Any Books with Social Smarts, High EQ and IQ, Clever Schemes, and a Great Sense of Humor? 有人情世故、情商智商在、套路深、幽默风趣的书？

1. 1 比 Dubai: More Terrifying Than Northern Myanmar 比缅北更恐怖的存在，迪拜 Chen Nian Isn't Surnamed Chen陈念不姓陈Urban218k WordsCompleted You've probably heard that even begging in Dubai can bring in more than ten thousand a month. That's because you don't know the real Dubai. Dubai is a second northern Myanmar, just as bad, if not worse. Here, you'll see things you've never seen before and imagine what you never dared to. I endured inhuman torment there, and even after I came back, I couldn't bring myself to think about what happened. But I want to use my experience to warn everyone. Seriously, don't trust anyone too easily. 17.2kReads8.5Score1.4k14d adds

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   May more people see this book!

2. 2 做 Don't Be Too Honest 做人不要太老实 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人214k WordsCompleted In real life, don't be too honest and accommodating. Honesty is a virtue, but taken too far, it can leave you in a difficult position. People who are too accommodating often don't know how to say no. When faced with unreasonable demands, they force themselves to agree, leaving themselves exhausted and risking that others will take them for granted. At work, they quietly take on a heavy workload but don't know how to showcase their achievements, so promotion opportunities often go to people who k 127Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Then you should read these books; they're quite good.

3. 3 高 High-EQ Conversation Skills for a Better Life 高情商聊天术，创造美好生活 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人Urban193k WordsCompleted My new story is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 8Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 4 做 The Way of Being Human: How to Conduct Yourself and Get Along with Others 做人之道之为人处事 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人408k WordsCompleted Introduction to the Art of Conducting Yourself The art of conducting yourself is the delicate balance between interacting with others and cultivating yourself. At its heart lies a two-way practice: keeping true to yourself within and empathizing with others without. Within, sincerity comes first. Avoid putting on a show, and never deceive others or yourself. Build your life on an authentic foundation, and you can earn lasting trust. Next comes knowing your responsibilities: do your best to honor 9Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 5 高 The Art of the Perfect Reply: Win People Over with Every Word 高情商回话术开口就让人喜欢 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人180k WordsCompleted High-EQ responses are an art of communication centered on wisdom and empathy. They are not simply a pile of clever lines, but a way of reading someone’s emotions and needs, then conveying sincerity with tactful words to ease awkwardness and foster understanding. Respond to praise with humility to bring people closer; face criticism with self-reflection to show perspective; handle disagreements with empathetic words to find common ground. High-EQ responses respect others’ feelings while expressin 60Reads6.5Score—14d adds
6. 6 会 People Who Know How to Speak Win from the Moment They Open Their Mouths 会说话的人，一开口就赢了 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人295k WordsCompleted This book explores the importance of emotional intelligence and good communication skills in everyday life, and the positive impact they can have. It explains that emotional intelligence helps us sense other people's feelings, understand their perspectives, and manage our own emotions effectively, creating harmonious relationships. Good communication skills help us express our thoughts clearly, accurately, and vividly, making conversations smoother at work, in social settings, and with family. T 117Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 7 搞 The Art of Making Money 搞钱之道 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人Urban392k WordsCompleted The key to making money lies in the “way”: you need both practical action and clear, insightful thinking. First, focus on creating value. Whether you’re advancing your career, starting a business, or trying a side hustle, the key is to solve problems for others: specialists provide expert solutions, business owners meet market needs, and content creators share useful information. The more scarce the value you offer, the greater the reward. Next, ride the wave. Understanding trends matters more t 25Reads—Score—14d adds
8. 8 格 Recognizing Your Own Perspective 格局的自我认清 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人218k WordsCompleted Prologue to The Bigger Picture Life is a boundless voyage, and we are all searching for the way forward. The Bigger Picture is like a lighthouse, illuminating the path to a broader perspective. This book focuses on five key dimensions for broadening your perspective: position, direction, method, pace, and rhythm. No matter where you start, you can accurately understand your position, like locating your coordinates on a vast star map; find the right direction, like setting the correct sails on a 1Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 9 回 Master the Art of Conversation and Become a Great Speaker 回话有招练就好口才 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人728k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2.7kReads6.4Score16414d adds
10. 10 读 Reading and Conduct: The Twofold Discipline of Life 读书与做人，人生的双重修炼 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人168k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 16Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 11 泡 The Thirty-Six Stratagems of Seduction 泡妞撩妹之三十六计 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人211k WordsCompleted My new work is here! Everyone is welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 127Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 12 她 She Works as a Maid for a Shenzhen Tycoon 她在深圳豪门做保姆 I'm Yanzi我是艳子Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted After her husband divorces her, a nurse from a small county town heads south to Shenzhen to support her child and put her younger brother through school. After losing her job, she is hired as a nanny by Miss Chen, a wealthy heiress. She goes through being framed, misunderstood, dismissed, earning her first savings, suffering a miscarriage after being beaten, and heartbreak. In the end, she marries a local bachelor and becomes the leading lady of a wealthy family. As Miss Chen’s nanny, she witnes 6kReads9.2Score72314d adds

