Any Novels That Feel Grounded and Close to Ordinary Life? 有没有那种现实点的小说，接近普通人的生活的小说

1. 601 犟 Stubborn Bones 犟骨 One Big Fish Head一条大鱼头Modern Romance519k WordsCompleted [Reunion After Years Apart + The Chase to Win Her Back + Two Cool, Distant Personalities + Eight-Year Age Gap] (Not a pure one-to-one romance. Please read the blurb before starting!!!! If it’s not your cup of tea, don’t read!!!! Malicious ratings will lower your luck!) “Arrogant and refined, stern and composed, a CEO from the elite” Zhou Congjin vs. “Cool and stubborn, worldly-wise, an ordinary-class beauty from a scholarly family” Shen Yi Shen Yi had always known that someone like Zhou Congjin 65.7kReads9.0Score18.6kShelves

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   He looked down on the lower classes with arrogance, harsh words, and deep-seated prejudice. He hurt her, but she broke through his prejudice with self-respect, self-love, and self-reliance. He was then willing to break the rules to be with her.

2. 602 都 The Secrets of a Tycoon's Wife in the City 都市神豪妻子的秘密 Yuan Xiaotian of Jinshan金山的原啸天Urban767k WordsCompleted Ling Feng, the sole heir to the capital's foremost family, once gave everything up for love. He concealed his identity and married the woman he loved, Nie Xiaoyu. Their once happy marriage now hangs by a thread after his wife is suspected of cheating. While investigating, Ling Feng realizes he must reclaim his identity to face the crises that could emerge at any moment... From then on, Ling Feng sets out on the road to the top, surrounded by the deep loyalty of brothers and the passionate devoti 629Reads7.0Score102Shelves
3. 603 人 At Midlife, What Becomes of a Marriage Marred by Infidelity? 人到中年，出轨的婚姻何去何从 Little Mushroom Who Loves Hot Pot and Barbecue爱吃火锅烤肉的小蘑菇Urban50k WordsCompleted Li Feng and Lin Xiao had been married for years, and their life together was simple and happy. But Li Feng gradually noticed a change in Lin Xiao. She had become secretive and distant, and was often distracted. 445Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The first book features a gentle, relatable portrayal of everyday life. It tells the story of a middle-aged couple: the wife has an emotional affair after attending a class reunion, but the husband discovers her infidelity before she can escalate the situation, leading to a decisive divorce and a new beginning for him. The second book also features a middle-aged couple: the wife has an affair with a younger, unattractive man at work, prompting the husband to seek revenge in a fit of rage.

4. 604 撞 Orange Collision 撞橙 Thirteen Sandalwood十三檀Modern Romance233k WordsCompleted *A tangled, avoidant heroine vs. a bold, straightforward hero / rekindled love / first love / 1v1* - Jin Cheng’s life has always been smooth and uneventful. Her romance with Xu Yiheng as a teenager may have been the only time she ever acted on impulse. Years later, that same impulse comes back to haunt her. She gives ground at every turn, while he presses closer at every turn. “Do you think I dumped you back then and made you lose face, so now you have to get your dignity back through me?” 2.5kReads8.6Score262Shelves

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   The plot is normal, the values ​​are normal, and it's close to reality. In particular, the female lead's inner conflict is really relatable.

5. 605 夫 My Husband’s Family Won’t Feed Me, So I’ll Earn My Own Manchu-Han Feast 夫家不给饭吃，我自己挣满汉全席 Jade Hairpin Wearer碧玉簪花者Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Treated like free help by her husband's family? After three years, she still hasn't warmed their hearts of stone, and their sarcasm and insults are a daily occurrence! Zhou Pingting has had enough: she's ending this marriage! So what if she leaves with nothing? She enters the bustling markets of the new millennium with nothing but her bare hands and earns her first fortune. Gold always shines. Zhou Pingting meets the one destined for her, then seizes the right opportunity at the right time and p 1.2kReads8.0Score187Shelves

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   1. The story revolves around a woman who escapes her scumbag ex-husband, starts earning money, and begins a new life—very relatable. 2. It tells hidden stories of daily life from a private investigation perspective, making it very engaging. 3. It's a sister novel to Tomato's popular funeral novel series, filled with everyday family dramas and diverse characters—very eye-opening.

