Books Every Student Should Read: Essential for Surviving the Rat Race 学生应该看的书 内卷必备

1. 301 我 I Learn English in the Infinite Flow 我在无限流里学英语 A Kuan Virus阿宽病毒Modern Romance521k WordsOngoing [No dungeons, reality itself is the dungeon. GB romance] (The score is low because it was just posted.) Each dungeon teaches you one word. P.S. This isn't a deranged story. The vocabulary is explored through British and American cultural contexts and by tracing the roots of words through their prefixes and suffixes. No abstract, nonsensical content. Thoughtful yet aloof immortal man × career-driven woman who plays the pig to eat the tiger During a trip to the sea, Chen Jin saw a beautiful girl w 388Reads8.1Score104Shelves

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   These two books! Knowledge has entered my brain in a vicious way. [Staring emoji]

2. 302 为 I Created a World for Her, but All She Cares About Is Her Studies 为她创世界，她只思学业 Qiao Mo乔仫Modern Romance601k WordsCompleted This book was originally titled “Look This Way, Underachiever” On a chaotic morning, our protagonist died. After death, she arrived in a new world. There, as a student, she embarked on a journey from underachiever to top student. And she soon got her whole class caught up in the competition, too. The fearsome physics teacher gave up entirely: “Teacher He, you’re the teacher and I’m the student. Just call me Xiaoyuan.” The devoted chemistry teacher pleaded pitifully: “Xiangxiang, I broke my leg. 137Reads6.4Score101Shelves

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   This is the kind of book students should be reading; it'll be a nightmare for them when school starts.

3. 303 简 A Brief History of China: China in the Context of World History 简读中国史：世界史坐标下的中国 Zhang Hongjie张宏杰Historical244k WordsCompleted Chinese civilization never developed in isolation. From the moment it emerged, it was influenced by elements of other civilizations around the world. Yet these foreign influences did not alter the essence of Chinese civilization; instead, they made its distinctive character all the more evident. This book places Chinese history within the broader context of world history and traces the course of its development, helping readers form an overall understanding of Chinese history in a short time. It 807Reads9.5Score162Shelves

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   Chinese, history, and politics – essential for intense competition! Let's go! [Learned it][Learned it][Learned it][Learned it]

4. 304 惹 The Trouble-Making Disciple 惹祸的徒弟 Autumn Winds Sweep In寒枫袭来Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted Because of natural disasters, the people of Liangcheng in Tianguo suffer from severe hunger. With no choice but to leave their hometown to survive, they head for the prosperous capital. A mother and son cling to each other as they make the arduous journey of a thousand li. By the time they reach the outskirts of the capital, the unfortunate mother is on the verge of death from hunger. Looking at her young son, she hopes some kindhearted person will take him in so he won’t starve to death. After 1.7kReads6.9Score103Shelves

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   Books students should read: Novels by their peers

5. 305 一 China's History: So Addictive You'll Read It in One Sitting, Volume 2 一读就上瘾的中国史2 Wen Boling温伯陵Historical166k WordsCompleted This is an era of great upheaval, when nations and individuals alike face unprecedented change. Some cling to life, while others face death without fear; Some see darkness, while others see light; Some defend their honor, while others cast aside their dignity. A History of China That Gets You Hooked, Volume 2, looks back at the great turning points in history: Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions, Li Shimin unifying the realm and becoming the Heavenly Khan, Zheng He's seven voyages to the 719Reads9.5Score317Shelves
6. 306 半 A Half-Hour Cartoon History of China (Complete in Seven Volumes) 半小时漫画中国史（全七册） Chen Lei and the Half-Hour Comics Team陈磊·半小时漫画团队Historical203k WordsCompleted Read comics for half an hour and learn the history of China and the world! This is actually a rigorous, minimalist history of China plus a minimalist world history. From the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods to the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and from the Four Great Ancient Civilizations to Europe, Japan, and the United States... Open this book and learn history while laughing until your abs hurt. Half-Hour Comics: Chinese History 1–5: The Spring and Autumn and Warring State 2.5kReads9.6Score722Shelves

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   If you're tired of reading dry and boring history books, try comic history! It's very useful and easy to understand. [Already interested][Already interested][Already interested]

7. 307 南 Southern Song, Northern Center 南宋北中 Zhong Hong仲弘Historical1.1M WordsCompleted From the start, two strangers who accidentally ended up together transmigrate with their bare bottoms exposed, covering themselves with leaves before getting stung in their most sensitive spots by hairy caterpillars. No System, no golden finger. They mainly rely on what they've learned online to make their way in the world, and the story wins on plot alone. Humorous and funny, with an emphasis on realism. 1.4kReads8.5Score135Shelves

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   No system, no cheat codes, just two naked guys transmigrating. They use leaves to cover themselves and even get stung in the groin by stinging caterpillars. They rely entirely on their own hard work, wits, and courage, and the plot is what makes it so compelling. Humorous and funny, with absolutely sharp intellect, striving for realism. The author is an investment guru, and the story covers a lot about financing, projects, negotiation, stock market techniques, and manipulative tactics.

