Highbrow Literary Works 高级文学作品

1. 251 在 Meet Me in the Sun and Wind 在阳光和风里见 Forever Out of Reach永不可期Modern Romance40k WordsCompleted Pigeons can fly. It’s a beautiful fairy tale, a dream that Xia Da never woke from during those barren years. One day, we’ll understand that some people won’t stay, and were never within our reach to begin with... 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Advanced empathy

2. 252 认 Cognitive Shock: 50 Masterpieces That Turn Fate Around 认知暴击50本神作的逆天改命书 Time Read 8时阅8777k WordsCompleted As the author of Cognitive Shock: Books That Change Your Fate, Inspired by 50 Masterpieces, I’d like to share some thoughts with you. Have you ever felt that you’ve read countless books, yet your life stays exactly the same? It’s not that knowledge is useless. Most of us simply read at a basic level, passively taking in information. This book is a record of my journey out of that rut. I used to believe that any reading was beneficial, until reality gave me a harsh lesson. I’d read shelf after s 93Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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   This one is good!

3. 253 林 Lord Lin Chong 林冲君 Xiong Wen夐文Historical1.0M WordsCompleted There have been heroes who were not sages, but never sages who were not heroes! One who can rouse himself may be called a hero. To rouse oneself is for one’s nature to arise from one’s vital energy. Dragging one’s feet and simply going along with the world, accepting what is and rejecting what is not, working all day yet never rising above a life of rank, land, house, and family, counting every grain of rice and every bundle of firewood until one’s spirit is worn down day by day, looking up at t 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   My humble work, "Lin Chong Jun," may satisfy your artistic ideals.

4. 254 渡 Save Me, Not the Drunkard 渡我不渡醉 Bamboo Song Pear竹音梨Modern Romance283k WordsCompleted [A guarded, wounded hero × a gentle, steadfast heroine who saves him | Mutual devotion · Rekindled Romance] “Everyone who gets close to me comes to a bad end. You should leave.” “It's not your fault, Jiang Zui. You haven't done anything wrong.” Kneeling in the light, she led him out of the shadows and told him he wasn't a curse. He deserved to be loved. This was a silent standoff, and a gentle salvation. Jiang Zui thought his life would never see the light until he met Su Yuhe at seventeen. Afra 2.9kReads—Score185Shelves

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   Jiang Zui's gentleness is never ostentatious, yet it is enough to heal all the desolation in the world!

5. 255 兰 A True Account of the Lanzhou Case 兰州大案纪实录 Yu Mo雨漠Mystery926k WordsOngoing Opening Yu Mo's The Lanzhou Crime Chronicles is like stepping into the turbulent underworld of Lanzhou's past. The book focuses on the years from 1995 to 2005, when three major gangs ruled Lanzhou's underworld: the Li brothers, the Chen brothers, and Ma Bingbing's gang. They made the city a place of constant unrest. The Li brothers' gang was powerful and had formidable backing. They entered the underworld early, and their leader was both brave and resourceful. They operated at the highest levels 23Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 256 新 The New Nine-Colored Deer 新九色鹿 Yu Mo雨漠Ancient Romance678k WordsCompleted The New Nine-Colored Deer, by Yu Mo, is a work filled with fantasy and cultural depth. The story is set in the world-famous Mogao Caves, deep in the deserts of the northwest. The caves, like a vast honeycomb, cover the cliffs on the eastern slope of Mingsha Mountain. They hold a thousand years of history and are shrouded in mystery and solemnity. The protagonist, Zhang the Master Painter, is a legendary artist among the painters of the Mogao Caves. He is lean and has weathered years of hardship —Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 257 风 When the Wind Rises in Lingbiao: The Five Dynasties’ Seven Governors 风起岭表之五代七刺史 Dust Watching from East Mountain东山望之尘Historical117k WordsCompleted Ning Mengli possessed strength enough to reach the heavens and virtue that rivaled the divine emperor. He guarded the nation's frontier and reclaimed the wilderness. Ning Changzhen had the ambition to encompass mountains and rivers and the noble bearing of clouds and mist. He subdued Jiaozhi, campaigned against Linyi, and seized Shebei. Ning Yuan Ti was the first successful candidate in the imperial examinations from Lingnan, a distinguished remonstrance official in the Kaiyuan Golden Age. Begin 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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8. 258 王 The First 1,000 Days of Wang Niuniu’s Life 王牛牛出生后的1000天 Sand Floating on Water泛水的沙Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing I would brave fire and water to fulfill your wishes; I would brave fire and water to stop what you don't want. If not, how could I say I love you? That's how parents love their children. “Niu Niu's Time Capsule: A Letter to You in the Future” is a heartfelt, down-to-earth record by a goofy dad of the everyday moments spent giving his goofy son quality time as he grows up. Time is too fleeting, and our fingers too wide to hold on to it. Watching you grow is the happiest thing in my life. 12Reads8.6Score—Shelves
9. 259 九 Nine-Tenths Foolish 九分傻 Wei Pingshuo魏平硕Urban204k WordsCompleted “Marital relations” used to be a taboo subject, but these days, people no longer find it hard to talk about. Studies show that the quality of a couple’s intimate life in a typical family has a major impact on its overall happiness. Behind a divorce rate as high as 70% there is often a direct connection to whether a couple’s intimate life is harmonious. This reality is sobering, and it has prompted us to think deeply about the reasons behind disharmony in married life. One major cause is mental i 534Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   This is an incredibly down-to-earth story set in a bygone era. If you don't read it, you'll regret it—there's no going back.

