Quiet and Engaging, Best Read with Some Thought 安静且耐看，带脑看的

1. 451 新 The Second Generation of New Planet Pioneers 新星球开拓者第二代 Deep Strings深弦Modern Romance328k WordsCompleted [Farming + ensemble cast + romance and marriage + interstellar + emotional drama] After Earth was struck by an apocalypse, a small group of people fled to a new habitable planet. After nearly twenty years of hard work by the first generation, they finally managed to survive on their new home. The second generation began putting down roots and trying to live self-sufficiently. As they struggled to develop the land, several young people faced all kinds of twists and turns in love and marriage. Th 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A sci-fi post-apocalyptic story about exploring new planets. Engaging. The beginning is a bit slow-paced, but the plot is full of twists and turns, and the romance is clearly defined. Both the male and female leads are intelligent and emotionally intelligent. Worth reading.

2. 452 蒙 Wrongfully Imprisoned, I Committed Eighteen Crimes in One Day 蒙冤入狱服刑，一日作案十八次 Soda with the East Wind汽水伴东风Urban1.8M WordsCompleted [Urban + System + behind-the-scenes + revenge + feel-good revenge + ruthless] Overnight, a favored son of heaven becomes a prisoner. College student Lin Mo is framed as the mastermind behind a shocking crime. His family is destroyed, and he is thrown into the most heavily guarded prison in the country! Amid endless torment and despair, he awakens the [Death Warrior Judgment System]. As long as he judges criminals the law cannot punish, he receives rewards, and may even be able to bring his famil 22.9kReads7.6Score2.8kShelves
3. 453 末EN Apocalyptic Calamity: Who Let These Lunatics Save the World? 末日灾祸：谁让这群癫子去救世的 If I Do Not Leave若不辞Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.6M WordsCompleted [No romance, ensemble cast, apocalyptic disasters, urban fantasy. Split up, and trouble strikes from every direction. Together, and the world faces annihilation.] (The animated series adaptation is now available.) The team’s main mission: save the world. Hidden achievement: elbow-check the world. Code of conduct: As long as we elbow-check fast enough, disaster will always be one step behind us! People around the world: Thanks to the Daxia Squad for the elbow-check survival kit. We refuse deliver 205.9kReads9.4Score33.6kShelves
4. 454 盲 The Blind Physician in the Capital: Schemes of the Imperial Court 盲医踏京：帝阙权谋录 Dong Wang Jinglan东往景澜Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted She is a blind physician with clear-sighted purpose, lying low for thirty years, waiting to stir up the treacherous imperial court. He is the supreme ruler, commanding all beneath heaven and mastering every scheme, yet somehow failing to account for his own heart. One fateful red thread binds her bloody vendetta at one end and his vast empire at the other. When her celestial eye sees through his game, it also reveals her own fate. A tragic romance that begins in manipulation and ends in deep 99Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Highly recommended!! Extremely captivating!! A blind doctor's revenge story × imperial intrigue! She is blind, yet she stirs up political storms with her medical skills; he controls the world, but falls victim to a blind woman. Hatred and love intertwine, power and personal vendettas clash, it gets more and more addictive as it goes on.

5. 455 重 Reborn, I Turn My Fate Around with the System of Noncontention 重生归来，我凭不争系统扭转死局 Wen Qiheng温栖珩Ancient Romance114k WordsOngoing Reborn on the eve of the palace banquet, Su Wanyuan's fingertips brushed against the secret drug hidden in the lining of her gown. In her previous life, she was tricked into making a scene, lost her reputation, and saw her entire family executed. This time, she stayed calm, waiting to tear away her half-sister's gentle facade in front of everyone at the banquet. Before the trouble had even settled, a wooden token etched with a whirlpool pattern led her to a decades-old secret plot involving a 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Books to read with your brain

