Any Novels That Feel a Little More Realistic? 有没有写的现实一点的小说

1. 751 代 A Legacy That Ends Here 代代不相传 Rest a Bit, Then Run Noelia歇歇就跑NoeliaModern Romance186k WordsCompleted “Mom does it all for your own good.” “Everything Mom does is for you.” “If you get divorced, your life will be over.” How can a girl born into a family that favors sons over daughters escape the shadow of her upbringing? How can two generations of women break free from the struggles of marriage and life? 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The story of an ordinary girl's awakening of self-awareness. The plot is breathtaking, but the ending is satisfying. Perhaps it can offer some inspiration to girls struggling with their families of origin. "Mom is doing all this for your own good," "Everything Mom does is for you," "If you get divorced, your life is over"—how can a girl born into a family that favors sons escape the shadow of her family of origin? How can two generations of women overcome the difficulties of marriage and life?

2. 752 待 When the Wind Rises 待那风起时 That Cat i那只猫iModern Romance593k WordsOngoing The story is set during the final month before the college entrance exam and moves forward from there. It is divided into four arcs, each portraying the coming-of-age story of a girl with a different upbringing and life experience as she takes the exam and completes her studies... 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Original multi-female protagonist campus romance novels set in high school and preparing for the college entrance exam [Explore][Explore]

3. 753 她 She Is the Light I Owe 她是我欠下的一场光 Slow Words at the South Bridge南桥慢言Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted “Now your tears look like the real performance of a personality disorder.” Thirty-year-old Wang Mang was shrewd and self-serving, accustomed to weighing every option. He had a fiancée in name only, yet one night at an ear-cleaning salon, he fell into the clear eyes of nineteen-year-old Jiang Qi. He thought he was in control, replacing companionship with “guidance” and masking indifference with “maturity.” He taught her to be sensible, to be independent, and to keep her composure in a cruel worl 6Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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   This is a realistic story, without any exaggerated plot devices! The male protagonist goes from working hard at the age of sixteen to starting his own business. He feels deeply exhausted because he dislikes internal strife. He meets the female protagonist at an ear-cleaning shop and forms a bond with this highly sensitive girl. From a few words to two toothbrushes, and then to several moments of heartache, both the workplace and the relationship are written very realistically.

4. 754 姜 Gingerbread Is a Little Sweet 姜饼有点甜 Zhao ShibaDD赵十八DDModern Romance447k WordsCompleted Original title: A Little Sweet Gingerbread [Northeastern Chinese tough guy ❤ mixed-race sweetheart + straightforward, sweet romance + heartwarming fun] When Jiang Bing was three, his father was sentenced to death for murder. In those days, boys getting into fights was nothing unusual. But Jiang Bing couldn't afford to fight. The moment he threw a punch, some people would call him a little murderer. Luckily, with his grandmother's guidance, he learned to face it all: to ignore the gossip and pay 1.2kReads9.4Score129Shelves

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   I laughed out loud at Jiang Bing's "straightforward apology"! After arguing with the female lead, he picked up a bag of strawberries, hesitated for a long time, and said, "I was wrong. The strawberries are sweet. Eat them and don't be angry anymore." It was a no-nonsense approach, but it worked like a charm!

5. 755 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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   Listening to the wind and cooking the rain, emotions fill the tower; a first-rate work among contemporary literature.

6. 756 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

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   All are wonderful realistic novels

7. 757 弃 The Abandoned Wife Xiumi: Painting Smiles with Tears 弃妇秀米：蘸着眼泪画笑容 Jin Longyan瑾龍颜Modern Romance547k WordsCompleted Xiumi's story is based on the true story of my neighbor's mother and was adapted with her permission. At seventeen, Xiumi became an abandoned wife just six months after getting married. Her husband ran away with someone else, and Xiumi gave birth to his child. Decades later, Xiumi had seen her parents-in-law off and raised her daughter. Her daughter was studying for a master's degree in Shanghai, while Xiumi remained in the old house until her husband returned... But after coming back, her husba 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A rural setting in a bygone era, adapted from real events, depicting the everyday lives of ordinary people. The characters are vividly portrayed. The writing is delicate and the language concise.

