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1. 151 穿 After Transmigrating into a Villainess, the Male Leads Eavesdrop on My Thoughts 穿成恶毒女配后被男主们偷听心声 The Breeze Has a Mind of Its Own凉风有意Ancient Romance776k WordsCompleted (A comic adaptation of the same name is now available) After transmigrating into a book as a wicked villainess, she gets a System that makes her stronger whenever she roasts the plot. At first, all she has to do is make casual comments about the story, collect rewards, and play the wicked supporting villainess until the plot ends without a hitch. She never expected the male leads to unlock their own storylines, one by one abandoning their original characterizations and sending the plot wildly of 7.4kReads9.2Score1kShelves
2. 152 照 Dressed in Red: The Maid's Rise to Power 照红妆：通房丫鬟上位记 Sweet, Sweet Milk Candy奶糖甜甜Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Extra chapters being updated] Haitang, a maid who shares her master's bed, follows these rules for surviving household rivalries: First, be flexible. Second, don't let love cloud your judgment. Third, if a woman isn't ruthless, she won't keep her place. Haitang is breathtakingly beautiful, but she comes from humble beginnings. In her previous life, she was proud and refused to become a bedchamber maid, so her mistress tortured her to death. Reborn, she decides to live differently. Everyone thin 13.9kReads9.3Score1.9kShelves

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   This book is also very readable; the female protagonist plots slowly and methodically. The female protagonist is originally a maid.

3. 153 三 Three Feet of Spring 三尺春【王嘉懋、李十七主演 短剧同名原著小说热播中！！！】 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted The captivating beauty Li Shuwan, whose background is shrouded in mystery × the aloof, proud General Li Fengyuan, hard-mouthed but soft-hearted Ancient romance + premium novel + one-on-one romance + both leads' first love + sweet romance + mutual devotion + palace intrigue + simmering tension + secret crush + age gap + reunion after years apart When she was seven, Li Shuwan was brought back from the countryside to the General's Mansion, becoming Li Fengyuan's relative in name only. Knowing her 21.4kReads9.4Score2.5kShelves

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   It's readable, doesn't spout nonsense, just read it and you're done.

4. 154 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 17.3kReads9.3Score2.8kShelves

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   These four books are all of extremely high quality, and I can't bear to delete them from my bookshelf after reading them. They all have very high ratings, 9.6 Or 9.7. The writing is very beautiful, the prose is excellent, the plot is exciting, and the story is coherent. There are no nonsensical plots or illogical errors that make them unreadable.

5. 155 美 The Delicate Beauty 美人娇贵 You Zhi Yu尤知遇Ancient Romance596k WordsCompleted Zhuang Wan always thought she would marry the Prince of Qin, the most talented man in the capital, and share a harmonious life with him, bearing his children. But overnight, the man she wanted to marry destroys her family. After saving her, he gives her away as a concubine. Huo Shixuan, son of Yangzhou's richest man, is a troublemaking wastrel who has gone astray, a hopeless fool who can't be helped. When Huo Shixuan first receives his lovely concubine, he tosses her into a courtyard and leaves 3.8kReads9.1Score210Shelves

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   Ancient Chinese romance, second male lead rises to power, male lead is a playboy, female lead is a well-bred lady, marriage of convenience develops into love.

6. 156 百 The Many Flavors of Life, Part One: A Snowy Night of Lost Souls 百味人生第一部：失魂风雪夜 w Nankew南柯Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Family, love, and adultery. This small mountain village seems peaceful, but undercurrents run deep, and human dramas of sorrow and joy unfold every day. On a bitterly cold, snowy night, a young and beautiful mother is assaulted and becomes pregnant. Afterward, she lives every day in fear and pain, desperately trying to keep the secret. When the truth comes to light, the demon who has appeared in her dreams countless times has never really gone away. What will the mother do? This book offers a 14.3kReads9.2Score1.5kShelves

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   A high-quality historical novel that is not intellectually sappy, insightful, easy to understand, and accessible to all.

7. 157 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 864Reads9.3Score120Shelves

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   I highly recommend the completed 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 pacing 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.

8. 158 华 Consort Hua Transmigrates into Dream of the Red Chamber as Jia Yuanchun 华妃穿越红楼之贾元春 A Fairy Tale in the Tune of Qing Ping清平调的童话Ancient Romance287k WordsOngoing In her previous life, she was Consort Hua, who took her own life in the cold palace. In this life, from the start, she is an unloved concubine, cautious and careful, climbing the ranks one step at a time. But the truth is that everything began with a dispute over a single stone. 54Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I'm looking at this, it's not bad.

9. 159 马 A Love Story from Majia Village 马家庄的爱情故事 A Glacier Falls from the Ninth Heaven冰河落九天Urban100k WordsCompleted In a village so ordinary it could not be more ordinary, the hardworking bachelor Li Daqing and his neighbor Er Feng spend every day working in the fields, rising with the sun and resting at sundown. They have no extraordinary talents. With only their hands and their strength, they cultivate the barren land, filling their hardship-filled days with verdant growth in the courtyard and the warmth of everyday life. 10.1kReads8.7Score554Shelves

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   The unspoken love stories of the men and women in the village...

