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1. 101 政 A Top Law-and-Politics Graduate Joins the Underworld: That's Normal, Right? 政法高材生，混个黑道正常吧？ Eat the Shark吃掉鲨鱼Urban331k WordsOngoing A gambling-addict older brother drags Gu Tian into an accident. A top student at a university of political science and law, Gu Tian accidentally kills someone. In the process, he escapes detection by assuming the identity of his victim, Li Yu. From then on, he finds himself on a path that takes him further and further from his dreams! 14Reads8.2Score—Shelves
2. 102 晋 Jinbei Storm: A Black-Market Outlaw 晋北风云：黑道狂徒 I Forget the Chapter When I Pick Up My Pen提笔忘章节Urban608k WordsCompleted Yanbei City is known as the Coal Capital, and coal is also called black gold. Crowds of gold seekers pour into Yanbei City, hoping to get a share of the coal industry. The various factions stop at nothing to achieve their goals. In their eyes, everything has a price, including human life. What is the underworld? The underworld is face. The underworld is brotherhood. The underworld is money. They say the coal of northern Shanxi is black, but few realize that human hearts are blacker still. After 3.7kReads9.0Score206Shelves
3. 103 引 Rise to the Top of the Underworld! 引领黑道巅峰！ Restless Night夜慌慌Urban624k WordsCompleted [Power fantasy] + [Undercover agent] + [Clash of black and white] + [Decisive and ruthless] + [No System] + [Patriotic] Three years, then another three years, and another three years! Jiang Wuqing, you’re a cop! No! I’m the gang’s top enforcer! If you weren’t a cop, why wouldn’t they arrest you when they took down the gang? I play both sides! Years later… Please, when you take them down, take me with them. I can’t take it anymore! There’s really no crime left anywhere in the world. I’ 853Reads6.9Score106Shelves
4. 104 凡 An Ordinary Man’s Official Career: A Police Chief at Twenty-Four 凡人官途，二十四岁的公安局长 Jiangnan Talent江南才子Urban2.1M WordsOngoing [A genuine political-intrigue novel] Cheng Bo was just starting his career and was thrilled to become an assistant to the town mayor. But after taking up the post, he discovered that he had also been saddled with a daunting mission! 44.7kReads8.0Score3.8kShelves
5. 105 官 The Top Spy in Officialdom: Sent to an Asylum from the Start 官场第一秘：开局就被送进疯人院 Jiangnan Talent江南才子Urban577k WordsCompleted [An underrated political drama with real-world relevance] Locked up in a psychiatric hospital from the start? How is he supposed to hold office now? Secretary Jiang Nan's act of standing up for what was right became a trap carefully laid by his rival, and he was illegally confined to an asylum. Was this merely a provocation by local power brokers, or a deadly strike aimed at the leader behind him? When word was secretly delivered to the top, the real power struggle had only just begun... Watch h 16.3kReads7.4Score1.3kShelves
6. 106 古 Romance in the Ancient Village 古寨情缘 Jiangnan Talent江南才子Urban3.6M WordsCompleted The new book, The Number One Secret in Officialdom: Sent Straight to the Asylum from the Start, is now available. Your support is welcome! When someone bullies his sister-in-law, Wang Ye steps in without hesitation, kills a man, and ends up in prison. There, he unexpectedly acquires peerless mystical arts and learns that in his previous life he was the True Dragon Emperor of another world, his sister-in-law was a tiger spirit, and his childhood friend and sidekick was a little white rabbit spiri 21.3kReads9.0Score1.9kShelves
7. 107 假 Fake Eunuch, True Emperor 假太监真皇帝 Jiangnan Talent江南才子Historical232k WordsCompleted A general practitioner from a family of traditional Chinese medicine doctors transmigrates, only to be dragged into the imperial harem as a eunuch on his very first day. He has no choice but to negotiate with the eunuch in charge of castration: could you let me off this once? I still have a blood feud to avenge! The eunuch says, “Sure!” 967Reads6.9Score—Shelves
8. 108 离 After Our Divorce, My Boss Turned Around and Promoted Me 离婚后，领导转身就提拔了我 Jiangnan Talent江南才子Urban3.5M WordsCompleted His new book, The Number One Secret in Officialdom: From the Start, I Was Sent to an Asylum, is now available. Your support is welcome! Two paternity tests shattered Zhao Shu’s world: neither child was his! His wife had betrayed him, and he angrily divorced her! At the lowest point in his life, his ability and resolve happened to catch a superior’s eye, and he entered the world of officialdom. Fueled by the anger of betrayal, Zhao Shu cuts through every obstacle, rising from head of security to 11.8kReads8.9Score1.3kShelves
9. 109 南 Tales of the Southern Underworld 南方黑道往事 Imperial Guard with a Brick御前带砖侍卫Urban897k WordsCompleted A highly realistic and utterly authentic autobiographical story about the underworld. Many readers who have started reading have already been drawn deep into it. Open this book, and you'll see a real underworld: helplessness and betrayal, a deeply immersive world of bloodshed and brotherhood. 5.8kReads8.9Score461Shelves

