Books on Professional Subjects 专业知识的书籍

1. 1 曾 Zeng Guofan's Methods of Scholarship 曾国藩治学方法 Hu Zhefu胡哲敷Historical77k WordsCompleted This book explores three dimensions: self-cultivation, managing affairs, and reading. Its discussion of self-cultivation advocates integrating “resolve, insight, and perseverance,” building a foundation for body and mind through meditation and a regular routine. Its approach to managing affairs reveals, through practical examples such as running a household and leading an army, the unity of hands-on action and institutional innovation. Its discussion of reading emphasizes “mastering one field” a 342Reads9.0Score159Shelves

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   Everyone has their own area of ​​expertise, but it's always good to learn more about different fields.

2. 2 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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   You can learn about Chinese herbs while reading the novel, as it includes high-definition pictures of Chinese herbs.

3. 3 人 A Brief History of Human Torture 人类酷刑简史 Mark P. Donnelly马克·P.唐纳利Historical151k WordsCompleted For thousands of years, humanity has devised many ingenious and cruel ways to inflict pain on its own kind. This tragic yet seemingly universal trait has corroded the civilization humanity strives to achieve. Though we now seem to detest torture, for more than 3,000 years it was part of the laws of all Europe and much of the Far East. A Brief History of Human Torture explores the many forms of punishment, torture, coercion, and torment. It takes readers into the arenas of ancient Rome, medieval 7.2kReads9.6Score1.1kShelves

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   Some of them are so advanced that they're like reading gibberish [facepalm]

4. 4 起 Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban1.5M WordsCompleted When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get 229.5kReads9.6Score66.4kShelves

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   You must believe that the knowledge of Feng Shui and metaphysics is real and effective.

5. 5 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

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   Never mind what I can do after learning it, as long as I learn it, I won't lose anything.

6. 6 历 A General Reader's Guide to Historical Knowledge 历史常识通识读本 Li Wenqu李问渠Historical470k WordsCompleted The historian and philosopher R. G. Collingwood once said, “Today comes from yesterday, and yesterday is contained in today. Yesterday, in turn, contains the day before, and so on, all the way back to antiquity. The history of the past still exists today. It has not died.” History serves as a mirror, recording humanity’s successes and failures, prosperity and decline, and the rise and fall of eras. What happens today will be history tomorrow. As the years pass and day gives way to night, the whe 52.1kReads9.6Score1.2kShelves
7. 7 妖 Monster Codes: Journey to the West 妖怪密码：西游记 Bai Ze白泽Eastern Fantasy333k WordsCompleted How many demons are there in Journey to the West? The White Bone Spirit, Tiger Vanguard, the Red-Rumped Macaque, Red Boy... Only after enduring the Eighty-One Tribulations can one look upon the world's fortunes with a smile. What are their true forms? What becomes of them? Is there a connection between demons and natural phenomena? Here, I'll reveal the answers to all these questions, one by one. 157Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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   Interpreting classic works from another perspective [Note][Note][Note]

