Stories Closely Based on Real Life or Personal Experiences 十分贴近现实生活或者自己的经历改编的

1. 701 如 If Only You'd Look at Me a Little More 如果你能多看我一眼 Huang Xiaoxian黄小仙儿Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted Based on the author's real-life experiences. Any similarities are purely plagiarism. Can childhood sweethearts really lose out to someone who appears by fate? He came riding a bamboo hobbyhorse, circling the bed and playing with green plums. The year Lin Xi met He Shi, she was ten years old, an arrogant little top student. One radiant glance from her, and all the world's beauty faded to dust. The year Lin Xi met Yu Chao, she was eighteen, a loser who had failed the college entrance exam. He was 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Based on the author's own romantic experiences, the story is realistic, heartwarming, and highly relatable. The author herself is a primary school teacher.

2. 702 三 The Principles of Ternary Consciousness and Memory Mapping 三元意识与记忆映射原理 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse102k WordsCompleted This book deciphers the secrets of human longevity through philosophical reasoning. Tomato's number one original philosophical masterpiece, The Threefold Consciousness and Memory Mapping Principle, explores ideology, human nature, the secrets of human longevity, the truth behind ancient history, the origin of the moon, the mystery of the Great Flood, reasoning about past-life memories, an analysis of homosexuality, depression, multidimensional worlds, the differences in how men and women are att 1.5kReads9.2Score487Shelves
3. 703 合 Room 302: A Wage Earner Clears His Father's Name Against All Odds 合租302：打工仔逆风洗清家父冤案 Moonlit Night with the Wind月夜随风Marriage & Romance14k WordsCompleted Roommates in 302: A Wage Earner Clears His Father's Name Against All Odds 774Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 704 门 The Thorn on the Threshold 门槛上的刺 Lin Mofan from Victoria Island维多利亚岛的林莫凡Urban154k WordsCompleted In an age moving at such a rapid pace, short videos are all the rage and short dramas are on the rise. Everything is unfolding at a furious speed, and it is harder than ever to keep a calm heart. Yet every now and then, we still remember those slower days, those people, and those events. Perhaps they can no longer offer us any lessons for life, but they are truly what I have witnessed and experienced over half a lifetime. I feel I should put them in order and record them, to commemorate the peop 2Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 705 白 The Shameless Wolf Has No Fear 白眼狼有恃无恐 Cat Jiangjiang猫酱酱Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Ungrateful wretches accept help and protection when they're at their lowest, then bite the hand that fed them once they grow strong. They turn their backs on their benefactors, resent them for not giving enough, and strike without mercy, acting out one tale after another of the farmer and the snake. Shi Qing transmigrates into one cannon-fodder original character after another, each one hurt and used by an ungrateful wretch. She deals with the wretches on their behalf, dispels the resentment in 33Reads5.5Score—Shelves

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   You'll definitely find yourself drawn to this novel; you won't find joy in it, only frustration, hahaha. If you're feeling too happy, come find some bitterness in it, then go find more fun, over and over again. I'm already obsessed! But honestly, the author writes really well. Love you all ❤️

6. 706 纯 A True-Love Warrior's Adventures in Society 纯爱战神社会历险记 Soy Sauce Who Doesn't Want to Get Beaten不想挨打的酱油Urban390k WordsCompleted Beijing suburbs, 2006. A beat-up van, a guy at the wheel, the school beauty in the front seat, and 17-year-old Chen Mo in the back. He didn't dare look at her. All he could do was breathe in the scent of cream-cake shampoo in her hair. Whenever the van jolted, her hair brushed his face, and he sat rigid, afraid to move. Back then, he thought liking someone was enough. Then the school beauty pulled out a brand-new tarot deck and asked him to read her love fortune. He thought she was finally looki 14Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   You only need to read 15 chapters to know if it's based on personal experience.

7. 707 成 The Victor Becomes King, the Loser a Bandit: The Story of Today 成王败寇话今朝 Little Lamb Travels the World小绵羊游天下Urban371k WordsCompleted This book tells the story of three generations from the Chen and Liu families of Chenjiashan, Liuyang County, in northern Sichuan, from 1958 to 2007, tracing how their fortunes rose and fell amid the country’s development and changing times. Through the eyes of two ordinary families, it records the migration of people brought about by rural urbanization, beginning with the First Five-Year Plan. It recounts the course of reform, from the rural household responsibility system and the contracting o 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This period novel is very realistic, full of life, and I could empathize with it. Those who are interested can try listening to it.

