Highbrow Literary Works 高级文学作品

1. 151 女 The Female CEO Paid a Million to Marry a Husband 女总裁十万娶了个老公 Chen Jiexue谌洁雪Modern Romance580k WordsCompleted The whole family blows up when the CEO quits to grow vegetables! Wu Xinfaz, CEO of the Zhou Group, has a nightmare: his family holds board meetings, his children have KPIs, and even bedtime with his wife requires approval of a “sleep application.” When he wakes, he stares at the ceiling and announces, “I’m quitting to go back to the countryside and grow vegetables.” The wealthy family is thrown into turmoil. His wife, Lu Shiyun, a chairwoman of the Yang Group, remembers their arranged marriage a 22Reads9.3Score—Shelves
2. 152 六 The Seventh Choice Beyond the Six Paths of Reincarnation 六道轮回外的第七种选择 Chen Jiexue谌洁雪Mystery137k WordsCompleted Disclaimer: I wrote this book on a whim during the Qingming Festival. If you scare easily, don’t read it. The story follows Lao Li through his final days in the hospital. His condition is critical, and his children fight to save him as doctors insert tubes all over his body. Meanwhile, his comrade Lao Zhou chooses to forgo treatment, leaving Lao Li deeply envious. After his death, Lao Li faces judgment in the underworld and ultimately chooses to be reborn as an albatross carrying the cancer viru 3Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 153 被 She Was Kicked Out by Her Stepmother and Married a Powerful CEO 被继母赶出家的她嫁给了霸道总裁 Chen Jiexue谌洁雪Modern Romance82k WordsCompleted “Would you... give me... a son? Then I wouldn’t have to... fear an heir plotting to murder you anymore.” They belonged to each other. There was no more fear, no more darkness, no more sorrow, only love: a love that endured through lifetime after lifetime, the kind that filled the heart with longing and was impossible to let go. 7Reads8.9Score—Shelves
4. 154 词 The Soul of Lyrics, the Spirit of Poetry 词之魂诗之灵 Chen Jiexue谌洁雪259k WordsCompleted This is a song of the soul, written for myself. If you like it, feel free to listen too. I posted it here first as a keepsake, and second so I can listen to it every day, as often as I like. It rolls off the tongue when read and sounds very pleasant when heard. Of course, it sounds even better when sung. I am grateful to the Tomato platform for giving me this corner of the soul. 2Reads8.0Score—Shelves
5. 155 从 From Involution to Lying Flat: A Corporate Drone’s Path to Enlightenment 从内卷到躺平：大厂社畜修行记 Whole-Wheat Sugar Pastry全麦糖火烧Modern Romance528k WordsCompleted This is a story with a healing touch. From overwork to lying flat: A tale of a corporate drone’s journey at a major internet company, chronicling the endless grind of modern laid-off tech workers! Will you choose a cat-like approach to finding a job, a dog-like approach to working, or a Buddhist approach and lie flat? Between striving to get ahead and simply showing up to work, what will you choose? Join the cool and aloof Chi Mai as she explores modern city life and the path to healing yourself 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I consider myself to have a decent education... I graduated with a master's degree from a prestigious university in Beijing and work for a large company. While it may not be considered high-level literary work, its logic and analysis of human nature are still quite good. Is it really just a matter of the audience?

6. 156 沙 The Goofy CEO Wants a Wife 沙雕总裁要娶妻 Chen Jiexue谌洁雪Modern Romance148k WordsCompleted “What I want to tell you,” Yang Huilong said, “is that I’ve fallen in love with someone.” She felt herself go stiff and numb. Then came a wave of pain, so deep and intense it tore her to pieces. She tried with all her might not to cry out. “Turn around, Chen Yufei.” She wanted to do as he said, but was afraid he would read her feelings for him on her face. “But... I thought...” she said hesitantly. “The person I love,” Yang Huilong said very softly and very slowly, as if carefully choosing his w 22Reads8.9Score—Shelves
7. 157 股 Life on the Stock Market 股道人生 Qian Yang钱阳Urban675k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Fanqie Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to keep writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 25.8kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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   In remembrance of Lu Yao, a legendary figure, and his classic stories

