Literary Fiction, I Want Literary Fiction!!! 文学书，我要文学书啊！！！

1. 251 我 Things That Happened When I Was a Kid 我小时候的事 Xiaoxiao Nishang筱筱霓裳Modern Romance158k WordsCompleted I really don't have much talent for writing novels. I simply pieced together people and events from my childhood, along with scattered fragments of memory and everyday trivialities, as best I could. It's like sewing a patchwork garment out of scraps of floral fabric: from a distance it looks colorful and busy, but up close the seams are obvious, and it never quite comes together. Even so, I weighed every word and poured my passion and love into it, because I wrote it for my daughter. 52Reads—Score—14d adds
2. 252 穿 Passing My Days in the Imperial Palace 穿到皇宫混日子 Xiaoxiao Nishang筱筱霓裳Ancient Romance270k WordsCompleted A beautiful university lecturer accidentally falls into the water and transmigrates to the imperial palace, where she becomes a lowly palace maid. To enjoy a comfortable life in the palace, she draws on the memories and talents of her past life and makes a name for herself. 8Reads—Score—14d adds
3. 253 凤 The Phoenix-Tortoise-Borne City 凤凰龟驮城 Meiniang Qingqing媚娘倾倾Eastern Fantasy415k WordsCompleted The story of a heavenly brat coming down to the mortal world, and my life as a top-tier star among humans: I ruined Jiang Ziya's retirement, stole the Thunder God's hammer, and smashed the Jade Emperor's palace... In short, I stirred up everyone's wrath, so they sent me to the mortal world for a little experience. But I never expected the dazzling world of mortals to be so captivating. I got involved, I ran away, I tried it all, and I endured every kind of hardship! I thought I could make a name 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Here it comes! Here it comes!

4. 254 清 Romance of the Qing Dynasty 清史演义 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical587k WordsCompleted Cai Dongfan's The Romance of the Qing Dynasty is an epic of sweeping grandeur. In a million words, it uncovers the century-spanning secrets of the Qing Empire, from its rise to its fall! From Nurhaci rallying his troops against the Ming with his “Seven Grievances,” to Kangxi outsmarting and capturing Oboi and putting down the Three Feudatories; from undercurrents stirring beneath the Qianlong Emperor's prosperous reign to the humiliating guns of the Opium War; then to Empress Dowager Cixi ruling 5Reads8.3Score—14d adds

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

5. 255 宫 Ashes of the Palace Walls: The Regrets of Two Beauties 宫墙烬：双姝憾 Call Me Xiaoluo叫晓洛Ancient Romance80k WordsCompleted A new story is here! You’re welcome to read my work on Fanqie Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Using the gimmick of literature to trick people into reading books.

6. 256 共 The Communist Principality 共产主义公国 Jiang Zhenqian江振谦Historical237k WordsOngoing [Dystopia × Symbolism × Liberalism × First-/Third-Person Narration] Under a metal dome in the heart of the Pacific, millions of bodies walk like marionettes. A thought virus courses through their veins, while a spiral radio telescope devours every spark of awakening, until one day, a girl in a dream opens her eyes and sends a quantum wave of freedom into the pupils of revolutionaries. “This was once the most perfect prison in the world.” The historian clutches the yellowed fragments of Jiang Jin —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Pushing for a sci-fi dystopian fantasy! [Admiring][Admiring][Admiring]

7. 257 玄 Secrets of the Xuan Chan Canal 玄蝉运河秘辛 Old Man Reborn as a Mischievous Child老翁重生变顽童Mystery8k WordsCompleted The Secrets of the Xuanchan Canal —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I'm just afraid I won't understand it, hahaha