8. 708 完 Oh No, My Online Girlfriend Is My CEO Sister 完蛋，网恋对象是我的总裁姐姐 Do You Think I Have a Chance?你看我有机会吗Urban616k WordsCompleted Three years ago, Ji Fan faked his death in a game because he was about to take the college entrance exams. Three years later, after being cheated on by a gold-digger, Ji Fan logged into the game again on a whim. To his surprise, his online big sister was still waiting for him. “Baby, I knew you weren’t dead. I’m so glad.” “Baby, I missed you so much. Please don’t leave me, okay?” “Baby, let’s meet in person.” Under the fierce advances of the clingy older woman, Ji Fan fell for her all over again 5.6kReads7.4Score530Shelves

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   Urban daily life, close to everyday life. The book is complete and you are welcome to read it.

9. 709 来 From the Abandoned Infants’ Ward 来自弃婴岗 The Sound of a Pen in My Ears笔声入耳Modern Romance339k WordsCompleted Because she wasn’t a boy, she was abandoned on the second day after birth. After barely surviving to adulthood, she was constantly pressured to give birth to a boy… Her name was Wang Duozi. Wang Hushi, who happened to be passing by, found her at the place where abandoned babies were left and took her home. Her name meant “more children, more blessings.” The place was where female infants were buried, a secret known to everyone in the village. Wang Duozi seemed tough and lucky, but she had onl 405Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   Based entirely on real events, it's very relatable and highly recommended!

10. 710 缘 When Fate Arrives, Love Is Just That Sweet 缘分到了，就是那么甜 Lively Xiuer灵动的秀儿Modern Romance90k WordsOngoing When Shen Yuyan was twenty-two, she had just started her teaching internship. A blind online date turned into a real-life meeting (though the male lead had already seen her) and she somehow ended up with a college student boyfriend. They began with a long-distance relationship, then moved in together, and went from her family opposing a marriage far from home to eventually giving their blessing. After a winding journey, they got married and had children, with plenty of little stories about getti 64Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You absolutely have to read this book!

11. 711 欢 The Joyful Years 欢喜之年 Nian Wuyu念无语Modern Romance349k WordsCompleted One is a humble substitute teacher, the other a senior official overseeing education. Every smile, every glance, is you. Every happy moment is with you. Through the crowds and the endless flow of people, in the end, it’s still you. 259Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    🌈The writing is quite realistic, close to life, and very down-to-earth🌈 ❶One is a lowly substitute teacher, and the other is a high-ranking official in charge of education🔥What interesting things will happen when these two people from different levels meet?🌳 ❷A realistic theme, depicting the various trivialities of the female protagonist's married life🍁Before marriage, everything is joyful; after marriage, facing all sorts of troubles, will you still maintain your initial feelings?🌈 ❸Rich in the atmosphere of the era, very characteristic of the time, full of details🌹An older female educated youth returns from the countryside, goes on blind dates, has a whirlwind marriage, and her daily life after marriage✅ ❹After five years of relationship falling apart and her career also suffering a blow, can she still see a future?⁉️

12. 712 全 A Homemaker's Writing and Milk Tea Shop Take the Internet by Storm 全职主妇写文开奶茶店火翻全网 Xia Mintang夏敏棠23k WordsCompleted A full-time housewife writes stories and opens a milk tea shop, taking the internet by storm. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Can you smell the burning? That's my heart burning for you.

13. 713 村 The Great Pagoda Tree at the Village Entrance 村口那棵大槐树 Runxin 666润鑫666Modern Romance374k WordsOngoing The 1960s: too few clothes and too little food! In remote Tianshui Village, everyone was struggling to stay alive! Every character is a vivid reflection of that era. They have no golden fingers and they don't transmigrate... so they can only fight tooth and nail against life and fate just to survive! Girls especially had a harder time of it in those days. Listen to the names: Dai Xiao, Huan Xiao, Zhaodi... You can tell at a glance they were named by parents hoping for a son. Back then, many girl 64Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There are no cheat codes or time travel; the beginning is unremarkable, but it's full of surprises and becomes increasingly addictive as you read on. Each protagonist is a vivid portrayal of that era—a time of scarcity! Everyone was struggling to survive! Their desperate fight against life and fate is exactly what we ourselves are struggling with in real life.

