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1. 301 上 The Affairs of the Gods 上帝们的那些事儿 Loves Maocao Liquor 521爱吃茅草酒521Mystery2.5M WordsCompleted [Once the top post in the Three-Body Tieba forum, with over 100,000 replies] [Ensemble cast of geniuses]+ [Infinite Flow]+ [Mind games]+ [Wild ideas] Two hundred geniuses are invited to take part in a God Game spanning 28 different worlds. Contestants must conquer their own worlds within 30 days, while entering into battles and strategic contests with other worlds. A mechanical world ruled by AI… A zombie world overrun by the undead… An electronic world gone virtual and chaotic… A world populate 4.7kReads8.7Score929Shelves

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   Greatness needs no further explanation [smirk]

2. 302 无 No Spiritual Roots? I’ll Hunt Down the Heavenly Dao with My Mortal Body 无灵根？我以凡躯猎杀天道 Qi Qiao Linglong柒巧玲珑Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing On the day of the tournament, my cousin sighs that I have no spirit root. My fiancée demands to break off our engagement. My whole clan sees me as a burden, and the Heavenly Dao declares me a cripple. But no one knows that the [Myriad Daos Return to the Void System] I awakened tells me: Spirit roots are shackles imposed by the Heavenly Dao. Having no spirit root is what makes a person whole! From then on, I forge an original Great Dao that requires no spirit root. My cousin is a genius? I'll gra 8.4kReads9.3Score775Shelves
3. 303 山 A Journey Through Mountains and Rivers 山水行记 Moli Baji莫里吧唧Historical1.4M WordsCompleted "Not a wish-fulfillment novel, not stupid, and not something to eat with your rice. It’s best enjoyed with a drink. This book is for readers with a long-term mindset. Take your time and savor it, and you’ll find that this novel is as tender as water, like the girl you love, intoxicating you." What seems like an ordinary opening is actually a grand scheme plotted long ago… Guangxi, a rainy night, a dilapidated Taoist temple, and a mystery upon mystery. A helpless young woman encounters a handsome 1.4kReads8.2Score189Shelves

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   There are no books that you absolutely must read, but reading is always beneficial.

