Highbrow Literary Works 高级文学作品

1. 101 骇EN Dread Night: Getting Rich in a Horror Game 骇夜：我在恐怖游戏里暴富 A-One Is Not A-Two阿一不是阿二Mystery714k WordsOngoing (The rating just came out and will rise later. Infinite flow + mild horror + original instances + no female lead) A tower stands in the eternal night, with a group of players trapped inside. They have to keep taking part in bizarre games to earn the food and supplies they need to survive. A killer in red embroidered shoes, a child with no eyes, a haunted mountain where an entire expedition team died... One deadly trap after another, with death around every corner. Players: “We're going to die, w 2.8MReads9.5Score588.3kShelves

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   Read good books with your head down and become a better version of yourself.

2. 102 绝 Peerless Secret Words: The Spirit Heavens Chronicle 绝世密言：灵天记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Eastern Fantasy997k WordsCompleted Through fantastical stories, this book explores the mysteries of the universe and explains the principles of life, helping readers understand why people live. In doing so, it can help them put their worries aside and embrace life's experiences with greater optimism and energy! 913Reads9.4Score127Shelves

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   Filial piety: Of all virtues, filial piety is the most important. Brotherly love: Loyalty to siblings. Loyalty to the ruler and country, respect for one's job and profession. Trustworthiness: A person cannot stand without trustworthiness; it should be reduced rather than increased. Courtesy: Respect for teachers in conduct. Righteousness: Upholding justice and maintaining chastity. Integrity: Being spotless and upright. Shame: Distinguishing right from wrong, the bottom line of being a person. Start with yourself! [Laughs]

3. 103 冒EN Impostor of the Langya Clan 冒姓琅琊 Eastern Zhou Young Master Nan东周公子南Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as “The Matter of Me Pretending to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties”) To transmigrate isn’t a dinner party. It’s a deadly game at every turn. The south is beautiful, yet lofty ambitions often fade away. Since ancient times, the Southern Dynasties have been weak, their heroes short-lived. No golden finger, no System, and no second chance at life. Everything starts from zero! Original owner’s memories: none! Identity: none! Supplies: none! When transmigration becomes reality, ho 493.7kReads9.7Score71.7kShelves

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   Two mountains stand tall at the outer gate, seemingly reaching for the sky and embracing the sun, drawing in the winds from a thousand miles away; two peaks guard the inner gate closely, swallowing clouds and connecting with the heavens, embracing the spirit of the nine heavens within. As the first rays of dawn gild the gate, golden light spills across the lintel, as if the gates of the emperor are opening at dawn; as the lingering mist gradually dissipates, silver ribbons lightly float on the windows and doors, as if the curtains of the celestial palace are being drawn open.

4. 104 白 The Meaning of the White Tiger 白虎通义 Ban Gu班固Historical53k WordsCompleted The Baihutong, also known as the White Tiger Discussions or the White Tiger Treatise on Virtue, is a collection of proceedings from an officially convened meeting on Confucian studies during the Eastern Han dynasty, as well as an imperially sanctioned work interpreting the Confucian classics. It holds an exceptionally important place in the history of Confucian thought and Han political thought. In 79 CE, the fourth year of Emperor Zhang of Han’s Jianchu era, the emperor personally convened a la 26Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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   Cultivate oneself, regulate one's family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world! [Under pressure][Under pressure][Under pressure]

5. 105 山 A Journey Through Mountains and Rivers 山水行记 Moli Baji莫里吧唧Historical1.4M WordsCompleted "Not a wish-fulfillment novel, not stupid, and not something to eat with your rice. It’s best enjoyed with a drink. This book is for readers with a long-term mindset. Take your time and savor it, and you’ll find that this novel is as tender as water, like the girl you love, intoxicating you." What seems like an ordinary opening is actually a grand scheme plotted long ago… Guangxi, a rainy night, a dilapidated Taoist temple, and a mystery upon mystery. A helpless young woman encounters a handsome 1.4kReads8.2Score187Shelves

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   It's high-class, so it's lonely at the top.

