Looking for Urban Slice-of-Life Novels, Preferably Like Rickshaw Boy or The Pioneers 求都市日常文，最好像《骆驼祥子》或《创业史》

1. 1 测 The Art of Fortune-Telling by Chinese Characters 测字有术 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban1.5M WordsCompleted When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get 161.3kReads9.6Score40kShelves

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   It is very urban. Not only can we learn knowledge, but we can also learn how to deal with interpersonal relationships, such as family, friendship, and love. We can also learn how to do business. It can also help us learn Chinese culture.

2. 2 那 I Was Ten That Year, Alone Defending an Entire City 那一年我十岁，孤身镇守一城 Tragic Green Youth A Ri惨绿少年阿日Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted The setting sun was red as blood. Blood ran in rivers across the ground, and severed limbs and bodies lay everywhere, like the underworld of a blood-soaked asura. Before, there had been thirty men. This time, there were a hundred. What about next time? Would it be three hundred? Three thousand? I have only myself and a single blade! I'm so tired. I want to lie down! But in the isolated city behind me are 572 elderly people, women, and children, all placing their hopes in me. The Martial King's b 7.4kReads8.3Score557Shelves
3. 3 九 The Nine Princes Vie for the Throne: This Useless Prince Holds the Realm Steady 九子夺嫡：我废物皇子鼎镇山河 Big Spender狗大户Historical1.9M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into the body of a useless prince, Li Zhun can usher in a golden age of poetry with just a few words, create timeless masterpieces with a wave of his hand, and turn the world upside down with a glance! Historian: Even if you combined the literary talent of every scholar in the land, it wouldn't equal half of his! Emperor: He is the future of our dynasty! General: If he would lead an army, the whole realm would belong to our dynasty! Merchant: Whatever the industry, he'd be t 3.1kReads8.7Score347Shelves
4. 4 浴 Bloodied Sky Wolf 浴血天狼 Wan Hushan万斛山Urban416k WordsCompleted War has erupted along the border! Young patriots across China are enlisting to serve their country. Xiao Dingbian, a favored son of the capital, and Li Anjiang, a shepherd boy from the borderlands, are both selected for China’s most elite special forces unit. During a mission, the two accidentally uncover a story from twenty years ago and discover, to their shock, that they are brothers. To solve the mystery of their origins and avenge their fallen father, they train relentlessly. In the end, 41Reads9.0Score—Shelves
5. 5 重 Back to 2006: Becoming the God of Investing 重返2006，成为投资之神 Azure Sky Bull Python青天牛蟒Urban1.6M WordsCompleted Qin Feng returns to his college days. He earns his first fortune by investing in stocks. With his foresight, he turns the financial world upside down. He orchestrates the subprime mortgage crisis, reshaping the global financial order. He revives the lithography industry and turns the tide. He gets ahead of the curve in new energy, overtakes rivals on the bend, and completely frees the country from dependence on oil. On his own, Qin Feng ushers in the age of intelligence, monopolizes cutting-edge 9.9kReads8.5Score675Shelves

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   Urban cool writing, rebirth, entrepreneurship, bleak life

6. 6 重 Reborn to Make a Hundred Million 重生之赚它一个亿 Snow Flying Across the Page纸上飞雪Urban4.6M WordsCompleted By accident, he returns to 2005. Housing prices are low, the internet is underdeveloped, and the cities are still behind the times. With memories of the next decade, Xu Yang goes back to speculate in real estate and stocks, and write lyrics and sell songs. By accident, he even becomes the pioneer of non-mainstream style. This is a story of youth. The regrets of the past life will be made right in this one. One cup for the past, one cup for the present. 231Reads8.5Score246Shelves
7. 7 血 Bloody Romance: On the Road 血色浪漫之在路上 A Lowly Soldier at the Frontier边关一小卒Male-Channel Fanfiction453k WordsCompleted The romance of the powerful, the bloodshed of the common folk. I’m still young, and I long to set out, carrying my original passion with me as I search for my original dream and seek out new experiences. Come on, let’s hit the road! 15.3kReads9.2Score864Shelves
8. 8 穿 Transmigrating to 1960: The Carefree Life of a Paralyzed Boy 穿越60：瘫痪少年的逍遥生活 Fa Zhou法舟Urban472k WordsCompleted Deep in debt, Cao Shuang had just received a threatening call from a debt collector when he transmigrated to a parallel world in 1963. He also transmigrated into the body of a paralyzed boy whose parents had both died and whose funeral had just been held. Trapped in a desperate situation, Cao Shuang was utterly distraught. But there was always a way forward. With his golden finger, he soon found himself surrounded by beautiful women. “Wife, hurry up and make Cao Shuang something to eat.” “Ma Li, 4.6kReads8.7Score257Shelves
9. 9 衣 Fragrance of Silk, Dew of Rain 衣香沾雨露 Fox of the North北地之狐Modern Romance670k WordsCompleted Liang Yueying is a wife beyond reproach. She never gets jealous, doesn’t need the marshal’s family’s vast fortune, and doesn’t even mind him taking concubines. She’s perfect in every way. She just doesn’t see him. Then one day, an actress comes to the marshal’s residence. Only then does Marshal Song Shishan belatedly realize that this woman can smile, blush, and care about someone. Her virtue as a good wife and mother, her thoughtfulness and understanding, are all because she simply doesn’t love 269Reads5.3Score—Shelves

