Literary Works Honored with the Nobel Prize in Literature, Mao Dun Literature Prize, Lu Xun Literary Prize, and More 诺贝尔文学奖、茅盾文学奖、鲁迅文学奖等文学作品

1. 51 女 Empress Wu Zetian 女皇武则天 Yang Faxing杨发兴Historical355k WordsCompleted She was the first and only female emperor in Chinese history: Wu Zetian. With a vision that towered above the ages and the courage to lead where none had gone before, she advanced what was beneficial, eliminated what was harmful, and governed the realm, becoming one of the most powerful and remarkable women in history. In a society dominated by men, she indulged in sensual pleasures, leaving unofficial historians endless material shrouded in mystery. Her beauty, intelligence, cunning, ruthlessne 12.6kReads9.5Score1.4k14d adds
2. 52 大 The Ming Emperor's Beloved Consort, Wan Zhen'er 大明宠妃万贞儿 Mad Twenty-Four Snake疯廿四蛇Ancient Romance745k WordsCompleted 8.1kReads9.4Score68114d adds
3. 53 简 A Brief History of China: China in the Context of World History 简读中国史：世界史坐标下的中国 Zhang Hongjie张宏杰Historical244k WordsCompleted Chinese civilization never developed in isolation. From the moment it emerged, it was influenced by elements of other civilizations around the world. Yet these foreign influences did not alter the essence of Chinese civilization; instead, they made its distinctive character all the more evident. This book places Chinese history within the broader context of world history and traces the course of its development, helping readers form an overall understanding of Chinese history in a short time. It 807Reads9.5Score16214d adds

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   This is the kind of book you should read.

4. 54 宋 History of the Song: Annals of Emperor Taizu 宋史·太祖本纪 Tuo Tuo脱脱Historical21k WordsCompleted He may have been the best “actor” among the founding emperors in Chinese history. In 960 CE, a carefully orchestrated “forced enthronement” at Chenqiao Station propelled Zhao Kuangyin from a general of the Later Zhou into the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty. Over drinks, he stripped the founding generals of their military power; amid the shadows of an axe and candlelight, the mystery surrounding his bizarre death remains unsolved to this day. Some call him a wise ruler who ended the chaos o 147Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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   These classic works are worth reading repeatedly.

5. 55 少 The Young Emperor 少年天子 No More Buck Teeth, Little Milk Cake没了虎牙小奶糕Historical262k WordsOngoing He transmigrates to ancient times and becomes the least favored prince, then is banished to a barren fief. He develops agriculture and establishes schools. He opens trade, suppresses bandits, and repels enemies. Three years later, he is summoned back to the capital by imperial decree, and the civil and military officials kneel to welcome him for thirty li. 15Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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   These works offer multifaceted perspectives on the Ming Dynasty, the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties, and the first half of the Qing Dynasty. They examine social issues from the perspective of the Ming court, exemplified by Emperor Chongzhen; from the perspective of the peasant rebels, exemplified by Li Zicheng; and from the perspective of the Qing emperors, exemplified by Nurhaci, Huang Taiji, Shunzhi, Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong. Different people will have different interpretations. The victor is king, the loser is a bandit. Behind these great figures, one can vaguely discern the wisdom and brilliance of countless individuals, and their unwavering loyalty! Seeing Emperor Chongzhen's suicide note inside his clothes, "Kill me, torture me, but don't harm my people!" Is incredibly moving! It feels like...

6. 56 雍 Emperor Yongzheng 雍正皇帝 Er Yuehe二月河Historical1.2M WordsCompleted In the struggle among nine princes for the throne, Yongzheng won by a hair. The Forbidden City welcomed the new in place of the old. Yet the trees might long for peace, but the wind would not cease. Within and beyond the imperial capital, across the land, danger still lurked at every turn. The Eighth Prince's faction was dead but not defeated, and its members pressed ever harder to seize power. General Nian Gengyao, entrusted with command of the western frontier, grew arrogant on the strength of 4.8kReads9.6Score74614d adds
7. 57 明 Those Years of the Ming Dynasty 明朝那些年儿 985 Bachelor's and Master's Graduate985本硕Historical2.3M WordsCompleted [True history: Zhu Yuanzhang, the Yongle Emperor Zhu Di, Wanli, Jiajing, and Chongzhen] From the founding of the Ming dynasty by Zhu Yuanzhang through the reigns of sixteen emperors and the careers of tens of thousands of successful examination candidates, how did these people support and complement one another, and how did they scheme against each other? Readers can savor the story for themselves. 72Reads6.9Score—14d adds
8. 58 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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   Philosophy, psychology, social interaction, human nature, ideology, ways of thinking...

