Any Novels with a Highly Intelligent Protagonist Whose Schemes Interlock and Who Plans Everything from Behind the Scenes? 有没有主角高智商，谋略一环扣一环，运筹帷幄的书

1. 301 你 Your Love Is Precious, Not Everyone Deserves It 你的爱很贵，不是谁都配 Ji Yunshu纪云疏Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted [Contemporary romance + women’s growth + taking down a scumbag + workplace power struggles + the ex’s long road to winning her back + clear-eyed heroine] Her life had endured three “deaths” in succession: a love killed by reality, a marriage killed by betrayal, and a dream killed by exploitation. From the ashes of despair, she picked up her pen and forged her past into lines of polished prose. From then on, the literary world had a bestselling queen who wrote from her pain. When she stood adorne 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A master of political maneuvering, tearing apart his boss—so satisfying!

2. 302 神 The Medical Hero of Shennongjia: Yin Chengzhu 神农架之医侠尹成竹 Between the Mountains方寸山间Eastern Fantasy770k WordsCompleted Born in Shennongjia, famed as “Central China's Most Beautiful Mountain and River,” the protagonist, Yin Chengzhu, came into the world amid the Buddha's light at Yanzi Gorge, the mysterious emergence of spiritual energy at the Shennong Altar, the protection of the iron-hardened fir's divine roots, and the clear, reflective waters of Dajiu Lake. Bright and clever from childhood, he had an extraordinary bearing. His father, Yin Sinong, and his mother, from the Shan family, were heirs to a family of 23Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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   A fantasy romance set against the backdrop of political intrigue and historical intrigue, requiring high emotional intelligence and high IQ!

3. 303 疯 After Being Reborn, the Mad Beauty Crushes the Powerful and Claims the Throne 疯批美人重生后，脚踩资本成王 Rainbow Bunny Paper彩兔纸Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [A subtle entertainment-industry backdrop + spy games and mind games] [Reborn | Unhinged beauty | Strong heroine | Love triangle | Revenge | Extreme push and pull | Polite scoundrel | Top-tier star actor | Love triangle | Possessive] In her previous life, the polished scoundrel of an actor treated her like a doll, personally raising her to the heights of fame before brutally casting her down. He used her, drained her dry, and finally sent her to her death with his own hands. Reborn, she return 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a book written for "high-IQ madmen." If you enjoy reading about strategies, predictions, and how your opponents predict each other's predictions, then congratulations, you've found your kindred spirit. Don't be fooled by the title "Entertainment Industry"; this is actually a "modern political intrigue novel." Witness how a nobody with no connections leverages external forces, forms alliances, and ultimately overthrows an entire capitalist empire.

4. 304 大 The Great Zhao Dynasty’s Number One Traitor 大昭第一逆臣 Mo Siran陌思然Historical1.9M WordsOngoing A low-level employee at a modern company transmigrates into the body of a poor scholar from a remote frontier town. He had planned to scrape by on the imperial examinations and land a secure government post, but discovers that the dynasty is rotten to the core: factional infighting at court, unpaid frontier troops, powerful warlords, malicious rumors that mislead the people, and great clans that prey on the weak. So he starts with an essay on statecraft, then enters government, amasses wealth, t 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   If you're looking for something to read, give this ancient political intrigue novel a try. If you dislike overly dramatic and fast-paced stories, don't miss it. The protagonist starts from a very low point, a poor family in the borderlands, with neither family background nor powerful connections. The dynasty is riddled with hidden dangers and crises at every turn; to survive, he must constantly climb the social ladder. He rises through the ranks by offering advice and strategies far ahead of his time, becoming an official, accumulating wealth, training a private army, and navigating the power struggles between various factions. The plot doesn't feel forced or unintelligent.