10. 160 吴 The Legend of Wu Sangui 吴三桂外传 Dancing Dandelion飞舞的蒲公英花Historical396k WordsCompleted A legendary soldier fell on the battlefield. His ethereal, lingering soul transmigrated into the body of Wu Sangui, the traitor who surrendered to the Qing. Would he submit to fate, become a legendary warlord, and be reviled for generations? Or would he change history, forge a new path, and bring blessings to countless people? Since he didn't want to leave behind an everlasting infamy, he would follow his instincts and create a miracle! Heaven had treated him well, granting him peerless martial 22Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommend two erotic books

11. 161 潇 The Late Sound of Drizzling Rain 潇潇雨声迟 Meng Zhiwan孟栀晚Modern Romance120k WordsCompleted Years after graduation, a gossip post begins circulating on the message board for City Experimental School. The school's 2011 beauty, Ye Xiao, and its most handsome boy from the same year, Ruan Yusheng, are a couple. Their classmates, who know them well, rush over to set the record straight: it's pure rumor. There was never any spark between the two of them. Ye Xiao's profile even says, “Person I hate most: Ruan Yusheng.” People in the know go so far as to say, “Ye Xiao feels nothing but hatred 81.1kReads9.7Score14.1kShelves

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    I stayed up all night to watch it. The story of the cowardly girl's unrequited love ended in failure. She must be braver next time. It has a strong aftereffect, so please have tissues ready.

12. 162 师 The Tale of a Master and Disciple’s Feud 师徒恩仇录 Dancing Dandelion飞舞的蒲公英花Urban1.2M WordsCompleted The Count of Monte Cristo for a New Era! Wang Jisheng is a high school graduate who was tricked into working at a sweatshop in Southeast Asia. There, he endured inhuman abuse, but also met several remarkable masters. After returning to China, he drew on the Yin-Yang Arts, Ghost Gate techniques, Thousand Doors methods, and disguise skills taught by his three masters. He took on identities ranging from a farmer or doctor to a business tycoon or the child of a high-ranking official. In the end, he 1Reads8.3Score—Shelves
13. 163 穿 After Transmigrating to a Year of Famine, I Became the Worst Mother-in-Law 穿到荒年后，我成了极品恶婆婆 Morning Clouds Purple朝云紫Ancient Romance1.9M WordsCompleted [Farming + feel-good wish fulfillment + System + adorable kids + no male lead] Cheng Wanqun woke up in the body of a 33-year-old farmer's wife in ancient Dahuang Village. Her four sons were kneeling by the bed, calling her Mother, and her daughter-in-law had another grandchild on the way. After being single her entire life for 33 years, she'd suddenly become a mother-in-law and grandmother. Raising four sons was already hard enough, but then disaster struck: locust plagues, droughts, snowstorms. 67.1kReads9.4Score7.6kShelves

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    Each book was painstakingly read by discerning bookworms over a decade, and they're all complete. You can binge-read to your heart's content; it'll be a delightful surprise. Just start reading! [Laughs]

14. 164 北 The Northern Princess's Love for Song: Father and Son 北国公主情系大宋父与子 C-Jun Like the MoonC君如月Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [Female-led coming-of-age story + princess + marrying into the wife's family + one woman and two men + older woman, younger husband] “Fine, then go!” “From now on, we're through. I, Yelü Fengxue, am no longer your wife.” ... ... “Why won't you marry me?” “Because I was once your father's woman.” “But the person you love now is me!” “If I didn't love you, perhaps I wouldn't be in so much pain.” 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The woman's long hair cascaded over the red silk: her fair skin, jet-black hair, and the red silk created a scene that would make any man's blood boil. The man lowered his head and kissed the woman's forehead, eyes, the tip of her nose, and finally her lips. He wanted to deepen the kiss, his tongue swirling around hers, savoring the youthful sweetness of her lips. Yelü Fengxue was overwhelmed by the man's kisses; she had thought herself experienced, but she still couldn't withstand his onslaught. She felt the kiss grow more intense, making it difficult to breathe and leaving her lips numb, as if they weren't her own.

