Real-Life Powerhouses with Influence and Connections in Every Field 现实大佬的，各方面有权有势的

1. 301 南 The Princess of the Southern Frontier 南疆皇女 Yuanmu Has Greenery元木有青Ancient Romance155k WordsOngoing [Pure Love + Nurturing + Two Powerful Leads + Two-Faced + Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger] “Loyal Marquis, you love me, don't you?” “Mm...” I've always loved you, and you alone. A hundred years from now, it will still be the same. She carried herself like an emperor in front of others, but whenever she saw him, her face would turn red. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   As a princess, she cannot change her birth, so she must make the most of it.

2. 302 修 There's a Fat Guy in the Cultivation World Who's Ridiculously Cautious 修仙界有个胖子超苟 Lucky Chubby Big Brother好运胖哥哥Eastern Fantasy903k WordsCompleted (Beast-taming cultivation, unlimited leveling, power fantasy, stronger against strong foes and stronger still against the weak) Zhang Baiwang is a very fat young man from a small frontier city in the Xia Kingdom. His father is a merchant who had him late in life and spoils him, so Zhang Baiwang is both ignorant and uneducated. However, having grown up around his father's business, he's picked up some knack for reading people. By a stroke of luck, he obtains an ancient divine artifact, the Demon- 696Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The fat guy who cultivates immortality has it incredibly fun, controlling beasts and ghosts...

3. 303 凤 The Phoenix Returns to Its Nest: Reborn as the First Empress 凤归巢：重生之第一权后 Mao Jianyou猫见佑Ancient Romance296k WordsOngoing Reborn into a new life, she wants only to settle accounts herself with everyone who wronged her. The crown prince is a hypocrite, her half-sister is vicious, and the empress dowager is ruthless. She won’t spare a single one of them. She plans several moves ahead and turns other people’s power against them, rising from a sheltered noble daughter to the very center of power. But there’s someone else on this path. He was the ultimate victor in her previous life, and the only person in this life who —Reads—Score—14d adds
4. 304 留 I Returned from Studying Abroad to Become a Grave Tender, and My Grave-Cleaning Service Set the Trending Topics Ablaze 留学回国当扫墓人，我靠代客祭扫炸翻热搜 Guest of Xiuyan岫烟客27k WordsCompleted I Returned from Studying Abroad to Become a Grave Sweeper, and My Funeral-Offering Service for Clients Blew Up the Trending Searches —Reads—Score—14d adds

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5. 305 风 The Wind Blows Toward Southern Xinjiang 风欲南疆 Yijia Convenience Store宜佳便利Urban232k WordsOngoing Xiao Yiyu had just graduated from a sports university when he joined one of the country’s top conglomerates. Assigned to the chaotic Southern Border region, he met streetwalker Yao Ziqing in the ancient lychee grove. After being forced to join a local crime boss to help Yao Ziqing get justice, he was sent to prison in the Southern Yue Kingdom when he went to Vietnam to rescue the conglomerate vice president’s daughter, Xiao Ziyi. With help from Yao Ziqing and Shen Lingjie, he escaped and fled to —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   From an unknown soldier to a war god, surrounded by countless beauties.

6. 306 夜 Night Edict 夜诏 Lantern Hanging at Night夜悬灯Modern Romance448k WordsCompleted A new work is here. “A marriage contract is a cover for Lin Wan's investigation into her mother's death, and a game piece in Gu Yanshen's reckoning over his birth mother's old debts. Then, one rainy night, a box patterned with intertwined lotus vines appears, and the twenty-year-old Night Decree suddenly rings out. The dead demand repayment, and the wicked silence witnesses. When a contract marriage collides with bloody truth, hunter and prey switch places in the rain. He is gravely wounded and —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Friends! Breaking news from Orange Melon: The "Extreme Push-Pull" story between President Gu and Engineer Lin has reached chapter 20! The couple is showering readers with sweetness, and the plot is accelerating! The Tomato Book Circle is buzzing with excitement over #DidPresidentGuSuccessfullyPretendToSleepToday?# From playing along to turning a fake relationship into a real one, every chapter is a massive "saying one thing but doing another" moment. Friendly reminder: Prepare your insulin before reading, the sweetness level is off the charts! Come and witness how this contract couple turns a Jinjiang drama into a Tomato bestseller! 🚀

