and-Rivers Map, making it recognize him as its master. The moment violet qi rises from the Spirit-Gathering Banner, his supposedly invincible opponent flees in panic 261Reads9.6Score—14d adds
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  8. 108 Waltz of the Dead 死人圆舞曲 Modern Romance155k WordsCompleted [A melancholy novel! A yandere! A tragic romance! Stream of consciousness!] A dead man's dream! China's answer to The Unbearable Lightness of Being! A strange book, a strange book that goes against the spirit of the times. An unusual structure and a shocking twist ending! The ultimate destructive power of the unattainable beloved! The purest unrequited love in history! A groveling ex trying to win back his wife! If despair reaches its absolute limit, can death become a kind of hope? A spiritual 3Reads—Score—14d adds
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  9. 109 The Meaning of the White Tiger 白虎通义 Historical53k WordsCompleted The Baihutong, also known as the White Tiger Discussions or the White Tiger Treatise on Virtue, is a collection of proceedings from an officially convened meeting on Confucian studies during the Eastern Han dynasty, as well as an imperially sanctioned work interpreting the Confucian classics. It holds an exceptionally important place in the history of Confucian thought and Han political thought. In 79 CE, the fourth year of Emperor Zhang of Han’s Jianchu era, the emperor personally convened a la 28Reads8.6Score—14d adds
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  10. 110 Half a Lifetime of Passing Years 半生流年 Urban523k WordsCompleted Though we have all lived through this real world, when we look back on the years gone by, most of us find them somehow unreal. Looking back, nearly forty years had slipped away from Zhang Xiaoji like a flowing stream. Sitting alone by the window, he quietly examined the course of his life. Suddenly, Zhang Xiaoji realized that he was much like Bai Jiaxuan from White Deer Plain, because both men took pride in having had seven women, or perhaps more. He was even more like Fugui from To Live: though 31Reads—Score—14d adds
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  11. 111 Behind the Scenes: The Power Elite of 1938 黑幕:1938年的权力高层 Historical308k WordsCompleted The year 1938 was a turbulent one in modern Chinese history. That year, the upper ranks of the Kuomintang split apart. Wang Jingwei, once deeply trusted by Sun Yat-sen, gathered a group of key figures and, with Japanese support, began making intensive plans to establish a rival “Central Government.” Thus began a historical farce that would last for years, with Wang Jingwei, Chen Bijun, Zhou Fohai, Chen Gongbo, and the rest taking the stage. This book draws on detailed sources to follow the event 350Reads9.2Score5214d adds
  12. 112 The Battle of Shanghai 淞沪抗战 Historical105k WordsCompleted The “History Must Not Be Forgotten” series is a themed publication by China Democratic and Legal System Publishing House, created especially for young readers. It aims to give them a comprehensive understanding of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and inspire their patriotism. This volume in the series mainly recounts events from the January 28 Shanghai resistance and the August 13 Battle of Shanghai. It describes specific engagements such as the August 13 air battle, fierce figh 62Reads9.3Score914d adds
  13. 113 A Guide to the Spring and Autumn Annals (7-Volume Set) 说春秋(全7册) Historical1.7M WordsCompleted The Spring and Autumn period was an era of cultural flourishing in China, a rare golden age in Chinese history when a hundred schools of thought contended and ideas thrived. Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism, the School of Yin-Yang, and others all took the stage in turn, contributing the finest elements of Chinese civilization while also representing its heights. The Spring and Autumn period was also an age of upheaval. The pursuit of desire led to deceit and betrayal, even to violence between kin. 799Reads9.5Score13314d adds