14. 714 一 Half Making Do, Half Living Well 一半将就，一半美好 Every Inch Is Gold寸寸金Modern Romance528k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available] Fear of marriage is the last thing on Ou Xiaolin’s mind. She and Xie Tao have been happily dating for five years, and their families get along well too. She assumes everything will fall into place and they’ll live happily ever after. Who could have guessed that the moment the families start discussing the bride price, one conflict after another would erupt? Lowbrow provocations come at her from every direction. Do they really think she’s that easy to push ar 13kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
15. 715 过 Adopted Son, Part Two 过继二 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Wealth + power plays] [Reality + perseverance] [Life + passion] [Love + living] A man must be as tough as iron, but also as resilient as steel. Only then can he face the harshness of reality and the twists of fate, and rise to meet new challenges. I'm Zhao Erhai, and here's my story... 4kReads9.3Score490Shelves

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    A very realistic novel! A story about someone who relies entirely on their own hard work and struggle.

16. 716 重 Reborn in 1993, Heading for Back to Field 重生93，奔赴向往的生活 Mingming Ruci茗茗如此Urban1.0M WordsOngoing Sun Yuanhang woke up one morning and found himself back in 1993. The gears of fate began to turn. In his previous life, he walked through darkness. His father was driven to his death, his older brother was beaten into disability, and his mother spent every day in tears. In this life, he swore to change it all. Since justice would arrive late, he would break through with his own hands. He would avenge his enemies and make up for his regrets... He would set out for the life he had always longed fo —Reads7.0Score—Shelves

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    Such a wonderful book, what are you waiting for? Read a few chapters carefully and you'll discover a whole new level of brilliance.

17. 717 逆 King of the Reverse Scales 逆鳞之王 Top Sword of Nanling南陵剑首Urban107k WordsOngoing 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Close to life, very close to life

18. 718 深 Shenzhen, Whom Will You Forget? 深圳，你将忘却谁 Memories of Days Gone By忆前尘往事Urban103k WordsOngoing The global financial crisis hit, and his wife turned out to be a “brother-obsessed” woman. Shenzhen Shijie Garments Co., Ltd. collapsed, and his wife cheated on him and divorced him. Tang Shijie plunged from the peak of his life to rock bottom. He nearly suffered a mental breakdown, but luckily, he met a beautiful woman along the way. She stayed by his side and supported him through it all. From then on, Tang Shijie rose above adversity and found strength in setbacks. Starting over and rebuildin —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a fine work based on real events, reflecting real life. The novel uses Tang Shijie's dramatic life experiences to depict the various hardships of life and his indomitable will to fight. The story is captivating, the plot is intricate, and the characters are vividly portrayed, leaving a lasting impression on the reader.

19. 719 七 Cozy Days at the Seventies Island Family Compound 七零海岛家属院的温馨日常 Orange Soda and Lemon Juice橘子汽水柠檬汁Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + sweet romance with no angst + following the troops to an island + cozy farming and child-rearing + triplets] After returning from her rural assignment, the older educated youth Song Xiangjun was set up on a match by her parents and married Zhou Haifeng, a young man from a military compound, in a whirlwind wedding. They first met on a train. He wore a neat green uniform and had handsome, upright features that made her look twice. Later, her mother showed her a photo 983Reads8.7Score107Shelves
20. 720 重 Reborn in 1975: From the Start, I Tore Up the Order to Return to the City 重生1975：开局撕毁回城调令 Great Cangyue大沧月Urban4.0M WordsCompleted Zhou Yang, an unrivaled patriot who devoted his whole life to his country, was reborn and returned to the remote mountain village where he had been sent down to work in 1975! Looking at the transfer order in his hand, this time he didn't hesitate. He tore it to shreds! In his previous life, he'd been blinded by greed and abandoned his wife and daughter to return to the city, watching helplessly as Li Youwei and her daughter met tragic deaths. Reborn, all Zhou Yang wanted was a warm home with his 160.6kReads9.5Score17.8kShelves
21. 721 一 A Spring Rainy Night Like the Sound of Mountains 一夜春雨似山鸣 Sixteen Kaka十六卡卡Modern Romance238k WordsOngoing [A devoted, restrained media mogul vs. a cool, distant career queen] [Fated connection | Emotional growth | Love that grows over time | A slow and steady romance | Sweet yet heartbreaking | A realistic slow burn] A year ago, two people who had each lost the one they loved met by chance in the drizzle after a funeral. He saw the desolate fragments in her eyes. She saw the icy lake in his. A borrowed flame warmed them for a brief moment. She thought it was nothing more than a fleeting encounter 81Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    The pacing is relaxed, and the writing is delicate. There are no fast-paced misunderstandings and conflicts typical of light novels; it's simply a story told in a gentle, flowing manner. More than a novel, it feels like a real-life experience you could easily step into. The workplace storyline is solid, the daily life storyline is realistic, and the emotional storyline is nuanced—perfect for a slow, attentive reading experience.

