I Need a Motivational Book to Get Me Back Into Studying 学习没动力 想看看读完以后励志的书籍

1. 1 不 We Who Don't Know How to Love 不会爱的我们 Sea of Flowers Behind the House屋后花海Modern Romance188k WordsCompleted [A brave heroine who grows on her own] [A realistic story, not a wish-fulfillment fantasy] [First-person perspective] [A broken family of origin] [The heroine has sound values (she is 16 when the story begins, and still immature enough to have the occasional bad thought)] [Clear-eyed about life] If your very birth was a mistake, how would you make the most of the life ahead of you? Shui Qingqing: Live for yourself and on your own terms. Wield a gentle blade and carve out a kingdom of happiness 2.5kReads9.3Score30814d adds

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   I recommend it myself. Readers have commented that after reading it, they are more determined to continue learning.

2. 2 看 Looks Like Reading Novels, Actually Studying for the Civil Service Essay Exam 看似看小说实则学申论 perfect Zhangperfect张312k WordsOngoing The rating is low because the book just came out. It will rise later. I’ll update the book with strategies for answering argumentative essay questions, explanations of key concepts, and review points to memorize with every chapter. For now, the final book is planned to have eight chapters of strategies. If there are any strategies you’d like to see or learn about while working through the questions, tag me in the comments with the volume number and topic. Once I’ve found suitable materials, I 6.8kReads8.6Score2.2k14d adds

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   There's a lot, please learn, learn quickly!

3. 3 山 Love Among the Mountains and Rivers 山水情 Green Plum青梅Urban2.7M WordsCompleted (Urban slice of life, inspirational growth, a nostalgic era, rich in detail) The beauty of mountains and rivers, the many faces of humanity, the fickleness of the world. The protagonist, Jiang Nan, knows right from wrong and values loyalty and affection. He grows from a poor boy who suffers humiliation into a fine young man admired by everyone. This story is grounded in real life, with family bonds, friendship, romance, and a deep love for his hometown. He leads the villagers to prosperity, ris 14.1kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds

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   Synopsis: *Mountains and Rivers, Feelings* tells the story of Jiangnan, a boy who was called a bastard from a young age and frequently bullied by his classmates. Through his tenacious spirit and indomitable will, he grows up amidst hardship. This novel is rich and engaging, closely reflecting real life, written with vivid detail and becoming increasingly captivating as it progresses. Many events are based on true events. From funeral reform and fire rescues to the 1998 flood relief efforts, he has repeatedly brushed with death—each event is realistically depicted. A must-read inspirational novel for 2023, this story follows a young man on the run, writing a legendary tale with his passion. A new work is coming soon, what are you waiting for? Jiangnan's growth needs your support! [Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart] Absolutely inspiring!

4. 4 灵 Questions and Answers from the Spirit Realm 灵界问答录 Speaking Wildly口出狂言Urban221k WordsOngoing I have nearly ten thousand years of memories from my past lives, so my understanding of the Spirit Realm is fairly comprehensive. In my spare time, I write about the things I’ve encountered in those past lives: mythology, aliens, reincarnation, the heavenly eye, cultivation, liberation, destiny, changing one’s fate, the laws of the universe, the discriminating mind, karma, the Heavenly Dao, and more. Ask me anything, and I’ll answer whatever I can. 327Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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   The first two books are essential reading; after reading them, you'll be able to perform launch starts from the spot. Start reading the third book from chapter 69 onwards; it will provide sustained momentum after the launch start.

5. 5 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! 913Reads9.4Score12714d adds
6. 6 医 The Road Ahead for a Healer 医者前行路 Sour and Spicy Orange-Gray Tiger酸辣橙灰色老虎Modern Romance418k WordsOngoing The story begins six months before my final year of university ends. I recommend starting at Chapter 69. So far, it has covered several major themes: the truth about time, attitudes toward money, procrastination and dissection, and defining the boundaries of life. The second volume is a record of practical experience, the third combines thought and practice, and the fourth recounts what happened after I was utterly crushed. Almost everything is written in the first person, as a record of real ev 34Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 7 醒 Words to Awaken the World: The Spirit Journey 醒世密言：灵游记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Urban27k WordsCompleted What is the human death rate? The answer is 100%. It's something no one can avoid or escape, and, damn it, it's an absolute fact. It couldn't be more true. Do we retain any awareness after death? Where do we go? What will we encounter? This book isn't about Liaozhai ghost stories or fantasy. Drawing on the travels of extraordinary people, accounts from hypnotists, and scientific research, it will guide you through the legendary world of souls and offer a preview of the place we will all eventual 45Reads—Score—14d adds
8. 8 你 What Gives You the Right to Ignore What I Want? 你凭什么忽视我的意愿 The Legend of the Sunflower向日葵传说Modern Romance331k WordsOngoing Song Shiwei is an ordinary student from an ordinary family in an ordinary small town. She used to be quiet, unable to say no, and endlessly patient. One day, a remark from her cousin Huang Yutong suddenly opened her eyes: nobody cared about what she wanted. So she started watching debates and livestreams, learning all kinds of communication skills and breaking free of the limits of her old way of thinking. After going from the good girl everyone praised to a sharp-tongued lunatic, she finally go 411Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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   It's not exactly a study guide, but after reading it I wanted to change myself.

