I Want a Smart Protagonist Who Plans Ahead and Controls the Whole Situation 要看智商在线，主角运筹帷幄掌控全局的

1. 301 风 The Winds Rise in Southern Guizhou: I Become Prince Mu in the Southern Ming 风起黔南，我在南明当沐王爷 A Smile from Jiangning江宁一笑Historical223k WordsOngoing A chemistry graduate student unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of Mu Tianbo, the Duke of Qian in Guizhou at the end of the Ming dynasty! He opens his eyes to find himself in the empire’s final days. The southwestern frontier, guarded by his family for generations, is beset by internal strife and external threats, and he knows that unless he takes action, he is doomed to see his country fall and his family perish, with his blood spilled in a brutal sacrifice. Within the realm, there are ch 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This novel is fantastic! I've struck gold! This political intrigue novel set in the late Ming Dynasty was absolutely thrilling! A modern chemistry graduate student is reincarnated as Mu Tianbo, a duke in the late Ming Dynasty. There are no idiotic plot twists or overpowered abilities; he relies entirely on his wits to survive in the chaotic world! The historical research and military descriptions are incredibly solid. The rise and fall of the Mu family and the internal and external troubles of the Southern Ming Dynasty are vividly portrayed, creating a truly immersive experience. The power struggles between the protagonist and the emperor, officials, and warlords kept me on the edge of my seat. The intellectual battles are top-notch, offering both exhilarating entertainment and a profound sense of historical depth—far superior to mindless wish-fulfillment novels! If you enjoy hardcore political intrigue, realistic history, and strategic battles, this is a gem! Highly recommended!

2. 302 刘 Liu Bowen: Tides of Fortune in the Imperial Court 刘伯温之宦海沉浮 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical565k WordsCompleted Liu Bowen: Rising and Falling in the Sea of Officialdom abandons the magical realism commonly used in earlier works about Liu Bowen. Its main approach is realism, with touches of romanticism. Following the ups and downs of Liu Bowen’s official career, and set against the peasant uprisings led by Fang Guozhen, Xu Shouhui, Wu Chengqi, and others, it offers a many-sided portrait of the vibrant world of the late Yuan dynasty. It depicts both the contests of wits and political maneuvering among strat 158Reads—Score—Shelves

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   High intelligence, strategic planning

3. 303 大 Snow Blankets the World, the Wind Carries the Blade 大雪满风刀 An Ren Dao Ruo Shan安仁道若山Historical3.3M WordsCompleted [No System, alternate history, political intrigue, a touch of cultivation, no mindless characters, no invincible heroes] A mysterious woman is imprisoned in the depths of the imperial jail. The first time jailer Yang Zhan met her, he cursed her, calling her shameless! From then on, she had a name... Bilian! 23.9kReads9.0Score2.4kShelves

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   You can't understand it without using your brain; you can't skip around at all. There are too many twists and foreshadowings, making it very original and not a cliché.

4. 304 长 Immortal for Ten Thousand Ages: From the Start, It Begins with Running Away 长生万古开局从跑路开始 Cat Meat Cans猫肉罐头Eastern Fantasy137k WordsOngoing [Ordinary Protagonist] [Cautious Cultivation] [Everyone Is Clever] [Longevity] [No Female Lead] [No Tragedy] Ye Tian transmigrates to a cultivation world. When a battle between cultivators destroys the village where he grew up, he realizes just how terrifying this world is. After gaining eternal life, he decides to lie low. He refuses to show himself unless he is invincible. What should he do when he sees an old man with a white beard? Disperse his soul first, then send him on his way. What abou 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Look at this.