9. 59 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
10. 60 食 The Southern Gourmet 食南之徒 Ma Boyong马伯庸Historical173k WordsCompleted Tang Meng, a gluttonous envoy of the Han Empire, arrives in Nanyue, a land renowned for its cuisine. With ingredients in abundance, it seems like a food lover’s dream. Yet behind the feasts simmer tensions between north and south, divisions between peoples, struggles for power, and battles over the rise and fall of national policies. The twists and turns are even more complex than the flavors of Lingnan’s ingredients. This laid-back Han envoy finds himself caught in the whirlpool of political st 5.6kReads9.6Score1.3k14d adds

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    These are all good books, a collection of excellent Chinese and Western cultures.

11. 61 人 At Dusk 人到黄昏 A Foolish Girl一个傻女子Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Family love, romance, friendship, and neighborly affection. The ordinary, uneventful lives of everyday people; the changing times reflected in rural life; the differences between two generations in their views on elder care; and how the elderly and children of the new era should face the twilight years of life. 45.8kReads9.1Score4.2k14d adds
12. 62 1 Another Spring of the 1977 College Entrance Exam 1977年高考又一春 Young Master Xiaoxiao孝孝公子Modern Romance3.6M WordsOngoing [A story-driven take on history. Note: There is no single fixed protagonist. Multiple leads reflect the changes of the era and offer a full picture of the 1977 restoration of the college entrance exam.] [The story focuses on several main characters: Hu Wei and Wang Ting, Pan Xia, and Lu Xiaoyun. Their stories weave in and out according to the timeline. If you prefer to follow one character at a time, you can read their chapters in sequence for a complete biography. The other characters may only 5.8kReads8.0Score41014d adds

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    He travels through time to become the top scorer in the college entrance exam [smirk], seizes opportunities to get rich! A beautiful wife, children, and a warm bed! A heartwarming story of everyday life, with a tight plot! Highly recommend this book! 👍 You might think it's a novel, but it's actually a very interesting historical record. Its strength lies in its focus on ordinary people; hundreds of characters are based on real people and stories. Those born in the 50s, 60s, and 70s should read it; perhaps you can find stories that reflect your own era or a piece of your own. The story is touching, the plot is well-arranged, and it should be considered a good novel within a historical record, and a good historical story within a novel.

13. 63 土 Flowers Born of the Earth 土生花 Ci Er La Chu次尔拉初Modern Romance375k WordsCompleted The land is silent, yet it can hold all the hardships endured by three generations. On the barren yellow earth, three generations of women are pressed into the mud by fate, bound hand and foot by patriarchy, and slowly tortured by life. They have no choices and nowhere to turn. They don’t even dare to cry aloud. All they can do is endure the darkness, bear the despair, and keep going through days that have been ground to dust, sustained by sheer will. Yang Jinlian is deaf and stutters. All her 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Such a wonderful and down-to-earth book, and it has no rating? I refuse to accept that! Highly recommended!

14. 64 寒 A Humble Family’s Path to Officialdom, Part One 寒门仕途【一】 Yan Yunfei闫云飞Urban1.4M WordsCompleted New Book: The Humble Official’s Path [Realistic Period Drama] [Rise from Poverty] [Political Intrigue] [Ambitious Struggle] [Rural Cadres] [Urban Life] In the 1970s, in Xiaochenzhuang, southern Henan, a family of three siblings lives in poverty. They are supported by the state, their father died young, and their mute mother is forced to remarry, leaving them to fend for themselves. The sisters choose Chen Shouzheng to continue his studies, and he devotes himself to his books, eventually becoming 7.2kReads8.8Score72914d adds

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    No rebirth, no system, just an ordinary person's career path in the modern world. In 1997, Chen Shouzhen, from a poor family, graduated from university and entered the system. His family was poor from a young age; his father died early, his mute mother remarried, and he and his two siblings relied on each other. His eldest sister and three younger sisters sacrificed their studies to support him. Starting as a grassroots clerk, he worked his way up through townships and government offices, eventually becoming a high-ranking official. Simultaneously, he chronicled the joys and sorrows of his family's life over several decades.

