Books That Teach You Things and Help You Learn 涨知识的书，可以帮助学习的

1. 101 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
2. 102 中 Stories from Chinese History 中华的历史故事 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人192k WordsCompleted The War of Resistance Against Japan was a magnificent epic of a Chinese nation that refused to yield and fought through bloodshed. In the 1930s, Japanese imperialists sought to conquer China by force and launched a series of wars of aggression. In 1931, the September 18 Incident broke out. Japan occupied China's Northeast, beginning its invasion of China. Thereafter, the Japanese invaders grew ever more ambitious and continued expanding their aggression. Faced with Japan's ruthless invasion, the 3Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 103 女 The Female Bank President's Last Resort 女行长的穷途末路 Xu Ci珝慈Modern Romance102k WordsCompleted A teller's act of withholding checks toppled the first domino in the bank run at Yunhai City Commercial Bank. Though bank president Ma Yuquan fought desperately to contain the crisis, she ultimately could not counter the enormous fallout from the sudden disappearance of the bank's major shareholder and the head of its controlling rural bank. Ma Yuquan sensed the situation was full of hidden twists and turns, yet never revealed the secret of who she had been with during her brief disappearance, w 928Reads9.3Score123Shelves

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   I recommend the completed novel "The Bank Manager's Dead End," a workplace romance with sophisticated political intrigue. It tells the story of Ma Yuquan, a bank manager who, initially ambitious and determined to serve her country through finance, is gradually swayed and loses herself in the face of power and unscrupulous capital, ultimately leading to her downfall. The novel is fast-paced, well-written, and richly plotted, featuring elements such as best friend stealing her boyfriend, the protagonist secretly giving birth at an advanced age while single, and scheming a legal adoption.

4. 104 茶 A Thousand Years of Tea Fragrance 茶香千年 Twenty Miles of Guanyin关阴的二十里Urban73k WordsOngoing The four virtues of the tea ceremony, passed down by Master Bian Cai a thousand years ago: harmony, stillness, joy, and truth. The thousand-year story of Longjing. "Tea has four virtues: harmony, stillness, joy, and truth." · Harmony: Harmony among the four regions, among people, and between people and nature. · Stillness: Only when your heart is still can you hear the voice of tea. · Joy: Drinking tea is a pleasure. · Truth: Treat tea with sincerity, and tea will treat you sincerely in return. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Tea culture enthusiasts tell the story of Longjing tea.

5. 105 高 Top Gaokao Scorer, I Have Countless Systems 高考状元，我有无数系统 Three Beans, Persimmon East God三豆柿东神Urban594k WordsCompleted Chen Dongfeng is a chosen one, and countless Systems are desperately trying to bind themselves to him. Unfortunately, there's only one Host, so the Systems have to take turns binding themselves to Chen Dongfeng. Entertainment System: I'm a cultural courier between two worlds. With me, you'll be Heaven's most beloved child. Heartbreaker System: You get stronger by dating. Are you interested? Strongest Show-Off, Reverse-Logic System: One line: Xu Que, the supreme show-off and leader of the Sky-Bla 614Reads8.7Score104Shelves

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   This book is practically the ultimate secret weapon for both top students and struggling students! Imagine an ordinary student suddenly transforming into the most dazzling presence in the entire school, not only skyrocketing in grades but also effortlessly navigating all kinds of interpersonal relationships, becoming a campus legend! Don't hesitate, quickly activate this super-student system and become the cool, top student you've always dreamed of!

6. 106 超 Super Scholar: Starting with Quietly Controlling My Scores! 超级学霸：从低调控分开始！ Hidden in the Firmament苍穹隐Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Academic ace + System + Deliberately controlling test scores + Cutting-edge technology, lighthearted with no angst] After a surprise math test, the class monitor, an academic ace, scores just 50 points. The campus beauty gets 30, and the class representative and study committee member score even lower. But Jiang Nan, the king of dozing in class and the champion of the school cafeteria, racks up 90 points and takes first place??? Math teacher: “Kid, you can't hide it anymore, can you?” Beautiful 4.6kReads8.8Score822Shelves
7. 107 超 Super Scholar: Starting with Maxed-Out Science Aptitude! 超级学霸，从理科天赋拉满开始！ Hidden in the Firmament苍穹隐Urban319k WordsCompleted [Competitions and academic conjectures in the early story, cutting-edge technology and a powerful nation later on] After returning to high school, Ye Chen binds himself to the “Super Top Student System.” Not only does he start with maxed-out aptitude for the sciences and master scientific knowledge at a glance, he can also draw prizes and exchange his Scholar Points for all kinds of cutting-edge technology? This is forcing him down the one-way road to showing off as a top student... ahem, tinker 3.2kReads6.9Score257Shelves
8. 108 都 Super Top Student System in the City 都市之超级学霸系统 Road Through the Woods林中路Urban2.0M WordsCompleted “Do you crave knowledge?” “No, I crave power!” “When you reach the pinnacle of knowledge, you can obtain anything with ease.” “I study so that Huaxia may rise.” 534Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 109 超 Super Scholar System: One-Click Copy 超级学霸系统一键复制 Fluffy Ball绒毛球球Urban301k WordsCompleted Everyone has different talents. Some have photographic memories, while others can do mental arithmetic like geniuses. Some are gifted musicians, while others are artistic prodigies. Unfortunately, Lin Chuan is just an ordinary person with none of these talents. But just as he was losing all hope, a gift from a parallel universe fell from the sky. He gained the ability to copy other people's talents. From then on, language arts, math, English, art, sports, and science would together forge his thr —Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 110 人 The Many Sides of Human Nature 人性的那些事儿 Bouncing Little Carp蹦蹦跳的小鲤鱼1.6M WordsOngoing There is no black-and-white good or evil here, only ordinary people wavering between desire and conscience. Peeling back the light and shadows within human nature, this book reveals the extraordinary glimmers of humanity within every ordinary person. 11.8kReads7.2Score317Shelves

