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

1. 401 老 Reborn as an Old Servant, I Clear the Way for the Young Lady 老奴重生，为大小姐荡平人生路 Jiang Xiaoyu江小雨Ancient Romance451k WordsCompleted With a thunderous roar from the heavens, your old servant makes a dazzling entrance! “Heh heh heh, your old servant is reborn!” That’s right. Chu Yun had hanged herself. After kicking the bucket, she opened her eyes and found herself back at the Duke of Jin’s residence. She had been the personal maid of the duke’s eldest daughter. In her previous life, the young lady lost her mother at an early age, was framed by the wicked Concubine Meng, had her chance at a good marriage stolen by her half-sis 1.7kReads8.1Score218Shelves
2. 402 新 New Year Begins 新正引 Lu Yanyan露颜颜Ancient Romance230k WordsCompleted [Strong female lead + black lotus + political intrigue + tragic love] One night, Shen Ciqiu and Du Jinheng went together to the military camp where the Marquis of Zhenbei had been stationed for years and stole the Tiger Wing Token, the military tally that could command 100,000 Northwestern troops. As a result, the entire Xie clan was sentenced to death. Out of consideration for past ties, the emperor spared the heir's life. At the same time, Shen Ciqiu discovered that the Tiger Wing Token wa 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Ancient Chinese tales often feature powerful female protagonists who, despite their perceived saintly nature, strategists risk their lives for the cause, while those with unwavering resolve pledge their lives in blood.

3. 403 推 Reckoning Across the Land 推演山河 Stubborn Stone of the Yellow River黄河顽石Urban409k WordsCompleted In the troubled city of Shanghai, undercurrents surge as rival factions lay out an intricate web of schemes. Lu Yunqi is an ordinary man with no martial skills or powerful backers. All he has is a keen, calculating mind that sees through every layer of intrigue. The concessions are surrounded, the city’s outskirts are ringed with traps, and the enemy lays schemes at every turn, anticipating the way people think. While everyone else seeks safety by playing along, he uses chaos to shatter a stable 2Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 404 本 The Herbalist's Jianghu Chronicles 本草江湖录 Stubborn Stone of the Yellow River黄河顽石252k WordsOngoing One flavor, one world of martial arts; one herb, one universe. This book explains all 365 herbs in the Divine Farmer's Classic of Materia Medica in the language of the martial world, one flavor at a time. Each herb gets its own chapter, breaking down its nature and flavor, meridians entered, effects, combinations, and contraindications. Cold, hot, warm, and cool are like four kinds of inner cultivation. Rising, descending, floating, and sinking are like a set of palm techniques. The sovereign, m 889Reads—Score492Shelves
5. 405 破 The Windbreaker 破风者 Half a Sunbeam半扇阳光Historical181k WordsCompleted In 1931, Jiang Hanwen, head of the Shanghai Central underground organization of the Chinese Communist Party, was arrested and promptly betrayed the revolution. Under the command of special commissioner Wu Shude, the Shanghai district of the Kuomintang Central Investigation Department, predecessor of the Zhongtong, used information provided by the turncoat Jiang Hanwen to launch a sweeping manhunt and purge of our underground intelligence network in Shanghai and its key operatives. Chen Tongzhou, 2.4kReads8.8Score267Shelves

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   It realistically recreates a brutal and bloody battle that took place on the secret front of our Party in Shanghai in 1931.

6. 406 山 How Many Autumns Have Passed Over These Rivers and Mountains 山河几度秋 Jiang Xiaoyu江小雨Ancient Romance572k WordsCompleted In the first half of Zhao Lanxi's life, three men mattered most to her. One was her master, who had raised her; another was Yan Mo, the Vice Minister of Justice, who had recognized her talent; and the third was her full-blooded older brother, Zhao Jin, Duke of Zhenguo. Later, her master died, and Yan Mo died too. Zhao Jin, however, did not die. Not only was he alive, he also brought her a fourth man. One more thing: why does the heroine of a historical romance have to be a girl of fourteen or fi 55Reads6.0Score—Shelves
7. 407 绥 Suiyang 绥阳 Mo Yuheng墨煜衡Historical1.2M WordsCompleted [Ensemble Cast + Political Intrigue + Multiple Viewpoints + Long-form] An alternate-history ensemble inspired by the histories of the Tang and Song dynasties. The title means “to pacify and settle” and “vitality and prosperity.” Twelve years ago, Wang Zhizhou, the Grand Pillar State, died in Chang'an. The Fourth Prince was crippled overnight and sent to the frontier. This sudden turn of events shocked the court and triggered a series of earth-shattering upheavals that left officials throughout t 267Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is a fictional ensemble drama with political intrigue, drawing inspiration from Tang and Song dynasty history. It features multiple perspectives and no fixed main characters.