15. 165 七 In the 1970s: Picking Up a Madman as My Husband 七零年代疯批夫妇 The Colorful Xue Jingfei色彩缤纷的薛静妃Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Historical era + green tea schemer + obsessive love + unhinged + powerful lead + everyday family life + pocket dimension + food + healing + transmigrate into a book This is the story of two unfortunate souls saving each other. After transmigrating into the countryside as a little orphan, Ming Dai meets Zhou Sinian, a mad powerful man who loves wearing red headscarves. Under the protection of his reputation, she manages to establish herself in the village. Zhou Sinian was a cannon-fodder characte 109.5kReads9.3Score11.4kShelves
16. 166 辜 Gu Hong, Dare to Be Happy! 辜鸿，请大胆快乐！ Se Fo铯佛Modern Romance214k WordsCompleted Gu Hong, why are you afraid to be happy? Is it because you make too much money? Liang Shuang, why are you afraid to be happy? Is it because you have too many boyfriends? Wu Kun, why are you afraid to be happy? Is it because getting your doctorate is too hard? Wu Peng, why are you afraid to be happy? Is it because being an executive is exhausting? Yu Yang, why are you afraid to be happy? Is it because big shots are too boring? Tell me, why are all of you afraid to be happy! 10Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    As they continued, the opening moves, the actions, and the rhythm were almost identical, yet both of them found it endlessly enjoyable. Before the "way," the "technique" was secondary; with "love" as the foundation, the "doing" itself became secondary. But they couldn't not do it; only through doing it could their love deepen, become stronger, more intimate, and inseparable, like conjoined twins. He looked into her eyes, and she looked into his. He said, "I love you," and she replied, "I love you too..."

17. 167 将 The Eldest Sister-in-Law of the General's Household 将门长嫂 Jianjian减减Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted (Originally titled: The Eldest Sister-in-Law as His Wife) The year Chu Huai was exiled, several of his brothers died on the battlefield, and his father died coughing up blood. Chu Huai’s spine was broken, but he somehow survived. The young general became a useless cripple in everyone’s eyes, unable even to end his own life. Then the sister-in-law he had once despised stepped forward. She carried him along the long, thousand-mile road into exile and single-handedly held the shattered Chu family t 12.9kReads9.0Score1.8kShelves

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    (This is not a traditional "strong female lead" story; it's a growth-oriented story. The early parts are indeed a bit frustrating, but later on, as the female lead matures, she'll decisively overcome obstacles. The female lead isn't a saint; someone who tries to save others without the ability is called a saint, while someone with the ability to save the world is called a savior. This is a farming and infrastructure-building story.)

18. 168 笼 The Caged Songbird Ensnared the Mad Emperor 笼中雀她渣了疯批皇帝 Lord Number One Scholar探花大人Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Taking Her by Force / The Long Road to Winning Her Back | Sweet, Deceptive Maid × Domineering, Ruthless, Scheming Emperor] Xu Zhixing was emperor twice in his life. The first time he took the throne, he kept Jiang Si imprisoned by his side and personally forced her to drink a pregnancy-preventing potion. But power struggles were rife with hidden murderous intent, and life and death were unpredictable. In just a few short years, the dynasty changed hands several times. After the Qing dynasty was 1.2kReads8.4Score102Shelves

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    These two books are in no way inferior to *Bound Spring*, and *Why Not Cross the River Together* is especially exquisite. In terms of writing style, plot, and logical structure, they are the best books I've ever read. *The Caged Bird* has a rich historical feel, a story full of twists and turns, and excellent writing, but it's a tragic story, so heartbreakingly so that it received a lower rating. However, a 9.7 Rating based on its content wouldn't be unreasonable, and the ending is very well-crafted.

19. 169 娇 Tender Allure 娇引 Yun Zijin妘子衿Modern Romance203k WordsCompleted [The print edition of A Captivating Temptation is now available] [Sweet romance in Beijing’s elite circles, both leads are devoted only to each other] A refined, aloof, secretly seductive big shot × a wild, rebellious young heiress with a wicked streak! Seduction! Tension! A long-planned pursuit! The first time they met, Wen Yu played Beijing power player Pei Yi. He saw right through her. “Don’t want to take responsibility?” The second time, Wen Yu barged into the restroom and caught a glimpse o 16.9kReads9.2Score2.1kShelves
20. 170 重 Reborn, I Turned Around and Married the Emperor's Uncle, Then Tore the Scumbag to Pieces 重生后转身嫁皇叔手撕渣男 Mo Ting莫葶Ancient Romance1.8M WordsOngoing [Handsome, Tragic, Scheming Prince + Bright, Resilient, Delicate Heroine + Married First, Love Later + One-on-One, Both Leads Are Each Other’s One and Only] A sweet romance, not a strong-female-lead story. The leads had no connection in their previous lives; after the heroine is reborn, they marry first and fall in love later. Su Lingyue grew up without a mother, unloved by her father and disliked by her stepmother. After marrying, she was tricked by the Crown Prince and her own younger sister, 61Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Having lost her mother at a young age, unloved by her father and stepmother, Su Lingyue was killed after her marriage by the Crown Prince who ripped out her heart. Reborn, she sets her sights on the Crown Prince's uncle, a sickly man on the verge of death. However, on their wedding night, the sickly uncle also tries to kill her, but fails. He gradually falls for her, wanting only to keep her imprisoned in his arms day after day.

