If Studying Won’t Kill Me, I’ll Study to Death! I’ll Secretly Hit the Books and Then Astonish Everyone 卷不死，就往死里卷！我要偷偷学习然后惊艳所有人

1. 1 中 Essential Knowledge of Chinese History: A Beginner’s Guide to China’s National History, a Bestselling Classic Since the Republican Era 中国历史常识(一本品读中国国史的入门巨著，民国以来畅销不衰的国史读本) Lü Simei吕思勉Historical125k WordsCompleted Written by Lü Simian, a modern Chinese historian, master of Chinese studies, and preeminent scholar of history, this monumental work is held in the highest regard by Huang Renyu, Qian Mu, Bai Yang, Yi Zhongtian, Gu Jiegang, and many others. It is a perennially popular guide to Chinese history. Common Knowledge of Chinese History is the acclaimed work that established Lü Simian, a modern historian, master of Chinese studies, and preeminent scholar of history, as a leading figure. It was also the 26Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   After reading the first three history books, you'll have a good grasp of Chinese history, and your history score will definitely improve. The fourth book is on classical Chinese poetry, and the fifth is on physics, both of which will be helpful for learning Chinese and physics!

2. 2 一 A Complete Guide to Chinese History 一本书读懂中国史 Wan Hua宛华Historical432k WordsCompleted China is a vast country with a splendid civilization spanning five thousand years, full of vitality and energy. Chinese civilization has a long and storied history, marked by twists and turns and profound depth. The historical events and figures that have emerged over the centuries are so complex and numerous that many people find it difficult to know where to begin studying history, and lack a clear understanding of China's past. Our original aim in compiling this book was to help readers gain 280Reads9.5Score108Shelves
3. 3 中 Five Thousand Years of Chinese History (Complete in Four Volumes, Illustrated Edition) 中华上下五千年(全四册)(彩色插图版) Xie Guimei谢桂梅Historical213k WordsCompleted This book selects one brilliant jewel after another from the five-thousand-year history of the Chinese nation. In clear, lively language, it invites young readers to explore unforgettable moments from the past: the beautiful and mysterious legends of ancient times, the rivalries among states during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, the dazzling glories of the Tang and Song dynasties, and the stirring tales of heroes, great leaders, and people of noble spirit. As readers listen to 10.6kReads9.6Score1.2kShelves
4. 4 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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   The first book will save you the trouble of buying a composition book; just read it. The second book—need I say more? It's my brother Xun's book! Everyone knows it. The third book—bookmark it if you want to swear; it teaches you how to swear. Once you learn it, even dogs will avoid you. The fourth book—a hilarious comedy novel, super funny. You'll learn how to act cool; take it to your younger siblings and have them write it. The fifth book—a physics book. Does anyone actually read a physics book to become a test-taker? Just put it on the shelf and give your brain a good shake.

5. 5 魏 Handsome Men of the Wei and Jin Dynasties: A Book of Their Strange Tales 魏晋有美男 : 一本书带你看尽魏晋美男奇事 The Ancients Were Trendy古人很潮Historical107k WordsCompleted A life as a beautiful person must be pretty exciting, right? Ancient influencer marketing and a male Victoria’s Secret fashion show A guide to the beauties of the Wei and Jin dynasties, a high-energy version of A New Account of the Tales of the World One book lets you get up close and personal with the dashing figures of the Wei and Jin eras A faithful recreation of historical details Sincerely recommended by the Global Looks Association: If you haven’t read this book, don’t call yourself a beau —Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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   This is all the books on my bookshelf; after rummaging through them for ages, I only managed to find these few. They'll have to do; there are a few readable ones. I recommend *Four Generations Under One Roof*.

6. 6 不 I Die If I Stop Practicing 不刷题就会死 Silver Bell Gazing at the Moon银铃望月Mystery111k WordsOngoing “If studying won’t kill you, then study until it does!” “The college entrance exam is a one-plank bridge crossed by countless armies. If you don’t work hard, you’ll be pushed into the abyss.” Ding-dong! Your personal Study Assistant is now online! With the help of this System, all students can achieve the grades they hope for! Students, are you ready to study until you drop? If you don’t grind through practice questions, you really will die! 106Reads6.3Score102Shelves

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   Some game instances mention study techniques. Yes, this is a novel about doing practice problems within game instances. I've used free practice problem software like YuanTiKu, and I've heard Zuoyebang is also good.

