Any Stories About a Struggle to Succeed That Feel Close to Real Life? 有接近真实故事的奋斗经历吗？

1. 51 活 My Parents Are a Handful, Can They Let the Counselor Have Some Peace? 活爹活妈，让辅导员安生会吧 Please Call Me Maxim请叫我马克西姆Urban1.6M WordsCompleted [No System, pure urban campus life, the heroine can wait until later, not a power fantasy, not a power fantasy, not a power fantasy] I’ve been working as a graduate student counselor since I was in grad school. I never imagined it would be so hard to pass the counselor exam. After finally getting the job, this bunch of little troublemakers won’t give me a moment’s peace. All I want is to lie flat in peace. Could you please stop giving me so much trouble? 3.4kReads9.2Score238Shelves

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   This book is about a counselor, but it's not the comedic story of interactions with students you might expect; it leans more towards a workplace drama. The author previously wrote about a CEO of an airline company, so the writing style is generally reliable.

2. 52 1 1987: No Sleep Tonight 1987：今夜不眠 Fully Equipped RV房车齐全Urban2.8M WordsCompleted “Mom, is his head stuck in a door or something? Maybe we should take him to the hospital?” When Lu Hao wakes up, he discovers that he has been reborn, back in 1987, when he had nothing to his name. Behind him stands a beautiful woman in her early twenties, her face streaked with tears and her body covered in scars. Beside her is a little girl, staring at him with wide, caring eyes. 42.2kReads9.0Score4.4kShelves

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   Although it's a time-travel novel, it doesn't feature any fancy technology brought from the future. Instead, it simply focuses on the author's memories of that era, building connections, and continuous entrepreneurial ventures to achieve success. As the author's first novel, the flow and ending aren't the best, but the fact that it only has one female lead—the author's wife—is a plus, as there's no harem.

3. 53 1 Ten Scumbags and a Woman Who Hates Cilantro 10个渣男不吃香菜的女人 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Modern Romance187k WordsCompleted The story of a young woman's growth and her ten men. At its heart is the story of how one woman navigates her way among men, exploring how women in modern society view marriage and love! 192Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 54 向 Born to Follow the Sun 向阳而生 Li Xiangxiang李想想Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [A new book from a veteran author] [Daily life] [Romance] [A little heartbreak, then overwhelmingly sweet] He Zhicheng gave his son He Shu a perfect demonstration of what a scumbag looked like, leaving He Shu terrified of marriage before he was even an adult. The little tree, withered before it had even grown, was chased by another stubborn little sprout who kept urging him to stand tall. Well, maybe it takes going through all that pain to appreciate the happiness of an ordinary life. Life comes 127.6kReads9.6Score14.3kShelves
5. 55 小 What Can I Do to Save You, Little Dragon Girl? 小龙女我拿什么救你 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Sci-Fi & Apocalypse162k WordsCompleted Ao Xi, an 1,800-year-old dragon girl, runs away from home to explore the world, but ends up trapped in an underground chamber for 2,000 years. By accident, she activates a teleportation array that transports Li An, the male lead from Earth, to the Silvermoon Continent in another world. The two are trapped in the underground chamber, and a few years later, the dragon clan comes knocking! 212Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 56 真 The Live-Action Anime World 真人日漫界 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Sports252k WordsCompleted In the future, global attitudes toward marriage and relationships have become warped, and nobody gets married or has children. As a result, the population has plummeted, leaving only 120 million people worldwide. Eastland has 38 million survivors, its cities lie in decline, and human civilization stands on the brink of extinction. 515Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 57 破 After I Went Broke, the Best Actress Said She'd Take Care of Me 破产后，影后说要养我 Ah Yu Fish阿愚鱼10k WordsCompleted I have a secret: the newly crowned Best Actress was my college girlfriend. She was with me for five years, and hated me for five years. Then my family went bankrupt, and I left without a word. When we met again, I was making ends meet as a delivery driver. A customer gave me a hard time and splashed food all over me. She happened to be arriving in her luxury car and saw what happened. She stepped in and helped me out. Mortified, I tried to run. But she stopped me: “The pipes at my place —Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 58 背 Betrayal: This Is the Last Time I'll Love You 背叛：是我最后一次爱你 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Modern Romance8k WordsCompleted Betrayal: This Is the Last Time I'll Love You 288Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 59 姐 Sis, I’ve Become Good 姐姐，我变乖了 Qiao Doesn't Eat乔不吃13k WordsCompleted Five years after our parents died, my older sister sent me to a special school to straighten me out. She tossed my luggage at me and shouted, “Jiang Dai, if you like fighting so much, stay here. I’ll come get you when you’ve learned to behave.” Later, my sister’s sworn enemy took me and beat me mercilessly. But my sister broke down on the phone. “Fight back! Why aren’t you fighting back?” I stared blankly and said, “Because you said kids who fight are bad.” 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
10. 60 反 The Villainous Supporting Male Character Could Never Follow the Plot 反派男配不可能按剧情走 Thread Puppet丝线傀儡Eastern Fantasy506k WordsCompleted [One True Pairing, Both Chaste] [Sweet First, Then Bitter, Then Sweet Again] [The Official Male Supporting Character Takes the Lead] Yan Xu transmigrates and is reborn in a world where women hold power. It also seems to be the world of a book he read in his previous life. His identity is that of a villainous male supporting character. When he learns this, he feels like the sky has fallen. Everyone knows that if you oppose the protagonist blessed by fate, the ending can’t get any worse. What shou 3.7kReads8.7Score171Shelves
11. 61 媳 My Wife Comes from the Mountains 媳妇来自大山里 Wen Qin文沁Modern Romance299k WordsCompleted One day, the village chief brought two visitors to Lanxiang's home. They were Director Li, who had come from the city, and his son, Li Mu. From that day on, Lanxiang was responsible for taking Li Mu to and from school. Having grown up in the city, Li Mu struggled to adjust to life here, but Lanxiang's kindness and warmth gradually won him over. Time flew by, and more than two years passed in the blink of an eye. Director Li successfully completed his poverty alleviation work and was about to ret 416Reads8.7Score—Shelves