7. 307 乘 Riding the Wind to Rise 乘风起势 Freedom on the Wind风渡自由Modern Romance88k WordsCompleted The story takes place around 1983 to 1997. In those turbulent years, a group of ordinary people display a kind of "heroism": not by never falling, but by helping each other back to their feet every time they do. A group of vibrant, idealistic, passionate young people start with nothing and support one another. Along the way, they face hardships together and gradually grow. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A period drama + ensemble piece + showcasing the pinnacle of success! A group of ordinary people, without connections or powerful backers, rely on their indomitable spirit to rise from nothing to great heights. Neighborly support, partnerships, the ups and downs of the business world, and the gradual growth of their family business—see how they seize opportunities in this era, starting from humble beginnings and building a powerful empire. It gets increasingly exciting and addictive as you read on.

8. 308 沉 I Slept for Ten Years, and My Teammates Became Legends 沉睡十年，队友都成大佬了 Even Yogurt Needs to Be Chugged from the Bottle优酸乳也要对瓶吹Sci-Fi & Apocalypse141k WordsOngoing The heavenly fire catastrophe descended, burning the old civilization to ash. Across the scorched earth, cybernetics rule and gangs carve up the land. After ten years asleep, the ghost returns! Ling Yuan, once the blade of the 131st Special Operations Unit, was betrayed by his superiors during a classified mission ten years ago. He was buried in a research facility’s cryogenic pod and declared dead by the world. When he opens his eyes again, all his military cybernetics are gone, but his body ha 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It's a good read, well-written, and each story is well-developed. It's definitely worth following.

9. 309 权 The Lord’s Dangerous Love, Ruling the Court 权顷朝野之爵爷危情 Vegetarian Dinosaur素食恐龙Modern Romance1.6M WordsCompleted The Young Lord of Kyoto, Quan Shaoqing, has lived for thirty years, and his usual way of doing things is simple: If he likes it, he takes it by force. If it won’t submit, he tears it down. If he’s sick of it, he throws it away. There’s a saying: No matter how perfect you are, like a god, there’s always someone who can drag you down to earth. This time, the Young Lord didn’t just fall. He landed face-first. Song Chao is a woman who: Has no ambition and doesn’t want to marry into a wealthy family. 31Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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   Quan Shaoqing gave Song Chao a gun, granting her the Quan family the privilege of acting first and reporting later. This move proved effective. Song Chao no longer had time for heartbreak; she needed immense willpower to control the mad thoughts in her mind and rush home to shoot the mother and child.

10. 310 穿 I Transmigrated into a Pendant, and My Wife Handed Me Over to the Nation 穿越成吊坠，妻子把我上交国家 Puppet Number Twenty-One二十一号傀儡Urban363k WordsCompleted [Urban high-martial world + transmigration + handing everything over to the state + passionate ensemble cast + protecting his wife from behind the scenes] This is another world where Chinese history has been lost to a gap in the record and exotic beasts run rampant. The original host dies in the opening. I’ve only just transmigrated and haven’t even figured out what’s going on when my soul is sucked into a broken pendant, a keepsake the original host gave his wife. Sealed inside the pendant is f 295Reads—Score—14d adds