6. 106 辜 Gu Hong, Dare to Be Happy! 辜鸿，请大胆快乐！ Se Fo铯佛Modern Romance214k WordsCompleted Gu Hong, why are you afraid to be happy? Is it because you make too much money? Liang Shuang, why are you afraid to be happy? Is it because you have too many boyfriends? Wu Kun, why are you afraid to be happy? Is it because getting your doctorate is too hard? Wu Peng, why are you afraid to be happy? Is it because being an executive is exhausting? Yu Yang, why are you afraid to be happy? Is it because big shots are too boring? Tell me, why are all of you afraid to be happy! 11Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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   If this isn't high-class enough, then I really don't know what high-class means, hahaha.

7. 107 春 Spring Robes in Disarray: Only to Unravel the Chancellor's Desires 春衫乱：只为奸臣解风情 Fish in the South City南城有鱼Ancient Romance463k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + reborn to change fate + devoted husband + political intrigue and revenge. The heroine is gentle yet resilient, kind and perceptive. The hero is a noble, powerful minister, beautiful and tragic. Many foreshadowed clues and twists.] Lin Shu was a noble young lady from the capital, raised without ever having to lift a finger. When disaster struck the Lin family, Lin Shu became a government slave. She was put to washing and dyeing cloth in the Imperial Household Dep 12.1kReads9.4Score1.5kShelves

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   The second book features a female lead who is a soldier; it's really good. The third book is a comedy.

8. 108 娇 Cherished by Him! The Business Tycoon Throws Himself into Love 娇宠！商总为爱自投罗网 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance522k WordsCompleted The print edition of Beloved is now available. [Power Couple & Sweet Romance & Everyone's Darling + A Touch of Business Warfare and Military Life] [Retired, Proud Young Lady & Kyoto's Mastermind in Power] Jiang Yun is the youngest daughter of a prominent political family in Kyoto, a carefree retired soldier and an untouchable heiress in the capital's elite circles. She bows to no one and fears no one. Shang Yan is the head of Kyoto's foremost financial conglomerate, the Shang Group. Ruthless and 22.2kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves
9. 109 我 I Saved the Entire Sect by Giving Up 我靠摆烂拯救了全宗门 The Princess Isn't Going Home公主不回家Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted (The second physical volume is out) Ye Qiao woke up one day to find she had become the second senior sister, a tool character in a novel about a girl adored by everyone. In the novel, whenever the junior sister was in trouble, the second senior sister stepped in. If the junior sister wanted a divine artifact, the second senior sister fetched it. If the junior sister lacked a spiritual root, hers had to be dug out. Ye Qiao was at her breaking point. She fled the mountain in the middle of the nigh 217.1kReads9.6Score24.4kShelves
10. 110 封 The Feng Clan's Record of Things Seen and Heard 封氏闻见记 Feng Yan封演Historical30k WordsCompleted Records of What Feng Yan Heard and Saw is a ten-volume collection of informal writings by the Tang dynasty scholar Feng Yan. Its broad-ranging contents cover many aspects of the Tang dynasty, including politics, institutions, culture, customs, geography, and anecdotes about notable figures. Written as a record of personal observations and accounts, it carefully documents little-known details of Tang social life, providing valuable firsthand material for the study of Tang history and culture. Unl 17Reads7.9Score—Shelves
11. 111 历 The Texture of History (Six-Volume Set) 历史的温度（全六册） Zhang Wei张玮Historical1.5M WordsCompleted Do even brilliant scholars and Hanlin academicians face uncertainty and difficult choices? Can executives or intellectuals ever escape the temptations of human nature? Should you become emperor or serve as an imperial tutor, advance or retreat? Should you risk your life in battle or surrender? These were choices faced by countless historical figures, and they are choices we still often face today. There are always times when we find ourselves at a crossroads, forced to decide. When we read histo 471Reads9.5Score108Shelves

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    Why do they all seem to want essay material?

