Stories About Studying, the Kind That Make You Outwork Your Classmates 关于学习的书（卷死同学）

1. 101 我 One Sentence from Me, and a Death Row Inmate Walks Free 我一句话，死刑犯在法庭无罪释放 Phoenix Soaring to the Ninth Heaven凤凌九霄Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [System + lawyer + livestreaming + Madman Zhang San + no heroine + no romance + satisfying wish fulfillment + face-slapping + no logic. Short dramas have been released in multiple versions in China and overseas.] Xue Shen, an intern lawyer earning 2,000 yuan a month, unlocks the Ultimate Lawyer System from the start and takes the legal world by storm, shocking the globe! With his cheat ability Suspect A: “I killed someone.” Xue Shen: “You’re innocent.” Later, the truth comes out: the suspect rea 6.2kReads9.2Score757Shelves

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   If you can't roll it to death, roll it to death.

2. 102 反 The Anti-Burnout Godfather: A Cure for Every Kind of Education Anxiety 反内卷教父，专治各种教育焦虑 Zhi Zhou智舟Urban282k WordsCompleted “Teacher, I can’t keep studying.” Those were the last words my best student left me before taking his own life. I, Fang Cheng, had been a celebrated master teacher, admired by everyone and responsible for sending countless children to top schools. Overnight, I became the “executioner” who had crushed a student! Fired and hounded online, I was disgraced, my reputation in ruins and my future destroyed. Consumed by endless remorse and self-exile, I clutched that thin suicide note and vowed to spend 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This novel is for your reference.

3. 103 课 A Comic History of China You Won’t Learn from Textbooks, Vol. 3 课本上学不到的漫画中国史.3 Zhen Shuo朕说Historical42k WordsCompleted The historical figures in textbooks are mostly presented as serious and proper. This book uses comics and analysis of historical sources to show readers their lively, human side. The book is divided into four sections: Celebrity Files, Courtly Anecdotes, Fun Facts, and Daily Life. It explains things through comics and humorous jokes, while also drawing on a wealth of historical sources. Both entertaining and well researched, it brings one vivid historical figure after another to life: Was Bao Go 114Reads9.4Score—Shelves
4. 104 历 Why History? Chong Xiaolv's Comic History of China 历史为什么：虫小绿漫画中国史 Flower花儿Historical9k WordsCompleted Why Is History Like This? Chinese History in Comics with Chong Xiaolv is a comic-book history of China starring the cartoon character Chong Xiaolv. In our minds, history is always a grand narrative. Whether it is natural disasters, human calamities, wars, or dynastic upheavals, it tends to focus on major eras, great figures, and momentous events. But history in all its richness is made up of countless different perspectives. In this book, the author uses comics to explore in detail many often-ov 83Reads9.2Score110Shelves
5. 105 段 Chinese History Through Jokes (16 Volumes) 段子里的中国史（共16册） Teacher Wang, the History Buff讲历史的王老师Historical2.0M WordsCompleted History told through stories, offering a glimpse of the joys and sorrows of 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. This 16-volume set includes: History Is So Interesting: From ancient times to the medieval era, from clans to aristocratic lineages, get the inside scoop on the age of China’s aristocracy! A General History of China, Told in Anecdotes: 96 of history’s most influential figures and 980 amusing classic stories make for a fresh and engaging history of China. The Guo Lun series: History ha —Reads8.4Score—Shelves
6. 106 国 A Complete Guide to Chinese Classics 国学常识全知道 Sang Chu桑楚Historical377k WordsCompleted The Complete Guide to Chinese Classics is divided into nine sections: politics and government, philosophy and scholarship, the study of heaven and humanity, literature, history, culture and the arts, folk customs and festivals, anecdotes from Chinese classics, and masters of Chinese classics. It covers everything from official systems, ethics, literary forms and schools, and language and writing to architecture and painting, offering readers a shortcut to mastering the knowledge of Chinese class 141Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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   Both writing and general cultural knowledge are helpful for humanities students. General knowledge can also broaden one's horizons; a wealth of knowledge naturally brings elegance. Learning more will always be beneficial. Read some books on writing—who knows, you might become the author of the next popular online novel! (Doge)

