Building Up Chinese Reading Skills for School (Essential for Keeping Up with the Competition) 语文课外阅读积累(内卷必备)

1. 51 玄 Guan Zhong’s Mystic Arts: Uniting the Lords and Restoring the Mandate of Heaven 玄相管仲：九合诸侯，一匡气运 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今28k WordsCompleted Guan Zhong, Master of Metaphysics: Uniting the Lords, Restoring the Mandate of Heaven 5Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 52 重 Chong’er Returns to Jin 重耳归晋 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今14k WordsCompleted Chong'er Returns to Jin 3Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 53 紫 Master of the Purple Star: The Birth Chart Rules the World, the Stars Subdue All Realms 紫微星主：命盘定乾坤，星斗镇诸天 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今29k WordsCompleted Master of the Ziwei Star: The Fate Chart Determines the World, the Stars Subdue All Realms —Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 54 司 Sima Jizhu: The Way of Yi Towers Over Heaven 司马季主：易道凌天 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今15k WordsCompleted Sima Jizhu: The Way of Change Soars Above the Heavens —Reads—Score—14d adds
5. 55 玄 The Vertical and Horizontal Strategies of the Mystic Pivot: The Biography of Su Qin 玄枢纵横之苏秦传 Leisurely Through Past and Present闲中古今18k WordsCompleted The Story of Su Qin: Master of Strategy and Statecraft 4Reads—Score—14d adds
6. 56 商 A Comprehensive History of Commerce 商史通鉴 Mu Feng Wuchen, Branch Office沐枫无尘分号Historical1.5M WordsCompleted A sweeping historical novel that lays bare six centuries of power games in the Shang dynasty. No myths, no romanticized tales, only the truest human nature, the cruelest contests, and the deepest lessons of rise and fall. My writing on Shang history began with questions about the origins of Chinese civilization, and ended with a reunion with myself. The Shang dynasty was a pivotal era when the rites, royal authority, and divine power of Huaxia took shape together. Yet scarce historical records a 163Reads—Score—14d adds
7. 57 异 A Long Journey in Another World 异界旅途漫漫 The Mountain Moon Knows Not of You山月不知君Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing [No System + Original Story + Ensemble Cast + No Brain-Dead Characters + Fast-Paced + Pure Romance] I’m dedicated to creating a different kind of world and bringing everyone a fresh new thrill, along with a more realistic experience! The rain fell without letup, day after gloomy day. Beneath the curtain of rain... Travelers from another world, I’d like you to finish this terrible game of chess for me. Anyone can be a chess piece, anyone can be sacrificed. All living beings are players in this ga 6.1kReads—Score36014d adds

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   How about trying an interesting historical novel? It's absolutely fantastical! The more you read, the more exciting it gets! Every beginning and character introduction is intricately connected by a powerful causal system. I also recommend a fantastic isekai (another world) novel to my family—a thrilling story with a logically sound plot and exquisite aesthetics. It's definitely one of the most worthwhile novels to read this year.

8. 58 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 497.6kReads9.7Score72.9k14d adds
9. 59 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 237.2kReads9.4Score27.9k14d adds
10. 60 瓦 The Saga of Wagang Stronghold 瓦岗寨演义 Liang Langchuan梁朗川Historical74k WordsCompleted The Tale of Wagang Stronghold is set amid the chaos of the late Sui dynasty and vividly recounts how the heroes of Wagang rise up to resist tyranny. The story follows bold outlaws such as Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Shan Xiongxin, and Xu Maogong, chronicling their legendary exploits: gathering at Wagang, seizing the imperial tribute, rebelling in Shandong, and joining forces with eighteen rebel kings to fight the Sui court. The book features both bloody battles amid flashing blades and clashes of w 869Reads9.5Score10714d adds

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    A book worth reading repeatedly; each reread brings new understanding and insights. [Thumbs up]

11. 61 我 My Life of 'Reverse Cheating' Somehow Turned Into a Comedy 我那“反向开挂”的人生，硬是被我玩成了喜剧 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘13k WordsCompleted My life, with its “reverse cheat abilities,” somehow turned into a comedy thanks to me. 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Smiling face][Smiling face][Smiling face]