8. 8 一 The Three Kingdoms: History So Addictive, You Can’t Put It Down 一读就上瘾的三国史 SpikeHistorical191k WordsCompleted The Three Kingdoms era was marked by endless warfare and rival warlords, and is now familiar to everyone thanks to Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But the novel isn't history, and some of the famous stories we all know never actually happened! Did Zhuge Liang really borrow arrows with straw boats? Why is Zhang He known as “the Three Kingdoms strength tester”? How did Fei Yi live a life worthy of the title “master of pacing”? Did Cao Zhi really love his sister-in-law? Why is Cao Cao's life said to 1.2kReads9.5Score100Shelves
9. 9 资 Comprehensive Mirror in Aid of Governance: Zhou Chronicle, Modern Chinese Edition 资治通鉴·周纪（白话版） Sima Guang司马光Historical66k WordsCompleted Comprehensive Mirror to Aid in Government is a monumental chronological history of ancient China, compiled by Sima Guang during the Northern Song dynasty. It covers 1,362 years of history, from the Warring States period to the Five Dynasties. This book presents the “Zhou Annals” as a standalone work, translated in full into clear, modern language for contemporary readers. This edition covers all five volumes of the “Zhou Annals,” from the twenty-third year of King Weilie of Zhou (403 BCE) to the 17Reads8.6Score—Shelves
10. 10 趣 The Song Dynasty, Told with a Twist 趣说大宋王朝 Historical and Military Archives历史军事档案室Historical696k WordsCompleted The emperor's art of statecraft in a single cup of wine, the fateful legend of the “fragrant boy's birth,” a prophetic monk who foretold that “the inspector would become emperor,” and the schemes and ambitions behind a yellow imperial robe... The founding of the Song dynasty was far more fascinating than the history books suggest! Discover Zhao Kuangyin's rise from street urchin to founding emperor: his “forced” ascension at Chenqiao Station, the mysterious prophecy at Xiangyang Temple, the lig 5.1kReads9.5Score229Shelves
11. 11 奸 Tales of Treacherous Ministers: The Five Fiends and Six Bandits of the Northern Song 奸臣传之北宋五鬼六贼 Trajectory轨迹Historical49k WordsCompleted [A roll call of treacherous ministers, with a touch of spicy humor and theatrical satire!] The Biography of Treacherous Ministers: The Five Ghosts and Six Bandits of the Northern Song is like a blacklist of history's ultimate “villain club”! No need to transmigrate to the Song dynasty. You can “watch remotely” as these self-serving, scheming power brokers stir up trouble. Wang Qinruo, Ding Wei, Chen Pengnian, Liu Chenggui, and Lin Te, along with Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Wang Fu, Liang Shicheng, Zhu 5Reads8.4Score—Shelves
12. 12 这 This Tang Dynasty Is a Little Chilly 这个唐朝有点冷 Chen Taiyao陈太瑶Historical107k WordsCompleted [Lesser-known Figures + History for Fun] Don't imagine the Tang dynasty as just officials and scholars leaning on railings along Chang'an's avenues to compose poetry, a noble consort gently waving a fan, and Emperor Taizong solemnly surveying the realm. This book opens the “refrigerator door” of history to show how the celebrated figures presented so seriously in official records may actually have been jokesters, master wisecrackers, and purveyors of astonishing twists. Come along, and you'll di 22Reads9.2Score—Shelves
13. 13 高 The Art of High-EQ Socializing 高情商社交术 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人Urban330k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 937Reads—Score100Shelves
14. 14 读 Reading and Conduct: The Twofold Discipline of Life 读书与做人，人生的双重修炼 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人168k WordsCompleted My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 18Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 15 致 To Myself: Clear-Eyed in This World 致自己，人间清醒 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人Modern Romance146k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re all welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 9Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 16 做 Don't Be Too Honest 做人不要太老实 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人214k WordsCompleted In real life, don't be too honest and accommodating. Honesty is a virtue, but taken too far, it can leave you in a difficult position. People who are too accommodating often don't know how to say no. When faced with unreasonable demands, they force themselves to agree, leaving themselves exhausted and risking that others will take them for granted. At work, they quietly take on a heavy workload but don't know how to showcase their achievements, so promotion opportunities often go to people who k 121Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 17 会 People Who Know How to Speak Win from the Moment They Open Their Mouths 会说话的人，一开口就赢了 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人295k WordsCompleted This book explores the importance of emotional intelligence and good communication skills in everyday life, and the positive impact they can have. It explains that emotional intelligence helps us sense other people's feelings, understand their perspectives, and manage our own emotions effectively, creating harmonious relationships. Good communication skills help us express our thoughts clearly, accurately, and vividly, making conversations smoother at work, in social settings, and with family. T 115Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 18 回 Master the Art of Conversation and Become a Great Speaker 回话有招练就好口才 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人728k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2.5kReads6.4Score164Shelves
19. 19 人 Life Lessons That Cut to the Bone 人生感悟，句句入骨 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人189k WordsCompleted To get along in life, you need to know how to handle people and be emotionally intelligent. When you speak, you need to know what to say and how to say it well. Life is full of pitfalls, so be tactful. Words can trip you up at every turn, so say what people want to hear if you want a chance. 914Reads—Score130Shelves
20. 20 孙 The Thirty-Six Stratagems in The Art of War 孙子兵法中的三十六计 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人180k WordsCompleted The Art of War and The Thirty-Six Stratagems are outstanding examples of ancient Chinese military strategy and wisdom, and have had a profound influence on later generations. The Art of War, written by Sun Wu, is one of the world's earliest military works. It covers every aspect of warfare, including strategy, tactics, military management, and intelligence gathering. Sun Tzu stresses that "know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated," emphasizing the importance of accuratel 18Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 21 三 Success Is 30% Doing and 70% Speaking: The Art of Communication 三分靠做七分靠说，说话的艺术 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人184k WordsCompleted The idea that "success is 30 percent doing and 70 percent talking" is profoundly reflected in many areas of life. It does not belittle the importance of taking action. Rather, it emphasizes the crucial role that expression and communication play on the road to success. In the business world, an excellent product or service is certainly important. But if its value and advantages are not communicated effectively to consumers, it may well be overlooked by the market. In that case, "talking" become 248Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 22 长 The Battle of Lake Changjin: The Turning Point of the Korean War 长津湖战役：朝鲜战争的拐点 Li Ran李然Historical52k WordsCompleted Discover the true story of the Battle of Lake Changjin, a desperate clash of wills and faith. We salute the great soldiers. Those faces hidden beneath the ice, those who died under the bombs: they deserve to be remembered! More than seventy years ago, the Langlin Mountains were rugged and buried beneath heavy snow. The wind howled into people's ears, as loud as an exploding shell. Many lay in the snow. The charge sounded, but they could no longer move. Snowflakes settled on their eyelashes, and 737Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    True history, though less legendary, is far more vivid and real. [Heavy punch][Heavy punch][Heavy punch]