15. 65 官 The Officialdom Game 官奕 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban641k WordsOngoing My name is Wei Zilong, and I’ve spent my career in government. Through my story, I want to show everyone what the political arena is really like... When you’re in public service, you can’t always control your own fate. If you never weather a storm, how can you ever mature? 12.9kReads7.6Score1.1k14d adds

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16. 66 水 Fickle as Water 水性杨花 Feng Yuqi冯玉奇Historical74k WordsCompleted In the chaotic years of the Republic of China, Xu Fangqing of Peach Blossom Village and Li Xiaoming, a fisherman, had known and loved each other since childhood. Their feelings were mutual, and with her uncle’s help, they became engaged, believing they would spend their lives together in peace. But fate had other plans: Fangqing’s uncle suddenly died, and her greedy mother-in-law secretly seized the family’s savings. For money, the mother-in-law joined forces with relatives and cruelly sold Fang 496Reads8.7Score—14d adds

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17. 67 莽 Chronicles of the Wilds 莽丛记 Wang Hu王胡Historical386k WordsCompleted [Wuxia chivalry + the nation in peril + torn between loyalty and righteousness + a tragic song of a turbulent age] The first volume of The Record of the Wilds, winner of the Best Long-Form Book Award at Legends Ancient and Modern, is set amid the Song-Jin wars and paints a vivid portrait of ordinary people caught up in the tides of history. It captures the essence of classical storytelling without sacrificing dramatic force: the wandering swordsman Yan Sheng rescues a secret envoy and obtains a 449Reads9.5Score—14d adds

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    Award-winning work, undoubtedly a masterpiece

18. 68 一 One Fart Is Worth Ten Thousand 一个屁顶一万个屁 Big Chui Chui Chui Chui大吹吹吹吹Urban102k WordsCompleted Reflections on life, murmured softly like a dream. The struggle between soul and flesh, an endless, boundless sea of loneliness. A tool for getting by: working day and night, never knowing when it will end. Work. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Father's love is as high as a mountain, as enduring as the river.

19. 69 王 Sweet Everyday Life in the Prince’s Mansion 王府甜宠日常 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance443k WordsCompleted [Past and Present Lives 1v1 + Marriage Before Love + Mutual Devotion] Wen Sisi was crown princess for five years. The crown prince appeared to be a loving husband, but in truth he loathed her. From their wedding night onward, he sought out his concubines, and in the end he personally caused her death before elevating the concubine he loved to the position of his principal wife. Reborn, Wen Sisi ignored the crown prince's flirtatious hints and chose to marry Liu Xuan, Prince of Jingjiang, a man o 12.1kReads9.1Score1.5k14d adds

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    I've read and enjoyed this book, and I wanted to share it with everyone. 📖 The writing, refined through experience, carries a gentle, warm feeling. I also really like Li Juan's works.