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   Several ruthless and decisive gangster novels I've finished reading

10. 110 我 My Wife Is the Chairman's Secretary 我老婆是董事长秘书 Twin Eagles of the Firmament苍穹双鹰Urban267k WordsCompleted To stop my beautiful wife from becoming the chairman's secretary, I even threatened to divorce her. I never expected her to agree! And now, on the road to revenge, there's no stopping me! 2kReads6.3Score104Shelves
11. 111 从 From Top Gaokao Scorer to Underworld Boss 从高考状元到黑道霸主 Six Jin and Six Liang六斤六两Urban459k WordsCompleted Those who hate me call me cold-blooded and heartless, Those who love me cry out for justice on my behalf, All this is destined on the road to success, No one can change it, this is a king’s fate. Destined, I will stand against this world, I will shock this world, I will change this world, I will conquer this world… 156Reads6.6Score—Shelves
12. 112 男 A Man at Forty 男人四十 Twin Eagles of the Firmament苍穹双鹰Urban4.5M WordsCompleted Betrayed by his sworn brother, saddled with a mountain of debt, and stripped of his high-paying job; betrayed by his wife, left with nothing, and discovering that their fake divorce has become real! See how a forty-year-old man takes revenge and gives those two scoundrels a resounding slap in the face! 1.2kReads8.3Score111Shelves
13. 113 社 Godfather of the Club: My Life in Japan's Underworld 社团教父：我的岛国黑道生涯 Smiling as the Winds and Clouds Rise笑看风云起Urban141k WordsOngoing [Fast-paced + ruthless + domineering + no holier-than-thou heroics + decisive and merciless + Japanese womanizer] No System. The good stuff starts after chapter five! Li Yi was lucky enough to be reborn! Unfortunately, he was reborn in a place where the locals were having a pretty good time! But that wasn't the worst of it! The worst part was that this godforsaken place had only recently lost a war. The economy was in a deep depression, and forget living well, even getting enough to eat was a pr —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 114 嫁 I Married a Daddy-Type Big Shot. Well, Great, I’m Still Alive 嫁给爹系大佬，恩，很好，还活着 Lady Huahua花花大人呀Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted After their one-night stand, Jiang Yi never expected the man to be not only of distinguished status, but also of her father's generation. That wasn't all: he was the uncle of the man she was supposed to marry for a family alliance. Bai Heng, known in the underworld as Fourth Master Bai, was ruthless and worth tens of billions. No one could have imagined he would fall for a woman. Afraid her parents would find out she'd gotten involved with Bai Heng, Jiang Yi avoided him at every turn. But the lo 48.9kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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    ✨Super good!! The plot is really original! The female lead is like a little white rabbit, and the male lead is like a big bad wolf, constantly trying to drag her into his den. The female lead willingly lets herself be dragged back to the wolf's den. Personally, I didn't find any clichés. I only share this because it's so good.

