Brilliant Political Schemes: Always Ten Moves Ahead 高智商权谋走一步看十步

1. 201 毒 The Poisonous Consort Is Fierce and Charming, and the Tyrant Prince Can't Get Enough 毒妃娇又飒，暴君王爷真香了 Fire Sprite火精灵Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted A genius doctor from the apocalypse is transmigrated into the body of a villainous princess, hated by everyone. Even her cold husband calls her a whore! Mo Yunyao: I can always save lives and heal the wounded~ She treats the sick and saves people, striving to make up for the original owner's misdeeds. But then her cold husband gives her a length of white silk and forces her to hang herself! Mo Yunyao: You bastard! I'm done with you! She asks to be released from the marriage, then leaves with her 10.7kReads8.3Score1kShelves
2. 202 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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   High intelligence and strategic thinking, planning ten steps ahead for every one step.

3. 203 女 The Female Bank President's Last Resort 女行长的穷途末路 Xu Ci珝慈Modern Romance102k WordsCompleted A teller's act of withholding checks toppled the first domino in the bank run at Yunhai City Commercial Bank. Though bank president Ma Yuquan fought desperately to contain the crisis, she ultimately could not counter the enormous fallout from the sudden disappearance of the bank's major shareholder and the head of its controlling rural bank. Ma Yuquan sensed the situation was full of hidden twists and turns, yet never revealed the secret of who she had been with during her brief disappearance, w 890Reads9.3Score123Shelves

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   I recommend the completed novel *The Female Bank Manager's Dead End*, a story that exposes the power struggles, corruption, and backstabbing among senior bank officials. Through the depiction of a female bank manager's life—her struggles, triumphs, and downfall—the novel reflects various problems in society, exposes the industry's dark side, and prompts reflection on the banking sector and its underlying issues. The author's delicate touch portrays the female bank manager's growth and inner struggles, radiating humanity and rationality that deeply moves the reader. The novel's writing is fluid, seamless, and uniquely styled.

4. 204 神 The Abandoned Miracle Doctor Returns Reborn 神医弃女重生归来 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance522k WordsCompleted [Devoted to each other + reborn + pocket dimension + revenge + sweet romance] (A full-cast audiobook adaptation is available. Give it a listen!) In her previous life, she caught a chill after falling into the water and slept for six days, missing her coming-of-age ceremony. When she woke, she was told she would marry the Marquis's heir in a month. To please her family, she agreed. But the heir's heart never belonged to her. At the marquis's residence, she was constantly targeted and mistreated, 16kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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   A legendary healer's abandoned daughter is reborn; this is a completed rebirth novel with a fresh plot. Worth staying up all night to read! [May good fortune come your way!][Upvote]

5. 205 你 Hey, You! Do You Really Have to Be This Low-Key?! 你小子！用不用这么低调！！ Half a Cup of Lingering Sorrow半盏残忧Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsOngoing The immortal, undying ancient dragon left behind only a rotting corpse. The phoenix, unafraid of death, was reduced to a single broken root feather. The auspicious qilin, surrounded by good fortune, could not foresee its own death. The Black Tortoise, master of countless laws, had its shell forcibly stripped away. The cemetery of the gods still stands, watching the ruins endure for millennia, while grass and trees flourish and fade through the seasons. Who dares claim to be immortal… The years t 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves

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   Behind the scenes, he schemed the affairs of the world, the flow of time washing away countless generations. The river of time flows on, never to return, burying countless heroic and tragic songs. One day, someone had a sudden inspiration and stepped into the river, drifting downstream, wanting to see what the future held. After a long time, he finally met a young man fishing on the riverbank. He then asked the young man: What is an immortal? What is the Dao? What is immortality? The young man's eyes were empty, and he shook his head, answering: I don't know! The man asked again: Cultivation! Is it cultivating the heart? Or the strength? The young man scratched his head and smiled awkwardly: I don't know~ The man asked a third time: What year is it today? The young man's eyes flashed, somewhat excited, and he said as if reciting a familiar story: Regardless of the year, I only wish that all sentient beings in the future will live forever! The man was stunned, then laughed loudly: You know everything, you know everything, I worried for nothing, and came here for nothing. "Very well, the future is truly interesting, very interesting indeed!" With that, the person vanished without a trace. Only the young man sighed softly, gazing out from behind the screen: "Fellow participants, would you like to hear our story?"

