In a Terrible Reading Slump: I Drop 9.8-Rated Books After Ten Chapters and 9.7-Rated Ones After Five 顶级书荒，9.8看十章就扔，9.7五章就停止

1. 401 师 Master, Please Accept Your Disciple as Your Bride 师尊在上，请受徒儿一嫁 Drifting Through the Years in a Dream醉梦流年Ancient Romance561k WordsCompleted [Male master and female disciple + mutually devoted and faithful + fictional setting + no amnesia + no misunderstandings + satisfying read + martial world + lighthearted comedy + immortal male lead (cool but not aloof, blunt and sharp-tongued, the world's greatest martial artist) + quirky female lead (thinks she's a delicate flower, but she's actually a fierce one, and highly skilled in martial arts)] When she was eight, she went from a highborn young lady to an orphan and nearly died in a fire. 4.5kReads9.2Score518Shelves
2. 402 病 My Sickly-Sweet Rogue Disciple Is Too Tempting, and His Ascetic Master Has Fallen for Him 病娇逆徒太撩火，禁欲师尊动了情 Drifting Through the Years in a Dream醉梦流年Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Hilarious wish fulfillment + xianxia + pure in body and heart + male master and female disciple + no misunderstandings + no amnesia + lighthearted comedy + powerful hero and heroine + irreverent cultivation + heroine pursues hero] + [Cool, sharp-tongued, protective, pure-hearted master vs. scheming, twisted, slightly yandere, unhinged disciple] + [Heroine has a special constitution and grows stronger against stronger opponents] + [Male lead has a strong presence and an unexpectedly adorable sid 4.1kReads9.1Score466Shelves
3. 403 天 Heavenly Abyss 天渊 Mu Xiao Sansheng沐潇三生Eastern Fantasy6.4M WordsOngoing (The print edition has been published and is available to buy online) A hundred years ago, Chen Qingyuan entered a forbidden zone called the Heavenly Abyss. His soul lamp went out, and everyone believed he was dead. Today, Chen Qingyuan has emerged from the forbidden zone alive, but his cultivation has been destroyed and his spiritual roots severed. With his beloved breaking off their engagement and the various sects bullying him, what is Chen Qingyuan supposed to do? “Chen Qingyuan, you have tw 981.4kReads9.4Score102.3kShelves

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   Although only a few books are rated 9.8 or above, in my heart these 14 books are all 10!!!

4. 404 公 Is the Princess Too Vile? I Clung to Her and Now I Can't Get Enough! 公主太恶劣？抱紧她大腿后真香！ Tao Baibai Really Is White桃白白真的白Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted [Nasty, Wicked Woman]+ [Romance and Living Off a Woman]+ [Ruthless and Decisive]+ [Martial Arts Leveling]+ [Satisfying Battles!] “Your Highness, I hear Lingxi Temple is very effective. Won’t you make a wish?” “Make a wish? It should be making a wish to me.” “That’s true, but since Your Highness is already here...” “...” “Then send me a prince consort to play with.” “He must be obedient and well-behaved, and obsessed with my body, so obsessed he’ll kneel down and kiss my feet.” “Your Highness, th 46.5kReads7.6Score4.1kShelves
5. 405 追 Pursuing You Is Like Taming a Hawk 追你跟熬鹰似的 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted [Sweet and Satisfying] [Brooding Boy x Martial Arts Girl] [Happy Ending] [Male Lead Is Crazy and Possessive] [Original title: Chasing You Is Like Taming a Wild Falcon] Quan Zhishui couldn’t understand why people from other schools beat up Wei Shixu every day, forcing her to rush in and save him from danger time and again. Later, she discovered that those people were being paid to do it. By Wei Shixu. “I’m done with you!” she said sternly, drawing a clear line between them. Wei Shixu grinned, utt 50.8kReads9.5Score7.5kShelves

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   Highly recommend these books if you're looking for something to read. They're all great; trust me, a seasoned book lover. [Thinking]

6. 406 别 Don’t Mess with His Little Darling 别惹他的小可怜 Dai in Her Boudoir呆字闺中Modern Romance535k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [Published under the title Blazing Sun] [Cocky, unruly, flirtatious young master from Beijing’s elite circles x delicate yet resilient top student who’s been bullied] [Campus Romance x Healing x Top Students x Mutual Devotion] Tang Yu is the top student at Qingyuan High School, but she has endured years of bullying. When she’s driven to the brink, she sets her sights on the new transfer student. He’s cocky enough and wild enough. That day, bruised from head to toe, 47.6kReads9.5Score7.7kShelves
7. 407 万 What If Uncle Is Platonic Toward the Fake Heiress? 万一小叔对假千金是柏拉图呢？ Ye Buhong叶不鸿Modern Romance451k WordsCompleted (The untouchable beauty falls from her pedestal + deliberate seduction + seven-year age gap + uncle) [Scheming, well-behaved fake heiress × powerful political heavyweight] Song Ci had a dream. In it, she was a fake heiress who had been switched at birth, while her fiancé's beloved, a poor but brilliant country girl, was the real heiress. Later, her fiancé teamed up with the real heiress, exposed Song Ci's identity, and sent her to a psychiatric hospital. Unable to bear the humiliation, she slit 197.4kReads9.4Score39.5kShelves

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   I was recommended it by someone else, it's absolutely gorgeous!