23. 23 中 A History of Chinese Warfare: Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods 中国战争史之春秋战国 Historical and Military Archives历史军事档案室Historical63k WordsCompleted [History + Military + Warfare + Strategy] On the battlefield, split-second decisions to kill or spare can determine a nation's fate. From Duke Huan of Qi's hegemony under the banner of “revering the king and repelling the barbarians,” to the rise of Qin's fierce army after Shang Yang's reforms; from the gleam of blades in the Wu-Yue conflict to the strategists' cunning schemes and verbal battles with scholars, every detail is steeped in the turmoil and bloodshed unique to the Spring and Autumn a 149Reads9.4Score—Shelves
24. 24 四 The Secret Histories of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人秘史 Master Su Jiu素阄主人Historical103k WordsCompleted The Secret History of the Four Great Beauties is a vivid, legendary novel about four famous beauties of ancient China: Xi Shi, Wang Zhaojun, Diao Chan, and Yang Guifei. Skillfully blending history and legend, fact and fiction, this work uses delicate prose and rich storytelling to reveal the important roles these four beauties played in their respective eras and the influence they had. During the Spring and Autumn period, Xi Shi used her beauty to beguile King Fuchai of Wu under a plan devised b 135Reads9.2Score—Shelves
25. 25 中 One Book Is All You Need to Read Chinese History 中国历史读这本就够了 Lü Simei吕思勉Historical357k WordsCompleted Discover the truth of history through clear, accessible writing. A Comprehensive Guide to Chinese History is the magnum opus of the renowned historian Lü Simian. Organized chronologically, it covers politics, economics, culture, society, and much more. In this sweeping historical work, Lü Simian brings a series of vivid scenes to life with engaging prose and a rigorous historical perspective: from ancient legends of the world's creation to the gradual formation of ritual and musical civilization 52Reads8.4Score—Shelves
26. 26 战 King of the Battlefield: The Decisive Edge in the Age of Cold Weapons 战场之王 冷兵器时代的决胜关键 Bai Ze白泽16k WordsCompleted Although guns and cannons rule the modern battlefield, cold weapons are once again catching people's attention thanks to their irreplaceable advantages. They are the true veterans, embodying humanity's deep-seated yearning for iron and blood! The appeal of weapons goes beyond killing. It lies in the stories of blood and tears hidden behind the killing, and in every warrior who stands on the battlefield with a sword or knife in hand! History is no fairy tale. Where will the stories of cold weapon 20Reads8.1Score—Shelves
27. 27 被 The Truth the Japanese Army Tried to Hide: The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru 被日军掩盖的真相：里斯本丸沉没事件 Xing Jian行简Historical10k WordsCompleted [Lisbon Maru, Japan, World War II, prisoners of war, shipwreck, war] The Truth Hidden by the Japanese Military: The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru centers on a humanitarian disaster during World War II, bringing to light a chapter of history long buried. In October 1942, the Japanese cargo ship Lisbon Maru was carrying around 1,800 British prisoners of war from Hong Kong to Japan when it was torpedoed by an American submarine near the Zhoushan Islands. As the ship slowly sank, the Japanese military 71Reads9.2Score—Shelves
28. 28 命 Destiny Opens the Door to Wisdom 命运开启智慧之门 Clear Current of the Ocean海洋清流Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted Miner Lin Haiyang has a chance encounter that introduces him to the divination arts of the Book of Changes. Through persistence and selfless, tireless study, he unravels one age-old mystery after another, opens the door to wisdom, and embarks on a life enlightened by it. 15.4kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    It contains a wealth of practical information on Bazi (Four Pillars of Destiny), Liu Yao (Six Lines Divination), Plum Blossom Divination, Qimen Dunjia (Mysterious Gate Escape Technique), Feng Shui, talismans, and more.