6. 606 隔 The Rugged Man Next Door Is Too Wild, and the Village Beauty Blushes in His Embrace 隔壁糙汉太野，村花害羞怀里娇 Qi Xiao Tong栖小桐Modern Romance550k WordsOngoing [Rugged Hero + Pure Romance + Marriage Before Love + Sizzling Chemistry + Sweet Married Life + Building a Fortune] [Delicate Village Beauty VS Cold, Rugged Neighbor] The night Song Qingshan returned to the village, he heard cries coming from next door before he had even entered his own home. He climbed onto a haystack and stole a peek. Poor Wen Sui was bent over a millstone, being beaten. She trembled with pain and sobbed pitifully, looking utterly heartbreaking. The sight set Song Qingshan’s bl 19.5kReads6.5Score728Shelves

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   This book is recommended; you can take a look.

7. 607 这 This Woman Has Erotomania 这女人有钟情妄想症 The Second Jing Tiao Isn't Spicy二荆条不辣Modern Romance299k WordsOngoing Life doesn't follow the path you expect. The people you once thought would be by your side forever may drift apart as you go through life. And people you never expected may suddenly enter your life. Every gathering must come to an end. Some people are only there for a part of your long life; no one can stay by someone else's side forever. Time forces everyone to grow. Treasure the people you meet; forgive one another when you part; letting go is the finest look of youth. Men are women's best tea —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Both of these books appear to be adapted from the author's personal experiences.

8. 608 八 Yun He of the Post-80s Generation 八零后的云禾 Spring Water Flows East泉水向东Modern Romance112k WordsCompleted A story of an ordinary person from the bottom rung striving to rise, a youth that can only be remembered and never spoken of, and an all-or-nothing gamble whose outcome is unknown. A life in this world, half hardship and half sweetness. [I’m committed to telling every story well. Your subscriptions are what make it possible for me to tell them.] 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A rural man born in the 1980s, his youthful days began in high school, and ended with the thought of never marrying her, year after year of companionship…

9. 609 隐 Private Investigation 隐私调查 Uncle Shui from Jinmen津门水叔Mystery557k WordsOngoing [Standalone stories, outrageous and bizarre plots] As the seasoned owner of an investigative agency, I’m skilled in all kinds of weird tricks and unconventional methods. I take on strange and mysterious cases, helping people avert disasters and solve their problems. From exposing high-tech scams to infiltrating secret organizations, uncovering black-market operations, and tracking down depraved criminals... Welcome to my world, an underground realm rife with unknown dangers and the dark side of 7.2kReads8.2Score698Shelves
10. 610 伊 The One on the Other Side 伊人一方 Mo Shang Mo陌上茉Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted “Mr. Lu, when did you decide you wanted to marry me?” “The moment I first saw you.” “Are you really that casual about marriage?” “I’ve always trusted my own judgment. Just like in business, I’ve never made a wrong call.” “So to you, I’m just a business deal?” “No. To be precise, I signed a lifetime contract for this deal, and I was always destined to be the one who lost.” “Then why didn’t you cut your losses in time?” “...” Because I love you, and I’m willing to do this. 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Are female teachers' love stories common?

