Intrigue, Schemes, Political Maneuvering, High Intelligence, Master Plans, and Suspense 阴谋 阳谋 权谋 高智商 布局 悬疑

1. 301 神 Mythic Revival: With a Mortal Body, I Judge the Gods 神话复苏我以凡人之躯审判众神 Far Away, Yet Farther Still远方的远方还是远方Urban129k WordsCompleted Mythology returns, and order collapses. Gods walk the cities, treating human lives like grass. Lu Zhen, a former forensic examiner, finds himself transported into this desperate world, where he gains an ability called the Book of Law. By touching evidence, he can trace the “causal chain of law” and uncover proof of crimes committed by mythological criminals. The price is his own lifespan. When the River God demands a living sacrifice and the police are helpless, Lu Zhen steps forward. He 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The protagonist uses his expertise from his previous life to deduce, solve cases, and judge deities.

2. 302 神 The Abandoned Miracle Doctor Returns Reborn 神医弃女重生归来 Zi Wei He子薇河Ancient Romance522k WordsCompleted [Pure Love] [Rebirth] [Pocket Dimension] [Revenge] [Sweet Romance] The first season of the animated series The Reborn Legitimate Daughter Takes Her Radiant Beauty Into Her Own Hands is now available on Hongguo and Douyin. This success is all thanks to your support, dear readers. Ziwei bows in gratitude! In her previous life, she fell into the water and lay unconscious for six days, missing her coming-of-age ceremony. When she woke, she learned she was to marry the heir of a marquis's household. 15.5kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves

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   ①A reborn daughter of a divine doctor, a completed ancient romance novel about rebirth. The plot is truly excellent, getting better and better as you read, you simply can't stop! [Kissing emoji][making a face][making a face emoji]

3. 303 绝 Cast Aside in Desperation: Returning in Glory 绝境弃子：归来荣耀 Model Typist码字楷模Urban430k WordsOngoing For ten years he kept his head down, enduring every sneer. The world saw him as a discarded nobody from the bottom rung, lowly as mud and fair game for anyone to bully. But Jiang Mu is the last heir of Jiang City’s most powerful hidden clan, and a dragon-patterned jade pendant conceals an immense force. A hidden dragon in the deep will one day reclaim its place. When he gives the word, armies will gather. Those who oppress me will see their graves overturned; those who have shown me kindness wil 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Adults who read this will find it deeply moving. In the world of martial arts, there is no pure gratitude; much kindness and intimacy are merely a facade, a mask for self-interest. Jiang Mu built his vast empire from scratch, enduring countless schemes and betrayals. He initially believed the eccentric old man to be a rare, genuine elder, someone who had saved his life several times and was worthy of his complete trust. However, when the mutated insect poison within him threatened his life, he abandoned all his affairs and traveled alone hundreds of kilometers to a secluded forest, entering the cave where his master was hiding. Only then did he see the truth. The old man feigned old age and weakness, using gentle words to lull Jiang Mu into complacency, meticulously manipulating the poison within him. He offered a supposed antidote but actually exacerbated the pain, coldly observing Jiang Mu's struggles and coughing up blood, all to collect experimental data. The past favors and life-saving acts were all a prelude to exploit Jiang Mu. Once this facade of kindness was torn away, only cold, calculating maneuvering remained, revealing the complexities of human nature.

4. 304 重 Being Reborn Is Fine, But Why Am I Facing the Execution of My Entire Family from the Start? 重生没问题，开局就来满门抄斩？ Crab Walk螃蟹步Historical398k WordsOngoing With his entire household facing execution from the start, he saves himself with a prophecy: "The tiger tally will be stolen tonight." From then on, he wields brush and ink as a blade and plays with memories as his pieces. But every time he wins, he loses a memory. The closer he gets to victory, the closer he comes to becoming a "blank slate." When he finishes rewriting history, will the history books record his own ending? 357Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This political intrigue novel is full of foreshadowing, so don't skim through it. Every dialogue and subtle action is full of scheming. Skipping around will make it easy to miss the plot. Only by calming your mind and reading slowly can you appreciate the subtle twists and turns.

