I've Run Out of Books. I Want Something Different and More Realistic 书荒了，想看点不一样的，现实点的小说

1. 1 假 The Fake Young Master Was Sent Back to the Countryside, Where He Turned His Life Around with His Wife and Children 假少爷被赶回农村带妻儿逆袭人生 Beautiful Spring Day春光明媚Urban1.8M WordsCompleted When Xie Zhao opened his eyes, he was back in 1983. That year, the richest family in Huxian County, the Chen family, found their real son and sent the impostor, Xie Zhao, back to Shishui Village. He couldn’t believe that the parents who had once treasured him like their own flesh and blood no longer wanted him. Had all the love they’d shown him over eighteen years been a lie? He went to ask them, but they wept and cursed him as a curse upon the family. They said he had made their biological son 20.4kReads9.0Score2kShelves

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   It's super good, highly recommended, you won't regret watching it!!

2. 2 自 Surrender 自首 Glazed Luanhua琉璃栾华Mystery691k WordsCompleted (Now streaming on iQIYI. Starring Xu Weizhou, Guo Junchen, and Xiao Yan. A criminal police captain, played by Xu Weizhou, teams up with a psychologist, played by Guo Junchen, to solve cases and capture the monsters of the human heart. Mystery + deduction + psychologist + episodic cases + serial murders + high-IQ crimes + revenge plots + strange tales and records + best partners + light horror + suitable for the faint-hearted) “I killed someone.” A girl turns herself in, claiming that she killed 20.6kReads9.4Score2.9kShelves
3. 3 七 The 1970s Stepmom: Raising Kids and Keeping Her Husband in Line 七零后妈，养娃御夫有一手 Moonlit Journey月途Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted After dying of an illness, Yu Hui woke up to find herself in 1978, in the body of a young stepmother who shared her name! She had just been branded the most evil stepmother in the compound. In an era of relative scarcity, before the economy had fully opened up, she had no steady job, but decided to keep playing the stepmother for now. Her stepson was too unruly? She would set him straight. Her husband was too easily swayed, handing over belongings and money whenever his former in-laws came aroun 7kReads8.4Score981Shelves
4. 4 穿 After Becoming Cannon Fodder in a Period Novel, She Spends Every Day Clearing Her Name 穿成年代文炮灰后她每天疯狂洗白 Zhongli Chuan钟离川Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigrates into a book + Adorable child + Military marriage + 1980s + No golden finger] Jiang Xiaoman is the male lead’s cannon-fodder ex-wife in a novel set in a bygone era. She’s lazy, greedy, shameless, and infamous. In the author’s eyes, she’s a hated, disposable side character who ultimately meets a miserable death. The male lead, on the other hand, is a promising young officer, a rare talent in the military with a boundless future ahead of him. After a failed marriage, he eventually fi 221Reads6.7Score—Shelves
5. 5 刺 A Sting of Passion 刺情 Nuan Xiaomiao_暖小喵_Modern Romance674k WordsCompleted After Su Yan was betrayed by her boyfriend, she was left penniless and homeless. In despair, she spotted a night-shift job listing that offered room and board. But the boss would only hire men, so Su Yan had no choice but to cling to him and beg. Qin Yi was drawn to her the moment he saw her. He hadn’t wanted to get involved, but couldn’t bring himself to turn her away, so he took her in. The more he got to know her, the more his heart ached for her. He knew what he wanted: to make her his, body 844Reads8.7Score103Shelves

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   A novel whose title doesn't do it justice. The male lead is ostensibly a tattoo artist, and the female lead is a researcher at a research institute. They are two people who redeem each other and find warmth in one another. Who wouldn't want a husband like Qin Yi?