8. 308 不 Bu Baichi's Comic History of China (Four-Volume Set) 不白吃漫画中国史（全四册） I'm Not Bai Chi我是不白吃Historical48k WordsCompleted A deep dive into Chinese history: the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties, and the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. A comic-book encyclopedia of Chinese history by I Am Not a Glutton, part of the I Am Not a Glutton Comics series. 218Reads9.2Score104Shelves
9. 309 赛 Sai Lei's Three-Minute Cartoon History of the Communist Party of China 赛雷三分钟漫画中国共产党历史 Sai Lei赛雷Historical20k WordsCompleted A Hilarious New Work by Sai Lei! An introductory book for learning the history of the Communist Party of China! A youth reader for studying Party history! Guided and reviewed by the Seventh Department of the Institute of Party History and Literature, and based on A Brief History of the Communist Party of China, the popular science comics team "Sai Lei in Three Minutes" has carefully illustrated the history of the Communist Party of China in full color! Cinematic scenes throughout, with full-colo 96Reads9.4Score—Shelves
10. 310 黄 The History of China in Comics by Huang Tongxue (Complete in Four Volumes) 黄同学漫画历史（全四册） That Student Huang那个黄同学Historical74k WordsCompleted The four-part “Huang’s Comic History of World War II” series. In the first volume, the author uses comics to take readers back to the smoke-filled battlefields of World War II and revisit the epic tale written in blood by anti-fascist fighters striving for peace for all humanity. The book covers famous battles, legendary generals, anecdotes from the battlefield, introductions to weapons, and more. Readers will gain a more comprehensive understanding of the greatest war in human history and a dee 40Reads9.4Score—Shelves
11. 311 神 The Divine Mortician 神葬师 Listening to Rain in a Small Tower小楼听雨Mystery506k WordsCompleted I am the peerless Divine Burial Master. I use heaven and earth as my coffin to bury every ghost and god in the world, and feng shui formations to safeguard the nation’s fortune for generations to come. The world honors me as the National Feng Shui Master. Bureau 749 regards me as its pillar of support, and I trounced the Kiku Sect. Yet in the ultimate battle ten years ago, I won but still lost everything. With my cultivation gone, all I could do was return to my hometown and wait to die. Then, o 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing style combines the fluency of online novels with the charm of classical literature; the fight scenes are poetic, and the atmosphere is picturesque. Beyond mere enjoyment, it delves into philosophical themes such as "tools and humanity," "sacrifice and responsibility," and "cause and effect and time," making it a rare work in online literature with literary ambition.

12. 312 紫 The Purple Garment Apocalypse 紫衫启示录 Raising a Little Dinosaur in My Pocket裤兜里养小恐龙Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Readers, don't worry. I know what you're resisting deep down, and I'll smash every last bit of it to pieces. “World, we hate each other.” “Without lies, there can be no civilization.” “Organized crime is a stain on society, and you are a stain on organized crime.” “I can break down your moves because you've used those same moves on me.” “Rat race culture is the inflation of hard work.” “You kidnapped me, and now you're asking me about the meaning of life!?” “Hmph! Namo Amitabha!” “Tch! Jesus Chr 1.5kReads—Score219Shelves

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    Lazy people will want to start reading, while bookworms will want to lie down.

13. 313 曾 There Was Once a Boy 曾有少年时 Li Haoyuan李浩源Historical153k WordsCompleted Did you know Zhang Jiuling's reason for resigning was, “Mom told me to come home”? Did you know Wen Tingyun got drunk and talked nonsense, somehow turning a winning hand into a complete disaster? Did you know Gao Shi spent ten years penniless before finally rising to high office and becoming a general? These stories from a thousand years ago are more entertaining than celebrity gossip, and much easier to relate to. Chen Ziang, Luo Yin, Wei Yingwu, Li He... They weren't among the Tang dynasty's t 240Reads9.4Score100Shelves

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    These are all great for students; the content is rich and they're very enjoyable. [Admiration][Admiration]

