Any Books That Can Teach You Something? 有没有能学习知识的书

1. 1 起 Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban1.5M WordsCompleted When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get 229.5kReads9.6Score66.4kShelves

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   This highly-rated book is a must-read; it's a popular and well-received read.

2. 2 黄 The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, Explained with Laughs 黄帝内经爆笑讲解版 Eight Hundred Miles of Wind and Clouds风云八百里3.8M WordsOngoing Still missing out on China’s millennia-old treasures of health and wellness because classical texts are so hard to understand? This book breaks free from the dry style of traditional texts and uses laugh-out-loud language to unpack the foundational classics of Chinese medicine! It is divided into three volumes. The first offers clear, accessible explanations of the chapters of the Suwen, breaking down the underlying medical principles of yin and yang, the five elements, the organs, and qi and bl 13kReads8.7Score1.7kShelves

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   A wonderful collision of millennia-old medical wisdom and modern humor! This groundbreaking work simplifies the ancient and profound classic of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the *Huangdi Neijing*, with a lighthearted and humorous style, making learning fun. From Yin and Yang and the Five Elements to the internal organs and meridians, from health preservation to disease prevention, every obscure medical principle is cleverly integrated into vivid and interesting stories and jokes, allowing readers to grasp the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine while laughing heartily. Whether you are a beginner or an enthusiast of Traditional Chinese Medicine, you can find enjoyment and wisdom in this hilariously explained version, allowing ancient medical wisdom to be reborn in laughter and becoming a helpful guide to healthy living for modern people.

3. 3 我 I Strive for My Country’s Prosperity! [System] 我，为祖国富强而奋斗！【系统】 Little Red-Crisp Hands红酥小手Modern Romance3.2M WordsOngoing [Reborn + System + top student + patriotism + positive energy + feel-good story + no awful relatives] Su Xing was always on her own, the aloof goddess in everyone else's eyes. It seemed everyone took it for granted that beautiful women should keep their distance and remain unapproachable. Only Su Xing knew she was pretending to be aloof. In truth, she had severe social anxiety! She hated dealing with people and being noticed. All she wanted was to hide in the shell she thought was safe and coast 43.1kReads9.6Score4kShelves

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   🌵 [Rebirth + System + Academic Prodigy + Patriotism + Positive Energy + Satisfying Read + No Jerks]🌷It's really super good!!! You can learn so much! After reading it, I realized how little I know, so you definitely have to read it!! You can really learn so much 👍 A flood of knowledge, hahaha! [Task 1: Please teach those snobbish foreigners to be decent human beings! Reward: 3 days of life points, photographic memory buff] [Task 2: Please give 100 women a rose each on Women's Day and praise them. Reward: 7 days of life points, a random gift pack] [Task 3: Please promote traditional culture and contribute to China's cultural export! The higher the contribution, the longer the life points reward and the richer the mystery gift pack!] 🌸…There are many more tasks to come! Full of positive energy!! 💕

4. 4 长 The Battle of Lake Changjin: The Turning Point of the Korean War 长津湖战役：朝鲜战争的拐点 Li Ran李然Historical52k WordsCompleted Discover the true story of the Battle of Lake Changjin, a desperate clash of wills and faith. We salute the great soldiers. Those faces hidden beneath the ice, those who died under the bombs: they deserve to be remembered! More than seventy years ago, the Langlin Mountains were rugged and buried beneath heavy snow. The wind howled into people's ears, as loud as an exploding shell. Many lay in the snow. The charge sounded, but they could no longer move. Snowflakes settled on their eyelashes, and 737Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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   True history, though less legendary, is far more vivid and real. [Heavy punch][Heavy punch][Heavy punch]