8. 408 亲 I Kissed the Unhinged Beauty, My Husband the Male Lead Is the Best 亲哭了疯批美人，男主老公你真棒 Gu Yue咕月Two Male Leads422k WordsCompleted Shen Shuming transmigrates into a book as a cannon-fodder character. To return to his original world, he must prevent the original plot from unfolding and collect Pure Love Points. But as soon as the mission begins, certain scenes start racing ahead. On the first day of the mission, Shen Shuming pins him down. On the second day, Shen Shuming kisses him. On the third day, Shen Shuming teases him. On the Nth day… The System can’t help letting out a piercing shriek. Host, what are you doing, Host?! 22.4kReads9.3Score2.7kShelves

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   This is absolutely gorgeous... Absolutely gorgeous. (Trust me, it's true.)

9. 409 重 Reborn in the Interstellar Era: Choosing to Become a Pharmacist 重生在星际选择成为药剂师 Long-Tailed Rabbit长尾兔子Modern Romance3.5M WordsOngoing Chen Fangzi died young from overwork. She had nothing when she died: no house, no savings, no lover. She arrived in the underworld radiating the resentment of an overworked wage slave. A small accident happened when she went to be reincarnated, and she gulped down the Meng Po soup after just one taste. If Chen Fangzi had known she’d be reincarnated on a garbage planet, she would have asked Meng Po for another bowl of soup. If she was going to forget, she wanted to forget everything, rather than 130.9kReads8.8Score13.7kShelves

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   This book is absolutely amazing! [Sparrow's Delight]

10. 410 穿 I Became a Fussy Old Lady: While Everyone Else Fled the Famine, I Reclaimed the Land 穿成作精老太，别人逃荒我开荒 Fragrant Tangerine橘香袭人Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (No space, no System, no romance. A short drama with the same name has already been released. A warm, rustic story. Everyone says they wouldn’t survive three episodes after transmigrating into a chaotic era. Read this book, and you’ll survive ten more!) She transmigrated into a book, becoming the villainous aunt who abused the protagonist in a male-oriented novel, and was destined to be killed off. Jiang Zhi didn’t cling to the protagonist. She left him behind and relied on her extensive knowled 85.9kReads9.5Score8.2kShelves

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    The first book, *Short-Lived Ghost*, needs no introduction. It weaves together a series of stories to reveal the heroine's background, and by the end, it was downright chilling. The storyline about the Zhu family patriarch left the deepest impression on me; even reading it in broad daylight sent shivers down my spine. How twisted must one's heart be to commit such heinous acts? He deserves to go to the deepest hell! This book is truly excellent; the plot is fast-paced, and each storyline is intricately linked, making it impossible to put down. The second book, *Game Invasion*, is, in my opinion, a masterpiece. It transcends mere words on paper; it's a tapestry of characters' lives, filled with joys and sorrows, gains and losses. At first, I thought it was just a simple story of the protagonist leveling up and saving the world by defeating monsters. But after the appearance of the World Tomb item, this novel was no longer a simple revenge story. The game invasion brought not only immense power, but also war and lamentation. After countless worlds shattered, the remaining will transformed into sighs, bringing tears to my eyes as I read their stories. Every character seemed to have flesh and blood, standing right in front of me. From then on, I could no longer simply categorize them as "good" or "bad." Cat Not Bald's writing is captivating. Her characters always possess their own pride, are always clear-headed and resolute, and are always humorous and adorable. I often found myself laughing while reading, then crying. I can't describe the impact this book had on me; I just felt as if my own racial talent had been activated—optimism: intelligent humans are never stubborn, always optimistic. In conclusion, Cat Not Bald is great! The third book, *The Legend of the Pearl of the Tang Dynasty*, is also excellent. The author's writing is superb and delicate, easily immersing the reader in this ancient world full of chivalry and martial arts. The story follows a woman riding a donkey and a man in green robes as they journey through the martial world, searching for the truth behind the heroine's being buried alive and the true meaning of the "Phoenix Fetus," the antidote for the hero's life. The heroine, Baozhu, endures many hardships on her journey to find the truth. Many times, I thought she was in grave danger and the hero would come to her rescue, but Baozhu never gives up. She is the smartest and bravest princess of the Tang Dynasty; she is her own hero, because a pearl cannot be tarnished. The fourth book, *The Female Doctor's Murder Diary*, is the most unique female-oriented suspense novel I've seen on Tomato. The author's writing is concise, avoiding lengthy, flowery language to depict the protagonist's scheming. She leaves clues at every turn, showing how the protagonist meticulously plans and refines her revenge step by step. I can't imagine the depth and weight of over twenty years of hatred, but I hoped she succeeded, and she did manage to escape unscathed. If you enjoy suspense novels, I highly recommend this book! The fifth book, "Climbing the Social ladder," is also highly recommended. It's a high-quality ancient romance novel. My favorite characters don't necessarily have to be incredibly powerful, but they must be clear-headed and resolute. Chen Baoxiang embodies this. Initially, I thought she was just an ordinary commoner, climbing the social ladder step by step under Zhang Zhixu's guidance. But the further I read, the more complex she became. Was she playing dumb to deceive others? No, she was fully committed to the cause, seeking justice for herself and her friends. How could such a woman not be admirable? The sixth book, "Medicine in the Mountains," is a very good farming novel. Tired of stories about people fleeing famine with systems, it was refreshing to find a novel without any cheat codes, relying solely on the protagonist's experience. The author truly has a wealth of life experience and genuinely wants to teach readers how to identify various herbs, including pictures for everything, allowing readers to learn new knowledge unexpectedly. The other villagers rarely engage in backstabbing; everyone sticks together for warmth, struggling to survive amidst the chaos of war. Although it mainly focuses on everyday family stories, it's far from mundane. Their lives have their ups and downs, but their kind hearts remain constant.