5. 305 双 A Game of Two Faces 双面奕局 A Little Cabbage w一颗小白菜wHistorical148k WordsCompleted Seven years ago, Yan Chi, commander of the northern frontier, was betrayed by a close friend, branded a traitor, and saw his family wiped out. He barely escaped with his life. Seven years later, he returns to the imperial capital under the alias “Chen Yu,” a mysterious merchant. On the surface, he is a wealthy imperial merchant offering an auspicious treasure. In truth, he intends to make one grand move on the chessboard of power and bring down the dynasty in a game of revenge. 10Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Royal intrigue, a multi-player game of strategy, years of planning, former friends turned enemies, and a display of sharp intellect.

6. 306 天 The Cataclysm of the Celestial Empire 天朝浩劫 Shui Shui Miao Miao Shui水水淼淼水Historical363k WordsOngoing Jing’an Office squad leader Jiang Chenli only wants to save up for his wedding and live a quiet life. But after rescuing a little girl, he is swept into the power struggles of the Jing Tian Prefecture. The mysterious identity of Zhao Wangshu, the truth behind the Human Pivot Case, the Heavenly Capital of Jade Capital suspended in the night sky, strange beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Seas, and a pact between a true dragon and Emperor Taizu: when the protagonist tears away the veil of tr 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A greedy but righteous constable from the streets saves a victimized child during a robbery, only to be suppressed and questioned by higher-ups. A mysterious noblewoman intervenes to help, risking her life to remove the evil mark on the child, while a villainous wealthy family secretly plots to break the protagonist's engagement.

7. 307 岁 May Every Year Bring Peace and Lasting Serenity 岁岁安澜绵长 Zhu Aiqi朱艾奇Ancient Romance561k WordsOngoing A modern police detective was killed in a car accident while on a mission, only to transmigrate into the youngest daughter of the eldest branch of the loyal and brave Earl’s household. Her biological mother had also switched her at birth, making her the family’s adopted daughter. How will she survive in ancient times? This is my first time writing, so please be kind, everyone! I don’t know the platform’s rules either, and the first chapter turned out too long! 13.1kReads8.2Score1.3kShelves

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   This is a purely ancient Chinese romance novel about domestic intrigue, with a touch of political maneuvering.

8. 308 大 The Qin Empire’s Industrial Revolution 大秦工业革命 Nine-Fingered Divine Lid九指神盖Historical2.5M WordsCompleted History · Alternate History | Farming · Industry | Ensemble Cast · Conquest A six-year-old soul transmigrates into a barren village in northern Shaanxi during the Qin dynasty, where he becomes a posthumous child. With no System and no golden finger, the first thing he does is use a pendulum to redefine “one meter.” Over the next ten years, all he manages to do is make sure everyone in the village has enough to eat. Then the real story begins. He builds an “underground railway station” in Zhang V 4.6kReads8.1Score467Shelves

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   A person with a strong inner self doesn't complain about their circumstances. A person with a strong inner self disdains intrigue. A magnificent historical masterpiece.

9. 309 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 70Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Strategic planning and intrigue, ancient Chinese tales of power struggles

10. 310 我 When Did My Bookstore Turn into a Weapons Shop? 我的书店什么时候改行做武器行了 Just a Little Silly Bean这样一只小憨包Modern Romance536k WordsOngoing A rift in time and space lies hidden in the Floating World Bookshop, connecting it to the Ming dynasty a thousand years ago. A pastry and a cup of cola spark a bond that spans two worlds. Time never flows the same way in either realm. Hongxi moves the capital, Zhu Biao is assassinated, and turmoil engulfs the court. Fifteen-year-old Zhu Xiongying arrives clutching a jade clasp, with the fate of his country weighing on him. In a sorry state, he stumbles into her bookshop. She is Ye Zijin, owner 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You'll understand what that glance you gave me in court meant tomorrow.

