Looking for Republic-Era Stories. No Silly, Sweet Female Leads. Desperate for Something to Read; New Readers Welcome 想看民国文，不要傻白甜，重度书荒，小白误入

1. 1 穿 Republican-Era Book Transmigration: The Poppy Is Seductive and Savage 穿书民国：虞美人又撩又凶 Beautiful Girl 33美少女33Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted [Both leads are each other’s only partner] One day, Yu Sheng transmigrated into the body of an early-doomed cannon-fodder character who shared her name. As soon as she got home, she fired three shots in front of everyone, then casually said, “How noisy.” No one could change her mind. Yu Sheng was determined to play the badass. At their first meeting, Yu Sheng was a delicate beauty, seemingly frail, helpless, and heartbroken. At their second meeting, Yu Sheng punched him twice. Don’t 412Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   Two strong female leads, each a young marshal of her own family, neither soft-hearted nor saintly, and equally matched with the male lead. 🥰

2. 2 刚 Just Arrived in Republican-Era China, I Have Nothing but Money 刚到民国，除了钱，一无所有 Tianyang Peak, Who Loves Handmade Wheat Dumplings爱吃手工麦饺的天阳峰Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Su Ning transmigrated into a series of novels set in the Republic of China era. The good news: she had a System. Better yet, the System's reward pool held a full ten billion. Once she spent it all, Su Ning could return to the modern era and live happily as a billionaire. The bad news: the System was called "The Rich Are Heartless"... In the turbulent Republic of China, she had to play a villain who was rotten to the core. Determined to stay alive, Su Ning racked her brains to become relatives wi 96.3kReads8.7Score10.4kShelves

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   I recently read an incredibly addictive transmigration novel. The female protagonist transmigrates into a Republican-era novel, earns billions in rewards through a system, and even recognizes the villain's family as relatives. She doesn't need to get involved in the plot; she can just live a life of leisure as a wealthy woman. The villains all protect her, making the plot lighthearted and enjoyable. You'll definitely love it!

3. 3 我 Renewing My Life in Republican-Era China 我在民国续费人生 She Came from the Snow她从雪中来Ancient Romance844k WordsCompleted [Republican Era Slice of Life] [Golden Finger Sign-In] [Space] [Lighthearted Comedy] This is a slice-of-life story set in the Republican Era, focused on cozy, easygoing days and building wealth. It is not an overpowered wish-fulfillment story, and there is no otome romance route. The romance only appears much later, with the focus on the female lead's growth. Bad news: Ji Shaowei transmigrated, and landed in the Republican Era! Good news: she transmigrated into a Republican Era game she had spe 15kReads8.8Score2.4kShelves

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   It's a good watch. It mainly depicts daily life during the Republican era, with detailed descriptions of prices. The female lead has a lucky charm that allows her to sign in daily, and there's not much romance.

4. 4 少 Young Marshal, Don't Get Cocky. Your Kid's Calling Someone Else Dad 少帅别嚣张，你崽管别人叫爹了 Matcha Red Bean Paste抹茶红豆沙Modern Romance208k WordsCompleted [An iron-fisted warlord who rules with absolute power VS a resilient commander's daughter] (Double rebirth + some angst early on + groveling later + mutual devotion + two equally strong leads) In her previous life, Commander Fu Tinghuan was led astray by her stepmother, becoming arrogant, aloof, and selfish. In the end, she lost her mother and child, and the man she loved died. Given a second life, she knows her family is her bottom line, and Xiao Hanzhi is a gift. She stood before Xiao Hanzhi, 200Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Twin Rebirth, although the ending was rushed, the plot was really exciting. Fans of the top lane should definitely check it out! [I highly recommend it!]

