Great Books That Truly Weave Chinese Culture into the Story 真正把中国文化嵌入小说的好书

1. 601 我 I Strive for My Country’s Prosperity! [System] 我，为祖国富强而奋斗！【系统】 Little Red-Crisp Hands红酥小手Modern Romance3.2M WordsOngoing [Reborn + System + top student + patriotism + positive energy + feel-good story + no awful relatives] Su Xing was always on her own, the aloof goddess in everyone else's eyes. It seemed everyone took it for granted that beautiful women should keep their distance and remain unapproachable. Only Su Xing knew she was pretending to be aloof. In truth, she had severe social anxiety! She hated dealing with people and being noticed. All she wanted was to hide in the shell she thought was safe and coast 42.7kReads9.6Score4k14d adds

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   These two are absolutely gorgeous, and they're packed with Chinese culture. I can vouch for them – they're amazing! 👍

2. 602 大 The Great Zhou Aristocratic Clans 大周门阀 Handsome Young Fellow俊后生Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted How can an ordinary commoner leap through the Dragon Gate and become part of an aristocratic clan? In an age of great conflict, should one seek only to keep oneself out of trouble, or strive to bring peace to the world? [Immortality + Court Intrigue + Strange Tales and Legends] 1.4kReads6.5Score11014d adds

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   The writing is excellent; the spirit of the Sui and Tang dynasties is seamlessly integrated into the novel.

3. 603 京 Feng Shui Records of Beijing and Hong Kong 京港风水实录 Idle Man of Guanzhong关中闲汉Mystery585k WordsCompleted Do you think you’ve found a bargain and bought a cheap home, or have you purchased a haunted house that will cost you your life? A foreclosed property in Beijing’s Second Ring Road discounted by a million, a detached villa in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels with no down payment: every home that seems too good to be true is, in fact, a cursed place stained with human lives. I’m Han Yang, a feng shui master who specializes in haunted houses. With genuine expertise in feng shui and the flow of energy, I unt 957Reads—Score20314d adds
4. 604 我 I’m Just Slacking Off, Who Accused Me of Usurping the Throne? 我一摸鱼的，谁污蔑我摄政？ Who Knows Where知向谁边Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy] + [alternate history] + [one heroine] + [nearly invincible] My name is Ling Chen, and I'm in ancient times. To obtain citizenship in the Great Zhou dynasty, I was forced to volunteer for the Vanguard Battalion and go chop people up on the battlefield. By a twist of fate, I rescued an old geezer from the enemy. It was the best investment I ever made. I thought I had latched onto a powerful patron. But... Why am I the MVP when the results screen comes up? That's when I final 30.7kReads8.5Score2.3k14d adds

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5. 605 魂 Reincarnated in the Taiji Continent, I Transcended the Mortal Realm With My Immortal Bones 魂穿太极大陆，我凭仙骨超凡入圣 Heavenly Physician's Secret Realm天医秘境Eastern Fantasy232k WordsCompleted Li Yang, an expert in traditional Chinese medicine and the I Ching, transmigrates to a planet called Taiji Continent and embarks on a series of extraordinary adventures. He encounters immortal bones, acquires demonic artifacts, absorbs divination energy, passes on traditional Chinese medicine, teaches martial arts, studies the I Ching, opens the Heavenly Doctor Clinic, establishes a Tomato Book Society and a Douyin Plaza, and forms the strongest girl group... In the eyes of others, he's a good-f 17Reads—Score—14d adds

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   That has to be this new book! It's packed with practical information: Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, the I Ching and Bagua, Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Twelve Meridians, the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, Feng Shui, and Qigong. Just look at the introduction and table of contents to see for yourself.

6. 606 全 Our Whole Class Transmigrated to Great Qin, and the First Emperor Made Me His Heir? 全班穿越大秦，始皇竟传我皇位？ Great Qin, Great Ming, Great Tang, Guan Zizai大秦大明大唐关自在Historical1.1M WordsCompleted [Group Transmigration + Power Struggles + Class Beauty + Feel-Good Power Fantasy + Invincible] The entire class transmigrates to the Qin Dynasty. The class sports representative becomes the Crown Prince of Zhao? The class monitor becomes a princess of Han? The discipline committee member becomes the Crown Prince of Qi? … In the entire class, are all the princes and princesses of every state except Qin? Once they gain power, their human nature changes completely! But Zhao Cheng awakens a 106.9kReads9.2Score11.3k14d adds

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   This has to be it; it's a novel written by an author who researches historical records, and the writing is superb.

7. 607 重 Reborn as Lao Ai? From the Start, I Save Ying Zheng from Bullying 重生嫪毐？开局拯救被霸凌的嬴政 Drifting Duck随波逐流鸭Historical1.4M WordsCompleted Song Kun, born into the late Warring States period, finds his family fallen on hard times from the start. In Handan, he unexpectedly saves nine-year-old Ying Zheng, then saves Zhao Ji as well and brings mother and son home. He counsels Ying Zheng, helps him regain his confidence and build his strength, and acts as an elder brother and father figure. He becomes a ray of light in the childhood of Qin Shi Huang. With such a brilliant start, he had planned to quietly help Qin Shi Huang ascend the th 5.7kReads9.0Score75714d adds
8. 608 他 He Came Up from Beneath the Water 他从水底中走来 Year Three Provinces年三省Historical841k WordsCompleted Zhao Lang, a top student in physics, stumbles through a modern expedition and winds up in the Northern Song dynasty. There, he witnesses Zhang Shun, the “White Stripe in the Waves,” truly staying underwater for seven days and nights, just as described in Outlaws of the Marsh. Driven by curiosity, Zhao Lang investigates step by step and discovers the reason behind Zhang Shun’s extraordinary ability. He also obtains a mysterious blue light. Building on that, he combines it with his knowledge of ph 455Reads7.3Score—14d adds

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   A hidden gem of a book!