6. 456 1 The Road to Development in the Fiery Red Era of 1949 1949火红年代的建设之路 The End of the Primordial World洪荒世界的尽头Urban1.5M WordsCompleted A new book. The System barely features and is hardly mentioned after Chapter 45. Same title: “1945: Wounded, Transferred to Civilian Life, Then Back to Fight America” In 1949, after Beiping is liberated, he is transferred to become the county magistrate of Changping. A modern soul with a degree in urban and rural planning from a top university collides with an old land laid waste: With the people's livelihoods in tatters, he builds water conservancy projects and takes on the thousand-year-old s 14.4kReads8.7Score590Shelves
7. 457 大 The Iron-Boned Ming, Zhu Qizhen the Fortress Emperor 大明硬骨头，堡宗朱祁镇 Book Silkworm书蚕虫Historical204k WordsOngoing [No System, no golden finger, no overpowered protagonist, no crushing everyone with brute force] On the eve of the Tumu Crisis, he transmigrates as Zhu Qizhen and is emperor for just one day. Why did Zhu Qizhen clear Wang Zhen's name? Was the Zhu Qizhen who returned to power in history really the same man? Did the Ming dynasty truly begin its decline with him? Of the sixteen Ming emperors, how many met a clear-cut end? He must survive first. Only then can he think about anything else. With three 1.1kReads—Score117Shelves

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   Backed by force and utilizing commerce, employing open and aboveboard strategies... No system, no cheat codes, everyone is intelligent, the logic is self-consistent, and it doesn't deviate from the main historical narrative. A people-centered historical perspective replaces a hero-centered one, returning power to the people, ensuring the Chinese nation forever stands at the pinnacle of the world...

8. 458 酒 Distillery Employee, Never Getting Caught! 酒厂员工，永不落网！ Layer Upon Layer of Green Mountains青山叠叠Anime Fanfiction765k WordsOngoing A crossover series centered on Conan. Purely black, no redemption. The organization's downfall may be what everyone wants, and it may be where the plot is headed, but it absolutely has no place in the world of the distillery's employees! Anmorado: No way, no way.JPG Anmorado: I'm gonna stay out of jail forever! Anmorado: Make us fill in the blanks, you beacons of justice! Remember: ____ justice triumphs over evil, ____ evil never goes away! Literary blurb: Beneath the red of justice and the dazz 1kReads8.2Score115Shelves
9. 459 东 Tokyo, 1991: A New Era of Game Development 东京1991游戏制作新时代 Saionji Kōchō西园寺公长Urban1.1M WordsCompleted New book: Revisit the Eighties: The Rise of Technology. Currently serialized. This time, it covers the entire IT field, with the story set in China. Feel free to add it to your bookshelf, request updates, and leave comments. Another serialized work, the crime-investigation mystery Tokyo Women Detectives’ Casebook, has already reached 600,000 words. Dive in without worry. Transmigrate to Akihabara, Tokyo, in the autumn of 1991. Start with pixel-art PC games and climb the tech tree on the path t 2.6kReads8.4Score251Shelves
10. 460 重 Back to 1999: I Build a Gaming Empire 重返1999：我缔造游戏帝国 Born Prey天生的猎物Urban553k WordsOngoing [No heroine] + [Game development] + [Overpowered cheat] + [A little entertainment business] + [A little esports] The rating has just come out and is steadily climbing. Zhang Rui is unexpectedly reborn in 1999. With his experience from making hit games in his previous life and a miraculous laptop, he plans to break into the gaming market at the turn of the millennium, become a gaming tycoon in Huaguo, and ensure its games no longer lag 20 years behind the rest of the world. 18.6kReads7.1Score1.4kShelves
11. 461 谁 Whose Favored Concubine Doesn't Get Herself Killed? 谁家宠妾不作死啊 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Pei Shiyuan had always thought that, as a concubine-born daughter, she thrived at her family home because she knew a little tea ceremony and all she had to do was flatter her father, the head of the household. She had been quite pleased with herself about it, right up until she entered the Eighth Prince’s household. The Eighth Prince’s mother, the Noble Consort, was so favored that the Empress had no room to stand. His maternal family wielded so much power that the court officials could barely b 78.9kReads9.5Score8kShelves

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    The female protagonist's soul transmigrates to ancient times. Her biological mother is a concubine, but fortunately, her father dotes on her, and her stepmother is tolerant. Later, she becomes a concubine in the Eighth Prince's mansion. With her beautiful appearance and clever mind, she becomes a favored concubine and gives birth to an outstanding son. The female protagonist also raises a black cat named Snowball. There are palace intrigue elements, but it's not the kind of plot that makes you feel stupid. Watching it episode by episode, there are many insights that need to be savored slowly.