  14. 114 The Tragedy of a Great Power: The Causes and Consequences of the Soviet Union’s Dissolution 大国悲剧:苏联解体的前因后果 Historical375k WordsCompleted The Soviet Union, a superpower with a glorious history spanning 70 years, suddenly collapsed, stunning the world and prompting endless reflection. This book cuts through the mists of time to recount in detail, vividly and comprehensively, the entire process of the Soviet Union's dissolution and the collapse of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, a historic event that shook the world. From a unique perspective, it analyzes the underlying logic of the event as a whole, reveals the causes and 637Reads9.5Score18714d adds
  15. 115 Ten Years of Vicissitudes 沧桑十年 Historical278k WordsCompleted This book is a memoir of the author’s experiences and observations during the ten years of the Cultural Revolution. From the start of the Cultural Revolution, the author was inexplicably branded a “counterrevolutionary” and a “capitalist roader,” then denounced and imprisoned, plunging into the misery of a shattered family and ruined life. As rebel factions rose across the country, the author even fell into the hands of a faction of Red Guards in Chengdu. Fortunately, drawing on experience worki 8.7kReads9.5Score1.3k14d adds
  16. 116 The Complete Story of Tang 说唐全传 Historical360k WordsCompleted Centered on the gathering of heroes at Wagang Stronghold, the story spans the period from Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou’s conquest of Northern Qi and Emperor Wen of Sui’s pacification of Southern Chen, to Li Yuan of Tang’s defeat of the rival warlords and Li Shimin’s ascension to the throne. It mainly recounts how the heroes of Wagang joined forces to rebel against the Sui and help establish the Tang dynasty, recreating the turbulent age of the eighteen rebel kings and sixty-four bands of rebels. 17Reads9.4Score714d adds
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  17. 117 Tales of Hong Kong’s Underworld: Starting in Kowloon Walled City 港岛江湖往事!从九龙城寨开始 Male-Channel Fanfiction43k WordsOngoing On a stormy night, I row a ramshackle smuggling boat and narrowly escape the jaws of a shark. After I come ashore, a boss from Kowloon Walled City tells me I'm the chosen one from a century-old prophecy, destined to unite Hong Kong's underworld. My name is Zheng Zhiyong. I'm just a mainlander trying to earn enough to eat. They save me, give me a name, and push me onto a road of blood and fire. I think it's gratitude I owe them, until I discover... The armored-car heist was a setup. The wins 21Reads—Score—14d adds
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  18. 118 Another Dream of the Red Chamber: Fifty Letters on a Fleeting Life 红楼别梦:五十笺浮生录 Female-Channel Fanfiction217k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it, and your support means a lot to me. Version One Without the entanglements of the old pledge between wood and stone, without the constraints of a fated match between gold and jade, the people in Grand View Garden can find a different way to live. Borrowing the old names of Dream of the Red Chamber, this is a brand-new tale. Fifty short stories capture the joys and sorrows found beyond the Red Chamber. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
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  19. 119 Five Thousand Years of Chinese History (Complete in Four Volumes, Illustrated Edition) 中华上下五千年(全四册)(彩色插图版) Historical213k WordsCompleted This book selects one brilliant jewel after another from the five-thousand-year history of the Chinese nation. In clear, lively language, it invites young readers to explore unforgettable moments from the past: the beautiful and mysterious legends of ancient times, the rivalries among states during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the dazzling glories of the Tang and Song dynasties, and the stirring tales of heroes, great leaders, and people of noble spirit. As readers listen to 10.8kReads9.6Score1.2k14d adds
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  20. 120 Daisies for Algernon 献给阿尔吉侬的雏菊 36k WordsCompleted Daisies for Algernon 2Reads—Score—14d adds
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  21. 121 You Seduced My Husband, I’ll Seduce Your Son. Fair’s Fair 你吊我夫君,我诱你儿子,不能亏 Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Song Xuwan had the husband everyone envied: he was chaste and had never even taken a concubine. But his handsome facade was ripped away in bloody fashion after one drunken night... Zhou Minghai was hardly chaste. He simply had a first love in his heart and wanted to remain faithful to her. Now he had even hidden his first love at a hot-spring villa, sneaking off to meet her every few days. Enough was enough! Whoever wanted that old geezer in his thirties could have him. She had no interest i 13.9kReads8.9Score1.5k14d adds
