Looking for a Novel That's Oppressive from Start to Finish, One That Leaves You Breathless 求全篇很压抑，让人喘不过气的书

1. 351 我 My Wife Has a Mental Illness 我的精神病老婆 Tomatoes in the Countryside西红柿在农村Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Zhang Dahai, a divorced man raising two boys, had hit a rough patch in life by 2020. A matchmaker introduced him to Xu Xiaojuan, who had a mental illness. Tempted by the apartment and car offered as dowry by his father-in-law, he married her. Married life turned out to be quite the adventure. “Dad, I can’t do this anymore. I want to call off the marriage.” “Good son-in-law, that’s not possible. How about I give you a storefront instead?” “Dad, I’m giving your daughter back. I want to call off th 48Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   This is a story about the author's own mentally ill wife and the mentally ill wives of people close to him; the story is very depressing. Few people can recover from it.

2. 352 小 That Little Trouble-Maker Is Absolutely Unhinged 小作精他超疯的 Lemon and Cola柠檬加可乐Two Male Leads249k WordsCompleted [Male-male romance + rekindled love + entertainment industry + happy ending] A volatile, depressed, troublesome, sickly bottom in public and in private, A top who is emotionally impaired but an outstanding actor. Jiang Li is a madman. During a sugar-baby arrangement, he was the first to fall in love and become obsessed. He knew Yi Zhen didn't love him, yet he kept clinging to him, his body covered in wounds. He said, “I supported you for two years. Now it's your turn to support me for two years! 11kReads9.3Score836Shelves
3. 353 西 Nightfall in the West Wind, Crossing the Cold Mountain Rain 西风夜渡寒山雨 There's a Fox, Oh, Fox Fox Fox有狐噢狐狐狐Ancient Romance32k WordsCompleted The West Wind Crosses the Rainy Cold Mountain at Night 506Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The previous life epilogue fills in Li Ke's neglected childhood and out-of-control war, giving his madness a source, but it does not absolve him of his choices, making it highly controversial.

4. 354 爆 An Upset Victory: A Top-Tier Star Gets Swept Away by a Nobody 爆冷：顶流被小糊咖拐跑了 Lemon and Cola柠檬加可乐Two Male Leads369k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + rekindled love + showbiz + happy ending] A doting, top-tier-star seme, A little-known, sickly uke. Lu Qing lost Gu Zhiyan, the person who loved him most, so he nearly gave his life for another chance to meet him. But the Gu Zhiyan he meets again is no longer the poor kid he was a year ago. He has transformed into a top-tier star with tens of millions of fans and the sole heir to the Gu family, the foremost clan in Beijing’s elite circles. Gu Zhiyan shuts Lu Qing out completely. 8.9kReads9.3Score757Shelves
5. 355 去 Go Find Your White Moonlight. I Don't Want You Anymore 去找你的白月光吧，我不要你了 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫7k WordsCompleted Go Find Your Moonlight, I Don't Want You Anymore 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I'm so frustrated, I can't take it anymore! [Throws a punch]

6. 356 妈 Mom, I’m Afraid It’ll Hurt 妈妈，我怕疼啊 Frost Gathers, Moon Sets凝霜月落Female-Channel Fanfiction198k WordsCompleted When you have the chance to make a choice, don't let yourself live with regret. If she could do it all over again, Bibi Dong would pick up the little one, kiss her gently on the forehead, and tell her she was sorry. 855Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Dong Qingyue was only nine years old when she died, at the hands of the person she loved most. But she was happy, not very sad, just a little regretful.

7. 357 剑 Sword Dance for the Demon-Subduing Consort 剑舞镇妖妃 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Ancient Romance8k WordsCompleted The Sword-Dancing Demon Queen 24Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 358 我 Caregiving at the Mental Hospital 我在精神病院当陪护 Dian Lan滇岚Modern Romance156k WordsCompleted A troubled heart can be healed with medicine. A troubled mind means something is wrong with your mental health. The moment I walked into a psychiatric hospital with my daughter, my world collapsed! As I stayed by her side through treatment, for a moment I wondered: Why did I have to come into this world? Why was I given a family like this? Why did I have a child like this? When all these questions surfaced, I wanted to cry. I didn't want to live! 175Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Both of these books are written from a pessimistic perspective.