8. 158 强 The Strongman's Manual 强者秘籍 Business Strategist商业幕僚380k WordsOngoing It's easy to trick poor people out of their money, but hard to earn it from them. It's easy to earn money from rich people, but hard to trick them out of it. What does that mean? Poor people, or those with a lower-class mindset, tend to expect freebies and refuse to take even the slightest loss. So if you use tactics close to a scam to fleece them, ordinary people may hand over their money in no time. But if you run a legitimate business and charge them, they'll feel cheated no matter how attent 20Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 159 承 The Story of Cheng Huan 承欢记 Yi Shu亦舒Modern Romance69k WordsCompleted Based on the original novel by Yi Shu, this is the novel bearing the same title as the hit television drama, starring Yang Zi and Xu Kai. A wedding hits a few snags as big and small changes affect both families. Relationships shift in different ways, between lovers and between family members. Ordinary people, too, have an extraordinary path of growth. This novel tells the story of Mai Chenghuan coming to her senses and finding her way. It also chronicles an ordinary girl's transformation from li 2.3kReads9.1Score325Shelves
10. 160 隋 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 Chu Renhuo褚人获Historical617k WordsCompleted An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 757Reads9.6Score—Shelves

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    High-quality and enjoyable classics

11. 161 两 Two Abnormal Humans and a Motorcycle 两个非正常人类与摩托车 Old Du Soup老杜汤Urban120k WordsCompleted Love that defies social norms has often been seen as a symbol of courage and freedom, admired and celebrated. This is the one kind of love people will always despise. This is not a novel, just a story from real life. There are no thrills, no climaxes, no pacing, only despair and oppression. It might be of some small help to people who truly love motorcycles, but be prepared to be mocked. This story has an unconventional outlook on life, values, and the world, and portrays a world of abnormal peo 1.3kReads—Score214Shelves

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    It seems that only books published decades or hundreds of years ago can be called literary works. So what should we call online novels now?

12. 162 药 The Fragrance of Medicine 药箱药香 Itchy Fur痒痒毛Historical353k WordsCompleted Not long after his birth, Niu Niu dies in a devastating plague. His body decays and disappears, while another soul quietly transmigrates to the Han Dynasty. At that time, war rages across the land, people struggle to survive, corpses litter the fields, and a rampant plague claims the lives of Niu Niu’s parents. With their dying breaths, they tell him to seek out his great-uncle Zhang Zhongjing, the governor of Changsha and a practicing physician. Impressed by Niu Niu’s extraordinary talent and g 153Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A young doctor with a unique spirit, he walks the path of medicine alone!

13. 163 女 Disguised as a Man: The Tyrant Charms with Her Beauty 女扮男装：暴君她美色撩人 Flower Roll Rice花卷饭Ancient Romance750k WordsCompleted [Woman disguised as a man + no romance + strong heroine + gradually becomes everyone’s favorite] Jun Lin was born into the modern world and then reborn in another era. After disguising herself as a man, she finally managed to ascend the throne, only to be poisoned by her childhood friend and turned into a puppet under his control. Her memories became jumbled and her personality changed drastically. After five years of tyranny, she died in court. Jun Lin: “Thanks for asking. I woke up in a mass g 2.8kReads9.5Score464Shelves

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    Behind her followed the nobles and their ilk, shaking their heads and chuckling. The story began with a young man carrying her back from a mass grave. The story ended with the same young man carrying her back to the palace. She had gone from being alone to having countless companions. Jun Lin glanced back; Song Simiao and the others raised their hands, smiling and greeting her. She was no longer alone.

14. 164 中 The Prequel to the Chinese Empire: The Hegemony of the Spring and Autumn Period 中华帝国前传之春秋争霸 Cheng Xueyi程雪衣Historical215k WordsCompleted [History + Chinese orthodoxy + the transformation from Zhou to Qin + institutional reform] After two hundred years of rival powers rising, see how a hegemon rewrites history. Based on historical works such as the Zuo Zhuan, the Records of the Grand Historian, and the Discourses of the States, this book tells the stories and introduces the figures of more than two centuries of Spring and Autumn history in vivid detail. Centered on the struggle for supremacy, it weaves together the major events an 58Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    A high-level work requires a higher level of thinking!