9. 609 幻 Tales of the Phantom Butterfly: The Story of a Yu Mei 幻蝶传：一个俞梅的故事 No Slow Days in Yinzhou鄞州没有慢Ancient Romance119k WordsCompleted This is a fanfic based on the Xiaoshui arc of The Seventy-Two Earthly Changes, an attempt to answer some questions left unresolved in the original. For example: What path led the True Person Yu Mei to become such an utterly formidable female lead? 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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   "The Seventy-Two Transformations of the Earthly Fiends" is a classic novel, while "The Legend of the Butterfly" is a derivative work of mine. Zhang Yang and A Yuan are not supporting characters in the novel, but rather symbolic figures: 1. Zhang Yang: The dignity and courage of the lower classes. Powerless and without faction, he dares to fight against the powerful and evil for his lover. He represents the most basic justice and protection of ordinary people. 2. A Yuan: A woman of humble origins with a noble soul, yet her heart is stronger than gold; she would rather die than be a plaything of the powerful. She represents a personality untainted by fate. 3. Together: The ultimate expression of "love" and "righteousness." Zhang Yang is righteous, A Yuan is loving; Zhang Yang protects her with his life, A Yuan follows him with hers. This is the most moving, most fierce, and most selfless love in classical Chinese narratives.

10. 610 读 Books Are Useless? Why Are You Kneeling When My Words Make the Law? 读书无用？我言出法随你跪什么？ Yu Laojiu余老九Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted (Slow burn + ensemble cast + not a wish-fulfillment story) For thousands of years, the immortal, martial, and sword paths have flourished across the realm of the Nine Provinces. Here, only the survival of the fittest and the rule of the strong matter. The people at the bottom, the ordinary folk, can only crawl on the ground and survive by accepting handouts. Until one day, a scholar founded an academy. To the court, he said: “Govern with virtue, and you will be like the North Star, fixed in its 13.1kReads7.5Score1.3k14d adds

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    There are many poems and songs in this book, and the author has truly studied them carefully.

11. 611 大 Great Ming: From Book Boy to the Strongest Imperial Guard 大明：从书童到最强锦衣卫 Jinghai's Most Devoted Lover京海第一深情Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Zhou Chu transmigrated to the Zhengde era of the Ming dynasty. To survive, he was sold to the Lu family as a page. Just as Zhou Chu was helping the family’s second young master study and make steady progress, disaster struck the Lu family. Its members were thrown into prison. Zhou Chu took the Lu family’s only daughter with him, earning money while bribing the guards to make life in prison more comfortable for the family. Then Zhu Houzhao died, and Zhu Houcong took the throne, changing the era n 45.1kReads8.9Score5k14d adds
12. 612 重 Reborn as a Concubine in the Su Household 重生之我在苏府当小妾 Shangguan Loves to Drink Water上官爱喝水Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted Nontraditional rebirth + women's self-rescue + psychological healing + original poetry + metafiction Don't let the title fool you. The original title was Dawn's Clear Light. Rebirth is the ultimate act of self-rescue. A profound story that is both heartbreaking and healing. Zheng Ming awoke after transmigrating, only to become the concubine of a powerful minister. She navigated the storms of political rivalries and stirred the winds of change across the realm, believing she was carefully plan 261Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    Don't be misled by the title; this isn't your typical rebirth-themed domestic drama. The author constructs a meticulously crafted political intrigue world based on the Northern Song Dynasty, employing a steady and refined writing style, with every word carefully chosen. Original poetry deeply drives the plot, reminiscent of *Dream of the Red Chamber*. While the opening seems like a domestic power struggle, it actually unfolds layer by layer, with a grand scope and particularly brilliant portrayal of the female characters. This is a new book, just released. The intricate political plots require careful reading. The most remarkable aspect is the overall structure; the meta-narrative twist at the end elevates everything that came before, creating a powerful and impactful conclusion, making it a serious work of literature. Suitable for readers who appreciate depth and dislike overly flashy or superficial stories.

13. 613 书 The Schoolbag Gang 书包帮 Orchid Materials兰花材子Modern Romance417k WordsOngoing A restless child guards a dream and waits. Believing that beautiful stories exist, he lets the strings drift on the wind. Perhaps you cannot understand the brilliant stories hidden in the strings. On this dazzling night, I will sing you a song of the future. Youth is like a passing breeze, leaving us helpless in its fleeting hours. Perhaps there will be smog, perhaps darkness. I don't need too much brilliance. I only want to have no regrets. Hear the answer drifting on the wind, calling out to m 10Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is great; I've learned a lot about music.