9. 359 幸 Happiness, or the Lack of It 幸福不幸福 Dian Lan滇岚Modern Romance1.3M WordsOngoing If memories were a game, Happiness would have died many times over. If reality were a game, Happiness would often be left battered and bruised. She wanders the streets of memory, where every shop is shuttered. It seems this world has no room for Happiness. Even as she scrapes by, enduring harsh words and cold looks, she still isn’t ready to give up... 153Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 360 他 He Said I Was Too Loud, So I Fell Completely Silent 他嫌我太吵，我彻底安静了 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫12k WordsCompleted He Said I Was Too Noisy, So I Went Completely Quiet 56Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 361 迫 Forced to Marry the Ninth Prince 迫嫁九王妃 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Ancient Romance49k WordsCompleted Forced to Marry the Ninth Prince 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Extremely oppressive and suffocating

12. 362 他 He Loves Me, Yet He Married Her 他爱我，却娶了她 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫10k WordsCompleted He Loves Me, Yet He Married Her 22Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 363 溯EN Letters Tracing the Rain 溯雨信笺 Milky Candy Puff奶糖酥Modern Romance373k WordsCompleted [The physical book is now available. Its published title is Letters in the Rain] [Small-Town Literature | Bittersweet Slow Burn | Mutual Healing | 1v1 | Happy Ending] [Gentle and Resilient x Jaded and World-Weary] When Pu Yu was seventeen, she transferred to a remote town in southern China. There, she met Yuan Su. He had once been the town's brightest star, a prodigy destined for greatness. Now he had fallen from grace, and everyone avoided him. Everyone except Pu Yu. - An old street. A repair s 258.2kReads9.6Score49.3kShelves

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    The first piece of small-town literature: [We always sing praises of suffering, but forget that suffering itself is not worthy of praise. What is worthy of praise are the souls that maintain their dignity in suffering.] Two people striving to live, two people redeeming each other, two people loving each other. It feels so real. I admire the male protagonist's courage in avoiding the female protagonist. The writing style has a subtle atmosphere, making you feel like you're in a damp, rainy season. The second male and female leads are particularly sharp-tongued, especially the female lead, who seems to know how to fight (a pseudo-bony, oh). Both are from single-parent families; the male lead is a pitiful little dog, abandoned by everyone [crying]. At first, because it was my first time reading this genre, I didn't understand why the male and female leads disliked each other so much and played such pranks. But later, I understood more and more. The male lead wrapped himself up like a hedgehog, and the later scenes of him being abandoned were oh my god, such a pitiful guy (no offense intended). Later, he almost gave up on himself, thankfully he didn't. It was truly mutual redemption. Two people who were initially going in opposite directions, their hearts gradually dying, met again. Two negatives make a positive, their hearts gradually warming up until they could merge and piece together. The writing is excellent, with that bittersweet feeling throughout the entire story, very oppressive, like that damp "smell." The character development and plot development are particularly good. The whole story leans towards realism. (Anyway, it's just exceptionally good! The content, characters, plot, and writing style are all excellent!)

14. 364 杀 Kill That Spring Night 杀死那个春夜 Er Shui i二水iModern Romance291k WordsCompleted [Bittersweet healing|Forbidden love and betrayal|From pure hatred to true love|A couple always at odds|A school-life ensemble|Small town|One-on-one, both untouched] [Two-faced poser ✖️ prickly, stubborn troublemaker] At first, she hated his fake sincerity, and he hated how nothing could sway her. In public, they acted like the best of siblings. In private, they were constantly at each other's throats. Later, real feelings took root in their pretense. They clung to each other's fragile backs as t 26.3kReads9.4Score4.1kShelves
15. 365 疯 A Madman’s Absolute Control Over His Sweet, Obedient Darling 疯批对乖软宝贝的绝对掌控 Zui Linlang醉琳琅Two Male Leads150k WordsCompleted This is a two-male-lead “wallpaper” story. Calm, sweet bottom x emotionally detached top Lin Yan carefully plans every step and gently guides Pei Shen, eventually healing his emotional detachment. Their love is full of schemes and pain, but they find happiness in the end. 2.5kReads8.2Score140Shelves
16. 366 关 The Guanshan Saber 关山刀 Yearning for Yaoshan尧山眷恋Historical86k WordsCompleted On the twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month, the Kitchen God ascended to Heaven. Yan Feilong's father did not come home. Three days later, his mother was found dead in the village temple, a wound in her stomach. The twelve-year-old boy slipped a chipped knife into his clothes and walked into the salt flats, looking for a man: tall and thin, with a mole on his chin. He found him. Three strikes. One for his father, one for his mother, and the last so he could go on living. His revenge was d 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These two are it!