12. 462 渣 My Scumbag Ex Dumped Me, but the Nation Dotes on Me 渣男抛弃我，被国家爸爸宠翻了 True Samadhi Fire三昧真火Modern Romance634k WordsCompleted [System + offering it all to the country + growth-oriented heroine + slow burn] Long Yuanyuan supported her boyfriend for three years, worked herself to the bone, and became terminally ill. The first thing she did after making it was cut ties with the man she loved. After Long Yuanyuan was cruelly dumped, she thought she might as well die and be done with it. But when she opened her eyes, she found herself facing mountains of garbage and a fantastical city in the sky. [Ding! System successfully 5.4kReads8.8Score516Shelves

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    The first thing I did after getting the system was to pack it up with myself and hand it over to the government. The style was lighthearted, humorous, and cute.

13. 463 一 A Loser’s Godforsaken Life 一个屌丝的混账人生 Qizai Who Loves Electronic Instruments喜欢电声乐器的七仔Urban728k WordsCompleted This book follows a loser who starts out as a penniless wage laborer and, through the twists of fate, makes a comeback to become a wealthy man. But then, with a great hand in his grasp and a winning card to play, he falls into a trap meticulously laid by those in power. In the end, he loses everything, leaving only chaos in his wake 275Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 464 白 The White Moonlight Turned into a Little Black Dog 白月光他变成了一只小黑犬 Quan Xin荃昕9k WordsCompleted His White Moonlight Turned Into a Little Black Dog 73Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The kind that's quiet and pleasing to the eye.

15. 465 惊 A Case That Shook the Nation 惊天巨案 Qizai Who Loves Electronic Instruments喜欢电声乐器的七仔Urban299k WordsCompleted This is an anti-corruption novel about an interest group that abuses its power to fabricate wrongful convictions and seize the assets of a local private company. The story follows the people’s police, represented by Gao Fei, as they investigate this miscarriage of justice, uphold social fairness and justice, defend the authority of the law, and protect the lives and property of the public. Undaunted by sacrifice or hardship, they pit their wits against the interest group in a grueling struggle, 31.9kReads9.1Score2.9kShelves
16. 466 穿 I Became a Pretty Airhead and Took the Internet by Storm 穿成草包美人后，我火遍全网 Zero Point Two Seven零点二七Modern Romance503k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance + entertainment industry + both leads devoted to each other + strong leads + satisfying revenge] [Scheming yet purehearted CEO × versatile, award-winning actress] Su He, a Grand Slam-winning actress, transmigrated into a book and became a minor cannon-fodder character who was about to be killed by a major one. A max-level expert back in the beginner's village? No need to panic! She's got this role down. First, she'll send the major cannon fodder to prison, bringing his bullying, 1.5kReads8.7Score178Shelves

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    This book features a female lead who is a talented actress, capable of both playfulness and pretense, with a sharp mind. She's skilled at setting up and breaking schemes, and she wins first place in a game. Netizens exclaimed that she's untouchable. The unique rhyming writing style makes it increasingly addictive. ❤️

17. 467 弃 After He Abandoned Me and My Daughter for Five Years, I Made Him Die of Regret 弃我母女五年，我让绝症的他悔恨至死 Quan Xin荃昕11k WordsCompleted After He Abandoned Me and My Daughter for Five Years, I Made Him Die of Regret 54Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 468 瑰 A Geisha’s Dream 瑰夏之梦 Black and White Images黑白画映Modern Romance179k WordsCompleted One midsummer day in my second year of high school, I glimpsed Xiao Ruohua at the library, bent over her books by the window. She became the Guixia rose I kept hidden in my heart. For twelve long years, I watched her from afar. I saw her shine as she sang onstage and dazzle everyone in debate competitions. I also saw her hide beneath the protection of the Chu family, suppress all her talents, and become an obedient, almost invisible stepdaughter. I watched in silence and quietly made my way towa 36Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Three romantic storylines, three solutions to the same problem. Xiao Ruohua once argued in a debate, "Love rationally, and never lose yourself in love"—this statement later became the turning point of the entire book: Su Youli and Xiao Ruohua: They adhered to the same principle—not to be dependent or a burden. He didn't get close because he was afraid she would have an even harder time in the Chu family; she refused because she was afraid of becoming "Chu Yanhua" again. In the end, they were able to come together not because one convinced the other, but because the obstacles on both sides disappeared simultaneously. Chu Yanzhi: A sober fall in love. Every time he fell in love, it was accompanied by precise self-discipline. The sentence "I hope you don't get too involved" was said to her, but also to himself. Before the engagement banquet in Chapter 48, he silently told himself in the shadows, "A temporary attraction at first sight, it will pass"—this was the last seal he placed on himself. Chu Yanqing and Jin Yu: From "True love can overcome everything" to "I must first be qualified not to be manipulated." She went abroad, gave birth to a daughter, and registered the "YUE" studio. The most poignant aspect of this storyline is that she didn't find salvation; she grew into someone capable of protecting another. The scene where Yu Jiajia rejects Chu Yanzhi contains the most sobering line in the entire book: "Unrequited love is just wishful thinking. But after tasting the sweetness of that wishful thinking, losing it—that's an unforgettable pain. I don't want that kind of pain." This line provides a dignified ending for all those who "seek but cannot obtain." This book doesn't dwell on the glitz and glamour of wealthy families. There's a time for gathering, and a time for parting. Everything has its destination; only with the warmth of spring next year, the warmth of human life, and the promise of a better future year after year.