5. 305 我 I Play for a Comeback in a Mind-Game 我在智斗游戏里玩逆转 Nine Mouths Take Flight九口飞天Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Original mind-game competitions + Deception + Reversals + No romance + Brain-bending, read with caution] This isn't a survival game, but a pure battle of wits. There are no supernatural horrors, only schemes. No scares, just the thrill of putting your brain through its paces. Deception, exposing lies, and wild gambling aren't enough. You need an unexpected trick to turn defeat into victory. I entered the [Mic Hog Game], where I have to outsmart my way to freedom. “Hahaha! You pathetic ants 355Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The first game is "Honey Rock-Paper-Scissors." Each player gets a set of rock, paper, and scissors. The dealer gets two points for winning, and the player gets one point for winning. How do you force your opponent to make an impossible move? This is a pure strategy game; it'll burn your CPU. If you're not into that, don't play. Strategic planning is key.

6. 306 空 The Ethereal Otherworld: Ruler of Two Realms 空灵异境之两界共主 Lost Dreams迷途佚梦Mystery1.6M WordsOngoing In the fall of 2018, right next door to me! A young neighbor fell asleep in his rented room and never woke up… By the time he was found, nearly a month had passed! When word got around, the whole neighborhood was in an uproar! From that day on, I gained a whole new understanding of life and death: I’d never realized life could be so fragile, or death so close! People don’t only die when they grow old. It can happen at any time… You might even just go to sleep! And then, the next day never comes… 165Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   Even Little Karami is cunning, and the protagonist's intelligence is almost monstrous! Want to give it a try? [Smirk][smirk]

7. 307 进 Hymn of Evolution 进化赞歌 Illusory Sky, Dust-Stained幻天染尘Urban261k WordsCompleted They embarked on the path to godhood, unaware that someone had already walked it before them. Su Yi led a team into the legendary Land of Enlightenment. They said that anyone who could comprehend the universe's [Rules] there would earn the right to challenge the Creator and become a god in the new world. The team members had no memories of their past. They knew only that this was the one and only path. They supported one another, comprehending the Rules at death's door time and again and pushi 1Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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   Starting with a private plane crash into the sea, the 13 chosen individuals are scattered across different perilous situations. They must not only guard against the schemes of those around them, but also deal with bizarre corpses in the forest and giant monster fish in the lake. The entire series is high-octane and fast-paced.

8. 308 紫 Fragrant Dust on Purple Paths 紫陌香尘 Eagle23雄鹰23Mystery204k WordsCompleted Drawing on more than a decade of experience as a police officer and my broader understanding of society, I wrote this original social realist mystery novel. This is not a wish-fulfillment story. It spans 20 years from beginning to end, with dozens of clues and echoes woven throughout. I hope to share it with readers who are patient and enjoy thinking things through. There are two cases, but what truth will you see in them? The Fragrance of Purple Dust is divided into four volumes, each named wit 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is not a wish-fulfillment story; it's a completely original work, a labor of love based on my personal experience as a police officer. Foreshadowing begins in the title and cover, with each element building upon the last, creating a cohesive narrative from beginning to end.

9. 309 吾 My Emperor Is So Adorable 吾皇多娇媚 A Smile Brighter Than a Thousand Suns笑靥千阳Ancient Romance134k WordsOngoing Two powerful leads locked in an ultimate push and pull + laugh-out-loud, sizzling chemistry + political scheming + melodrama + dark scheming + court intrigue + humor + ensemble cast The emperor transmigrates into the body of the wife of a duke’s heir. To uncover the truth, she gets close to her own husband. 516Reads7.2Score—Shelves
10. 310 商 Waves of Fortune in the Business World 商海风云 West Wind Lifts the Curtain 1卷帘西风1Urban3.5M WordsCompleted One summer night, he rescued his beautiful boss while she was asleep. He thought it would be the start of a fateful romance, but instead he landed himself in a world of trouble. Worse still, he fell into a carefully laid trap and found himself facing an unprecedented crisis... With no connections, no backing, no network, and no resources, this migrant worker from the countryside climbs step by step to the pinnacle of success. 13.3kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves

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    The protagonist is highly intelligent and meticulous, with each step carefully planned and linked to the next. He saves his sleeping female boss, thinking it's a serendipitous encounter, but he unexpectedly falls into a carefully laid trap and is plunged into an unprecedented crisis. Watch how he breaks out of the predicament and gradually reaches the pinnacle of his life.