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    Middle-aged women who want to have high financial intelligence, emotional intelligence, and IQ, and also be adept at interpersonal relationships, should read these two books.

13. 13 一 The Awakening of a Middle-Aged Woman 一个中年女人的觉醒 I'm Yanzi我是艳子Modern Romance300k WordsCompleted [Family of Origin vs. the Fortress of Marriage] Chen Qingchen, an only child, is madly in love. She steals her household register and marries Lin Jiaxin, a man from a poor family who has made it on his own, unaware of what awaits her: a sharp-tongued mother-in-law who makes her life difficult, her father’s sudden death, her mother being forced out of the home, and underhanded attacks at work. When she hits rock bottom, two women become her lifelines. Her tough mother stands firmly behind her, wh 7.8kReads8.5Score75014d adds
14. 14 被 The Dish in My Bowl After I Was Set Up 被算计后碗里的菜 Wild North Wind朔风狂Urban155k WordsCompleted The Three-Part Saga of Storms: Part One, Campus Intrigue; Part Two, Prison Storm; Part Three, The Road to Glory. A sports student from a poor family is discovered by a music maestro for his extraordinary talent. He falls in love with a beautiful woman from the vocal music department, but a rich young heir gets in their way and forces them to break up. The two sides engage in fierce battles of wits and strategy. In the end, he cannot withstand the schemes and framing of a second-generation heir w 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Good books become more enjoyable the more you read them; reading them is far better than listening to them.

15. 15 前 Ex-Husband, Stay Out of My Way and Don't Ruin My Career 前夫请靠边，别耽误我仕途 Three Wonders, Auspicious Gathering Pattern三奇嘉会格Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [A Powerful Female Lead in Government] Her husband had an affair. Zhang Huiyan wasted no time turning him into her ex-husband. Isn’t a handsome government official five years younger than her and a big shot in the system four years older than her more appealing than her ex? But no man is as appealing as a career. When it comes to climbing the career ladder, they can only play supporting roles. I’m going to climb to the top. Nobody is going to stop me! People say women in government have to slee 7.1kReads9.2Score81214d adds

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    I highly recommend this book; the female protagonist possesses these qualities.

16. 16 教 Learn to Unlock Your Brain with Ease 教你轻松掌握大脑开窍术 Eight Hundred Miles of Wind and Clouds风云八百里737k WordsCompleted Do you keep getting stuck on problems with social relationships, making money, or changing your fate? This book, Teach Yourself to Unlock Your Brain, lays bare the unwritten rules of society. From “you need to understand the Way of Heaven to protect your wealth” to “get benefactors on your side by aligning your interests,” from “steer clear of a weak mindset to hold on to good fortune” to “even swatting a mosquito can teach you how to handle people,” it breaks down practical advice on social tie 1.2kReads—Score22314d adds
17. 17 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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    Social, psychological, philosophical...

