Academic Rivalry Novels About Outstudying Your Classmates. As Long as There's Something to Learn 卷死同学的的内卷文。只要能学习知识就行

1. 101 不 The History of Emperor Taizu of Song, Too Gruesome to Read Closely 不忍细看的宋太祖史 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical82k WordsCompleted Did you know? In the long sweep of Chinese history, the Song dynasty is one of those extraordinary dynasties you simply can’t leave out. The History of Song Taizu: Too Wild to Read Closely is a fascinating book that will have you laughing your way through those years of the Song dynasty. From Zhao Kuangyin’s dramatic rise from the start, when he was “cloaked in the yellow robe,” to the tragic end of the Southern Song, emperors, generals, ministers, and famous scholars spring vividly to life, as 2Reads7.7Score—Shelves
2. 102 野 Wild History Isn’t Necessarily False 野史未必假 The Breeze and Cold Wind Howl微风冷风呼呼吹Historical658k WordsCompleted History is more than the rigid record preserved in official histories. The overlooked scraps at its edges often conceal truths that are livelier, more outrageous, and closer to human nature. Do you think Liao Hua was just a minor figure who rose to prominence because Shu had “no great generals left”? What pitfalls lay behind Zhuge Ke’s reputation as a genius? Wen Yang, dubbed “Little Zhao Yun,” had a life far more dramatic than you might imagine! Ma Chao was more than just the “Brocade of Xilian 2.5kReads9.2Score450Shelves
3. 103 大 Three Hundred Years of the Tang Dynasty’s Rise and Fall: A Thousand Years in One Glance 大唐兴衰三百年：一眼千年读唐史 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical624k WordsCompleted [Read in One Sitting + Three Hundred Years of the Tang Dynasty + Historical Context + History Made Accessible + Major Historical Figures] The three-hundred-year Tang dynasty was about far more than the Zhenguan and Kaiyuan eras or the poet Li Bai. This book lets you take in a thousand years of history at a glance. From Li Yuan’s desperate uprising in Taiyuan to Li Shimin’s unrivaled glory as the “Heavenly Khan”; from Wu Zetian’s unprecedented era as an empress to the height of prosperity under L 14Reads8.2Score—Shelves
4. 104 清 Veritable Records of Qing Taizu, Emperor Wu 清太祖武皇帝实录 Anonymous佚名Historical59k WordsCompleted The Veritable Records of Emperor Wu, Taizu of Qing is the authoritative official biography of Nurhaci, founder of the Later Jin dynasty. Written in chronological form, it recounts the sweeping story of the Manchus’ rise from tribal rivalries to the foundation of an empire. The book not only reveals the mythic origin of the “Three Fairy Maidens Who Ate the Divine Fruit and Bore the Ancestor,” but also vividly depicts Nurhaci’s legendary deeds: raising an army with thirteen suits of ancestral armo 3Reads7.8Score—Shelves
5. 105 清 Romance of the Thirteen Qing Emperors 清宫十三朝演义 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical579k WordsCompleted The Romance of the Thirteen Reigns of the Qing Court is a historical novel of nearly 600,000 Chinese characters by Republican-era writer Xu Xiaotian. With vivid prose and a sweeping scope, it offers a panoramic view of almost three hundred years of change, from the Qing dynasty’s origins to its fall. The novel’s one hundred chapters trace events from Nurhaci’s rise in Jianzhou and his uprising with thirteen suits of ancestral armor to Puyi’s abdication and the closing of the Qing palace. Court i 3Reads8.1Score—Shelves
6. 106 曾 The Story of Zeng Guofan 曾国藩演义 Xu Zheshen徐哲身Historical381k WordsCompleted The Romance of Zeng Guofan follows the tumultuous life of the famed late Qing minister Zeng Guofan, offering a sweeping account of the epic struggle between the Taiping Rebellion and the Qing court. Author Xu Zhesheng uses historical sources as its framework and literature as its soul, vividly portraying Zeng Guofan’s legendary journey from an impoverished scholar to a celebrated minister of the restoration. He founded the Xiang Army and turned the tide, and championed the Self-Strengthening Mov 6Reads8.0Score—Shelves
7. 107 算 The Deadly Trap 算死局 Li Er Bu Ha李二不哈Urban1.7M WordsOngoing Everyone knows that shady dealings can make you big money, but not everyone can pull them off. As for me, I was born to make a living this way. My name is Li Shiming, but people call me Li Ergou. In 2006, just after turning eighteen, I pulled off a scheme in Guangzhou and made my first million. By 2026, my assets had topped ten billion. This isn't just a story. It's a true account of the underworld, and a guide to the secrets of human nature. Some people read it and copy the tricks without under 157.1kReads8.8Score6.1kShelves
8. 108 心 Train Your Street Smarts in 100 Days 心眼子训练100天 Bingqi Talks Human Nature冰启聊人性3.1M WordsOngoing This isn't a book about teaching people to “turn bad.” It's a self-defense guide for kind people, showing them how to protect their own territory. After 100 days, you may not become a master of reading people, but at least you'll learn to dodge underhanded attacks with grace, then offer your opponent a cup of “tea.” 30.4kReads8.6Score2.5kShelves
9. 109 中 Stratagems and Schemes Throughout Chinese History 中国历代计谋计策 Xing Chunru邢春如Historical98k WordsCompleted This book includes impersonation, framing others, pushing someone into the Yellow River, a haunted house, an old horse finding its way, appearing and disappearing without a trace, killing two birds with one arrow, killing with a hidden weapon, buying someone off with a fortune, winning hearts and minds, dangling official posts and promises of promotion, eavesdropping through walls, tracking someone’s movements, a silver tongue, sweet-talking, concealing one’s identity, disguises, learning local 800Reads9.5Score242Shelves
10. 110 起 Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban1.5M WordsCompleted When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get 230.7kReads9.6Score66.9kShelves
11. 111 9 Historical Truths 99% of People Don't Know 99%的人不知道的历史真相 White Deer Calls白鹿鸣Historical116k WordsCompleted The famous general Li Guang never received a marquisate in his lifetime. Was it because of his temperament, or did fate simply deal him a cruel hand? Why did the “Monk Emperor,” who devoted himself to Buddhism, meet the absurd end of starving to death? Was the celebrated Di Renjie a great chancellor or the Tang dynasty's very own Detective Conan? Did Tang Bohu really meet the lovely Qiuxiang? Was there truly a tearjerking, once-in-a-lifetime romance between a poet and a maid? Tang dynasty prince 617Reads9.3Score102Shelves

