Jiang Nan Has Finished, Chen Shu Has Passed Away. Pray Tell, What Other Masterpieces Does Tomato Have? 江南已经结束，陈书已经作古，敢问番茄还有何神书

1. 51 似 Like a Cloud Adrift 似云游 A Dab of Mint Sauce沾点薄荷酱Ancient Romance557k WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast of women] [Gentle, clear-headed young lady + dashing young general] [Long-laid plans + sweet romance] [Gentle, devoted hero] Fan Xin Wen transmigrates into the trashy novel The First Female Chancellor, becoming the heroine’s elder sister, who dies young. Her original body is naturally frail. No problem, she’ll work out. Sit-ups, planks, the works… Before long, she has a six-pack, and the imperial physician says she’s as strong as an ox… Her younger half-sister is brilliant and wan 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is my first time writing 🤦🤦

2. 52 夜 Echoes of the Night 夜的回响 Su Suo苏遡Modern Romance86k WordsCompleted The walls of the mental hospital crumbled, flakes of paint falling away as Su Xi wrote his name on the back of the seventeenth portrait. Hereditary schizophrenia was like a sweater her mother had knitted: the more she struggled, the tighter it wound around her throat. Her secret admirer held out a rotten sunflower and said he loved her scars, but she used a shard of glass to carve “bad luck” into his palm. When the security camera became a single eye peering into the abyss, was this forbidden ga 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   My dear, I love you! It's me, myself, who loves you.

3. 53 源 Origin and Renewal 源栩 Hong Shan泓杉Eastern Fantasy366k WordsOngoing The Five Elements Heavenly Venerable Water and wood as guides, rising from humble beginnings to reach the heavens. If fate has left me flawed, then I will offer my body as the sacrifice and rewrite the cosmos against its will! The Five Elements Heaven records: In the first year of the Mending Heaven Era, the rift in the heavens was sealed and the Five Elements made whole. Yuan Xu, an outcast born in scorched earth, was cursed with an incomplete destiny. In a mortal body, he seized wood from fire —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The content has depth and isn't just a wish-fulfillment story; it's about climbing up from the bottom step by step.

4. 54 长 The Life and Growth of a Long-Haired Dog 长毛狗的成长史 The Ends of the Earth Beyond the Ends of the Earth天涯的天涯Urban62k WordsCompleted A dog's journey from weakness and being bullied by other dogs to learning, growing, and persevering until it becomes a mighty king of dogs. In the end, it discovers itself in this story of growth and life. —Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 55 时 Fragments of Time: Please Remember Me 时间碎片：请记住我 Tian Langjuncai天朗俊采Urban261k WordsCompleted Time collapsed. It shattered into countless pieces. Some people were trapped forever in the same second, some aged fifty years in a single year, and some grew younger the longer they lived. This was no natural disaster. It was humanity losing hope for the future. Time is the product of a belief shared by all humanity. When that belief vanishes, time dies too. Lin Xingye is a time repairer. He can see the original timeline and stitch broken time back together with his own hands. Every repair come —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   God, 666!

6. 56 命 If It's Meant to Be, Then Walk Boldly On 命中注定的事儿，那就大胆走下去 Yueyang Xingran月阳星冉Ancient Romance147k WordsOngoing He was once the supreme ruler of the demon realm, ruthless and cruel, yet he seemed to have become the most benevolent person of all. They were once just four soft, harmless little rabbits, but they were turned into vicious pawns. When the whole truth comes out, will the brothers turn against each other? Will the lovers’ relationship fall apart? What is the truth, really? Is a mere mortal worth saving? —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   There's a kind of coolness called "My fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens," but most of the time, it's already difficult enough to bravely move forward according to fate. If you happen to meet friends who support you, you'll be very lucky...

7. 57 郭 Diary of Guo, the City Inspector 郭城管日记 Guo the Great Hero 1981郭大侠1981Urban30k WordsCompleted I believe many people will see at least a little of themselves in A Diary of the Urban Enforcement Officers. Whether you’re willing to admit it is up to you; I hope you can accept this book. Wherever there are people, there’s a world of its own. Some charge in, some stroll, some wade through; some stand, some sit, and some kneel… There are no real rules, though there are a few, of course. Some rely on force, some on money, some on connections, and some on their positions. It all comes down to wh —Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 58 千 Summer of the Paper Cranes 千纸鹤的夏天 The Eagle Spreads Its Wings and Soars雄鹰展翅飞Modern Romance81k WordsCompleted The male lead, Zhang Fengyu, and the female lead, Wang Zihan, met as children during the SARS outbreak. They later parted ways for reasons unknown. Years later, they unexpectedly both got into Jiangcheng University, beginning a love story of meeting, getting to know each other, and falling in love… —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   For beginners who don't have high quality requirements, this is a good starting point.