11. 311 仙 Immortal Martial Ming: From the Start, I Became a Ghost-Cultivating Brocade Guard 仙武大明，开局成为鬼修锦衣卫 Gray and White Rain灰白雨Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsOngoing “Have you ever heard the story of the Night Parade of a Hundred Ghosts?” The Brocade Guards walked openly by day, while Yin soldiers commandeered the roads. During the Yongle era, whenever you walked along the streets of the capital, someone would always ask you that question. Ninety-nine vicious ghosts, tens of thousands of ghost spirits. The figure leading them represented a legend. A legend about the Night Parade of a Hundred Ghosts. “After that, there were no more ghosts in the Great Ming.” 54.6kReads9.2Score4.5kShelves

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    I like this book

12. 312 默 The Silent Century 默声世纪 Outrunning the Old Lobster跑赢老龙虾Urban316k WordsOngoing 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book! It's a thrilling and intelligent ensemble piece with a rare voice-controlled theme—so innovative! The protagonist uses sound perception to communicate across time and space, a sophisticated and unique concept. Initially, everyone fights their own battles, but later they unite as the "Avengers" and a psychic cat to break the deadlock and fight the villain. What impressed me most was the well-developed characterization of everyone. The protagonist is both intelligent and brave, and the villains aren't just tools; they have complete backstories and motivations. The plot is action-packed with many heartwarming details, the twists and turns are well-paced and amazing, and the final battle where time and space converge is incredibly tense. It's unpredictable and avoids clichés; the more you read, the more addictive it becomes. Author @ has excellent writing skills; this is a rare gem with both a compelling plot and vivid imagery!

13. 313 何 Why Bother Asking About Immortality 何必问仙 I Have No Hair吾无发Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsOngoing [Mortal's Journey + Golden Finger + Conquer the World + Anti-Cliché] I thought that if my heart embraced the universe, the world would know no bounds; I thought immortals could summon the Milky Way and wash away humanity's woes, yet I saw them sweep their sleeves through the clouds, laughing at mortals as if they were ants; I thought I was simply myself, and that my sword would turn with the edge of my heart, yet I saw the hidden hand manipulating my fate; I ask the heavens! If you gave me life, 4.5kReads9.1Score291Shelves

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    This one is definitely a must-read. I don't even read cultivation novels, but the platform recommended it to me, and I finished it in one go. [Facepalm]

14. 314 欲 The Quest for Enlightenment 欲求得道 Nangong Meiyue南宫美月Fantastical Romance242k WordsOngoing [Dragon Mom] [Transmigrated Before Birth] [No CP] [Hoarding Hamster] [Fantasy Cultivation] [Business-Savvy Young Prodigy] A sweet girl from Sichuan and Chongqing transmigrates to another world. In the year she comes of age, she joins the Hehuan Sect, then stumbles upon a huge flower-covered egg in a secret realm. From then on, she begins a journey of growth and adventure... 213Reads7.3Score107Shelves

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    Fantasy cultivation, sweet girl from Sichuan and Chongqing, pure and innocent, quirky and clever, with a touch of eccentricity, no romantic pairing, Hehuan Sect, junior sister, zither, sword, and umbrella, dragon egg, spiritual cuisine, martial arts, rebirth, genius, cunning. [Send heart]

15. 315 乖 The Sweet, Gentle Canary’s Cover Is Blown: Mr. Lu, I’m the Villain 乖软金丝雀掉马：陆总我才是反派 Half a White Cigarette白半支烟Two Male Leads118k WordsOngoing On the night the Shen family went bankrupt, Shen Wang, its aloof and proud young heir, drenched from head to toe, stumbled into the arms of his sworn enemy, Lu Jiuxiao, in utter desperation. “Please, save me.” Everyone in Haicheng knows that Lu Jiuxiao is a possessive, ruthless madman. He locks Shen Wang away in his riverside villa and spoils him day and night, as if he would give him his very life. Lu Jiuxiao thought he had finally tamed this canary. Until the day confidential Lu Group files we —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A battle of wits comparable to Zhongli's feigned death

16. 316 梦 Tales of Ten Dream Kingdoms 梦十国记 Lost in the Green Wilderness碧野迷生Ancient Romance721k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Powerful Female Lead + Six Male Leads + Alternate-History Political Intrigue + Conquest + Love-Triangle Drama + Spy Warfare + Forced Love + Imprisonment + Everyone Is Scheming] No System, no golden finger, and the heroine has no memories of the original host. She’ll have to rely on her own wits to get out of every predicament. . The first man to imprison her: “Let’s see whether I’m more impressive, or your romantic fantasies are.” The second man to imprison her: “Normal sex is 381Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book; the political intrigue is really captivating.