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  22. 122 Sword, Moon, Zither, and Star 剑月琴星 Eastern Fantasy5.1M WordsOngoing [Xuanhuan] [Mortal Protagonist] [No System] [Slow Burn] [Swordsmanship] [Mystery] After a war that lasted ten thousand years, heaven and earth shattered, three races stood side by side, and divine artifacts sank into oblivion. A mountain boy with no spiritual roots sets out from the mortal world to avenge a great wrong, enduring hardship after hardship. With one sword, he forges ten thousand; with his Dao heart, he enters a demonic tribulation! Wielding the sword in his hand, he cannot kill ever 115.5kReads8.9Score6.9k14d adds
  23. 123 My Neglected Ex-Husband from My Past Life Won't Pay Me Any Attention Now 上辈子被冷落的前夫,他不理我了 Modern Romance545k WordsCompleted (The short drama is now available) [Both reborn + devoted to each other + awkward pursuit of her + henpecked husband + college campus] [Aloof, socially anxious goddess VS softhearted, sharp-tongued young master] * At their first meeting, Yue Jitong's tender gaze bewitched Mo Xilou, stealing his soul and his heart. From then on, he was happy to be her devoted lapdog. * At twenty, Yue Jitong was drugged as part of a plot, and Mo Xilou became her antidote. But she hated him for taking her first tim 47.2kReads8.5Score5.5k14d adds
  24. 124 I Transmigrated into a Book as the Villainess, and Five Crown Princes Call Me Mom 穿书恶毒女配,五位太子爷喊我妈 Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted [Male Rivals Battling for Her + Wicked Stepmother + Everyone's Darling] Short drama now streaming Qin Xiaoxiao wakes up to find she's transmigrated into a book. Her husband is dead, but she now has five handsome sons. The original novel is rather risqué, and she has transmigrated into the role of the wicked stepmother: busty but brainless, stupid and cruel. She uses underhanded tricks to torment her five stepsons, who join forces to sell her off to northern Myanmar, where she dies without a body 137Reads8.2Score—14d adds
  25. 125 Keigo Higashino's Mind-Bending Classics (Complete Set of 10 Books) 东野圭吾烧脑经典(全十册) Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted These nine stories portray modern people in thrilling struggles against fate, showcasing the author's formidable skill at using mystery to explore emotion and letting emotion drive the mystery. They keep readers on edge and leave them deeply moved and warmed. "New Year's Resolution" tells of a desperate small-factory owner's unexpected New Year's encounter with his wife; "The Tenth Valentine's Day" follows two lovers who reunite after ten years, each harboring ulterior motives; "A Girl's Day Alo —Reads9.2Score—14d adds
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  26. 126 After the Supporting Actress Sees the Comments, the Male Lead Breaks Down 女配看到弹幕后,男主崩溃了 8k WordsCompleted After the villainess sees the comments, the male lead breaks down. 28Reads—Score114d adds
  27. 127 When Tang Sanzang Learned Sun Wukong Had Been Killed, He Turned to the Dark Side 唐三藏知道孙悟空被杀后,黑化了 Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Primordial World + Ruthless and Decisive + Schemes + No Female Lead] Everyone believes Sun Wukong became the Victorious Fighting Buddha after completing his pilgrimage. But they don't know that Sun Wukong was killed during the ordeal of the Fake and Real Monkey Kings, and that the Six-Eared Macaque took his place. Sun Xiaokong transmigrates into Sun Wukong, who has just been killed. He's terrified. If the Buddhist sect discovers he is still alive, they will surely kill him. Fortunately, he bind 7.4kReads8.1Score83014d adds
  28. 128 Wandering Through the Heavens 漫游诸天 Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted Starting in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, he becomes the young master of the Huashan Sect. Yue Yang only wants to lie low, grow stronger, and stay out of worldly affairs. But after being forced to step into the martial world, he discovers that there is nothing under heaven that a single sword cannot solve. He breaks through the shackles of heaven and earth, ascending higher and higher through low martial worlds, middle martial worlds, high martial worlds, immortal realms, Journey to 77.7kReads9.1Score5.2k14d adds