5. 305 官 Officialdom and Human Nature 官场与人性 Vigorous Distant Mountain元气远山Urban470k WordsCompleted The Woman Who Studied the Art of War: Born in the countryside to an ordinary family, the heroine starts out as a hotel lobby manager. By studying the art of war in depth and making full use of her intelligence and abilities, she fights bravely and ultimately transforms her life in spectacular fashion. Along the way, she displays extraordinary courage and perseverance, taking readers on an inspiring, legendary journey from obscurity to success. 124Reads—Score—Shelves

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   "The Woman Who Studies Military Strategy," also known as "Officialdom and Human Nature," is a book devoid of feel-good platitudes. Readers encounter a realistic portrayal of social realities, truly reflecting life and profoundly addressing societal pain points, delving into the issues of human nature and society. It will leave readers with much to ponder.

6. 306 逻 Logical Trap: Extending My Life in a Game of Human Nature 逻辑陷阱：我在人性游戏中续命 Bamboo Leaf Brew竹叶酿Mystery1.4M WordsCompleted Also known as: Logic Trap: I Keep Myself Alive in a Game of Human Nature [No humanity + original game scenarios + mind-bending games + survival through non-horror psychological battles] Human nature? Sorry, I don’t have any! I just want to survive! Yu Tu, who has terminal cancer, unexpectedly enters the mysterious Divine Cage: a ball-splitting game, the prisoner’s dilemma, Mafia… Clear the games, and you can extend your life! To stay alive, to hell with human nature! Gradually, even Yu Tu can’t 433Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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   A story about high-IQ protagonists clearing dungeons with sound logic and novel dungeons. A dark story with a protagonist whose values ​​are shattered; readers should proceed with caution if they are morally upright.

7. 307 未 A Meeting Yet to Come 未程谋面 Arowana Rising to the Highest Heavens上出重霄的金龙鱼Modern Romance32k WordsOngoing Shen Weiwei never imagined that the most embarrassing thing she had ever done would be seen by her best friend’s boss almost instantly, via video call across the ocean. Cheng Beichen never imagined that someone he had met only once could stay on his mind, even through a video call. An uplifting, sweet romance. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The story revolves around a female PhD in biology and a domineering CEO. The female lead, Shen Weiwei, is assertive and knows exactly what she wants; she's highly educated and relentlessly pursues her dreams. The male lead, Cheng Beichen, comes from a military and political family and is a successful and shrewd businessman. These two outstanding individuals are drawn to each other, but it's always the one who falls in love first who ends up giving more.

8. 308 老 Bro, You're a Cop, Not a Thug! 老弟，你是警察，不是暴徒啊 KISS in the CloudsKISS云中Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Reborn? Xiao Mu: No need to panic. This is nothing. Remembering how he had worked himself to death in his previous life, he wanted to live a lazy life this time around. Fate’s Wheel: No, you don’t. Congratulations, you’ve acquired the abilities of a human weapon, an all-seeing eye, mastery of a hundred martial arts, superhuman hearing, an extraordinary physique, an unparalleled sense of smell, the power to imitate, and more... Xiao Mu: (￣ω￣;) Are you trying to force me to show off in front of ev 4.4kReads9.5Score490Shelves
9. 309 京 The Tide Between Beijing and Hong Kong 京港澜渡 A Book Worth a Fortune一本千万利Modern Romance631k WordsOngoing [The rating just opened, slowly climbing] [Hong Kong old-money style vs. Beijing political circles] [Intrigue and covert battles among the wealthy] [High-IQ business and romance] [Slow burn, not a fast-paced power fantasy; feel free to skip chapters] Four pairs of hunters, four hunts. The rain pours over Hong Kong. Come enjoy a TVB-style romance, business-war, and suspense drama! Sweet nothings go beyond “Stay a little longer” and “I adore you” to include “I’m crazy about you.” Duplicity is the 8.1kReads8.9Score740Shelves

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   The writing is skillful, showing the author's experience and knowledge; it's not a novice's work.