5. 5 梦 The Ephemeral Blossoms in My Dreams, A Tribute to You 梦里昙花奠与卿 Green as Snow青青如雪Two Male Leads101k WordsCompleted [A devoted, mute opera performer on the bottom × a short-tempered warlord with a possessive streak on top] Republican-era China / Tragedy / Male-Male Romance / Monogamous, devoted relationship / Happy ending (Love knows no gender; all that matters is whether two people understand each other. But in the end, they lose because they do not.) Shen Qing is a renowned opera performer. For the sake of a promise of deep love, he willingly takes off his costume and marries the warlord Nie Mingze. But 273Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 6 闪 A Flash Marriage: The True Heiress Marries a Warlord Tycoon 闪婚，真千金嫁给了军阀大佬 Chu Diandian初点点Modern Romance303k WordsCompleted Young Marshal Cheng Tianxun was swamped with military affairs and hated clingy, persistent women most of all. He had no time to deal with them. Qin Yan promised to turn a deaf ear to his affairs, never make a scene or demand his affection. Winning his trust, she successfully married into the military governor’s household in a flash marriage. After the wedding, each of them got what they wanted and kept the other at arm’s length. The marriage went smoothly. Until he said, “It’s not very appropria 64.1kReads9.2Score9.6kShelves
7. 7 穿 I Transmigrated to Republican-Era China and Changed the Fate of the Untouchable Beauty 穿越民国，我为高岭之花逆天改命 A Bowl of Tangerine Peel and Red Bean Paste一碗陈皮红豆沙Modern Romance202k WordsCompleted When the Seven Stars aligned, Liang Jinxia clutched her compass and plunged into the flames of war in Licheng in 1944. In her moment of despair, geologist Gu Qingwu held out a hand. “Come with me, or stay here and wait to die.” To survive, she became his assistant. Her uncanny “predictions” repeatedly saved him from danger, but also made him increasingly suspicious of her. “Who are you, really?” As artillery fire tore through the night, should she follow the course of history and save hersel 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Finally, a Republican-era novel where the male and female leads aren't from the Celestial Dragon era! It's full of patriotism, the living conditions are realistically depicted, and the characters are well-developed, loyal, and devoted to their country. I also loved the ending—it was the ending I'd always dreamed of! The local customs and traditions are vividly portrayed, with meticulous detail; the later parts have a feel of Wang Zengqi's essays. Rong County truly had many soldiers who defended their country during special periods; the writing is very realistic in many places, making it very relatable.

8. 8 穿 Transmigrated to the Republic of China: I Became a Literary Master 穿越之我在民国当文豪 Snowmelt-Simmered Fragrant Tea融雪煎香茗Urban490k WordsOngoing (Whether the rating goes up is up to fate.) Chen Haisheng, a history graduate student, sets off for his thesis defense in a sharp suit, expecting a bright future. Instead, he turns a corner and ends up in Beiping in 1915. His wealth of knowledge is no match for half a silver dollar; his lofty ideals leave him drifting like duckweed in a troubled age. He had planned to become a celebrated plagiarist, but then he saw that this era had already fallen into the abyss. With a turn of his pen, he becom 2.2kReads8.4Score221Shelves

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   Very beautiful 😘

9. 9 1 1912: Sweep Through a Chaotic Era with My Arsenal 1912：我靠军火库横扫乱世 Break the Horse, Raise the Spear, Pacify the World破马长枪平天下Urban946k WordsOngoing Late Qing dynasty, the third year of Xuantong, Rong County, Sichuan. Gunfire echoes across the land. A world in turmoil is coming, and the nation is on the brink of collapse. Chen Feng, a soldier in the Jiaolong Special Operations Assault Team, opens his eyes to find that he has transmigrated into this turbulent era, where human life is worth less than grass. Bandits run rampant within the country, and mutinous soldiers burn and slaughter. The Qing court is corrupt, while foreign powers circle l 19.3kReads6.7Score1kShelves

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   Looking for a book to read! A Republican-era warlord novel where the protagonist is a time traveler. It doesn't drastically alter history; instead, it uses a modern perspective to plan and train troops, gradually building up from a local power base. It includes political intrigue, warfare, and territorial expansion, with a steady pace and avoiding a simplistic feel. [Already hooked][A masterpiece by Que Shi]

10. 10 半 Half a Lifetime of Enduring, Half a Lifetime Beloved 半生隐忍半生卿 Ling Luyao泠璐瑶Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted When Gu Yan was nine, his dying father entrusted him to his old classmate, Shen Dean. From then on, he lived under the same roof as the Shen family, growing up alongside their daughter, Shen Wan. She was the cherished daughter of the household, while he was the child of an old friend. An invisible wall separated their stations in life. Yet she had warmed him with porridge on cold nights, and he had shielded her from the rain that poured across the city. Love took root in their everyday closenes 216Reads8.2Score103Shelves

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    He endured half a lifetime of forbearance and countless hardships. The deep affection that was trapped by the old worldly conventions finally broke through the barriers of gossip and social status with the silent support of his deceased wife, and after many years, they were finally able to stay together in perfect harmony.

11. 11 谍 Espionage: Reborn as a Noble, I Help My Brother Go Undercover 谍战：穿成贵族，我帮弟弟当卧底 Bobo bot啵啵botUrban641k WordsOngoing (The main story is nearing its end, and it's ready to read!) [No CP. The protagonists are Zhou Jiyan/Fujiwara Jiyan and Fujiwara Che.] [A minor golden finger and System space, neither of which plays a major role.] After a book hit Zhou Jiyan on the back of the head, he transmigrated to Shanghai in 1940 with his modern history notebook. His new identity was Fujiwara Jiyan, a member of the Japanese nobility and an employee of the Plum Agency. With Shanghai occupied, Zhou Jiyan couldn't just sit by 30.7kReads9.3Score3.8kShelves

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    The protagonist was originally a college student who transmigrated into the body of a member of the Japanese imperial family, but his heart is Chinese. He secretly helps the pro-China side. His younger brother is also an anti-war supporter and consistently assists the pro-China side. It's a very good story; the author writes with great detail, but it's not finished yet.

