Books Every Student Should Read: Essential for Surviving the Rat Race 学生应该看的书 内卷必备
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A High School History Notebook 高中历史笔记
This book contains my own high school history notes, though only for Required Courses Two and Three. Why? Because I lost my notes for Required Courses One and Four, hahaha. I believe that taking notes is better than relying on a good memory. There are quite a lot of notes, along with summaries of some topics, which I’ll share at the end of the chapters for your reference. I hope this book will help everyone studying for history exams. Oh, and just so you know, my notes are based on an older edit
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- 2 Middle School Chemistry Notes 初中化学笔记 These are my middle school chemistry notes. Everyone, especially younger middle school students, can use their spare time between reading other novels to study a little. I hope they help with your schoolwork and that you get into the high school of your choice. 67Reads—Score109Shelves
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The Heavenly Eye Feng Shui Master 天眼风水师
[A feng shui novel] [Featuring feng shui, Daoist medicine, psychology, and economics; read faces and phone numbers] [Practical insights] [Explaining the esoteric with science] My master hastily taught me the art of divination and passed down a few books. Before I even had the chance to formally begin my training in the mountains, he sent me down into the world to help people... Where can I even go to complain about that? Amid the mortal world, I help others and cultivate myself.
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A General History of China 中国通史
The world-famous writer Cervantes said, “History gives birth to truth; it can withstand time and preserve old tales and past events. It is a record of ancient times, a warning for the present, and a lesson for future generations.” History is a mirror that records the successes and failures, prosperity and decline, triumphs and tragedies, transitions and renewal of human society. It also foreshadows humanity's future.
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- 5 Essential Chinese Classics Every Middle School Student Should Know 中学生必知的国学常识 This book brings together selected terms and topics related to traditional Chinese learning from the history of Chinese culture. Rich in content and knowledge, it covers subjects such as familiarizing oneself with the classics, cultivating character and setting aspirations, surveying history broadly to distill wisdom, the sparks of science in ancient civilizations, rallying calls in the classics of history, classical literature flowing through a thousand years, the core spirit of China, a kaleid 4Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 6 A General Reader's Guide to Historical Knowledge 历史常识通识读本 The historian and philosopher R. G. Collingwood once said, “Today comes from yesterday, and yesterday is contained in today. Yesterday, in turn, contains the day before, and so on, all the way back to antiquity. The history of the past still exists today. It has not died.” History serves as a mirror, recording humanity’s successes and failures, prosperity and decline, and the rise and fall of eras. What happens today will be history tomorrow. As the years pass and day gives way to night, the whe 52.1kReads9.6Score1.2kShelves
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Heshen: Master of Power 和珅：权力的玩家
As a miniature reflection of the power structure during the Qianlong era, Heshen's life was forever entangled in the shadow of absolute imperial authority and the deep-rooted ills of the bureaucracy. From a penniless orphan living under another's roof in Lvrou Hutong to rising to the center of power through his gift for languages and financial acumen, his ascent was shaped by both the banner system and the emperor's political machinations. He was once a capable official who cleaned up the Minist
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After Returning from Immortality, I Became a CEO’s Bodyguard 成仙归来后，我成了总裁保镖
A vocational-school student is tricked by his childhood friend into joining a scam compound, where he meets Shu Wanqing. After making a clever escape, he is hunted by gangsters and falls into a rift in space, becoming a cultivator. In the immortal realm, he wipes out the demon clan and battles the realm's patriarchs. After reaching the pinnacle of cultivation, he returns to the human world. While seeking revenge, he meets Shu Wanqing again. She has inherited her family's fortune, and Ling Jue be
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- 9 Random Notes from the Western Capital 西京杂记 The Miscellaneous Records of the Western Capital is an ancient collection of anecdotes about Chang'an, the capital of the Western Han dynasty. It was traditionally attributed to Liu Xin of the Western Han, though later accounts generally credited Ge Hong of the Jin dynasty with compiling it. In six volumes, it gathers court lore, stories about famous figures, local customs and traditions, ingenious crafts, and folk legends from the Han dynasty. Its contents are wide-ranging, and its prose is sim 43Reads7.9Score—Shelves