12. 112 丧 A Zombie's Hiking Diary 丧尸的徒步旅行日记 Li Jiu理久Sci-Fi & Apocalypse296k WordsCompleted [Leisurely Travels + Everyday Storylines + No Romance] [Content note: No fighting or drama, and the protagonist isn't cold-blooded, going on killing sprees, or antisocial. This is purely a story about taking walks!] When the apocalypse broke out, Yu Qingxian chose to die. But her attempt failed, and she became a zombie. She had been socially anxious and depressed in life, so she decided to travel on foot. Since everyone was a zombie anyway, she didn't feel so afraid anymore. 23.9kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves

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    A socially awkward girl turns into a zombie? Embarking on a nationwide hiking tour! Yu Qingxian, with her little floral umbrella, skips and hops around, exploring the world – helping fallen zombies, rescuing humans from distress, and even queuing up for rafting at a hot spring resort! In this post-apocalyptic world, there are no KPIs, only leisurely scenery and heartwarming everyday moments. Reject the fighting and killing, and embark on a soul-healing walk!

13. 113 中 1,000 Questions About Chinese History 中国历史1000问 Fish in the Water水中鱼Historical394k WordsCompleted Descendants of Yan and Huang, let us open the pages of history, brush away the dust of time, and seek the historic footprints of our founding ancestors as they forged a path for the Chinese nation to survive and thrive! Arranged chronologically, this book begins with prehistoric civilizations in ancient times and continues through the end of 2010. It covers a longer span of time than any comparable book, which is its first distinguishing feature. Second, like other books of its kind, it selects 56.5kReads9.6Score2.7kShelves

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    The use of the phrase "high-level literary work" indicates that this book is extraordinary.

14. 114 卿 My Beloved, Through Every Dawn and Dusk 卿是朝朝暮暮 Sugar-Roasted Little Deer糖炒小鹿Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted Shen Yunshu studied archaeology and had been working for just two years. She loved history, and her favorite dynasty was the Rong Dynasty. A few days ago, she had read an unofficial history of the Rong Dynasty's royal family. Little did she expect that after falling asleep, she would wake up in the Rong Dynasty, sent there by the heavens, as Shen Yunshu, the legitimate daughter of the Shen family of Prince Zhenbei's residence. She had transmigrated to her favorite dynasty and become a descendant 24.4kReads9.4Score3kShelves

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    The first book is very famous; it can improve your writing skills and increase your historical knowledge. The second book is about poetry, and the third book has good writing, especially in describing scenery.

15. 115 我 My Heavenly Father and Me 我和我的天父 Traveler1985旅人1985350k WordsCompleted A masterpiece about faith, spirituality, revelation, and wisdom. It can help guide you toward wisdom and happiness. If you haven't seriously reflected on the nature of faith, I recommend reading Chapters 21, 22, and 23 first: Being Reborn into God's Kingdom, The Unity of Heaven and Humanity, and Entering the Kingdom of Heaven. Then, when you read the other chapters, it will be much easier to engage with and understand these unfamiliar and marvelous treasures of thought. Thank you for stopping by 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a masterpiece that spreads faith and truth. My interpretation differs from traditional methods, resonating more with people's hearts. Later chapters will cover Western politics, society, and art, covering a wide range of topics. If you're interested, please follow me; I will continuously update it, averaging over 5000 words daily. If this has helped you, please share it with those around you!

16. 116 朱 The Vermilion Bird Calls 朱雀鸣 Pickled Millet Chilies泡小米椒Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsCompleted This is an irreverent fantasy cultivation novel. Readers used to traditional cultivation stories may find it a little jarring. But if you're just as irreverent, then you're in the right place. This book is all about having fun. 20.4kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves
17. 117 四 The Scandalous Tales of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人艳史演义 Su Yan Zhuren素阉主人Historical104k WordsCompleted Uncovering the untold stories of the Four Beauties [History + biographies + the Four Beauties + unofficial anecdotes] Xi Shi, whose beauty could topple a kingdom as she washed silk, was caught in the turmoil of a chaotic age. Yang Yuhuan’s glance could captivate an entire city, but her passionate love became a shackle of fate. Wang Zhaojun left the frontier with a mournful song, bringing a brief peace between the Han and the Xiongnu. Diao Chan ingeniously set a chain of schemes in motion, turnin 74Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    Literary works have an inexhaustible charm. [Makes face]

