Looking for Urban Life Stories with a Male Lead in the Underworld 有没有都市生活的，然后男主混社会的

1. 51 娱 Showbiz: I Play Villains, and They Tell Me to Tone It Down 娱乐：演反派，他们叫我收敛一点 Nanye Wu南野武Urban1.1M WordsCompleted (Anyone interested in adapting this into a short drama can search for From Extra to Movie Star.) Su Han, a background actor working in Hengdian, activates the Villainous Movie Star System. He simulates the villain Feng Yuxiu from the film The Wrath of Vajra. After simulating Feng Yuxiu for three months in the System, he has mastered every aspect of the character's circumstances and feelings, and even acquired his martial arts skills. Before the audition, Director: “Aren't you that hopeless extra 5.2kReads7.9Score36014d adds
2. 52 直 Livestream: I Look So Fierce, I Make a Robber Kneel from the Start 直播：长得太凶，开局将悍匪吓跪 Teacher, Get Lost老师快滚Urban227k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Lu Zhaolong finds himself in the body of a hulking, muscle-bound tough guy with a menacing look that combines the violent aesthetics of both East and West. Bound to the Earthly Fiend Arhat System, his naturally villainous appearance earns him flattery from the respectable world and keeps the underworld at bay. From then on, he rises to the top! From the start, he rescues his landlady’s daughter and crushes a shotgun barrel in his bare hands, scaring a gang of bandits into d 533Reads8.6Score10714d adds
3. 53 北 The Storms of Beicheng 北城风云 The Mental Patient from East Village东村精神病Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Synopsis: (This story is entirely fictional. Its original title was Northern City’s Turmoil.) What is the jianghu? Wherever there are people, there is a jianghu, and wherever there is a jianghu, there is conflict! The jianghu is about fighting, killing, and the law of the jungle, but it’s also about human relationships and social conventions. This book will take you back to the jianghu of the 1980s and 1990s, where you’ll witness the extraordinary path of Chen Yanan, a generation’s ruthless hero 13.1kReads9.4Score1.1k14d adds

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4. 54 长 A Long Road for a Lifetime 长路终生 Yuanyuan of Leilei雷雷的媛媛Urban630k WordsCompleted The untold stories of the modern underworld, filled with love, family bonds, and friendship. This is the story of someone who endures a life of hardship and trials. I hope you'll show your support. I'm a new writer, so please be patient and offer advice on what I've done well and what I can improve. 64Reads6.8Score—14d adds
5. 55 从 From Doctor to Underworld Boss 从医生苟成社会大佬 Carefree Gaze at the Horizon逍遥望天涯Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Urban + society + passionate + fill in the blanks yourself...] Surgeon You Tianfu was sentenced to prison after a medical accident, where he unexpectedly crossed paths with the biggest local property development syndicate. After his release, he joined them, and his life's course changed completely. His white coat turned into a black trench coat, and his surgical scissors became twin blades! From dreaming of saving lives as a miracle doctor to transforming into a generation of underworld kingpin 72Reads8.1Score—14d adds
6. 56 狼 The Wolf Raises Its Head 狼抬头 Liao Fan了凡Urban1.9M WordsCompleted When a wolf turns back, it has its reasons: either to repay a kindness or to take revenge! I stepped over one pile of bones after another, climbing step by step, rung by rung... Years later, standing on a rooftop and looking down at this city, at all those strangers who somehow seemed familiar, I knew I could never turn back! 988Reads7.1Score10114d adds
7. 57 混 The Drifter's Road Home 混子的归途 Two Scars on My Face脸上两道疤Urban2.0M WordsCompleted With my brothers by my side and guns in our hands, let’s see who gets to call the shots in this underworld! I may stay out of the underworld, but once I step in, I’ll make every thug submit and every boss get out of my way. I’ll become the... king of this underworld! New book: Underworld Boss: Starting as a Veteran. Now serializing to great acclaim! 30.1kReads9.2Score2.2k14d adds
8. 58 一 1980: A New Order in the Underworld 一九八零：江湖新秩序 If I Think of You, Pear Blossoms Fall若念你梨花落Urban1.6M WordsCompleted What is the martial world? Wherever there are people, there will be conflict! The strong survive, and the weak perish. That is the martial world! Relive the 1980s and pay tribute to a youth long gone! This is the story of Han Yue, and how he rose from the bottom to the top of the provincial capital, only to fall again! The road through the martial world is treacherous. Everyone survives by their own wits! Hold on, and you can make something of yourself. Give up, and you're out... (This book is p 4.4kReads8.7Score28314d adds
9. 59 狼 Wolves and Brothers 狼与兄弟 Pure Silver Earring纯银耳坠Urban19.6M WordsCompleted The wolf may look cold and ruthless, but beneath that exterior lies boundless tenderness. He is willing to sacrifice himself for his family and brothers! Just like Wang Ying, the protagonist, his heart isn't cold. It's the way he looks down on worldly conventions that makes him seem that way! Like a wolf king, he can become the heart of any team, leading his brothers through life-or-death trials, never abandoning them! From the awkwardness of college days to the hardships of entering the working 7.2kReads9.3Score49014d adds