17. 317 武 Martial World, Don't Bully Me: I Have a Demon Blade 武侠，休要欺负我，我有一把魔刀 Huang Xiaozhao0黄小招0Martial Arts216k WordsOngoing The martial world was never a place for settling scores with satisfying vengeance. It was a place filled with deceit, coldness, and hurt... Yan Xiaoxiang watched his family home destroyed and his loved ones die with his own eyes. His young heart was burdened with the pain of the world. A demonic blade fell into his hands. It could kill, and it could ensnare the mind... In the end, he chose to kill! 1.8kReads—Score—Shelves

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    This novel is worth reading.

18. 318 明 Late Ming: Causing Trouble with No Moral Limits 明末乱坑主打缺德 Happy Little Orange快乐的小橙子Historical2.1M WordsOngoing Whether the late Ming falls into chaos is up to Xiaobao. A master at digging pitfalls, utterly shameless and without limits. Borrow a knife to kill, add fuel to the fire. Stir up chaos across the land, then pin the blame on someone else. The emperor gets taken for a fool, and not a single official escapes. Everyone knows he’s a menace, but nobody can do a thing about it. He keeps setting traps all the way to the end, and no one dares complain! 408Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Treasure discovered

19. 319 九 The Ninth-Rank Heavenly Doctor 九五天医 Liu Yuanxi柳元西Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsCompleted What is an emperor worth mentioning? He rules one nation, while this man commands the rulers of countless lands. What is a miracle-working physician worth marveling at? A doctor heals the sick and injured, while this man can cure all the world's ills. He is Hai Bao'er, a man skilled in both letters and arms, with peerless medical knowledge and extraordinary schemes. [Story Synopsis] ■ Overnight, the Lei family of Dongyang Commandery was framed and destroyed by a coalition of enemies. This centur 401Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    All sorts of schemes and plans... There's something for everyone.

20. 320 人 The Struggle of a Scumbag 人渣的奋斗 Adelaide Ranch阿德莱德牧场Urban1.0M WordsCompleted I grew up starved of love and turned bad. I had nothing and was buried in debt. I got burned in love and cheated at work. If you ask how I’m doing now, I’m just a piece of seaweed! They call me a playboy, but really, I’m a ladies’ man. True love? That was purely by accident! 327Reads8.2Score111Shelves
21. 321 渣 The Zhar Woman’s Struggle 渣女的奋斗 Happy Little Orange快乐的小橙子Modern Romance490k WordsCompleted A beautiful young woman refuses to become anyone's kept woman. When she faces a string of sinister schemes, she unexpectedly finds a benefactor. By a twist of fate, she escapes the danger of being framed. Hoping to change her circumstances, she runs into troublesome relatives, then heads abroad to work and build a better life. There are outrageous twists, nerve-racking schemes, fights for survival, and deceitful deals. She not only finds love and happiness, but also makes a great success of hers 34Reads6.4Score—Shelves
22. 322 马 Ma Feifei’s Career Ascension 马菲菲职场飞升记 Glass Cliff玻璃悬崖Modern Romance338k WordsCompleted Ma Feifei, the department belle of Bingcheng University of Technology, can’t stand living in a cramped Dongguan urban village with her first love, Xu Hui. After seeing the duplex mansion of Jiang Qingshan, a section chief at a Taiwanese-funded factory, the thought of “saving herself twenty years of hard work” takes root in her mind and grows wild. In the name of love, she gets Xu Hui “transferred” to Foshan, then launches a precise “late-night campaign” to win over Jiang: late-night requests for —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From management trainee to head of a multinational giant, Ma Feifei's career leap is nothing short of legendary. Every step she took was perfectly timed for promotion, and every project became a classic case study. No one knew that behind her impressive resume, she was a "front woman" serving the financial tycoon Michael. Walking the line between legality and illegality, she facilitated the transfer of benefits amidst lavish banquets. It was a dangerous gamble—either reach the pinnacle or fall into the abyss. The moment she decided to leave herself an escape route, the rules of the game changed.