10. 260 恒 The Constant Register of Parables 恒籍寓鉴 Xuanyuan Badao轩辕霸道Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Synopsis of The Book of Constant Records: Tales to Awaken the Mind and Discern the Truth With “drawing wisdom from the classics to illuminate the questions of today” as its guiding principle, this book selects over a hundred classic fables and anecdotes from the various schools of philosophy, historical biographies and notes, and folk tradition. These include “The Frog at the Bottom of the Well” from Zhuangzi, “Making Up the Numbers” from Han Feizi, and “The Man from Qi Who Worried the Sky Would 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Only by seeing through human nature can one find true joy. The world is like a tide, and human relationships are like water. Throughout history, those who have experienced the ups and downs of life and tasted the bitterness and warmth of human relationships will eventually understand one truth: after seeing through human nature, one will prefer solitude, abandon ineffective social interactions, guard one's own little world, live a peaceful life, and truly love oneself. Long ago, at the foot of Nanshan Mountain, lived a scholar named Ziyuan. In his youth, he was passionate and sincere, always believing that all people in the world were good, and that as long as he treated others sincerely, he would receive the same kindness in return. At that time, Ziyuan was eager to make friends from all directions. Whenever someone came to his door, he would warmly welcome them and offer all his help; when someone confided their troubles, he would listen patiently and treat them with sincerity. He moved between various social engagements, busy maintaining circles large and small, always surrounded by people, his days filled with laughter and joy, a truly lively scene. Ziyuan always believed that these people who spent every day with him, sharing drinks and laughter, were true friends who would support each other no matter what storms they faced in the future. He gave his heart without reservation, showing enthusiasm to everyone and treating the affairs of those around him as his own, even at his own expense. But he didn't know that his sincerity was seen as exploitable naiveté by those with ulterior motives; his unreserved enthusiasm was seen as a disposable burden by those who sought to curry favor. Later, Ziyuan's family suffered a sudden misfortune. His father's business failed, and the family fortune was wiped out. Overnight, he went from a well-off scholar to a destitute and forgotten man. To make matters worse, he fell ill and, unable to afford treatment, lived a life of utter misery. Those "friends" who had once surrounded him, upon hearing of his plight, avoided him like the plague; their former warmth, greetings, and brotherly affection vanished instantly. He had sought help from former close friends, but some refused to see him, some gave perfunctory answers, and some, far worse, not only refused to lend a hand but also mocked him and spread rumors about him. Those he treated with utmost sincerity turned around and schemed against him; the relationships he nurtured with enthusiasm turned into cold indifference when he was down on his luck; those he had shared the joys of life with now felt only schadenfreude and jealousy at his plight. Standing in the cold wind, looking at the closed door and listening to the gossip behind him, Ziyuan finally felt utterly heartbroken. He realized then that the unwavering belief he had in his youth that sincerity would be reciprocated was nothing but wishful thinking. Most human relationships in this world are based on self-interest; no matter how good you are to others, it's ultimately less important than being useful to them. When you're at the peak of your career and have value, you're surrounded by kind, friendly, and loyal people. Everyone is willing to show you goodwill and play the role of a virtuous confidant. But when you fall to the bottom and lose your value, all the pretense will fade away, leaving only the selfishness, indifference, and callousness of human nature. After this experience, Ziyuan shed his youthful enthusiasm, no longer clinging to lively social interactions, no longer forcing himself to integrate into complex circles, and no longer opening his heart to everyone. He moved away from the noisy village, built a thatched hut halfway up Nanshan Mountain, and began to learn to be alone, far from the hustle and bustle of the world. At