Books on Professional Subjects 专业知识的书籍

1. 51 西 The Complete Epic History of the Western and Eastern Jin Dynasties 西晋东晋全史演义 Su Lianying苏连营Historical573k WordsCompleted This book includes such episodes as Sima Yi laying the dynasty’s foundations with a suburban sacrifice, a foolish heir apparent falling into danger, the crown prince taking a wife through a cunning scheme, a lovesick young woman stealing a kiss, Empress Yang leaving a message on a pillow, Left Consort Zuo showcasing her literary talent in an ode, Yang Hu devising a plan against Eastern Wu, and Ma Long reporting victory in the campaign against the western tribes. 44Reads9.0Score—Shelves
2. 52 司 Sima Yi: The Ninja Rules 司马懿：忍者为王 Guo Ruixiang郭瑞祥Historical122k WordsCompleted In the heroic age of the Three Kingdoms, what set Sima Yi apart was the essence of his life wisdom: the ability to endure what ordinary people could not. Through endurance, he waited for the right moment and chose the right ruler; through endurance, he acted with loyalty and caution and earned trust; through endurance, he bore humiliation and guarded against impatience, defeating the wisest of men; through endurance, he lulled his opponents into complacency, struck back, and seized power. In acc 239Reads9.2Score—Shelves
3. 53 司 The Sima Sequel 司马后传 User 22778179用户22778179Historical157k WordsOngoing In the fourth year of Jianxing, the Western Jin dynasty was in its later years and the realm had fallen into chaos. Liu Cong, emperor of Later Zhao, led his troops into the imperial city. As the city fell, the last emperor, Sima Ye, entrusted his life and legacy to a palace maid named Cao, giving her the Imperial Jade Seal and the secret hidden inside it. He ordered her to take the seal and escape the palace. Cao also took Sima Ye’s only son, Sima Hui. From then on, they fled across the land, se 1Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 54 瓦 The Saga of Wagang Stronghold 瓦岗寨演义 Liang Langchuan梁朗川Historical74k WordsCompleted The Tale of Wagang Stronghold is set amid the chaos of the late Sui dynasty and vividly recounts how the heroes of Wagang rise up to resist tyranny. The story follows bold outlaws such as Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Shan Xiongxin, and Xu Maogong, chronicling their legendary exploits: gathering at Wagang, seizing the imperial tribute, rebelling in Shandong, and joining forces with eighteen rebel kings to fight the Sui court. The book features both bloody battles amid flashing blades and clashes of w 845Reads9.5Score107Shelves

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   This is something passed down from our ancestors; it truly is a classic. I often refer to it for comparison 🤔 It's really accurate.

5. 55 小 The Beauty of Ozu 小津之美 Nakano Midori中野翠98k WordsCompleted Yasujiro Ozu is a world-renowned Japanese film director whose many masterpieces have left their mark on cinema history. Ozu incorporated his personal tastes and the things he admired into his films to the greatest possible extent. His movies are imbued with his aesthetic sensibilities and interests, from surface details such as fashion, interior design, and everyday goods to the deeper nuances of actors’ appearances, mannerisms, tones of voice, and dialogue, especially those of actresses. The sc 10Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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6. 56 一 The History of the Three Kingdoms You Won't Be Able to Put Down 一看就停不下来的三国史 Li Haobai李浩白Historical167k WordsCompleted So Dong Zhuo once dreamed of becoming the Duke of Zhou? Was Jia Xu the Three Kingdoms era's most refined egoist? Was it Guan Yu's pride that put an end to Liu Bei's ambitions? From the fall of the Eastern Han and the division into the Three Kingdoms, to the unification under the Jin dynasty, this was an era of heroes, full of twists, turns, and stirring tragedy. This book examines the figures of the Three Kingdoms from a fresh perspective, giving you a whole new understanding of its history. 26Reads9.0Score—Shelves
7. 57 晚 Chronicles of the Late Qing: The Boxer Uprising 晚清风云录·庚子事变 Li Keding李克定Historical317k WordsCompleted The ornate pillars of the late Qing Empire had long since been hollowed out by termites. In the year of Gengzi, Empress Dowager Cixi faced the most agonizing year of her life: overseas, royalists rallied to her cause, while Sun Yat-sen called for revolution in Guangdong. The southeastern provinces joined together in mutual defense, outwardly loyal to the Qing court but estranged from it in reality. With the tacit approval of the court’s hardliners, the Boxers spread rapidly, bringing disaster to 39Reads9.5Score—Shelves
8. 58 正 The Complete Guide to Secret Affairs in Officialdom 正说官场秘事大全集 Ya Se雅瑟Historical348k WordsCompleted Throughout China's history, the vast officialdom has been like a mysterious, unfathomable black hole. Those who spend their days navigating the treacherous sea of officialdom can be shattered in an instant, swallowed without a trace by this enormous black hole. If the black holes in space are governed by the natural forces of the universe, then this black hole of officialdom is ultimately controlled by human hands. To a great extent, the one who rules this black hole is the emperor, wielding abs 39Reads8.9Score—Shelves
9. 59 我 My Time in the Labor Reeducation Camp 我的劳教生涯 Xiao Bin肖斌Urban258k WordsCompleted My Distant Days in Reeducation Through Labor depicts several characters through the passage of time, including reeducation police officers Xiao Bin, Piaoluo, and Young Master Lu, as well as inmates Hu Jiatang, Liu Xiaolin, and Mei Hui. The story mainly focuses on a year in the work and life of young officer Xiao Bin. The author takes a humanitarian stance and advocates the reeducation-through-labor policy's six principles: education, reform, and rehabilitation. 39Reads9.0Score—Shelves
10. 60 智 Wisdom Volume (Wen Feiyang) 智慧卷（文飞扬） Wen Feiyang文飞扬107k WordsCompleted Ahmed was a mighty king in the ancient Arab world, but he had only one eye and one arm. —Reads8.3Score—Shelves
11. 61 婚 Love and Marriage 婚恋 Changlugong's Ancient Tyrannosaurus常鹿宫的古代暴龙兽Modern Romance8k WordsCompleted Romance 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Good wedding planning