9. 59 他 He Misses Her So Much! 他很想她！ The Eagle Spreads Its Wings and Soars雄鹰展翅飞Urban120k WordsCompleted The male lead, Zhang Bin, and the female lead, Wu Wei, met at a gas station ten years ago. Introverted Zhang Bin secretly loved Wu Wei but never dared to confess. He didn’t realize how much he would regret it until she suddenly left the gas station, but by then it was too late! He lost touch with Wu Wei, left the gas station, and spent the next ten years drifting from one job to another. Then, by chance, he learned that Wu Wei was single, and the feelings he had buried for so long came alive aga —Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 60 我 I Am the Shaobing Hero 我是烧饼侠 The Eagle Spreads Its Wings and Soars雄鹰展翅飞17k WordsCompleted I Am the Sesame-Cake Hero —Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 61 爱 Loving You Is My Whole World! 爱你，是我的全世界！ The Eagle Spreads Its Wings and Soars雄鹰展翅飞22k WordsCompleted Loving you is my whole world! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 62 阿 The Tale of A Ruan 阿阮传 My Heart Is in Hangzhou心安在杭州Ancient Romance85k WordsCompleted She was once a maid in the general’s household, pushed into a lotus pond by his own hand. Five years later, she stands atop the city wall, looking down at the general kneeling at her feet. “My lady says she no longer wants this position.” Sold into slavery at six, forced to become a concubine at eighteen. Shen Wanyin was her closest friend, and the one who pushed her into the water with her own hands. “A Ruan, I’m sorry… You have to die.” She closed her eyes in the icy water, believing this was —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From a lowly maid to a person of immense power, she proved with her life that even a bad hand of fate can be played brilliantly. "I was sold into the Shen family at six, became a concubine at sixteen, and was pushed into the water at twenty. Is there anyone in this world more miserable than me? Yes. Those who never know why they died. But I—I will make those who harmed me know why I live." "You treated me like a maid, I treated you like a friend. You pushed me into the water, I'll send you to your doom. That's fairness." "Xiao Linyuan, why did you save me?" "Because you deserve it." "In this life, I have met you. My life is complete, with no regrets." If you enjoy stories of revenge, court intrigue, and complex emotional entanglements, this book is an absolute must-read!

13. 63 影 A Confession in the Shadows 影之告白 Wang Shaodong王绍东Mystery113k WordsCompleted At ten o’clock on a rainy night during the plum rains, a man’s body is discovered beside the Kanda River. Kinoshita and I hurry to the scene. The victim is about thirty, dressed in a suit, with no external injuries. He died of asphyxiation, but strangely, a small amount of river water is found in his trachea, while his lungs show no signs of drowning. Stranger still, there are two completely different business cards in his pocket: one reads “Yuto Takahashi, Literary Editor,” and the other “Shuns —Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 64 棋 Chess! So What? 棋！那又如何？ BlackCat CatBlackCat猫Ancient Romance54k WordsOngoing “In ancient times, when you’re born into the imperial family, your fate isn’t your own.” “So what? I can be a chess piece, or I can be the one moving the pieces.” “Only by climbing to that position can you truly become the one moving the pieces.” “A forbidden love? I’ll marry her anyway!” “I’m sorry… I have no other choice.” “If there is a next life, I’ll wear the bridal gown for you.” Flip the chessboard and become its master!!! I have exams these next few days. Sorry… 1Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 65 胡 Tales from the Hutongs 胡同往事 Heart-Rain Station心雨驿站Modern Romance183k WordsCompleted I grew up in a Beijing hutong. I hadn’t seen much of the world, but I had a happy, loving family. I had family who cared about me, companions who grew up alongside me, and friends I could tell anything. Those wonderful memories of life in the hutong will stay with me forever! Today, I have picked up my pen to record those beautiful times and tell you stories of the hutong, preserving memories of days gone by. It all begins with my grandfather. Without his hard work and perseverance, I would neve —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Check out the new work, it's quite interesting 😄

16. 66 所 What We Seek 所图 Wang Shansheng王善生Ancient Romance170k WordsCompleted On the day Tu Jian and Li Baoyuan were to be married, Xu Yuzhi suddenly appeared, clad in armor like a demon from hell and covered in blood. “A Jian, does the promise we made in Qianyu City all those years ago still stand?” Tu Jian hesitated, then nodded. He paid no heed to Li Baoyuan and snatched his bride away right in front of him. Li Baoyuan knew Tu Jian had never loved him, and he knew how difficult the road she and Yuzhi had traveled together had been. He merely twitched the corners of his 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a beginner's work; diligence is key.