19. 469 生 Life and Death at Full Throttle 生死狂飙 Qizai Who Loves Electronic Instruments喜欢电声乐器的七仔Mystery293k WordsCompleted In the 1990s, two shocking murders took place in a row in Hannan City, in a certain province. Both victims were men, local officials and entrepreneurs, and both were found at the crime scene missing their lower parts. Was it a crime of passion? Or revenge? Thus begins a gripping story of political power struggles, the darkness of human nature, the hand of fate, and the helplessness of life in this world... The ending is mournful and beautiful, deeply moving and heartbreaking. All one can do is s 789Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 470 贺 Dr. He Keeps His Desires in Check in Public, but Loses Control Only for Her in Private 贺医生人前禁欲，人后只对她失控 Nine Fields Neurotic Frog九野神经蛙Modern Romance314k WordsCompleted [Workplace Romance + Female Growth + Comeback + Sweet and Satisfying Romance + The Contrast of a Chaste Exterior] He was the doctor who helped her heal: gentle, aloof, and restrained. He taught her not to put up with things anymore. From then on, Xu Ke, once an easy pushover for anyone to manipulate, became a “certified madwoman” who went wild with a license. Whether it was people picking fights, using psychological manipulation, or harassing her at work and shifting the blame, she took them d 312Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A great read! A new female-oriented novel! A high-quality, original, and niche story; not mindless! The female lead is independent and clear-headed. [Thumbs up]

21. 471 未 After My Fiancé Introduced Me to His Female Coworker as His Cousin 未婚夫跟女同事介绍我是他表妹后 Quan Xin荃昕9k WordsCompleted After My Fiancé Introduced Me to His Female Coworker as His Cousin 16Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 472 乱 A Beauty in Troubled Times: Scheming for Love and Survival 乱世佳人，谋爱亦谋生 Nine Fields Neurotic Frog九野神经蛙Modern Romance152k WordsOngoing [Strong heroine: A brilliant, alluring woman in the Republic of China era + play the pig to eat the tiger + espionage] Shen Tangli knows how to turn circumstances to her advantage and remains clear-headed and independent. She seeks revenge and a way to make a living. To uncover the truth behind her mother’s death, she deliberately uses her beauty to become the young marshal’s woman, leveraging his power to exact revenge. Once her revenge is complete, she leaves. The Japanese invade, the city fa 21Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 473 命 Fate: A Woman’s Redemption 命运，赎罪的女人 Qizai Who Loves Electronic Instruments喜欢电声乐器的七仔Modern Romance19k WordsCompleted Fate: A Woman's Atonement 76Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 474 锁 Betrayal Beneath the Collarbone 锁骨之下的背叛 Nine Fields Neurotic Frog九野神经蛙Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted Betrayal Beneath the Collarbone 72Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 475 我 My Strange Neighbor 我的诡异邻居 Qizai Who Loves Electronic Instruments喜欢电声乐器的七仔Mystery18k WordsCompleted My Eerie Neighbor 254Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 476 三 The Demon Venerable of Three Thousand Years Is Writing a Thesis at the Academy? 三千载魔尊竟在学府写论文？ Mysteries of the Stars星辰玄妙Urban2.9M WordsCompleted Urban cultivation + subverting tropes + invincible protagonist + hilarious comedy + the Myriad Worlds The Eternal Night Demon Venerable wakes from a three-thousand-year slumber during an archaeological livestream. His first words: "What's the Wi-Fi password?" He's shoved into a university for "reeducation." The professor's laws of the universe are just his old drafts. He gets reported for cheating after taking on five players in an esports match, and draws a circle on a soda can to seal a camp 87Reads—Score—Shelves

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    With its wildly imaginative plot and hilariously contrasting twists, this story features the ancient demon lord Chonglou, awakened from a three-thousand-year slumber, only to be reduced to an "ancient artifact." Forced to attend school and write papers, he effortlessly solves scientific puzzles and seals rifts in other worlds—a truly exhilarating experience. The invincible protagonist trope subtly weaves a core of loneliness and responsibility, while the clash between cultivation and technology, along with a millennia-long conspiracy and plot twists, makes it utterly captivating and addictive!