18. 118 一 Chinese History That Hooks You from the First Page 一读就上瘾的中国史 Wen Boling温伯陵Historical190k WordsCompleted In Li Bai's eyes, Yang Guifei was “clouds hint at her robes, flowers at her face; spring breezes brush the balustrade, dew glistens in their splendor.” To Du Mu, she was “a horseman gallops through the red dust, the consort smiles; none knows the lychees have arrived.” But to Luo Yin, she was “Aman below must have something to say: this time, don't blame Yang Guifei again.” Which is the real Yang Guifei: the beauty, the favored consort, the profligate woman, or the heroine made to take the blame 3.2kReads9.5Score968Shelves

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    It can change the landscape, help us understand history, and allow us to comprehend historical figures from different perspectives. By using history as a mirror, we can understand the rise and fall of dynasties.

19. 119 一 China's History: So Addictive You'll Read It in One Sitting, Volume 2 一读就上瘾的中国史2 Wen Boling温伯陵Historical166k WordsCompleted This is an era of great upheaval, when nations and individuals alike face unprecedented change. Some cling to life, while others face death without fear; Some see darkness, while others see light; Some defend their honor, while others cast aside their dignity. A History of China That Gets You Hooked, Volume 2, looks back at the great turning points in history: Zhang Qian's mission to the Western Regions, Li Shimin unifying the realm and becoming the Heavenly Khan, Zheng He's seven voyages to the 719Reads9.5Score317Shelves
20. 120 绝 Top-Secret Criminal Case Files 绝密刑事档案 Out-of-Control Theater失控剧场Mystery58k WordsCompleted Uncover major criminal cases in China, explore the truth behind them, and reveal the dark side of human nature. This series investigates and analyzes shocking major criminal cases from China in recent years. On a street on a rainy night, a taxi driver kills four people in a row, then sexually abuses and dismembers the bodies, taking photos as keepsakes! A newlywed couple vanishes overnight. What cruel crimes took place during those eight hours of impenetrable darkness? Hong'an, December 26: Eigh 4.4kReads9.5Score321Shelves

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    The Splendor of Literary Style

21. 121 从 From Pangu to Puyi 从盘古到溥仪 Wang Weisheng王尾生Historical3.0M WordsOngoing [A Tomato-style Records of the Grand Historian + a blessing for audiobook listeners + grounded in historical sources + told with the flair of a novel] [Also known as From Pangu's Creation of the World to the Last Emperor's Abdication] A million-character epic spanning from Pangu's creation of the world to the last emperor's abdication. This isn't a mindless power fantasy: it combines historical authenticity with an engaging, nuanced touch. The book tells the whole story of Chinese history, from 615Reads8.3Score130Shelves

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    The author's humility is deeply moving. He never positions himself as a "historical judge," but repeatedly reminds readers that we have limited historical materials and can never fully reconstruct the past. All his narratives are imbued with a cautious "speculation." This clear-headedness about the limitations of historical understanding makes his narratives all the more credible.

22. 122 官 The Official’s Path: Why Is It So Hard to Be a Good Official? 官道：当个好官为什么这么难 A Lonely Blade寂寞一刀Urban1.7M WordsOngoing A contemporary political novel rooted in real life, by a veteran author with years of experience writing political fiction. It’s wonderfully down-to-earth, and its schemes and power struggles will leave you on edge and emotionally reeling. Drawing on personal experiences, the author has created a modern-day exposé of officialdom, rich with life experience and thought-provoking political wisdom. It’s absolutely worth reading. Life is a journey of self-cultivation. You have to find your own path. 40.2kReads8.9Score2.5kShelves

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    This book is really high-quality!