14. 314 意 I Called My Target’s Name While We Were Getting Carried Away 意乱情迷时叫错了攻略对象的名字 Ze Yin zern泽殷zernModern Romance21k WordsCompleted In the heat of the moment, I called my target by the wrong name: “Mr. Qiao, I really, really love you~!” The person holding me suddenly stiffened. “Who is Mr. Qiao?” I froze for a moment, then remembered that Mr. Qiao was my partner from the previous world. “Oh, silly me, it was just a slip of the tongue, Mr. Mo.” The man smiled at that, then his expression turned dangerous. “But my surname isn't Mo either.” 218Reads8.9Score—Shelves
15. 315 书 Master Calligrapher? Poet Immortal? Chief Minister? That's Right, I'm All of Them 书圣？诗仙？首辅？没错，都是我 Sunlight on the River日照前川Historical834k WordsOngoing In his previous life, Cui Xian was a PhD in Chinese Language and Literature at a top-tier university. In this life, he transmigrated to ancient times, into a poor family with no connections: A destitute home, a pregnant mother, young siblings, an uncle who had failed the exams six times and was hopeless at studying, a grandmother so obsessed with imagining her son placing high in the imperial examinations that she had become delusional, and Cui Xian, who was only eight years old. Cui Xian: This 28.3kReads9.4Score2.7kShelves

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    🧠I'm at my wit's end, I'm really at my wit's end, knowledge has slipped into my brain in a strange way🥸

16. 316 我 I Turned My Superstitious Father into the Chief Councilor 我把神棍老爹卷成首辅 Beyond the Mountain山的那边Historical1.7M WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + imperial examinations + daily life + farming + court politics later on] Father and son join forces to build a Ming dynasty on which the sun never sets. Yan Xun transmigrates to the Ming dynasty and discovers that his father can do everything except study. His dad has so many secret identities, like an onion with layer after layer to peel back. Huh! If I push Dad hard enough to make him Grand Secretary, can I become a Junior Grand Secretary? The filial son Yan Xun sells everythin 22.8kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves

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    [Laughing][Laughing] A very good book, a great historical book, one of the best books out there. The logic is sound, not mindless, and the plot is fast-paced and engaging. [You should savor it][You should savor it][You should savor it] The first book is about Yan Xun who travels back to the Ming Dynasty and discovers his father is good at everything except studying. His father has many identities; peel back the layers like an onion.

17. 317 随 Random Street Stalls: I Use Food to Lure Snakes Out of Their Holes 随机摆摊：我用美食引蛇出洞 AAAA Prosperous BloomsAAAA花开富贵Urban889k WordsOngoing [Food + undercover work + comedy + catching criminals + System + no heroine + no romance] Also known as Food: The Undercover Cop Sets Up a Street Stall, and Fugitives Beg Him to Get Back to Work Xiao Lan transmigrated into the body of a police officer in a parallel world and was assigned to pose as a street-food vendor while keeping an eye on a suspect. As it happened, he’d been a cooking genius in his previous life. This was right up his alley. The next day, a tricycle loaded with top-tier food 9.9kReads9.4Score869Shelves

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    [Eating popcorn] Since you're here on Tomato, take a break from your own competitive fatigue, relax your mind, and watch other people's joys and sorrows. [Sending heart]