8. 758 短 Our Brief Separation, Our Long-Awaited Reunion 短别重逢的我们 Zhao Shiba Is Pretty Good赵十八还行Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [A woman's journey of growth | Railway nostalgia | Tales of the Northeast | An ensemble cast in Beijing] They first meet on Yangcheng's antique street. He looks down at her, hesitating as he asks, “Are you... Si Lian?” The ever-joking Young Master Dou is completely thrown off balance. Much later, Si Lian brings up this awkward moment to impeach Dou Xiao, asking why he couldn't even speak when he saw her. Dou Xiao lifts his snow-white bare foot and cheekily taps Si Lian's face, which is covered i 225Reads8.9Score—Shelves
9. 759 极 The Ultimate Sense of Smell 极致嗅觉 Listening South, Traveling North南听北往Modern Romance141k WordsCompleted [Police Precinct Chief × Pharmacy Clerk] [The abstinent “old virgin” × the chubby “little bunny”] Their first meeting at the pharmacy: Xiao Bai looked at the bottle of feminine wash. “Does this stuff actually work?” Zhan Yan: “A good wash keeps you healthy.” Fate brought you to me, And a twist of fate made me fall for you… A sweet little treat, crispy on the outside and tender within~ 225Reads—Score105Shelves

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   That's pretty realistic, isn't it? [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

10. 760 遇 Meeting Chen Yu 遇见陈宇 Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云iModern Romance264k WordsCompleted Tired of over-the-top dramas? Try this modern romance based on real experiences, with no System and no contrived drama. While picking out a bracelet for her best friend, Lin Xue meets Chen Yu, a cheerful, sunny programmer. The two weather life’s storms together and make several good friends, earning the nickname “The Seven Swordsmen.” The seven of them travel to Gumu Village, where one mishap follows another along the way. 11Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 761 病 Viral Apocalypse: Breaking Up with My Doctor Boyfriend 病毒末世：和医生男友分手 VioletaaModern Romance67k WordsOngoing [Modern Romance] [Two Strong Leads] [Both Pure] [Two Top Students] After a virus outbreak in Argentina, Lan Tao, an outstanding reporter at a TV station, volunteers to join a medical team's frontline treatment efforts in Buenos Aires and report from the field. There she meets Zhang Zhe, a doctor in charge of managing the hospital ward. He has been depressed ever since he failed to identify a patient's rare disease in time, and eventually volunteered to support the front lines. At first, the two 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A realistic and serious drama, without any overpowered plot devices. The female lead is outstanding, brave, and independent, leading the male lead through numerous difficulties in the post-apocalyptic world to successfully return home. She is gentle yet strong, resolute and courageous; although there is a romantic subplot, she is never love-struck. The book is set in the beautiful and magical South America.

12. 762 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
13. 763 外 Love Delivered with Your Takeout 外卖送来的爱情 Time to Sleep, Sleep, Sleep该睡觉了了了Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted [Rugged construction foreman x struggling livestreamer] [Strong leads x mutual healing x trashy boyfriend at first, doting romance later] Gu Yueji was so broke she livestreamed for over ten hours a day to sell goods and pay off her debts. Still, she felt sorry for the delivery guy whose shoes were worn out and clothes were shabby, and who had to squat by the roadside to eat every meal. So she provided him with food, clothes, and a place to stay. Later, Gu Yueji discovered that the delivery guy’s 3.2kReads9.0Score275Shelves

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    [Heart] The female lead lacked love since childhood. [Heart] Strong-willed people who lack love are more easily deceived as adults. She was cheated on for five years and left with a mountain of debt by a scumbag, [Fear] and then, because of loneliness, she was deceived again by a rich second-generation heir! Fortunately, although chasing after her is a nightmare, the ending is always happy. [Laughing]

14. 764 单 Single Piggy 单身猪猪 Luo Kuizi洛葵子Modern Romance269k WordsCompleted A deeply nuanced style, and an unconventional portrait of marriage and love. If corrupt officials are not punished, it is an injustice to ordinary people. A work of realism, peeling back the layers to examine the truth and reflect with cool, unflinching insight. 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There are no set formulas; real life is more unpredictable than any story. Naïve women should take heed.