6. 206 掌 The Phoenix in My Palm: My Business Empire 掌中锦凰我的商业帝国 The Blade Returns to the World刀刀重出江湖Ancient Romance415k WordsOngoing [Palace and Household Intrigue] [Political Scheming] [Princess] [Comeback] [Revenge] [Mutual Healing] [Alternate History] [Happy Ending] [Three chapters updated daily] She is the orphan of a fallen dynasty, newly crowned Princess Jinfeng by the new emperor, and the most dazzling sacrifice on the chessboard of political intrigue. He is the young commander of the Northern Frontier, wrongfully accused and thrown from a cliff. He crawled back from a mountain of corpses, swearing to scour the world —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Non-satisfying storyline: The protagonists are in hell mode from the start, constantly walking a tightrope, experiencing countless setbacks, betrayals, and sacrifices. A strong heart is required to read this. Heavy tone: The story's underlying tone is tragic, filled with sacrifice and helplessness, but it is precisely the humanity and indomitable will that shine through in these darkest moments that makes it all the more precious and moving. Slow-burning but profound romance: The relationship between the male and female leads deepens gradually through life-and-death trials; it's a resonance of souls, not artificial sweeteners. In short, *The Phoenix's Fall* is a sincere work that takes its time to tell a grand story. It's suitable for readers who demand high-quality writing, plot, and character development, and who seek a deep reading experience. If you're currently experiencing a reading slump, if you crave a work that truly touches your heart, makes you sigh with regret, and ignites your passion, then give *The Phoenix's Fall* a chance. Follow Shen Xinglan and Gu Beichen into a world filled with blood and fire, loyalty and treachery, despair and hope, and witness an epic legend about family, country, faith and love.

7. 207 双 Bound Together Across Two Lifetimes, We’ll Grow Old Together 双世缱绻，与君共白头 Dreamer Dadao爱做梦的大道Ancient Romance727k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads who rise to greatness | Complete souls | Extreme contrast | Love across two lifetimes | Sweet romance and court intrigue] A modern married couple are reborn as babies in the Tianqi Dynasty. He becomes an iron-fisted Crown Prince, commands the Xuanhuo Army, and plots to industrialize the realm. She becomes a queen of commerce, controls trade routes along three borders, and holds the lifeblood of the people in her hands! Toward their enemies, he presides over the execution of t 5.4kReads8.1Score637Shelves

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   A loving couple who have been childhood sweethearts for 55 years + double rebirth + UI designer male lead with a meticulously crafted political plot (implementing new policies and navigating court intrigue) and a delicate emotional storyline (daily interactions and tender care). Modern skills are applied in practical ways (double-entry bookkeeping, design applications), creating a well-rounded blend of sweet romance, political intrigue, strong-willed co-governance, past-life bonds, a deeply affectionate time-travel story, and a profound entanglement of romance and court politics.

8. 208 某 The Ordinary Life of a Certain Upright Ninja 某清流忍者的平凡人生 Chichi.迟迟。Anime Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted [Protagonist: Advantages from transmigrated memories and information + no cheat powers + third-rate origins + will stop at nothing + not perfect from the start + mediocre strategic ability + a bundle of flaws + needs to grow + focused on himself] The battle starts tomorrow, and the only skill he can show for himself is the Body Flicker Technique he practiced to make a quick escape? In Year 36 of Konoha, Fuzukari Touji was born into a third-rate family in Konoha. Forced to graduate, he had no cho 8.9kReads8.5Score599Shelves

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   This post-apocalyptic novel is different. The protagonist is reborn only to find the script completely rewritten, and he has to rely on his wits to break free. The foreshadowing is well-placed, and the portrayal of human nature is insightful, making it increasingly addictive.

9. 209 张 Zhang Sangou’s Get-Rich Journal 张三狗发财笔记 Wandering Immortal of the Northern Mountain北山浪荡仙Urban2.7M WordsCompleted A comedy novel with absolutely no pretensions. A poor boy from the mountains refuses to settle for an ordinary life and ventures out into the world, carving out a place for himself through his own efforts. The cast of bizarre characters will have you laughing out loud. It gets more and more exciting as it goes. San Gou grows more mature and more cunning, with more and more schemes brewing in his head. In the end, he makes it! He becomes a billionaire. His journey is a whirlwind of chaos and laug 58.4kReads8.7Score6kShelves

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   Don't watch it, the content is too funny, you'll laugh your head off.