7. 107 中 Everything You Need to Know About Chinese History 中国历史常识全知道 Zhu Lichun朱立春Historical470k WordsCompleted China is a nation with a long history. Five thousand years of trials and tribulations forged the brilliant history of Chinese civilization, a vast treasure left to us by our ancestors. It holds not only boundless experience and wisdom, but can also light the way ahead into the unknown. Many Chinese and foreign luminaries have spoken of the importance of studying history. Bacon said, “Reading history makes one wise,” while the following words from Mr. Cai Yuanpei are even more incisive: “By study 45Reads9.4Score—Shelves
8. 108 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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   A must-have for any bookworm. These are so boring to me (｡•ˇ‸ˇ•｡), I watched them 500 times and then closed them.

9. 109 寒 The Wheel of Fate on a Frozen River 寒江命轮 Luo Shenyan洛神晏Mystery62k WordsCompleted [On the night Lin Han died, the dragon skeleton in the Ninth Abyss opened its eyes] The glass lanterns at his birthday banquet went dark, and twelve heads of blood puppets came crashing down. Lin Han clutched the icy blue blood seeping from his mother's memorial tablet as he watched a broken cold-jade sword pierce the throats of three hundred guests. Every one of them bore a blood-lotus tattoo behind the ear, the mark of the Crown Prince. The bronze key his father had died to protect was prying 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I highly recommend it!!!

10. 110 我 I Made a Pact with the Gods, and Now You’re All Turtles 我与神明画押，你们都变王八 Sine and Cosine Live in the Sun正余弦生活在太阳Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Ridiculous comedy] When Yan Luo was put on the spot from the start and expected to confess in front of everyone, she thought fast and called out to the young master: “Classmate Cang Zhu, wise people don’t fall in love. Let’s build a beautiful homeland and work together to create a harmonious society!” The young master: ... The young master at first: “Go away! Keep your distance! You’re scaring me!” The young master, winning himself over: “Holy crap, she insulted me. Does she like me? Holy crap, 23.9kReads9.6Score3.5kShelves

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    The first book (friendly reminder: suitable for grades 10 and above, not that it's not suitable for younger students) contains competition questions, but I'm afraid you won't understand them, so I'll have to skip it. The second book is about history, covering a wide range. I think the third book is pretty good; the questions in the first two chapters are within the syllabus (I think it's for sixth grade), but... As for how it goes, you'll have to try it out [smirk]. The fourth and fifth books are also good, but I prefer the first three [smirk][chuckle].

11. 111 明 Those Things in the Ming Dynasty: Comic Edition 1 (Updated Edition) 明朝那些事儿：漫画版.1（升级版） The Bright Moon of Those Days当年明月Historical363 WordsCompleted Read the comic, and you'll understand The Ming Dynasty in Those Years. True history isn't the brush in the hands of historians, but the human heart. The Ming Dynasty in Those Years: Comic Edition begins with Zhu Yuanzhang's birth, recounting the legendary founding of the Ming Dynasty and its path to governance. From humble beginnings to emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang conquered the realm, but could he govern it? With family ties in one hand and imperial power in the other, how did Zhu Di, whose ambitions 3.2kReads9.4Score449Shelves

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    I just discovered this book today; it turns history into comics, which is very interesting and gives you the feeling of reading a story.

12. 112 三 The Three Kingdoms Is Fascinating 三国很有趣 Wen Yanshi文砚师Historical190k WordsCompleted The Three Kingdoms era was marked by constant warfare and rival warlords, and it is widely known thanks to Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But Romance of the Three Kingdoms is not history, and some of the famous stories we all know are not true! Did Zhuge Liang really borrow arrows with straw boats? Why was Zhang He called the “Three Kingdoms’ ultimate strength tester”? How did Fei Yi live a life worthy of the title “Master of Pacing”? Was Cao Zhi really in love with his sister-in-law? Why is it 15Reads9.2Score—Shelves
13. 113 学 The Top Student's Minimalist Study Method 学霸的极简学习法 For the Sake of Silence为了沉默80k WordsCompleted The top student's minimalist study method is about helping people spend more time learning, reading, and appreciating the world, rather than spending an excessive amount of time studying. Thank you to every reader for listening and watching. Your views and listens are what motivate me to write. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Once you master the methods of learning, learning can be a joyful experience!