14. 614 我 My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang 我祖父是朱元璋 Time Thief岁月神偷Historical6.5M WordsCompleted I have the most illustrious name: Zhu Yuntong. I am the legitimate grandson of the founding emperor of Great Ming, and the legitimate son of Crown Prince Zhu Biao. My mother is the daughter of Chang Yuchun, and my maternal granduncle is Lan Yu. I am the most illustrious imperial grandson in Great Ming, and the most influential and legitimate heir to the throne. I will usher in a different Great Ming, magnificent beyond compare, its sun and moon shining bright. It will embrace all rivers and welc 237.2kReads9.4Score27.9k14d adds

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    I wouldn't recommend it if I didn't like it or finish reading it; it's a worthwhile read.

15. 615 从 Starting with Ying Zheng: Emperors of Every Dynasty Arrive One After Another 从嬴政开始：历代君王陆续降临 A Bowl of Hot Dry Noodles来碗热干面Historical1.0M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted + humorous + adventure] History buffs, enter at your own risk After Qin Shi Huang died, he was transported to a walled city. One day inside equaled one year in the outside world. Each time the city gates opened, the setting was different, bringing all kinds of fantastical adventures. On the third day, Hu Hai arrived. “Father, you have to get justice for me!” Twelve days later, Liu Bang arrived. “Brother Zheng, don't tell me you still don't know your Qin has fallen!” Wang Mang arriv 144.2kReads9.6Score23.1k14d adds
16. 616 通EN The Netherworld Scholar Immortal 通幽小儒仙 You Zi Yin油子吟Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted “Where is this?” “Perhaps... the River of Forgetfulness...” “Who are you?” “Wuchang...” “I've never heard of anyone called Wuchang in this world.” “From now on... that's who I'll be!” The soul crosses the River of Forgetfulness, while its thoughts remain on the other shore. What is gained from all beings must be returned to all beings. When Su Mo woke up, he was no longer in his former life. He went to the capital to sit the imperial examinations, but accidentally stumbled into an immortal schem 64.3kReads9.4Score6.8k14d adds
17. 617 我 I Can Understand the Whispers of the Ancient Gods 我能听懂古神低语 White Bones, Ashen Gray白骨青灰Eastern Fantasy508k WordsCompleted When Gu Yan transmigrated and discovered that the language the continent's powerful figures called the language of the gods was actually Chinese idioms, he became invincible. At the words “Thunderbolts with the Force of Ten Thousand,” countless tribulation bolts bowed before Gu Yan. “Flowers in a Mirror, the Moon in Water”: flowers reflected in a mirror and the moon in water, illusory and impossible to trace. “Seventh Month's Falling Fire, Every Bush and Tree an Enemy, Stars Scattered Across the 1.1kReads8.6Score16714d adds
18. 618 理 The Cracks in Utopia 理想国裂缝 Star Haze Ink Scholar星霭墨客Sci-Fi & Apocalypse247k WordsOngoing The Fractures in Utopia is a sweeping portrait of an era spanning twenty years. Li Qiang and Zhang Qian’s tangled relationship began on the rooftop of their high school observatory at the end of the century. Their first kiss, tinged with the taste of lime soda, was revisited again and again beside the windows of their repeat-year class as ginkgo leaves fell outside, eventually condensing into charcoal lines in the morning light of the architecture building. Over ten years, the couple went from d —Reads—Score—14d adds

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19. 619 午 The Midnight Pawnshop: The Living Must Keep Away 午夜当铺，活人回避 Chong Xiayueban虫下月半Mystery4.0M WordsOngoing [Traditional Supernatural Horror] [Chinese Folk Customs] [Unorthodox Trade] [Tales of Evil Objects] [No Romance] This is a strange pawnshop that deals exclusively in sinister objects with special value! When something goes against the natural order, evil must be at work! Some things simply should not exist in this world! Coins stuffed into the mouths of the dead, an executioner's blade, grave mushrooms, flesh lingzhi, Kunlun fetuses... Evil objects can harm people, but they can also help them! T 278.4kReads9.4Score23.6k14d adds

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    A book with Chinese supernatural elements and legends [thumbs up]

20. 620 踏 Chronicles of the Abyss 踏渊录 Second-in-Command of Sheep Village羊村小二Eastern Fantasy317k WordsOngoing Ning Nian is a poor boy who lost both his parents at a young age. Fortunately, he later inherits his father's post as a patrol officer in the capital, giving him a meager livelihood. All he wants is to live out the rest of his life in peace. But an accident draws him into a shocking conspiracy. The young man struggles to survive in the cracks, and to seize that sliver of hope, he has no choice but to raise the narrow blade in his hand... 16Reads8.2Score—14d adds

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    How about this one? You can take a look.

