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  1. 51 A Career in Public Service 为民官路 Urban1.8M WordsOngoing [A gritty, realistic tale of ambition and struggle in the government ranks] In 1990, top student Zhen Weimin offends the wrong people and gets kicked down to a poor rural township. Everyone thinks his life is over. But he is determined to make flowers bloom among the thorns. He breaks through obstacles with his knowledge and grounds himself in his conscience, with every step in sync with the pulse of the times. Starting in the township, he moves forward one step at a time. This is a true chronic 26.9kReads9.2Score2.7k14d adds
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  2. 52 The Mighty Little Constable 神通小捕快 Martial Arts2.0M WordsOngoing “One leaf riding the wind, roaming ten thousand miles; a dashing constable, famous throughout the land.” The most righteous men are often those society looks down on, and heroes rise from the streets. The spring breeze and I are both passing travelers, but your name alone belongs to the martial world. Ye Fei, a lowly errand boy at an inn, is rejected by the Su family because he's nothing but a nobody who runs errands! Who could have guessed that after getting drunk, saving a beauty, and catching 15.1kReads8.8Score1.5k14d adds
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  3. 53 Stardust Falls into a Long Dream 星霜入长梦 Historical88k WordsOngoing Set in the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. The main storyline follows the little-known Red Turban Army’s northern expedition against Goryeo and the rival warlords vying for power at the end of the Yuan dynasty, alongside a fictional character who navigates the shifting alliances between the lords. The story also touches on ancient legends of immortal cultivators and tales from the Classic of Mountains and Seas that date back to antiquity. See how the protagonist makes his way through a troub 16Reads—Score114d adds
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  4. 54 The Chimney Fell! 烟囱倒了! Urban117k WordsOngoing Spring 1995, a heavy-industrial city somewhere in Northeast China. The chimney that had stood for forty years was still belching smoke. But everyone knew it was about to go cold. A single bankruptcy notice from Hongxing Machinery Factory shattered the lives of more than eight thousand workers. Du Jianguo, fifty-one, a Grade Eight fitter, received 23,400 yuan in severance pay for thirty-four years of service. He had given half his life to the factory, only to discover in the end that he had not —Reads—Score—14d adds
  5. 55 Tea Fragrance on Jingling Ridge 镜岭茶香 Urban119k WordsOngoing A new story is here! You’re welcome to read my work 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! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
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  6. 56 Shanghai People Eat Rice Porridge 上海人吃泡饭 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... 491Reads8.1Score—14d adds
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  7. 57 History’s Regrets: The Young Years 历史的遗憾·少年篇 Historical112k WordsCompleted What are history's regrets? They are the past, flowing away like water, never to return; the Qin Empire's great ambition for the ages reduced to a cupful of dust; the An Lushan Rebellion bringing a flourishing age to an abrupt end; the noble moonlight and lonely courage in the young Qu Yuan's heart; the idealist Yu Qian dying amid the boundless mortal world; the hot tears shed by those who read these lines in the histories... Step into the swirling dust of the dynasties and catch a fleeting glim 8.7kReads9.4Score2.1k14d adds
  8. 58 Jiaofang Palace 椒房殿 Ancient Romance240k WordsCompleted [Palace intrigue + legendary tales + female ensemble cast + imperial court and nobility + political scheming + tragic romance + episodic stories] Jiaofang Palace, a magnificent residence that represents power and status. The women of the imperial harem all vie for the chance to live there, A battlefield without gunfire, a silent struggle to the death. Over two hundred years, who has lived in Jiaofang Palace, and what kind of lives did they lead? Eighteen deeply moving stories, Taking you through 817Reads9.1Score10414d adds
  9. 59 Everyday Life in the Tang Dynasty 唐朝人的日常生活 Historical83k WordsCompleted What was life like in Empress Wu Zetian’s court? How did the great poet Bai Juyi spend his days? What kind of wine did Li Bai drink? What did people in the Tang dynasty call their parents, brothers, and sisters? What made the Tang dynasty’s thriving courtesan culture so appealing? This book offers a wide-ranging record of the details of everyday life in the Tang dynasty. By meticulously examining historical sources, it reconstructs the daily lives of Tang-era people, covering everything from foo 188Reads9.0Score10614d adds
