Books for Studying 学习类书籍

1. 151 我 My Grandfather Is the First Emperor. You Think I Owe You an Explanation? 我爷爷始皇帝，你跟我讲道理？ Just Pay Me给钱就行Historical1.1M WordsCompleted What do you do when you have just transmigrated into Fusu's eldest son and hear your own father courting death? Ying Ye says, “Why bother reasoning when you can go berserk? I'll talk back to Heaven, Earth, and everything in between. My grandfather is the First Emperor. You think I'm going to reason with you?” Chunyu Yue: “This boy is savage, like Jie and Zhou!” The nobles of the Six Kingdoms: “He's even more tyrannical than that despot! The most tyrannical ruler in history!” Ying Zheng just smil 10.3kReads8.5Score1.1kShelves
2. 152 穿EN After Becoming the Villainess, I Clear My Name Every Day 穿成恶女后每天都在洗白 Gathering Vetch, Gathering Vetch采薇采薇Ancient Romance2.0M WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Darling + Adorable Kids + Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy]: Transmigrating into a lovesick woman, Tang Zhuyun wakes up in the middle of a scene where she’s climbing into a man’s bed. She turns around and runs. Forget this bed, she’s not getting in! Who needs a man when her father is the top scholar, her brother is the top scholar, and even her son will be the top scholar? They’ll protect her, so she can do whatever she wants! As a master physician, she’ll focus on her career, save lives, and k 33.9kReads9.3Score4.7kShelves
3. 153 中 Five Thousand Years of Chinese History 中华上下五千年 Wen Ruoyu文若愚Historical478k WordsCompleted 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 36.9kReads9.6Score4.5kShelves
4. 154 曾 Zeng Guofan 曾国藩 Tang Haoming唐浩明Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Zeng Guofan is a historical novel meticulously written by Tang Haoming. Based on real events, it follows Zeng Guofan from the founding of the Xiang Army and its victory over the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom to his rise to the highest ranks of imperial government. This is a completely revised edition of Tang Haoming’s novel Zeng Guofan. The author offers an in-depth analysis of the relationships between figures in and outside the book, the workings of the official bureaucracy, and social customs. Enh 844Reads9.5Score214Shelves

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   ① It humorously introduces Wang Yangming's life and philosophy of mind. ② It is historically accurate and not dry. ③ It can serve as an introductory book to economics. ④ It is quite practical.

5. 155 大 The School of Mind in the Ming Dynasty 大明心学 Qingyuan Xiyu清渊汐语Historical251k WordsCompleted This is a sweeping historical novel starring Wang Yangming. The story begins with Wang Yangming’s birth in 1471, the seventh year of the Chenghua era, and ends with his death aboard a boat in Nanan, Jiangxi, in 1529, the seventh year of the Jiajing era. Spanning fifty-eight years, the novel paints a vivid, panoramic portrait of the extraordinary life of one of the Ming dynasty’s greatest figures: the omens surrounding his birth, his youthful ambitions, his enlightenment at Longchang, his campai 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Rereading Yangming's profound insights, and after experiencing the trials of life, one will finally understand the wisdom of survival behind his practical training and the pursuit of innate knowledge.

6. 156 看 Watch Me Transform: From Anxiety to an Unstoppable Life 看我72变，从焦虑到人生开挂 Qin Shujin秦书锦Modern Romance113k WordsCompleted Do you ever feel mentally drained? Have you experienced anxiety or nervous tension? Have you ever hit the darkest point in your life? I believe most people have been through something like that... This book tells the story of someone who has suffered from anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, failed academically, been hurt in love, and faced financial crises... After reaching rock bottom, how do they save themselves, rise to the top, and turn their life around? 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A psychological healing #campus #coming-of-age book that tells the story of a female protagonist's self-help process through anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

7. 157 古 Clothing, Food, Housing, and Transportation in Ancient Times 古代人的衣食住行 Wang Lei王磊Historical129k WordsCompleted How did people in ancient times spend summer, use the toilet, and fall in love? This book satisfies all your curiosity about their everyday lives! With no air conditioning or refrigerators, how did people in ancient times beat the summer heat? They used hand-powered fans to cool themselves. To make them more effective, they would place the fans behind a pool of water or blocks of ice, so they could blow out a cool breeze. Some even put fresh flowers in front of the fans, making the breeze fragra 2kReads9.4Score582Shelves