14. 114 笑 Behind the Smile 笑容背后 A Springtime Smile春天的微笑Modern Romance114k WordsOngoing Based on real events, this supernatural story is true. It tells the story of a visually impaired person's life of endurance. Chen Shuli starts out as an innocent little girl, and as she grows up, she faces all kinds of setbacks yet still chooses to be kind. Even as everyone tramples on her, she continues to face the world with a smile. At last, one day, many people learn of her extraordinary story. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It tells a series of hilarious and heartbreaking stories about a naive and somewhat dim-witted little girl on her journey to adulthood. From a poor student to a top student, and then back to a poor student again.

15. 115 景 The Jing Family’s Daughter Comes of Age 景家有女初长成 Kuan Dongzi款冬子Modern Romance395k WordsCompleted [Male lead is a scientific prodigy + female lead is heir to a legacy of traditional Chinese medicine + childhood friends + two top students + everyone's darling] She is the eldest daughter of the Jing family, raised in the countryside from the age of five, and the heiress to a major conglomerate... At fifteen, she returned to the capital. Her extraordinary medical skills caught the attention of people from every walk of life. An overseas trip brought her glory, and a livestream watched around th 3.2kReads9.3Score485Shelves

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    It's informative and offers life insights; it's very good.

16. 116 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 972Reads8.1Score207Shelves

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    This kind of knowledge is also worth learning.

17. 117 探 Exploring the Mysteries of Matter 探索物质之谜 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Sci-Fi & Apocalypse41k WordsCompleted This book explores new ways to unravel the mysteries of the universe's matter, approaching questions of dark matter, dark energy, the nature of time and space, the principles of motion, quantum phenomena, and more from an entirely fresh perspective. 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This essay writing exercise is a preventative measure for parents and children. Once everyone learns it, future parents will be qualified parents, and children will be sensible, well-behaved, and considerate of their parents, no longer causing their parents worry or causing them to rebel.

18. 118 重 Restarting in 2007: From Top Student to Academic Authority 重启2007，从学霸到学阀 Chasing Dreams Toward the Sun朝着阳光追梦Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Have you ever won a scholarship? Have you ever been in an honors class? Have you ever ranked first in your entire school? How many certificates have you earned? How many competitions have you entered? Have you ever made the person you like see you in a new light? Why did you go quiet? But you’re still staring at your phone! Back in 2007, Lu Shixian starts making plans, working hard, changing his style, and moving forward. Lu Shixian: Sorry, but this time, I’m going to win. 19.7kReads9.2Score1.4kShelves
19. 119 校 The School Bully Is Forced to Do Practice Problems Every Day 校霸他每天被迫刷题 Nine-Tailed Ya九尾吖Modern Romance413k WordsCompleted [Childhood sweethearts + reunion after years apart + mutual devotion + goofy comedy] On the first day at her new school, Jiang Zhi ends up sitting next to the school bully. He looks kind of familiar... During math class The soft, adorable girl slaps Shen Ci'an awake. “Get up and pay attention!” Rubbing the back of his head where she hit him, Shen Ci'an grits his teeth. “Jiang Yaya!” As the whole class waits to see what happens, the girl snaps back in an adorably fierce voice, “What are you glari 7.8kReads9.3Score1.2kShelves
20. 120 高 Key Topics in High School History 高中历史小重点 Vic Lee维克李53k WordsCompleted I share notes on Chinese history. You are welcome to read my notes on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your follows motivate me to write, and I'll do my best to make every note a good one! 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can listen to it while washing your face.