9. 9 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 4.1kReads9.3Score66214d adds

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   You're not happy with this kind of studying?

10. 10 我 I Learn English in the Infinite Flow 我在无限流里学英语 A Kuan Virus阿宽病毒Modern Romance521k WordsOngoing [No dungeons, reality itself is the dungeon. GB romance] (The score is low because it was just posted.) Each dungeon teaches you one word. P.S. This isn't a deranged story. The vocabulary is explored through British and American cultural contexts and by tracing the roots of words through their prefixes and suffixes. No abstract, nonsensical content. Thoughtful yet aloof immortal man × career-driven woman who plays the pig to eat the tiger During a trip to the sea, Chen Jin saw a beautiful girl w 377Reads8.1Score10414d adds
11. 11 无 The Invincible Top Student, Lin Ruoxi 无敌学霸，林若曦 Green Grass Xixi青青草西西Modern Romance194k WordsCompleted Lin Ruoxi is a gifted young woman. After graduating from high school with excellent grades, she is accepted into Yibin University. But to her surprise, this school, coveted by countless students, is also a dark den of corruption. Every day, sinister forces clash and power struggles play out across campus. With no influential connections, Lin Ruoxi is like a flawless pearl, quietly sleeping in a school rife with hidden currents. As time passes, the grasping hands of one evildoer after another beg 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Lin Ruoxi, a top student, grew up relying on her older brother, who started earning money to support her at the age of 12. This poor boy, through his own efforts, earned a million-yuan annual salary. Lin Ruoxi is a bright girl, and she was admitted to Yibin University based on her outstanding grades. However, wherever there are people, there is conflict, and even at this prestigious university, Yibin University has its share of bullying incidents. After a series of struggles, Lin Ruoxi resolved all the bullying and even transformed a group of underachieving students into top students…

12. 12 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 7.3kReads9.2Score80414d adds
13. 13 恒 The Constant Register of Parables 恒籍寓鉴 Xuanyuan Badao轩辕霸道Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Synopsis of The Book of Constant Records: Tales to Awaken the Mind and Discern the Truth With “drawing wisdom from the classics to illuminate the questions of today” as its guiding principle, this book selects over a hundred classic fables and anecdotes from the various schools of philosophy, historical biographies and notes, and folk tradition. These include “The Frog at the Bottom of the Well” from Zhuangzi, “Making Up the Numbers” from Han Feizi, and “The Man from Qi Who Worried the Sky Would 10Reads—Score614d adds