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11. 111 挣 The Complete Guide to Making Money 挣钱一本通 Bouncing Little Carp蹦蹦跳的小鲤鱼1.0M WordsCompleted A Complete Guide to Making Money focuses on building wealth and becoming stronger. It continually shares practical money-making mindsets and actionable methods, along with hard-won insights on personal growth, helping you avoid detours on your path to wealth and steadily improve your abilities. 72Reads7.5Score—Shelves
12. 112 每 The Daily Guide to Defying Fate and Changing Your Destiny 每日必知逆天改命宝典 Bouncing Little Carp蹦蹦跳的小鲤鱼Marriage & Romance1.1M WordsCompleted While most people passively accept the fate laid out for them, this book has already prepared a “fate editor” for you. It’s not empty motivational fluff, but practical tools for changing your life; not obscure theories, but proven formulas for turning your fortunes around, tested by successful people throughout history. Learn one life-changing principle a day, reshape your thinking in three months, rise into a higher social class in six months, and completely rewrite your destiny in a year. Fate 33Reads6.7Score—Shelves
13. 113 每 Daily Psychology for Awakening 每日觉醒心理学 Bouncing Little Carp蹦蹦跳的小鲤鱼458k WordsCompleted When psychology becomes a many-faceted mirror that reflects the soul, every day is a moment to awaken and reshape yourself. Do you find yourself repeating the same cycle? Do you long to change, yet remain stuck because of the voice insisting, “This is how you’re supposed to live”? When emotions overwhelm you, do you know you “shouldn’t lose control” but still can’t make sense of the currents beneath the surface? Do you care about the people around you, yet keep repeating the same scripts of hurt 2Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 114 瘦 A Slender Shadow, a Phantom Dream: Zhao Yuanyuan's Weight-Loss Journey 瘦影幽梦：赵圆圆的减肥之旅 Senior Sergeant Nankong南空上士Modern Romance85k WordsCompleted In a bustling city, the hectic pace of life and the temptation of all kinds of delicious food cause many office workers to gain weight without even realizing it. Zhao Yuanyuan is one of them. A white-collar worker, she spends long hours at a desk, eats irregularly, and gets too little exercise, gradually becoming overweight. In a society that places great importance on appearance, her weight brings her all kinds of troubles in her personal life, at work, and in her relationships. So begins her w 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Slimming Success Story: Zhao Yuanyuan's Weight Loss Diary" is a touching and inspirational novel that tells the story of how Zhao Yuanyuan overcame numerous challenges to find a scientific way to lose weight, regain her confidence, and experience a turning point in her career and love life. This book is not only a weight loss guide but also a treasure trove of life philosophy, teaching you how to avoid weight loss pitfalls and embrace a healthy lifestyle. Follow in Zhao Yuanyuan's footsteps, embark on your own health journey, and discover the true meaning of "being fat ruins everything, being thin brings everything."

15. 115 十 Ten Years: From Lost to Awakened 十年：我从茫然到觉醒 Bu Tu步途Urban105k WordsOngoing This book recounts, in chronological order, the author's real-life experiences over the decade or so after graduating from university and entering the working world. Through the many big and small events in his life, he hopes to find common ground with readers, and help them discover a direction of their own amid the confusion and cutthroat competition of today's society! —Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 116 我 Learning to Read People in the Mortal World 我在红尘学心眼 Qian Xiaqi钱夏七171k WordsOngoing [This book is not a novel, but its value far surpasses that of feel-good fiction!] The highest wisdom is hidden within these pages, and every page is like seeing with an enlightened eye! We recommend saving it and reading it again and again. Don't miss your chance to upgrade your understanding. This book covers love, marriage, the body, psychology, politics, economics, human nature, the workplace, social relationships, and much more. The younger you are, the more you should read this book! The s 28Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    Read it every day, learn some wisdom, and it will be helpful in your life.

17. 117 份 It’s Up to You 份在人为 Heavenly Treasures天材地宝Modern Romance200k WordsOngoing I write whatever comes to mind, so feel free to read it however you like. This book is full of memories and anecdotes from the 1980s. If anything here strikes a chord, why not join me for a bit of fun? And if it brings something back for you, then let's revisit those days together: the love we once knew. “The world is one big makeshift operation.” We're all caught up in it. Fate decides three parts; the other seven are up to you. Remember, the outcome you want depends on what you do. Whatever li 1Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 118 女 Girl, Love Yourself! 女孩，请你爱自己！ Zhu Shiwu朱十五6k WordsCompleted Girl, love yourself! 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! The female protagonist's wisdom in overcoming inner turmoil is amazing! If you read this, you too can find your way out of confusion and uncertainty. It's definitely worth a read!

19. 119 作 As a Divine Doctor, I Have a Golden Finger 作为神医，我有一个金手指 After Reading, My Hair Is White with Snow一篇读罢雪满头Urban125k WordsOngoing Can traditional Chinese medicine really cure illnesses? Yes! And fast! Learn about the treatment principles in Zhang Zhongjing’s Treatise on Cold Damage and Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet. You can use the chapter titles to find out about the causes and treatments of the conditions you’re interested in. This book offers an accurate look at pathology, pharmacology, prescriptions, and treatments. Even people who know nothing about traditional Chinese medicine say it’s good. After 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A must-read novel about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) knowledge, packed with valuable information. Don't be fooled by the title; it's hardcore and detailed.