21. 121 读 Read History, Learn Strategy 读历史懂智谋 Zhao Tao赵涛Historical212k WordsCompleted Classic historical stories passed down for thousands of years can still inspire our minds today, and the wisdom of the ancients can still give us strength! The strategies they devised through their own experiences of survival were not only useful in their era, but remain timeless for future generations, offering mysterious and winning insights... Drawing on five aspects: strategy, quick thinking, communication, insight, and social skills, "Learn Strategy from History: Collector’s Edition" carefu 4.9kReads9.5Score775Shelves
22. 122 中 Common Knowledge of Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代文化常识 Wang Li王力Historical132k WordsCompleted Step into one book and understand thousands of years! Lift the veil on ancient culture. This concise introduction to the fundamentals of ancient Chinese culture was compiled under the direction of Professor Wang Li, together with a host of experts. In the more than fifty years since its first publication, it has undergone four major revisions. Even today, it remains one of the most important and comprehensive basic reference works for anyone seeking to understand the face of ancient Chinese cult —Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    It includes books on English, thinking skills, emotional intelligence, cognition, geography, literature, and many other areas, making it convenient to improve yourself in all aspects.

23. 123 半 A Half-Hour Cartoon Guide to Chinese History: Economics 半小时漫画中国史：经济篇 Chen Lei and the Half-Hour Comics Team陈磊·半小时漫画团队Historical24k WordsCompleted A new release in the Half-Hour Comics series! See history through the lens of economics! Look at history through economics, and before you know it, you’ll see the patterns behind historical change! Did Duke Huan of Qi become hegemon thanks to a trade war? Did Emperor Wu of Han fund his wars by taking away merchants’ livelihoods? No dry theories or hard-to-understand jargon. Laugh your way through an economic take on the historical patterns behind the rise and fall of Chinese dynasties! Half-Hour 187Reads9.4Score105Shelves

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    It sweeps across the sky, the earth, and even the air, until the opponent breathes their last. [Under pressure to finish draft]

24. 124 半 Half-Hour Comics: A History of China, Volume 5 半小时漫画中国史5 Chen Lei and the Half-Hour Comics Team陈磊·半小时漫画团队Historical34k WordsCompleted The grand finale of Chinese history! You’ll be laughing right up until the Qing Dynasty falls! Read this comic for half an hour and learn five thousand years of history. Discover the past through cartoons and join a new wave of history lovers. With nothing but hand-drawn illustrations and jokes, Chen Lei, aka Hunzi Ge, lays out the broad sweep of Ming and Qing history. Most Ming emperors couldn’t escape a three-front struggle: against foreign enemies, corrupt ministers, and internal rebellions. 19Reads9.3Score—Shelves
25. 125 半 A Half-Hour Comic History of China 2 半小时漫画中国史2 Chen Lei and the Half-Hour Comics Team陈磊·半小时漫画团队Historical26k WordsCompleted “Read comics for half an hour and learn five thousand years of history! Explain history through comics and lead a new wave of reading. (Half-Hour Comics: Chinese History is the second book in the Half-Hour Comics: Chinese History series.) Using nothing but hand-drawn illustrations and jokes, Er Hunzi lays out the grand sweep of history with crystal clarity: the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods were like one big classroom; the Qin dynasty burned bright and died fast; the Three Kingdom 14Reads9.3Score—Shelves
26. 126 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
27. 127 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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    History requires interpretation from different perspectives. This book places Chinese history within the broader context of world history, breaking away from the chronological order of dynasties to extract the main threads of Chinese history and focus on the underlying patterns. Using a "long-term, long-distance, and broad-vision" approach, it presents a comprehensive view of the inherent logic and rules of Chinese history. With its unique perspective and insightful observations, this book strives to dispel the layers of fog surrounding history.