4. 304 亲 I Kissed the Demon Dog’s Toes and Became a Cultivation World Troublemaker 亲吻魔犬脚趾，我成了修仙乐子人 A Squirrel Eating Pinecones一只松鼠吃松果Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted [System shenanigans + absurd comedy + light power fantasy + no farming] Other cultivators slay demons and vanquish monsters, reaching for the heavens, but my very first cultivation quest is to kiss a demonic hound’s toe?! After awakening the Taiji Fun-Seeker System, the more ridiculous the quest, the more outrageous the reward! Fairy dresses, lace gloves, bizarre abilities... As long as I keep the antics coming, my cultivation skyrockets! No protagonist torture, no frustration, no melodrama, jus 1.2kReads9.4Score110Shelves
5. 305 醒 The Tale of the Waking Stone 醒石记 Good for You好来喔Urban1.2M WordsCompleted In the summer of 1999, Shen Xing was reborn. He had only 347 yuan to his name, living in a basement in southern Beijing, eating instant noodles and writing articles. Nobody knew why this young man was so certain of himself. He said the internet bubble would burst, and it did. He said 998 points was the A-share market’s historic bottom, and he was right. He said 6,124 points would be the century’s peak, and he was spot on. He wasn’t a god. He had simply lived one more life than everyone else. I 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I. What is this book about? The protagonist, Shen Xing, is reborn in 1999 with only 347 yuan in his pocket. Others who are reborn buy Bitcoin, buy houses, and become the son of a billionaire. He is different; he writes manuscripts in his basement, waiting for opportunities. He waits for the dot-com bubble to burst to short Nasdaq. He waits for the A-share market to reach 998 points to buy at the bottom. He waits for the mobile internet boom to launch Xingxin (a mobile messaging app), payment services, mobile phones, and chips. Starting with 347 yuan, in 17 years, his net worth reaches 200 billion yuan. It's not about cheating, but about waiting and holding on. II. The 5 most exciting points Exciting point 1: Escaping the peak at 5178 points Before the 2015 stock market crash, everyone was greedy. Shen Xing said, "Sell everything." He withdrew all 100 billion yuan. Three days later, thousands of stocks hit their daily limit down. Someone asked him how he knew, and he said, "I didn't see it; I saw it before. It was the same in 2007." I read this chapter five times. Highlight 2: Samsung rejected him three times, then he begged for cooperation on his knees. Xiao Zhao went to Samsung to discuss screen cooperation. The first time, he waited for 3 hours, "We don't sell to small customers." The second time, he waited for 4 hours, "Come back another day." The third time, they wouldn't even let him in the door. Shen Xing slammed his fist on the table: "Samsung will regret it. Not today, not tomorrow, but soon." Later, Lee Boo-jin appeared, and Samsung offered itself up. It was incredibly satisfying. Highlight 3: Wandou surpasses 360. Wandou went from obscurity to industry leader in two years. Chen Sisi placed the report on Shen Xing's desk and said, "We're number one." Shen Xing looked at it for a long time and only said one word: "Good." But Chen Sisi knew that this one word contained his complete approval. It wasn't that Wandou was powerful, it was that Shen Xing was powerful. Convenience is the moat. Highlight 4: Black Myth invests. Shen Xing invested in Game Science, looked at the demo for ten minutes, and said, "Make it. If you don't have enough money, invest more; if you don't have enough time, wait. A good game is worth waiting for." Feng Ji's hands were shaking. Later, an additional investment of 50 million was made, bringing the total to 70 million. No rushing, no mention of being in a hurry, just saying "I can wait." That's a true investor. Point 5: The Starting Point of 347 Yuan. In 1999, in a basement, his first royalties were 347 yuan. He bought a box of instant noodles, a stack of paper, a few pens, and saved the rest. At that time, he didn't know that this 347 yuan was the starting point for 200 billion. My eyes welled up with tears at this point. III. Character Portrayal: Not Just the Protagonist. Niu Shenxing: Never in a hurry, always saying "wait." Three online identities (Old Chen, Black Mage, Chen Nunu), and a hidden identity, Hunter, who wrote a song for Taylor Swift. Su Wanqing: Editor-in-Chief of Xingxin, waiting for him for 16 years. Every time he said "overtime," she would say, "The glutinous rice balls are in the pot." Not sentimental, but the most tear-jerking. Lee Boo-jin: Samsung's eldest princess. "You are the first Chinese person I admire." She helped him push for cooperation, and he said, "No matter what happens, I'll be there." An evenly matched relationship between adults. Zhang Weijun: The investment manager who followed Shen Xing for 16 years. Every time Shen Xing said "clear out the positions," he did it, his hands trembling but he never asked why. Xiao Zhao: The marketing manager, rejected by Samsung three times, but gritted his teeth and endured it. Later, when signing the contract, the executive who had rejected him lowered his head and dared not look at him. Feng Ji: The founder of Game Science, who worked on Black Myth for three years without making a penny. Shen Xing invested 70 million, only saying, "Don't rush, don't cut corners, don't settle." IV. How is this book different from other business war novels? Difference 1: It has a real timeline from 1999 to 2016, and every investment point is real history. The internet bubble, 998 points, 6124 points, 1664 points, 5178 points, circuit breakers, the Hong Kong defense battle. It's not made up, it actually happened. Difference 2: It's not mindless wish fulfillment. Shen Xing is not omniscient. He will also be rejected, wait a long time, and slam his fist on the table in anger. But he has one skill—waiting. Wait for the dot-com bubble to burst, wait for the A-shares market to bottom out, wait for Samsung to regret its decision. When that happens, you've won. Difference 3: It details the phone launch event, not the specs, but the story of a user buying a phone for their father. It describes the product design, mentioning adding two millimeters to the rounded bezel, finer sandblasting, and a more substantial packaging box. You can tell the author truly understands. Difference 4: Packed with memorable quotes: "Waiting is the best investment." "Enough. But not enough." "Convenience is the moat." "Users aren't stupid; they'll use what's best." "You can't be afraid of others taking your own products." "Not a god, just an ordinary person. An ordinary person who waited a little longer than others." I copied the whole book. V. Who is it suitable for? ✅ Want to make money but don't know where to start ✅ Enjoy reading about business battles, investment, and underdog stories ✅ Tired of mindless wish-fulfillment stories and want something more intellectually stimulating ✅ Interested in the internet, mobile phone, and chip industries ✅ Like to copy down memorable quotes and post screenshots on social media ❌ Those who don't like business content might not get it ❌ Not suitable for those who only want to read about romance (there is a romance storyline, but it's not the main plot) VI. My 3 favorite moments 1. Shen Xing slams his fist on the table: A person who has never lost his temper in 16 years slammed his fist on the table and said, "Samsung will regret this." I got goosebumps at that moment. 2. Su Wanqing's glutinous rice balls: Every time Shen Xing works overtime, she cooks glutinous rice balls. She doesn't say "I miss you," or "Come back soon," she just says, "The glutinous rice balls are in the pot." This kind of restrained emotion is a hundred times more touching than a loud outburst. 3. Chapter 600 ending: "Outside the window, the first moon of 2017 hung in the sky, very bright. It was the New Year's moon, the awake moon, the moon waiting for him to come home. And he, was still awake." I put the book down after reading this and took a while to recover. VII. Where to read it? How many words? Currently 327,000 words, updated daily. The first part, chapter 600, is complete; the second part is in progress. Search for "The Awakening Stone" to find it. Finally, one last thing: this book isn't the kind of light novel you'll forget after reading. After reading it, you'll remember "waiting is the best investment," you'll remember "enough but not enough," you'll remember that bowl of glutinous rice balls. Anyway, I remembered it. ---

6. 306 重 Back to the Beginner’s Village? No! I’m Here to Retire! 重回新手村？不！我是来养老的！ Tattered Immortal破烂仙人Ancient Romance3.2M WordsOngoing After completing 9,999 repair missions in minor worlds, Hua Yi decisively retires and chooses a world to spend her remaining years in. She seems like a fresh-faced newcomer who has just entered the world of cultivation, but behind the scenes, she’s a powerhouse who dares to go head-to-head with the Heavenly Dao! Along the way, she plays the pig to eat the tiger, picks up strays, and enjoys the gossip and drama. There’s the Child of Misfortune, sealed away by a powerful cultivator. There’s also t 9.8kReads9.2Score1.2kShelves
7. 307 生 Life and Death at Full Throttle 生死狂飙 Qizai Who Loves Electronic Instruments喜欢电声乐器的七仔Mystery293k WordsCompleted In the 1990s, two shocking murders took place in a row in Hannan City, in a certain province. Both victims were men, local officials and entrepreneurs, and both were found at the crime scene missing their lower parts. Was it a crime of passion? Or revenge? Thus begins a gripping story of political power struggles, the darkness of human nature, the hand of fate, and the helplessness of life in this world... The ending is mournful and beautiful, deeply moving and heartbreaking. All one can do is s 789Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 308 千 Heading South at the Turn of the Millennium: Rolling Coins 千禧南下：翻滚的钢镚 Seven Sons of the Wind扶摇七子Urban273k WordsCompleted During the rainy season of the millennium, torrential rain poured down on Ruili. Bai Hao and his group sped along National Highway 556 in a four-wheel-drive Toyota Prado, relying on their off-roader’s powerful performance to plow through the terrible road conditions. As they drove past the embankment in Leiyun Village, they came across Burmese border residents moving supplies across the border. They learned that it was legitimate border trade. The group stopped to watch, unaware that danger was 40Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A well-intentioned strategy is a well-planned strategy!