15. 165 拜 Please! Becoming the Only Human Has Everyone Going Crazy for Me! 拜托！穿成唯一人类香疯了好吗！ Flower Roll Rice花卷饭Modern Romance472k WordsCompleted [Everyone's darling + irresistible charm + no-cp, everyone has a one-sided crush + wild imagination, don't overanalyze + half absurd comedy] Hua Qiuqiu transmigrates into a world where angels, demons, and humans coexist, only to discover, to her dismay, that she's the only pure-blooded human in the world, and the enemy of everyone. Hua Qiuqiu: brave_smile.jpg She'd already prepared to keep her secret identity under wraps, quietly build up her strength, and survive until the very end. But somehow 5.6kReads9.5Score581Shelves
16. 166 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.4kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves
17. 167 女 The Vicious Villainess in a Matriarchal World Raises Her Fish Online 女尊恶獠在线养鱼 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Matriarchal society + sweet romance + one-on-one + devoted to each other] [Calculating and ruthless princess × obedient, loyal guard] The capital's good-for-nothing Second Princess is beaten in the street by another woman for pursuing a man, then crashes into a stone lion. After recovering from her serious injuries, the Second Princess seems like a completely different person: kind to others, uninterested in competing, and always helping her sisters. It isn't until the day this powerful princes 15.1kReads9.5Score1.6kShelves
18. 168 瓦 The Saga of Wagang Stronghold 瓦岗寨演义 Liang Langchuan梁朗川Historical74k WordsCompleted The Tale of Wagang Stronghold is set amid the chaos of the late Sui dynasty and vividly recounts how the heroes of Wagang rise up to resist tyranny. The story follows bold outlaws such as Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Shan Xiongxin, and Xu Maogong, chronicling their legendary exploits: gathering at Wagang, seizing the imperial tribute, rebelling in Shandong, and joining forces with eighteen rebel kings to fight the Sui court. The book features both bloody battles amid flashing blades and clashes of w 845Reads9.5Score107Shelves

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    Literary works have an inexhaustible charm 🤭

19. 169 武 Wu Zetian's Four Great Mystery Cases 武则天四大奇案 Anonymous佚名Historical200k WordsCompleted [Historical Mystery + Four Great Cases + Ancient-Era Deduction] From strange cases in the countryside to courtly intrigue, Di Renjie carefully unravels the truth at every turn. Newly appointed magistrate of Changping County, Di Renjie is immediately faced with a bizarre murder: a merchant from Huzhou is found mysteriously dead at an inn in Liulidun. The local headman, Hu De, abuses his power, but the identity of the real culprit raises even more questions. Disguised as an ordinary traveler, Di R 377Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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    Literary works have an inexhaustible charm [smirk]

20. 170 绘 Painting the Stardust of the World 绘世星尘 Flying Down Jacket会飞的羽绒服Sci-Fi & Apocalypse450k WordsCompleted The universe is a prison, and fate is a lock. Beneath the calm of the Twin-Mind Planet, judgment has long been hidden in the cycle of reincarnation: older than civilization, more secret than breathing. “Deep are the mysteries of the star prison; the delusive crystal conceals the truth. Let the heart turn toward the hidden depths, and when illusion breaks, the Way remains.” The voice from beyond that lit the mind of Qingping Star Sovereign did more than that. It was the first beam of light to pi 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A rare gem! [Thumbs up]

21. 171 我 I Met a Jerk While Looking for a Spouse 我在征婚的路上遇到了渣男 A Great Writer's Dream大作家的梦6k WordsCompleted I met a jerk while looking for someone to marry. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You won't know until you see it.

22. 172 站 At the Crossroads of Fate 站在命运的十字路口 Zhang Guofu张国富Urban243k WordsCompleted This book explores Standing at the Crossroads of Fate through five major sections. 1. Fleeing for Their Lives: This section recounts how the protagonist Sun Shigui’s grandparents left their landlord’s household to make a life of their own amid the hardships of the old society, and how, after enduring countless trials during the War of Resistance Against Japan, they fled all the way from Nanjing to Shiqi Village and finally settled there. 2. A Life of Hardship: This section follows the many hards 61Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I hope a single sentence can see through your eyes and reach your heart. When your soul is awakened in that instant, congratulations, you have already ascended to immortality in that instant…