5. 5 中 A History of Chinese Warfare: Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods 中国战争史之春秋战国 Historical and Military Archives历史军事档案室Historical63k WordsCompleted [History + Military + Warfare + Strategy] On the battlefield, split-second decisions to kill or spare can determine a nation's fate. From Duke Huan of Qi's hegemony under the banner of “revering the king and repelling the barbarians,” to the rise of Qin's fierce army after Shang Yang's reforms; from the gleam of blades in the Wu-Yue conflict to the strategists' cunning schemes and verbal battles with scholars, every detail is steeped in the turmoil and bloodshed unique to the Spring and Autumn a 149Reads9.4Score—Shelves
6. 6 四 The Secret Histories of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人秘史 Master Su Jiu素阄主人Historical103k WordsCompleted The Secret History of the Four Great Beauties is a vivid, legendary novel about four famous beauties of ancient China: Xi Shi, Wang Zhaojun, Diao Chan, and Yang Guifei. Skillfully blending history and legend, fact and fiction, this work uses delicate prose and rich storytelling to reveal the important roles these four beauties played in their respective eras and the influence they had. During the Spring and Autumn period, Xi Shi used her beauty to beguile King Fuchai of Wu under a plan devised b 135Reads9.2Score—Shelves
7. 7 中 One Book Is All You Need to Read Chinese History 中国历史读这本就够了 Lü Simei吕思勉Historical357k WordsCompleted Discover the truth of history through clear, accessible writing. A Comprehensive Guide to Chinese History is the magnum opus of the renowned historian Lü Simian. Organized chronologically, it covers politics, economics, culture, society, and much more. In this sweeping historical work, Lü Simian brings a series of vivid scenes to life with engaging prose and a rigorous historical perspective: from ancient legends of the world's creation to the gradual formation of ritual and musical civilization 52Reads8.4Score—Shelves
8. 8 战 King of the Battlefield: The Decisive Edge in the Age of Cold Weapons 战场之王 冷兵器时代的决胜关键 Bai Ze白泽16k WordsCompleted Although guns and cannons rule the modern battlefield, cold weapons are once again catching people's attention thanks to their irreplaceable advantages. They are the true veterans, embodying humanity's deep-seated yearning for iron and blood! The appeal of weapons goes beyond killing. It lies in the stories of blood and tears hidden behind the killing, and in every warrior who stands on the battlefield with a sword or knife in hand! History is no fairy tale. Where will the stories of cold weapon 20Reads8.1Score—Shelves
9. 9 被 The Truth the Japanese Army Tried to Hide: The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru 被日军掩盖的真相：里斯本丸沉没事件 Xing Jian行简Historical10k WordsCompleted [Lisbon Maru, Japan, World War II, prisoners of war, shipwreck, war] The Truth Hidden by the Japanese Military: The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru centers on a humanitarian disaster during World War II, bringing to light a chapter of history long buried. In October 1942, the Japanese cargo ship Lisbon Maru was carrying around 1,800 British prisoners of war from Hong Kong to Japan when it was torpedoed by an American submarine near the Zhoushan Islands. As the ship slowly sank, the Japanese military 71Reads9.2Score—Shelves
10. 10 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 1.5kReads9.2Score460Shelves

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    As an ambitious young person in the 21st century, you must understand some philosophy! "The Principle of Tripartite Consciousness and Memory Mapping" uses philosophical reasoning to decipher the secrets of human lifespan, as well as the reasoning behind some ancient historical truths and supernatural phenomena. There's also a lot of mind-blowing reasoning later on! Essential for learning competitive environments!