12. 62 交 The Deal (Parts 1–6) 交易（1-6部） Yi Ke亦客Urban2.7M WordsCompleted In today's society, driven by self-interest and tempted by money, people engage in all kinds of transactions with one another. Zhang Wei is a young, handsome man who has just left college and entered the workforce. With a hardworking, entrepreneurial spirit, he struggles to make his way in the big city. Along the way, he meets three chairwomen and navigates relationships with all of them, developing an exceptionally harmonious rapport. By drawing on their connections and financial advantages, he 19.1kReads9.3Score2.5kShelves
13. 63 手 A Step-by-Step Guide to Going from Broke to Financial Freedom 手把手教你从一无所有到财务自由 A Sudden Burst of Inspiration突然心血来潮349k WordsCompleted I hope that years from now, you'll look back and say: This book changed my life! A book truly suited to little kids who want to start a business, it uses witty, humorous language and remarkably insightful thinking to offer excellent guidance on building an ATM of our very own. 864Reads—Score294Shelves
14. 64 十 Ten Socializing Techniques 十神社交术 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Urban130k WordsCompleted This is an unconventional guide to the art of social interaction, inspired by the author’s insights into “Daoist Eight Characters fortune-telling” and “Western pickup artistry.” It is completely different from the books on relationships you see in everyday life: not only is it easy to understand, it is also highly practical. Let’s look at the true nature of human beings in social interactions from a different perspective… 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A practical and professional book!

15. 65 三 The Principles of Ternary Consciousness and Memory Mapping 三元意识与记忆映射原理 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse102k WordsCompleted This book deciphers the secrets of human longevity through philosophical reasoning. Tomato's number one original philosophical masterpiece, The Threefold Consciousness and Memory Mapping Principle, explores ideology, human nature, the secrets of human longevity, the truth behind ancient history, the origin of the moon, the mystery of the Great Flood, reasoning about past-life memories, an analysis of homosexuality, depression, multidimensional worlds, the differences in how men and women are att 1.5kReads9.2Score460Shelves
16. 66 封 The Feng Clan's Record of Things Seen and Heard 封氏闻见记 Feng Yan封演Historical30k WordsCompleted Records of What Feng Yan Heard and Saw is a ten-volume collection of informal writings by the Tang dynasty scholar Feng Yan. Its broad-ranging contents cover many aspects of the Tang dynasty, including politics, institutions, culture, customs, geography, and anecdotes about notable figures. Written as a record of personal observations and accounts, it carefully documents little-known details of Tang social life, providing valuable firsthand material for the study of Tang history and culture. Unl 17Reads7.9Score—Shelves
17. 67 武 Wu Zetian's Four Great Mystery Cases 武则天四大奇案 Anonymous佚名Historical200k WordsCompleted [Historical Mystery + Four Great Cases + Ancient-Era Deduction] From strange cases in the countryside to courtly intrigue, Di Renjie carefully unravels the truth at every turn. Newly appointed magistrate of Changping County, Di Renjie is immediately faced with a bizarre murder: a merchant from Huzhou is found mysteriously dead at an inn in Liulidun. The local headman, Hu De, abuses his power, but the identity of the real culprit raises even more questions. Disguised as an ordinary traveler, Di R 391Reads9.5Score—Shelves