22. 722 二 A Second New Beginning 二次新生 Admiring the Tiny Scenery on the Moss苔上观微景Urban336k WordsOngoing [No System] [Not Reborn] [Realistic Urban Life] [Restaurant Startup] [Slice of Life] It wasn’t until the day I got divorced that I understood: closing the noodle shop wasn’t the hardest part. The hardest part was watching my ex-wife get into someone else’s car, then having to smile as I served the last pot of bone broth to my summer customers. Later, I won a bet to take over a restaurant. I thought my life was finally turning around. Until I realized that every step I took was a square on someon 15Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 723 硕 A Master's Degree, a Market Stall, and a System That Made Me the Boss 硕士大集摆摊，激活系统成话事人 Liuchuan Xiaodan流川小旦Urban294k WordsCompleted The rating is low because the book just launched, but it’ll go up. Read with confidence. (This story takes place on Blue Star, a parallel world. Everything is fictional, so please don’t read too much into it.) [The warmth of everyday life, the chill of capitalist scheming!] (System • Everyday life • Wits and strategy • Protecting what matters) Wenchang Town. With a master’s degree in sociology, he heads to the market to sell five-yuan underwear! After losing money hand over fist on day one, h 13Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    The warmth of human relationships shines through the cold calculations of capital. This system offers neither money nor cultivation techniques; it teaches you the ways of the world!

24. 724 冷 My Cool Childhood Friend Is My Biggest Fan, Until She Doxxed Me 冷御青梅是我迷妹，直到她开盒我 Splendor of Chang'an长安华彩Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [Multiple heroines, none left out + no tragedy or cheating + happy ending + no System + no rebirth + lighthearted daily life + cool and aloof childhood-friend older sister in public + cute, shy, socially awkward girl next door] "You brainless Paper Goose, you make people cry and break up couples every day! I'm sending you a box of razor blades!" "You lousy author, are you starved for love? One of these days, I'll make you cry too!" Qin Yan's parents divorced when he was young, leaving his family 18kReads8.8Score2.3kShelves
25. 725 重 Chongqing, the Youth I Left Behind 重庆，我留下的青春 The Dusky Glow Beneath the Streetlight路灯下的昏黄Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Five years of love shattered like porcelain, and my career plummeted along with it. Just when my life was at its darkest, a ray of light shone in, dazzling beyond belief. In this harsh, realistic world, can I still stay true to myself?… 1.7kReads8.7Score125Shelves
26. 726 自 From Beginning to End! 自始至终！ The Crawling Snailw爬行的蜗牛wModern Romance311k WordsCompleted [Independent and ambitious, occasionally emo HR specialist & confident, arrogant, but actually stubborn and devoted programmer] [Reunion after years apart + rekindled romance + everyday realism + slow burn] Five years after they broke up, Jiang Yu returned to her old hometown. On her first day at a new job, she unexpectedly ran into Jiang Yanzhou. There was none of the polite small talk you see in movies, no “Long time no see,” just a cool “Hello.” Not long afterward, Jiang Yanzhou bluntly told 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a slow-paced contemporary romance, close to real life, depicting ordinary daily routines. It doesn't artificially create conflict for the sake of the plot, but rather reflects the helplessness based on reality.

27. 727 东 Dongguan Memories: The Girls Who Loved Me Back Then 东莞往事：那些年爱过我的女孩 Cold Moon Over Qishan祁山月冷Urban703k WordsOngoing [Urban Slice of Life + Multiple Heroines + Underdog’s Rise + Workplace] In 2006, Lin Yu arrives in Dongguan just after graduating from college. The city is said to be full of opportunities and romantic adventures. There, he meets the women who warm and support him as he grows, while he slowly rises from a rookie who can’t even tighten a screw to a workplace elite. He struggles and fights for his dreams in the face of reality, but growth always comes at a price. No System giving him cheat powers, 988Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Well, this is based on real experiences.

28. 728 3 At Thirty, I Was Forced to Sign a Marriage Contract 30岁，被迫签下一纸婚约 Fan Hou凡后Modern Romance82k WordsOngoing It has been six years since Lin Dan graduated from college. After the holiday, she once again drags her suitcase from her rural hometown, changing buses several times and crossing mountains to reach Beijing. She lies down in her tiny rental room, finally able to rest her exhausted body, but then a message from her mother arrives: “The young man your cousin-in-law introduced you to seems nice. Make sure you talk to him more. You have to get married this year. I can’t take the gossip in the villag —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I secretly wrote a novel about my best friend's experiences from high school and college.