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    The Thousand-Year Pact Between Bamboo and Orchid: South of the Luo River lies Qingfeng Mountain, at the foot of which lived two young boys, A-Zhu and A-Lan. A-Zhu was tall and straight, his character like the bamboo on the mountain peak, unyielding to wind and rain; A-Lan was gentle and graceful, her character like the orchid in the valley, pure yet not gaudy, soft yet strong. From childhood, they studied and worked together, childhood sweethearts, innocent and inseparable. People on both sides of the Luo River said they were a match made in heaven. Before long, A-Zhu reached adulthood and was to go to the capital to take the imperial examinations. On the eve of his departure, the two said goodbye under the old locust tree by the Luo River. Alan tied the bamboo sachet she had embroidered herself to Azhu's waist, her eyes reddening as she said, "The capital is bustling and full of temptations. If you change your mind, I will not blame you. I only hope you will not forget your original intentions." Azhu held her hand and swore to the heavens, "In this life, I, Azhu, will be lustful but not lewd, my feelings will be within the bounds of propriety, I will be charming but not vulgar, affectionate but not promiscuous. I will uphold righteousness, cultivate a noble spirit, guard my body and discipline myself, and keep my heart as clear as a mirror. I will never betray you." After saying this, she turned and embarked on her journey to the capital. The capital was indeed a den of iniquity. With her talent and learning, Azhu quickly passed the imperial examination and entered the Hanlin Academy. Seeing his youthful promise and handsome appearance, his colleagues came to propose marriage to him. There were daughters of high-ranking officials and young ladies from generals' mansions, all beautiful and from prominent families. Some advised him, "Alan is just a country girl, how can she be worthy of your current status? Why not marry the daughter of a powerful family and rise to prominence? Wouldn't that be wonderful?" Azhu simply shook his head, "My heart is already given to Alan, how can I betray her?" Even worse, some arranged a banquet, inviting courtesans to accompany him. During the banquet, the courtesans danced gracefully, their eyes sparkling, frequently trying to seduce Azhu. Some jeering, "A true man should be carefree and romantic, why be tied to a country girl?" Azhu picked up his wine cup but didn't drink, saying solemnly, "True romance is about expressing feelings within propriety, appreciating beauty without desecrating it, being affectionate without being promiscuous. If I indulge myself now, I will lose my righteousness and destroy my noble spirit. How will I stand between heaven and earth in the future?" Having said this, he rose and left the banquet, and from then on, no one dared to tempt him with beauty again. After Azhu established himself in the capital, the first thing he did was send someone to Luoshui to fetch Alan. The messenger returned with news that Alan was no longer at Qingfeng Mountain. It turned out that after Azhu left, a local bully, lusting after Alan's beauty, tried to force her to become his concubine. Alan refused, even at the cost of her life, and was imprisoned in the woodshed. She escaped that night and begged her way to the capital, hoping to find Azhu. However, having run out of money, she fell ill in a dilapidated temple outside the city. Upon hearing this, Azhu was frantic with worry and personally rode to find her. In the temple, he found Alan, emaciated and on the verge of death. Upon seeing him, Alan burst into tears: "I thought you had long forgotten me, married a powerful woman in the capital, and were enjoying a life of luxury." Azhu embraced her and whispered, "How could I forget? I have remained chaste and self-disciplined, standing firm and undefeated, all so that one day I could marry you with honor." Azhu took Alan back to his residence and cared for her tenderly. However, the servants in the manor, seeing that Alan came from a humble background and had suffered a serious illness, her beauty no longer what it once was, whispered among themselves that she was unworthy of Azhu. Upon hearing this, Azhu, in front of the entire manor, raised Alan's hand high and declared loudly: "Alan is pure yet not arrogant, gentle yet not weak, her emotions flow naturally from her heart, her love knows its limits yet her intentions are boundless. She is graceful yet measured, intelligent and affectionate yet never oversteps boundaries, upholding righteousness to cultivate her virtue, self-discipline to establish her beauty, her heart like a clear mirror reflecting the world, her body like a green bamboo standing tall between heaven and earth. How can such a true woman be compared to ordinary women? I, Azhu, am thrice blessed to marry her!" From then on, no one in the manor dared to look down on Alan. Alan did not disappoint Azhu's expectations, managing the manor with great order, treating everyone with humility, and never taking advantage of her favor. Someone asked her, how could she maintain her integrity in adversity? Alan smiled and said, "My heart is like an orchid, pure and untainted, its fragrance undiminished even in wind and rain. I know Azhu is waiting for me, so I cannot lose my composure, nor cross the line. I must be the best I can be to match his sincerity." Later, Azhu rose to the position of prime minister, wielding immense power, yet he remained upright and incorruptible, never coveting power or wealth, nor indulging in lust. Someone asked him, "How can you resist worldly temptations in such a high position?" Azhu pointed to the green bamboo in the courtyard and said, "From my youth, I took the green bamboo as my role model, upholding righteousness, cultivating a noble spirit, guarding myself, and keeping my heart as clear as a mirror. No matter how many temptations the world has, they are nothing but fleeting clouds. Only by maintaining one's original intention can one remain invincible." Alan became a virtuous wife praised by everyone in the capital. She was charitable, helping poor women, teaching them to read and write, and instilling in them propriety and self-discipline. Someone asked her, "What is a true woman?" Alan pointed to the orchids in the courtyard and said, "A woman should be like an orchid, pure yet not arrogant, gentle yet not weak. Her emotions should be expressed through her demeanor, her love should have its limits yet be boundless, neither humble nor arrogant, principled and upright, only then can she stand tall in the world and be a worthy match for a good man." The two stayed together for life, growing old together. After Azhu passed away, Alan followed her. People buried them together on the banks of the Luo River in Qingfeng Mountain, planting bamboo and orchids around their grave. Every spring, the bamboo stood tall, the orchids fragrant, and the Luo River murmured, as if telling their story. Later, a tyrant appeared in Qingfeng Mountain. Seeing the orchids blooming profusely beside Azhu's grave, he wanted to dig them up and give them to his new concubine. But as soon as he started, he was pricked by bamboo thorns, his hands bleeding profusely, howling in pain. Unwilling to give up, he went to cut the bamboo, but as soon as the axe fell, a bolt of lightning struck at his feet, terrifying him so much that he dared not approach again. The local elders say it's the spirits of Azhu and Alan protecting them. Azhu's green bamboo represents the integrity of a gentleman, the bottom line of expressing emotions within the bounds of propriety; Alan's orchid represents the spirit of a woman, the true heart that knows when to stop but whose intentions are boundless. For thousands of years, the bamboo has remained evergreen, the orchid ever fragrant, and their story has been passed down through generations along the banks of the Luo River. Some say that Azhu and Alan were immortals descended to earth, which is why they could maintain their integrity. But the elders say they were just ordinary people, only they possessed more reverence and steadfastness than others. A gentleman is sensual but not lewd, not heartless, but understanding; not abstinent, but restrained. Expressing emotions is following one's heart; stopping at propriety is upholding boundaries. Being charming but not vulgar is having taste without being crude; being affectionate but not promiscuous is knowing how to cherish without being indulgent. A woman should be like an orchid, not weak, but resilient; not humble, but self-respecting. Pure yet not arrogant, possessing integrity without ostentation; gentle yet not weak, resilient without fragility. Emotions flowing from within manifest in demeanor, a genuine expression without losing composure; love with restraint yet boundless meaning, deep affection with measured depth and lingering aftertaste. This world is rife with temptations and desires. How many lose their way in the glitz and glamour, sinking into depravity, losing their original intentions and their principles? But the story of A-Zhu and A-Lan tells us that true strength lies not in conquering the world, but in conquering oneself; true nobility lies not in high position, but in upholding one's true self. A virtuous person, upholding righteous thoughts, cultivating a noble spirit, self-disciplined, and with a clear mind, can stand undefeated and become a true man; a woman, upholding righteous thoughts, cultivating a gentle and virtuous heart, self-disciplined and upright, with outstanding character, can stand tall between heaven and earth and become a true woman. Only such two people can complement and protect each other, creating a timeless tale. The Luo River still flows eastward, the green bamboo still stands tall, and the orchids still exude fragrance. The story of Azhu and Alan, like the Luo River, has flowed for thousands of years, nourishing generations and telling them: what true romance is, what true affection is, what a true gentleman is, and what a true woman is.