11. 11 恒 The Constant Register of Parables 恒籍寓鉴 Xuanyuan Badao轩辕霸道Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Synopsis of The Book of Constant Records: Tales to Awaken the Mind and Discern the Truth With “drawing wisdom from the classics to illuminate the questions of today” as its guiding principle, this book selects over a hundred classic fables and anecdotes from the various schools of philosophy, historical biographies and notes, and folk tradition. These include “The Frog at the Bottom of the Well” from Zhuangzi, “Making Up the Numbers” from Han Feizi, and “The Man from Qi Who Worried the Sky Would 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Old Man Chen Plants Millet: A Fable of Farming and Studying from the Wen and Jing Era. During the reign of Emperors Wen and Jing of the Western Han Dynasty, there was a small village in Wugong County on the Guanzhong Plain. In the village lived an old farmer named Old Man Chen. Old Man Chen was over sixty years old and had farmed all his life. The calluses on his hands were thicker than the clods of earth. He always carried a well-worn bamboo farming tool bag around his waist, containing a wooden ruler for measuring the land and bamboo slips for recording farming times. These bamboo slips were densely inscribed with the "essentials of farming and weaving" he had summarized over decades. Even the village elders (the village officials in charge of education) often came to consult him. That spring, the rains came early, and as soon as the grass on the field ridges sprouted, the villagers busied themselves turning the soil and sowing seeds. Old Man Chen followed his old routine: first, he took out the millet seeds he had saved from the previous year, dried them in the sun for three days, then soaked them in warm water for half a day, picking out the unripe seeds before scattering them into the turned soil. Zhang Erlang, a young man in his early twenties and impatient by nature, couldn't help but approach Old Chen as he leisurely selected seeds. "Old Chen," he said, "you're going to such lengths! A few days ago, I had someone bring some 'fast-growing millet seeds' from Luoyang. I heard they sprout in forty days and head in two months, half the speed of our local millet. I can harvest first and get a good price!" Old Chen straightened up, wiped the sweat from his brow with his sleeve, and pointed to the soil in the ground. "Erlang," he said, "the soil in Guanzhong is 'loess,' very sticky, retains water but has poor aeration. I heard merchants talk about those fast-growing millet seeds years ago; they come from the water towns of the south, have shallow roots, and are not drought-resistant. They won't grow well in our soil. Besides, crops are like people; they need to grow slowly. Deep roots help them withstand the wind, and full grains make them firm. There's no such thing as instant success." Zhang Erlang, however, didn't listen. His mind was filled with thoughts of "early harvest and more money," and that very day he sowed the fast-growing millet seeds in the field. A few days later, tender yellow sprouts indeed emerged from his field, a full finger's length taller than Chen's millet seedlings. Zhang Erlang was very proud, carrying a hoe along the field ridges every day, praising his millet seeds to everyone he met, and even jokingly telling Chen, "Look at your seedlings, they look like they haven't woken up yet. By the time I harvest my first crop, your millet probably won't even have ears yet!" Chen wasn't annoyed, just smiled and shook his head, continuing at his own pace: when the millet seedlings grew to three inches, he carefully thinned them, leaving a spacing half a foot wider than others, saying, "If the seedlings aren't crowded, the roots can spread out." On cloudy days, he would take his son to the field to dig drainage ditches, fearing waterlogging and root rot; at midday when the sun was blazing, he would carry a bamboo basket to the field ridges to cut green grass, bringing it back to spread around the base of the millet seedlings—this was "covering with grass to retain moisture," which reduced water evaporation and allowed the grass to rot in the ground as fertilizer. Some villagers laughed at him for "messing around," but Old Chen said, "Farming is like living life; if you care about it, it will reward you; if you neglect it, it will give you a hard time sooner or later." Summer arrived in the blink of an eye, but suddenly a drought struck. For over twenty days, it didn't rain, and the soil in the fields cracked; digging with a hoe would stir up fine dust. Zhang Erlang's fast-growing millet seedlings were the first to suffer: the once lush green leaves began to yellow, the stalks wilted, and they would bend to one side in the wind. He was frantic, carrying buckets of water to irrigate the fields, but the water would seep into the dry soil with a "squeak," and the seedlings still wouldn't recover. That evening, Zhang Erlang squatted on the edge of the field, sighing, watching his millet seedlings wither in swathes, tears welling in his eyes. Just then, Old Chen came over carrying a hoe, followed by his two sons, each carrying a bucket of water on their shoulders, with some millet seedlings still with roots soaking in the buckets. "Second son, don't worry," Old Chen said, putting the hoe down on the ground. "These past few days, I had my sons cultivate some late-maturing millet seedlings in our vegetable garden. They have deep roots and are drought-resistant. Now we'll pull up the withered seedlings in your field and replant these. Although the harvest will be later, it's better than a complete crop failure." Zhang Erlang was both surprised and ashamed. He grasped Chen Weng's hand and said, "Chen Weng, I used to laugh at you for being slow, but now... Now I know I was wrong!" Chen Weng patted the back of his hand and said, "It's good that you know you were wrong. There are no shortcuts in farming, just like the governance of our Han Dynasty. After Emperor Gaozu established the empire, there were years of war, and the people were so poor that they couldn't even get enough chaff to eat. It was only under Emperors Wen and Jing that the people were not burdened. They reduced taxes and levies (at that time, the tax was one-fifteenth of the harvest), allowing the people to farm in peace. That's how we gradually achieved the good conditions we have now. Look at the ministers in the court, aren't they just like us farmers? Minister Chao Cuo advised His Majesty to 'value agriculture and grain' and let the people store more grain, just in case of a disaster. Minister Yuan Ang advocated 'giving the people a break,' just in case we were too eager for quick success and damaged the foundation. The principles of farming for us common people are the same as those of the court governing the country: we must be down-to-earth and consider the long term." In the days that followed, Zhang Erlang learned farming from Old Chen: during the day he replanted millet seedlings, and in the evenings he would go to the fields with Old Chen to observe the seedlings' growth. At night, he would also have Old Chen teach him the "Essentials of Farming and Weaving" written on bamboo slips. Old Chen was generous with his knowledge, sharing his decades of experience with him—when to fertilize, when to control pests, how to determine if the millet grains were ripe, and even how to store grains to prevent moisture. By late autumn, the weather had turned cool, and the millet in the fields had finally ripened. Although the late-maturing millet that Zhang Erlang had replanted was harvested more than ten days later than Old Chen's, the ears were heavy, with several more grains per ear than the local millet. He delivered the first bag of newly harvested millet to Old Man Chen's house, blushing as he said, "Old Man Chen, this is the best millet I've had this year. Please try it first. Now I understand what you meant by 'deep roots withstand the wind.' It's not just about crops, it's about people too—if you're not impetuous in your work and not suspicious in your dealings with others, you can live a stable life." Old Man Chen took the millet, opened the bag, smelled it, and smiled, saying, "Your understanding of this principle is more important than how much grain you harvest. Why is our Han Dynasty so stable? It's because from His Majesty to the common people, everyone understands the word 'steadfastness.' Look at the Yellow River; it looks swift, but it slowly carved out our Guanzhong Plain. This millet looks small, but it grows grain by grain. What in this world can be accomplished without accumulation? What can last long based on suspicion?" Later, Zhang Erlang became a skilled millet grower in the village. He copied Old Man Chen's "Farming and Weaving Secrets" several times and distributed them to the young people in the village. He also followed Old Man Chen's example, helping his neighbors solve their farming problems. When someone asked him why he was so enthusiastic, he said, "What Old Chen taught me was not only how to farm, but also the principles of being a person—don't always think about taking shortcuts, don't always doubt other people's good intentions, if you put your 'roots' deep, your life will naturally be stable; if you cultivate good relationships with your neighbors, the village will be better off." This little story was later recorded by the three elders of the village in the "Local Customs Records," and it spread to the county town. Later, it was even seen by a passing historian and written into the appendix of the "Biographies of Merchants" in the "Records of the Grand Historian." The historian concluded with a commentary: "Agriculture is the foundation of the world; trust is the basis of human relationships. The prosperity of the reigns of Emperors Wen and Jing was not solely due to the wise rulers and virtuous ministers, but also to countless individuals like Old Man Chen, who lived steadfastly and maintained harmonious relationships with their neighbors through trust. Hence the saying: 'Those who solidify their foundation prosper, those who lose trust perish; those who are impatient lose their way, those who are steadfast go far.'" Rereading this fable today, we can still glean some wisdom: just as Old Man Chen did not rush his millet planting, we must also guard against arrogance and impatience in our conduct; just as Zhang Erlang went from suspecting shortcuts to trusting his own heart, trust between people is always built slowly through "steady interaction." And wasn't the peace and prosperity of the Wen and Jing era woven little by little by countless "Old Man Chens" and "Zhang Erlangs" through their steadfast farming and the trust of their neighbors?