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    These are also true.

12. 112 临 A Final Wish 临终之愿 Lei-jie's Hopeless Simp蕾姐的老舔狗Mystery322k WordsOngoing [Not for everyone: a niche novel with no harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible hero, and no wish fulfillment. The storytelling is detailed, but the pacing is a little slow.] [Why I write: I'm not after money. I don't have much, but I have enough. What I hope for is understanding, and I sincerely look forward to thoughtful readers.] [Keywords: hard science fiction, rigorous logic, wit and humor, critical thinking, and knowledge from seventeen academic disciplines to broaden your perspective] 193Reads—Score102Shelves

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    This book is the kind that's entertaining, funny, and educational—a book you can confidently recommend to anyone who asks, without shame, just pure taste. If you're tired of conventional tropes, wish-fulfillment stories, and feng shui mystical tales, and are starting to have higher intellectual and aesthetic standards, this hard science fiction, logically sound, humorous, and 17-subject knowledge-based book, *The End of Ten Days*, is a high-quality solution for expanding your knowledge and improving your thinking skills while enjoying entertainment.

13. 113 中 An Outline History of China 中国通史简编 Fan Wenlan范文澜Historical486k WordsCompleted An Outline of Chinese History runs from primitive society to the eve of the Opium War. Rather than recording the words and deeds of a small number of privileged figures, such as emperors and generals, it analyzes the living conditions of ordinary people throughout the dynasties. Through this series of analyses, it explores the path Chinese society followed in its development and traces the historical threads behind thousands of years of change. The purpose of An Outline of Chinese History is to 227Reads9.5Score—Shelves
14. 114 中 The Complete Collection of Popular Historical Romances from Every Chinese Dynasty (144 Volumes) 中国历代通俗演义大全集（全一百四十四册） Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical6.2M WordsCompleted A classic collection for history lovers, written by Cai Dongfan. It brings together his historical romances, including The Former Han Romance, The Later Han Romance, The Jin Dynasties Romance, The Northern and Southern Dynasties Romance, The Tang Dynasty Romance, The Song Dynasty Romance, The Five Dynasties Romance, The Yuan Dynasty Romance, The Ming Dynasty Romance, The Qing Dynasty Romance, and The Republic of China Romance, among others, for a total of 144 volumes. Though called romances, the 1.2kReads9.5Score206Shelves
15. 115 思 The Archaeology of Thought: A Handbook of Conceptual Dissection 思维的考古学：概念解剖工具书 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘12.6M WordsOngoing This is an unconventional “dictionary,” as well as a precision tool for the mind. It offers no standard answers, only a scalpel called the “Three-Layer Archaeological Method,” used to dissect core concepts that shape our understanding and emotions, even though we use them every day without thinking about them, such as “I,” “love,” “perspective,” and “value.” Starting with outrage over the plot of an anime, readers will follow the author’s deeply thought-provoking and practical guidance to treat 162Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It seems to stubbornly illuminate one specific star after another in the boundless, abstract night sky. The light of each star may be faint, but their refusal to be swallowed by darkness, and the starry sky they form by reflecting each other, are precisely defending a most basic truth.

