I’m in a Reading Slump. Recommend Some High-Quality Novels 厌书期到了，求几本高质量的小说

1. 151 陌 When Flowers Bloom by the Road: The Hairpin Chronicle 陌上花开之簪花录 Tu Ji Is Three Years Old兔几盛三岁Fantastical Romance496k WordsCompleted When heaven and earth first emerged from chaos, all things came into being. Tumi, Pangu’s youngest daughter, was adorned with flowers by the hundred. But she disliked the drab colors of the mortal world, so she scattered flowers throughout the four seasons, covering the land in blossoms. In the blink of an eye, ten thousand years passed. At last, one day, Tumi grew weary. She sealed her divine gifts inside twenty-four flower-shaped hairpins and cast them down to the mortal world, then sealed her 1Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 152 千 The Legendary Han Xin, the Greatest General of All Time 千古第一将韩信之千古传奇 Wuchuan Hua无船滑Eastern Fantasy439k WordsCompleted Han Xin was born a beggar, so where did he learn his astonishing military strategies? Where did he master such superb swordsmanship? How did he win every battle without a single defeat? Why were his victories so decisive, with large-scale clashes against his opponents so rare? How were his battlefield instincts and judgments so precise? This book recounts every one of Han Xin’s legendary exploits in detail. 3.9kReads8.4Score35314d adds

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   The plot is full of twists and turns, and Han Xin truly lives up to his reputation as a military genius. The book skillfully blends history, legend, and fantasy in its depiction of Han Xin's legendary rise to power, with a particularly brilliant portrayal of the art of war. Han Xin's legendary life ends because of his loved ones, revealing the depths of human nature.

3. 153 十 Eleven Madmen 十一个疯子 Lu Ban Banban鲁班班班Mystery2.5M WordsCompleted (Not mindless, no harem, no System, and not a conventional power fantasy. Please read with that in mind.) From the day you were born until now, have you ever had doubts like these? “Do I really exist?” “Does the world really exist?” “Why do I exist?” “And why does the world exist?” “Is my existence inevitable? If I die, will the world keep existing?” “At the moment m 38.7kReads9.4Score5.6k14d adds

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   I watched them and thought they were pretty good.

4. 154 杀EN Shattering the Ninja World: Adopted by the Second Hokage! 杀穿忍界，从被二代收养开始！ Admiring the Mountains and Moon观山赏月Anime Fanfiction1.7M WordsCompleted [No System, no dumbed-down plot, no female lead, slice of life, Uchiha, an authentic Naruto story] [A tale of a red-eyed Uchiha and a white-haired Senju living together] In Konoha’s fifth year, Tobirama is forced to adopt a Uchiha brat at the unreasonable insistence of his big brother, Hashirama. Little does he know that the child will change his life... Renya transmigrates into the Uchiha clan, only to be adopted by the evil Senju Tobirama. Fortunately, the old guy doesn’t do anything too outra 27.4kReads8.9Score3.4k14d adds
5. 155 被 The Fake Heir Was Cast Out of the Marquis's Estate, Then Rose to Power Through the Imperial Exams 被赶出侯府假世子靠科举逆袭权臣 Fuyu Ya浮玉呀Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Chen Yan worked himself to the bone as an office drone. After finally paying off his mortgage and car loan, he had 400,000 yuan in savings and was ready to lie flat in a small county town. Little did he know that disaster can strike at any moment. He transmigrated! The good news: he was still a man in this life, so he wouldn't have to experience period pain. He was born into a wealthy marquis's household, surrounded by fine clothes, delicious food, and his family's boundless affection. The bad n 53kReads8.6Score2.1k14d adds
6. 156 主 Protagonist, Get Over Here! Let’s Become Sworn Brothers First! 主角快来，咱俩先拜一个！ Red Sun, Spirit Cloud红日灵云Urban1.1M WordsCompleted I transmigrated and got bound to a… My Brothers Are a Few Too Many, But I’m Really Not a Gangster System. Yep, that’s right. I’m a villain, and a villain with multiple identities at that. The villains in this world may have all died off, because I’m every villain there is! The System tells me to make more sworn-brotherhoods. The more sworn brothers I have, the farther I can go on the road to opposing the protagonist. Fine, I’ll oppose them… Fake heiresses, domineering CEOs? Piece of cake! Then I 10.9kReads8.9Score92014d adds