28. 128 权 The Code of Power: When History Meets Economics 权力密码：当历史遇见经济学 Wang Wei王伟Historical113k WordsCompleted A brand-new work from Wang Wei, bestselling author of the Understanding the Global Landscape series! Guided by the principles of understanding the reasons behind prosperity and decline, judging how power should be used, observing the art of managing people, and considering the path to success, this fresh take on history aims to uncover the rules and secrets behind how power works by examining historical events through the lens of economics. From Yu the Great controlling the floods to Liu Bang fo 1.1kReads9.5Score363Shelves
29. 129 活 To Live 活着 Guo Song郭松Urban251k WordsCompleted The protagonist of the full-length novel "To Live" is Xu Chao, a lowly everyman. His daughter Yue Ran, still in middle school, has tragically been diagnosed with leukemia. His wife, Song Huixian, is secretly coveted by a boss named Qian Hongli. His younger brother Xu Xian is a taxi driver whose life has fallen apart after a marital crisis, while his younger sister Xu Lei runs a beauty salon and leads a carefree, promiscuous life. The Xu family is plagued by one headache after another, to the poi 754Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 130 桑 The Sang Method of Secretly Loving You 桑式暗恋法则 Gentle Scholar温柔文人Modern Romance235k WordsCompleted [Physical edition now available] Sang You transmigrated, landing back on the first day of her freshman year of high school. The three years of high school she'd finally made it through had suddenly been reset to square one. Thinking about going back to a high school life where she had nothing, not even a full head of hair, made her want to die. Later, she stopped wanting to die, but everyone else said she was crazy. She was a freshman, yet not long after the term began, she skipped ahead to seni 67.5kReads9.6Score10kShelves

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    They're all great, plus my own "Misty Poems of Misty Island." This is basically a self-recommendation, of course it can't compare to these other books. [Heart emojis]

31. 131 拯 Saving My Hopelessly Romantic Brother: I Tutor Him for the Top Universities 拯救恋爱脑亲哥，我辅导他考清北 Come Ship the Couple来磕糖吖Modern Romance314k WordsCompleted Su Zijin is fifteen years younger than her brother, Su Gu. Su Gu has been the perfect child since he was little: handsome, academically gifted, and possessed of sound values. Everyone says he’s bound for one of China’s top universities, but no one could have predicted that he’d fall for Xie Sisi, a master manipulator. The golden boy falls from grace. The title of “academic genius” gradually gives way to “delinquent,” and their parents smile less and less. Su Zijin wants to change things, but she 6.5kReads9.4Score902Shelves
32. 132 成 Idiom Cognition Dictionary: Unlocking the Algorithms That Shape Your Life 成语认知词典：解锁人生底层算法 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘Modern Romance9.7M WordsOngoing A contemporary urban romance about a woman's growth and rebirth. The story begins on the night of her former lover Lu Chenzhou's lavish engagement party. Su Wan, a jewelry designer, chooses to stay alone in her studio, setting fifty-seven chips of diamond into a platinum base as she begins creating a pair of earrings called “Breaking Free.” Eight years of waiting and the collapse of her family's business have not crushed her. Instead, they have forged a quiet, resilient brilliance within her. W 1Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 133 两 Fifteen Days in Two Capitals (Complete in Two Volumes) 两京十五日（全两册） Ma Boyong马伯庸Historical475k WordsCompleted The Fifteen Days of Two Capitals is a historical novel by Ma Boyong. The story is based on a true account of Zhu Zhanji in the History of Ming: “In the fourth month of summer, as Nanjing was shaken repeatedly by earthquakes, he was ordered to go and guard the city. On a gengchen day in the fifth month, Emperor Renzong fell ill and sent an imperial summons for him to return. On a xinchou day in the sixth month, he arrived in Liangxiang, received the late emperor's edict, entered the palace, and a 8.7kReads9.6Score1.9kShelves
34. 134 职 Career Leap: A Guide to Going from Rookie to Expert 职场跃迁：菜鸟到大神的认知法 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘Urban842k WordsOngoing Three months into the job, Ling Che has become the company's most miserable “office tool”: he takes the blame, works overtime, and gets dumped on by other departments. Colleagues steal credit for his hard work, connections get the promotion he deserves, and he earns an entry-level salary while doing core work. He's nearly laid off! At his lowest point, he unexpectedly awakens a Workplace Insight System and unlocks eight smart tools: The Entropy Reduction Engine sorts messy materials in three mi 2Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 135 底 The Bottom-of-the-Barrel Dictionary 底渣词典 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘455k WordsOngoing The CEO’s Contract Wife: His White Moonlight Turns Out to Be Me To save her gravely ill younger brother, Pei Yuwei signs a contract and becomes a stand-in for the late wife of business tycoon Jiang Hanzhou. Thirty million yuan, three years: she must live as the shadow of another woman, copying her smile and preferences, even wearing the earrings she left behind. Jiang Hanzhou is cool and cruel. He sleeps beside her every night, yet gazes through her at his lost white moonlight. Day after day, 7Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 136 史 The Harshest Test Setter in History 史上最狠出题人 Clouds Stop, Water Flows云止流水Urban507k WordsCompleted [Adapted into a short drama] He's elementary school students' worst nightmare, the most deviously cruel exam setter in the world! One test paper wiped out 140,000 students in Jiangcheng, while a single question made 200,000 students in Huicheng cry! Every student who has ever taken Qin Ye's exams is left with a hundred thousand questions in their head. What color was Daji's bellyband? Did Qin Shi Huang circle the pillar clockwise or counterclockwise? This is a Chinese exam, so why are you asking 5.7kReads9.3Score792Shelves

