Realistic, Painful Urban Fiction (No Business Rivalry or Cultivation, Just Ordinary Life) 都市真实痛苦流（不要商战，修真，朴实一点的生活

1. 1 平 The End of Ordinary 平凡的尽头 Li Yibo李艺博Modern Romance252k WordsCompleted The story began in 2019. It was a turbulent time, and I stopped writing after a hasty 50,000 words. Then, in May 2020, I finished it. At 250,000 words, it is too short to cover all the joys and sorrows of this bustling world through the changing years. It tells only of several years spent wandering through life. The story is based entirely on real events. Freedom, marriage, career, money, family, friendship. As someone born in the 1990s, I have always questioned the world. I hoped to find answer 36Reads—Score—14d adds

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   One is a true story adapted from real events; the other is a road trip novel written by the author during his youth when he was wandering.

2. 2 同 Same-Sex Love: Running Away from Home After Growing Up 同愫：长大后离家出走 Li Yibo李艺博Two Male Leads42k WordsCompleted These are several stories about gay and bisexual people. They really happened to people around me. Maybe there’s nothing I can change. So all I can do is turn my memories into words. May you be free. May you leave home when you grow up. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 3 让 You Were Sent to Teach in the Countryside, So Why Did You Build a Cultivation Academy? 让你去支教，你打造修仙学院？ Sizzling Kidney爆炒大腰子Urban230k WordsCompleted [Behind-the-scenes mastermind + taking disciples + urban cultivation. The protagonist doesn’t appear often, as the story focuses on his disciples. If that’s not your thing, don’t read!] Two and a half years ago. Ye Chen transmigrated into the body of a rural volunteer teacher and activated the Super God Cultivation Academy System. The more disciples he took in and the stronger they became, the greater the rewards he received. It wasn’t until the show Rural Academy Assessment arrived that people 674Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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4. 4 娱 Showbiz: This Character Isn't That Evil, So Tone Down Your Acting 娱乐：这角没这么坏，你收着点演 A Half Flask of Rough Wine, Reunited in Joy半壶浊酒喜相逢Urban885k WordsCompleted A bit-part actor scraping by on a film set unexpectedly obtains the Villainous Film Emperor System. White Hair: “Boss, there aren't any shrimp.” Chang Wei: “I told you to bring some goods. Why is it either windy or raining every time?” Suit-Wearing Thug: “Fighting is fine, just don't mess up my hair.” 18.2kReads9.1Score1.1k14d adds
5. 5 道 At the Taoist Temple: I Got Livestreamed Teaching Animals the Way 道观：给动物讲道的我被直播了 Coffee with Liquor咖啡加酒Urban1.4M WordsCompleted Three years ago, just after graduating from college, Cheng Fan was dragged home by his parents to inherit the family’s dilapidated Taoist temple. The moment he inherited the temple, he activated the strongest Taoist System. Over the next three years, Cheng Fan steadily built up the temple’s business. Alongside a toddler he had picked up two years earlier, he spent each day doing his regular lessons and cultivating. Then one day, a livestreamer showed up. After broadcasting Cheng Fan summoning cl 7.4kReads8.5Score46914d adds
6. 6 都 Urban: I'm Super Vicious After I Die! 都市：我死后超凶哒！ Blazing Sky冲天火Urban3.8M WordsCompleted After being brutally murdered, Lin Tian discovers that he has become a zombie and gained the art of controlling corpses, allowing him to command every zombie. Suck blood to grow stronger: the blood of mages, celestial masters, demon kings... Immortals become his servants, gods his slaves. The Corpse King has returned. A million zombies submit, welcoming the Zombie King!!! King Yama: “Bro, I’m a ghost. I have no blood. Don’t suck it, don’t!” A thousand-year-old fox spirit: “Zombie King, this litt 1.7kReads7.5Score18414d adds
7. 7 我 Singing for a Living in a World of Immortals 我在修仙世界卖唱讨生活 The Past Is Smoke往事如烟Eastern Fantasy308k WordsCompleted I sang “Tears Behind Bars” in the prison cell and “Ten Kneels for Father and Mother” for the demon lord. Don't think I'm all that impressive. I'm just trying to stay alive. I've been kind my whole life and never done a single bad thing, yet none of life's hardships have spared me. The world is a fine place, but I won't be coming back in my next life. A kind young man had hoped to spend an ordinary life singing for a living. But after being deceived and betrayed time and again, he was led down a 1.1kReads8.9Score12214d adds

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   Although the ending wasn't good, the beginning was excellent.