8. 408 我 Me, an Ant, After Being Struck by Lightning 我，蚂蚁，被雷劈之后 Stubborn Stone of the Yellow River黄河顽石Urban269k WordsCompleted A bolt of lightning split open the life of a worker ant. It didn't die. When it woke up, there was something strange in its mind. It was like a panel, or maybe an instinct. It would prompt, "Intelligence +1," but never told it how to use it. It didn't know it was called an "ant." It only knew the sun was called "sky" and its kind were called "ants." It couldn't speak human language, but it could negotiate with its companions through pheromones: "The sugar cube is too big. Two ants can carry it, 19Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 409 中 Chinese Criminal Investigations: True Major Cases 中国刑侦：那些真实大案 Eastern Dragon Sword东方龙剑Mystery128k WordsCompleted Since the founding of the country, ruthless criminals have crisscrossed the provinces from south to north, committing crimes with savage methods and vanishing without a trace. Some spent years on the run, hiding in obscurity. Some worked alone for years without being detected. Others disappeared without a trace after committing shocking massacres. This book covers more than ten long-unsolved cases, each of which once shook the entire country. Some cold cases were finally solved after years of si 140Reads—Score110Shelves

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   This book is entirely relevant to this topic.

10. 410 第 The Number One Son-in-Law: I Really Don't Want to Rebel! 第一赘婿，我真不想造反啊！ Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical4.5M WordsCompleted Historical fiction, a touch of ensemble cast, not mindless wish fulfillment, everyday interactions with the heroines, and family life. Also known as: My Wife Is a Grandmaster. Who Wouldn't Lie Flat? No one helps me reach for the clouds, so I tread through snow to the mountaintop alone. If fortune was never meant for me, I'll climb Kunlun by myself! The strategist risks everything by entering the game, all to bring Dongling back into the light! One vow: “I hunger to feast on the flesh of the nort 18.7kReads7.8Score1.7kShelves

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    [Attention][Attention] Political intrigue, court intrigue, martial arts battles, and national warfare—a high-IQ story by the master author @2023. 🌈The historical narrative and the excellent portrayal of a diverse cast of characters are captivating. Looking back, the early plot is initially glimpsed, but the protagonist plays a crucial role later on, adding many unexpected twists and surprises. After 1 million words, you'll be completely immersed in the historical game the author has created. 🌈①The protagonist starts weak and is bullied, but grows stronger with each challenge. 🌠The later chapters reveal deeper meaning. 🍀The harem is not just for show; it features characters with both literary and martial talents, as well as strategic acumen.

11. 411 七 Seven Days of Possession 七日着魔 Brick Fun砖乐Eastern Fantasy707k WordsOngoing Demons are temptation and desire, chaos and disorder, destruction and upheaval. Demons dwell in the obsessions of all things; anything can become demonic. So long as all things endure, the demonic path will endure. After the protagonist’s corpse lay unclaimed for seven days, he awoke on the seventh day and forged a demonic body. Since Heaven has given me this chance to live again, rather than remain one of the numb masses in this mortal world, I would rather become the one and only primordial de 2.5kReads9.2Score300Shelves

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    This is a martial arts/fantasy genre film, but the battle scenes are really entertaining, and everyone in the cast is incredibly intelligent.

12. 412 野 The Untamed Power Broker 野生权臣 Mr. Meow Meow Cat米斯特里喵喵猫Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted [New book, the score is just starting out and will go up!! Don't leave!!] [Two powerful leads + sweet romance + queen trains her dog + ambitious cast + historical court intrigue] [One-on-one + characters who speak their minds + alternate world + mutual flirting between two powerful leads + intense push and pull] [Rational, scheming female minister × rebellious, unrestrained hound] A modern office worker with brain cancer transmigrates into a frail orphan in Nanli. Her father is dead, s 13Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is always the one who takes the initiative; she is almost never the one who is forced to retaliate.