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    The small joys amidst poverty alleviation efforts, the mutual journey between urban and rural youth—it warms our hearts!

12. 62 狠 A Cruel Mother, a Broken Home, and Me, Unbroken 狠心的妈，破碎的家，不屈的我 If You’re No Eagle, Don’t Be a Snail不是雄鹰做蜗牛Urban3.3M WordsOngoing [Male-Oriented, Rural, Family, Comeback, Power Fantasy, Inspirational] Abandoned by his own mother, abused by his stepmother, and struck by his father's sudden misfortune. Su Yang, a poor boy from the mountains, has been left battered by his family's cruelty. With no one to lean on and no support to count on, he can only fight his own way to survival. He studies hard, weathers turmoil on campus, and makes his way in the business world. His heartless relatives come crawling back to latch onto his 28.4kReads8.2Score2.3kShelves

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    The Journey of a Mountain Village Boy's Struggle Against All Obstacles

13. 63 想 The Boy Who Wanted to Be a Mom Got His Wish 想当妈的小男娘愿望成真了 Peachy Snow Ice蜜桃绵绵冰Urban338k WordsCompleted [A doting dad raising a child + sweet everyday romance + strong woman, weaker man + cross-dressing] Lin Chenxi is a man with delicate, feminine features, and people often mistake him for a girl. His romantic prospects have been cut short before they even had a chance to blossom. All he wants is to work hard, but one day, he unexpectedly brings home a baby girl he finds beside a trash can in the snow. His wish to have a child without dating anyone has come true! Lin Chenxi names her Diandian and 1.4kReads7.3Score143Shelves
14. 64 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... 18.6kReads7.6Score2.9kShelves
15. 65 情 The Lover’s Desperate Exchange 情人绝望的交换 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Urban314k WordsCompleted In his previous life, Lin Xi watched his wife leave for a faraway place with their daughter, then saw his mistress jump off a bridge with her child in her arms. In utter despair, he jumped too. When he awoke, he had returned to the time just before starting university. Could he save both daughters this time? 572Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    A truly excellent work, a masterpiece in the world of fast-paced, action-packed novels.

16. 66 村 The River at the Village Entrance 村口那条河 La A Jasmine啦啊茉莉花Urban102k WordsOngoing I once thought this river would flow forever, until that summer, when it carried away every secret and brought new stories in their place. 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Good works shouldn't be buried. [Laughs]

17. 67 麦 The Watcher in the Wheat Fields 麦苗田里的守望者 Ruins of the King王之遗迹Urban106k WordsOngoing I'll never forget that rainy summer night. The rain had turned the village's dirt roads to mud. One step could sink you in up to your calves. Clutching half a candle, I hurried home, stumbling through the muck, my heart pounding like I had a rabid rabbit inside me. Mom had promised she'd be home before dark, but it was already nine o'clock. 4Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 68 逆 King of the Reverse Scales 逆鳞之王 Top Sword of Nanling南陵剑首Urban107k WordsOngoing 1Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 69 中 After Winning a Hundred Million, I Became My Company's Savior 中奖一个亿后，我成了公司救世主 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭Urban424k WordsCompleted [The rating just came out, but it'll slowly improve! No risk in getting on board!] Shen Yanshen casually bought two lottery tickets and won a hundred million. His miserable working life was over for good, and from then on he lived in a mansion and drove a Mercedes. His ex-girlfriend, who had once looked down on him for being poor, came back in tears, begging him to take her back. Shen Yanshen kicked her a hundred meters away. “Get as far away as you can. Can't you see I'm washing my wife's feet? 3kReads5.9Score113Shelves