14. 14 实 The Intern's Road to Reversal 实习女大学生的逆袭之路 Zixi Meng紫溪梦Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted In the year she graduated, Chen Ting was 24. Looking back on those youthful days, she said, “Those best years once gave her the best gift.” Chen Ting had found the most beautiful love and achieved remarkable success in her career. She had once been the most outstanding “kid everyone else’s parents wished they had.” But no one’s life can always go smoothly. Chen Ting reached a turning point in her fate, and the downhill stretch people talk about caught her completely off guard. Chen Ting said, “E —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A female college student from a rural background is insecure and sensitive, yearning for a glamorous transformation. She encounters all sorts of people, each with their own unique struggles. Ultimately, she discovers that true success comes from inner transformation.

15. 15 开 Starting from High School, the Supporting Actress Maxes Out Her Math Talent 开局高一，女配点满数学天赋 Clear Sand清砂Modern Romance249k WordsCompleted Chu Yao had just been admitted to B University for graduate school after graduating from a second-tier college. Before her acceptance letter even arrived, she was in a car accident and transmigrated into a cannon-fodder supporting character with the same name in the novel Sweet Moments in the Entertainment Industry, which she had read before. Now in the supporting character's body, Chu Yao looked at the admission letter from a top high school and her already maxed-out math talent. What was the e 7.3kReads8.5Score61414d adds

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    I want to learn after reading this.

16. 16 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 4.3kReads9.3Score52714d adds
17. 17 学 The Top Student Logs In: Grinding for Thrills at Another World's High School 学神上号，我在异世高中刷爽度 I Refuse to Flop, Starting with Myself拒绝扑街从我做起Modern Romance585k WordsCompleted [Less romance + strong heroine + male lead Xie Yu (if that bothers you, feel free to skip it; don't force yourself) + top student + four-person team + light humor + school life + friendship-focused + not a violence-for-violence power fantasy] One day, Cui Tingchao transmigrates. The next thing she knows, the top university student has become a 180-jin high school freshman being bullied. A fake-sweet best friend, a school bully, and a scumbag senior all come after her. The System's mission is to 1.9kReads9.4Score31214d adds

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    Why isn't anyone recommending this book? It's seriously amazing!!

18. 18 十 Ten Socializing Techniques 十神社交术 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Urban130k WordsCompleted This is an unconventional guide to the art of social interaction, inspired by the author’s insights into “Daoist Eight Characters fortune-telling” and “Western pickup artistry.” It is completely different from the books on relationships you see in everyday life: not only is it easy to understand, it is also highly practical. Let’s look at the true nature of human beings in social interactions from a different perspective… 36Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is absolutely a valuable and informative book!

19. 19 三 The Principles of Ternary Consciousness and Memory Mapping 三元意识与记忆映射原理 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse102k WordsCompleted This book deciphers the secrets of human longevity through philosophical reasoning. Tomato's number one original philosophical masterpiece, The Threefold Consciousness and Memory Mapping Principle, explores ideology, human nature, the secrets of human longevity, the truth behind ancient history, the origin of the moon, the mystery of the Great Flood, reasoning about past-life memories, an analysis of homosexuality, depression, multidimensional worlds, the differences in how men and women are att 1.5kReads9.2Score47514d adds
20. 20 激 Tales from a Turbulent Era 激荡年代的那些事儿 Tomato Who Loves to Cry爱哭哭西红柿Urban899k WordsOngoing My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 12Reads—Score414d adds

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    Looks good, I've learned something new.