13. 413 两 Two Dreams, Two Hundred Million, and Two Cries of “It’s Leaking!” 两层梦，两个亿，两声“漏水了” Stubborn Stone of the Yellow River黄河顽石9k WordsCompleted Two layers of dreams, two hundred million, and two cries of “It’s leaking!” 13Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 414 一 I Woke Up to Find Myself a Son-in-Law 一觉醒来变赘婿 Tangyuan2023丸子2023Historical2.1M WordsCompleted Lan Yuheng dies suddenly from overwork at school and is ultimately dragged back to the underworld by Ox-Head and Horse-Face. The Judge discovers that he's a virgin for the ninth lifetime and takes pity on him, sending him to an ancient parallel world. Here, those so-called poets don't exist, and the Tang dynasty is not the prosperous era it once was. In the end, his fate is changed, granting him endless romantic encounters. But because something goes wrong with Granny Meng's soup, his soul trans 8kReads8.2Score698Shelves
15. 415 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 15.1kReads9.3Score1.6kShelves

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    This novel is very good.

16. 416 我 I’m Not a Mutant Beast 我不是异兽 Li Jingyu丽静雨Urban1.6M WordsOngoing Mystery and imagination + high-martial world + the supernatural... Monstrous Beasts: An elite minority in this world. They aren't human, but they have always lived among us, and they're hard to distinguish from ordinary people. The Heavenly Dao Bureau: An organization of Monstrous Beasts and the true rulers of the world. They rule with cruelty so subtle it goes unnoticed, and even prey on humans. A penniless nobody who doesn't know who he is receives a fortune from the Heavenly Dao Bureau. Overc 1.4kReads9.3Score118Shelves

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    You could give this book a try.

17. 417 那 He Never Got to Eat That Candy 那颗糖，他到最后也没吃上 Stubborn Stone of the Yellow River黄河顽石Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted He never did get to eat that piece of candy, not even in the end 8Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 418 寒 The Commoner Chancellor: A Lowly Scribe from the Start, Rising to Rule the Realm 寒门首辅：开局刀笔吏，权倾天下 Master Hua Is No Flower花爷不花Historical571k WordsOngoing Political intrigue, passionate battles, hilarious brotherhood, and sweet, snarky banter: see how a poor nobody turns the tables and takes command of the realm. Shen Mo transmigrates into the lowest-ranking petty official. He has no money or power, only his modern-day wits. Investigating a minor case? He follows every clue and brings down the local gentry. Taking on a superior? Cold-faced and razor-sharp, he advances one careful step at a time. The disguised heir apparent, Zhao Jingyan: “Brother, 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New book: The Underdog's Rise to Power

19. 419 云 Dreaming of Yun Wei 云微入梦 Five-Finger Peach k五指毛桃kAncient Romance260k WordsOngoing [Mystery + Detective Work + Political Intrigue + Soul Transmigration + Romance + Strong Female Lead] After Lin Xuan, a 21st-century master surgeon, committed suicide, she unexpectedly found herself in the body of Duan Yunwei, the daughter of the Marquis of Loyalty and Courage in the Great Yao Dynasty. Though she had forgotten her past, she used the original owner's memories to join the Imperial City Office and even rose to become its commander. She was a formidable martial artist and a brilliant 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I highly recommend "Yunwei Enters the Dream"! It's a dual-power story! The female lead is highly skilled in martial arts and has a high IQ.

20. 420 风 The Charming Steward: Perfume Shocks the Empress from the Start 风流家丁：开局香水惊动女帝 Pirate Qiqi and Qiqi海盗七七与其其Historical149k WordsOngoing [Transmigrated into a servant, and from the start I’m being sold off to work in a mine?] Luckily, I’ve brought a head full of modern knowledge: making soap, brewing perfume, playing the financial markets, and working with explosives… I only wanted to live a life of idle luxury, but I’m forced into the struggle for imperial power. The eldest princess wants me as her blade, a cool and alluring businesswoman sees me as her private possession, a gifted beauty loves and hates me, an enemy nation’s sa 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Do you have servants?

