Down-to-Earth Urban Money-Making Stories About Ordinary People 正常点的都市赚钱文，普通人就行

1. 351 别 Don’t Mess With Me, There’s a Martial God Inside Me 别惹我，我体内藏着个武神 Nine Fields Neurotic Frog九野神经蛙Urban255k WordsCompleted [Urban Fantasy] + [Two Souls in One Body, Light Mystery] + [Healing Daily Life] + [Sweet Romance, One Female Lead] He Ci is a mechanic who runs his family's auto repair shop. One day, a soul from another world suddenly appears inside him, and a series of identity crises gradually unravel. It turns out the repair shop is connected to another world. A young woman comes by every day to bring him soup and paint. She's exceptionally perceptive, but never asks about his secrets. The two gradually grow 49Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 352 一 Yizhi Xiaoqi's 17th Book 一纸小旗第17本书 A Paper Flag一纸小旗Urban648k WordsCompleted A country boy with superb medical skills lands a job at an electronics factory in the kingdom of women. From then on, there's no stopping him. With charm and skill to back him up, he thrives and rises to the pinnacle of life! 1.3kReads8.1Score139Shelves

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   This is so true; it reminds me of myself back then.

3. 353 风 Fortunes Rise in Macau, but the Road to Wealth Is a Little Rocky 风起澳门，暴富的道路有点坑 A Heart of Iron, a Temper Like Water铁心似水Urban1.2M WordsCompleted I was doing all right in the human world. Then, out of nowhere, I was dragged up to heaven, only to be kicked straight down into hell. Now I'm in hell, but my heart is in heaven. Going back to the human world is nothing but a distant dream... Gamblers want to win, but casinos don't want to lose either. In this vast world, people of every kind are busy, all scheming and calculating. A mountain is a mountain, and water is water. Then a mountain is no longer a mountain, and water is no longer water 6.8kReads8.9Score394Shelves
4. 354 一 All I Want in Life Is Half a Heart’s Contentment 一生只求半称心 Hedge Shadow篱影Modern Romance582k WordsCompleted The comic adaptation is coming soon! [Traditional] [No gimmicks] [Not a power fantasy] [No cheat abilities] In the 1970s, Li Laoman had no sons, so he wanted to find a live-in son-in-law for his third daughter, Li Fan. Li Fan refused and stole her second sister Li Ting's fiance instead! Now Li Ting had not only lost her man, but also had to take on the responsibility of finding a live-in son-in-law for her younger sister. With Li Laoman pressuring her, she had no choice but to take Zhong Wensong 9.6kReads8.9Score815Shelves

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   Rural Life Era Text

5. 355 东 Dongguan Memories: The Girls Who Loved Me Back Then 东莞往事：那些年爱过我的女孩 Cold Moon Over Qishan祁山月冷Urban703k WordsOngoing [Urban Slice of Life + Multiple Heroines + Underdog’s Rise + Workplace] In 2006, Lin Yu arrives in Dongguan just after graduating from college. The city is said to be full of opportunities and romantic adventures. There, he meets the women who warm and support him as he grows, while he slowly rises from a rookie who can’t even tighten a screw to a workplace elite. He struggles and fights for his dreams in the face of reality, but growth always comes at a price. No System giving him cheat powers, 988Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This is the story of an ordinary working person's struggle. There's no system, no cheat code, no windfall; only their own hard work, step by step. It has laughter and tears, sweetness and heartbreak.

6. 356 冲 Pay One Yuan, Get Ten Thousand: The School Beauty in Black Stockings Is Head over Heels for Me 冲一元送一万，黑丝校花爱意狂涌 Plum Blossom Rice Wine酒酿梅花Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Tycoon]+ [Multiple Heroines]+ [Everyday Romance] Qin Feng obtained a Romance System. Not only did his funds multiply by ten thousand, but every time he won a goddess's heart, he also gained a superpower. 14.8kReads8.7Score1.5kShelves