23. 123 食 The Southern Gourmet 食南之徒 Ma Boyong马伯庸Historical173k WordsCompleted Tang Meng, a gluttonous envoy of the Han Empire, arrives in Nanyue, a land renowned for its cuisine. With ingredients in abundance, it seems like a food lover’s dream. Yet behind the feasts simmer tensions between north and south, divisions between peoples, struggles for power, and battles over the rise and fall of national policies. The twists and turns are even more complex than the flavors of Lingnan’s ingredients. This laid-back Han envoy finds himself caught in the whirlpool of political st 5.7kReads9.6Score1.3kShelves

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    To write about romantic relationships in such a sophisticated way is something most people can't do.

24. 124 十 Ten Realms: I Was Ordinary 十界：我本平庸 Sanqi Confused Fish三七糊涂鱼Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing (We are all ordinary people. Some say they don’t understand what I’m writing! The truth is, I simply want to tell the story of an ordinary person who keeps growing, improving, and learning. He feels lost and helpless, never knowing what to do. His life is full of stumbles, but through repeated setbacks and lessons, he slowly grows! Some people are born in Rome, while he is stuck in the mud. In Rome, it’s easy to cross the finish line. But there’s something all the more inspiring about perseverin 6.7kReads9.1Score557Shelves

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    It's no use telling me this, because I'm just a cat! Meow!

25. 125 紫 The Wisteria Prison 紫藤牢 Grauns of Yiju Tower居易大厦的格劳恩斯Mystery7k WordsCompleted The Wisteria Prison —Reads—Score—Shelves

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26. 126 记 The Memory Deconstructor 记忆解构师 Grauns of Yiju Tower居易大厦的格劳恩斯Sci-Fi & Apocalypse9k WordsCompleted The Memory Deconstructor —Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 127 打 I Lost a Fight, So I Deserved to Become a Peerless Fairy Monster 打架输了活该穿成绝世大妖精 Big Dragon Fruit大那火龙果Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted [Male-to-female transformation, gender-bender, exclusive romance, brainless fun, thrilling throughout with a touch of angst.] [Fantasy immortal-demon world meets ancient reality] [forced love + sweet romance + no saintly heroine] [Insight + bewitching charm + dazzling beauty + demonic physician + lightning-fast makeovers] Before transmigrating, he was a ruthless demon lord. Afterward, she became an ordinary young woman. The original owner was the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's house 457Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I wonder if the celestial palaces are where I must push my books tonight.

28. 128 4 440 Hertz: A Cosmic String's Frenzied Ballad of Life and Death 440赫兹：宇宙弦音的生死狂想 Grauns of Yiju Tower居易大厦的格劳恩斯Sci-Fi & Apocalypse160k WordsCompleted Can music kill? Can corpses speak? Wander through a world of science fiction, dispel the mysteries of music, and witness the fantastical story of 440 hertz as we roam the starry universe of imagination. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 129 从 It All Began When I Killed Kunshan Longge 从斩杀昆山龙哥开始 CEO AhCEO啊7k WordsCompleted Starting with the Slaying of Kunshan Longge —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Adapted from the Kunshan "Brother Long" case] The great author, Zhonghuayuan, starts by slaying Brother Long in Kunshan! It gave me chills! 🔥Key Highlights: Based on a real case + a true account of survival at the bottom of society + hardcore counterattack + heartwarming stories of marginalized people – a quadruple blow! 💡Reading Guide: The author's writing is sharp and vivid! A must-read for fans of realistic themes like "Dying to Survive" and "Shoplifters"! Tense and exciting in the beginning, heart-wrenching and moving in the middle, and warm and healing in the end! The entire story is complete; you can read it all in one go without feeling overwhelmed! ❤️Personal Review: The most unique realistic story I've read this year. The protagonist goes from a murderer to "the eyes of a working-class person," and the female lead, a woman living under a bridge, uses her scrap metal money to buy him noodles—I cried so much I had snot bubbles coming out of my nose!!!