12. 12 回 Memories of 1931: Hunting, Fighting the Japanese, and Raising a Family 回忆一九三一养家打猎打鬼子日子 Broken Little Toe骨折得小脚趾Urban2.9M WordsOngoing In 1931, the Japanese invaded China. Ling Feng hunted to feed his family and fought the Japanese to capture supplies. He and his good brothers enjoyed the good life, built houses, and got married. 17.6kReads8.5Score1.2kShelves

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    Memoirs of an Old Hunter

13. 13 民 A Proper Young Lady in the Republic of China 民国闺秀 Fluffy Little Taotie毛茸茸的小饕餮Modern Romance638k WordsCompleted Shen Qingci thought she could spend her life in peace at her old family home in Suzhou, admiring flowers in spring, listening to the rain on autumn nights, and living out her days on the family estate. But in a time of turmoil, peace like that was impossible. At seventeen, she ended up in Shanghai, where the Qin family took her in. Mr. and Mrs. Qin treated her like their own daughter, and Qin Du, the infamous troublemaker of Shanghai, found himself falling for her. He promised to marry her onc 9.7kReads8.8Score875Shelves

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    This book is good, highly recommended.

14. 14 金 Golden Light, It’s Flickering, Flickering, Flickering Its Way Here 金光，它一闪一闪一闪地来啦 Bai Yaomiao白垚淼Modern Romance185k WordsOngoing No wish-fulfillment fantasy + slower pacing + warm and healing + devoted male lead + one-on-one romance. The heroine has a golden finger, but her abilities develop slowly over time as she accumulates good fortune. It doesn’t appear often in the early chapters. The romance sweetens in the middle and later parts, with all the sweetness found in the little details. In the turmoil of the Republican era, when human lives were worth less than grass, she was determined to make flowers bloom amid the r 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure romance set in the Republican era, with a slow pace and a gradual release of sweet moments. It features an ensemble cast and explores the theme of mutual growth.

15. 15 穿 Transmigrating to Republican-Era China: The Spy Enters the Game 穿越民国：谍影入局 One Little Orange一只橙橙橙子Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Transmigration to the Republic of China era + resistance-war espionage + multiple identities + spies within spies + mutual devotion (Main story complete, bonus chapters in progress) One day, Lin Ruotang suddenly transmigrated to the Republic of China era. She wasn’t a young lady from a wealthy family, a concubine, or a schoolgirl. She was a refugee who had nearly starved to death. She had barely transmigrated before she was on the brink of starvation. Luckily, a kind stranger gave her a sesame f 23.7kReads9.2Score2.6kShelves

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    ❤️❤️Highly Recommended!!! The female protagonist transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty and becomes a little beggar. She suffers from poor food and sleep, begging everywhere. Just when she's about to starve to death, a kind person finally gives her some food. She's also a member of the underground Communist Party, so what can she do? Having accepted their kindness, she has to do their bidding. Thus, the female protagonist goes through countless hardships to find her contact, ultimately becoming a hero in the shadows herself. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

16. 16 灼 Scorching Shadows 灼灼暗影 Su Ningyuan苏凝鸢Modern Romance267k WordsCompleted Character Profiles: · Su Mingyi (heroine): 168 cm tall, 22 years old. Outwardly a proud, radiant Shanghai socialite, she is in truth a courageous, discerning woman who cares deeply about her country. · Lu Chenzhou (hero): 185 cm tall, 19 years old. Cold and distant to outsiders, he is a top assassin. To her, he is a loyal guardian, and she is the only color and compass in his black-and-white world. Highlights: · Irresistible contrast: The spirited young heiress takes the lead and flirts every w 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fictional romance novel set in the Republican era, featuring a bright and beautiful young lady and a loyal bodyguard (cold-blooded killer). The author is new to this genre, so please read and rate it. If you don't like it, please be gentle with your criticism! 💕💕

17. 17 浮 A Fleeting Life Before the Snow Falls 浮生未雪 The Young Lady Who Came Down the Mountain, Chirp Chirp下山的千金啾啾Modern Romance135k WordsCompleted On a rainy plum-blossom night in the Jiangnan region in 1924, Lin Xuetang, daughter of the Su family, first meets Shen Yanzhou, son of the commander of Beiping, by the lotus pond at a country estate. A family heirloom jade pendant engraved with a dragon brings them together, sparking a romance that spans the north and south. She is graceful and poetic; he is bold and spirited like a soldier. From protecting each other at school to exploring an ancient temple, from fishing lights on a night lake 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's often said that nine out of ten love stories during the Republican era ended in tragedy, but this book contains very little of that. [Add to bookshelf][Add to bookshelf]