20. 120 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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    Boiling a Frog in Warm Water: The Rise and Fall of Wenshui Town in the Spring and Autumn Period. In the seventeenth year of Duke Zhuang of Lu, there was a small town on the southeastern border of the State of Qi called Wenshui Town. Located near the Yi River, it was named after a perpetually warm hot spring on its outskirts. The people there mostly made their living through farming and border trade; their lives, though not wealthy, were peaceful. That late autumn, the ruler of Qi sent a minister named Bing Yuan to be the town's magistrate. No one could have predicted that this peaceful town would, in just five years, go from prosperity to destruction. Upon assuming office, Bing Yuan did not impose heavy taxes or undertake wasteful projects like his predecessor. Instead, he did three things that were applauded by the people. The first was "strengthening border defenses." He said that with no war on the border for many years, the soldiers were suffering from the elements while constantly guarding the city walls. Therefore, he ordered the patrols to be changed from three shifts to five days a week, allowing extra soldiers to go home and help with the autumn harvest. The people praised Bing Yuan for his compassion towards his servants, seeing that the soldiers were able to take care of their families. The second measure was "reducing tariffs." Previously, salt and cloth from the State of Ju were subject to a 30% tax; Bing Yuan reduced it to 10%. Salt and cloth prices in the market fell, allowing small merchants to earn more, and even the taverns and inns in the city became busier. The third measure was "simplifying laws." Previously, if people lost a chicken or had a quarrel with their neighbors, they had to go to the government office to give statements and wait for judgment, a process that took several days. Bing Yuan allowed village elders to mediate minor matters, while the government only handled major cases like murder and theft. Officials were less busy, and the people felt less troubled. For the first two years, Wenshui County truly enjoyed a prosperous era. In spring, the fields along the Yi River were bustling with people planting rice seedlings, and the cries of vendors in the market could be heard all the way to the city gates. At night, the taverns stayed open until the wee hours, and the city gates didn't even need to be closed early—after all, the border defenses were lax, and no thieves were seen. Everyone said, "With Doctor Bing here, life is truly good." Bing Yuan himself was quite proud. Every time he went to the capital of Qi to report on his duties, he brought silk and salted fish from Wenshui as gifts, saying that under his rule, "the people are peaceful and the borders are safe." The ruler praised him repeatedly. But amidst this tranquility, some unsettling signs were quietly emerging. The first to notice was Gongsun Xu, a veteran official in the city. He had served in Wenshui for nearly thirty years and had experienced the border conflicts between Qi and Ju. Once, Gongsun Xu saw several merchants from the State of Ju loitering on the city wall, seemingly drawing something with paper and pen. He quickly told Bing Yuan, but Bing Yuan laughed and said, "They're here to do business. Maybe they want to draw a map so they can bring their companions next time. What's there to worry about?" Not long after, the envoys from Ju arrived again, saying that the tributary of the Yi River in Ju frequently flooded, and they wanted to build an irrigation canal outside the city of Wenshui. This would both prevent flooding and help irrigate the fields of Qi, and they were willing to contribute half of the manpower. Bing Yuan thought this was a good thing, as it would help the people irrigate their fields and demonstrate friendship between the two countries, so he immediately agreed. Gongsun Xu went to persuade him again, saying that the canal was too close to the city wall, and if the people of Ju used the pretext of building the canal to dig up the foundation of the city wall, it would be troublesome. Bing Yuan frowned and said, "Old official Gongsun, are you getting old and always thinking the worst? People are kindly helping us build the canal, and you're just saying discouraging things." Gongsun Xu couldn't persuade Bing Yuan, but he still felt uneasy. He watched as the number of trading posts opened by Ju merchants in the city increased from two or three to more than a dozen. The people in these posts became increasingly diverse; some didn't look like merchants at all, but rather like martial artists. He watched as the number of patrolling soldiers on the city walls dwindled, with some even playing cards or sleeping on the city towers. The guards at the city gates no longer checked the identities of passersby. He also watched as the irrigation canal that Ju had helped build grew wider and wider, reaching only a few steps from the city walls. The soil at the bottom of the canal was dug deeper and deeper, exposing cracks in the bricks of the city walls, but no one cared—everyone thought that life was so comfortable, what could possibly happen? In the winter of the third year, Ju suddenly sent an envoy, saying they wanted to "form an alliance" with Wenshui County and held a banquet by the hot springs outside the city. Bing Yuan led the city's officials to the banquet. At the banquet, the people of Ju were very hospitable, offering him cup after cup of wine and even presenting him with a jewel-encrusted sword. Bing Yuan, completely drunk, returned home even more convinced that the State of Ju was genuinely friendly with the State of Qi. Even border patrols were reduced to once every ten days, and most soldiers had gone home, leaving the spears, halberds, and arrows in the armory covered in dust. The turning point came in the spring of the fifth year. That morning, just as dawn was breaking and the city's inhabitants were still asleep, they suddenly heard shouts of battle coming from outside the city. Bing Yuan jumped out of bed, not even properly dressed, and ran to the city wall. When he reached it, he discovered that Ju soldiers had already climbed down the canal to the base of the wall, some even scaling it—because of long-term neglect, the bricks of the wall were loose and could collapse at the slightest push. The guards at the city gate had long since been subdued. The city's inhabitants panicked. Some ran home, others tried to find soldiers for help, but most soldiers were not in the city, and those few who were were so untrained that they could barely hold their spears. Bing Yuan tried to organize a resistance, but after shouting for a long time, only Gongsun Xu and a few old officials rushed forward with swords, and they were quickly surrounded by Ju soldiers. Looking at the fleeing people in the city and the burning market, Bing Yuan suddenly remembered Gongsun Xu's words and the frog that drowned in the hot spring—last summer, he was reading by the hot spring when he saw a frog jump in. At first, it comfortably closed its eyes, but as the water temperature slowly rose, the frog didn't notice. By the time it tried to jump out, its legs were weak, and it sank to the bottom, motionless. At that time, he thought the frog was stupid, but now he understood that he was no different from that frog. Wenshui City was thus conquered by Ju. Bing Yuan became a prisoner, Gongsun Xu died in battle, and some of the city's people were taken away, while others fled to the capital of Qi. Later, the ruler of Qi sent troops to recapture Wenshui City, but the city never recovered. The cracks in the city walls remained, and the cries of vendors in the market were much weaker. The historian of Qi recorded this event in the *Qi Yu* (Discourses of Qi), adding at the end: "Disaster arises from comfort, danger hides in ease; like a frog being boiled in lukewarm water, one is unaware of the heat until death, only then regretting it." Later, people used the metaphor of "boiling a frog in lukewarm water" to remind themselves not to let their guard down in comfortable times, for seemingly harmless "little comforts" may harbor deadly dangers. Like the people of Wenshui, who initially thought that relaxed border defenses and reduced tariffs were good things, but gradually forgot the risks of the border; like Bing Yuan, who initially felt like a frog being boiled in lukewarm water: The Rise and Fall of Wenshui in the Spring and Autumn Period: In the seventeenth year of Duke Zhuang of Lu, there was a small town on the southeastern border of Qi called Wenshui. This town was located near the Yi River and was named after a hot spring on its outskirts that maintained a constant temperature year-round. The people mostly made