15. 115 我 The Underworld Boss Through My Eyes 我眼中的江湖大哥 The Sun Family's Biggest Leftover孙家大剩Urban1.6M WordsCompleted When Zheng Hao stood up for his ex-girlfriend, Gu Xin, he took down Chengbei Laosi, a small-time thug with a bit of a reputation, twice. His own name soon began to rise. Later, he became enemies with Jin Changxu, a Korean-Chinese gangster, and beat up Chen Jianjun, an old-time thug who had just gotten out of prison. One brutal fight after another turned Zheng Hao into the big brother everyone talked about. But the arrival of Zhou Yunkang, son of veteran boss Zhou Wandai, presents Zheng Hao and h 15Reads8.7Score—Shelves
16. 116 周 Zhou Bufan’s Road to a Triumphant Rise in the Underworld 周不凡的黑道逆袭路 Gou Xin os狗辛osUrban165k WordsOngoing [No dogs are harmed in this book.] [This book is based on real events. Any resemblance is purely coincidental.] A hopeless case? A pushover anyone can pick on? When Zhou Bufan, once trampled underfoot, enters the chaotic North City covered in scars, all he wants is to keep his head down. But in this wretched world, even staying alive is too much to hope for! When fists rain down on him again, when his dignity is crushed once more, he can’t take it anymore. He won’t take it anymore! “Either live —Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 117 黑 The Underworld: A Life in the Jianghu 黑道：人在江湖 Qu Shen去甚Urban1.2M WordsCompleted What is the underworld? No one can really say. To me, the underworld is the jianghu. The jianghu has its own rules and its own stories. It’s not all fighting and killing. More than anything, it’s about human relationships and navigating the ways of the world. In 1996, a film about young gangsters influenced countless young people, leading them down a path of no return... That same year, after four years in prison, I walked out through those heavy doors and regained my freedom. My name is Fang We 209Reads6.7Score—Shelves

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    Here are a few recommendations that feel realistic, not the mindless wish-fulfillment kind of novel, but with a plot. There are new and older books, and the overall style is good. I'm currently reading some; they're the kind that keep you hooked, easy to get absorbed in, and not the kind that starts off exciting but then falls apart—good for sticking with.

18. 118 我 I'm No Little Punk: The Shorties' Hero Squad 我不是小混混之矮子英雄队 Troublemaker扰乱人心Urban371k WordsOngoing I'm determined not to become a hoodlum. Even a short person can stand tall. Not every hero is tall, but every passionate heart deserves to be seen. I won't go along with the ways of the world. I'll walk my own path through the jianghu. The road is long, so may we meet again at the summit... 67Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These two books are quite suitable.

19. 119 我 I’m No Punk: Three of Us Together 我不是小混混之三人行 Troublemaker扰乱人心Urban1.2M WordsCompleted Determined not to become a thug, he knows that those who walk different paths cannot work together. Brotherhood, and the revival of the Eight Gates of the underworld. Is a sinister force behind it all, or is something far worse on the horizon...? 307Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 120 高 The Underworld King of Campus: The Campus Belle Falls for Me 高校黑道枭雄，校花为我倾倒 Speaking Freely畅言肆语Urban179k WordsCompleted Qin Ling should have grown up happily under his parents' protection, but they were brutally murdered. Qin Ling had a rough childhood and even spent three years in prison after being framed. By the time he left prison, he had grown into a young man standing 194 centimeters tall. He also happened to find his way onto a university campus. [Violence?]“Sorry! I like it too.” [Stealing?]“My bad! I'll pay you back double.” [Loan sharks?]“Isn't this basically free money?” [Human traffickers?]“Prepare to 674Reads5.8Score—Shelves
21. 121 唐 The Thirteen Guardians of Tang City 唐市十三太保 Tornado1993龙卷风1993Urban106k WordsCompleted The Tang City Underworld Duology, Part One: The Thirteen Guardians The bigwigs of Tang City’s martial world fell one by one during the 1983 crackdown. But wherever there are people, there will always be a martial world, and new forces are already stirring! Who will become Tang City’s next underworld boss? The story of the Thirteen Guardians of Tang City begins after Qin San, Wang Wu, and Ma Liu witness their father’s execution by firing squad! 989Reads—Score—Shelves

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22. 122 重 Back to 1985: Don't Call Me Comrade, Call Me Husband! 重回85叫什么同志叫老公！ I Still Dare我还敢Urban1.4M WordsCompleted In Northeast China in 1985, an era known as the darkest of times: a young man, a hunting rifle, a heart full of passion, and a jianghu shrouded in gun smoke... In an age when might makes right, a man’s fierce devotion and true-to-life nature are what it takes to get ahead in the Northeast. A period novel, the rise of an ordinary man, one heroine, dual transmigration. 11.1kReads9.1Score811Shelves

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    These two gangster stories are truly amazing! I was initially deterred several times by the title alone. But after reading just one chapter, I couldn't stop. The male lead is decisive and ruthless, with sharp intelligence. I was feeling down, but I ended up laughing so hard I almost broke my bed. The plot is hilarious and heartwarming. In short, if you're feeling down, reading this will make you laugh non-stop.