7. 157 火EN Naruto: Starting by Punching Trees, Shocking Kurama! 火影：开局撸树，震惊九喇嘛！ Lin Ye Sings of Autumn林叶吟秋Anime Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted [Comedy First] [One Female Lead] [Lighthearted Fun] [Plot-Driven] [Happy Rescue] [MC System] Zhou Ming works himself to death from overtime, then is born into Konoha as a prince. He decides he mustn't give Naruto too much lip, and discovers that he has an MC inventory. From that moment on, the Shinobi World's whole vibe starts going crooked... Uchiha Xiao Yan, carrying a Heavy Black Ruler and always flinging a handful of lime powder at the start of a fight, becomes the nightmare of everyone who 4kReads9.2Score22314d adds
8. 158 鬼 Demon Slayer: The First of the Twelve Kizuki, Doted on by Muzan 鬼灭：十二鬼月魁首，被无惨疼爱 Cat Scrolling on a Phone刷手机的猫Anime Fanfiction441k WordsCompleted Evil demon + joins Muzan + man-eating + no System. (The protagonist is evil! Very evil! Completely without humanity. If that bothers you, don’t read!) Wan Mi, who depends on his younger brother, joins the Demon Slayer Corps and becomes a disciple of Yoriichi Tsugikuni, rising to become the Corps’ strongest fighter. But when he encounters Muzan, he fails to kill him. From that moment on, he is branded a sinner by the Demon Slayer Corps and expelled alongside his master, Yoriichi Tsugikuni. When h 7.7kReads9.1Score83014d adds
9. 159 跳 Leaping Through the Dragon Gate 跳龙门 The One Playing the Zither抚琴的人Urban6.4M WordsCompleted Original Title: Leaping Through the Dragon Gate Song Yu, a fourth-year student at the Foreign Trade Institute, hits rock bottom after his girlfriend betrays him and a rich second-generation bully targets him. Then his mysterious older brother, Song Chen, returns and arranges for the powerful boss of Yuncheng, "Old Wolf," to protect him from the shadows. Refusing to rely on connections, Song Yu uses grit and brains to land an internship at Dragon Gate Group. Using "Mighty Dragon Cleaner" as his b 82.8kReads9.5Score6.8k14d adds
10. 160 木EN Konoha's Crazy Dave 木叶的疯狂戴夫 Little Question Mark小问号嘛Anime Fanfiction1.3M WordsOngoing Reborn in the world of Naruto, I become the son of the Second Hokage of Konoha? My name is Senju Dave? I can grow plants, and I’m really good at it! I’m classmates with Hiruzen and Danzo, and I help Danzo become Hokage? Hiruzen becomes Root? “Uncle Madara! You’re old now! Let me carry you!” “Brat! You want to dance?” 11kReads9.5Score91414d adds
11. 161 全 Everyone Is an Evil Immortal!!! 全员恶仙！！！ There Are Mountains Beyond the Heavens天外有山Eastern Fantasy3.8M WordsOngoing Also known as The Whole Cast Are Evil Immortals and The Whole Cast Are Evil Immortals: I Have a Temple for Cultivating Immortals [No Angst] [Unhinged] [High Stakes from Start to Finish] There is a rumor of a temple somewhere in the world, with a patch of magical soil inside. Just treat a person as a "seed" and plant them in the soil, and they can become an immortal. Li Shiwu has spent ten years seeking immortality. At last, he finds the temple and plants himself in the soil, but he never expecte 207.6kReads9.0Score19.6k14d adds
12. 162 黄 That Blonde Bully Messes with Me? My Uncle Is Qi Tongwei! 黄毛霸凌我？家叔祁同伟呀！ Lian Cang连藏Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted (Completed, no rushed ending, and readers were still leaving over three thousand “hurry up with the next chapter” comments on the final chapter.) Reborn ten years later, Zhao Xue’an is a heartthrob in Handong! Zhao Xue’an was wrongfully imprisoned for ten years. Only as he lay dying did he finally understand: no matter how successful a businessman you are, you can’t compete with a mere whim of power. Given a second life, he abandons business for politics. With his uncle, Qi Tongwei, showing him 44.5kReads9.1Score3.6k14d adds
13. 163 末 Doomsday: The Road to Ruin 末日绝途 Mayfly Spring and Autumn蜉蝣春秋Sci-Fi & Apocalypse4.5M WordsOngoing Blue rain began to fall from the sky. Unknown monsters suddenly descended upon this world. Human society collapsed in an instant. No cheats, no protagonist's halo, no spiritual qi revival! Every step we take leads us closer to despair! To those who died at the very beginning of the apocalypse, I envy you, because you never had to experience a despair more despairing than death. My name is Chen Ge. I will witness the coming of the apocalypse. 60.4kReads8.9Score4k14d adds