21. 171 贵 A Noble Lady Falls from Grace, Then Fights Her Way Up 贵女跌落尘埃，一路打怪升级 Qian Cheng Man浅程慢Ancient Romance121k WordsOngoing What Does It Matter If I’m of Low Status? I’ll Still Become Empress [Reborn] [Mutual Firsts] [Court Intrigue] In her previous life, the entire Song family was brutally slaughtered overnight. Only Song Yan narrowly escaped. A year later, however, her close friend and her fiance joined forces to kill her. Reborn, she devised what she believed was the perfect plan to save her family and herself. She thought everything was going according to plan, but the villains were too cunning. Though the Song f 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you're looking for something to read, check this out! The female lead's character immediately reminded me of Xu Lanxiang from "Lanxiang Rugu"—intelligent and clear-headed, adept at concealing her talents and weaknesses, and when faced with difficulties, she doesn't rush to explode but calmly weighs the situation and slowly lays her groundwork. This isn't a fast-paced, formulaic novel; it doesn't force the plot forward for the sake of satisfying moments. The story has a novel premise, an ingenious structure, and multiple interconnected plot twists, often leading to unexpected outcomes. Most importantly, the characters are well-developed; there are no one-dimensional, one-dimensional characters, and both good and evil have their own stances and struggles. Foreshadowing is scattered throughout the text, making it a slow burner. You need to read attentively to gradually grasp the clues laid out earlier; the logic is tight, and the plot is engaging throughout.

22. 172 欲 Born to Be a Slave 欲为奴 Xue Lingzhi雪灵之Ancient Romance133k WordsCompleted [Rekindled Romance + Love and Hate + Revenge + Sweet and Angsty] Five years ago, Wei Lan and Bu Yuan'ao agreed to elope, but Bu Yuan'ao never showed up. Five years later, Wei Lan is stricken with a cold poison. To survive, she must find a man whose blood carries the Nine Suns Profound Blood. And that man turns out to be none other than Bu Yuan'ao. Bu Yuan'ao says he will give her his blood, but only if Wei Lan marries him. Reunited after years apart, the man feels nothing but hatred for Wei Lan. 1.1kReads8.7Score116Shelves
23. 173 揉 Sundered Spring Tides 揉碎春潮 Jian Bing Guozi煎bing果子Modern Romance492k WordsCompleted [Forced love x campus romance x obsessive love x younger man] Xie Jinghe was born into the elite Xie family. Handsome in every way, with silver hair and a wild, untamable nature. Shen Shuangli had the face of a cool, ethereal beauty and a quiet, reserved personality. No one knew that two people who seemed to have nothing in common had once been lovers in secret. That relationship ended in failure, with Xie Jinghe as the one who got dumped. When they meet again, Xie Jinghe rescues Shen Shuangli a 62.3kReads8.8Score7.3kShelves
24. 174 穿 Transmigrating to the Earth's Core: The Good-for-Nothing Rises to Become an Emperor 穿越地心：废柴逆袭成帝君 Just a Potato Farmer一介薯生Eastern Fantasy534k WordsOngoing Transmigration + rebirth + a good-for-nothing’s comeback + a legendary romance + modern special forces + subterranean adventure + mysteries of ancient humanity Who transmigrated across 160,000 years? Who sent a cry from the depths of their soul? A rift in space and time tears open with a roar, and Himalayan beasts break free from their seal. The human world is plunged into catastrophe. Xia Qitian, a member of the Special Incident Investigation Team, has his soul transmigrate. His body is left a 3.1kReads8.9Score156Shelves

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    These two books feature time travel and rebirth, a loser's rise to power, a love story filled with blood and tears, and modern special forces.

25. 175 农 The Farmer’s Daughter Refuses to Marry, and Her Future Powerful Official Loses Control in Public 农女拒嫁，未来权臣当众失控 The Eight of August八月的八Ancient Romance232k WordsCompleted [Romance first, career second] Since the heavens have given her a chance to start over, Xie Qinglian wastes no time. She decides not to give Shen Xingzhou any chance to grow up: she'll drown him in the river, push him off a mountain, or poison him with a poisonous fruit! [Shen Xingzhou: a mad beauty] When he discovers that Zhenzhen, the woman he loves, is actually Xie Qinglian and that she wants to kill him, he decides that if they cannot be husband and wife in life, then they can be a pair of g 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Romance First, Career Secondary] Someone, please help me! Since heaven has given her a second chance, Xie Qinglian is swift and decisive, determined not to give Shen Xingzhou any chance to grow up. She'll drown him in the river, push him off a mountain to his death, and poison him with a poisoned fruit! [Shen Xingzhou: A Mad Beauty] When he discovers that his beloved Zhenzhen (Xie Qinglian) harbors murderous intent towards him, he decides that since they can't be husband and wife in life, they'll be a ghost couple! If Zhenzhen wants to drown him, he'll drag her down to the underworld with him. If Zhenzhen wants to push him off a mountain, he'll hold her and perish together. If Zhenzhen wants to poison him, he'll eat the poisoned fruit with her. [Xiao Rang: The Most Powerful Minister] Since rescuing this man and bringing him home, he's not only been coming over for meals every few days, but he also wants to abduct him. Xie Qinglian says: "I won't marry anyone but someone of high status and power," and he's ready to give her the world. [Young Emperor: Truly insane] Sister, this world is yours, and so am I! [The female lead is the most important person in the world] [Extreme tug-of-war] [Crazy] [Wife-chasing hell] [Political intrigue] [Both are virgins] [Alternate universe]