  29. 129 Human Emperor Di Xin Invites the Sages to Their Deaths 人族帝辛,请诸圣赴死 Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Good news: I've transmigrated. Bad news: I'm Di Xin, and I don't have a System. What should I do? Anyone online? I need an answer, fast. Then, on the way to the Nuwa Temple, I finally figured it out. Since I've transmigrated anyway, every extra day I live is a bonus. What is there to fear? Might as well go wild. The books say I've got another twenty-eight years to live, so if anyone dares to make me unhappy, I'll kill them. And if I can't kill them, I'll bite off a chunk of flesh. When an empero 5.3kReads8.6Score37814d adds
  30. 130 Tales of the Strange: The Holy Monk of Takano 怪谈·高野圣僧 69k WordsCompleted A young monk wandering the land comes upon a house in a remote, gloomy wilderness. With night approaching, he asks to stay the night. The beautiful hostess welcomes him warmly and eagerly attends to him as he bathes. By the stream, she removes her clothes and washes his body. His heart races, and he struggles to suppress his desire. Unable to sleep that night, he tosses and turns, tormented by the howls of beasts outside and the woman's moans next door. All he can do is recite prayers until dawn —Reads7.6Score—14d adds
  31. 131 The Dream King of the Divine Fantasy Universe, Written by Meng Wang Luchuang 神幻宇宙梦王橹窗著 Historical3.0M WordsOngoing The universe is vast and boundless, with no distinction between male- and female-oriented fiction, or between gods, immortals, demons, and monsters. Multiple heroines and heroes, both delicate and bold, overwhelmingly sweet or brutally cruel, unconventional and diverse in style: this fantasy epic has it all, a singular work in the literary world. Cloud Dream Celestial Gate + Dreadful Snow Dai + The Unknown Beginning + A Fall into Ten Thousand Calamities + Crouching Dragon Divine Tree + The Realm 9Reads—Score—14d adds
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  32. 132 Understand American History, Understand the World Order (Two-Volume Set) 读懂美国史,你就读懂了世界格局(全二册) Historical456k WordsCompleted The “Understand American History, and You’ll Understand the World Order” series uses lively, accessible prose to describe America’s unchecked growth over the past several decades. It shows how the United States rose step by step to become the world’s dominant power, how it built its strategic advantages and expanded its global reach, and how it ultimately came to lead the world order. The books in this series trace the history of the United States through its presidents. By describing the White 3.4kReads9.6Score80414d adds
  33. 133 Livestream: Teaching Kids to Write Essays and Be Good People 直播:教孩子写作文,学做人 235k WordsCompleted Writing compositions is easy! This book shows parents how to guide their children in writing and in learning how to be good people. Drawing on traditional Chinese thought, it explores methods and techniques for parent-child education. 59Reads—Score10114d adds
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  34. 134 The Five Tigers Pacify the South 五虎平南 Historical127k WordsCompleted The Five Tigers Pacify the South is set during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Great Song, when the southern barbarian king Nong Zhigao rebelled and war engulfed the southern frontier. Di Qing, Prince of Pacifying the West, received the imperial order to lead the army and set out once more with the Five Tiger Generals. But they were thwarted by the sorcery of a strange martial expert from the southern tribes: Duan Hongyu, daughter of Duan Hong of Mengyun Pass. Trained in the Way of the Immor 2Reads8.3Score114d adds
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  35. 135 Record of the Pacification of Wu 平吴录 Historical10k WordsCompleted This is a confidential historical dossier that overturns the orthodox view of history! Writing from the perspective of an eyewitness, Sun Xu of the Qing dynasty unveils the power struggles and betrayals behind “a fit of rage for the sake of a beauty.” The book not only reveals Wu Sangui’s true motives for inviting the Qing army through the pass, but also exposes for the first time the secret of Chen Yuanyuan’s abduction, the inside story of the Yongli Emperor of the Southern Ming being strangled 2Reads7.6Score—14d adds