18. 318 我 Lying Flat and Slacking Off in the Tang Dynasty 我在大唐躺平摆烂 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Li Tan transmigrated into the body of Li Longji's grandson. Kept under close watch, he had no choice but to act like a spoiled, reckless wastrel so no one would suspect a thing. When the An Lushan Rebellion broke out, Li Tan used the prestige he had earned defending Tong Pass to enter Chang'an and force Li Longji to appoint him Supreme Commander of the Imperial Guard. Thus began the Tang dynasty's game of power. A scheming and ruthless emperor followed the same path as Li Shimin and ascended the 11.1kReads8.8Score785Shelves
19. 319 喜 Joy in the Tang Dynasty 喜唐 Weiwei's Wei微微的薇Historical3.6M WordsCompleted Bright and glorious is the Tang, favored by Heaven to rule the myriad lands. Our founding ancestors answered Heaven’s call, and the four imperial clans followed its ways. Heaven granted us boundless blessings, and our clans share a common virtue. Our descendants carry on the legacy, offering sacrifices to the gods and matching the Pole Star. What did it really mean for all nations to pay tribute? Was it about uncritically worshipping foreign languages, or going abroad and being treated as honore 122.6kReads9.4Score12.7kShelves
20. 320 最 The Last Diary Entry 最后一篇日记 Sui Ying随楹Modern Romance13k WordsCompleted [Simplified Chinese edition signed for publication] I only used looking at the flowers as an excuse. All I really wanted was to see you once. 27.1kReads9.1Score4.8kShelves
21. 321 回 Back to the Song Dynasty to Be a Tyrant 回到宋朝当暴君 Painting Lingyan画凌烟Historical3.2M WordsCompleted In the halls of government, rotten wood holds office. Between the palace steps, beasts feast on their salaries. Men with hearts like wolves and the ways of dogs crowd the halls of power. Toadies and bootlickers fill the ranks of government, bringing the state to ruin and the people to misery! You dare demand to know whether the sword in my hand is sharp? 169kReads9.4Score19.6kShelves
22. 322 手 With the Notable Ministers System in Hand, I Disguise Myself as a Man in Ancient Times 手拿名臣系统，我在古代女扮男装 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Xu Yue transmigrates into a book. She becomes the delicate, vulnerable cousin of the male lead in an examination-themed novel: her mother died young, she has no brothers and no one to rely on, and her family won't take her in, so she is awkwardly forced to live in the male lead's home. In her previous life, Xu Yue rose from being an orphan to earning a doctorate. She never believed in fate, and even though it was hard for women to get by in ancient times, she never stopped thinking about how to 118.2kReads9.6Score11.4kShelves

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    Look at this! It's incredibly awesome, I'm dying to get it done! [Working on a deadline][Working on a deadline][Working on a deadline][Working on a deadline]

23. 323 洪 Honghuang: The Four Great Tyrants of Journey to the West! 洪荒：西游四大霸王！ Little Jiu小小九Eastern Fantasy613k WordsCompleted [Scheming in the early chapters + becoming bandits in the middle and later chapters + no harem + System-based story!] Shocking! Were all the travelers in the Journey to the West actually transmigrators? And were they all four guys who shared a dorm at the same university in the future? Looks like Mount Ling is in trouble this time! Tang Sanzang: “Amitabha! This monk’s Dharma name is Tang Sanzang! I bury the heavens, bury the earth, and bury the Tathagata!” Sun Xingzhe: “Thirty years east of the 4.6kReads8.2Score387Shelves

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    The Journey to the West quartet are all time travelers?! Even more outrageous, they're from the same dormitory at a university in the future! This is going to be a huge problem for Mount Ling. Tang Sanzang: "Amitabha! My Buddhist name is Tang Sanzang, meaning 'burying heaven, burying earth, burying Buddha.'" Sun Xingzhe: "Five hundred years east of the river, five hundred years west of the river, the Buddha's throne belongs to the capable, shouldn't I take my place?" Zhu Bajie: "Kill! Kill! Kill! On this trip to Mount Ling, kill Buddha [shocked], and steal Guanyin!" Sha Wujin: "Amitabha, you three big shots, you're too impulsive, this isn't good, not good!" Tang Sanzang, Sun Xingzhe, Zhu Bajie: "You beast, why don't you release Guanyin Sister right now?"

24. 324 中 A Comprehensive Guide to Chinese History 中国史一本通 Kang Ruifeng康瑞锋Historical175k WordsCompleted This book carefully selects more than 190 important questions from the vast river of history, each of which had a far-reaching impact on the course of Chinese history. Arranged chronologically, they connect individual events into a continuous narrative. We have also made every effort to write in clear, lively language, presenting the vast scope of Chinese history in an accessible way so that readers from all walks of life can acquire as much historical knowledge as possible while enjoying the ex 55Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Reading is fundamental

25. 325 欧 A Complete History of Europe 欧洲全史 He Bingsong何炳松Historical421k WordsCompleted A Complete History of Europe is divided into two parts: A History of Medieval Europe and A History of Early Modern Europe. A History of Medieval Europe traces Europe’s history from the dissolution of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD through the 16th century. A History of Early Modern Europe focuses on the period from the rise of representative government and science in the early 17th century to the beginning of the 20th century. The book covers the politics, economy, thought, and a 142Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    I'd recommend these two for students. One is English, and the other is history. I'm not sure what other books students need these days, but you can check out my bookshelf.

26. 326 小 Novel Mayhem 小说大混乱 Dai Chaotian戴朝天Eastern Fantasy487k WordsCompleted The story of an ordinary man who keeps growing and improving, and an embodiment of his ideals and beliefs. He leads his team in a constant struggle to protect peace and stability, pursue a better life, and realize his own worth. Along the way, he tempers his will and courage, broadens his knowledge and horizons, and continually improves his abilities and character, becoming a true leader. As time passes, Chen Fan and the organization he leads grow ever more influential and commanding on the wor 40Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's okay, reading about this author will make you want to start studying again.