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   This novel is high-energy right from the start! An ordinary protagonist accidentally triggers a mysterious rule, instantly turning one yuan into ten thousand—a captivating wealth reversal that breaks free from life's impoverished stalemate. The plot races forward at breakneck speed, the former subservient follower is gone, and he stands tall, ready to face life head-on. He slaps his gold-digging ex in the face and tears apart workplace backstabbers, leaving readers thoroughly entertained. The writing style is witty and humorous, brimming with memorable lines, vividly depicting the absurd daily life and the reversal of human nature after sudden wealth. It combines exhilarating entertainment with philosophical insights, allowing readers to savor the bittersweet experience of an ordinary person's rise to success amidst laughter. Follow the protagonist's journey from rock bottom to a new life—a perfect read for stress relief, a great way to rekindle your fighting spirit, and not to be missed.

7. 357 9 The 1990s: A Business Empire Built from Five Thousand 90年代：五千起步的商业帝国 Sun and Moon in Gold金中日月Urban841k WordsOngoing [Stock Trading + Ancient Wisdom + Comeback + Entrepreneurship + Opportunities of the Era + Romance] In 1997, on the eve of the handover, Lin Tiebo entered the stock market at its peak with 5,000 yuan in his pocket. It was all the money he had, and his only hope of finding Xiaomei. The first time he made a move, people laughed at him in public for “not even understanding the rules.” Yet this outsider used ancient wisdom from works like the Biographies of Merchants to buy precisely at the bottom a 1.2kReads8.8Score100Shelves

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   This is not just a stock trading manual, but a practical demonstration of "business philosophy." The protagonist transforms the proverb "prepare boats during drought" from classic Chinese texts like *The Biographies of Merchants* and the *Tao Te Ching* into an investment philosophy, emphasizing leveraging existing resources rather than brute force in business warfare. It tells you that in the game of capital, cultural depth is the ultimate weapon!

8. 358 韩 Han Caiyi’s Journey of Ten Thousand Miles 韩彩依万里路 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Marriage & Romance27k WordsCompleted Han Caiyi's Journey of Ten Thousand Miles 71Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 359 我 [Dream-Stealing Space] My Dreams Can Charm Girls 【偷梦空间】我的梦境能撩妹 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Urban678k WordsCompleted A feel-good urban story about the entertainment industry, with multiple heroines, celebrities, campus belles, and a touch of the surreal. The male lead obtains a Dream System that lets him enter other people’s dreams and plant whatever scenes and stories he wants. 7.6kReads7.4Score510Shelves

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   Urban surreal novel.

10. 360 逆 A City Romance Between a Top Student and a Sales Goddess 逆袭学霸和销售女神都市情缘 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance18k WordsCompleted A City Romance Between a Comeback Scholar and a Sales Goddess 103Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 361 十 Ten Days, Eighteen-Year-Old Great-Grandma, I'm Not a Scumbag 十日十八岁太奶我不是渣男 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Urban767k WordsCompleted [Urban Imagination] [Surreal] [Multiple Female Leads] [Beijing-Circle Heiresses] [Beautiful Women Around the World] [Entertainment Industry Stars] [Web-Novel Heroines] [Most Beautiful Heroines on Screen] 322Reads6.9Score145Shelves
12. 362 醒 The Tale of the Waking Stone 醒石记 Good for You好来喔Urban1.2M WordsCompleted In the summer of 1999, Shen Xing was reborn. He had only 347 yuan to his name, living in a basement in southern Beijing, eating instant noodles and writing articles. Nobody knew why this young man was so certain of himself. He said the internet bubble would burst, and it did. He said 998 points was the A-share market’s historic bottom, and he was right. He said 6,124 points would be the century’s peak, and he was spot on. He wasn’t a god. He had simply lived one more life than everyone else. I 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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

13. 363 天 Living the High Life as a Young Master 天上人间当少爷 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Urban543k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2.5kReads8.3Score119Shelves
14. 364 官 The Road to Power: A Clash of Ambition and Desire 官途从权欲交锋开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [Political Revenge] + [Career Advancement] + [Alliances of Mutual Interest] + [Romantic Entanglements] + [Political Scheming and Wits] + [Multiple Heroines] + [Ensemble Cast] [The male lead keeps a low profile without being creepy early on, reveals his sharp edge with a roguish charm in the middle, and takes revenge on all his enemies later.] Wang Maoyuan is a "golden phoenix" who flew out of the countryside. The year he graduated from college, he passed the civil service exam and joined the la 17.1kReads7.7Score1.1kShelves

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    Both books are excellent and highly recommended. The plots are well-paced, and the characters are vividly portrayed. Very engaging.