15. 765 昂 A Life Full of Vigor 昂扬的生命 Pomegranate Blossoms in May榴花映五月Modern Romance616k WordsCompleted I dedicate this book to the first generation of only children, and to the teachers’ college graduates who devoted themselves to education in this land. Each person has only one life. How should we live this one and only life? Looking across history and around the world, many inspiring books have explored this theme. I, an unknown nobody, hope to join their ranks and have chosen the same theme. I hope my work won’t be lost among the masterpieces of celebrated writers. This work will focus on Ji 224Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is very realistic; the author respects history and doesn't make wild assumptions.

16. 766 穿 Transmigration: I’m Crushing My Scumbag Ex in a Parallel World 穿越：我在平行世界爆虐渣男前夫 Jin Longyan瑾龍颜Modern Romance207k WordsCompleted (Soul transmigration and a creative premise + healing from childhood family trauma) One morning, Tang Wanwan wakes up and discovers she has transmigrated... The wounds inflicted by your birth family must be healed within that family. Love is a kind of redemption, a light that gathers lost time. Somehow, it was all destined to be. She is financially independent, beautiful, and sophisticated. He is handsome and wickedly charming, but hopelessly addicted to gambling. It was love at first sight. She 2Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 767 趟 Crossing the River of Forgetfulness 趟过遗忘的河流 Tu You Shiming涂有实茗Modern Romance506k WordsOngoing This story draws on the everyday family and workplace issues the author encountered over more than twenty years working in townships. All characters and events are fictional. Please don’t assume they’re based on anyone you know. There is no dramatic sense of destiny, no unforgettable love or hatred. This is simply a story about ordinary people and the hardships, helplessness, warmth, and perseverance they experience at work. Yao Lihuan: She loses her memory after contracting meningitis, is hit b —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    To be honest, this is a true story, except that the names are pseudonyms. It happened to me during my 26 years of working at the grassroots level.

18. 768 纯 The Pure Wife Awakens 纯妻觉醒 Big Angry Sunshine暴躁大太阳Modern Romance315k WordsCompleted [Romance]+ [Family and everyday life]+ [Self-awakening and ambition]+ [Urban life] Pure-hearted Liu Zi married Yu Feipeng, a classmate she'd had a crush on for years. She thought their marriage was solid, but her masseuse, Xiao Ling, had her eye on her husband. Yu Feipeng fell deep into Xiao Ling's gentle trap and went out of his way to trample on and humiliate Liu Zi… When Liu Zi finally fought back, she discovered that the pure, innocent flower her husband saw in Xiao Ling was actually filthy 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's written in a more realistic way

19. 769 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
20. 770 一 A Single Mother’s Road to Redemption 一个单亲妈妈的救赎之路 Zheng Aibao郑爱宝Modern Romance296k WordsOngoing I was a woman left single, and by the time I reached middle age, becoming a single mother was bound to turn my life upside down. At the halfway point of life, I’ve been through everything you can imagine, and even things you can’t. So what? The middle of life is a battlefield, and I am a shield, guarding a corner of tenderness amid the chaos. Halfway through life, I’ll be my own rock, pressing forward through disorder, gentle yet strong. Through half a lifetime of storms, I give it everything. A 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A single mother's real-life experience.