11. 311 梦 Tales of Ten Dream Kingdoms 梦十国记 Lost in the Green Wilderness碧野迷生Ancient Romance721k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Powerful Female Lead + Six Male Leads + Alternate-History Political Intrigue + Conquest + Love-Triangle Drama + Spy Warfare + Forced Love + Imprisonment + Everyone Is Scheming] No System, no golden finger, and the heroine has no memories of the original host. She’ll have to rely on her own wits to get out of every predicament. . The first man to imprison her: “Let’s see whether I’m more impressive, or your romantic fantasies are.” The second man to imprison her: “Normal sex is 381Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    This book is absolutely fantastic! It's a high-stakes battle of wits, a series of life-or-death situations, full of thrills and plot twists. You won't be able to keep up if your brain isn't sharp enough; I read it frame by frame.

12. 312 重 Reborn: A Ruthless Rise from Poverty 重生寒门逆袭全靠狠 May for the Rest of My Life余生五月Male-Channel Fanfiction2.9M WordsCompleted Xu Dazhi was a humble man from a poor family, and he spent most of his life getting nowhere. He never expected to be reborn by chance. With a new life ahead of him, shouldn’t he make the most of it? Making money and turning his life around should be a piece of cake! He never wants to go back to the cowardly life he led before. In this world, starting with nothing and trying to make a good life for yourself means you have to be ruthless! 214Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    I've read three interesting works by top authors that are close to real life, and I'm currently following their updates. Recommended.

13. 313 重 Back in the Game: Cleaning Up Officialdom 重出江湖之整治官场 Millennium Stone Monkey千年石猴Urban228k WordsCompleted A mob boss shakes up and cleans house in the political arena! [No idiotic characters, no System, light mystery] Black is black, and white is white, but the two can also change places! Even the righteous may do shameful things, while the wicked may do good for the country and its people. What matters is how you see things and what you believe, and whether you can answer to your conscience! 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A gangster boss stirs up trouble in the political arena! Intelligent, logical, lightly suspenseful, and strategic.

14. 314 高 A High-IQ Madman Designs Hundreds of Announced Murders 高智商疯子，设计百起预告杀人案 Sticky Red Bean Buns粘粘豆包包Mystery336k WordsOngoing [High-IQ crime] [Ruthless, cold, calculating, and mad male lead] [Not reborn] [No System] [No female lead] A mysterious murderer who is rarely seen suddenly appears in Jiangcheng, calling himself the Judge. The Judge's days are always full. Monday: He judges a popular young actor who preyed on female college students. What a lovely day. Tuesday: He judges a billionaire who has committed every kind of evil, leaving himself refreshed and invigorated. Wednesday: He calls the task force directly. 5.3kReads—Score400Shelves

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    Please take a look at mine! [Currently rushing to finish a draft][Currently rushing to finish a draft][Awkward laugh][Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

15. 315 窃 The Art of Stealing Heaven 窃天妙手 Fresh New Thing新鲜玩意Eastern Fantasy267k WordsCompleted Wu Liang was born on the Beiming Continent, where his musical talent became a laughingstock. After inheriting the Divine Theft Art and the Myriad Faces Illusion Technique, he became the “Shadowless Wanderer,” roaming the world by way of trickery. He also obtained the supreme cultivation method, the Great Evolution Sound Art, but spent his life on the run and could never practice it. It remained his greatest regret. When he touched the sub-mirror of the divine artifact known as the Formless Dream 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There's no plagiarized plot, but it can still put you in a good mood while reading.

16. 316 落 The Failed Art Student Rebels: From the Start, I Design the Dragon Robe 落榜美术生造反，开局设计龙袍 It's Zhong Dada!是钟大大诶Historical254k WordsOngoing After transmigrating into the body of a poor scholar who keeps failing his exams, Li Mu uses modern art to crush the competition, and his ready-made clothes take the country by storm. His wealth draws wolves to his door, and troubled times force him to take up a blade. From a foot soldier in the rebel army to the beloved “King of Benevolence,” his growing power soon makes the ruler wary, and a Hongmen Banquet is laid out for him. His subordinates kneel and plead, “General, please ascend the thro —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Some brothers, some of them, this is the book!