29. 29 我 I'm a Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor, and I'm Also an Expert in the Supernatural 我是中医生，玄学也精通 Clear Current of the Ocean海洋清流Urban671k WordsCompleted Physiognomy + the Four Pillars of Destiny + feng shui + Qimen Dunjia + Plum Blossom Numerology + Zi Wei Dou Shu + traditional Chinese medicine + talismans + Zhuyou healing + sorcery... The protagonist is Shen Zhuoran. He was once Shen Shaoxun, a master of metaphysics and renowned practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine during the Jiaqing era of the Qing dynasty. After being reborn through reincarnation, he transmigrated to 1996. In 2016, he enrolled in a university of traditional Chinese me 27.8kReads8.4Score1kShelves
30. 30 被 Jiang Shaoye Flirted with Her, but She Turned the Tables and Kissed Him Until He Went Crazy 被江少野撩，她反向诱吻把他勾疯 Yu Xiangsi虞相思Modern Romance474k WordsCompleted [Two influential Beijing families + childhood sweethearts + reunion after years apart + mutual flirting + everyone's darling + secret identities] Rumor has it in Beijing that the heir to the Jiang family has been dead for three years. Who could have guessed that his little princess would be cornered by a rich young man confessing to her in a bar? Jiang Jin drops from the sky, kicks the obnoxious young man aside, and leans close to her ear with a soft laugh. “Baby, ignore him. I'll give you my li 7.4kReads9.2Score700Shelves