21. 21 A In the Age of AI, Who's in Control? AI时代，谁在主宰？ The Elusive Minghao虚虚实实的冥浩Urban153k WordsCompleted AI (artificial intelligence) is booming! This novel is an informative story set in the real world, introducing the current state of AI development. In the age of AI, who is calling the shots? Who is the tyrant of computing power? Who is the sleeping giant? Who is the Prometheus of the AI world? This book will introduce you to giants like Nvidia, OpenAI, and Google, along with the people steering them. You’ll get a glimpse of the AI world’s development and future! 17Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 22 官 The Official Road, Starting at Level Three 官道，从三段开始 Mr. Fishjoy鱼乐先生Urban512k WordsOngoing My name is Bu Qingyun. (I hold a senior government post and have a fortune worth over a hundred million.) Let me tell you a secret. Ever since I was in elementary school, entering politics has been the light of my ideals and the flame of my ambition. It was buried in my heart like a seed, ready to take root and sprout as soon as the soil was right... 18.6kReads7.6Score2.9k14d adds

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    These two books are absolutely true and of high quality! They are incredibly inspiring! They depict the struggles of ordinary people achieving success against all odds! They vividly portray the hardships of life.

23. 23 过 Adoption into the Family 过继 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban1.9M WordsCompleted This is a novel about a man growing up through blood and tears. Along with the cruelty of reality comes the trickery of fate. But if you’re a man, wipe away your tears and face every hardship. Make yourself tough as steel, unbreakable... 30kReads9.3Score3.2k14d adds
24. 24 我 I'll Smash Through Walls for My Cousin 我为表哥框框撞大墙 Twenty Thousand Wastelands贰拾荒Modern Romance67k WordsOngoing [Cool, aloof academic genius x feisty little troublemaker] Love comes from nowhere, then runs deep. This is a sweet romance with a little angst along the way. She falls for him first, then he chases her after losing her. They are each other’s first love. A university campus romance. At the dinner table, Lu Xiaoqi fell for He Qingqing’s cousin, Ye Xiu, who had an aloof, cool demeanor. From then on, Ye Xiu had a little shadow following him everywhere. “Cousin, cousin, you’re so handsome!” “…” “C —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The female lead studies hard after entering university, and the male lead even helps her with her studies. Although it's a new book, I think it's quite interesting. You guys can check it out; it's full of quirks, and the female lead occasionally goes a little crazy.

25. 25 直 Livestream: Teaching Kids to Write Essays and Be Good People 直播：教孩子写作文，学做人 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果235k WordsCompleted Writing compositions is easy! This book shows parents how to guide their children in writing and in learning how to be good people. Drawing on traditional Chinese thought, it explores methods and techniques for parent-child education. 59Reads—Score10114d adds

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    The meaning of life will become clear after reading this book. It covers how to be a better person and how to educate children—it's full of practical advice.

26. 26 临 A Final Wish 临终之愿 Lei-jie's Hopeless Simp蕾姐的老舔狗Mystery322k WordsOngoing [Not for everyone: a niche novel with no harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible hero, and no wish fulfillment. The storytelling is detailed, but the pacing is a little slow.] [Why I write: I'm not after money. I don't have much, but I have enough. What I hope for is understanding, and I sincerely look forward to thoughtful readers.] [Keywords: hard science fiction, rigorous logic, wit and humor, critical thinking, and knowledge from seventeen academic disciplines to broaden your perspective] 193Reads—Score10214d adds

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    A vivid imagination isn't valuable; what's valuable is a wildly imaginative plot with sound logic throughout. This is a unique cross-disciplinary book. Follow the plot, and the most useful knowledge from 17 disciplines, including psychology, economics, logic, game theory, and advanced mathematics, along with cutting-edge mainstream scientific explanations, will quickly build your thinking framework and improve your cognitive level. Folk wisdom like feng shui, metaphysics, and fortune-telling will no longer fool you. (If you have any questions, skip to chapter 134 for a thorough explanation that thoroughly exposes these charlatans.) The story is humorous but not absurd; the main characters are a bit eccentric, and the author isn't responsible if readers laugh uncontrollably. As for the plot, if you can guess it, you're lucky. Even disregarding the knowledge points, the entire book is a logically rigorous suspense story with numerous foreshadowing and plot points, offering plenty of depth for multiple readings. It's not a collection of fragmented plots pieced together simply to impart knowledge. Some chapters are specifically designed to train multi-disciplinary thinking; reading at a slower pace can improve your critical thinking skills. If you find any illogical plot points, the author is ready to be beaten up. Opinions on what's good are subjective; some people even went bald writing this book! A book without substance can't support such advertising. Are the highly intelligent protagonists in wish-fulfillment novels genuinely smart, or merely a literary device? This book will sincerely tell you how to build a powerful self.