9. 309 金 A Journey Through the Martial World in Golden Winds and Jade Dew 金风玉露江湖行 Ink on the Right Hand右手点墨Male-Channel Fanfiction743k WordsOngoing Chen Hao comes from a world utterly different from this one. There, cultivators soar through the skies and burrow through the earth, spells can destroy heaven and earth, and sects have endured for millennia. As the son of the Hehuan Sect’s leader, he was meant to inherit the sect and roam the world in freedom. Until that blood-red night. His sect was destroyed, his father blew himself up, and every fellow disciple was killed. He fought desperately to protect his senior sister, only to end up wit 7.5kReads9.3Score1.1kShelves
10. 310 惊 A Case That Shook the Nation 惊天巨案 Qizai Who Loves Electronic Instruments喜欢电声乐器的七仔Urban299k WordsCompleted This is an anti-corruption novel about an interest group that abuses its power to fabricate wrongful convictions and seize the assets of a local private company. The story follows the people’s police, represented by Gao Fei, as they investigate this miscarriage of justice, uphold social fairness and justice, defend the authority of the law, and protect the lives and property of the public. Undaunted by sacrifice or hardship, they pit their wits against the interest group in a grueling struggle, 31.9kReads9.1Score2.9kShelves
11. 311 无 Endlessly Reborn to Kill the Male Lead 无限重生只为杀男主 Mosquito Who Loves Tearjerker Dramas爱看虐剧的蚊砸Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Duan Wuer is trapped in an endless cycle of rebirth. Her greatest goal in life this time around: kill Qi Yi and clock out for good! Who could have guessed her assassination attempts would be so absurd, each one turning into a spectacular fiasco? She once became a buzzing mosquito, only for him to slap her dead. She once became a stray black dog, and he took her to be neutered. The most ridiculous time, she choked to death on a steamed bun while watching a play! Every assassination attempt fail 537Reads9.4Score102Shelves
12. 312 我 My Strange Neighbor 我的诡异邻居 Qizai Who Loves Electronic Instruments喜欢电声乐器的七仔Mystery18k WordsCompleted My Eerie Neighbor 254Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 313 重 Double Shadow: Rebirth Plan 重影：重生计划 Call Me Shaofan叫我少凡Sci-Fi & Apocalypse498k WordsOngoing This novel centers on deep adventures in an expansive world. Its greatest appeal lies in tightly reasoned, twist-filled storytelling and compelling character arcs. The plot unfolds link by link, blending intellectual depth with the satisfying thrills of a gripping read. Hardcore readers who crave intellectual stimulation and logical storytelling are welcome to dive in. Shadow Double: Rebirth Plan The mystery of a dead wife, the awakening of a clone; bloody battles and philosophical questions. Fr 7Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    Science fiction rebellion ensemble story

14. 314 这 This Cultivator Is Rather Cunning 这个修士有点心计 Cigarette Between the Fingers指间香烟Eastern Fantasy421k WordsOngoing This story focuses on schemes, suspense, and plot twists. If you enjoy this style, dive right in with confidence. Her family is wiped out, a bounty is placed on her head, and she is hunted down. She moves among the great clans, repeatedly teetering between life and death. When talent falls short, cunning makes up the difference. So what if I’m only at the Qi Refining stage? I can still scheme a Golden Core cultivator to death. So what if I have a crippled spiritual root? I can still join a major 103Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    Fantasy/strategy-based stories, involving setting up and breaking schemes, and intrigue and scheming, don't have many readers yet. I'd appreciate any advice from experienced readers. The main theme is listening to advice…

15. 315 道 The Language of Daoist Arts 道术语 Rui Wenbo's Notes瑞文博记Historical828k WordsOngoing [History + Taoist Arts + Treasure Hunting + Medicine] A double doctorate in cultural heritage and traditional Chinese medicine transmigrates to ancient times. How can a wandering physician plot his way to dominion over the world? The Dao within the Dao, the game within the game: how will you break through? 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Taoist Temple of the Wandering Physician

16. 316 紫 The Purple Garment Apocalypse 紫衫启示录 Raising a Little Dinosaur in My Pocket裤兜里养小恐龙Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Readers, don't worry. I know what you're resisting deep down, and I'll smash every last bit of it to pieces. “World, we hate each other.” “Without lies, there can be no civilization.” “Organized crime is a stain on society, and you are a stain on organized crime.” “I can break down your moves because you've used those same moves on me.” “Rat race culture is the inflation of hard work.” “You kidnapped me, and now you're asking me about the meaning of life!?” “Hmph! Namo Amitabha!” “Tch! Jesus Chr 1.5kReads—Score206Shelves

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    The villains' schemes in this work are so elaborate that you wouldn't even guess their methods or their motives. And they just did it casually.