21. 421 锦 The Brocade Guards: From Lowly Constable to Chief of the Brocade Guards 锦衣卫：从小捕快杀到锦衣卫头子 Master Hua Is No Flower花爷不花Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted [Decisive and Ruthless] [No System + Special Forces Soldier Transmigrates] [One Female Lead] A modern elite soldier transmigrates into a starving constable and gets hunted by a gambling den from the start? Lin Feng kills the thugs with his bare hands, then uses psychological interrogation to make the crime boss kneel and beg for mercy! He investigates haunted houses, tracks down stolen tax silver, and takes down nobles. Using modern criminal-investigation techniques, he makes a name for himself 22Reads6.2Score—Shelves
22. 422 她 Her Love Is a Deadly Game That Destroys the Heart 她的爱情是杀人诛心的局 Zhu Fu朱扶Modern Romance219k WordsCompleted He's a business tycoon and a mercenary king. She's a poor orphan and a hardworking prodigy. Their worlds should never have crossed, yet fate, or a conspiracy, brought them together. He recognized her at first sight as the daughter of his enemy and deliberately kept her close to draw the enemy out. She knew nothing, and the high-paying job he offered was too hard to give up when she was struggling to make ends meet. He used her to escape the forces controlling him from behind the scenes. She fe 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is practically a handbook for ruling the world. Witness how a man born in a laboratory crushes the bottom line of humanity to reach the pinnacle of power. Intrigues and schemes, love and hate, based on true events, it will subvert your understanding.

23. 423 岳 The Legend of Yue Fei 岳飞传 Lord of the Pearl-Returning Tower还珠楼主Historical161k WordsCompleted A historical epic novel by Huan Zhu Lou Zhu. Based on the life of Yue Fei, the famous Southern Song general who fought against the Jin, it begins with Yue Fei learning martial arts as a boy and vowing to serve his country. It vividly depicts how he formed the Yue Family Army, fought the Jin forces, and won one victory after another, until he was framed by treacherous officials and met a tragic end. The novel celebrates his unwavering loyalty and devotion to his country. 884Reads9.6Score—Shelves

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    The historical text is truly amazing.

24. 424 他 The Unknown Cause of His Death 他的不明死因 Chasing the Sun in Long Summer长夏追日Mystery148k WordsCompleted When faced with other people’s misfortune, most of us choose silence, compromise, or forgetfulness. The pressures of life, family ties, and fear of unknown risks make most of us hesitate. This is not cowardice, but a practical consideration. The sacrifices behind going to any lengths are often ones ordinary people can hardly imagine, let alone bear. Three years after the previous secretary of Shengjie Group died by suicide, Wan Sen, who also worked as a secretary, fell from the top floor. The of 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is so good!

25. 425 群 When Dragons Have No Leader 群龙无首 Zhu Fu朱扶Modern Romance429k WordsCompleted A manual for men who want to rule the world, essential reading for ambitious schemers. Lin Yuefeng had no parents and was born in a laboratory, the product of a genetic engineering experiment. As a child, he was adopted by a wealthy family and groomed to represent the interests of the elite, doing their dirty work and hard labor. Charming and dashing on the outside, he was ruthless and calculating within. Once he had grown powerful enough, he set out to break free from the forces controlling him —Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 426 天 The Heaven-Ordained Fortune Teller 天命神算 Long Life and Prosperity寿比南山Mystery3.5M WordsCompleted When I was thirteen, I fell gravely ill. My fever wouldn't break, and no matter how many famous doctors I saw, none could cure me. My grandfather healed me, but he died mysteriously five years later. Only then did I learn that he had incurred a karmic debt on my behalf. So I inherited his legacy and embarked on the path of a feng shui master. 149.1kReads9.2Score17.5kShelves
27. 427 大 The Benevolent Ancestor of the Tang Dynasty 【大唐仁祖】 Tang Renzu of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors三皇五帝唐仁祖Historical973k WordsCompleted [Golden Finger] [Transmigration] [Li Ke] [Political Intrigue] [History] From the start, he transmigrates into Li Ke. Facing certain death, he uses Li Shimin as a chess piece and goes head-to-head with the Changsun clan and the Guanlong aristocratic families, deftly resolving the struggle over the crown prince's succession. From the start, he is trapped in a dead end: Changsun Wuji has already begun plotting to frame him, and the deadly purge of Zhenguan Year 17 is less than six years away. He 5.5kReads—Score494Shelves