27. 27 飞 Dance, Little Leaf 飞舞吧，叶子 Shattered Shadows of Floating Clouds浮云碎影Urban757k WordsCompleted Do you believe in dreams? This is a romantic legend about chasing your dreams and never giving up. Like a single steadfast point of starlight in the pitch-black night sky, it may be distant and faint, but it is there, shining brightly. When pain and exhaustion pull at our bodies, when despair and fear destroy our resolve, when the whole world mocks and ridicules us, urging us to abandon our unrealistic dreams, will we still have the determination and courage to press forward and never give up? B 20Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    It's a work of literature, not a web novel, featuring imaginative plots, ensemble casts, intellectual battles, growth, and inspiration. The protagonist is a leaf, similar to the novel "Insect World."

28. 28 向 Running Toward the Far Side of the Mountain 向山那边奔跑 Mr. comcom先生Urban501k WordsCompleted Why we recommend it: This is an uplifting novel for young readers... A story that helps children develop a better understanding of growing up. Life is full of all kinds of challenges, and this book teaches readers how to think clearly and face them with optimism and a positive attitude… Synopsis: The protagonist, Xiaoyong, grew up without a father, born at the foot of the mountains and subjected to endless humiliation. He has many battles of wits along the way. The brief time he spends livin 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Each person is a mountain, and the hardest mountain to climb in the world is yourself. No matter how you climb, even a small step will bring you to a new height. Only by constantly improving yourself will your world become better! "Running Towards the Mountain" will help you meet a better version of yourself!

29. 29 嫁 Married into a Wealthy Family, Abused by My Vicious Mother-in-Law 嫁进豪门恶毒婆婆虐待 Ji Huan霁桓Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted Ruan Ruan, born into an ordinary family, marries Cheng Yu, heir to a wealthy family, in a lavish wedding. Their life looks dazzling on the surface, but danger lurks beneath, and her mother-in-law, Zhou Yuhua, is full of disdain and resentment toward her new daughter-in-law. 54Reads—Score—14d adds

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    These two novels are really good!

30. 30 厉 President Li Divorced Me for His Mistress 厉总为了小三和我离婚 Ji Huan霁桓Modern Romance252k WordsCompleted In Perfect Illusion, Shi Yuqing and Li Ye's marriage looks glamorous on the surface, but is hiding a crisis. Li Ye has found success as president of the Li Group, while Shi Yuqing gave up her career to become a full-time housewife. They seem like a loving couple, yet cracks have already begun to show. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 31 0 A Post-00s Kid Helps Mom Take Down Her Scumbag Husband 00后帮妈妈整渣斗三 Qian Xiaqi钱夏七Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Modern urban life + inspirational + slice of life + feel-good] Wu Jie is a poor student who loves gaming. After his parents' marriage falls apart, he defies fate and changes his life. First, he helps his mother take down her cheating husband and his mistress. Later, he helps his motherland root out scoundrels and traitors. Step by step, he rises to the brightest peak of his life... 4.3kReads9.1Score58714d adds

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    This book, imbued with patriotism, will surely inspire you to love your family and country, and also fuel your passion for learning and motivation. This young academic prodigy helped his mother as a child and grew up to engage in military research and espionage.

32. 32 诀 The Dao-Cutting Art 诀天道 Yue Xin Hengtian月信恒天Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing (No mindless protagonist, no clichéd plot, a cunning lead, fully realized characters, no System, twin swords) The twin swords ring out, cleaving the heavens. Let souls be severed and bones torn out as you will. The world shall know no more bloody storms. I am both demon and god! With everything shattered, can it be made whole again? Faced with the shackles of fate, he will cut them apart with his twin swords! The gods and demons wage war for a hundred years. The Heavenly Dao is merciless, treati 3.6kReads—Score28914d adds

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    Don't scroll away if you're looking for something to read! This traditional fantasy novel is absolutely amazing! No system, no clichés, the protagonist is incredibly cunning, wielding twin swords to cleave the heavens, mending broken relationships—it's incredibly satisfying!

33. 33 光 Fungus of the Light Realm 光界之菌 Six-Fingered Harp Demon六指琴魔Modern Romance223k WordsCompleted An ancient fungus on Earth came from the Light Realm in the vast universe, bearing the mission of saving it. The fungi of the Light Realm possess not only self-awareness, but also the ability to control all things on Earth. They hint at the origins of life and consciousness. They spread fear of viruses, founded organizations, threatened national leaders, and schemed to rule the Earth. Yet the Lord of the Fungi was focused solely on completing the Light Realm’s mission and returning there. Over b —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Take a good look at this book, and then think about the meaning of life!