12. 12 金 A Golden Radiance, Book 21 金辉万丈第21本书 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban537k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can 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! —Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    These are all great books for expanding your knowledge. The first one is a very realistic novel about officialdom that is currently being serialized. The second and third books are about collusion between officials and businessmen, and they also reveal various tricks. The fourth book tells the story of poor people struggling. Each book is very realistic and the stories are all very exciting.

13. 13 奸 The Profiteer 奸商 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [Read the first 10 chapters patiently, and you'll see: in studying, daily life, work, and love, there are tricks everywhere!] There are no honest businessmen. Nine out of ten merchants will cheat you. But nine out of ten salespeople will become bosses. I'm a salesperson, and I became a boss too. I'll use my own experience to show you the tricks these unscrupulous merchants use… This book aims to teach you how to avoid scams. Imitate anything in it at your own risk. 10.9kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
14. 14 男 Men’s Forbidden Zone 男人禁区 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban628k WordsCompleted A wisp of fragrance brushed gently across Zhang Yijin's face. “Ah, where am I?” A beautiful young woman lay in Zhang Yijin's arms, smiling at him. “Brother Jin, we're in a hotel room.” “What? No way. How did we end up together?” Looking at his ex-wife's best friend, Zhang Yijin was completely bewildered. “You got drunk, so I brought you to the hotel!” As she spoke, the beauty leaned close to Zhang Yijin's ear and whispered softly. Suddenly, Zhang Yijin remembered his situation: he had cancer, hi 18Reads8.5Score—Shelves
15. 15 2 The 27-Year-Old Beauty Boss Won’t Leave Me Alone 27岁美女老板赖上我 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban266k WordsCompleted Wherever there are people, there are rivalries. On my first day at work, I ran into my beautiful 27-year-old boss, Tang Ruoran. We had only just met when she accused me of being the father of her daughter. Heaven knows, it was my first time meeting her! I asked for a paternity test, but the results showed that I really was her daughter's biological father. Watch as I turn the tables, uncover layer upon layer of mystery, and finally discover just how greedy human nature can be... 2.2kReads8.5Score105Shelves
16. 16 知 The World of Knowledge: Starting with Classical Mechanics 知识世界：从经典力学开始 Snowstorm at the Opera House戏园风雪Urban113k WordsCompleted In the year 6400, humanity's rapid technological advancement and reckless manipulation of space-time caused the collapse of the human world of knowledge. Humanity launched a rescue effort in response. With classical mechanics, a pillar of classical physics, collapsing, can the protagonist, Zhang Fan, save this world? (One heroine or no heroine.) This is a serious educational book. If you don't enjoy stories that teach you things, feel free to skip it. You only need a little calculus to follow al 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Trust me, you'll definitely learn physics from this book. I'll give it a try!

17. 17 瓦 The Saga of Wagang Stronghold 瓦岗寨演义 Liang Langchuan梁朗川Historical74k WordsCompleted The Tale of Wagang Stronghold is set amid the chaos of the late Sui dynasty and vividly recounts how the heroes of Wagang rise up to resist tyranny. The story follows bold outlaws such as Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Shan Xiongxin, and Xu Maogong, chronicling their legendary exploits: gathering at Wagang, seizing the imperial tribute, rebelling in Shandong, and joining forces with eighteen rebel kings to fight the Sui court. The book features both bloody battles amid flashing blades and clashes of w 845Reads9.5Score107Shelves

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    You're sure to learn something from this! 😎