10. 310 红 Tribulation of the Mortal World: Vermilion Bird 红尘劫：朱雀 Huang Wan黄挽Ancient Romance285k WordsOngoing A paranoid, unhinged female general of the Celestial Court VS Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, savior of the suffering Humans and gods cannot communicate. It is both a heavenly law and an ironclad rule. I stand beyond the mortal world, watching the sea of suffering surge and all living beings drift upon it, unmoved. Yet I alone turned my gaze to Ye Gui. I watched him enter a desperate situation with a heart full of sincerity, wielding an asura blade to save the world and a bodhi heart to kill. 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is a celestial general, and the male lead is a bodhisattva undergoing tribulation. Both are powerful and their intelligence remains intact.

11. 311 诡 The Cursed Realm: Rules for Surviving the Forbidden Zone 诡境：禁区生存法则 Only Talk About Etiquette只谈仪礼Urban914k WordsOngoing [Survival in Another World, Horror, Mystery, Ruthless Action, High Intelligence, No System or Formulaic Tropes, Just Thrills] Chen Zhao is a genius with extraordinary intelligence. After an inexplicable accident, he is drawn into a bizarre otherworld. There is no System and no formula to follow here, only mortal danger and terrifying presences lurking in the dark... From his initial bewilderment to gradually adapting, Chen Zhao searches for a way to survive in desperate circumstances and carves 5Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist is intelligent and decisive, easily controlling the overall situation, making it a very enjoyable watch!

12. 312 大 The Ten Great Mysteries of the Song Dynasty 大宋十大奇案 I Am Prince Fish在下鱼亲王Historical1.6M WordsOngoing No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible protagonist, no System, no golden finger, and no transmigration. This is not a power fantasy, so read at your own discretion! A pure historical mystery set in the jianghu, offering an immersive experience of everyday life in an ancient town and the suspenseful twists and turns as officials use their wits to solve cases… 7.3kReads8.6Score643Shelves

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    I'm not interested in purely historical detective novels. [Laughing emoji]

13. 313 废 The Good-for-Nothing Prince Loves Beauty, Farms, Trains Soldiers, and Conquers the World 废柴皇子爱美人，种田养兵扫天下 Pumpkin Seeds南瓜种子Historical4.0M WordsCompleted The comic adaptation of the same name is now available. Give it a watch! [Comedy] [Power Struggles] [War] [Political Intrigue] [Farming] [No System] A medical PhD dies suddenly and unexpectedly transmigrates to Nanfeng, where he becomes a prince. Starting out on the frontier, he pacifies Beiliang, subdues Tianlang, seizes Nanfeng, and outwits Dayuan... until he finally claims the supreme throne that should have been his all along! (This is my first time writing a book, and I made it all by hand. 6.7kReads8.5Score609Shelves

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    A useless prince was appointed as a prince in a poor border county, only to be scared to death by bandits at the start. The protagonist, a powerful being, transmigrates, crushes the bandits' lustful desires with a single groin strike, and with a single sentence of "confiscate everything," lays the foundation for his rise to wealth. Thus begins his joyful life of farming, raising troops, conquering the world, and casually pursuing beautiful women. There's no system; the protagonist possesses some medical skills and enjoys reading illustrated manuals. The story is fast-paced, lighthearted, and humorous. Reading it is like a gentle spring breeze, a soothing balm, subtly relieving the day's fatigue.

14. 314 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.5kReads—Score494Shelves

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    Come on! I highly recommend this top-three most-read book on my friends' hottest lists: the nearly one-million-word completed historical fantasy novel, *Emperor Renzu of Tang*. All the foreshadowing is resolved perfectly, with no cliffhangers or bad endings. It focuses on pure political maneuvering and strategic warfare. The author's grand vision, profound themes, astonishing writing skills, ingenious plot, unsolvable schemes, mature political maneuvering, and deep literary talent are unparalleled in the online novel world. I suggest reading the comments section at the end first; the author has summarized the entire novel, which will aid your reading. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me in the face!