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   You can learn a lot of historical tidbits 🤗 The explanations aren't too in-depth and are easy to understand, so you won't get bored. It's very interesting, I like it! [KISS]

8. 158 八 A Complete Guide to Bazi 八字通晓 Dinghai Hong Pinpin丁亥红品品131k WordsCompleted Eight Characters Made Clear is really just two names put together. Whose names are they? Tan Bazi, a man, and Jiang Tongxiao, a woman. At Tangfeng Cave, Guan Jixu and Fang Zhinan received the true teachings of Immortal Masters Xu and Guan, among others. They founded the Taihua East Peak School of Destiny Studies, enthroning as its patriarch and as deputy patriarch. From then on, Tangfeng Cave and Taihua East Peak became two important forums for destiny studies. The st 959Reads8.0Score205Shelves

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   This book is good, take a look.

9. 159 清 The Clear-Headed Arc 清醒篇 Xiqing Yuchen夕清羽晨101k WordsCompleted Society and life are closely connected, but are you truly awake as you go through life in society? To be awake means to clearly examine and understand your own life. The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates once said: “The unexamined life is not worth living.” 143Reads—Score145Shelves

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   I dare not speak of depth lightly; I only hope to be able to understand it, I only hope to be able to read it.

10. 160 逆 Comeback: From the Bottom to the Top 逆袭：从低谷到巅峰 Awakened Comeback觉醒逆袭人165k WordsCompleted This book isn’t here to make you feel good. It’s here so that when you wake in the middle of the night, you’ll find you’re still alive and still able to move. Reading it won’t make you more successful. But you won’t lie to yourself anymore. 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hardship and adversity cannot sway my lofty ambitions; as long as I live, I will eventually rise above them! My fate is in my own hands, not in the hands of heaven!

11. 161 入 The Ins and Outs of Getting a Government Job 入编的那些事儿 Child of a Military Construction Engineer基建工程兵子弟Urban2.1M WordsOngoing A minor civil servant in a small county town, I record each day in the form of a diary. I've taken a few wrong turns along the way, and I hope my entries can help those who feel lost avoid making the same mistakes. 3Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 162 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 76Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'd also like to recommend my own study notes; I learned everything, 558 chapters, and even included a huge model. I mastered Python and AI in 3 days.

13. 163 创 Every Day of Farming My Way to a Fortune 创业种田的每一天 Shuai Linyi帅林一Urban112k WordsOngoing An entrepreneurial guide in the form of a novel? Never heard of that before, have you? You can learn things while reading a story, so come give it a try. It follows the protagonist as he tries to start a business from scratch, encountering all kinds of difficulties and gradually working through them. There are also plenty of thrilling business battles. Most of the cases are based on real-life situations, and some of the characters are also adapted from real people. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a popular science novel about entrepreneurship, which records various questions and answers before starting a business.

14. 164 洞 Build an Extraordinary Life by Understanding the Laws of the World 洞察世间规律铸就非凡人生 I've Been to This World这个世界我来过279k WordsCompleted This book explores many aspects of life. It covers seeing through the world's patterns to unlock ways to make money; reflecting and taking charge of your life when you hit a low point; using strategy to lead a team; Laozi's sayings and the secrets of wealth; the importance of combating pornography in society; maintaining peak physical and mental health; discovering your areas of natural talent; understanding human nature, patterns, and cultural traits; breaking free from the control of desire; r 357Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 165 人 A Brief History of Humankind: From Animals to Gods (New Edition) 人类简史（新版）：从动物到上帝 Yuval Noah Harari尤瓦尔·赫拉利Historical295k WordsCompleted A Brief History of Humankind: From Animals to Gods is a major work by a rising Israeli historian. It traces human development from the first signs of life a hundred thousand years ago to the intertwined worlds of capital and technology in the 21st century. A hundred thousand years ago, there were at least six human species on Earth. Why are we the only ones left today? We were once an insignificant group in a corner of Africa, no more influential on Earth's ecology than fireflies, apes, or jelly 6.6kReads9.5Score2.2kShelves

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    These books are quite in-depth and written in a lively style, allowing you to not only learn knowledge but also maintain your interest in reading. I hope you find your next favorite book!