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   I think these books are all pretty good.

10. 60 年 King in My Youth 年少称王 Watching Lanterns Through the Mist雾里观灯Urban910k WordsCompleted A seductive woman at his father's side set Chen Jiaoyang on the path of the underworld. This was a world of violence and bloodshed, but also of human relationships and worldly wisdom. Chen Jiaoyang didn't believe in youthful recklessness. He believed only that the winner takes all. He sought neither wealth nor status, only the freedom to settle every score! 794Reads6.6Score—14d adds
11. 61 惊 Terror Descends: This Big Brother Is a Little Too Powerful! 惊悚降临：这个大哥有亿点猛！ Perplexed Muzi纳闷的木子Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Chen Xuanbei, nicknamed Dizang, accidentally transmigrates to a parallel universe where the supernatural has descended. With the Ten Yama Kings tattooed across his body and a massive reaper’s scythe slung over his shoulder, Chen Xuanbei declares, “Sorry, everyone. I’m claiming this territory!” The Slit-Mouthed Woman: “Hello, police? Someone sewed my mouth shut! Yes, they threw away my scissors too!” Sadako: “Hello, city management? Someone blocked up my well with concrete. I can’t get home!” Han 27.6kReads9.2Score2.8k14d adds
12. 62 重 Reborn: I Haven't Been a Big Shot in Years 重生之我不做大佬好多年 Loves Tangerines超爱吃橘子Urban336k WordsOngoing [Reborn + No System + Passionate Battles + Brotherhood + Invincible] Some people call him Dong-ge, some call him Chairman Chen, and others call him Boss. His journey has been one legend after another. … A person's name casts a shadow as great as a tree. I, Chen Yaodong! Haven't been a boss in years! 49Reads9.3Score—14d adds
13. 63 江 The Boss of the Underworld 江湖话事人 Thirty-One三十一Urban3.4M WordsCompleted [Not many readers, so the rating just won’t go up] One wrong turn brought me into the jianghu. Watch as I summon storms with one hand and calm them with the other. Starting from nothing, I’ll carve out a path through the jianghu. They say you become what you eat, so if you want to climb higher, there’s only one thing to eat... 2.7kReads7.8Score20314d adds

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    A thrilling and action-packed story of brotherhood [eating melon emoji]. The book is alright; those looking for something to read can give it a try.

14. 64 哥 We’ve Been Around the Block Too 哥几个也混过 Bu Ke不克Urban1.4M WordsCompleted We navigate society with feeling, And live our lives by loyalty. When feeling and loyalty conflict, We choose loyalty first. We walked side by side, reveling in the wild abandon of youth through those passionate years. You’re my brother, so we’ll face life and death together. 160Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Navigating society with compassion, living life with righteousness. Comparison is difficult, but righteousness must come first. We walked side by side, enjoying the exuberance of youth in those passionate years. You are my brother, then we will share life and death. [I highly recommend this!]

15. 65 龙 Tales of Dragon City: Stories of a Small Town 龙城往事之小城故事 Sound of Wind and Rain风雨声Urban156k WordsCompleted A realistic portrayal of northeastern China from the late 1980s to the present, full of grudges, grievances, and social change. Follow a group of impressionable young people as they face a host of challenges and opportunities and discover what it means to grow up. Realistic fiction, not a wish-fulfillment story, with a slow build. 102Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book perfectly meets your requirements.