20. 70 汉 A Slow Spring in the Han Palace 汉宫春慢 All Forms Are Formless一相无相Ancient Romance521k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Palace Intrigue + Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law + Winning His Wife Back at Any Cost] In her previous life, Shen Rong left a remote mountain town and was betrothed to the crown prince at the emperor's behest, becoming the exalted crown princess. She thought her fortunes would rise from then on and that a sweet, happy marriage lay ahead. Instead, it was the beginning of a tragic life. Her husband loved someone else; her mother-in-law despised her for being ignorant; the palace servan 1.6kReads9.0Score23214d adds
21. 71 甄 Empresses in the Palace: Li Chengze Becomes Consort Hua's Son 甄嬛传：李承泽成了华妃的儿子 The Strongman Watermelon会举重的西呱Female-Channel Fanfiction794k WordsCompleted [Consort Hua (mother) / Li Chengze (son)] Li Chengze, who poisoned himself, is reborn as Consort Hua’s son, the child she lost after being given a bowl of abortion medicine. If you don’t know who Li Chengze is, that won’t affect your enjoyment of the story. (There are lots of everyday scenes of the little princes outwitting Fat Ju.) [Consort Hua will be reborn later] Li Chengze, still in the womb and just a baby: [How dull. Mother only has eyes for her husband. Father is deep and calculating. 9.1kReads9.0Score94814d adds
22. 72 如 The Story of Ruyi: Wanwan's Miraculous Rise to Power 如懿传之奇迹婉婉上位记 Fine Rain Raises the Rose细雨扬薇Female-Channel Fanfiction1.7M WordsCompleted Wanwan’s miraculous rise to power | Everyone in the Palace of Eternal Longevity is a formidable fighter | Pairing: Jinzong | Main story complete | Bonus chapters ongoing In the thirteenth year of the Yongzheng reign, Wei Yanwan, a young palace maid in the Fourth Laundry, dreamed of the life of Consort Ling from the series Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace. At first, all she wanted was to work hard and save money, but Hailan falsely accused her of seducing the emperor, and she was demoted to the 10.1kReads9.5Score1.3k14d adds
23. 73 宫 The Willow by the Palace Wall 宫墙柳 Dream Doll梦娃Ancient Romance166k WordsCompleted Why must the imperial consorts compete for the emperor’s favor? A smash-hit, heart-wrenching historical romance that burst onto the scene in 2019! Recommended by countless tearful readers, this unconventional palace-intrigue novel will stay with you long after you finish. In the lightest of styles, it captures everyone’s deepest regrets. In May of the year I turned fourteen, with the pagoda trees in fragrant bloom, I sat in Yong’an Palace, propping up my head as I dozed. The man’s laughter held 48.6kReads9.7Score7.1k14d adds
24. 74 李 Li Zicheng (5-Book Set) 李自成（全5册） Yao Xueyin姚雪垠Historical2.9M WordsCompleted The novel follows the peasant rebel army led by Li Zicheng in the late Ming, tracing its rise from weakness to strength, its turn from defeat to victory, its overthrow of the Ming dynasty, and its resistance to the Qing armies advancing south. From multiple angles and at many levels, it recreates the turbulent history of the late Ming and early Qing, as well as the tragic defeat of the peasant rebels after their victories. It reveals the patterns behind peasant wars and the development of histor 1.3kReads9.6Score21014d adds

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    These are all excellent books.

25. 75 被 The Truth the Japanese Army Tried to Hide: The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru 被日军掩盖的真相：里斯本丸沉没事件 Xing Jian行简Historical10k WordsCompleted [Lisbon Maru, Japan, World War II, prisoners of war, shipwreck, war] The Truth Hidden by the Japanese Military: The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru centers on a humanitarian disaster during World War II, bringing to light a chapter of history long buried. In October 1942, the Japanese cargo ship Lisbon Maru was carrying around 1,800 British prisoners of war from Hong Kong to Japan when it was torpedoed by an American submarine near the Zhoushan Islands. As the ship slowly sank, the Japanese military 75Reads9.2Score—14d adds

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    Cultivation isn't found in the clouds, but in the everyday moments. Let the classics be your compass in life. 🧭

26. 76 清 The Curse of Along the River During the Qingming Festival 清明上河图的诅咒 Two Yuan两元Mystery24k WordsCompleted [Mystery + imaginative twists + mild horror + jaw-dropping reversal + true love was all part of the plan] An ancient painting sparks a deadly crisis! Jiang Feng’s friend gets him a job forging Along the River During the Qingming Festival, But rumor has it the painting is cursed, and fourteen artists who took the job have already died one after another! Still, this job pays three hundred thousand yuan! To save up for the bride price his girlfriend asked for, Jiang Feng takes the job anyway. From 7Reads8.4Score—14d adds
27. 77 中 A History of Chinese Warfare: Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods 中国战争史之春秋战国 Historical and Military Archives历史军事档案室Historical63k WordsCompleted [History + Military + Warfare + Strategy] On the battlefield, split-second decisions to kill or spare can determine a nation's fate. From Duke Huan of Qi's hegemony under the banner of “revering the king and repelling the barbarians,” to the rise of Qin's fierce army after Shang Yang's reforms; from the gleam of blades in the Wu-Yue conflict to the strategists' cunning schemes and verbal battles with scholars, every detail is steeped in the turmoil and bloodshed unique to the Spring and Autumn a 148Reads9.2Score4114d adds
28. 78 开EN From the Start, Immortal for Eternity, Laying Low Until the End of Time 开局长生万古，苟到天荒地老 Purple Spirit Wind and Snow紫灵风雪Eastern Fantasy6.1M WordsCompleted [Published in print] [Not a wish-fulfillment story + tranquil daily life + lighthearted humor + no female lead + no tragedy + survival expert] Enter with caution. A longevity story told from the perspective of an immortal, spanning several great eras of cultivation. It begins in an ordinary mountain village, moves into a small domain, and then enters the vast world of cultivation, passing through the eras of flourishing development, golden prosperity, the collapse of the rules, the great dark up 515.8kReads9.7Score69.9k14d adds
29. 79 红 Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero 1.6kReads9.3Score23914d adds