7. 7 偶 I Met an Immortal Spirit and Somehow Came Back Reborn 偶遇仙灵，我竟然重生了 Chen Liying陈莉滢Modern Romance226k WordsCompleted Her father, Chen Bohong, and her mother, Liu Yingmiao, had been deeply in love for many years before finally having a daughter. Her mother suffered a massive hemorrhage during childbirth, giving her life to bring her daughter into the world. From then on, the couple doted on her endlessly. Chen Yingshu’s parents died one after the other, leaving behind a vast inheritance that no one knew about. At university, Chen Yingshu met Tang Hanyue, a man who had appeared in her dreams many times. Through 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   After years of loving marriage, Chen Yingshu became a beloved daughter, spoiled by her parents. Now, with both parents gone, she unexpectedly encounters a spirit and is reborn. She strives to find the true meaning of life, unsure whether those around her are human, ghost, god, or immortal… To be continued…

8. 8 英 High-Frequency CET-4 Vocabulary: Quick Memorization 英语四级高频词汇速记 Precious Years岁岁宝贝273k WordsCompleted Hey, everyone! Do you feel guilty about reading novels every day, but still don't want to study? Come on in and learn high-frequency English CET-4 vocabulary with us! Each chapter covers ten words, including pronunciation, parts of speech, example sentences, phrases, and inflected forms. Keep it up, everyone! Let's pass, pass, pass together! 32Reads—Score—Shelves

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   These books are absolutely essential for studying. 🍀The first one is about efficient rest, saving more time to become a test-taker. 🍀The second one is about memorization methods. 🍀The third, fourth, and fifth ones are about learning English and memorizing vocabulary.

9. 9 半 A Half-Hour Cartoon History of China (Complete in Seven Volumes) 半小时漫画中国史（全七册） Chen Lei and the Half-Hour Comics Team陈磊·半小时漫画团队Historical203k WordsCompleted Read comics for half an hour and learn the history of China and the world! This is actually a rigorous, minimalist history of China plus a minimalist world history. From the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods to the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and from the Four Great Ancient Civilizations to Europe, Japan, and the United States... Open this book and learn history while laughing until your abs hurt. Half-Hour Comics: Chinese History 1–5: The Spring and Autumn and Warring State 2.5kReads9.6Score722Shelves

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   Learning through comics is undeniably fun.

10. 10 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
11. 11 原 History Can Be This Fun After All (Complete in Three Volumes) 原来历史可以这样好玩（全三册） Little Gang and A Can小缸和阿灿Historical64k WordsCompleted The first comics history book by million-follower creators Xiaogang and A Can, this work teaches readers history through hilarious stories, much like the history series by Sai Lei Comics. Xiaogang and A Can likewise use humor and wit to explain fascinating historical topics. The first volume of “So History Can Be This Fun” focuses on the food and daily lives of people in ancient China. From prehistoric times and the pre-Qin period through the Qin and Han dynasties, the Wei, Jin, and Northern and 588Reads9.4Score104Shelves

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    These books are incredibly useful, just take a look, and you'll find them all silent.

12. 12 古 The Grand Princess from Ancient Times Is a Science Prodigy in the Modern World 古穿今，长公主她理科超神 Zombie Gu Gu僵尸咕咕Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Ancient-to-Modern Transmigration + System + Top Student + Strengthening the Nation] In her previous life, Chen Lingying needed only three thousand light cavalry to strike down the enemy's commander. The people of Great Zhou called her the Eldest Princess of Chen, with both reverence and fear. When she opened her eyes again, the princess who had stood second to none had become a modern high school girl. Mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology; The International Mathematical Olympiad, internatio 4.1kReads9.3Score682Shelves

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    Used to roll up my classmates' yyds!

