Strong Knowledge Base, Any Topic Is Fine 知识过硬，各种都行

1. 1 重 After Being Reborn, I Devoted Myself to Huaxia: A Peerless National Scholar! 重生后，我身许华夏，国士无双！ Kitten Eating Ice Cream吃雪糕的奶猫Urban638k WordsCompleted Before Gu Ran took the college entrance exam, no one understood what the greatest upheaval in a century truly meant. With China facing an uphill struggle, the distinguished academician Gu Zhiqiu was reborn on the eve of the college entrance exam. He flipped the chessboard, tossed away the pieces, and then announced to the world: “It's China's turn to counterattack.” 10.5kReads9.0Score813Shelves

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   The author himself is a physics professor, so his skills are definitely top-notch. You'll find yourself getting lectured while reading, haha!

2. 2 天 Chinese Class Broadcast on the Sky Screen, and the Ancients Are Losing It 天幕直播语文课，古人破防了 vwvwvwHistorical503k WordsOngoing Ancestors, do you realize you’ve been “eating people”? The first text, “Blessing,” shows how feudal ethics devoured Xianglin Sao. The second text, “Kong Yiji,” shows how the feudal imperial examination system devoured Kong Yiji. The texts coming up next include: “An Ode to Epang Palace”: The Qin dynasty fell in the reign of its second emperor. Qin Shi Huang utterly lost it, and we’ll explore the cycle of rise and fall shared by every dynasty in Chinese history. Let all the emperors lose it t 68.4kReads9.1Score5.7kShelves

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   Don't be fooled by the book's simple title; in reality—"So, when we can't truly empathize, are we willing to admit that perhaps there is a kind of suffering we don't understand, but it is real?" "Who can guarantee they won't make mistakes? Who can guarantee they'll always have a smooth life?" "If only perfect victims deserve sympathy, then there are very few people in this world worthy of sympathy. If only suffering we can empathize with is considered suffering, then we will never understand most people." This is one of the most brilliant themes of "Kong Yiji." Lu Xun's most poignant aspect is that he makes the reader become a spectator in the Xianheng Tavern, laughing at Kong Yiji. Then, years later, when you encounter difficulties in life, he appears and asks: Who are you laughing at? How much does the man in the tattered long gown you're laughing at resemble yourself? A bullet hits you right between the eyebrows. What are society's expectations of men? You are a man, so you should support your family, achieve great things, and stand out from the crowd. She turned to look at the camera, her voice soft but every word clear. "This society has no patience for men who fail. It gives them more resources, but also heavier shackles. It tells them to strive for fame, status, and success; if they don't, they're worthless. And when a man internalizes these standards, he doesn't even pity himself. Kong Yiji refused to take off his long gown until his death, not because he refused to admit defeat, but because he had become one with these standards. He believed that men must succeed. He failed, so he deserved it. He was beaten for stealing books, and he felt he deserved it. He had his leg broken by Ding, the scholar, and he felt he deserved it. He never hated the system until his death; he only hated himself for not passing the exam. This is the most thorough form of cannibalism, chewing up even the marrow, leaving not even a wronged soul."

3. 3 北 The Great Song Dynasty Medicine Merchant 北宋大药商 Xing De杏得Ancient Romance1.9M WordsOngoing Who says transmigration stories have to come with a System, a pocket dimension, or cheat-level cultivation? After a dreamlike brush with a life that felt like a mirage, Lu Sheng returns from the modern world of concrete and steel to the Northern Song dynasty. Drawing on years of experience working with medicinal herbs, he learns to identify hundreds of plants, make pills, process medicinal ingredients, develop herbal cosmetics, and cook medicinal dishes. More than two hundred Chinese medicina 18kReads8.8Score2.6kShelves

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   The medicinal materials are illustrated.

4. 4 张 Zhang Sangou’s Get-Rich Journal 张三狗发财笔记 Wandering Immortal of the Northern Mountain北山浪荡仙Urban2.7M WordsCompleted A comedy novel with absolutely no pretensions. A poor boy from the mountains refuses to settle for an ordinary life and ventures out into the world, carving out a place for himself through his own efforts. The cast of bizarre characters will have you laughing out loud. It gets more and more exciting as it goes. San Gou grows more mature and more cunning, with more and more schemes brewing in his head. In the end, he makes it! He becomes a billionaire. His journey is a whirlwind of chaos and laug 60.8kReads8.7Score6.4kShelves

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   Please do not read this book late at night, as you may find it difficult to control your laughter and disturb the neighbors.