27. 477 杀 From Assassin to Soldier 杀手转行入军营 My Love Is as Shallow as Starlight卿如星辉浅浅Modern Romance619k WordsCompleted Jiang Li was one of the top ten assassins in a Middle Eastern organization. In her fight for freedom, she joined forces with like-minded members to rebel. Badly wounded, she drifted with the current until her family found her, and she returned to her homeland. The special operations team's commander invited her: “You're incredibly skilled. How about joining us?” So she joined, bringing heavy weaponry into the military camp and winning the commander's heart along the way. Facing foreign hijackers 18.2kReads9.2Score2.6kShelves

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    [OK][OK][OK] Jiang Li, a top assassin in the Middle East, fought her way out of a rebellion in the name of freedom. Severely wounded, she was rescued by her family and returned to her homeland. Intending to live in anonymity, she was spotted by the special forces captain, who recognized her abilities and invited her to join the team. She decisively entered the military camp, armed with rifles and cannons. Not only did she become invincible in missions with her killing skills, but she also quietly won the captain's heart amidst the hail of bullets. At a hostage rescue, the heavy firepower she unleashed left her teammates speechless: "Is this woman here to rescue people or to start a war?"; Facing formidable opponents, she could even persuade a top celebrity to "sacrifice her looks" to infiltrate the enemy ranks; in life-or-death situations, she protected her country with her own body, and her lover remained her strongest support, a hero who dedicated his life to protecting her.

28. 478 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book, and the Male Lead Fell for Me, the Sick One 穿书之男主爱上有病的我 Yan Liu雁柳Modern Romance225k WordsCompleted Reborn in the womb, transmigrate into a book, wealthy family, domineering CEO, jealous and insecure male lead, healing, overprotective brother, play the pig to eat the tiger, female supporting character, possessive, jealous Rong Jin thought this was all life would ever be: half a lifetime struggling through the mire, living at the very bottom, with a life that would always be bleak. After an accident, at the moment of her greatest pain and despair, she transmigrated into a book and gained a life 12.3kReads8.1Score1.4kShelves

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    This one~~

29. 479 中 Lu Xueqi, Vocational School Student 中专生陆雪琪 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Marriage & Romance81k WordsCompleted Lu Xueqi, the Vocational School Student 1.8kReads—Score—Shelves
30. 480 明 Tomorrow, I'll Still Love You! 明天，我依然爱你！ Silly Chrysanthemum笨笨菊Modern Romance380k WordsCompleted Shui Qingru is a bright, clever country girl with an ordinary face. Qin Ruxu is a handsome, wealthy young man. They meet again after four years apart, but by then Shui Qingru has two children, and Qin Ruxu is married. Qin Ruxu cries, “Xiaoru, everyone’s picking on me. Can’t you feel a little sorry for me?” Shui Qingru replies helplessly, “Back then, your mother and your fiancée drove me out, and I didn’t cry. Have a little backbone!” 1.7kReads—Score104Shelves

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    This novel is very quiet! You can savor it slowly! It tells a story about love, waiting, and reunion. The female lead is intelligent, sunny, and independent, while the male lead is handsome and smart. The story is both entertaining and funny!

31. 481 相 Better Late Than Never, Let Passion Ignite 相见恨晚纵情惹火 Leafy Boughs 1枝叶扶疏1Modern Romance398k WordsOngoing Main couple: A young, powerful Beijing heir x an elite businesswoman from Hong Kong Side couple: A Beijing-born heir x a bar owner Older woman-younger man romance + love at first sight + both leads’ first relationship + feel-good wish fulfillment + face-slapping comeback + powerful female lead The moment Chu Zheng opened the door to her room at the Jingxianju Hotel, before she could react, Jiang Yinhuai pinned her against the back of the door. The man narrowed his eyes slightly and studied her f 161Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Wow! Both the male and female leads are very clear-headed!

32. 482 起 Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban1.5M WordsCompleted When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get 225.7kReads9.6Score64.5kShelves

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    These two books are so good!