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11. 311 组 Team Up to Go Home for the New Year: Why Are All My Teammates Goddesses? 组队回家过年：队友竟然全是女神 Puppet Number Twenty-One二十一号傀儡Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Urban + System + multiple women + lighthearted + feel-good power fantasy + mostly everyday life] “Yang Tian, if you don’t bring home a girlfriend this New Year, you’re sleeping in the pigsty!” Faced with his mother’s ultimatum, penniless Yang Tian suddenly obtains the [Instance Party System]. As long as he posts a mission, all kinds of goddesses will accept it and “team up” with him to go home and conquer every obstacle. New Year’s Eve, family reunion dinner. Uncle: “I heard Yang Tian lost his 2.4kReads6.0Score25814d adds
12. 312 嫌 You Thought I Was Too Weak, So My Cultivation Technique Went Dark Overnight 嫌我太弱，我的功法连夜黑化了 Puppet Number Twenty-One二十一号傀儡Urban744k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + Misunderstandings + Chat Group + Fully Automated Training + Overpowered Power Fantasy] Yang Tian transmigrates into a high-martial-arts world. With mediocre talent, he only wants to lie flat. But who could have guessed that the cultivation techniques inside him would think he was too weak and turn sentient overnight! And that’s not all. His techniques even set up a chat group: [Iron Shirt] left the group and wrote: “The Host is too fragile. I went for a soak at the nuclear power 764Reads—Score10214d adds
13. 313 浪 A Romantic Career in Officialdom 浪漫仕途 Peerless Blade Edge不二刀锋Urban517k WordsCompleted After graduating with a master’s degree, Leng Yu took the civil service exam and landed a post in a poor mountain region, determined to do more good for the people and deliver real results. But while his ideals were lofty, reality dealt him a face-slapping blow. Facing pressure from all sides, he stubbornly fought his way forward and gradually came to understand that to accomplish great things, he would first have to become a high-ranking official. 115Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    In less than a week, the township party secretary, angered by his downfall, brutally beat up the township head who had harassed women, petitioned for the people, and outwitted criminal gangs. Several women were jealous of him, and various powerful figures pressured him. Suddenly, he became the focus of attention in Daping Township. But he remained steadfast in his principles: to protect good people and to prevent women from suffering injustice. He navigated the complexities with ease, striving towards his ideals. (Tall, rich, and handsome)

14. 314 风 Fortunes Rise in Macau, but the Road to Wealth Is a Little Rocky 风起澳门，暴富的道路有点坑 A Heart of Iron, a Temper Like Water铁心似水Urban1.2M WordsCompleted I was doing all right in the human world. Then, out of nowhere, I was dragged up to heaven, only to be kicked straight down into hell. Now I'm in hell, but my heart is in heaven. Going back to the human world is nothing but a distant dream... Gamblers want to win, but casinos don't want to lose either. In this vast world, people of every kind are busy, all scheming and calculating. A mountain is a mountain, and water is water. Then a mountain is no longer a mountain, and water is no longer water 6.7kReads8.9Score38514d adds
15. 315 我 I Used the Myriad Worlds Exchange System to Redeem Myself 我用万界兑换系统兑换我自己 Puppet Number Twenty-One二十一号傀儡Urban343k WordsCompleted [System + mastermind behind the scenes + multiple worlds + apocalypse + no saintly hero] Yang Tian acquired a strange System. The items in its shop turned out to be attributes he had "lost" himself? [Looks +10]? I lost that! [Intelligence +20]? I lost that too! [Protective Astral Energy]? That's my passive skill! Yang Tian: "Hey, System bro, aren't you just making me pay to buy myself back?!" The world changed. The Gray Realm descended, and reality merged with the mysterious and uncanny. Wit 198Reads—Score1414d adds
16. 316 侯 The Marquis’s Two Daughters: Turning the Tide 侯府双姝：逆势破局 Qingning's Little Rose青柠的小玫瑰Ancient Romance147k WordsCompleted A new story is here! Come read my work on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 1.8kReads—Score—14d adds
17. 317 叱 Making Waves 叱咤风云 Bi Longdan笔龙胆Urban8.1M WordsOngoing Amid the great tides of change sweeping in from the southeast, Xiao Zheng, a low-ranking grassroots official, seizes an opportunity by chance and embarks on a journey from hidden potential to dazzling success. 1.9kReads6.8Score18714d adds

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    This official statement is so realistic, I want to keep reading!

18. 318 京 The Ninth Master of the Capital’s Reborn Little Rose: Alluring Yet Obedient 京圈九爷的重生小玫瑰，又欲又乖 Eating Tomatoes Without Gaining Weight吃番茄不长胖Modern Romance652k WordsCompleted A short drama adapted from the author's novel Late Night, Don't Say My Name is now available. [Reborn romance + long-planned scheme + obsessive second male lead pursues his wife + the Ninth Lord takes the lead] In her previous life, Meng Mingxuan misunderstood the Ninth Lord, who doted on and loved her, believing he and her older sister were in a tragic love affair. She did everything she could to flee his side and married Yin Ting, a poor man whose profile resembled the Ninth Lord's. In the end 32.4kReads9.3Score10.2k14d adds
19. 319 风 Hong Xiuquan, the Charismatic Heavenly King 风流天王洪秀全 Yu Songhan郁松寒Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Hong Xiuquan, an impoverished scholar in the late Qing, was quite the extraordinary man. He struck out on a new path, launched the Jintian Uprising, rose from humble beginnings, captured Nanjing, founded the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, dominated eighteen provinces, and ruled for fourteen years over half the realm. He was insatiably greedy, consorting with courtesans and surrounding himself with beautiful women. He gathered beauties from across the land, keeping 2,300 women in his harem to serve hi 11.1kReads8.6Score82514d adds