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After I Transmigrate into a Book, I Become an Obsessive Man's KPI 穿书后我成了偏执男的KPI
Also known as: Help! This System escaped from a mental hospital! Xu Ningjing transmigrated into a melodramatic Mary Sue and Gary Stu novel, becoming a cannon-fodder side character who shared her name. The original Xu Ningjing caused trouble at every turn and went crazy for love. In the end, the obsessive male side character, He Qilin, slowly killed her, step by step: sending her dead rats, psychologically terrorizing her, and gently describing how cold the water would feel when she drowned. Ca
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A Life Guide for College Students 给大学生的生活指南
A guide to college life, teaching you how to leave campus and adapt to society more effectively…
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The Sang Method of Secretly Loving You 桑式暗恋法则
[Physical edition now available] Sang You transmigrated, landing back on the first day of her freshman year of high school. The three years of high school she'd finally made it through had suddenly been reset to square one. Thinking about going back to a high school life where she had nothing, not even a full head of hair, made her want to die. Later, she stopped wanting to die, but everyone else said she was crazy. She was a freshman, yet not long after the term began, she skipped ahead to seni
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The Saga of Wagang Stronghold 瓦岗寨演义
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
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Super Memory in 24 Lessons 超级记忆力24课
Introduction to Super Memory: 6 Core Methods for Mastering Efficient Memorization Still anxious because you can’t remember vocabulary, key concepts, or important details at work? Still wasting time on rote memorization, only to forget everything moments later? Super Memory: 6 Core Methods and 24 Lessons for Mastering Efficient Memorization will help you break free of the misconception that you have a “bad memory.” With six scientific, accessible, easy-to-use memory techniques, you can learn to
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Surviving the Ordeal 熬过劫难
First, be certain that you can reach the summit. Then believe this book can rewrite your fate, and believe in the power of belief. By the time you read this book, the identity you have now will already have begun to loosen its grip. The moment you choose to begin, you have already left mediocrity behind. Can my story help you find your own path to salvation? May words reveal the power they truly hold.
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Ten Days to the End 十日终焉
2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat
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Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神
A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled
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I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神
The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa
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I Transmigrated into a Cultivation Novel, but Is This Actually a Women's Romance?! 穿越修仙文，但是疑似女频？！
[Cultivation, Ruthless Male Lead (Fourth Chapter Onward, He Starts Chopping, and Doesn’t Stop Until It’s Satisfying] He transmigrated into a cultivation world, but there was another soul inside his body. A woman! A lovesick, sweet little flower!!!!!!! And they had to take turns controlling the body every day. Shu Qiuqiao: I heard the protagonists in male-oriented novels kill people’s entire families at the drop of a hat and never bother with reason. Li Xia: That’s a complete slander! Who said th
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- 20 EN City of Beasts 异兽迷城 Gao Yang was an orphan. At the age of six, he transmigrated to a parallel world and began living in a warm family of five. When he turned eighteen, Gao Yang accidentally discovered the truth about the world: this was not a parallel world at all, but a mysterious realm, and all the relatives and friends around him were terrifying Beasts! Gao Yang nearly lost his life 475.8kReads9.7Score67.4kShelves
- 21 EN The Gods' Foolish Game 诸神愚戏 I have two principles in life: 1. I never lie. 2. I never believe anything anyone says, including myself. “Sir, I would like to point out that your second statement conflicts with the first.” “How so?” “If you never lie, why don’t you believe what you say?” “Oh, sorry. I forgot to mention that I don’t consider myself human.” “?” Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Cheng Shi, Cheng Shi who never lies. What, you’ve never heard of me? That’s all right. You simply haven’t been deceived by m 518.8kReads9.7Score68.3kShelves
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Reborn as King You of Zhou: From the Start, I Killed Bao Si to Consecrate My Banner 重生周幽王，开局杀褒姒祭旗