17. 317 黑 Black, White, and Gray: The Perfectly in Sync Players' Minimalist Judgment 黑白灰默契玩家：极简裁决 Between the Mountains方寸山间Urban651k WordsCompleted A high-IQ urban power fantasy with smart characters and a fresh approach! Trust your instincts, no dragging things out! A tight pace with no dull moments, absolutely thrilling! A cool, confident, sexy CEO + a stern, handsome, highly skilled super-spy in the business world: Together, they believe in the “less is more, but stay adaptable” philosophy and join forces to overcome one “impossible” challenge after another… Love, reason, law; black, white, gray; steady, precise, ruthless. A talented bea 3Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Developing a high-IQ, enjoyable novel

18. 318 猎 The Hunter's Mechanical Core 猎语机械芯 Tianshu Spiritheart Pavilion天枢灵芯阁Sci-Fi & Apocalypse182k WordsOngoing As human technology continues to advance, the environment of the Hongyuan Continent is steadily being destroyed. Social problems intensify, and humanity turns to genetic and mechanical technologies in search of development and survival. At first, these technologies serve the wars between the powers of the Hongyuan Continent. After the wars end, they do indeed give human society a tremendous boost. But as time passes, divisions and conflicts begin to emerge among humanity. The tensions that have 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Why don't you try this book? I think it's worth a try.

19. 319 北 A Pickpocket’s Notebook 北派小偷笔记 Let's Get to the Point开始陈词吧Urban3.1M WordsOngoing I’m a thief, born in the north. My life has been full of twists and strange turns, and I’ve always felt it deserved to be written down. Along the way, I’ve met all kinds of people and seen all sorts of bizarre things. I’ve lost count of how many luxury villas I’ve broken into and how many museums I’ve robbed. Even the XX Museum, said to have the strongest security in the world, is somewhere I can come and go as I please. If you’re interested in the old Rong’s line of work, why not take a look in 5.4kReads8.8Score428Shelves

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    Worth watching!

20. 320 重 The Reborn Abandoned Wife Stands on Her Own 重生弃妇当自强 Fang Wai, Who Loves Deep-Fried Prawns爱吃油煎大虾的方外Modern Romance353k WordsCompleted As Xu Xiaoting lay in her hospital bed, she thought about how stifled she'd been her whole life. As a rich man's wife, wasn't having plenty of money wonderful? Why had she put everything she had into a worthless man, putting up with him again and again, until the frustration finally killed her? If she could live her life over, she'd never give up her career to be a housewife. She'd never believe the nonsense that her husband would come back after getting his fill of fun, and she'd never let hers 10.6kReads9.2Score898Shelves

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    I also like stories like this one where the plot is set up in advance and then you're blown away by how much you learn after reading it. [Please follow][Upvote][Upvote] ① and ② [Please follow] The female protagonist is reborn and determined not to be like her previous life, clinging to men and ending up badly hurt. This time, she's going to plan carefully, first taking control of the finances. Then she'll set traps to make the scumbag man fall into them and never get out, and finally, she'll distance herself from him and start a wonderful new life. ③ [Please follow] is a story of a matriarch being reborn for revenge. Before she dies, she realizes her whole life was a joke. Since she has a second chance, she won't blame me for plotting step by step and dragging your whole family into hell.

21. 321 开 Summoning Villains from the Start: I Rule from Behind the Scenes 开局召唤反派，幕后我为尊 Handsome Scholar with a Brush执笔俏书生Eastern Fantasy278k WordsOngoing (The rating has just been released and will rise later! Big shots, please head to the main text.) [System Summons]+ [Invincible Behind the Scenes]+ [Factional Conquest]+ [Decisive and Ruthless]+ [Never Takes a Loss]+ [Nonstop Thrills] Chu Tian transmigrates to the Tianxu Continent and becomes the useless heir of the Martial King’s residence in Dongzhou. He is afflicted with a strange poison, unable to cultivate for the rest of his life, and reduced to a laughingstock of the dynasty. But no one 12kReads6.2Score364Shelves
22. 322 末 The Doomsday Blade Abyss 末日刀渊 Mu Rong Smiles木容笑笑Male-Channel Fanfiction3.6M WordsCompleted He begins with the game Blade Abyss and steps into the Myriad Worlds! From low-martial-arts jianghu to mid-martial-arts rivalries, then shattering the high-martial-arts firmament; next, sweeping through the Small Thousand Worlds and roaming the vast Middle Thousand Worlds, until he finally takes command of the Great Thousand Worlds' Heavenly Dao and reaches the supreme realm of the primordial chaos! 🌙 In the Gu Long world, he becomes Li Xunhuan's disciple! ⚔️ In the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber 23.3kReads7.9Score2kShelves

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    The "Multiverse" series currently includes worlds based on Gu Long's heroes, the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, and the Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty. The writing is smooth and the plot is rich, making it worth reading!

23. 323 重 Reborn in 2015: I've Had Enough of Being a Doormat Wife 重生2015：冤种媳妇就当到这 Li Zhifan黎知凡Modern Romance600k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + angst and revenge + face-slapping + inspirational] Fan Xiaorong is reborn, but only back to 2015. She can’t defy fate and change everything, but she’s still grateful for a second chance. Let this ridiculous marriage end in an even more ridiculous way. The things she regrets, the people she forgave, the arguments she lost, the opportunities she missed… This time, she’ll live her life well! 4.6kReads8.6Score346Shelves
24. 324 宠 Favoring a Concubine and Seizing the Dowry? I’ll Ruin Your Entire Household and Marry into the Royal Family 宠妾灭妻夺嫁妆？废你满府嫁皇家 Guo Sweet Potato郭番薯Ancient Romance500k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Xie Jinyun managed the household and carefully raised her stepchildren, preserving the marquisate’s wealth and prestige. In the end, all she got was a cup of poisoned wine and a reputation as a wicked stepmother that would stink for a thousand years. After her death, her husband, who had never shown interest in women, welcomed a new bride in grand style. On their wedding day, he gazed at his bride with deep affection and said: “Jiao’er, I’ve finally brought the children 3.9kReads8.8Score426Shelves
25. 325 从 From Nothing to a Business Empire 从一无所有到商业帝国 Naturally Formed Chaos混沌天成Urban498k WordsCompleted “The company went bankrupt, I’m a million in debt, and even my girlfriend of seven years is riding around in my rival’s luxury car.” When Lin Shen woke up in a damp basement, faced with debt-collection texts and a life in ruins, he thought he had hit rock bottom. Then his father fell seriously ill, making matters even worse. Starting from nothing, with stone as his foundation In Qingshi Town, he started from scratch, building a team one step at a time. Chaotic computing power, rewriting the rule 65Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Welcome to the business section. Thank you! [Bump][Bump]