17. 67 铜 Copper Coin 铜板 Scroll God Mo Mo卷神莫漠Urban338k WordsOngoing The Shen and Bei families have been entangled by fate since the end of the Ming dynasty and the beginning of the Qing. As the Republic era descends into chaos once more, old family grudges are settled and the nation’s enemies avenged. Copper coins, opium, swords, guns, tea: all sorts of characters take the stage. Some parts are fictional. Please don't assume they're based on real people. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new book, a historical epic, definitely worth watching.

18. 68 众 Realm of a Thousand Dreams 众梦之境 I Licked You, Okay舔你了啊Urban160k WordsOngoing The moon flips, turning its eternally shadowed far side toward Earth. Humanity loses the sweet solace of sleep. Everyone sinks into the same nightmare, where monsters lurk in the shadows, waiting to drag the lost into eternal slumber. The bloodline of Zhou Gong Jidan, an ancient ancestor, allows Zhou Yongming to walk through dreams with his eyes open. From an uninitiated dreamwalker to a god who commands dreams, he embarks on a perilous path to reclaim control of the rules governing the dreamsca 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a new book, but the subject matter is novel and not mindless.

19. 69 西 Records of the Southwest's Haunted Lamps 西南诡灯录 Bandit of the Arctic Circle北极圈的响马Sci-Fi & Apocalypse330k WordsCompleted A folklorist searches for her brother: Cheng Xiaotang ventures into an old town to find her missing older brother and discovers the eerie folk rituals he recorded. - Forbidden contact: At an old house where a body lies in state, she is attacked by a living paper effigy. A mysterious heir to the Nuo opera tradition saves her, only to draw her into an even greater crisis. - The old town’s secrets: She gradually uncovers the truth behind the human sacrifices held every forty-nine years 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    For rural suspense and eerie novels, check out these two books…

20. 70 雨 Rain Beats on the Bluestone, Asking About the Past 雨打青石问旧事 Bandit of the Arctic Circle北极圈的响马Mystery172k WordsCompleted The fog of returning home: Investigative reporter Lin Qiu returns to her hometown for her great-uncle’s funeral. The strange behavior of her childhood friend Cheng Mo and bloodstains in the ancestral hall uncover suspicious details in the case of A Yao, a mute girl who drowned twenty years ago. - Forbidden love: Embroidered shoes in a hidden compartment in the ancestral home and a faded marriage contract point to a secret affair between A Yao and an elder. Clues hidden in paper cutouts d —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 71 荒 The Absurd Divine Favor 荒唐神眷 Brocade Robe锦罗衣Eastern Fantasy89k WordsCompleted “Whether a god is righteous or wicked, a god who answers their believers is a good god.” Master Detective Iliye Flesh is swallowed by gears, while the abyss murmurs and drones in my ears. Become a sacrifice, or scavenge for the truth in the shadows. [No System, no transmigration, not a power fantasy, ciallo!] —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Western fantasy series, those interested can take a look.

22. 72 花 A Mistake in the Season of Blossoms 花信误 A Zhenyu一个珍钰Ancient Romance343k WordsOngoing The three daughters of the Marquis of Yongning's household may be born to different mothers, but they are as close as sisters. Their mother died young, and their stepmother was cruel. For five years in a neglected courtyard, they had only one another to rely on. The eldest, Shen Minglan, is graceful and gentle. At twenty-two, she remains unmarried, all because four years ago she secretly broke off her engagement and pushed the man she loved away. The second, Shen Mingyi, is clear-eyed and pra —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Promote my own book

23. 73 神 Governing Like a God, Starting as a Village Bully 神级治国从女村霸开始 The Advancing Tibetan Antelope进击的藏羚羊Ancient Romance356k WordsCompleted Xie Yan was once a top history student in the modern world. By an accident, her soul transmigrated into the body of a lowborn farm girl in a time of chaos. As soon as she arrived in the ancient world, she found her family on the verge of collapse and herself trapped in a desperate situation on the edge of a battlefield. Just then, the “God-Tier Statecraft System” appeared, opening a path for her to rise against all odds. However, the powerful clans and aristocratic families saw Xie Yan as a thor —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Let's see if there's anything else worth watching.