17. 317 毒 The Poison Queen Gives Up, but the Mad Dog Emperor Insists on Spoiling Her 毒后摆烂，疯狗暴君偏要宠 Ke Xin柯新Ancient Romance371k WordsCompleted [Court Intrigue] [Mutual Exploitation] [Psycho Push and Pull] [Fall from Grace] [Psycho] [Powerful Figures] [Tyrant] [Imperial Court] [High-Level Hunt] [Schemes] [Power Couple] [Wits and Will] Meng Zhiyuan was a notorious poison empress. After Emperor Xiao Qi personally destroyed her family, she was banished to the cold palace, left to await her death. Xiao Qi brought his new favorite before her and flaunted his favor, hoping to see jealousy and pain in her eyes. But Meng Zhiyuan didn't even loo 180Reads—Score112Shelves

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    The female lead was a notorious poison queen, whose family was wiped out by the male lead, leaving her imprisoned in the cold palace, awaiting her death. No matter how the male lead tortured her, she only uttered a cold, "Kill me." Finally, the once-powerful tyrant knelt, his eyes red with tears, and took her hand: "If you just look at me one more time, I'll give you my life, okay?" [Smirk]

18. 318 玩 Playing Dirty? I'll Use My Tactics to Unite the World 玩阴的？小爷靠手段，统一天下 oneone Bao Baooneone饱饱Eastern Fantasy98k WordsOngoing “Lin Yuan, if you've got the guts, fight me one-on-one!” “I've got millions of brothers at my back. Why would I fight you alone?” “Lin Yuan, dare you compete with me in wealth?” “I give gold to beggars, and even my toilet at home is made of solid gold. How do you want to compete?” “Lin Yuan, dare you compete with me in intelligence?” “You think you're worthy of competing with me? The famous strategists of the martial world are fit to be no more than my household servants.” “…” The martia —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The plot is meticulously planned yet not oppressive, which is quite interesting. The protagonist is intelligent and not overly sentimental.

19. 319 反 The Anti-Fraud Auditor: Exposing Every Money Scam 反诈审计师：看穿一切金钱谎言 Good for You好来喔Urban976k WordsCompleted Former Big Four auditor × specially appointed economic-crime consultant × anti-fraud trio Wielding data like a sword, we see through every financial lie The day I was fired by the Big Four, I thought my career was over for good. I was framed, blacklisted, and shut out by the entire industry, all because I refused to sign a fraudulent audit report. My partner slammed fabricated workpapers onto the table, and HR marked me “not eligible for rehire” in the industry system. Overnight, I went from 3Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 320 女 Long Live the Queen, Long Live, Long Live! 女王万岁万岁万万岁 Just Run, Don't Worry About Anything Else别管跑就完了Modern Romance229k WordsOngoing She is a business queen with power over an entire region, controlling the fates of countless people. Cold and ruthless, she sees men only as tools and playthings. Love? To her, it's nothing but a game. At 28, Su Man has built an impregnable business empire with her extraordinary talent for business and the mysterious power of her family. She has absolute control and can easily toy with any man who comes near her. Her life is filled with elites she has conquered and brought to heel. Without exce —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    🍊🍊These are all ongoing novels, featuring female protagonists with high intelligence and exceptional strategic skills, whose plots are grand and intricate. Reading them is a thrilling experience, with each step suspenseful and intricately linked. 🍊🍊They might be newly published and haven't been rated yet. However, I enjoy these promising new stories. Let's enjoy the novels together!

21. 321 总 The CEO’s Secret Protector 总裁的绝密守护 Su Cold Misty Rain苏寒烟雨Modern Romance155k WordsCompleted [Ice-Cold CEO x Mysterious Special Forces Soldier] [Urban + Business Rivalry + Suspense + Two Powerful Leads + Sweet Romance] Su Yingxue is the youngest and most promising female CEO in Binhai City. Cool and elegant on the outside, she has built a wall around her heart since losing her parents. She pours all her passion into her career, ruling the business world with an iron hand while keeping real relationships at a distance. Everyone says that a woman as cold and beautiful as her will never be 3Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 322 大 Legends of Great Chu 大楚风云传 Eagle Ray鹰鳐Historical3.0M WordsOngoing No System, no harem. A twenty-first-century soldier king transmigrates into the body of the third young master of a prince's manor. Drawing on the experience of his previous life, he forms an army of three thousand Netherworld soldiers and helps his grandfather successfully overthrow the corrupt dynasty. He then campaigns in every direction, expands the realm, and ultimately retires after achieving greatness. I hope you'll enjoy the story. Your support is what drives me to write, and I'll do my 9.4kReads8.5Score887Shelves