11. 611 复 The Blue Butterfly of Vengeance Can Carry Souls 复仇之蓝蝴蝶可以承载灵魂 Flowers in the Morning Dew晓露含花Modern Romance672k WordsCompleted [Abusive Stepmother + Heroine Plays the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Academic Prodigy + Wealthy Heiress + Revenge] Liu Tingting casually reached toward the bedside, roughly yanked away the warm covers, and grabbed Xiao Yue, who was still fast asleep. Startled by the sudden movement, Xiao Yue burst into tears and kept shouting, “Bad woman, let me go...” “Oh, really? Then I'll show you what a truly bad woman is...” She dragged Xiao Yue to the table, opened a drawer, and rummaged inside until she found a 708Reads8.9Score100Shelves

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    It contains the lives of ordinary people.

12. 612 我 My Years in the Wedding Business 我干婚庆这些年 Jin Shiliu金十六Urban2.2M WordsCompleted [Life's Big Events + Wedding Industry + Northeastern Comedy + Everyday Family Life + Rich Older Women + Older Sisters] Jin Ge is a male makeup artist and photographer. After personally reporting his biological father and sending him to prison, he returned to his hometown to protect his mother from his father's enemies. He took over the family wedding business, and because of his professional makeup skills, many couples hired him to handle their weddings. The work also gave him a chance to see wh 9.1kReads8.8Score990Shelves
13. 613 我 My Healing Life 我的治愈人生 Two Bottles贰瓶子Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Romance and Relationships + Warm Healing + A Cast of Doctors] That’s life: sometimes we get hurt, and sometimes we’re healed! As they turn thirty-five, four doctor friends from different departments are struck by sudden upheavals in their lives! Fang Tang, a neurosurgeon, is tricked by her ex-husband, who uses their daughter to extort money and treats the girl like a cash cow... Liu Zhi, a cardiac surgeon, is schemed against by her stepmother and half-brother, all for the family inheritance... 10.1kReads9.6Score1.5kShelves

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    These two books are very close to reality, depicting the joys and sorrows, the full spectrum of life, especially in middle age. Many of the experiences will resonate with you. I highly recommend them.

14. 614 老 The Wang Family in the 1990s 老王家的九十年代 Spanish Mackerel Dumplings鲅鱼饺子Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (Period setting + courtyard homes + ordinary folks + small businesses) After reading Reborn in the 1960s: Back at the Factory as a Cook, you can treat this book as a sequel, but it also works fine on its own. Against the backdrop of state-owned enterprises going into decline in the 1990s, the everyday lives of a young couple serve as the thread connecting a colorful cast of ordinary people and their bustling neighborhood. There are local police officers, state-enterprise employees, people with r 3.6kReads8.9Score270Shelves

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    The title of this book is quite misleading, using the trope of a father-in-law's rebirth. In fact, the perspective is very broad. Besides the main storyline of Wang Jianguo's family (the father-in-law is Wang Jianguo), it also depicts the struggles of ordinary people during the wave of layoffs in the 1990s.

15. 615 都 Urban: My Sweet Everyday Life with the Hidden Campus Belle 都市：我和隐藏校花的甜蜜日常 September's Lucky Koi九月的锦鲤Urban505k WordsCompleted The friendship of roommates, the care of elders, and the warmth of a lover. This is a story about a rich young man falling in love with a campus beauty who keeps a low profile. They meet, get to know each other, and fall in love. All you'll find here is a relaxed, heartwarming everyday life. 3.1kReads9.2Score240Shelves
16. 616 呵 Ha, Ha, My Dear You 呵呵，亲爱的你 Dancing Blossoms朵朵舞Modern Romance207k WordsCompleted To make a name for herself in a top-tier city, she has to give her all at work. Wen Yijia is so busy that she doesn't even have time to catch her boyfriend cheating. After crying over a breakup, she puts on a face mask, drinks a glass of red wine, and wakes up the next day as a polished city beauty. Her laid-back motto: If love doesn't happen, so be it. At least I can stay gorgeous. 3.2kReads9.3Score268Shelves

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    This is definitely the one! It's about a career woman and a cute, younger man. The writing is humorous, and you'll want more after finishing it!