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    This book is entirely about open and calculated strategies! It uses open and calculated tactics to depose Li Tai and trap Li Zhi! It boasts the quality of a historical romance and a serious drama—a true novel, not just a storybook or literary garbage. *The Great Tang Emperor Renzu* is high-quality, intellectually stimulating, not mindless, logically sound, and features brilliantly portrayed characters! This nearly million-word completed novel, *The Great Tang Emperor Renzu*, is of the quality of a historical romance and a serious drama! All foreshadowing is resolved, all plot holes are filled, and there's no disappointing ending. The author's writing style, word choice, plot structure, imperial strategies, political maneuvering, emotional nuances, military warfare, court intrigue, and governance are all top-notch. His writing is astonishing, his scope grand, his themes lofty, his thoughts profound, his knowledge solid, his cultural background deep, and his political maneuvering top-notch. If you don't like it after reading it, you can slap me!

28. 428 红 Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero 1.6kReads9.3Score256Shelves
29. 429 天 The Celestial Master Is Here: Qimen Feng Shui Shakes the World 天师在此，奇门风水震天下 Big Eggplant大茄子Mystery6.3M WordsCompleted [Several short dramas have been adapted from this novel: Feng Shui Heavenly Master, The Grand Master of Qimen Feng Shui, The Heavenly Master Is Here, Qimen Feng Shui Shakes the World, Notes of a Folk Feng Shui Master, and others] Everything in this book is fictional. Just enjoy the story, don’t take it seriously, and don’t get too caught up in it... 248.3kReads9.1Score59.8kShelves
30. 430 奇 Tales of the Singularity 奇点往事 Mi Mo弥默Sci-Fi & Apocalypse696k WordsCompleted A perfect tool, a lethal master. The only human on planet Aisi with the intelligence to create brought forth a civilization with the fire of creation, one that constantly innovated and evolved, aspiring to reach the stars and beyond. Then a super artificial intelligence, deemed by humanity to be the perfect tool, came into being. Humanity thought this would usher in another pivotal leap in civilization, but instead it had to face an unprecedented catastrophe and an ancient mystery buried beneath 52Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Thinking they had broken through a deadly trap, they had only stepped into an even greater one. Thinking they had conquered the world, they were merely pawns being manipulated. Thinking themselves the pinnacle of creation, they were nothing more than slaves chosen by chance.

31. 431 规 Beneath the Rules: A Survival Trap in a Supernatural World 规则之下：诡异世界的生存迷局 No, You Can't Lay Down Your Arms Over a Cup of Wine不可杯酒释兵权Mystery118k WordsOngoing [Survival]+ [Rules]+ [No System]+ [Eerie]+ [Multiple Timelines]+ [Breaking the Deadlock]+ [Supernatural]+ [Spy vs. Spy]+ [Traditional Culture] A beautiful wife who knows pharmacology serves a soothing tonic hiding a deadly poison? Strange-behaving parents whose eyes hold not a trace of humanity? A mysterious neighbor, Lao Wang, while a sister far away secretly keeps watch? A shy, solitary outsider with no one to rely on... Xu Yang can only pretend to be mentally impaired, treading carefully amon 11.9kReads6.8Score5kShelves

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    I highly recommend this book! The plot is fast-paced with endless twists and turns, there's no system but the characters don't become stupid, multiple plot lines are intricately linked, there are no melodramatic clichés, and everyone is intelligent! The theme is fresh, and the rating is just starting out but will gradually rise later 🙏🏻

32. 432 末 Apocalypse: The Whole Company Denies the Existence of the 18th Floor 末世：全公司否认18楼存在 On Jiufeng Mountain九峰山上Sci-Fi & Apocalypse783k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + No System + Reborn + Mystery + One Female Lead + Zombies + Hard Sci-Fi + No Mindless Decisions + Revenge] Reborn six hours before the apocalypse, Chu Yan has not only retained his memories of the future, but also mastered the ultimate secret of genetic evolution! He can become the most powerful god in the apocalypse! He frantically stockpiles supplies, builds weapons, modifies vehicles, and saves his parents, racing against time! He will kill his enemies with his own hands and turn 3.4kReads8.7Score290Shelves

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    A masterpiece of post-apocalyptic sci-fi! A story of rebirth, revenge, and high-IQ strategic maneuvering, with a grand world view, numerous foreshadowing elements, and constant plot twists that get more and more addictive as you read. Excellent writing and strong logic make it a breath of fresh air in the post-apocalyptic genre.