23. 123 什 Who Cares About Being Young and Reckless? Only the Victor Reigns Supreme 什么年少轻狂？我只知道胜者为王 Old Scallion of South Mountain南山老葱Urban1.5M WordsCompleted [Campus Drama]+ [Street Toughs]+ [School Beauty]+ [Underworld]+ [No System]+ [One Heroine]+ [Not a wish-fulfillment story] Original title: Those Wild Years of Youth at School My name is Chen Qing. I never thought I’d end up going down this road after all… Disclaimer: This story is entirely fictional and is not intended to encourage anything improper. Please do not relate it to real life! Reproduction without permission is prohibited and will be prosecuted. New book: "After Getting Out of Prison, 5.7kReads8.4Score375Shelves

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    This book is written in the first person, which makes it quite immersive. It follows the protagonist from being bullied to rising through the ranks to become a gang leader. The fight scenes are thrilling, and there are many fighting techniques to draw upon. The plot is fast-paced, and I highly recommend it! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

24. 124 大 Big Brother 大哥 Imperial Guard with a Brick御前带砖侍卫Urban1.2M WordsCompleted At the end of the last century, before the rules were fully established, all sorts of people emerged in great numbers. They exploited loopholes, ran gray-market businesses, and moved between the worlds of crime and respectability. A young man returned from military service, only to be dragged into the underworld. More than a decade of life on the fringes followed: wine and laughter with friends in spring, late-night talks beneath the lamplight; hardship at first, then glory at last. He had walke 4.1kReads9.0Score302Shelves
25. 125 狼 Wolves and Brothers 狼与兄弟 Pure Silver Earring纯银耳坠Urban19.6M WordsCompleted The wolf may look cold and ruthless, but beneath that exterior lies boundless tenderness. He is willing to sacrifice himself for his family and brothers! Just like Wang Ying, the protagonist, his heart isn't cold. It's the way he looks down on worldly conventions that makes him seem that way! Like a wolf king, he can become the heart of any team, leading his brothers through life-or-death trials, never abandoning them! From the awkwardness of college days to the hardships of entering the working 7.4kReads9.3Score490Shelves
26. 126 江 The Boss of the Underworld 江湖话事人 Thirty-One三十一Urban3.4M WordsCompleted [Not many readers, so the rating just won’t go up] One wrong turn brought me into the jianghu. Watch as I summon storms with one hand and calm them with the other. Starting from nothing, I’ll carve out a path through the jianghu. They say you become what you eat, so if you want to climb higher, there’s only one thing to eat... 2.7kReads7.8Score203Shelves
27. 127 一 1980: A New Order in the Underworld 一九八零：江湖新秩序 If I Think of You, Pear Blossoms Fall若念你梨花落Urban1.6M WordsCompleted What is the martial world? Wherever there are people, there will be conflict! The strong survive, and the weak perish. That is the martial world! Relive the 1980s and pay tribute to a youth long gone! This is the story of Han Yue, and how he rose from the bottom to the top of the provincial capital, only to fall again! The road through the martial world is treacherous. Everyone survives by their own wits! Hold on, and you can make something of yourself. Give up, and you're out... (This book is p 4.5kReads8.7Score286Shelves
28. 128 黑 A Life of Dark Desires 黑欲人生 Langya Swordsman琅琊刀客Urban4.2M WordsCompleted Keep your hands ruthless, your mind sharp, and your nerve strong. The martial world is a place where people devour one another. Talk about honor and reason? You'll end up without a bone left! [Blood-Soaked Martial World] [Love and Hate] [Powerful Background] [All the Right Ingredients] 16kReads8.9Score1.4kShelves
29. 129 黑 Black Shark 黑鲨 Yan Ping雁平Urban1.1M WordsCompleted I can’t stand you, so I’ll beat you up! You made me unhappy, so I’ll make you pay! White can be black, and black can become white, because even under the brightest lights, shadows are always there. Blunt and revealing, but not judgmental. This may not be the pinnacle of crime fiction, but it is absolutely a trailblazer in the genre! Just wait and see! 557Reads8.4Score—Shelves
30. 130 正 The Hidden Dragon of the Righteous Path 正道潜龙 Wei Jie伪戒Urban4.5M WordsCompleted One of Wei Jie’s four-part series A shooting case. An undercover agent lies dead in the street. An investigator once swore an oath beneath the solemn national emblem. At a crossroads of fate, a twin brother makes a dramatic entrance, leading to a lonely yet passionate story... Back to 1998! Our brotherhood is still here, our youth is still here. From this point, we set sail once more and forge the next great triumph! 38.9kReads9.5Score4.6kShelves

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    When I was in school, I loved reading gangster novels. Xie Wendong and his friends were always on the lookout for gangster novels; you had to read Wei Jie's—the absolute best.