14. 164 斩 Slay the Gods: I’m the Black King’s Agent, and I Have Time Zero from the Start 斩神：我黑王代言人，开局时间零 There's a Little Book in the Tree树上有本小书Male-Channel Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted [Slay the Gods + Dragon Raja + No Female Lead] After transmigrating into the world of Slay the Gods, Lin Xuan discovers that he has become a classmate of Lin Qiye’s and awakened a golden finger. The blood of the Black King flows through his body, making him a Dragon Raja hybrid. From the start, he awakens the Spirit Word Time Zero. By devouring the mysterious, he can strengthen his bloodline and unlock all kinds of abilities. No matter what level of mysterious creature you are, even if you’re a 47.9kReads9.4Score6k14d adds
15. 165 火EN Naruto: From the Start, I Have Ice Release, but Is Danzo Really My Father? 火影：开局冰遁，但亲爹是团藏？ Shark and Bird's-Eye Chili鲨鱼小米辣Anime Fanfiction990k WordsCompleted [Daily Life] [Lighthearted] [No Conspiracy Theories] [Slight OOC] [No System] The familiar transmigration setup is already so overdone, so I'll spare you the details. What? I start out in the Bloody Mist Village, and I'm the owner of an Ice Release Kekkei Genkai? What? My father, whom I've never even met, is actually Shimura Danzō: the legendary bridge-killing assassin feared across the Shinobi World, the man who achieved the great feat of stabbing Susanoo with a kunai, the mastermind behind the 10.7kReads9.0Score1.1k14d adds
16. 166 反EN Villain: My Little Brother is the Chosen One 反派：我的弟弟是天选之子 I Keep a Fat Rabbit家养了只肥兔Eastern Fantasy4.3M WordsCompleted "Lovably awful villain + wish fulfillment + scheming + lighthearted + sly trickster + shameless + not an invincible protagonist" Qin Feng transmigrated into the ancient wilderness as the eldest young master of the Qin family. His twin younger brother was the legendary Chosen One, and possessed a one-in-ten-thousand Supreme Bone. He thought he could ride his brother’s coattails to the peak of life, but then an unprincipled System showed up and told him there was a bright future in being a villain 342.4kReads9.5Score38.6k14d adds
17. 167 圣EN The Holy White Crown 圣白冠冕 Feng Xiao Ya枫潇呀Eastern Fantasy3.5M WordsOngoing [Fast-Paced] [Explosive Action] [Emperor] [From Eaglefolk Tribe to Angel Empire] [Ascend to Godhood from the Throne] [Gods' War for Supremacy] [Early Transmigration] [Minor System] [Single Female Lead] [The Animated Adaptation Is Out, Come Watch] Demon God: When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you! Jiang You: Wrong. Abyss, when you gaze at Heaven, Heaven gazes back at you! The First Chapter: The Primordial Age of Chaos. Humanity did not yet exist. The ancestors of the elves were 117kReads9.0Score10.7k14d adds
18. 168 火 Naruto: I Became Naruto’s Dark Personality 火影：我成了鸣人的黑化人格 Scorpion Hook蝎勾儿Anime Fanfiction715k WordsCompleted [Hokage] [System] [Darkening] [Power Fantasy] Feng Xu transmigrated into the world of Hokage, becoming Naruto’s suppressed, dark personality. After experiencing everything Naruto had gone through, he couldn’t repay evil with kindness, let alone forgive! If the primary personality wouldn’t act, then he, the alter, would take control of everything! Anyone who bullied Naruto would die! Anyone who framed him would die! Anyone who tried to control him would die! At the same time, Feng Xu continued we 14.4kReads9.0Score1.6k14d adds
19. 169 万 Love Bound Through Ten Thousand Calamities 万劫情牵 Wangyue Xuanxing望月玄星Fantastical Romance368k WordsCompleted Modern young artist Jiang Wan transmigrates to a world where the gods and demons of antiquity are locked in battle. Taking on the identity of Wanwan, a saintess of the gods, she becomes caught up in a story full of love and hatred with Chi Cheng, the young master of the demon clan, a tale that will determine the fate of the Three Realms. Will they end up together, or fall into even more tangled complications...? —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A very good work, highly recommended.