33. 433 末 Apocalypse Cockroach 末日蟑螂 Mighty Cockroach伟岸蟑螂Sci-Fi & Apocalypse6.3M WordsCompleted Zhang Xiaoqiang is an insignificant nobody, a lazy loser who had been content to lounge around and wait to die. Staying at home lets him avoid the first outbreak of the zombie virus. When he sees his neighbors in the same apartment complex turn into zombies, he is overcome with boundless terror. He struggles to survive alone in an Apocalypse where people prey on each other. At last, worn down by loneliness, he picks up his gear and heads out into a world shrouded in smoke and fire. He takes the 27kReads8.9Score2.3kShelves
34. 434 零 Zero-Degree Showdown: Operation Blue Arrow 零度交锋：蓝捷行动 Windless Rainy Night雨夜无风Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing [Mystery and Suspense] [Espionage] [Crime Investigation] [Modern Urban] [Genius] [Strong Female Lead] [National Security] Twenty-three years ago, a separation tore the lives of twin sisters apart. The younger sister was trained by an overseas spy organization to become an elite agent. Sent back to China, she is ordered to assassinate her own sister, take her place, infiltrate Lanjie Communications, and steal the core secret, “Lanjie 9.” Caught between her mission and her organization's orders on 11.3kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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    Experience a high-energy, immersive binge-watching experience from start to finish! A cross-border technological war is brewing, with intense clashes between espionage and countermeasures. The plot is fast-paced, full of suspense, and incredibly engaging.

35. 435 绝 The Peerless Sword God 绝色剑神 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted That winter, the martial world died. Tianwaitian slaughtered the entire martial world, staining rivers and mountains with blood. Beauty meant death. Zhao Qinghe was the most remarkable princess in the world, and the most beautiful woman in the world. When she smiled, the mountains and rivers paled. When she drew her sword, even immortals bowed their heads. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword made her invincible in three moves. Two even more dangerous women were always at her side: Luo Qinghan, “De 464Reads8.1Score191Shelves

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    That winter, the martial world died. The Heavenly Realm slaughtered the entire martial arts world, staining mountains and rivers with blood. Beauty is synonymous with death—Zhao Qinghe, the most beautiful princess in the world, the most beautiful woman under heaven. When she smiled, the world paled in comparison; when she drew her sword, even immortals bowed. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword was invincible in three moves. Beside her were two even more dangerous women: Luo Qinghan, "Ink Feather Godslayer"; and Wen Wanqing, "Gentle Palm Suppressing Heaven." The three were unassuming, like refined ladies, like delicate flowers. Their two adorable pets were even more extraordinary: the Myriad Demonic Ice Python "Frost Profound," and the ancient divine beast "Soul-Devouring Golden Eyes" Ink Flame. The winter snow had not yet stopped, but the killing had already begun. The sharpest sword in the world was wrapped in the sweetest sugar.

36. 436 隋 The Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties: Complete, Edited Edition 隋唐演义-精编完整版 Chu Renhuo褚人获Historical617k WordsCompleted An epic tale of heroes rising amid chaos. Qin Qiong sells his horse, revealing a hero at the end of his rope; Cheng Yaojin robs the imperial tribute convoy, showing off his street smarts; and Li Shimin's Xuanwu Gate Incident reshapes the course of history. Blending the official historical record with folk storytelling, it weaves a legendary tale steeped in history and the spirit of the jianghu. 757Reads9.6Score—Shelves
37. 437 女 The Female Director of Housing Administration 女房管局长 Zhang Dali, Bursting with Bullish Energy牛气冲天的张大力Urban196k WordsCompleted #ThreeFemaleLeads #YoungerMan #Officialdom #Anti-Corruption #Nepotism #Twists All those years, what we divided among ourselves was our conscience. By the time we wanted to make amends, it was already too late. How do several women survive in the narrow space between power and desire? How does a group of people get torn apart by self-interest and conscience, and meet their ruin? 7Reads—Score—Shelves
38. 438 别 Don't Be Weak, Don't Provoke Her: An Angry Palace Maid Can Restore a Fallen Kingdom 别太弱，别招惹，宫女发怒能复国 Ethereal Fairy霓裳妖妖Ancient Romance748k WordsCompleted [Unusual premise + assassin’s rise + strong heroine + political intrigue + cold and heartless + mildly yandere + cool-headed lunatic + male lead rises from the nth place] * Su Mian was just a palace maid serving a princess. On the day the Southern Yan Kingdom fell, she watched everyone die before her without a flicker of emotion. The princess gave her an even more perilous mission. Until it was done, she had to stay alive. But in a world thrown into chaos, she was sold as a slave and forced to e 25.6kReads9.5Score4.2kShelves
39. 439 两 Breaking the Deadlock Across Two Lifetimes: I Storm the Imperial Stronghold in Ancient Times 两世破局：我在古代捅皇家老巢 Unconcerned with Mountains and Rivers不争山水Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Comedic transmigration, smart protagonists, equally matched and devoted leads, political intrigue and murder investigations] Forensic pathologist Xia Nanfeng opens her eyes to find a corpse lying beside her! Wait! Why am I poor and crippled? Did I transmigrate? In the blink of an eye, she gets herself into serious trouble and nearly kills the head of the Seventh Palace Bureau. He is cold and suspicious, closing in on her step by step. “Tell me! Who are you really?” “...” She’s just as baffled 342Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    If you're looking for a suspenseful plot, this is the book! It starts with someone setting a trap, then the tables turn, revealing a trap set by the villains, a trap within a trap set by the villains, and then they continue to plot.