15. 315 回 Back to Ancient Times as a Live-In Son-in-Law 回到古代当赘婿 Moonlight Flowing Against the Tide逆月流光Historical6.2M WordsCompleted In a dynasty that never existed, an unlucky college student transmigrates into a bridal chamber, and a miraculous library helps him forge an unparalleled life of legend. When Lin Han elegantly walks the paths of others, leaving them nowhere to go, the people of the Great Ning Dynasty gain a much deeper understanding of the word “fiend.” There are countless roads in this world. You have to try them one by one, don’t you? Lin Han 422Reads8.3Score117Shelves

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    This is acceptable.

16. 316 女 The Female Bank President's Last Resort 女行长的穷途末路 Xu Ci珝慈Modern Romance102k WordsCompleted A teller's act of withholding checks toppled the first domino in the bank run at Yunhai City Commercial Bank. Though bank president Ma Yuquan fought desperately to contain the crisis, she ultimately could not counter the enormous fallout from the sudden disappearance of the bank's major shareholder and the head of its controlling rural bank. Ma Yuquan sensed the situation was full of hidden twists and turns, yet never revealed the secret of who she had been with during her brief disappearance, w 928Reads9.3Score123Shelves

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    I highly recommend the novel "The Female Bank Manager's Dead End." It's been a long time since I've read such a professional and realistic book. There's no filler throughout; the pace is so fast you won't miss a single detail. The logic is meticulous, the story is full of twists and turns, and it dissects human nature, wisdom, and power struggles openly and thoroughly. In particular, a great deal of professional knowledge—finance, industry, equity, and even the system—is explained clearly and thoroughly. The book also features a best friend stealing her boyfriend, the female protagonist secretly giving birth at an advanced age while single, and legally adopting a child. It's incredibly detailed and comprehensive.

17. 317 厂 The Factory’s Handsome Heartthrob: Seize the Day and Win His Heart 厂草堪折直须折 meidyAncient Romance2.0M WordsOngoing (1v1 + Both Pure and Strong + Mutual Devotion + Sweet Romance + Clever Heroine Playing the Fool + Smart Characters) A crooked tribulation lightning strike sent Jiang Li, a junior disciple of the Beast Taming Sect, transmigrating into the body of a frail junior consort banished to the Cold Palace in the Great Chu Dynasty. Fortunately, the genius disciple of the Beast Taming Sect still had her talent! To survive in the Cold Palace, Jiang Li had to find herself a “side job.” From then on, by day sh 327Reads9.2Score109Shelves

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    This book features a cast of intelligent characters who engage in lively, strategic battles, making it incredibly exciting.

18. 318 谋 The Strategist’s Deception 谋士骗术 Slow Growth缓慢成长Historical1.2M WordsOngoing These stories blend fact and fiction, drawing on forgotten details to craft tales. Enjoy the wisdom of the ancients and see how human nature changes. Learn from the past to understand the present, and know when to reveal your hand and when to keep it hidden. The plots are built around human nature and follow the logic of ordinary people. Deception and countermeasures, strategists on both sides pitting their wits against each other, plans colliding to see who comes out on top. In battles with col 228Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Deception and intrigue unfold, strategists clash with tactics, their strategies clashing to see who prevails. Cold weapons battles rage on, showcasing the strength of battle formations. Adapted from the wisdom of real ancient people.

19. 319 鲜 The Blood Swordsman 鲜血剑士 Feathers Fall Silentlysam羽落无声samEastern Fantasy367k WordsOngoing [Decisive and ruthless, an ensemble cast, an alternate world] Viblade is a vast, boundless continent, like a fantasy painting woven from the glow of magic and the glint of blades. Dwarves, elves, humans, orcs, and many other races thrive across this land, each living out its own legend. A holy war a thousand years ago left the world devastated. Now, a millennium later, conspiracies are brewing once more. The story begins with a coachman in a border town, gradually lifting the veil of fate. Raci 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A fantastical adventure in Vebled, where a coachman uncovers racial secrets and a grand truth lies hidden behind a conspiracy.