18. 18 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
19. 19 嗟 Alas, Immortal 嗟仙 Meticulous Cultivation精耕细作Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [The human side of cultivation, ensemble cast, no golden finger] Now that order has been established in the cultivation world, fighting and killing are no longer the norm. What matters more is navigating human relationships. Zhu Xiaosuo rises from an ordinary mortal to an immortal, one step at a time, in the name of “saving face.” 30.5kReads9.0Score3.1k14d adds

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    The aspect of dignity

20. 20 D DC: Still Force, Stillness DC：静止力止静 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Anime Fanfiction390k WordsOngoing No female lead, no System, and not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. There’s no golden opening trilogy and no forced, bizarre hook. This is a slow-paced DC fanfic. The story is grounded in the tone of the original DC comics, focusing on its characters and worldbuilding while following the main timeline of the comics. The pacing is gentle, making it a good fit for readers who are willing to settle in and savor the story. If you prefer stories with intense conflict from the start and fast-paced, 3.9kReads7.5Score26914d adds

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    New DC fanfiction. American crime fiction series.

21. 21 解 Dissociator: The Glittering Decadence of Los Angeles Eats to the Bone 解离者：洛城的浮华噬骨 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery105k WordsOngoing Behind the glittering facade of Los Angeles, a foster care agency hides behind a veneer of compassion while repeatedly preying on wealthy, vulnerable foster children. It forges guardianship papers, drains their assets, then gets rid of the victims with staged deaths from illness. 131Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 22 解 Dissociator: Financial Bullets 解离者：金融子弹 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery167k WordsCompleted Rick takes on a covert chain of missions spanning three continents: assassinate the key figures in charge of five ports. At the same time, he uses the hedge fund behind his client to make a killing, sending his personal wealth skyrocketing. Danger follows close behind. Britain’s MI5 and Interpol trace the clues back to Rick, reopening last year’s unsolved assassination cases and quietly closing their international dragnet around him. The unlikely alliance between assassination and capital stirs 250Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 23 解 Dissolver: Incoming Missile 解离者：导弹袭来 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban156k WordsCompleted Rick, the hard-bitten killer from the series, returns once more. His close friend is brutally murdered, and the trail leads to a major missile trafficking case deliberately kept under wraps. To avenge his brother, Rick ventures alone into the heart of the conspiracy. As he presses forward through a perilous investigation, he finally slays his enemy with decisive force and successfully averts a missile crisis threatening the United States. 129Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 24 解 Dissociators: The Chronicles of Saint Judas Island 解离者：圣犹大岛纪事 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery203k WordsCompleted On the picturesque island of St. Judas, a series of locked-room mysteries and cunning murders unfold. The person who comes to solve them is a professional assassin. He understands killing and strategy, using a killer's instincts to unravel one impossible crime after another. Beneath the sunlit island, lies, old grudges, and conspiracies steadily rise to the surface. With classic locked-room mysteries at its heart, an immersive deserted-island atmosphere, and four linked cases, the story asks at 87Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 25 解 The Dissociator: The Canary Heist 解离者：金丝雀大劫案 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery119k WordsCompleted This series focuses on a heist of the century. What seemed like an ordinary day at Collingwood Global Investment Bank is shattered when a gang of armed robbers breaks in. They force the bank employees to follow their orders. In the aftermath, a chief inspector caught in a dilemma races against time, vowing to discover who stole the £3.9 billion and why. 68Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 26 解 The Dissociator: The Extravagant Prisoner and the Underground Howl 解离者：奢囚与地下啸 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery160k WordsCompleted New York is split between day and night, two worlds at odds. Hired by a wealthy family to rescue their kidnapped heir, hitman Rick uncovers a sprawling conspiracy. Meanwhile, Roy, a subway veteran worn down by corporate exploitation, launches a fierce rebellion in the underground tunnels. There are no crime investigations or justice here, only struggles for profit and settling scores under a code of gray rules. The victors are free to rewrite the truth. Desire and the cruelty of class are laid b 85Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 27 解 The Disintegrator: A World of Black and Gray 解离者：黑灰世界 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban138k WordsCompleted Rick accidentally plunges into the dark abyss of an international drug cartel's deals, confronting the tangled connections between drug crimes and gang forces and witnessing countless bloody battles. Through one man's eyes, the story depicts a gripping, dark struggle for power, steeped in money and murder. 58Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 28 解 Dissolver: Assassination 解离者：刺杀 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban159k WordsCompleted With the election approaching, the political landscape is shrouded in uncertainty. Acting on a secret assignment, Rick navigates official cover-ups, power struggles, and layers of deception. Following the faintest clues, he carefully pieces together the truth and hunts down the mysterious mastermind lurking behind it all. He quietly snuffs out a deadly crisis capable of changing the balance of power before it can take root. 101Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 29 解 The Dissociator: A Black Comedy of Errors 解离者：黑色幽默大事件 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery165k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! Worldbuilding-driven, realist mystery, where evidence is just the final nail needed to make things official. The second installment in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to get their hands dirty. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind breaks free from pain, the body escapes the dust of 103Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 30 复 The Revenge Concerto 复仇协奏曲 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery272k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! A worldbuilding-driven, realistic mystery where evidence is just the final nail in the procedural coffin. The first book in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to do the dirty work. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind dissociates from pain; the body breaks free from the dust. The Ame 440Reads—Score10114d adds
31. 31 南 Southern Song, Northern Center 南宋北中 Zhong Hong仲弘Historical1.1M WordsCompleted From the start, two strangers who accidentally ended up together transmigrate with their bare bottoms exposed, covering themselves with leaves before getting stung in their most sensitive spots by hairy caterpillars. No System, no golden finger. They mainly rely on what they've learned online to make their way in the world, and the story wins on plot alone. Humorous and funny, with an emphasis on realism. 1.4kReads8.5Score14014d adds