26. 326 穿 Transmigrate Into a Book Set in the 1970s: The Cannon-Fodder Female Lead Gives Up and Takes It Easy 穿书七零：炮灰女配咸鱼了 A Little Feather一个小羽毛Modern Romance468k WordsCompleted [Period setting + Transmigrate into a book + Spatial powers + Married] She wakes up as the central figure at a funeral, having transmigrated into a period novel as a spiteful, selfish woman. Well, in that case, she might as well let loose. Her persona is already established, and she has a golden finger. Why work hard when she could have a wonderful life without lifting a finger? Liu Qingqing declares, “I’m going to be a couch potato.” 18kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves
27. 327 雪 Spring Burns Through the Ashes of Snow 雪烬春灼 The Remarkable Wang Shiyi了不起的王十一Ancient Romance189k WordsOngoing A historical tale of destruction and renewal, hatred and redemption, political intrigue and true devotion. Watch as yesterday's blazing sun is tempered in the deepest darkness, and at last becomes a bright moon shining over the land. Wang Chunxue went from being the prized jewel of the Langya Wang clan to the daughter of a condemned traitor. The imperial decree accusing her family of treason crushed everything she had: her father and brothers, her glory, and her betrothal to the Crown Prince. Af 64Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Layout, Rebirth

28. 328 刘 Liu Bowen: Tides of Fortune in the Imperial Court 刘伯温之宦海沉浮 Gurgling Spring泉之淙淙Historical565k WordsCompleted Liu Bowen: Rising and Falling in the Sea of Officialdom abandons the magical realism commonly used in earlier works about Liu Bowen. Its main approach is realism, with touches of romanticism. Following the ups and downs of Liu Bowen’s official career, and set against the peasant uprisings led by Fang Guozhen, Xu Shouhui, Wu Chengqi, and others, it offers a many-sided portrait of the vibrant world of the late Yuan dynasty. It depicts both the contests of wits and political maneuvering among strat 158Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Strategic planning and high intelligence

29. 329 捞 Making Money on the Side! 捞偏门！ Li Er Bu Ha李二不哈Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [After graduating from college, I went from a shady fortune-teller to a political fixer] This book pulls back the curtain on political fixers, giving you an in-depth look at the scams hidden from view in both the underworld and the corridors of power. “Do you think officials are all fools? They know I’m a con artist. They just happen to need a con artist like me to do things for them.” 12.2kReads8.9Score2.4kShelves

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    These are all part of the strategy, the unconventional approach.

30. 330 白 This White-Haired Little Girl Won't Let a Yandere Protagonist Do Whatever She Wants 白毛萝莉才不要任病娇女主宰割 Little Taro Cake OvO小芋糕OvOTwo Female Leads280k WordsCompleted [Pure] [Yandere VS White-Haired Loli] [Rebirth Illness System] [No Dumbed-Down Characters] [Hidden Antagonist] [Slow Burn] [1v1] When Wen Xiaoyu woke up, she found herself in complete darkness, bound from head to toe. Suddenly, a beautiful older girl walked in holding a sharp knife. Unable to struggle, Wen Xiaoyu could only let the other girl do as she pleased. After dying five times in a row, she finally awakened her System. "Conquer the heroine? With a System at my fingertips, it'll be a piece 1.2kReads7.1Score133Shelves

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    Come on! Let's go!

31. 331 走 The Crooked Path 走偏门 Li Er Bu Ha李二不哈Urban3.5M WordsCompleted [Adapted into the short dramas Fishing in the Shadows, Taking the Crooked Path, and The Mastermind; and the animated dramas Fishing in the Shadows: Drifting North, A Crooked Road to Comeback, A Thousand Faces in the Underworld, and Tales of a Shady Deal. Check them out if you’re interested.] What is the crooked path? Those who walk it seek a way to survive for themselves and plot certain doom for others. Once you step onto this path, it stretches as deep as the sea. You’ll roam far and wide, mix 23.4kReads9.1Score3.6kShelves
32. 332 我 I Use the Classic of Mountains and Seas to Capture Demons, and You’re Lecturing Me About Magic? 我用山海经收妖，你给我讲法？ Rude Jin无礼的今Urban247k WordsOngoing The story starts slowly. He becomes invincible after fusing with his first Supreme Ancient Beast in Chapter 44. “Enough with the thee's and thou's! Speak plainly!” Ren Mian, a top law student and an orphan of the Classic of Mountains and Seas world, wields a “Eyebrow Painter” brush in his left hand to slay demons and evil spirits, sketch beast forms, and summon spells. In his right hand is a scroll made of beast hide. He captures demons and ghosts alike, fuses their laws and powers, and makes t —Reads—Score265Shelves

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    The protagonist, Ren Mian, is an orphan born in the world of the Classic of Mountains and Seas, but reborn in the present world. While others cultivate Taoism and recite Buddhist scriptures, he has his own independent cultivation system. Half-Confucian and half-demon, he wields an eyebrow-drawing brush and a monster encyclopedia, capturing demons, fusing their supernatural abilities, and transforming others' magic into his own. He is cunning but not saintly, and the story unfolds slowly in the early stages…