23. 173 镜 Awakening from a Mirror Dream 镜梦觉 Zhang Guofu张国富Urban119k WordsCompleted What is a dream? Is it an illusion, an extension of reality from the tangible to the intangible, another “distorted” reflection of life, or perhaps all of these? And what is a mirror dream? I think it is a process of introspection: by observing, examining, and reflecting on dreams, one comes to an understanding and is then able to see what kind of person “I” ought to be. This book explores the theme “See as it is, think as it is, act as it is” through three main sections: Mirror Dream, Looking 24Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 174 须 The Sumeru Ring: My Road to a Comeback 须弥戒，我的逆袭之路 Turning the Tide of the Mortal World逆转红尘Urban1.4M WordsOngoing I was reborn on a rainy night in late autumn. Not far away, my second uncle and his son were digging a pit for me, preparing to bury me in a graveyard. In my previous life, I woke up and escaped, never to return. I drifted through life, and just before I died, I came across a news report. On this very day, my second uncle sold my newlywed wife to human traffickers, leading to her being abused and killed. This time, I won't run away. Whoever digs the pit will be buried in it. 8.6kReads7.4Score780Shelves
25. 175 红 A Cultivator in the Mortal World 红尘修士 Tianchen Xingyu天辰星语Eastern Fantasy3.8M WordsCompleted One day, Yun Xi's soul left Blue Star, and she fell into the vast world of cultivation. She never expected to start out as a lowly nobody, with a life as fragile as a blade of grass. In the face of despair, she seeks out opportunities, rises from the dust, and gradually stirs up the entire cultivation world! 6.1kReads8.5Score601Shelves
26. 176 土 The Potato Oracle’s All-Purpose Comeback Theory 土豆万能接话神棍论 Tao's World涛视界8k WordsCompleted The Potato: An All-Purpose Conversationalist and Mastermind 416Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 177 赵 High Zhao 赵高 Headline Dream Three头条梦三Historical29k WordsCompleted Zhao Gao 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    First Grand Secretary.

28. 178 儿 The Rules of the Children's Home 儿女家的规矩 Uncle Wang Tells Stories王叔说故事Modern Romance178k WordsCompleted To help their children raise the grandchildren, a couple in their sixties were forced to live apart. From the day Zhao Youlin moved to the city to help care for his son's child, he became a “guest” in his son's home. A man from a small town, he couldn't fit into life in the big city. He had to speak softly, keep the TV muted, and even watch his son's expression before giving his grandson a piece of meat... Though Zhao Youlin was careful about everything, he still couldn't avoid falling into conf 10.8kReads8.6Score520Shelves

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    High-level, must be high-level