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    At our seventh wedding anniversary dinner, Zhou Shuhan called out from the kitchen, "Honey, help me bring out the dishes." I was about to get up when Xie Ning ran over, wrapped her arms around him from behind, and took the plate. She turned around and saw me standing there in a daze, smiling naturally, "I'm used to being bossed around by my mom, it's a conditioned reflex, don't overthink it." I picked up a piece of squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, the skin making a soft crunching sound between my teeth. This dish was Zhou Shuhan's specialty, and it used to be always placed within my reach. But today, the edge of the porcelain plate was only five centimeters from Xie Ning's wine glass. "Xie Ning, try this," Zhou Shuhan added another piece to her plate, "the one you said you wanted to eat last time." The orange-flavored drink bottle rolled on the table—that was Xie Ning's favorite, one I never touched. Her glass was empty, and Zhou Shuhan immediately opened a new one, as naturally as he used to hand me warm water. After the guests left, I wiped the tablecloth and said, "Let's get a divorce." "Is it really necessary? Just because she served a plate?" Zhou Shuhan slammed down his chopsticks and bowl. "Jiang Weizhi, I haven't let you do any housework in seven years, and now you're making a fuss over something so trivial?" I pointed to the plate of leftover fish: "It used to always be in front of me." He choked: "When the food was served, no one helped, and I was completely disoriented." "When pulling out chairs, you helped Xie Ning first; when her glass was empty, you opened an orange-flavored drink." My voice trembled. "When you love someone, you subconsciously treat them well. When you don't think things through, you're being kind to others." "Are you crazy?" He flipped through a photo album, his eyes red. "These are photos of you and Xie Ning from childhood to adulthood! She's your best friend, and I took care of her because of you!" The wedding photos in the album stung my eyes. When exchanging rings, Xie Ning's shoes were pointed at Zhou Shuhan; when we hugged, her smile was hidden behind my shoulder, with Zhou Shuhan's direction off-camera. "She fell for you seven years ago." I closed the photo album. "What about you? When did it start?" "You're crazy!" He slammed the door and yelled as he left. "Tomorrow is my grandfather's 80th birthday. Don't cause trouble in front of him!" I slumped into a chair. In college, my family was well-off, while he was a poor student on student loans. I paid for his graduate studies abroad. After we got married, he did spoil me like a princess, but even the most considerate person will slip up when they're overly concerned. My phone notified me that location sharing was turned off. I changed into an old coat and went to Xie Ning's bar. Outside the 999 private room, Zhou Shuhan's voice, mixed with laughter, drifted out: "The tigress bullied me, and you're all laughing?" The moment I pushed open the door, the familiar faces filling the room sent a chill down my spine—they were all guests from tonight's family dinner. Xie Ning sat in the middle, toying with the antique lighter I'd given her, tilting her head to look at Zhou Shuhan: "Who told you to call me 'baby' at Jiang Weizhi's house? I instinctively tied an apron around your neck." Zhou Shuhan snatched the cigarette she'd just lit: "Don't smoke during pregnancy." Xie Ning, with her fiery temper, who could once challenge her father with a kitchen knife, now smiled obediently: "Whatever you say, baby's father." She stroked her flat stomach, resting her head on Zhou Shuhan's shoulder, "After all, you're the baby's biological father." My blood boiled. I gripped the doorframe, my nails digging into my palms. Zhou Shuhan looked up and saw me, his face instantly turning deathly pale. Xie Ning turned away, the lighter clattering to the floor. "Weizhi..." Zhou Shuhan stood up, "I... We're not..." "How many months pregnant are you?" I interrupted him, my voice like it'd been pulled from an icebox. Xie Ning bit her lip, remaining silent. Zhou Shuhan grabbed my wrist: "It was an accident! I drank too much..." "An accident?" I shook off his hand. "So you turned off shared location, so you subconsciously called her 'baby' at the family dinner today, so you tied her an apron, picked up fish for her, and opened an orange-flavored drink for her?" "Wei Zhi, I was wrong!" He knelt down. "For the sake of our seven-year relationship, please forgive me, okay?" "Seven years of relationship?" I sneered. "Seven years ago at the wedding, her shoes were pointed at you; seven years later at the family dinner, you subconsciously treated her well. So, for these seven years, I was the one who was superfluous." Xie Ning suddenly stood up: "Wei Zhi, I didn't mean to! I've always..." "Shut up!" I yelled, my throat aching. "You've always what? You've always liked my husband? You've always been waiting to see me fail?" "Wei Zhi, I really love you!" Zhou Shuhan grabbed my trouser leg. "My relationship with her was just a moment of confusion. I love you!" "Love me?" I pointed at Xie Ning's stomach. "Love me? Would you let another woman get pregnant with my child? Love me? Would you treat her better than me at our seventh wedding anniversary dinner?" "I was wrong, I was really wrong!" Zhou Shuhan cried out. "Please don't divorce me, I'll break it off with her completely!" Xie Ning suddenly rushed over and pushed me. "Jiang Weizhi, what right do you have to scold me? Do you know how tired Shuhan is? You only know how to spend money, only know how to enjoy yourself, you don't understand him at all!" "I don't understand him?" I laughed. "I paid for his graduate school, my family invested in his startup capital, I paid for his grandfather's hospital bills. I don't understand him?" "So what?" Xie Ning's eyes were red. "What he needs is care, is consideration, not money!" "So you took advantage of him?" I stared at her. "Do you know that he has a bad stomach, so I get up early every day to cook porridge for him; he has insomnia, so I learned massage for three years; his grandfather likes osmanthus cake, so I queue up at the time-honored shop every weekend?" "Enough!" Zhou Shuhan stood up. "Weizhi, I know I've wronged you, but please give me a chance!" "A chance?" I took two steps back. "From the moment you called her 'baby,' from the moment you tied her apron, from the moment you got her pregnant, there was no chance." I turned to leave, but Xie Ning grabbed my arm. "Jiang Weizhi, you can't go! What will happen to Shuhan if you leave? What will happen to the child?" "What does it have to do with me?" I shook her off. "You created this mess, you clean it up yourselves." "Weizhi!" Zhou Shuhan caught up. "Tomorrow is Grandpa's 80th birthday, will you come back with me?" "Zhou Shuhan," I stopped, "It's your grandpa's 80th birthday, and I prepared his favorite blue and white porcelain tea set. Now..." I took out my phone, "I had the driver deliver the tea set to the hospital. Didn't your grandpa say his stomach hasn't been feeling well lately? It'll be perfect for him to drink his medicine from the new cup." "Weizhi!" I walked out of the bar without looking back. The night wind made my eyes sting. My phone vibrated in my pocket—a message from the housekeeper: "Mr. Zhou's suit has been dry-cleaned. Should it be returned?" I replied, "Throw it away." I passed a jewelry store window; a pair of wedding rings were displayed inside. Seven years ago, Zhou Shuhan and I chose our rings here. He said, "Weizhi, I will love you forever." Now, that ring is still on my ring finger, but the diamond on it has long since lost its brilliance. My phone vibrated again; a message from Xie Ning: "Weizhi, Shuhan really loves you. He was just confused for a moment. Please forgive him, okay?" I deleted the message and blocked her. I reached the intersection; the red light was on. I looked at the endless stream of cars and suddenly smiled. It turns out the cruelest betrayal isn't blatant infidelity, but rather the hidden affection for another woman within seven years of unwavering tenderness. "Beep—" The green light came on. I walked forward in my high heels, my shadow stretched long by the streetlights. The sound of brakes came from behind me, and Zhou Shuhan's voice was choked with sobs: "Weizhi, please don't leave me!" I didn't turn around. Some roads, after seven years, have come to an end.