33. 333 开 From the Start, I Took Someone Else's Place in the Army, Then Summoned Dian Wei 开局替人从军，反手召唤典韦 Bai Mule白沐勒Historical571k WordsCompleted Qin Muge transmigrates to an alternate world. In this land ravaged by famine and war, he looks at the System panel, where top civil officials and military generals from every dynasty appear, and his eyes light up. “Dian Wei, you're my head of security.” “Xiang Yu, you're the commander of my entire army.” “Fan Li, you're my money-making whiz.” “Zhuge Liang, you're my military strategist for the southern campaign.” “Li Cunxiao, you're my valiant vanguard.” Watch as the civil officials and military 278Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 334 末 The Doomsday Hourglass 末日沙漏 Swimming Piglet游泳的小猪Sci-Fi & Apocalypse3.5M WordsCompleted 9.8kReads7.6Score646Shelves

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    A post-apocalyptic war novel that requires critical thinking to read. [Please update frequently][Please follow][Read carefully][Currently rushing to finish][Sad]

35. 335 官 The Officialdom Game 官奕 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban628k WordsOngoing My name is Wei Zilong, and I’ve spent my career in government. Through my story, I want to show everyone what the political arena is really like... When you’re in public service, you can’t always control your own fate. If you never weather a storm, how can you ever mature? 13.1kReads7.6Score1.1kShelves

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    Officialdom novels, strategic planning and game theory

36. 336 千 A Thousand Paths 千人有道 Wu Qi武棋Urban3.3M WordsCompleted [Modern underworld] [Stories of crooked gambling] [Gambling scams] [Anti-gambling] When I was six, my grandaunt said I was doomed to a life of loneliness. She sold me. She sold me to an old man who had lost one hand. An old man who made his living as a swindler. From then on, I learned how to cheat at gambling from him. The old man became my master, but he told me to call him Fourth Master. I became a professional swindler, too. But on the day I graduated from my apprenticeship, Fourth Master di 13.2kReads8.8Score1.2kShelves

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    My aunt said I was cursed with bad luck, that I had caused the deaths of my parents and broken my uncle's leg. So, she sold me. Sold me to an old man with a missing arm. I was only six years old that year. From then on, I became a con artist. A professional con artist. I studied con artistry for eleven years under the tutelage of the man who bought me, Master Si. But on the day I graduated, Master Si died. Died from cheating. I became an orphan again, and began to wander the world alone. In this world, I saw many people being cheated, many cheating, and many being cheated by me. Many... Lost their families because of gambling. I saw others build tall buildings. I saw others host lavish banquets. I saw others' buildings collapse. I myself experienced life from nothing to something, and then losing everything. After all that, I decided to leave this bloody world.

37. 337 抄 After the Estate Was Confiscated 抄家以后 Snow Tea Woof Woof雪茶汪汪Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted [A clever, levelheaded noblewoman vs. an honest, straightforward, fiercely loyal guard] [Historical Romance + Revenge + Healing + Political Intrigue + Love That Grows Over Time + Devoted Guard] Cheng Ming'an was the daughter of a general. On the eve of her wedding, the Cheng family was arrested and their assets confiscated for treason. Her father and brothers were executed, her eldest sister took her own life, and her married sisters were put through one hardship after another. Her fiancé change 11.5kReads9.5Score1.2kShelves

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    This ancient Chinese revenge novel is so heart-wrenching! The heroine, Cheng Ming'an, was originally the legitimate daughter of a general, but her entire family suffered a tragedy on the eve of her wedding, and her fiancé even wanted her to be his concubine! 😡 But she refused to give up! While investigating her father and brother's wrongful convictions, she also navigated the treacherous waters of the imperial court. Fortunately, she had the loyal bodyguard Han Yan protecting her all the way! He gave her warmth and strength like a devoted dog. From mutual support to developing feelings over time, it's so healing and sweet! 💞 Political intrigue + growth + mutual redemption, I highly recommend it!

38. 338 重 Reborn, I’ll Win Your Heart Step by Step 重生我必步步攻心 Matchmaker's Score红娘一谱Ancient Romance114k WordsCompleted (Everyone's favorite + one heroine + satisfying rebirth story + strong female lead + sweet enough to hurt + two powerful leads in their second life) First life: a beautiful, arrogant strong female lead vs. a terrible, ungrateful man Second life: a clever, charming good wife vs. an obedient, devoted husband who can't catch a break A satisfying read from start to finish. The spoiled, overbearing young lady can't stand being slighted, no matter where she is. But... Xie Shiyi's first life was a comp 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I have such high admiration for someone who can write so well, even though hardly anyone reads it!

39. 339 一 I Woke Up with 40 Murder Cases on My Hands 一觉醒来：我背上了40起命案 No Joy无喜Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Chen Xiao wakes up to find everything around him strangely unfamiliar. The only thing beside him is a diary. He thinks it might explain his current predicament, but as he reads, he begins to doubt whether its contents are real. It is clearly a record of crimes committed by “himself.” Just as Chen Xiao is about to read on, the piercing wail of police sirens downstairs jolts him awake, and he can't help imagining the worst... 30.4kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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    What a strategic layout! A crazy strategic layout! [Laughing emoji]

40. 340 墓 The Tomb Returns to Its Master 墓归主 Kitty Isn't Afraid of Hardship猫猫不怕苦Ancient Romance325k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead] [Political Intrigue] [Revenge] [Powerful Allies] [High-IQ] She has died twice: once for the realm, once for someone she loved. She was once a homeless ghost, spending ten years in a coffin beside a skeleton. She wasn't trapped there. She was waiting for someone who would come to ask her for help. Shen Mulan offered her own body, begging her to settle a blood feud. She borrowed that face and entered that city. On the pleasure house stage, she was a bewitching courtesan; be 32Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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41. 341 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 36.2kReads8.8Score3.2kShelves

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    Remember to use your brain when reading this book; it's a completed book.