17. 617 大 A-Lian in the Mountains 大山里的阿莲 Idle Man by the Ink's Edge墨边闲人Urban562k WordsOngoing A Lian had been married for three years, but her husband was impotent and she still hadn't gotten pregnant. She had a foul mouth but a soft heart. Later, she married Old Wang next door. Old Wang died in an accident, leaving A Lian a widow. Later, she was jailed for tomb robbing, but got out two years before him. Her life with Xiao Chen started out as one disaster after another. A Lian cursed and grumbled, but little by little, she came to think of this man who had served time as one of her own. 342Reads7.5Score115Shelves

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    I'm staying up all night reading several novels, they're so good!

18. 618 与 A Blind Date with a Judge: Reunited in 1997 与女法官相亲：重回1997相识 Little White Poplar of Ganzhou赣州小白杨Urban518k WordsCompleted [Blind Dates for Older Singles] [Back to 1997: Childhood Sweethearts] [Sweet Romance + Devoted Couple] Lin Xiaofan had let several good women slip away. Now, at 38, he was still single! Lu Xiaoxia, 40, was a busy judge who had no time for blind dates or romance because of work. “Hey, are you still busy? Listening to the rain, Xiaofan’s talking himself to sleep again!” “I was just wondering when I’d get to meet Princess Xiaxia.” He sent the message on WeChat, then stared at the chat window for ag 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Highly Recommended]: A slice-of-life urban novel with a strong rural flavor. The first half is a realistic depiction of rural life after 1997, while the second half shows their happy life in 2026. It's a nostalgic trip back to the 90s, highlighting the childhood sweetheart relationship between the male and female protagonists, culminating in their marriage in 2026 and a happy life together.

19. 619 留 The Wind That Stayed in That Summer 留在那个夏天的风 Thunderclap Across the Plains平原惊雷Modern Romance80k WordsCompleted The late-summer breeze swept over the wheat stacks in the countryside. Five boys entrusted their wishes to the height of summer, and buried their secrets and the rest of their lives there, too. When that summer ended, they each set off toward a different life. Years later, some held on to their friendship, some pursued love, some betrayed others, and some could only sigh over the past. Love and hate became entangled, self-interest corroded everything, and the warmth of old days slowly fell apart —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 620 白 Daylight's Sweet Embrace 白日倾欢 Jiang Tang姜塘Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Top-Tier Family, Unhinged Powerful Male Lead, Rose-like Beauty Female Lead, He Spoils Her Fiercely, Both Untouched] What Jian Huan regretted most was provoking her fiancé’s older brother to get revenge on her fiancé. She meant to have her fun and run, but it turns out it’s easy to invite trouble and hard to get rid of it. One night of passion, and now they were tangled up in each other. “Second Master Lou, this sort of thing should be mutual.” Lou Xiao pressed closer, step by step. “That doesn’ 40.4kReads9.2Score5kShelves

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    Her eyes sparkled with a lively light, a light that reflected her reverence for nature and love of life. Her smile was as radiant as the sun, bringing boundless warmth and joy. In her, I saw a passion for life and a pursuit of beauty.

21. 621 南 Working Down South: Those Wild Years 南下打工，风流的那些年 Idle Man by the Ink's Edge墨边闲人Urban800k WordsCompleted This is a story about Dongguan. After graduating from college, I couldn’t find a job. My cousin was working in the south, so I went to stay with him. My cousin was a carefree sort who dressed like a gangster every day. He took me to internet cafes, played pool with me, and treated me to late-night snacks. Life in the south was slow and easygoing. My cousin was my mentor. He found me a job and showed me how to eat, drink, and enjoy life. My cousin and I had a great time fooling around, but then h 332Reads7.5Score100Shelves
22. 622 地 Accused of Secretly Filming Someone on the Subway Because My Shoes Reflected Light? I’m Suing the Durable Shoe Factory! 地铁上因鞋子反光被诬陷偷拍？我把耐穿鞋厂告上法庭！ Ying Nuo影诺14k WordsCompleted I was falsely accused of taking secret photos on the subway because my shoes were reflective. So I sued the shoe manufacturer for making them too durable! 425Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A durable shoe factory faces a hefty lawsuit! All because of a reflection on the subway – the plot twist is jaw-dropping!