21. 621 国 National Fate: A Terrifying Power Gap? I Summon a Ghost Opera from the Start 国运：恐怖断层？我开局召唤冥戏 Afraid to Watch Horror Movies害怕看鬼片Urban157k WordsCompleted [National Fate Arena + Chinese Horror + Rousing Action] A terrifying arena descends upon Blue Star. Each of the world's 196 countries must send out a contestant to summon their nation's supernatural horrors and fight to the death. Sakura Country's ghost girl Hanako, Sadako, the Eight-Foot-Tall Woman, and Kayako rack up victory after victory. Eagle Sauce's chainsaw-wielding killer, Demon Nun, and Annabelle are just as merciless, slaughtering countless people. But the Great Xia's horror culture is 2.1kReads6.4Score27014d adds
22. 622 无 The Ledger of Impermanence: Stealing Fate at Midnight 无常簿：子时篡命录 Star Haze Ink Scholar星霭墨客Sci-Fi & Apocalypse164k WordsOngoing Title: The Book of Impermanence: The Midnight Hour's Fate-Stealing Records Character Arcs Xie Bi'an: From a rookie who lost a soul to a "living Book of Life and Death" who burns himself to rewrite the rules of the Three Realms. Fan Wujiao: A cold-faced judge who seals the demonic power in his left eye. In the end, he willingly falls into demonic transformation to protect his beloved, becoming the Underworld's first god-tra itor. Lin Xiaohe: An heiress whose fate was stolen. After awakening, she —Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 623 国 National Fate: I Get a Character-Roleplay System from the Start 国运开局获得扮演系统 Su Bai Shuang素白霜Urban275k WordsCompleted As Blue Star's population grows, resources can no longer meet demand. A mysterious National Destiny Battlefield descends. From each of Blue Star's 200 nations, two chosen people are selected to fight for their country. Any resources the players obtain on the battlefield will be multiplied a hundredfold and materialize in the real world. If a player dies, their country will face severe punishment. When the people of Hualong discover that one of their chosen players is a handsome young Taoist prie 547Reads—Score10314d adds
24. 624 芙 Warm Autumn at Furong: A Liberal Arts Girl Transmigrates and Explores 芙蓉秋暖，文科女穿越游 Lord Purple Bamboo紫竹君Ancient Romance998k WordsOngoing [Not a wish-fulfillment novel] [Not a wish-fulfillment novel] [Not a wish-fulfillment novel]. Important things are worth saying three times. Please don’t read if it’s not your cup of tea. This is a [slow-burn story] with [characters who grow over time], suited to readers who enjoy [taking their time and savoring a book]. A wage earner transmigrates to ancient times with no golden finger. How long can she survive? In her previous life, Luo Xiaoyun was an unlucky overachiever. She started out grin 15Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    This novel, written like a thesis, includes the author's research notes at the end of some chapters.

25. 625 刘 Liu Quan: An Anticorruption Hero Among the People 刘权：咱老百姓身边的反腐英雄 Star Haze Ink Scholar星霭墨客Urban265k WordsOngoing This novel portrays anti-corruption themes with astonishing insight! It reveals corruption at every level, from the grassroots to the highest ranks, helping readers see clearly the harm it causes. The struggle between Liu Quan and other forces for justice and the corrupt establishment also conveys just how difficult and urgent the fight against corruption is. Reading this book is not only a chance to enjoy a compelling story, but also an invitation to reflect deeply on society. If you’re interes —Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 626 战 The Warring States: 200 Years of Warfare 战国：兵戈200年 Ren Chao任超Historical244k WordsCompleted This is an age of upheaval and innovation. The crumbling feudal system must be replaced by a new order, and the needs of the times keep giving rise to new ideas. In this era of fierce rivalry, it is kill or be killed! Every reform, scheme, and campaign is about survival. With the Seven Warring States as its central thread, this book offers a measured account of the tangled relations among the various states from 475 BC to 221 BC. It examines the causes and consequences of complex events, present 136Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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    I won't go into the three historical novels, as they weren't fictional historical novels, and they were all very well written. The three urban novels that followed also incorporated a lot of Chinese cultural elements.

27. 627 对 I Spoke with the Ancients, and the Secret of My Immortality Was Exposed 对话千古，我长生的秘密被曝光了 Heaven's Walking Scoundrel天行贱Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing My name is Zhang Liang. I’m a fine young man from the 21st century: I love good food, beautiful women, and having fun. I’ve just transmigrated, and now I’m in an ancient age of myth, where evil spirits roam everywhere, countless strange beasts lurk, and mysterious shamans hold sway. But I’m not afraid. I’ve got a video game character template, so I can level up and change classes, and I come with countless resurrection tokens. I can live forever! My name 6.9kReads8.9Score44714d adds

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    Mythology counts too.