18. 18 西 Notes from the Western Expedition 西征随笔 Wang Jingqi汪景祺Historical35k WordsCompleted Notes from the Western Expedition is a collection of essays written by the Qing dynasty literatus Wang Jingqi during his journey west in 1724, the second year of the Yongzheng reign. The book comprises around 35,000 characters. Following the author's route from Hebei to Xi'an in Shaanxi, it weaves together his observations along the way, encounters with people, depictions of society, and accounts of historical events. Its scope is broad and its style meticulous, combining documentary value with 11Reads7.9Score—Shelves
19. 19 末 The Doomsday Immortal King Sanjin 末世仙王三金 Maiden of the Nether River冥河道的采女Sci-Fi & Apocalypse512k WordsOngoing [Apocalypse + reborn + beauties + cultivation + interstellar + transmigrate] The Immortal King has finally come to the apocalypse, where he can break the laws of the world. The apocalypse arrived that day, and Sanjin came here. So that’s how it was. Sanjin was the Immortal King of the apocalypse, and he came here to break the laws of the world. “My fate is mine to decide, not heaven’s!” The time to defy heaven and change his destiny had finally come. Sanjin let out a loud shout. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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20. 20 字 Every Word Reveals Prajna 字字见般若 Zi Sujian字苏见Modern Romance182k WordsCompleted He had studied Buddhism for twenty years, recited countless sutras, paid his respects to many masters, and completed all kinds of religious practices. His mind was calmer than before, but the suffering remained. When a friend came to pour out her troubles, he sat across from her, thought for a long time, and couldn't find anything to say. She had been a university lecturer and run a business. She had made money and lost it. Eventually, she realized that the hardest thing wasn't making or losing 519Reads9.2Score420Shelves

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    After perusing numerous books and searching for answers for a long time, the troubles in my heart have not yet dissipated. Come to this book to see how the two people use short chapters to find the answers in their hearts.

21. 21 劫 Rising from the Ashes 劫后凡升 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼28k WordsCompleted Rising from the Ordinary After the Calamity 188Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Space-generating spiritual herbs 🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿, 🌿spiritual medicines 💊💊💊💊💊💊💊💊💊💊💊💊💊💊💊 cultivation fantasy novels

22. 22 李 Li Chengdao 李承道 Happy Golden Fish快乐的黄金鱼Eastern Fantasy5.1M WordsCompleted Special forces soldier Li Chengdao unexpectedly transmigrates to a strange valley. He transforms the valley and makes his way out of the mountains. Using the valley as his base, he builds his own Heavenly Dao Group in the world of immortal cultivation. He establishes the Li Family Medical Hall and heals the sick. He makes his fortune with spiritual-root wine, branches into every industry, and becomes the richest man under heaven. He establishes a free Heavenly Dao Academy and cultivates a great 1.1kReads9.2Score245Shelves
23. 23 妖 Monster Codes: Journey to the West 妖怪密码：西游记 Bai Ze白泽Eastern Fantasy333k WordsCompleted How many demons are there in Journey to the West? The White Bone Spirit, Tiger Vanguard, the Red-Rumped Macaque, Red Boy... Only after enduring the Eighty-One Tribulations can one look upon the world's fortunes with a smile. What are their true forms? What becomes of them? Is there a connection between demons and natural phenomena? Here, I'll reveal the answers to all these questions, one by one. 157Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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24. 24 一 The Three Kingdoms: History So Addictive, You Can’t Put It Down 一读就上瘾的三国史 SpikeHistorical191k WordsCompleted The Three Kingdoms era was marked by endless warfare and rival warlords, and is now familiar to everyone thanks to Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But the novel isn't history, and some of the famous stories we all know never actually happened! Did Zhuge Liang really borrow arrows with straw boats? Why is Zhang He known as “the Three Kingdoms strength tester”? How did Fei Yi live a life worthy of the title “master of pacing”? Did Cao Zhi really love his sister-in-law? Why is Cao Cao's life said to 1.2kReads9.5Score100Shelves
25. 25 资 Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance: Zhou Chronicle, Modern Chinese Edition 资治通鉴·周纪（白话版） Sima Guang司马光Historical66k WordsCompleted Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government is a monumental chronological history of ancient China, compiled by Sima Guang during the Northern Song dynasty. It covers 1,362 years of history, from the Warring States period to the Five Dynasties. This book presents the “Zhou Annals” as a standalone work, translated in full into clear, modern language for contemporary readers. This edition covers all five volumes of the “Zhou Annals,” from the twenty-third year of King Weilie of Zhou (403 BCE) to the 17Reads8.6Score—Shelves
26. 26 趣 The Song Dynasty, Told with a Twist 趣说大宋王朝 Historical and Military Archives历史军事档案室Historical696k WordsCompleted The emperor's art of statecraft in a single cup of wine, the fateful legend of the “fragrant boy's birth,” a prophetic monk who foretold that “the inspector would become emperor,” and the schemes and ambitions behind a yellow imperial robe... The founding of the Song dynasty was far more fascinating than the history books suggest! Discover Zhao Kuangyin's rise from street urchin to founding emperor: his “forced” ascension at Chenqiao Station, the mysterious prophecy at Xiangyang Temple, the lig 5.1kReads9.5Score229Shelves
27. 27 奸 Tales of Treacherous Ministers: The Five Fiends and Six Bandits of the Northern Song 奸臣传之北宋五鬼六贼 Trajectory轨迹Historical49k WordsCompleted [A roll call of treacherous ministers, with a touch of spicy humor and theatrical satire!] The Biography of Treacherous Ministers: The Five Ghosts and Six Bandits of the Northern Song is like a blacklist of history's ultimate “villain club”! No need to transmigrate to the Song dynasty. You can “watch remotely” as these self-serving, scheming power brokers stir up trouble. Wang Qinruo, Ding Wei, Chen Pengnian, Liu Chenggui, and Lin Te, along with Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Wang Fu, Liang Shicheng, Zhu 5Reads8.4Score—Shelves
28. 28 这 This Tang Dynasty Is a Little Chilly 这个唐朝有点冷 Chen Taiyao陈太瑶Historical107k WordsCompleted [Lesser-known Figures + History for Fun] Don't imagine the Tang dynasty as just officials and scholars leaning on railings along Chang'an's avenues to compose poetry, a noble consort gently waving a fan, and Emperor Taizong solemnly surveying the realm. This book opens the “refrigerator door” of history to show how the celebrated figures presented so seriously in official records may actually have been jokesters, master wisecrackers, and purveyors of astonishing twists. Come along, and you'll di 22Reads9.2Score—Shelves
29. 29 逆 Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经：骗子住手 Ren Fanwuyin任梵无音Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f 43.3kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves

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    🌹An unexpected start to the gambling king competition, *The Six Lines Hidden Trap*: Wuxia + Suspense + Crime Solving + Genius + Revenge + Humor🌹A humorous and unique writing style, definitely worth reading! 🌹

30. 30 现 A Theory of Modern Warfare 现代战争论 I Don't Believe a Word You Say我信你个鬼109k WordsCompleted War is a matter of great importance to a nation. When a nation or an individual faces war, they must be fully prepared, with a flawless plan and sufficient military strength. 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Reading books can lead to being ennobled and appointed as prime minister.

31. 31 南 North and South: Yao Yuling Returns to the 1970s 南来北往：姚玉玲重回七零 Fresh Fruit Melon鲜果蜜瓜Female-Channel Fanfiction121k WordsCompleted The heroine grows and changes from beginning to end. Her outlook shifts as she adapts to her surroundings and the changes around her, adjusting herself to suit each new situation. 208Reads—Score—Shelves

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    (Gao Xixi's Three Kingdoms... Era is about to begin, please stay tuned)

32. 32 T The Originals 2 One Without a Surname百家无姓Urban1.8M WordsCompleted This is a story about vampires. And now, it has become the history of a vampire family; this is no longer merely a history about a vampire family, but a taboo that no member of the blood clan can speak of lightly. Its name is: the origins… The Bible still exists today, though its former brilliance has faded. Every volume holds a secret. Of course, these secrets have been buried deep in the earth, hidden from the light of day. Those who knew of them have long since breathed their last. To th 4Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 33 快 Quick Transmigration: The Host Is a Heartthrob Who Only Wants to Build a Career 快穿之万人迷宿主他只想搞事业 Chen Damiao0陈大喵0Two Male Leads779k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + sweet, satisfying doting] Lin Yan mistakes the target villain, and after his mission fails, he is exiled to become various villainous cannon-fodder characters and random passersby. To fulfill their long-held wishes, he decides to take his career seriously and starts a cheat-powered life of fighting monsters and leveling up. Later, when he returns to reality, he discovers that every character he inhabited is connected to his own world. Then someone corners him against a wall 1.4kReads9.4Score159Shelves

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    Look at the first dimension! Purely for learning [I've learned it]. There's another dimension later, where the protagonist is a literary giant.

34. 34 围 Outside the Siege, Inside the Livestream 围城外，直播里 Xi Fengyue西枫月Modern Romance536k WordsCompleted [Urban] + [Marriage Story] + [Putting Scumbags in Their Place] + [Suspense] + [Two Female Leads] + [No Romance] Less than a month after we got married, my husband secretly sold the house my parents left me to pay for his younger brother's wedding! I turned to the livestream chatroom "Sister's Hideout" for help, only to uncover an old case involving a body dumped in the water three years ago. It turned out I wasn't his first wife, nor would I be his last target. He used marriage as bait, laying 11Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    Does divorce knowledge count?

35. 35 临 A Final Wish 临终之愿 Lei-jie's Hopeless Simp蕾姐的老舔狗Mystery322k WordsOngoing [Not for everyone: a niche novel with no harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible hero, and no wish fulfillment. The storytelling is detailed, but the pacing is a little slow.] [Why I write: I'm not after money. I don't have much, but I have enough. What I hope for is understanding, and I sincerely look forward to thoughtful readers.] [Keywords: hard science fiction, rigorous logic, wit and humor, critical thinking, and knowledge from seventeen academic disciplines to broaden your perspective] 184Reads—Score102Shelves