11. 411 穿 Transmigrated into a Book as the Villain: From the Start, I Kidnapped the Heroine! 穿书反派：开局，我绑架了女主！ Magical Little Crow神奇小乌鸦Urban3.0M WordsCompleted [Lovable scoundrel of a villain + tea-artistry + male heartthrob + stunning looks + scheming + wild card + sweet on the outside, dark underneath + witty comedy + no fixed couple] Also known as: “I play a tea-green guy, and the male and female leads spoil me rotten!” Su Qing transmigrates into a modern wish-fulfillment novel. He becomes the rich villain who kidnaps the heroine in chapter one, gets beaten up by the hero in chapter two, and lands in prison in chapter three. Luckily, he awakens the 76.3kReads8.3Score4.9kShelves

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    You absolutely have to check out this villain with the irresistible aroma of tea, it's hilarious! 😆

12. 412 太 The Crown Prince Is Muscular and Hot, and the Bad Girl Wants Him 太子爷又壮又欲，小渣女馋了 Sweetheart Candy酥心糖糖Modern Romance196k WordsCompleted She's a player, falling for one person after another, until she meets the strong, irresistible young master. Just as she's gradually falling for him, she discovers what his family is like~ Faced with this chaotic battlefield of love, she's the one who ends up bearing it all~ Sob~ 87.6kReads6.6Score4.8kShelves

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    A very good romance novel

13. 413 慈EN Cihang City 慈航市 Mountain-Patrolling Lord God巡山主神Mystery1.3M WordsOngoing At Cihang's grand arena, don't show up without a cheat. Chen Feng transmigrated to another world and discovered that the bosses here were unbelievably sneaky. “Let's go level up in the newbie village first.” “Ha! Got you, transmigrator.” “I'll be reborn and buy a lottery ticket.” “Ha! Got you, regressor.” “Fine, if you're going to play dirty, I don't need to pretend to be a gentleman either.” Chen Feng discovered that every time he died, he could refresh and get a new System. A System's power ha 1.1MReads9.2Score130.5kShelves

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    Cihang Grand Stage, don't come here if you're not cheating, and don't come if you are cheating either [smirk]. (Identified as a White Night-level old fox, how can you win if the boss blocks the spawn point? There are many deep foreshadowings and there are loopholes. I think there are no bad points. There is no brain hemorrhage blood festival. The veteran dog bar's combat power will not collapse.)

14. 414 心 The Psychological Anatomist 心理解剖者 Bug Baby虫宝宝Mystery549k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] Genius Forensic Doctor VS Tough-as-Nails Police Captain [Mystery + deduction + sweet romance + high-IQ crimes + serial murders + criminal profiling + suitable for the timid] Original title: The Psychological Anatomist Schizophrenia, antisocial personality disorder, high-IQ crimes... This is a world overrun by psychopaths. The Cat-Fetus Man case, the Couple Butchers, the Angel of Death... Twisted fantasies of evil always burst into reality alongside violence. A corpse is 93.7kReads9.5Score13.2kShelves

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    In this book, the female protagonist is an autistic patient and also a forensic pathologist. On her first day at work, she tries to act like a normal person, but everyone can tell right away.

15. 415 一 One Night of Passion: Spoil Me, Mr. Huo 一夜情深：霍少放肆宠 Sweetheart Candy酥心糖糖Modern Romance7.3M WordsCompleted After getting drunk one night, she walked into the wrong room and caught the attention of a demon who could never get enough. Terrified, she fled at dawn, but he kept appearing everywhere, teasing her until she was at a loss. He said that one night together meant a hundred days of affection, that he thought of her every second, and that she had to take responsibility. When she suddenly threw up at a banquet, she kicked him furiously, but he only gave her a sly smile~ [Devoted husband, sweet roma 15.6kReads8.8Score1.1kShelves
16. 416 逼 You’re Forcing Me to the Countryside? This Scientist’s Wife Will Empty Your Whole House 逼我下乡？科研军嫂搬空你全家 Huihui Cat茴茴猫Modern Romance7.6M WordsOngoing [Military Marriage + Period Setting + Powerful Lead + Face-Slapping + One-on-One Romance] Xia Li, a powerful wielder of both thunder and space abilities, had just come through the apocalypse. She became the founding general entrusted with the New World's Omniscient Eye System, ready to enjoy a quiet retirement. She only took a short nap, but transmigrated instead. After transmigrating, she faced two choices: Either marry a self-important mama's boy who expected her to put up with his mistress af 123.7kReads9.4Score10.2kShelves

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    These two novels are the ones I've been able to keep following even after careful selection. The first one is still being updated, but I can't bear to give up on it. The second one is finished, but I still go back and reread it countless times. The other books on my bookshelf are either skipped around or left to gather dust.

17. 417 1 The Sissy of the 188 Club 188男团娘娘腔 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Two Male Leads365k WordsCompleted Li Chengxiu was timid and taciturn, and ostracized throughout his school years. Shao Qun’s passing whim gave him the only warmth he had ever known, but it also pushed him, while still young, into even deeper darkness. More than a decade later, they meet again. To Shao Qun, Li Chengxiu is a sweet treat he never dared taste back then, so he deliberately draws close. Will this be a chance to redeem the past, or the beginning of another disaster? 28.8kReads9.3Score5.8kShelves

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    Shui Qiancheng is awesome! 188 Is awesome!