16. 66 赌 There's No End to Gambling, Turn Back Before It's Too Late 赌海无涯，回头是岸 Nan Guyan南孤雁Urban1.4M WordsCompleted People often say that nine out of ten gambling games are rigged. There's another old saying, too: gamble long enough, and even the gods will lose. Even in our harmonious society, where material and cultural life are highly developed, the age-old scourge of gambling is still all around us. Countless people have lost everything to it, some even losing their families and their lives. Told from the perspective of someone who works in a casino, this book exposes the little-known shady dealings behind 14.8kReads9.2Score1.4k14d adds

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    Story summary: It's about navigating the underworld.

17. 67 港 Hong Kong Films: I Traded Good Deeds for Skills and Struck It Rich 港片：善功兑换技能，我发达了 Night of Clear Wind and Cold Moon清风冷月夜Male-Channel Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted Shen Dong transmigrates to Hong Kong Island in the 1980s, where he becomes the right-hand man of Uncle Bo, the boss of the Hongmen gang in Tuen Mun, and activates the Good Deeds Exchange System. I may only be a small-time gang boss, but you actually expect me to do good deeds? This is outrageous. “Congratulations on killing Crow of the Dongxing gang and saving countless lives. Reward: 100 Good Deed Points.” “Congratulations on leading your men into legitimate business. Reward: 500 Good Deed Poin 74.6kReads9.2Score4.7k14d adds
18. 68 我 I Am the King 我为王 Model Huiyin模特徽因Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Betrayed by everyone, I was wounded by those closest to me! I cut off a finger to survive, then lay low for six years before emerging again. Through the grudges and warmth of the martial world, I’ve seen it all. I am the king! 1.7kReads8.4Score12214d adds
19. 69 虎 Tiger Husband 虎夫 Xun Fei寻飞Urban7.0M WordsOngoing [Born to be somebody, just going through a rough patch for now!!!] 4.4kReads8.8Score37814d adds
20. 70 下 Tiger Descending the Mountain 下山虎 Sing to the Well对井当歌Urban4.0M WordsCompleted Two brothers, one lifetime. Far from home and with no one to turn to, just staying alive is so hard. But the living can’t just sit around and die. We have to keep moving forward. Even if life is a swamp of filth, we’ll still shape it into a flower, even if it’s only a foxtail. 35Reads8.8Score—14d adds
21. 71 都 The Urban Underworld: Power and Influence 都市江湖：权势滔天 A Child at Heart家有童心Urban2.0M WordsOngoing The short drama of the same name premieres on January 4, 2026, at 10 a.m. on Hongguo Short Drama: Urban Underworld: Power Overwhelming Chen Yi had never met his biological father. Then one day, his parents were summoned to school, and he watched helplessly as his teacher was beaten badly enough to end up in the hospital... 14kReads9.0Score44314d adds

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    This is really good.

22. 72 黑 Underworld Tales: One Hand Shrouds the Heavens 黑道往事之只手遮天 Song of the Tune吟曲Urban1.4M WordsOngoing [Realistic, not overpowered, no harem, no System, not reborn] A novel about the southern underworld, telling the story of several young men who avenge their brother and gradually rise to become crime bosses. Whether it is the underworld or organized crime, it is all just a game of chess, a set of rules, fraught with danger and human cunning, and driven by power and desire. Behind the bustling city lies a shadowy underworld filled with darkness and desire, where power and money intertwine, and te 413Reads8.6Score—14d adds