23. 623 我 My Days in Public Relations 我当公关的那些日子 A Single Matchstick火柴一根Modern Romance391k WordsCompleted You probably won’t believe me when I tell you what I do for a living. You’re a liar! That’s right! I make a living telling tall tales and keeping people company as they chat. Anyone can spin a yarn, but I might be the first to turn it into a respectable profession and earn tens of millions a year! I spend all day spinning stories to women, talking nonsense nonstop, and somehow they still like me and are willing to pay me. The secret to business: It doesn’t matter what you’re selling, even if it’ 8.9kReads7.5Score650Shelves
24. 624 清 The Clear-Headed Arc 清醒篇 Xiqing Yuchen夕清羽晨101k WordsCompleted Society and life are closely connected, but are you truly awake as you go through life in society? To be awake means to clearly examine and understand your own life. The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates once said: “The unexamined life is not worth living.” 143Reads—Score145Shelves

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    This book is quite close to real life.

25. 625 图 The Library Falsely Accused Me of Sexual Harassment to Help Me Win a Graduate School Recommendation? Years Later, I’ll Be the One to Bury You 图书馆污蔑我性骚扰只为练就保研丹？多年后我替你收尸 Ying Nuo影诺12k WordsCompleted The Library Falsely Accused Me of Sexual Harassment Just So I Could Refine a Graduate School Admission Pill? Years Later, I Came Back to Collect Your Body 2Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 626 3 At Thirty, I Was Forced to Sign a Marriage Contract 30岁，被迫签下一纸婚约 Fan Hou凡后Modern Romance82k WordsOngoing It has been six years since Lin Dan graduated from college. After the holiday, she once again drags her suitcase from her rural hometown, changing buses several times and crossing mountains to reach Beijing. She lies down in her tiny rental room, finally able to rest her exhausted body, but then a message from her mother arrives: “The young man your cousin-in-law introduced you to seems nice. Make sure you talk to him more. You have to get married this year. I can’t take the gossip in the villag —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist encounters a scumbag at work, but changing jobs leads to unexpected growth and growth. At 30, she is pressured to get married by her rural parents, and she and her childhood friend agree to a fake engagement...

27. 627 相EN After a Failed Blind Date, the Rich Woman Tries to Enter My Heart 相亲失败后，富婆试图走进我心房 Waste Crane废鹤Urban1.3M WordsCompleted After introverted social recluse Shen Lang fails at a matchmaking date, he binds himself to a dating-assistant System! As long as he raises a woman’s favorability toward him, he can earn all kinds of generous rewards! That afternoon, he meets his landlady to sign a rental contract. Looking at the curvaceous landlady, a married woman who still had her charms, Shen Lang casually complimented her: “You look so young, sis!” The landlady smiled brightly, her cheeks flushing. Bashful but delighted, sh 44.8kReads9.1Score4kShelves
28. 628 流 Stranded on a Deserted Island: I Have to Survive! 流落荒岛 必须活下去！ A Single Matchstick火柴一根Urban1.6M WordsCompleted A plane crashes, leaving its passengers stranded on a deserted island's shore. Among the survivors is Fan Jian, a special forces soldier from the Marine Corps, who searches everywhere for other survivors. They scrape together a group of nineteen women and one lone man. Fan Jian leads everyone in their fight to survive. They start with a small makeshift shelter and eventually settle down for good. They need a leader, someone to make the decisions. As they compete for limited resources, more than 1kReads7.7Score230Shelves
29. 629 刑 Criminal Investigation: The Truth Behind the 180,000-Yuan Dowry Massacre 刑警追凶：18万彩礼灭门真相 Ying Nuo影诺8k WordsCompleted Criminal Police Pursue a Murder Case: The Truth Behind a Family Massacre Over a 180,000-Yuan Bride Price 1Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 630 她 The More They Fawn over Me, the More It Proves I Was Reborn for Nothing 她们越舔我，越是说明我白重生了 Bear-Riding Fisher骑熊钓鱼Urban1.6M WordsCompleted (The blurb doesn't do it justice) Back in 1984, returned to a time full of regrets, Chu Hao silently resolved that this time, he would give everything to make the family reunion a reality… 19.2kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves
31. 631 乖 The Good Girl Marries a Powerful Man in the Capital 乖乖女二嫁京圈大佬 Half a Life Gone 219半生已过219Modern Romance260k WordsOngoing [Older, fatherly man x sweet, obedient girl + Second Male Lead Takes the Girl + face-slapping the ex-husband + building a career + sweet romance + the powerful one bows his head + quality comfort food] __ Yu Shu is a sweet, obedient girl. She got married right after graduating, to a man her parents had chosen for her. Her scumbag husband was sure she would be easy to control. Not only did he deceive her into marriage, he also planned to live off her. Driven into a corner, the sweet girl turned o 190Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is constantly striving to grow.