8. 8 生 A Song of Life's Sorrows 生命悲歌 Fate Be Like This缘来灬如此Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Human nature + family + first person + male and female audiences] (Adapted into an audio drama with real voice actors; a motion comic is in production and coming soon.) Fate is never set in advance, yet it always pushes people toward unknown wilderness when they least expect it. The Ballad of Life uses simple, heartfelt storytelling to unfold a journey through hardship, perseverance, and struggle, revealing the most moving strength found in an ordinary life. There are no earth-shattering legend 10.9kReads9.2Score90714d adds

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   This is the one; you'll know from the synopsis... It's the tenth-ranked novel on the overall high-scoring list. Images are shown in the comments section of the first chapter!

9. 9 女 The Empress Fell Among the Commoners, and I Took Her Home 女帝流落民间，被我捡回家 Qiao Mu11乔木11Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted Li Qingxuan arrives in a fantasy world and is rescued by a masked woman. They depend on each other, marry, and live a peaceful, happy life. But his wife never lets him see her face. Then one day, his wife disappears without a trace... Three years later, a fully armed group arrives at Li Qingxuan's thatched cottage. At their head is a female Valkyrie, breathtakingly beautiful. She enters Li Qingxuan's home and falls silent as she looks at the portrait he painted of his wife. “Do you live here alo 7.3kReads8.7Score73414d adds

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   Recommended rating: 9 stars

10. 10 超EN TranXending Vision 超品神瞳 Li Xianyu李闲鱼Urban8.5M WordsCompleted In life’s darkest moments, a man can be treated worse than a dog. Then, one day, his eyes are opened, and he sees the ugliness of the world! What secrets lie behind the jade coffin and its female corpse, the mysterious bronze book, and the ancient alloy? 186Reads8.8Score10114d adds
11. 11 九 The Nine Princes Vie for the Throne: This Useless Prince Holds the Realm Steady 九子夺嫡：我废物皇子鼎镇山河 Big Spender狗大户Historical1.9M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a useless prince, Li Zhun can usher in a golden age of poetry with just a few words, create timeless masterpieces with a wave of his hand, and turn the world upside down with a glance! Historian: Even if you combined the literary talent of every scholar in the land, it wouldn't equal half of his! Emperor: He is the future of our dynasty! General: If he would lead an army, the whole realm would belong to our dynasty! Merchant: Whatever the industry, he'd be t 2.1kReads8.7Score25214d adds
12. 12 我 My Fifth Rebirth 我的第五次重生 Cold Rain, Please Stop Quietly冷雨悄悄停吧Urban222k WordsOngoing During the Republican era, as the spiritual energy on Earth was about to run dry, cultivators from around the world joined forces to build an Ascension Platform, hoping to ascend to the Immortal Realm and continue their cultivation. But after the ascension ceremony began, they were swept up in a spatial storm. To protect themselves, cultivators from each faction began attacking the others. Lin Zhen was surrounded by enemies while trying to save his Dao companion. At the last moment, he used all —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book has a slow pace in the beginning, with not much fighting and mostly everyday life. The protagonist lives with a couple, and the plot is cheerful and funny. I don't know if this is what you're looking for.

13. 13 都 Urban Super Playboy 都市超级纨绔 Vulture in the Desert沙漠里的雕Urban2.0M WordsCompleted [Highly recommended by a bestselling author, a hit across the web] [Exhilarating and hilarious, the ultimate stress relief] An Immortal Emperor returns to find himself a spoiled young heir who cares only about eating, drinking, and having fun. His father hopes he’ll make something of himself, his fiancée has completely lost faith in him, and scheming villains keep stirring up trouble... All right, all right. Starting today, I, Su Yang, am turning my life around. I swear I’ll shatter everyone’s i 62.2kReads8.3Score5.9k14d adds

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    Let's all take a look 🤔🤔🤔🤔😂

14. 14 至 The Darkest Hour Before Dawn 至暗凌晨 Coriander Buyer香菜采购员Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Set in an alternate world. Everything in this story is fictional. One female lead. No one remembers who was the first person to question whether this world was real. To the humans still living on Earth, the world is made up of nothing more than a vast expanse of water called the ocean and stretches of solid ground called continents. When creatures of legend force their way into the familiar yet unfamiliar world of humankind, terrifying the foolish, when beings from another world stain the azure 2kReads9.0Score19014d adds

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    I think it's pretty good.