42. 342 韭 The Road to Becoming a Master Investor 韭菜进阶之路 Old Chive 75老韭菜75Urban637k WordsOngoing The author is writing from personal experience. I entered the market and opened an account in 1997, and over the years I've weathered countless ups and downs. I've endured all manner of struggles and hard lessons, and seen every sort of character the stock market has to offer. I'm now a professional investor, and occasionally write a little for fun. 168Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 343 天 Decoding the Secrets of Heaven 天机解码 Xuanyuan Badao轩辕霸道Urban919k WordsCompleted At a mountain temple in the fading light, an old monk smiles at a spiderweb. The threads may seem fragile, yet in the morning dew they become a dazzling chain of pearls. Is life any different? Every “beginning” is merely a punctuation mark; the true ending lies hidden in countless combinations of zeros and ones. When you learn to see the shadows of zero in times of prosperity and distill the essence of one in times of hardship, you will understand: what people call the secrets of heaven are neve 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The Leap of Cognition: From Survival Logic to Existential Clarity Human cognition of the world has always been climbing in a cycle of "breaking boundaries and establishing perspectives." So-called profound thinking and a broad perspective are essentially about breaking free from the cocoon of individual experience and reconstructing the understanding of existence within a grander coordinate system—it is neither a denial of worldly wisdom, but a penetration into its underlying logic; not an answer to specific problems, but an innovation in the way questions are asked. I. The Three Dimensions of Cognition: From "Point-like Reactions" to "Systemic Generation" Most people are trapped in the dimension of "reactive cognition": using immediate emotions as a measure and gains and losses as a criterion, like ants chasing light spots in a maze, forever led by appearances. At this point, "perspective" is merely a balancing act within the scope of experience. A higher level of cognition is the breakthrough of "linear causality." When we realize that behind the "urge to curse" and "self-discipline" lies a game between animality and sociality, and that "sincerity for sincerity" is essentially the conservation of energy in the interpersonal system, we begin to touch the outline of the law. This level of understanding allows one to see the chain in complex relationships—for example, the seemingly benevolent act of "taking a loss" is actually an acceptance of short-term entropy increase in exchange for long-term systemic order; emotional fluctuations are not the opposite of rationality, but rather the quantum entanglement of self-boundaries and the existence of others. The highest level of understanding is "generative thinking": recognizing that all fixed definitions are merely crutches of cognition. So-called "cultivation" and "" (a concept encompassing both character, temperament, and perspective) are never static labels, but dynamic fields—like the balance between tolerance and calculation, the essence is maintaining system resilience within a relational network: excessive tolerance leads to increased system entropy (the victim continuously expends energy), while excessive calculation leads to system rigidity (relationship breakdown). True profundity lies in making cognition a "living algorithm," automatically calibrating parameters in specific situations, rather than applying pre-set formulas. II. The Essence of : The narrowness of a "self-other-world" triple transcendence often stems from viewing the "self" as the central coordinate of the universe. Children cry over a piece of candy, adults lose sleep over a single criticism; the essence lies in the same cognitive limitation: treating the "variables" of individual experience as the "constants" of the world's operation. The first level of breakthrough is understanding the "ontological significance of the other." When we realize that behind those we "dislike" lie different growth trajectories and value systems, we will no longer judge the world by a single standard. Just like the "equality of reference frames" in physics, no perspective is inherently superior to others; acknowledging the legitimacy of differences is precisely the beginning of cognitive maturity. A deeper level of transcendence is understanding the "non-linear nature of the world." We always believe that "every effort should be rewarded," and "kindness should be treated kindly." This linear thinking stems from the simplification of complex systems. The real world is more like a chaotic system: small differences in initial conditions can lead to huge deviations in results; short-term "imbalance" may be a necessary price for long-term equilibrium. The "peace of mind" of the kind-hearted is actually an acceptance of this non-linearity—not pursuing symmetrical immediate feedback, but upholding the underlying goodwill of system evolution, which in itself is a perspective that transcends local optima. The highest level of understanding is to view the "self" as part of the system, not its opposite. Just as a river doesn't get angry at rocks because it knows the rocks are also part of the riverbed, mature cognition doesn't become unbalanced due to external fluctuations because it understands that "I" and the world are a mutually shaping whole. Those "unbearable grievances" are merely illusory attachments to the boundaries of the self; those "uncontrollable emotions" are precisely proof of the exchange of energy between the individual and others—seeing this clearly allows one to move from the anxiety of "confronting the world" to the composure of "participating in the world." III. The Ultimate of Cognition: From "Interpreting the World" to "Clarifying Existence" All profound thinking ultimately points to one core: how to make existence itself more transparent. It's not about mastering the skills to manipulate the world, but about being less blinded by appearances and more in tune with the essence when encountering the world. Just like "giving up greed and fear," it's not about denying human instincts, but understanding that these instincts stem from survival strategies developed through evolution—in primitive societies with scarce resources, greed was the hoarding of resources, and fear was a warning of danger, but in civilized societies, excessive attachment becomes a shackle on cognition. True "vision" is about letting instinct serve existence, not letting existence be hijacked by instinct. Ultimately, we'll find that discussions about "cultivation," "broad-mindedness," and "wisdom" are essentially a sublimation of cognition from "instrumental rationality" to "value rationality." Instrumental rationality pursues "how to do it," while value rationality questions "why do it"; instrumental rationality focuses on achieving results, while value rationality focuses on the meaning of existence. When cognition reaches its depths, we'll understand that true profundity is simply maintaining sincerity towards existence in a complex world—sincerity towards oneself, so one doesn't suppress emotions but isn't enslaved by them; sincerity towards others, so one exchanges sincerity for sincerity but isn't attached to returns; sincerity towards the world, so one accepts its absurdity yet still upholds goodwill. This kind of cognition is like a deep well. On the surface, it's wisdom for dealing with life; digging deeper reveals insight into human nature; and at an even deeper level, it's reverence for existence—ultimately, we'll find that all profundity returns to the most basic starting point: living with understanding, living with clarity, living authentically. This may be the ultimate perspective of cognition: not standing at the top of the world looking down on all living beings, but becoming the clearest drop of water in the stream of existence.