17. 367 被 After My Enemy Found Me 被仇家找到之后 Lord Xiu朽爷Two Male Leads431k WordsCompleted Angst first, sweetness later~ Chi Jing never imagined that in just five years, he would go from an untouchable rich kid to the most wretched of nobodies. He imagined even less that the man he'd once looked down on would stand before him, surrounded by admirers, his eyes alight with the satisfaction of revenge. They say what goes around comes around, and everyone reaps what they sow. Make him atone properly... Pah, none of that is happening! Chi Jing says: Get back on your feet and beat the hel 2.1kReads6.6Score184Shelves
18. 368 荒 A Traveler in Years of Famine 荒年客 Yearning for Yaoshan尧山眷恋Urban338k WordsCompleted A survival epic about ordinary Chinese people. From rural China to the torrents of modern life, three generations of the Hou family are swept along by the tide of history. The grandparents put down roots in the land. Their values, admonitions, and “family scandals” form the family's original identity and its shackles. The parents struggle through a time of transition, inheriting heavy burdens while kindling a desire to change their fate. As someone born in the 1980s, I linger at the divide betwe 148Reads6.6Score105Shelves
19. 369 娜 Nana's Big Transformation 娜娜变大记 Aba Aba Ai阿巴阿巴唉Modern Romance20k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 53.7kReads5.2Score2.2kShelves

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    This is a story permeated with an apocalyptic atmosphere from beginning to end, a heavy and oppressive tale. It tells the story of Nana, a kind and innocent high school girl who encounters a sudden mutation at school, suffering immense pain. In despair, she cries out for "Mom," hoping her mother, who has perished in the apocalyptic catastrophe, can save her and pull her out of her suffering. But how can her deceased mother respond? Although the story is oppressive throughout, we see Nana growing step by step in each chapter. Even with the whispers of ancient gods echoing in her mind, and even her unconscious murmurs taking on a maddening quality, even when the Seven Deadly Sins, Gluttony, directly tempts her to sin, she perseveres through pain, maintaining her inner purity and kindness, and through patience and perseverance, gradually ascending to the highest level. In summary, the story is grand in scope yet concise in content, eight chapters encapsulating the rise and fall of the universe.

20. 370 被 After My Husband Scammed Me Out of All My Money, I Developed Split Personalities 被老公骗光钱财后，我精分了 Misty Waters, Azure Luan烟水青鸾6k WordsCompleted After my husband swindled me out of all my money, I developed split personalities 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I wrote this 😢

21. 371 告 After My Confession Was Rejected, I Died Right in Front of the Campus Beauty 告白失败，我反手死在校花面前 Luo Jia Xiaomo落家小沫Urban1.5M WordsOngoing [The main story is complete, so dive in without worry] [Yandere Protagonist] + [Plot-Driven] + [Mastermind] + [One Female Lead] + [No Marriage] + [One-on-One Pure Romance] Chi Xiaocheng could hardly believe that she had transmigrated into a melodramatic romance novel aimed at female readers. Worse, she had become a cannon-fodder villainess! Faced with a death ending from the start, Chi Xiaocheng decisively transformed into a yandere little girl and confessed to the female lead. “Taotao, you’re t 112.7kReads9.7Score11kShelves

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    A tribute to the legendary stress-relief queen, Tao Tao! ∠(`ω´*)