12. 62 微 The Traveler in the Faint Light: Turning Ordinary Days into a Blazing River of Stars 微光赶路人：把普通日子，活成滚烫星河 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘14k WordsCompleted A Wayfarer in the Faint Light: Turning Ordinary Days into a Blaze of Stars 7Reads—Score—14d adds
13. 63 无 An Unanswered Call at Dusk 无人接听的黄昏 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘9k WordsCompleted An Unanswered Call at Dusk 2Reads—Score—14d adds
14. 64 梦 The Dreamstitch Walker and the Imperfect Agency 梦缝行者与不完美事务所 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘9k WordsCompleted The Dream-Seam Walker and the Imperfect Affairs Agency —Reads—Score—14d adds
15. 65 心 Mirrorheart Town and the Pawnshop of Lost Memories 心镜小镇与遗忘当铺 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘9k WordsCompleted Heartmirror Town and the Pawnshop of Forgotten Things 1Reads—Score—14d adds
16. 66 清 Gentle Breezes, Northern Light 清风徐徐，北光照拂 Qing Die晴蝶Ancient Romance445k WordsOngoing A story concept I got from spinning a roulette wheel one day: Ling Beiyao: a teacher in an era of future technology Xu An: a doctor from another world Lin Yingchu: a demon king from an era of super-civilization (The protagonist was supposed to be just one person, but I ended up writing three.) The story is divided into the main storyline and individual character arcs. The main storyline follows the three protagonists from different worlds on their adventures in an era of super-civilization. The 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The author has something to say. (Do you need to do a reading comprehension exercise?) [Note]

17. 67 光 All Beings Beneath the Light 光遇众生 The Quiet Duke静谧的公爵Anime Fanfiction976k WordsOngoing Adventure + high-IQ showdowns + suspicious, scheming characters + no female lead + ensemble cast + slow pace + revelations about the world’s truth, layer by layer (A Sky: Children of the Light fanfiction) After transmigrating into the world of Sky: Children of the Light, the Duke becomes a Light Child manipulated by the ancestors. “Go make an offering,” they say. “It is your supreme glory.” He believes them and fights his way forward with his companions, only to discover the horrifying truth aft 166Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The author's writing is steady, the pacing isn't fast, but the details are incredibly abundant, like slowly gathering a net. While reading, you'll constantly have questions, and you'll find yourself questioning everything alongside the protagonist. It doesn't deliberately try to be sentimental, but each character's fate unfolds like a meticulously crafted tragic work of art, both logical and cruel. This isn't a book to give you a quick thrill; it's a book that will make you put down your phone and remain silent for a long time. For a new author to have this level of vision is truly remarkable!

18. 68 苍 Beneath the Boundless Skies 苍茫之下 The Moon Crosses the Star River月渡星川Urban722k WordsOngoing Under the Vast Sky is a long-form realist novel depicting life in local government and how ordinary people survive in the game of power struggles. Beneath the vast sky, everyone is a low-ranking official. Caught in the middle, they face pressure from above, turmoil below, and entanglements of human relationships on every side. With no powerful patron to rely on and no shortcuts to take, they can only endure to make their way and act cautiously to protect themselves. They struggle to survive in t 452Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    I'd like to recommend a few books to everyone. I hope you like them. Please give them a five-star review to show your support!