18. 418 引 Luring the Wild Dog into Playing Nice 引野犬装乖 Not So Dark Under the Lamp灯下不黑黑Modern Romance499k WordsCompleted The print edition of Playing Nice is now available. [Overbearing CEO × powerful business tycoon × devoted love × modern romance × one-on-one] [Married first, love later × rekindled romance × bittersweet × healing] [Unhinged big sister who is the male lead's kryptonite × awkward big dog who spends every day trying to figure out if his wife loves him] Everyone in Jincheng's wealthy business circles knew He Jingzhun had three deadly flaws: He brought misfortune to his father, his mother, and his w 18.1kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves

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    They have all kinds of styles, and they're all super cute! ^O^

19. 419 斩 Godslayer Official: One Hundred Thousand Divine Temples Descend to the Mortal World 斩神官：十万神庙落凡尘 Pineapple, Let's Get Wild菠萝嗨起来Eastern Fantasy5.1M WordsOngoing [Traditional Fantasy + the Supernatural + Ruthless Action] [The comic adaptation is now available. Give it a try if you’re interested.] A hundred thousand shrines descend to the mortal world, as the land withers and the heavens grow barren, leaving lonely spirits in the wilderness. Who will soothe the living as they sing of their misery? Only I, the God-Slaying Official, can cut down the gods of this world! A hundred thousand shrines descend upon the mortal realm, and sinister deities wreak havo 33.9kReads8.7Score3.9kShelves

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    The first book on Yanxuan is quite strange; it's good but not popular. It deserves at least a 9.3 Rating.

20. 420 文 Text Game: Come Here, There's Really a Succubus 文字游戏：快来，这里真有魅魔 Xia Shiqi夏士奇Sports1.1M WordsCompleted To inherit his cheap aunt's "ten-million-dollar fortune," Luo Xia crossed the ocean alone to the United States, only to accidentally activate a text-based game called Wizard World. He keeps choosing downright suicidal options day after day to gain power. Here, I can do whatever I want! The only ones who can judge me are my countrymen! 5.6kReads8.6Score596Shelves

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    The first one is completely unafraid of being sealed off, the second one established his own Land of Light, and the third one will kill you without hesitation [smirk].

21. 421 娇 The Wife's Secret 娇妻隐秘 Fire Beneath the Moon月下火Urban2.1M WordsCompleted Chen An never imagined he would contract AIDS, and that it would already have progressed to the symptomatic stage. He's an honest, upright man who has never strayed, so he suspects his wife infected him... 14.5kReads8.6Score1.3kShelves

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    Whoever sees this will be furious.

22. 422 重 Reborn in the Hehuan Sect, I Refine My Master into a Slave 重生合欢宗，师尊被我炼化成奴隶 Lone Smoke over the Long River长河孤烟Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsOngoing [No System + no clichés + villain protagonist + multiple female leads + bizarre + ruthless and decisive, no saintly behavior] “Would you pick the Seven Fairies or the Seven Spider Demons?” “Only kids pick the fairies. Those who know, know.” “What if you really transmigrated to the Joyful Union Sect, where there are only female demons? They're fanatically devoted to the male body and worship you as a god?” “Wouldn't that be heaven on earth?” “Heh.” The young man smiled faintly. “I'm afraid it wou 88.2kReads9.4Score10.2kShelves
23. 423 末EN Surviving the Apocalypse: Stock Up on Food and Weapons 末世降临不要慌，先囤粮食后囤枪 Black-and-White Octopus黑白色章鱼Sci-Fi & Apocalypse2.1M WordsCompleted [Apocalypse rebirth + stockpiling supplies + space + no romance + infrastructure building + ruthless heroine] Jiang You never dreamed that she would evade the zombies’ claws only to be betrayed by the very family she had protected. Years later, she destroyed the research center where she’d been imprisoned. Everyone who betrayed her? Dead! The base that turned against her? Wiped out! Who waits until the next life to get revenge?! With her revenge complete, Jiang You ran out of her supernatu 60kReads9.2Score6.4kShelves
24. 424 变 Unable to Become a Light Warrior, I Choose Dark Tiga 变不成光的我，选择黑暗迪迦 March Is a Dog三月是条狗Anime Fanfiction674k WordsOngoing This book is also known as I Can’t Turn Into Light, So I’ll Just Forcefully Borrow Power!, What Do You Mean, The Ultimate Boss of the Super-Ancient Era?!, and If I Eliminate My Creditors, I Won’t Have to Pay Them Back! After Jiang Xia transmigrates to the world of Ultraman Tiga, he gains the ability to borrow power from others. As long as it’s a living creature, there’s nothing I can’t borrow from. Dagu, old buddy, lend me some light. Wait, why have I turned into Dark Tiga?! What the heck, Tiga, 2.6kReads9.3Score224Shelves
25. 425 你 Yet You Love Someone Else 你却爱着一个他 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Two Male Leads339k WordsCompleted Proud and self-assured, Jian Suiying loves fiercely and hates fiercely. He relentlessly pursues Li Yu, his younger brother Jian Suilin's classmate. But his arrogant, domineering attitude makes Li Yu feel deeply humiliated and provoked, awakening the beastly, frenzied side of this pampered young heir. Desire and affection become hopelessly entangled, impossible to separate. What seems to be nothing more than a pursuit and contest between the two gradually spirals out of control because of Jian Su 88.6kReads9.4Score16.5kShelves
26. 426 穿 Beast World Transmigration: My Beast Husband Is Too Fierce 穿越兽世：兽夫太凶猛 There's a Star in the Sky天上有个星星Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Transmigrate to the beast world + lighthearted sweet romance + everyday life + one heroine, multiple partners + multiple male beasts] In the 21st century, Qian Xia is a hardworking wage earner. One day, on her way home after working overtime, she's hit and killed by a car that has gone out of control. But when she opens her eyes again, she's in a gigantic cave. The cave is dark and damp, frightening her. She's wearing nothing but tattered animal hides fashioned into a bandeau top and a short sk 50.5kReads9.1Score5kShelves