27. 327 劝 Convincing People to Study Medicine Is a Sure Way to Get Struck by Lightning 劝人修医，天打雷劈 Zhi Yan芝宴Fantastical Romance409k WordsOngoing [A medical student crashes into the cultivation world: hardcore knowledge, laid-back daily life, and a suspenseful undercover mystery. An unconventional power fantasy, with a coming-of-age heroine and no romance.] Wan Xing, a medical student specializing in clinical medicine, was stabbed to death during her internship by a patient’s family member. When she woke up, she found herself in the cultivation world. Her white coat had become rough hemp clothes, and her hair tie had turned into a tree br 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book looks like a novel, but you can actually learn medical knowledge from it because the author is a medical student.

28. 328 职 Little Tricks for the Workplace 职场小聪明 Zhai Xiaoying翟晓鹰Urban2.2M WordsCompleted This is just a story about starting a job and working your way up to department manager by the age of thirty, haha. Blame-shifting, workplace bullying, and factional infighting are everywhere in the office. Ordinary people keep their heads down and work hard, yet repeatedly end up as scapegoats. Treating others sincerely only gets them mistaken for easy targets who can be pushed around. The protagonist has no powerful connections, and has no interest in playing dirty. Caught in a complicated o 82Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Form is emptiness, emptiness is form; a knife hangs above the word "form," severing worldly ties, ha ha ha!

29. 329 宦 Tides of the Political Sea 宦海浮沉 Liang Zhoumu梁州牧Urban4.7M WordsCompleted No cheating spouse At the end of the day, every rule follows one fundamental principle: the strongest force gets to decide. This is the “meta-rule,” the rule that determines all other rules. The martial world isn’t all about fighting and killing; it’s about human relationships and social conventions. The same goes even more so for politics. Chen Bo is drawn into an unwinnable game of chess because of a debt he has no choice but to repay. He thinks he’ll spend the rest of his life in prison, but 249kReads9.5Score27.2kShelves
30. 330 只 Live Long Enough, and No One Can Beat Me 只要活的够久，就没人是我对手 The Day I Ascended to Godhood成神这天Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [System]+ [Transmigration]+ [Playing It Safe] Xu Fan transmigrates to a fantasy world and obtains an Immortality System. The System’s only function is to extend his lifespan. Today’s run: lifespan +2 days Today’s boxing practice: lifespan +3 days Today’s kicking practice: lifespan +5 days “A gentleman’s revenge can wait five hundred years.” After Xu Fan waited five hundred years and finally found his enemy again, the only thing he could do was dance on his enemy’s grave. Question: What 9.7kReads9.0Score797Shelves

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    You will definitely learn it.

31. 331 躺 Lie Flat Immortal Venerable 躺平仙尊 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Eastern Fantasy146k WordsCompleted [Rapid-fire laughs + lighthearted + no romance] Lin Xian transmigrates to a cultivation world gripped by cutthroat competition. His previous incarnation was the ultimate grind king, who worked himself to death from cultivating nonstop. Lin Xian binds himself to a System that rewards him with cultivation whenever he rests, lies flat, or slacks off, but punishes him if he cultivates seriously... 1.2kReads—Score103Shelves

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    This book is packed with jokes and is quite lighthearted.

32. 332 仙 Fairy, Wake Up! Your General Knowledge TA Is Here! 仙女请起床，公共基础TA来喽！ A Fairy Who Absolutely Loves Durian超爱吃榴莲的仙女呀29k WordsOngoing Little bits of general knowledge covering law, politics, economics, party history, management, historical figures, academic subjects, literary facts, science and technology... These are all small nuggets of knowledge to pick up as part of your daily learning. Make good use of your spare moments and spend a little time reading! Inner thoughts: “Either I’m on my way to being crushed by the competition, or I’m on my way to crushing everyone else... It’s so hard, so hard.” 204Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here comes pure, unadulterated content! It's packed with political, historical, economic, and literary knowledge... The information is incredibly rich. Due to censorship, some content will be continuously updated within the [Book Circle] section, so don't miss out!