16. 166 教 Learn to Unlock Your Brain with Ease 教你轻松掌握大脑开窍术 Eight Hundred Miles of Wind and Clouds风云八百里737k WordsCompleted Do you keep getting stuck on problems with social relationships, making money, or changing your fate? This book, Teach Yourself to Unlock Your Brain, lays bare the unwritten rules of society. From “you need to understand the Way of Heaven to protect your wealth” to “get benefactors on your side by aligning your interests,” from “steer clear of a weak mindset to hold on to good fortune” to “even swatting a mosquito can teach you how to handle people,” it breaks down practical advice on social tie 1.2kReads—Score211Shelves
17. 167 人 My Humanoid Robot Wife Gave Birth to Twins 人形机器人老婆给我生了双胞胎 Brother Sixty-Nine六九哥Urban373k WordsCompleted A poor loser broke up with his girlfriend of six years over the bride price, buying an apartment, and the customary gold jewelry. In a fit of anger, he used the bride price to commission a humanoid robot from a tech company. The robot had physiological and reproductive functions, and its System included a complete artificial womb module. It only needed legally obtained gametes to reproduce normally. The humanoid robot was remarkably understanding, too. After living with it for a few months, the 432Reads—Score105Shelves

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    I highly recommend these books; they're definitely worth reading. Good books should be shared with you! 🤲

18. 168 与 After Falling in Love with a Robot, I Abandoned My First Love 与机器人相爱后，我抛弃了初恋 Brother Sixty-Nine六九哥Modern Romance191k WordsCompleted Lin Wei, a female college student: I fell in love with a robot. He was perfect, considerate, and understood everything about me. So I abandoned my first love, cut off every avenue of retreat, and lost myself in a tenderness tailored just for me. Until I took part in setting the rules myself and made him “safe”: he no longer showed concern of his own accord, but responded precisely to my commands. I built a cage of reason and imprisoned the last spark of love in my heart. Now I am his most clea 10Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 169 武 Wu Zetian's Four Great Mystery Cases 武则天四大奇案 Anonymous佚名Historical200k WordsCompleted [Historical Mystery + Four Great Cases + Ancient-Era Deduction] From strange cases in the countryside to courtly intrigue, Di Renjie carefully unravels the truth at every turn. Newly appointed magistrate of Changping County, Di Renjie is immediately faced with a bizarre murder: a merchant from Huzhou is found mysteriously dead at an inn in Liulidun. The local headman, Hu De, abuses his power, but the identity of the real culprit raises even more questions. Disguised as an ordinary traveler, Di R 377Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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20. 170 四 The Scandalous Tales of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人艳史演义 Su Yan Zhuren素阉主人Historical104k WordsCompleted Uncovering the untold stories of the Four Beauties [History + biographies + the Four Beauties + unofficial anecdotes] Xi Shi, whose beauty could topple a kingdom as she washed silk, was caught in the turmoil of a chaotic age. Yang Yuhuan’s glance could captivate an entire city, but her passionate love became a shackle of fate. Wang Zhaojun left the frontier with a mournful song, bringing a brief peace between the Han and the Xiongnu. Diao Chan ingeniously set a chain of schemes in motion, turnin 74Reads8.7Score—Shelves
21. 171 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 11kReads8.8Score794Shelves

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    Go check it out, it's alright!