16. 116 成 Idiom Cognition Dictionary: Unlocking the Algorithms That Shape Your Life 成语认知词典：解锁人生底层算法 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘Modern Romance9.7M WordsOngoing A contemporary urban romance about a woman's growth and rebirth. The story begins on the night of her former lover Lu Chenzhou's lavish engagement party. Su Wan, a jewelry designer, chooses to stay alone in her studio, setting fifty-seven chips of diamond into a platinum base as she begins creating a pair of earrings called “Breaking Free.” Eight years of waiting and the collapse of her family's business have not crushed her. Instead, they have forged a quiet, resilient brilliance within her. W 1Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 117 职 Career Leap: A Guide to Going from Rookie to Expert 职场跃迁：菜鸟到大神的认知法 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘Urban842k WordsOngoing Three months into the job, Ling Che has become the company's most miserable “office tool”: he takes the blame, works overtime, and gets dumped on by other departments. Colleagues steal credit for his hard work, connections get the promotion he deserves, and he earns an entry-level salary while doing core work. He's nearly laid off! At his lowest point, he unexpectedly awakens a Workplace Insight System and unlocks eight smart tools: The Entropy Reduction Engine sorts messy materials in three mi 1Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 118 异 Day of the Beastly Disguise: A Plan to Reset Humanity’s Knowledge 异兽伪装日：全人类认知清零计划 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘Urban274k WordsOngoing The Day of the Disguised Beasts: A Plan to Erase Humanity's Understanding follows Lu Ming in an inverted world where “humans disguise themselves as beasts, while beasts infiltrate humanity.” He goes from an “ordinary student kept in the dark” to someone who “awakens supernatural powers, sees through disguises, and uncovers the truth about the world.” At the beginning of the novel, Lu Ming lives in “seemingly ordinary Qingteng City”: he goes to school every day, jokes around with his classmates, 5Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 119 底 The Bottom-of-the-Barrel Dictionary 底渣词典 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘455k WordsOngoing The CEO’s Contract Wife: His White Moonlight Turns Out to Be Me To save her gravely ill younger brother, Pei Yuwei signs a contract and becomes a stand-in for the late wife of business tycoon Jiang Hanzhou. Thirty million yuan, three years: she must live as the shadow of another woman, copying her smile and preferences, even wearing the earrings she left behind. Jiang Hanzhou is cool and cruel. He sleeps beside her every night, yet gazes through her at his lost white moonlight. Day after day, 7Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 120 已 Years Have Passed, and I Know Not When the Flowers Fell 已过数载，不知花落 Guest from Haizhou海州客8k WordsCompleted Years have passed. Who knows where the flowers have fallen. 182Reads—Score—Shelves

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21. 121 负 Bearing a Sword, I Patrol the Heavens 负剑巡天 Guest from Haizhou海州客Eastern Fantasy517k WordsOngoing A speck of dust, a world. A pair of cultivator partners, a legend. The Twofold Dust Realm, a real world within a speck of dust. Here, they are its creators, able to still heaven and earth, and each other’s hearts. The world outside covets them, hunts them, and schemes against them without end. But as long as he is there, she is unafraid; as long as she is there, he will not retreat. Because the greatest power has never been the ability to destroy heaven and earth. It is this: You are by my si —Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 122 是 I’m the One Who Excluded Them All! 是我孤立他们所有人！ Mei Wei美慰21k WordsCompleted I’m the One Who Shut Them All Out! 374Reads—Score178Shelves
23. 123 语 A Great Transmigration Through Chinese Textbooks 语文课本大穿越 Pawn Crossing the River 20过河小卒20Historical147k WordsCompleted What? I have to stop Zhang Fei from going off to grab Brother Liang on his own in The Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage? Am I going to get beaten to death? Help Kong Yiji, who keeps asking, “Is there much? Not much,” find a way to make a living? That'll be tricky. The two sons of Kua E, who appear at the end of The Foolish Old Man Who Moved the Mountains, are actually ordinary mortals, and I have to find a way to help them move the mountain? Isn't that asking too much? In one Chinese textbook 27Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Go watch it, I guarantee it'll drive your classmates crazy.