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    War-themed books with high IQ

23. 323 把 After Sending My Husband to a Psychiatric Hospital 把丈夫送进精神病院后 The Rabbit No Longer Keeps Silent兔子不再沉默Modern Romance220k WordsCompleted When I received my husband Zhou Huai’s psychiatric diagnosis, I sobbed so hard my whole body shook. Only I knew those were tears of excitement. After all, I was the one who had slipped drugs into his coffee every day for the past six months. He had it coming. His diary was filled with plans to use psychological manipulation to drive me to suicide and inherit the billions my parents left behind. I had him committed to the most heavily guarded psychiatric hospital in the city, thinking I’d won. U 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend it! Whether you like it or not, watch it and then comment! [Smile][smile][smile]

24. 324 烽 Apricots Beneath the Flames of War 烽火栓杏 Witty and Clever妙语玲珑Modern Romance330k WordsCompleted The 1930s: a turbulent and unsettled era. The extraordinary story of a remarkable woman, who weaves her own spectacular life. Join the author as we open the door to that tumultuous age through a unique perspective. 43Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The protagonist is highly intelligent, the plot is full of twists and turns, and everything is interconnected! The writing is excellent, the quality is high, and the subject matter is novel!

25. 325 咨 A Consultant in the Martial World 咨询顾问在江湖 Hu Daoding胡到顶Eastern Fantasy305k WordsCompleted A highly intelligent male lead pulls the strings of the jianghu in another world! The jianghu is full of passion, and its characters leap off the page! [Deciphering a treasure map] + [Foiling a villain’s conspiracy] + [Taking part in a martial arts tournament] + [Joining the court struggle over the succession] + [Defeating a villain who transmigrated] + [Settling a feud spanning lifetimes]. No System, no golden finger, no mindless wish fulfillment, and no incoherent nonsense. Just [beautiful pro 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Modern Management Knowledge] + [Time Travel] + [Martial Arts World Domination] + [Imperial Court Succession Struggle] + [Taoist Arts] + [Interdimensional Karma]. A grand narrative, fluent writing, vivid characters, exciting battle scenes, and intelligent protagonists and antagonists. A story of conquering the world through wisdom and unifying the martial arts world through economic and cultural export. Full of highlights, it avoids clichés and is a rare gem!

26. 326 烟 Love Amid the Fireworks of Life 烟火今生情 Witty and Clever妙语玲珑Modern Romance108k WordsCompleted The story of a young woman studying biopharmaceuticals as she grows from an inexperienced college student into an adult making her way in the world, encounters a terrible man, and struggles through a thorny path. Along the way, she finds a close male friend and a soulmate, and grows through her independent efforts... 33Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 327 南 The Southern Song Rises: Transmigrating to Become a Warlord 南宋崛起，穿越当枭雄 The Old Cat from the Cola Family可乐家的老猫Historical153k WordsOngoing Eight hundred years ago, at Yashan, people leapt into the sea, yet their iron resolve never wavered! Eight hundred years later, a son of the Lu clan returns to the Southern Song. How could he not stir up a storm! Volume One: They abducted me to work as a slave. I’ll turn the whole place upside down, or I’m no man! Volume Two: You want to raid the south? Let’s see how many Jin raiders I can kill! Volume Three: Better to divert the disaster eastward and let our nation grow stronger! A man of i —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The old cat volunteered, laying the groundwork and dissecting the whole process!

28. 328 山 A Journey Through Mountains and Rivers 山水行记 Moli Baji莫里吧唧Historical1.4M WordsCompleted "Not a wish-fulfillment novel, not stupid, and not something to eat with your rice. It’s best enjoyed with a drink. This book is for readers with a long-term mindset. Take your time and savor it, and you’ll find that this novel is as tender as water, like the girl you love, intoxicating you." What seems like an ordinary opening is actually a grand scheme plotted long ago… Guangxi, a rainy night, a dilapidated Taoist temple, and a mystery upon mystery. A helpless young woman encounters a handsome 1.4kReads8.2Score187Shelves

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    What is the world?