34. 34 残 The Broken Imperial Seal 残玺 Long Chu龙杵Urban900k WordsCompleted “Anger is commonplace, but a smiling man is inscrutable...” Inspired by a hidden chapter of real history, this tells the story of a wild strategic-level scientist’s rise and growth. The premise is fresh, fantastical yet grounded in reality, and encompasses history, the workplace, the military, scientific research, national security, criminal investigation, elaborate schemes, murder, and modern high-stealth espionage, high-tech hacking, and high-intensity aerospace electronic warfare. The ending 5.8kReads8.5Score68314d adds

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    A high-quality, completed novel, a hardcore work by a science and engineering enthusiast. It starts slowly but builds to a stellar, mind-bending plot, blending fantasy, realism, suspense, and brain-teasing elements. The subject matter is novel and logically rigorous, with no time-travel, reincarnation, system, or cheat codes. The narrative is humorous, smooth, and concise. The content covers history, workplace, military, scientific research, national security, criminal investigation, scheming, murder, as well as high-tech espionage, hacking, and aerospace electronic warfare. The ending features a profound twist. Tailor-made for veteran readers; if you don't enjoy it, I'll kill myself!

35. 35 糖 Tang Tiantian Meets the Third Young Master of the Mo Family 糖甜甜遇莫家三郎 Xun Jue Yizhuo逊珏逸卓Modern Romance438k WordsCompleted When she was five, her mother died by suicide after battling cancer and depression. When he was ten, his parents divorced because of their troubled relationship. At twenty-two, after graduating from college, he was dumped by his girlfriend when he proposed. He then shut himself away in S City and spent six years writing online novels. At twenty-two, after graduating from college, she became a high school teacher in S City, only to be driven out of her home by her stepmother. Two people from trou 79Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    The female protagonist works hard to overcome the shadow of her family of origin.

36. 36 流 A Homeless Man? Do You Even Know How to Be One? 流浪汉？你当的明白吗 You Hua尤话10k WordsCompleted A homeless drifter? Do you even know how to be one? 22Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Pouting][Making a face][Pouting][Pouting][Pouting][Pouting][Pouting]

37. 37 根 Foundation 根基 Qian Baohao乾宝浩Urban626k WordsCompleted All the wandering, struggling, and searching in a person’s life ultimately point to the same answer: roots. They may be the homeland in one’s blood, family values etched into one’s very bones, an unwavering faith that holds firm in hardship, or the confidence that lets a person make a life for themselves in this world. Through the lives of ordinary people, this novel explores the confusion of growing up, the pain of difficult choices, and the clarity that comes with time. Some lose themselves 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Life experiences are the most valuable gains you can make.

38. 38 谁 In Whose Name 谁的名义 Qian Baohao乾宝浩Urban1.1M WordsCompleted With no one to help me reach for the skies, I’ll trudge through snow and climb to the summit alone. For whom, and in whose name? Perhaps it is the voice of a dream, an eternal strength, by my side for a lifetime… Words cannot say it all. May the spring breeze brush your face, and may fallen blossoms nourish the flowers. Drive out evil; generation after generation, heroes of China emerge. The righteous path of this world is forged through hardship… 5Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 39 古 A Love Story from the Antique World 古玩江湖情 Qian Baohao乾宝浩Urban2.3M WordsCompleted Recognize your innate wisdom and complete your character. The martial world isn’t just about fighting. It’s about human relationships and the ways of the world. A buried history, a story, a reflection, a voice, a responsibility... Books cannot express everything, and words cannot convey every thought. This book will bring you a different kind of “fireworks,” along with the hopes and private musings of the heart. Life is a dream. I’ll pour a cup to the moon over the river... 420Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 40 我 My Dongguan Dream: Sister Mei 我的东莞梦：媚姐 Zeng Yi曾呓Urban2.4M WordsOngoing Sister Mei's advice to me: The women at entertainment venues are just for looking. Don't get serious with them. Sister Mei also said: Don't get any ideas about me, either. [A story about working for a living, perhaps with a little of me, you, and him in it.] 198.5kReads8.9Score9.7k14d adds

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    [Laughing][Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Admiration][Thumbs up][Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Flying kiss][Flying kiss]

41. 41 铁 Rust and Blossoms 铁锈与繁花 Tian Yuefang of Deer West Island鹿西岛的田月芳Modern Romance136k WordsCompleted 1990s + inspirational realism + female awakening + a determined comeback + making a life far from home + workplace transformation + family ties + sincere romance + friendly neighbors At seventeen, she never imagined that the peachwood talisman her mother pressed into her palm would accompany her through so many storms: from the crowded sleeper cars of a green train to the fluorescent-lit workshop of an electronics factory; from an old night-school building overgrown with ivy to the desk in her o 609Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 42 夏 Summer Evening 夏晚 Little Mianmian Milk Candy小咩咩奶糖Modern Romance8k WordsCompleted Xia Wan 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Short stories, you can finish reading them in just over ten minutes! An artistic experience!!! I love them so much! [Crying][crying][crying]

43. 43 曾 There Was Once a Boy 曾有少年时 Li Haoyuan李浩源Historical153k WordsCompleted Did you know Zhang Jiuling's reason for resigning was, “Mom told me to come home”? Did you know Wen Tingyun got drunk and talked nonsense, somehow turning a winning hand into a complete disaster? Did you know Gao Shi spent ten years penniless before finally rising to high office and becoming a general? These stories from a thousand years ago are more entertaining than celebrity gossip, and much easier to relate to. Chen Ziang, Luo Yin, Wei Yingwu, Li He... They weren't among the Tang dynasty's t 229Reads9.4Score10014d adds

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    There are many more; please search my bookshelf on my homepage.