28. 628 以 I Thought It Was a National Fate Challenge, but It's Actually Wilderness Survival? 以为国运，实际荒野求生？ Xiang Huo Qing象火青Two Male Leads401k WordsCompleted Ye Bei transmigrated from the apocalypse to Blue Star. Armed with two elemental abilities, he ventured into the national destiny battlefield and helped the Dragon Kingdom secure all kinds of resources. No water? I've got plenty! No meat? I've got plenty! No vegetables? I'll grow them! As he tended his vegetables, lounged with his legs up, and ate barbecue, Ye Bei found a filthy little child. Well, look at this adorable little doll! Where did you come from? I'm keeping you! But as he raised the c 1.1kReads8.8Score11414d adds
29. 629 菜 Rookie Season 菜鸟季 Author Today作者今天Modern Romance101k WordsCompleted The tree-lined avenue was the school’s annual rings. Beneath the shade of century-old parasol trees, their mottled, hardened trunks were covered in knots like the display walls of a museum. They seemed to tell the people sheltered beneath their branches stories of a distant past. Standing there, you could clearly see the footprints their predecessors had left beneath the fallen leaves, and clearly hear their sonorous recitations, their quiet love songs, and their ringing vows. A group of sunny y 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    For Da Kuan and most of his classmates, the most unbearable time of day was the last class before lunch, while for a few, it started a class earlier. These young men and women had astonishing appetites and incredibly strong digestive systems. There's a saying in Hubei: "A half-grown boy can eat his father to death." The energy provided by breakfast was usually depleted by the third class in the morning, and the fourth class was the last class before lunch. Da Kuan and his classmates had to rely on their strong willpower to withstand hunger and endure this hour-long ordeal, Monday through Friday. The classroom was always filled with rumbling sounds, and occasionally, students had to see the teacher and the blackboard through tiny specks of light. Hunger made their stomachs rumble, and hunger made them see stars. If the fourth class was PE, it was even more unbearable; you had to tighten your belt as much as possible, trying to hold on until you could sit down at the cafeteria table. The clever ones would even drink a bellyful of cold water before class to trick their stomachs. The only sound they made during PE class was a splashing, rattling noise, like "shaking a half-full vat of water." The most memorable food from the school cafeteria was the dense, substantial steamed buns and thick white rice porridge. This was the daily breakfast menu. Da Kuan and his brothers ate two 2-ounce steamed buns and a full enamel mug of thick white rice porridge, about 6 ounces, for breakfast every day. The cafeteria chef's skills were exceptional; year-round, the 2-ounce steamed buns maintained the same dense, refined texture, and were quite substantial—not the kind that puffed up too much and crumbled into a ping-pong ball shape. Precisely controlling the temperature and time for kneading, proofing, and letting the dough rise is difficult, and maintaining the same consistency year-round is even harder. Keep in mind that Hubei has significant temperature differences throughout the year, and wheat-based foods aren't a staple for Hubei people. Unfortunately, these highly skilled chefs probably didn't know how to make pickled vegetables, because the students had never seen pickled vegetables to accompany their rice. They could only force down two large steamed buns with bland, tasteless porridge every day. In Da Kuan's memory, breakfast consisted of two steamed buns and six ounces of porridge. There were no pickled vegetables, no broth, and, more importantly, no oil or salt. The portion size for breakfast was already the limit of what they could swallow, but a meal lacking oil and salt couldn't sustain their hunger. So, even though everyone tried their best to swallow as many steamed buns and porridge as possible for breakfast, their bodies never had enough energy to last until lunchtime. Lunch was a little better, with steamed buns, rice, and vegetables. At least the vegetables had enough salt, though there was almost no oil. The chance of getting a slice of meat or fatty pork skin was slightly higher than the chance of getting a perfect score on a test. Food without oil didn't feel filling; their stomachs needed to be filled with even more rice and steamed buns. What was infuriating was that the aunties serving rice were always very calculating, and the students' biggest complaint was that there wasn't enough rice. Of course, they also obviously complained about the lack of meat, but it was equally obvious that everyone knew complaining was useless; they still wouldn't get any meat. Da Kuan always naively thought the cafeteria cooks' method of calculating ingredient costs was flawed: they might use two ounces less oil and one or two pounds less meat when cooking a large pot of vegetables to reduce costs. This would save them 20 or even 30 yuan. However, due to the lack of oil, the students' appetites would increase dramatically, perhaps even double. A large pot of vegetables meant to feed 50 people might now be devoured by 30. So, did the cafeteria's costs ultimately decrease or increase? Perhaps this question was too "grand" to answer at the time. But Da Kuan and his classmates were indeed starving for oil and meat. Of course, if you were really craving something, you could go upstairs to eat at the private kitchen, where there was oil, chicken, duck, and fish, but you had to be able to afford double or even more. Obviously, few students could afford it, because the first floor of the cafeteria was bustling, while the second floor was sparsely populated. Fortunately, human ingenuity is boundless; the private kitchen on the second floor had a loophole: everyone had to order at least one dish, and rice was unlimited. The loophole lay in the rice. To get meat, two people can team up, pooling their money to send one upstairs to order a meat dish at double the price. They must resist the temptation of the meat, eating only half the dish and maximizing their rice intake. Then, they pack up the leftovers – no waste! They also fill large enamel mugs with rice. Rice is unlimited upstairs! This way, the "shareholders" – the co-investors – waiting downstairs can also enjoy the meat and enough rice. Since sharing a meat dish isn't enough, some clever people have devised even more ingenious combinations of three, four, five, or even more people. Da Kuan's limited wisdom allows him to only work with two people. He occasionally does this with Xiao Guang, and sometimes Zheng Hua is the shareholder. This kind of collaborative meat-eating activity can only be done occasionally because it's too time-consuming, and the "shareholders" waiting downstairs risk fainting from hunger, as they've been tormented by hunger for so long that their limits are constantly being pushed to the limit. Ideally, the partners would be girls, since they have smaller appetites. But he just couldn't bring himself to do it; it was too damn easy for people to associate him with the shameful term "gold digger." Poor student, poor student! There were also girls with big appetites. Da Kuan would occasionally run into Wen Shu in the cafeteria and be asked for a small favor. The cafeteria lady, based on experience, would deftly fill the girl's enamel mug with two ounces of rice. If you held up three fingers in an "OK" sign, you could get three ounces of rice. If the girl was still hungry and lingered in front of the rice bucket, the lady's exaggerated expression and loud voice, "Wow, this girl has a huge appetite!" Would make you feel embarrassed and hot-faced in front of everyone. The clever Wen Shu would ask Da Kuan for a small favor: an extra large steamed bun. Da Kuan was happy to help and then watched with great interest as she devoured her food. People often use "devouring with gusto" to describe eating meat heartily, right? There was no meat here, so they could only bite into steamed buns.