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23. 73 我 I Take My Mutated System on an Adventure Through Hong Kong Crossovers 我带着变异的系统闯港综 Man from Beyond the Pass塞外郎Male-Channel Fanfiction310k WordsCompleted The protagonist was playing the single-player game "Brothers in Arms" with cheats enabled. After completing every campaign, he picked up his phone to check the time, and an accident occurred. The phone exploded, knocking over his water glass. The computer exploded too, and the protagonist transmigrated to a parallel-world Hong Kong crime-film universe. With the help of a mutated System, he legally acquired ownership of the largest island. From then on, the island became his private domain. The g 161Reads6.8Score—14d adds
24. 74 背EN My Family Is So Ridiculously Powerful, My System Broke 背景有亿亿亿亿亿点大，系统崩了 Ye Huohuo叶火火Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted A System that makes you invincible from the start? Chen Mu asked, “What can you do?” System: [Complete missions to earn massive rewards: cultivation techniques, money, divine weapons… Everything you need to make the Host invincible!] Cultivation techniques? My uncle is the foremost creator of them. A few casual strokes from him are enough to produce the finest technique in the world! Money? My older sister’s trading company does business throughout the entire Great Azure World. It’s richer than 48.1kReads9.1Score5.1k14d adds
25. 75 让 You Asked Me to Disband the Night Tigers, So Why Did They All Become Special Forces? 让你解散夜老虎，都成特种兵了？ Climb a Tree to Catch a Cat上树逮猫Urban1.7M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 4.8kReads9.2Score35814d adds
26. 76 神 Tycoon: The Campus Belle Made My Bed from the Start 神豪：开局校花给我铺床 Half a Day of Freshness in This Fleeting Life浮生半日鲜Urban386k WordsCompleted [System] [Campus Belle] [Unlimited Money] [Do Whatever You Want] [Beautiful Women] [Invincible] Li Yuan had barely started his freshman year when he acquired a System that could rewrite the world. Broke? No problem. Change his money to infinity. The aloof campus belle won't give him the time of day? Change her affection level so she'll come make his bed. Not enough stamina? Not enough endurance? Change them both to max level. These brands aren't Chinese? Change them so I own all the shares. I'm 6.2kReads8.7Score49314d adds
27. 77 我 I'm Yemen's Great Tyrant, the World's Sixth-Biggest Rogue! 我也门大暴君，世界第六大流氓！ Dipping Spicy Gluten Sticks in Chili吃辣条蘸辣椒Urban1.0M WordsCompleted (I've said it's a mindless feel-good story, so why keep obsessing over the brain issue? There is a heroine. If you like eunuchs... I have nothing to say!) Gao Yan transmigrates after a truck driver works overtime and sends him on his way, arriving in a world exactly like Blue Star. In Yemen, he awakens the Tyrant System. [Host completes a mission and receives three squads of China's Snow Leopard Commando Unit.] [Host completes a mission and receives one rifle production line.] When Gao Yan becom 2.6kReads8.6Score15314d adds
28. 78 洪 Honghuang: The Human Clan's Champion, Crushing the Gods with One Hammer 洪荒：人族扛把子，一锤镇诸神 Broken Swallow断燕Eastern Fantasy225k WordsOngoing Pan Chen accidentally transmigrates to the Primordial World and obtains a Boss System. With the System's help, Pan Chen becomes a legendary hammer god. Laozi tries to use humanity to prove the Dao, but Pan Chen smashes him into mincemeat with one blow of his hammer. The demon race tries to slaughter humanity to forge the Witch-Slaying Sword, but Pan Chen kills a million demon soldiers with one hammer blow, frightening the demons so badly that they never dare set foot in human territory again. Da 161Reads6.9Score—14d adds
29. 79 龙 Dragon Head 龙头 Xun Fei寻飞Urban3.1M WordsCompleted For the sake of the goddess, I crossed the big shot in the county. To stay alive, I fought my way up, one step at a time, until I became the boss... One day, the hidden dragon will find the rain it needs. With a single roar, it will shift the mountains and rivers and move the Big Dipper. Stories of the underdog rising to the top will always set the blood racing. 27.2kReads9.0Score2.7k14d adds