29. 729 重 Reborn: My Deskmate Chases Me, While I Chase the Campus Beauty 重生，同桌追我，我追校花 Lin Qinghao林清豪Urban278k WordsOngoing (Back to middle school + slow burn + everyday life + romance + older schoolmate + no System) In 2018, I met a girl and fell into a passionate, earth-shaking romance with her. Our love was fiery and wild, but it burned away half my life. Carrying that pain with me, I returned to 2009 and met a deskmate who loved me. Her love healed me. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Tomato's latest autobiography—once it reaches the word count, it's guaranteed to be a masterpiece. The emotional development and shifts in the characters' mindsets are truly exquisitely portrayed! Don't be fooled by the title; the "school beauty" story actually involves a workplace romance. This author uses a dual timeline!

30. 730 阿 Auntie, You're Ridiculous. Your Daughter Just Fired Me 阿姨你也是离谱，你女儿刚开除我 Laugh Laugh Laugh Laugh笑笑笑笑Urban517k WordsOngoing Auntie, what a coincidence. Your daughter just fired me, and now I’ve saved your life. So, how do you think you should repay me? Oh, and I’m really worked up right now! 269Reads7.9Score100Shelves
31. 731 绿 Green Vine 绿萝 Abstinence Pavilion戒思阁Modern Romance201k WordsCompleted This book is for everyone who has ever waited. This is a novel about all the things left unsaid: not saying you like someone, not saying you are waiting, not saying whether it was worth it. But all those unspoken words are tucked inside candy wrappers, hidden in a tin box, and buried in the beeping sounds of a phone booth. The bravest thing Lin Dong ever did was not repairing that imported machine or saving enough for a down payment on a house with a courtyard. It was telling Su Xiyue, “It's t 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a novel about "not saying." Not saying "I like you," not saying "I'm waiting," not saying "Was it worth it?" But those unspoken words are hidden in candy wrappers, hidden in tin boxes, hidden in the dial tone of phone booths. If you've ever filled an entire page with someone's name, if you've ever saved up things you couldn't bear to throw away, if you've ever waited for someone—you'll see yourself in this book. *Whether It's Worth It Isn't Up to You*

32. 732 小 The Underworld of a Small Town 小镇江湖 The Midnight Sky子夜的天空Urban169k WordsCompleted Summer, 1997. Chengxiang Town, Sichuan. Chen Dong, a young hoodlum, guarantees a loan for someone and ends up owing thirty thousand yuan, unaware that it is all a trap set by Bai Laosan. What Bai Laosan wants is the storefront his family owns in the heart of the old-town redevelopment zone. Lawyers, police officers, and thugs armed with paint take turns showing up at his door... With nowhere left to turn, Chen Dong clings to one stubborn belief: the shop is the last spark he can give Ye Qiong, a 44Reads—Score106Shelves

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    What is authenticity! Authenticity is this: after I finished writing, Chen Dong challenged me to a fight, saying I shouldn't have made his embarrassing story public. The "monkey bioweapon" vibe still hasn't faded!

33. 733 官 Lost in the Political Arena: Love Versus Career 官场迷途：爱情与前程的较量 One Degree Below Zero 519零下一度519Urban250k WordsCompleted When Ling Mohan, a government official, opened the diary left behind by his colleague Su Qing, these words were written in bold on the title page: “You think you’re holding a gorgeous rose, but it’s really a thorn drenched in poison.” 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Personal experience, both in love and in politics!

34. 734 求 Survival Journal: Back to the World of Ordinary Life 求生日记：重返烟火人间 Rouge Moon胭脂月Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Not a wish-fulfillment story, no cheat powers, no rebirth: a realistic struggle to survive against the odds. An innocent only daughter meets the ultimate scumbag. He tricks her into love, saddles her with debt, then runs off, delivering a triple blow. She tries to take her daughter into the lake with her, but survives. Having died once, she finally comes to her senses. There’s no one to catch her when she falls and no one to save her. Every meal and every bit of warmth must be earned with her ow 5.9kReads8.8Score425Shelves