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    🦐🦐🦐 The female lead in this book is pregnant right from the start. Since her first beast husband can't leave while incubating the eggs, they arrange another beast husband for her, showing a very righteous and powerful demeanor. The three little snakes she gives birth to are also incredibly cute.

27. 427 男 A Man's Courage 男人胆色 Fire Beneath the Moon月下火Urban1.3M WordsCompleted Han Jiang never imagined that a seemingly casual remark from his eldest daughter, “I'm not your biological child,” would come true. It also revealed layer upon layer of dark secrets buried beneath his marriage and family. His wife is a stunning beauty and the richest woman in town. She and Han Jiang have been married for sixteen years and have two sons and three daughters. As if that weren't enough, further paternity tests show that his other two daughters aren't his biological children either 13kReads6.4Score979Shelves
28. 428 一 One Man, One Dog, One Zombie 一人一狗一丧尸 Uncle Nan Yao南妖叔Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted [No superpowers + no System + plot-focused + no harem] Huang Jin, a young man who secretly worked in a specialized line of business, received a call from his boss at the beginning of the zombie outbreak. His boss ordered him to stay put in C City and wait for the organization to rescue him. But time passed, and after waiting for two whole years, Huang Jin still saw no sign of anyone from the organization. He decided to head to Z City, where his boss was, on his own. Along the way, he came across 35.9kReads9.4Score3.4kShelves
29. 429 哨 [Interstellar] The Sentinel's Handbook 【星际】哨兵使用手册 5185Modern Romance369k WordsCompleted Space-age Sentinels and Guides + Beloved by Everyone, with all the arrows pointing one way + No official couple, but plenty of romantic tension + No BL, but a little GL + Growth-oriented female lead, not a power fantasy from the start + Dark, villainous protagonist (not a sweet, kind heroine or a traditional strong female lead; don't read if that's not your thing) "When my rank was low and I had nothing, they looked down on me. They saw my pheromones and my mental companion, which could be used 17.7kReads9.5Score2.3kShelves

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    Just watch it, it's absolutely amazing! Books 1 and 3 have captivated even people who never read my recommendations. I've been binge-reading them these past few days, and I've even reread them twice. They're incredibly interesting. Book 2, a fantasy cultivation novel, I've read it three times. It has tons of foreshadowing, a male lead who's just a plot device, driving the story forward and also setting up foreshadowing. There aren't many romance subplots; the main focus is on the female lead's strong personality and experiences. It's an ensemble piece, and everyone else is wonderful. Book 4, Sentinel and Guide, seems to depict a world where female guides enjoy superior resources, but it actually harbors oppression and exploitation. There's a lot of foreshadowing in the beginning, and the female lead has strong morals, a rising spirit, and grows stronger.

30. 430 美 Three Escapes by a Beauty 美人三逃 Summer Cicada Song夏日鸣婵Ancient Romance213k WordsCompleted (Possessive love + unhinged male lead + transmigrated female lead) Mad dog male lead × female lead he gradually drives mad Jiang Yuan ran away three times. The first time was when she learned that Pei Jing only intended to take her as a concubine. The second was after she pretended to be docile and obedient, successfully earning Pei Jing’s trust. The third was on the eve of their wedding. Unfortunately, fate played cruel tricks on her. She failed all three times, and Pei Jing grew more and more 9.4kReads8.2Score488Shelves
31. 431 小 Little White Poplar 小白杨 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Modern Romance438k WordsCompleted Bai Xinyu, a rich second-generation kid, is thrown into the army by his family for "reform." Young Master Bai tearfully accepts his fate, and, as luck would have it, runs into Yu Fengcheng, who makes trouble for him at every turn. As Bai Xinyu struggles through army life alongside Yu Fengcheng, he gradually grows into a sturdy, resilient "little white poplar." 21.5kReads9.3Score4.8kShelves
32. 432 掌 The Darling in the Palm 掌上娇娇 Zhi Yun支云Ancient Romance907k WordsCompleted [Print edition preorder opens July 17] [Film and TV rights sold] [Reader's guide: sweet romance, devoted couple, feel-good wish fulfillment, with clever schemes and political intrigue, many clues and details, and a large cast of well-developed characters. The heroine never gets the short end of the stick; anything that doesn't make sense will be explained later] Prince Xuan, He Junting. In the novel Devoted to the Imperial Consort, the author wrote of how he slaughtered the entire Northern Di co 87kReads9.5Score9.8kShelves

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    "I laughed so hard [laughing and crying] at the book, my mouth was constantly open. I would be sad if anyone didn't read 'The Delicate Bone'. Trust me, my family, Chinese people don't lie to Chinese people [admiration]"

33. 433 穿 Transmigrating to the 1970s, I Lie Flat! 穿越七零我躺平了！ Big Head Has a Fish大头有条鱼Urban2.1M WordsOngoing A 48-year-old man who’d chosen to lie flat transmigrates into the body of 18-year-old Li Changshun! He becomes one of the sent-down youths heading to the countryside in 1973. In Kaoshan Tun Brigade, Dongfang Commune, Dong’an County, Danjiang City, he lies in bed, keeping a low profile as he waits for the new era to arrive. (This is simply a story about the ordinary life of a sent-down youth. The writing is unassuming, and the plot moves at a fairly slow pace. It’s steeped in everyday life, not a 64.9kReads7.0Score5.2kShelves

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    Historical setting! Beijing youth sent to the countryside in Northeast China! Space setting, multiple female leads, hunting, no violence, realistic, slow-paced story!