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18. 68 跟 Learning Feng Shui from Third Grandpa 跟着三爷爷学风水 Ding Xingxing521丁星星521Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Born into a family of Feng Shui practitioners, I became someone who defies fate the moment I entered the world of Yin-Yang Feng Shui. As one strange event after another unfolded, I learned to recognize fortune and misfortune, ward off disaster, and handle everything with ease. To all the brothers, sisters, uncles, and aunties passing by, please leave a book review here! Remember to comment, too! Thank you! If you like learning, remember to bring your brain along. There’s plenty of useful informa 34.8kReads8.8Score3.1kShelves

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19. 69 白 The Meaning of the White Tiger 白虎通义 Ban Gu班固Historical53k WordsCompleted The Baihutong, also known as the White Tiger Discussions or the White Tiger Treatise on Virtue, is a collection of proceedings from an officially convened meeting on Confucian studies during the Eastern Han dynasty, as well as an imperially sanctioned work interpreting the Confucian classics. It holds an exceptionally important place in the history of Confucian thought and Han political thought. In 79 CE, the fourth year of Emperor Zhang of Han’s Jianchu era, the emperor personally convened a la 28Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Cultivate oneself, regulate one's family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world! [Under pressure][Under pressure][Under pressure][Under pressure]

20. 70 医 The Medical and Martial World 医武江湖 Yong Zhi用之Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing What is Chinese medicine? Is it a technique or a Way? What is the world of the jianghu? Is it black or white? This story tells of the first half of a life spent entering the Way through medicine, taking you into the real jianghu and revealing the most mysterious parts of traditional culture, as well as the good and evil buried deep in human nature. 1.2kReads8.9Score161Shelves
21. 71 中 Li Hongzhang: One of the Four Great Statesmen of the Restoration 中兴四大名臣李鸿章 Liang Qichao梁启超Historical64k WordsCompleted Li Hongzhang (1823–1901) was a powerful late Qing official, founder and commander of the Huai Army and the Beiyang Fleet, and one of the leading figures of the Self-Strengthening Movement. Alongside Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang, and Zhang Zhidong, he was known as one of the Four Great Ministers of the Tongzhi Restoration. His life spanned nearly all of the most turbulent, humiliating, and arduous years of China’s modern history. His achievements and failings remain an important subject of scholarly —Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The weight of history is palpable! [Under pressure to meet deadlines][Under pressure to meet deadlines]

22. 72 不 The History of Emperor Taizu of Song, Too Gruesome to Read Closely 不忍细看的宋太祖史 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical82k WordsCompleted Did you know? In the long sweep of Chinese history, the Song dynasty is one of those extraordinary dynasties you simply can’t leave out. The History of Song Taizu: Too Wild to Read Closely is a fascinating book that will have you laughing your way through those years of the Song dynasty. From Zhao Kuangyin’s dramatic rise from the start, when he was “cloaked in the yellow robe,” to the tragic end of the Southern Song, emperors, generals, ministers, and famous scholars spring vividly to life, as 2Reads7.7Score—Shelves
23. 73 野 Wild History Isn’t Necessarily False 野史未必假 The Breeze and Cold Wind Howl微风冷风呼呼吹Historical658k WordsCompleted History is more than the rigid record preserved in official histories. The overlooked scraps at its edges often conceal truths that are livelier, more outrageous, and closer to human nature. Do you think Liao Hua was just a minor figure who rose to prominence because Shu had “no great generals left”? What pitfalls lay behind Zhuge Ke’s reputation as a genius? Wen Yang, dubbed “Little Zhao Yun,” had a life far more dramatic than you might imagine! Ma Chao was more than just the “Brocade of Xilian 2.5kReads9.2Score490Shelves
24. 74 大 Three Hundred Years of the Tang Dynasty’s Rise and Fall: A Thousand Years in One Glance 大唐兴衰三百年：一眼千年读唐史 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical624k WordsCompleted [Read in One Sitting + Three Hundred Years of the Tang Dynasty + Historical Context + History Made Accessible + Major Historical Figures] The three-hundred-year Tang dynasty was about far more than the Zhenguan and Kaiyuan eras or the poet Li Bai. This book lets you take in a thousand years of history at a glance. From Li Yuan’s desperate uprising in Taiyuan to Li Shimin’s unrivaled glory as the “Heavenly Khan”; from Wu Zetian’s unprecedented era as an empress to the height of prosperity under L 14Reads8.2Score—Shelves
25. 75 清 Veritable Records of Qing Taizu, Emperor Wu 清太祖武皇帝实录 Anonymous佚名Historical59k WordsCompleted The Veritable Records of Emperor Wu, Taizu of Qing is the authoritative official biography of Nurhaci, founder of the Later Jin dynasty. Written in chronological form, it recounts the sweeping story of the Manchus’ rise from tribal rivalries to the foundation of an empire. The book not only reveals the mythic origin of the “Three Fairy Maidens Who Ate the Divine Fruit and Bore the Ancestor,” but also vividly depicts Nurhaci’s legendary deeds: raising an army with thirteen suits of ancestral armo 3Reads7.8Score—Shelves
26. 76 清 Romance of the Thirteen Qing Emperors 清宫十三朝演义 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical579k WordsCompleted The Romance of the Thirteen Reigns of the Qing Court is a historical novel of nearly 600,000 Chinese characters by Republican-era writer Xu Xiaotian. With vivid prose and a sweeping scope, it offers a panoramic view of almost three hundred years of change, from the Qing dynasty’s origins to its fall. The novel’s one hundred chapters trace events from Nurhaci’s rise in Jianzhou and his uprising with thirteen suits of ancestral armor to Puyi’s abdication and the closing of the Qing palace. Court i 3Reads8.1Score—Shelves
27. 77 曾 The Story of Zeng Guofan 曾国藩演义 Xu Zheshen徐哲身Historical381k WordsCompleted The Romance of Zeng Guofan follows the tumultuous life of the famed late Qing minister Zeng Guofan, offering a sweeping account of the epic struggle between the Taiping Rebellion and the Qing court. Author Xu Zhesheng uses historical sources as its framework and literature as its soul, vividly portraying Zeng Guofan’s legendary journey from an impoverished scholar to a celebrated minister of the restoration. He founded the Xiang Army and turned the tide, and championed the Self-Strengthening Mov 5Reads8.0Score—Shelves
28. 78 临 A Final Wish 临终之愿 Lei-jie's Hopeless Simp蕾姐的老舔狗Mystery322k WordsOngoing [Not for everyone: a niche novel with no harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincible hero, and no wish fulfillment. The storytelling is detailed, but the pacing is a little slow.] [Why I write: I'm not after money. I don't have much, but I have enough. What I hope for is understanding, and I sincerely look forward to thoughtful readers.] [Keywords: hard science fiction, rigorous logic, wit and humor, critical thinking, and knowledge from seventeen academic disciplines to broaden your perspective] 184Reads—Score102Shelves