20. 170 世 I Set Up a Stall Before the World Ended 世界毁灭前，我在摆摊 What a Huge Watermelon天好大的西瓜Two Male Leads180k WordsOngoing [Dual male leads, no romance, apocalypse, lighthearted comedy, supernatural, semi-infinite progression, high-powered modern city, mythology and legends, fresh premise] Li Wuyou is a down-and-out wanderer whose pockets are emptier than his face is clean, and who relies on smooth talk to tell fortunes. His lifelong dream is to find the “immortals” said to have taken his parents, though first he needs to figure out how to pay for his next meal. A “peach blossom calamity” sends him fleeing in disgra —Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 171 什 What Green Tea? She's Clearly My Treasure Girl! 什么绿茶？分明是我的宝藏女孩！ The Martial Wheel Who Likes to Play Buer喜欢弹不尔的武轮Urban172k WordsOngoing [Everyday Life] [Campus Romance] [Against the Grain] [Comedy] Lu Zhiyan gets bound to a bizarre System: He can rack up System rewards simply by letting bad women toy with his feelings. What kind of joke is this? He's a fine, upstanding young man. Why would he go play the lovesick fool for someone? That is, until he gets rejected in front of the whole school on the sports field, as a seasoned player hands him a "nice guy card." "Ding! Confession rejected. Reward: God-tier skill!" The moment he h —Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 172 从 I Began My Path to Invincible Immortality with a Scumbag System 从人渣系统开始无敌修仙 Drunk Ink Cuts Clouds醉墨裁云Eastern Fantasy259k WordsOngoing [Fast-paced dual cultivation] [Multiple heroines, each with her own moments to shine] [From good-for-nothing to the sect's worst nightmare] [Can fight, flirt, and show off] [Satisfaction rating] [Gain skills through dual cultivation] [Fun from the start] After transmigrating to the immortal cultivation world, Ji Qiang became bound to a cultivation System with a wildly absurd style. Others toil for ten years and still struggle to break through. He just has to find the right person and level up ov —Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 173 从 A Leisurely Life in Another World, Starting with Death 从死亡开始的异世界悠闲生活 Chalkboard Jun粉笔君Eastern Fantasy249k WordsOngoing [Max level from the start] [Developing teammates] [Easygoing daily life] [Funny gags] [Well-planned, logical plot] [Add a little adventure to your otherwise dull life] The setting is a fantasy world reminiscent of medieval Europe. After the fall of an ancient civilization, a new system of civilization has matured, with many nations and races coexisting! The world comes with a rule-based status screen system, allowing all intelligent beings to call up a panel and check their attributes. Intellige 54Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 174 化 Chemical Empire: A Reversal of the Times, Starting at the Design Institute 化工帝国：从设计院开始的年代逆 I Come from 2998我来自2998Urban555k WordsOngoing In this smokeless industrial battlefield, technology is the highest form of cultivation! With sixty years of memories at his fingertips, Lu Ran embarks on his path to 'chemical-industry ascension.' Starting from a run-down design institute with just thirty employees, he'll build a trillion-yuan empire on this barren land! Research career progression: Trainee Technician → Industry Leader → Head of a Multinational Conglomerate → Global Chemical Industry Pope! Development blueprint: Shabby Bungalow —Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 175 重 Reborn as Yuan Kongye 重生原空夜 Rain Beneath the Empty Sky原空夜下的雨Urban945k WordsOngoing After dying at the hands of Zhang Yi, the king of playing it safe, Yuan Kongye is reborn at the moment the apocalypse begins and she first gains her ability. Given another life, she resolves to change her fate and take the cautious route, seeing who can play it safer, her or protagonist Zhang Yi. She kills the immortal Phoenix ability user and numerous other powerful foes, gains an ability through the Ice Soul, and finally kills