31. 31 四 The Secret Histories of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人秘史 Master of Ancient Wu Su Yan古吴素阉主人Historical103k WordsCompleted [The Four Beauties, classical historical romances, complete uncensored public-domain editions, stories of celebrated women in history, ancient tales] This complete collection contains the original, unabridged texts of The Romance of Xishi, The Romance of Wang Zhaojun, The Romance of Yang Guifei, and The Romance of Diaochan. It recounts the turbulent lives of the Four Beauties, whose beauty was said to make fish forget to swim, geese forget to fly, the moon hide, and flowers blush. Together, thes 476Reads9.2Score100Shelves

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    Understanding your fortune is just as important as understanding your physical health.

32. 32 参 The Immortal's Path to Medicine 参仙医路 Eight Hundred Miles of Wind and Clouds风云八百里Urban892k WordsCompleted Liang Dakuan, a graduate of a college of traditional Chinese medicine, happens upon a thousand-year-old ginseng spirit in the Changbai Mountains by a twist of fate. This ginseng spirit is no ordinary treasure: it can detect ailments in the human body, pinpoint their causes, and quickly devise the most effective treatments based on ancient medical texts. Armed with this extraordinary boon, Liang Dakuan sets out on the path to becoming a great doctor who heals the world. From a small village in th 185Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The morning mist of Changbai Mountain, carrying the fragrance of pine, drifted over the layer of decaying leaves. When Liang Dakuan walked up the tributary of Tianchi Lake to an altitude of 800 meters, the scene before him made him hold his breath—in the shade between linden and oak trees, the "red-topped" plants on the humus soil shimmered among the dead leaves: three to five palmate compound leaves spread out like umbrellas, the serrations on the leaf edges were as fine as knives, and the veins were as clear as fishing nets. The rhizomes below the red-topped plants were long and curved, and each rhizome scar was as deep as a small bowl. The horizontal rings on the surface of the main root were closely connected, like a band of agate wrapped around the ginseng body. The fibrous roots were sparse but stiff, and the pearl-like dots were as round as small drum nails.

33. 33 穿 I Became a Fussy Old Lady: While Everyone Else Fled the Famine, I Reclaimed the Land 穿成作精老太，别人逃荒我开荒 Fragrant Tangerine橘香袭人Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (No space, no System, no romance. A short drama with the same name has already been released. A warm, rustic story. Everyone says they wouldn’t survive three episodes after transmigrating into a chaotic era. Read this book, and you’ll survive ten more!) She transmigrated into a book, becoming the villainous aunt who abused the protagonist in a male-oriented novel, and was destined to be killed off. Jiang Zhi didn’t cling to the protagonist. She left him behind and relied on her extensive knowled 86kReads9.5Score8.2kShelves

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    It's about traditional Chinese medicine, but I'm not very interested in it and haven't looked into it much.