22. 372 强 Forced into a Torturous Love 强制虐爱 Jiu Jiu Ziqi酒酒子琪Two Male Leads269k WordsCompleted [Physical and emotional torment + sickly protagonist + obsessive love + unhinged behavior + movie star + groveling redemption + mutually exclusive romance] Proud, sickly beauty on the receiving end + extremely controlling, possessive pursuer Mo Jingrui was born without feelings. He only likes being in control and stamping on other people’s dignity, tormenting their minds until they submit to him completely. He drives Song Huaizhi’s father to his death, brings down the Song family, and forces 8.3kReads8.6Score728Shelves
23. 373 乖 Be Good! Don’t Run. You’re in the Palm of My Hand! 乖！别跑，在我手心中！ Twinkling Starry Sky闪烁星空Two Male Leads399k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + possessive, forced love + both devoted only to each other + intense push and pull] Gu Yanli has reunited with his beloved, Qiong Yu, the finest of jades. This time, he will never let him go. Facing a madman like this, Shen Qiongyu can think of only one thing. Escape! Escape!! Escape!!! Once, twice, three times... It’s just like this: he runs, the other chases, and he has no way out. Gu Yanli: “Xiaoyu, be good.” Shen Qiongyu: “I want my freedom.” 1.2kReads8.8Score106Shelves
24. 374 渡 Save Me, Not the Drunkard 渡我不渡醉 Bamboo Song Pear竹音梨Modern Romance283k WordsCompleted [A guarded, wounded hero × a gentle, steadfast heroine who saves him | Mutual devotion · Rekindled Romance] “Everyone who gets close to me comes to a bad end. You should leave.” “It's not your fault, Jiang Zui. You haven't done anything wrong.” Kneeling in the light, she led him out of the shadows and told him he wasn't a curse. He deserved to be loved. This was a silent standoff, and a gentle salvation. Jiang Zui thought his life would never see the light until he met Su Yuhe at seventeen. Afra 3kReads—Score192Shelves

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    A broken male protagonist with restrained yet deep affection, and a gentle and insightful female protagonist who redeems him—the pairing is simply divine!

25. 375 春 A Slow Spring in the Courtyard 春庭慢 That Early Summer aaa那年初夏aaaAncient Romance23k WordsCompleted I was his Crown Princess for ten years, bound to him in marriage. Yet after he ascended the throne, he made me only a Noble Consort. 875Reads—Score118Shelves

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    One cried until she couldn't breathe, the other laughed until she was breathless...

26. 376 你 You’re the One Torturing Me, So Why Are You Crying So Loud? 你虐我，你哭那么大声干嘛 Jiu Jiu Ziqi酒酒子琪Two Male Leads323k WordsCompleted [Two Male Leads + Obsession + Dramatic Angst + Coercion + Locking Someone Away + Both Virgins + The Top’s Regretful Pursuit] After a setup exposes Yun Jiu’s true identity, Mu Hanchen’s love turns to hatred. He imprisons and beats him, using every means at his disposal to threaten and force him. “I pampered you for seven years, and this is how you repay me, you ungrateful wretch?” “Mu Hanchen, did you ever really love me? You only ever treated me like a toy.” The person Yun Jiu hates most in t 1.3kReads7.5Score118Shelves
27. 377 山 Where the Hills Are Green, the General Has a Heart 山有扶苏，将军有情 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted There Are Fusu Trees on the Mountain, and a General with a Heart 95Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 378 疯 The Ruthless Madman Kicks Down the Door and Forces His Love, Stomping Right Across the Line 疯批踹门强制爱，踩着红线哐哐迈 Red Bull Sweet Potato红牛地瓜Two Male Leads311k WordsCompleted [Complete / devoted to each other + equally formidable leads + obsessive, coercive love + redemption + 11-year age gap] He Qian was forced into a relationship. The other person was a lunatic! The first time He Qian tried to escape, he was intercepted along the way and dragged into the woods outside the city… Zhou Xuying stared at him with cold, crazed eyes. “He Qian, is running away really so much fun?” He Qian was dragged back and kept as a canary for five years. Over those five years, He Qian 16.3kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves
29. 379 简 Simple Storm: It Started with a Peep 简单风暴：从一次偷窥开始 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫Modern Romance442k WordsCompleted “You gave yourself to me just to protect that man?” A storm of fury rose in the man's eyes as he stared at the silent girl. “Do you think I'll still marry you? Get out!” On a stormy night, the coldhearted man mercilessly drove her out of the villa... 147Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 380 那 Those Years, Those People, Those Unforgettable Things 那些年，那些人，那些忘不了的事 A World Apart, There Is今非昔比地边有15k WordsCompleted Those Years, Those People, Those Unforgettable Things 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It started off rather erratic, with a writing style reminiscent of academic essays, but from the third part, "Things That Happened in the Teacher's Office," it became increasingly oppressive. Especially towards the end, the protagonist was completely alienated, seemingly devoid of any emotion...