first, people around him laughed at him for being aloof and unsociable, saying that he was becoming more and more withdrawn, his circle of friends was shrinking, and he was talking less and less. But Ziyuan never cared about what others said. He gradually discovered that the time spent alone was far more reassuring than the insincere liveliness. No longer needing to cater to others' preferences, no longer needing to fake his emotions, no longer needing to guard against scheming behind his back, and no longer needing to waste himself on ineffective social interactions. In his solitary days, he reads in the morning, sips tea at dusk, and in his leisure time watches the clouds drift across the mountains and listens to the birdsong and insect chirps in the forest, slowly digesting the grievances and sorrows of the past in solitude. He no longer tells everyone about his experiences, no longer exposes those hypocritical relationships, and no longer deliberately tries to please anyone. Having seen through the complexity of human nature, he has learned to be silent, to let go, and to understand that it is better to guard his own little world and cultivate his own virtue than to get entangled in bad people and bad things. He watches the plants and trees in the mountains, growing in spring and summer, growing on their own, never catering to anyone, never depending on anyone; he watches the streams in the forest, winding their way forward, never joining the muddy waters, always maintaining their own clarity. Ziyuan increasingly understood that the best state of life is not about how many people surround you or how large your social circle is, but about living freely and comfortably, unburdened by the complexities of human relationships. He used to desperately try to squeeze into various circles, believing that liveliness equaled happiness and that sincerity would be reciprocated. Later, he actively abandoned ineffective social interactions, streamlined his circle, and reserved more time and energy for himself. He no longer enjoyed casually making new friends, nor did he cling to maintaining meaningless relationships. His circle, though small, was clean and pure; his words, though few, were all sincere. He finally understood that the most reliable thing in this world is not the charity of others, nor false affection, but oneself. Sincerity misplaced, enthusiasm betrayed, and sharing met with envy are all common occurrences in life. Rather than wasting energy on unworthy people and things, it's better to love yourself, reserve your sincerity for yourself, and reserve your gentleness for the passing years. Solitude is not loneliness, but a clarity born from understanding human nature; a smaller circle of friends is not a sign of decline, but a breakthrough after filtering out ineffective social interactions; fewer words are not indifference, but a refinement gained through life's experiences. When one sees through the complexities of human nature and experiences the full spectrum of human relationships, one understands that all external noise is less valuable than inner peace; all pretense is less desirable than the quiet joy of solitude. For the rest of your life, don't force yourself to please others, don't force yourself into circles that don't belong, and don't compromise yourself for unworthy people. Stay away from people and things that drain you, abandon insincere social interactions, cultivate yourself in solitude, improve yourself in quietude, love yourself well, and live life to the fullest. Like Ziyuan on Nanshan Mountain, guarding his thatched hut, accompanied by the gentle breeze, far from worldly troubles, indifferent to social niceties, and unattached to false excitement, he finds inner peace in solitude and becomes his own pillar of support through self-love. This is the most insightful way to live after seeing through human nature, and the most precious joy in life. The world's myriad splendors ultimately cannot compare to inner peace; the myriad interactions of human relationships ultimately cannot compare to the freedom of solitude. Seeing through human nature is not about passively escaping the world, but about knowing how to choose and let go of attachments; preferring solitude is not about being aloof or cold, but about clear-headed self-awareness and treating oneself kindly. From now on, I will not flatter, compromise, or cling; I will guard my inner warmth, cherish solitude, and love myself well—this will be the best refuge in this life.