24. 124 维 Whispers Across Dimensions 维度黯语 Quantum Observer量子观察员Sci-Fi & Apocalypse120k WordsOngoing In 2300 AD, an analyst on duty broke down after listening to “Dark Whispers” for seventy-two hours straight. “It's talking to me.” He curled up beneath the observation platform, repeating the same words over and over. It wasn't a signal. It was the sound of footsteps. Higher-dimensional beings were approaching, like children making their way to an anthill. The rifts appeared. Cities vanished in an instant, the laws of physics began to collapse, and countless people turned into “blanks” amid the —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    4. A book recommended for its contrasting aspects: This book is not only good to read, but also educational. "Dimensional Whispers" is as good as three books combined. 🚀

25. 125 生 The I Ching in Everyday Life: My Journey to Enlightenment 生活中的易经：我的悟道实录 He Wuming Yi鹤无名一544k WordsCompleted Which path should I take in life? Why am I still unhappy despite all my hard work? Will that person come back? Will next year be any better? We have all paused at a crossroads in life, wondering what fate has in store for us. While I was writing this series, someone asked me, “Do people actually read what you write? These days, everyone likes feel-good stories.” I smiled and said nothing. Feel-good stories can make you happy for a while, but once you finish them, you're still left feeling lost. 36Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    Those who are destined to meet will see it.

26. 126 红 Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero 1.6kReads9.3Score239Shelves

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    Your knowledge is beyond your imagination.

27. 127 雍 The Illustrated Tale of the Swordsman Yongzheng, Volumes 1 and 2 雍正剑侠图（上下册） Chang Jiemiao常杰淼Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Tong Lin takes up his midnight-and-noon chicken-claw mandarin-duck axes and roams the martial world, rising from a farmer's son to become Yongzheng's personal bodyguard. The Blood-Dropper secret service is recruiting online, while a band of sword heroes prepares for a final showdown on Penglai Island. 683Reads9.5Score101Shelves
28. 128 隋 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 Chu Renhuo褚人获Historical617k WordsCompleted An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 838Reads9.6Score—Shelves
29. 129 武 Wu Zetian's Four Great Mystery Cases 武则天四大奇案 Anonymous佚名Historical200k WordsCompleted [Historical Mystery + Four Great Cases + Ancient-Era Deduction] From strange cases in the countryside to courtly intrigue, Di Renjie carefully unravels the truth at every turn. Newly appointed magistrate of Changping County, Di Renjie is immediately faced with a bizarre murder: a merchant from Huzhou is found mysteriously dead at an inn in Liulidun. The local headman, Hu De, abuses his power, but the identity of the real culprit raises even more questions. Disguised as an ordinary traveler, Di R 391Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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    Classic book recommendations 😜

30. 130 瓦 The Saga of Wagang Stronghold 瓦岗寨演义 Liang Langchuan梁朗川Historical74k WordsCompleted The Tale of Wagang Stronghold is set amid the chaos of the late Sui dynasty and vividly recounts how the heroes of Wagang rise up to resist tyranny. The story follows bold outlaws such as Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Shan Xiongxin, and Xu Maogong, chronicling their legendary exploits: gathering at Wagang, seizing the imperial tribute, rebelling in Shandong, and joining forces with eighteen rebel kings to fight the Sui court. The book features both bloody battles amid flashing blades and clashes of w 869Reads9.5Score107Shelves
31. 131 四 The Scandalous Tales of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人艳史演义 Su Yan Zhuren素阉主人Historical104k WordsCompleted Uncovering the untold stories of the Four Beauties [History + biographies + the Four Beauties + unofficial anecdotes] Xi Shi, whose beauty could topple a kingdom as she washed silk, was caught in the turmoil of a chaotic age. Yang Yuhuan’s glance could captivate an entire city, but her passionate love became a shackle of fate. Wang Zhaojun left the frontier with a mournful song, bringing a brief peace between the Han and the Xiongnu. Diao Chan ingeniously set a chain of schemes in motion, turnin 92Reads8.7Score—Shelves
32. 132 白 The Art of White Sorcery 白相术 Xin Bai辛白Mystery40k WordsCompleted Thieves Have Their Code Three tales: "The Art of White Magic," "A Thousand Killings," and "The Ultimate Thief" Two stories retold: "Bajie" and "Wukong" "The Art of White Magic": Even underhanded methods can save lives, and even righteous justice can kill. "A Thousand Killings": In old Shanghai, there were once four master pickpockets. Some speculate they may all have been aliases of the same person. "The Ultimate Thief": The pinnacle of thievery, and a game of wits between people. "Bajie": D 1.3kReads9.3Score267Shelves