a living through farming and border trade; their lives, though not wealthy, were stable. That late autumn, the ruler of Qi sent a minister named Bing Yuan to serve as the magistrate of the town. No one could have predicted that this peaceful little town would, in just five years, go from prosperity to ruin. Upon assuming office, Bing Yuan did not impose heavy taxes or undertake wasteful projects like his predecessor. Instead, he did three things that were applauded by the people. First, he "strengthened border defenses." He said that with no war on the border for many years, the soldiers were suffering under the elements while guarding the city walls. He ordered the patrols to be changed from three shifts to five days a week, allowing extra soldiers to go home and help with the autumn harvest. The people praised Bing Yuan for his consideration for his people, seeing that the soldiers could take care of their families. Second, he "reduced tariffs." Previously, salt and cloth from the state of Ju were taxed at 30%, but Bing Yuan reduced it to 10%. The prices of salt and cloth in the market were lower, small merchants earned more, and even the taverns and inns in the town became bustling again. The third measure was "simplified laws." Previously, if people lost a chicken or had a quarrel with their neighbors, they had to go to the government office to give statements and wait for a verdict, which could take several days. Bing Yuan allowed village elders to mediate minor matters, while the government only dealt with major cases like murder and theft. This made officials more relaxed, and the people felt less troubled. For the first two years, Wenshui County was truly a prosperous place. In the spring, the fields along the Yi River were full of people planting rice, and the cries of vendors in the market could be heard at the city gate. At night, the taverns were full of customers until the third watch of the night, and the city gates didn't even need to be closed early—after all, the border defenses were relaxed, and there were no thieves. Everyone said, "With Doctor Bing here, life is truly good." Bing Yuan himself was very proud. Every time he went to the capital of Qi to report on his duties, he brought silk and salted fish from Wenshui County as gifts, saying that under his rule, "the people are happy and the borders are safe." The king praised him repeatedly. But even in this peaceful atmosphere, some unsettling signs were quietly emerging. The first to notice was Gongsun Xu, a veteran official in the city. He had served in Wenshui for nearly thirty years and had witnessed the border conflicts between Qi and Ju. One day, Gongsun Xu saw several Ju merchants loitering on the city wall, seemingly drawing something with paper and pen. He quickly told Bing Yuan, who laughed and said, "They're here to do business. Maybe they want to draw a map so they can bring their companions next time. What's there to worry about?" Not long after, an envoy from Ju arrived, saying that the tributary of the Yi River in Ju frequently flooded and they wanted to build an irrigation canal outside Wenshui to both prevent floods and irrigate Qi's fields, offering to contribute half the manpower. Bing Yuan thought this was a good thing, helping the people irrigate their land and demonstrating friendship between the two countries, so he immediately agreed. Gongsun Xu went to persuade him again, saying that the canal was too close to the city wall, and if the people of Ju used the pretext of building the canal to dig up the foundation of the city wall, it would be troublesome. Bing Yuan frowned and said, "Old official Gongsun, are you getting old and always thinking the worst? People are kindly helping us build the canal, and you're just saying discouraging things." Gongsun Xu couldn't persuade Bing Yuan, but he still felt uneasy. He watched as the number of trading posts opened by Ju merchants in the city increased from two or three to more than a dozen. The people in these posts became increasingly diverse; some didn't look like merchants at all, but rather like martial artists. He watched as the number of patrolling soldiers on the city walls dwindled, with some even playing cards or sleeping on the city towers. The guards at the city gates no longer checked the identities of passersby. He also watched as the irrigation canal that Ju had helped build grew wider and wider, reaching only a few steps from the city walls. The soil at the bottom of the canal was dug deeper and deeper, exposing cracks in the bricks of the city walls, but no one cared—everyone thought that life was so comfortable, what could possibly happen? In the winter of the third year, Ju suddenly sent an envoy, saying they wanted to "form an alliance" with Wenshui County and held a banquet by the hot springs outside the city. Bing Yuan led the city's officials to the banquet. At the banquet, the people of Ju were very hospitable, offering him cup after cup of wine and even presenting him with a jewel-encrusted sword. Bing Yuan, completely drunk, returned home even more convinced that the State of Ju was genuinely friendly with the State of Qi. Even border patrols were reduced to once every ten days, and most soldiers had gone home, leaving the spears, halberds, and arrows in the armory covered in dust. The turning point came in the spring of the fifth year. That morning, just as dawn was breaking and the city's inhabitants were still asleep, they suddenly heard shouts of battle coming from outside the city. Bing Yuan jumped out of bed, not even properly dressed, and ran to the city wall. When he reached it, he discovered that Ju soldiers had already climbed down the canal to the base of the wall, some even scaling it—because of long-term neglect, the bricks of the wall were loose and could collapse at the slightest push. The guards at the city gate had long since been subdued. The city's inhabitants panicked. Some ran home, others tried to find soldiers for help, but most soldiers were not in the city, and those few who were were so untrained that they could barely hold their spears. Bing Yuan tried to organize a resistance, but after shouting for a long time, only Gongsun Xu and a few old officials rushed forward with swords, and they were quickly surrounded by Ju soldiers. Looking at the fleeing people in the city and the burning market, Bing Yuan suddenly remembered Gongsun Xu's words and the frog that drowned in the hot spring—last summer, he was reading by the hot spring when he saw a frog jump in. At first, it comfortably closed its eyes, but as the water temperature slowly rose, the frog didn't notice. By the time it tried to jump out, its legs were weak, and it sank to the bottom, motionless. At that time, he thought the frog was stupid, but now he understood that he was no different from that frog. Wenshui City was thus conquered by Ju. Bing Yuan became a prisoner, Gongsun Xu died in battle, and some of the city's people were taken away, while others fled to the capital of Qi. Later, the ruler of Qi sent troops to recapture Wenshui City, but the city never recovered. The cracks in the city walls remained, and the cries of vendors in the market were much weaker. The historian of Qi recorded this incident in the *Qi Yu* (Discourses of Qi), adding at the end: "Disaster arises from comfort, danger hides in ease; like a frog being boiled in lukewarm water, one is unaware of the heat until death, only then regretting it." Later, people used the "frog in lukewarm water" metaphor to remind themselves not to let their guard down in comfortable times; those seemingly harmless "little comforts" may harbor deadly dangers. Like the people of Wenshui, who initially thought the relaxed border defenses and reduced tariffs were good things, but gradually forgot the risks of the border; like Bingyuan, who initially thought the good intentions of Ju were sincere, but gradually lost his vigilance. What truly leads to trouble is never a sudden disaster, but the gradual accumulation of comfort—when you become accustomed to comfortable days, like a frog accustomed to lukewarm water, when danger truly arrives, you are already powerless to resist. This story contains several "danger signals," such as the Ju merchants painting the city walls and the irrigation canals being placed near the base of the walls. Would you like me to help you organize these "signals" into a simple warning list so you can write them down to remind yourself or share them with others? The good intentions of the State of Ju were genuine, but people gradually lost their guard. What truly leads to trouble is never a sudden disaster, but rather the gradual accumulation of comfort—when you get used to a comfortable life, like a frog in warm water, when danger truly arrives, you've long since lost the strength to resist.