34. 434 傲 Proud Little Cat, See You Tomorrow 傲娇猫，明天见 Li Huaisha李怀沙Two Male Leads457k WordsCompleted [The print edition of Tsundere Cat, See You Tomorrow is now available on all platforms] What should you do when an abandoned tsundere cat becomes clingy? Sweet romance + one-on-one couple + happy ending + transmigration + mutual devotion + healing fairy-tale vibes Tsundere, sharp-tongued beauty cat top VS gentle, cheerful hero bottom Ling Qingjue was just like his name: aloof and solitary, taciturn, and so gifted that he stood above all things. He looked at everyone as if they were dogs. His 44.5kReads9.5Score8.8kShelves

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    See? One after another, they fall in love (believe me, I've never read time-travel novels before) [eating popcorn][eating popcorn][eating popcorn]

35. 435 谁 Who Takes Whom Seriously? 谁把谁当真 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Two Male Leads363k WordsCompleted One is a fickle playboy who lives life as he pleases. The other has been through countless trials and puts reason before emotion. A relationship that began with “living in the moment” gradually turned into a bloodless battle of wits, where each tried to win the other’s heart. They distrust each other, yet feel drawn to one another, constantly testing each other’s limits with suspicion and probing. They knowingly fall into the trap, surrendering to feelings in confusion, until they’re caught in a 39.6kReads9.5Score8.1kShelves
36. 436 我 In the Celestial Prison, Immortal and Undying 我在天牢，长生不死 Jie Jie戒界Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsOngoing [No System + invincible + wish-fulfillment novel + no female lead + fantasy] After Chen Guanlou obtains immortality, he secures a stable job as a prison guard in the imperial prison and begins spending his days slacking off at work. Throughout the long years, he watches them build towering mansions, then watches those mansions collapse. He watches them ascend to the imperial court today, only to become prisoners beneath the steps tomorrow. He watches their families enjoy wealth and honor, then w 316.1kReads8.7Score14.5kShelves

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    Ladies and gentlemen, today I'm skipping the formalities and just talking about a few books I've recently really gotten into. If you're also feeling empty inside and anxious, these might just be your saviors. First up is *I'm Immortal in the Heavenly Prison*. Imagine you're a lowly prison guard, but you just can't die. Time has lost its meaning for you. You develop under the watchful eyes of a master, quietly honing your skills in prison. The appeal of this kind of story lies in that smug, "Everyone thinks I'm an ant, but I'm already gazing into the abyss" feeling—it's incredibly satisfying to read. Next is *Li Bai Doesn't Have Three Eyes? I'm Yang Jian!* The title alone makes you laugh, right? Don't be fooled by the name; it's a modern city filled with sword fights, but the fighting style might be a little different from what you expect. The protagonist, wielding the trump card of the mythological era, solves troubles under neon lights. The jarring clash between ancient and modern, coupled with its utterly exhilarating and absurdly satisfying feel, is perfect for a mindless, mindless read after get off work or school. If you enjoy zombie stories but are tired of the usual tropes, then "Zombie World, I Activate the Cultivator System" will definitely offer a fresh perspective. While others are frantically fleeing from supernatural events, our protagonist quietly picks up cultivation techniques and becomes an apprentice of Uncle Nine. On one hand, there's a sinister zombie horde; on the other, a completely different style of Qi cultivation and foundation building. This hybrid chemistry is surprisingly addictive, and you can devour it in one sitting without waiting for updates. Finally, this book is the grand finale—teaching Qin Shi Huang to "steal words"? The idea alone is worth the price of admission. You'll see a serious historical scroll turned upside down by a modern soul that wanders in, serious yet absurd, and absurd yet somehow makes sense. Especially the part about how the greatest emperor in history was "led astray" – every chapter is full of jokes that will make you laugh out loud.

37. 437 漂 Pretty Darling, You’re Too Good at Flirting! Are You Trying to Get Yourself Killed? 漂亮宝贝这么会钓，不要命啦！ Cai Cai Wants to Get Rich菜菜要发财Two Male Leads546k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + satisfying face-slapping + intense push and pull + both devoted only to each other] [An alluring, hot-tempered flirt of a bottom X a celibate powerhouse top with an overwhelming possessive streak] In his past life, Lin Que was framed maliciously and eventually died a miserable death from severe bipolar disorder. Only after his death did he learn that he was the true young master of a wealthy family, his identity maliciously switched at birth. The one who framed him was the fake 27.5kReads9.5Score3.8kShelves

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    There's no order of precedence; every single one is top-notch! [Drooling][drooling]