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    The World of Top Masterpieces

30. 80 惹 Offending the Imperial Daughter 惹金枝 Kong Liu空留Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted (Film and television rights have been sold. The physical book will be available for preorder on July 10 at 19:00.) Shi Buyu was born smiling. At that moment, lightning flashed and thunder roared, collapsing a row of outbuildings in the Shi family compound. Days of torrential rain brought devastating floods and countless victims. Rumors soon spread through the capital that she was a disaster star sent into the world. But she was as precocious as a demon, with a photographic memory, and learned bo 254.1kReads9.7Score29.8k14d adds
31. 81 隋 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 Chu Renhuo褚人获Historical617k WordsCompleted An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 838Reads9.6Score—14d adds
32. 82 黄 Human Life Lies Deep in the Loess 黄土深处是人间 Lei Yunao雷予闹Modern Romance256k WordsCompleted This is a collection of true stories from the countryside. One book captures a century of life in all its variety on the Loess Plateau. Brotherhood, the warmth and coldness of family, partings in life and death, and the changes of an era: one independent story after another weaves together the fates of several generations. There is hardship, pain, tears, and warmth, portraying the struggles of those at the bottom as well as the resilience of ordinary people. There are no chosen-one advantages an 116Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Although it's a new book, it's the best collection of short rural stories I've ever read. There are no wish-fulfillment stories or underdog tales; it simply tells the true stories of ordinary people. It's full of the warmth and coldness of human relationships, brimming with the everyday realities of life. Especially the later stories, particularly the currently updated one about Zhao Dajun, are definitely worth reading.

33. 83 雍 The Illustrated Tale of the Swordsman Yongzheng, Volumes 1 and 2 雍正剑侠图（上下册） Chang Jiemiao常杰淼Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Tong Lin takes up his midnight-and-noon chicken-claw mandarin-duck axes and roams the martial world, rising from a farmer's son to become Yongzheng's personal bodyguard. The Blood-Dropper secret service is recruiting online, while a band of sword heroes prepares for a final showdown on Penglai Island. 683Reads9.5Score10114d adds

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    Classic literature is truly wonderful.

34. 84 大 The Ming Dynasty (2 Volumes) 大明王朝（共2册） Liu Heping刘和平Historical653k WordsCompleted The novel of the hit drama Ming Dynasty 1566, rated 9.5 on Douban, is essential reading for Taiwan’s political circles and a political reference book for Singapore’s cabinet. It is the celebrated work of Liu Heping, screenwriter of Yongzheng Dynasty and author of No War in Peking. Centered on the downfall of the powerful official Yan Song, the book tells the gripping story of a complex anti-corruption campaign in the Ming Dynasty. It uncovers the mystery behind Jiajing, one of the most unconvent 43.1kReads9.6Score7.7k14d adds

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    Literary novels.

35. 85 仙 The Immortal Way 仙纲 I Eat Lobster我吃龙虾Eastern Fantasy216k WordsCompleted Are there cultivators on Bluewater Star? Of course! Though Bluewater Star has no spiritual energy, there are still extraordinary people among its humans who have carved out a unique path of cultivation. But without spiritual energy, even the most accomplished cultivators on Bluewater Star can scarcely surpass the Soul Origin Realm. Those in the Soul Origin Realm can let their souls roam between heaven and earth for millions of years without perishing. In other words, they can enjoy a form of imm 84Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Reading literature alone isn't enough; food tastes better when paired with meat.