21. 121 从 From a Rural School Dropout to a Dream-Chasing Writer 从农村辍学青年到写作逐梦人 Setting Out at Dawn朝光启程Urban111k WordsCompleted An autobiographical story of humble beginnings, dropping out of school in the countryside, working one’s way up, and the ordinary lives of people at the bottom of society. A story of everyday people and the coming of age of those born in the 1980s and 1990s. This is the true account of a young man born in the 1990s who left school after junior high and fought to make something of himself. From the wounds inflicted by his family in childhood to the rough, thorny road he traveled, his life from th 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Inspirational stories of ordinary people

22. 122 西 The Romance of the Western Han 西汉演义 Zhen Wei甄伟Historical259k WordsCompleted Zhen Wei’s version of The Romance of the Western Han is a sweeping epic of the Chu-Han conflict, taking you back to the war-torn chaos at the end of the Qin dynasty. From the power struggles in Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s later years and Zhao Gao’s corruption of the court, to the rise of Xiang Yu and Liu Bang as rival heroes battling for supremacy, and onward to the fateful Feast at Hongmen and the tragic songs of Gaixia, this book vividly paints a grand tableau woven with political intrigue, ambiti 22Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Must-read classic books [smile]

23. 123 明 Getting By in the Late Ming 明末混日子 Swatting Mosquitoes in My Sleep睡觉打蚊子Historical1.2M WordsOngoing A little nobody arrived in a brand-new world. What path would he take here...? Perhaps he would change this place. Perhaps he would remain nothing more than a speck of dust, arriving quietly and leaving just as quietly. Perhaps he would try his hardest and still fail. Whatever happened, life would go on, and tomorrow would still come. He just wouldn't be that young man anymore. 290Reads5.3Score—Shelves

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    You are the cutest.