30. 630 豪 The Storms of the Wealthy: The Dai Family Rises 豪门风云之代家崛起 Star Haze Ink Scholar星霭墨客Modern Romance164k WordsOngoing The Rise of the Dai Family: The Storms of the Wealthy will take you into a thrilling battle among the elite! In a world of wealth and splendor, Dai Qian is a steadfast star who breaks through layer upon layer of fog and shines on the stage of the powerful and wealthy. Dai Qian, Wang Fang, Liu Qiang, Sun Quan, and the others engage in a gripping contest of power, love, and fate in this world full of temptation and challenge. This novel is more than a story about the wealthy. It is an epic of huma —Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 631 洪 Honghuang: Starting at Buzhou Mountain, I Became a Substitute 洪荒：开局不周山，我成了替身 Leaning on a Slanted Bridge in Spring Clothes春衫倚斜桥Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted A wisp of soul accidentally transmigrated into the Primordial World and awakened inside the body of the hapless Creation Green Lotus, which had been struck by lightning since the day it first emerged. But he failed to possess the lotus. Instead, he caused the original lotus to develop sentience, transforming it into twin lotuses that grew side by side. He had become a stand-in. With no System or cheats, and too embarrassed to call himself a transmigrator, Qingxuan didn’t dare dream of dominati 35.7kReads9.1Score2.7k14d adds
32. 632 国 National Fate: With Civilization Lost, I Play the Dao Ancestor Hongjun 国运：文明断层，我扮演道祖鸿钧 Every Strike Is Fatal刀刀致命Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Blue Star, on the brink of resource depletion, is struck by a sudden upheaval as mysterious forbidden lands descend upon the world. 197 countries around the globe! 197 contestants! Each contestant is bound to their country's destiny and competes as its representative! At the same time, the forbidden lands grant every contestant an inheritance. The whole world erupts in excitement! But the Dragon Kingdom's civilization has suffered a break in its legacy, leaving it with no inheritance worthy of t 1.1kReads5.7Score10114d adds
33. 633 大 The Earth God of Great Zhou 大周土地公 Lone Boat Herding Clouds孤舟牧云Eastern Fantasy5.6M WordsCompleted [Quality guaranteed across 5 million characters. Feel free to bookmark and enjoy!] He transmigrates into the world of Sword and Fairy and becomes the lowest-ranking Earth God. Relying on the incense offerings of the spirits in the wilderness, such as weasels, foxes, rats, hedgehogs, and snakes, he grows stronger step by step and establishes a clan of immortals. He teaches weasels to lay bricks, foxes to tell stories, rats to mint coins, and pythons to sail the seas... Starting out as an Earth Go 27.3kReads9.0Score3.2k14d adds

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    Five hundred years after the Zhou dynasty overthrew the Shang, the protagonist transmigrated into the body of a local deity appointed by the Shang emperor. Unable to enjoy the Zhou dynasty's offerings, he was forced to associate with mountain spirits and wild monsters. Through "demanding investiture," he taught these spirits to take human form and imparted knowledge of human conduct to them. He taught a weasel to move bricks, a fox spirit to tell stories, a rat spirit to forge coins, and a python spirit to navigate the seas. Step by step, he created the Five Great Immortals.

34. 634 斩 Cutting Spring 斩春 Chinese Loropetalum in the South南有檵木Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted ༆ Original title: "Slaying Spring", courtesy title: "Three Thousand Miles of Floating Light", also known as "A Little Bookshop in Chang'an" . "The audiobook is now available. Give it a listen!" . [Historical fantasy, farming, ancient romance, healing, opening a bookshop, romance, with a strong focus on the love story.] · [Heroine: Xu Jiang ★ Hero: Lou Yunchun] · [Other characters: Hu Xu ★ Song Li, Zeng Zhui ★ Lin Hongchu, Lin Qinnian ★ Madam Lin, Lou Jing ★ Madam Lou. Du Hui, Yuan Zuzu, Wu Zhi, 19.7kReads9.5Score3k14d adds

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    The writing is skillful, the language is profound, and the style has a leisurely feel, making it easy to immerse the reader. The text contains many beautiful sentences, making it suitable for literary excerpts and extended reading, and it has a strong Chinese cultural flavor.

35. 635 刚 I Just Returned from Another World, and You Want Me to Join the National Destiny Tournament? 刚从异界回归，你让我参加国运？ Xiao Dai晓代Urban280k WordsCompleted [National Fate] + [Livestream] + [Invincible] + [No System] Blue Star’s resources are running out, and the planet is nearing its end. At this critical moment, a national-fate game called Survival in Another World descends upon Blue Star. Five contestants are randomly selected from every country. Their fates are bound to their nations, and they must enter another world to survive in a global competition broadcast live from start to finish. The game can provide anything: citizens’ lifespans, physi 1.5kReads6.2Score10214d adds
36. 636 撷 The Journey to Win Your Heart 撷君行 Stay Together Forever常相守Eastern Fantasy201k WordsOngoing Time’s wheels roll ever onward into the mid-Tang era. On this land shrouded by evil spirits, the people suffer while no one comes to their aid. Only Sun A Shi, the Medicine King, leads his disciples in searching for the secret to driving the evil spirits away. Three couples among the Medicine King’s disciples, Jiang Ze and Jiegeng, Gancao and Guizhi, and Doukou and Didi, hold fast to their faith in battle and never give up in the face of hardship. Like dancers, they weave love and hate into a ma 126Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "I wish you would gather more of this, for it is the most cherished symbol of longing": The novel *Xie Xie Jun Xing* (谢貴行) opens with an absurd scene set in the late Tang Dynasty, focusing on six heroes of traditional Chinese medicine exorcising evil spirits. Descendants of historical figures such as Tang Banzong, Wei Xiaozheng, Tang Xiaozang, Hou Yi, Sun Ashi, Song Yixian, Wang Xiaoshun, and Zhan Le all make appearances. It depicts the myriad aspects of human life while incorporating modern elements. A work that blends antiquity with fresh humor—a truly delightful piece! @Mo Yan