31. 381 惊 A Stunning Figure Appears in the Inkstone 惊鸿入砚来 Late Branches at Dawn杳杳枝晚Ancient Romance336k WordsCompleted *The comic adaptation of the same name, “Jinghong Enters the Inkstone,” is now available [The beloved little terror of the General’s Manor vs. the cool, gentle Seventh Prince] (Childhood sweethearts, older man, sweet at first then angsty, one-on-one romance, multiple perspectives) When they were childhood sweethearts, he promised her they would be together for life, each the other’s one and only. She believed him. With joy in her heart, she donned her wedding robes and married him. But on the da 2.5kReads8.1Score172Shelves

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    Top-tier tragic ending novel, extremely angsty

32. 382 再 The Crown Princess Again 再为太子妃 Eighteen Is My Cat十八是我的猫11k WordsCompleted Become the Crown Princess Again 132Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 383 灭 Destroying the World Is My Way Home 灭世为归途 Flower Wind Fate花风缘Eastern Fantasy151k WordsOngoing A new novel is here! You are welcome to read my work on Tomato Novels. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I will do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's so depressing; who can understand the male protagonist's despair? [I'm almost crying]

34. 384 天 Heaven Above 天堂在上 Daytime Werewolf白日人狼Urban2.5M WordsOngoing [Fictional World + A Touch of Lovecraftian Horror + Infinite-Flow Style] [Not a Transmigration Story + No System + Developing Protagonist] [Not a Power-Fantasy, Read at Your Own Discretion] On Xia He’s sixteenth birthday, his cousin gave him a special present: he secretly took Xia He to a video hall to watch a dirty movie. Having seen so little of the world, Xia He’s mind was shattered after watching the whole film, and a fat man appeared in his head. On Xia He’s eighteenth birthday, he made a w 15.3kReads8.5Score1.7kShelves

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    That's absolutely right, bro. The world-building is despair-inducing, with its costs, suffering, gods, and five major organizations. You could call it a "power fantasy," just with a somewhat bizarre kind of thrill.

35. 385 破 After Daybreak 破晓过后 Happy Land Land Land Land Land乐土土土土土Eastern Fantasy406k WordsOngoing I walk across the land. Passing through this world, where roads stretch far and horses hurry by. I hold all things in the world lightly. After hello comes goodbye, and after goodbye comes silence. Life is vast as the sea, with mountains rising one after another. 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I wrote this myself, so I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!

36. 386 他 His Little Fool Doesn't Cry Anymore 他的小傻子不爱哭了 Love Rain into Dew恋雨成露Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted [BL + both pure + angst + just rated] In a corner of Shengying Noble High School, there was always a figure named Su Nian. As the illegitimate son the Su family kept hidden from the world, he had suffered a childhood accident that left him with a brain injury. He was always half a beat slower than everyone else, and his clear eyes were often filled with timid confusion. When classmates mocked and shoved him, all he could do was tear up, like a little beast nobody wanted. In the hallway, Su Nian 9.3kReads9.3Score695Shelves

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    Extremely angsty, no romance whatsoever, so heart-wrenching it left me feeling empty inside...

37. 387 疯 When the Mad Dog Shows Its Fangs, the Cowardly Dog Bursts Into Tears 疯狗一呲牙，怂狗就吓哭 I Just Don't Get It欣赏不来咯Two Male Leads543k WordsOngoing [Apocalypse] [Cold, Antisocial Top x Short-Tempered, Spitfire Bottom] [Both First Loves] [Both Virgins] [No Moral Compass] [No Golden Finger] [No Special Powers] [Coercion] [Stockholm Syndrome] [Pure Hatred] On the first day of the zombie outbreak, Zhou Yu'an ran into the person he hated most, Chen Yu. "Bitten?" Chen Yu asked, gripping him by the throat. "No!" The next second, Zhou Yu'an was shoved outside to serve as zombie bait. Zhou Yu'an: ??? Even worse, the man tied him up like a dog, 18.9kReads9.2Score2.6kShelves

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    Does it meet the requirements?