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    The first book, adapted from my own experience 😳😳😳

20. 70 不 My Stubborn Mother-in-Law Went to Her Grave 不听劝的婆婆归西了 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭13k WordsCompleted My Stubborn Mother-in-Law Went to Meet Her Maker 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
21. 71 降 After Taking a Pay Cut and Quietly Giving Up, My Boss Begged Me for Forgiveness All Night 降薪摆烂后，老板连夜跪求我原谅 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭10k WordsCompleted After My Pay Was Cut, I Started Slacking Off. My Boss Begged Me on His Knees to Forgive Him That Very Night —Reads—Score1.1kShelves
22. 72 月 During My Confinement, I Kicked My Mother-in-Law Out 月子里，我赶跑了婆婆 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭8k WordsCompleted I Kicked My Mother-in-Law Out During My Postpartum Month 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
23. 73 降 After Being Demoted and Quietly Giving Up, My Incompetent Boss Begged Me to Accept a Promotion 降职摆烂后，草包领导跪求我升职 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭8k WordsCompleted After I Was Demoted and Started Slacking Off, My Incompetent Boss Begged Me on His Knees to Promote Me 2.5kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The first book, adapted from my own experience [shy][shy][shy]

24. 74 闪 After a Whirlwind Wedding, I Became a Rich Woman and Didn't Have to Work Night Shifts 闪婚后我成了富婆，还不用上夜班 Making a Living as a Kept Man硬吃软饭13k WordsCompleted After a Whirlwind Marriage, I Became a Rich Woman and Didn't Have to Work the Night Shift 11.3kReads—Score100Shelves
25. 75 结 After I Refused the Last-Minute Dowry Increase on My Wedding Day 结婚当天我拒绝了临时加彩礼之后 What Is There to Eat吃的是什么Urban4.6M WordsCompleted Rebirth + Top Student + Multiple Heroines + Daily Life + School Life + Smart Characters + No System + Entertainment Industry + Lighthearted Comedy. Starts out as a school-life story, then moves into the entertainment industry and the internet. 4.6 million characters, so there’s plenty to dig into. Well worth a read. A short drama adaptation is now available. Search for the novel’s title to watch. Thanks for your support. ^_^~ 41.2kReads8.1Score3kShelves

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    A rebirth-themed campus harem novel, combining campus life and the entertainment industry. The protagonist forms his own girl group, establishes a company, and invests in the internet sector. Currently at 4.4 Million words.

26. 76 城 Diary of Survival in the City 城市生存日记 Rouge Moon胭脂月Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted [No Golden Finger + A Terrible Start from the Start + Self-Redemption + A Realistic Guide to Urban Homelessness] Watch a little waif scavenge and save money, making life a little better, one step at a time. He Qinghuan barely escaped her home deep in the mountains with her life, and now wanders the city. She must avoid being discovered as homeless and sent back, while making full use of the city's resources to feed herself and survive until she's old enough to work and support herself. Looking u 324Reads8.3Score147Shelves

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    A story of an ordinary person's struggle, a newly completed book—perfect for starting now. A realistic, slow-paced narrative, the story follows the female protagonist as she escapes a family that favors sons over daughters, growing from a pitiful, homeless girl into a resilient and independent force, gaining friendship, love, and family along the way. All the details are recorded in everyday life, making it relatable and realistic.

27. 77 1 Another Spring of the 1977 College Entrance Exam 1977年高考又一春 Young Master Xiaoxiao孝孝公子Modern Romance3.6M WordsOngoing [A story-driven take on history. Note: There is no single fixed protagonist. Multiple leads reflect the changes of the era and offer a full picture of the 1977 restoration of the college entrance exam.] [The story focuses on several main characters: Hu Wei and Wang Ting, Pan Xia, and Lu Xiaoyun. Their stories weave in and out according to the timeline. If you prefer to follow one character at a time, you can read their chapters in sequence for a complete biography. The other characters may only 5.6kReads8.0Score409Shelves