40. 440 赝 A Life of Imitation 赝品人生 Yan Yizhi言一知Urban504k WordsCompleted [Not a wish-fulfillment story + substitute + dark absurdism + showbiz + first-person narration, don't read if this bothers you] Twenty thousand yuan. Would you give everything up to impersonate someone else and take their place? I think 99.9% of people wouldn't. But what if that person were the hottest superstar in Chinese entertainment? Would you become him? 14.4kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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    Highly recommended. It's a great read. From chess piece to chess player.

41. 441 帝 The Art of Imperial Politics: The Jiajing Era 帝王心术：嘉靖时代 Shu Yao Jiu舒窈纠Historical227k WordsCompleted This novel offers a profound look at Jiajing’s transformation from an energetic reformer into an emperor obsessed with Daoism. Daoist priests such as Shao Yuanjie and Tao Zhongwen used mysticism to manipulate his inner world; Yan Song and his son won favor with Daoist prayers and monopolized power for twenty years; Xu Jie bided his time before finally bringing down the treacherous ministers; and Hai Rui risked his life to submit a memorial condemning the ills of the age. Together, these vivid ch 1.2kReads6.9Score110Shelves

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    His imperial tactics are terrifying... [Thumbs up]

42. 442 来 The Bad Woman from Prison 来自监狱的坏女人 Who Could Be My Match谁与为偶Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Original title: The Chaste Police Commissioner: I've Locked Away Your Heart Workplace romance + suspenseful romance + soul swapping + unhinged villainess forces her love + forbidden cop-and-criminal romance + the queen returns I'm Su Yu. The “Goddess of Finance” admired by everyone in the business world. A meticulously planned car accident sent me tumbling from the clouds into the mud. I became the “suspect” everyone cursed and was personally delivered to a detention center. My best friend betra 839Reads9.2Score114Shelves

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    This is important, so I'll say it three times: Don't trust her, don't fall in love with her! As a suspect, she's dangerous! [High-IQ female suspect vs. Male lead, senior police inspector] A dangerous yet passionate relationship between cops and robbers, full of twists and turns! Is what we have in our lives love, or sinful love?

43. 443 规 Rule Horror: Who Taught You to Study Like That? 规则怪谈：谁教你这样读书的 Bamboo Shoot Buns Are So Delicious竹笋包子超好吃Mystery426k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead, No Romance, Rule-Based Horror, Infinite Realms, Chinese-Style Horror] Traditional culture has been distorted on a massive scale in modern society. Altered pronunciations, words smeared with stigma, and ancient sayings twisted out of shape are gnawing away at the human soul. Su Muyu, the thirtieth-generation descendant of Su Shi and the sole inheritor of the Soulcrafter lineage, joins Li Guazi, a girl whose past is a mystery, and Mr. Dongli, a word spirit from the handwritt 50Reads9.4Score—Shelves
44. 444 神 The Land Where Gods Speak 神说之地 Ge Yan阁言Mystery94k WordsOngoing Death game + mystery + puzzle-solving + supernatural powers + mind games + ensemble cast + high-octane action Fast-paced and plot-driven, the kind of story where you can never guess what the next chapter will bring. When Dongfang Yao wakes up, he finds himself trapped in a strange room. To get out, he has to solve a puzzle game. He never expected his very first room to be a destruction-level game that puts life and death in the balance... Only after he clears the game and makes it out does he re 104Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Worth watching