5. 5 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.5kReads—Score494Shelves

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   I've read this book five or six times before recommending it to my fellow readers. If you read it patiently, you'll absolutely be hooked. *The Great Tang Emperor Renzu* is a historical romance novel with the quality of a serious drama! I guarantee the more you read, the more addictive it becomes! It's intellectually stimulating and logically sound! Quality is absolutely guaranteed! This nearly one-million-word novel was completed in September, with all foreshadowing resolved, all plot holes filled, and no disappointing ending. The author's writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military battles, and court intrigue are all top-notch. The book has a grand scope, lofty ideals, profound thoughts, rich cultural background, and exceptional character portrayals! If you don't enjoy it, you can slap me in the face!

6. 6 D DC: Still Force, Stillness DC：静止力止静 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Anime Fanfiction390k WordsOngoing No female lead, no System, and not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. There’s no golden opening trilogy and no forced, bizarre hook. This is a slow-paced DC fanfic. The story is grounded in the tone of the original DC comics, focusing on its characters and worldbuilding while following the main timeline of the comics. The pacing is gentle, making it a good fit for readers who are willing to settle in and savor the story. If you prefer stories with intense conflict from the start and fast-paced, 4.1kReads7.5Score283Shelves

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   DC's new book. An American crime fiction series.

7. 7 都 We're Already in Showbiz, Who Still Cares About Romance? 都混娱乐圈了，谁还谈感情啊 Banana Art香蕉艺术Urban353k WordsCompleted Zhang Xin, a cryptocurrency operations manager, is reborn as a lovesick trainee on Blue Star who died from holding his breath. You came to work in the entertainment industry, so why are you talking about love... "Playing along is fine, but catching real feelings is out of the question!" But... A singing diva, a top-tier starlet, an award-winning actress, a wealthy heiress... No, he couldn't take it anymore. Faced with the choice between being a beast and being worse than a beast, he chose "somew 859Reads—Score116Shelves

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   It's almost over.

8. 8 重 Reborn as a Simpleton, I Became a Billionaire by Collecting Scrap 重生二傻子，靠收破烂成亿万富豪 Wandering Immortal of the Northern Mountain北山浪荡仙Urban444k WordsCompleted A ninety-three-year-old man from another timeline transmigrates to 1982. His soul takes up residence in the body of a high school student nicknamed Ersha, or “Second Fool.” The student is known as the king of repeaters. At twenty-three, he is still in high school. The original owner of the body, Wu Dazhi, was nicknamed Gouzi as a child. Despite his towering build and weight of over two hundred pounds, he was timid by nature and afraid of trouble. People bullied him constantly, but he never dared 10.9kReads6.3Score863Shelves
9. 9 来 Arriving in Southern Ming, an Engineering Student Crushes the Qing and Restores China 来到南明，工科生横扫满清复华夏 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical535k WordsOngoing In the first year of the Hongguang reign, Jiangnan is on the verge of falling. The realm is shattered, and the people are displaced. A modern engineering expert unexpectedly arrives in the storm-tossed chaos of the Southern Ming. The land is divided among warlords, powerful enemies press at its borders, and the old and new dynasties take turns on the stage. He has no peerless martial arts, but he possesses engineering, manufacturing, and scientific knowledge far ahead of his time. He gathers dis 1.1kReads—Score103Shelves

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   Let the heroes of the Southern Ming Dynasty who resisted the Qing Dynasty see the light of day again.