8. 258 闯 A Haunted Encounter in an Ancient Village: The Child’s Spirit Wants a Padded Jacket 闯古村遇诡：童魂要棉袄 Jiang Zhenqian江振谦Mystery8k WordsCompleted A Haunting in an Ancient Village: The Child’s Ghost Wants a Padded Jacket —Reads—Score—14d adds
9. 259 发 The Hair Salon Girl's Rise to the Top: The CEO Falls with You 发廊女上位计，总裁与你共沉沦 Old Man Reborn as a Mischievous Child老翁重生变顽童Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted A Hair Salon Girl's Climb to the Top: The CEO Sinks into Ruin with You 1Reads—Score—14d adds
10. 260 谁 Who Can See the Light in the Darkroom? 谁能看见暗室里的光 Old Man Reborn as a Mischievous Child老翁重生变顽童Mystery6k WordsCompleted Who Can See the Light in the Darkroom? —Reads—Score—14d adds
11. 261 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 1Reads8.1Score—14d adds
12. 262 陟 The Bright Moon over Zhishan: A Few Tales of Me and My Godfather, Wang Anshi 陟山明月：我与干爹王安石二三事 Strings of the Xiaoxiang Pavilion潇湘馆的琴弦Ancient Romance255k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate as the Female Lead ➕ Second Marriage ➕ Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger ➕ Beat the Scumbag Senseless ➕ The Twelve Beauties of Jiangning] Historical records say that Wang Anshi took his second daughter-in-law as his adopted daughter and married her off to Prince Qi, Zhao Hao?! Little do they know that she transmigrated to the Northern Song dynasty, going from a kitchen maid in the inner courtyard all the way to becoming a princess consort! The moonlight shines on more than the rear cou 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A sudden burst of enlightenment, a sly act of feigning weakness to outsmart others, a catastrophic collapse—but no worries, the moon has already risen high!

13. 263 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—14d adds
14. 264 诗 Reborn on a Journey Through Poetry 诗旅重生行 Guest of the Snowy Sun雪阳客Urban257k WordsCompleted A journey of love and a story about the Soup of Oblivion! A traveler once saw his late lover in a wondrous vision as the sun rose over a golden mountain. He promised to return with her to see it again on the seventh day of the seventh month next year. Will his love and life find a chance to be reborn? A traveler wrote the fantasy novel Rebirth Journey, recounting his past romances and giving voice to his deepest feelings: “My beloved, even if I cannot become an immortal or a Buddha, I would beco 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This has literary merit; you'll see for yourself!

15. 265 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 2.5kReads9.2Score45014d adds
16. 266 中 Five Thousand Years of Chinese History 中华上下五千年 Wen Ruoyu文若愚Historical478k WordsCompleted Arranged chronologically, this book selects major events, influential figures, remarkable achievements, and brilliant cultural accomplishments from five thousand years of history. It strives to reach new heights in accuracy, appeal, and insight. Through a rigorous structure and innovative design, it explains Chinese history from every angle, offering fresh perspectives and multiple layers of analysis while vividly and concisely recounting the basic course of China's historical evolution and the 36.3kReads9.6Score4.4k14d adds

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    After reading this, your Chinese, math, and history scores will improve.

17. 267 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—14d adds
18. 268 黛 Dai Chuan’s Idle Snow 黛川闲雪 You Jing Lin Yan宥净林言Modern Romance193k WordsOngoing One flower, one world; one leaf, one bodhi. People are like plants, subject to the cycle of flourishing and withering through the seasons, life and death, reincarnation, cause and effect. The only things that never change are the inherent energies in the magnetic field. 11Reads—Score114d adds

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    [Learned it]

19. 269 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—14d adds
20. 270 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—14d adds
21. 271 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 6Reads8.0Score—14d adds
22. 272 知 Spring Is Born in the Heart 知春生 Zhang Shifan张诗凡Modern Romance151k WordsCompleted She was born at the turning point between winter and spring. She fled her birth family in pursuit of freedom and dignity. She went to the city to continue her education. She never saw him as a lifeline. She said, “When I become a better version of myself, we'll meet again. Then I'll have more confidence to face everything.” He said, “I believe in you. You are a spring bursting with vitality.” The hero and heroine respect and encourage each other, growing together. This is a realistic story about 18Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New author, but the writing is really good! Highly recommended.

23. 273 奇 Tales of the Singularity 奇点往事 Mi Mo弥默Sci-Fi & Apocalypse696k WordsCompleted A perfect tool, a lethal master. The only human on planet Aisi with the intelligence to create brought forth a civilization with the fire of creation, one that constantly innovated and evolved, aspiring to reach the stars and beyond. Then a super artificial intelligence, deemed by humanity to be the perfect tool, came into being. Humanity thought this would usher in another pivotal leap in civilization, but instead it had to face an unprecedented catastrophe and an ancient mystery buried beneath 52Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Although it's science fiction, the writing is decent.