45. 445 俏 The Beauty Is Actually a Man 俏佳人竟是男儿身 Old Plum Tree老李树Urban1.8M WordsCompleted The Beauty Is a Man, also known as I Agreed to Be a Woman for Six Months, So Why Do You Want Me to Marry You? *Urban novel*Career novel*Romance novel*Gender-bender novel*Imaginative novel* A temporary female supervisor, a temporary female elite, a temporary genius young female doctor of Chinese medicine: both someone’s fiancée and someone’s fiancé. A beautiful, charming woman with long hair, a long skirt, high heels, a necklace, earrings, and red lips. She’s alluring and captivating, 2.1kReads6.5Score122Shelves

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    "I Promised to Be a Woman for 6 Months, But You Want Me to Get Married" - A wildly imaginative urban cross-dressing story! A beautiful woman in drag, with long hair, a long dress, high heels, necklaces, earrings, and bright red lips, exudes charm and allure. She's loved by women and pursued by men! She's a temporary female manager, a temporary female elite, a temporary prodigy in traditional Chinese medicine, and she's both a fiancée and a fiancé.

46. 446 我 My Drunkard Dad 我的酒鬼老爹 Cold Winds from the North塞北寒风Historical304k WordsOngoing I really didn’t get the Burning Technique… A drunkard for a father and a scheming mother gave birth to a clueless boy. Mystery + political intrigue + deduction + crime-solving + martial arts world No System, no golden finger, and no reloading a save to start over. No invincibility, no brainlessness, no harem, and no saintly hero. Life is full of ups and downs, and people come in all sorts. With a broken sword in hand, the young man roams the world, gradually unraveling the mystery of his birth! 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Take a look at this one! [Sending a heart emoji]

47. 447 能 If You Can Be Emperor, Why Be a Princess? 能做皇帝，谁做公主？ Wei Ziyan魏子焉Ancient Romance154k WordsCompleted [Devoted daughter + saving the nation + political intrigue · Female lead has no romance, but does have admirers] [Max combat power + unconventional mind-reading + browser for the current world] Also known as "Saving the Realm" and "Seizing Power Through Reform!" What? I, Gu Nianyu, protect the realm and defend its borders, and someone still wants to stop me from ascending the throne? You must not know that I’m the one who appointed the crown prince! “I, Gu Nianyu, am the late emperor’s elde 63Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead was truly underestimated by everyone, who thought that as a woman, she could only assist others step by step in their schemes to become empress.

48. 448 锦 Splendid Colors of the Embroidered Robe 锦衣卿色 The Lazy Cat Who Plants Trees种树的懒猫Ancient Romance707k WordsOngoing A composed young female commander VS a cold-tongued Eastern Depot Vice Commissioner She is the first woman to become a Commander of the Embroidered Guard. Still young, she enters the imperial court and faces endless doubts. On her first day back in the capital after taking up her post, she crushes a rebellion jointly plotted by the capital’s secret police and the Embroidered Guard, leaving the entire court red-faced. But the clues that emerge from the case send a chill down her spine: Corrupt of 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story is full of political intrigue, featuring a female protagonist with unparalleled wisdom who employs both overt and covert strategies. The antagonist is extremely oppressive, engaging in a battle of wits with the female protagonist.

49. 449 盛 The Great Prosperity of the Realm 盛鼎天下 Nine Pages to the End九页未央Historical599k WordsCompleted [Fast-Paced + Ancient-Era Power Struggles + No System + No Transmigration + Ensemble Cast + Hard-Core Historical Intrigue] Ambushed on the way home from the start? Do you really think my brothers are pushovers? My father hesitates? As heir apparent, I'll raise an army and rebel! My second brother is peerless in strategy, and my third brother is unstoppable in battle? They're just my top-tier workhorses! Nine out of ten great clans are Fu, and the last one's named Gu? Sorry, in front of me, Your 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book contains various strategies; you can take a look.

50. 450 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 60.8kReads8.7Score6.4kShelves

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    The first chapter is hilarious, the second one brings tears to your eyes. Come on, fellow readers, try experiencing this extreme contrast of hot and cold.

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