44. 44 重 After Being Reborn, I Devoted Myself to Huaxia: A Peerless National Scholar! 重生后，我身许华夏，国士无双！ Kitten Eating Ice Cream吃雪糕的奶猫Urban638k WordsCompleted Before Gu Ran took the college entrance exam, no one understood what the greatest upheaval in a century truly meant. With China facing an uphill struggle, the distinguished academician Gu Zhiqiu was reborn on the eve of the college entrance exam. He flipped the chessboard, tossed away the pieces, and then announced to the world: “It's China's turn to counterattack.” 10.4kReads9.0Score79114d adds
45. 45 半 A Half-Hour Cartoon History of China (Complete in Five Volumes) 半小时漫画中国史（全五册） Er Hunzi二混子Historical149k WordsCompleted Read comics for half an hour and master three thousand years of history, with a crystal-clear timeline you can recite backward as soon as you finish. Using nothing but hand-drawn illustrations and jokes, Er Hunzi lays out the grand sweep of history with impressive clarity: the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods were like a classroom; the Qin dynasty burned brightly and died young; the Three Kingdoms era came down to three great battles; the chaotic Wei and Jin period was full of oddbal 2.3kReads9.6Score55514d adds
46. 46 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 5.6kReads9.3Score78514d adds

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    I didn't waste my time reading those 1870+ books; my 1800+ hours of reading experience are verifiable!

47. 47 庸 Beware the Mediocre 庸人小心 Yin Mu殷木Urban370k WordsCompleted Realistic fiction · Unrequited love with a bad ending · Small-town life · Ordinary people · Coming-of-age · No golden finger Based on the true experiences of friends, this story is told from a male first-person perspective and follows Jiang Xin through the ups and downs of his youth in a small southern county town from 2005 to 2014. He was once an elementary-school prodigy admired by everyone. But from the moment he started middle school, his life quietly began to veer off course. As a boy, he 201Reads—Score10714d adds

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    Not motivational fluff, but a sobering mirror. Lacking motivation for studying? Looking for a book that will inspire you? This isn't just a pep talk; it's about seeing a path you don't want to take. The protagonist was once a top student, but later daydreamed in class, skipped lessons, missed his crush, failed his college entrance exam, wasted his university years, and graduated with nothing to show for it. No dramatic turnaround, no miracles, only regret and "what ifs." Reading it won't get you fired up; it will wake you up in the middle of the night: if you don't work hard now, you might end up like him in twenty years. Sometimes, seeing clearly "what you don't want to become" is more effective than any motivational quote. If you're looking for motivation to study, give this book a try.

48. 48 律 Seeking the Way in the Legal World 律界问道 Half a Scholar半个书生Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Comeback and growth + charming lawyer + mysteries surrounding cold cases + officialdom and workplace + wits and will] He turns his life around, with Death brushing past him several times. A string of cold cases remain shrouded in mystery... 918Reads—Score15914d adds

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    The opening is explosive, the subject matter is novel, full of suspense, with one unsolved case after another, thrilling and exciting, and offering a dissection of life.

49. 49 林 Lin Zexu: The First Modern Chinese to See the World 林则徐：近代开眼看世界的第一人 Good Fortune and Happiness Beijing吉祥如意北京Historical358k WordsCompleted “I would give my life for my country. How could I avoid misfortune and seek good fortune?” This book paints a sweeping portrait of the life of Lin Zexu, a national hero. It begins with his birth into a poor family in Fuzhou in 1785, follows his early education and success in the imperial exams, and then recounts his years as a local official, when he controlled floods, provided famine relief, and redressed wrongful convictions, earning him the name “Lin the Upright.” It focuses on his momentous 612Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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50. 50 非 Extraordinary People: Historic Moments in the Lives of 20 People 非常之人：20人的历史时刻 Zhang Mingyang张明扬Historical101k WordsCompleted The historical figures we think we know may be no more than shifting illusions, continually reshaped by the writing of history. This book focuses on twenty people who played important roles in the grand sweep of history but have since been overpraised, distorted, vilified, or obscured. They include Confucius, Emperor Wu of Han, Li Guang, Yang Xiu, Sima Yi, Emperor Yang of Sui, Emperor Zhenzong of Song, Kublai Khan, Wei Zhongxian, and Nian Gengyao. Drawing on historical sources and offering fresh 59Reads9.0Score—14d adds

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