36. 86 张 Zhang Yifeng’s 19th Book 张一疯第19本书 Zhang Yifeng张一疯Historical3.4M WordsCompleted A new work is out! You can head over to Tomato Novel to read my stories. I hope you enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 4Reads—Score—14d adds
37. 87 封 Tales from Investiture of the Gods 封神演义那些事 Zhang Yifeng张一疯Eastern Fantasy792k WordsCompleted Want to uncover the mysteries of the ancient war between gods and demons? Investiture of the Gods: The Story Behind the Legends takes you back to the fantastical era when the Shang and Zhou dynasties changed hands! Here, the foolish King Zhou is bewitched by a fox spirit and rules with debauchery and cruelty, filling the court with chaos through tortures like roasting people alive and throwing them into pits of venomous creatures, as well as carving out hearts and gouging out eyes. Meanwhile, Ji 26Reads—Score—14d adds
38. 88 时 The Shadow of an Era 时代的影子 Mud Hut泥巴窝Urban479k WordsCompleted From the backbreaking labor beneath Beijing’s scorching sun to the terrifying, agonizing fall from a hundred meters up; from being driven and trampled like livestock in the Blackstone Gully coal mine to the suffocating despair of being buried alive in West Alley... He swallowed every unforgettable hardship, forcing it down in silence like a rough bun full of grit, until it turned into stifled midnight coughs and cold sweat at his temples. Hope for a better life carried Chen Shan through trial af 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "The Shadow of the Times" is an outstanding work with extremely high literary value, profound social significance, and powerful artistic appeal. Its overall quality and the values ​​it embodies make it a rare masterpiece in contemporary realist literature.

39. 89 那 The Records of the Grand Historian: Those Stories 【史记】那些事 Zhang Yifeng张一疯Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Records of the Grand Historian is the first general history of China written in the biographical style. Compiled over more than a decade by Sima Qian, a historian of the Western Han dynasty, it was praised by Lu Xun as “the swan song of historians, a Li Sao without rhyme,” and is regarded as a work of exceptional historical and literary value. The book aims “to investigate the relationship between Heaven and humanity, understand the changes from ancient times to the present, and establish a scho 3Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 90 逐 A Chapter-by-Chapter Deep Dive into Dream of the Red Chamber 【红楼梦】逐回深度解读 Zhang Yifeng张一疯2.9M WordsCompleted A Chapter-by-Chapter In-Depth Analysis of Dream of the Red Chamber is a scholarly work of literary appreciation focused on Dream of the Red Chamber, the pinnacle of classical Chinese literature. Organized around the novel’s chapters and grounded in close reading, it draws on a century of research to examine the work chapter by chapter from multiple angles. It is a “guide to solving its mysteries” and a “reading map” for fans of Dream of the Red Chamber. 88Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 91 西 Those Things About Journey to the West 西游那些事 Zhang Yifeng张一疯Eastern Fantasy374k WordsCompleted (Clears throat) Attention, everyone! Here's a fresh take on Journey to the West so good even Buddha would hit the "Follow" button. When an overworked office drone protagonist drops into the pilgrimage campaign with a "Plot Correction System," he discovers that every demon in this version is a real character! By day, the White Bone Spirit acts in horror films; by night, she livestreams "How to Eat Tang Monk's Flesh with Style" from her cave. The Great Peng is sick of being a mount and secretly op 2Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 92 宝 Pagoda Immortal Fate 宝塔仙缘 Xiao Bu Yu箫不语Eastern Fantasy5.1M WordsCompleted [Mortal cultivation, no System, pocket dimension, medicinal garden, immortal pets] Even an ordinary person can encounter great opportunities. A country boy carrying the Three Treasures Glazed Pagoda is captured by an evil cultivator and forced to serve as a test subject. But a misfortune turns into a blessing, setting him on a bizarre and arduous path to immortality. From then on, he uses the pagoda to grow spirit herbs, raise immortal beasts, refine pills, craft talismans, and cultivate forbidd 126.3kReads9.2Score14.5k14d adds

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    Do you believe that feet that crawl out of the mud can reach the clouds? "Void Tower" unlocks the most insane cultivation myth for you! A beggar boy with nine spiritual roots finds a heretical alchemy furnace, grows heaven-defying spiritual herbs, refines peerless elixirs, wins the heart of a stunningly beautiful cultivator, and tramples the evil sects into stepping stones! A blood-soaked revenge, exhilarating political intrigue, and romantic adventures on the path to immortality—this void will ultimately open its tower just for him!