  36. 136 Record of the Pacification of Song 平宋录 Historical14k WordsCompleted The Records of the Pacification of Song is a vivid firsthand account of war written by Liu Minzhong, a renowned official of the Yuan dynasty. In sweeping prose, it chronicles the glorious campaign in which Bayan, the Yuan chancellor, led his troops south in 1274 and brought about the fall of the Southern Song. Divided into three volumes, it is not merely a work of military history, but a heroic tribute to the union of strategy and courage. The book vividly portrays Bayan as a commander who could 5Reads7.6Score—14d adds
  37. 137 The Yama Mountains 雅玛山脉 Modern Romance109k WordsCompleted The Yama Mountains lie on the plateau, far from the bustle of the cities, amid cold and desolate surroundings. Herdsmen have lived here for generations, and their peaceful, quiet lives are suddenly shattered one day when a group of strangers enters the area… 15Reads—Score—14d adds
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  38. 138 The Night of the Mask 假面之夜 191k WordsCompleted A young woman is brutally murdered and her body is found at home. An anonymous tip comes in over a hotline, along with a mysterious letter of accusation... At the masquerade ball, will the killer show themselves? What is the informant after? Suspicious guests, an elusive truth. How will he and she piece together the clues and unmask the “Masked Face”? —Reads8.6Score—14d adds
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  39. 139 The Tao Te Ching, Hilariously Explained 道德经爆笑详解版 Historical173k WordsCompleted The Hilarious, In-Depth Guide to the Dao De Jing: A fresh take on a classic that turns tradition on its head and finds the Dao in laughter! Laozi's wisdom meets modern humor, making ancient philosophy instantly relatable. Blending jokes and anecdotes with playful prose, this book unpacks the profound ideas of the Dao De Jing. Whether it's “The highest good is like water” or “governing through non-action,” you'll find yourself laughing out loud and seeing things clearly. This is more than a journ 29Reads6.9Score—14d adds
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  40. 140 Edogawa Ranpo’s Boy Detectives Series: The Transparent Monster 江户川乱步少年侦探系列:透明怪人 Mystery51k WordsCompleted At dusk, a suspicious gentleman stops in front of an antique shop. Two boys follow him and discover that he is transparent! The invisible fiend stirs up trouble everywhere, sending all of Tokyo into a panic. Little do they know, this is only the tip of a vast conspiracy. Akechi Kogoro and the Boy Detectives are called upon in a time of crisis to pit their wits against the forces of evil. 30Reads8.6Score1814d adds
  41. 141 Nest of Thoughts 思窝 Sci-Fi & Apocalypse175k WordsOngoing As fake data on the internet spiraled out of control, a phenomenon in which bad money drove out good spread like cancer across major online platforms, spilling from the virtual world into the real one. When things reach an extreme, they must turn around. As the pendulum of history changed direction, the GeoNet, blending the virtual and the real, came into being and opened a new chapter in the age… This book portrays the vision of the creators of Siwo for the future. 13Reads—Score—14d adds
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  42. 142 Tales of the Thousand Gates 千门之往事 Urban1.7M WordsCompleted My name is Chen Xiang, and I'm a professional card sharp. Back in my hometown, there's a saying: The Outcast, above one person and below ten thousand! It means that whenever a gambler strikes it lucky at the table, tens of thousands of others are bound to lose and be trampled underfoot. If one person wins, ten thousand lose! That's gambling! Treasure your life and stay away from gambling! 1.8kReads8.5Score13514d adds