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    A masterpiece of historical fiction. A new book, but it has a story, a plot, historical facts, and excellent writing! Definitely worth reading.

20. 320 隐 Hidden Clan: The Crown Prince Comes Down the Mountain 隐世家族：我，太子下山 Heaven's One True Water天一真水Urban3.2M WordsOngoing [No Harem] [Laid-Back Daily Life] [Show-Off Power Fantasy] [Traditional Chinese Elements] Until he turned eighteen, Feng Chen's world consisted of a thatched cottage, a bamboo house, verdant mountains and clear waters, and all the skills his great-grandfather had taught him. He practiced the Eight-Section Brocade in the morning and tai chi in the evening. In his spare time, he arranged flowers, made incense, ground ink, and wrote calligraphy. He had even studied astrology, medicine, divination, 117Reads7.2Score—14d adds

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    It seems like this work by the author Tomato is just for practice; the first few chapters might be a bit disappointing, but the later ones are great and very enjoyable.

21. 321 曾 Once a King, Reborn to Rule the Korean Wave 曾经的王king，重生主宰韩流 Cui Manor崔氏庄Urban369k WordsOngoing In his previous life, he was EXO’s original leader, shelved by SM. In this life, reborn in 2008 with twenty years of memories of the Korean Wave, he swears to rise from the mire and take control of K-pop’s rules with his own hands. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    King, come back.

22. 322 都 City Nights: The Dragonkin 都市夜色之龙人 Keep Striving要努力加油啊Urban105k WordsOngoing “What’s so great about being alive? You have no one and nothing you care about. Do you really want to keep living that badly?” “Of course! There are still so many delicious things I haven’t eaten and so many places I haven’t been. But... I want to live, so I’m going to cherish every day.” “Among those of the same rank, dragons are invincible. Run! Forget about the others.” An old man from the Ghost Sect spoke in a trembling voice. “Hmph. You think you can leave? You lot call yourselves gods. I’l —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Bump post][Bump post][Bump post]

23. 323 真 True Chain Tyrant 真链暴君 North to South, East to West南来西往Sci-Fi & Apocalypse190k WordsOngoing > Genius programmer Kevin creates TrueChain, a completely transparent and tamper-proof blockchain system. > TrueChain upends the financial order, collapsing the global monetary system and plunging the world into chaos. > When Kevin discovers that TrueChain is being used for human trafficking, he tries to stop the transactions. > But the System rules that he has violated its rules and automatically freezes all his assets. > While on the run, Kevin discovers that nodes around the world are all car —Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 324 昨 Yesterday Flowed into the City 昨日流入城 Thorny Bougainvillea有刺三角梅Urban3.0M WordsCompleted [Officialdom] + [Workplace] + [Business World] + [Family] A scholar, two business magnates, three boxing champions, four great families, the Gao family's five tigers, the Twelve Beauties of Jiangling, and 108 concubines... A man who had lost all hope and decided to lie flat is thrust into officialdom overnight, only to become the talk of the whole city as he indulges in wine, women, wealth, and power... Where does his path ultimately lead? Will there be an ending? 293Reads9.2Score36614d adds

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    Even a master like him can't fully grasp the essence of this book...