37. 637 回 Back in the Ming Dynasty as the Emperor's Grandson 回到大明当皇孙 Tea Books and Goldfish茶书金鱼Historical1.2M WordsOngoing My name is Zhu Yingying. I am the eldest legitimate grandson of the Great Ming. My grandfather is Zhu Yuanzhang, founding emperor of the Great Ming. With a single thought, flowers bloom, and I rule over the capital, forging a glorious Great Ming unlike any other. (This is not a transmigration story. Zhu Yingying simply gains a set of memories from a later age, and this is a story of the Great Ming told from his perspective.) 187Reads8.9Score—14d adds

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    With sharp penmanship, the author depicts the political turmoil of the court; vividly portrays the characters vying for power and scheming; profoundly rich in historical context, the author showcases the charm of history; with rigorous logic, the author fills in the regrets of the early Ming Dynasty; and with a brilliant pen, the author creates masterpieces!

38. 638 我 The Years I Became a God in the National Destiny Game 我在国运游戏封神的那些年 Jiujiu Pear久久梨Two Male Leads453k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + National Destiny + livestreaming + wish fulfillment + bottom protagonist + wild imagination + infinite survival] [Hidden BOSS bottom of unknown type x upright, powerful catnip top] Lin Xiaomiao was the hidden BOSS of a horror survival game. After devouring the mastermind God who controlled everything from behind the scenes, an accident sent him to a completely new world. In this world, the Destiny Game System ruled everything. Every year, it opened seven game instances, selecti 1.8kReads8.8Score22714d adds
39. 639 大 The Martial Emperor of Ming: Zhu Biao, Zhu Yuanzhang’s Eldest Legitimate Son! 大明武帝，朱元璋嫡长子朱标！ Broken Blade断刃Historical63k WordsOngoing Historical fiction + no System + Age of Exploration + Industrial Revolution + global expansion In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, May 1392, Zhu Biao, Crown Prince Yiwen and the empire's undisputed heir, dies, leaving posterity with an imagined perfect Ming Dynasty. In this new timeline, when Emperor Wu ascends the throne, he makes a vow: Give me seventy years, and Europe will be the Ming's pasture! North America will be the Ming's granary! Fusang will produce silver for me, and Westland will be 126Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 640 国 War for National Destiny: I Unseal the Ancient Gods 国运之战：我解封上古诸神 Bu Yun步云Urban1.5M WordsCompleted In the primordial age, the Heavenly Venerables, emperors, immortals, and saints were all unknown to the world. The gods and Buddhas who filled the heavens had vanished without a trace. Su Chen transmigrated to a parallel version of Huaxia and suddenly discovered that countries around the world had begun summoning beings through their national fortunes! The Sakura Islands, ancient Egypt, Brahmanism, and the Greek gods began summoning deities! But because Huaxia's history was incomplete, it strugg 275Reads5.9Score—14d adds
41. 641 大 Great Ming: I Reform the Law with the Clan Genealogy 大明，我以族谱变法 Meow Xiaoxi喵小夕Historical814k WordsOngoing During the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty, Fang Shi transmigrates into the body of a scholar. He would never have believed that one day he would be bundled off to the Imperial Prison along with chickens and dogs. P.S. One female lead [a plot device, no romance]. No dumbing down, no System. 505Reads9.2Score10214d adds
42. 642 开EN From the Start, Immortal for Eternity, Laying Low Until the End of Time 开局长生万古，苟到天荒地老 Purple Spirit Wind and Snow紫灵风雪Eastern Fantasy6.1M WordsCompleted [Published in print] [Not a wish-fulfillment story + tranquil daily life + lighthearted humor + no female lead + no tragedy + survival expert] Enter with caution. A longevity story told from the perspective of an immortal, spanning several great eras of cultivation. It begins in an ordinary mountain village, moves into a small domain, and then enters the vast world of cultivation, passing through the eras of flourishing development, golden prosperity, the collapse of the rules, the great dark up 515.8kReads9.7Score69.9k14d adds

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    Absolutely a good book

43. 643 国 National Destiny Livestream: Reporting the Dragon Nation's Player for Cheating 国运直播：举报龙国选手开挂 Helan Qing贺兰倾Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [Livestream + strong female lead + no goody-two-shoes heroine + feel-good power fantasy + no romance] He Jiu: “Oh my goodness, what kind of world have I landed in?” Heaven’s Will of Blue Star: “...A world on the verge of destruction!” (Weak, pitiful, helpless, and on the verge of tears.) He Jiu: “Send me back. I don’t want to transmigrate.” Heaven’s Will of Blue Star: “You can’t go back. Since you’re here, you might as well make the best of it.” He Jiu: “...” (You can’t just force someone into t 8.8kReads9.2Score67914d adds
44. 644 本 This King's Sleeve Is Thoroughly Severed 本王这袖，断的彻底 Born Under a Lucky Star八字过硬Two Male Leads562k WordsCompleted [Preorders for The World Cannot Keep What It Loves Most open at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15. For the first 15 minutes, signed copies are available with no quantity limit; from 16 to 30 minutes, copies personally signed by the author are available with no quantity limit!] [Two male leads + The prince has a bit of a sense of humor] Everyone knew Prince Pu was gay. Even the man on the imperial throne turned a blind eye. Prince Pu had loved many people in his life. A horseman from the frontier 34.7kReads9.6Score5k14d adds

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    Prince Pu's homosexuality was common knowledge. Even the emperor on the throne turned a blind eye. Prince Pu loved many people in his life: a galloping knight from the frontier plains, a musician with exceptional skill, a high-ranking official in the court, and a hermit in a secluded valley. But later, he realized: love and hate are but a fleeting moment, life and death, a hundred years.