21. 771 为 To Steal My House and Demolition Compensation, My Adopted Daughter Spread Rumors That I Was Having an Affair with Our 38-Year-Old Nanny 为了谋夺拆迁款和房产，养女四处造谣我和三十八岁保姆有染 The Deer Call in the Forest呦呦鹿鸣11k WordsCompleted I died on the day of the Dragon Boat Festival! The adopted daughter I had raised from childhood blamed me for not giving her the five million yuan in demolition compensation and my property. She spread rumors everywhere that I, bedridden and paralyzed, was having an affair with the caregiver who looked after me. She claimed I refused to give her money because I wanted to give it to the caregiver. She even brought her whole family to the caregiver’s home to make a scene. Unable to bear the humili —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    To get my compensation money and property, my adopted daughter spread rumors that I had an affair with my 38-year-old nanny, driving her to suicide and torturing me to death. When I opened my eyes again, I was back five years in the past! Since God has given me a second chance at life, I certainly won't waste it. I will make that ungrateful adopted daughter pay for her crimes in blood!

22. 772 胡 The Folks of the Hutong 胡同人家 Xiaoman Crisp小满酥Modern Romance560k WordsCompleted ☆ [Main story complete] ☆ [No transmigration, no rebirth, not a feel-good power fantasy, no golden finger] ☆ [An ordinary person's ordinary story, with a focus on everyday life] In 1972, seventeen-year-old Zhong Wenshu took over her mother's job at the state-run supply and marketing cooperative, avoiding the mass campaign to send young people to the countryside. In 1973, eighteen-year-old Zhong Wenshu married a young police officer from the neighboring courtyard and started a home with just th 15kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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    This is great, it has a very realistic feel to it.

23. 773 暮 At Dusk, the Child Returns 暮时子归 Ren Enshuo任恩硕Modern Romance333k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] “Did you know Lin Daiyu is supposed to be paired with Sun Wukong? Nuwa arranged this ‘wood-and-stone bond’ as the destined match of the Goddess of the Xiao River and the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.” Xiao Xiang has had enough of drifting around and wants to go back to her hometown and live off her family. But the place is a complete mess, and there's nowhere for her to stay. Then there's that crafty Great Sage with eight hundred tricks up his sleeve, constantly makin 158Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing is good, and the film and television rights are for sale. A 30-year-old woman reunites with her 17-year-old crush; their reunion during a time of despair is the proudest moment of their thirties! Focusing on the development of a small tourist city in Northeast China, this is a romantic story about tourism and culture. The documentary filmmaker only wants to edit the future, and the cunning police officer concocts a fantastical tale!

24. 774 夕 The Sunset Is Still Young 夕阳不晚 Bi Luo薜萝9k WordsCompleted The Sunset Is Not Late 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Realistic emotions!

25. 775 为 For My Sister-in-Law, I Became a Host at a Dongguan Nightclub 为嫂子，我做了东莞夜总会的少爷 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban131k WordsOngoing Zhang Xiaojin's parents died young, leaving him and his older brother and sister-in-law to depend on each other. He was an excellent student, but was forced to drop out after his brother had an accident at a construction site. After the funeral, Zhang Xiaojin and his sister-in-law faced each other in silence. The next day, she said she was going to work in the city, but for some inexplicable reason, Zhang Xiaojin secretly followed her. In the dim light, he finally learned his sister-in-law's tru —Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 776 权 A Wild Ride Through Officialdom’s Power Struggles 权力巅峰之官途狂飙 One Pick, Twelve Strokes一拾二画Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Officialdom + anti-corruption + crackdown on organized crime + one heroine + satisfying power fantasy] Four consecutive top officials have been investigated, and rumors are rife. Young secretary Zheng Gongming is entrusted with a mission at a critical moment. With his exceptional judgment and his dedication to serving the people, he writes a legendary story of his own. What's more, he also has an older brother, Zheng Gongcheng… 6.1kReads9.0Score424Shelves

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    Judging from the looks of it, this book about officialdom is sure to be a hit. The protagonist, as the secretary of the provincial discipline inspection commission secretary, is not only intelligent but also has very sound values. It's not very long yet, but the book review section is full of five-star reviews.