32. 632 规 Rule Horror: Falsely Accused of Secretly Filming on the Subway, I Choose to Fight Back in Kind 规则怪谈：地铁被诬偷拍后，我选择以牙还牙 Ying Nuo影诺10k WordsCompleted Rule Horror: Falsely Accused of Secretly Filming Someone on the Subway, I Choose to Fight Back in Kind —Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 633 八 A Complete Guide to Bazi 八字通晓 Dinghai Hong Pinpin丁亥红品品131k WordsCompleted Eight Characters Made Clear is really just two names put together. Whose names are they? Tan Bazi, a man, and Jiang Tongxiao, a woman. At Tangfeng Cave, Guan Jixu and Fang Zhinan received the true teachings of Immortal Masters Xu and Guan, among others. They founded the Taihua East Peak School of Destiny Studies, enthroning as its patriarch and as deputy patriarch. From then on, Tangfeng Cave and Taihua East Peak became two important forums for destiny studies. The st 959Reads8.0Score205Shelves

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    This book is good, take a look.

34. 634 至 The Supreme Eunuch 至尊九千岁 Bai Xiaobai白小白Historical1.8M WordsOngoing [Fake eunuch + alternate history + wish fulfillment] After transmigrating to ancient times, to the Great Yu Dynasty, he discovers that he's become a fake eunuch just like Wei Xiaobao. Worse still, the moment he arrives, he comes face-to-face with a beautiful, haughty woman. Wait... something seems off about her... 642Reads9.0Score102Shelves
35. 635 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 7.8kReads8.9Score712Shelves

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    Reality and truth, you can learn a lot from reading books, top-tier social circles, and intellectual superiority.

36. 636 全 After the Whole Internet Turned on Me, I Ruined the Lives of That Scumbag and His Mistress 全网辱骂后，我让贱男渣女身败名裂 Peach Blossoms Cast Their Shadows桃花影落Marriage & Romance17k WordsCompleted After the Whole Internet Turned on Me, I Ruined the Reputations of the Scumbag Men and Women —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended! The most thrilling revenge story recently! What would you do if your best friend swindled you into bankruptcy? Designer Mo Xin chooses to assume a new identity and return to her world. When the betrayer becomes an honored guest, and when her "best friend" lends a helping hand again, a meticulously crafted revenge drama unfolds. Watch as she uses others to do her dirty work, step by step, sending her enemies one by one into the pit they dug themselves. The plot twists are absolutely brilliant!