30. 130 我 My Best Friend Is Such a Stud, and She Hits So Hard 我闺蜜超man，她打人老疼了 Big Dragon Fruit大那火龙果Urban619k WordsOngoing [Man transmigrates into a woman] [Strong heroine] [Decisive and ruthless] [Gender-bending romance] An ace agent's soul transmigrates into a young girl. She doesn't shrink back or lose heart, but calmly accepts reality. Let's stick to one principle: The strong never complain about their circumstances. Even if I've become a woman, I'm going to be the female lead of a male-oriented power fantasy! When it's time to be decisive, she's decisive. When it's time to take down scum, she does so without me 245Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 131 十 Ten Socializing Techniques 十神社交术 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Urban130k WordsCompleted This is an unconventional guide to the art of social interaction, inspired by the author’s insights into “Daoist Eight Characters fortune-telling” and “Western pickup artistry.” It is completely different from the books on relationships you see in everyday life: not only is it easy to understand, it is also highly practical. Let’s look at the true nature of human beings in social interactions from a different perspective… 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Great books on philosophy, literature, psychology, and social skills!

32. 132 三 The Principles of Ternary Consciousness and Memory Mapping 三元意识与记忆映射原理 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse102k WordsCompleted This book deciphers the secrets of human longevity through philosophical reasoning. Tomato's number one original philosophical masterpiece, The Threefold Consciousness and Memory Mapping Principle, explores ideology, human nature, the secrets of human longevity, the truth behind ancient history, the origin of the moon, the mystery of the Great Flood, reasoning about past-life memories, an analysis of homosexuality, depression, multidimensional worlds, the differences in how men and women are att 1.5kReads9.2Score460Shelves
33. 133 黑 Notes from Blackwind Pass 黑风口札记 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEEMystery705k WordsCompleted An aged, yellowed scroll of sheepskin and half of a broken meteorite jade entwine the fates of Lin Yan, a university history student, and Su Qing, a restorer of ancient jade. The mystery of their ancestors dying together at Heifeng Pass sends the pair into the deserts of the Western Regions, unaware that they are caught in a cycle of fate spanning three generations. Does the bronze compass point to the treacherous mechanisms of a prehistoric ruin, or to a secret their ancestors gave their lives 23Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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    Calling all fans of positive energy and adventure stories, especially those who enjoy Tomb Raider Chronicles and Ghost Blows Out the Light! The exciting new novels, *Notes from Black Wind Pass* and *Silk Road Jade Mirror: The Biography of Li Chong'an*, are here! These are high-quality literary works, incredibly suspenseful and supernatural—you won't be able to put them down from beginning to end! The imagery is also quite vivid. Feel free to disagree; if you have any complaints about the plot, feel free to comment!

34. 134 丝 Silk Road Jade Chronicles: The Tale of Li Chongan, Jade Keeper 丝路玉鉴：守玉丞李崇安传 White Prism LEE白棱镜LEE38k WordsCompleted Jade Appraisal Along the Silk Road: The Story of Li Chong'an, Keeper of the Jade 31Reads—Score—Shelves
35. 135 官 The Official Road, Starting at Level Three 官道，从三段开始 Mr. Fishjoy鱼乐先生Urban512k WordsOngoing My name is Bu Qingyun. (I hold a senior government post and have a fortune worth over a hundred million.) Let me tell you a secret. Ever since I was in elementary school, entering politics has been the light of my ideals and the flame of my ambition. It was buried in my heart like a seed, ready to take root and sprout as soon as the soil was right... 18.6kReads7.6Score2.9kShelves

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    These two books are the real novels, highly recommended.

36. 136 过 Adoption into the Family 过继 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban1.9M WordsCompleted This is a novel about a man growing up through blood and tears. Along with the cruelty of reality comes the trickery of fate. But if you’re a man, wipe away your tears and face every hardship. Make yourself tough as steel, unbreakable... 29.9kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves
37. 137 西 The Northwest Case 西北大案 Yu Mo雨漠Mystery662k WordsCompleted Northwest Major Cases is a collection of true-crime investigative stories by Yu Mo. It takes you deep into China’s northwest, uncovering real cases that are harrowing and little known. As the book puts it… I’ve always been deeply interested in major criminal cases, especially the memorable cases from around the 1990s. These include the recent case of Lao Rongzhi that made headlines, the wife-murder and dismemberment case, the Shaanxi cannibalism case that shocked the nation, and the massive robb 22Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 138 天 A Complete Reading of On the Evolution of Heaven 天演论通读本 Coming Up with a Name Is Really So Hard启个名字真的好难啊164k WordsCompleted Evolution and Ethics is an important work translated by Yan Fu, a modern Chinese thinker. Its original author was the British biologist Thomas Huxley, and the title should be translated literally as Evolution and Ethics. Yan Fu completed the translation in the late nineteenth century, creatively adapting the original to reflect the social conditions of China at the time. Its central ideas came from Charles Darwin's theory of biological evolution, putting forward the important principle of "the s 83Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ao Zhi, heard the news.