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    No system, no cheat codes, just two naked guys transmigrating. They use leaves to cover themselves and even get stung in the groin by stinging caterpillars. They rely entirely on their own hard work, wits, and courage, and the plot is what makes it so compelling. Humorous and entertaining, with guaranteed high intelligence, striving for realism. The author is an investment guru, and the story covers a lot about financing, projects, negotiation, stock market techniques, and manipulative tactics.

32. 32 大 The Ten Great Mysteries of the Song Dynasty 大宋十大奇案 I Am Prince Fish在下鱼亲王Historical1.6M WordsOngoing No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible protagonist, no System, no golden finger, and no transmigration. This is not a power fantasy, so read at your own discretion! A pure historical mystery set in the jianghu, offering an immersive experience of everyday life in an ancient town and the suspenseful twists and turns as officials use their wits to solve cases… 7.3kReads8.6Score63914d adds

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    Do you like pure ancient martial arts detective novels? 🙂🙂

33. 33 武 Wu Zetian's Four Great Mystery Cases 武则天四大奇案 Anonymous佚名Historical200k WordsCompleted [Historical Mystery + Four Great Cases + Ancient-Era Deduction] From strange cases in the countryside to courtly intrigue, Di Renjie carefully unravels the truth at every turn. Newly appointed magistrate of Changping County, Di Renjie is immediately faced with a bizarre murder: a merchant from Huzhou is found mysteriously dead at an inn in Liulidun. The local headman, Hu De, abuses his power, but the identity of the real culprit raises even more questions. Disguised as an ordinary traveler, Di R 391Reads9.5Score—14d adds

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34. 34 临 A Final Wish 临终之愿 Lei-jie's Hopeless Simp蕾姐的老舔狗Mystery322k WordsOngoing [Not for everyone: a niche novel with no harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible hero, and no wish fulfillment. The storytelling is detailed, but the pacing is a little slow.] [Why I write: I'm not after money. I don't have much, but I have enough. What I hope for is understanding, and I sincerely look forward to thoughtful readers.] [Keywords: hard science fiction, rigorous logic, wit and humor, critical thinking, and knowledge from seventeen academic disciplines to broaden your perspective] 193Reads—Score10214d adds