25. 325 撑 Breaking Through the Transmigration and Rebirth Research Lab 撑破穿越重生研究室 Thorny Bougainvillea有刺三角梅Urban375k WordsOngoing Modern City + Multiple Social Classes + Multiple Female Characters + Campus Life + Inspirational + Political Career + Workplace + Two Male Leads To secure more research funding, Z University opened the world’s first “Transmigration and Rebirth Research Lab.” After finally passing the graduate entrance exam, Yi Lian became one of the lab’s first graduate students… Then Yi Lian discovered that they had become a living specimen… 154Reads7.1Score—14d adds
26. 326 我 I Work in Customer Service for a Property Management Company 我在物业做客服 March Tiger三月的虎Urban668k WordsCompleted [Inside the property management industry] [Social issues] [Reality] [Workplace comeback] [Passionate] [Hard work] [Face-slapping] After his startup fails, Zhang Juntao returns to the workplace. Watch as he finds his way forward in the property management industry he once complained about! Cluttered hallways, parking problems, leaks, noise disputes, and a host of other headaches: how will he and his friends overcome them? How will he level up by defeating one challenge after another, growing from 282Reads9.3Score—14d adds

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    The author captures the minutiae and warmth of life perfectly, without resorting to melodrama or contrived sentimentality. Every detail touches the heart, allowing readers to see themselves reflected in the words and resonating with the reader more and more with each reading.

27. 327 大 King of the Continent 大陆王者 The An Family Patriarch, Who Loves Nan Shi Donkey Meat爱吃南石驴肉的安家主Eastern Fantasy221k WordsOngoing Wang Ye was once a talented young member of a powerful family on the Tianxuan Continent. But a sudden upheaval left him framed and falsely accused, turning him into an abandoned son of the family. Cast out, Wang Ye ended up on the streets and experienced life's warmth and cruelty firsthand. Yet he did not lose heart. Instead, hardship forged his unyielding will. By chance, he discovered a mysterious ruin in a remote place and obtained a miraculous cultivation technique. From then on, he embarked —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a very good fantasy novel that tells the story of a family outcast who rises to become the ruler of the continent.

28. 328 一 A Down-and-Out Young Man's Life on Easy Mode 一个落魄青年的开挂人生 Endless Facets of Life写不尽的人生百态Urban268k WordsCompleted [Modern life + country living + romance + supernatural abilities + investment and capital + business strategy + beauties + little girls + stocks + gambling god + treasure appraisal + stone gambling + positive energy + face-slapping] A young office worker gets callously abandoned? Lost in life, how should he choose his path? He finds love again, so why does another blow follow? Can love really awaken supernatural abilities? Will leveling up his abilities make his road ahead smooth? This is the st 75Reads6.7Score—14d adds
29. 329 从 From Employee to Political Powerbroker 从职员到官场枭雄 Weaving Grass into a Forest结草成林Urban998k WordsCompleted The career path is a bottomless abyss. Only by being cautious every step of the way can you reach the summit and serve the people. Shao Hongwei started out as a junior clerk. It was his deep sense of awe and responsibility that made him a regional official. 408Reads7.4Score10514d adds

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    Starting from the deputy section chief level, it's possible to not...

30. 330 协 Our Contract Is Up, and the Trillionaire Begs Me Through Red-Rimmed Eyes Not to Leave 协议到期，千亿大佬红眼求我别走 Spirit Stone of Yuhu Star玉壶星的灵石Modern Romance214k WordsCompleted Married into the Lu family, Shen Ruyi is dismissed by everyone as ordinary and mediocre. She can't be bothered to defend herself. A miracle doctor, a design authority, and a business tycoon are all her secret identities. Her contract husband, Lu Tingxiao, is secretly a powerful tycoon worth hundreds of billions. As they spend day and night together, he falls completely in love with her, doting on and protecting her every day. A former flame and snobbish relatives take turns courting disaster, on —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    🔥A viral sensation online: the ultimate wife-chasing tragedy!! She amassed millions in disappointment, quietly withdrew, and vanished completely. Only after she disappeared did the tycoon finally realize his mistake. From then on, the aloof billionaire CEO became a groveling, desperate pursuer of his wife! The story is initially torturous for the female lead, but later devastatingly cruel to the male lead – incredibly powerful! Search on Tomato Search: Agreement expired, billionaire tycoon begged me not to leave with red eyes.