22. 172 历 The Republic of China, Buried Deep in History (3 Volumes) 历史深处的民国（共3册） Jiang Cheng江城Historical612k WordsCompleted This is a gripping history of the official record from 1840 to 1925, a sweeping work that offers a comprehensive interpretation of late Qing China, the Republic, and the War of Resistance. No book about the Republic of China has ever explained this period as comprehensively, truthfully, clearly, and engagingly as "The Republic of China in the Depths of History". For that reason, "The Republic of China in the Depths of History" is the top choice for the tens of millions of Chinese enthusiasts of 15.8kReads9.6Score3.5kShelves
23. 173 寻 Heavenly Dragon-Seeking Master 寻龙天师 Wanderer of the Mortal World风尘散人Mystery8.3M WordsCompleted “The Heavenly Hound rises from earthen ramparts, then falls beneath the fading sunset. The sky turns blood-red, and the lucky star retreats into nothingness. Amid the vast wilderness, one person staggers onward, struggling through hardship, leaving blood with every step. Behind them, only a single late-blooming camellia wilts and falls.” This is an omen no one can decipher, but some say it is my fate. Others say that ritual officials who meddle in yin and yang, specialize in tombs, and obscure H 3.3kReads8.7Score346Shelves

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    These books are all quite good; those who are looking for something to read should consider them. [Thinking]

24. 174 流 Exile? No, I’m Here to Hand Out Money to the World 流放？不，是去给万国发钱 I'm a Hami Melon我是哈密瓜Historical4.0M WordsCompleted Li Zhao, the ninth prince of the Wu Kingdom, has spent years frequenting brothels, earning the disfavor of the current emperor, Wu Huang. Before the struggle among the nine princes for the throne has even begun, he nearly gets his engagement broken off by the most talented woman in the capital. Faced with the crown prince’s relentless pressure, Li Zhao stops drifting through life. Threshing machines, windmills, and curved-beam plows make their debut one after another. Granaries overflow, and 37.4kReads8.8Score4.3kShelves
25. 175 你 Why Mess with Him? He Cultivates the Heavenly Dao 你惹他干嘛，他修天道的 Mr. Meatball丸子先生Eastern Fantasy5.8M WordsOngoing On the first day after Luo Tian transmigrates, he obtains nine volumes of Heavenly Scriptures. The Heavenly Dao Scripture: Its contents can be summed up in one word: invincible. The Heavenly Dao Body-Refining Art: Its contents can be summed up in one word: invincible. The Heavenly Dao Visualization Method: Its contents can be summed up in one word: invincible. The Heavenly Dao Movement Technique: Its contents can be summed up in one word: invincible. The Heavenly Dao Sword Art: Its contents can 85.9kReads9.0Score7.6kShelves
26. 176 废 The Useless Prince: Why Are You Forcing Me to Become Emperor? 废物皇子：为何要逼我做皇帝？ The Wind of the 80s80年代的风Historical4.0M WordsCompleted He is the empire’s useless prince! But his own father, the emperor, wants him dead. The crown prince wants him dead. His brothers all want him dead. Even the most beautiful woman under heaven wants him dead! To survive, he trains an invincible army and builds a hidden paradise. He brings the Hundred Schools of Thought to heel, drawing capable ministers, mighty generals, and reclusive masters from every corner of the land to his side. All the beauties under heaven dream of becoming his bride. Ami 84.3kReads9.3Score8.5kShelves
27. 177 请 Please, Sir, Save Me 请先生救我 A Skiff Glides on the River小河泛轻舟Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted A book of forgetting sorrow, a page of breathtaking tales. Its ink is black and white, its stories full of twists and turns. [Page One: How can one cure lovesickness that cuts to the bone? One cup of water that forgets sorrow, and love is severed between you and me.] [Page Two: Where can one seek the path to immortality? In the White Jade Capital in the heavens, with its twelve towers and five cities. Surely the answer lies in the skies.] [Page Three: Your Majesty, what troubles you? Will you 257.5kReads8.8Score37.8kShelves
28. 178 帝 The Empire's First Prince Consort 帝国第一驸马 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [New book release: The Rebellious Son Is Invincible, the final installment of the Empire Trilogy] Guan Ning transmigrates, hoping to live a carefree life of wine, women, and luxury as a young prince. Instead, he becomes a prince consort whose engagement has been broken off. Rumor has it that no dynasty can last more than 300 years. The Great Kang Dynasty is at that very threshold: a golden age is in turmoil, loyal ministers are being persecuted, and an age of chaos is about to begin. He will top 113.8kReads9.1Score10.6kShelves
29. 179 诡 Strange Phenomena Run Rampant: I Investiture the Gods in Another World 诡异横行：我在异世敕封神明 Long Ge龙戈Eastern Fantasy4.5M WordsOngoing [No System] [No Female Lead] [Relatively Slow-Burn] [Character Growth] Zhang Xuan is from Jibei Province. According to his grandfather, their family is a direct descendant of the Jiangxi Longhu Mountain lineage. His grandfather named him Zhang Xuan, saying he had the talent to attain the Dao. He hoped Zhang Xuan would become a figure like the Celestial Master Zhang Daoling, and that future generations would call him Zhang Daoxuan. But Zhang Xuan scoffed at the idea and didn’t believe a word of i 21.1kReads8.3Score1.7kShelves
30. 180 作 As a Divine Doctor, I Have a Golden Finger 作为神医，我有一个金手指 After Reading, My Hair Is White with Snow一篇读罢雪满头Urban125k WordsOngoing Can traditional Chinese medicine really cure illnesses? Yes! And fast! Learn about the treatment principles in Zhang Zhongjing’s Treatise on Cold Damage and Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet. You can use the chapter titles to find out about the causes and treatments of the conditions you’re interested in. This book offers an accurate look at pathology, pharmacology, prescriptions, and treatments. Even people who know nothing about traditional Chinese medicine say it’s good. After 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are extremely hardcore TCM books—don't be misled by their titles—that provide detailed explanations of TCM diagnostic and treatment approaches.