24. 74 青 Silk-Black Hair Reflected in the Mirror 青丝照明镜 The Advancing Tibetan Antelope进击的藏羚羊Mystery290k WordsCompleted Crude, rude, and foul-mouthed, Qiao Si loves visiting brothels and drinking with courtesans. He inherits his father Qiao Laosan’s low-ranking post as a constable, only to get caught up in the bizarre “Silken Hair Candlestick” case just three days after taking office. He meets Shen Yu, who has come from the capital’s Mirrorwatch Bureau. As he investigates the case, he must also face the risk of being beheaded at any moment for deceiving the emperor by posing as a man and impersonating a governmen —Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 75 火 A Hotpot Through the Ages 火锅春秋 Peas Found a Circle豌豆遇了圆Historical479k WordsOngoing The state is founded on its people, and the people put food first. Transmigrating into the turbulent Spring and Autumn period, a master chef stirs up the world. Follow the protagonist across the river of time as, armed with culinary skills and the Zuo Zhuan, he rewrites the course of Chinese civilization and creates an epic “Spring and Autumn of Fine Food”! 50Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The new book is now available. The tag is incorrect; it should be "historical," which will be corrected later. While the early chapters are time-travel stories, the main text contains absolutely no systems or cheat codes. It focuses on historical facts and events, striving for accuracy and historical precision in all titles, names, places, and social contexts. Readers interested in history can learn more about the Spring and Autumn Period through this book. Additionally, every few chapters, the author provides detailed recipes for traditional Chinese dishes, including the preparation processes of some state banquet dishes, as well as highly confidential recipes and ingredients in the culinary world, such as the recipes and methods for various hot pot broths. Readers who enjoy cooking can treat this book as a cookbook; by following the steps, you're sure to create dishes you've never tried before. A special reminder: if you're a kitchen novice and make a mess, don't blame the author! 😅😅😅

26. 76 画 A Love That Lasts in the Painting, A Song Through Time and Space 《画中情长，时空恋曲》 Heart-Rain Station心雨驿站Ancient Romance6k WordsCompleted A Lasting Love in a Painting, a Romance Through Time —Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 77 长 The Moon Over Chang'an Shines on Your Heart 长安月，照君心 Heart-Rain Station心雨驿站Mystery7k WordsCompleted The moon over Chang'an shines upon your heart —Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 78 山 Shattered Mountains and Rivers 山河碎 Scholarll秀才llHistorical145k WordsOngoing An Qingxu has retreated to Ye City (Xiangzhou), where the Tang court has assembled hundreds of thousands of troops under nine military governors, including Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi, to surround him. But the campaign has dragged on, the soldiers are exhausted, no one commands the armies as a whole, and conflicts are rife. Shi Siming has surrendered and rebelled again in Fanyang (Youzhou), where he is arming and drilling his troops. The distant thunder of his forces marching south can almost be hea —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    That must be it.

29. 79 潮 The Tide Speaks Not 潮声不语 It's Kuang, Three Years Old是邝三岁呀Urban216k WordsCompleted Lin Shen runs a quiet, nearly empty bar in an old seaside lane. For three years, he has waited for someone who will never return, living in silence and suffocating gloom. One stormy night, Su Wan stumbles into his bar, soaked to the skin and with nowhere else to go. She has no home, her body is covered in wounds, and her eyes are empty. Two people crushed by life share a roof in silence. There is no passionate pursuit, no sweet talk, only cautious steps toward each other, restrained tenderness, 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's so good! The writing is so realistic and evokes that feeling.