10. 210 悬 Suspicious Homicide Cases: A Police Chief's Major Crimes Notebook 悬疑凶案：公安局长重案手记 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Mystery567k WordsOngoing An assassination attempt targeting the county magistrate ends with the accidental killing of the only daughter of Qingjiang's richest man. After five years as strangers, the husband and wife join forces again following their daughter's tragic death. The mother launches a forceful counterattack in politics, while the father brings the full weight of his business empire to bear. They swear to make the killers pay in blood. To crack the case, the female God of War Lu Qingshuang is parachuted into t 38.3kReads8.2Score2.5kShelves

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11. 211 公 The Police Chief’s Shocking Crackdown on Organized Crime 公安局长惊天扫黑大案 Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban511k WordsOngoing Han Shuang arrives in Changhu City and takes up her new post. On her very first day, the heiress of Changhu Group dies under mysterious circumstances, and a forensic examiner carrying evidence climbs into a restricted area, their fate unknown. Wu Gang hides a blade behind his smile. Deputy Director Gou Jianxiao sets traps at every turn, while the three great families are entangled in a web of influence. With two capable women at her side, Han Shuang steps into this isolated city woven from power 5.7kReads7.5Score329Shelves
12. 212 机 The Female Official 机关女干部 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Modern Romance1.4M WordsOngoing A serious novel about officialdom that faces reality and holds firm to its principles. There's no simplistic division between “black and white,” only the real compromises and choices of life within the system. Here you'll find solid engineering details, meticulous criminal investigations, moving relationships, and steadfast faith. The story follows Lin Ruxi and Shen Chan as they work side by side to break through deadlocks and uphold justice amid the politics, reform, and personal struggles of Q 6.9kReads7.9Score554Shelves
13. 213 宠 He Spoiled His Concubine and Neglected His Wife. Reborn, I Broke Off My Engagement to the Scumbag and Married the Prince 宠妾灭妻，重生我退婚渣男嫁王爷 Zhi Zhi之知Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted The physical book is available on all major platforms. Formerly titled Riding the Phoenix. [Reborn + Powerful Female Lead and Male Lead + Nation and World + Political Schemes] Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was the legitimate daughter of a military family who could wield a blade and charge into battle. After seventeen, she became the frail wife of Jiang Manor's Vice Minister Jiang. Her father and brothers died in battle, and the entire Shen family was honored for their loyalty. Bearing 90.8kReads9.5Score12.4kShelves

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    Reborn, the daughter of a military family embarks on a path of revenge and righteousness! Before the age of seventeen, Shen Yu was a valiant daughter of a military family, a fearless warrior on the battlefield, displaying the spirit of a hero. After seventeen, her father and brothers died in battle. While the Shen family was filled with loyal martyrs, she bore the brunt of infamy, marrying into the Jiang family and becoming the wife of a sickly and frail official. She thought her husband would be her lifeline, but he turned out to be her death knell. The once-fierce warrior was betrayed and drowned in a frozen lake. Fate played a cruel trick, and she was transported back to the year her father and brothers died. Before a world ravaged by war, she walked alone. This time, she would avenge the wrongs no one had done, and seek justice where no one had served. If the heavens were unjust, she would overturn them; if treacherous officials held sway, she would personally slay them! Witness how the reborn Shen Yu rewrites her destiny and unleashes a devastating storm of revenge!