31. 181 大EN The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Dispelling Record (Original Novel of the TV Adaptation Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong) 大唐辟珠记（田曦薇、宋威龙主演同名影视原著） Meal Card饭卡Martial Arts810k WordsCompleted [All-New Bonus Edition] [A Screen Adaptation with the Same Title Has Been Officially Announced, Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong] [Beloved Princess Reborn: Looks Like a Delicate Crybaby, Actually a Well-Rounded Warrior] ✖ [Defiant, Doomed, Devoted, Pure-Hearted Top Jianghu Big Shot] [Their Romance Is So Sweet It Makes You Cry] Princess Wanshou, blessed with the Tang emperor's favor and love, died of an illness at just seventeen. A thief secretly opened the eerie underground palace, only to d 210kReads9.7Score28.1kShelves

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    Logic and the bizarre go hand in hand, and it actually makes sense.

32. 182 民 Strange Tales from the Civil Affairs Bureau (Complete in 8 Volumes) 民调局异闻录（全8册） Er Dong Shuishou耳东水寿Mystery1.6M WordsCompleted The Strange Tales of the Bureau of Investigation series creates an entirely new world of suspense: a mysterious organization dedicated to uncovering the truth behind bizarre, uncanny, and supernatural events, and the world it faces. The stories are wildly strange and utterly captivating, with a witty, playful style and one suspenseful twist after another. Once you start reading, you won't be able to put them down. Throughout history, strange cases and evil monsters have always been dealt with by 37.4kReads9.6Score5.8kShelves
33. 183 自 The Freedom and Wealth Code 自由财富密码 A Self-Reliant Countryman自强不息一个农村人Urban370k WordsCompleted Ordinary people can also unlock the secret to financial freedom. Managing money isn’t just for the rich; it’s a journey of taking small steps toward a distant goal. Even if your aim is to have a hundred million, you have to start with a seemingly insignificant penny, building up bit by bit until you’ve raised a tower of wealth. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can only make progress by learning.

34. 184 秘 The Secret: An Entrepreneur's Inner Drive 秘密：创业内驱力启示录 Pangu Pure Gold盘古真金170k WordsCompleted Awaken your limitless potential and grasp the key to making your dreams come true The Secret: An Inspiration Guide to the Entrepreneurial Drive explores the boundless power of inner drive and helps you build an extraordinary life! This book takes an in-depth look at the inner motivation behind entrepreneurial success. It is suitable not only for readers with entrepreneurial dreams, but also for anyone hoping to make a breakthrough in their career or personal life. Drawing on psychological princi —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Intrinsic motivation significantly influences our behavior and decision-making. As an internal driving force, it impacts our values, goal-setting, and self-perception. Cultivating and enhancing intrinsic motivation helps us achieve greater success, better mental health, and higher life satisfaction.