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    In 1977, the harsh winter ended and spring thunder rumbled. The college entrance examination, suspended for a decade, resumed. A single exam paper pierced the light of destiny for millions of ordinary people. This story features educated youth rooted in the countryside, students from impoverished families who had endured hardship, young people burdened with family responsibilities, parents burdened with guilt, and neighbors upholding their conscience. Some studied diligently by lamplight in mud-brick houses, some persevered in their ideals amidst gossip, some fought for quotas and future prospects, and some maintained their integrity amidst the coldness and warmth of human relationships. There were no unrealistic rags-to-riches stories, only the struggles and passions of ordinary people; no one-dimensional characters, only the stubbornness and pursuit of every ordinary person under the torrent of the times. This was the college entrance examination for a generation, and even more so, the rebirth of a nation. Recreating the passionate years with the realism of the era, and writing an epic of struggle with vivid portraits, "The 1977 College Entrance Examination: Another Spring" reveals every glimmer of light in that era.

28. 78 大 The Great Physician's Fool's Dream 大医的黄粱美梦 A Speck of Dust介子微尘Urban1.1M WordsCompleted First traditional Chinese medicine, then officialdom, and finally, where will it all lead? Read on and find out. The sections on traditional Chinese medicine are highly technical, so readers without a grounding in the subject may want to skip them. The officialdom storyline is realistic and focuses on the lessons of life. You're sure to take something away from it. Those who understand will see the many sides of life. Those who don't will only see… No one is perfect, and we're all ordinary p 8.7kReads9.1Score860Shelves

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    The author's books are all very realistic and worth reading; you won't regret it.

29. 79 三 Renting an Actress for New Year’s for 3,000 a Day, I Got the Cold Campus Beauty 三千一天租个女演员回家过年，租到高冷校花了 Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云iMarriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted I Rented an Actress for 3,000 a Day to Spend New Year's at Home, and Got a Cold Campus Beauty 471Reads—Score—Shelves

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    True story, handwritten, no melodrama, very enjoyable.

30. 80 面 Desires Beneath the Mask 面具下的欲望 A Speck of Dust介子微尘Urban500k WordsCompleted Bacon said that human desire is the driving force behind social progress. This is true: desire can spur people to work harder, bring out their full potential, and push humanity ever forward. But whoever you are, if you cannot control your desires and they turn into greed, disaster is bound to follow. Those without desire are things; those with desire are people; those who can control their desires can become people of consequence. But how many can truly control their desires and know when to sto 10.8kReads8.6Score1.1kShelves
31. 81 我 I Sneak-Peeked at My Girlfriend's Diary, and Now She Wants to Break Up With Me 我偷看女友的日记，她要跟我分手 Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云i8k WordsCompleted I secretly read my girlfriend's diary. She wants to break up with me. 356Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 82 燃 Burning Passion 燃烧的热血 A Speck of Dust介子微尘Urban273k WordsCompleted “With heads held high and spirits soaring, we crossed the Yalu River. To preserve peace and defend our motherland is to defend our home. The finest sons and daughters of China stand united as one, resisting American aggression and aiding Korea, defeating the American imperialist wolf!” Whenever I read books or watch films and TV dramas about the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, my heart surges with emotion, and I feel the deepest respect for the martyrs who gave their lives so bravel 685Reads8.2Score—Shelves
33. 83 精 The Punk Girl Got Cashback for Buying Me Water? Then I'll Marry Her 精神小妹给我买水返现了？那我把她娶回家 Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云i9k WordsCompleted A punk girl bought me water and got cashback? Then I'll marry her and bring her home. 107Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 84 犯 The Criminal’s Revelation 犯罪启示录 A Speck of Dust介子微尘Mystery284k WordsCompleted The story follows a detective's day-to-day casework, recounting how a number of representative cases are solved. The plot is full of twists and turns, and every case offers plenty to think about. I hope readers will take something away from the story. 387Reads8.2Score—Shelves
35. 85 穿 I Transmigrated Into a Rich Heir's Body, and My Wife Is a Bitch 穿书到富二代身上，妻子是个渣女 Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云i8k WordsCompleted I Transmigrated into a Rich Second-Generation Heir, and My Wife Is a Horrible Woman 55Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 86 官 Reborn: The Honest Confession of an Official 官路之重生坦白局 Never Said It不曾说Urban1.2M WordsCompleted An accident gave Zhang Hao a new lease on life, giving him the chance to rewrite the years of mediocrity and helplessness behind him. With the advantage of knowing what lies ahead, watch as Zhang Hao plans every move and secures victory from afar. A dragon may lie hidden in a pool, but when the winds and clouds gather, it will soar into the heavens. 5.8kReads9.3Score397Shelves

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    Pretty realistic! [Cool]