31. 331 我 I Actually Became the Ungrateful Wretch in Their Eyes 我竟成了他们眼中的白眼狼 User78041916用户78041916Modern Romance23k WordsCompleted A lifetime of storms, poured into a pot of wine: sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy, it's all in there! A parent's love knows no bounds, and the kindness of raising a child is greater than the heavens! Yet there are plenty of "ungrateful wretches" out there, too! It's not easy being a dutiful child or grandchild! I really... —Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 332 重 Reborn in Officialdom: Governing the County, Ruling the World 重生官场之县治天下 Old General of Guanzhong关西老将Urban1.3M WordsCompleted This book connects seamlessly with Rebirth on the Official and Business Paths. The county is the foundation of a peaceful nation. Being a county magistrate is hard, and being one in a poor county is even harder. Li Yuanfang is reborn in 1990 and steps onto the official and business paths, achieving both wealth and power. In governing the county, he dares to face challenges head-on and strikes decisively. With exceptional courage and strategy, he defeats his opponents time and again, winning one 20Reads8.1Score10114d adds

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    My work is worth looking forward to; many of the story materials come from real life. [Reflection]

33. 333 开 The Open Era 开放时代 Old General of Guanzhong关西老将Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Li Yuanfang was reborn in 1990. Riding the tide of the reform era, he started out as a township civil servant, used his knowledge of the future to develop an export-oriented economy, and built a business empire. With his ingenuity and iron will, he rose from adversity, took charge of a region, and battled all kinds of powerful forces. He built water conservancy projects, roads, and schools, bringing benefits to the people and helping ordinary families achieve their dream of a stable, comfortable 769Reads8.1Score—14d adds
34. 334 被 The King of Traffic After the Layoffs 被裁后的流量之王 Yi Shuihan Bing易水寒冰Urban389k WordsCompleted When a severance gift box and a viral hit with tens of millions of views arrive at the same time, he turns the fate of being laid off into a symphony of revenge in the age of algorithms. Jia Pingfan, a 35-year-old director of paid traffic campaigns, is summoned by HR to a small meeting room on the 18th floor of ABCD's Northern Research Center. Beyond the glass wall, his colleagues slide past like one ad creative after another. Inside, he accepts the severance gift box, slices through its gold-em —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Can a middle-aged unemployed worker turn their life around after being stuck in a top company?

35. 335 三 Three Parts Cold, Taking on the Whole Arena 三分薄凉劈全场 Nan Xiaonian南小念Ancient Romance112k WordsCompleted My name is Su Ran, and I transmigrated into the most useless junior sister in a cultivation sect. The day my senior brother bullied me, I muttered, "It's getting cold. The Wang family should go bankrupt." A bolt of heavenly lightning came crashing down, giving my senior brother a frizzy, explosive hairstyle. The whole sect was stunned. My aloof, snow-cold master looked me in the eye for the first time. He summoned me to his cave and asked seriously, "Is this 'Wang family' you speak of my enemy?" —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Is this what you mean?

36. 336 本 I'm Quite the Laughingstock Out Here on the Frontier 本王在边疆挺招笑 Mountain-Watching Guest Among the Clouds云间客观山Ancient Romance145k 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! —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    With humor and satire, this article is full of interesting tales from the frontier and is a lighthearted read that you shouldn't miss.

37. 337 仕 The Political Ladder: My White Moonlight Chases Power, So I Turn Away and Shine 仕途：白月光攀权我转身万丈光芒 Qian Xiaqi钱夏七Urban256k WordsOngoing New book, and the rating has only just come in. It’s sure to rise! I write patriotic stories. My completed novel, Helping Mom Deal with Scumbags and the Third Party, is that kind of story, and so is this new one. [Positive energy + down-to-earth characters + realistic urban fiction + love of country and family] Jian Yifan was raised in the countryside by his grandfather and 1Reads6.7Score—14d adds

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    There are so many novels about officialdom, I don't know which one to read. I chose a new book, it's light and stress-free. I enjoyed reading it very much.

38. 338 全 Citywide Lockdown 全城封锁 Su Tiantianl苏甜甜lModern Romance123k WordsOngoing At first glance, Xu Nianqing seems like an utterly ordinary college student, but she's actually a writer, an actress, and a director. Shang Huaizhou seems like an aloof, work-obsessed man, but in reality he's a gentle, considerate husband who dotes on his wife. What sparks will fly between them? Meanwhile, a massive conspiracy shatters the peace that once reigned in District 12. The surface is calm, but beneath it, the waters churn. How will the two of them join forces to overcome the crisis? —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Not only is it impressive, but the male lead is also a big star. The female lead is even stronger, and they're known for their "I won't mess with you unless you mess with me, but if you do, I'll deal with you directly" mentality. Investing in it is definitely worthwhile.