13. 13 重 Reborn: Tightening Screws at BOE 重生之我在京东方打螺丝 Supreme Heavenly Venerable盖世天尊Urban108k WordsOngoing Life rarely goes smoothly. If I had the chance to be reborn, I swear I would make up for every regret from my past! My career, family, loved ones, friends, romance, and brotherhood: I will cherish them all. As for those who once hurt, mocked, and trampled on me, I will make them understand that I am no weakling! Reborn in 2019, Li Ming will not only become a butterfly capable of stirring up storms, but also a great roc that shakes the world. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There are no shortcuts. Only by taking each step firmly and feeling the protagonist's struggle and effort can we discover that this is our own shadow, the self that relentlessly strives for its goals!

14. 14 初 Middle School Chemistry 初中化学 Han Xiaohan寒筱涵181k WordsCompleted A summary of middle school chemistry, covering frequently tested topics such as the colors of common substances, the acidity and alkalinity of solutions, how to identify substances, and the names of common compounds. It helps students learn middle school chemistry with ease. 510Reads—Score177Shelves

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    Must-read for junior high school students

15. 15 初 Key Concepts in Middle School Biology 初中生物知识点 Letter Paper in a Bottle瓶中信纸34k WordsCompleted Key Concepts in Junior High School Biology (^○^)(^O^) (^○^)(^○^)(^○^)(^○^)(^○^)(^○^)(^○^) —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I love biology, and I hope you do too ❤️ (There's also a book called Genetics, which I think is pretty good, but I can't recommend it.)

16. 16 中 Essential Chinese Classics Every Middle School Student Should Know 中学生必知的国学常识 Tang Caiyun唐彩云Historical253k WordsCompleted This book brings together selected terms and topics related to traditional Chinese learning from the history of Chinese culture. Rich in content and knowledge, it covers subjects such as familiarizing oneself with the classics, cultivating character and setting aspirations, surveying history broadly to distill wisdom, the sparks of science in ancient civilizations, rallying calls in the classics of history, classical literature flowing through a thousand years, the core spirit of China, a kaleid 4Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Chinese, Math, English, History, Philosophy... ① Remember the "Three Classics" that Xun Ge mentioned? No need for Aunt Chang to buy them, they're here!!! The beautiful snake is here 👻👻 ② Misty rain enters Jiangnan, the mountains and rivers are like ink paintings, as if the ink is still wet. Go and feel the atmosphere of misty rain in Jiangnan, or lie awake at night listening to the wind and rain, dreaming of iron horses and icy rivers, go and feel Lu You's 🙊🙊 ③ Math is actually very simple, really? Is it really like that? After reading this, will you just shout "6" like the comments?! The key to success is here, why not come and get it?! ✨✨ I'm here to recommend books again! So much love, I'm here for you ☄☄

17. 17 烟 Beauties in Mist and Rain: Stories of Rouge from Five Thousand Years of History 烟雨红颜：五千年历史里的那些胭脂故事 Withered Vines, Old Trees, New Sprouts枯藤老树新芽Historical155k WordsCompleted Misty Rain and Crimson Beauty: Stories of Rouge Through Five Thousand Years of History offers an outline and brief appraisal of the love and fortunes of 100 women in Chinese history, primarily from a female perspective. Most of the women featured are well known and highly representative. These 100 women played important roles in history, and some even influenced its course to varying degrees. The writing is clear, humorous, and lively. Reexamining the fates and romances of people from the past t 511Reads9.4Score106Shelves
18. 18 逆 A Comeback: Back to Sixteen 逆袭之重回十六岁 Dreaming Away Leisure Hours闲时入梦来Modern Romance566k WordsCompleted [An inspiring school-life story about a top student. The heroine isn’t a genius; she turns her life around through hard work.] The underachiever Jiang Ning returned to age sixteen. In this life, she set herself the goal of studying hard and turning things around to become a top student. But why does the boy who seemed so distant and impossible to win over in her previous life seem to be getting closer and closer? …“We’ll meet at the nation’s top university.” Jiang Ning read the message again and 7.2kReads9.2Score799Shelves

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    These three books can be categorized as follows: the first is a rebirth story, the second is set in reality, and around chapter 27 it seems to be about a tutor explaining key points about bridging middle and high school. The third book...