15. 365 背 Betrayal: This Is the Last Time I'll Love You 背叛：是我最后一次爱你 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Modern Romance8k WordsCompleted Betrayal: This Is the Last Time I'll Love You 295Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 366 真 The Live-Action Anime World 真人日漫界 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Sports252k WordsCompleted In the future, global attitudes toward marriage and relationships have become warped, and nobody gets married or has children. As a result, the population has plummeted, leaving only 120 million people worldwide. Eastland has 38 million survivors, its cities lie in decline, and human civilization stands on the brink of extinction. 535Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 367 官 Officialdom: Starting by Slapping My Boss Twice 官锋：从打领导两巴掌开始 Little Lotus Breeze小荷风Urban1.4M WordsOngoing Made the scapegoat from the start? Pushed to the margins, with my future and my life ruined? Fine, I’ll remember this. There’s plenty of time to settle the score. My girlfriend breaks up with me, and my love life falls apart. What was I even here for? Fine, I’ll set you free. Don’t regret it. I turn around with power in my hands and return. Li Rui laughs aloud. Those who hurt and slandered me will all pay the price. 31.2kReads8.3Score2.6kShelves
18. 368 小 What Can I Do to Save You, Little Dragon Girl? 小龙女我拿什么救你 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Sci-Fi & Apocalypse162k WordsCompleted Ao Xi, an 1,800-year-old dragon girl, runs away from home to explore the world, but ends up trapped in an underground chamber for 2,000 years. By accident, she activates a teleportation array that transports Li An, the male lead from Earth, to the Silvermoon Continent in another world. The two are trapped in the underground chamber, and a few years later, the dragon clan comes knocking! 217Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 369 情 The Lover’s Desperate Exchange 情人绝望的交换 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Urban314k WordsCompleted In his previous life, Lin Xi watched his wife leave for a faraway place with their daughter, then saw his mistress jump off a bridge with her child in her arms. In utter despair, he jumped too. When he awoke, he had returned to the time just before starting university. Could he save both daughters this time? 551Reads8.1Score—Shelves
20. 370 我 I Become a Scoundrel in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils 我在天龙当曹贼 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Male-Channel Fanfiction264k WordsCompleted The male lead, Yin Qiancheng, worked himself to death in Shenzhen, then transmigrated into the world of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. He obtained a brain-development and dream-insertion System AI. To return to the future, he brought all the female leads of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, those beautiful older sisters, back to modern Shenzhen. 3.6kReads6.9Score150Shelves
21. 371 风 The Feng Family’s Treasured Mother and Daughter 风家的宝贝母女 The Later Generation Clan后人一族Two Male Leads232k WordsCompleted A novel about love, marriage, and redemption. If I don’t wear the golden headband, how can I save you? If I put on the golden headband, how can I still love you? A love story about the mother and daughter of the Feng family! 1.2kReads6.5Score—Shelves
22. 372 年 1982: I'm Really Not a Good-for-Nothing 年代1982，我真不是二流子 gJoyg欢喜Urban972k WordsOngoing [Rebirth + period setting + entrepreneurship + social savvy + everyday life + largely an ensemble cast] The rating has just appeared and is climbing. The audiobook and animated series are now available. Give them a try! Back in 1982, Lu Zhigang decided to make up for his regrets and give his family a better life. But why did none of them believe him...? He took over a brickworks, opened a food factory, and led Lujia Village racing down the road to prosperity. 10.3kReads8.3Score457Shelves

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    A historical novel set in a time without a system or spatial dimension, where the protagonist focuses solely on making money—this makes perfect sense.