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   These books are very similar. Although they were written in the Republic of China, they are not only swaying and colorful, but also focus on the ups and downs of ordinary people.

10. 10 怎 Who Says the Moon Doesn't Shine in a Foreign Land? 怎知他乡无月明 Ban Jieyu班婕妤Modern Romance683k WordsCompleted One is a celebrated Peking opera star, famous throughout Beijing. The other is a powerful minister, second only to The Outcast, who reigns supreme over the foreign concessions. These two men belong to different worlds, yet because of one woman, they are drawn together against their will in a fierce entanglement. Onstage, he is a peerless star of Beiping, radiant beyond compare. Offstage, he is the uncle she can’t stop thinking about. She says, “Uncle, I want to be your second wife.” But in the e 11Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 11 傅 The First Spring at Fu Garden 傅园第一春 Crushed Red Bean碎红豆Modern Romance960k WordsCompleted Qiao Henqiu, the youngest daughter of Beiping’s richest family, is a thoroughly modern young lady with impeccable style. Independent and free, she refuses to bind her feet or be trapped in an arranged marriage. She even dares to dump her young marshal fiancé. Everyone in the capital feels sorry for her. Why turn down a perfectly good life as an official’s wife? She’s bound to regret it one day. But who would have guessed she’d turn around and marry a leading stage star? Everyone waits to see her 20Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 12 梦 Dreams Encircle the Empty City 梦围虚城 Li Moyu李默语Two Male Leads245k WordsOngoing After graduating from university, the two of them drifted into the small city of Gusu like refugees. They arrived in a remote area and rented a cheap, run-down house. Exhausted from the long journey, they collapsed into bed and sank into a hazy sleep… They wandered through the Great Void in a dream, entering a place that seemed both dreamlike and real. Every night, once it grew late, a sobbing sound, almost human and yet strangely ghostlike, would come from outside the house… 4Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 13 V The VIP Heroine’s Soap Opera Life VIP女主的狗血日常 How Come the Food Never Runs Out?咋吃不完呀Modern Romance542k WordsCompleted Gou Xue was born with yin-yang eyes and has been able to see what others can't since she was little. She often suffers from sleep paralysis... Our hardworking heroine, who was constantly on the front lines of the supernatural and never dated once in school, is forced to face blind dates and having children after a bolt from the blue. By a twist of fate, she meets Dai Richang, a yin-yang feng shui master... After a chance encounter with the Matchmaking Boy at the Moon God Shrine, she unexpectedly 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The other book I opened is in line with your requirements and is being signed. Not officially released yet. The title is "Life is like a dream, and the geometry of joy" is my grandfather's autobiography, which was written from 1910 to 1990. The following book is another one by the author, and it is also good. You can open it and take a look!

14. 14 时 Imprints of Time 时光的印记 Li Xiangyang黎向阳Urban744k WordsCompleted [Literary Fiction] [Period Story] [Inspirational Entrepreneurship] [Urban Romance] Chu Yun, a young woman living in a modern city, follows her parents’ vision while resisting their wishes. In pursuit of her dreams and a long-ago story that still moves her deeply, she uses a business errand as an excuse to visit a city in the south. As a result, her business partner Fang Yan, who has become a dear friend, and Wei Zhi, her childhood sweetheart, both find themselves adrift on the path between frien 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In some of the books I have been reading recently, it seems that there are only inspirational biographies about the hardships of "Luotuo Xiangzi". Most of the realistic novel character prototypes are similar to the life course Luotuo Xiangzi must go through, while urban daily writing is too virtualized to reality and seems to have the background of black humor literature... I have also recommended a few novels with some characteristics. I respectfully ask for your support, comments and attention...