24. 274 学 Scholar or Tyrant: Who Can Have a Good Life? 学霸和枭雄，什么人能过上好日？ Phoenix Wood Cicada凤木蝉兮Modern Romance498k WordsCompleted (Dual male leads. Period story. Urban.) One is a poor scholar, the other a big shot in the underworld. They struggle for fifty years. What does it take to live a good life? And what is a good life? 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Finally, a call for literature! Thumbs up! Dedicated to writing high-quality works. [Shy][shy][shy] Dear readers: My new book, *The Beginning of the Spring and Autumn Dream*, is coming soon. A mind-bending, humorous, and educational ancient romance. Spoiler alert: A large fleshy lump grows on my forehead that can be used as an umbrella, keeping rain out of my eyes.

25. 275 官 The Official Road, Starting at Level Three 官道，从三段开始 Mr. Fishjoy鱼乐先生Urban512k WordsOngoing My name is Bu Qingyun. (I hold a senior government post and have a fortune worth over a hundred million.) Let me tell you a secret. Ever since I was in elementary school, entering politics has been the light of my ideals and the flame of my ambition. It was buried in my heart like a seed, ready to take root and sprout as soon as the soil was right... 18.6kReads7.6Score2.9k14d adds

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    True novels, literature, genuine literature

26. 276 女 The Woman Reporter 女记者 Clear Ripples清清澜Modern Romance502k WordsCompleted Ye Yaya, a beautiful young reporter, faces emotional setbacks, financial hardship, and career struggles in a bustling, noisy city. She sheds tears and considers giving up, but in the end, she has the last laugh. In her, we see a reflection of our own efforts and pursuit of success, as well as the joys and sorrows we have all experienced... 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's worth watching.

27. 277 乱 The Flowers Blur My Eyes 乱花渐迷眼 Clear Ripples清清澜Modern Romance508k WordsCompleted Wen Juan and Lan Cheng were once a loving couple. They both had steady jobs and earned a comfortable living. On weekends and holidays, they often spent time with Wen Juan's classmate Li Run and his wife, Wang Ze and his wife. The two families were so close that they shared everything and had no secrets from each other. As time went by, Wen Juan, who loved playing mahjong, and Wang Ze, who loved it just as much, spent more and more time together. Before they knew it, their purely friendly feeling 326Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 278 家 My Husky of a Husband 家有二哈老公 Clear Ripples清清澜Modern Romance413k WordsCompleted Life with the goofy, husky-like man she’s fallen for leaves Zhuo Ya fuming one moment and struggling not to laugh the next. Through their laughter and frustration, they come to cherish and care for each other. As they spar and test their wits, they savor the little things in life, and their bickering spills over with sweetness, revealing the unexpected joys of everyday life. What does it take for someone everyone considers a clueless, emotionally stunted introvert to become a total goofball with 10Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 279 全 The Whole Village Helped Me Reach for the Clouds, So I Gifted Them Ten Thousand Taels of Gold 全村扶我卿云志，我赠村民万两金 Fish Hiding from the Rain躲雨的鱼儿Urban2.3M WordsOngoing The print edition has been signed, and the live-action and animated short dramas are now available. Enjoy! A period farming story + literary genius + reborn + multiple heroines + positive energy In the autumn of 1987, Zhou Qingyun clutched the 17 yuan and 85 cents the whole village had pooled together and boarded a green train bound for Shanghai. In his previous life, he was an associate professor in the Chinese Department at Fudan University. His life had been steady, but full of regrets: his f 31.9kReads7.9Score2.8k14d adds

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    This is a rare gem of a book by Tomato, even better than some of the Qidian novels I've read.