10. 10 年 A Commoner’s Road to Survival in the Era of Quick Transmigration 年代快穿凡人求生路 Springtime Deer Song鹿鸣春Modern Romance3.6M WordsOngoing Read this first: The protagonist has no memories and no golden finger. She only has vague impressions of the skills she learned in other worlds, as if she were born knowing them. The pacing varies: some worlds last around ten chapters, while others take dozens. The protagonist can be male, female, or an animal. There is no fixed CP. Men don’t occupy her heart, but she’s rarely been without one nearby. The story is still ongoing, so a low rating is normal. It will gradually rise later on. Every w 34.2kReads9.0Score2.7kShelves

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    I dare say this is the top novel I've read in over a decade, absolutely no substitutes! It's a true gem, the kind that will really sharpen your mind! A must-read, you'll regret it if you don't. If you don't like it, feel free to criticize me. The cases are all based on real-life or news events, but with completely different endings. A high-quality transmigration novel with sharp intellect, no downgrades, logical thinking, and no frustrating moments. The female lead doesn't have any cheat codes; she's incredibly cautious. This author is a true master, it's a pity the author is bad at naming things, but this is truly the pinnacle of transmigration novels—no cheat codes, incredibly good! It's truly the best transmigration novel I've ever read! I highly recommend this novel to women of all ages, especially young girls (the author provides solutions for every age group, from young to old, very practical). It's very insightful, you'll regret it if you don't read it! You can really learn so much! The author's greatest strength is this kind of insightful, thought-provoking story! The author's novels all have very positive values, are uplifting, and profound. The author has a deep understanding of human nature and vividly portrays the myriad aspects of life! Most importantly, the female lead has incredibly high emotional and intellectual intelligence! The core of the story is truly powerful and worth studying repeatedly; her eloquence is phenomenal! Her abilities are also superb! Her language skills are exceptional! The novel is very realistic; the author portrays human nature and interpersonal relationships with great insight! There are also various life philosophies and principles that are truly educational! I was frantically taking notes and screenshots while reading this novel. The female lead is clear-headed and doesn't have any special advantages. She often starts off on a dire situation, without any past memories or special abilities, but she doesn't follow the conventional path and ultimately manages to perfectly overcome adversity and turn the tables. In each new world, she has no memories of her previous lives, relying on her intelligence and diligence to break free from fate and forge her own path. This book truly depicts many real-life dilemmas that women might encounter and how to cope with them. I think the author wrote exceptionally well, providing many insights. Many of the material is drawn from real life or actual events, keeping up with current events.

11. 11 解 Dissociators: The Chronicles of Saint Judas Island 解离者：圣犹大岛纪事 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery203k WordsCompleted On the picturesque island of St. Judas, a series of locked-room mysteries and cunning murders unfold. The person who comes to solve them is a professional assassin. He understands killing and strategy, using a killer's instincts to unravel one impossible crime after another. Beneath the sunlit island, lies, old grudges, and conspiracies steadily rise to the surface. With classic locked-room mysteries at its heart, an immersive deserted-island atmosphere, and four linked cases, the story asks at 90Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 12 电 Digital Homecoming: Reborn 《电子归途之重生》 Guest of Qinggu Valley箐谷客31k WordsCompleted The Electronic Road Home: Reborn 352Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These are high-quality, hardcore science fiction novellas, filled with scientific knowledge and science fiction elements: "Electronic Journey: Breaking the Cocoon" and "Electronic Journey: Rebirth".

13. 13 先 The Ancient Prophecy: The Return of Saling 先古之谕萨灵归来 Mr. Sazhilingxing萨之灵星先生Modern Romance89k WordsCompleted In ancient times, shaman mages used their mysterious powers to protect the balance of the land. They lived in harmony with nature, using spiritual energy to preserve the peace of the mountains and rivers and the well-being of their tribes. But their peaceful days were shattered overnight when a rift suddenly appeared in the sky, and monsters and demons from distant star systems surged toward their tranquil homeland like a tidal wave. The shaman mages rallied at once, knowing that the fate of the 165Reads7.9Score100Shelves

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    These are must-read books; their value is still increasing. [Already added to my wishlist]