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    Many books teach you how to dream; this book teaches you how to become a dreamer. Don't worry, it's not a pyramid scheme, it doesn't sell courses, and it certainly won't use the guise of changing your fate to fool anxious young readers. Follow the plot, and the most useful knowledge from 17 disciplines, including psychology, economics, logic, game theory, and advanced mathematics, along with cutting-edge mainstream scientific explanations, will quickly build your thinking framework and improve your cognitive level. Feng shui, metaphysics, divination, and other such petty tricks will no longer fool you. (If you have any questions, skip to Chapter 134 for a thorough explanation that thoroughly exposes these charlatans.) The story is humorous, but not absurd; the main characters are a bit eccentric, and if readers laugh uncontrollably, it's not the author's fault. As for the plot, you'll find it truly remarkable. Even disregarding the knowledge points, the entire book is a logically rigorous suspense story with numerous foreshadowing elements, offering plenty of depth for multiple readings. It's not a collection of fragmented plots pieced together simply to impart knowledge. Some chapters are specifically designed to train diverse thinking skills; reading slowly can improve your analytical abilities. If you find any plot inconsistencies, the author will let you hit him on the ground. Good things are subjective; someone went bald writing this book! The book wouldn't be worth this advertisement if it lacked substance. This book will sincerely tell you how to build a powerful self.

35. 35 体 A Dignified Game of Wits 体面博弈 Blackie Loves Hot Pot黑黑爱吃火锅Modern Romance457k WordsCompleted [Investment Banking Elite × All-Purpose Assistant] [Urban Romance × Emotional Games] [Workplace Romance] [Funny Little Scenes] [The Powerful One Bows Their Head] [Desire and Tension] Li Duoli has only one rule for survival: be a respectable professional woman. She is cautious, capable, tasteful, and elegant. She thought that was simply who she was. Until the night she met Xie Zhifei, when instinctive desire tore everything apart. She only wanted his body. By the next day, she had forgotten every 4.8kReads8.1Score56314d adds

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    This is definitely the one! Every line is full of hidden meaning. Not only is the power struggle between the male and female leads interesting, but every supporting character is also very vivid!

36. 36 和 After Joining a Variety Show with My Infamous Uncle, My Fortune-Telling Goes Viral 和黑红舅舅参加综艺后，算命爆火 Three-Tailed Rabbit三尾兔Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted This story is set in a fictional world and has no connection to reality! [The whole family dotes on her + entertainment industry + mystical arts + livestreaming + family bonds + uncle and niece, no romance] The police in Zhonglingshan Village received a report: “There's a five-year-old at our temple spreading feudal superstition, charging 688 yuan for a fortune! She's scamming people out of their money!” The police: ??? They understood all the words, but put together, they made no sense. A littl 14.2kReads9.0Score2.3k14d adds
37. 37 嬴 The Ying Clan’s Startup Story: Three Hundred Years to Build Great Qin 嬴家创业记：三百年拼出一个大秦 A Worker at the Foot of Zhongnan Mountain终南山下打工人Historical501k WordsCompleted This book follows a core approach of “popular humor + historical facts + character deconstruction + dramatic pacing.” Building on the tradition of the storyteller, it offers a lighthearted take from the perspective of a historical observer, toning down the elevated, formal feel of traditional storytelling and looking back on the rise and fall of the Qin dynasty with down-to-earth humor. We see the Qin people’s courage and tenacity: from a tribe raising horses on the western frontier to an empire 15Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Dear readers! To understand the Qin Empire, we must first delve into the "three generations of ancestors" of the Qin family—after all, even the most powerful empire must have a starting point, and the Qin people's starting point, you might not believe it, was actually a "beast tamer." This beast tamer was none other than Boyi, the ancestor of the Ying clan of Qin.