19. 69 落 The Sunset Protector's Record: A Rogue Spirit Boy's Path to Immortality 落霞护生录：杂灵少年的修仙志 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘Eastern Fantasy253k WordsCompleted Tired of cultivation stories about snatching treasures and devouring people? This one turns the genre on its head! Li Yan, an herb-gathering boy with a mixed spirit root, has no cheat or treasures. With nothing but the Book of Life-Preserving Medicine, he earns merit by healing the sick and saving lives, uses life-preserving talismans to hold off cultivators, and protects his neighbors and their well. No fighting over spiritual veins, no infighting: he believes only that “protecting life is th 3Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 70 神 Bureau of Magical Creatures: The Missing Feather of Honesty 神奇动物管理局：消失的诚实羽毛 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘9k WordsCompleted The Magical Creatures Administration: The Missing Feather of Truth 2Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 71 神 Department of Magical Creatures: The Curse of the Lying Coin 神奇动物管理局：谎言金币的诅咒 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘12k WordsCompleted The Bureau of Magical Creatures: The Curse of the Lying Coins 3Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 72 山 Awakening Compassion on Mountain Roads and River Routes 山程水驿悟慈心 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘12k WordsCompleted Finding compassion along mountain roads and at river-crossing stations 3Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 73 昆 The Eye of Kunlun: Shadows of Memory 昆仑之眼：记忆的影子 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘Mystery405k WordsCompleted When the copper lock on the camphorwood chest snapped open with a click, Lin Shen caught a familiar scent. It was a blend of pine-soot ink, old paper, and the cedar fragrance Zhou Shen always wore. Like a letter from another time, it instantly drew him back to an afternoon three years ago, when his mentor had been bent over his desk. Sunlight streamed through the carved wooden window and danced in the old man's graying hair. On the desk lay an open copy of The Tale of King Mu, whose annotations 5Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 74 山 The Atlas of Mountains and Rivers: Heart’s Mirror 山河图志·心鉴 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘6k WordsCompleted Illustrated Guide to Mountains and Rivers: Heart Mirror —Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 75 月 Moonlight on Glazed Glass: A Record of Enlightenment Through the Six Roots 月映琉璃：六根证道录 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘Modern Romance13k WordsCompleted Moonlight on Glazed Glass: A Record of Enlightenment Through the Six Roots 2Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 76 灵 Amid the Bells of Lingyin Temple: A Journey to the Heart of Zen 灵隐钟声里：叩问禅心之旅 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘Ancient Romance7k WordsCompleted Amid the Bells of Lingyin Temple: A Journey to Seek the Zen Heart 4Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 77 福 Good Fortune Must Be Guarded With Wisdom; A Righteous Heart Brings Lasting Blessings 福厚需智守，心正福绵长 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘Historical12k WordsCompleted Great Fortune Must Be Guarded with Wisdom; A Righteous Heart Brings Lasting Blessings 5Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 78 竹 A Heart Like Bamboo, A World as Vast as Mountains and Rivers 竹心自修，山河自阔 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘Historical13k WordsCompleted A Bamboo Heart Cultivates Itself; the Mountains and Rivers Stretch Far and Wide 9Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 79 墨 Ink Fragrance and Wine Aroma Accompany the Immortal's Shadow 墨香酒韵伴仙影 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘Modern Romance6k WordsCompleted Ink Fragrance and Wine Notes Accompany the Immortal's Shadow 1Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 80 那 Those Acts of Kindness That Were Never Forgotten 那些没被遗忘的善意 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘Historical6k WordsCompleted Those Acts of Kindness That Were Never Forgotten 1Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 81 命 Awakening at the Turning Point of Fate 命运转角处的觉醒 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘Modern Romance39k WordsCompleted Lin Yue once thought life was a script that followed a set routine: a nine-to-five job and a life whose end she could see from the start. Then an accident pushed her to a crossroads. Would she keep sinking, or take hold of the faint light reaching out from around the corner? This isn't a wish-fulfillment story about an ordinary girl making a spectacular comeback. It's the story of an ordinary girl slowly piecing herself back together amid mess and missteps. It turns out that “awakening” isn't s 4Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 82 听 Listening to the Sound of Cracks Growing 听裂纹生长的声音 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘Sci-Fi & Apocalypse155k WordsCompleted On the third day of ginkgo leaves falling, Lin Wan broke her seventh paintbrush. Pine soot ink spread across the rice paper like murky tears. She stared at the unfinished painting, Verdant Hues of a Thousand Peaks, feeling as if a wad of soaked cotton were lodged in her throat. Her fingertip brushed the wolf-hair brush handle, snapped in two, and a sharp pain shot from her palm to her temples. It was clearly the Huzhou purple bamboo brush her mentor had given her three months ago. Back then, he 1Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 83 贞 The Zhenguan Quantum Records: The Bronze Gate and the Star Raft Civilization 贞观量子录：青铜门与星槎的文明 Yuan Hong, Who Loves Crisp Vegetables爱吃爽口菜笋的袁弘Ancient Romance21k WordsCompleted A new story is here! Come read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 84 直 Livestream: Teaching Kids to Write Essays and Be Good People 直播：教孩子写作文，学做人 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果235k WordsCompleted Writing compositions is easy! This book shows parents how to guide their children in writing and in learning how to be good people. Drawing on traditional Chinese thought, it explores methods and techniques for parent-child education. 59Reads—Score10114d adds

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    This book not only teaches writing techniques and methods, but also how to improve reading comprehension skills. [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

35. 85 从 From Pangu to Puyi 从盘古到溥仪 Wang Weisheng王尾生Historical3.0M WordsOngoing [A Tomato-style Records of the Grand Historian + a blessing for audiobook listeners + grounded in historical sources + told with the flair of a novel] [Also known as From Pangu's Creation of the World to the Last Emperor's Abdication] A million-character epic spanning from Pangu's creation of the world to the last emperor's abdication. This isn't a mindless power fantasy: it combines historical authenticity with an engaging, nuanced touch. The book tells the whole story of Chinese history, from 615Reads8.3Score13014d adds

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    From knotted ropes to movable type printing, from bamboo slips to Xuan paper, the carriers of civilization have changed, but humanity's yearning for memory has never wavered. This book is proof of that.

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