38. 438 如 How to Break Up with a Villainous Boyfriend on Good Terms 如何与反派男友正向分手 Lin Yuchuan临予川Modern Romance344k WordsCompleted [Side Character Awakens] [Unhinged Villain] [Happy Ending] A little side character fighting to save herself vs. a powerful, desperate-to-marry male villain Just before she and her boyfriend were about to register their marriage, Yun Jin awakened to the truth. The perfect boyfriend she had always been so proud of turned out to be the biggest villain in the whole book. And she was a disposable side character he had used as a pawn all along. In the end, she would offend the protagonists and meet a 9.8kReads8.6Score1.4kShelves
39. 439 1 The 188 Club’s Apex Predator 188男团顶级掠食者 Shui Qiancheng水千丞Two Male Leads385k WordsCompleted An Alpha CEO top × a Grade B Omega engineer bottom A marriage contract: each gets what they need. A true apex predator takes the best resources for survival and hunts the most elite prey. Qu Moyu, Alpha. Pheromones: black ebony. Shen Dai, Omega. Pheromones: night-blooming cereus. 9kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves
40. 440 不EN Wasn’t It a Political Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.4kReads9.1Score6.5kShelves
41. 441 别 Stop Pretending. You're Not a Normal Awakened One Either, Are You? 别装了，你也不是正经觉醒者吧？ When Will the Moon Shine? Canned明月几时有罐头Urban2.9M WordsOngoing (Also known as: How Can Li Bai Have Three Eyes? I’m Yang Jian!) After transmigrating, He Xu assumed he’d definitely become an Awakened, until he awakened the Calamity Sequence [Yang Jian]. From the day his third eye grew in, He Xu stopped feeling sleepy, but he became ravenous: the kind of hunger that made him want to eat people. He started delivering takeout in his spare time. While bringing food to others, he also picked out his own meals. He Xu had principles. He wouldn’t eat ordinary people, 263.8kReads8.2Score18.8kShelves
42. 442 足 Football: A Crescent-Moon Scissor Kick from the Start Shocks the World 足球：开局一脚圆月弯刀震惊世界 Best on the Entire Internet全网最佳Sports1.9M WordsCompleted Su Yiming, a former youth national team player from the Dragon Kingdom, was reborn in 2010, the golden age. He activated the God of Football System and soared to the top from then on! David Beckham: My biggest regret in life is retiring too early and never getting the chance to play alongside the great Su. 12.7kReads8.8Score964Shelves

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    As a 6-year veteran of Tomato (a popular online literature platform), I've read over a hundred books. There are many I couldn't finish, some with female protagonists, some with explicit content, some mindless wish-fulfillment stories, some with amazing beginnings but abrupt endings, and many books targeted by female-oriented trolls and male-oriented critics. These are the few less toxic books I've found. Books 1-9 are a bit toxic; those who can tolerate it can try them out. These are older books. Books 4, 5, and 6 are the most toxic; you can check the reviews to see if you can handle them. Books 1-9 are still ongoing even after I stopped reading halfway through. Book 9 is one of the few decent One Piece books, albeit with slow updates. Books 10-19 are considered top-tier; after reading so many, I feel they're worth trying on Qidian (a Chinese online literature platform). Book 12 has three female protagonists; it's an urban fantasy novel, comparable to a reincarnation story, and even just one of the female protagonists is worth considering. I'm recommending the new books, especially the two police-themed ones, 10-19. They were absolutely amazing! It's about a high-ranking official who rises to the top. I highly recommend them. I used to be really averse to this kind of novel; I thought officialdom stories were for older generations. But this one has multiple female leads, which is a bit unusual—it should be a single female lead with multiple women. It's satisfying and keeps you hooked. I won't spoil it, but I recommend it. 13 Has the same satisfying elements as "Old Soldier Wang Xiaoshu," but it's not the same old plot with face-slapping moments. It has crime-solving clues and two amazing female leads from the capital. It was fantastic, though a bit short, haha. 14 Is more of a "Covering the Sky" type of novel; the plot is very tight and fresh. The male lead is really handsome and optimistic. There are no tragedies, but he's a bit indifferent to romance. Several female leads are quite stunning, serving as a nice touch. The low rating is probably due to the studio's disciplinary action. It's an older book (15 years old), and feels like it's been heavily plagiarized. Having read many similar books, the plot might be familiar, but it's still a decent urban novel. It's a multi-female lead novel, a 16-year-old male lead fanfic, and I'm unsure how to rate it. It's quite amazing, featuring a similar academic genius template, a Japanese man, a literary giant, a world-class mathematician, chemist, and physicist. It has 7, 8, or 9 female leads. Towards the end, I felt a surge of inexplicable anger and disgust; the later parts became a bit cliché and I quit. As someone who's never read this type of novel before, I only read it as entertainment, but the escalating plot kept me entertained. This book... It should appear on Taobao. It's a novel where you can reach the pinnacle of success. It's still being serialized. The only downside is that it's not very fast-paced, although the author updates quickly. It's similar to "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" (or "The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The First Half"). The early and middle parts are very enjoyable. There are 7 female leads, 2 teachers, and 5 students. I'm conflicted; I want more female leads in academic novels, but then I feel like too many female leads hinder the protagonist's growth. It's a real dilemma. It's a very enjoyable novel. I especially love Teacher Yin, hehe. "The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The First Half" is about the only son of the richest man in the country joining the army. There are many female leads, but I only see one. It's a masterpiece. Novels 10-19 are all excellent reads that you can stay up all night to enjoy. There might be some flaws, but finding a few readable novels on Taobao is really difficult. Read them while you can and cherish them! [Already added to my wishlist]