38. 38 寡 A Widow Is Reborn, but Her Proper-Minded Brother-in-Law Insists on Spoiling Her 寡妇重生，守礼大伯偏要宠 Yi Si Qi Tong一四七童Ancient Romance330k WordsCompleted The heroine is reborn. Both leads are devoted only to each other. The hero is aloof and proper, and pretends to be impotent despite being the heroine’s uncle by marriage. She falls for his seemingly proper act, and he pursues his wife. [The rating is slowly climbing] In her previous life, Jiang Wanshu was forced by her father to marry into the Marquis’s household holding a memorial tablet, where she was expected to live as a widow. To her surprise, her “deceased husband” returned with his belove 450Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    Social skills, emotional intelligence and IQ online

39. 39 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 8.5kReads8.9Score77514d adds
40. 40 困 The Woman Who Couldn’t Be Caged 困不住的她 Freeman Ski自由人斯基Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Pei Xiaocao is someone who refuses to follow the usual path. Along the road of life, she has erased everything she was supposed to do. Her life follows no one else’s rules. She believes only in her own! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 41 恒 The Constant Register of Parables 恒籍寓鉴 Xuanyuan Badao轩辕霸道Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Synopsis of The Book of Constant Records: Tales to Awaken the Mind and Discern the Truth With “drawing wisdom from the classics to illuminate the questions of today” as its guiding principle, this book selects over a hundred classic fables and anecdotes from the various schools of philosophy, historical biographies and notes, and folk tradition. These include “The Frog at the Bottom of the Well” from Zhuangzi, “Making Up the Numbers” from Han Feizi, and “The Man from Qi Who Worried the Sky Would 10Reads—Score614d adds