the king of playing it safe, seizing his formidable space-time abil 835Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 176 女 The Female Drill Instructor Becomes a Male Emperor 女教官穿成男帝后 A Clear Sandalwood Isle一屿清檀Ancient Romance289k WordsCompleted Lin Wei, the youngest female instructor in the entire military, dies unexpectedly and transmigrates into the body of Xiao Yan, a puppet emperor of Nanyue: a sickly man who gets winded after a few steps. The moment she touches his stubbly face, she loses it. “Damn it!” From the start, she’s in dire straits: Empress Dowager Dou corners her at every turn, the court officials have banded together to strip her of power, and a hundred thousand Northern Di cavalry are at the border. Everyone is waiting —Reads—Score—14d adds
27. 177 修 Cultivation? I'll Hit Back with Nuclear Fusion! 修真？我反手一个核聚变！ Faded Xiangzi褪色祥子Urban126k WordsOngoing On the night of the Lantern Festival, an impossibly bright helium flash fell from the sky, and countless little figures with smiling faces vanished into annihilation. Gu Jiazhi, whose eyes could see elements, watched as world-destroying chemical formulas flooded into his world, then fell utterly silent. Reborn beneath the crust, under an ice-covered lake in Antarctica, he became what people in his previous life called an inner-Earth dweller. This was Mingguang City, the birthplace of artificial —Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 178 系 System: I Slap My Way to Godhood 系统：我靠呼巴掌修炼成神 Li the Big Hammer李大锤子Eastern Fantasy518k WordsCompleted Protagonist: Lin Xian System + Divine cultivation + mindless wish fulfillment + lighthearted everyday life + leveling up + multiple female leads + comedy By slapping people across the face, Lin Xian cultivates from a lowly nobody with no spiritual roots into a being who surpasses even the Supreme Gods! From everyday plants and trees to peak Divine Venerables, Lin Xian has slapped them all. Each slap earns him experience and points, which he can use to exchange for cultivation resources! Back the 5Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 179 全 Global Awakening: I Reach the Divine Summit with the Slacking System 全民觉醒：我靠摸鱼系统登顶神坛 Three Thousand Miles 650三千里650Urban218k WordsCompleted In the age of universal awakening, supernatural powers are the throne, and good-for-nothings are a sin. When Lin Chen is declared an ordinary man with zero powers, he activates the [Strongest Slacker System] on the brink of death. While everyone else trains relentlessly, he sleeps; while they risk their lives, he goes AFK. By lying flat and slacking off, he rockets through the ranks, claiming divine gear and incredible skills! Everyone thinks he is just a lucky good-for-nothing making a comeback 3Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 180 掌 In the Palm of Her Hand: She Turns the Big Shot into Her Devoted Fan 掌中之物，她反拿捏大佬成团宠 Keke, Add More Sugar可可多加糖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Delicate, soft-hearted heroine vs. a top-tier star boy band of powerful elites (all the men are virgins) Adopted daughter adored by everyone + powerful men lowering their heads + 1VN + sweet on the outside, dark within + rivals-in-love showdown Because her parents were poor, Bai Qinghe was sold to her adoptive father, Yang Chengshan. From then on, she became a tool for the Yang family to climb into the ranks of the powerful. To get the antidote, she had no choice but to follow his orders, seduci 4kReads8.7Score41814d adds
31. 181 民 A Republican-Era Bookkeeper: Keeping Accounts in Troubled Times, Protecting My Family with an Abacus 民国账房：乱世算账，算盘守全家 Beef Kidney from the Niu Family牛家大腰子Urban427k WordsOngoing In the nineteenth year of the Republic, a severe drought struck western Henan. The warlords demanded forced donations, and bandits ran rampant. Huangfu Yide was nicknamed “Wide-Eyed the Mighty.” With his eyes closed, he could calculate a thousand accounts; with them open, he could see the outcome of life-and-death situations. To protect everyone in his village, he set out to find a way to survive with three copper coins in his pocket, enduring hardship all the way from Huaiqing Prefecture to Han —Reads—Score—14d adds