20. 320 怎 How Can One See the Mountains and Seas? 怎见山海 No Dawn in Sight不见曙光Urban134k WordsOngoing Zhao Dabao transmigrates to the Han Dynasty, where he experiences all kinds of bizarre and strange events. He writes them all down and shares them with everyone. I hope you’ll enjoy reading them. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Deduction, Urban Supernatural Abilities

21. 321 我 I Act Like a Big Shot After Watching Crime Movies, and the Tycoon Begs Me to Save His Life 我看警匪片装大佬，首富求我救命 Big Shot Yu大佬俞Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Clever mind games + No simping + Pure satisfaction] [Takes off after ten chapters] One day, the bookshelf of ordinary office worker Lu Ping suddenly refreshed with its first intelligence report. He carefully opened it and read every word. Excitement and nerves hit him as he discovered that it contained all the secrets of a cold, high-and-mighty female CEO... So Lu Ping watched police dramas and copied the words and mannerisms of the big shots. He practiced a detached, bloodthirsty gaze in the m 8.9kReads9.1Score736Shelves

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    My CPU overheated.

22. 322 穿 I Transmigrate into Emperor Zhenzong of Song and Execute Kou Zhun from the Start 穿成宋真宗，开局先斩寇准 Chubby Tangerine Agu肥橘阿咕Historical1.2M WordsCompleted If you asked me, “If you transmigrated into Emperor Zhenzong of the Song dynasty, what would you do?” Obviously, I'd shoot Xiao Daling, that hapless fool, dead with one arrow, then anger Xiao Yanyan, that old witch, to death; recover Yanyun, capture Shangjing, punch the Liao dynasty and kick Western Xia, annex Dali, destroy Jiaozhi, keep a Goryeo maid on my left and trample a Japanese slave underfoot on my right. Better yet, I'd ambush the Arabs on land and openly plunder the red-haired devils o 1.7kReads7.3Score104Shelves

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    If you love the Song Dynasty and are looking forward to a story about a powerful and decisive Song Dynasty, you're welcome to read a sample!

23. 323 请EN Call Me the Ghost Messenger 请叫我鬼差大人 The Cat from the Xu Family徐二家的猫Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted After the Eternal Night, terror returned. Ten miles of desolate graves, eerie singing. An old man searching for his arms, a headless baby... They kept piecing their bodies back together, unleashing an even more terrifying aura. In the wasteland, even a severed hand could destroy heaven and earth. In this world of darkness and despair, a post office appeared and vanished from view... A mysterious young man, a postal carriage traveling through the void... One blood-red letter after another became 102.6kReads9.5Score9.7kShelves
24. 324 穿 Transmigrated as Su Zhe, I’m Getting Rich and Rising in Rank Just to Rescue My Brother 穿越成苏辙，升官发财只为捞亲哥 Autumn Clematis剪秋萝Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Su Shi speaks his mind and makes enemies; Su Zhe gets promoted, gets rich, and bails his brother out. Semi-alternate history, with respect for historical events and figures.] The ultimate ensemble cast makes its entrance in turn: Bao Zheng, Shen Kuo, Ouyang Xiu, Han Qi, Wang Anshi, Zeng Gong, Sima Guang, Emperor Renzong of Song, Emperor Yingzong of Song, Emperor Shenzong of Song, Emperor Zhezong of Song, Emperor Huizong of Song, Zhou Dunyi, Zhang Huaimin, Cai Jing, Li Qingzhao, and Yue Fei. A l 2.4kReads8.6Score708Shelves

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    1️⃣What if one day I become Su Zhe, this great unfortunate child? 😡Of course I still have to save my brother, but I can focus on my career and rise through the ranks to increase my chances of success.🤭🤭 2️⃣The Ming Dynasty's North American California branch needs a male protagonist who has traveled from the past, has a system, and is given various weapons and equipment by his cheat system. Isn't this like a dimensional reduction attack on the American colonists during the colonial period?