27. 777 一 A Pair of Delicate Red Hands 一双红酥手 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Reborn in 1996, I planned to strike it rich with the lottery numbers from the one thing I remembered about my past life. Who knew it would still turn out to be just a dream!!! There are only 98 days left until the college entrance exam, and I’ve forgotten every bit of what I learned in my previous life. What do I do... Fine, I’ll come clean. I just want to be a couch potato, enjoy life with a beautiful wife, and live a quiet little life... This story is entirely fictional. Any similarities are p 12kReads9.0Score718Shelves

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    Recommend some novels that are close to real life

28. 778 武 Wu Dalang: Past and Present 武大郎的前世今生 Feng Hong Yidao封红一刀Historical537k WordsOngoing (Transmigration + suspense + historical romance + dual storylines in the modern city) In a modern city, the male lead, Lu Shaoran, suddenly falls and lapses into a coma. After a series of twists and turns, he transmigrates to the late Northern Song dynasty, where he becomes Wu Dalang, a street vendor selling baked flatbreads in Qinghe County. How will he forge a new destiny in this complicated world? Meanwhile, in the real world, how will Lu Shaoran's wife, Chu Qiuqiu, wake him, uncover the secr —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    However, Lu Shaoran often couldn't quite articulate the true nature of his feelings for Shangguan Feier. You could call it love, but Lu Shaoran frequently resisted intimacy with her, subtly setting a boundary he couldn't cross. This was something Shangguan Feier didn't understand; despite her repeated advances, Lu Shaoran always skillfully deflected them. "You are the most beautiful and precious person in my heart, so I must cherish you," Lu Shaoran often said, using grand pronouncements. Following the dictates of hormones is simple, but it's purely lust. Lust is mutual release. Love, however, is truly difficult. True love is when it transcends the needs of lust. Lu Shaoran genuinely loved Shangguan Feier, but he never said "I love you," even though Shangguan Feier longed to hear it. Most women are emotional creatures; they crave to hear men say "I love you," ideally every day, for it brings immense comfort. But many men are the opposite; they believe "actions speak louder than words," and they don't easily express their love. "I love you," they might say, "but you may not know." For example, Xu Jingchun loves Shangguan Feier. For example, Liang Yueqing loves Chu Qiuqiu.

29. 779 老 The Old Hand and the Spitfire 老油条和小辣椒 Nine Cups九盏Modern Romance200k WordsCompleted At eighteen, Zuo Luo flirted with the rugged owner of the hotpot restaurant by her school, Boss Shi. Later, he became her very own Old Shi. At thirty, Shi Jingzhan was approached by a pretty young girl. Later, that pretty young girl became his girl. A romance with a twelve-year age gap. I really, truly like you. 15.6kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves

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    The first and second books are both urban fiction, quite realistic, without domineering CEOs or cheat codes. I recommend checking them out! [Admiration][Admiration] The third book is about an arranged marriage that blossoms into love. The male lead is incredibly awkward; he loves you but can't express it. [Facepalm][facepalm][facepalm]

30. 780 妾 A Lover’s Longing 妾意郎情 Mu You Zhi Xi木有知兮Modern Romance503k WordsCompleted A love that crosses the bounds of marriage, a longing that tears at the heart and shatters the soul. Tormented love, unrequited love, secret love, obsessive love, anguished love, infatuation, devotion, tragic love, and a love you can't bear to let go; Romance, passion, friendship, family, deep affection, fervor, devotion, heartlessness, and tenderness without end; The tangled complexities of the modern workplace meet an unexpected affair, creating a longing, a doomed relationship, a lifetime 276Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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    An emotional piece inspired by real life.