32. 182 登 The Dragon Ascension Rankings 登龙榜 Young Writer for Hire卖文小生Eastern Fantasy489k WordsOngoing (No clichés, no System, no brainless protagonist, and no wish-fulfillment. If that bothers you, proceed with caution.) One day, his name was listed on the Dragon-Tiger Roll; ten years later, he found himself in the Phoenix Perch Pool. There is a roll in this world, and it decides people's fates. Those listed on it can seize the fortune of Heaven and Earth, enjoy the offerings of their sects, and command the attention of all living beings. Those left off the roll may have their own edge, but in t 27Reads—Score—14d adds
33. 183 神 Land of Divine Punishment: Outsmarting the Horrors in a Strange Game 神罚之地：我在诡异游戏智商碾压 Defy Heaven and Chase the Wind逆天追风Mystery143k WordsOngoing Suspenseful mind games, strategic battles of wits, a ten-day survival challenge, post-apocalyptic ruins, eerie games, no saintly protagonist, ruthless and decisive, supernatural abilities, ensemble cast. “This time, we lost! But I'll enter the game myself and swear to snatch victory from Heaven! Next time, you'll pay for your crimes!” “To win the game, you have to understand this: the person you trust most... is the perfect one to stab you in the back!” “I won't judge you. I'll just light the wa —Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 184 求 Survival Game: From the Start, I Find a Shattered Sprite 求生游戏：开局捡到破碎精灵 Snow on the Way Home归程载雪Sports219k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into a survival game, Liu Yi encounters packs of jackals and strange birds. In the midst of danger, through a stroke of luck, he even finds a broken mechanical female elf. Taking advantage of his edge in information, Liu Yi focuses on developing his strength and accumulating points. His SS-rank class, Natural Prophet, awakens, along with three S-rank talents! With a head start, Liu Yi begins farming, building up his strength, fighting, and exploring. The game’s main storylin —Reads6.2Score—14d adds
35. 185 咦 Huh? That’s a Great Talent You’ve Got. Give Me One! 咦？你这天赋不错，给我来一份！ Lanting Little Scholar兰亭小小小生Urban263k WordsOngoing [Interstellar Advanced Martial Arts] [Talent Copying] [Plot-Driven] This is an age of vast universes, where source energy drives the evolution of life and mechs coexist with starships. The stars have never been unclaimed territory. Ferocious beasts run rampant, interstellar pirates rule the lanes, and martial artists suffer horrifying casualty rates. Lin Chuan transmigrated into this world as an ordinary man with no connections, only to awaken the most unreasonable golden finger of all: the [ 7Reads—Score114d adds

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    Highly recommend this martial arts masterpiece! A veteran reader's pick; I simply can't get into light novels. Finding good books is like searching for gold in the ocean, and this one is absolutely top-notch, quality guaranteed! 😘💕🤔😏 [Shocked]

36. 186 选 After My Royal Bride Search Crashed and Burned, I Eloped with My Childhood Sweetheart 选妃翻车后，我和竹马闪婚了 The Ladybug of Seven-Star Begonia七星海棠的七星瓢虫Modern Romance104k WordsOngoing [Marriage Before Love] [Childhood Friends to Secret Crush] [Funny and Sweet Romance] [A Straightforward Girl Learns About Love] My name is Xia Chuhe, a renowned lawyer in Jinghai City. I've never lost a case, but I've never won at love, either. The day my mother gave me an ultimatum, I did three things: 1. Went to a bar to pick out male models (but failed to find one I liked) 2. Got caught in the act by my childhood friend, Gu Chen (there was something strange in the way he looked at me) 3. Lost 5Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A great new work, highly recommended.