37. 87 租 I Rented an Actress for a Trip, but Got a Female Beggar Instead 租个女演员去旅游，租到女乞丐了 Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云i8k WordsCompleted I rented an actress to travel with me, but ended up renting a female beggar. 13Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 88 我 My White Moonlight Is Chasing Me? No Way 我的白月光倒追我？没门 Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云i10k WordsCompleted My ideal woman is pursuing me? No way. 71Reads—Score—Shelves
39. 89 开 From the Start, I Met a Gorgeous Blind Date? I Turned Around and Shocked the Punk Girl 开局遇见极品相亲女？我转身震惊精神小妹 Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云i10k WordsCompleted From the Start, I Meet a Gorgeous Blind Date? I Turn Around and Shock the Punk Girl 21Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 90 弹 Have the Comments Gone Crazy? They Tell Me to Break Up, Then Tell Me to Hug Her 弹幕精分了？劝我分手又劝我抱抱她 Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云i9k WordsCompleted Have the comments gone crazy? They tell me to break up with her, then tell me to hug her. 4Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 91 每 Every Day I Dream That I’m a Young General 每天做一个梦，梦中我是少年将军 Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云i10k WordsCompleted Every Day I Have a Dream That I'm a Young General 3Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 92 西 Journey to the West 2026: Did I Beg You to Save Me? Did I Even Say the Word "Please"? 西游记2026版：我求你救我了？我说了半个求字吗？ Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云iMale-Channel Fanfiction9k WordsCompleted Journey to the West, 2026 Edition: Did I Ask You to Save Me? Did I Even Say the Word "Please"? 92Reads—Score—Shelves
43. 93 重 Back to 1985: Tales of the Northeast 重回1985：东北往事 Heading North向北Urban1.9M WordsCompleted These are fiery years spent feeling one’s way across a river by touching the stones, a time of thriving vitality where the bold could eat their fill, and of wild growth where big shots were everywhere. The rules of this society have never changed: the meek fear the tough, the tough fear the ruthless, the ruthless fear the reckless, and the reckless fear those who don’t care if they live or die. But even those who don’t care if they live or die fear madmen. And so, Zhou Dongbei went mad. (TV adap 86.2kReads9.6Score8.8kShelves

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    These all have prototypes.

44. 94 古 An Ancient Imperial Chef Transmigrates to the Modern World? Cooking Without Salt Is a Total Mess 古代御厨穿越现代？做菜不放盐闹麻了 Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云i8k WordsCompleted An ancient imperial chef transmigrates to the modern world? He cooks without adding salt, and it's a total mess. 6Reads—Score—Shelves
45. 95 集 I Gathered the Seven Dragon Balls and Summoned Shenron. What Three Wishes Should I Make? 集齐七颗龙珠召唤神龙，我该许三个什么愿望？ Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云i8k WordsCompleted If I gather all seven Dragon Balls, I can summon the dragon. What three wishes should I make? 10Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 96 城 The City Has Run Out of Food? But I Can Travel to the Modern World 城中没粮食了？可我能穿梭现代啊 Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云i9k WordsCompleted The city has run out of food? But I can travel to the modern world. 4Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 97 我 I Can Hear Animals' Thoughts, and a Fish Helped Me Solve the Case of a Young Woman's Murder 我能听见动物心声，一条鱼助我破了妙龄少女抛尸案 Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云i9k WordsCompleted I can hear animals' thoughts. A fish helped me crack the case of a young woman's body being dumped. 6Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 98 客 The Inn's Secret: The Death of Liu Bai, the Waiter 客栈的秘密：店小二柳白之死 Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云iHistorical10k WordsCompleted The Inn's Secret: The Death of Liu Bai, the Waiter 14Reads—Score—Shelves
49. 99 古 Traveling Between Past and Present, I Play an Extra at a Film Studio. Is the Black-Stockinged Director My Descendant? 古今穿梭我在影城跑龙套，黑丝女导演是我后人？ Blue Sky White Clouds i蓝天白云i10k WordsCompleted I travel between ancient and modern times, playing bit parts at a film studio. Is the director in black stockings my descendant? 5Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 100 渣 My Scumbag Boyfriend Wants to Get Ahead, and My Girlfriend's Panicking 渣男求上进，女友慌了 zhateUrban526k WordsCompleted “Young man, I can tell we’re destined to meet.” “Hold it. I don’t want to learn the Tathagata Palm, and I don’t want to protect world peace.” The old man: “…” He glanced around to make sure no one was coming, then sneakily pulled Li Lingfeng into a corner. “Listen, this is absolutely something you need to have.” With that, he pulled an ancient manual from inside his robe, so old it could hardly be any older. 13.2kReads8.9Score829Shelves

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