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    Study hard.

33. 133 本 At Home in Another Land 本国他乡 Liu Liu Jiang六六江Urban364k WordsCompleted Success doesn't depend entirely on ability. Sometimes, luck plays a much bigger role. If today's successful people had to start their businesses all over again, most of them probably wouldn't dare. This book tells the story of a man with thoroughly mediocre intelligence who defeats one cunning schemer after another. It can't help but make you wonder: between the clever and the foolish, who really has the upper hand? 62Reads—Score—Shelves

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    We should learn some scheming and intrigue.

34. 134 百 Good for Nothing 百无二用 Liu Liu Jiang六六江Urban138k WordsCompleted This book is entirely made up. It does not refer to any person or event. If it happens to offend anyone, that is purely coincidental! If a scholar is useless in every way, what would it mean to be useless in every other way? Is there any truth to the saying that kindness cannot command an army and righteousness cannot manage wealth? Is the scariest thing in the world a thug who knows martial arts? There’s another possibility: a top student in a leadership position. Chen Xu, a core R&D team membe 31Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 135 孩 How Children Can Learn to Write Well 孩子如何写好字 Liu Liu Jiang六六江24k WordsCompleted This book is complete nonsense, so just read it for fun. Don’t take any of the information in it seriously. If you happen to think something in it makes sense, that’s purely a coincidence. I didn’t mean to. Come on, come on! I wrote this book because I had nothing better to do. 37Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 136 我 I Don't Have Superpowers 我没有超能力 Liu Liu Jiang六六江Urban226k WordsCompleted This book is entirely fictional. There is no such thing as changing feng shui with traditional Chinese painting. Please don’t take it seriously; just enjoy it for fun! Mr. Liujiang was an ordinary, penniless painter until he met his master, Zhou Mingqi, who taught him a method for adjusting people’s feng shui and improving their fortunes. After five years of poverty, and with his master’s permission, Mr. Liujiang was finally able to use this supernatural ability to get rich. How did Mr. Liujiang 52Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 137 传 Biographies of Legendary Traders 传奇交易员列传 The Remarkable Wang Shiyi了不起的王十一373k WordsOngoing Reading Records of the Grand Historian, I was deeply moved by the Grand Historian's grand ambition to "investigate the relationship between Heaven and humanity, understand the changes from past to present, and establish his own school of thought." This inspired a thought: Why not follow the aspirations of the sages and chronicle the eventful lives of legendary figures in futures trading, seeking the true secrets of trading success through their stories? 40Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let's see how the big shots got here.

38. 138 岳 The Legend of Yue Fei 岳飞传 Lord of the Pearl-Returning Tower还珠楼主Historical161k WordsCompleted A historical epic novel by Huan Zhu Lou Zhu. Based on the life of Yue Fei, the famous Southern Song general who fought against the Jin, it begins with Yue Fei learning martial arts as a boy and vowing to serve his country. It vividly depicts how he formed the Yue Family Army, fought the Jin forces, and won one victory after another, until he was framed by treacherous officials and met a tragic end. The novel celebrates his unwavering loyalty and devotion to his country. 884Reads9.6Score—Shelves

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    The charm of super classics

39. 139 学 Learn to Speak Well, Keep Your Emotional Intelligence on Point 学会说话，情商在线 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人415k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are all books that can be used for learning; every single one is good.