43. 443 暗 Joy Blossoms in a Dark Alley 暗巷生欢 A Fish Enters the Boat有鱼入舟Two Male Leads274k WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed: @Youyu Ru Zhou] [Healing + Devoted Couple + Intense Push and Pull + Bittersweet, Over-the-Top Drama + Major Twists] [Cold-Blooded Big Shot × Frail Beauty, A Clawed Cat Toying with a Tiger] Xia Xunqian was sickly and had depended on others since childhood. Even as an adult, he still had nowhere of his own. When his father sent him to live with Feng Lin, Xia Xunqian chose to obey. He was docile and compliant, and knew every trick in the book when it came to staying aliv 15.4kReads9.6Score2kShelves
44. 444 梧 Old Tales of Wucheng 梧城旧事 Li Xing Shuo黎星烁Two Male Leads411k WordsOngoing Pure Love · Male-Male Romance · Republic of China Era · Redemption · Angsty Romance Winters in Wucheng claimed lives. Xie Guiwan was supposed to be the eighteenth. As he counted the seven nooses he had tied in the ramshackle house, someone knocked at the door. Sesame cakes, a scarf, candles, a hand warmer: Qin Shuye passed them through the crack one by one. The note tucked underneath read: “It’s cold at night. Cover yourself with another layer.” Later, he moved into a house with a parasol tree, 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Both books are fine at the beginning, but become a bit sour towards the end.

45. 445 我 I Run a Clinic in the Abyssal World 我在深渊世界开医馆 Three Cats三只猫Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsOngoing [Hilarious + Medical + Fantasy + Multiple Heroines] In the Abyss, the most chaotic and lawless part of the continent of Aesop, there is a strange medical clinic. Its owner is known as the disgrace of the Calva Medical Academy! A fallen potion-maker! A despicable butcher of a doctor! Yet there is always a long line outside the clinic. A mermaid wants to trade her tail for legs. A goblin wants a new skin. Elves queue up for consultations about their mental health, while giants have no choice but t 8kReads9.0Score925Shelves
46. 446 囚 Imprisoned in Spring: The Cold, Aloof Powerful Official Breaks His Vows 囚春情：清冷权臣破戒后 Longevity Bell长生铃Ancient Romance399k WordsCompleted [Age gap + both are inexperienced + pregnant and on the run + an icy, powerful official brought low + she flees, he pursues] In the eighth year of Chengping, amid bitter cold and heavy snow, the entire Xie household was seized. Xie Jinhuai, the governor of Yangzhou, was sentenced to a brutal execution, and the rest of his family suffered as well. In the blink of an eye, Xie Zhi went from a governor’s daughter to a convicted slave. Just as she was about to be sold to a brothel, she summoned her c 7.1kReads9.1Score884Shelves
47. 447 义 Sign-In at the Funeral Parlor: I’m Getting Uncle Jiu Drunk 义庄签到：我给九叔弄麻了 Dark August黑暗八月Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted [Uncle Jiu + zombies + Daoist priests + sign-in + invincibility + System + cultivation] Lin Yi transmigrates into the world of Mr. Vampire and spends eighteen years as an ordinary person. Then the Divine Cultivator System activates, and he takes off overnight! The Sky-Penetrating Talisman, Spirit-Gathering Pills! The Golden Light Mantra, Sword Flight! The Five Thunders Orthodox Method! Heavenly Dipper Battle Aura! Uncle Jiu: “I haven’t seen you in a few days. How have you already reached Foundat 1.7kReads8.9Score224Shelves
48. 448 成 Become the Villain, and Strike Down the Scumbag! 成为反派，并向渣男挥剑！ Grapefruit葡萄柚Two Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [The audiobook adaptation of the same title is currently being serialized] [Two Male Leads + Top + Quick Transmigration + Both Powerful, Both Devoted + Intense Push and Pull] A vicious, unhinged beauty versus men with all kinds of personalities Lu Chengt ing is a blade in the service of the Celestial Lord, master of slaughter, free of desire and attachment, yet wicked by nature and impossible to control. In pursuit of the young lord of the heavens, who had descended to the mortal realm to under 31.7kReads9.6Score3.2kShelves
49. 449 地 A Marriage That Lasts Forever 地久婚长 Chen Ruozhou陈若舟Modern Romance378k WordsCompleted Marriage first, love later / slow-burn, sweet romance Fu Qingshao's only condition for agreeing to an arranged marriage is that he wants no emotional entanglements with his future wife. In short, he hopes she won't love him, and that they can treat each other with mutual respect. Meng Yu, the youngest daughter of the Meng family, fits his ideal perfectly. She has just broken up with her ex-boyfriend, and there's still a tear stain at the corner of her eye when she's forced to go on a blind date. 149.7kReads9.3Score18.4kShelves
50. 450 哥 My Brother’s Friends Are Trouble 哥哥的兄弟不好惹 A Grain of White Sand一粒沙白Modern Romance465k WordsCompleted [Age gap] [Sweet campus romance] [Deeply devoted, scheming bad boy × goofy, straightforward sweetheart] What does it feel like to find out your buddy is dating your little sister? Lu Yi was unfazed. “What could she possibly lose? She weighs a hundred pounds, and ninety-nine of them are schemes. I’m worried you’ll get fooled out of your underwear!” Lu Qingyue: “Relax, I’ll definitely leave you your underwear.” Cheng Xingye: “???” 29.4kReads9.4Score3kShelves

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    This book is super good! The drill instructor is the female lead's older brother, and the male lead is the head drill instructor. He was late on the first day and got punished by his brother, hahaha, it's so funny! The author's writing is amazing, I kept laughing like an auntie [facepalm]

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