23. 373 纯 A True-Love Warrior's Adventures in Society 纯爱战神社会历险记 Soy Sauce Who Doesn't Want to Get Beaten不想挨打的酱油Urban390k WordsCompleted Beijing suburbs, 2006. A beat-up van, a guy at the wheel, the school beauty in the front seat, and 17-year-old Chen Mo in the back. He didn't dare look at her. All he could do was breathe in the scent of cream-cake shampoo in her hair. Whenever the van jolted, her hair brushed his face, and he sat rigid, afraid to move. Back then, he thought liking someone was enough. Then the school beauty pulled out a brand-new tarot deck and asked him to read her love fortune. He thought she was finally looki 14Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Starting from campus, the story of a self-made man who became a billionaire.

24. 374 重 Back to 1985: Tales of the Northeast 重回1985：东北往事 Heading North向北Urban1.9M WordsCompleted These are fiery years spent feeling one’s way across a river by touching the stones, a time of thriving vitality where the bold could eat their fill, and of wild growth where big shots were everywhere. The rules of this society have never changed: the meek fear the tough, the tough fear the ruthless, the ruthless fear the reckless, and the reckless fear those who don’t care if they live or die. But even those who don’t care if they live or die fear madmen. And so, Zhou Dongbei went mad. (TV adap 86.8kReads9.6Score8.9kShelves

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    [Learned it][Learned it][Learned it] This is the best book I've read that takes you back to the 1980s. Many details are accurate for that era; it has a strong sense of the time and feels very down-to-earth. It's like witnessing the changes in a small northeastern city over several decades. Highly recommended!

25. 375 娱 Godfather of the Entertainment Industry 娱乐圈教父 Heading North向北Urban3.0M WordsCompleted A down-and-out keyboardist breathes his last in a hospital bed. From playing accompaniment in dance halls at sixteen to scraping by in Sanlitun at thirty-two, he'd tasted every sweetness and hardship life had to offer. When he opens his eyes, he's back in Northeast China in 2002. His young body houses a heart weathered by life's vicissitudes, along with classic melodies that shouldn't exist until the future. No System or cheat ability, just a lifetime's worth of musical talent and experience. In 50.6kReads9.2Score5.1kShelves
26. 376 失 After Losing My Job, I Went Home to Farm and Became the Richest Man 失业后，回家种地成首富 A Big Plate of Braised Eggplant大盘红烧茄子Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [Divine Spring Farming + Unemployment Comeback + Multiple Heroines + Smart Protagonist + Complete at Over One Million Words] Strawberries for 200,000 yuan per pound?! They cure every illness and keep you youthful and healthy, too? After losing his job, Lin Chuan accidentally discovers a divine spring. Using its water, he cultivates fruit, starts a company, and builds a scenic attraction like a fairyland, beginning his journey from obscurity to success. [Lin Chuan has absorbed the secret of the d 6.5kReads8.1Score723Shelves
27. 377 穿 Transmigrating to the 1940s: The Landlord's Son and the Bandit's Daughter 穿越四零：地主儿子与土匪闺女 Happy Salted Fish开心的咸鱼Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Completed] [1940s] [Husband and wife both transmigrate] [Husband becomes a woman] [Wife becomes a man] At the edge of a cliff: “Wife, let go!” Chen Yiqiao is sprawled over the edge of the cliff, one arm wrapped around a large rock at the top while one hand clutches Chen Bing's hand tightly, refusing to let go. “No! If we live, we live together. If we die, we die together!” Feeling Chen Yiqiao's body slowly slipping lower, Chen Bing panics. “Wife! Let go! I want you to live!” “Shut up! I said, i 22kReads9.4Score1.9kShelves
28. 378 重 Back to 1983: Our Short-Lived Family Takes Off 重回八三，一家短命鬼腾飞了 Sweet Potato Vine红薯藤Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted My mom was a sent-down youth, and my dad was a complete sucker. What about me? I guess I was the product of their love. One day, my biological mother decided she wanted to return to the city and enjoy the good life. Suddenly, I, her little “product,” became an obstacle. The first time she shoved me down, I hit my head and bled. Somehow, I didn't die. Then, twenty years later, my biological mother sent me to meet King Yama a second time. But the old man told me I'd saved plenty of people in life 6.4kReads9.1Score772Shelves
29. 379 官 The Officialdom Game 官奕 Dreams of Spring and Autumn梦话春秋Urban632k WordsOngoing My name is Wei Zilong, and I’ve spent my career in government. Through my story, I want to show everyone what the political arena is really like... When you’re in public service, you can’t always control your own fate. If you never weather a storm, how can you ever mature? 13.1kReads7.6Score1.1kShelves