39. 339 重 Back to 2004: The Investment Tycoon 重回2004之投资大亨 Crispy Cucumber Peel脆卷黄瓜皮Urban38k WordsOngoing Lin Yuan unexpectedly returns to 2004, when China is experiencing rapid economic growth. The surge in car ownership is driving oil demand through the roof, while real estate, the internet, and other industries are on the verge of explosive growth. With his insight into future trends, the protagonist decides to start with a gas station and carve out a path to success. 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I recommend one.

40. 340 候 Hou Weidong's Notes on Being an Official 候卫东做官笔记 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban790k WordsCompleted As a graduate of a prestigious university, Hou Weidong encounters one thorny problem after another upon entering government service, yet manages to turn danger into safety every time. Taking different approaches: that is Hou Weidong’s political philosophy. That is how Hou Weidong conducts himself. That is Hou Weidong’s great wisdom. 3.5kReads6.7Score48414d adds

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    Absolutely a classic, and very good-looking.

41. 341 他 He Thrived in the Inner-Courtyard Battles; I Donned Armor on the Battlefield and Went on a Rampage 他宅斗成瘾，我战场披甲，杀疯了 Lingling Yao零零吆Historical160k WordsOngoing After swapping bodies with the Marquis Champion, a “human killing machine,” Chu Yin panicked. With the marquis’s fearsome reputation hanging over her, she could still hold her own on the battlefield thanks to her memories of a past life. But then a secret report arrived from the capital: The marquis, now wearing the face of the He family’s young cousin: · Went kite-flying with the Third Miss He, who got struck by lightning! · Accompanied his aunt-in-law to burn incense, and a statue of Buddha —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's so good I can't stop watching, hahaha it's killing me with laughter!

42. 342 我 My Cultivation Surpasses the Dao of Adding Words! 我的道行超越了加字学问！ The Talkative Little Imp爱说话的鬼灵精Eastern Fantasy431k WordsCompleted This is a cheerful world, that's right... Cultivation is fun, and punishing evil and promoting good is fun too. Cultivation ranks: Fighter, Qi Gathering, Sea of Bitterness, Core Formation, Nascent Soul, Deification, Martial Saint, Titled Martial Emperor, Origin-Returning Martial Ancestor, Primordial Ancestral Realm, Primordial Eternal Life Realm, Primordial Void Realm, Supreme Creation Realm, Supreme Transcendent Origin Realm, Supreme Transcendent Space Realm, Supreme Ultimate Realm, and so on.. 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The system is rebellious and constantly "messes up" with the protagonist: If there were a system, it would definitely be a staunch believer in the "art of adding words," frantically issuing "word-adding tasks" to the protagonist. However, the protagonist deliberately ignores the system's instructions, instead turning the tables and making the system cry. This wonderful game of "protagonist vs. System" is packed with fresh and hilarious moments, making watching the updates feel like watching a "troublemaking duo."

43. 343 潜 The Sequel to Lurking 潜伏后传 The Too-Late Jinx为时已晚的克夫Urban686k WordsCompleted In September 1949, at Tianjin Airport, one fleeting glance was all it took. Using the code phrase “the old hen circling,” Yu Zecheng entrusted his life savings and the intelligence he had yet to deliver to his “late wife,” Wang Cuiping. After heading to Taiwan, Yu Zecheng walks on eggshells under Wu Jingzhong. He must contend with factional infighting within the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics while fending off the relentless scrutiny of Liu Yaozu, chief of the Operations Division. Meanwh 46.5kReads8.6Score3k14d adds

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    A spy thriller novel; feel free to read a sample.