37. 637 离 Divorced with a Child, I Found the CEO's Little Brother I Once Took In 离婚带娃，我捡的总裁弟弟找来了 Lili He粒粒荷Modern Romance179k WordsOngoing A single mother with a million in debt x an obsessive younger CEO Thirteen years of pursuit, full of teasing tension that is both bittersweet and hilarious When he was fifteen, he was starving to death beside a trash can. Qu Wanning, then twenty-two, took him home. She fed him, encouraged him to keep living, and gave him the jade safety charm she had worn since childhood. "Wear it. It'll keep you safe." Later, she sent him away. As he left, he said, "Wait for me to grow up. I'll come back and ma 820Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist was saddled with a million-dollar debt by her ex-husband and had to raise her two children alone by setting up a street stall, where she was bullied and harassed by creditors. Later, the boy she had taken in came back, and the ambiguous entanglement between them was both heartbreaking and funny.

38. 638 重 Reborn: The Number One Consortium, Rewards for Every Employee Hired 重生：第一财团，招员工就有奖励 Ten Updates a Day Makes You Thin十更怪瘦Urban1.7M WordsCompleted In his previous life, he chased after the campus belle for years, but she still treated him with indifference. After being reborn, he gets an employee System. To his utter surprise, the first person he hires is a mature, stunning female secretary who turns out to be the campus belle herself... 50.2kReads8.7Score4.3kShelves
39. 639 闺 The Best Friend's Double-Crossing Scheme 闺蜜计中计 Peach Blossoms Cast Their Shadows桃花影落15k WordsCompleted My Best Friend's Scheme Within a Scheme —Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 640 今 Today Is Not Yesterday 今天不是昨天 Six Thousand Words a Day日更六千字Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted Everyone had a secret crush, and everyone was too timid to act. Spring began as winter ended. Love deepened in summer, then grew distant in autumn. On graduation day, among the hundreds of people on the school field, Yan Xu spotted that familiar figure at a glance. Even though there was a great distance between them, even though Yan Xu had not seen Zhang Qi'an in more than two years. Yan Xu had collected all kinds of things related to Zhang Qi'an, carefully keeping them in a hidden corner of her —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Everyone has a crush on her. The male lead initially likes the female lead, but then suddenly stops liking her, which is very similar to real life—you can just stop liking someone like that. The male lead is genuinely good to the female lead; he's a thoughtful and gentlemanly character. The female lead is insecure and timid, only showing her sunshine when she's with the male lead. There aren't many melodramatic plot points, except maybe the "body double" trope.

41. 641 人 Life's a Long Road, and It's a Hard One to Walk 人生海海路歹行 Purple Firmament Wandering Dragon紫霄游龙Urban220k WordsCompleted From starting a business to falling into debt, the birth of his second daughter, and supporting his family by delivering takeout, Zhiqiang is crushed by rent, mortgage payments, the cost of living, the pandemic, his wife's betrayal, and his family's lack of understanding. Life sends him straight to hell. Later, he meets the love of his life, who stays by his side through everything. Zhiqiang returns to his old trade, uses his skills to turn his life around, and goes on to live a wonderful life! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Urban life