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    High IQ, numerous plot twists, strong logic—the more you read, the fresher the story becomes. It doesn't resort to excuses like "setting up a new universe" when it runs out of ideas, nor does it use the guise of changing fate to fool anxious young readers. Follow the plot, and the most useful knowledge from 17 disciplines, including psychology, economics, logic, game theory, and advanced mathematics, along with cutting-edge mainstream scientific explanations, will quickly build your thinking framework and enhance your cognitive level. Folk wisdom like feng shui, metaphysics, and fortune-telling will no longer fool you (if you have any questions, skip to chapter 134 for a thorough explanation that thoroughly exposes these charlatans). The story is humorous but not absurd; the main characters are somewhat eccentric, and the author isn't responsible if readers laugh uncontrollably. As for the plot, you'll find it truly remarkable. Even disregarding the specific knowledge points, the entire book is a logically rigorous suspense story with numerous foreshadowing elements, offering plenty of depth for both second and third readings. It's not a collection of fragmented plot points pieced together simply to impart knowledge. Some chapters are specifically designed to train multi-faceted thinking; reading slowly can improve reasoning skills. It'll definitely give you a mental boost. If you find any plot inconsistencies, the author will let you hit him. Good things are subjective; someone even went bald writing this book! The book wouldn't be worth this advertisement if it lacked substance. This book will sincerely tell you how to build a powerful self.

29. 79 药 The Fragrance of Medicine 药箱药香 Itchy Fur痒痒毛Historical353k WordsCompleted Not long after his birth, Niu Niu dies in a devastating plague. His body decays and disappears, while another soul quietly transmigrates to the Han Dynasty. At that time, war rages across the land, people struggle to survive, corpses litter the fields, and a rampant plague claims the lives of Niu Niu’s parents. With their dying breaths, they tell him to seek out his great-uncle Zhang Zhongjing, the governor of Changsha and a practicing physician. Impressed by Niu Niu’s extraordinary talent and g 153Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Strong professional knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine

30. 80 钢 Steel Rose 钢筋蔷薇 Tao Moke陶墨客Urban613k WordsCompleted A workplace epic about the construction industry, as real as it is brutal A story about one man spending twenty years building his ideals in a concrete jungle and staying true to himself amid the struggle of human nature If you've ever bowed your head to life, but never given up on looking up at the stars, this book is for you. “This isn't a wish-fulfillment story. It's the long journey of an entire generation.” Open it, and you'll see your own reflection among the steel and concrete, where a ro 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Then this one is definitely my top recommendation. It's the only local urban fantasy novel on the entire internet, where you watch a graduate school failure rise to become one of the world's top 500 bosses.