14. 214 女 The Female Police Chief's Major Cases Series: Undercurrents 女公安局长大案系列之暗流 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Mystery261k WordsOngoing On a stormy night, two murder cases erupt at once in Handong Province. Criminal investigation captains Lu Chen and Chen Feng follow separate leads: one investigates a red ribbon on a wedding bed, the other a carcinogen in a teacup. The two trails converge on the same name. Gu Qingling. Thirty-one years old, a first-class merit recipient, and former commander of a special operations unit. Meanwhile, the real killer watches it all from the shadows. As the undercurrents of power swallow up every pi 3.1kReads—Score190Shelves
15. 215 女 Madam Director, a Major Anti-Crime Case! 女局长，扫黑连环大案！ Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban683k WordsCompleted Female Lead | Anti-Organized Crime | Anti-Drug Operations | Political Arena | Satisfying Revenge There’s no need to fear being pushed around, as long as you can turn things around! Anfu City, the most remote county in Yuzhou, faces the neighboring country’s Wu City across the Qing River. On her first day in office, Meng Yun doesn’t go to her office. She heads straight to the scene of a gunfight. Before the blood has even dried, she begins hunting down the perpetrators. 127Reads7.4Score137Shelves
16. 216 女 The Female Police Chief’s Shocking Case 女局长之惊天大案 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban1.5M WordsOngoing This novel seamlessly blends political intrigue, criminal investigation and suspense, and realist literature. Liu Shuyun is caught in an astonishing scheme. It is a contest with no equal! Three factions are vying for power on this island. There is an underground hangar spanning five levels, and a “teacher” who has never shown their face. Gao Han’s investigation goes beyond clearing his fiancée’s name. He must also uncover the truth behind his father’s “fake death.” As the blades of political int 16.4kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves
17. 217 考 The Civil Service Exam? He's Right There, and He's Fallen for Her First 考公？右上方，他先动了心 Xiaoxiao Gou'er Lingdang晓晓狗儿铃当Modern Romance117k WordsCompleted A chaste, wounded male lead + a heroine who fights by his side + the most restrained prose for the most overwhelming emotions. He could have any woman he wanted. Yet he fell for a subcontractor’s engineer who already had a boyfriend. That beauty mark: the moment he saw it, he knew he could never forget it. Dai Lian has seen the deepest nights Jiangcheng has to offer. Shen Yonghui is the true power behind the scenes, radiating a cold, abstinent aura. Everyone says the powerful man is ruthless and 84Reads—Score191Shelves
18. 218 女 The Female Bureau Chief: Storms in the Crackdown on Organized Crime 女局长：扫黑风云 Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Urban609k WordsCompleted A gritty novel based on real events: criminal investigations, officialdom, deals, and power plays. Justice comes at the cost of blood, and the true enemy is always hidden in the deepest fog. 196Reads7.0Score138Shelves
19. 219 重 Reborn in 1970: First, I'll Get My Hands on the Pocket Dimension 重生70：先把空间抢到手 Qingqin清qinModern Romance2.1M WordsOngoing In her previous life, Lin Qingyue lived a bitter, miserable existence. Her stepsister Lin Weiwei stole the job she'd earned through her exam and seduced her fiancé, Chen Ziming. The two conspired against her, signing her up to go work in the countryside and seizing the dowry her mother had left her. In the end, she died alone and sick in a remote rural mud-brick house with a leaky roof. Reborn with a heart full of hatred, Lin Qingyue returns to the crucial turning point that changed her fate: be 209.9kReads8.5Score8.3kShelves

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    🔥Highly Rated Ancient Romance Novel: "[Bloodstained Family] Twin Sisters Return Amidst Bloodshed"✨ The dual female leads' revenge is absolutely brilliant! Their family suffers calamity, and the sisters are separated. The elder sister battles for power in the palace, while the younger sister distinguishes herself on the battlefield. A mad emperor and a vengeful noblewoman, a forced entanglement, with parallel storylines in the court and on the battlefield—the plot is tight, high-energy, and brimming with political intrigue—you'll find yourself increasingly engrossed as you read!

20. 220 娘 My Wife Is Already the Richest, So Why Take the Top Scholar Exam? 娘子都首富了，还要考状元？ My Fans Are So Handsome我的粉丝超帅的Historical2.5M WordsOngoing [Whose husband is this? Whoever grabs him gets to keep him!] Xu Ye accidentally transmigrates while rescuing someone from drowning. When he reaches shore, he realizes he's holding the daughter of the richest man in the realm. He thinks he's landed himself a wealthy wife and can lie flat, living off her money, but then he sees his fiancée being schemed against... “Copy books to pay off your debts? Why not copy Battle Through the Heavens!” “The teahouse is empty? Let's get on the BBS!” The imp 61.4kReads8.2Score7.1kShelves

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    Super funny and entertaining

21. 221 候 Hou Weidong's Notes on Being an Official 候卫东做官笔记 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban790k WordsCompleted As a graduate of a prestigious university, Hou Weidong encounters one thorny problem after another upon entering government service, yet manages to turn danger into safety every time. Taking different approaches: that is Hou Weidong’s political philosophy. That is how Hou Weidong conducts himself. That is Hou Weidong’s great wisdom. 3.4kReads6.7Score482Shelves

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    It's so beautiful, an absolute classic.