14. 14 工 An Engineering Student Ventures into the Late Ming 工科小伙闯明末 Ripples in the River of History历史长河的浪花Historical1.0M WordsCompleted A middle-aged bachelor, beaten down by society and thwarted at every turn in the modern world, with no connections to his name but plenty of knowledge and ability, is accidentally transported to the Chongzhen era at the end of the Ming dynasty. Relying on his modern knowledge while adapting to the era’s actual technological and industrial capabilities, he works hard to quietly change history and prevent China’s decline. 2.9kReads7.8Score197Shelves
15. 15 解 The Dissociator: The Canary Heist 解离者：金丝雀大劫案 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery119k WordsCompleted This series focuses on a heist of the century. What seemed like an ordinary day at Collingwood Global Investment Bank is shattered when a gang of armed robbers breaks in. They force the bank employees to follow their orders. In the aftermath, a chief inspector caught in a dilemma races against time, vowing to discover who stole the £3.9 billion and why. 75Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 16 高 High Martial: I Become Strong Against My Will Through Infinite Soul Transmigration 高武：从无限魂穿开始被迫变强 Has an Account on BilibiliB站有号Urban99k WordsOngoing At the moment the Antarctic entered its long night, an unknown "thing" slipped past the eternal laws of nature. And so the fusion began... As the fusion brought more intelligent life forms, reproductive isolation arose between the fused beings and the old forms of life. The era when nations were divided by human political systems came to an end, and the era of nations classified by species officially began. Four hundred years later, a college student transmigrated from the underground world to t 175Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book, dual protagonists (male and female leads from dual perspectives) (dual storylines), currently 60,000 words, not a wish-fulfillment novel, with a completely new world view and a new combat system (I'm open to revisions).

17. 17 电 Digital Homecoming: Breaking Free from the Cocoon 《电子归途之破茧》 Guest of Qinggu Valley箐谷客30k WordsCompleted Electronic Journey Home: Breaking Free 337Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 18 天EN The Heavenly Eye Feng Shui Master 天眼风水师 Light of the Dao道之光Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [A feng shui novel] [Featuring feng shui, Daoist medicine, psychology, and economics; read faces and phone numbers] [Practical insights] [Explaining the esoteric with science] My master hastily taught me the art of divination and passed down a few books. Before I even had the chance to formally begin my training in the mountains, he sent me down into the world to help people... Where can I even go to complain about that? Amid the mortal world, I help others and cultivate myself. 694.2kReads9.6Score146.3kShelves
19. 19 复 The Revenge Concerto 复仇协奏曲 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery272k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! A worldbuilding-driven, realistic mystery where evidence is just the final nail in the procedural coffin. The first book in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to do the dirty work. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind dissociates from pain; the body breaks free from the dust. The Ame 414Reads—Score101Shelves
20. 20 修 The Cultivation Investiture of the Gods 修仙封神榜 Light of the Dao道之光Fantastical Romance602k WordsCompleted In the Age of Declining Dharma, immortals and demons wage a great war. The Way of Heaven is the way of humanity. The survival of the Dharma realm rests in the hands of every one of us. This book is tagged as fantasy romance. The love in this story is the Way of Heaven's care for all living beings, and the righteous love that inspires them to work together to uphold its order. Cultivating immortality means cultivating humanity. The righteous path in this world is a rough one. 14.2kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves
21. 21 解 The Dissociator: The Extravagant Prisoner and the Underground Howl 解离者：奢囚与地下啸 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery160k WordsCompleted New York is split between day and night, two worlds at odds. Hired by a wealthy family to rescue their kidnapped heir, hitman Rick uncovers a sprawling conspiracy. Meanwhile, Roy, a subway veteran worn down by corporate exploitation, launches a fierce rebellion in the underground tunnels. There are no crime investigations or justice here, only struggles for profit and settling scores under a code of gray rules. The victors are free to rewrite the truth. Desire and the cruelty of class are laid b 87Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 22 五 Five Yue Battle Blades 五越战刃 Starlight Across the Nine Heavens 1星耀九霄1Historical256k WordsCompleted I transmigrated into the crown prince of an ancient fictional dynasty. Unfortunately, three days after I ascended the throne, enemy cavalry breached the capital. I became the shortest-reigning emperor in history. Just as the rebels were about to tear me apart, my System awakened. I got five divine weapons from the start, and each time I "escaped from prison," I unlocked another one 23Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 23 解 The Disintegrator: A World of Black and Gray 解离者：黑灰世界 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban138k WordsCompleted Rick accidentally plunges into the dark abyss of an international drug cartel's deals, confronting the tangled connections between drug crimes and gang forces and witnessing countless bloody battles. Through one man's eyes, the story depicts a gripping, dark struggle for power, steeped in money and murder. 57Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 24 画 Drawing Eyes 画眼睛 Light of the Dao道之光Modern Romance306k WordsOngoing Most people are blind in both eyes and heart. They recognize clothes, not people; they see only profit and can’t see cause and effect. The blind are stubborn and foolish. Who will paint eyes for all living beings? 22.3kReads9.4Score3.8kShelves
25. 25 红 Loyal Souls of the Red Earth 红土忠魂 Starlight Across the Nine Heavens 1星耀九霄1Urban137k WordsCompleted A realistic war story about the Sino-Vietnamese War of Self-Defense. It portrays the brutality of war and humanity’s longing and yearning for peace. In human society, peaceful development never lasts long, and a happy life is never easy to come by. 9Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 26 熬 Surviving the Ordeal 熬过劫难 Tian Geng 17685田庚17685Urban925k WordsOngoing First, be certain that you can reach the summit. Then believe this book can rewrite your fate, and believe in the power of belief. By the time you read this book, the identity you have now will already have begun to loosen its grip. The moment you choose to begin, you have already left mediocrity behind. Can my story help you find your own path to salvation? May words reveal the power they truly hold. 60.7kReads9.2Score12.7kShelves