  10. 60 The Fall Guy Actor 替罪演员 Modern Romance230k WordsCompleted [Important notice: This story contains no romance or workplace relationship plotlines] Due to an incorrect System label, we would like to clarify that this is a story of psychological warfare and spy intrigue. Everyone is focused on their work, and there is no romance. (Note: All emotional displays in the story are acting strategies and portrayals of relational tension, serving the psychological battles and the deconstruction of the plot. They are not romantic.) [No couples · Not a wish-fulfillm 23Reads—Score—14d adds
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  11. 61 The Scandalous Tales of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人艳史演义 Historical104k WordsCompleted Uncovering the untold stories of the Four Beauties [History + biographies + the Four Beauties + unofficial anecdotes] Xi Shi, whose beauty could topple a kingdom as she washed silk, was caught in the turmoil of a chaotic age. Yang Yuhuan’s glance could captivate an entire city, but her passionate love became a shackle of fate. Wang Zhaojun left the frontier with a mournful song, bringing a brief peace between the Han and the Xiongnu. Diao Chan ingeniously set a chain of schemes in motion, turnin 92Reads8.7Score—14d adds
  12. 62 When the Stars Fall from My Tear Ducts 泪腺里的群星坠落时 Two Male Leads150k WordsCompleted A collection of short stories, not written in the style of online fiction. It is literary and requires some effort to read, so don’t read it if that’s not what you like. The tone is dark and depressing. These stories were written over many years, and span a wide range of time, so the language changes from one period to another. Each chapter is a standalone short story, with a brief introduction at the beginning, so you can choose the ones you’d like to read. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
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  13. 63 The Seventh Door of Mother 妈妈的第七扇门 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 678Reads—Score6414d adds
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  14. 64 The Survival Code of Ancient China: Decoding the Nine Classes of Society 古代生存密码:解密三教九流 Historical155k WordsCompleted Confucianism: The state religion through the ages, assisting the Son of Heaven in educating the people... Confucianism takes Confucian thought as its supreme belief and honors Confucius as its founding teacher. To distinguish it from Taoism, which venerates the thought of Laozi, Zhuangzi, and other Daoists, later generations began calling it Confucianism during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Thus, Confucius is also revered as the holy founder of Confucianism. The Dao: The way of heaven and 88Reads9.3Score—14d adds
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  15. 65 A Comprehensive History of Commerce 商史通鉴 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 163Reads—Score—14d adds
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  16. 66 Life in 2026 人生2026 28k WordsCompleted Life 2026 10Reads—Score—14d adds
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  17. 67 The Ming Emperor's Beloved Consort, Wan Zhen'er 大明宠妃万贞儿 Ancient Romance745k WordsCompleted 8.1kReads9.4Score68114d adds
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  18. 68 Listening to Spring Rain All Night in a Small Tower 小楼一夜听春雨 Ancient Romance876k WordsCompleted A critically acclaimed historical romance ensemble that topped the annual charts! A calculating, lovesick beauty versus a dark, scheming top scholar! A historical take on Pride and Prejudice: life in the inner household isn't all scheming and rivalry, but also deep sisterly affection. The clever and capable Second Madam Lou takes the greatest pride in her life in having three beautiful daughters. To marry her three marriageable girls into “good” families, she travels a great distance to the capi 35.4kReads9.6Score5.8k14d adds
  19. 69 Two Abnormal Humans and a Motorcycle 两个非正常人类与摩托车 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 2.2kReads—Score38114d adds
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  20. 70 Love, Death, and the Future 爱,死亡,未来 Urban233k WordsCompleted Suddenly, I discovered that I could foresee the next three days of other people's lives, but not my own. I foresaw the futures of many girls and found that some wanted to kill me, some wanted to deceive me, and some were walking straight into a trap of death... But I'm going to make them all fall in love with me... 19Reads—Score—14d adds