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    Wow, this book is great! ... He's the nightmare of elementary school students. One exam paper stumped 200 million students nationwide. His first exam annihilated a million college entrance exam takers! His second exam wiped out 80,000 art exam candidates in Beijing! His third exam paper brought down the nation's top students, leaving hundreds of thousands of students utterly defeated! He's cold, 😉 and lonely. He's a legend, the most ruthless exam setter in history! ...

37. 137 中 Modern Chinese History 中国近代史 Chen Gonglu陈恭禄Historical607k WordsCompleted A History of Modern China opens with geography and the natural environment, first outlining the living conditions and ways of life of the peoples of China and its neighboring regions. It then surveys China's history before the modern era through its products, ideas, literature, science, and art. The history covered in this book begins with the Opium War and encompasses several major themes: the Opium War, the Taiping Rebellion, the First Sino-Japanese War, the Hundred Days' Reform, the Boxer Mov 106Reads9.2Score—Shelves
38. 138 全 A Global History 全球通史 Weiersi韦尔斯Historical693k WordsCompleted Writing a world history that is interesting, easy to read and understand, and not hundreds of thousands of words long is no easy task. Yet in A Short History of the World, H. G. Wells brilliantly accomplished what seemed impossible. This book traces human civilization from its beginnings through the Second World War, clearly presenting the rise and fall of great powers such as ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, Britain, the United States, and France. The wealth of knowledge and breadth 2.5kReads8.8Score803Shelves
39. 139 回 Master the Art of Conversation and Become a Great Speaker 回话有招练就好口才 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人728k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2.5kReads6.4Score164Shelves

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    Good books for learning

40. 140 人 Life Lessons That Cut to the Bone 人生感悟，句句入骨 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人189k WordsCompleted To get along in life, you need to know how to handle people and be emotionally intelligent. When you speak, you need to know what to say and how to say it well. Life is full of pitfalls, so be tactful. Words can trip you up at every turn, so say what people want to hear if you want a chance. 914Reads—Score130Shelves
41. 141 三 Success Is 30% Doing and 70% Speaking: The Art of Communication 三分靠做七分靠说，说话的艺术 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人184k WordsCompleted The idea that "success is 30 percent doing and 70 percent talking" is profoundly reflected in many areas of life. It does not belittle the importance of taking action. Rather, it emphasizes the crucial role that expression and communication play on the road to success. In the business world, an excellent product or service is certainly important. But if its value and advantages are not communicated effectively to consumers, it may well be overlooked by the market. In that case, "talking" become 248Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 142 高 The Art of High-EQ Socializing 高情商社交术 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人Urban330k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1.1kReads—Score100Shelves
43. 143 孙 The Thirty-Six Stratagems in The Art of War 孙子兵法中的三十六计 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人180k WordsCompleted The Art of War and The Thirty-Six Stratagems are outstanding examples of ancient Chinese military strategy and wisdom, and have had a profound influence on later generations. The Art of War, written by Sun Wu, is one of the world's earliest military works. It covers every aspect of warfare, including strategy, tactics, military management, and intelligence gathering. Sun Tzu stresses that "know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated," emphasizing the importance of accuratel 18Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 144 学 Learn to Speak Well, Keep Your Emotional Intelligence on Point 学会说话，情商在线 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人415k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 11Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 145 重 Back in Her Second Year of High School, She Goes Viral for Her Academic Skills! 重回高二，她靠学习在网络走红！ Ye Sizhen叶思蓁Modern Romance589k WordsCompleted [Reborn + System + Romance + Two Top Students] Jiang Yueqian, who died in a car accident, was reborn! Thinking back on her unremarkable previous life and her grandmother's unfulfilled final wish, Jiang Yueqian decided to study hard and reach the pinnacle of life. But why did I get a System while I was studying? And why is its ultimate mission to help everyone around me turn their lives around too? That's easy! With a golden finger to help her plan and strategize, she successfully raised the coll 802Reads9.0Score108Shelves