6. 6 龙 Dragon Head Supreme 龙头至尊 Simple Fish简单的鱼Urban8.6M WordsOngoing The campus beauty he'd loved for three years was brutalized and killed! Chen Xuewen, who had done nothing, was framed and sent to prison! His honest, hardworking parents both died horribly while seeking justice for him! After nineteen years of living by the rules and obeying the law, Chen Xuewen finally saw the true face of the world. “Those who kill and burn their way to riches wear golden belts, while those who build bridges and roads leave no bones behind!” “If others can kill and burn, why 197.9kReads9.1Score11.8kShelves

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   Book Recommendation: *The Story of the Underworld: From Prisoner to Underworld Kingpin* – A battle between justice and evil, a profound analysis of human nature. Have you ever felt confused by this world? Do you feel that sometimes good people always suffer while bad people go unpunished? Today, I want to recommend a suspenseful and profound novel to you – *The Story of the Underworld: From Prisoner to Underworld Kingpin*, which will take you into a world that will overturn your perceptions. The protagonist, Chen Xuewen, is a once law-abiding 19-year-old who is framed for murder and imprisoned due to a sudden wrongful conviction. Even more tragically, his honest and simple parents are both killed while trying to seek justice for him. Faced with these successive blows, Chen Xuewen finally sees the true face of this world, and he utters a resounding cry: "If others can kill and commit arson, why can't I, Chen Xuewen?" Thus, he decides to embark on a path of violence to combat violence, vowing to become a powerful underworld kingpin. But is this path truly as simple as he imagined? As the story unfolds, you'll discover that every choice comes with a heavy price. In his pursuit of power, Chen Xuewen gradually loses himself, beginning to question his initial intentions and even reflecting: Is this truly the life he wants? The novel's plot is tightly woven, full of suspense. Just when you think you've guessed the ending, the author cleverly twists the story, leaving you completely surprised. You'll wonder how Chen Xuewen will transform from a prisoner into a powerful underworld figure? What challenges and obstacles will he encounter along the way? More importantly, will he ultimately be able to reclaim everything he's lost? Beyond the thrilling plot, *Underworld Chronicles* also profoundly analyzes the complexities of human nature. In this world where black and white are reversed, everyone struggles for survival; they are kind, evil, selfish, or selfless. Through the portrayal of these characters, you can see the light and darkness within humanity and understand the motivations behind their choices and actions. So, if you're curious about the world and want to explore the depths of human nature, then *The Underworld Chronicles: From Prisoner to Gangster King* is a book you absolutely can't miss. It's not just a story of revenge and rise to power, but also a profound exploration of the boundaries between justice and evil, kindness and selfishness. Now, open this book and let's follow in Chen Xuewen's footsteps into this world full of unknowns and challenges!

7. 7 扭 A Twisted Green Tea Schemer Seduces Her Male Coworker 扭曲绿茶勾引男同事 Grumpy Puppy Saturday炸毛小狗周六Modern Romance343k WordsCompleted A warning: The heroine is very unlikeable, completely unhinged, emotionally twisted, psychologically unhealthy, shameless, and only cares about money. If that's not your thing, don't read! Zhou Qing is a clueless new college graduate who gets incredibly lucky and lands a teaching job at a rural middle school. There she meets Song Qingyan, who moved to the middle of nowhere for his girlfriend. A sweet, adorable girl pursues a cold, goofy man, then, once she wins him over, starts disliking him and 349Reads8.1Score103Shelves

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   It's very realistic; it reminds me of my middle school teacher dating someone—I can really relate to it.

8. 8 降 Descending Into His Heart 降临他心上 Scallion Egg Pancake葱香鸡蛋饼Modern Romance404k WordsCompleted [Physical edition available for preorder on April 4] + [Short drama now streaming] [Sweet youth romance] + [Both leads are pure] Zhou Ran, owner of Xiacheng’s most famous tattoo shop, is synonymous with coldness and wildness. The first time Xia Mian sees him, she barges into his tattoo shop and asks for a butterfly tattoo. “What color do you want?” “Green.” “What shade of green?” Xia Mian hesitates, then points to his light green hair. “That exact shade.” Zhou Ran: “?” - People in Xiacheng say t 31kReads9.5Score4.6kShelves

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   This is absolutely amazing! It has a touch of school life, but not too much, and it's quite realistic. Plus, the author's writing is incredibly good, making it very immersive. It's incredible, folks!