31. 81 孩 How Children Can Learn to Write Well 孩子如何写好字 Liu Liu Jiang六六江24k WordsCompleted This book is complete nonsense, so just read it for fun. Don’t take any of the information in it seriously. If you happen to think something in it makes sense, that’s purely a coincidence. I didn’t mean to. Come on, come on! I wrote this book because I had nothing better to do. 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hopefully this will help parents and children.

32. 82 恒 The Constant Register of Parables 恒籍寓鉴 Xuanyuan Badao轩辕霸道Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Synopsis of The Book of Constant Records: Tales to Awaken the Mind and Discern the Truth With “drawing wisdom from the classics to illuminate the questions of today” as its guiding principle, this book selects over a hundred classic fables and anecdotes from the various schools of philosophy, historical biographies and notes, and folk tradition. These include “The Frog at the Bottom of the Well” from Zhuangzi, “Making Up the Numbers” from Han Feizi, and “The Man from Qi Who Worried the Sky Would 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A righteous heart manifests in dignified bearing; a broad mind brings harmony to one's spirit. In the late Spring and Autumn Period, on the border of Qi and Lu, there was an unnamed town. In this town lived a schoolteacher named Wei Qinghe. He was unremarkable in appearance, even somewhat thin, yet everyone who met him said he possessed an indescribable air of dignity. Some said he was like a clear mountain spring, unhurried and gentle; others said he was like the shadow of an ancient pine, calm and steadfast. The young people of the town, whether scholars, merchants, or martial artists, loved to sit in his thatched hut. Even just listening to a few words from him could soothe most of their anxieties. Someone asked him, "Sir, you have neither high office nor extraordinary martial arts skills, so why does everyone respect you?" Mr. Qinghe smiled and pointed to the sycamore tree outside the window: "Look at that tree, its branches and leaves are lush and verdant, not because it grows fast, but because its roots are deep. A person's dignity is not something that can be faked, but rather grows from within." I. A kind heart brings elegance, a benevolent heart brings peace of mind. In his youth, Mr. Qinghe was also quick-tempered. He was exceptionally talented, yet always felt his abilities were unappreciated. He was easily offended, prone to arguing, and often got into heated debates, which resulted in him offending many and leaving him exhausted. One winter, a famine struck the town, and grain prices skyrocketed. A rice merchant took advantage of the situation, hoarding rice and tripling its price, causing widespread resentment among the townspeople. Young and impetuous, Mr. Qinghe stormed into the rice merchant's shop and publicly accused him of being heartless and unjust. He was beaten by the merchant's servants, losing face completely, but he couldn't bring the price down. Later, an old monk passing by told him, "You have good intentions, but you acted with anger. A compassionate person is not without anger, but knows how to transform anger into gentle strength." Mr. Qinghe was deeply moved. He stopped publicly criticizing the rice merchant and instead used the money he had saved from teaching to buy several bushels of rice. He cooked it into thin porridge in front of his thatched hut and distributed it to the orphans and widows in the town. He didn't utter a single bad word about the rice merchant; he simply cooked and served the porridge quietly, without a trace of resentment on his face. Within a few days, the townspeople came to Mr. Qinghe's place for porridge, praising him highly, and no one went back to buying the rice from the merchant at its high price. Seeing his business declining and hearing of Mr. Qinghe's good deeds, the rice merchant was filled with shame and had no choice but to lower the price back to normal. He even offered his own grain to help Mr. Qinghe provide relief to disaster victims. After this incident, Mr. Qinghe truly understood: a kind heart brings elegance, and a benevolent heart brings peace of mind. True kindness is not about harsh criticism, but about conveying warmth through actions; true composure is not feigned gentleness, but a relaxed state of mind free from resentment. II. A righteous heart leads to dignified bearing, and a broad mind brings harmony of spirit. Mr. Qinghe never beat or scolded his students, nor did he force them to memorize by rote. There was a student named Ah Hu, who was extremely unruly, always disrupting class and bullying classmates. Many teachers couldn't control him, saying he was "hopeless." But Mr. Qinghe did not give up on him. He discovered that although Ah Hu was mischievous, he wasn't bad at heart; he just craved attention. So, instead of criticizing Ah Hu in public, he made him his "little helper," assisting with organizing books and distributing pens and ink, and often praising his strength and dexterity. Ah Hu, receiving affirmation for the first time, felt both ashamed and pleased, and gradually curbed his mischievous nature, beginning to listen