24. 124 重 Reborn as a Villain 重生之恶徒 Naive Pig懵懂的猪Urban739k WordsOngoing Great heroes emerge in turbulent times. In the 1990s, the Caucasus descended into chaos. The outbreak of the Chechen War further shattered Moscow's authority. Amid the turmoil, a soul from another time and place found itself inhabiting the body of a Russian soldier. And so the story begins. 2.1kReads9.2Score154Shelves
25. 125 逃 After Fleeing My Wedding, I Went to Dongguan 逃婚后我去了东莞 Huijue Benxin Mengchan慧觉本心梦禅Modern Romance871k WordsCompleted [Rural] At 22, Bai Qing went on a blind date over the New Year holiday. On her very first date, she lost her virginity to a man she didn't like. With no other choice, she ran away from her wedding and went to Guangdong to work. While working in Dongguan, she met her true love, Li Changsheng, a rich second-generation heir. Not long after they began dating, Changsheng sent Bai Qing to adult college. After many intimate encounters, she became pregnant. Then Bai Qing dropped out, got married, and ga 932Reads7.3Score102Shelves

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    Urban coming-of-age novel...

26. 126 思 Nest of Thoughts 思窝 Wen Huanzhang温焕章Sci-Fi & Apocalypse175k WordsOngoing As fake data on the internet spiraled out of control, a phenomenon in which bad money drove out good spread like cancer across major online platforms, spilling from the virtual world into the real one. When things reach an extreme, they must turn around. As the pendulum of history changed direction, the GeoNet, blending the virtual and the real, came into being and opened a new chapter in the age… This book portrays the vision of the creators of Siwo for the future. 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It leans towards philosophy and human nature, explaining the essence of the digital age.

27. 127 捡 I Pick Through Trash, Yet I'm the Immortal Sect's Live-In Son-in-Law 捡垃圾的我，竟是仙门赘婿 Immortal of the Common Folk市井仙人Urban3.1M WordsCompleted On my first visit to her home, my future mother-in-law threw ten million at me to make me give up. How do I show her just how formidable I am? Also known as: The Immortal Was Once a Demon and I Can’t Fight, But I’m an Immortal 71.2kReads9.0Score7.7kShelves

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    ❤They always say I have a fiancée who's as beautiful as an angel, but I have absolutely no interest. Why? Because when I was little, I saw real celestial beings at the Jade Pool. The water rippled, and they were incredibly beautiful. Compared to that, what is my fiancée? My heart is filled with the image of that angel. Sigh, I don't even know what my fiancée looks like, but no matter how beautiful she is, she can't compare to the angel I've seen. This is really worrying. 🎉

28. 128 超 Super God Academy: I Have a Romance Bundle 超神学院：我有情缘大礼包 Black White Red Blue Gray黑白红蓝灰Anime Fanfiction376k WordsOngoing These days, even taking a bath can make you transmigrate. Lu Chen was speechless. Fortunately, Mother Earth had given him a golden finger: a romance bundle! Telekinesis! Teleportation! The Phoenix Force! Chaos magic! Heavenly Manifestation! Control over space and time! Kesha: “I'm a queen, but I'm a woman too. Why can't I be selfish? You were willing to face the Heavenly Blade Judgment for Liang Bing. You can face a supernova for me too, can't you?” He Xi: “I've waited so many years. I can wait 172Reads5.4Score—Shelves

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    This novel is absolutely amazing! It's packed with incredibly exciting fight scenes and a bunch of super cool characters—a real treat for guys! The plot is also incredibly gripping; every chapter is so captivating, you simply can't put it down! It's definitely a read that will get you hooked from the first page!