11. 261 妈 The Seventh Door of Mother 妈妈的第七扇门 Tale of the Literary Star文星传Urban304k WordsCompleted For a long time, I never understood my mother’s past. This was the first time I had looked so deeply back on her life: one generation of women interpreting another. In the 1990s, my eighteen-year-old mother left a small mountain village in Nanyang and headed alone for the glittering city. A scrap of gum wrapper brought her face to face with the calamity of her life: Liu Dawang. And so the door to her fate opened. She made a living in urban villages and hotpot restaurants, leaning on her best fr 631Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It contains many memorable quotes that you can use in your essays. From country girl to PR manager, a meteoric rise followed by a misstep? This wealth fantasy sounds like a scam, like a dream!

12. 262 思 Nest of Thoughts 思窝 Wen Huanzhang温焕章Sci-Fi & Apocalypse175k WordsOngoing As fake data on the internet spiraled out of control, a phenomenon in which bad money drove out good spread like cancer across major online platforms, spilling from the virtual world into the real one. When things reach an extreme, they must turn around. As the pendulum of history changed direction, the GeoNet, blending the virtual and the real, came into being and opened a new chapter in the age… This book portrays the vision of the creators of Siwo for the future. 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Science fiction novels with philosophical and humanistic themes

13. 263 商 A Comprehensive History of Commerce 商史通鉴 Mu Feng Wuchen, Branch Office沐枫无尘分号Historical1.5M WordsCompleted A sweeping historical novel that lays bare six centuries of power games in the Shang dynasty. No myths, no romanticized tales, only the truest human nature, the cruelest contests, and the deepest lessons of rise and fall. My writing on Shang history began with questions about the origins of Chinese civilization, and ended with a reunion with myself. The Shang dynasty was a pivotal era when the rites, royal authority, and divine power of Huaxia took shape together. Yet scarce historical records a 168Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High-quality, in-depth articles, historical fiction with ancient Chinese political intrigue.

14. 264 港 Tales of Hong Kong’s Underworld: Starting in Kowloon Walled City 港岛江湖往事！从九龙城寨开始 CEO AhCEO啊Male-Channel Fanfiction43k WordsOngoing On a stormy night, I row a ramshackle smuggling boat and narrowly escape the jaws of a shark. After I come ashore, a boss from Kowloon Walled City tells me I'm the chosen one from a century-old prophecy, destined to unite Hong Kong's underworld. My name is Zheng Zhiyong. I'm just a mainlander trying to earn enough to eat. They save me, give me a name, and push me onto a road of blood and fire. I think it's gratitude I owe them, until I discover... The armored-car heist was a setup. The wins 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Tales of Hong Kong's Underworld! Starting from Kowloon Walled City"—a Kowloon Walled City version of "Rurouni Kenshin"—it kept me up all night! 🔥Key Highlights: Gu Long-style aesthetic + anime-like action + gangster intrigue + the blood and tears of Chinese laborers—a triple dose of exhilarating excitement! 💡Reading Guide: The author's writing is superb, the imagery is like watching a movie! A must-read for fans of hardcore underworld stories like "The Swordsman" and "Election"! The early chapters focus on realistic survival, while the later fight scenes are incredibly romantic and cool! ❤️Personal Review: The most unique genre I've seen this year. The protagonist is ruthless and tragic, the villains are incredibly charismatic, and the Hong Kong atmosphere is off the charts. The author is under contract, updates are stable, and the quality is guaranteed!

15. 265 桥 Chronicles of the Bridge Spirit 桥灵记 Spending New Year's Crouched on the Ground蹲在地上过年Xianxia151k WordsCompleted At midnight, people kept falling to their deaths from Huazhou Bridge. Chen Qiao, an ordinary high school student, awakened an ancient Boundary Guardian Token. From then on, he could see what ordinary people could not: spirits being devoured, vengeful shadows clinging to their victims, and the power of the Dark Abyss seeping into the human world. The bridge spirit Xiaochuan, who had haunted Huazhou Bridge for a thousand years, appeared. The cool, distant young man stood with his sword in hand: “ 2Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 266 秦 Qin and Han: My Father Is Ying Zheng, My Lord Is Liu Bang 秦汉：我爹嬴政，吾主刘邦 Fujian Everyman八闽小民Historical252k WordsCompleted A message to readers: 1. The religious content in this book, including religion-like elements, immortals, and supernatural powers, reflects only the author’s immature opinions and limited understanding. Please respect all lawful religions, and do not let the author lead you astray. 2. Much of this book reimagines history, and some of it even contradicts historical events. Please do not mistake the contents of this book for historical fact. 23Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 267 大 The Rise and Fall of the Tang Dynasty: Three Hundred Years (7-Book Set) 大唐兴亡三百年（全七册） Wang Jueren王觉仁Historical1.5M WordsCompleted More entertaining than The Book of Tang, more accessible than Zizhi Tongjian, and more reliable than Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: an addictive, complete history of the Tang dynasty's 300 years. If you want to learn about Tang history, this is all you need! Recommended by the popular book program Luo Ji Thinking! The Tang dynasty was a great era that people have long admired, but its nearly 300 years of tangled history can be daunting. The official histories, The Book of Tang and Zizhi 5.1kReads9.6Score1kShelves

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    A uniquely fascinating history of the Tang Dynasty, filled with political intrigue and insightful observations.