44. 344 神 The Gods Devour Earth 神噬地球 The Old Donkey Keeps Braying驴子老叫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse530k WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast] [Anti-Cheat Story] [Political Intrigue] [Slow-Burn, Not a Power Fantasy] [No Stereotypical Characters] [Intellectual Battles] [A Mix of Classical and Modern Chinese Prose, Not for Everyone] (Revised through Chapter 34 of Volume Two. The remaining chapters will be updated gradually.) Thermodynamics applies in this book. You cannot regenerate mana forever. Any method of increasing one's power will gradually be discovered by others over time, causing its benefits to diminish until t 48.8kReads9.5Score9.1kShelves

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    No stereotypical characters, no omniscient perspective, just bystanders brutally defeating cheat codes, atheists outwitting Cthulhu. A new genre, the anti-cheat system. When all characters have equal intelligence, without the protagonist's halo, cheat codes become a death knell, a curse that comes with possessing something valuable. 👍

45. 345 终 The Final Choice 终幕抉择 Master of the World博亦天下Mystery120k WordsCompleted The real world has been infiltrated by “Dread Domains,” forming independent spaces governed by their own rules. These spaces distort real-world locations into twisted versions of themselves: an abandoned theater where the stage is a pool of blood and the seats are filled with “eyeless spectators”; a wax museum open late at night, where the wax figures change poses every hour and looking them in the eyes gets your “skin replaced”; and a school dormitory where a sixth floor that does not exist on —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's so good! Rules, games, mind-bending puzzles, and deduction are all seamlessly integrated into a visual feast. I just finished watching *Ten Days to the End* and was feeling a bit unsatisfied when I found *The Final Act*. It's a lifesaver! It's saved me from my reading slump.

46. 346 小 The Savvy Little Soldier 小兵油子 Cavalry in a Sea of Flowers骑兵花海Historical682k WordsOngoing Beacon Bones Beyond the Great Wall: Twenty-Five Years of Fighting Japanese Invaders on the Grasslands [Warlords, War of Resistance, Searching for Family, No Overpowered Cheats, Spy Warfare, Logic and Intelligence, Ruthless] 1921–1945: The land is in turmoil, and China is engulfed in endless flames of war. Adopted as a child by a top undercover spy, the young man is meticulously trained for over a decade to become his other hand. There is no System and no mindless overpowered cheat. Every struggl 231Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a long story.

47. 347 南 Southern Song, Northern Center 南宋北中 Zhong Hong仲弘Historical1.1M WordsCompleted From the start, two strangers who accidentally ended up together transmigrate with their bare bottoms exposed, covering themselves with leaves before getting stung in their most sensitive spots by hairy caterpillars. No System, no golden finger. They mainly rely on what they've learned online to make their way in the world, and the story wins on plot alone. Humorous and funny, with an emphasis on realism. 1.5kReads8.5Score137Shelves

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    No system, no cheat codes, just two naked guys transmigrating. They use leaves to cover themselves and even get stung in the groin by stinging caterpillars. They rely entirely on their own hard work, wits, and courage, and the plot is what makes it so compelling. Humorous and entertaining, with guaranteed high intelligence, striving for realism. The author is an investment guru, and the story covers a lot about financing, projects, negotiation, stock market techniques, and manipulative tactics.

48. 348 东 Northeastern Memories: The Road to Qingyun 东北记忆之青云路往事 Lord Sheng’an盛安君Urban519k WordsCompleted A business story brimming with the everyday life of Northeast China, a record of life there woven with love and hate, and a microcosm of the region’s people, culture, and economic landscape. The characters come from different social classes and age groups, but they all live in Sheng’an, a central city in Northeast China. Faced with different business opportunities, each hopes to make a breakthrough in life in 2015. Together, they form a portrait of the region’s economy. This story aims to show r 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The big picture encompasses the small picture.

49. 349 秦 Qin's Replacement: A Bricklayer Rewrites Three Hundred Years of Qin History 秦替：泥水匠改写了三百年秦史 Heaven's Way Is Strong6729天行健6729Historical1.4M WordsOngoing Qin's Substitute In 1991, Zhang Daode, a boy from a small town in southwestern Hunan, studied hard and earned excellent results on his high school entrance exam. But someone with power took his place, crushing his hopes of continuing his education and forcing him into a life at the bottom of society as a bricklayer who knew nothing but hardship. Then a sudden fall at a construction site turned his life upside down. When he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated to the end of the Warring States p 1.5kReads9.2Score174Shelves

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    Stories of grassroots success

50. 350 旧 The Old Gods' Last Decree 旧神遗命 Returning to the Ruins, Concealing the Blade归墟藏锋Urban258k WordsOngoing Every screen in the world went dark at once, and blood-red words appeared across the sky screen: [The God-Creation Project has begun.] Thunderstorms tore open the night, and more words appeared: [The Godmaking Trial: nine in ten will die.] The next moment, one person was chosen at random from each country and made a “kindling of creation,” forced into the trial. Their success or failure would affect their country, but the true rewards and penalties were nothing but an indecipherable jumble of sy 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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