22. 222 暗 Shadows All Around 暗影重重 Revelry Before Dawn黎明前的狂欢Mystery777k WordsCompleted [Criminal Investigation] [Mystery and Deduction] [Murder-Mystery Game] [Romantic Suspense] [Strong Leads Clash] [Social Realism] [A Cross-Section of Humanity] Some lose the love of their life. Some commit murder in a fit of passion to protect the person they love. Some hurt everyone around them in the name of love. Some are willing to give up everything in pursuit of a little light and warmth! This is a tribute to Keigo Higashino. The writing is delicate, the emotions profound! The plot is tight 701Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    A suspenseful mystery with tight logic and sharp intellect! The detectives in this book are professional and capable, but even more impressive is the mastermind behind the scenes—a highly intelligent, cunning, and meticulously planned scheme! In this battle of wits, who will emerge victorious?

23. 223 枌 The Grass and Trees of Fengyu Grow Tall 枌榆草木长 Ni Ergou倪二狗Historical2.6M WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication: ensemble cast + rival nations vying for supremacy + political intrigue and strategy + patriotism and national pride + original poetry + memorable supporting characters] [This is a fictional setting, and some historical references should not be taken as fact. This is not a mindless wish-fulfillment story. The plot is carefully developed, the logic is rigorous, and the cast and scope are large. There is no System or golden finger. There are no brainless villains or c 25.1kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves

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    I'm very interested in the book's content. It has some historical elements, unlike typical light novels. The characters are well-developed, making it a worthwhile read and a rare gem among novels.

24. 224 离 Unbelievable! From the Start, I Was at a Crime Scene 离谱！开局就是案发现场 Cloud Bao Tangtang云宝糖糖Mystery413k WordsCompleted [The rating has just been posted; it will rise later] When Xia Zhu woke up, she had become the prime suspect in a dismemberment case, and the victim's head was in her refrigerator. She was the unluckiest person alive! While others panicked and rushed to prove their innocence, she stayed at the crime scene to examine the details. Drawing on her forensic expertise, she pieced together the clues, investigated the inconsistencies, cleared her name, and helped the police identify the real culprit. Sh 6.2kReads7.0Score745Shelves

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    This book is quite good, you guys should check it out. It's the kind of story where a female forensic doctor and a police captain fall in love over time. The female forensic doctor is different from normal people; she's obsessive, but she and he can solve cases together, cooperating with each other from initially disliking each other to eventually joining hands.

25. 225 坠 After She Was Thrown into the River, the Female Bureau Chief Went on a Rampage! 坠江之后，女局长杀疯了！ Cyanide Murmurs氰呓语Mystery138k WordsCompleted Unfiltered emotions | Mystery and deduction | Criminal investigations and anti-corruption | Strong heroine seeks revenge | Cryptocurrency | Tech crimes Dai Lian, Ninghai City's youngest female police chief, stumbles upon a case of staggering proportions. An inaccessible cold wallet. The secrets inside could bring down the entire political establishment of Ninghai City. The investigation begins, but every lead points to... 277Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 226 官 The Pinnacle of Officialdom 官场之巅峰时刻 The God of Heaven Fell in Love with You天神爱上你Urban235k WordsCompleted [Satisfying Officialdom Story + Workplace + Political Maneuvering + Inspirational + Business Rivalry + Romance] Out of the blue, he received a notice from the Provincial Party Committee Organization Department: he was being transferred to the Information Division. Downcast, he went fishing at a reservoir in the suburbs and saved an important figure. From then on, his political career took off. 370Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 227 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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    👍A passerby brutally beats up a cheat code, an atheist outwits Cthulhu. A new genre: the anti-cheat style. When all characters' intelligence is on point, without the intelligence-lowering aura, the cheat code becomes a death knell for possessing a treasure.

28. 228 我 I'm Already Invincible Under Heaven, and Only Now I'm Supposed to Fight for the Throne? 我都天下无敌了，才开始夺嫡？ Waist Yodeler腰德尔人Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Invincible + never hides his strength + no System + nine princes vie for the throne + steamrolling everything + instant attacks + kills everyone on sight + conceptual powers] Jiang Ning transmigrates into the Great Xia Dynasty as its Ninth Prince, blessed with heaven-defying talent. After ten years of traveling the martial world, he returns with the potential to stand unrivaled beneath the heavens. Before Jiang Ning's absolute might, every scheme and plot falls apart in an instant. During the s 23kReads7.2Score1.6kShelves

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    The strongest contender arrives late to seize the throne, utterly crushing all clichés! The author's writing is sharp and skillful, the protagonist is arrogant and cool, and every chapter is exciting!