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    What kind of person can write a book like this? More beneficial than a novel, more interesting than a textbook, the book with the most underlines and notes!

27. 27 天 I Fear Neither Heaven nor Earth, Only Leaks 天不怕，地不怕，就怕漏 Starlight Across the Nine Heavens 1星耀九霄1Historical20k WordsCompleted These are stories from Chinese folk legends. The older generation in my family used to tell them to me when I was little. Today, I've polished them up a bit to share with you. Chinese culture must be passed down, not allowed to disappear. 38Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 28 解 Dissolver: Assassination 解离者：刺杀 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban159k WordsCompleted With the election approaching, the political landscape is shrouded in uncertainty. Acting on a secret assignment, Rick navigates official cover-ups, power struggles, and layers of deception. Following the faintest clues, he carefully pieces together the truth and hunts down the mysterious mastermind lurking behind it all. He quietly snuffs out a deadly crisis capable of changing the balance of power before it can take root. 121Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 29 贞 The Leisurely Prince of Zhenguan 贞观小闲王 Enlightenment on the Way悟途Historical7.7M WordsOngoing [No System]+ [Lighthearted]+ [Farming] Have you ever wondered what you’d do if you transmigrated to ancient times with no System and no golden finger? You’re not a physicist, chemist, or historian, just an ordinary person from the future. Everything you know comes from movies, TV, short-video platforms, and the media. How would you survive? Follow an ordinary person who transmigrates into Li Shen, Li Shimin’s tenth son at the beginning of the Tang dynasty. With nothing but his limited knowledge 117.7kReads9.2Score6.8kShelves

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    The author referenced many Tang Dynasty classics, and the depiction of folk customs is very realistic, with a fluent writing style. [Learned something new]

30. 30 解 Dissolver: Incoming Missile 解离者：导弹袭来 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Urban156k WordsCompleted Rick, the hard-bitten killer from the series, returns once more. His close friend is brutally murdered, and the trail leads to a major missile trafficking case deliberately kept under wraps. To avenge his brother, Rick ventures alone into the heart of the conspiracy. As he presses forward through a perilous investigation, he finally slays his enemy with decisive force and successfully averts a missile crisis threatening the United States. 146Reads—Score—Shelves
31. 31 解 Dissociator: Financial Bullets 解离者：金融子弹 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery167k WordsCompleted Rick takes on a covert chain of missions spanning three continents: assassinate the key figures in charge of five ports. At the same time, he uses the hedge fund behind his client to make a killing, sending his personal wealth skyrocketing. Danger follows close behind. Britain’s MI5 and Interpol trace the clues back to Rick, reopening last year’s unsolved assassination cases and quietly closing their international dragnet around him. The unlikely alliance between assassination and capital stirs 259Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 32 概 The Conceptual River God Leads His Nation Beyond the Galaxy 概念河神，带领国家超脱星河 Hutu Nao胡图脑Urban442k WordsCompleted (New novel: Island Survival: I Awakened the River God's Conceptual Ability from the Start!) After transmigrating and becoming a River God, he gained a conceptual ability. Once the country discovered him, they started tossing all kinds of high-tech equipment into the river as if it cost them nothing. “Hey, kid, did you drop this 5-nanometer lithography machine, this 3-nanometer one, or this 1-nanometer one?” “Hey, kid, did you drop this nuclear fission reactor, this nuclear fusion reactor, or thi 1.1kReads7.6Score100Shelves