attentively in class. Once, a wealthy boy in town bullied a poor child, and Ah Hu rushed to protect him without hesitation, only to be beaten black and blue. When Mr. Qinghe heard about this, he didn't scold him for fighting; instead, he patted Ah Hu's head and said, "You saw injustice, that shows a righteous heart; you were willing to protect the weak, that shows a kind heart. As long as you hold onto these qualities, your character will naturally improve." Later, Ah Hu became a renowned hunter in town, known for his integrity and generosity, and no one called him mischievous anymore. Someone asked him why he had changed so much. Ah Hu said, "My teacher said that when your heart is upright, your appearance will be upright; when your heart is broad, your temper will be gentle. I used to feel that the whole world owed me something, but after following my teacher, I realized that if you have others in your heart, you can't have room for anger." III. Appearance Reflects the Heart, Demeanor is Cultivated by the Heart. In his middle age, Qinghe had the opportunity to serve as an official in the court of the State of Qi. The Duke of Qi, having heard of his reputation, sent someone to invite him to serve as a high official in Linzi. The people in the town were happy for him, thinking that he could finally make a name for himself. But Qinghe refused. The visitor, puzzled, asked, "Sir, with your vast knowledge, why do you not wish to serve in the imperial court?" Master Qinghe pointed to his thatched hut and said, "If I went to the court, I would have to learn to read people's faces and scheme against them. Such a life would be exhausting, my mind would become distorted, and I fear my true self would be worn away. Here, teaching, though impoverished, allows me to preserve my integrity and this composed demeanor." The visitor, still unconvinced, asked, "Sir, don't you wish to be remembered in history?" Master Qinghe smiled and said, "To be remembered in history is not as good as to have a clear mind. All one's character comes from inner cultivation; all one's brilliance comes from the radiance of the soul. If I lose my true self, even if I hold a high position, I am nothing but an empty shell; where is the brilliance?" After this story spread, people respected Master Qinghe even more. Some called him foolish, but he lived with increasing clarity. He continued to teach, read, and water his flowers every day, his wrinkles radiating a peaceful smile. Some say his appearance is more refined and pleasing to the eye than in his youth. IV. A peaceful heart exudes an aura; a generous heart radiates brilliance. When Mr. Qinghe was seventy years old, the State of Qi was in chaos, and the flames of war spread to the small town. The townspeople panicked and fled in all directions, but Mr. Qinghe remained seated in front of his thatched hut, calmly reading. Rebel soldiers stormed into the town, burning, killing, and looting, and were about to reach Mr. Qinghe's hut. The townspeople held their breath for him, but he remained calm, not even flinching. When the soldiers kicked open the door of the hut, they did not see a panicked old man, but a gentleman sitting there calmly, with peaceful eyes and a composed demeanor. The soldiers wanted to attack, but were intimidated by his presence, and none dared to step forward. The leader of the small fry asked, "Old man, aren't you afraid of death?" Mr. Qinghe put down his book and calmly replied, "Life and death are predestined; fear is useless. I have lived a kind, upright, and magnanimous life, never doing anything wrong. What is there to fear?" The leader was taken aback, then bowed to him, saying, "Sir, your demeanor is extraordinary; we dare not disturb you." With that, he led his soldiers away, and Mr. Qinghe's thatched hut became the only place undamaged during the war. Later, when the war subsided, people said it was Mr. Qinghe's composure that had intimidated the soldiers. Mr. Qinghe smiled and said, "It wasn't that I intimidated them, but that I had no fear in my heart, and therefore no resentment, so naturally I didn't provoke their resentment. A peaceful heart naturally exudes an aura; a generous heart naturally radiates brilliance—that's probably the principle." In conclusion, Mr. Qinghe's life, though lacking earth-shattering achievements, became a legend. He exemplified throughout his life what it means to have a kind heart that brings elegance, a benevolent heart that brings peace of mind, a righteous heart that brings poise, and a generous heart that brings harmony. People often chase after outward glamour and presence, forgetting that true character is never feigned, but rather grows from within. A kind heart naturally exudes approachability; composed demeanor naturally attracts attention. All grace stems from inner refinement; all elegance is the radiance of the soul. As Mr. Qinghe said: "If the heart is at peace, what fear is there of storms? If the heart is generous, what fear is there of gossip?" Hold fast to your true self, hold fast to kindness, hold fast to composure, and your appearance will naturally become more and more beautiful, and your life will naturally become more and more smooth.