29. 229 世 Never More Than Three Times 世不过三 Yu Duoyou余多柚Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + reborn + three lifetimes + little poison doctor + no golden finger + political intrigue + satisfying read + sweet romance + reverse raising + romance + ensemble cast + scheming + a little angst] Xia Shi has been reborn three times, and each life has been more exciting than the last! Now in her third life, she’s an invincible little poison master. Who would dare let her suffer even the slightest grievance? In her first life, she lived for herself and married a foolish empero 2.3kReads9.5Score451Shelves

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    Both of these books are great!

30. 230 恶 The Villainess System: The Fake Heiress Pretends to Be Sweet, but the Big Shots Spoil Her Rotten 恶女系统绿茶假千金被大佬追着宠 Yu Duoyou余多柚Modern Romance324k WordsOngoing (The rating has just been posted and will keep rising, so please leave lots of comments!) [Transmigrate into a book + fake heiress and real heiress + System + golden finger + feel-good face-slapping + wealthy-family romance + devoted to each other + two powerful leads + farming + showbiz + helping the whole village thrive] I transmigrated straight into the body of a vicious supporting female character who was about to die. So what if I’m the fake heiress? Don’t expect me to be a cannon fodder. M 101Reads8.3Score106Shelves
31. 231 规 Rule Horror: I Am the Horror Story 规则怪谈：我即怪谈 Wish You Happiness祝你快乐呀Mystery1.8M WordsOngoing In 2017, supernatural tales descended upon Earth. Conventional weapons couldn't harm them, and humanity struggled to survive. Rule-based supernatural tales became humanity's last lifeline. Tens of thousands of chosen ones around the world were selected. If they won, the supernatural tales would vanish from reality. If they lost, the rule-based tales would descend upon the world. This was a war between humanity and the supernatural. Chen Shao, a patient suffering from bone cancer, became one of t 142.5kReads9.6Score18.5kShelves

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    This post-apocalyptic science fiction novel takes an unconventional approach, featuring a grand plot with numerous plot twists. The protagonist's high-IQ strategic maneuvering is thrilling, and the writing is solid with a fresh setting, sure to impress even seasoned readers.

32. 232 惊 The Horror Realm: Entering the Strange World from a Psychiatric Hospital 惊悚领域：从精神病院进入诡世界 Tender Little Puppy香嫩的小狗Mystery1.5M WordsOngoing (The hardcover edition has been published!) [Infinite Flow] [Original Horror Instances] [Mild Horror] “Chen Ji murdered his mother a week ago and spent three days with her corpse before he was arrested.” “You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and are about to be transferred to a psychiatric hospital for supervision.” “Do you have anything to say?” The black-haired boy before them slowly raised his head, his expression calm. “I’ll say it again.” “The thing I killed wasn’t my mother...” “It w 314.1kReads9.5Score58.8kShelves
33. 233 影 Shadow Agent 影子特工 The Great Way Is Natural大道自然Urban3.3M WordsCompleted Born into an age of chaos, with the nation in peril, a man must serve his country! A young man burdened by vengeance for his family and hatred for his country assumes a false identity as he flees and joins the Special Services, beginning a dangerous and thrilling career as a spy. He crosses paths with forces from every side, matching wits and battling for survival. In this game within a game, who will be the last one standing? 14.6kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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34. 234 公 The Princess Packs a Punch 公主她，战力爆表 11 Candies11颗糖Ancient Romance430k WordsCompleted Yun Li, the seventh princess of Great Yan and its most “famous” royal, is described in the imperial records as “frail and sickly, unfit for any important role.” Her emperor father treats her as a tool for keeping the peace, the women of the harem see her as a poor wretch, and enemy nations consider her an easy target. So when the dynasty is beset by troubles at home and abroad, an imperial decree ordering her to marry into another kingdom hurls her straight into the eye of the storm. Everyone ex 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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    With high intelligence and strategic thinking, he plans a hundred steps ahead for every step he takes. There are no harem struggles or concubines. He lays out a plan for the world, from military to economic, step by step!