[A slow-burn tale of farming and development + court intrigue + warlord rivalries + no System + not a wish-fulfillment power fantasy] Zhou Chen transmigrates to the end of the Western Zhou Dynasty and becomes the infamous King You of Zhou, Ji Gongsui. He has already been on the throne for six years. The Zhou royal house is in decline, its royal armies have been wiped out, the people are furious, and the feudal lords are ready to make their move. Only five years remain before the Quanrong capture
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Historical Cold Cases 历史悬案
This book is an ideal read for exploring the details of history and uncovering the truth behind its mysteries. It opens a path back to the weight of the past, vividly tracing the origins and development of unsolved cases, while objectively presenting the perspectives of experts and scholars investigating the historical truth. It interprets history through a modern lens. Divided into a World section and a China section, the book covers some of the most influential and significant historical myste
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- 24 The Rites Between Ruler and Subject 君臣之礼 “Who’s going to advise His Majesty to take more consorts?” Everyone answered, “General Gu!” “Who’s going to impeach Duke Song?” Everyone answered, “General Gu!” “Who’s going to petition for tax cuts?” Everyone answered, “Obviously General Gu again!” General Gu: “...” Gu Fang knew exactly where he stood. He was determined to become a pillar of Great Shun, but the obstacles to having his name remembered in history were not only wolves and tigers, but also his imperial junior brother, the Son of He 1.8kReads9.2Score214Shelves
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Five Thousand Years of Chinese History 中华上下五千年
Arranged chronologically, this book selects major events, influential figures, remarkable achievements, and brilliant cultural accomplishments from five thousand years of history. It strives to reach new heights in accuracy, appeal, and insight. Through a rigorous structure and innovative design, it explains Chinese history from every angle, offering fresh perspectives and multiple layers of analysis while vividly and concisely recounting the basic course of China's historical evolution and the
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A Grand Survey of Qing Dynasty Scandalous History: Complete in Five Volumes 清朝野史大观（全五卷）
This is a comprehensive collection of historical materials drawn from unofficial Qing Dynasty histories and anecdotes. It is divided into five sections: “Tales from the Qing Palace,” “Qing Dynasty Historical Records,” “Anecdotes of Qing Figures,” “The Arts of the Qing Dynasty,” and “Strange Tales of the Qing Era.” Its contents have been compiled from more than a hundred collections of Qing-era notes and short stories, covering countless secrets from the early Qing to its final years. These inclu
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- 27 The Emperor’s Tactics 帝王的手段 The throne was meant to belong to a single family and surname. Whoever seized it would never willingly hand it over, and even a fool would fight to the death to keep it. Claiming the throne required all manner of cunning and deception. That is why most emperors throughout history met tragic ends. The emperor embodied power and wealth, and the throne’s allure sent wave after wave rowing toward it, straight into a storm of bloodshed. 25Reads8.5Score—Shelves
- 28 Casual Talks on the Yi Hexagrams 易卦闲谈录 Every country's history has its own character. Mongolia's, for instance, is a history of war: its people once galloped across the land, looking up at the sky and speaking of world conquest. The young history of the United States is a story of westward expansion. Generation after generation, a century of determination to expand its territory was finally rewarded by the favor of Lady Luck. Africa as a whole seems to have a history of invasion. She is like the girl next door, newly grown and unmatc 10Reads—Score—Shelves
- 29 The Harshest Test Setter in History 史上最狠出题人 [Adapted into a short drama] He's elementary school students' worst nightmare, the most deviously cruel exam setter in the world! One test paper wiped out 140,000 students in Jiangcheng, while a single question made 200,000 students in Huicheng cry! Every student who has ever taken Qin Ye's exams is left with a hundred thousand questions in their head. What color was Daji's bellyband? Did Qin Shi Huang circle the pillar clockwise or counterclockwise? This is a Chinese exam, so why are you asking 5.7kReads9.3Score792Shelves
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Rigid Justice 刻板正义
If you were born to be humanity’s savior, destined to sacrifice yourself, would you accept your mission? [Great Calamities] are extinction-level natural disasters that occur every few years: tsunamis, meteorites, swarms of insects, collapsing stars. Only the most powerful superhuman, known as [Justice], can end them by offering up their life. Against this backdrop, humanity has developed all kinds of unique social systems, and the world’s balance of power and relations between nations have bec