33. 483 凌 Lingyun's Journey: Rising from Humble Beginnings 凌云行之起于微末 Gan Que甘鹊Ancient Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Beyond the Three Realms lie hidden worlds; within the Six Paths dwell countless peoples. There is no absolute opposition, only a world of myriad wonders. An ordinary mortal sets out on the journey! She breaks through desperate situations, changes her fate, seizes opportunities, and sees through people's hearts. With sheer grit and resilience, she shatters the heavens and defies immortality! After transmigrating, she finds herself in the body of a poor little girl about to be sold. After finally 3.4kReads9.1Score455Shelves

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    The story unfolds like a gentle stream, slowly but surely, with each episode revealing a more captivating plot! It tells the tale of an ordinary person's rise to success, encountering all aspects of life amidst the vast sea of ​​humanity, witnessing the good and evil of human nature, struggling in the world, with kindness as a guiding light and malice as a thorn. Watch as she breaks through the impasse.

34. 484 灾 Farming After the Disaster: I Become a Lord Through My Superpowers 灾后种田我靠异能成领主 Admiring Beauties Under the Moonlight月光下看美人Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted [Superpower Golden Finger + Farming + Shop + Infrastructure + Post-Catastrophe Apocalypse + Pets] Liu Su managed to survive ten years of disasters. When she heard that people could finally go outside, she nearly howled at the sky three times. At last she could go out and eat well! Whoever wanted those coarse-grain buns could have them. She was done with them! But someone help her: why was the farm's whole vibe so strange? Other people's farms meant working hard for three hundred days, overcoming 8.4kReads9.0Score771Shelves
35. 485 重 After I Was Reborn, the Billionaire Young Master Became Obsessed with My Scent 重生后，千亿少爷迷恋我的体香 Mu Zeyou Chen沐泽宥辰Modern Romance683k WordsCompleted The rating has only just opened, so it'll go up later. In her previous life, she thought her boyfriend, a taxi driver, was poor. She stormed out and threw herself into the arms of a real estate tycoon, thinking she could marry into a wealthy family and rise to the top overnight. She never expected that the poor guy was actually the heir to Shanghai's top dynasty, the Maya Group, who had gone missing more than twenty years ago. When she opens her eyes again, she's back before their breakup. The c 22kReads8.7Score2.7kShelves

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    Sweet stories are very healing.

36. 486 家 The Child Bride in Our Home 家有童养媳 Long Sleeves, No Dancing Skills长袖不善舞Ancient Romance661k WordsCompleted [No rebirth, no transmigration, a chance encounter in troubled times, and a family blessed by heaven] When Xiangsui was eight, her father died. A rebel king had risen up, taxes were increasing, and life was unbearably difficult. Xiangsui's mother was a frail woman. Seeing that her mother couldn't possibly raise her and her younger brother, Xiangsui decided to make sure they could all survive. She sold herself to the Cheng family as a child bride, in exchange for a sack of wheat and twenty taels 2.6kReads8.9Score313Shelves

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    I highly recommend the fifth book. The author's writing skills are superb; the various scenes described are vivid and immersive, perfect for a quiet afternoon reading in a rocking chair while petting a cat or dog.

37. 487 绝 Peerless Secret Words: The Spirit Heavens Chronicle 绝世密言：灵天记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Eastern Fantasy997k WordsCompleted Through fantastical stories, this book explores the mysteries of the universe and explains the principles of life, helping readers understand why people live. In doing so, it can help them put their worries aside and embrace life's experiences with greater optimism and energy! 931Reads9.4Score128Shelves

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    I benefited immensely from reading these two books. I rarely use the word "beneficial" to describe enjoyable reads, but these are truly amazing.