35. 235 谍 Lost in the Spy Game 谍海迷踪 The Great Way Is Natural大道自然Urban472k WordsOngoing The turbulent age is rife with calamity! A young man with some martial arts and medical skills finds himself working as a doctor for a gang. When the nation faces a crisis, he secretly joins the underground Communist Party. Keeping a low profile, biding his time, and acting decisively and ruthlessly, he endures one trial after another, becomes a member of the Military Statistics Bureau and the 76th Bureau, and begins a ghostlike career as a spy! 148Reads6.4Score—Shelves
36. 236 医 The Physician Who Served the Dragon 医后从龙 Cui Xian, Who Loves Stir-Fried Eggplant Strips爱吃炒茄丝的崔宪Ancient Romance243k WordsOngoing [Medicine at Its Core, Political Intrigue as Its Backbone] The calm surface of the lake suddenly twisted, plunging me into its depths. When I opened my eyes again, I had become the frail legitimate daughter of a founding marshal. At a palace banquet, I met the crown prince, and his face was exactly like my boyfriend's! Yet his eyes held only the aloofness of royalty. “This prince has never met Miss Shen.” Only when a plague swept through the imperial capital did I save the entire city with penic —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one!! Medical + Political Intrigue!! The male and female leads are a powerful duo, it's super good!

37. 237 蝶 Butterflies and Spies 蝶来谍网 The Internet Is Like This网是如焉Urban465k WordsCompleted A beautiful female bandit blunders into Harbin's espionage network. She takes a male spy hostage, only to find herself trapped in bed with him. The two decide to plot together in private and put their plans into action beyond their bedroom door. They spill blood in a bandit stronghold, root out traitors in a brothel on Peach Blossom Lane, lie in wait to catch bandits at an illegal gambling den, and smash up an opium house to rid the area of its evils... This is neither fantasy nor a story about 14.9kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves

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    This book has this meaning.

38. 238 冒 Passing Myself Off as a Zhuge: Heavens, Why? Rebuild the Han! 冒姓诸葛：悠悠苍天？再造大汉！ Songlu Maolin松麓茂临Historical1.0M WordsCompleted In Jianxing Year Twelve, Zhuge Liang, the peerless genius known as the Sleeping Dragon and chancellor of Shu Han, fell ill and died at Wuzhang Plains, lamenting, “Vast heavens, why have you treated me so unfairly?” He had devoted himself completely and worked until his dying day, making six campaigns against Mount Qi in an attempt to restore the Han and return to the old capital. But fate was cruel, his ambitions unfulfilled, and he passed away. Zhuge You, a history undergraduate from the twent 142Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book, full of political intrigue and power struggles, is not mindless; it's high-IQ.

39. 239 乱 Return in a Chaotic Age 乱世归 Leatherbound Book牛皮书Eastern Fantasy538k WordsOngoing You fear your achievements will alarm the sovereign, so you conceal your schemes behind a faint smile. The people fear the living will suffer, so they make their loyalty clear in word and deed. But the emperor rules without virtue, fostering evil in secret and chilling the hearts of his loyal subjects. They retreat to a corner of the realm, watching the dragon across the river as they await the chance to slay it. Sixteen years pass. To set right and wrong and restore justice, a young man heads n 2Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 240 我 I Debate the Classics with Great Scholars in the Embroidered Uniform Guard 我在锦衣卫跟大儒辩经 A Grain of Rice in the Vast Blue Sea沧海茫茫粒米身Historical1.2M WordsOngoing Yang Zhi, a top salesman and philosophy graduate student in his previous life, transmigrates to the end of the Zhengde era of the Ming Dynasty. Through a twist of fate, he joins the Embroidered Uniform Guard, passes the imperial examination, enters the Hanlin Academy, and debates the classics with the great scholars at court! 5kReads8.8Score355Shelves

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41. 241 一 We Both Took Out Online Loans, So How Did You Become a Billionaire? 一起欠网贷，你怎么翻身当首富了 A Wild Dog Guarding a Desolate Village野犬守荒村Urban185k WordsOngoing The first part is about a life in debt, and the middle follows a reborn comeback. The protagonist's life has more than one chapter. I write wherever the story takes me, and sometimes I get a little stuck. The plot may not be perfect, but I'll do my best to make it exciting! —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Exciting content, perfect for when you're looking for something to read; a story of an ordinary person's rise to power.