38. 388 蔼 The Camellia's Fragrance Lingers 蔼蔼茶花意未了 Li Xiangyang黎向阳Modern Romance327k WordsCompleted [Contemporary romance] [Married life] [Urban inspirational] [A story spanning generations] Also known as The Closest of Strangers A literary novel Tan Wenlin and Zheng Xiaotian left behind the hard life of the countryside and came to a bustling city to finish their studies, bringing with them the traditional values their ancestors had taught them. There, they threw themselves into the modern urban struggle to pursue their dreams. They supported each other through love’s blessings and trials, sh 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    ... There's no such thing as a free lunch, especially for those taught the idea that knowledge can change one's destiny. Their passion and vitality are nurtured by the words and deeds of their predecessors and elders who have dedicated themselves to the development of the times, allowing them to forge their own path... On this path, they also find love, family, and friendship—qualities they can't let go of...1. All the emotions expressed in the text are as passionate as blooming camellias, and ultimately, these emotions possess the purity of "life is like the first encounter," as pure as a white camellia...2. It contains many profound principles of life, as well as the tender feelings of young lovers, all perfectly blended within the framework of the knowledge and values ​​instilled by a scholarly family...3. Life is always filled with mixed feelings and regrets; what we deeply miss is the affection between people, and what we silently cherish is the journey from acquaintance to understanding, love, and companionship...

39. 389 表 My Cousin Got into Harvard and Had Me Committed to a Mental Hospital 表姐考上哈佛大学，将我送进精神病院 Jing Jiuzhe荆九折12k WordsCompleted My Cousin Got into Harvard and Sent Me to a Mental Hospital 17.8kReads—Score108Shelves

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    These books are all quite depressing.

40. 390 老 Even the Honest Get Tired of Being Bullied and Fight Back 老实人欺负久了，也是要反抗的 Jing Jiuzhe荆九折Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted Even Honest People Will Fight Back If They're Bullied for Too Long —Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 391 时 Imprints of Time 时光的印记 Li Xiangyang黎向阳Urban744k WordsCompleted [Literary Fiction] [Period Story] [Inspirational Entrepreneurship] [Urban Romance] Chu Yun, a young woman living in a modern city, follows her parents’ vision while resisting their wishes. In pursuit of her dreams and a long-ago story that still moves her deeply, she uses a business errand as an excuse to visit a city in the south. As a result, her business partner Fang Yan, who has become a dear friend, and Wei Zhi, her childhood sweetheart, both find themselves adrift on the path between frien 1Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 392 落 Silent Snowfall Vs. Turns Out You’re Here Too 落雪无声vs缘来你也在这里 Li Xiangyang黎向阳Modern Romance516k WordsCompleted Original titles: Bridge and Silent Falling Snow Retitled: So You Were Here All Along Li Suxin, who loves literature, and Wu Yan, who loves with all his heart, were influenced by their families’ moral codes. Though they went through many breakups and reconciliations, they let reason overcome the blind impulses of emotion. Alongside the friends they met on life’s journey, they came to understand that marriage had made them mature, while friendship had shown them that what matters most, both in vi 36Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 393 4 At 43, I Awakened After Being Fired! 43岁，被开除后觉醒了！ Jing Jiuzhe荆九折8k WordsCompleted At 43, I Awakened After Getting Fired! 5.1kReads—Score—Shelves
44. 394 出 After Prison, I Picked Up a CEO 出狱后，捡漏一个总裁 Jing Jiuzhe荆九折Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted After Getting Out of Prison, I Stumbled Upon a CEO 5.1kReads—Score101Shelves
45. 395 我 I Am a Scout: Zhan De 我是侦察兵一一湛德 Splashing Water from the Far Bank隔岸拍水10k WordsCompleted I’m a Scout: Zhan De 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In Tingfeng Tower, everyone stood behind others, while behind themselves, there was no one. A lonely figure, a solitary soul, laughing through tears of sorrow, everything was both regrettable and worthwhile.