31. 781 没 You’ve Got to Be Kidding: A Tang Dynasty Assassin Taking the College Entrance Exam 没搞错吧我一个大唐刺客参加高考 Loves the Forest爱森林Urban451k WordsCompleted A Tang Dynasty assassin has just beheaded a military governor, only to open his eyes as a hopeless high school senior! He spent the first half of his life relying on a swift blade. Now he has to battle trigonometry? With just 100 days left until the college entrance exam, what’s an assassin like me supposed to do? And just as the turmoil is still unfolding, he learns that his beautiful master has transmigrated from the Tang Dynasty too… 387Reads8.1Score—Shelves
32. 782 宋EN Dr. Song, Please Sign for Your Wife 宋医生，你的老婆签收一下 Ci Bu La Ha Tang Xing Xing次卜拉哈糖星星Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted [Award-winning title in the Tomato Sweet Romance series] [Both leads are devoted to each other + sweet romance + no misunderstandings] [Amateur food streamer × doctor who seems celibate] An Zhiwu is an amateur food streamer. One day, she goes to the hospital because her stomach is bothering her and discovers that the incredibly handsome young doctor is the specialist she paid 100 yuan to see. Wait, isn't he a gastroenterologist? Why can he also stitch wounds? Wait, isn't he a doctor? Why can he 4.8kReads9.4Score522Shelves
33. 783 女 Wang, the Northeastern Guy in the Women's Dorm, Don't Panic 女工宿舍楼里东北汉子老王你别慌 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Urban668k WordsCompleted Wang Xinyan is a strapping Northeastern man, tall and broad-shouldered. But because his mother loved watching romance dramas, she gave him a feminine name. After graduating from college, that name got him assigned not only to a female factory-worker position, but also to a dorm room on the women's floor… 1.3kReads8.5Score—Shelves
34. 784 二 The Second Marriage Years, Volume 1 二婚年代1 Black AW30N9黑AW30N9Urban205k WordsOngoing Zheng Yong, vice principal of a middle school in H City, was kicked out by the wife he had lived with for 26 years... From this failed marriage, he learned three lessons: 1. He was too blunt, didn’t understand romance, wasn’t considerate, and didn’t know how to please his wife. 2. He had no money. 3. He had no official position. After reflecting on his mistakes, he resolved to turn over a new leaf and fix these three flaws. With so little money that he couldn’t even afford to get sick, he began —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is extremely realistic. It's good.

35. 785 爱 How Deep Must Love Be Before I Can Confess? 爱要有多深，才足够表白 Zhe Han哲晗Modern Romance801k WordsCompleted That year, she was brought back to the Shi family. She thought she was returning to her roots in a powerful family that valued blood ties above all else, but it turned out to be nothing more than a scheme to use her. She married him, thinking she was escaping one pit of fire, only to fall into another abyss. She knew perfectly well that this man didn't love her. She knew he would never shelter her from life's storms, and she had never dared to hope he would. Still, she hoped that amid all his st 1.2kReads8.5Score101Shelves
36. 786 一 One Sword to Slay the Fairer Sex 一剑斩红粉 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Urban552k WordsCompleted [Urban Martial Arts]+ [Traditional Cultivation]+ [Multiple Heroines] Lin Che, young master of an ancient martial arts family in the city, was framed and killed in his previous life while enjoying himself beneath the peonies. His lover, a minor internet celebrity close to him, had joined forces with his family's sworn enemy to set him up. His path to being reborn is also a path to rising to power… 369Reads8.5Score—Shelves
37. 787 从 It All Began When I Killed Kunshan Longge 从斩杀昆山龙哥开始 CEO AhCEO啊7k WordsCompleted Starting with the Slaying of Kunshan Longge —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Adapted from the Kunshan "Brother Long" case] The great author, Zhonghuayuan, starts by slaying Brother Long in Kunshan! It gave me chills! 🔥Key Highlights: Based on a real case + a true account of survival at the bottom of society + hardcore counterattack + heartwarming stories of marginalized people – a quadruple blow! 💡Reading Guide: The author's writing is sharp and the imagery is explosive! A must-read for fans of realistic themes like "Dying to Survive" and "Shoplifters"! Tense and exciting in the beginning, heart-wrenching and moving in the middle, and warm and healing in the end! The entire story is complete, so you can read it all in one go without feeling overwhelmed! ❤️Personal Review: The most unique realistic story I've read this year. The protagonist goes from a murderer to "the eyes of the working class," and the female lead, a woman living under a bridge, uses her scrap metal money to buy him noodles—I cried so much I had snot bubbles coming out of my nose. ---! ...