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    The first three are novels, containing some rather hardcore knowledge (but you'll only learn the concepts after reading them). The rest are knowledge-based books.

33. 33 解 The Dissociator: A Black Comedy of Errors 解离者：黑色幽默大事件 Naturally Simpleminded憨的自然Mystery165k WordsCompleted No formulaic power fantasies! Worldbuilding-driven, realist mystery, where evidence is just the final nail needed to make things official. The second installment in the Dissociator series. This is a story about a killer! A killer and a detective, willing to get their hands dirty. Dissociation is a symptom of detachment following trauma. It is commonly associated with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) or dissociative disorders. The mind breaks free from pain, the body escapes the dust of 100Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 34 你 You’re a Game Designer, So Why Are You Filing Reports at the Police Station Every Day? 你个游戏设计师，天天警局备案？ Call Me Great Lord叫我大官人Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [Extremely Illegal] [Come Get Me] [Not Human] [Livestream Meme Mayhem] [Hilarious] PS: This is a lighthearted, funny story full of livestream antics and memes. After transmigrating to a parallel world, Chu Sheng awakens a god-tier game designer System. He gets streamers and viewers worked up, earns emotional points, and unlocks more games. But Chu Sheng discovers that every game he unlocks is way too illegal! He unlocks Thief Simulator and makes Dai Xiaomei cry. But the robbery is so realistic t 25.4kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves
35. 35 让 I Asked You to Sell Goods Part-Time, Not Hand Everything Over to the State! 让你兼职卖货，你全上交国家？ The Spinning, Leaping Lucky Cat旋转跳跃的招财猫Urban500k WordsCompleted Lin Heng is terminally ill. As he lies on the brink of death, he binds himself to a System that can forcibly extend his life whenever a trade succeeds. As the System levels up, the items for sale grow increasingly bizarre. Before long, Lin Heng realizes something is off. A researcher at the National Research Institute rages, “Boss, this is a shape-memory alloy! Isn't it illegal for you to own this privately?” Lin Heng: “Don't be ridiculous. It's just ordinary jewelry, three pieces for ten yuan.” 5.9kReads8.5Score465Shelves
36. 36 三 Three-Line Cycle: Reversing Course Westward 三线轮回：逆骨西行 Wolf's-Tail Fern狼尾蕨Mystery175k WordsCompleted A mysterious letter drags me into a deadly game spanning centuries! In the modern-day snowfields, I face evil spirits. Amid the flames of war in the Republic of China era, I save our ancestors. In the hidden palace chambers of the Ming dynasty, I uncover the secrets of the Jianwen Emperor... Piao Zhixuan and I battle across time, unlock the bronze mirror’s seal, and fight an evil spirit a thousand years old. Family destiny, duty to our country, and bonds forged through life and death knot togeth 133Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Look at this book! It's packed with knowledge, a super long and grand narrative with interconnected plots!

37. 37 三 Three Kingdoms: While Others Become Lords, I Serve Under Yuan Shu 三国：别人当主公，我当袁术手下 Only Time Reveals a Person's Heart日久了才能见人心Historical345k WordsOngoing When other people transmigrate, they become Liu Bei or Cao Cao, Sun Ce or Zhou Yu. At worst, they become brilliant strategists or mighty generals who make their mark in history. Historical studies PhD Zhang Jun, on the other hand, opens his eyes to find himself as Zhang Xun, a general under Yuan Shu. Yes, that Yuan Shu: the man who declared himself emperor, alienated everyone, and eventually died of thirst without even a sip of honey water. As the Grand General of the Zhongshi Dynasty, Zhang Xun 18Reads—Score133Shelves

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    Jian'an, the eldest son of the Yuan family.