38. 488 青 Green Hills Like Jade 青山似玉 Agate Squire玛瑙员外Modern Romance386k WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available) [Love after marriage, age gap, slow-burn everyday sweetness] *A gentle beauty from a family of scholars × a refined, fatherly man *A comic artist with a billion in assets × an influential Beijing aristocrat and chamber of commerce chairman Chu Shuang knew from childhood that she was promised to the Sheng family of the imperial capital, but she had never met her fiancé. Later, by a twist of fate, she moved into the Sheng residence and met her friend’s older br 140kReads9.5Score16.1kShelves
39. 489 解 The Spirit Medium Who Eases Worries 解忧通灵师 Gu Xiaoshi顾小施Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted [Metaphysics · reborn · sweet romance · mutual salvation] When people die, they leave behind thoughts and resentment. If fate grants them the chance, they can become ghosts and monsters. Ghosts and monsters cannot enter the underworld or be reincarnated. Gu Yousheng inherited a bloodline legacy and was born a spirit medium. Before she turned six, she cried and tried every way she could to get rid of her gift. After she turned six, she worked diligently to resolve grievances and troubles, becomin 25.6kReads9.5Score5.9kShelves
40. 490 小 The Little Taoist Nun Has a Rebellious Streak 小道姑一身反骨 20/100 Vision视力零点二一Ancient Romance747k WordsCompleted “As a hired assassin, killing is my specialty. I make sure my clients go peacefully.” “Be good. You don't need to cover your head. I'd never ruin that pretty face of yours. That would make it harder to carry your head to the Judicial Office and collect the reward.” The moon slanted over the river as night settled in. Mist hung thick in the air, dreamlike and hazy. Only the dim oil lamp hanging from a covered boat on the Qiantang River cast a faint, wavering glow. A small gray-robed Taoist, impos 25.1kReads9.5Score3.9kShelves
41. 491 一 A Spring Rainy Night Like the Sound of Mountains 一夜春雨似山鸣 Sixteen Kaka十六卡卡Modern Romance238k WordsOngoing [A devoted, restrained media mogul vs. a cool, distant career queen] [Fated connection | Emotional growth | Love that grows over time | A slow and steady romance | Sweet yet heartbreaking | A realistic slow burn] A year ago, two people who had each lost the one they loved met by chance in the drizzle after a funeral. He saw the desolate fragments in her eyes. She saw the icy lake in his. A borrowed flame warmed them for a brief moment. She thought it was nothing more than a fleeting encounter 81Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    This new book is good; I'll follow it slowly. It's a slow-paced urban romance, with delicate writing and a lasting appeal.

42. 492 斩 Cutting Spring 斩春 Chinese Loropetalum in the South南有檵木Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted ༆ Original title: "Slaying Spring", courtesy title: "Three Thousand Miles of Floating Light", also known as "A Little Bookshop in Chang'an" . "The audiobook is now available. Give it a listen!" . [Historical fantasy, farming, ancient romance, healing, opening a bookshop, romance, with a strong focus on the love story.] · [Heroine: Xu Jiang ★ Hero: Lou Yunchun] · [Other characters: Hu Xu ★ Song Li, Zeng Zhui ★ Lin Hongchu, Lin Qinnian ★ Madam Lin, Lou Jing ★ Madam Lou. Du Hui, Yuan Zuzu, Wu Zhi, 20kReads9.5Score3kShelves
43. 493 神 Divine Fall Storm 神陨风暴 Brother Niu, Fourth Most Handsome Under Heaven牛哥天下第四帅Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing Monsters and magical beasts, war-torn empires, elemental temples, the ten High Gods... Alan Smith, a fallen noble with the legendary bloodline of angels, will stir up a storm in this world of magic and battle aura! It all begins with the fall of a god... 1.1kReads6.5Score149Shelves

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    Traditional Western fantasy. Rich plot. Numerous foreshadowing elements. Slow-burn, fast-paced yet exciting story. Enjoy!

44. 494 穿 I Transmigrated into a Book and Became the Obsessive Male Lead's Darling 穿书，我成了偏执男主掌心娇 Endless White Clouds白云漫漫Ancient Romance292k WordsCompleted Chu Wuyi transmigrates into a novel her best friend wrote three years ago, becoming a cannon-fodder villainess in a harem story. She is the male lead’s first woman, and the only one who gets herself killed by him. Keeping away from the male lead is the only way to stay alive. But the bastard won’t give her a chance to get away. She runs, he chases, and there’s nowhere she can escape! In the dark room, Chu Wuyi looks at the man who is on the verge of losing control and cries out, trembling: “What 6.1kReads8.5Score551Shelves

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    [Cultivation + Female Transmigration to Male-Oriented Novel + Couple Included] 🍁After transmigrating, the female lead, familiar with the plot, keeps her distance from the male lead. 🍁Who knew the male lead would get closer and closer to her?! 🍁The male lead is slightly yandere (obsessed/possessed), pretending to cry to gain the female lead's pity! 🔥

45. 495 首 He Asked for a Divorce on His First Night Home, Then Kissed Her Until She Cried 首长回家第一晚提离婚，被亲哭了 I'm the Baby Here我才是宝宝Modern Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Reborn military marriage + winning back his wife + antique bargains + dazzling beauty vs. aloof heartthrob] In her previous life, Zhu Suisui fell for Lu Lanxu at first sight. Of all the Lu family members, she chose the most outstanding heir to be her husband. She thought that if she worked hard to be a good Mrs. Lu, one day Lu Lanxu would love her. But she had overestimated herself. She simply couldn’t warm his heart. For twenty years, they treated each other with respect, but he felt only a se 30.6kReads9.1Score2.9kShelves

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    💞💞💞This book requires some brainpower to read. The male lead is a cold and aloof chief who proposes a divorce on his first night home, but ends up losing control after being kissed by the female lead. The contrast in their personalities is extremely attractive.