  21. 71 Telecom Fraud 电诈 Urban368k WordsOngoing Against the backdrop of globalization, telecommunications networks have developed rapidly, bringing convenience to everyday life while also giving phone scammers opportunities to exploit. The novel Phone Scams tells a gripping story of good versus evil. Driven by greed, Zhou Kai colludes with criminal groups in Southeast Asia to build a crime syndicate, treating telecommunications fraud, illegal gambling, and human trafficking as shortcuts to wealth. Countless people fall into his traps, losing 1Reads7.8Score—14d adds
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  22. 72 Qin's Replacement: A Bricklayer Rewrites Three Hundred Years of Qin History 秦替:泥水匠改写了三百年秦史 Historical1.3M WordsOngoing Qin's Substitute In 1991, Zhang Daode, a boy from a small town in southwestern Hunan, studied hard and earned excellent results on his high school entrance exam. But someone with power took his place, crushing his hopes of continuing his education and forcing him into a life at the bottom of society as a bricklayer who knew nothing but hardship. Then a sudden fall at a construction site turned his life upside down. When he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated to the end of the Warring States p 1.6kReads9.2Score17114d adds
  23. 73 The Ming Dynasty’s Talented Scholar, Jie Jin 大明才子解缙 Historical170k WordsCompleted Jie Jin, a gifted scholar of the Ming Dynasty, lived a turbulent and legendary life. Brilliant from childhood and endowed with extraordinary talent, he was hailed as a “child prodigy.” He made his mark at a young age, sailed through the imperial examinations on the strength of his vast learning, passed the highest-level exam, and embarked on an official career. Quick-witted and inspired in his writing, Jie Jin oversaw the compilation of the "Yongle Encyclopedia", bringing books from across the 6Reads7.5Score—14d adds
  24. 74 Song Jiaoren, Father of Chinese Constitutionalism 宪政之父宋教仁 Historical70k WordsCompleted The Father of Constitutionalism: Song Jiaoren presents the sweeping life of Song Jiaoren, a pioneer of constitutional government whose story unfolded amid the tumult of the late Qing and early Republican eras. As a founder of modern Chinese constitutionalism, Song Jiaoren called himself “the Fisherman.” With his pen as his sword and his blood as his ink, he carved a path toward constitutional government in an age shrouded in turmoil. In Japan, he translated Western legal codes, introducing const 35Reads—Score—14d adds
  25. 75 Galaxy 2125 2125星河 Sci-Fi & Apocalypse371k WordsCompleted 2125 Star River Lebenswelt is a science-fiction epic set in a quantum universe. It tells the grand story of human civilization seeking a path to “entropy-shadow symbiosis” amid an entropy crisis. The story centers on the young girl Xiao Nuo, chosen by the Programmer Civilization as an “entropy-shadow symbiont.” Bearing a dark-gold totem, she joins her mother Lin Wei, who wields the Chunjun Sword containing constitutional codes; Zhang Ke, a quantum computing genius; Alexei, a descendant of the Pr 1Reads7.5Score—14d adds
  26. 76 Romance of the Three Stars 三星演义 Urban1.6M WordsOngoing Freshman Baoyu was feeling lower than ever! Well, it's no wonder. He had no family background, no good looks, and no gift for conversation. He was dull and clumsy, and even his grades were shockingly bad. On his first placement test, he came dead last in the entire year! As a result, hardly anyone paid him any attention. As one prank-loving classmate put it, "Even the cats and dogs probably can't be bothered to look at this guy!" He spent only a few yuan on each meal and hardly ever got any meat 23Reads—Score—14d adds
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  27. 77 The Complete Story of the Tang Dynasty: A Definitive Edition 说唐全传-精编完整版 Historical360k WordsCompleted The definitive account of the heroes of the Sui and Tang dynasties. From Qin Qiong rescuing the emperor at Lintong to Li Shimin’s Xuanwu Gate Incident, it establishes Li Yuanba’s legend as the mightiest hero of the Sui and Tang. Classic episodes such as the oath of brotherhood at Wagang Stronghold and Cheng Yaojin proclaiming himself emperor fuse historical fiction with the traditions of folk storytelling, laying the framework for later narratives about the Sui and Tang. 65Reads9.4Score—14d adds
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  28. 78 The Illustrated Tale of the Swordsman Yongzheng, Volumes 1 and 2 雍正剑侠图(上下册) Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Tong Lin takes up his midnight-and-noon chicken-claw mandarin-duck axes and roams the martial world, rising from a farmer's son to become Yongzheng's personal bodyguard. The Blood-Dropper secret service is recruiting online, while a band of sword heroes prepares for a final showdown on Penglai Island. 683Reads9.5Score10114d adds