33. 333 中 Etiquette Every Chinese Person Should Know 中国人必须懂得礼仪 Lone Wolf's Freehand Brushwork孤狼逸笔161k WordsCompleted Etiquette has a long and rich history in Chinese culture and is a spiritual treasure of the Chinese nation. The theme of "Etiquette Every Chinese Person Should Know" highlights just how important etiquette is to every son and daughter of China. This book explores how etiquette is expressed in every aspect of life. From everyday greetings to the way we sit, stand, and walk, it shows how personal refinement is revealed in the smallest details. For example, the traditional cupped-hands salute embo 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a great book, a must-read for students! It covers etiquette, strategy, cultural knowledge, poetry and literature, history, law, and the recently popular field of artificial intelligence programming (AI).

34. 334 全 Global Livestream: I Build an Animal Farm in the Arctic 全球直播：我在北极打造动物农场 Xue Is Not薛不是Urban2.5M WordsCompleted Liang Jun transmigrates to a parallel world and joins an Arctic research expedition. His mission is to stay at the impoverished Arctic research base and get its systems up and running. A rescued polar bear likes your fish and asks the System to give you an Arctic gift pack. The White Wolf King thinks you took great care of his cub and asks the System to give you ten portions of reindeer meat. An orca thanks you for scraping off its barnacles and says it loves you. Affinity +100. Feed a seal pup 1.2kReads9.4Score187Shelves

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    A pure Arctic geography answer! It provides a wealth of information about the Arctic, including the daily lives of researchers, and most importantly, it's packed with useful information (you can learn a ton of biology, geography, and other subjects). Crucially, it's incredibly well-written—I love it! [Sending hearts]

35. 335 十 Ten Lifetimes in One Body, Nine Reincarnations: Heaven's Player 十世之身，九世轮回上苍执棋人 The Silent Wooden Fish木鱼无语Eastern Fantasy147k WordsOngoing (Reincarnation, invincibility, feel-good story, no System, fantasy, mystery, and fun are his hallmarks.) I’m Yu Ming. You can also call me Gu Ming, Wang Ming, Li Ming, Dongfang Ming… A mysterious pagoda? A treacherous Gate of Reincarnation? Or countless possible futures? Who am I, really? Am I still myself? Or are they all me? The vast worlds are full of wonders, and all I do is reincarnate and reign supreme! Reign supreme through reincarnation! The “me” in every world is a legend. Are you all w 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Nine years of compulsory education, three years of college entrance examination and five years of mock exams

36. 336 英 100 Beautiful English Essays 英语美文100篇 Wutong Xiaohai梧桐小海495k WordsCompleted Every essay in this collection has been carefully selected and covers a wide range of subjects, including reflections on life, the beauty of nature, family and friendship, and perseverance in the face of challenges. The writing is elegant and vivid, with rich vocabulary and varied sentence structures, helping readers improve their English reading comprehension, expand their vocabulary, and develop a stronger feel for the language. Whether you're an English learner hoping to improve your skills o 467Reads—Score136Shelves

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    Curly English Bar.

37. 337 野 Unofficial History Isn't Necessarily False 野史未必假 Wang Lei王磊Historical151k WordsCompleted [The full-cast audio edition is now available. Give it a listen!] From the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to the Ming and Qing dynasties, discover the truth behind popular unofficial histories! This book examines 22 popular historical tales from China’s earliest dynasties through the Ming and Qing, using vivid reconstructions, close study of historical sources, and logical analysis to uncover the truth behind them. Was Qin Shi Huang’s biological father Lü Buwei? Did Emperor Taizong of Song m 26kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves
38. 338 暗 The Sad Little Thing Called Unrequited Love 暗恋这件难过的小事 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance122k WordsCompleted Lin Xu has a crush on the popular boy Ye Feng, and she remembers countless little details about him. Every day, Lin Xu times her departure down to the second, getting dressed and putting on her shoes in a hurry, all for the chance to catch a fleeting glimpse of his back. The music playing during the long break outside her classroom is Xu Song’s “Moon over Luzhou.” Lin Xu knows it’s the favorite song of Ye Feng, the school radio station’s announcer. Lin Xu has even stayed up all night organizing 77.1kReads9.7Score13.5kShelves

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    Just read this one, it's incredibly inspiring, and it has a very high rating of 9.8. Just go for it! [Eating melon emoji][eating melon emoji]

39. 339 母 Becoming Empress of the Realm by Pretending to Be the Chancellor's Widowed Sister-in-Law 母仪天下，从冒充丞相寡嫂开始 Luo Chunshui洛春水Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted [Revenge + Face-Slapping the Scum + Lighthearted + Sweet Romance] When you’re out in the world, you can choose your own identity. To infiltrate high society and avenge the massacre of her sister’s family, Feng Qingsui decides to pose as the distant cousin of a prestigious household. But just as she’s about to seek their help, the household she picked is raided by the Imperial Guards. She tries another family. Raided. Then another. Raided again. At her wit’s end, she knocks on the door of the “Pr 24kReads9.4Score4kShelves