43. 93 雍 The Yongzheng Dynasty, Volumes One and Two 雍正王朝（上下册） Liu Heping刘和平Historical525k WordsCompleted For more than two thousand years, a vast, irreconcilable conflict has existed between the highly centralized system of commanderies and counties and the system of independent farmers. Faced with this contradiction, reform was inevitable. Wang Anshi and Zhang Juzheng both attempted it throughout history, but only the Yongzheng Emperor succeeded. His forceful reforms, pursued for thirteen years, resolved this conflict. Yet Qianlong, the heir he personally chose, gradually dismantled his new polici 1kReads9.5Score20214d adds
44. 94 水 Tales from the Water Margin 水浒那些事 Zhang Yifeng张一疯Eastern Fantasy432k WordsCompleted Water Margin: Those Stories is a labor of love, a humorously deconstructed retelling of the Water Margin legend. With a deliriously playful style that brings the past and present together, it gives the outlaws of Liangshan an entirely new spin! Song Jiang becomes a startup CEO, leading his 108 heroes in “The Water Margin Group's IPO.” Wu Song's tiger fight turns into a showdown for the ages between an animal-protection group and a hardcore mukbang streamer. Pan Jinlian becomes a relationship inf —Reads—Score—14d adds
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46. 96 红 Tales from the Dream of the Red Chamber 红楼梦那些事 Zhang Yifeng张一疯Female-Channel Fanfiction439k WordsCompleted A laugh-out-loud, tradition-defying take on Dream of the Red Chamber bursts onto the scene! Using a delightfully unhinged deconstructionist approach, this book turns the rise and fall of the Four Great Families into a hilarious three-in-one guide to workplace life, relationships, and survival, letting you rediscover this classic masterpiece between fits of laughter. Jia Baoyu becomes a lovesick rich kid, constantly caught between Daiyu's sharp-tongued jabs and Baochai's humblebragging. Wang Xife 2Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 97 虫 The Immortal Path of the Insect Emperor 虫皇仙途 The Wind Rises in Chang'an风起长安Eastern Fantasy4.3M WordsOngoing [Entire novel written by hand, no AI + spirit insect pets + beast taming + traditional cultivation + no transmigration + no System + lighthearted comedy + richly developed characters + survival through caution] The lowly servant Ye Lin accidentally awakens the Insect Emperor bloodline and opens the Ancient Insect Emperor Ring. From then on, he has a whole swarm of strange spirit insects at his side. An unfathomable number of ants devour the heavens and consume the earth. A tiny white snake beats 45.1kReads9.2Score4k14d adds
48. 98 三 Tales from Romance of the Three Kingdoms 三国演义那些事 Zhang Yifeng张一疯Historical423k WordsCompleted The Three Kingdoms: Those Stories is set during the Three Kingdoms period, from the late Eastern Han dynasty to the early Jin dynasty. By examining the connections between people and events, it explores the historical forces behind the changing political landscape. Using a narrative approach that blends roughly seventy percent historical fact with thirty percent fiction, it draws on historical sources such as Records of the Three Kingdoms as well as the literary interpretations of Romance of the 2Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 99 永 Eternal Gate 永恒之门 Six Realms, Three Paths六界三道Eastern Fantasy6.7M WordsCompleted The gods and demons wage war, the myriad worlds collapse, and only the Eternal Immortal Realm endures. After countless ages, a battle god named Zhao Yun gathers the essence of heaven and earth and reforges the primordial universe. From the depths of the underworld, he fights his way to the Eternal Immortal Realm and, in the name of the divine, rules over the myriad paths. From then on, his words become legend. 17.8kReads9.2Score1.5k14d adds
50. 100 聊 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: The Humorous Edition 聊斋志异【幽默版】 Zhang Yifeng张一疯Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio is a collection of classical Chinese short stories written by the Qing dynasty author Pu Songling. Completed in the late seventeenth century, during the final stage of China's feudal society, it contains 491 stories. Using ghosts, fox spirits, and immortals as its subjects, the book reflects real society through supernatural tales. It depicts romantic love between humans and spirits, as in “Nie Xiaoqian” and “Yingning,” while also exposing the corruption of th 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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