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    High IQ, numerous plot twists, strong logic—the more you read, the fresher the story becomes. It doesn't resort to excuses like "setting up a new universe" when it runs out of ideas, nor does it use the guise of changing fate to fool anxious young readers. Follow the plot, and the most useful knowledge from 17 disciplines, including psychology, economics, logic, game theory, and advanced mathematics, along with cutting-edge mainstream scientific explanations, will quickly build your thinking framework and enhance your cognitive level. Folk wisdom like feng shui, metaphysics, and fortune-telling will no longer fool you (if you have any questions, skip to chapter 134 for a thorough explanation that thoroughly exposes these charlatans). The story is humorous but not absurd; the main characters are somewhat eccentric, and the author isn't responsible if readers laugh uncontrollably. As for the plot, you'll find it truly remarkable. Even disregarding the specific knowledge points, the entire book is a logically rigorous suspense story with numerous foreshadowing elements, offering plenty of depth for both second and third readings. It's not a collection of fragmented plot points pieced together simply to impart knowledge. Some chapters are specifically designed to train multi-faceted thinking; reading slowly can improve reasoning skills. It'll definitely give you a mental boost. If you find any plot inconsistencies, the author is ready to let you hit him. Good things are subjective; someone even went bald writing this book! The book wouldn't be worth this advertisement if it lacked substance. This book will sincerely tell you how to build a powerful self...

36. 36 白 The Meaning of the White Tiger 白虎通义 Ban Gu班固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 26Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Cultivate oneself, regulate one's family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world! [Under pressure][Under pressure][Under pressure]

37. 37 直 Livestream: Teaching Kids to Write Essays and Be Good People 直播：教孩子写作文，学做人 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果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—Score101Shelves

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    This book is full of practical tips: to learn how to write well, you must first learn how to be a good person.

38. 38 高 The Art of the Perfect Reply: Win People Over with Every Word 高情商回话术开口就让人喜欢 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人180k WordsCompleted High-EQ responses are an art of communication centered on wisdom and empathy. They are not simply a pile of clever lines, but a way of reading someone’s emotions and needs, then conveying sincerity with tactful words to ease awkwardness and foster understanding. Respond to praise with humility to bring people closer; face criticism with self-reflection to show perspective; handle disagreements with empathetic words to find common ground. High-EQ responses respect others’ feelings while expressin 60Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    Every book is a learning resource. Every book is a classic.