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    The first book, it's a new book and there aren't many reviews yet, but it's truly amazing! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up] I'm planning to finish it and, if it doesn't have a bad ending, I'll give the author a long, heartfelt review! [Shy][Shy] I want to rave about it! [Shy] You really should check out the first book! [Almost crying] I have an insatiable urge to share! [Facepalm] 🔥Double strength! The female lead is quick, decisive, and efficient. The synopsis says the female and male leads end up as emperor and empress—it's really intense! [Laughing] The second book, I read earlier than the first and have been following it ever since. I also strongly recommended it before, but now I find I prefer the first one. [Eating melon][Eating melon]

40. 340 她 After She Ascends the Throne, She Takes a New Husband, Leaving Her Ex to Weep 她登基后换了夫，新夫不见旧夫哭 Rabbit Purple Moonrise兔紫月上Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Power! It's a woman's second face! She loves it!) (1V2 + advancing the nation through technology + two men competing for her, only to end up regretting it) Lu Jichen: He is an ill-omened man. On the day his elder brother got married, they smeared dog blood all over his face and locked him in a cellar. Later, she brought him out, washed his hands, let him sit at the table, fed him, and paid for his education. Wei Chiyuan: He is the young lord of an aristocratic clan; she is a young widow. One sc 17.2kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves
41. 341 重 Back in My Second Year of High School, the Nation Became My Backer 重回高二，国家爸爸给我当靠山 Mo Qiqi墨七七Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [Reborn + top student + uplifting + satisfying read + patriotic + heartwarming + no awful characters] [No System + no pocket dimension] Xu Nian was an overworked corporate drone who nearly worked herself to death saving enough for a down payment on a home. Then, for no apparent reason, she returned to more than a decade earlier. Back in her second year of high school, all she wanted was to study and quietly outdo everyone else. And then… Homeroom teacher: First place again? Principal: Won anothe 4.1kReads9.3Score413Shelves

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    Books every student should read, essential for intense competition! [Laughing][Laughing][Laughing] Xu Nian, a working-class slave struggling to make a down payment on a house 🥵. She thought life was settling into a routine, but unexpectedly, she inexplicably returned to over a decade ago, back to her second year of high school! Back in her second year, Xu Nian just wanted to study quietly, secretly work up a buzz, and realize her dreams 💪. So, she began studying like crazy, and her grades skyrocketed. Her homeroom teacher, seeing her ranked first again, asked in surprise, "First again?" The principal, seeing her win another award, gave her a thumbs up: "Another award!" Her classmates treated her like a goddess, exclaiming every day, "Another day of legendary status for Sister Nian!" And her six senior classmates, initially generously tossing out a stack of black cards, saying domineeringly, "Use them as you please." But later, watching Xu Nian go further and further down the academic path, inventing agricultural robots and home intelligent robots, they were speechless with astonishment: "Holy crap!" Even the nation was moved by her talent and hard work, waving its hand: "Kid, go for it!"

42. 342 全 The Whole Family Is Insanely Eavesdropping on My Thoughts 全家偷听我心声杀疯了，我负责吃奶 Xia Shengsheng夏声声Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted The Red Fruit short drama adaptation of My Whole Family Hears My Thoughts: Fu Bao Chaochao is now open for reservations! Please show it lots of support and give it a follow! [Whole-family mind reading + cannon fodder + beloved by the whole family + powerful figure transmigrates into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger + feel-good story] Lu Zhaozhao transmigrated into a book. She became a cannon-fodder character who was drowned at birth, while the heroine stole her identity. The heroine turned 14.9kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves
43. 343 重 Reborn: Strike First to Gain the Upper Hand 重生之先下手为强 San Ren Mu He三人木合Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Yu Qing slept for a while and woke up reborn. When other people are reborn, they take revenge with their own hands, make a fortune, avoid danger, and stride toward a bright future. But her? She has nothing, can’t do anything right, and is content with a little wealth, congratulating herself over the smallest things. Even when she wants to rekindle things with her beloved husband, a mad dog appears out of nowhere and carries her off. Mad Dog’s inner thoughts: Get it? The first to bite gets the pr 993Reads8.4Score104Shelves
44. 344 半 The History of Emperors in Half an Hour (Complete in Three Volumes) 半小时漫画帝王史（全三册） Happy Fatso胖乐胖乐Historical66k WordsCompleted Three minutes per emperor, and you'll understand Chinese history! Simple yet comprehensive √ Learn history fast √ Clear and accessible √ Names, places, reign titles, dynasties... Good heavens! How are you supposed to remember it all and tell it apart? Open this book and you'll wish you'd found it sooner! From the long river of history, the book selects 50 important emperors who changed the course of China. Packed with informative manga and a wealth of historical sources, it brings back the l 58Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    Knowledge is subtly introduced into your mind through comics, combining play and learning. [Sending heart]