25. 325 鹰 The Eagle Empire Declares Independence, and I Rebuild the Great Ming in North America! 鹰酱独立，我在北美重建大明！ Dawn at Seven Watches七更天明Historical611k WordsOngoing In 1774, America was still one of the thirteen British colonies in North America. France and the British Empire were poised for war, with conflict on the verge of erupting, while Spain occupied vast swaths of Central America. In this turbulent age of upheaval, the Great Qing in the East remained lost in its decaying dreams. Zhu Zhaoyu transmigrated into the body of a descendant of the Ming royal family living in North America, who happened to share his name. He had only meant to keep himself and 16.1kReads8.9Score945Shelves
26. 326 九 Getting Rich in the 1990s: I Married for Love and Became a Borderland Trader 九零暴富宠婚：我在边境做倒爷 Liu Zhiyi柳之易Modern Romance407k WordsCompleted [Two transmigrators + both leads are each other’s first and only love + storage pouch + few troublesome characters] An accident sends Tong Xiaoqian to a small mountain village in northeastern China in the 1990s, right on her wedding night. To keep her company on the way through transmigration, she even gets a dog man as a bonus. Literally: a dog and a man. Lei Yihong is baffled too. Why would something as absurd as transmigration happen to him? And why did he have to transmigrate with the stupid 827Reads9.2Score124Shelves
27. 327 道 The Daoist Sect Has No Celestial Master 道门无天师 Playing Dumb to Catch Mice扮猪捉老鼠Eastern Fantasy614k WordsOngoing [Nine out of ten characters are intelligent + Many have hidden identities + Decisive, but not wantonly murderous + Not a bleeding heart + Plots within plots + Schemes within schemes + Building a faction] [This book features family bonds, friendship, romance, brotherhood, and the bond between ruler and subject] The Great Hua Dynasty had stood for ten thousand years, and the Daoist sect had protected the nation for just as long. Twenty years ago, the Human Emperor personally led an expedition to F 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Everyone is intelligent, various forces are making their moves, many people have hidden identities, and what you see may not be the truth.

28. 328 灵 With a Spirit Spring in Hand, I Make a Fortune Through Farming 灵泉在手，我靠种田暴富 Meaty Paws Meow肉爪喵Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Spiritual spring pocket dimension] + [Farming] + [One female lead] + [Cute kid] + [Cute pets] + [No awful antagonists] + [Laid-back everyday life] Lin Bingnan is an exceptionally handsome man, though otherwise perfectly ordinary. He’s walking along the road with a coworker when, out of nowhere, disaster strikes. Someone tries to hit a dog but misses, smashing a jar the shopkeeper had put outside instead. A shard flies out and cuts Lin Bingnan’s arm. His luck really is terrible. But when he take 2kReads7.4Score125Shelves
29. 329 穿 After I Transmigrate, I Want to Be a Laid-Back Prince 穿越后，我想当个闲散王爷 Fruit Beneath the Tree树下果果Historical107k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + alternate universe + ancient times + brothel + high-IQ protagonist] Yang Yu, an ordinary modern man, transmigrates into the body of the Emperor of the Daqian Dynasty's illegitimate son, then is granted the title of prince. Everyone, Yang Yu included, thinks he is simply an idle prince. But as the truth of Yang Yu's birth comes to light and the world proves unpredictable, he is drawn step by step into the vortex of power struggles across the land... 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It doesn't lower your intelligence, that's really something!