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    Urban gangster novel

30. 80 0 A Post-00s Boss Takes Charge: I Rule the Gaming Industry 00后老板上岗，游戏行业我为王 Dui Dui Na怼怼呐Urban1.0M WordsCompleted The most unexpectedly unconventional post-00s boss in history is here! While other bosses are all promoting overtime and hard work, the post-00s boss Yang Li is the only one to stand up and say, “I object!” Overtime is forbidden. It will never be allowed, not in this lifetime! Nine to five is the only way to go! (The blurb doesn't do it justice, just read the story!) 123Reads6.7Score—14d adds
31. 81 选 Choose, Wage Slaves! 选择吧，打工人！ Waste Crane废鹤Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Qin Tian transmigrated back to 2008 and, from the start, had to choose between the Slacker System and the Wage Slave System! [Choice 1: Spend your days slacking off at an internet café and receive 2,000 yuan in daily living expenses.] [Choice 2: Take odd jobs and receive a special reward every day you work.] Workers have spirit, workers have soul, workers can rise above everyone else! This is the story of a wage slave making his way in the big city! Also known as: They Told You to Work at a 39.2kReads8.6Score2.8k14d adds

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    Z's article is beautiful and the plot flows smoothly.

32. 82 都 City Campus Life: I Don't Want to Be a Coward Anymore 都市校园之我不想再当懦夫 Ai Dang皑珰Urban121k WordsOngoing A fight before the high school entrance exams ended with me getting beaten up by a crowd. I never expected it to awaken my potential. Since even the heavens don't want me, Song Feng, to muddle through life in a daze, I won't be a coward anymore. From now on, I will stand at the summit. —Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 83 我 I Act Like a Big Shot After Watching Crime Movies, and the Tycoon Begs Me to Save His Life 我看警匪片装大佬，首富求我救命 Big Shot Yu大佬俞Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever mind games + No simping + Pure satisfaction] [Takes off after ten chapters] One day, the bookshelf of ordinary office worker Lu Ping suddenly refreshed with its first intelligence report. He carefully opened it and read every word. Excitement and nerves hit him as he discovered that it contained all the secrets of a cold, high-and-mighty female CEO... So Lu Ping watched police dramas and copied the words and mannerisms of the big shots. He practiced a detached, bloodthirsty gaze in the m 8.9kReads9.1Score72814d adds
34. 84 海 Overseas Turmoil: The Path of a Crime Lord 海外风云之枭雄路途 Love Knows No Distance心咫尺爱天涯Urban1.9M WordsCompleted My name is Lin Feng. I’ve encountered, witnessed, and experienced many industries and incidents that people would rather keep hidden. So many people have been lured overseas by high-paying jobs, only to die. So many have died because their desires could never be satisfied. This synopsis can’t do the story justice. Read the novel to find out more. 8kReads9.1Score65714d adds

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    Want to experience the life of an overseas tycoon? Immerse yourself in the first-person perspective of Raymond Lam, a journey through multiple countries filled with passion and political intrigue. With a gripping plot and exquisite details, this 920,000-word serialized series is so addictive you won't be able to stop reading.

35. 85 重 Reborn in the Great Heist, the Black Gold Tycoon Strikes Back 重生大劫案，黑金大佬逆袭记 God and Autumn神与秋Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Urban rebirth + System + underworld boss + ruthless + scheming] A down-and-out middle-aged man unexpectedly reborn 28 years into the past. Caught in a shocking bank heist, he activates the “Black Gold System.” “Go ahead and make more money. It'll all become my fortune sooner or later anyway. Hahaha!” … Notorious bandit Ye Zhihuan: “Who's tougher than me in the underworld? Lin Dong? Never mind, then.” King of Thieves Zhang Ziqiang: “I once stole 1.2 billion from Li, the richest man in the coun 11.1kReads7.9Score52814d adds

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    The protagonist is robbed and unexpectedly obtains a super-powerful system. As long as he keeps mingling in society, he can keep getting rich and stronger.