19. 19 游 Game Mode? The Young Lady Is Taking Her Elite High School by Storm 游戏模式？大小姐要在普高杀疯了 Sunrise Mooncake朝阳月饼Modern Romance95k WordsOngoing [College entrance exams + face-slapping + a strong female lead who grows step by step] What? The eldest daughter of the Chang family of the Imperial Capital has announced that she'll attend an ordinary high school in Jincheng. A group of rich kids sit in an upscale restaurant, arguing heatedly: “She's got to be joking. With Chang Yile's spoiled temper, would she really go suffer? Only an idiot would do that.” Xu Shu pats Chang Yile on the head and says, “Be good, dear. Don't hold a grudge agains —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 20 分 Let’s Break Up. Don’t Get in the Way of My Getting into Peking or Tsinghua 分手吧，别耽误我上清北 Ye Qing晔青Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted “Memorize ‘The Book of Songs: The Unruly’ and get a reward: lose five kilograms!” “Do a math test and get a reward: snow-white skin!” “Do a physics test and get a reward: grow three centimeters taller!” “Write an English essay and receive a master-level skill!” Guan Zhi was reborn and bound to the Peak System. As long as she studied, rewards would keep pouring in. From then on, she became so addicted to studying she couldn't stop! Get prettier, slimmer, and invincible; trade up her car, her hous 4.3kReads9.3Score517Shelves
21. 21 摸 The Tomb Raiders Set Out Again 摸金小队再启征程 The Dirtiest Heart最脏的心Mystery130k WordsOngoing The Gold-Touching Squad Sets Off Again: Evil Be Gone! Fatty’s Got Your Back The second installment is just as exciting as ever A hilarious plot, thrilling adventures, and plenty of bromance. Waiting for the wind, waiting for the rain, and waiting for you... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's incredibly funny and will save you from being unhappy.

22. 22 南 Nanjing, Nanjing: A Pain We Must Never Forget 南京南京：不能忘记的伤痛 Tian Bolie田伯烈Historical108k WordsCompleted The British journalist H. J. Timperley, who witnessed the Nanjing Massacre, wrote: “After the Japanese army occupied Nanjing, Japanese newspapers reported very little about it, or, one might say, almost nothing at all. A review of English-language newspapers published in Japan reveals no trace of the many atrocities committed by the Japanese army in Nanjing and other cities. Yet the Japanese press sought to portray Nanjing as a peaceful place.” He had compiled accounts of the Japanese army's atr 137Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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    Try it 🍉

23. 23 中 A General History of China 中国通史 Ren Zhongyuan任中原Historical491k WordsCompleted The world-famous writer Cervantes said, “History gives birth to truth; it can withstand time and preserve old tales and past events. It is a record of ancient times, a warning for the present, and a lesson for future generations.” History is a mirror that records the successes and failures, prosperity and decline, triumphs and tragedies, transitions and renewal of human society. It also foreshadows humanity's future. 26.1kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves
24. 24 一 China's History: So Addictive You'll Read It in One Sitting, Volume 2 一读就上瘾的中国史2 Wen Boling温伯陵Historical166k WordsCompleted This is an era of great upheaval, when nations and individuals alike face unprecedented change. Some cling to life, while others face death without fear; Some see darkness, while others see light; Some defend their honor, while others cast aside their dignity. A History of China That Gets You Hooked, Volume 2, looks back at the great turning points in history: Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions, Li Shimin unifying the realm and becoming the Heavenly Khan, Zheng He's seven voyages to the 719Reads9.7Score317Shelves
25. 25 一 A History of the Song Dynasty You Won't Be Able to Put Down 一读就上瘾的宋朝史 Chen Wangbei陈望北Historical141k WordsCompleted A History of the Song Dynasty You'll Get Hooked on from the First Page is a popular history book about the Song Dynasty. It covers the period from Emperor Taizu Zhao Kuangyin's accession to the throne after the Chenqiao Mutiny to the failure of Emperor Renzong's Qingli Reforms. The book selects famous figures and events from this period, drawing on a wealth of historical sources, with official histories as its foundation and unofficial accounts as a supplement. It vividly and engagingly recreate 1kReads9.3Score198Shelves

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    These books are also very good; you can read them in your spare time to broaden your knowledge.