9. 9 我 I'm Not a Player 我不是女海王 Evil Lylian邪恶的LylianModern Romance429k WordsCompleted Chang Xiaoshu is an utterly ordinary small-town girl. She has no luck with money, only with romance. From school to the workplace, she’s had so many admirers, yet one after another they’ve all passed her by. So many regrets, so much heartache left unresolved... 86Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   The characters in this book gave me the feeling that they were all vivid and unique individuals.

10. 10 勇 Be Brave and Pursue Love: Falling for a Police Officer 勇敢去追爱，追着警察叔叔谈恋爱 Golden Pixiuoo金貔貅ooModern Romance414k WordsCompleted This book is all about romance. It is not a story about a strong female lead! It is not a story about a strong female lead! When Chen Youyou was eight, she was in danger and was rescued by a young police officer. He became the man of her dreams, but by a twist of fate, that young officer later became her father’s sworn brother. More than ten years later, Chen Youyou is finally all grown up. Watch her overcome every obstacle on the road to love without fear! She bravely pursues romance, falling i 9.9kReads8.8Score836Shelves

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    This kind of story, where love isn't always smooth sailing, is written quite realistically.

11. 11 夭 Good Grief! The Madam Is Helping the Grand Secretary Take Another Concubine Again 夭寿！夫人又帮首辅大人纳妾了 Ning Muxi宁慕溪Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Now adapted into a comic drama. Hongguo Drama title: The Cannon Fodder Wife of the Chief Minister [Transmigrate Into a Book] [Chief Minister] [Cannon Fodder] [Love After Marriage] Yun Wei accidentally transmigrates into the male-oriented harem power fantasy she has been reading lately, becoming the "wife" in the male lead's rise to power, fortune, and his wife's death. This "wife" is arrogant and domineering. She looks down on the male lead and humiliates him at every turn, thoroughly offending 48.7kReads9.0Score9.3kShelves

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    The content is engaging and fast-paced, definitely worth watching.

12. 12 带 I Married the Sickly Chief Minister with a Farming System, and He Flirts with Me Every Day 带种田系统嫁病娇首辅，日日被撩 Jiang Qiuqiu姜秋秋Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Farming + putting scumbags in their place + strong heroine + sweet romance + devoted couple] Lu Zhaozhao, head of a family of merchants, accidentally gets bound to a farming System that brings her into a lucky-charm farming novel called The Imperial Consort of the Peasant Household. There, she becomes a cannon-fodder supporting female character who dies as soon as she appears. When she opens her eyes, she has to choose between two newlywed husbands. She faces a greedy, vicious mother-in-law, th 38.8kReads9.3Score3.6kShelves
13. 13 招 After Provoking the Villain, the Mad Tyrant Carried Me Off in My Bridal Sedan 招惹反派，疯批暴君掳我花轿洞房 Summer Dream Plucks Stars夏梦摘星Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Over-the-top doting + mad tyrant + farming + building wealth + food + everyday life] After transmigrating into a book as a cannon-fodder supporting actress, how can she extend her family's lives when they have only three months left? The killer is powerful and influential, and ordinary people like us can't afford to offend him. Find a random man and make him take the fall. Three years later, that scapegoat turns out to be a mad tyrant. Thousands of imperial guards clear the way, and on the day 62.9kReads8.8Score7.7kShelves

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    The content is engaging and fast-paced, making it a worthwhile read.

14. 14 燃 Burn Until Nothing Remains 燃烧直至灰烬 EraserGoTwo Male Leads1.0M WordsCompleted [Childhood friends / raising each other / two strong leads / school life / ensemble cast / period setting] He looked at his face and saw those ten years, both unfamiliar and familiar. An old phone filled with text messages, a damaged photo pulled from a raging fire, and a relationship steeped in resentment and push and pull. Two boys who made their unsteady way through the 1990s, a broken moon and a butterfly flying into the flames. In their short lives, they save themselves, set each other a 60Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pair of childhood sweethearts from the Beijing elite, both becoming fathers at eight without pain, their lives intertwined from the first glance, raising each other with unwavering devotion. A clash between two powerful, ruthless academic geniuses and a sports bully, like mad dogs chained together. A vibrant portrait of a bygone era, a passionate campus story, a damp and oppressive summer unfolding before our eyes.

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