34. 34 爆 A Fifty-Million Margin Call? I Short Wall Street Instead 爆仓五千万？我反手做空华尔街 Pipa Folding Knife琵琶折刀Urban1.6M WordsOngoing [Financial Crisis] [Wits and Strategy] [Big Short] [Wall Street] Many years later, when sitting before the interview cameras for Time magazine’s Person of the Year feature, Lu Ze would always remember that rainy Manhattan night on February 28, 2008. “So, Mr. Lu.” The renowned journalist looked at the man before him, the one who had made the entire global financial system tremble, and posed the question that had come up time and again at congressional hearings, behind closed doors at the Federal 276.4kReads9.1Score34.5kShelves

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35. 35 穿 Transmigrate to 1985: Rake in the Wealth of the World on Wall Street 穿越1985华尔街收割全世界 Borrow a Moment of Time借一段光阴Urban2.0M WordsOngoing (Financial warfare) (The battle for human nature) (The mastermind behind the scenes) (Historical analysis) How does Wall Street plunder the stock market? How do capital markets launch leveraged buyouts? Why did Japan's economic bubble burst overnight? What gave Soros the nerve to short the pound? What really happened during the Asian financial crisis? How did the United States shift the burden of the 2008 financial crisis and save the system? Reborn on Wall Street in 1985, Chen Xiao uses his mem 46.4kReads8.6Score3.8kShelves
36. 36 房 Rent 房·租 User13474082用户13474082Mystery11k WordsCompleted Rent 1Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 37 史 The Greatest Landlord in History 史上最强包租公 Love Carrots Most最爱胡萝卜Urban1.6M WordsCompleted Buy land and rent it out, invest in property. Start collecting rent, and make your way to the top of life. 966Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 38 古 The Survival Code of Ancient China: Decoding the Nine Classes of Society 古代生存密码：解密三教九流 Bai Ze白泽Historical155k WordsCompleted Confucianism: The state religion through the ages, assisting the Son of Heaven in educating the people... Confucianism takes Confucian thought as its supreme belief and honors Confucius as its founding teacher. To distinguish it from Taoism, which venerates the thought of Laozi, Zhuangzi, and other Daoists, later generations began calling it Confucianism during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Thus, Confucius is also revered as the holy founder of Confucianism. The Dao: The way of heaven and 88Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    Knowledge entered my brain in an incredible way! [I'm so full!][I'm so full!][I'm so full!]

39. 39 圣 A Brief History of Christmas 圣诞简史 Mister Cangshan苍山先生34k WordsCompleted In December, the thing people look forward to most, besides snow, is of course the holidays. At this time of year, you can see the whole city come alive with festive cheer. Christmas trees and lights are everywhere, white-bearded old men appear on the streets, Christmas songs play in shopping malls, and all kinds of gift boxes announce that Christmas is on its way! Christmas comes around every year, but how much do you know about the holiday? Christmas, also known as the Feast of the Nativity, i 11Reads9.1Score—Shelves
40. 40 中 An Introduction to Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代文化常识 Li Ran李然Historical839k WordsCompleted This book is a systematic and comprehensive encyclopedia of essential knowledge about Chinese literature, intended to provide readers with thorough, well-organized cultural knowledge. Covering literature, art, religious beliefs, politics, economics, culture, entertainment, philosophy, science, and many other fields, it uses detailed discussions and a rigorous scholarly approach to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the breadth and depth of Chinese culture. The section on literature prov 162Reads8.6Score—Shelves
41. 41 挽 Saving the Ming Dynasty 挽明 Keke Rides the Wind and Breaks the Waves柯柯乘风破浪Historical427k WordsOngoing In 1627, just seventeen years before the fall of the Ming dynasty and the devastation of the realm, the glorious Ming, once revered by all nations, staggered toward a turning point in history. The Manchus in Liaodong were at the height of their power; the chieftains in the southwest were ready to rebel; the Mongol cavalry in the southern desert still dreamed of restoring the glory of the Mongol Empire; even the high officials in Beijing were scheming against one another. With the dynasty on the 1.3kReads—Score121Shelves

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    The Turbulent Times of Jin Dynasty