31. 131 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.5kReads9.6Score22.9kShelves
32. 132 黑 The Underworld: I Make the Rules 黑道：我才是规矩 Yang Ziyu羊子羽Urban252k WordsCompleted Two years in prison, and nothing is as it was. Wherever there are people, there are rivalries and power struggles. Schemes and betrayals are everywhere, and one careless move can destroy an entire family. No matter what, the strong can turn the tables against the odds. Starting today, I make the rules in Philadelphia! 2.6kReads—Score113Shelves
33. 133 江 Underworld King: From Fool to Tycoon 江湖枭雄：从傻子到首富 Red Leaves Drift红叶飘Urban233k WordsCompleted “No jumping into the river here. Violators will be fined 500 yuan!” From that moment on, Li Dongliang’s fate changes completely... [High-spirited Martial World] + [Decisive and Ruthless] + [Genius-Level Intellect] + [Fast-Paced] 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new martial arts novel is coming out! We're collecting character names and stories about various big shots. If you don't like it, come and get me! If you do, please leave it on your bookshelf!

34. 134 我 I Returned from Cultivation, and the Older Beauties Can't Stop Flirting with Me 我修仙归来，被御姐狂撩 Ten Miles of Windblown Lotus十里风荷Urban554k WordsOngoing “Expert descends from the mountain + invincible cultivation + play the pig to eat the tiger + one heroine + unending wish fulfillment + decisive and ruthless + multiple planes” Five years ago, Gu Qianye was cast out by his family. His mother was brutally killed, his beloved betrayed him, and he was reduced to a stray dog. At the point of despair, the Demon Lord abducted him and took him to cultivate inside the Supreme Divine Artifact, the Radiant Mirror. Through blood and fire, his body was refo 1kReads6.3Score—Shelves

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    Decisive and ruthless, with a burning passion

35. 135 江 The Jianghu: A True Account of Half a Life in the Underworld 江湖：混社会的半生真实经历 The Down-and-Out Fourth Brother落魄的老四Urban291k WordsCompleted A chaotic age, filled with flashing blades and clashing steel! The martial world is like a cup of tea. Everyone tastes it differently. My name is Zhao Long. Back then, most people called me Long Si, Brother Si, or Fourth Master! I'm not exaggerating when I say my reputation back then was almost as great as that of the famous Fourth Master Qiao up north! I was a poor kid who couldn't afford a meal. Through sheer grit and ruthl 4.8kReads7.1Score215Shelves

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    The most realistic and down-to-earth gangster novel ever. Those gangster bosses of that era all climbed their way up step by step – it's so true to life.

36. 136 都 I Was Reborn, So Why Am I Still a Loser?! 都重生了，我怎么还是混子？！ Eighty-Three八三Urban2.3M WordsCompleted [Undercover in the underworld + ruthless and decisive + no sanctimonious do-gooding + sharp as a tack] Brothers, this book once had over 500,000 readers following it, and kept that readership for several months. Quite a few people have adapted it into absurd animated videos and AI short dramas. I’m not a touchy person. You can post videos without my permission, but shouldn’t you at least show me a little respect? Couldn’t you include the original book title and the author’s name? Using Foqin’s n 25.1kReads9.1Score2.6kShelves

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    This is a gangster novel where the protagonist is ruthless and decisive, and the entire cast engages in a battle of wits. The underworld is not just about fighting and killing; it also involves human relationships and social interactions.

37. 137 失 Searching the Underworld for My Missing Son, I Clean Up Crime and Clear My Father's Name 失子入江湖扫黑恶，父冤得伸 A Thousand Gold for One Smile千金寻一笑Urban1.7M WordsOngoing (Passionate urban action, a comeback! Multiple female leads!) Also known as "Lost Son Enters the Underworld to Fight Crime, Father’s Wrongful Conviction Finally Overturned" I am the son of a soldier. After getting lost during a sorrowful journey, I was raised to adulthood by a kind rural couple surnamed Ye. I thought it was pure chance that my master taught me peerless martial arts. From then on, I became the greatest martial artist in Nan Yue! Later, to improve my family’s financial situation, 5.9kReads8.8Score379Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book; I can't put it down!