23. 323 火 A Hotpot Through the Ages 火锅春秋 Peas Found a Circle豌豆遇了圆Historical477k WordsOngoing The state is founded on its people, and the people put food first. Transmigrating into the turbulent Spring and Autumn period, a master chef stirs up the world. Follow the protagonist across the river of time as, armed with culinary skills and the Zuo Zhuan, he rewrites the course of Chinese civilization and creates an epic “Spring and Autumn of Fine Food”! 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend two books: one is a new book, a historical food novel, and the other is a completed fantasy/xianxia (martial arts) novel. Please provide your own review after reading.

24. 324 鬼 Dawn Over Guigu 鬼谷破晓传 Peas Found a Circle豌豆遇了圆Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted [Traditional wuxia fantasy, no System, no transmigration, no fanfiction, no wild flights of fancy, rich historical knowledge, tightly plotted story, a tribute to traditional martial arts, a work of conscience] One thought separates ascension from demonic corruption. Defy the heavens, and live forever, undying. If you ask where the path to immortality lies, look to the ninefold Kunlun, ninefold abyss. A young swordsman bearing the weight of his family's vengeance ventures through the martial worl 3kReads8.7Score357Shelves
25. 325 人 The Scum’s Struggle 人渣的抗争 Happy Little Orange快乐的小橙子Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Dreams are not the privilege of the exceptionally gifted. They are the hope of ordinary people. Born bad, never shown love, with lies and deceit for companions and darkness and crime for comfort. By a stroke of luck, he made the right choices at the most crucial moments. His future was paved with bones; he walked the night in fine clothes stained with blood. He tore out his heart and lungs for those who never returned his sincerity, swung between good and evil, and regretted it all when his soul 32Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 326 打 I Lost a Fight, So I Deserved to Become a Peerless Fairy Monster 打架输了活该穿成绝世大妖精 Big Dragon Fruit大那火龙果Ancient Romance566k WordsCompleted [Male-to-female transformation, gender-bender, exclusive romance, brainless fun, thrilling throughout with a touch of angst.] [Fantasy immortal-demon world meets ancient reality] [forced love + sweet romance + no saintly heroine] [Insight + bewitching charm + dazzling beauty + demonic physician + lightning-fast makeovers] Before transmigrating, he was a ruthless demon lord. Afterward, she became an ordinary young woman. The original owner was the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's house 457Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My best friend invited me to go to the night market, but I'm not going; I want to stay home and write a book.

27. 327 人 The Scoundrel's Struggle 人渣奋斗史 Happy Little Orange快乐的小橙子Urban739k WordsCompleted I came with nothing and leave loaded with everything. Conscience? What a useless piece of shit. I ditched it ages ago. Kindness is for God; evil is what belongs in this world. Sure, I didn't get much schooling, but I'm not asking for much. I just want a good life. I had nothing to begin with, so what have I got to fear? Just do it! 285Reads8.2Score—Shelves
28. 328 神 God-Tier Choices: This Beast Tamer Is a Little Too Fierce 神级选择：这个御兽师有亿点生猛 Three Winds 11三风11Urban3.4M WordsCompleted [Beast taming + choices + comedy + nonsense + one female lead (no female lead) = ?] When Chen Shu wakes up, he finds that he has transmigrated to a parallel world where beast taming reigns supreme, and he has bound himself to a Divine-Level Choice System! Every choice he makes earns him all kinds of rewards! With the System’s help, his pets grow increasingly monstrous: a slime that can sit on a dragon and crush it to death, a husky that can blast a phoenix to tears with elemental skills, and a.. 178.3kReads9.7Score21.4kShelves
29. 329 我 My Best Friend Is Such a Stud, and She Hits So Hard 我闺蜜超man，她打人老疼了 Big Dragon Fruit大那火龙果Urban619k WordsOngoing [Man transmigrates into a woman] [Strong heroine] [Decisive and ruthless] [Gender-bending romance] An ace agent's soul transmigrates into a young girl. She doesn't shrink back or lose heart, but calmly accepts reality. Let's stick to one principle: The strong never complain about their circumstances. Even if I've become a woman, I'm going to be the female lead of a male-oriented power fantasy! When it's time to be decisive, she's decisive. When it's time to take down scum, she does so without me 245Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 330 算 The Book of Fortune-Telling 算命簿 The Monkeys Are All Over The Mountain, But My Butt Is Red满山猴子俺腚红Urban2.2M WordsOngoing I am a fortune-teller in real life. I was 83 years old when I wrote this book. No one knows what sort of writing an 83-year-old man might produce, and neither do I. I just want to write a book while I still have time, and finally put one matter to rest... Synopsis: A wandering fortune-teller speaks of hidden mysteries, yet has a past unknown to all. This forbidden volume records a century's worth of secrets about practitioners of the occult. In the instant when dark arts clash with fate, the mys 3.3kReads7.0Score492Shelves