35. 185 女 The Female Bank President's Last Resort 女行长的穷途末路 Xu Ci珝慈Modern Romance102k WordsCompleted A teller's act of withholding checks toppled the first domino in the bank run at Yunhai City Commercial Bank. Though bank president Ma Yuquan fought desperately to contain the crisis, she ultimately could not counter the enormous fallout from the sudden disappearance of the bank's major shareholder and the head of its controlling rural bank. Ma Yuquan sensed the situation was full of hidden twists and turns, yet never revealed the secret of who she had been with during her brief disappearance, w 890Reads9.3Score123Shelves

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    I highly recommend the completed novel, "The Female Bank Manager's Dead End." It's been a long time since I've read such a professional and realistic book. There's no filler throughout; the pacing is so fast you won't miss a single detail. The logic is meticulous, the story is full of twists and turns, and it dissects human nature, wisdom, and power struggles openly and thoroughly. In particular, a great deal of professional knowledge—finance, industry, equity, and even the system—is explained clearly and thoroughly. The book also features a best friend stealing her boyfriend, the female protagonist secretly giving birth at an advanced age while single, and legally adopting a child. It's incredibly detailed and comprehensive.

36. 186 从 Learning from Scratch: Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture 从零学习：中医针灸 Invisible Blue Sea隐形蓝海Urban675k WordsOngoing After Wang Bing fails his high school entrance exam, he apprentices himself to learn acupuncture. At the same time, he enrolls in a vocational school to study the fundamentals of Chinese medicine. Moving between his apprenticeship and school, he learns from scratch, bit by bit; while on campus, he also forms deep friendships with many people. The story of Wang Bing’s life begins to unfold. He will return after mastering his craft and become a great master of his generation; he will benefit his c 166Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    Hey friend, the first book is being updated. The other two are very beginner-friendly. You only realize how little you know when you need it most; when you do need it, you're often at a loss for words, like me. You should read more, and if you really want to learn, find a teacher and study properly.

37. 187 青 The Green Satchel Medical Text 青囊医书 Luo Yu Qiu Han落雨秋寒Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted When people look back on the past, they often sigh over missed opportunities and regret what they can no longer change. Little do they know that capable people can thrive anywhere. In the end, whether life goes well or badly depends on the person. Ge Rumo firmly believes this. Just as she clawed her way up from humble beginnings and was about to have it all, a promotion, a raise, fame, and fortune, she opened her eyes to find herself in a different body. But she isn't afraid. Watch as she carrie 1.2kReads8.2Score204Shelves
38. 188 临 A Final Wish 临终之愿 Lei-jie's Hopeless Simp蕾姐的老舔狗Mystery322k WordsOngoing [Not for everyone: a niche novel with no harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible hero, and no wish fulfillment. The storytelling is detailed, but the pacing is a little slow.] [Why I write: I'm not after money. I don't have much, but I have enough. What I hope for is understanding, and I sincerely look forward to thoughtful readers.] [Keywords: hard science fiction, rigorous logic, wit and humor, critical thinking, and knowledge from seventeen academic disciplines to broaden your perspective] 182Reads—Score102Shelves

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    A insightful, logically sound, and humorous version of "The End of Ten Days"! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