29. 329 重 Reborn, I’ll Win Your Heart Step by Step 重生我必步步攻心 Matchmaker's Score红娘一谱Ancient Romance114k WordsCompleted (Everyone's favorite + one heroine + satisfying rebirth story + strong female lead + sweet enough to hurt + two powerful leads in their second life) First life: a beautiful, arrogant strong female lead vs. a terrible, ungrateful man Second life: a clever, charming good wife vs. an obedient, devoted husband who can't catch a break A satisfying read from start to finish. The spoiled, overbearing young lady can't stand being slighted, no matter where she is. But... Xie Shiyi's first life was a comp 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The writing is good, but after updating for a couple of days, it stops updating altogether and will be finished in a couple of days.

30. 330 五 Five Years of Waiting Came to Nothing: My Husband Brings His New Love to Demand a Divorce 五年痴等成空，夫君带女逼我和离 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance604k WordsCompleted [Both Chaste] [Romance with His Older Brother's Wife] [Male-Male Story] [The Male Lead is repeatedly seen completely naked but stays faithful. Later, what looks like infidelity is actually a guard in disguise; the male lead remains devoted to the female lead throughout.] [Dear readers, we're very sorry! When you reach Chapter 139, please skip straight to Chapter 146. Chapters 140 to 145 are inconsistent and can be ignored.] On their wedding night, unrest broke out at the border, and her husband 5.9kReads9.3Score443Shelves

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    The female lead is dignified, elegant, and beautiful. [Smirk][Thumbs up]

31. 331 我 I Was Reborn, and This Time I'm Going on a Rampage 我重生了，这一世我嘎嘎乱杀 Cang Yuesheng仓月生Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In my past life, I was schemed against and killed by Bai Lianhua and Liu Ruyan! This time, I'll send every one of the people who hurt me straight to hell! Seeing them hate me to the bone yet be powerless to do anything about it is so satisfying! This time, let me weave the path that sends you all to hell! I'm the head of the Wen family business. Watch me put men aside and focus on my career. I'm the leading lady of my own story! I just love building my business! When I try to put men aside, they 1.8kReads9.4Score185Shelves
32. 332 老 The Cheat's Underworld 老千蓝道 Yu Meng Haotian宇蒙昊天Urban629k WordsCompleted Trained in the Southern School, with knowledge of both Chinese and Western methods. This is my true account of years spent as a professional swindler! Using all kinds of cheating techniques, I’ve fought my way through casinos large and small across the land. Burning with ambition, I clawed my way upward, enduring the hardships of the underworld and a life of wandering with no way back! Schemes within schemes, tricks within tricks, and all kinds of dark and shady memories: I’ll expose every techn 1.6kReads7.1Score107Shelves

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    You'll like the main character after watching it.

33. 333 2 2000: From Paper Seller to CEO in Three Years 2000：卖纸大专生三年成总裁 Mortal Dust凡人了尘Urban395k WordsOngoing In 2000, Jiang Yanzhou, a penniless drifter in Beijing, built Xin Gan Xian from the ground up by selling printer paper and supplies. A formidable rival, Ji Ke Gou, wielded its capital to crush him, launching price wars, playing tricks on customers, and applying pressure from every direction. Time and again, Jiang was pushed to the brink. He broke through one obstacle after another by focusing on service and building a supply chain. His counterattack in the court of public opinion gained momentum —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I don't know if this book is okay.

34. 334 我 The Heavenly Dao Has Its Eye on My Survivalist Ways 我的苟道被天道盯上了 Eight and Nine Are Close to TenL捌玖不离拾LEastern Fantasy574k WordsCompleted [Scientific Cultivation + Cautious Cultivation + Behind-the-Scenes Story + Tactical Story + Management Story] Not an effortless, invincible power fantasy Lu Chen: Playing it safe is strategy, being a coward is tactics. Scientific caution is the pinnacle of the Way! Xing Yi: Captain's cowardice rating has exceeded the screen's limits. Recommend lying flat together with Xing Yi! Su Mu: When it comes to acting, I'm a professional. The star of the Poqiong Alliance and its chairwoman, that's me! Shi 103Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    This is a good book. The protagonist develops a scientific path to immortality in the cultivation world, perfectly integrating technology with the cultivation system. He reconstructs the underlying logic of cultivation across disciplines, and the scientific thinking and logic are very rigorous. The plot is profound, and both the protagonist and the villain are intelligent throughout, employing various unsolvable schemes that anticipate your every move. The plot is mind-bending and highly recommended!