26. 176 月 The Moonlight Kissed the Wildly Growing Vines 月光吻过疯长的藤 Tong Si橦肆Modern Romance213k WordsCompleted The short drama is out: [Wolfish Younger Brother] vs. [Sweet, Gentle Older Sister] [Mad, Black-Bellied Crown Prince] [Older Sister-Younger Brother Romance, Obsessive Coercion, Long-Standing Scheme, Childhood Sweethearts] Sheng Shuran had always thought she was Chi Heng’s older sister. Until he said, “Sis, I feel awful. Help me.” That was when she realized she had raised a wolf. A cuddly little puppy? Not a chance! He never acts cute or begs for attention! He’s a madman with no humanity! [My brot 23.1kReads8.8Score2kShelves
27. 177 羌 Qianghai Romance: The Iron-Blooded Legend of a Slave and a Spirit Tiger 羌海情缘奴隶与灵虎的铁血传奇 Just a Potato Farmer一介薯生Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted “Crack!” A bolt of thunder struck, and the character “Wang” on the palace plaque became “Tu.” Was it fate, or coincidence? A great calamity is coming. Heaven's will cuts like a blade. Who will rule the tides of fate? A black-robed immortal suddenly opened his eyes. A spirit tiger roared at the sky, and a pillar of light shot upward. His country in ruins and his family lost, this child of a fireball survived against all odds. What thrilling adventures did he experience? What unknown secrets lie b 1.4kReads9.5Score100Shelves
28. 178 废 Wasteland Rose! 废土玫瑰！ Stardust Bunny星黛兔兔Modern Romance1.1M WordsOngoing [Over-the-top Mary Sue, gorgeous girl, adored by everyone, otome-game style, a huge battle for her affections, no strong female lead, my take on the post-apocalypse] Chu Yao can't open her eyes, but she's fully conscious. It seems she's being held right now, firmly trapped in a pair of strong arms. Chu Yao doesn't understand. Even in the seventh year of the apocalypse, when 60% of people have awakened supernatural abilities and are more than twice as strong as ordinary people, no man would s 24.6kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves
29. 179 慈 Ci'an Du: Reborn, the Legitimate Daughter Turns the World Upside Down 慈安渡【重生之嫡女覆乾坤】 Er Hong尔鸿Ancient Romance49k WordsOngoing [Reborn: The Cold, Stunning Female Assassin x The Scheming, Lovesick Poison Doctor] After surviving the calamity that wiped out her family, Qing Ci swore she would avenge them all. But she broke her promise. She trusted Su Xianyu, only to be deceived and used, becoming a stepping stone to his rise. She dealt honestly with the Su family, only to be betrayed in secret and made a casualty of the struggle for imperial power. In the end, she died with hatred in her heart, her corpse left exposed i 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'd like to take this opportunity to promote my new book. The writing is so-so, and it's still quite short, so I'm letting it grow slowly. Feel free to read it if you're interested.

30. 180 重 Reborn to Save That Brooding, Yandere Boy 重生之救赎那个阴沉病娇少年 Cream Deer奶油鹿Modern Romance336k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + yandere + redemption + mutual devotion] / Chaebol heiress × gloomy, low-born boy Qin Zhuo was pathologically possessive and obsessed with Shen Manjiu, willing even to die for love. His obsession gave Shen Manjiu a chance to be reborn. In her new life, she planned to cherish life and stay away from Qin Zhuo, but somehow her body began to feel his pain, binding her to him. As a boy, he was gloomy and world-weary, brimming with hostility and constantly getting hurt. The result was that w 274Reads8.4Score—Shelves
31. 181 夺 After Seizing the Throne, I Took Her Into My Arms 夺下帝位后，囚她入怀 Silent in Wind and Snow不言风雪Ancient Romance414k WordsCompleted Obsessive male lead who takes what he wants × forced love × strong-willed female lead × both leads are virgins × palace intrigue Three years ago, Shen Shiyuan was sent to the harem by Xiao Shimian to become another man’s empress. Three years later, clad in armor, he seized the throne and kept her by his side, demanding her presence day after day. If Xiao Shimian’s life was a dark night shrouded in fog, then Shen Shiyuan was his only light. He couldn’t bear her trying to escape or ignoring him. O 1.3kReads6.7Score103Shelves

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    It's incredibly heart-wrenching. The female lead suffers terribly. The male lead, for his own power, sends her to the palace to become someone else's empress. Three years later, he seizes the throne and abducts her back to his side.