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    Highly recommend! [Heart][thumbs up][heart][heart][thumbs up]

31. 331 我 I’m a Little Leek, and I Love Stock Trading 我是小韭菜，我就爱炒股 Happy Little Orange快乐的小橙子Urban252k WordsCompleted I'm just a little retail investor, and I love trading stocks. I excitedly went to open an account, and the stock immediately hit its daily limit. I was over the moon. No matter how fast the big players swing their scythes, I'm not afraid, because I'm a patriotic little leek. 38Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 332 你 You’re a Game Designer, So Why Are You Filing Reports at the Police Station Every Day? 你个游戏设计师，天天警局备案？ Call Me Great Lord叫我大官人Urban1.3M WordsCompleted [Extremely Illegal] [Come Get Me] [Not Human] [Livestream Meme Mayhem] [Hilarious] PS: This is a lighthearted, funny story full of livestream antics and memes. After transmigrating to a parallel world, Chu Sheng awakens a god-tier game designer System. He gets streamers and viewers worked up, earns emotional points, and unlocks more games. But Chu Sheng discovers that every game he unlocks is way too illegal! He unlocks Thief Simulator and makes Dai Xiaomei cry. But the robbery is so realistic t 25.4kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves
33. 333 逆 You Brat, Stop Making Trouble! Your Father Is the Carpenter Emperor 逆子别闹了，爹是木匠皇帝 Happy Little Orange快乐的小橙子Historical1.0M WordsCompleted What are you Donglin Party scum even good for? Watch me blow you all to pieces! Wei Zhongxian, you old dog, get over here! Ke Bababa, get lost. I'm not interested in you! Yuan Chonghuan, you're ambitious but talentless, and not fit for an important post. Get out of my way! Chen Yuanyuan, where do you think you're going? My hands are very gentle! Su Malagu, how dare you! Stop right there! Xiaozhuang, peel some grapes for me. How have you still not gotten over Huang Taiji? Hey, beauty, stop jumpin 177Reads7.0Score—Shelves
34. 334 羽 Ascension, Yet No Immortality 羽化非仙 Tangtang Doesn't Sleep糖糖不睡觉Xianxia737k WordsOngoing [No System, no golden finger, no harem, not a transmigration story] [There is no sect competition, and yet it is the truest sect competition of all: the losers will see their lives, sects, traditions, and even their entire races erased.] The righteous path is not as bright and noble as it appears; The demonic path is not as cruel and bloodthirsty as it is portrayed; But evil cultivators are even more wicked than anyone could imagine. Here, there is love that spans ten thousand years, hatred that 5.1kReads—Score616Shelves

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    As the Great General's Cannon roared, flesh, soul, and Dao heart all vanished into nothingness. The new chapter, "Wishing You Peace," is filled with heavy casualties. Welcome to read! [May you be blessed immediately][May you be blessed immediately]

35. 335 权 Vortex of Power and Desire 权欲之涡 Misty Isle Beneath the Starry River烟屿落星河Urban2.4M WordsOngoing A career in government is like a bottomless abyss: one wrong step, and you’re shattered to pieces. Wu Liangyou has barely entered the political arena and hasn’t even tasted power when he’s already caught in the mire. Should he bow his head and bide his time, or risk his life in a desperate fight? The abyss cannot crush a ruthless man daring enough to change his fate. Watch Wu Liangyou break out of a hopeless situation, escape death, and rise to the top over a trail of blood. 99Reads6.1Score106Shelves

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    Only by looking at this can you understand what political maneuvering in officialdom is, and what it means to be a know-it-all in officialdom.