30. 330 种 Farming: I Have a Pool of Spirit Spring Water 种田：我有一汪灵泉水 Meow Needs to Be Pampered喵要宠着养Urban658k WordsCompleted [Urban, farming, rural life, one heroine, everyday life] After his wife left behind a strange letter, she vanished without a trace. The letter told him to take their daughter and leave the city, or she would be in danger. When faced with a choice between his career and his daughter, Qu Zhuang didn't hesitate. He took her straight back to his rural hometown. Then, using the miraculous spring water he'd obtained years ago, Qu Zhuang raised pigs and chickens, planted fruit trees, and developed the 1.1kReads8.6Score104Shelves
31. 331 流 Exile? No, I’m Here to Hand Out Money to the World 流放？不，是去给万国发钱 I'm a Hami Melon我是哈密瓜Historical4.0M WordsCompleted Li Zhao, the ninth prince of the Wu Kingdom, has spent years frequenting brothels, earning the disfavor of the current emperor, Wu Huang. Before the struggle among the nine princes for the throne has even begun, he nearly gets his engagement broken off by the most talented woman in the capital. Faced with the crown prince’s relentless pressure, Li Zhao stops drifting through life. Threshing machines, windmills, and curved-beam plows make their debut one after another. Granaries overflow, and 37.3kReads8.8Score4.2kShelves

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    This one seems pretty good.

32. 332 以 Fight Violence with Violence: From Tyrant to Emperor for the Ages 以暴制暴，从暴君杀成千古一帝 Red Moon Fish赤月鱼Historical364k WordsOngoing [Alternate History + No System + Emperor's Rise + Decisive and Ruthless + Multiple Heroines + Plenty of Heartbreak] Transmigrated to Great Qian, with a court full of treacherous officials, the Rong tribes invading from the south, and the empire on the brink of collapse. Facing this disastrous start, Qin Xuan says, “Don't panic. Just watch as I, Your Majesty, fight my way to peace across the land and everlasting prosperity!” 269Reads9.0Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist eliminates treacherous officials with ruthless decisiveness! He debates with a group of scholars, overwhelming all the heroes! He sits calmly on his fishing platform, marrying all the beauties of the world.

33. 333 贷 Borrow Your Way to the Top 贷你高飞 Night Mist, Clear Breeze JG夜岚清风JGUrban395k WordsCompleted Finance: what a high-end term. It represents wealth, professionalism, and legitimacy. Is that really the case? That's what happens when you watch too much television. They make it seem far more glamorous than it is, attracting countless ambitious young people who all want to make money here and live comfortable, respectable lives from then on. Everything has two sides. Where there's high-end, there's low-end; where there's legitimacy, there's gray area. The glittering nightlife and lavish indulg 75Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Urban Romance, Realistic Life, Dark Sides, No Male/Female Restrictions [Dual Male Leads + Dark Sides + Conflict + Humor + Human Nature] This book starts from reality, describing the unknown aspects of an industry. The dual male lead setting enriches the content. Faced with enormous temptations of profit, how will they choose? Humanity and morality, reality and dreams are vividly portrayed.

34. 334 娘 My Wife Is Actually a Female Demon Lord 娘子竟是女魔头 Toast Toast土司吐司Historical2.5M WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Wang You found himself married on the spot. Not only did he become a county magistrate, he also got to marry a beautiful bride... But on their wedding night, he was poisoned and carried away. His wife's family are a band of local tyrants, every one of them a peerless martial artist. In a tiny county yamen, there are more than ten people scheming against one another. The maid who is always smiling can take down more than a dozen burly men. His wife practices martial arts eve 35.4kReads9.0Score3.4kShelves

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    Definitely brain-teasing, with a high IQ, the protagonist is a master strategist who grows and succeeds. It's a great watch, no bargaining, top-notch quality, you won't regret watching it, you'll regret it if you don't.

35. 335 首 The Lucky Wife of the Grand Secretary 首辅家的锦鲤妻 Cong Yue丛月Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted Only after Su Jiuyue married into the Wu family did she discover that her husband was a fool. She thought she'd been swindled. But as soon as she entered the family, it was as if Heaven itself had blessed the Wus. One happy occasion followed another, and their lives kept getting better. She went up the mountain to gather wild greens and found a lingzhi mushroom; she went down to the river to fish and found a rare, ancient fungus. Even her foolish husband turned out not to be a fool, and he came 17.1kReads9.3Score2.7kShelves

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