15. 15 蔼 The Camellia's Fragrance Lingers 蔼蔼茶花意未了 Li Xiangyang黎向阳Modern Romance327k WordsCompleted [Contemporary romance] [Married life] [Urban inspirational] [A story spanning generations] Also known as The Closest of Strangers A literary novel Tan Wenlin and Zheng Xiaotian left behind the hard life of the countryside and came to a bustling city to finish their studies, bringing with them the traditional values their ancestors had taught them. There, they threw themselves into the modern urban struggle to pursue their dreams. They supported each other through love’s blessings and trials, sh 1Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 16 那 That Sea, Part One 那片海一 Li Xiangyang黎向阳Modern Romance341k WordsCompleted Literary fiction [Modern romance]+ [Urban relationships]+ [Young people's ambitions] Also known as: I Just Can't Help Liking You Born in a northern city, Tong Xinyi faces all the little trials of working life as soon as she enters the workforce. Still, she remains committed to pursuing her goals and dreams, constantly learning to improve herself and deepen her understanding of her own worth. By chance, she meets Guo Tianyu, who seems to fall in love with her at first sight. But fate plays tric 2Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 17 丽 Tales of Lijiang 丽江往事 Continue Writing Spring and Autumn续写春秋Urban1.8M WordsCompleted The company went bankrupt, and at the same time we hit the seven-year itch. My wife tricked me into handing over all our assets by pretending we were getting a divorce. As soon as we left the civil affairs bureau, she got into the car of an old friend of mine. The two of them were planning a vacation in Thailand. When I got home, my former in-laws shut me out... 33.8kReads9.3Score4kShelves

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    This book fits the title very well!

18. 18 宝 A Sweet, Adorable Treasure of a Girl, and Now I’m a Dad! 宝藏女孩软又甜，我当爸爸了！ Jin An Ningxia今安宁夏Urban384k WordsCompleted [A hidden gem of a girl + one heroine + sweet romance + sugar-sweet love] Song Shi'an has just broken up with his girlfriend when a classmate takes him to the hospital to help out. The lovely Lin Shiyu is about to give birth to quadruplets. By a twist of fate, Song Shi'an turns out to be the babies' father! W-what is he supposed to do? Just as Song Shi'an is at a loss, “Ding! Change the baby's diaper to receive a baby hat!” “Ding! Feed the baby to receive the skills of a master chef!” “Ding! Tak 760Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    One hundred percent good looking.