30. 280 清 A Qing Dynasty Tale: The Emperor's Granddaughter Is Spoiled by Her Imperial Grandfather 清穿，胤禛女儿被皇爷爷宠疯了 Yan Shi Yu烟詩雨Ancient Romance510k WordsCompleted Zhaohua is only three years old when she transmigrates into Prince Yinzhen's household as a young princess. Seeing that the future Yongzheng is still a cold-faced prince, she grabs his leg and calls softly, “Papa.” She expects to live cautiously, but she's so adorable that Kangxi takes one look at her and brings her into the palace to raise her. The imperial consorts compete to give her treats, the Crown Prince secretly teaches her to read, and Yinzhen acts cool but comes to tuck her in every ni 1.3kReads5.9Score10814d adds

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    Antique,

31. 281 我 I Leave My Love to You 我把爱留给你 Lots of Happiness幸福多多Modern Romance126k WordsCompleted This is the story of Chunying, a rural woman born in the 1960s, and her husband Qianzi, whose love endures until death. From the countryside to Guangzhou, their story reflects the emotional struggles of our generation of migrant workers. Facing the pressures of life, love, parents, and children, she draws on her own experiences to show us how to find our way through. Here are memories of our childhood and the happiness and joy we felt then. Here, too, are our generation’s worries about our child —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I leave my love to you, the novel tells the story of our generation's anxieties and confusion. Yes. We were once full of dreams, but as we walked along, those dreams faded. We were once full of love, but even that love was gone. I once worked hard to earn money, but as I earned, my health disappeared. We could have lived easily. Lived healthily.

32. 282 偷 The Plane Thief 偷飞机的人 Flying Bobo An飞翔的波波安8k WordsCompleted The Man Who Stole a Plane —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A profound story of falling from the clouds

33. 283 暴 One Second Before the Blizzard Ends 暴风雪停歇前一秒 Flying Bobo An飞翔的波波安Modern Romance21k WordsCompleted One Second Before the Blizzard Ends 1Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 284 兰 The Record of Lanling’s Return to the Present 兰陵归今录 Xiang Er襄儿Urban264k WordsCompleted When other people transmigrate, they become princes or imperial consorts. At the very least, they can recite a couple of Tang poems and thrive. But when our family transmigrated, all five of us, ancestral home included, landed straight in the twenty-first century as undocumented people. My name is Xiao Ran, an ordinary corporate drone. Then one day, I got a call from my hometown: “You’ve got a bunch of Tang Dynasty ancestors in your family shrine, trying to figure out how to burn incense to a Wi 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    You can try it.

35. 285 人 A Brief History of Humankind: From Animals to Gods (New Edition) 人类简史（新版）：从动物到上帝 Yuval Noah Harari尤瓦尔·赫拉利Historical295k WordsCompleted A Brief History of Humankind: From Animals to Gods is a major work by a rising Israeli historian. It traces human development from the first signs of life a hundred thousand years ago to the intertwined worlds of capital and technology in the 21st century. A hundred thousand years ago, there were at least six human species on Earth. Why are we the only ones left today? We were once an insignificant group in a corner of Africa, no more influential on Earth's ecology than fireflies, apes, or jelly 6.7kReads9.5Score2.3k14d adds

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    I recommend it; I like watching it.

36. 286 假 The False Myth: The Vermilion Bird's Tale 假神话朱雀传 A Solitary Sojourn on Lonely Mountain, Walking Alone at Sunset孤山信游与斜阳独步Eastern Fantasy128k WordsOngoing Wu Yan was just an ordinary demon hunter, but by a twist of fate, he awakened the divine bloodline within him. Then he was possessed by the Vermilion Bird, one of the Five Elements Divine Lords. From that moment on, a storm of blood and violence swept across the three realms of gods, humans, and demons. 51Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This traditional fantasy novel is well-written and worth checking out.

37. 287 重 Reborn as a Concubine in the Su Household 重生之我在苏府当小妾 Shangguan Loves to Drink Water上官爱喝水Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted Nontraditional rebirth + women's self-rescue + psychological healing + original poetry + metafiction Don't let the title fool you. The original title was Dawn's Clear Light. Rebirth is the ultimate act of self-rescue. A profound story that is both heartbreaking and healing. Zheng Ming awoke after transmigrating, only to become the concubine of a powerful minister. She navigated the storms of political rivalries and stirred the winds of change across the realm, believing she was carefully plan 261Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    This book cleverly utilizes readers' expectations of a "rebirth" story, constructing a seemingly clichéd opening that gradually reveals itself in the later stages to be nothing more than an elaborately woven dream. Its metafictional qualities provoke profound reflection on "how the story itself can heal the heart." Trauma narrative and psychological realism: The psychological state of PTSD patients is depicted with extreme realism and credibility. The details of hallucinations, the alteration of memories, and the projection of emotions all conform to psychological logic. This makes the entire story, though bizarre, emotionally authentic. A philosophical reflection reminiscent of Zhuangzi's butterfly dream: At the end of the story, Zheng Ming no longer obsessively distinguishes between ancient and modern reality. She accepts that both are part of her life. This open-mindedness of "where the heart finds peace is home" is full of Eastern wisdom, elevating the story from a personal tragedy of love to a philosophical level concerning existence, memory, and reconciliation. A subtle system of symbolism and foreshadowing: The entire book is filled with subtle foreshadowing. For example, the "green dragon holding a moon pendant" is both a token of love and a mark of trauma; the prophecy "striving leads to failure" resonates throughout history; the use of poetry not only adds literary flair but also directly externalizes the characters' inner feelings. These details constitute a precise and self-consistent symbolic system, allowing for new discoveries with each reread.