18. 18 烽 War-Torn Romance: The Young Marshal's Contracted Mistress 烽烟为聘：少帅的契约外室 Dreaming and Soaring漫梦飞翔Modern Romance310k WordsCompleted Jiang Xinyue, the Commander's daughter, was forced to become a surrogate for her older sister. Made to sign a humiliating contract, she became Rong Qiubai, the Governor of Jiangzhong's secret mistress in the military, imprisoned in a gilded cage and cut off from the light of day. She treated him coldly; he had been plotting for a long time. He took her by force, and she was consumed by hatred and love. The warlord's young master, Zheng Hemin, her childhood sweetheart, went mad for her. He used w 867Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended

19. 19 民 Tears of a Republican Era Hero, Half for the People and Half for a Beauty 民国英雄泪，半为苍生半美人 Dreaming and Soaring漫梦飞翔Modern Romance206k WordsCompleted I hear the flute’s plaintive tune and the xiao’s clear notes, but cannot quite make them out. Old companions from the jianghu scatter like dust. In all my life, I have shed only two lines of tears: half for the people, half for a beauty. Zheng Xiao is a brilliant military staff officer. In Jingxi City, he meets the charming and lively Yao Yudi. The daughter of a commander, Yao Yudi has been imprisoned and abused by her father for years, all while searching for a slim chance to survive. She delib 42Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 20 纸 A Glamorous Waiter’s Rise to Power, Conquering Shanghai 纸醉金迷侍应生，逆袭横扫上海滩 I Am a Quiet Pebble我是安静的鹅卵石Urban692k WordsCompleted Shanghai in a time of turmoil, with an unconventional tale of espionage and resistance against Japan. Wei Tianhao transmigrates to the Republic of China era with a billion rolls of toilet paper and takes a job as a waiter at the Jindongkai Song and Dance Hall in Shanghai. Before long, the dance hall manager seduces him and makes him her lover. Soon, female agents from foreign consulates are flocking to his side. Most outrageous of all, he actually trades toilet paper for a Japanese female spy~~ 190Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a light novel set in a chaotic Shanghai during the Republican era. The setting is completely original and it's well worth reading.

21. 21 千 A Boat Sailing a Thousand Miles, a Lifetime of Peace 千里行舟，一世怀安 Juxingli聚星里Ancient Romance124k WordsOngoing [#Transmigration #Late Qing and early Republican era #Daughter of a minor official #Making money #Light comedy #Saving the country through industry #Family life #Slow burn] Lu Xingzhou vs. Ye Huaian In her previous life, Ye Huaian earned a monthly salary of at least 12,000 yuan. After transmigrating to 1900, she becomes the daughter of a wealthy Shanghai family. In reality, she’s so broke it’s almost laughable. She has to report to her family before spending even a single copper coin. Her father 395Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The male protagonist, Lu Xingzhou, appears in Chapter 10. It's a slow-burn, character-development story, lighthearted, funny, and not mindless. It depicts a group of teenagers—classmates, brothers, bickering, making money, saving the country, joining the army, and establishing a school! It's like a brief journey to another era during a break from work! I especially like Bai Le'an, the British character who likes to misuse idioms! He's a bit like Old Su from "Lychee in Chang'an"! Funny.

22. 22 北 Winter Melody of Beicheng 北城冬曲 Xiao Lindong笑临东Modern Romance322k WordsCompleted [Alternate Republican-era setting + love of country and family + ensemble cast in troubled times + mystery and espionage + two devoted first loves + happy ending] [Gentle, proud opera beauty x quiet, guileless student who speaks her mind] A single “reform order” put an end to Su Yige’s long road of study. But just as she faced this predicament, everything changed the moment she opened the file folder. The folder her professor gave her pointed to the hidden sparks inside the theater, and to the 135Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this Republican-era novel! Both the male and female leads are highly intelligent and reliable. The intellectual battles throughout are particularly exciting, and the novel has a strong Republican-era feel. It's a great read.

23. 23 夜 Listening to Zen Night After Night, Desire Awakens with Every Step 夜夜听禅，步步生欲 A Passing Guest in the Flow of Time往事流年稍作客Modern Romance158k WordsCompleted #Tomato's most tempting Buddhist-monk romance#Qipao beauty vs. unhinged monk#Captivity/stand-in/agonizing regret#From Buddha to demon 🩸 The night he snapped his prayer beads, I knew that this Buddha of mine was filthy through and through. 🩸 Everyone says Shen Tingchan is the cleanest man in Beiping. He devotes himself to meditation in the Buddhist hall and avoids women. Even the prayer beads around his wrist are steeped in sandalwood incense. Until that night of torrential rain, when he pinned 89Reads—Score104Shelves

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24. 24 云 Where the Clouds Rise Over the Ferry 云起津渡 Jing Xing Eunice景行EuniceModern Romance379k WordsCompleted The “past-life arc” following His South of the Clouds. The rating has only just come in and will keep rising. All my published books are rated above 9, so feel free to dive in. He is a ruthless Green Gang boss in Tianjin, a favorite of the Japanese. Those who fear him in the underworld respectfully call him “Master Jiu”; those who hate him curse him behind his back as a “traitor” and a “lackey.” Every step is fraught with danger and fear. He perseveres through bloodshed and painstakingly plots b 1.1kReads8.5Score202Shelves

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    You should check this out; it has good writing and a good plot.