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    Both books are grounded in real life and adapted from numerous true stories. The first book, "A Guide to Urban Homelessness," is purely realistic and morally sound. People today may not realize the devastation a patriarchal family can inflict on a girl. The protagonist discovers she has been sold and bravely escapes her family, struggling to survive by scavenging and sleeping in public restrooms in underground parking garages. She encounters various people from the lower classes, experiencing warmth and mutual support along the way. The kindness of strangers provides her with immense help, and the resilient protagonist repays those who helped her through her own efforts. The characters' development is clear, with well-defined arcs. The protagonist initially suffers from low self-esteem, weakness, and a severe sense of unworthiness, but later becomes capable, spirited, and sunny, gaining friendship, love, and family along the way. Reading this book is like participating in a girl's entire inspiring youth; it's well worth reading. The second book, "A Middle-Aged Urban Survival Diary," tells the story of a ten-year housewife betrayed by her husband, who disappears, leaving her burdened with debt. She struggles to raise her two young daughters, desperately trying to get her life back on track.

35. 735 卧 Undercover, Reel Them In Already or I'll Become Utterly Corrupt! 卧底，再不收网我就恶贯满盈啦！ I Soar我飞扬Urban1.9M WordsCompleted [Undercover in a gang + ruthless and decisive + no bleeding-heart heroine + no System + patriotic + special agent] Lu Chengfeng transmigrates to the year 2000 in a parallel world. After dropping out of police academy, he begins his life undercover. He rises quickly by preying on the criminals themselves. With a beautiful woman on his left and a rich wife on his right, he becomes so feared that even the ruthless gangsters blanch at the mention of his name. “I’m not the boss, so don’t call my wife 986Reads9.1Score194Shelves
36. 736 穿 Transmigrate! Change My Good-for-Nothing Daughter’s Fate 穿越！改变废柴女儿的命运 The Clouds Breathe Slowly云在缓缓呼吸Modern Romance81k WordsOngoing [Transmigration × Family Bonds × Growth (Romance in the later chapters)] [A little introduction]: The early chapters can be quite heavy, as they involve some violent family conflicts and the like. You may want to prepare yourself before reading. If you don't think you can handle that, you can start with the chapters set one year later (｡ò ∀ ó｡) The story has reached Chen Shu'an's high school life! (Romance should begin around chapter 20, and the family-bond storyline will be told in flashbacks a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's very close to real life. How close? Well, readers who have read it will find the beginning a bit depressing ﾍ(;´Д`ﾍ). Sometimes I wondered if I should change the beginning, but then I thought, this is life, so I didn't. [Currently working on a draft][Currently working on a draft][Currently working on a draft]

37. 737 纨 The Playboy Heir: Seeking the Female General's Hand in Marriage from the Start 纨绔世子，开局求娶女将军 Ri Lifan日立凡Historical2.3M WordsCompleted Li Mao, the only son of a powerful prince of a different surname, was sent to the capital as a political hostage. Li Mao’s wish was to make such a mess of the capital one day that the emperor would see him for the useless second-generation heir he was, and realize there was no point in keeping him. So, when the dynasty’s most celebrated female general returned victorious from war, Li Mao asked the emperor for her hand in marriage, hoping to destroy his good reputation once and for all. At court, 31kReads8.8Score3.4kShelves
38. 738 东 Northeast Stories 东北往事 Jin Gelin金格林Urban841k WordsCompleted The 1960s: real life, raw human nature. The ordinary joys and sorrows of life, separations and reunions, and the changes of an era: this work is about them, about you, and about me. This is documentary literature without artistic embellishment. Its greatest strength is its authenticity. Spanning from the late 1950s to the present day after the Reform and Opening-Up, it depicts the tremendous changes in Chinese society and the ups and downs of ordinary people’s lives from multiple angles, perspec 187Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    [Eating melon seeds] Several works that closely reflect real life, witnessing how "they" struggled and grew up in reality! [KISS] The first book, *Live Well (Our Family)*, is an epic spanning forty years, telling the story of a boy who is both good and bad and a family composed of several people with no blood relation. Starting from the 1980s, the book showcases the golden years intertwined with hardship and sweetness, as well as life fragments that are both funny and heartwarming. This is not only a personal coming-of-age story, but also a profound record of the changes of the times. [KISS] The third book, *Northeast Past*, is a work that profoundly reflects the social changes and lives of people in Northeast China. In the form of documentary literature, it covers the period from the late 1950s to today after the reform and opening up, showing the tremendous changes in Chinese society and the ups and downs of people's lives from multiple angles, perspectives, and levels. The book narrates the legendary life of Zhang Shouyi, a farmer from Northeast China, over half a century. He was forced into exile for speaking out for his teacher and only obtained household registration before his death. He experienced hardships during his exile, but remained steadfast throughout. This work is not only his personal history, but also his family history and the marginal history of ordinary people, showcasing the brilliance of humanity and the power of reason.