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    In Qingxi Village at the foot of Qiaoshan Mountain lived a girl named Zhiyun. Zhiyun was skillful, able to weave the mountain clouds and mist into brocade, but she had a "flaw"—she didn't like to tidy up her house. Untidy silk threads were always piled on the wooden table, leftover wild fruit pits lay in the bamboo basket, and even her bed was often askew. When the villagers talked about Zhiyun, they would always shake their heads: "What a pity for those skillful hands, she's such a lazy girl." After this saying circulated for a long time, Zhiyun herself began to believe it. Every day after finishing her brocade weaving, she would sit on the doorstep gazing at the distant mountains, thinking: Perhaps I really am too lazy, that's why no one wants to come near me. Outside Qingxi Village was Qiaoshan Mountain, where a young woodcutter named Qiaoshan lived. Unlike other woodcutters who only knew how to chop wood for money, Qiaoshan loved to read poetry and books, plant flowers and plants, and even more so, ponder the wind, clouds, mist, and dew of the mountains. He often went to Qingxi Village to exchange rice and grain. Every time he passed by Zhiyun's house, he would see her sitting on the threshold, the brocade beside her shimmering, though the house itself was rather messy. Once, Granny Wang from the village saw Qiaoshan staring at Zhiyun's house and came over, scoffing, "Look at her house, it's a pigsty! A typical lazy person! My niece is much more diligent; she keeps her house spotless, inside and out." Qiaoshan smiled slightly, "Granny Wang, you're being too hasty. Look at the brocade beside her; the clouds and hues are woven so realistically, she must have stayed up many nights weaving it. When someone puts their heart and soul into what they love, they inevitably neglect other things. It's not laziness, just that their energy is focused on different things." Granny Wang was speechless and walked away sullenly, "What a strange person, I can't be bothered with you." When these words reached Zhiyun's ears, she was sitting on the threshold, tears streaming down her face. For the first time in her life, someone had said that her "laziness" wasn't genuine. Later, Qiaoshan often used the excuse of exchanging brocade to visit Zhiyun. He never mentioned "tidying up the house," only talking to her about the clouds in the mountains, saying that the morning clouds were like cotton wool, the afternoon clouds like light gauze, and the evening clouds like splashed rouge. Zhiyun listened, mesmerized, and wove these cloud images into the brocade, making the brocade even more vibrant than before. Each time Qiaoshan came, he would help Zhiyun tidy up the scattered threads and throw the wild fruit pits into the bamboo basket, but he never said, "You should tidy up the house." Zhiyun saw this and felt a warmth in her heart, so she also tried to wipe the table clean and make the bed neatly after finishing weaving the brocade. Seeing that Zhiyun's house was gradually becoming tidier, the villagers began to gossip again: "She's probably been persuaded by Qiaoshan and is finally willing to be diligent." Zhiyun just smiled when she heard this. She knew it wasn't because of what others said, but because in Qiaoshan's eyes, there was never any disdain for her disheveled appearance. What he saw was the rosy clouds within her brocade, the distant mountains in her eyes when she was lost in thought, and the love and dedication hidden behind her "laziness." Once, Zhiyun wove a picture called "Qiaoshan Clouds and Mist," in which the mountains were majestic, the clouds swirled, and the mist was hazy, as if one could smell the pine fragrance in the mountains. She presented the brocade to Qiaoshan. Qiaoshan held it, his eyes shining like stars: "This is the finest brocade I've ever seen, more beautiful than the clouds in the sky. Zhiyun, you are truly a treasure bestowed upon me by heaven." Zhiyun blushed instantly and whispered, "But I used to be so lazy, the house was always a mess." Qiaoshan put down the brocade and looked at her earnestly: "That wasn't laziness, it was that you poured your heart into weaving. In my eyes, the way you stayed up all night to weave a beautiful brocade was the most diligent; the way you sat on the threshold gazing at the distant mountains was the most touching. Your little flaws are like the loose threads on the brocade, not only not an eyesore, but making the whole brocade more real and more lovely." Later, Zhiyun and Qiaoshan got married. There was no grand banquet, only the mountain breeze, the bright moon by the stream, and a painting, "Qiaoshan Clouds and Mist." After their marriage, Zhiyun still loved weaving brocade and still occasionally neglected to tidy the house, but Qiaoshan never uttered a word of reproach. He would bring her a cup of hot tea while she wove brocade; he would keep her company as she gazed at the distant mountains when she was lost in thought; and he would quietly take care of everything for her when she was occasionally "lazy." And Zhiyun would prepare a hot meal for him when he returned from chopping wood in the mountains; she would light an oil lamp for him while he read; and she would water his flowers and plants. Their house, sometimes tidy, sometimes messy, was always filled with warmth. The villagers gradually stopped saying Zhiyun was lazy; instead, they envied her, saying, "Zhiyun is so lucky to have met such a wise and open-minded man as Qiaoshan." Someone asked Qiaoshan, "Don't you really mind Zhiyun's occasional messiness?" Qiaoshan smiled and said, "Marriage is like a gamble. Some people gamble on the other person's family background, some on their wealth, but I gamble on a heart that knows how to appreciate. Meeting someone who can see your strengths and accept your weaknesses is truly winning the lottery. Zhiyun's strengths are her skillful hands, her passion, and the clouds and distant mountains in her eyes—these are all treasures bestowed upon me by God. And her little flaws, in my eyes, are just a touch of softness on those treasures, making her more like a living, breathing, and lovable person." Days passed, and Zhiyun's brocade became better and better, her fame gradually spreading beyond the mountains. Some people offered high prices to buy her brocade, and some advised her to open a brocade workshop and hire some helpers. But Zhiyun shook her head, still staying in her small house, watching the clouds, listening to the wind, and weaving brocade with Qiaoshan. She knew that the most precious thing in her life wasn't the dazzling brocades, but Qiaoshan, who understood and appreciated her. Later, the people of Qingxi Village often saw Zhiyun and Qiaoshan sitting side by side on the threshold at sunset. Zhiyun held an unfinished brocade in her hand, and Qiaoshan held a scroll of poetry. Behind them was a house that was occasionally messy but full of warmth, and before them were rolling mountains and a sky full of clouds. The villagers finally understood: there is no absolute laziness or diligence in this world, only understanding and not understanding. Those who always say others are lazy are often narrow-minded, only seeing their own "standards"; while those who truly love you will see the light hidden in your heart through those so-called "flaws." In the gamble of marriage, winning or losing is never about wealth or outstanding appearance, but about whether you can meet a transparent, open-minded, refined, and enlightened person. He understands your persistence, accepts your ordinariness, knows when to advance and retreat, and is sensible about distance. He sees your flaws as strengths and your strengths as a gift from heaven. Meeting such a person is the greatest fortune in one's life, and it means winning the whole game in this world.

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