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    Earning money and getting promoted at the same time,

30. 380 四 Siheyuan: I Become a God of Cooking and Take Goddesses Worldwide by Storm 四合院，我当厨神拥女神全球封神 Jindamani金达玛尼Male-Channel Fanfiction244k WordsCompleted Siheyuan + No System + Invincible + Master Chef + Historical Transmigration. The world's only nine-star master chef transmigrates into Silly Zhu. He'll defy fate and change his life, and never again dig his own holes just to fill them in! He'll never again let Qin Huairu's family leech off him, either. And he'll make Xu Damao's life a living hell! He'll become a master chef, marry Lou Xiaoe, and get to know the top leaders! He'll go to Hong Kong and become the boss of a company under his tutelag 80Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I don't know what standard you mean by "normal," but I'm going against the grain.

31. 381 反 The Villain Is a Conceptual God: His Curses Kill the Protagonist 反派概念神，乌鸦嘴虐死主角 Jindamani金达玛尼Urban284k WordsCompleted Powerful villain + scheming + no System + invincible + subverting expectations + multiple heroines Yun Tian transmigrates into a book and becomes its miserable villain protagonist. He's about to have his bride stolen and be cheated on. What man could put up with that? He doesn't have a System, but he does have a jinxing tongue. For some reason, whenever he says something, the good never comes true, but the bad always does. You're the protagonist? Fine, I can't beat you, but I can give you a buff 50Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 382 美 Hollywood, 1990: I Am the Money 美娱1990：我即是资本 Grinding Ink by the Clear Shore清涯研墨Urban439k WordsOngoing I woke up to find myself back in 1990, the golden age. Lin Chen, a ghost from the future, quietly set foot in Los Angeles. It all began with a shocking underdog victory in a championship boxing match at the Tokyo Dome. A name that should have gone unnoticed was destined to resound across the world. He was Hollywood's prophet. When no one else could see the vision, he personally worked the miracle of Forrest Gump, saved the sinking Titanic, and brought the bespectacled boy wizard from Britain to 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Recommended light novels/

33. 383 我 At Bureau 749, I Predict the Apocalypse 我在749局，预言末日 Jindamani金达玛尼Mystery219k WordsCompleted Urban fantasy + wild imagination + horror + the supernatural + Superpowers + Doomsday + no saintly hero. Lin Yi is a descendant of Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng! Born with the ability to foresee the future and glimpse the scenes of people's deaths! Whenever danger approaches, he receives a "Reaper's Secret Message"! It's his talisman for staying alive! Now, the world has changed dramatically, and a bizarre apocalypse has arrived. The 749 Bureau has come knocking. "Lin Yi, we're out of options!" 1kReads—Score—Shelves
34. 384 向 Us in Xiangyang Lane 向阳里的我们 The Rabbit No Longer Keeps Silent兔子不再沉默Urban606k WordsCompleted [#Real life, #warm neighborhood stories, #healing family bonds, #raising a child and turning life around] Delivery worker Wang Xiaojun had a pain he couldn't put into words: his six-year-old son Xiaobao lived in his own world, like a star. One moment of carelessness nearly resulted in Xiaobao getting lost, sending the entire Xingfuli residential community into chaos. The incident tore open the cracks in Wang Xiaojun and his wife Li Xiujuan's strained marriage, while also revealing the troubles 16Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I personally think it's pretty good, you can check it out [smile][smile][smile]