45. 345 人 Mermaid Chanson 人鱼香颂 Xie Zhi解知Ancient Romance103k WordsCompleted Mermaids roam a ghost ship by night, where a long-sealed transoceanic love letter lies aboard a whale-bone fishing vessel! Fourteen breathtaking love stories, sweet enough to delight, angsty enough to hurt. Deep old velvet, a beautiful fool, a refined knight commander, a younger wolf pup, and an irresistibly alpha heartthrob. Pick your favorite pairing from this delicious mix. Turn hardship into absinthe and drink it down with the bitter salt of the waves. Shed tears like pearls, shed the tender 2.1kReads9.6Score427Shelves

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    A must-read for liberal arts students, and a must-read for those looking to please their girlfriends! Beautifully written, who wouldn't love it? Words that have stood the test of time, warming the hearts of those who live through the years! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

46. 346 历 A Collection of History Too Gruesome to Read Closely (Complete in Two Volumes) 历史不忍细看合集（共2册） Zhao Yue赵越Historical359k WordsCompleted "History Is Too Painful to Examine Closely: A Refined Edition" This book gathers a wealth of forgotten and misunderstood historical material, separating fact from fiction and clearing away the dust to reveal history in its true colors. From power struggles and writers’ private lives to palace intrigues and tales from the streets, it cuts through layers of mystery with clear, accessible explanations. Long-standing misconceptions are corrected with lively, witty accounts, bringing the colorful yea 1.2kReads9.1Score292Shelves
47. 347 分 Let’s Break Up. Don’t Get in the Way of My Getting into Peking or Tsinghua 分手吧，别耽误我上清北 Ye Qing晔青Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted “Memorize ‘The Book of Songs: The Unruly’ and get a reward: lose five kilograms!” “Do a math test and get a reward: snow-white skin!” “Do a physics test and get a reward: grow three centimeters taller!” “Write an English essay and receive a master-level skill!” Guan Zhi was reborn and bound to the Peak System. As long as she studied, rewards would keep pouring in. From then on, she became so addicted to studying she couldn't stop! Get prettier, slimmer, and invincible; trade up her car, her hous 4.3kReads9.3Score517Shelves
48. 348 老 Teacher Liu the Trickster: I've Been Caught in the Rain, So You Want Me to Hold an Umbrella for You? 老六老师：我淋过雨，你们想撑伞 Cat, Basically是个猫Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Live streaming + System + crafty pranks + meme references + comedy + no female lead or romance] A lighthearted comedy. Please don't take it as a reflection of real life. After transmigrating to a parallel world, Jiang Feng discovers that he's become a teacher born in the 2000s, competing in the “Nationwide Search for the Most Beautiful Teacher” contest. For six months, his classes are livestreamed from start to finish. Faced with a group of innocent, down-to-earth high school freshmen, Jiang Fe 16.8kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves
49. 349 考 Making Millions of Students Cry on Their Exams 考哭千万学生 Clouds Stop, Water Flows云止流水Urban170k WordsCompleted He's a devil, a question setter, a bastard countless exam takers across the country would love to stab to death! He sets the questions for the driver's license exam, driving countless learner drivers to tears and cutting traffic accidents nationwide by thirty percent! He sets the questions for the bar exam, making law students weep and law PhDs cry, while raising the caliber of new lawyers across the country by a whole level! He was neither reborn nor equipped with a System. In this age when Sys 260Reads8.2Score—Shelves
50. 350 山 Chronicles of Mountains and Rivers 山河志 A Dao阿刀Urban1.9M WordsCompleted His beautiful mother was nearly assaulted by a village lout, but she tearfully begged the man who rescued her not to call the police. Young Gao Yuan couldn’t understand why at the time. Only when he reached his thirties and looked back on the past, with those scenes flashing through his mind, did he realize that the lives of countless rural people together form a chronicle of the mountains and rivers of China! 84.2kReads9.6Score9.2kShelves

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    Just this one book, no bragging.

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