29. 179 帝 The Emperor’s Tactics 帝王的手段 Gu Min古敏Historical202k WordsCompleted The throne was meant to belong to a single family and surname. Whoever seized it would never willingly hand it over, and even a fool would fight to the death to keep it. Claiming the throne required all manner of cunning and deception. That is why most emperors throughout history met tragic ends. The emperor embodied power and wealth, and the throne’s allure sent wave after wave rowing toward it, straight into a storm of bloodshed. 25Reads8.5Score—Shelves
30. 180 赵 The Chronicle of Zhao Gao 赵高本纪 Ai Yin Si Tan哎音撕毯Historical253k WordsCompleted I wake from a terrifying dream in the classroom to find I’ve become Zhao Gao, the notorious traitor of the ages! The First Emperor is on his last legs during his imperial tour, and the storm of the Sand Hills coup is about to break. The cold-blooded System imposes an ironclad rule: survive until the fall of the Qin, and faithfully play out the forging of an imperial edict, the murder of the emperor, and the overthrow of the empire! My conscience and compassion weigh on my left hand, while a blad 5Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 181 千 The Many Faces of the Song Dynasty: Scholar-Officials in Letters Passed Down Through the Ages 千面宋人——传世书信里的士大夫 Qiu Chunxia仇春霞Historical249k WordsCompleted Drawing on more than 120 private letters exchanged between scholar-officials of the Song dynasty, this book reexamines isolated fragments of history in light of historical records. It weaves the people, events, and objects mentioned in the letters, along with the stories behind them, into complete narratives. Through five themes, the battlefield, officialdom, scholarship, human relationships, and life and death, it explores Song literati’s social connections, political leanings, inner feelings, 27Reads9.2Score—Shelves
32. 182 两 The Two Jin Dynasties Were Actually Pretty Interesting 两晋其实很有趣 Zimo子陌Historical179k WordsCompleted Using a modern interpretation of historical works such as the Book of Jin, this book tells the history of the Jin dynasties in a lighthearted, humorous style, leading readers into that turbulent and magnificent era. Along the way, it compares official histories with fiction, seeking through these contrasts to look beyond the events themselves and delve into the genuine emotions of the historical figures, allowing readers to empathize with them. The book uses a three-dimensional structure, presen 122Reads9.4Score—Shelves
33. 183 大 A Complete History of the Great Song: From Its Founding to Yashan 大宋全史：从开国到崖山 Nanlong南陇Historical1.5M WordsCompleted This book offers a sweeping panorama of the three centuries of upheaval that shaped the Song dynasty, from Zhao Kuangyin’s founding of the dynasty after the Chenqiao Mutiny to its fall in the naval battle of Yashan. With a deft touch, the author traces the Northern Song’s prosperity and height of power, as well as the Southern Song’s retreat to a corner of the realm, and delves into the dynasty’s remarkable achievements and fatal weaknesses in politics, military strategy, economics, and culture. 39.6kReads9.6Score8.3kShelves
34. 184 帝 The Art of Kingship 帝王之术 Ming Yang名扬Historical55k WordsCompleted In ancient Chinese history, the south produced scholars, while the north produced emperors. Confucius said, “The benevolent delight in mountains; the wise delight in water.” These eight characters may seem simple, but they contain profound truths that have endured through the ages. On the surface, Confucius means that kindhearted people enjoy lofty mountains, while wise people enjoy rivers and streams. In fact, he is describing two kinds of wisdom: the benevolent and the wise. 188Reads9.0Score105Shelves
35. 185 传 The Legendary Merchant Lü Buwei 传奇商人一一吕不韦 Bi Cheng笔承Historical362k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. (Political intrigue, business warfare, struggles for supremacy, historical what-ifs, ancient setting.) Synopsis: When Lü Buwei meets Prince Yiren of Qin, he sees a rare opportunity. He spends his entire fortune helping Yiren return to Qin and ascend the throne, becoming chancellor himself. He assists the young Ying Zheng, wields power over the realm, and compiles Lüshi Chunqiu. In the end, his immense power sparks conflict with the King of Qin. H 9Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 186 重 Reborn in Great Qin as Zhao Gao 重生大秦之我是赵高 Nope非也吖Historical641k WordsCompleted The Great Qin falls, and Zhao Gao dies in the sea of flames engulfing Epang Palace. His spirit refuses to fade. Looking back on the past, he is overwhelmed with regret. Reborn in an instant, he returns to the time before Hu Hai takes the throne. This time, he will no longer be the powerful minister who threw the court into chaos. He will be the player who throws fate into disarray! Fusu is the only ruler who can save the Great Qin. Zhao Gao swears to help him ascend the throne, purge the treache 31Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 187 盐 Discourses on Salt and Iron 盐铁论 Huan Kuan桓宽Historical60k WordsCompleted The Discourses on Salt and Iron is an unparalleled work. It is the only book in the history of Chinese culture to provide a relatively objective record of debates within the ruling class between those in and out of power over major policies concerning the nation's finances, economy, diplomacy, and culture. Even today, more than two thousand years later, it allows us to understand not only the politics, economy, military affairs, and diplomacy of the time, but also the philosophical foundations u 5.2kReads9.3Score948Shelves

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    Xunzi's classical prose is exquisite, and his philosophical debates on salt and iron are brilliant. Poetry and prose are actually more beautiful than novels. Among novels, *Dream of the Red Chamber* is the foremost, and I personally believe it remains the pinnacle of all novels to this day. Its literary merit is undeniable, encompassing a vast range of topics; even modern readers can still find it intellectually inspiring.