25. 25 少 The Young Marshal's Compass, My Jade Pendant 少帅的罗盘，我的玉佩 Wind Bids Old Tang Farewell风辞旧唐Modern Romance129k WordsCompleted The jade pendant she has worn for twenty years has two different temperatures. The side against her skin is always as warm and gentle as a spring stream. The side facing outward changes with the weather, cool in winter and warm in summer. She thought it was just an ordinary antique jade pendant, until the day… Among the rocks by the river embankment, she finds a dragon-scale jade shard engraved with the character “Chen.” The instant the shard fits into the notch in her pendant, a deep rumble ech 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I stumbled upon a new book set in the Republican era, brimming with atmosphere. The protagonist wears a jade pendant for twenty years that holds a secret, and when he finds a dragon scale fragment, he awakens a century-old mystery. A young marshal, wielding a bronze compass, comes to join him in exploring the secret, but a love confession from a hundred years ago makes her wary.

26. 26 再 Farewell, Immortal Sword: May We Meet Again as We Did at First 再见仙剑，此生只如初见 t Broken Bridge in Snowt断桥残雪Modern Romance703k WordsCompleted Synopsis: [Republican-era setting + Sword and Fairy fanfiction + Three-thousand-year vigil + Reincarnated, but strangers + A nation engulfed in war + Heart-wrenching romance] Li Xiaoyao waited for Zhao Ling'er for three thousand years. She was reincarnated in one life after another. Each time, he found her, only to watch her die just beyond his reach. The laws of Heaven allowed him to seek her out and protect her, but forbade him from telling her who she was, or who he was. In the second yea —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A revolutionary take on the Republican-era romance! Beyond the grand themes of national righteousness amidst chaos, it also tells of a three-thousand-year-long unrequited love. He abandons his path to immortality, seals his magical powers, and conceals his identity, dedicating the rest of his life to protecting her from amnesia, thus fulfilling a silent and timeless love story.

27. 27 潇 Memories of Xiaoxiang: The Golden Branch Rises from the Ashes 潇湘忆之涅槃金枝 Zither Echoes Through the Secluded Bamboo Grove琴啸幽篁Modern Romance867k WordsCompleted [Late Qing to early Republic | Strong female lead seeks revenge | Family intrigue and political schemes | Completed] On a blood-red autumn night, the entire Qian family is slaughtered, and Luan Ci, the pampered second young lady, becomes a lone fugitive overnight. She escapes over a pile of corpses and takes refuge in the Ling residence, her sworn enemy's home, carefully plotting each step as she endures humiliation to survive. Everyone thinks she is a pawn they can manipulate, but none suspect 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Must-read novels from the Republican era

28. 28 修 Restoring Time, Just to Meet You 修复时光，只为遇见你 Yu Yanzhi虞砚知Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted [Two equally strong leads + both transmigrate + pure sweetness + love for their country and people] She is a modern student of cultural relic restoration; he is a warlord in Republican-era Shanghai. When she transmigrates, she becomes the wife promised to him when he was a child. They weather the chaos of war together, always understanding and supporting each other. There’s more to her identity than meets the eye. He risks his life to protect her, and when everything is finally settled, he follo 156Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist is a modern-day art restorer who transmigrates to the Republican era, while the male protagonist is a military governor in Shanghai. Both protagonists are virgins and focus on their careers.

29. 29 荒 Curse of the Wasteland 荒原咒 East Wind, Rain on the West Wall东雨打西墙Modern Romance191k WordsCompleted [Angst-filled romance + Republican-era setting + revenge + fate’s cycle through generations + dual narrative + bittersweet tragedy + happy-ending bonus] Set in the Republican era, amid desolate wilderness and sweeping snowstorms. Angst-filled romance × revenge × the cycle of fate across two generations There is heartbreak and sweetness, hatred and letting go. The early years of the Republic: a snow-swept wilderness. A little boy is abandoned and found in the snow by a landlord, who names him Shi 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Revenge x Redemption. He thought returning meant reclaiming everything, only to discover that what he wanted most was gone forever. When hatred ends in emptiness, how can he go on living?