39. 739 等 Waiting Around the Corner of Love 等在爱情拐角处 The Wind Has Blown Across the Wilderness有风吹过旷野Modern Romance154k WordsCompleted A Beijing drifter’s pursuit of love, and the parade of bizarre boyfriends she encounters. A light, easy read with an everyday feel and plenty of charm. I hope you enjoy it. It’s not easy to settle into a new city, and finding true love is hard too, but we never stop trying. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The novel is very close to real life. It's not easy to find love in a city like Beijing. How should one find their direction when faced with temptations and setbacks?

40. 740 我 I'm Not a Little Bird 我不是一只小小鸟 Four Buckets of Flowers四桶花花9k WordsCompleted I'm Not a Little Bird 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "There's a folk saying that humans have three lamps on their shoulders; when one goes out, their life ends." I think birds are the same. One of the lamps on Grandma's shoulders went out when my aunt flew away, another after Grandpa passed away, and I think the last one dimmed after Dad died. Grandma didn't endure as long as Dad, not until half the grain in the tree hollow was gone. Mom said it was because Grandma was good to us. It's drizzling again, and I'm holding that wooden box again. Rain is the tears of the deceased, so Dad's tears were meant to wash away the resentment of his life, but standing under Grandma's tears, I felt a warmth I'd never felt from her before.

41. 741 被 My Years of Being Scammed in Northern Myanmar 被骗缅北的这些年 Loves Mao Kang Kang Most最爱毛康康Urban3.3M WordsCompleted Originally titled “Tricked into Northern Myanmar: What Really Happened” I was unlucky enough to be tricked into going to Northern Myanmar. But I was also lucky enough to make it back alive! I wrote this book to warn more people and help them learn from my experience. Never use unofficial means to go somewhere you shouldn’t, because it isn’t the paradise you imagine. It’s hell. 57.2kReads9.3Score4.8kShelves
42. 742 骑 How to Become a Delivery Rider 骑手是怎样炼成的 Stars and Seas123星辰大海123Urban66k WordsOngoing Food delivery is a new line of work that is attracting more and more people. Li Desheng, who has years of experience as a real estate agent, never imagined he would one day leave the familiar industry behind and become a delivery rider, racing through the streets and alleys of the provincial capital! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "How to Become a Delivery Rider" is adapted from the author's own experiences studying, working, and living in Kunming, Yunnan Province. It mainly recounts the author's journey after leaving school, initially working as a real estate agent, before being forced to switch to Meituan due to the pandemic.

43. 743 假 The Fake Eunuch: Plundering Fortune and Throwing the Dynasty into Chaos 假太监：掠夺气运从祸乱皇朝开始 Greenwood Tassels青木流苏Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing [Imperial Consort] + [Empress Dowager] + [Female Imperial Preceptor] + [Holy Maiden] + [Empress]... Reborn as the legitimate eldest son of a prince with a different surname in an ancient dynasty, he was forced to enter the palace and become a eunuch after making a few teasing remarks to the empress. His entire clan was also exterminated. Fortunately, he obtained the “Fortune Plundering” System. As long as he sabotaged his enemies' fortune, for example, by causing trouble that made things difficu 1.6kReads8.1Score244Shelves
44. 744 男 Men’s Forbidden Zone 男人禁区 Brilliant as the Sun金辉万丈Urban628k WordsCompleted A wisp of fragrance brushed gently across Zhang Yijin's face. “Ah, where am I?” A beautiful young woman lay in Zhang Yijin's arms, smiling at him. “Brother Jin, we're in a hotel room.” “What? No way. How did we end up together?” Looking at his ex-wife's best friend, Zhang Yijin was completely bewildered. “You got drunk, so I brought you to the hotel!” As she spoke, the beauty leaned close to Zhang Yijin's ear and whispered softly. Suddenly, Zhang Yijin remembered his situation: he had cancer, hi 18Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Both of these books are based on real-life experiences and are drawn from the authors' own lives.