45. 645 草 A Commoner Holds the Imperial Seal, So Let Me Be Rude 草民执玺，庶我无礼 Bread Fu Lu Wa面包福禄娃Historical1.1M WordsOngoing [Alternate history + political intrigue + factional strife + succession struggle + war] No System, no invincibility, no treasures, no special bloodline, no golden finger… nothing at all! From the start, all He Yan can say is “Ah!” He’s the unlucky soul who transmigrates into a book as a lowly slave on the frontier. Mired in the dirt, he’s caught in a time of chaos, with a life as cheap as an ant’s. When even a bowl of porridge and a meal of rice are no longer guaranteed, should he accept his fat 154Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A masterpiece of historical research. Let's put it this way: it can be read as a reference book for historical knowledge, as a textbook for officialdom and power struggles, and as a comprehensive collection of ancient customs. It is a hidden gem.

46. 646 恐 The Terrifying National Fate War: From the Start, Ghost Soldiers Cross the Border and Terrify the World 恐怖国运战，开局阴兵过境吓傻全球 An Old Man's Dream After Drinking酒后老头的梦Urban258k WordsCompleted The Horror Arena has descended upon Blue Star, dragging every country around the world into the competition. The victors will receive the blessing of national destiny and endure for all eternity. The losers will see their nations fall, their families perish, and their legacies wiped out. “Dragon Nation? Ha! It’s no match for the horrors of our Great Sakura Nation!” “Dragon Nation has lost nine times in a row. One more win, and it’ll belong to us!” Dragon Nation has no ghosts or gods? Ha! The 101Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 647 国 The National Destiny Chessboard: From Old Zhao Yun to Riding Across Japan 国运棋局：从老年赵云到马踏东瀛 Drunk on Your Heart君心独醉Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Historical and mythical beings as chess pieces, written terms as the foundation, and destiny as the wager... A spitting corpse from Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio faces off against a Western ghoul... The martial arts master Dadao Wang Wu faces Sir Percival of the Knights of the Holy Grail... The Taiping Army faces the Macedonian phalanx... The Knights of the Round Table make their last stand at the Hot Springs Gate... After transmigrating here, I was abandoned by the will of the world for t 3kReads8.3Score23814d adds
48. 648 逆 From Obscurity to Stardom: A Peking Opera Beauty Takes on International Talent Shows 逆袭封神，京剧美人玩转国际选秀 Moonlit Green Deer月见青鹿Modern Romance578k WordsCompleted Pei Qinyin was once a celebrated opera star renowned throughout the capital, but she died on the battlefield at the age of twenty-five. After transmigrating, she finds herself an obscure trainee on the verge of elimination from an international talent competition. A contestant from Daguo claims calligraphy as her country's cultural heritage? Pei Qinyin will put that to the test on the spot. The media from Liguo refuses to acknowledge the war? Now that they're living in peacetime, she'll show the 5kReads9.5Score97514d adds

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    All three books feature traditional culture, and the writing is quite good. The first book particularly impressed me with its section on tea culture (it explained things in great detail, the kind where you can really learn something). The second and third books were about opera and musical instruments, but it's been so long that I've forgotten most of it. Those cultural elements are connected to the plot, rather than being explained in detail.

49. 649 恐 The Age of Terror: I Begin as a Gravekeeper 恐怖时代，从成为守墓人开始 Ghost God Yama鬼神阎罗Mystery3.3M WordsOngoing [Reborn] + [Eerie] + [Underworld Official Ranks] + [Ghost Control] + [A Little Farming] + [Tomb Construction] An era of terror descended, and a death game began. This was a world where ghost controllers and the eerie coexisted. In his previous life, Chu Qing had been on the verge of becoming the First-Rank Underworld Official, King Chujiang. He was reborn in the future, back to the very beginning of the eerie era. The old rules were on the verge of collapse. Who would rule the dark dawn? Chu Qin 88.3kReads8.9Score7.8k14d adds

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    Chinese-style eeriness, sequence professions

50. 650 必 Required Reading: A Guide to Scientific Cultivation 必修：科学修仙指南 Qian Nüyou乾女有Eastern Fantasy370k WordsOngoing [Scientific Cultivation + No System + Warning: Lots of Technical Details!] Could the culprit behind the decline of the sect's spirit herbs be a certain trace chemical? Was the secret to crushing cultivators of the same generation in formations algorithms or modular design? Cultivation in this world seems to depend on spiritual energy, but is it actually governed by different “fundamental interactions”? In a daze, Lan Zhu transmigrated to the cultivation world. He had no cheat and no System. The 16Reads6.9Score—14d adds

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    Everyone who saw it said it was good.

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