38. 288 神 The Dream King of the Divine Fantasy Universe, Written by Meng Wang Luchuang 神幻宇宙梦王橹窗著 Wang Luchuang王橹窗Historical3.0M WordsOngoing The universe is vast and boundless, with no distinction between male- and female-oriented fiction, or between gods, immortals, demons, and monsters. Multiple heroines and heroes, both delicate and bold, overwhelmingly sweet or brutally cruel, unconventional and diverse in style: this fantasy epic has it all, a singular work in the literary world. Cloud Dream Celestial Gate + Dreadful Snow Dai + The Unknown Beginning + A Fall into Ten Thousand Calamities + Crouching Dragon Divine Tree + The Realm 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A groundbreaking masterpiece! A work of unparalleled grandeur! Every chapter is packed with energy! Superbly shocking, stunning, heart-wrenching, and hilarious! I sincerely recommend this gem of a work by Tomato King, *The Dream of the Divine Universe*, which I'm currently reading, to true readers like yourself. Add it to your bookshelf, follow me, and let's share this wonderful book together! Only after reading it will you know how good it is! To not miss it in this lifetime is to not miss experiencing the breathtaking beauty of the literary pinnacle! And for those who have lost hope in life, this book can save you, allowing you to find meaning in life. [Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart][Heart]

39. 289 烂 Lanbi Wannian's Tenth Book 烂笔万年一第10本书 Terrible Pen, One Update a Year烂笔万年一更Anime Fanfiction20k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can 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! 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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40. 290 代 The Code Immortal Realm: I Am the Heavenly Dao 代码仙域，我即是天道 Number One Caramel Macchiato Among Bricklayers搬砖的头号焦糖玛奇朵Fantastical Romance85k WordsCompleted My name is Tian Yingxue, and this is the tenth time I've been reborn. The Heavenly Dao played a cruel joke on me. On one hand, it granted me a golden finger of an opportunity, giving me a natural fire spirit root, letting me establish my Foundation at ten, form my Golden Core and keep my youthful appearance at nineteen, and reach the threshold of ascension at a hundred. On the other hand, it made me perish in the tribulation lightning as I ascended, then sent me back to the day before I was to j 17Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A sci-fi fantasy novel with an ancient Chinese writing style, bringing you the ultimate romance in the realm of physics [Que Shi's masterpiece]

41. 291 上 Shanghai People Eat Rice Porridge 上海人吃泡饭 The Writer Who Writes in Shanghainese用上海话写作的人Modern Romance627k WordsCompleted In the middle of the night, Wang’s Granny was being beaten so badly she could barely move, and could only call for help. Uncle Huang was still fuming over how she had humiliated him during the day, so angry he couldn’t sleep. He heard what sounded faintly like a cat meowing, but when he listened more closely, he realized it was a cry for help coming from Wang’s Granny’s house. He was about to go save her when his wife grabbed hold of him... 491Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    This is a novel praised by the media as the online version of "Blossoms". It is a 620,000-word novel published by Hunan Literature and Art Publishing House. It tells a touching story of the daily life, love and hate of ordinary people in a Shanghai alley.