15. 15 霸 The Domineering Village Chief Gets Caught 霸道村长落网记 Fate Be Like This缘来灬如此Modern Romance101k WordsCompleted [Rural] [Period Drama] [Tragedy] Synopsis: The domineering village chief Hu Gang, backed by his family, bullies men, preys on women, and commits every kind of evil. After Hu Ying, the heroine, is abused by Hu Gang and his son, she escapes. With Yang Jun's help, she ultimately brings down the entire Hu family. Yet Hu Ying's tragic fate is only just beginning... (You won't believe it until you read it!) 1.3kReads7.5Score10314d adds

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    I recommend this to you!

16. 16 触 Touch Anything, and My Talent Levels Up 触碰万物，我的天赋能升级 Great Sun Kunpeng大日鲲鹏Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Ye Tian transmigrates to a parallel world dominated by people with supernatural talents, but his own ability is an F-rank water talent. He can only cultivate the F-rank Water Sprinkling Technique, and everyone assumes he's destined to become a sanitation worker. But he discovers that simply touching water lets him absorb its power, continually upgrading his F-rank water talent to E-rank, D-rank, C-rank, and even S-rank. He puts his hand on a gas stove and gains a fire talent. He buries himself i 14.4kReads8.8Score1.3k14d adds

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    A book worth reading

17. 17 末 Apocalypse: The Whole Company Denies the Existence of the 18th Floor 末世：全公司否认18楼存在 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Sci-Fi & Apocalypse783k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + No System + Reborn + Mystery + One Female Lead + Zombies + Hard Sci-Fi + No Mindless Decisions + Revenge] Reborn six hours before the apocalypse, Chu Yan has not only retained his memories of the future, but also mastered the ultimate secret of genetic evolution! He can become the most powerful god in the apocalypse! He frantically stockpiles supplies, builds weapons, modifies vehicles, and saves his parents, racing against time! He will kill his enemies with his own hands and turn 3.6kReads8.7Score31414d adds

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    This post-apocalyptic novel is so realistic it's immersive. The protagonist doesn't have a system or any cheat codes; he relies entirely on his intelligence to survive in dire situations. The plot is intricately woven, with well-placed foreshadowing that makes it increasingly captivating with each reading. The characters are vividly portrayed, revealing the complexities of human nature. The pacing is steady and solid, with a strong build-up, making it a rare and excellent work.

18. 18 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 26.8kReads8.9Score2.4k14d adds
19. 19 天 The Sky Is Still Blue 天，依然蔚蓝 0An Ordinary Person00一个平凡的人012k WordsCompleted The sky is still blue 79Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Take a look at this; it fits the topic.

20. 20 高 The Master Returns from the Mountains: I’m Invincible Across the World 高手下山，我无敌纵横天下 Tiny Speck of Dust微末尘埃Urban123k WordsOngoing Synopsis: [Passionate action, decisive killing, an invincible hero, and senior sisters! The plot moves at breakneck speed, with no dragging things out or filler!] Yun Chen was just about to start college when a disciple of the Floating Life Tomb brought him back to Mount Kunlun to train. In four years, he mastered all nine of his masters' signature skills, after which they kicked him down the mountain. Once there, Yun Chen discovered that his parents had been murdered and his younger sister had 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is suitable!

21. 21 女 My Daughter Took Her Life on the Tracks After Falling into Depression. I Was Reborn to Make Amends 女儿抑郁卧轨，我重生赎罪 Coke Every Day天天可乐Urban4.1M WordsCompleted Guo Fan lived in abject poverty, leading a life of drunken debauchery like one of the Sanhe day laborers. His life revolved around alcohol and cigarettes. This unfit father nevertheless had a daughter, Guo Xiaohan, who excelled both academically and in character. But growing up without a father's love, Guo Xiaohan developed severe depression. Then, one midsummer day, she skipped school and jumped from the train platform. “Dad, thank you for taking care of me for these fifteen years. Your unfilia 30.2kReads9.0Score1.7k14d adds

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    This should count, right?