30. 30 一 One Meeting with This Lord, and a Lifetime of Peace 一遇斯君，一世苡安 Clear Skies After Rain, Green Gardenia初霁青栀Modern Romance447k WordsCompleted In the seventeenth year of the Republic, three powers stand in uneasy balance in the north, while undercurrents swirl beneath the surface. Young Marshal Pei Sijun has no desire to fight for supremacy. He only wants to uncover the truth about his father’s death and the death of his closest friend, Su Qingyan. Doctor Su Yi'an wants nothing to do with the world beyond her door. All she wants is to preserve the peace of that little corner of Qingzhu Lane. A set of missing blueprints for a modern can 106Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No naive and innocent characters, no cheat codes, no time travel. It's a story of a cold-faced young marshal and a female doctor. She's never a weakness; she's everyone's source of confidence and reassurance.

31. 31 她 Beneath Her Lips, My Madness 她唇之下，我之癫狂 The Person in the Book Is Immortal书中人不朽Modern Romance489k WordsCompleted [Female-led revenge and satisfying comeuppance + devoted couple and sweet romance + healing and redemption] Sixteen years ago, Tangxi Li's mother jumped to her death, and seven-year-old Tangxi Li was banished abroad by her family. After sixteen years of keeping a low profile and biding her time, she had grown strong enough to return home for revenge. She swore to drag everyone who had caused her mother's death down to hell, one by one. She never expected someone to show up on her path of vengean 11.5kReads9.3Score1.3kShelves

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    Tang Xili lost her mother at the age of seven and was exiled overseas by her family. After sixteen years of biding her time, she returned home with hatred in her heart. On her path of revenge, she is accompanied by two pure and sweet lovers, seeking redemption and healing in the darkness. Watch as she uses her wisdom and courage to bring down her former enemies one by one, composing a thrilling yet heartwarming epic of revenge amidst bloodshed and turmoil.

32. 32 穿 Transmigrate and Write Novels 穿越写小说 Mo Tianyan, Who Loves Shrimp and Loofah爱吃虾仁丝瓜的莫天焱Modern Romance278k WordsCompleted (A strong heroine in the Republican era: the birth of a generation-defining woman writer) A village girl unexpectedly transmigrates into the life of a wealthy young lady in the Republican era. Her three brothers, the ones who could stand up for her, are all on the battlefield. Her fiancé keeps pressuring her to call off the engagement. This is too much! Liu Maohua can only pick up her dreams again, writing about the decadent extravagance of high society, the struggle of ordinary people to surviv 132Reads—Score—Shelves

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33. 33 在 After Becoming a Rich Woman in the Republic of China, I Caught the Eye of a Rowdy Soldier 在民国卷成富婆后，被军痞盯上了 Zhou Yichui周一吹Modern Romance227k WordsCompleted (Republican-era setting, military marriage, one-on-one, both pure) Fourth Young Master Huo Mingyuan is a flirtatious, carefree man. He dotes on cats and dogs, keeps crickets, frequents dance halls and brothels, gambles, sponsors celebrities and opera stars, and keeps mistresses. He's a typical playboy in the Northwest Army, all appetite and no ability. Even on his wedding day, his family had to drag him away from a crowd of women in an opera house and force him into wedding clothes to go through 473Reads—Score—Shelves

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34. 34 她 She Tore Up the Hand She Was Dealt in Love 她把爱的烂牌撕了 Oumige Er Ju Wen欧米格儿剧文Ancient Romance173k WordsCompleted The fourteenth year of the Republic, a rainy night. The young marshal’s wife watches her husband carry his sworn sister into the bridal chamber. He gently reassures her, “Don’t be afraid. This is our home.” “Our home? I’m the outsider now.” She neither cries nor makes a scene. She does only three things… Within three days, every step is marked by blood, and she backs the young marshal into a corner. He signs the divorce papers in tears. Pregnant, she boards a ship south with a rising star. At se 57Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    A wife-chasing tragedy + a tragic romance set in the Republican era! The young mistress witnesses her husband's infatuation with his adopted sister, calmly plots for three days, makes him shed tears and sign a divorce agreement, and then she runs away to another place with her new love!

35. 35 惊 Shocking! Reborn in Another Body, I Seize Power in Republican-Era China 惊！重生魂穿后我在民国掌大权 Yu Que虞阙Modern Romance233k WordsOngoing Soul transmigration into the Republic of China + historical Republic of China setting + devoted, sweet romance + two powerful leads + satisfying wish fulfillment + doting husband, no angst + strong female lead, no logic required + happy ending. A cool, peerlessly beautiful woman with extraordinary intelligence x a modern young marshal returned from overseas Quan Jiu x Fu Yuli Quan Jiu, a wealthy heiress from the 21st century, was left in a vegetative state after being targeted in a family inher 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is amazing!!! The female protagonist transmigrates to the Republic of China era, becoming a fallen princess. The Qing Dynasty is in decline, and everyone looks down on her! But she's incredibly determined! She builds her career, cultivates connections, establishes a company, and even becomes the male protagonist's business partner! The male protagonist also highly values her!!! The author writes very realistically! They depict the true Republic of China era! It's not just about romance and love, but a true story of navigating the world.