39. 139 思 The Zen of Critical Thinking 思辨的禅趣 Xiong Yi熊逸Historical162k WordsCompleted Unlike the other works in this series, this is a lighthearted, witty little book. In an age when countless inspirational books have dressed up "Zen" as feel-good spiritual comfort, this slender book takes the Platform Sutra as its guiding thread to clarify the true nature of Zen and Buddhism as a whole. It also clearly lays out the Buddhist theoretical background of the Platform Sutra, challenging with sound reasoning the traditional view that Zen Buddhism is a form of indigenous Chinese Buddhis 11Reads8.8Score—Shelves
40. 140 李 Li Si: The Rise and Fall of an Extreme Egoist 李斯：一个极端利己主义者的成败 Su Chengyu苏城育Historical185k WordsCompleted Li Si lived by the philosophy of the rat. On the one hand, he eagerly pursued fame and fortune, helping Qin Shi Huang accomplish the great feat of unifying the realm. On the other, he poisoned Han Fei for personal gain and took part in the coup at Shaqiu, ultimately bringing about his own ruin and disgrace. The Philosophy of the Rat When Li Si was young, he worked as a low-ranking clerk in the state of Chu. One day, he saw that rats in the latrine could only eat filth and lived in constant fear, 195Reads9.5Score103Shelves
41. 141 北 Fayuan Temple in Beijing 北京法源寺 Li Ao李敖Historical168k WordsCompleted In his novel Beijing Fayuan Temple, Li Ao portrays the changing ideas, historical choices, and significance of the times for traditional intellectuals such as Tan Sitong, Kang Youwei, and Liang Qichao amid an era of great upheaval. He offers a penetrating analysis of the paths to reform taken by intellectuals in the late Qing, arguing that revolution was the inevitable choice for China to escape its fate of oppression. Beijing Fayuan Temple vividly reveals the intellectual heart of true traditio 1.6kReads9.4Score481Shelves
42. 142 玄 The Mystical Yellow Emperor's Yinfu Scripture 玄学黄帝阴符经 Sometimes Silly呆呆偶尔呆124k WordsCompleted The Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan: Leader of the ancient Huaxia tribal alliance and the common ancestor of the Huaxia people in China's remote antiquity. First among the Five Emperors, he is revered as the “cultural progenitor of China.” An emperor embodies virtue, the Way, and Heaven; he holds the highest position. “From ancient times to the present, only our Huaxia endures.” When in doubt, study Daoism at once. Those who observe the past and understand the Way find joy in both the great and the smal 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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43. 143 望 The Art of Reading Qi 望气术 Sometimes Silly呆呆偶尔呆180k WordsCompleted Introduction to The Art of Qi Reading This book delves into the mysterious art of qi reading. Qi reading involves interpreting people's fortunes and predicting good or bad luck by observing the colors, shapes, and changes of clouds and qi fields. It can be used to assess the auspiciousness of a home or burial site. Golden yellow signifies great fortune, prosperity, and success; purple is also auspicious, signaling academic honors and an official career. Practicing qi reading requires a foundati 1.7kReads—Score605Shelves
44. 144 太 The True Awakening of the Supreme Old Lord's Daoist Heart 太上老君道心启真 Sometimes Silly呆呆偶尔呆Eastern Fantasy223k WordsCompleted Take the void and the natural way as its guiding principle; take clarity, purity, inaction, and non-interference as its substance. Act without intention or attachment; unite with the One, and all things are accomplished. The Supreme Lord Lao, the foremost teacher of the Dao, embodies profound virtue that flows far and wide. His every word and deed contains the ultimate principles of the Great Dao. The Lord Lao often presents himself with a calm and peaceful bearing, every gesture displaying comp 1.8kReads6.8Score355Shelves
45. 145 红 Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero 1.6kReads9.3Score256Shelves

    Reader note

    The first textbook won't tell you these things, and you should read the third and fourth books before you go to the cinema to see the Eight Immortals.