30. 80 陆 President Lu, Your Wife's Fortune-Telling Livestream Has Made Her a Sensation 陆总，夫人她直播算命爆红了 Yang Wuzhi杨舞之Modern Romance331k WordsCompleted Shen Qinghuan, an ancient master of the mystic arts, transmigrates into the body of an heiress cast out by her wealthy family and is forced to marry Lu Huaishen, the supposedly paralyzed living King of Hell. The whole internet is betting on when she’ll be cursed to death, but she starts livestreaming fortune-telling and becomes a viral sensation. Just as she’s having a blast putting scumbags in their place, she discovers that her bargain-bin husband is a hidden powerhouse, her son is a spirit-bo —Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 81 七 Fragrance of Seven Miles: Don't Play That Old Record 七里香：别放那张旧唱片 Yang Wuzhi杨舞之Modern Romance248k WordsCompleted Every night, I hear the song from the great fire forty years ago. It wasn’t until Xinghai Group’s lawyer’s letter slapped me in the face that I realized the old record I’d picked up was a death warrant that could land me in prison. The female voice on the record belonged to Xia Qing, a gifted girl whose body was burned to ashes by a corporate giant, erasing all traces of her. They want me to hand over everything and sign away my freedom. I smile and press play. A melody spanning time sends 2Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 82 完 The Perfect Family Investigation Agency 完美家庭调查社 Little Tomato, Cherry Tomato小西红柿圣女果Mystery118k WordsCompleted On the outskirts of the city stands an unmarked investigation agency. Its director, Su Qingyan, can see through people after just three sentences. Psychologist Wen Zhiyu can spot every lie at a glance. Field agent Shen Zhuo is covered in scars. She trusts no one, and protects only the truth. Intelligence specialist Lu Zheng operates in the gray areas, making sure the team has a way forward. They take only one kind of case: seemingly perfect families with not a flaw in sight. Until an anonymou —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recently discovered a new suspense book and wanted to share it with friends who are also looking for something to read: "The Perfect Family Investigation Agency." It's about a seemingly perfect family in a wealthy household, but behind the scenes, it's all pretense and secrets. The cases are intricately linked, with many twists and turns, and the pacing is fast and engaging. If you like suspense, you should definitely give it a try.

33. 83 画 Ascending to Immortality Through Painting 画境升仙 Let the Pen Fly让笔飞Urban113k WordsCompleted * A perfect fusion of art and cultivation: Gain enlightenment, fight, arrange formations, and ascend through oil painting, with vivid imagery and rich cultural depth. * **Exceptional learning and a dramatic comeback from rock bottom:** The protagonist has a unique path of growth, and his explosive breakthroughs during low periods are both gripping and inspiring. * Five compelling heroines: They are far more than decoration, each with formidable abilities and her own growth arc. Their var —Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 84 三 Three Fates in a Dream 三命入梦 Let the Pen Fly让笔飞Urban114k WordsCompleted Core concepts: The Three Destinies (Heavenly Destiny, Earthly Destiny, and Human Destiny), the "Comprehensive Treatise on the Three Destinies", the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams, feng shui killing formations, the Gate of Guixu, ink markings (the Three Yin Locking Yang Pattern), and the Keeper. * Key items: Heavenly Destiny gold markings (Chen Shicheng), a black jade bangle (Mrs. Lin), the Heaven's Punishment Demon-Breaking Awl (the target), Xiao Dan's copper bell (a key ritual artifac 2Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 85 孤 The Lonely Phoenix Cries 孤鸾声哕哕 Liu Shuimu琉水沐Ancient Romance104k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast vs. Everyone Scheming at Full Throttle vs. Pure-Evil Heroine vs. Unexpectedly Complex Male Leads] Shen Luan is forced to enter the deadly palace-intrigue, household-strife, and power-struggle scenario for a third time. She failed both previous attempts. This time, the BOSS has locked the difficulty at hell mode: no story guidance, NPCs appearing at random, all her memories and experience from past runs erased, and constant surveillance. Ultimate mission: protect her family, ascend —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The good people in the story aren't really good, and the bad people aren't really bad either; everyone has their own difficulties and their own unavoidable circumstances.