26. 26 老 Veterans’ Oral History of the War of Resistance (Complete in Three Volumes) 老兵口述抗战史 （全三册） Li Yosha李幺傻Historical336k WordsCompleted Over more than a decade, the author Li Yaosha sought out and interviewed veterans and survivors who had taken part in the Suizao, Hundred Regiments, and Shanggao campaigns. The first book vividly recreates the scenes of these three major battles and reveals many truths that have rarely been told. The second book covers several influential defensive battles on the main front, including the Battle of Shizhu, the Defense of Changde, the Defense of Hengyang, and the Defense of Guilin. Though all wer 55Reads9.4Score—Shelves
27. 27 真 The Real Top Student System 真实学霸系统 Borrowing Grass to Return to Life借草还魂Urban1.0M WordsCompleted How did a student who scored just 197 points on his high school sophomore final exams turn his life around in a year? A brain-potential researcher has the answer. Other people’s Systems fall from the sky. He built his himself, using the power of psychological suggestion to give himself extraordinary drive. By breaking goals into smaller steps, he created a reward system in his brain, releasing dopamine every time he achieved a mini-goal. Soon, studying became as addictive as snacking on sunflowe 807Reads8.4Score104Shelves

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    It's ugly, I'm a dog!!

28. 28 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
29. 29 胎 Born into the 1970s: I Make My Whole Family Rich Through Studying 胎穿七零：我靠读书带全家致富 Mao Mao猫芼Modern Romance2.6M WordsOngoing (I Just Want to Slack Off, but They Call Me a Genius) (Period Piece + Academic Prodigy + Strengthening the Nation + System + No Romance + Cozy Daily Life + Lighthearted Comedy + Pure Wish Fulfillment) After Chen Wang died, he was reborn as the Chen family's only dim-witted grandson. With four older female cousins, the two elders of the Chen family doted on him like a precious treasure, giving him the best of everything. Chen Wang thought he could spend this life slacking off. Who could have gues 158.3kReads9.0Score15.1kShelves
30. 30 我EN I Exchange Black Technology by Crushing the School Bully 我靠打爆学霸兑换黑科技 Meat-Eating Panda吃肉的熊猫Urban4.6M WordsCompleted [Academic Prodigy + Black Technology + Technology to Strengthen the Nation + War and Terror Bureau] High school student Song He gets the Academic Grudge System. As long as he can make top students lose their composure, he can exchange their resentment for all kinds of black technology. So Song He keeps driving the top students over the edge: “You snatch first place in the grade, and every other top student drops in the rankings. Resentment +10,000!” “You receive a special research allowance for 54.8kReads9.3Score6.2kShelves
31. 31 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
32. 32 祖 A Royal Chef in My Ancestry! I Became Invincible Starting with Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry 祖上御厨！我从番茄炒蛋开始无敌 Cat Lord, Beyond a Doubt猫爷毋容置疑Urban278k WordsCompleted This novel is divided into two volumes: one tells a System story, and the other is a cookbook and tutorial! I'll make a plate of tomato and egg stir-fry for you, dear reader. There are all kinds of divine-level recipes, tried and true, and absolutely delicious! They're very simple, and anyone can learn to make them! 7Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 33 道 The Hilarious Illustrated Guide to the Tao Te Ching 道德经爆笑讲解版 Eight Hundred Miles of Wind and Clouds风云八百里12k WordsCompleted The Dao De Jing, Explained in Hilarious Fashion 76Reads—Score—Shelves

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    *The Hilarious Explanation of the Tao Te Ching* is a classic interpretation book that subverts tradition and combines education with entertainment. With a humorous and witty style, the author weaves Lao Tzu's profound philosophical thoughts into a series of laugh-out-loud stories and anecdotes, giving the ancient *Tao Te Ching* unprecedented vitality. The book not only explains core concepts such as "Tao follows nature" and "governing by non-action" in a simple and easy-to-understand way, but also cleverly incorporates modern life examples, allowing readers to grasp wisdom through laughter and experience the wonderful resonance between ancient wisdom and modern society. Whether you are a philosophy enthusiast or a modern person seeking spiritual solace, you can find resonance and enlightenment in this hilarious explanation, making the *Tao Te Ching* no longer an obscure and difficult ancient text, but a treasure trove of wisdom close to life.