18. 268 献 Daisies for Algernon 献给阿尔吉侬的雏菊 Jichao Mao机超猫36k WordsCompleted Daisies for Algernon 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Some novels are placed on a bookshelf after reading, while others become embedded in one's life. This work belongs to the latter. Set on an abandoned railway, and featuring a mentally challenged vagrant as its protagonist, it constructs a complete world of beauty, destruction, memory, and rebirth with extremely restrained language and a rigorous structure. Daisies sprout again and again from the cracks in the rubble, only to disappear; the knight protects again and again, only to be forgotten. This is not repetition, but a profound allegory about "the cycle itself being eternity." That small white flower, its six petals unfolding towards the sky between the tracks, that withered figure, trousers down, charging towards the setting sun, possesses all the qualities to become a literary classic. It deserves to be read, discussed, and remembered.

19. 269 成 Idiom Cognition Dictionary: Unlocking the Algorithms That Shape Your Life 成语认知词典：解锁人生底层算法 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘Modern Romance9.7M WordsOngoing A contemporary urban romance about a woman's growth and rebirth. The story begins on the night of her former lover Lu Chenzhou's lavish engagement party. Su Wan, a jewelry designer, chooses to stay alone in her studio, setting fifty-seven chips of diamond into a platinum base as she begins creating a pair of earrings called “Breaking Free.” Eight years of waiting and the collapse of her family's business have not crushed her. Instead, they have forged a quiet, resilient brilliance within her. W 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It seems to stubbornly illuminate one specific star after another in the boundless, abstract night sky. Each star's light may be faint, but their refusal to be swallowed by darkness, and the starry sky they create, are precisely defending a most basic truth:

20. 270 思 The Archaeology of Thought: A Handbook of Conceptual Dissection 思维的考古学：概念解剖工具书 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘12.6M WordsOngoing This is an unconventional “dictionary,” as well as a precision tool for the mind. It offers no standard answers, only a scalpel called the “Three-Layer Archaeological Method,” used to dissect core concepts that shape our understanding and emotions, even though we use them every day without thinking about them, such as “I,” “love,” “perspective,” and “value.” Starting with outrage over the plot of an anime, readers will follow the author’s deeply thought-provoking and practical guidance to treat 162Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 271 职 Career Leap: A Guide to Going from Rookie to Expert 职场跃迁：菜鸟到大神的认知法 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘Urban842k WordsOngoing Three months into the job, Ling Che has become the company's most miserable “office tool”: he takes the blame, works overtime, and gets dumped on by other departments. Colleagues steal credit for his hard work, connections get the promotion he deserves, and he earns an entry-level salary while doing core work. He's nearly laid off! At his lowest point, he unexpectedly awakens a Workplace Insight System and unlocks eight smart tools: The Entropy Reduction Engine sorts messy materials in three mi 2Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 272 底 The Bottom-of-the-Barrel Dictionary 底渣词典 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘455k WordsOngoing The CEO’s Contract Wife: His White Moonlight Turns Out to Be Me To save her gravely ill younger brother, Pei Yuwei signs a contract and becomes a stand-in for the late wife of business tycoon Jiang Hanzhou. Thirty million yuan, three years: she must live as the shadow of another woman, copying her smile and preferences, even wearing the earrings she left behind. Jiang Hanzhou is cool and cruel. He sleeps beside her every night, yet gazes through her at his lost white moonlight. Day after day, 7Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 273 异 Day of the Beastly Disguise: A Plan to Reset Humanity’s Knowledge 异兽伪装日：全人类认知清零计划 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘Urban274k WordsOngoing The Day of the Disguised Beasts: A Plan to Erase Humanity's Understanding follows Lu Ming in an inverted world where “humans disguise themselves as beasts, while beasts infiltrate humanity.” He goes from an “ordinary student kept in the dark” to someone who “awakens supernatural powers, sees through disguises, and uncovers the truth about the world.” At the beginning of the novel, Lu Ming lives in “seemingly ordinary Qingteng City”: he goes to school every day, jokes around with his classmates, 5Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 274 人 Life in 2026 人生2026 Zhou Jun, Who Loves Red Beauties喜欢红美人的周俊28k WordsCompleted Life 2026 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A masterpiece of stream of consciousness, very inspiring!