32. 182 镇 The Dragon-Suppressing Coffin and the King of Hell's Fate 镇龙棺，阎王命 Feiyi匪夷Mystery4.9M WordsOngoing They severed my tendons and buried me alive in a sealed coffin, but they didn’t know I was born with the fate of the King of Hell! [Folk horror, feng shui and talismans, incense offerings] Feng shui and fortune-telling, painted-skin demons and spirit summoning, walking in the shadows and corpse driving, corpse-raising spells and curses, yin tattoos and talismanic needles, puppets controlled by strings, red doors sealed with wax, Dogs digging graves on Burial Mound Ridge, ghosts feasting in the R 313.2kReads9.4Score28.3kShelves

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    The first book's author has excellent writing skills and strong logic, effortlessly incorporating historical anecdotes. Many characters in the book have historical prototypes, and the character portrayals are incredibly vivid. The scene descriptions are so immersive that they make you feel like you're actually there. It was the first book I read on Tomato Books, and it's definitely worth savoring. The second book is a fantasy/mystery story, serialized, with thrillers (not for the faint of heart), focusing on narrative. "Wan Yan Shu" also relies on historical anecdotes, and the major figures in the book are all historically verifiable. It also emphasizes narrative and character development. There was also a similar work called "Zhu Shu Yao," which has been discontinued. I highly recommend the first book! [Thumbs up]

33. 183 万 Book of a Thousand Beauties II: Red Calyx (2 Volumes) 万艳书贰：一萼红（全2册） Wu Qian伍倩Historical400k WordsCompleted Wan Yi, Fo'er, and Shu Ying, three naive young women, are swept onto a path of desire and decadence amid upheavals in their lives, step by step drawn into the brutal struggle for power. Their men are members of the imperial in-law clan, eunuch faction officials, high-ranking court officials, and petty gangsters. In preparation for the coming final judgment, they make deals with their enemies, turn against their friends, serve their own foes, and trample their own flesh and blood. They are all ut 671Reads9.5Score172Shelves
34. 184 道 The Void Dream of the Dao Source 道源虚梦 Youbai Isn't Sweet悠白不甜Urban1.6M WordsOngoing They seek the Heavenly Dao and trace everything back to its source. Is it all an illusion, or does it truly exist? The humans living in the world today are so weak. They have no control over birth, aging, sickness, or death. Mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas are impassable barriers, and they need outside tools just to travel. Yet who could have imagined that humans were not native to Blue Star? It is almost impossible to believe... In the Primordial Era, humans crossed countless starfields to a 211Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A thrilling and exciting novel – a must-read!

35. 185 万 The Book of a Hundred Beauties 1: A Dream of Gold (2-Volume Set) 万艳书1：一梦金（全2册） Wu Qian伍倩Ancient Romance467k WordsCompleted Wan Yi, Fo'er, and Shu Ying, three naive young women, are swept onto a path of sensual excess amid the upheaval of their lives, and are gradually drawn into the ruthless power struggles of the arena. On one side are vicious women, on another inscrutable men; on one side, secret passions and clandestine love, on another, traps and schemes; on one side, infatuation, on another, sin. The illusion stretches endlessly, yet you enter it with ambition. Fate holds the bank, while you wager your life. 1.7kReads9.4Score358Shelves
36. 186 大EN The Tang Dynasty's Pearl-Dispelling Record (Original Novel of the TV Adaptation Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong) 大唐辟珠记（田曦薇、宋威龙主演同名影视原著） Meal Card饭卡Martial Arts810k WordsCompleted [All-New Bonus Edition] [A Screen Adaptation with the Same Title Has Been Officially Announced, Starring Tian Xiwei and Song Weilong] [Beloved Princess Reborn: Looks Like a Delicate Crybaby, Actually a Well-Rounded Warrior] ✖ [Defiant, Doomed, Devoted, Pure-Hearted Top Jianghu Big Shot] [Their Romance Is So Sweet It Makes You Cry] Princess Wanshou, blessed with the Tang emperor's favor and love, died of an illness at just seventeen. A thief secretly opened the eerie underground palace, only to d 210kReads9.7Score28.1kShelves

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    These are some of the best novels I've collected.

37. 187 大 The Imperial Consort of the Great Sheng Dynasty 大盛皇妃 Shu Yiyu书亦娱Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + revenge + black lotus heroine + not both virgins + high-IQ palace intrigue rising to political power struggles + tragic romance + alternate history + love rivals The palace is the main battleground: beneath its dazzling, extravagant facade are witty, charming daily moments and a brutal core of deadly conflict. Palace secrets are portrayed in meticulous detail. Some content may be upsetting. A bad ending. If you enjoy it, please leave a five-star review. Ling Longxiu was born to a 545Reads—Score102Shelves

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    Completed, angst warning⚠️ Rating not yet available. Content depends on your tolerance level; if you like angst, I'm waiting for a five-star review. A masterpiece of unconventional palace intrigue and power struggles. Detailed descriptions of palace secrets, unconventional plot twists, clear logic, humorous daily life, and intense power struggles. The female protagonist enters the palace and is ridiculed, seeking revenge through her own efforts. No cheat codes, no time travel, no rebirth; she navigates the treacherous and dark harem. The content may be disturbing; some readers may be driven away by the emotional intensity. Have you ever seen a palace intrigue novel where both men and women fight? A tragic portrayal of the ancient feudal system, showcasing the brutality of court struggles and the complexities of human nature.