34. 34 伤 The Hilarious, In-Depth Guide to Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases 伤寒杂病论爆笑详解版 Eight Hundred Miles of Wind and Clouds风云八百里1.7M WordsCompleted The Hilarious, In-Depth Guide to Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases is a medical classic interpretation that turns tradition on its head. With witty, humorous language, the book presents a fresh take on Zhang Zhongjing's Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases, breathing new life into this ancient text on traditional Chinese medicine. Skillfully blending modern elements with ancient wisdom, the author uses entertaining stories and vivid examples to explain complex, dif 69Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 35 仙 Fairy, Wake Up! Your General Knowledge TA Is Here! 仙女请起床，公共基础TA来喽！ A Fairy Who Absolutely Loves Durian超爱吃榴莲的仙女呀29k WordsOngoing Little bits of general knowledge covering law, politics, economics, party history, management, historical figures, academic subjects, literary facts, science and technology... These are all small nuggets of knowledge to pick up as part of your daily learning. Make good use of your spare moments and spend a little time reading! Inner thoughts: “Either I’m on my way to being crushed by the competition, or I’m on my way to crushing everyone else... It’s so hard, so hard.” 204Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Literary knowledge, humanities and science, economics, party history and politics... History, geography, biology... Don't miss it, my darlings! Due to review procedures, some content will be continuously updated in [Book Circle]~

36. 36 黄 The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, Explained with Laughs 黄帝内经爆笑讲解版 Eight Hundred Miles of Wind and Clouds风云八百里3.8M WordsOngoing Still missing out on China’s millennia-old treasures of health and wellness because classical texts are so hard to understand? This book breaks free from the dry style of traditional texts and uses laugh-out-loud language to unpack the foundational classics of Chinese medicine! It is divided into three volumes. The first offers clear, accessible explanations of the chapters of the Suwen, breaking down the underlying medical principles of yin and yang, the five elements, the organs, and qi and bl 13kReads8.7Score1.7kShelves

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    A wonderful collision of millennia-old medical wisdom and modern humor! This groundbreaking work simplifies the ancient and profound classic of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the *Huangdi Neijing*, with a lighthearted and humorous style, making learning fun. From Yin and Yang and the Five Elements to the internal organs and meridians, from health preservation to disease prevention, every obscure medical principle is cleverly integrated into vivid and interesting stories and jokes, allowing readers to grasp the essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine while laughing heartily. Whether you are a beginner or an enthusiast of Traditional Chinese Medicine, you can find enjoyment and wisdom in this hilariously explained version, allowing ancient medical wisdom to be reborn in laughter and becoming a helpful guide to healthy living for modern people.

37. 37 穿 Transported into Dream of the Red Chamber: A Cheerful Girl's Adventure 穿入红楼：呆萌女的奇遇 Clouds Flow from the Pen's Tip笔底走云边Female-Channel Fanfiction128k WordsOngoing Eight-Sound Ganzhou: Mou Qingwan I gaze upon the deep courtyard where sorrow is locked away, while wind and rain buffet the red chambers. I lament the early loss of both parents, left alone, a solitary figure leaning against a high tower. I watch splendor pass like a dream, while fame and fortune never cease their demands. Only my heart soars high, my aspirations reaching the clouds. Alas, the world is cold and unkind. Let the flowers vie for beauty; I will keep to my quiet solitude. Facing with —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Humanities students can read this; it can increase their poetry knowledge. You can learn how the author writes poetry (probably). This author is a member of a poetry society. This book is the kind that people who like it will really like, but those who don't won't get into it at all, because the plot is really weak. This author is a friend of mine; if you have any questions, feel free to contact me, and I'll help you roast him. This guy added a bunch of his own poems and songs, interspersed throughout the book, in every chapter. After reading so many online novels, this kind of book with a literary feel is quite interesting. Those who like classical Chinese poetry might want to check it out.