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- 31 The Secret History of the Manchus (In Plain Language) 满清秘史（白话版） A volume of secret history conceals the rise and fall of a dynasty; a lifetime of firsthand experience brings an era to life. Discover the truth of the late Qing turmoil through the writings of Xihua Louzhu. The definitive work The Secret History of the Qing Dynasty by Xihua Louzhu (Wang Kaiyun), a leading figure of Hunan learning, is now available in a new vernacular edition! From the distinctive perspective of someone who witnessed events firsthand, it lifts the veil on the hidden power strugg 129Reads9.0Score—Shelves
- 32 Tales of the Southern Ming 南明那些事儿 Tales of the Southern Ming recounts a chapter of late Ming history, portraying the struggle of a people amid chaos and examining the power plays and factional conflicts of the ancient court. Loyal ministers and righteous patriots, treacherous villains, civil war and foreign invasion, barbarism and civilization intertwine in a sweeping historical panorama. 824Reads9.5Score138Shelves
- 33 Tales of the Qing Dynasty 满清野闻录 Originally titled Ten-Leaf Anecdotes, this book recounts customs and notable events of the Qing dynasty, covering a wide range of subjects. The author devotes considerable attention to exposing the Qing court's many dark secrets. His scathing satire of Empress Dowager Cixi's autocratic rule and extravagance, as well as the arrogance and greed of the eunuch Li Lianying, comes vividly to life on the page. 45Reads8.1Score—Shelves
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The Real Top Student System 真实学霸系统
How did a student who scored just 197 points on his high school sophomore final exams turn his life around in a year? A brain-potential researcher has the answer. Other people’s Systems fall from the sky. He built his himself, using the power of psychological suggestion to give himself extraordinary drive. By breaking goals into smaller steps, he created a reward system in his brain, releasing dopamine every time he achieved a mini-goal. Soon, studying became as addictive as snacking on sunflowe
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The Finest Classical-Style Collection: One Life, One Generation, One Pair (Complete in Six Volumes) 最美古风精品全集：一生一代一双人（全六册）
Twenty Must-Read Romance Picks: Sweet Indulgence vs. Heartbreak, Classic Historical Settings, and Bestsellers. A signature work by the rising star of historical romance, Wei Luo, Khitan Princess won both the Youth Literature Award and the Best Originality Award. Chong Xiaobian’s popular works include The Eldest Young Madam Is Not to Be Messed With and Married to an Apricot Before Her Time. Yun Xi’s unconventional historical romance, All Under Heaven for the Consort. A bestselling work by Xiao Sh
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- 36 Plain Talk 苏谈 A single collection of essays can reflect the character of Wu scholars and the shifting moods of society. Such is Su Tan, written by the distinguished Ming scholar Yang Xunji. It is more than a collection of anecdotes: it is a regional cultural sketch interweaving local scenery with details of everyday life. Su Tan is a single-volume work written by Yang Xunji, a native of Suzhou in the Ming dynasty, whose courtesy name was Junqian and whose literary name was Nanfeng. Compiled during the Ming dy 1Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 37 The Complete Collection of Celebrity Deaths: Premium Gold Edition 名人之死大全集（超值金版） The Complete Collection of Famous People's Deaths (Premium Gold Edition) chronicles the deaths of many famous people and discusses what death means for life, making it a weighty book indeed. The editors provide detailed accounts of the final days of more than 200 notable figures, along with their words and actions at the end of their lives. Some were corrupt villains who clung to life and betrayed their masters for personal gain; others were national heroes who stood nobly by their principles an 19Reads9.2Score—Shelves
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The Phoenix-Tortoise-Borne City 凤凰龟驮城
The story of a heavenly brat coming down to the mortal world, and my life as a top-tier star among humans: I ruined Jiang Ziya's retirement, stole the Thunder God's hammer, and smashed the Jade Emperor's palace... In short, I stirred up everyone's wrath, so they sent me to the mortal world for a little experience. But I never expected the dazzling world of mortals to be so captivating. I got involved, I ran away, I tried it all, and I endured every kind of hardship! I thought I could make a name
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A Rose-Colored Life 玫瑰人生LaVieenRose
Set against the turbulent Republican era, this is the story of Song Guoshu, known as Rose, tracing her love and personal growth from girlhood to middle age over nearly twenty years. [In just two or three days, all of Shanghai was abuzz with the news: the “Underworld Emperor,” Ninth Master Chen, had fallen for a peerlessly beautiful woman. He lavished a fortune on her, gave her a private car and bodyguards, and kept her in the most luxurious surroundings at Begonia Villa.] Author’s Notice: This