25. 275 国 An Outline of National History (Complete in 2 Volumes) 国史大纲（全2册） Qian Mu钱穆Historical412k WordsCompleted An Outline History of China is a general history of China, written with a focus on concision: it sets out the main points and cuts the trivial details. In fewer than 1,000 pages, it manages to provide detailed accounts of historical figures and a comprehensive record of their achievements, demonstrating the author’s remarkable command of a complex past. The book is clearly structured, with just the right balance of detail and brevity. An Outline History of China surveys the evolution of traditio 2.1kReads9.4Score609Shelves
26. 276 中 The Political Gains and Losses of China's Dynasties 中国历代政治得失 Qian Mu钱穆Historical100k WordsCompleted Collected lectures by Mr. Qian Mu, Chinese Political Traditions Through the Ages offers concise overviews and comparisons of the political systems of the Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties. It traces their changes and developments, and points out their advantages, disadvantages, gains, and losses. 5.4kReads9.5Score1.7kShelves
27. 277 尘 Dust Mountain 尘埃山 Bystander Joe旁观路人甲Historical1.4M WordsCompleted This story follows ordinary people struggling to survive through the long, chaotic ninety years of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It portrays how a group of common folk make their way in life, far from the halls of power, with no special advantages or extraordinary encounters. Like specks of dust drifting through time, they endure the weight of the years, unnoticed and unheard. 392Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    [Learned it][Added to bookshelf][Currently working on a manuscript][Sparrow Eater's masterpiece] 👍 [Already hooked]

28. 278 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. 4.1kReads8.4Score356Shelves

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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.

29. 279 撷 The Journey to Win Your Heart 撷君行 Stay Together Forever常相守Eastern Fantasy201k WordsOngoing Time’s wheels roll ever onward into the mid-Tang era. On this land shrouded by evil spirits, the people suffer while no one comes to their aid. Only Sun A Shi, the Medicine King, leads his disciples in searching for the secret to driving the evil spirits away. Three couples among the Medicine King’s disciples, Jiang Ze and Jiegeng, Gancao and Guizhi, and Doukou and Didi, hold fast to their faith in battle and never give up in the face of hardship. Like dancers, they weave love and hate into a ma 126Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "To establish a heart for heaven and earth, and to establish a destiny for the people!" While others are discussing techniques in medical books, the traditional Chinese medicine perspective and humanistic outlook conveyed in the novel "Xie Jun Xing" seem to be the most difficult beauty to discover in today's society!

30. 280 历 Regrets of History 历史的遗憾 Jiang Ban Xia姜半夏Historical135k WordsCompleted The Regrets of History combines history and literature, using clear, logical prose to tell the stories of famous historical figures and objectively recreate some of history’s most lamentable events. Drawing on works such as Zizhi Tongjian and Records of the Grand Historian, the author strives to reconstruct the facts and explore little-known stories about historical figures. The book also offers a thorough analysis of important events, seeking to present history as it really was. While respectin 1.9kReads9.0Score550Shelves

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    These are pretty good. If you want to find more, you can check out my bookshelf.

31. 281 九 Chronicles of the Dragon Veins of Jiuzhou 九州龙脉纪 A Single Glance Opens the Heart's Door一见开心门Eastern Fantasy494k WordsOngoing The Chronicles of the Nine Dragon Veins In ancient times, a pact was made, and the land of China was infused with spirit. The breaths and pulses of its vast mountains and rivers formed the Nine Dragon Veins, the lifeblood of China’s national destiny. This was no ordinary art of feng shui. Since the age of the Classic of Mountains and Seas, five thousand years of history, literary heritage, and craftsmanship had forged it into the true form of civilization. But now, in an age when the spiritual 17Reads—Score—Shelves

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    When Liu Yuxi was demoted to Langzhou, he wrote "Inscription of My Humble Abode"—"This is a humble abode, yet my virtue makes it fragrant." The Daoist concept of "finding joy in poverty" is not about being destitute, but about not being led astray by external things. Have you recently been led astray by something for a long time, only to realize later that you were on the wrong path?