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  43. 143 King of Gamblers 千王 Urban841k WordsCompleted I made a fortune in those years by rigging games and setting people up. I was proud of it, and I was obsessed with it. Only in the end did I understand that cheating at gambling is nothing to be proud of, and gamblers never come to a good end. I don’t want my children or friends to become gamblers or cheats, either. Gambling ruins lives, no matter the stakes. The only way to win is not to gamble. 515Reads6.1Score—14d adds
  44. 144 Unmasking the Scam 破解骗术 Historical410k WordsCompleted This book helps readers see through the harm caused by the 108 setups and 36 schemes of the Qianmen's Eight Generals when used by modern-day con artists. It combines explanations of each setup with typical stories, ways to recognize them, and methods for thwarting them, helping everyone spot scams early and improve their awareness of how to avoid fraud. 26Reads—Score—14d adds
  45. 145 The Return of the Gambling God 赌神归来 Urban822k WordsCompleted A croupier is drawn into a chaotic affair by the lure of money. After being caught cheating, he escapes from a gambling ship and drifts across a desolate sea... [Author's note: Gambling is harmful! Gambling is harmful! Gambling is harmful! Don't gamble! Don't gamble! Don't gamble!] 1.4kReads8.9Score10814d adds
  46. 146 Unorthodox Ways [The Swindler] 左道旁门【老千】 Urban610k WordsCompleted My name is Zuo Dao. My father hoped I would defy convention, but he never imagined I'd end up on the gambler's path to ruin: "Putting on a show at the card table, trading my life for money." My peers call me an "actor." The gambling table is a livestream with no rehearsals: win, and you live in a world of luxury; lose, and your "final act" is a leap from the twentieth floor. To become a top card sharp, you need acting skills worthy of an Oscar: when you've lost everything, smile with the Mona Li 1Reads—Score—14d adds
  47. 147 The King of Gamblers’ Teacher 千王教师 Urban1.5M WordsOngoing Yun Zong is a con artist who only cons other con artists. He is a young master of the Qianmen and the king of kings. Faced with his breathtakingly beautiful fiancée, he runs away from the wedding and slips into a middle school as a teacher. He can teach benevolence and morality, or tricks and deception. He makes sure you can earn money anytime. He has one rule: never con good people. Beautiful women are the exception... 1Reads—Score—14d adds
  48. 148 The Afterstory of Wukong's Startup 悟空创业后记 Eastern Fantasy244k WordsCompleted After Sun Wukong became a Buddha, he insisted on starting a business. The result is just what you’d expect: his Buddhahood was taken away, his Golden Cudgel confiscated, and he was left drowning in debt before jumping into the River of Forgetfulness. But he didn’t quite die. He crawled out of the river as a little monkey with not a shred of magic power. Some laughed at him: the Victorious Fighting Buddha had fallen so low he was selling beef noodles. Others kicked him while he was down: his old —Reads—Score—14d adds
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  49. 149 Common Knowledge of Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代文化常识 Historical132k WordsCompleted Step into one book and understand thousands of years! Lift the veil on ancient culture. This concise introduction to the fundamentals of ancient Chinese culture was compiled under the direction of Professor Wang Li, together with a host of experts. In the more than fifty years since its first publication, it has undergone four major revisions. Even today, it remains one of the most important and comprehensive basic reference works for anyone seeking to understand the face of ancient Chinese cult —Reads8.5Score—14d adds
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  50. 150 I Transmigrated and Saw the Han Dynasty Fighting the Tang Dynasty 我一穿越就看见汉朝在打唐朝 Historical221k WordsCompleted “A great general is born bold and brave, an autumn-water saber at his waist. I was a famous general of the Tang dynasty, so why am I fighting for the Han?” When Zhang Chuanyue first transmigrated, he thought he had arrived at the end of the Eastern Han dynasty. But the more he saw, the more he realized something was wrong. Why were there so many people from the Tang dynasty here too? Before long, he was watching Guan Yu fight Qin Qiong, Luo Cheng duel Zhao Yun, Lu Bu battle Li Yuanba, and Zhuge 140Reads—Score—14d adds

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