40. 140 孙 The Thirty-Six Stratagems in The Art of War 孙子兵法中的三十六计 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人180k WordsCompleted The Art of War and The Thirty-Six Stratagems are outstanding examples of ancient Chinese military strategy and wisdom, and have had a profound influence on later generations. The Art of War, written by Sun Wu, is one of the world's earliest military works. It covers every aspect of warfare, including strategy, tactics, military management, and intelligence gathering. Sun Tzu stresses that "know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated," emphasizing the importance of accuratel 18Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 141 做 Don't Be Too Honest 做人不要太老实 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人214k WordsCompleted In real life, don't be too honest and accommodating. Honesty is a virtue, but taken too far, it can leave you in a difficult position. People who are too accommodating often don't know how to say no. When faced with unreasonable demands, they force themselves to agree, leaving themselves exhausted and risking that others will take them for granted. At work, they quietly take on a heavy workload but don't know how to showcase their achievements, so promotion opportunities often go to people who k 121Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 142 高 The Art of High-EQ Socializing 高情商社交术 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人Urban330k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 937Reads—Score100Shelves
43. 143 中 Five Thousand Years of Chinese History: Looking Back at the Past and Present, So Much to Admire 中华上下五千年回看古今如此多娇 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人893k WordsCompleted Five thousand years of Chinese history make up an epic and magnificent chronicle. The ancient land of China gave rise to the first glimmers of a brilliant civilization in prehistoric times. From the traces left by ancient humans such as Yuanmou Man and Peking Man to Neolithic cultures like Yangshao and Longshan, we see the wisdom and creativity of our ancestors. During the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties, the state began to take shape. The Xia established hereditary rule, the Shang developed a hi 186Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 144 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
45. 145 回 Master the Art of Conversation and Become a Great Speaker 回话有招练就好口才 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人728k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2.5kReads6.4Score164Shelves
46. 146 人 Life Lessons That Cut to the Bone 人生感悟，句句入骨 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人189k WordsCompleted To get along in life, you need to know how to handle people and be emotionally intelligent. When you speak, you need to know what to say and how to say it well. Life is full of pitfalls, so be tactful. Words can trip you up at every turn, so say what people want to hear if you want a chance. 914Reads—Score130Shelves
47. 147 三 Success Is 30% Doing and 70% Speaking: The Art of Communication 三分靠做七分靠说，说话的艺术 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人184k WordsCompleted The idea that "success is 30 percent doing and 70 percent talking" is profoundly reflected in many areas of life. It does not belittle the importance of taking action. Rather, it emphasizes the crucial role that expression and communication play on the road to success. In the business world, an excellent product or service is certainly important. But if its value and advantages are not communicated effectively to consumers, it may well be overlooked by the market. In that case, "talking" become 248Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 148 中 Unsolved Mysteries of China 中国未解之谜 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人261k WordsCompleted China, an ancient and wondrous land, has witnessed thousands of years of hardship and glory, while concealing countless unsolved mysteries. The mysterious ruins of ancient civilizations, such as Sanxingdui, have yielded strange bronze vessels and enigmatic masks with distinctive styles, leaving us full of questions about the origins and development of the ancient Shu civilization. What beliefs and symbols of power did the enormous bronze masks and towering bronze sacred tree represent? The myste 21Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 149 我 My Best Friend Is Such a Stud, and She Hits So Hard 我闺蜜超man，她打人老疼了 Big Dragon Fruit大那火龙果Urban619k WordsOngoing [Man transmigrates into a woman] [Strong heroine] [Decisive and ruthless] [Gender-bending romance] An ace agent's soul transmigrates into a young girl. She doesn't shrink back or lose heart, but calmly accepts reality. Let's stick to one principle: The strong never complain about their circumstances. Even if I've become a woman, I'm going to be the female lead of a male-oriented power fantasy! When it's time to be decisive, she's decisive. When it's time to take down scum, she does so without me 255Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I asked a friend to play ping-pong, but he refused. He told me to stay home and help him publish his book.

50. 150 打 I Lost a Fight, So I Deserved to Become a Peerless Fairy Monster 打架输了活该穿成绝世大妖精 Big Dragon Fruit大那火龙果Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted [Male-to-female transformation, gender-bender, exclusive romance, brainless fun, thrilling throughout with a touch of angst.] [Fantasy immortal-demon world meets ancient reality] [forced love + sweet romance + no saintly heroine] [Insight + bewitching charm + dazzling beauty + demonic physician + lightning-fast makeovers] Before transmigrating, he was a ruthless demon lord. Afterward, she became an ordinary young woman. The original owner was the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's house 488Reads—Score—Shelves

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