22. 22 有 The Days My Senior Sisters Have My Back 有师姐给我撑腰的日子 Let's All Become Spirits一起成精Urban10.3M WordsCompleted [Passionate action + invincible protagonist + senior sisters + over-the-top swagger, ridiculously satisfying! Every chapter is a thrill!] Divine doctor Ye Chen is traveling down the mountain to gain experience when he runs into a stunning heiress fleeing an arranged marriage. They unexpectedly spend a night together, breaking through his limits and unlocking his invincible powers! Compete with me in strength? Sorry, I'm already invincible! Compete with me in medicine? If I say you'll die at 1.8kReads9.1Score33014d adds

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    The opening is captivating, the emotions are delicate, and the chapters are deeply moving. It's a book you won't want to put down.

23. 23 都 Urban Cultivation: I Met a Fairy! 都市修真：我遇见了仙女！ Take It All纳一切Urban116k WordsCompleted The protagonist is abandoned by his mother and refuses to work a day job. Driven to the brink by his circumstances, he follows a yellow-haired guy to Myanmar's northern region to make his fortune. To his surprise, this sets him on the path to immortality, and a whole new life of cultivation begins! 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Read on carefully, you deserve it!

24. 24 我 I Have 90 Trillion Simp Dollars 我有九千万亿舔狗金 Tomato's Number One Handsome Guy番茄第一帅哥Urban4.5M WordsCompleted Chen Yuan, an ordinary university student, gets dumped from the start and obtains a God of Wealth System. From the start, he receives ninety trillion, but the catch is that he can only spend it on women. With no other choice, he sets out to spend it all, embarking on an extraordinary journey as a tycoon! 74.4kReads9.0Score7.4k14d adds

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    Check out this good book.

25. 25 离 After My Divorce, One Song Made Me Famous Across the Country 离婚后，我一首歌火遍全国 Pale Ink, Plain Heart淡墨素心Urban1.9M WordsCompleted Qin Mo, a top talent agent, transmigrates into Blue Star and receives divorce papers from a diva. A middle-aged man on the verge of bankruptcy stuns the entire internet with his husky-voiced love songs! With the System at his side, he becomes the godfather of love songs in a new era! He's got a little talent for movies, novels, business, poetry, and painting, too! As memories from his past life belatedly merge with his present, his heart is torn between two women. There's the lively young Yu Ke' 377Reads8.2Score10014d adds
26. 26 守 I Protected You for Three Thousand Years, Yet You Sent Me to Hell 守护你三千年，你却送我进地狱 Feng Xiaotian风啸天Urban72k WordsCompleted (Immortality + urban cultivation + the Myriad Worlds + fast-paced + lighthearted and funny) The sword spirit of the Godslaying Sword flees to a place called Blue Star with the son of the universe's ruler. The sword spirit of the Godslaying Sword: "This young master is so hard to handle." That's because young master Xia Yu suppresses his cultivation and refuses to ascend, shamelessly insisting on staying on Blue Star. He neglects his proper duties, guards a woman for three thousand years, and ne —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Let's see how this new book is.

27. 27 都 Rising from Humble Beginnings in the City 都市之寒门崛起 East of the Moonlit Ridge月明岭东Urban730k WordsCompleted A country boy fuses with a mighty cultivator from the start, and from then on enjoys a life of effortless success. He farms, fights poverty, and develops modern agriculture. He advances technology to break foreign monopolies, develops artificial intelligence, and transforms the energy sector. He unites the world of cultivation and becomes China’s guardian... 299Reads8.7Score10314d adds

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    Check out this book; the protagonist is a country boy who climbs the social ladder step by step. I think you'll like it 😊

28. 28 失 After Losing My Job, I Became the Boss! 失业后，转身就当老板！ Eagle on Sanxing Bridge三星挢上的鹰Urban438k WordsCompleted [A little edgy, but uplifting. The introduction may be a bit bare, but the story itself is much richer.] Though he has given it his all, he's still dirt-poor! This is the story of Li Dazhuang, an ordinary country boy at the very bottom of society, struggling to make his way through life! After being laid off again and again, he feels that the only way to get ahead and have a say is to keep his livelihood in his own hands! Ding! The System's requirements: start a successful business within three 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This one is worth a try; it's newly released, but the word count isn't very high!

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