38. 38 盛 A Golden Age with Its Flaws 盛世有阙 Single Teacher单身老师Historical347k WordsOngoing In the thirtieth year of the Kangxi reign, a modern man awakens in the body of the twelve-year-old Fifth Prince, Yinqi. This is a time of prosperity: the northern frontier has only just been pacified, and trade flourishes across the seas. But he knows that Russia is still pushing eastward and Western warships have already sailed into the East. He also knows that beneath this prosperous age, relief grain will be embezzled, river works funds will be stolen, and ordinary people will sell their land 2Reads—Score103Shelves
39. 39 帝 Empire and Golden Ages: The Eras of the Han, Tang, and Ming Before 1500 AD 帝制与盛世 汉唐明的时代 公元1500年之前 Li Xiaopeng李晓鹏Historical215k WordsCompleted A golden age is not built in a day. The Han Empire's most understated golden age, the Zhaoxuan Revival, began with Emperor Jing's civil and military achievements. The Tang Empire's zenith, the Kaiyuan Era, had its origins in Wu Zetian's reforms to official appointments. And Zhu Yuanzhang's institutional innovations and efforts to improve official conduct laid the foundation for the Ming Empire's proud Yongle Golden Age. Author Li Xiaopeng revisits two thousand years of imperial Chinese history t 24Reads9.0Score—Shelves
40. 40 宋 A Popular History of the Song Dynasty 宋史通俗演义 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical556k WordsCompleted [Classical historical fiction based on official history | A popular history of the Song dynasty | Cai Dongfan's Historical Romances of the Dynasties] Read one volume and discover the full rise and fall of the Song dynasty across 320 years. Told in a complete narrative spanning one hundred chapters, this popular history of the Song begins with Zhao Kuangyin's Chenqiao Mutiny and his ascension to the throne, then follows the founding of the Northern Song, the Alliance of Chanyuan, Wang Anshi's ref 21Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    I haven't fully recovered since the accident, which made me realize how important health is.

41. 41 历 The Four Seasons of History, Volume on Summer: Golden Ages and Good Governance 历史四季·夏之卷：盛世与治世 Feng Minfei冯敏飞Historical164k WordsCompleted The Xia volume investigates the truth behind the "golden ages" and "eras of good governance" in Chinese history. It focuses on the origins, development, and key policies of twenty historical periods, including the Golden Age of Emperor Wu of Han, the Rule of Ming and Zhang, the Golden Age of Emperor He of Han, and the Rule of Taikang. It examines the policies and realities of each era in politics, the economy, people's livelihoods, culture, and military affairs, shedding light on hidden details 2Reads7.6Score—Shelves
42. 42 后 A Popular History of the Later Han 后汉通俗演义 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical582k WordsCompleted [Historical Romance Grounded in the Official Record, The Complete History of the Eastern Han and Three Kingdoms, An Easy Introduction to Official History] A Popular History of the Later Han is a classic historical novel in episodic form and a continuation of A Popular History of the Former Han. Across one hundred chapters, it follows the full historical arc from Wang Mang's usurpation of the Han and Emperor Guangwu's restoration, through the decline of the Eastern Han, to the division of the rea 105Reads8.6Score—Shelves
43. 43 前 A Popular History of the Former Han 前汉通俗演义 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical563k WordsCompleted [Cai Dongfan's Historical Romance, The Complete Founding History of the Han Dynasty, The Qin-Han Rivalry, A Plain-Language History, Political Intrigue and War] This book is Cai Dongfan's A Popular History of the Former Han, a classic historical novel that recounts the dynasty's rise and fall from the chaos at the end of the Qin through the middle and late Western Han. Spanning one hundred chapters, it begins with Lü Buwei's extraordinary investment and Qin Shi Huang's unification of the realm, a 128Reads8.3Score—Shelves
44. 44 活 Life in Ancient Times Isn't Easy 活在古代不容易 Shi Jiepeng史杰鹏Historical125k WordsCompleted The book follows historical details from the Pre-Qin period through the Song and Ming dynasties, focusing on ancient social institutions, legal systems, cultural ideas, and everyday life. It covers diverse topics including the customs of Chu, the culture of officialdom in the Qin and Han dynasties, and attitudes toward marriage and childbirth. Through examples such as letters written by local officials in the Han dynasty and naming customs, it reveals the oppression of social hierarchies and the 8Reads9.0Score—Shelves
45. 45 都 I Made It to Another World, So Why Am I Still Doing Construction Work? 都到异世界了怎么还要打灰 Qilias奇利亚斯Eastern Fantasy791k WordsOngoing [Western fantasy + blended worldbuilding + D&D-like + multiple heroines + construction work] Elves, dwarves, halflings? Where the heck have I ended up? Mages, priests, paladins? Supernatural powers? This is kind of interesting... I have a talent for spellcasting? Does that mean I can become a noble mage? “Hold on, what do you mean I’ve been assigned to the School of Earth and Nature?” “Damn it! I made it to another world, so why am I still stuck doing construction work?” “Archmage Grud, what 1.3kReads8.0Score117Shelves