33. 83 律 Seeking the Way in the Legal World 律界问道 Half a Scholar半个书生Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Comeback and growth + charming lawyer + mysteries surrounding cold cases + officialdom and workplace + wits and will] He turns his life around, with Death brushing past him several times. A string of cold cases remain shrouded in mystery... 940Reads—Score159Shelves

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    This is a newly completed novel. It has a fantastic opening, excellent writing, positive values, plenty of suspense, twists and turns, thrills, and relatable moments...

34. 84 绝 Peerless Secret Words: The Spirit Heavens Chronicle 绝世密言：灵天记 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果Eastern Fantasy997k WordsCompleted Through fantastical stories, this book explores the mysteries of the universe and explains the principles of life, helping readers understand why people live. In doing so, it can help them put their worries aside and embrace life's experiences with greater optimism and energy! 913Reads9.4Score127Shelves

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35. 85 太 The True Awakening of the Supreme Old Lord's Daoist Heart 太上老君道心启真 Sometimes Silly呆呆偶尔呆Eastern Fantasy223k WordsCompleted Take the void and the natural way as its guiding principle; take clarity, purity, inaction, and non-interference as its substance. Act without intention or attachment; unite with the One, and all things are accomplished. The Supreme Lord Lao, the foremost teacher of the Dao, embodies profound virtue that flows far and wide. His every word and deed contains the ultimate principles of the Great Dao. The Lord Lao often presents himself with a calm and peaceful bearing, every gesture displaying comp 1.8kReads6.8Score355Shelves

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36. 86 何 Why Empire? Rethinking Chinese History Through the Lens of Finance (Why China Series) 何以帝国：从财政视角再看中华史（何以中国丛书） Liu Shougang刘守刚Historical150k WordsCompleted Strongly recommended by Luo Zhenyu, Bao Gangsheng, and Liang Jie, this revised and expanded edition of the manuscript for Thirty Lectures on the Finances of the Chinese Empire includes a lengthy, in-depth conversation from Yanjing Book Review, revealing the fiscal logic hidden behind three thousand years of Chinese history. The history of money is not merely about “finance,” but also about “politics.” The downfall of many dynasties was fundamentally determined by their finances. No matter how wi 986Reads9.4Score334Shelves

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37. 87 针 The Acupuncturist's Strange Tales 针灸师的异闻录 Wen Wusu文无素问Urban195k WordsCompleted The Clinical Adventures of an Acupuncturist and His Friends in the Mystical Arts: When acupuncture meets the mystical arts, and medical principles shed light on strange phenomena. A book that will make you see Chinese medicine anew, from the transmission of pathogenic qi to spirit-light divination and fire offerings, unveiling the invisible battlefield of life behind Chinese medicine. Perhaps one day, in the hands of a Chinese medicine practitioner, it can become a reference book for finding the 3.8kReads8.9Score755Shelves

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38. 88 女 The Female Bank President's Last Resort 女行长的穷途末路 Xu Ci珝慈Modern Romance102k WordsCompleted A teller's act of withholding checks toppled the first domino in the bank run at Yunhai City Commercial Bank. Though bank president Ma Yuquan fought desperately to contain the crisis, she ultimately could not counter the enormous fallout from the sudden disappearance of the bank's major shareholder and the head of its controlling rural bank. Ma Yuquan sensed the situation was full of hidden twists and turns, yet never revealed the secret of who she had been with during her brief disappearance, w 928Reads9.3Score123Shelves

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    This book tells the story of banks. The author has extensive professional knowledge and solid fundamental skills. The story is short, quite touching, and full of interesting details, especially the part about the vice-governor resigning from his post to adopt his son after a paternity test. This book will help you understand why banks offer high salaries.

39. 89 我 My Olive-Green Youth 我的橄榄绿青春 Steamed Buns and Spicy Soup包子胡辣汤Urban989k WordsOngoing [Military] [Personal Growth] [Realistic] [Everyday Life] For those who are losing faith in life. This book healed me, and helped me, a confused veteran, gradually rediscover my purpose and confidence in life. I hope you can find something to take away from this book, too. 366Reads—Score—Shelves

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40. 90 与 Crossing Blades with Wolves 与狼过招 Itchy Fur痒痒毛7k WordsCompleted Sparring with Wolves 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Medicine and alchemy—it's all the essence!