36. 36 偏 Can't Help Falling for You: When Shadows Fall in Love 偏偏喜欢你之暗影倾心时 Carving a Boat to Find a Meal刻舟求饭Female-Channel Fanfiction707k WordsCompleted Beneath Longcheng’s glittering surface, undercurrents churn. Military officers are dying one after another under mysterious circumstances, and suspicion hangs heavy in the air. Shen Wentao, a military academy prodigy renowned for his upright, stiff demeanor and lack of interest in women, is ordered to enter the heart of Longcheng’s most decadent whirlpool: the Forget Worry Dance Hall. His mission is to track down a mysterious killer codenamed “Eleven.” There, he meets Qingqing, the dance hall’s 149Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is amazing! The male lead is the son of a military commander, a military academy elite who is celibate. The female lead appears to be a top dancer at a nightclub but actually has another identity. They meet during a murder case, and their initial tug-of-war and testing of each other is quite captivating. Later, the male lead breaks his principles for the female lead, and they are both strong and virgins.

37. 37 民 Republican Era: I Become a Young Marshal from the Start, but the System Wants Me to Be a Dad 民国：开局成少帅，系统让我当爹 The Wandering Poet会作诗的流浪汉Urban168k WordsOngoing Rebirth + Alternate History + Political Intrigue + Resistance-Era Espionage Clever characters, devotion to country, and emotions running high! Watch as a modern soul stirs up the storms of Republican-era China, dances on the edge of a blade, and brings hope amid a desperate crisis! 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Intelligent and not brainless

38. 38 乱 Ashes Ablaze in a Chaotic Age 乱世焚灰 Xie Jishuang谢霁霜Modern Romance196k WordsCompleted War engulfs Shanghai, and everyone is a pawn. Some go undercover on the edge of a blade, some die defending their homeland, and some hide their love for a lifetime. Love and faith cannot coexist, and there is only one choice between family and country. Every couple is bound by a love that cuts to the bone, and none find a happy ending. When the chaos of war is over, all that remains is a field of ashes. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    On the day they got their marriage certificate, he returned to Beicheng, but when no one was around, he recited her name a thousand times!

39. 39 向 To Spring Mountain, Where I Cannot See You 向春山，不见君 Mei Wei美慰Modern Romance117k WordsCompleted The title gives away the ending, destined to leave readers heartbroken [Republican-era novel + for readers who love angst! scheming + Republican era + vying and fighting for love + gut-wrenching heartbreak + an unresolved ending] Su Su has kept her feelings hidden for a full ten years, all of them about Gu Sinian, the clear-eyed young man. She grew up following his retreating figure, watching him snap off a magnolia branch and bend over his desk to practice calligraphy. But she never got to se 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is the completed version.

40. 40 那 The Flames of War and the People of Those Years 那年烽火那年人 Nan and Huzi南和胡子Modern Romance238k WordsOngoing That Year of War, That Year of People is a family saga set in the Republic of China era, capturing the tumultuous years from the early Republic to the eve of liberation and tracing the fates and legacies forged in chaotic times. The story centers on the merchant Jia family and the gentry Kong family, following the growth of Jia Zhixiang, an adopted son, as he travels from north to south and witnesses warlord clashes, the flames of the War of Resistance, and the transformations of an age. He and 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommended for readers who are currently following this story. It's a realistic account set in the Republican era, without any wildly imaginative plot twists! Suitable for patient readers.

41. 41 敢 Daring to Borrow the Bright Moon from the Green Mountains 敢向青山借明月 Emperor Tangtang汤汤大帝Modern Romance114k WordsOngoing [Alternate Republican-era setting + marriage first, love later + two formidable leads] A money-loving little blind woman who plays dumb × a cold-faced warlord who is calculating but deeply devoted After her family is destroyed, Lin Jingshu pretends to be blind to survive, playing music on the street with her eyes fixed only on the coins she needs to get by. Shen Yanqing, a cold, calculating warlord with a powerful army at his command, takes in a little blind woman for a monthly allowance of tw 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is a young lady from a fallen family, not a naive and innocent character.

42. 42 民 Republican Era: I Can Enhance Anything 民国：我能强化万物 Dr. Xie Loves Kunming Erkuai爱吃昆明饵块的谢医生Urban1.2M WordsOngoing [Republican era + transmigration + enhancement + warlords + technology] In 1916, modern young man Li Feng transmigrates into the body of the sixteen-year-old young master of the Li family in Xiao County, northern Jiangsu, and obtains the [Item Enhancement System], which can enhance weapons. [Mauser C96 Broomhandle detected. Activate enhancement?] [Weapon name]: Mauser C96 semi-automatic pistol [Core specifications]: - Material: High-quality alloy steel barrel, forged carbon-steel frame, walnut g 685Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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    From a down-on-his-luck young master to a warlord in a chaotic world, all he relies on is a weapon enhancement system. His Mauser pistol is upgraded all the way up, and its firepower is so strong that his enemies question their existence!