39. 189 恒 The Constant Register of Parables 恒籍寓鉴 Xuanyuan Badao轩辕霸道Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Synopsis of The Book of Constant Records: Tales to Awaken the Mind and Discern the Truth With “drawing wisdom from the classics to illuminate the questions of today” as its guiding principle, this book selects over a hundred classic fables and anecdotes from the various schools of philosophy, historical biographies and notes, and folk tradition. These include “The Frog at the Bottom of the Well” from Zhuangzi, “Making Up the Numbers” from Han Feizi, and “The Man from Qi Who Worried the Sky Would 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Twelve Beasts of the Celestial Realm: The Twin Flames of the Wood Phoenix. When Pangu created the heavens and earth, the clear and the turbid separated, and all things flourished. After the world's creatures multiplied and thrived, the Heavenly Emperor ordered Venus to select twelve beasts to mark the years and establish the order of time in the human world. When the news spread, all the beasts vied for the position. At that time, all creatures possessed divine intelligence, were without flaw, and each possessed extraordinary supernatural powers. Venus stood at the Southern Heavenly Gate, watching the beasts gallop, leap, fly, and swim, unable to make a decision. Suddenly, the Heavenly Emperor issued a decree: "The way of heaven and earth is to diminish the excess and supplement the deficiency. The perfect are easily arrogant, while the flawed are enlightened. Let each of the twelve beasts relinquish one strength and retain one deficiency, so that they may demonstrate their Daoist heart and be worthy of this task." Upon hearing this, the beasts were in an uproar. Some, coveting perfection, refused to relinquish their strengths and left dejectedly; others pondered deeply, unable to decide, and hesitated. Only the twelve beasts readily agreed, each relinquishing their supernatural powers and retaining a flaw to prove their Daoist heart. Just as the twelve beasts were about to be bestowed their titles, a strange phenomenon suddenly appeared in the Heavenly Court. Above the Nine Heavens, a beam of azure light pierced through the clouds, accompanied by the clear cry of a phoenix, and a wooden phoenix spread its wings and flew in. This phoenix was no ordinary bird; it was born from the spirit of the Kunlun Divine Tree at the beginning of the world, its entire body covered in emerald feathers, and the tips of its wings were shimmering with light, formed from the purest wood spirit in the world. Even more strangely, beside the wooden phoenix, two clusters of flames intertwined, red as the sunset and green as the ancient wood. These were twin flames, one for life and the other for protection, mutually reinforcing and restraining each other, yet perfectly integrated. Upon seeing this, Venus exclaimed in surprise, "This is the Wood Phoenix Star Lord! How could he descend to the mortal realm?" The Wood Phoenix folded its wings and landed, its voice like jade striking stone: "I have heard that the Heavenly Emperor is selecting the zodiac animals and determining the order of the seasons in the mortal world, and I have come to inform you. The twelve zodiac animals are imperfect in their existence, which, although in accordance with the Way of Heaven, lacks the essence of 'completeness.' Between Heaven and Earth, imperfection is the Way, and completeness is the heart; only when the two are combined can there be a beginning and an end. I have observed a secret number in the mortal world called '998.' Nine times nine equals one, and eight represents birth. This number embodies the meaning of 'ultimate unity, endless life.' If this number is designated as the Twin Flame Day of the Wood Phoenix Year, on this day, the spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth will gather, and a powerful being will appear in the world to mend the imperfections of the twelve zodiac animals and also bless the mortal world with favorable weather." Upon hearing this, the Heavenly Emperor nodded and said, "What the Wood Phoenix says is absolutely right. The twelve zodiac animals are selfless and their hearts are as bright as the sun and moon, but in addition to their imperfections, they also need a day of completeness to comfort their hearts and to secure their path." Upon hearing this, all twelve beasts beamed with joy. The Rat leaped forward, abandoning its photographic memory, remembering only the sweet scent and forgetting the stick, and now blinked its round eyes at the Twin Flames: "The '998' you spoke of, Star Lord, could it allow us to temporarily regain our former supernatural powers on that day?" The Wood Phoenix chuckled, the Twin Flames swaying slightly: "Indeed. Every year on the Twin Flames Day of the Wood Phoenix year, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth merges, and the twelve creatures can temporarily regain their original abilities. The Rat can distinguish the five grains and remember a hundred flavors; the Ox can regain its upper teeth and chew metal; the Tiger can turn its spirit neck and see in all directions… This day is not for you to indulge in perfection, but for you to know that imperfection is also part of perfection. Temporarily