38. 38 被 The Time Left Behind 被遗拾的时光 Radiant Elegance逸品芳华Modern Romance466k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support gives me the motivation to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! This is a period novel set close to real life, following three generations through different eras, from the War of Resistance Against Japan and the turmoil of the Chinese Civil War to the educated youth years and modern city life. It tells how they struggled against the tide of social change and forged different paths 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book, with its delicate touch, records the love and family changes of three generations, reflecting the torrent of the times through individual destinies. Interwoven with themes of nostalgia, kinship, love, and historical vicissitudes, the writing, like the author himself, possesses both rustic sincerity and a celebration of a great era, making it a deeply moving read.

39. 39 系 The System Sent Me to Save the Day in the Jianghu 系统叫我来江湖救个急 Pen Like a Stream笔若溪Eastern Fantasy52k WordsOngoing The male protagonist, Lin Mo, was a lazy, overweight couch potato who had planned to mooch off his family for the rest of his life. But when a beautiful white-haired assassin sent by the woman he had been betrothed to as a child tried to kill him, he unexpectedly found himself thrust into a vast and turbulent world of body cultivation. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you want to learn how to be a jerk, you can come and learn.

40. 40 民 Ethnic Music 民族音乐 Ma Xigang马希刚144k WordsCompleted Rich and vibrant, ethnic music is an important part of ethnic culture and a source of inspiration for many great works. It embodies the free spirit of its age, noble moral sentiments, profound ideas, and distinctive ethnic identities, as well as shared characteristics and aesthetic tastes. Drawing on the methods and theories of ethnomusicology, this book focuses on traditional Chinese ethnic music theory. It examines the definition and classification of ethnic music, its musical systems and bran 6Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    🎵Score of "The Story of Crescent Lake" for National Orchestra✨ A beautiful struggle of a clear spring in the desert🎶