46. 496 撷 The Journey to Win Your Heart 撷君行 Stay Together Forever常相守Eastern Fantasy201k WordsOngoing Time’s wheels roll ever onward into the mid-Tang era. On this land shrouded by evil spirits, the people suffer while no one comes to their aid. Only Sun A Shi, the Medicine King, leads his disciples in searching for the secret to driving the evil spirits away. Three couples among the Medicine King’s disciples, Jiang Ze and Jiegeng, Gancao and Guizhi, and Doukou and Didi, hold fast to their faith in battle and never give up in the face of hardship. Like dancers, they weave love and hate into a ma 119Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Tomato's novel *Xie Xie Jun Xing* (谢撷君行) evokes admiration for Simiao and longing for the spirit of Xu Xiake! While interludes depicting themes of "human-flower love," "master-disciple affection," and "sibling love," the core story revolves around three couples: Jiang Ze and Jie Geng, Gan Cao and Gui Zhi, and Dou Kou and Di Di. They are devoted to each other, upholding their beliefs in battle and never giving up in the face of hardship. Like dancers, they weave a magnificent tapestry of love and hate. Their presence is etched across the beautiful landscapes of Chang'an, Qin Island, and Penglai!

47. 497 千 The Legendary Han Xin, the Greatest General of All Time 千古第一将韩信之千古传奇 Wuchuan Hua无船滑Eastern Fantasy439k WordsCompleted Han Xin was born a beggar, so where did he learn his astonishing military strategies? Where did he master such superb swordsmanship? How did he win every battle without a single defeat? Why were his victories so decisive, with large-scale clashes against his opponents so rare? How were his battlefield instincts and judgments so precise? This book recounts every one of Han Xin’s legendary exploits in detail. 4.3kReads8.4Score362Shelves

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    The plot is full of twists and turns, and Han Xin truly lives up to his reputation as a military genius. The book skillfully blends history, legend, and fantasy in its depiction of Han Xin's legendary rise to power, with a particularly brilliant portrayal of the art of war. Han Xin's legendary life ends because of his loved ones, revealing the depths of human nature.

48. 498 系 The System Made My Best Friend Find Me a New Husband: Plaster and Ink Fragrance 系统逼我闺蜜给我换了个老公——石膏与墨香 The Di Jiang Divine Beast, Who Has Everything Go Smoothly一切顺利的帝江神兽12k WordsCompleted The System Made My Best Friend Find Me a New Husband, Plaster and the Scent of Ink 1kReads—Score—Shelves

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    A lighthearted, funny, and sweet novel. The female lead is a sculptor, the male lead repairs antiques, and her best friend is a great help. The epilogue is about a secondary couple with the best friend. Personally, I think the best friend storyline is better. It's a great read before bed without feeling stifled.

49. 499 你 Look All You Want, Just Don’t Click In! 你看就看，别点进来啊！ Third Watch Liuliw三更琉璃wUrban133k WordsOngoing [Slow-Burn Healing / Metanarrative / Companionship / Reader Interaction] Why are you staring at the blurb? Honestly. Stop staring at me! You want a short title and a long main story. There’s nothing in the blurb, really. Um... Why are you still staring at the blurb...? There really is nothing else. And stop clicking around! (Author’s note: Unless something comes up, updates are every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you want to chat with her, start with a more recent chapter so you 1.3kReads—Score107Shelves

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    Quiet and gentle, the deeper you look, the more you see~ [sending heart] I understood everything after reading chapter 20 [crying]

50. 500 风 The Road Through Jiangnan, Through Wind and Rain 风雨江南路 Wind and Snow in the West City风雪西城Urban153k WordsOngoing This book is a sequel to the author's previous work, Xu Fei's Carefree Life. It once again follows Xu Fei's life, portraying brotherhood, tireless perseverance, and a journey that ultimately leads to glory. A tale of passion and grit, showing the rise of a powerful figure in a particular era. 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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