29. 129 超 Super God Academy: Eternity 超神学院之永恒 Alas, Forgetting River怎奈何忘川Anime Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted [A serious Super God story. The author has racked their brains over the plot, and hopes everyone will enjoy it!] One female lead: Yan! Let me say it again, one female lead: Yan! In the universe’s 6.7-billionth year, the civilizations of the Witch, Demon, and Human races united to establish the Pan-Pangu Civilization Alliance, with Hongjun as its supreme god. The Pangu Civilization advanced at an astonishing pace. In less than 400,000 years, it had explored the entire universe, becoming its most 1.6kReads6.5Score101Shelves
30. 130 我 My Super God Academy 我的超神学院 Incandescent Star白炽星Anime Fanfiction168k WordsCompleted I really like the story of Super God Academy, but the later plot didn’t quite live up to my expectations. So I decided to write the story I wanted to read myself. The main goal is to bring the stories and settings from the earlier installments together smoothly, then give them the ending I have in mind. The main characters will all come from the Alliance and Super God Academy. So, let’s begin with the appearance of that “big chrysanthemum” in the sky... 5Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 131 超 Super God Academy: The Outsider 超神学院之异乡人 Yi Nian Yongheng伊念永恒Anime Fanfiction527k WordsCompleted A Super God Academy fanfic with no xianxia or fantasy elements. Qian Mu transmigrates to an unfamiliar primitive planet. From the start, he obtains an advanced civilization System and inherits its technology, then finds a female angel who has fallen from the sky. “What! Your name is Zhixin! And there's also Holy Kaisa!” So this is Super God Academy! Can I still go home? The protagonist won't join the Super Soldier Company. Whether he'll build his own civilization or side with the angels depends 4.1kReads8.8Score192Shelves
32. 132 超 Super God Academy: The Primordial Heavenly Heart 超神学院之鸿蒙天心 Rebel Feather Starlight逆羽星辉Anime Fanfiction464k WordsCompleted Where did the ancient sages and gods who created such a brilliant civilization go in the end? After Ji Xingchen arrived at Super God Academy and obtained the Pangu Civilization's ultimate super gene, the Hongmeng Heavenly Heart, he discovered that this world might not be as simple as it seemed on the surface. 1.1kReads8.3Score101Shelves
33. 133 超 Super God Academy: From the Start, Hunted by the Three Kings for Twenty Thousand Years 超神学院：开局被三王追杀两万年 Born Lonely3性本孤独3Anime Fanfiction666k WordsCompleted Jiang Ming transmigrated to twenty-five thousand years before the story of Super God Academy begins. Since he’d already transmigrated, he rescued Kaisha before Hua Ye could capture her, beat up Sumari for trying to court Hexi, and even created the Space-Time Gene with Liang Bing. And so, Jiang Ming won the hearts of three queens. But when they discovered they weren’t the only ones... Jiang Ming: I’m devoted to every one of you. The Three Queens: You scumbag, go die! With no choice, Jiang Ming ra 11.4kReads7.2Score485Shelves
34. 134 从 Super God Academy: It All Began with a Sign-In 从签到开始的超神学院 Sheep with Glasses带着眼镜的羊Anime Fanfiction341k WordsCompleted My name is Li Xiang. For some reason, I ended up in a world that was both strange and familiar. It wasn’t until one day, when something strange appeared in the sky, that I realized I had entered the Super God world. This anime has been with me since middle school and all the way into adult life. I really, really love it. I hope I can keep making it better and better. You can skip the first few chapters. Now, about the female lead: any good suggestions? I’m not planning on having a harem. 808Reads7.6Score—Shelves
35. 135 云 The Girl Beneath the Clouds 云底女孩 Following the Wind听风行去Modern Romance88k WordsCompleted Xiaomei is a young girl who was switched at birth. Despite the circumstances she cannot control, she strives to grow. She is not allowed to go to school when she is of school age, and later, a local bully keeps harassing her. With no other choice, she breaks off the engagement her father arranged for her while he was still alive and goes away to work on her own. She has little education and no particular skills, but she is full of hope for the future and refuses to give up. Whenever she has a sp 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This inspirational novel is suitable for studying.

36. 136 沉 Years of Quiet Reflection 沉淀的岁月 Li Xinxin李馨欣Modern Romance560k WordsCompleted The story follows the lives of three high school girls from rural backgrounds. In the fall of 1964, the confident, ambitious “top student” Yu Hongying, the warmhearted and forthright “knight-errant” Li Chunfen, and the reserved, introspective lady Yue Shuqian unexpectedly meet in their first-year dormitory, along with the “campus belle” Yang Yuhuan and the “fake Marxist-Leninist” Wu Lihong. This sets off a series of stories, some serious, some amusing, some bizarre, and some full of joy and sorr 544Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story with rigorous logic

37. 137 从 From Pangu to Puyi 从盘古到溥仪 Wang Weisheng王尾生Historical3.0M WordsOngoing [A Tomato-style Records of the Grand Historian + a blessing for audiobook listeners + grounded in historical sources + told with the flair of a novel] [Also known as From Pangu's Creation of the World to the Last Emperor's Abdication] A million-character epic spanning from Pangu's creation of the world to the last emperor's abdication. This isn't a mindless power fantasy: it combines historical authenticity with an engaging, nuanced touch. The book tells the whole story of Chinese history, from 615Reads8.3Score130Shelves

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    Reading about the Qin and Han dynasties, you feel that time is like strong liquor, choking you and making you want to cry; reading about the Wei and Jin dynasties, time becomes the wind in the bamboo forest, drifting aimlessly; reading about the Tang and Song dynasties, time is a great drum, beating with surging emotions; reading about the late Qing dynasty, time shatters into pieces of porcelain, each step painful. This book has the ability to make the same "time" taste like five different flavors. Only after closing the book will you understand: it's not that time has a flavor, but that so many people have lived within it.

38. 138 追 Chasing the Mysterious Distance of the Past 追往谜一样的远方 Hui Xinying Zimu彗心颖子木101k WordsCompleted The pursuit through confusion seems unable to fathom what lies in the distance. The flowers of youth seem to fade before they have even bloomed. The collision of hearts brings everyone a different kind of spark. If the love you want is friction, then all I can offer you is an ending. The road has stopped. Far away is not the same as forever. The wind calls, the rain holds you back. Do you still remember? Will you keep listening to the wind? Will you keep watching the rain? Through wind and rain, —Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 139 认 Awaken Your Mind: Break Through the Bottleneck Before You Make Money 认知觉醒：搞钱先破局干货版 Eavesdropping on Nebulas窃听星云190k WordsCompleted This book brings together 60 essays offering in-depth reflections. Starting from the roots of thought, it helps you rethink information, assets, and trends. Rather than dealing in empty platitudes, the book guides you through breaking down dilemmas and building a systematic understanding of wealth. It helps you make the shift from “consumer” to “producer” and find your place amid change. Only by awakening your awareness can you break through. 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    What in this world is more important than acquiring knowledge about wealth? Financial freedom equals personal freedom equals time freedom. Highly recommended.