32. 282 家 A Charming Girl at Home 家有倩儿 He Chenaí何尘埃Modern Romance204k WordsCompleted To guide a child, you must first understand them. To truly understand a child, we can begin with six levels. Only then can we understand both their outward appearance and inner self, helping them develop effective mental models more quickly and build the abilities they need to grow. 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I think she is—from "My Family Has a Beautiful Girl"

33. 283 斜 The Crescent Moon Three-Star Sword 斜月三星剑 A Single Glance Opens the Heart's Door一见开心门Eastern Fantasy302k WordsCompleted What is the greatest sword under heaven? Not the brilliance of steel, but the invisible blade of the heart. Its name is “Slanting Moon, Three Stars,” a phrase that forms the character for “heart.” It does not sever heads, only inner demons; it sheds no blood, only light on the soul. Everyone carries this sword within the tiny space of the mind without knowing it, until the swordsman Lu Zhaoxin brings it back into the world. Wherever he goes, ancient sites weep blood and strange phenomena abound: 15Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 284 工 The Best Feng Shui Master on the Construction Site 工地最强建筑风水师 Good Fortune Comes to the Good吉人自有天祥Mystery1.8M WordsOngoing [If this caught your eye, it must be fate. Don't scroll away just yet.] This novel (campus opening + wild imagination + an expansive world) combines feng shui and the supernatural (using feng shui to weave the plot together), fantasy, magic, science fiction, parallel worlds, and time travel to the past. The pace picks up dramatically after Chapter 30, and the story strongly promotes traditional Chinese culture. Also known as From the Start with a Treasure Gourd to Help Me Destroy Demons Also kno 2.2kReads8.3Score265Shelves

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    "Feng Shui Secrets + Supernatural Events + Fox, Weasel, White Snake, Willow, and Ash + Bureau 749 + Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Mohism, and Legalism + Qimen Dunjia + Mohist Mechanical Arts + Lu Ban's Techniques + Mechanical Man Battle + Gu Battle + Reincarnation of a Living Buddha!" ​​Written from the perspective of an architectural feng shui master, this book interprets the essence of Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian thought.

35. 285 那 The Flames of War and the People of Those Years 那年烽火那年人 Nan and Huzi南和胡子Modern Romance238k WordsOngoing That Year of War, That Year of People is a family saga set in the Republic of China era, capturing the tumultuous years from the early Republic to the eve of liberation and tracing the fates and legacies forged in chaotic times. The story centers on the merchant Jia family and the gentry Kong family, following the growth of Jia Zhixiang, an adopted son, as he travels from north to south and witnesses warlord clashes, the flames of the War of Resistance, and the transformations of an age. He and 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No wild ideas, just stating the facts! Set in the Republican era, two powerful families, and the complexities of love and relationships amidst turmoil.

36. 286 西 The Secret History of Xiling: Yin Qi and the Light of the Matrilineal Line 西陵秘史，殷契与母系之光 Mu Feng Wuchen, Branch Office沐枫无尘分号Historical54k WordsCompleted A sweeping history of the transition from a matriarchal society to a patriarchal one, The journey of an enigmatic and powerful navigator as he rises to the top. A glimmer of hope lighting the way to the future Yin Qi 4Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 287 上 Shanghai People Eat Rice Porridge 上海人吃泡饭 The Writer Who Writes in Shanghainese用上海话写作的人Modern Romance627k WordsCompleted In the middle of the night, Wang’s Granny was being beaten so badly she could barely move, and could only call for help. Uncle Huang was still fuming over how she had humiliated him during the day, so angry he couldn’t sleep. He heard what sounded faintly like a cat meowing, but when he listened more closely, he realized it was a cry for help coming from Wang’s Granny’s house. He was about to go save her when his wife grabbed hold of him... 471Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    A book currently being published, dubbed by the media as the online version of "Blossoms," tells stories of everyday life, family matters, love, and hate in the alleyways of Shanghai.

38. 288 离 After the Divorce, He Makes a Comeback 离婚后，他逆袭了 Gentle Words, Shallow Speech暖文浅语Marriage & Romance20k WordsCompleted After the divorce, he made a spectacular comeback. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Give them the motivation to grow!