35. 335 对 Right and Wrong Have Nothing to Do with Me: The Otherworldly Demon Blade 对错与我何干，异面诡刃 Koi Fish Tank锦鲤鱼缸Urban442k WordsOngoing I’ll send you into the underworld’s death coffin... [Urban High Martial Arts + Ensemble Cast + Villain Protagonist] The eerie blade bewitches the heart, bearing the world’s delusions. Killed from the start, he forges his bones in the dust; crosses the mortal realm and breaks Heaven’s sentence; devours flesh, breaks bones, shatters hearts... Slays the ruler, with evil lurking in his heart and Heaven’s malice at his side. Through the suffering of the empty abyss, the pain of oblivion, and the sorr —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In most cases, high intelligence is manifested in the understanding and utilization of the rules of human nature...

36. 336 金 Golden and Red Heterochromia: Past and Present Lives 金红异瞳，前世今生 Wind in the Wind, Dream in the Dream风中风梦里梦Ancient Romance353k WordsOngoing [New Xuanhuan + no AI + no System + political intrigue and mind games + yandere + scheming] Hua Man'er has been fought over by the three most powerful factions since the day she was born. Three men go mad for her, but a vast conspiracy lurks behind it all! She has returned from the brink of death, and now she wants revenge! A holy maiden? A Gu goddess? A powerful maternal clan? No! She is merely a pawn in a game of chess, manipulated and used by others! How will she turn the tables against the o 5Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    That's for people with high IQs.

37. 337 算 Divining the Three Kingdoms: The Record of the Mysterious Mirror's Beauties 算鼎三国：玄镜红颜录 Cat Nibbling the Moon猫啃月亮Historical2.8M WordsCompleted No transmigration, no System! At the end of the Eastern Han dynasty, in an age of turmoil as the Three Kingdoms era approaches, Lu Zhao, a young man from a poor family, solves a murder case in Yingchuan with Cai Yan's help, exposes Dong Zhuo's plot to move the capital in Luoyang, cracks a secret case there with Diao Chan, intercepts Yuan Shao's secret envoy at the Battle of Guandu, offers a stratagem within a stratagem at the Red Cliffs battlefield, saves Sun Shangxiang from a raging current, an 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This new book meets your requirements! It's fantastic!

38. 338 起 From Humble Beginnings: A Young Man’s Rise to Power 起于微末：少年逆袭定乾坤 Nine-Colored Donkey九色毛驴Historical136k WordsOngoing Snow seals the city as the old year ends, A beggar's lonely shadow meets a learned friend. One couplet shatters the world's stillness, Three strikes make a name in the aftermath. Dark currents stir within the Jing residence, A soldier's soul and clever schemes lie hidden in his scholar's sleeves. Do not say the young are lowborn and weak, They dare to ride the waves toward the clouds. Chen Nian transmigrates and becomes a little beggar on the street. He encounters Zhao Yu, the second young maste —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This new book is worth reading; it definitely tests your intelligence.

39. 339 小 Little Lotus 小荷 Clear and Bright Beneath the Moon月下清扬14k WordsCompleted Xiao He 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Do you want a Republican era novel? A bit angsty, with a female lead who has clear goals.