38. 788 修 The Auto Shop Owner's Daughter 修车铺的女儿 Lemon, Tangerine, Pomelo, Orange柠檬橘柚橙Modern Romance49k WordsOngoing After their father passed away, Xiaoman and Xiaoyang kept watch over the old truck and the research notes he left behind. They said emotions could be turned into energy, and longing could light a bulb. Some called them crazy, others called them frauds. But they knew the light hidden in the chips on an enamel mug, the bite marks on a toolbox, and the white hairs on a military coat had always been there. This was a road paved with memories. At its end, someone was waiting. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    May the light of Xiaoman continue to shine.

39. 789 我 My Village, My River 我的村庄，我的河 Chu Feng Literature楚风文学Urban514k WordsCompleted [Contemporary Fiction + Rural Literature + Rural Revitalization + Great for Middle-Aged and Older Readers] Zhang Banshao, a poor student, is always unlucky in love. After saving Wang Xiaohui by chance, he falls head over heels for her. Armed with kindness and integrity, he makes an incredible comeback. Seeing his hometown full of elderly people left behind, he feels a stir in his heart. He returns to the village to become its chief and lead the rural revitalization effort. Together, they transfo 51Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Self-recommendation: My first new work, a purely realistic rural novel, telling the life story of a poor student. There's no mindless fantasy or wishful thinking; it's not a wish-fulfillment story, just pure storytelling. Please read and give your feedback, thank you!

40. 790 西 The Merchant’s Road to the West 西部商途 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Urban576k WordsCompleted [No System] [No golden finger] [School belle] [Multiple heroines] [The struggle of an ordinary guy] Zhang Bo is a poor kid from the countryside. He doesn’t have much going for him, except that he’s pretty lucky with girls... 391Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 791 独 Home on a Unicycle 独轮车上的家 Crimson Snow's Song绛雪吟Modern Romance116k WordsCompleted The novel follows Liu Shouren and his family from the late 1970s to the present day. As society changes and the countryside is transformed, they weather a tumultuous journey. Through stories from in and around the village, it portrays the lives, resilience, struggles, and growth of countless ordinary rural families across China... 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If I could only recommend one book, I'd recommend this one; it's absolutely great! [Thumbs up]

42. 792 上 Back on My Feet: I Paid Off 500,000 Yuan in Online Loans with My Own Hands 上岸：我靠双手还清五十万网贷 Nine Defeats九败呀Urban398k WordsCompleted On a farm in Northeast China, Wang Chen, a 33-year-old married farmer, falls deeper and deeper into online-loan debt as he struggles to pay for his daughter's medical treatment and keep his agricultural business running. This is the story of how he eventually turns his desperate situation around. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A simple, happy life was fleeting; an illness saddled an ordinary family with 500,000 yuan in online loans. With no income, they were forced to rely on loans to repay other loans, creating a vicious cycle that spiraled out of control. Harassment from debt collectors continued, family conflicts erupted, and their partner left home. The protagonist fell into the depths of despair, but regained his courage to face his debts. He worked tirelessly from dawn till dusk, gradually paying off the debts and saving his family.

43. 793 这 I Don’t Want This Kind of Rebirth 这样的重生我不想要啊 Fifteenth of the Tenth Month拾月十五Urban313k WordsCompleted Being reborn isn't about having an easy, satisfying life. It's about walking the human road again through blood and tears! The hardships I've endured and the burdens I've borne aren't anything to be proud of. I'll just leave them in my memories. A simple, honest life, surrounded by a beloved wife and beautiful companions, is what truly matters... 284Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 794 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. 8.4kReads9.1Score676Shelves

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    The game starts in a park in northern Myanmar. You have three seconds. How would you choose to survive?