36. 336 这 This Security Guard Turns Out to Be Scum 这个保安原来是个人渣 Happy Little Orange快乐的小橙子Urban1.0M WordsCompleted Just a little scumbag, but a brave security guard. Put on the uniform, stand at the door, and pop on the hat: now I'm security. Don't listen to me? You're not coming in. No food deliveries allowed, and couriers aren't even worth discussing. This resident looks familiar. One look at those thighs and I know who it is! 45Reads6.4Score—Shelves
37. 337 重 Back on the Political Career Path 重走政途 The Cat Who Meows Too Much乱喵的猫Urban2.3M WordsCompleted A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 342Reads6.8Score189Shelves

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    A realistic and excellent novel about a protagonist's rebirth in the officialdom! From a selected graduate in a rural town to a high-ranking official, every step of his advancement is logical and well-founded. The details of grassroots work, personnel struggles, and economic development are realistically portrayed. There are no shortcuts or special abilities, only the experience and shrewdness accumulated over two lifetimes. He upholds his principles in the vortex of power and learns the true meaning of being an official as he rises through the ranks. The pacing is steady and the story has plenty of staying power. Veteran readers can binge-read!

38. 338 人 A Scoundrel's Ambition 人渣的野心 Happy Little Orange快乐的小橙子Urban367k WordsCompleted Being honest and keeping your head down gets you nowhere. You get framed, slandered, and made to take the fall, then have no choice but to work for others. You toil like a fool and get bullied without a word. When dumb luck finally makes you rich, anyone who looked down on me can expect to regret it. Benevolence and morality are bullshit. The only right thing is to make sure you can live a good life. 152Reads8.0Score—Shelves
39. 339 再 The Saga of Hot-Blooded Great Tang Continues: The Endgame 再继热血大唐，棋局终焉 The Blade Returns to the World刀刀重出江湖Eastern Fantasy386k WordsCompleted [No System + Hard-Nosed Political Intrigue + Farming and Infrastructure + Epic Wars + Epic Ensemble Cast] [Three Generations · A Century of History · Reforging China's Backbone] He transmigrates into the heir to the northern borderlands of the Great Xi, and finds himself in hell mode from the start? His father, Li Huiming, is afflicted with demonic poison and may not live to see another day; His aunt, Wu Xinghuang, ascends the throne as emperor and regards the Li family as a thorn in her side; 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The author's characters all have their own destinies.

40. 340 看 So What If You Can't Stand Me? 看不惯我又咋滴？ Happy Little Orange快乐的小橙子Urban1.0M WordsCompleted A little girl, pretty as a flower, setting off firecrackers for everyone. Her parents leave to work, and the left-behind child runs wild at home. The neighbors all hate her, and neither her classmates nor her teachers like her. She keeps her head down, stays quiet, and does her own thing. By chance, she gets into university. Love at first sight turns out to be a lie, and the harsh realities of society leave her feeling cold. With no money, power, or connections, getting rich seems impossible. At 63Reads6.2Score—Shelves
41. 341 风 Three Hundred Years of Wind and Clouds in Great Ming 风云大明300年 Happy Little Orange快乐的小橙子Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Eat, drink, visit brothels, gamble, smoke: I'm the best at all of it. Swindle, cheat, lie, and steal: I'm an expert at every trick! Want to know who I am? Zhu Yuanzhang's brother-in-law, The Ming dynasty's number-one spoiled young master! I blew up Chen Youliang, captured Zhang Shicheng alive, and made the Mongol emperor my slave! I love beautiful women, and I love silver! Fairness and justice? Don't come to me. I'm the best at wrongful convictions! I'm just me, the brightest firework in the Min 254Reads6.0Score—Shelves
42. 342 我 I Changed My Own Life 我自己换人生 Little Qiqi小柒柒Modern Romance180k WordsOngoing My new story is here! You’re welcome to check it out on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Unexpected pitfalls, endless debts

43. 343 财 The Path to Wealth Leads to Heaven: I’m a Cunning Merchant in the Cultivation World 财道通天：我是修仙大奸商 Heartbroken at Six六岁就失恋Eastern Fantasy204k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + System + Business Warfare + No Spiritual Roots + Ordinary Mortal + Conquest] He transmigrates to a world of immortal cultivation and becomes a useless herb boy with no spiritual roots. The good news: He awakens the Myriad Realms Trading System and can grow stronger by making deals. The bad news: The price is his memories from his previous life. Worse news: With no spiritual roots, he can’t cultivate, and the entire cultivation world is out to persecute him. Ruthless nobles want —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Intrigue and Schemes in the World of Cultivation