41. 91 重 Reborn into a Life of Warmth 重生之水暖人生 Itchy Fur痒痒毛Urban293k WordsCompleted Niu Erqun and Juhua are digging for gold when a massive boulder crushes him. He is rushed to the hospital, his fate unknown. Ergouzi seizes the gold mine, takes Juhua by force, beats his mother-in-law to death, and flees. By chance, Niu Erqun is reborn. He sets out to work hard, build a new countryside, and take revenge. The ending will leave you completely stunned… 15Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 92 我 I Don't Have Superpowers 我没有超能力 Liu Liu Jiang六六江Urban226k WordsCompleted This book is entirely fictional. There is no such thing as changing feng shui with traditional Chinese painting. Please don’t take it seriously; just enjoy it for fun! Mr. Liujiang was an ordinary, penniless painter until he met his master, Zhou Mingqi, who taught him a method for adjusting people’s feng shui and improving their fortunes. After five years of poverty, and with his master’s permission, Mr. Liujiang was finally able to use this supernatural ability to get rich. How did Mr. Liujiang 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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43. 93 本 At Home in Another Land 本国他乡 Liu Liu Jiang六六江Urban364k WordsCompleted Success doesn't depend entirely on ability. Sometimes, luck plays a much bigger role. If today's successful people had to start their businesses all over again, most of them probably wouldn't dare. This book tells the story of a man with thoroughly mediocre intelligence who defeats one cunning schemer after another. It can't help but make you wonder: between the clever and the foolish, who really has the upper hand? 54Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 94 百 Good for Nothing 百无二用 Liu Liu Jiang六六江Urban138k WordsCompleted This book is entirely made up. It does not refer to any person or event. If it happens to offend anyone, that is purely coincidental! If a scholar is useless in every way, what would it mean to be useless in every other way? Is there any truth to the saying that kindness cannot command an army and righteousness cannot manage wealth? Is the scariest thing in the world a thug who knows martial arts? There’s another possibility: a top student in a leadership position. Chen Xu, a core R&D team membe 32Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 95 风 A Bizarre Tale of Feng Shui! 风水奇谭！ Chen Jiu辰九Urban555k WordsCompleted Chen Yan, a top student at a 985 university, suffered a devastating blow at just twenty-two: His roommate set him up and framed him, driving him into a dead end; His girlfriend of three years cheated on him; his father was hospitalized with a serious illness, and he couldn't even scrape together the 5,000-yuan deposit. His loan payments were overdue and collectors were after him. He was about to become... Just as he sank into utter despair, a mysterious old Daoist appeared, opened his heavenly e 3.9kReads8.5Score316Shelves
46. 96 股 A Record of Struggles in the Stock Market 股市挣扎录 Brother Xuande玄德兄啊Urban710k WordsCompleted The stock market is vast and unpredictable. Liu Bei is picking up his trading career where he left off in his previous book, after weathering the ups and downs of the market. Can he finally turn his fortunes around this time, or will he keep struggling in the stock market? New readers can start with the latest chapter to keep up with the times. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I remember a wealthy man once published a book, one page of which specified the location of his inheritance deed. Whoever found it could inherit his fortune. This book remained unread for many years until a young man, out of boredom, glanced at it and successfully inherited the entire fortune. You can search for "The Ups and Downs of the Stock Market" and study it carefully; you might be pleasantly surprised. Anyone who leaves a comment or recommends this book will receive a red envelope!

47. 97 热 A Hot-Blooded Fight to Become the Boss of the City 热血奋斗成为城中大佬 Brother Xuande玄德兄啊Male-Channel Fanfiction129k WordsCompleted Gu Yulong, a deliveryman from the bottom rung of society, is stuck in an eight-square-meter rental room in an urban village, trudging through wind and rain every day as he struggles to make ends meet. Then, in an accident, he crosses paths with Su Wan, the mysterious daughter of one of the city's richest tycoons. Su Wan is breathtakingly beautiful. Her luxurious attire can hardly conceal her innate allure, and behind her words, spoken with parted red lips, lies an inscrutable calculation. Like 82Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 98 被 After My Adopted Son Abandoned Me, I Stopped Being Everyone's Father 被养子遗弃后，我不再给别人当爹 Tianchen Xingyu天辰星语Rural Life179k WordsOngoing After the male lead, Lin Yang, is abandoned by his five adopted sons, he loses all hope. Fortunately, his daughters-in-law are good to him, so he decides to stop dwelling on the past, help his five daughters-in-law build their fortunes, and embark on an extraordinary path. 1.8kReads—Score—Shelves

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49. 99 须 The Sumeru Ring: My Road to a Comeback 须弥戒，我的逆袭之路 Turning the Tide of the Mortal World逆转红尘Urban1.4M WordsOngoing I was reborn on a rainy night in late autumn. Not far away, my second uncle and his son were digging a pit for me, preparing to bury me in a graveyard. In my previous life, I woke up and escaped, never to return. I drifted through life, and just before I died, I came across a news report. On this very day, my second uncle sold my newlywed wife to human traffickers, leading to her being abused and killed. This time, I won't run away. Whoever digs the pit will be buried in it. 8.6kReads7.4Score780Shelves
50. 100 封 Sealing the Heavenly Dao 封天道 Tianchen Xingyu天辰星语Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted The young master of a powerful family has his spiritual roots stripped away, leaving him crippled. Forced to honor a marriage contract and become a live-in son-in-law, he finds that the bride’s family has switched the bride, making her deaf-mute twin sister take her place. On his wedding day, instead of sharing the wedding night, he is thrown into the Spirit Beast Valley, where he must eat and live among spirit beasts. The moment the deaf-mute sister finds him, she is like a ray of sunlight pier 389Reads—Score—Shelves

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