19. 19 我 After I Raised the Cutest Girlfriend, the Campus Belle Burst Into Tears 我养成超可爱女友后，校花急哭了 Little Soft Candy小能软糖Urban1.3M WordsOngoing “I don't like you... I reject you!” Jiang Che's confession was rejected, he did poorly on the college entrance exam, and his life took a nosedive... After an accident, he was reborn at eighteen, on the eve of the college entrance exam. This time, Jiang Che decided he wouldn't be a lovesick doormat anymore. But after Jiang Che left, Su Rongyin, the childhood friend and school beauty who had rejected his confession, came chasing after him. “Jiang Che, why are you ignoring me?” “Jiang Che, can't we 65.7kReads9.5Score6.5kShelves
20. 20 奶 Dad: I’ll Handle the Cheats, You Have the Baby 奶爸：挂我来开，孩子你来生 Ling Han凌韩Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Fiercely protective dad + sweet, precious heroine + heartwarming and healing + one heroine + everyday life + loving couple + almost sickeningly sweet + laughter through tears] After transmigrating, Chu Qiuting meets a pure and beautiful woman, and they spend one night together. But when he wakes up, he can no longer get in touch with her. Years later, the beauty appears at his door again, bringing along several adorable children who all look alike. He is utterly shocked. “Chu Qiuting, I never e 4.9kReads9.0Score482Shelves
21. 21 被 The Days of Being Clung to by My Upperclasswoman 被学姐赖上的日子 Little Qin from Kindergarten幼儿园小秦Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [Rebirth + Campus Beauty + No System + Multiple Heroines + Romance + Everyday Life] Campus beauty: “Wang Yi, my feet are sore. Rub them…” Campus beauty: “Wang Yi, I'm scared of the dark. Hold my hand…” Campus beauty: “Wang Yi, you're mine now. You can't get away!” … Wang Yi woke from a deep sleep, reborn twenty years in the past at the college entrance exam. Faced with a paper that might as well have been written in another language, he was completely stumped. The exam had gone badly enough, 61.9kReads8.9Score5.5kShelves
22. 22 放 After Giving Up on the Campus Belle, My Adorably Cute Girlfriend Chases Me Instead 放下校花后，被超可爱小女友倒追 Dancing Crab飞舞的螃蟹Urban598k WordsCompleted Chen Yu pursued Song Yuxi for twenty years, and Song Yuxi took his devotion for granted for all that time. But when she learned he was ill, she kicked him to the curb, wanting nothing to do with him. As he lay dying, he wanted to see Song Yuxi one last time, to bring their relationship to a proper close. But what did he get instead? “Chen Yu, if you’re going to die, do it somewhere far away. Don’t come bothering me, thanks!” Only then did he finally see the truth. He was reborn to the day Song Y 27.2kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves
23. 23 奶 Dad of Triplets: My Childhood Sweetheart Is So Proud 奶爸：一胎三宝，青梅竹马很傲娇 Swordsman Jun Has Arrived剑剑君来也Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Goddess CEO + System + Dad Life + Tycoon + Sweet Romance + Everyday Life After Lin Xuan broke up with the lovesick campus belle! A paternity test suddenly landed in his lap! His childhood sweetheart, a goddess CEO, came knocking! From then on, everyone condemned him! But when faced with the doubts of the outside world, the System activated… Lin Xuan gave a cold laugh. You're all nobodies. My wife is the CEO of a multinational conglomerate! Goddess CEO: Don't get the wrong idea. My husband is t 404Reads6.5Score—Shelves
24. 24 嫁 I Married the Blond Guy You Love, So Why Does My Sister Regret It? 嫁给你爱的黄毛，妹妹怎么后悔了 Jiuyexian九野仙Urban1.4M WordsOngoing In my previous life, my adopted sister stabbed me in the back and killed me. All because she fell in love with a blond delinquent I firmly disapproved of. She secretly got pregnant with his child and wanted to register their marriage. My sister killed me in a sneak attack, and I was reborn. In this life, I watch my sister, who's fallen for that blond delinquent, cry and make a scene. I say I understand and respect her choice. I wish you two a lifetime together, never to part! Sister: “Big brothe 589Reads5.6Score—Shelves
25. 25 校 Back Off, Campus Beauty. My Wife Is a Goddess Translator 校花一边去，我的老婆是女神翻译 Swordsman Jun Has Arrived剑剑君来也Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [One heroine] [Tycoon] [Dad] [Sweet romance] [System] He catches his girlfriend going to a bar with her male best friend and angrily breaks up with her. Drunk and sprawled on the street, he’s picked up by a goddess-like translator. Huh? Why does this beauty look so familiar? And why are there four adorable kids? [Ding!] [The Host has found the children’s mother!] [Tycoon Dad System activated!] [Your new-player gift pack will be awarded after your first parent-child interaction.] 6Reads6.6Score—Shelves
26. 26 放 I Let Go of My Aloof White Moonlight and Chose the Fiery Queen Bee 放下高冷白月光，我选火热霸王花 Cyber Hermit赛博居士Urban329k WordsCompleted “Fang Zhou, you’re a good person, but I deserve someone better!” In his previous life, Fang Zhou pursued Su Youxue for eighteen years, cherishing her as the one who got away and caring for her devotedly, never once giving up. But eighteen years as childhood sweethearts couldn’t compete with someone who had arrived just eighteen days ago. “I can’t settle just because you’re good to me. You want me to be happy, don’t you?” It was only as he lay dying that Fang Zhou finally understood: he had just 10.9kReads8.8Score819Shelves
27. 27 那 The Year the Flowers Bloomed in Xunyang 那年，花开浔阳 The Spring River Flows East一江春水向东流啊Urban134k WordsCompleted Campus life, top student, handsome hero, school beauty, a girl pursues a boy, and a sweet romance. The male lead comes from a rural village and is handsome and talented; the female lead is from the city and beautiful as a flower. They meet at a teachers' college, and from then on, a moving love story unfolds. 25Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is an inspirational story.

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