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  29. 79 The Saga of Wagang Stronghold 瓦岗寨演义 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 869Reads9.5Score10714d adds
  30. 80 Gentle Breezes, Northern Light 清风徐徐,北光照拂 Ancient Romance445k WordsOngoing A story concept I got from spinning a roulette wheel one day: Ling Beiyao: a teacher in an era of future technology Xu An: a doctor from another world Lin Yingchu: a demon king from an era of super-civilization (The protagonist was supposed to be just one person, but I ended up writing three.) The story is divided into the main storyline and individual character arcs. The main storyline follows the three protagonists from different worlds on their adventures in an era of super-civilization. The 5Reads—Score—14d adds
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  31. 81 When the Wind Rises in Lingbiao: The Five Dynasties’ Seven Governors 风起岭表之五代七刺史 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 4Reads—Score—14d adds
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  32. 82 Strange Treasures Conquer the World: The Secret Schemes of Lü Buwei 奇货驭天:吕不韦异谋传 27k WordsCompleted Mastering Heaven with Rare Goods: The Strange Schemes of Lü Buwei 2Reads—Score—14d adds
  33. 83 The Six Realms Era: The Hongmeng Investiture of the Gods 六界纪元:鸿蒙封神录 Eastern Fantasy78k WordsCompleted Heaven and Earth began in chaos. Chaos gave birth to the Limitless, the Limitless gave birth to the Supreme Ultimate, the Supreme Ultimate transformed into yin and yang, yin and yang gave rise to the five elements, and the five elements nurtured all living things. Heaven and Earth began in chaos. Chaos gave birth to the Limitless, the Limitless gave birth to the Supreme Ultimate, the Supreme Ultimate transformed into yin and yang, yin and yang gave rise to the five elements, and the five element 5Reads—Score—14d adds
  34. 84 Ink Seal of the Nine Heavens 墨印九天 25k WordsCompleted Ink Seal Across the Nine Heavens 8Reads—Score—14d adds
  35. 85 Zigong Enters Government: Chronicles of Five Kingdoms in Turmoil 子贡出仕、五国风云录 10k WordsCompleted Zigong Enters Officialdom: Chronicles of the Five Kingdoms 5Reads—Score114d adds
  36. 86 The Book of the Supreme Principle Governing the World 皇极经世书 18k WordsCompleted The Book of the Supreme Ultimate's Worldly Order 21Reads—Score—14d adds
  37. 87 Ashes of War: Fifty-Nine Years of the Liu Song Dynasty 金戈烬:刘宋五十九年兴亡录 19k WordsCompleted Ashes of the Golden Spear: A Chronicle of the Rise and Fall of Liu Song Across Fifty-Nine Years 3Reads—Score—14d adds
  38. 88 Me, an Outer Sect Disciple, Became the Immortal World's Ancestor by Keeping a Low Profile 我,外门弟子,苟成仙界老祖 28k WordsCompleted I, an Outer Sect Disciple, Cautiously Became the Immortal Realm's Ancestor 1Reads—Score—14d adds
  39. 89 The Expired Convenience Store 过期的便利店 16k WordsCompleted Expired Convenience Store 2Reads—Score—14d adds
  40. 90 Mystic Arts of Dongshan: The Qin Dynasty’s Downfall 东山玄相:肥水折秦 21k WordsCompleted Eastern Mountain's Mystic Physiognomy: The Qin Dynasty's Fertile Lands 5Reads—Score—14d adds
  41. 91 Nine Transformations of the Azure and Yellow: Li Si’s Cauldron 苍黄九变:李斯鼎 19k WordsCompleted Nine Transformations of Heaven and Earth: Li Si Ding 3Reads—Score—14d adds
  42. 92 The Hidden Talisman Records of Yan 阴符照燕录 Historical19k WordsCompleted The Record of the Yan Kingdom, Illuminated by the Yin Talisman 2Reads—Score—14d adds
  43. 93 The Evening Breeze Hidden in My Heart 藏在心底的晚风 27k WordsCompleted The Evening Breeze Hidden in My Heart 2Reads—Score—14d adds
  44. 94 Divine Numerology: The Secret Scroll of the Supreme Principle 神数衍天:皇极秘卷 23k WordsCompleted Divine Numerology Reveals Heaven: The Secret Scroll of the Emperor's Pole 4Reads—Score—14d adds
  45. 95 Tao Zhu’s Mystic Strategy: Mastermind of Heaven’s Secrets 陶朱玄略:天机谋主 22k WordsCompleted The Tao Zhu Strategy: Mastermind of Heaven's Secrets 6Reads—Score214d adds
  46. 96 Song of Changgan: A Promise of Lotus Hearts 长干行·莲心许 Ancient Romance13k WordsCompleted Song of Changgan: A Lotus-Heart Promise 4Reads—Score—14d adds
  47. 97 Guan Zhong’s Mystic Arts: Uniting the Lords and Restoring the Mandate of Heaven 玄相管仲:九合诸侯,一匡气运 28k WordsCompleted Guan Zhong, Master of Metaphysics: Uniting the Lords, Restoring the Mandate of Heaven 4Reads—Score114d adds
  48. 98 All Realms Return to the Stars 万境归辰 25k WordsCompleted All Realms Return to the Stars 5Reads—Score—14d adds
  49. 99 Master of the Purple Star: The Birth Chart Rules the World, the Stars Subdue All Realms 紫微星主:命盘定乾坤,星斗镇诸天 29k WordsCompleted Master of the Ziwei Star: The Fate Chart Determines the World, the Stars Subdue All Realms —Reads—Score—14d adds
  50. 100 Sima Jizhu: The Way of Yi Towers Over Heaven 司马季主:易道凌天 15k WordsCompleted Sima Jizhu: The Way of Change Soars Above the Heavens —Reads—Score—14d adds

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