44. 344 启 Setting Sail for Yunzhou 启航云州 Hook Vine Grass钩藤草Urban339k WordsCompleted Driven by the ideal of “making Yunzhou a better place,” dedicated official Chen Wangshu leads his team into a new chapter. They conduct in-depth research and develop plans to upgrade local industries, connect businesses with resources to help them overcome difficulties, and organize activities to enrich residents’ cultural and spiritual lives. With each new effort, they move steadily toward their goal and help Yunzhou set sail for a brighter future. 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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    *Sailing to Yunzhou*: The tug-of-war between Su Man and Chen Wangshu is the most intriguing aspect—she hopes to use his power for revenge, yet fears his idealism will backfire; he trusts her competence, but cannot fathom her weaknesses, and trust grows into a complex tacit understanding through testing. *The County Committee*: When a "new official" meets a "veteran," when public interest clashes with private desire, the conflict in *The County Committee* doesn't stop from the very first page. Zhao Gang's "progress" and Chen Hongnian's "defense" represent a direct confrontation between two governing philosophies.

45. 345 县 The County Party Committee 县委班子 Hook Vine Grass钩藤草Urban342k WordsCompleted County Leadership tells the story of Linchuan County's officials staying true to their original mission and fulfilling their duties as the county develops. By uniting their efforts to improve governance and drive local development, they show the positive spirit of grassroots officials devoted to serving the people and taking initiative. 5Reads6.2Score—14d adds
46. 346 官 A Trap Within a Trap in the Halls of Power 官场局中局 Spring Breeze Leaves No Trace 007春风了无痕007Urban537k WordsCompleted [Political intrigue + power struggles + influential figures + suspense + workplace drama + deduction] Cao Zili, head of the Phoenix Mountain project, falls to his death. Rumors claim a suicide note was found at the scene, but its intended recipient is a mystery, and the case is full of unanswered questions... Was it suicide or murder? And what was the motive? The body cannot be found, making the case difficult to solve... The provincial task force arrives, sending the political scene in Huzhou i 1.2kReads8.7Score12414d adds

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    A person caught in a maze within a maze~

47. 347 权 The Black Hole Behind Power 权利背后的黑洞 Young Master Qianxu千栩公子Mystery36k WordsOngoing Experienced detective Fu Yisheng takes on a case involving a dumped body. He expects it to be routine, but complications keep piling up. Only after a turbulent series of twists and turns, and painstakingly piecing together the clues, can he bring the mastermind to justice. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Fu Yisheng, an experienced criminal investigator, gradually uncovers a very tricky case through his professional detective skills and meticulous attention to detail.

48. 348 时 The Time Hunter 时间追猎者者 Three Thousand Silken Strands Dancing Across the World三千青丝舞乾坤Sci-Fi & Apocalypse227k WordsOngoing In a cyberpunk city rotting beneath neon lights, memories are currency. To keep his sister Lin Xiaoyu alive in a cryogenic pod, legendary mercenary Lin Mo becomes a “memory hunter,” prowling the black market. When he takes a job to steal the emotional memories of a 14-year-old clone, C-73, he stumbles into a shocking conspiracy: the client is none other than Xiaoyu’s surviving consciousness! And buried in C-73’s brain is “Pandora,” an apocalyptic weapon developed by their father, Lin Yuanshan, c —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Science fiction, a new genre, it's a promising book.

49. 349 南 A Road Through the Storms of Nanyang 南洋风雨路 Thousand Festivals千千节Urban84k WordsOngoing [Era-spanning business warfare + iron-blooded warlord + political intrigue and revenge + powerful family clans + no romance] Read before you dive in. This is the passionate legend of a warlord who built an empire and made his mark on history. In 1946, retired veteran general Yang Haotian quietly sailed overseas with his two children and twelve chests of gold. He had hoped to escape the civil war and find a place to settle in the South Seas. But the gold brought disaster, and danger lurked along —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    ✅No romance! Purely about power struggles and business intrigue, with a streamlined cast of characters and a tight, concise plot. The 80,000-word novel has been carefully edited. The protagonist uses his ruthless methods to build a powerful empire in the chaotic Southeast Asia. If you're looking for stories about overseas Chinese power struggles and historical intrigue, give this a try.

50. 350 不 Not to Be Wronged in the Slightest 不容受一点委屈 Nagata of Mount Wannian万年山的永田Ancient Romance133k WordsCompleted A new work is here! Come 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! 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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