38. 188 继 Successor Empress 继后 Cai Wangwang菜汪汪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted The Noble Consort was favored, the Worthy Consort bore a son, the Bright Etiquette was the emperor’s white moonlight, and the Beautiful Consort was his cinnabar mole. Every other concubine had her own talents and charms. It was a whole garden in full bloom. So who was our protagonist? The unfavored empress, with no children and no powerful family backing. Great. Why did this plot feel so familiar? Never mind. On the first day Zhao Wumian transmigrated here, she decided to lie flat. Compete for t 82.7kReads9.5Score9.2kShelves

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    As a time-traveling woman, Zhao Wumian didn't demand that the emperor dismiss his entire harem to favor her alone, nor did she insist on a lifelong monogamous relationship. She subtly influenced those around her with her modern wisdom, which was truly admirable.

39. 189 我 I Have an Immortal Mountain in the Countryside 我在乡下有座仙山 Brewing a Pot of Big Red Robe Tea泡杯大红袍Urban2.0M WordsCompleted [Urban cultivation + rural underdog comeback + thrilling wish fulfillment] Zhang Wei, a poor young man from the depths of the mountains, was patient and devoted to his parents from childhood. But on his third-year college birthday, a rich classmate set him up and beat him to death. He thought his life had ended, but a gray stone slab that gathered souls, hidden in a cave in the backyard vegetable garden of his family home, pulled him back from the morgue. It also unexpectedly unlocked a vast tro 10.2kReads8.7Score1kShelves

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    A world where technology and cultivation coexist, a world with a grand scale and mind-blowing imagination!

40. 190 都 Secret Affairs of Urban Men and Women 都市男女秘密情事 Birdie Girl鸟妹子43k WordsOngoing What should Bai Jie do when faced with a husband who has cheated on her, and how can she protect herself? A woman can live a wonderful life after divorce too: building a career and finding love are both still on the table. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A tragic love affair among adults.

41. 191 细EN A Slender Waist, a Hidden Beauty 细腰藏娇 Pikachu Out of Power没电皮卡丘Ancient Romance472k WordsCompleted [Historical romance + marriage before love + devoted couple HE + sweet romance + children later on + both leads speak their minds] Su Luoqian was the daughter of the richest family in the Great Jin Dynasty, cherished by her parents from the day she was born. She was lively and clever, bright and openhearted. But after a natural disaster exposed the Su family’s wealth, their prominence attracted envy and greed. Surrounded by wolves, Su Luoqian gritted her teeth and accepted the emperor’s arranged 27.2kReads9.3Score3.1kShelves

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    The Grand Tutor truly loved Yuan'er. Because of his departure, he missed seven years. Upon his return, he learned that Yuan'er had someone she liked, but this didn't stop him from silently watching over her. Later, when he learned that Yuan'er had agreed to the arranged marriage, the Grand Tutor was overjoyed, showering her with all his treasures to make her happy. [Eating melon emoji]

42. 192 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 36.3kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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    This contemporary romance novel is incredibly captivating and addictive! It truly embodies the concept of a highly intelligent, dual-sex relationship. The business intrigue and romance are phenomenal, with no substitutes, and the writing is superb. The plot is always unpredictable. Looking for like-minded people, anyone?

43. 193 瘸 The Lame Prince Is Truly Ruthless 瘸腿王爷真狠啊 Rice Fragrance Fills the Autumn City稻香满秋城Ancient Romance126k WordsCompleted A decree of marriage bound Shen Qingyi, the legitimate daughter of a marquis and granddaughter of a Grand Princess, to Xiao Yan, a prince who commanded hundreds of thousands of troops. Thus began their marriage before love. Shen Qingyi was a gifted businesswoman who expanded her ventures across the land. Xiao Yan was ruthless and imposing outside the home, but in front of his wife, he could only obey. That was until his wife, wanting to strengthen the royal household, decided to find capable all 478Reads—Score125Shelves

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    [Sending Hearts][Sending Hearts][Shocking][Shocking][Shocking][Shocking] The wealthy merchant's wife marries a beautiful concubine for the ruthless prince [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Shocking][Shocking][Shocking][Shocking][Shocking]