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46. 46 两 War Clouds Over the Two Capitals: Ming, 1392–1424 两京烟云：大明1392-1424 Qian Hui千慧Historical176k WordsCompleted More than six hundred years ago, Beiping and Yingtian Prefecture, now Nanjing, entered into a contest. The struggle ultimately led to the political center of China moving north, changing the course of the country’s history for centuries. Behind this contest lay the bloodshed and sacrifice of countless people. Nation, love, and justice were all swept away by the surging currents of history, buried beneath the sands of time... 151Reads8.7Score—Shelves
47. 47 我 I Gasped in Shock!! 我倒吸了一口凉气！！ A Heartless Smile没心没扉的笑Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy] [Invincible] [A Void-Return cultivator uses technology] [Cultivation] [Academic genius] If metaphysics is the end of technology, what lies at the end of metaphysics? “Our Qingyun Sect is an orthodox school of the Three Pure Ones, registered with the Administration for Industry and Commerce and listed with the Religious Affairs Bureau. From summoning wind and rain and blessing high-voltage power lines, to exorcising ghosts and demons and performing IVF, we can do it all. The 26.7kReads9.0Score2.3kShelves

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    Very comprehensive knowledge

48. 48 失 Failure: The Qing Dynasty, 1891–1900: Reform, War, and Xenophobia 失败：1891—1900 清王朝的变革、战争与排外 Li Li李礼Historical261k WordsCompleted In the final decade of the nineteenth century, how did the late Qing dynasty move step by step toward failure? Internal reforms, foreign wars, clashes of ideas, diplomatic pressure... A history of the late Qing from a global perspective. In the late nineteenth century, the Qing Empire tried to meet its crises with reforms imposed from above, but one attempt after another failed, culminating at the century’s end in the Boxer Movement, a nationwide mobilization. At the same time, the balance of po 19Reads8.9Score—Shelves
49. 49 中 Legends of China's Golden Ages Through the Dynasties 中国历代盛世传说 Xing Chunru邢春如Historical53k WordsCompleted This book covers Shao Kang's restoration and revival of the Xia, Wu Ding's renewal of the Shang, the prosperity of the Western Zhou under Kings Cheng and Kang, the Wen and Jing eras of the Western Han, Emperor Wu of Han's creation of a golden age, Emperor Guangwu's restoration of the Eastern Han, Emperor Wu of Jin's Rule of Taikang, Emperor Wen of Liu Song's Rule of Yuanjia, Emperor Wen of Sui's Rule of Kaihuang, Emperor Taizong of Tang's Rule of Zhenguan, Emperor Gaozong of Tang's Rule of Yongh —Reads7.9Score—Shelves
50. 50 清 Theater and Court Culture in the Qing Dynasty 清代戏曲与宫廷文化 Zhu Wanshu朱万曙289k WordsCompleted This collection of essays features twenty-four papers by scholars from China and abroad. Approaching the subject from a range of perspectives, including theatrical performance spaces, ceremonial plays, textual traditions, the transmission and development of court drama culture, research into historical materials on Chinese opera, and the experience of watching performances, the essays seek to reconstruct the form and essence of theatrical performances in the Qing court as fully as possible, and —Reads7.7Score—Shelves

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