45. 745 硬 Stubborn as a Mule 硬颈种 Xu Wenqing徐文卿Modern Romance348k WordsCompleted [Not a Power Fantasy, No Cliches, No Stupid Characters, Mutual Devotion, Striving for a Better Life, Realistic Growth] In Hakka, someone stubborn to the core is called a "hard-necked sort." When Wang Lili was ten, she snatched a big chicken leg at the dinner table. Her father ordered her to give it to her younger brother. She said, "I won't." When Zhao Ruxun was ten, he was forced to let his mother beat him fifteen times in public for protecting his younger brother. He gritted his teeth and didn 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The characters, stories, and locations in this work are all based on real events. After it was written and published, the author was too ashamed to face his teachers, classmates, and friends. Every detail is like an archaeological find. I highly recommend it!

46. 746 医 Doctor, My Little Sister Drools When She Looks at Me. Is There Any Hope? 医生，我妹看我流口水，还有救吗 Sword Rain, Chilling Cicada剑雨寒蝉Urban2.0M WordsCompleted [Younger Sister + Multiple Heroines + Sweet Romance + No Angst + All Kinds of Personalities + Cozy Daily Life + Emotional Comfort] My childhood friend, who is my "younger sister" despite us having no blood relation, got into the same university as me after the college entrance exam. After graduation, instead of going home, she unexpectedly chose to stay in my city. Is it revenge, or does she have another scheme? The story begins when my younger sister and I start living together after she gradua 18.6kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves
47. 747 2 Reborn in 2007 2007重生 Su Peng Er Mali苏朋儿马里Modern Romance253k WordsCompleted [Urban + campus + big ideas + rebirth + business + special agents. The protagonist, Mu Zhihua, was a naive sweetheart in her previous life. Reborn with a secret identity, she is coolheaded and clear-eyed, overcoming every obstacle on her way to the top and becoming a powerful woman.] Reborn in 2007, Mu Zhihua gains extraordinary learning and memory abilities. She saves her childhood friend from suicide, seizes every opportunity, and leads her whole family to wealth and prosperity. All she wanted 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Urban setting + Campus life + Imaginative plot + Rebirth + Business world. The protagonist, Mu Zhihua, was a naive and innocent girl in her past life, but after being reborn, she possesses a hidden identity, remaining calm and clear-headed, overcoming obstacles to reach the pinnacle of life and become a powerful businesswoman.] Reborn in 2007, Mu Zhihua possesses extraordinary learning and memory abilities. She saves her childhood friend from suicide, seizes opportunities, and leads her entire family to wealth and prosperity. She encounters her husband from her previous life, rekindling their romance. Her effeminate mother-in-law becomes obedient and sensible. Her wealthy and domineering in-laws? Not a chance! In this new life, Mu Zhihua will command the respect and obedience of the entire City A.

48. 748 偏 The Obsessive Campus Beauty's Love Triangle: They Want Me to Choose Them All 偏执校花修罗场，她们逼我全都要 Warm Person by the River江边人暖Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [School life] + [Romance] + [Everyday life] + [Certified by a Titled Douluo] By chance, Li Sanyang saves Bai Youning, who is about to jump off a building and end her life. He thinks it's just a chance encounter, only to discover that she's the daughter of the richest family in town. What surprises Li Sanyang even more is that, out of gratitude for saving her life, Bai Youning starts having improper thoughts about him. While Li Sanyang is still wondering whether he should accept her, the gears of 15.6kReads8.3Score1.8kShelves
49. 749 如 Like a Dream, Like an Order 如梦如令 Fan Yunjian樊云间Modern Romance532k WordsCompleted [Modern romance + powerful leads + urban life + marriage and relationships + workplace + business rivalry] Song Linbi lifted her chin. The breeze kept teasing the wisps of hair on her forehead until they finally gave in to temptation and softly brushed her playful cheek. “Did you have a good time tonight, Professor Song?” Lin Yilai gently brushed away the breeze, which had lingered on her face, captivated by her beauty. His fingertips traced her chin and lips, then he pressed a deep, lingering k 9Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    This book is absolutely based on the author's personal experiences, with many famous scenes, including private jets and the Cullinan. [Eating popcorn emoji]

50. 750 老 Old Liu and His Daughter 老刘和他的女儿 Old Du Soup老杜汤Modern Romance108k WordsCompleted Lao Liu is an ordinary, down-and-out farmer with nothing to be proud of. But his ideas about raising his children are completely at odds with the mainstream. After 18 years of perseverance, his daughter has given him his proudest reason of all. Is he happy or unfortunate? Everyone probably has their own answer. 830Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The ordinary daily life of a farmer educating his daughter from kindergarten to doctorate

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