46. 146 希 Greek Mythology: Goddess of the Hearth 希腊神话：灶火女神 Goddess Themis忒弥斯女神Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [The forgotten goddess of the hearth breaks free from the chains of “family”] Amid the clamor of the gods, Hestia is little more than a backdrop to the myths, her name synonymous with being “overlooked.” Born the eldest daughter of the gods, she is known for always yielding and stepping aside. She gives everything to guard the sacred hearth of “home,” yet no god has ever truly cared about the woman beneath the flames. She lives for her family, yet her family forgets her. She embodies [home], 148Reads—Score—Shelves

    Reader note

    This is a fanfiction based on Greek mythology, written with considerable detail and incorporating the author's understanding and insights. I hope you enjoy it.

47. 147 野 Unofficial History Isn't Necessarily False 野史未必假 Wang Lei王磊Historical151k WordsCompleted [The full-cast audio edition is now available. Give it a listen!] From the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to the Ming and Qing dynasties, discover the truth behind popular unofficial histories! This book examines 22 popular historical tales from China’s earliest dynasties through the Ming and Qing, using vivid reconstructions, close study of historical sources, and logical analysis to uncover the truth behind them. Was Qin Shi Huang’s biological father Lü Buwei? Did Emperor Taizong of Song m 26kReads9.6Score4.3kShelves
48. 148 野 The Unofficial History Might Be True 2: Emperors, Kings, Generals, and Ministers 野史未必假2：帝王将相篇 Wang Lei王磊Historical123k WordsCompleted A brand-new sequel to "Unverified Tales May Not Be False"! Twenty-two new historical mysteries, twenty-two thrilling investigations! Was Wang Mang a transmigrator? Was Zhu Di really Empress Ma’s biological son? Was the Guangxu Emperor poisoned to death by Cixi? Rumors don’t come from nowhere; the truth is often hidden within them. This book explores familiar unofficial stories from Chinese history, from the Three Dynasties through the Ming and Qing, including the beacon fires that fooled the feu 1.8kReads9.4Score398Shelves
49. 149 红 Dream of the Red Chamber: Metaverse 红楼梦元宇宙 Chen Jiexue谌洁雪Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.1M WordsCompleted Keywords: #DreamOfTheRedChamberMetaverse #CyberpunkTraditionalChineseMedicine #AntiClicheTransmigrationIntoABook #HealthcarePunk #DreamlandLivestream [A viral, wildly imaginative premise] What if the 108 heroes of Dream of the Red Chamber all transmigrated and opened a hospital? The Fairy Disenchantment becomes the hospital director, and Jia Yucun handles administration, turning a top-tier hospital into a Dreamland livestream! Jia Baoyu writes prescriptions in verse, Lin Daiyu uses her tears f 399Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    A true story of love security! Baoyu secretly orders a cake to coax Daiyu, and Chang'e decorates the osmanthus tree for a hot pot feast. It turns out that when ancient people got romantic, they were a million times more elaborate than any idol drama.

50. 150 卷 Work the Immortals and Buddhas to Death! The Liangshan Heroes' Cross-Time Adventures 卷死仙佛！梁山好汉的跨时空生涯 Chen Jiexue谌洁雪Urban274k WordsCompleted (A convention-defying ensemble novel blending classical chivalry, modern absurdity, and cultivation that leaps across the bounds of imagination!) When the Liangshan heroes are sucked into a modern city by a bizarre heart lamp and forced to don yellow uniforms as food delivery riders, their cultivation path takes a sharp turn… Nantianmen milk tea, Five Elements Mountain vegetarian meals, and Moon Palace desserts? Those are just basic orders! Life-saving medicine in a cyberpunk world, clean water 53Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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