35. 385 重 Reborn in 2000: The Road to Becoming a Real Estate Mogul Worth Trillions 重生2000，万亿地产大亨之路 Phoenix Dances Over Dragon City凤舞龙城Urban2.2M WordsCompleted Yi Wangxi spent his whole life in real estate, working in many roles and eventually becoming the city general manager of a property group. But his personality cost him many opportunities to advance. In the end, he led an unremarkable life and died full of regret. On the brink of death, overwhelmed by reluctance and remorse, he drew his last breath. Then, as a streak of lightning flashed across the sky, a thunderclap jolted him awake. December 2000, Gangxia Village, Pengcheng. Yi Wangxi opens his 152Reads5.9Score124Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book. Making money from it is perfectly reasonable, no problem at all. [Smirk][evil grin]

36. 386 逆 The Comeback: From Wage Slave to CEO 逆袭！从打工仔到总裁 The Rabbit No Longer Keeps Silent兔子不再沉默Urban230k WordsCompleted This book tells the story of Lin Qiang, an 18-year-old from a rural village in northwest China. When his family was struck by sudden hardship, with his father seriously ill and debts piling up, he had no choice but to give up his place at a prestigious university. With just 200 yuan in his pocket, he set off alone for the prosperous coastal city of Donghai to make a living. He started out hauling bricks at construction sites, then seized opportunities to learn new skills and struggle through the 12Reads6.5Score—Shelves
37. 387 骗 After Tricking My Husband into a Divorce, I Was Fleeced for a Million by a Puppy-Like Boy 骗夫离婚后，我被小奶狗掏空百万 Clear and Shallow, Clear and Shallow清清浅浅清清浅Modern Romance259k WordsOngoing Urban suspense + sham marriage + a gentle trap + younger puppy-like man + a battle of wits Her marriage was cold, her life suffocating. Liang Qiuyue struggled through half her life, asking only for a peaceful existence. Then the gentle, warm-hearted Jiang Zhihao appeared, doting on her, protecting her, and helping her support the family. Believing she had found salvation, she bravely divorced and was reborn. Little did she know... He seemed mild-mannered and harmless, but behind the scenes he 96Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The story of a woman in her thirties who single-handedly supports her family!

38. 388 亲 Hey, Are You Doing Well? 亲，你可安好 Dan Wuyu淡吴萸Modern Romance547k WordsCompleted This novel follows Ye Qianqian and Jiang Feng through half a lifetime: from meeting and falling in love to getting married and having children, then navigating married life and the challenges of their children’s marriages. Though they face their share of hardships, they love and support each other from beginning to end. Their careers are full of ups and downs, especially Ye Qianqian’s. She experiences life in state-owned enterprises, private companies, self-employment, and foreign businesses, ta 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From dating to marriage, from being penniless to becoming wealthy, step by step, there was hardship, but even more courage.

39. 389 我 Me and My Dongguan Sisters 我与东莞姐姐 A Paper Flag一纸小旗Urban266k WordsCompleted [A Tale of Passion and Brotherhood] [Love and Longing] Gao Yang, a country boy with an uncanny talent, leaves his hometown for the first time! He heads to Dongguan to seek refuge with his older sister, only to discover that people are far more sinister than they seem. Through a series of coincidences, he ends up working in a factory, quickly rises through the ranks, and finds himself surrounded by romantic prospects. In the end, he gets dragged into a gang war and sets out on a path of no return 7.9kReads6.4Score460Shelves

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    I'm short of words.

40. 390 女 After My Girlfriend Betrayed Me, Revenge Was a Long Road 女友背叛后，报复路漫漫 A Breeze Rising Again再起的微风Marriage & Romance13k WordsCompleted After My Girlfriend Betrayed Me, the Road to Revenge Was Long 319Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A short, satisfying story about desire and revenge, written in one go. It features both bloody revenge and unwavering self-preservation. Life is more than just desire; money is crucial!