43. 43 民 Republican Era: Lu Xun Keeps Asking for Updates on My Web Novel 民国：我写网文被鲁迅催更了 Drunk in Dreams of the Mortal World入梦醉红尘Urban1.2M WordsOngoing [Literary Plagiarism + Secret Identities] Back in the Republic of China era, Lin Chen decides to use the “golden three chapters” and “cliffhanger merchant” tactics to give this age a taste of the shock value of online fiction. In public, he’s a shrewd bookseller who made a fortune publishing The Legend of the Condor Heroes. In private, he’s a mysterious gentleman whose blade-sharp prose leads the public conversation. His greatest pleasure is using an alternate account to blast the books written 21.6kReads5.9Score4.1kShelves
44. 44 红 The Red Lanterns Hang High: My Brother and I Returned Home 红灯笼高高挂我和哥哥回了家 Qiqi Spring祺祺春9k WordsCompleted With red lanterns hanging high, my brother and I returned home. 53Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is beautiful, very beautiful

45. 45 女 A Woman Claims She Was Assaulted and Killed Her Father-in-Law. After His Corpse Was Smeared with Dog Blood, Everyone Present Fell Silent 女子称遭侵害杀死公公，狗血涂尸后，在场的人都沉默了 Being Shallow Isn't Wrong肤浅不是错7k WordsCompleted A woman claims she was assaulted and killed her father-in-law. After she smeared his corpse with dog blood, everyone present fell silent. 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is the first installment in a series of suspenseful murder cases from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. Hope you enjoy it.

46. 46 程 Has Mr. Cheng Started Pursuing His Wife Again Today? 程先生今天追妻了吗 Chen Yu of Tianming City天明城的陈屿Modern Romance131k WordsOngoing Cheng Yanhuai has had a bit of a headache lately. His father, who already has six concubines, is taking a new wife, and this time he’s making her his legal wife. Cheng Yanhuai watched his shameless old father shower his new stepmother, a woman younger than him, with money and houses. His father even gave her the home his own mother had left him. Cheng Yanhuai was not happy. No, she’s young enough to be your daughter-in-law. Ning Yunshu just wants to study hard and take care of her family. She 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A story about a military officer and a battlefield medic; the male lead is quite cunning in the beginning.

47. 47 若 If Only We Had Never Met in This Moment 若此瞬，未曾与君逢 Su Wanyin苏绾音Modern Romance39k WordsOngoing In the twenty-first year of the Republic, misty rain shrouds Shanghai, and the blood-red flags of the Xie trading house fly over half the city. Xie Ciyuan is the most ruthless of the Xie family’s second-generation sons. Everyone says he is cold-blooded and merciless, but no one knows he keeps a charred fragment of a crabapple blossom close to his heart, along with the name Su Zhixia and an obsession bordering on madness that has endured for eight years. Su Zhixia is the mysterious physician We 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Absolutely!

48. 48 后 In the Years After, All the World Is You: He Called Me Trash, Yet Died for Me in Shanghai 后来山河皆是你：他嫌我是糟粕，却为我死在淞沪 Yi Da Li咦大梨12k WordsCompleted In the End, the Whole World Is You: He called me a remnant of the old world, yet died for me in Songhu —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    With the country shattered, the male protagonist rapidly transforms from an arrogant young man into a modern man, while the female protagonist, a time traveler, possesses a strong and resolute heart.

49. 49 旧 The Spirit Hidden Beneath an Old Qipao 旧旗袍下藏风骨 Doudou from Starry Sky Pavilion星空阁的兜兜11k WordsCompleted A Backbone Beneath the Old Qipao 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Republican-era literature is captivating.

50. 50 何 Where Are the Green Hills? This Is My Home 何处青山【此心安处是吾乡】 Champion-Bloodline American Cockroach赛级双血统美洲大蠊Modern Romance213k WordsCompleted Shanghai, 1930. Song Zechuan, a rising star in diplomacy, meets the outspoken journalist Xu Jingyi at a banquet. He is a gentleman from a distinguished family who has returned from studying abroad, carrying the family mission of becoming a good statesman and physician. She is the daughter of a prominent family in Jiangbei, using her pen as a weapon to expose society’s ills. Their ideas clash, but admiration quietly takes root. As Japan invades China and Shanghai falls, they join forces to establ —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In the midst of chaos, a banquet led to a chance encounter. He abandoned his official post to protect medicine, while she used words to gather strength. The two faced danger side by side, but just when they were closest to the dawn, a conspiracy robbed them of all hope.

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