39. 289 易 The I Ching's Blind Images 易经瞎象传 Declining Physician没落医者Historical188k WordsOngoing The Book of Changes: A Fool’s Commentary | This is just something I came up with by “blindly mulling over” the hexagrams myself. I never asked anyone to treat it as a “serious interpretation of the classics.” From hexagrams to line statements, I’m unpacking the yin and yang as I see them; from words to principles, I’m writing down the answers in my heart. There’s no polite “please forgive me if this isn’t well written,” just the honest “I interpret it, I enjoy it.” Read it if you like; if not, w —Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 290 我 I Came to Work, Not to Run Errands 我是来上班的，不是来打杂的 Gentle Words, Shallow Speech暖文浅语Marriage & Romance12k WordsCompleted I'm Here to Work, Not Run Errands 1Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 291 殇 The Last Emperor of the Shang Dynasty 殇朝末帝 Maple Leaves Fluttering枫叶絮扬Historical113k WordsOngoing The Empress Dowager seizes power, her relatives meddle in government, princes rebel, eunuchs wreak havoc, barbarians invade, the people suffer, and the common folk rise up… The Great Zhou dynasty is a pot of Eight-Treasure Congee boiling over with chaos! Oh no, I’ve wet myself again! Your Majesty, don’t cry. There’s nothing to be afraid of! Reborn for a second life, I’m the last emperor, and the nation is on the verge of collapse. I have to find a way out… After finally setting the Great Zhou dy 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Just filling in the numbers, hehehe

42. 292 银 Summer in the Milky Way 银河系的夏天 Mmc Mo XieyangMmc莫邪扬Modern Romance4.8M WordsOngoing If your youth was also spent in The Summer of the Galaxy, then I’m lucky. In books and in the days of our youth, we both longed for the fervor of youth and the wild spirit of being young. May we stay FOREVER YOUNG! 4Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 293 魔 Seven Days of Magic: My Home Turned Upside Down! 魔幻七日：我家天翻了！ Gentle Words, Shallow Speech暖文浅语25k WordsCompleted Seven Days of Magic: My Home Has Been Turned Upside Down! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 294 一 Yifan Is Anything but Ordinary 一凡不凡 Maple Leaves Fluttering枫叶絮扬Urban572k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 4Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 295 入 A Godlike Debut on the Job: Who Can Keep Up? 入职即封神谁与同行 Gentle Words, Shallow Speech暖文浅语Urban314k WordsCompleted Ordinary office worker Lin Yanshu walks straight into a hell-level instance on his first day at work! Discovering that a designer with the same name mysteriously vanished three months ago is only the appetizer. The real drama lies in the fierce power struggles within Xingtu Group, while a blue mark that suddenly appears on his arm blows his cover wide open: he is a first-generation test subject from a human genetics laboratory! With forces at home and abroad closing in and the hunt at full throt 1Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 296 人 Clearing Away the Clutter of Life 人间除杂 Drunken Dream Sand City醉梦沙城Modern Romance1.0M WordsOngoing [Adapted from the real-life experiences of a rural woman college graduate] + [Drifting in Beijing] + [Two years alone in a rented room after losing her job] + [Cheated while looking for a rental] + [Parents seriously ill]. If these topics bother you, don't open this book. The reality is heavy. This is seven years of youth in the life of an ordinary country girl with no connections. At 28, I could have been an excellent hydrometallurgical engineer, skilled at removing all kinds of impurities from 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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47. 297 爱 The Crime of Love 爱的罪行 Maple Leaves Fluttering枫叶絮扬Urban123k WordsCompleted The son of a drug dealer and the daughter of a police officer grow up happily, unaware of the truth! As the truth slowly comes to light, what kind of story will emerge from their tangled love and hatred? A crime born of love... 1Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 298 奇 Tales of Extraordinary People and Events 奇人奇事录 Smiling A Yu爱笑的阿宇Historical575k WordsCompleted From ancient times to the present, the rivers and lakes and bustling streets have been home to countless extraordinary people. Chivalrous thieves roam beneath the moon, robbing the rich to aid the poor, while master fighters hide in ordinary alleyways, their remarkable skills concealed. One volume records the legends of the world and tells of the joys, grudges, and vendettas of the jianghu. 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves
49. 299 奇 Chronicles of Odd People and Strange Tales, Volume Two 奇人奇事录第二部 Smiling A Yu爱笑的阿宇Historical272k WordsCompleted Across the vast land of China, brilliant scholars plot and shape the world, while heroic warriors roam freely in every direction. Across the vast land of China, brilliant scholars plot and shape the world, while heroic warriors roam freely in every direction. Strange tales from across the ages are recorded here, along with legends old and new. The myriad joys and sorrows of human life are all gathered in this collection. 34Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 300 直 Livestream: Teaching Kids to Write Essays and Be Good People 直播：教孩子写作文，学做人 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果235k WordsCompleted Writing compositions is easy! This book shows parents how to guide their children in writing and in learning how to be good people. Drawing on traditional Chinese thought, it explores methods and techniques for parent-child education. 59Reads—Score101Shelves

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