42. 42 挽 Saving Hu Zongxian: The Beginning of the Ming Restoration 挽明从拯救胡宗宪开始 Love Like Clear Wind and Bright Moon清风明月情Historical450k WordsCompleted Saving the Ming: Starting by Rescuing Hu Zongxian Lin Mo, a young man from the modern era, accidentally transmigrates to the forty-fourth year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty (1565), where he becomes the son of Hu Zongxian, a renowned official who fought against Japanese pirates. His father has already been wrongfully imprisoned, the family is in turmoil, and the political situation is treacherous. With his knowledge of history, he knows this is the last chance to save his father an 46Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 43 庆 Chronicles of the Qingxi Era 庆熹纪事 Red Pig Hero红猪侠Historical921k WordsCompleted A classic of political intrigue, featuring unexpected schemes, a passionate sense of loyalty to family and country, and elegant, understated prose. The protagonist, Bixie, is the ninth son of Prince Yan. After Prince Yan is framed, his entire family is sentenced to death. Boys under fifteen are allowed to enter the palace as servants. All of Prince Yan's sons choose death over humiliation, except Bixie. To fulfill his father's wish to overthrow the vassal princes and unite the realm, he chooses 6kReads9.5Score867Shelves
44. 44 挽 Wandering Years 挽年 User 10407296用户10407296Marriage & Romance13k WordsCompleted Wannian —Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 45 绾 Heartstitch Embroidery 绾心绣 It's Duoduo是多多啊Ancient Romance6k WordsCompleted Wanshin Embroidery —Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 46 这EN This Great Wei Could Also Bear the Xiahou Name 这大魏，亦可姓夏侯 Han Xiaochun Steals Ribbonfish韩小春偷带鱼Historical1.8M WordsCompleted In the late Three Kingdoms period, the realm is divided among three powers. The Wei imperial clan is dwindling, while the great families watch hungrily from the sidelines. Xiahou Xian is reborn as Cao Cao's grandson. As a third-generation official of Wei, he will never let the Sima clan seize the imperial throne in this life. Sima Yi: Even if I wanted to seize power, where are my trusted followers? And where are my sons? Sima Shi: Father, when will I be able to enter government service? Sima 16.2kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves
47. 47 老 Sima Yi, the Master Strategist 老谋子司马懿 Qin Tao秦涛Historical221k WordsCompleted Keep waiting, keep your nerve, and opportunity will come sooner or later! Sima Yi was the greatest master of patience in Chinese history. With astonishing forbearance, he outlasted Cao Cao, waited for Zhuge Liang to die, and kept going until the age of seventy, when he finally became the biggest winner of the Three Kingdoms era. He feigned illness for seven years, waiting for the perfect moment to enter public service! In 201 AD, when Cao Cao first summoned him, Sima Yi decided that joining him 310Reads9.5Score—Shelves
48. 48 两 The Chaos of the Two Jin Dynasties 两晋之乱 Drunk at Junshan醉罢君山Historical393k WordsCompleted The Jin Dynasty was a period with little presence in the history books. It ended one age of chaos only to begin another. During the Jin, the exclusive dominance of Confucianism was broken, and philosophy, literature, art, history, and technology all underwent changes, with some fields emerging as independent disciplines. New ideas included the indigenous schools of metaphysics and Daoism, as well as Buddhism, which had spread east from India. Grassland cultures of the frontier peoples gradually 2.7kReads9.6Score437Shelves
49. 49 三 The Power Struggles Between Three Kingdoms Rulers and Their Ministers 三国君主与权臣的博弈 Sun Sheng孙晟Historical233k WordsCompleted China’s history reached a crossroads during the Three Kingdoms era. The forces represented by Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan embodied three possible directions for the realm, but none of them was truly the one steering its course. The people who held real power were the four wielders of the blade behind the Three Kingdoms’ leaders. These wielders of the blade were the men who held power in Shu, including Zhuge Liang and Jiang Wei; the Cao clan and three generations of the Sima family who control 141Reads9.4Score—Shelves
50. 50 乱 Three Hundred Years of Turmoil 乱世三百年 Pei Wenzi沛文子Historical157k WordsOngoing As the Han dynasty’s final years and the Three Kingdoms period came to an end, three centuries of chaos in the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties began. Sima Yi watched like a hawk, enduring for half his life before seizing power from Cao Wei in the Gaoping Tomb Incident. Three generations of the Sima clan then worked in succession to usurp Wei and establish Jin. After the Western Jin unified the realm, extravagance flourished, aristocrats’ empty talk harmed the state, and the enfeoff 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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