37. 187 金 The Golden Phoenix Isn't a Chicken 金凤不是鸡 Yu Baimiao余白秒Urban704k WordsCompleted An age when lovers were everywhere, an era dominated by online loans, and the emotional high of a night at a karaoke club… Wealth became the sole measure of success, affection turned into a bargaining chip, and labels of status rose above personal character. Amid the drunken, glittering world, he and she were drawn into a chain of scams woven from money, power, and desire. Each tried to stake a lifetime of innocence on finding an answer to the question, “I’m not a prostitute.” They were willing 299Reads9.3Score—14d adds
38. 188 末 Apocalypse: After Reclaiming My Golden Finger, I Rise to the Top 末世：夺回金手指后，我做大做强 Wealth-Loving Meatball爱财丸子Sci-Fi & Apocalypse384k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + Game Invasion + Natural Disasters + Farming and Management + System + Strong Female Lead + Romance] An apocalyptic game suddenly sweeps across Blue Star, forcibly resetting the entire world! The peaceful era is over for good. Now the law of the jungle reigns, and the strong prey on the weak. In her previous life, Shen Ning was foolish enough to become a living blood bank for a scumbag and his family. They drained her of everything she was worth, and she died a miserable death. Fort 236Reads7.2Score10114d adds
39. 189 魂 Reborn in Liu Bei’s Body: Unifying the Three Kingdoms 魂穿刘备之三国一统 One from Beiwuyi北五一名Historical1.4M WordsCompleted (This novel was written not long after I first started working at Tomato, so the overall quality is rather poor. You can search for The Great Ming: Conquering the World with Quotations from Chairman Mao. I put my heart into that one, and it’s a better read.) (The chapters about the Three Kingdoms period are mainly based on historical sources and Romance of the Three Kingdoms, so some of the earlier plot may be similar. Readers who know Romance of the Three Kingdoms and the history of the period 400Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 190 黑 The Mafia Boss Turns into a Beautiful Girl! 黑帮老大变身美少女！ Fei Sheng翡声Urban740k WordsOngoing [Gender Swap, Male-to-Female Romance, Emotions, City Life, Personal Growth] Chen Molin, the leader of Lingze City’s biggest gang, wakes up one day to find that he has inexplicably become a woman! Guided by fate, he meets Liu Peihao, who has also been reborn. Only by completing the System’s final task can he return to his original body! Under the System’s relentless pressure, he has no choice but to do all kinds of things that go against everything he believes in as a real man. Together with his 384Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 191 重 Back in the Apocalypse: I Won’t Put Up with You, I’ll Slaughter My Way Through 重回末世：不惯着你，姐杀疯了 Cloud-Napping Cat眠云猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse551k WordsCompleted [Post-Apocalypse + Reborn + Strong Female Lead + Zombies + Revenge + No Romance + Stockpiling + Gourmet Food + Crafting Her Own Golden Finger] Reborn three days before the apocalypse, Su Qingran smiled at her reflection in the mirror. In her previous life, her family leeched off her, and zombies chased her down to devour her. She had pretended to be a good person for so long that she never even got the chance to take revenge. This time... “I’m done being human, thanks.” She tricked her whole fa 3.1kReads8.2Score40914d adds
42. 192 屿 Island, You and the Evening; Peace for the Rest of My Life 屿你向晚，余生皆安 Late Island River晚屿川Urban1.3M WordsOngoing From 2010 to 2026, sixteen years of upheaval in Rongcheng. Chen Yu, a young man from an ordinary family in Guanghan, was a college student who worked construction sites to scrape together tuition. In Chengdu, he embarked on a grassroots venture capital journey. On campus, he and Lin Xi understood each other through their dreams, only to lose to reality and part ways with regrets. In a rented apartment, he founded Yumen Investments and stayed true to his original commitment to “investing by stand —Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 193 无 Infinite Strange-Case Doctor 无限诡医 Feng Han砜寒Mystery301k WordsOngoing Strategic battles of wits + infinite survival + mild horror In the Blue Star era, malice condensed into a man-eating supernatural fog that shrouded the world. The age of supernatural fog had arrived. Rules collapsed, and horrors ran rampant. A flight returning home plunged into the dense fog and crashed. Everyone aboard vanished, with only one survivor: Lin Jiu, the son of a genius surgeon. When he awoke, he had inherited his father's lifetime of medical expertise in its entirety. Even stranger, 3Reads—Score—14d adds
44. 194 他 He Loves Me More Than My Gloomy Brother: A Beautifully Unhinged Romance 他比阴湿哥哥更爱我，疯批入骨撩 Cat Hai Hai猫嗨嗨Modern Romance245k WordsCompleted [Both leads are inexperienced in love + Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Sweet Romance + Female Lead’s Growth + Older Brother Chases Her to the Crematorium, But She Never Turns Back] Starts weak, grows strong: clear-eyed, resilient kindergarten teacher × genius artist with Asperger’s syndrome Gu Xiling: Rivalry between men? I’m in! Gu Xiling: Rivalry between women? Leave it to me! A restrained, cool-headed obsessive versus a gentle, brooding older brother. High-stakes competition between men! A —Reads—Score—14d adds

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