42. 642 官 A Fortunate Career in Government: It All Began When I Met Her 官运：从遇到她开始 Curious Tyrant Rabbit猎奇霸王兔Urban4.5M WordsCompleted Upright and incorruptible, yet shrewd and decisive. He hates evil with a passion, but knows the art of political struggle. Li Chuniang is a Bao Gong-style official. The more setbacks he faces, the braver he becomes. He will never compromise! He is determined to make his mark on this path! 38.8kReads9.1Score4.8kShelves
43. 643 没 A Motherless Child, Cared for by His Sister-in-Law 没妈的孩子，嫂子疼 Ai Shihua爱施华Urban320k WordsCompleted [Period drama + No System or storage space] After my adoptive parents died in a car accident, my older brother Zhang Dakui and I depended on each other. Ever since Dakui brought my sister-in-law Liu Chunmei home, our lives changed. And so did my life... 107Reads6.2Score112Shelves
44. 644 医 The Doctor Says She Has 30 Days Left, but the AI Cut It Down to 48 Hours! Give Up, Or… 医生说她还有30天，AI却裁到48小时！要么认命，要么… Peach Blossoms Cast Their Shadows桃花影落14k WordsCompleted The doctor says she has 30 days left, but the AI has cut that down to 48 hours! Accept her fate, or… 9Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 645 克 The Secret of Klein Blue 克莱因蓝的秘密 A Fish in Kindergarten幼儿园里的鱼Modern Romance81k WordsCompleted Everyone is an island, left to grow desolate and grieve alone. - Epigraph He came toward her, travel-worn, carrying an old glass lantern. After years apart, he said, “Long time no see.” She kicked him. “Long time no see, my foot! Pan Shiyi, where have you been all year?” He said, “I came to confess my feelings for you.” She promptly fainted. A storm at sea left everyone stranded on a remote island. She opened an inn, and he refused to leave. When he couldn't pay his bill, he said, “Then I'll of 52Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Let me recommend a book. It's based on a true story, but unfortunately it's not a mainstream novel. Perhaps you can see yourself in Luo Shiyan. Everyone lives in this world lonely and sad. To quote a line from the novel, we all need to live well.

46. 646 我 My Name Is Pan Jinlian 我叫潘金莲 Han Bin韩斌Historical228k WordsCompleted A woman condemned by the world as a whore who murdered her husband, yet hiding profound, untold pain: was she born depraved, or did she have her reasons? A deeply moving psychological confession that lays bare a widely known tragic love story… In ancient times, marriage was governed by “matchmakers' words and parents' orders.” Did Pan Jinlian have the freedom to choose whom she married? No! Did she love Wu Dalang? Of course not. But she was unable to escape the bonds of fate, and could only mudd 48.4kReads9.4Score1.4kShelves
47. 647 统 System: My Master Is Acting Strange! 统子：我这主人不对劲！ Master, Senior Brother Was Captured by Monsters师傅大师兄被妖怪抓了Urban378k WordsOngoing A tycoon fantasy? A travel story? A food story? A romance? Or perhaps an everyday-life story without so much angst? [Double female leads + System + not reborn + not mindless + realistic] Just a middle-aged man wandering around and having fun, opening his eyes to the world and breaking free of its illusions. 418Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Urban fiction with a sharp mind

48. 648 都 I’ve Been Reborn—Why Would I Still Chase After Her? 都重生了谁还追她啊 A Noble Spirit in My Heart心有浩然气Urban1.7M WordsCompleted [Publication rights acquired] [Short drama released] [Comic drama released] One argument made Jiang Feng realize that his life had already been ruined. Just then, he was reborn in the 2014 college entrance exam hall. He was eighteen that year, and he and Gu Mengyao had yet to become a couple… 245.2kReads9.1Score17.7kShelves

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    This is watchable; it's simple yet funny.

49. 649 桃 Peach Village Women 桃村女人花 Li Liulang李六郎Urban4.6M WordsOngoing Old Jiang of Divine Dragon Village fished a young man with amnesia out of the river. After getting him registered in the household records, Old Jiang passed away. The local thug Jiang Dalong tricked Jiang Dazhu, only to be knocked unconscious by the village chief. When he woke up, he had gained a mysterious inheritance. He went on to heal the sick, help the poor and the vulnerable, and make his way to glory. 13.9kReads9.0Score937Shelves
50. 650 世 Fate in This World 世间缘 Nameless无名无姓Modern Romance102k WordsCompleted “Little Stories”: Anyone could be the protagonist. Everyone is living out a different story. Buddha said: Five hundred glances in a past life are needed to pass each other by in this one. Was fate already decided long ago… 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Very slice-of-life, very realistic. Very short.

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