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    ✨Wow, I'm in my final year of junior high, and novels are helping me review the knowledge from my textbooks—they're getting into my head in such a despicable way.

46. 146 全 A Global History 全球通史 George Wells乔治·威尔斯Historical345k WordsCompleted A Global History, jointly written by British historian George Wells and American historian Carlton Hayes, is a renowned classic hailed as a groundbreaking work in the field of world history. Since its publication, it has been translated into more than a dozen languages in numerous countries and praised by readers around the world. The Chinese edition was translated by renowned translator Li Yunzhe, who consulted a wide range of sources and spent five years perfecting it, line by line. The prose 339Reads8.9Score103Shelves

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    I'm not really keen on reading *A Global History*, even though it's packed with information. But I really don't recommend it (I don't want to read the whole thing!). 😄😄

47. 147 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 236.3kReads9.4Score27.6kShelves

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    It's so captivating, it draws you right in and lets you fully appreciate the splendor of that golden age. The protagonist's actions are also very logical, making you feel as if the Ming Dynasty is vividly unfolding before your eyes. It seems like a really good book set in the Ming Dynasty. I really want to know the title so I can experience its unique charm.

48. 148 超 Super Scholar: Starting with Quietly Controlling My Scores! 超级学霸：从低调控分开始！ Hidden in the Firmament苍穹隐Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Academic ace + System + Deliberately controlling test scores + Cutting-edge technology, lighthearted with no angst] After a surprise math test, the class monitor, an academic ace, scores just 50 points. The campus beauty gets 30, and the class representative and study committee member score even lower. But Jiang Nan, the king of dozing in class and the champion of the school cafeteria, racks up 90 points and takes first place??? Math teacher: “Kid, you can't hide it anymore, can you?” Beautiful 4.6kReads8.8Score822Shelves

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    The seemingly invisible student, who had remained unnoticed in class for years, was exposed by a surprise math test. Soon after, his secret of manipulating grades was discovered by all the other teachers. Youthful arrogance is a virtue, and finally, he unleashed his fury.

49. 149 中 The Chinese-Style Circle 中国式圈子 Ding Bangwen丁邦文Anime Fanfiction409k WordsCompleted Xiahou Ping is suddenly parachuted into Chunjiang City. Faced with a complicated situation at the start of his new post, he is at a loss. Wang Qiankun is determined to temper Xiahou Ping, so he assigns him the major task of evaluating the development of Jiangtan No. 2. Thrust into the heart of the storm, Xiahou Ping has no choice but to face a barrage of shocks and temptations. After only a year in the post, Xiahou Ping moves to work at the Haibei County Committee, aiming to broaden his experien 251Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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    Chinese-style social interaction

50. 150 浦 A New History of Pudong 浦东新史 He Jianming何建明Historical378k WordsCompleted This book tells the story of the historical changes in Shanghai and Pudong, charting their journey from backwardness to prosperity and showcasing the remarkable achievements of China's reform and opening-up. The author begins with the origins of Shanghai and the name "Shanghai." In modern times, the city underwent many transformations, with the Bund becoming a financial hub while Pudong remained underdeveloped for a long time. Then, in 1990, the central government announced the development and o 7Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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