40. 140 网 Late Night at the Internet Cafe: A Three-Yuan Comeback 网吧深夜：三块钱的逆袭 Eavesdropping on Nebulas窃听星云Urban125k WordsCompleted My name is Lin Yuan. I’m twenty-nine, own three homes and two cars, and have achieved financial freedom. But thirteen years ago, I was a broke kid who had to pay rent in installments. My biggest dream was to order an extra duck leg at Shaxian Snacks without a second thought. Everything changed in the summer of 2010. I was pulling an all-nighter at an internet cafe, dead tired, when I clicked on a foreign tech forum on a whim. I couldn’t actually read English; the Chinese websites were just too 1Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 141 开 Awakening: My Road to Soaring Wealth 开窍：我的财富狂飙之路 Eavesdropping on Nebulas窃听星云Urban317k WordsOngoing Why do some people work hard their whole lives and still worry about money? While others make a fortune every day, all with a laugh and a smile? I used to be one of the former, ground into the dirt by life, until the day I finally saw the light. This isn’t mysticism. It’s a shift in how you think. Once you unblock the channels of wealth, you’ll realize that making money is the easiest thing in the world. Understand human nature, and you can handle people. See through the logic, and you can sei 5.7kReads6.7Score292Shelves
42. 142 人 Human Nature Is the Cause, Wealth the Effect 人性是因，财富是果 Eavesdropping on Nebulas窃听星云Urban395k WordsOngoing Wealth never exists apart from human nature. Greed and fear, arrogance and humility, stinginess and generosity: qualities that seem unrelated to money are precisely what determine where wealth flows and where it ends up. Some say wealth is a numbers game, but in truth, it is the outward expression of the human heart. Some people chase money all their lives and end up empty-handed, while others focus on creating value and wealth comes to them. Some grow rich overnight only to fall back into pover 13.6kReads6.5Score488Shelves
43. 143 战 Tales of the Warring States: Reconstructed Rivalries and the Struggle for Supremacy, Part One 战国往事复原争鸣与逐鹿上 User13237561用户13237561Historical258k WordsCompleted Professor Liu Fengquan has spent many years researching the history and literature of the pre-Qin period. Contention and Conquest offers an accurate reconstruction of the history of the Warring States period. For readers who want to understand the truth of history and study the classics, this book is the wisest choice. Contention and Conquest is a serious work of history. Based on chronological historical records, it is carefully structured and arranges its sources into a coherent narrative, rej 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    For authentic historical knowledge, this set of books is the most suitable.

44. 144 春 Reconstructing the Spring and Autumn: Reviving Rituals and Pursuing Hegemony 春秋往事复原尊礼与图霸下 User13237561用户13237561Historical267k WordsCompleted Professor Liu Fengquan has spent many years researching the history and literature of the pre-Qin era. Respecting Rites and Pursuing Hegemony is a faithful reconstruction of the historical events of the Spring and Autumn period. For readers who want to understand the truth of history and study the classics, this book is the wisest choice. Respecting Rites and Pursuing Hegemony is a serious work of history. Based on chronological historical sources, it is carefully planned and structured, with th 3Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 145 战 Tales of the Warring States: Reconstructed Rivalries and the Struggle for Supremacy, Part Three 战国往事复原争鸣与逐鹿下 User13237561用户13237561Historical268k WordsCompleted Professor Liu Fengquan has devoted many years to the study of pre-Qin history and literature. Contending Ideas and the Struggle for Hegemony is a faithful reconstruction of the history of the Warring States period. For readers who want to understand the truth of history and study the classics, reading this book is the wisest choice. Contending Ideas and the Struggle for Hegemony is a serious work of historical reading. Based on chronological records, it is carefully conceived and structured, wea 1Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 146 战 Tales of the Warring States: Reconstructed Rivalries and the Struggle for Supremacy, Part Two 战国往事复原争鸣与逐鹿中 User13237561用户13237561Historical259k WordsCompleted Professor Liu Fengquan has devoted many years to the study of pre-Qin history and literature. Contending Ideas and the Struggle for Hegemony is a faithful reconstruction of the history of the Warring States period. For readers who want to understand the truth of history and study the classics, reading this book is the wisest choice. Contending Ideas and the Struggle for Hegemony is a serious work of historical reading. Based on chronological records, it is carefully conceived and structured, wea 2Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 147 春 Tales of the Spring and Autumn Period: Reconstructed Rites and the Struggle for Hegemony, Part Two 春秋往事复原尊礼与图霸中 User13237561用户13237561Historical259k WordsCompleted Professor Liu Fengquan has devoted many years to the study of pre-Qin history and literature. Honoring Ritual and Seeking Hegemony is a faithful reconstruction of the history of the Spring and Autumn period. For readers who want to understand the truth of history and study the classics, reading this book is the wisest choice. Honoring Ritual and Seeking Hegemony is a serious work of historical reading. Based on chronological records, it is carefully conceived and structured, weaving together his 1Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 148 售 The Showdown at the Real Estate Sales Office 售楼处的纷争 A Grain in the Mortal World红尘一粒20k WordsCompleted A Dispute at the Sales Office —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You'll definitely learn something new and it will be helpful.

49. 149 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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    Do you want to improve your grades? Then I recommend this book. Are you still struggling with how to educate your child? I still recommend this book. It offers principles and methods to help children quickly improve their grades, help parents maintain a calm and composed mindset, and promote harmonious parent-child relationships! [Heart][Add to bookshelf]

50. 150 醒 Words to Awaken the World: The Spirit Journey 醒世密言：灵游记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Urban27k WordsCompleted What is the human death rate? The answer is 100%. It's something no one can avoid or escape, and, damn it, it's an absolute fact. It couldn't be more true. Do we retain any awareness after death? Where do we go? What will we encounter? This book isn't about Liaozhai ghost stories or fantasy. Drawing on the travels of extraordinary people, accounts from hypnotists, and scientific research, it will guide you through the legendary world of souls and offer a preview of the place we will all eventual 40Reads—Score—Shelves

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