39. 39 会 People Who Know How to Speak Win from the Moment They Open Their Mouths 会说话的人，一开口就赢了 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人295k WordsCompleted This book explores the importance of emotional intelligence and good communication skills in everyday life, and the positive impact they can have. It explains that emotional intelligence helps us sense other people's feelings, understand their perspectives, and manage our own emotions effectively, creating harmonious relationships. Good communication skills help us express our thoughts clearly, accurately, and vividly, making conversations smoother at work, in social settings, and with family. T 115Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 40 搞 The Art of Making Money 搞钱之道 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人Urban392k WordsCompleted The key to making money lies in the “way”: you need both practical action and clear, insightful thinking. First, focus on creating value. Whether you’re advancing your career, starting a business, or trying a side hustle, the key is to solve problems for others: specialists provide expert solutions, business owners meet market needs, and content creators share useful information. The more scarce the value you offer, the greater the reward. Next, ride the wave. Understanding trends matters more t 28Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 41 回 Master the Art of Conversation and Become a Great Speaker 回话有招练就好口才 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人728k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it 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! 2.5kReads6.4Score164Shelves
42. 42 读 Reading and Conduct: The Twofold Discipline of Life 读书与做人，人生的双重修炼 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人168k WordsCompleted 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! 18Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 43 泡 The Thirty-Six Stratagems of Seduction 泡妞撩妹之三十六计 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人211k WordsCompleted My new work is here! Everyone is 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! 127Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 44 人 Life Lessons That Cut to the Bone 人生感悟，句句入骨 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人189k WordsCompleted To get along in life, you need to know how to handle people and be emotionally intelligent. When you speak, you need to know what to say and how to say it well. Life is full of pitfalls, so be tactful. Words can trip you up at every turn, so say what people want to hear if you want a chance. 914Reads—Score130Shelves
45. 45 孙 The Thirty-Six Stratagems in The Art of War 孙子兵法中的三十六计 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人180k WordsCompleted The Art of War and The Thirty-Six Stratagems are outstanding examples of ancient Chinese military strategy and wisdom, and have had a profound influence on later generations. The Art of War, written by Sun Wu, is one of the world's earliest military works. It covers every aspect of warfare, including strategy, tactics, military management, and intelligence gathering. Sun Tzu stresses that "know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated," emphasizing the importance of accuratel 18Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 三 Success Is 30% Doing and 70% Speaking: The Art of Communication 三分靠做七分靠说，说话的艺术 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人184k WordsCompleted The idea that "success is 30 percent doing and 70 percent talking" is profoundly reflected in many areas of life. It does not belittle the importance of taking action. Rather, it emphasizes the crucial role that expression and communication play on the road to success. In the business world, an excellent product or service is certainly important. But if its value and advantages are not communicated effectively to consumers, it may well be overlooked by the market. In that case, "talking" become 248Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 47 炒 A Family's Journey Through the Stock Market 炒股养家记 Fifty-Six Flowers, One Family五十六朵花是一家Urban1.2M WordsOngoing The Underlying Logic of the Stock Market Human Immortality and Resurrection Understanding the Nature of the Universe Searching for the Meaning of Life [Help humanity stop turning on itself, find its soul, and achieve immortality and resurrection, so that life can flourish throughout the universe and we can live happily with our families forever.] [Life is one great dream. In the face of death, dreams and reality are no different. Write about, witness, and imagine every beautiful thing in this w —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Learning is inherently simple. [Lin Nuan's Journey to a Different Major: Six Years of Hard Work, Nine Courses Worth It] "Never memorize by rote; what you understand will be etched in your mind." Her mother's words always echoed in Lin Nuan's ears. Lin Nuan was like a lark full of curiosity about new things, brimming with enthusiasm for her new job. Since being seconded to work in Beijing, her horizons had been broadened like a door opened, opening up a world of possibilities. This allowed her to return to her hometown and, like a wild horse unleashed, dare to think and try anything. Due to a shortage of talent in her new major, Lin Nuan, like a brave explorer, resolutely applied to try working in that field. She then fell deeply in love with this new major and resolved to completely change careers. Like a tenacious mountaineer, she chose the method of [understanding-practice-iteration]: spending a full six years climbing step by step, conquering the peak of nine courses in the new major, and successfully passing the most difficult exams of the new major. Step 1: Overlooking the Forest, Then Identifying the Trees Whenever Lin Nuan encounters a new course, she always spends a week thoroughly reading the textbook. She doesn't take notes or get bogged down in details; instead, she outlines the knowledge framework like drawing a map—which chapters are core? How are the theories connected? This holistic perspective keeps her subsequent learning focused and prevents her from falling into the trap of fragmentation. Step 2: Expert Guidance, Simplifying Complexity When abstract concepts become shrouded in mist, she turns to video courses. Teachers use engineering cases to analyze obscure formulas and everyday analogies to break down complex theories. She pays particular attention to "why" rather than "what," often pausing the video to ask herself: "How is this conclusion derived? What would happen if the conditions changed?" She only continues when the logical chain is completely clear. Step 3: Using Problems as a Mirror to Reflect Shortcomings The dense red crosses on her workbook are not marks of failure, but rather signposts on Lin Nuan's path to knowledge. She compiled her confusion and questions encountered while doing exercises into a list of problems, like holding a compass: Through the vast knowledge in the books and the in-depth explanations in the video courses, she embarked on a series of surprising and enlightening journeys. Step Four: Precise Counterattack, Targeted Filling of Gaps. Returning to the textbook with her questions, her reading became sharper. Always getting the hypothesis testing in statistics wrong? She jumped directly to the relevant chapters, compared the explanations in three different versions of the textbook, and finally found the key to understanding in the extended reading on Bayes' theorem. "Reading at this point is like a detective re-examining a case with new clues," she said with a smile. Step Five: Reviewing the Old to Learn the New, Spiraling Upwards. During the second round of video learning, she often focused on the key and difficult points at 1.5x speed. The "subtext" she had previously overlooked suddenly became clear—an application scenario casually mentioned by the teacher perfectly explained the abnormal data in last week's exercises. These moments of sudden insight allowed her to experience the joy of knowledge integration. Step Six: Refining Through Practice, Integrating Knowledge and Action. Then Lin Nuan turned around and stepped back into the battlefield of exercises, honing her thinking in the process of solving problems. Whenever she encountered a new knowledge hurdle, she would immerse herself again in the books, listen to the detailed explanations in videos, and find the answers. This seemingly repetitive process was actually a spiral of growth, allowing her to continuously break through her own limitations through repeated cycles. When the "pass" appeared on her final report card, Lin Nuan suddenly understood: the true key to success was the vivid practice of her mother's simple teaching—to let knowledge pass through the fire of understanding and be refined into the very essence of life.

48. 48 十 The Twelve Zodiac Signs: A Song of Prosperous Times 十二星座之盛世挽歌 Yu Xixia于溪下Ancient Romance244k WordsCompleted This is a completely fictional world dominated by two races, spirits and elves. All twelve zodiac signs are spirits, forming six couples: Leo (Shi Nan) x Aries (Bai Miyu), Taurus (Jin Shiji) x Virgo (Nü Jie), Gemini (Zi Miao) x Cancer (Ju Wenwen), Capricorn (Mo Yuanjing) x Libra (Tian Xiner), Scorpio (Xie Ye) x Pisces (Shuang Ruoxue), and Aquarius (Shui Yi) x Sagittarius (She Qing). This is an original work, and I hope you'll show it plenty of support! 58Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Some things follow a pattern, such as the rising and setting of the sun, the changing of the seasons, the waxing and waning of the moon, and the movement of stars in the night sky. If you're interested in these things, why not explore them together?

49. 49 嫁 Marrying an Old Man: An Abyss of Love and Lies 嫁给老头子，爱与谎的深渊 User10859587用户1085958712k WordsCompleted Marrying an Old Man: An Abyss of Love and Lies 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Reality is about making others mistakenly believe you have value, and then exploiting that value to your advantage. Life is about using every means to achieve the results you want. Just study these few books.

50. 50 爱 The Gravity of Love: How to Make the One You Want Fall for You 爱之引力:如何让看上的人爱上你 User10859587用户108595876k WordsCompleted The Gravity of Love: How to Make the One You Want Fall for You —Reads—Score—Shelves

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