40. 340 逆 Seeking Truth Against the Tide: I'm No Rebel 逆世寻真：我才不是反贼 Supersonic Flying Monkey极速飞天猴Eastern Fantasy506k WordsCompleted [Ensemble cast + mystery + revenge + growth + friendship] [Cheerful puppy-like doctor + sincere but laid-back prince + warmhearted embroiderer + rebel swordsman + loyal guard + haughty rich heir + brothel successor + eccentric shaman doctor] Lu Changfeng's greatest dream is to pay off his gambling-addict mother's debts, then become a carefree traveling doctor, with the added bonus of hearing the common people sing his praises. That dream is derailed, and it all starts with those rebels. Lu Chang 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The plot is intricately linked, the main characters are all highly intelligent, and there are twists and turns, one after another. [Top Post]

41. 341 妖 Spy in the Demon Realm: I Log In as a Nine-Tailed Sky Fox 妖界间谍：上线竟是九尾天狐 Cloud-Stepping流云步Urban221k WordsOngoing [Urban high martial arts] + [Decisive and ruthless] + [Careful planning] + [Charming women] + [Undercover handbook] + [Refined everyday life] Once a disgrace to the Snake Clan, he is now the Hunter Academy’s most dangerous weapon. Xiang Mu is the first half-demon in the history of the demon world to be born and survive. Cast out by the Snake Clan as a disgrace, he was abandoned in the human world. His blood carries the Snake Clan’s power to devour and evolve, and he has the talent to cultivate h 7Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    This book is like watching an adventure movie: Xiang Mu's snake bloodline awakens, the thrilling battles at the Hunter Academy, and the epic monster battles in the rainy city nights. The visuals are stunning, the characters are well-developed, and the plot moves so fast that you won't want to put it down.

42. 342 天 Tianchen Continent 天晨大陆 Chen Tianchen陈天晨Eastern Fantasy361k WordsCompleted This story has a vast setting, long-running foreshadowing, a large ensemble cast, and a slow build. If you don't enjoy extensive background and setup, you can start at Chapter 12. If you love high-octane battles, start with Volume Two. If you like academy settings and young love, start with Volume Three. If you prefer stories about lords, start with Volume Four. At the end of each chapter, the author adds notes, and some chapters include reader comments and illustrations. The images will be grad 37Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    A group of spirited young men, along with geniuses and idiots from various factions, witness together the path to godhood. A cheat-like advantage is important, but intelligence is even more crucial; we reject mindless wish-fulfillment stories.

43. 343 对 A Game of Strategy Through the Ages 对弈春秋 Qianjia Reads at Night谦甲夜读Eastern Fantasy165k WordsOngoing One day, strategic analyst Chen Guanlan wakes up as an impoverished scholar in the Great Yin dynasty of another world, humiliated by a powerful noble's son. In a world that values bloodlines and divine power above all else, his golden finger is not a System capable of destroying the heavens and earth, but a fragmentary scroll recording the political arts of Guiguzi's School of Diplomacy. While others are still reciting poetry and currying favor with the powerful, Chen Guanlan has quietly made —Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 344 锦 Reborn as a Lucky Carp, I Made Four Tycoon Families Fall to Their Knees 锦鲤女重生，四豪门疯批给我跪下 Huaihuai Loves Chinese Yam Cake爱吃健脾山药糕的淮淮Modern Romance387k WordsCompleted [Rebirth, revenge, metaphysical feel-good story / metaphysical jewelry livestream host / punishing scumbags / business intrigue / anti-Mary Sue / career-driven female lead] One-sentence pitch: A reborn woman tears apart the four deranged members of wealthy families who drained her fortune in her past life, crushes conspiracies with her power of foresight, and fights back with her own strength. Watch her make the wicked pay in blood, take the city by storm, and rebuild a feminist utopia. On the n 2Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    A female protagonist with high intelligence, a revenge-driven female protagonist novel.

45. 345 寻 The Umbrella and the Killer 寻伞追凶 Qiu Weilia邱未了Modern Romance225k WordsOngoing This is a tragic story set in the late 1970s. In a courtyard compound that seems peaceful and quiet, countless secrets and old grudges lie hidden beneath the surface. It is a world of conspiracy and revenge. Chen Yimei’s grandmother is poisoned to death in her own home. A mysterious umbrella draws Lin Ping into a thorny search for the killer. Who owns the umbrella? Could its owner be the murderer? As Lin Ping doggedly pursues the case, a shocking truth gradually comes to light... 47Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    A suspenseful and plot-twisting crime novel with a high IQ plot twist, where each element is intricately linked to the next, making it a mind-bending and thrilling read.

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