42. 292 岳 The Legend of Yue Fei 岳飞传 Lord of the Pearl-Returning Tower还珠楼主Historical161k WordsCompleted A historical epic novel by Huan Zhu Lou Zhu. Based on the life of Yue Fei, the famous Southern Song general who fought against the Jin, it begins with Yue Fei learning martial arts as a boy and vowing to serve his country. It vividly depicts how he formed the Yue Family Army, fought the Jin forces, and won one victory after another, until he was framed by treacherous officials and met a tragic end. The novel celebrates his unwavering loyalty and devotion to his country. 884Reads9.6Score—14d adds
43. 293 狄 The Judge Dee Cases 狄公案 Wu Jianren吴趼人Mystery200k WordsCompleted [Four Great Mysteries of Empress Wu Zetian + Di Renjie + detective mystery + stunning reversals + Chinese-style horror] When Di Renjie takes up his first post as magistrate of Changping County, he never expects one murder after another to rock the small town! News arrives that a Huzhou merchant has been murdered at the Li Lidun inn. The innkeeper, Kong Wande, protests his innocence, but the local headman, Hu De, refuses to let him off the hook. When Di Renjie investigates, the evidence points st 288Reads9.5Score3014d adds

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    Some very worthwhile literary works to read; very informative. 👍

44. 294 食 The Southern Gourmet 食南之徒 Ma Boyong马伯庸Historical173k WordsCompleted Tang Meng, a gluttonous envoy of the Han Empire, arrives in Nanyue, a land renowned for its cuisine. With ingredients in abundance, it seems like a food lover’s dream. Yet behind the feasts simmer tensions between north and south, divisions between peoples, struggles for power, and battles over the rise and fall of national policies. The twists and turns are even more complex than the flavors of Lingnan’s ingredients. This laid-back Han envoy finds himself caught in the whirlpool of political st 5.6kReads9.6Score1.3k14d adds

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    Mr. Ma's books are all very good.

45. 295 沧 Ten Years of Vicissitudes 沧桑十年 Ma Shitu马识途Historical278k WordsCompleted This book is a memoir of the author’s experiences and observations during the ten years of the Cultural Revolution. From the start of the Cultural Revolution, the author was inexplicably branded a “counterrevolutionary” and a “capitalist roader,” then denounced and imprisoned, plunging into the misery of a shattered family and ruined life. As rebel factions rose across the country, the author even fell into the hands of a faction of Red Guards in Chengdu. Fortunately, drawing on experience worki 8.7kReads9.5Score1.3k14d adds

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    These are all fine chaff.

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47. 297 韦 A Dream of Red Mansions, Explained by Wei 韦说红楼 Zhang Yifeng张一疯1.7M WordsCompleted My new work is here! You can 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! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 298 那 The Records of the Grand Historian: Those Stories 【史记】那些事 Zhang Yifeng张一疯Historical1.0M WordsCompleted Records of the Grand Historian is the first general history of China written in the biographical style. Compiled over more than a decade by Sima Qian, a historian of the Western Han dynasty, it was praised by Lu Xun as “the swan song of historians, a Li Sao without rhyme,” and is regarded as a work of exceptional historical and literary value. The book aims “to investigate the relationship between Heaven and humanity, understand the changes from ancient times to the present, and establish a scho 3Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 299 逐 A Chapter-by-Chapter Deep Dive into Dream of the Red Chamber 【红楼梦】逐回深度解读 Zhang Yifeng张一疯2.9M WordsCompleted A Chapter-by-Chapter In-Depth Analysis of Dream of the Red Chamber is a scholarly work of literary appreciation focused on Dream of the Red Chamber, the pinnacle of classical Chinese literature. Organized around the novel’s chapters and grounded in close reading, it draws on a century of research to examine the work chapter by chapter from multiple angles. It is a “guide to solving its mysteries” and a “reading map” for fans of Dream of the Red Chamber. 88Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 300 红 Tales from the Dream of the Red Chamber 红楼梦那些事 Zhang Yifeng张一疯Female-Channel Fanfiction439k WordsCompleted A laugh-out-loud, tradition-defying take on Dream of the Red Chamber bursts onto the scene! Using a delightfully unhinged deconstructionist approach, this book turns the rise and fall of the Four Great Families into a hilarious three-in-one guide to workplace life, relationships, and survival, letting you rediscover this classic masterpiece between fits of laughter. Jia Baoyu becomes a lovesick rich kid, constantly caught between Daiyu's sharp-tongued jabs and Baochai's humblebragging. Wang Xife 2Reads—Score—14d adds

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