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- 40 Only the Fragrance of Orchids 唯蜜兰香 Some people, once you miss your chance with them, there’s no going back. So what if she’s a doctor? You didn’t cherish her when she was devoted to you. Now she’s walked away, and you’re crying your eyes out as you search for her… If you knew this would happen, why didn’t you treasure her from the start? 8Reads—Score—Shelves
- 41 Enchanting Niangniang 媚娘倾倾 Take a prince as his apprentice, form a joint male-and-female logistics team, build a nationwide logistics network, create the most advanced war chariots, turn a cute child into a lucky charm, and help his divorced mother rise again. She’s dominating the ancient world of commerce! 17Reads—Score—Shelves
- 42 The Difficult Homeowner Became My Beloved Wife 难缠女业主终成我娇妻 A no-nonsense man meets an elite woman. When these “enemies” meet, they can’t stop arguing. A twist of fate leads to a hilarious, heart-wrenching romance full of playful banter, and they ultimately become the perfect couple! The ordinary guy’s spring comes on a little too strong!!! 17Reads—Score—Shelves
- 43 Five Yue Battle Blades 五越战刃 I transmigrated into the crown prince of an ancient fictional dynasty. Unfortunately, three days after I ascended the throne, enemy cavalry breached the capital. I became the shortest-reigning emperor in history. Just as the rebels were about to tear me apart, my System awakened. I got five divine weapons from the start, and each time I "escaped from prison," I unlocked another one 23Reads—Score—Shelves
- 44 Heavenly Milk: A Global History of Opium 天堂之奶：一部鸦片全球史 One of the Cape of Good Hope series. Opium is a drug that has both healed and harmed humanity since the dawn of civilization. For thousands of years, people have been enslaved by this “milk of paradise.” Renowned cultural historian Lucy Inglis takes readers on an epic journey from ancient Mesopotamia to modern America and Afghanistan, from Sanskrit to slang, and from the tears of the poppy to narcotics, from morphine to today’s synthetic opioids. She recounts the long and complex history of the 37Reads9.1Score—Shelves
- 45 Loyal Souls of the Red Earth 红土忠魂 A realistic war story about the Sino-Vietnamese War of Self-Defense. It portrays the brutality of war and humanity’s longing and yearning for peace. In human society, peaceful development never lasts long, and a happy life is never easy to come by. 9Reads—Score—Shelves
- 46 I Fear Neither Heaven nor Earth, Only Leaks 天不怕，地不怕，就怕漏 These are stories from Chinese folk legends. The older generation in my family used to tell them to me when I was little. Today, I've polished them up a bit to share with you. Chinese culture must be passed down, not allowed to disappear. 38Reads—Score—Shelves
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A Dating Show Live Stream? And We Still Have to Study CET-4 Vocabulary? 直播恋综！还要学习四级单词？？
(Currently undergoing major revisions, so please hold off on reading.) A romance reality-show novel that will teach you all the essential vocabulary: He has a System, she quick-transmigrates, the rivals are too formidable, and winning back his love on a dating show is full of obstacles! [Both reborn + competing male suitors + sweet romance + secret identity twists + a little angst + historical and modern settings] Blurb 1: Mi Fu, a short-tempered fox spirit who’s lived for a thousand years, tran
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A Complete History of World War II 二战全史
From September 1, 1939, to September 2, 1945, the Axis powers of Germany, Italy, and Japan, along with Finland, Hungary, Romania, and other nations, fought a global war against the Allies, who represented the world’s anti-fascist forces. World War II ended with the anti-fascist nations, including the United States, the Soviet Union, China, and Britain, and people around the world defeating the fascist invaders and securing peace and progress. A Complete History of World War II, compiled by Si Bu
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The Chinese Academy of Sciences Came to the Entertainment Industry to Poach Someone! The Haters Were Stunned 中科院来娱乐圈捞人！黑粉全蒙了
“Thanks to [If You're This Capable, Why Not Join the Chinese Academy of Sciences?] for sending a hundred Carnival gifts. Boss, you're invulnerable to bullets and blades.” After turning down yet another visit from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Gu Ran turned around and explained the three ways to achieve controlled nuclear fusion to his fans. Other streamers' fans have an average education level of middle school. Gu Ran's fans average a PhD.
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Chinese Class Broadcast on the Sky Screen, and the Ancients Are Losing It 天幕直播语文课，古人破防了
Ancestors, do you realize you’ve been “eating people”? The first text, “Blessing,” shows how feudal ethics devoured Xianglin Sao. The second text, “Kong Yiji,” shows how the feudal imperial examination system devoured Kong Yiji. The texts coming up next include: “An Ode to Epang Palace”: The Qin dynasty fell in the reign of its second emperor. Qin Shi Huang utterly lost it, and we’ll explore the cycle of rise and fall shared by every dynasty in Chinese history. Let all the emperors lose it t
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