36. 86 侯 The Entire Marquis's Residence Hangs Themselves, Begging the Fake Heiress to Come Home for the Feast 侯府全体上吊，求假千金回府吃席 Zi Lu子璐Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted [Meme humor + Absurdity + Unhinged antics + Lighthearted daily life + Invincible heroine + No official couple, ship whoever you want] Jiang Miao: Stop trying to help people. Just laugh at their fate. But then again, if the money's right, I'll gladly give your fate a couple of extra stabs! After dumping three High Gods, Jiang Miao is exposed and flees to the mortal realm. She takes over the body of the Xuan Yuan Marquis household's fake heiress, who has lost her memory. The marquis household is s 36.1kReads9.2Score4.9kShelves
37. 87 穿 I Transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty, But Zhu Yuanzhang Wiped Out Ten Generations of My Family 穿越大明，但是被老朱诛十族 The Great Sage of Hetao河套大圣爷Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [No System] + [Political Intrigue] + [Passionate] + [Struggle for Supremacy] After transmigrating to the Hongwu era, I open my eyes to find myself in death row. Tomorrow, ten entire clans are to be executed because of their connection to the Blank Seal Case. This is the difficulty level from the start?!! But it doesn't matter. I'll step in when it counts! Zhu Yuanzhang: “Sir, I want to execute corrupt officials!” Liu Xiu: “No!” Zhu Yuanzhang: “Sir, I want to impose a maritime ban!” Liu Xiu: “No! 2kReads8.4Score132Shelves
38. 88 贞 The Spendthrift Son of the Zhenguan Era 贞观败家子 Qian Fugui-er钱富贵erHistorical5.4M WordsOngoing He transmigrated into the world as the son of Li Yuan's third brother, who had died young, and grew up far from home. "Nephew!" Li Yuan called out to Li Fu. "Nephew!" Li Fu called out to Li Chengqian. Don't be afraid. Your uncle's here... Go, invite His Majesty over. I have something to discuss with him. What? I should go see him? What are you talking about? He's just an emperor, while I am a noble prince! 30.2kReads8.6Score2kShelves
39. 89 大 A Blessed Heir for the Ming Dynasty: The Empress Begs Every Day to Be Deposed 大明好孕：皇后娘娘她日日求被废 Qing Suisui卿岁岁Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted They are not mutually exclusive, and this book covers quite a lot of Ming dynasty history. Some details may not be accurate, so please bear with me. Thank you. Jing Shu transmigrated as Hu Shanxiang, the most useless empress in the Great Ming dynasty, and nearly fell apart. Sun was Zhu Zhanji’s childhood sweetheart. Jing Shu was at best a lucky charm her family had offered to the imperial household. How could she possibly compete with Sun? So, knowing how history would unfold, Jing Shu simply g 4.4kReads9.1Score290Shelves
40. 90 大 The Second Prince of the Hongzhi Era of Great Ming 大明弘治家的二皇子 Tang Dynasty Yanzu大唐彦祖Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Little one] [Growing up] [Slow-paced] After transmigrating to the Ming dynasty, Zhu Houwei grows from a human pup into a young man, witnessing the grandeur and turmoil of the Hongzhi era. He sees the suffering of the common people and the unfair tax burden, as well as land being consolidated while the wealthy feast behind red gates. Hongzhi Emperor: Houwei, you're steadier and cleverer than your brother, and more learned and capable, too. You must do your best to assist your elder brother in th 14.2kReads8.6Score1.2kShelves
41. 91 洪 The Hongwu Revival 洪武兴明 Chang Qingjiao常青椒Historical1.1M WordsCompleted The land was in chaos at the end of the Yuan dynasty, with warlords rising everywhere. Zhang Shicheng posed a formidable threat in the east, Chen Youliang was a ruthless rival in the west, and the Yuan dynasty occupied the north, its iron cavalry poised to strike. Zhu Biao was still a child, Zhu Di was still wearing split-crotch trousers, and Zhu Yuanzhang was weak and isolated. The Ming dynasty had yet to be founded. Zhu Wenzheng stepped forward and drew his sword in a fury. “Uncle, let me, you 8.9kReads8.6Score415Shelves
42. 92 长 A Long Night Without Lamps 长夜無灯 Maple Forest Bay枫林湾Historical203k WordsCompleted People ask: Knowing the dynasty is doomed, knowing that resisting is futile, why fight to the very last moment? Lin Yan says, “So the people can have enough to eat, and children can have books to read.” Lu Jingchen says, “So the northern frontier remains unbroken, and the Han people’s backbone never bends.” Shen Qingci says, “So a healer’s compassion never falters, and the lives of the people can be protected.” A Ce says, “For what my master taught me: that we are descendants of Yan and Huang, a —Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 93 大 Great Ming: I Told You to Hang Yourself, Not Rebuild the Ming Dynasty 大明：让你上吊，没让你重建大明 Tiger of Fire vvvv火之虎vvvvHistorical3.0M WordsCompleted He opens his eyes on the eve of the Jiashen upheaval. Li Zicheng has already breached Beijing, the Manchus beyond the passes are eyeing the capital, and court officials are closing in to force the issue. Faced with a nightmare from the start, what should the Chongzhen Emperor do… This work’s style: history as its bones, art as its wings. It respects real history and does not rewrite established events, using artistic storytelling to fill the regrets history left behind. A note for readers: This 5.7kReads8.9Score476Shelves
44. 94 网 The Internet Cafe Ace 网吧高手 Zhu x Yuan竹x沅Sports80k WordsCompleted Lin Mo, an esports prodigy who once stood at the pinnacle of professional competition, retired overnight and ended up managing an internet café. To save his seriously ill younger sister, he picked up his old keyboard and mouse again, and one match with a pentakill sent the whole internet into an uproar. He took in good-for-nothing teammates from all walks of life and formed an unknown underdog team. They fought their way from the city championship through the professional league, crushed the pow 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A retired esports prodigy, hiding in an internet cafe, returns to the arena to save his sister's life. His grassroots team makes a remarkable comeback, ultimately reaching the world championships. A full-length, action-packed esports epic.