45. 795 东 Tales of a Bandit Woman from Northeast China 东北乡女匪事 Perfected Immortal Taibai太白真人Modern Romance4.1M WordsOngoing The story begins at the Chen family mill A steadfast, valiant bandit chief; a bold and easygoing rogue who seduces a pretty widow; a sinister, scheming dwarf fairy maiden; two daring, sharp-tongued female bandits; a meek child bride who is also a poison doctor; a loyal and ruthless casino owner; a glamorous undercover agent who charms Japanese officers; a spirited mother and resistance fighter... These vivid lives tell the story of how ordinary people struggled against the cruelty and devastat 263Reads7.0Score101Shelves

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    This is a story about how women in Northeast China resisted fate and fought against the Japanese invaders during the War of Resistance against Japan. The book vividly depicts rural life in Northeast China, full of life, and the narrative flows smoothly and enjoyably. It's worth reading. No time travel, rebirth, or cheat codes; a realistic story. Slow-paced.

46. 796 有 Lucky to Have Found Love on a Blind Date 有幸得之，相亲遇到爱 Cherish Warmth惜暖Modern Romance846k WordsCompleted [Age gap, mutual devotion and support, doting romance with no angst] Twenty-six-year-old Jiang Xuerong met Xie Mingyu through a coworker. They were like parallel lines that should never have crossed, but after one chance encounter after another, they were drawn to each other and came together. Everyone said Jiang Xuerong was a flower planted in a pile of cow dung when she married Xie Mingyu. Only she knew that choosing him was the best decision she had ever made. His tolerant nature and steady t 12.5kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
47. 797 从 Those Who Left the Village 从村里走出去的人们 A Glacier Falls from the Ninth Heaven冰河落九天Urban719k WordsCompleted Meng Ziqiang started out on the village construction crew and became the richest man in Linqu County. After six divorces and seven marriages, he was killed in an explosion on New Year's Eve. Qiao Yu'er entered a business school and escaped her peasant upbringing. Through diligent writing, she began to make a name for herself, then threw herself into politics and set out on a career in government. Wu Yuexia built up a fish farm and fought her way forward, eventually becoming the deputy county mag 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is quite realistic. The contractor Meng Ziqiang has been divorced and remarried seven times, and all six ex-wives remained in the same household despite the divorces. Three sophisticated women stumble into the small-town officialdom, experiencing the romance and social niceties of middle-class society. It turns out they are all like that…

48. 798 冰 The Candied Hawthorn Skewer Pierces Through 冰糖葫芦竹签儿穿 Devoted and True-Hearted痴志丹心Modern Romance249k WordsCompleted My new book is out! Everyone is welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. The story is based on real experiences. I'm writing it carefully, and the process has been smooth, without writer's block or made-up details. These experiences are like candied hawthorn skewers: the bamboo sticks pierced my body, yet became the backbone of my life. I hope this honest, heartfelt story brings you joy. Reading brings insight, and I hope you find your own independent perspective along the way. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is very realistic and quite enjoyable, but the chapters in the beginning are not arranged in order.

49. 799 叶 Second Young Master Ye Just Wants to Retire Early 叶二少只想提前退休 Three Wonders, Auspicious Gathering Pattern三奇嘉会格Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Romance about government officials, not a male-oriented political harem novel.] [Powerful businesswoman hits rock bottom and enters public service + male lead is sent to the grassroots to root out evil] Ye Ershao, who only wants to coast through life, is sent to a grassroots post by his grandfather, a man devoted to serving the people. Worried he might run wild, his grandfather carefully arranges for him to work in the place where his father once held office. His superior is one of his grandfat 13.4kReads9.3Score1.4kShelves
50. 800 后 The Post-Marriage Era 后婚姻时代 Giant Phoenix巨凤Modern Romance576k WordsCompleted The novel follows Zhuang Jing through thirty years of work and life, telling the story of marriage, family, and career from the perspective of a professional woman. The book recounts the protagonist's experiences in three stages of life. The first stage, from age 22 to 30, is marked by the passion and stumbles of starting a career, and the happiness and struggles of falling in love, getting married, and having a child. The second stage, from 40 to 45, sees the pressures of her career gradually e 313Reads8.9Score104Shelves

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