38. 188 兰 The Record of Lanling’s Return to the Present 兰陵归今录 Xiang Er襄儿Urban264k WordsCompleted When other people transmigrate, they become princes or imperial consorts. At the very least, they can recite a couple of Tang poems and thrive. But when our family transmigrated, all five of us, ancestral home included, landed straight in the twenty-first century as undocumented people. My name is Xiao Ran, an ordinary corporate drone. Then one day, I got a call from my hometown: “You’ve got a bunch of Tang Dynasty ancestors in your family shrine, trying to figure out how to burn incense to a Wi 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Rich in literary flavor

39. 189 露 Lique: The Immortal Lord's Dao Foundation Has Cracked 露阙：仙君的道基裂了 Xiang Er襄儿Ancient Romance53k WordsCompleted Lue Que: The Immortal Lord's Dao Foundation Has Cracked —Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 190 女 Moonlight over Goddess Lake 女神湖的月光 Qing Yuesheng青月生Urban191k WordsCompleted As modern pollution encroaches on the home of the gods, a Mosuo girl who refuses to accept her fate and a young man who relies on science must join forces. By bringing modern science and technology into harmony with traditional culture, they must restore vitality and help humanity and nature thrive together. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Make faces]

41. 191 站 At the Crossroads of Love and Marriage 站在爱与婚姻的十字路口 A Heart Born of Clear Skies and Gentle Breezes光风霁月自生怀Modern Romance153k WordsCompleted “Yu Meiren: Written on a Visit to My Alma Mater” “After many years, I return to the place where I studied, and memories drift on the gentle breeze. I recite poems by the stone boat until moonlight shines, while rippling waters reflect green silhouettes. Though I have come here, my heart remains; I wave goodbye and take my leave. How many kindred spirits can one find in life? Even after roaming the ends of the earth, I still think of my classmates.” Xu Ming combined the refined pleasures of a man 2Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    A sophisticated campus romance/workplace story.

42. 192 钢 Steel and Sunflower 钢与葵 Ripples of a Dream梦的涟漪Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing This is a serious, dark-toned epic fantasy set on an imaginary continent. It features multiple protagonists, intricately interwoven plotlines, and a profound world. Its many elements include historical realism, political intrigue, steampunk, Cthulhu, mystery, and character growth. It is a slow burn, but never drags. Welcome to a world that belongs to no heroes. Here, pure light does not triumph over darkness. Instead, faith and fate clash in a bloody struggle. Supernatural powers are not blessin 271Reads9.2Score239Shelves

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    High-quality literary works, each one a masterpiece

43. 193 误 Accidentally Entering a Matchmaking Mixer for Talented Women 误入才女相亲综合体 Dusk Tower暮霭楼Historical239k WordsCompleted I transmigrated to the Northern Song, and the System has me completely bewildered. Wasn’t I supposed to go on a blind date? How did I end up playing matchmaker? Being hunted is bad enough, but people keep scheming against me, too. A talented beauty wants to marry me. How am I supposed to explain that to the wife waiting for me back home? One of my colleagues wanted to kill me, but later practically forced several beautiful women on me. A prince plotting rebellion sent his daughter to win me over 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Experimental literary works are intended to be included in the classics series. Am I being too modest?

44. 194 纳 Nazi Germany: A New History 纳粹德国：一部新的历史 Klaus P. Fischer克劳斯·P.费舍尔Historical527k WordsCompleted This book recounts the history of the German Third Reich, from its origins in the late nineteenth century to its catastrophic destruction in the mid-twentieth century. Following a chronological course, the author details Hitler’s rise, the growth of the Nazi Party and its path to power, and how Hitler step by step led Germany into war and ultimately to ruin. Alongside its historical narrative, the book examines the strange allure of Nazism and the way the Nazi German system operated in practice. 841Reads9.3Score132Shelves

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    These are things to think about and like.