36. 86 顶 The Ultimate Tycoon 顶级神豪 Beichen Benzun北辰本尊Urban7.1M WordsCompleted Lin Yun's girlfriend thought he was too poor and ran off with a rich second-generation heir. Then, out of nowhere, his billionaire grandfather showed up to claim him. “Why are you only claiming me now? I would rather starve to death or die out there than acknowledge you!” “Ding! One hundred million yuan has been deposited into your bank account!” “Well, now that you mention it...” After becoming a third-generation rich heir, Lin Yun gradually learned one simple truth: when you're rich, you reall 6kReads9.2Score57614d adds

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    I absolutely loved the first novel I ever read that focused solely on cultivation without a system. The protagonist, Lin Yun, experienced a series of trials and tribulations, from his initial reunion with Liu Zhizhong in the city, becoming the chairman of Huading in Qingyang City, to being hunted by Ye Rulong and obtaining the Xuanming inheritance, to Wang Xue's death, his journey across the cultivation continent to become the master of the Fire Cloud Emperor, and finally, his adventures in the ancestral lands to establish the Wuji Heavenly Palace. Each story felt fantastical, filled with the poignant moments of Lin Yun's helplessness and his reliance on his own efforts to become the strongest. The urban arc was particularly well-developed, with the first 900 chapters establishing the background and highlighting the importance of strength. Later, in the cultivation world, strength becomes paramount. The story itself was captivating, and the characters were exceptionally well-developed. I truly enjoyed it. The novel's themes of "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river," and the resilience of a young man who never underestimates his potential, along with the courage to persevere despite setbacks, resonated deeply. This book made me laugh and cry; the emotions were powerfully portrayed. The ending was also incredibly moving.

37. 87 这 This Protagonist Won't Take Orders, So I'm Done 这届主角不服管，老子不干了 Maple Drifts Past Chang'an枫过长安Urban2.2M WordsCompleted [Recruiting protagonists + ensemble cast + slow start] The black-hearted System gives me an impossible mission: make the urban war god, the miraculous doctor, the martial arts prodigy, the Dragon King God of War, the reincarnated emperor, the blind Sword Sovereign, the reincarnation, the reborn one... submit to me. What the hell? They’re all absurdly powerful protagonists. You expect them to take me as their boss? I quit! 99.4kReads9.6Score11.3k14d adds
38. 88 开 From the Start, I Load the Tycoon System 开局加载神豪系统 Wandering Hamster流浪的仓鼠Urban1.0M WordsCompleted “I’m done pretending. Here’s the truth: I’m actually rich.” “My little experiment is over. It’s time to go back and inherit my billions.” Looking down at the glittering, bustling city below, Xia Ping, a low-level employee at a game company, speaks with a calm expression. [System loading: 98%...] [Tycoon Development System successfully bound!] Ding! One “Supreme Black Card with 200 million in deposits.” Ding! One “Sun God yacht.” Ding! One “16% stake in Jinjiang Group.” Ding! One “Intermediate Co 1.9kReads8.6Score16914d adds
39. 89 签 Sign-In to Sainthood: I Discover My Wife Is Actually a Demoness Empress 签到成圣：发现老婆竟是魔道女帝 Tong Yuan瞳渊Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted [Invincible]+ [Sign-In]+ [Empress]+ [Swordsmanship]+ [One Female Lead] Xia Xin transmigrates to a world of cultivation. During an expedition to ancient ruins, he falls for a woman, shares an intimate night with her, and marries her. Only after leaving the ruins does he learn that his wife is a member of the demonic path and keeps company with demonic enchantresses. His sect punishes him by sending him to the Cliff of Reflection to meditate on his mistakes. There, he awakens a sign-in System. Sig 48kReads8.9Score4.5k14d adds
40. 90 穿 Transmigrated as a Background Character, I Beat Up the Hero and Villain 穿越路人甲，爆打主角和反派 Sikong Leiting司空雷霆Urban829k WordsOngoing [Funny + absurd + academy + schemer + fiery + everyday life + underhanded + not an invincible-protagonist story] Reporter: “Excuse me, passerby, are you happy?” Passerby A: “I guess I'm about to be. My spirit pet is a schemer, my buddies are schemers, everyone around me is a schemer, and I'm a schemer too. Every morning, I open my eyes and get mad half to death. I'm definitely about to be!” Reporter: “Uh... are you blessed?” Passerby A: “My surname isn't Fu. It's Jiang. Jiang Li. Li, as in Li Sa 1.6kReads8.9Score13614d adds