44. 344 跟 Learning Feng Shui from Third Grandpa 跟着三爷爷学风水 Ding Xingxing521丁星星521Mystery2.1M WordsCompleted Born into a family of Feng Shui practitioners, I became someone who defies fate the moment I entered the world of Yin-Yang Feng Shui. As one strange event after another unfolded, I learned to recognize fortune and misfortune, ward off disaster, and handle everything with ease. To all the brothers, sisters, uncles, and aunties passing by, please leave a book review here! Remember to comment, too! Thank you! If you like learning, remember to bring your brain along. There’s plenty of useful informa 34.8kReads8.8Score3.1kShelves

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    This completed book is for you. Keep it as a book and read it slowly.

45. 345 石 Stone Archway Cat's First Book 石牌坊的猫的第1本书 The Cat at the Stone Archway石牌坊的猫Modern Romance1.4M WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 1.2kReads8.7Score101Shelves
46. 346 我 I’ve Been Possessed for Ninety Thousand Years 我被夺舍九万年 I've Got a Rebellious Streak我这一身反骨啊Eastern Fantasy403k WordsCompleted I transmigrated, and then... I was possessed again. I was possessed for ninety thousand years. So, now that I've finally returned, let's see how I conquer the cultivation world and build a mighty empire. 404Reads6.3Score101Shelves

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    Chinese succubi shock the cultivation world; red-themed cultivation pays tribute to martyrs; old men everywhere encounter Chinese succubi, displaying all sorts of amazing skills; not mindless, not stupid, not a saint, not resentful, and without any substitutes.

47. 347 行 The Patrol Office 行捕司 P District N GirlP区N子Historical837k WordsOngoing Lu Fengzhu is a retired soldier who has killed countless enemies, while Gu Tingyue is a rookie member of the Hidden Dragon Guard. Through a twist of fate, they both join the Xingbu Bureau and begin investigating all kinds of cases: some involving romance, some gang rivalries, some court power struggles, and others the rough-and-tumble world of the martial clans. There are plenty of cases. Let me tell them to you one by one... 61Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    It's a detective series, but behind every case lies a power struggle within the imperial court. [Kissing emoji]

48. 348 寒 The Humble-Born Hero: From a Fallen Youth to Power over the Court 寒门枭雄：从落难少年到权倾朝野 The Gluttonous Golden Dragon贪吃的大金龙Historical207k WordsOngoing A painstakingly written, deeply researched historical novel about how civilization and rules came into being, how people were shaped by rules and institutions, and how they gradually lost their freedom and souls. Read closely, and it may well be the best book you ever read. (A realistic, hard-edged political power struggle) (Not a brainless power fantasy) (A vivid, weighty world) (Every character has a clear stance, and everyone is smart) Who knows the terror of having someone point at you and s 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Hardcore historical intrigue is a scheme from beginning to end.

49. 349 盟 The Mengjin Crossing 盟津渡 Facing South from the Mountain朝山南Historical267k WordsCompleted Also known as The Awakening of the Ferry Boy. Wu Heyuan, a young man from a Yellow River ferry crossing, suffers the massacre of his entire family, and his younger sister goes missing. After delivering a letter to the Weishui Alliance for a mysterious stranger, he becomes Jiang Shang’s disciple and embarks on a path of political intrigue. When his sister is trained to become an enemy nation’s assassin, when his beloved tastes poison to save him from the brink of death, and when his master gives —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    These historical texts are all very good.

50. 350 古 Classics of Ancient Greek History (Five-Volume Set) 古希腊历史经典（全五册） Thucydides修昔底德Historical1.6M WordsCompleted The History of the Peloponnesian War. From 431 to 404 BC, hundreds of city-states were drawn into an unprecedented "war of the Greek world," whose flames spread across nearly the entire Mediterranean civilization of the time. The two great military alliances, the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta and the Athenian Empire, were respectively dominant on land and at sea. They deployed all manner of stratagems and fought a long war of attrition. Just as both sides were gravely weakened, with their t 48Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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