41. 41 别 Don't Be Afraid! Singing with Guitar Is Easy: Romantic Love Songs That Melt the Heart (For Male Singers) 别怕！吉他弹唱很简单：醉动人心的浪漫情歌（男生弹唱篇） Mermaid Studio美人鱼工作室1k WordsCompleted This collection of guitar songs and chords is tailor-made for male singers. Most of the songs are popular love songs. Unlike other songbooks on the market, this one does not require you to learn tablature: your left hand only needs to follow the chord diagrams, and your right hand follows the strumming patterns. Just pick up your guitar, follow the lyrics, and sing along as you play, without worrying about reading music. A second distinguishing feature is that every song is suitable for male sin 3Reads7.8Score—Shelves
42. 42 音 Emperor of Music Jay Chou 2049 音乐皇帝周杰伦2049 Xiang Xi向舾Modern Romance46k WordsCompleted Why were Jay Chou’s first seven albums so much better than the ones that came later? Why did Jay Chou marry Hannah Quinlivan, who is 14 years younger than him? Why did Jay Chou say “Taiwan Province” without hesitation during an interview? How was Jay Chou able to write such ahead-of-their-time songs as “In the Name of the Father” and “Love Before the Century” more than 20 years ago? Why did Jay Chou use the concept of Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, released 20 years later, to write “The Clock That G 9Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 43 我 I'm Xu Gao, and My Song Hallucination Made Lao Xue Cry! 我，许高，一首幻听唱哭老薛！ Thought Bandit思想的劫匪Urban132k WordsCompleted Xu Gao transmigrates to a parallel world and becomes a nobody, an unconventional singer ranked eighteenth-tier. At the same time, he is bound to the Best Singer System, whose current mission is to stun everyone with a single song. On the stage of China's Got Talent, he faces doubts from diva Na Jie. Xu Gao performs an original song, “Auditory Hallucination,” and wins the approval of the other three judges. Xue Zhiqian: Everyone calls me the prince of heartbroken songs. I think your “Auditory Hal 134Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 44 天 A Disastrous Start: One Song, Wandering, Made the Whole Internet Cry 天崩开局，一首流浪记唱哭全网 Kui Acha葵阿茶Urban2.6M WordsCompleted [Singing + Acting + Charity + No Romance + Everyone’s Darling + Fake Angst + Misunderstandings + Frail Hero] After waking up, Li Ruoxun transmigrates into the body of a disgraced top-tier star. His mother runs off with the family money, then breaks down in tears on a variety show, accusing him of being unfilial. People despise and loathe him, wishing he would leave showbiz for good. A born actor and schemer, Li Ruoxun figures he can still turn things around. “Under the Sea,” “The Wandering Song, 23.1kReads8.8Score3.2kShelves
45. 45 我 I'm the Heartbreak Song God, and from the Start I Make the Little Sisters at Shang K Cry 我，致郁歌神，开局唱哭商k小妹 Eating the Skin, Not Spitting Out the Grape Skin吃皮不吐葡萄皮Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Fang Yu woke up to discover that he had transmigrated to a parallel world. And he was actually competing on a talent show?! [Ding! Emotion Points System bound!] System prompt: The Host can exchange collected Emotion Points for songs and earn chances to draw prizes! The prize pool includes huge sums of cash, mysterious special abilities, and even... Fang Yu’s eyes lit up! What dreams? What career? They’re all just fluff! All he wants is to make some damn money! So, one performance of “Lies” had 7.8kReads6.9Score473Shelves
46. 46 戏 My Opera-Style Performance of Vast Lands Sets the Stage Ablaze, and I Lead Traditional Chinese Culture! 戏腔万疆炸场，我引领国风文化！ Dreams on September Sixth九月六梦Urban273k WordsCompleted [No plot, mostly patriotism and singing, with a relaxed pace! If this isn't your kind of story, please don't click in. Thank you!] Leng Feng transmigrates to a parallel world starved of music and takes part in the police academy's farewell performance. To earn 100,000 popularity points, Leng Feng decisively changes the song he plans to perform. Amid everyone's confusion and doubts, his rendition of “When Farewell Blooms” leaves the whole crowd in tears! The lyric “There is a home waiting for you 481Reads6.7Score100Shelves
47. 47 顶 You Turned Down a Top Orchestra for a Solo Soul Performance? 顶级乐团不要，非要灵魂独奏？ Mystic Gold玄义黄金Urban117k WordsCompleted At the very last moment of the national youth music competition auditions, Chen Yang binds himself to the Soul Musician System, gaining the ability to imbue any piece with soul. He makes his debut and clears the entire stage! The System also comes with a mysterious shop, where points can be exchanged for enigmatic instruments and sheet music. Through soulful compositions, communication across time and space, and secret music from the spirit realm, he rises to become a musical master without equa 17Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 48 嗓 My Voice Was Ruined, So I Became the Great Demon King of Showbiz! 嗓音被毁，我化身娱乐大魔王！ Spicy Fries香辣薯条Urban339k WordsCompleted Shen Mo transmigrates into the body of a graduate of the Magic City Conservatory of Music in a parallel world. The good news: none of the classic songs from his previous life exist here. The bad news: an accident has ruined his voice. With no other choice, Shen Mo makes a living writing mediocre novels. But when he puts classic songs from his previous life into his novels, he discovers that readers aren't buying it at all. Reader A: “I've never heard the songs in your novel. What kind of non 9.8kReads8.3Score655Shelves
49. 49 重 Reborn: The Rise of Folk Music 重生之民谣崛起 Starry Sky Wild Wolf星空野狼Urban1.4M WordsCompleted After transmigrating and being reborn in a world with no folk songs, Wang Yue pioneers folk music, revitalizes the entertainment industry, and becomes a superstar. 175Reads5.7Score—Shelves
50. 50 致 The Heartbreak Song God: The Whole Internet Begs Me to Stop Singing 致郁歌神，全网求我别唱了 Happy Dance Instructor快乐的舞蹈导师Urban691k WordsCompleted Li Zeyan transmigrates into the body of a depressed singer who tried to take his own life by poisoning himself. The original owner’s agent has also run off with all his money, leaving him saddled with a mountain of unpaid taxes. To pay it all back, Li Zeyan has no choice but to keep competing on a singing show. He’s at the bottom of the rankings and on the verge of elimination. Then “What Can I Use to Keep You” appears. [So life, it is bitter as a song...] The whole internet feels the melancholy 148Reads5.9Score—Shelves

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