38. 138 明 The Road of No Return 明知不归路 Roast Duck Jun烤鸭君Urban407k WordsCompleted [A passionate story + decisive and ruthless action + unexpected twists + brotherhood] A group of children driven to the brink by evil forces are brought together by the King of Assassins. They endure hellish training every day, all so they can rise to the top and wipe out their enemies! They've lost their youth and their families. All they have left is a heart full of rage! The heavens cannot contain the myriad paths of the Dao, My fate is mine to control, not Heaven's! 528Reads7.1Score—Shelves
39. 139 只 I Just Want to Redeem Myself, but I Keep Gaining More Lackeys 只想洗白，奈何小弟越洗越多 Year After Year, Thoughts Upon Thoughts岁岁念念吖Urban1.9M WordsCompleted The short dramas [Boss, Your Brothers Are All Outside] and [Righteous to the End: Hongxing] are now available to watch. [Reborn + Underworld Boss + Ensemble Cast + Making Money Legally + Passion and Loyalty + Comedy] In his previous life, underworld boss Xiang Yue was sentenced to ten years in prison. His men were either arrested or killed. In this life, Xiang Yue leads his men down the straight and narrow, rising to the top. “Xiang Yue's here! Run!” “Stop crying, or I'll have Xiang Yue come tak 19.4kReads8.6Score1.3kShelves
40. 140 黑 The Endless Underworld 黑道无尽 The Mental Patient from East Village东村精神病Urban469k WordsCompleted (Period setting, underworld, gritty realism, high-octane) A savage era. An unconventional underworld boss. A story of the jianghu written in blood and tears. So much happened in those years. You can only see it clearly through blood-tinted glasses... 2.8kReads7.7Score283Shelves
41. 141 混 Life on the Streets 混社会 Set on Becoming a Marquis志在封侯Urban242k WordsCompleted What is society? Human relationships and worldly ways, everyone scrambling to get by. What is the underworld? Bloodshed and vengeance, settling scores with a sense of exhilaration. This is the legendary tale of a group of underworld figures making their way through society, and a requiem for a changing era. 358Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 142 从 A Career-Building Game Starting with SWAT 从SWAT开始的职业成长游戏 Nan Chang南长Urban5.2M WordsOngoing He is an elite assault operator with the San Diego SWAT team in the United States! He is a top German marksman active on the Western Front during World War I! He is a top spy trained at the X-agent training camp during World War II! He is a legendary explorer of the American West, the uncrowned king of the Caribbean, the world’s most formidable lone counterterrorism operative… Before earning all these countless titles, Zhang Xuan was just a low-ranking police officer who had transmigrated into n 67.3kReads9.3Score5.3kShelves

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    Rookie cop Zhang Xuanhun travels through various battle scenarios—from a World War I sniper to a SWAT officer, honing his "two shots to the chest, one to the head" killing aesthetic. The story features both meticulously detailed tactics and a survival game where reality and these scenarios intertwine. As the rookie cop grows into a walking encyclopedia of murder, the real-world crises truly surface.

43. 143 做 Be the Fiercest One 做最凶的那个 Ripped Jeans破洞裤子Urban476k WordsCompleted Lin Yu had always been troubled by a question: Why must good people endure eighty-one trials to become Buddhas, while bad people only need to lay down their butcher's knives? Fairness has never been something the poor get to talk about. If you want fairness, there's only one way: make yourself strong enough to create it. This world has both light and darkness. It won't treat you well just because you're kind. His father was unable to repay his debts and eventually took his own life. The creditor 778Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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    Give this a try; I hope you'll like it. It's fast-paced and concise, with no unnecessary details—just action, no fighting. It's about an underdog's rise to become the kingpin of the underworld, a story where good and evil intertwine.