41. 391 教 Professor, I Suggest Adding Some Sugar 教授，建议加点糖 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物32k WordsCompleted Professor, You Should Add a Little Sugar 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    City, city!

42. 392 娇 After My Wife Cheated, I Began My Hunt and Revenge 娇妻出轨后，我的狩猎和报复 A Breeze Rising Again再起的微风7k WordsCompleted After My Wife Cheated, I Began My Hunt for Revenge 4.5kReads—Score—Shelves
43. 393 与 After Teaming Up with a Cold and Aloof Taoist Priest 与高冷道长组队后 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物40k WordsCompleted Teaming Up with a Cold, Aloof Daoist Priest 3Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 394 透 X-Ray Eyes: Appraising Treasures and Gambling on Jade 透视眼鉴宝赌石 Sexy Black-Stocking Mother Monkey from Flower-Fruit Mountain花果山穿黑丝性感母猴Urban4.2M WordsOngoing [Underdog comeback + X-ray vision + treasure appraisal + stone gambling + satisfying wish fulfillment + bargain hunting + tomb raiding] Zhang Wei is a miserable low-level wage worker. Unable to pay his rent, he works for his landlord in lieu of payment. While fixing the landlord’s faucet, the landlord’s husband comes home. Zhang Wei hides in a closet and accidentally cuts his finger on a nail, awakening his X-ray vision. From then on, his life takes off. Money, beautiful women, luxury cars, mans 351Reads7.8Score132Shelves

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    All of them were bargains.

45. 395 非 The Life of an Atypical Supporting Female Character 非典型女配人生 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物25k WordsCompleted An Unconventional Supporting Woman's Life 6Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 396 中 Divorced in Middle Age, I Strike It Rich Through Stone Gambling, and My Ex-Wife Regrets It 中年离婚，赌石暴富，前妻后悔 Spooky and Weird鬼迷日眼Urban1.7M WordsCompleted [Stone Gambling + Antiques Appraisal + Underdog’s Rise + X-Ray Vision + Tycoon + Farming + Everyday Urban Life + No Harem] Unable to bear their frugal, impoverished life any longer, he decided to take a chance for his family. He used years of savings to open a hot pot restaurant with a friend, only to get cheated by that friend, lose everything, and end up owing a huge amount in loan-shark debt. When a gang boss came to collect, his wife immediately asked for a divorce, and he left with nothing. 1.7kReads7.6Score193Shelves
47. 397 以 In the Name of Partnership 以合伙人之名 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物23k WordsCompleted In the Name of Partnership 17Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 398 赌 The King of Jade Gambling 赌石王 I'm a Girl我是妹纸Urban5.6M WordsOngoing [Stone gambling + multiple female leads] On his way to work on his electric scooter, Mo Yu crashes into a BMW. The bad news: He crashed into a BMW! The good news: It belongs to his boss. Beautiful boss: “What the hell? Who dares hit my BMW!” Taking a closer look: “Oh, it’s just my workhorse!” Afterward, Mo Yu does odd jobs for his beautiful boss after work every day to pay for the repairs, and accidentally gains X-ray vision and a pocket dimension... From then on, his life is one lucky break aft 3.2kReads7.7Score392Shelves
49. 399 田 A Million Followers on the Field Path 田埂上的百万粉丝 Perhaps Not Just a Pond Dweller莫非池中物9k WordsCompleted A Million Followers on the Ridge 2Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 400 被 After My Ex Cheated on Me, I Struck It Rich on Gemstones 被前女友绿后，我赌石暴富 Writing Books Because I'm Starved for Something to Read书荒而写书Urban690k WordsCompleted [X-Ray Vision + Appraising Treasures + Stone Gambling + Underdog's Comeback + Underworld + Treasure Hunting + Tomb Raiding] After He Jianghai caught his girlfriend cheating, the other man retaliated by blinding him. When He received a corneal transplant donated by a kind stranger, he unexpectedly gained X-ray vision! From then on, he rose to the top and became a winner in life. [An exhilarating underdog comeback story, well worth a read!] 830Reads7.0Score101Shelves

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