45. 195 轩 Xuanyuan: The Legend of the Cauldron That United the Realm 轩辕：鼎定山河传 Yan Mo焱默Historical927k WordsOngoing Also known as: The Yellow Emperor Never Left! He Guards the Mountains and Rivers of the Mortal Realm; Who Says the Yellow Emperor Ascended? He Guards the Mortal Realm Before mythology came epic. Beneath legend lies the human heart. The story we know as “The Yellow Emperor Casts a Ding and Ascends on a Dragon” was not the end. It was the most glorious beginning. As later generations gaze up at the myths, we look closer and ask: What if the dragon did not descend from Heaven, but came from the 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This novel uses the legend of "Yellow Emperor Casting the Tripods" as its anchor, fusing mythological origins with the forging of civilization. It transcends the stereotypical narrative of "miracles from heaven," focusing instead on "the will of the people" and "the self-forging of civilization." Through the tripod-casting project of Emperor Ji Xuanyuan, it unfolds an epic tapestry interwoven with technology, faith, and power. Embedded within its grand scope are intricate technical details and profound political intrigue, grounding the question of "how to become a god" in the fabric of real history. It both deconstructs mythology and reshapes the romance and weight of the origins of civilization, making it a neo-mythological masterpiece that combines imagination with historical depth.

46. 196 天 The World's Number One Must Be Pretty Fast at Running Away 天下第一跑路一定很快吧 Luo Jin洛荩Eastern Fantasy300k WordsCompleted [Invincible Protagonist + Lighthearted + One Heroine + Sweet Romance] There is a young swordswoman, so poor she can barely get by, leading a skinny horse and determined to right every wrong in the world; A young wanderer tries to make a living by the roadside; A naive monster and an innkeeper; To the east is an elegant young gentleman who cares far too much about saving face; And a legitimate princess who became a nun halfway through life to avenge the man stolen from her; This is the story of t 15.7kReads9.5Score1.5kShelves

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    If you're a student and want to improve your writing skills, I suggest learning some philosophy. The first book is Goethe's work, the second is Nietzsche's. I personally think that these two philosophies are somewhat contradictory, and Faust is a bit obscure and difficult to understand. The third book is poetry. The fourth book is a novel with good writing, which is my absolute favorite.

47. 197 京 By the Jingjiang River: A Country Boy’s Road to Changing His Fate 京江畔：一个乡村少年的改命之路 The Jing River Household京河人家Urban275k WordsCompleted The story of how Wang Siwen, a country boy, turns his life around, seizing opportunity after opportunity to achieve financial freedom. The plot is full of twists and turns, and well worth a read! The protagonist is Wang Siwen, the male supporting character is Liu Chao, and the female lead is Qin Yueyi. 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a hidden gem of a book!!! I really hope someone will adapt it into a TV series or a movie!!!

48. 198 三 Legend of the Three Realms: The Jade Dragon Sword 三界传说之玉龙剑 The Jing River Household京河人家Eastern Fantasy106k WordsCompleted There are three realms under heaven: the Human Realm, the Demon Realm, and the Beast Realm. After the Demon Realm destroyed the Human Realm, the Beast Realm also became its vassal. Everyone was reduced to a mindless walking corpse, and Xiao Qingfeng, the crown prince of the Human Realm, became the last human alive. When the Beast King came of age, he set out to restore the Human Realm... 2Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 199 落 The Martial World at Sunset 落日江湖 Little Wolf S, Yang Guo's Uncle-in-Law小狼S杨过的姑父Historical445k WordsOngoing (The work should be tagged “Historical” and “Wuxia.”) One reason I chose the late Ming and early Qing as the setting for this book was that I quit my job in 2020 and went to the Northeast to focus on writing. I wanted the setting to reflect my surroundings, so I settled on that period. As it happened, a wave of interest in the Ming and Qing dynasties swept across the internet recently. I had planned to ride that wave, but found that many videos distorted historical facts and misled viewers. That 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is truly excellent. Set against a backdrop of real history, it begins with the story of women binding their feet, which then unfolds into a series of events. It quotes extensively from classical poetry, as well as some original verses. Most importantly, the author's thinking is clear and the logic is sound. Highly recommended!

50. 200 广 A Guangzhou Campus Love Story 广州校园爱情故事 Three Mao One三毛一Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Volume One, “Conceiving a Child to Die! My Influencer Girlfriend”: Mao San, a graduate student in civil engineering, meets streamer Xue Yue during a livestream. Their online flirtation blossoms into an offline romance, but he has no idea that Xue Yue is shackled by both a debt of gratitude that requires her to bear a child and thalassemia. She quietly returns to her hometown to give birth. Mao San searches for her across a thousand miles, but in the end he cannot keep her by his side. Xue Yue di 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Top-notch work

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