46. 396 大 The Imperial Consort of the Great Sheng Dynasty 大盛皇妃 Shu Yiyu书亦娱Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + revenge + black lotus heroine + not both virgins + high-IQ palace intrigue rising to political power struggles + tragic romance + alternate history + love rivals The palace is the main battleground: beneath its dazzling, extravagant facade are witty, charming daily moments and a brutal core of deadly conflict. Palace secrets are portrayed in meticulous detail. Some content may be upsetting. A bad ending. If you enjoy it, please leave a five-star review. Ling Longxiu was born to a 545Reads—Score102Shelves

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    Completed, angst warning⚠️ Rating not yet available. Content depends on your tolerance level; if you like angst, I'm waiting for a five-star review. A masterpiece of unconventional palace intrigue and power struggles. Detailed descriptions of palace secrets, plot twists that avoid clichés. Clear logic, humorous daily life, intense power struggles, the female lead is ridiculed upon entering the palace, and she seeks revenge through her own efforts. No cheat codes, no time travel, no rebirth; she navigates the treacherous and dark harem. Content may be disturbing; some readers may be driven away by the emotional intensity. Have you ever seen a palace intrigue novel where both men and women fight? A tragic portrayal of the ancient feudal system, showcasing the brutality of court struggles and the complexities of human nature.

47. 397 驯 Taming Him: He Plucks Roses in the Abyss 驯养：他于深渊折玫瑰 Long-Wave Wanderer好长浪人Modern Romance384k WordsOngoing Just started collecting ratings, so the score will rise. [The Underworld Boss Falls for Her, Step by Step x The Hothouse Rose Fights Back Against All Odds] + [All Characters Are Chaste] (Content warning: The male lead is genuinely unhinged at first, with lots of coercive scenes!!!) In Boler City, money paves the way, and desire is addictive. Everyone here knows that Ruan Mian is a rare, delicate flower, cherished by Fu Jingshen for fourteen years. Then the Fu family falls, and a deal puts her 15.2kReads6.6Score1.4kShelves

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    Southeast Asian language, feels quite typical, very depressing.

48. 398 尸 The Dead Rise on Campus 尸起校园 Red Endorphin红色内啡肽Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.1M WordsCompleted No System. An ordinary person from the start. No fighting monsters and leveling up. If you like realistic portrayals of human nature in the apocalypse, come on in! Please note: this is not a brainless, lightweight novel. Human nature is portrayed realistically, and conflicts are shrouded in mystery. It follows an ordinary student from the lowest rung of society as he experiences despair during the apocalypse, searches for shelter, and gradually grows. There are no rigid moral standards here. No 13.3kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves

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    I won't say more, just watch.

49. 399 盗 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: Their Shadows 盗笔：他们的影子 Playing with the Setting Sun戏残阳Mystery666k WordsCompleted [Tomb raiding + no romance + female-oriented + beautiful, strong, and tragic + mild angst + apologies for OOC] Wu Sheng spent nineteen years traveling around and enjoying himself in a new world after transmigrating there. Then one day, someone told him to his face that this was a novel’s world. And not just any novel: The Grave Robbers' Chronicles, a book he had never read in his previous life! Wu Sheng eagerly rubbed his hands together, ready to go on one last adventure. Huh? That handsome guy 2.1kReads8.7Score326Shelves

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    I won't comment further; you can judge for yourselves.

50. 400 无 Endless Devouring: The Unseen Laws 无尽残噬：未见的法则 Warm Skeleton温暖的骷髅Mystery405k WordsOngoing [Trapped-room opening + survival adventure + graphic gore + unknown creatures + mechanical engineering + contamination + mutation] ~When Zhang Huan wakes up, he finds himself with several strangers in a sealed apartment with no doors. They have all lost their memories. Also trapped with them is a mysterious female corpse in the basement. They decide to find a way out of the carefully designed apartment. The red fog outside the windows grows thicker, and the corpse’s eyes are slowly opening...~ ( 205Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Enough to drive you to despair [Suspense + Thriller + Mind-Bending + Disaster] The story begins with a team escaping from a locked room, and then exploring and surviving in a world ravaged by mutations and pollution.

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