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41. 91 东 Dongguan: The CEO's Little Sister Is Super Cute and Sweet 东莞：总裁妹妹超萌甜 Villa Plan别墅计划Urban3.4M WordsOngoing [Working in Dongguan + power fantasy + everyday urban life + jianghu feuds + down-to-earth] Simple and honest Zhao Zhendong has just gotten out of prison when his sneaky, underhanded neighbor tricks him into going to Dongguan for work. If it weren’t for his beautiful, generous sister-in-law, He Mengting, taking such good care of him, he probably would have given up long ago. His prospects had seemed bleak, but one small good deed turns his life around completely, and from then on everything goes 5.8kReads8.9Score44014d adds

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42. 92 亦 Neither Black nor White? A Quack Doctor Twice Over 亦黑亦白？双料庸医 The Meat Stew Smells Delicious炖肉香喷喷Urban124k WordsOngoing I'm a clinic owner. One act of justice made me enemies with the underworld, and from then on I began walking a path where I could operate in both the criminal and legitimate worlds. The world isn't simply black or white. It's both black and white. This isn't exactly a power fantasy. There are gangs, passion, and humor, as well as brotherhood between men who support one another and rise to the top together. 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Daily life + martial arts world + both the legitimate and illegitimate worlds + scheming + thrilling story. Please give your feedback, experts!

43. 93 无 A Carefree Youth 无脑的青春 A Sword Across the Firmament苍穹一剑Urban112k WordsOngoing Told in the first person, this is not a feel-good power fantasy. It’s about real feelings and real life. These stories may have happened to you, or to friends around you. This book captures life’s helplessness, the warmth and coldness of human relationships, and the endless variety of the world. Tao Yuhong was born in the countryside in the 1980s. With parents who were relatively open-minded for rural folk and fairly capable, his life should have been better than that of most people his age. But —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The male protagonist is an ordinary person who has worked in various sectors of the city, reflecting the helplessness of life and the realities of society. These experiences may reflect things that have happened to himself or those around him...

44. 94 年 A Young Rich Heir Falls for His Forty-Year-Old Tenant 年轻富少爱上四十岁租客 BeardMan须根Man10k WordsCompleted A Young Rich Man Falls for His Forty-Year-Old Tenant 8Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 95 校 Campus Chronicles: Burning with Passion 校园风云之热血燃烧 BeardMan须根Man11k WordsCompleted Campus Drama: Passion Ignited 2Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 96 别 Don’t Be Foolish, He Only Likes 18-Year-Old Girls 别傻了，他只喜欢18岁小妹妹 BeardMan须根ManUrban121k WordsCompleted “Ran, how long does it take to train like you?” Chen Nan asked curiously. His eyes shone with admiration and envy for Xiao Ran’s strength. Xiao Ran smiled faintly and replied with conviction, “I’m at Level Five of the Beginner Martial Arts rank now. I’ve been training for three whole years.” At that number, Chen Nan’s eyes widened in surprise. He murmured to himself, “It takes that long...” He seemed to feel a little pressure about the training that lay ahead. —Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 97 我 I Want to Be Rich 我要做个有钱人 BeardMan须根ManUrban107k WordsCompleted In 2023, Lin Hua was buried in debt because of the mask shortage during the pandemic. While hiking on Baiyun Mountain, he heard a debt collector harassing him over the phone. He accidentally fell from a high stairway near the summit and crashed into Chen Nan, a simpleton. Their souls switched bodies. There was no transmigrate, no System, no reborn, and no golden finger. It was simply an ordinary soul swap between two people, in a story of urban life, entrepreneurship, romance, and messy love and 20Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 98 我 My Life in Hell 我的地狱人生 A Fish in the Water Dreaming of Shore在水里想上岸的鱼Urban219k WordsCompleted This is a true story, not a wish-fulfillment novel. I’ve been through far too much online gambling and online lending, and now I’m buried in debt with no hope in sight. I only hope that after reading this, you’ll learn from my mistakes and live well. 153Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 99 外 The Legend of a Food Delivery Guy 外卖小哥的传说 BeardMan须根Man7k WordsCompleted The Legend of a Food Delivery Guy 2Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 100 现 The Modern Shrimp's Cultivation Tale 1 现代虾仁修仙传1 BeardMan须根Man22k WordsCompleted The Modern Shrimp’s Immortal Cultivation Saga 1 —Reads—Score—14d adds

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