45. 95 晚 Goodnight, Little Caterpillar 晚安毛毛虫 Dream Doll梦娃娃Modern Romance107k WordsCompleted A tragic romance with sweetness first, then heartbreak. Read with caution. She gets a message saying her husband is having sex with a young woman. She storms into the hotel, beats up the mistress, then beats up her husband. In her fury, she suffers a miscarriage too. After enduring the pain of losing her child, she asks for a divorce and threatens to hurt herself if he refuses. After they divorce, the second male lead, who has remained faithful to her for twenty years, launches his pursuit, whil —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's written with great devotion; I recommend reading it to fill the void of loneliness for those without a lover.

46. 96 这 After This Child Was Kidnapped, They Left Him at the Train Station 这个孩子被拐后，却丢在了火车站 Dream Doll梦娃娃Modern Romance6k WordsCompleted After This Child Was Abducted, They Were Abandoned at a Train Station 2Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 97 他 He's a Police Officer, Yet Drug Dealers Wiped Out His Entire Family 他是警察，却遭遇毒贩疯狂灭门 Dream Doll梦娃娃32k WordsCompleted He Was a Police Officer, but Drug Dealers Wiped Out His Family in a Brutal Attack 6Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 98 他 He's Just a Gambling Addict. Why Are You Messing With Him? 他就一赌狗，你们惹他干啥呀 Da Wei Er Long大威二龙Anime Fanfiction108k WordsCompleted A one-cost card from the start? My synergies are doubled! I died from overwork and transmigrated into the weakest one-cost card in the Golden Spatula world: “Indomitable Champion.” From the start, I was thrown into a dragon's lair, but the System gave me a message: “All synergy effects are doubled.” The Infernal Drake across from me breathed out 999 damage. I quietly activated the three-Knight synergy. The moment a white “-1” floated up, the entire audience froze in shock. The Nine-Tailed Fox sn —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A truly exhilarating read!

49. 99 长 Chang'an's Shadow, Dyed by Frost 长安影，霜染色 Flowers Bloom in the Quiet Ruins静墟生花Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted East Market, Chang’an, during the Tianbao era. Su Muyun, graceful as flowing water, runs a shadow-puppet shop. The daughter of a Sogdian merchant and descended from artists of the Western Regions, she has a secret technique called “frost-dyed colors” that makes shadow puppets shimmer beneath the light. Gentle as water, she has carved ten years of longing into the backs of her puppets. At last, the person she waited for has arrived. Only when two identical “Flying Apsara” puppets are joined can t —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A cultural treasure, well worth seeing.

50. 100 剪 Scissors and Candy 剪刀与糖 Tomato on the Ruins墟上番茄Modern Romance215k WordsCompleted Period drama / rural rags-to-riches story In the autumn of 1961, six-year-old Chen Wanjun clutched a rusty pair of scissors as she snipped wild chrysanthemums on a millstone. Four jin of chrysanthemums earned one fen. She wanted to buy her big brother a new pencil case, and, even more, to cut a ray of light from the dirt for this family adrift in the wind. For the family, her big brother locked away his books and went to haul bricks at the kiln. Her second brother swallowed his pride and went sc 2Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    After Chen Shu, another phenomenal book from Tomato has arrived! "Scissors and Sugar" is absolutely amazing! It avoids the typical wish-fulfillment tropes, focusing instead on the resilience and fragility of ordinary people amidst the torrent of history. The writing is so profound you can almost feel the weight of bygone eras, leaving a lasting impression. If you enjoy deep and powerful online novels, this is a must-read!

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