42. 242 水 Water Margin: The Shame of Jingkang? I’ll Ascend the Throne First 水浒：靖康耻？我先登基称帝 Yogurt Drink优乐多Historical3.1M WordsCompleted A mixed martial arts champion wakes up to find he has transmigrated into the Water Margin, becoming Wang Lun, the White-Clad Scholar and leader of Liangshan. From the start, Leopard Head Lin Chong comes to the stronghold, sharpening his weapons and seething with resentment toward him. One wrong move, and Lin Chong will run him through. Then there are other formidable men like Chao Gai and Wu Yong, who will come to join the stronghold. Is he doomed to repeat Wang Lun's tragic fate? You know what 17.6kReads8.2Score2.1kShelves
43. 243 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 34.7kReads7.9Score3.2kShelves
44. 244 寒 The Invincible Ninth Prince from a Humble Family 寒门无敌九皇子 A Thousand Gold for One Smile千金寻一笑Historical1.1M WordsCompleted Special Forces soldier inhabits another body + alternate history + political intrigue + iron-fisted suppression With his pen, he can bring peace to the realm; on horseback, he can secure the land and command the world! He is the last pillar of Southern Chu, a god of war in the eyes of generals and a paragon to scholar 215Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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45. 245 乱 A World in Chaos: From the Start, I Seize the Thousand-Household Garrison 乱世，开局火并千户所 Little Attila小阿提拉Historical1.7M WordsOngoing [Transmigration + All-Star Famous Generals + System + Political Intrigue + Battlefield Strategy + Alternate History] The protagonist rises from a clash among company commanders to become the Northern Dynasty's uncrowned king, his achievements eclipsing even the emperor's. He massacres Baoding and burns Yanjing. Rotten roots cannot grow new shoots: the Demon King of Yanshan rises from the ashes. He reclaims the old lands recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas and becomes the new sun of Gor 303Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    The ultimate war strategy game

46. 246 军 The Bureau of Military Affairs, Part 1 军机处. 第1部 Yuan Canxing袁灿兴Historical185k WordsCompleted "A family's legacy lives in the words that first built its fortunes; the writings that serve the nation reside in the living. Though scholars pore over old papers, they wield blades against bandits no less than soldiers on the battlefield." One hundred and eighty-three years of the Grand Council, a weighty history, a host of exceptional figures, and countless stories waiting to be uncovered. Through the Grand Council trilogy, I will do my best to show readers a complete and authentic picture of 87Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    The Three Yangs, Grand Commandant.

47. 247 大 The Grand Secretary of the Ming Dynasty (Three-Volume Set) 大明首辅（全三册） Fu Chuansong傅传松Historical1.4M WordsCompleted This collection contains three volumes. It depicts the dramatic changes that swept the Ming dynasty from the Jianwen to the Hongxi reigns, as Zhu Di, Zhu Gaochi, Yang Pu, and other rulers and ministers worked tirelessly to bring peace and prosperity to the realm. It also tells the story of Yang Pu and cabinet ministers Yang Shiqi and Yang Rong, who remained vigilant in times of peace and worked to preserve the dynasty and strengthen the nation. After the Xuande Emperor, Zhu Zhanji, died young, t 802Reads9.5Score142Shelves
48. 248 我 I Wish Us Joy Forever 我愿常欢喜 Wang Erqiao汪二峤Marriage & Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Women’s Growth + Romance and Marriage + Workplace + Relationships] Girls from different family backgrounds will all find their own happiness! A rose raised in a greenhouse will weather life’s storms, while a girl who grows like a weed will find her own spring. She is a rich girl from a big city, yet she falls prey to a gold-digging boyfriend, sexual harassment at work, and exclusion by her colleagues... She is a small-town academic who gets extorted by a fellow villager and drained by parents w 47.2kReads9.7Score5.9kShelves

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49. 249 雪 Snow Covers the Bow and Blade 雪满弓刀 Wu Wei吴蔚Historical435k WordsCompleted On October 6, 721, the ninth year of the Kaiyuan era, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang established the Shuofang Military Governorate, headquartered in Lingzhou, whose former site lies in present-day Wuzhong, Ningxia. Zhang Yue, Minister of War and chancellor, became its first military governor. From then on, Shuofang shouldered the task of repelling invasions from northern peoples. Its military governors over the years, including Zhang Yue, Wang Jun, and Wang Zhongsi, were all prominent ministers. Besid 2.4kReads9.3Score250Shelves
50. 250 云 When the Clouds Part and the Rain Clears 云散雨经晴 Chu Mo楚墨14k WordsCompleted The night before my wedding, I passed the reception hall and overheard my father and stepmother whispering. “Send all the dowry to Jingyu. She’s marrying into the Eastern Palace. We can’t let her look poor.” My stepmother sighed feignedly. “But that was all left behind by Jingyun’s mother...” I stood behind the curtain, my hands and feet turning cold. So they weren’t even going to leave me the last thing I had to remember her by. The next day, I tore up the marriage contract, was disowned by my 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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