44. 144 大 Big Sis-in-Law, Don't Be Like That. I'll Take You on a Wild Ride 大嫂别这样，这就带你狂飙 Nickname: Liao Liao小名了了Male-Channel Fanfiction405k WordsOngoing [The Knockout + wild premise + supernatural powers + wish fulfillment + period setting] A penniless student is pursued by Chen Shuting, the sister-in-law, from the start. With a suddenly awakened supernatural ability, he goes from a poor student struggling to pay rent to a force that races to the top and dominates Jinghai! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hey everyone! You absolutely have to bookmark "Sister-in-Law, Don't Do That, I'll Take You on a Wild Ride!" This novel is absolutely amazing, a true gem of male-oriented comedy. Our protagonist's aura is blindingly brilliant. The moment his sister-in-law makes a move, he immediately shouts, "Sister-in-Law, don't do that, I'll take you on a wild ride!" Then he pulls off all sorts of incredible moves, keeping the situation firmly under control. The plot is hilarious and exciting, like a rollercoaster ride with plenty of laughs. The 8.8 Rating isn't just for show; you're guaranteed to laugh until your stomach hurts, you won't be able to stop!

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46. 146 狂 The Knockout: Gao Xiaocheng Awakens His Bloodline and Conquers Jinghai 狂飙：高晓晨血脉觉醒制霸京海 Nine Heavens, Nine Earths九天九地Male-Channel Fanfiction1.7M WordsOngoing On New Year's Eve, rich second-generation Xu Mo watched The Knockout for the second time. He accidentally touched an electric switch, and wound up inside the world of The Knockout. What made him even angrier was that he had become the universally despised, crazy rich kid, Gao Xiaocheng! From the start, his mother died right in front of him, leaving him a poor little cabbage! And Gao Qiqiang was going to sacrifice him as a scapegoat. An uncle might put up with that, but an aunt certainly wouldn't —Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 147 狂 The Knockout: Conquering Jinghai and Riding to Glory 狂飙：从制霸京海开始策马奔腾！ Cuckoo Has Become a Spirit咕咕成精了Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to Jinghai, Qin Mo faces the predicament before him. Qin Mo gets by on three things: breaking promises, betraying his brothers, and seducing… This world isn’t simply black or white. It’s a refined shade of gray. He drifts between black and white, sitting back to reap the rewards. Knowing the plot in advance, he decides to take over Bai Jinhan and acquire Jiangong, using Jinghai as his starting point. And so he begins to ride hard and fast! P.S. A crossover of film and televi —Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 148 梁 Tales of Liangzhou: Underworld Turmoil 梁州往事之黑道风云 San Bian Gua三扁瓜Urban788k WordsOngoing The jianghu has never been just about fighting. It is about navigating human relationships and weighing the pros and cons. After years moving through the gray areas, I have seen the warmth and coldness of human nature, and witnessed betrayal and scheming time and again. With no one to rely on in my youth, I endured a bitter, hard life. Some took a wrong turn and ended up behind bars, their lives ruined before they were halfway through. I clawed my way up from the very bottom of society, swallowi 141Reads6.3Score—Shelves
49. 149 黑 Underworld Saga: My Big Sister in the Capital 黑道风云：我的京城姐姐 Governor of Nine Gates九门总督Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Not for Young Readers] [Hot-Blooded Underworld] [Brutal Underworld Battles] [The Many Faces of Officialdom] [Face-Slapping Comeback] [Clever, Satisfying Read] He began cultivating at nine and went to prison at thirteen. In jail, Chu He mastered an arsenal of extraordinary skills. With nowhere to turn after his release, he headed for the capital and entered the underworld, winning the support of the capital's most captivating women. With ruthless methods, Chu He outmaneuvered every faction. Sta 4.6kReads7.9Score515Shelves

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    A very good urban gangster film.

50. 150 港 Hong Kong and Macau: King of Gamblers 港澳：赌王之王 Scapegoat Prawn背锅大虾Urban262k WordsOngoing Since ancient times, Haojiang has been dominated by three forces: the gangs, gambling, and the Tanka. Living another life in Haojiang, there’s no way I’m not getting involved somehow. The gangs are too low-class, all fighting and killing. A little too dangerous. Gambling is like grabbing money: fame and fortune await, but the barrier to entry is a little too high. Better to start with the Tanka and build up influence and a foundation... 2.2kReads8.8Score112Shelves

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    ① Return to youth, hunt wild boars, sell ginseng, meet a benefactor, make a fortune, do business, find an old man, have a powerful backer, sell clothes, fight thugs, become famous, find a wife, single female lead, continue past relationships, be loyal, brothers gather, all directions join, have brilliant strategies, enemies perish, build a house, establish a great career.

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