regaining supernatural powers is for better protecting the human world, not for personal gain." Upon hearing this, the Ox lowered its head and mooed, drool mixed with grass clippings dripping from its mouth: "I wish that on that day, I would cultivate all the barren fields under heaven, so that the common people would never suffer from famine." The Tiger flicked its tail, its originally composed posture becoming more agile: "I wish that on that day, I would terrify the ferocious beasts of the mountains and forests, protecting the peace of all living beings." The other beasts echoed, some wishing to summon clouds and rain, others wishing to traverse mountains and rivers, all desiring to use their temporarily acquired supernatural powers to add another blessing to the world. Seeing this, the Wood Phoenix's twin flames suddenly blazed brightly, the blue and red light intertwining to form a rune, which was imprinted between the brows of the twelve beasts. "This rune is a covenant. Every year on the day of the twin flames in the Wood Phoenix year of 998, the rune will awaken your primordial power. Remember, perfection breeds pride; only by having the well-being of all living beings in your heart can you guard your Dao heart." With that, the Wood Phoenix flapped its wings and took flight, the twin flames carrying it slowly into the sky. It turned to look at the twelve beasts and proclaimed, "I am the spirit of wood, the soul of the phoenix, and the twin flames are the heart of heaven and earth. On the day of 998, many great beings appear in the world, some as hermits in the mountains, others as commoners in the marketplace. They possess extraordinary skills, yet are content with ordinariness, just as you have sacrificed your talents for the sake of simplicity, all having comprehended the heavenly principle that 'imperfection is true perfection.'" As its voice faded, the wooden phoenix transformed into a streak of azure light and merged into the clouds, leaving only the lingering warmth of the twin flames above the Southern Heavenly Gate. The Heavenly Emperor then officially bestowed upon the twelve beasts the titles of the twelve zodiac animals, to be repeated in cycles, marking the years and establishing a fixed order. He also proclaimed to the Three Realms that 998 would be the day of the twin flames in the year of the wooden phoenix. On this day, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth would gather, the twelve beings would temporarily regain their supernatural powers, and great beings would appear in the mortal realm to protect all living beings. Centuries later, the story of the twelve creatures circulated among the people. People laughed or sighed at the rat's forgetfulness, the ox's lack of upper teeth, and the tiger's lack of a sharp neck, but few knew of their self-sacrificing deeds, and even fewer knew the secret of the Twin Flames Day in the 998th year of the Wood Phoenix. Until one year, on the very day of the 998th, a severe drought struck, crops withered, and rivers dried up. The people knelt on the ridges of their fields, praying for rain. Suddenly, a blue light appeared in the sky, and a Wood Phoenix swept across the clouds, scattering twin flames across the land. Immediately afterward, the rats in the fields could discern water sources buried deep underground, leading the people to dig wells; the old ox regained its upper teeth, gnawed through hard, withered wood, turning it into firewood to boil water and quench their thirst; and the Dragon, whose ears had been hidden, reappeared, hearing the sound of water underground, and soared through the clouds, bringing a great rain. After the rain, an elderly man with white hair stood in the ancestral hall, gazing at the portraits of the twelve zodiac animals, then at the lingering blue light on the horizon. He slowly spoke to the child at his feet: "Heaven and earth are inherently imperfect, and no one in the world is perfect. The twelve creatures, by sacrificing their inherent flaws, embody the Dao; the 998th year of the Wood Phoenix, the day of the twin flames, represents the heart. Imperfection and perfection coexist, giving rise to the endless cycle of life in this world. Those great beings who appeared on the 998th day also understood this Dao, willingly choosing to remain in obscurity, protecting the peace of their realm." The child looked at the twelve beasts in the portraits, recalling the miraculous rain that had just fallen from the sky, and suddenly understood: "So imperfection is not inadequacy, perfection is not the end; having all living beings in one's heart is the eternal Dao heart." As the sun set, wisps of smoke rose from the chimneys outside the ancestral hall, and the evening breeze swept across the fields, causing the rice seedlings to sway and rustle. These were the whispers of the twelve creatures, the lingering echoes of the twin flames of the Wood Phoenix, and the most simple and genuine perfection in the world. The secret number 998, as time has passed, has become an imprint etched between heaven and earth—nine times nine equals one, eight gives rise to life, twin flames, great power manifests in the world, imperfection and perfection are all part of the way of heaven.

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