44. 194 我 My Food Refreshes at Random, Leaving Customers Drooling 我的美食随机刷新，顾客馋哭了 Half-Sweet Iced Coffee, No Extra Ice冰咖半糖不加冰Urban1.7M WordsCompleted This book is also known as: Selling Extra-Spicy Grilled Wings Outside a Colorectal Hospital [Food + no female lead + everyday life + comedy + perfect with a meal] Lin Xuan didn't want to go to work, so he unexpectedly bound himself to a food System. Every week, it assigned a random location and a random dish. But the very first week's task left him dumbfounded. What? Sell extra-spicy grilled wings outside a colorectal hospital? What kind of devilish task was that? And that was only the beginnin 82.5kReads9.3Score8.5kShelves
45. 195 穿 I Became a Middle-Aged Princess Consort, and Dashing Is My Style 穿成中年王妃，飒爽才是我个性 Jing Si Yi荆四一Ancient Romance423k WordsCompleted Feel-good comedy + absurd palace intrigue + absurd household drama + the leads don't fall in love Young Gu Xinrou transmigrates into the body of a middle-aged princess consort. Her husband, Prince Jin, is a notorious flirt with seven concubines, and he even brings his mistress home. Unable to leave, Gu Xinrou refuses to put up with any misery and takes an unconventional approach: every day, she wants to beat up the prince. If she's unhappy, they fight it out. Facing the crowd, Gu Xinrou gives a 5.5kReads9.1Score538Shelves

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    This book is so good you'll want to keep reading. I devoured it in one go. It's hilarious from beginning to end, a unique time-travel novel with a middle-aged female protagonist.

46. 196 芙 Lotus Ashes: Frost and Snow over Bianjing 芙蓉烬之汴京霜雪 Light Rain on a Sunny Day, Weiwei晴天微雨薇薇Ancient Romance82k WordsCompleted The capital of Shu falls, and the whole kingdom is forced to relocate. Fei Rui'er follows Meng Chang to Bianjing, thinking that as a surrendered captive, all she can do is cling to life. But soon after they arrive in Bianjing, Meng Chang dies suddenly, and Zhao Guangyi begins persecuting the Meng family one blow after another. With memories of a later age, she witnesses this succession of calamities with her own eyes. Outside the palace walls, there is no way out. 176Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A must-read for fans of historical romance! A story of power struggles and intrigue. The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of Lady Huarui, trapped in the Song Palace after the fall of her kingdom. Zhao Kuangyin desires to possess and exploit her, while Zhao Guangyi harbors ambitions and secretly plots against her. There are no plot devices that grant her special advantages; the female protagonist undergoes continuous transformation amidst numerous crises, fighting valiantly in desperate situations.

47. 197 身 You Can Steal My Identity, But What About My Mental Illness? 身份可以偷走，那我的精神病呢？ Flickering Candle Stub残烛跳荡Modern Romance484k WordsCompleted [Publication rights signed ✚ Absurd memes ✚ Chaotic variety show ✚ Animal mind reading] Ming Li wakes up in the body of a celebrity who was sent to a psychiatric hospital by her family. From the start, she’s mocked by the entire internet, saddled with a family that leeches off her, and called mentally ill! Ming Li: Whatever. The things that don’t kill her will only make her even crazier! When a sharp-tongued entertainment reporter comes after her, she says, “A tadpole with a frog tattoo, and you 56kReads9.6Score7.7kShelves
48. 198 要 Good Grief! The Fox Cub I Picked Up Is the Enemy Nation's Empress 要命！捡的狐狸崽子竟是敌国皇后 Calm, Calm, Calm冷静静静Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (The rights to an animated comic have been sold. Stay tuned!) Strong male and female leads Palace intrigue Lovers turned enemies The male lead’s arduous pursuit of his wife The second male lead takes the spotlight He Ruo Xingyao, the Northern Wei saintess and youngest daughter of Imperial Preceptor He Ruo Fu, can read the stars, command beasts, and practice Gu sorcery. Beautiful as a flower, she is Northern Wei’s most esteemed woman, and was chosen from childhood to become its future empress. 12.6kReads8.8Score1.5kShelves

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    A must-read for avid bookworms! No melodramatic plot twists or cheat codes, perfect logic and emotional depth, a smooth and gripping storyline, and engaging storytelling. A rare gem that you won't want to delete.

49. 199 山 Tales of the Shocking Shan Hai Tomb 山海惊墓录 Baishan Yutang白山玉堂Mystery118k WordsCompleted I was born in Northeast China, at the western foot of Changbai Mountain. From there, my journey began, crossing rivers and enduring hardship. Everything started there. The strange and uncanny things I encountered in those years, I wanted to bury deep in my heart and let time wear them away. But nightmares came again and again, disturbing my sleep. Whenever I woke with a start, I often felt I could barely breathe, and the pain cut to the bone. Thinking it over, I finally decided to put pen to pap 7.7kReads7.0Score914Shelves

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    Another work poised for legendary status is emerging.

50. 200 山 Tomb of Mountains and Seas 2 山海惊墓录2 Baishan Yutang白山玉堂Rural Life138k WordsCompleted Where will we end up if we keep going down? At the Earth's core? The darkness seems to cling to our skin and seep into our bones. Aren't we underground? Then why is there an endless river of stars above us? 775Reads—Score265Shelves

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