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1. 51 会 People Who Know How to Speak Win from the Moment They Open Their Mouths 会说话的人，一开口就赢了 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人295k WordsCompleted This book explores the importance of emotional intelligence and good communication skills in everyday life, and the positive impact they can have. It explains that emotional intelligence helps us sense other people's feelings, understand their perspectives, and manage our own emotions effectively, creating harmonious relationships. Good communication skills help us express our thoughts clearly, accurately, and vividly, making conversations smoother at work, in social settings, and with family. T 115Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Reading good books is a great way to learn; every book is a classic.

2. 52 搞 The Art of Making Money 搞钱之道 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人Urban392k WordsCompleted The key to making money lies in the “way”: you need both practical action and clear, insightful thinking. First, focus on creating value. Whether you’re advancing your career, starting a business, or trying a side hustle, the key is to solve problems for others: specialists provide expert solutions, business owners meet market needs, and content creators share useful information. The more scarce the value you offer, the greater the reward. Next, ride the wave. Understanding trends matters more t 25Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 53 高 The Art of the Perfect Reply: Win People Over with Every Word 高情商回话术开口就让人喜欢 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人180k WordsCompleted High-EQ responses are an art of communication centered on wisdom and empathy. They are not simply a pile of clever lines, but a way of reading someone’s emotions and needs, then conveying sincerity with tactful words to ease awkwardness and foster understanding. Respond to praise with humility to bring people closer; face criticism with self-reflection to show perspective; handle disagreements with empathetic words to find common ground. High-EQ responses respect others’ feelings while expressin 60Reads6.5Score—Shelves
4. 54 格 Recognizing Your Own Perspective 格局的自我认清 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人218k WordsCompleted Prologue to The Bigger Picture Life is a boundless voyage, and we are all searching for the way forward. The Bigger Picture is like a lighthouse, illuminating the path to a broader perspective. This book focuses on five key dimensions for broadening your perspective: position, direction, method, pace, and rhythm. No matter where you start, you can accurately understand your position, like locating your coordinates on a vast star map; find the right direction, like setting the correct sails on a 1Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 55 回 Master the Art of Conversation and Become a Great Speaker 回话有招练就好口才 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人728k WordsCompleted My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2.5kReads6.4Score164Shelves
6. 56 三 Success Is 30% Doing and 70% Speaking: The Art of Communication 三分靠做七分靠说，说话的艺术 An Utterly Ordinary Person普普通通普通人184k WordsCompleted The idea that "success is 30 percent doing and 70 percent talking" is profoundly reflected in many areas of life. It does not belittle the importance of taking action. Rather, it emphasizes the crucial role that expression and communication play on the road to success. In the business world, an excellent product or service is certainly important. But if its value and advantages are not communicated effectively to consumers, it may well be overlooked by the market. In that case, "talking" become 248Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 57 揭 Unraveling the Ways of Human Relationships 揭秘人情世故 Wet Stone湿水的石头1.4M WordsCompleted Everything in this book is fictional and does not represent reality. This book examines the essence of human relationships and social dealings, revealing the more hidden dimensions of power struggles in interpersonal relationships. When primordial chaos first opened, human relations began. Through interaction, history unfolded; through social ties, the world took shape. In the subtle and shadowy corners of today's world, hidden dragons conceal their scales and white tigers hide their claws. Only 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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   After reading this, you will be able to see through the essence of human society.

8. 58 九 Reforging the Nine Provinces 九州重铸 Admiring Zhongnan Mountain客慕南山Historical483k WordsOngoing Four hundred years of chaos: one family’s vigil over civilization. Three hundred years of separation and sorrow: an epic of China reborn. From the Upheaval of Yongjia in the Western Jin dynasty to the reunification under the Sui and Tang, Chinese history endured its longest era of division. Northern horsemen trampled the Central Plains, imperial power changed hands like pieces on a chessboard, and the flame of civilization flickered amid blood and fire. The darkness and glory, shattering and reb —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   You should read this book.

9. 59 出 A Chronicle of Debut 出道纪事 Flying Mountain, Unbroken Jade飞山不破玉Mystery527k WordsOngoing [No formulaic tropes, no wish fulfillment, no web-novel conventions, traditional supernatural fiction, based on real events. Read with caution if any of this bothers you.] I graduated from high school in 2014 and became a disciple of my master, Li Jingshan. I spent three years studying the Dao and another three learning the arts. Then I spent five years practicing them in the world, occasionally gaining new insights. I enjoy reading novels, but lament that today's books are all baseless fabricat 630Reads8.5Score123Shelves

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   This book is really good! It's a novel about metaphysics with real substance; you can actually learn real skills from it! 💕💕!!

10. 60 总 My CEO Wife Took Care of Her White Moonlight, and Our Home Was Stolen 总裁老婆照顾白月光，家被偷了 Valley of the Kings帝王谷Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted His CEO Wife Is Taking Care of Her White Moonlight, and Someone Has Stolen His Home 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves

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    Please recommend a good book.

11. 61 校 I Caught the Campus Beauty's Fox Tail 校花的狐狸尾巴，被我摸到了 Valley of the Kings帝王谷Modern Romance12k WordsCompleted I Got My Hands on the School Beauty’s Fox Tail 799Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 62 妻 My Wife Chases True Love but Still Refuses to Let Me Go 妻子追真爱，却还要霸占我 Valley of the Kings帝王谷11k WordsCompleted My Wife Pursues Her True Love, Yet Still Wants to Keep Me to Herself 5.4kReads—Score100Shelves
13. 63 天 The Chosen Saintess Broke Off Our Engagement. I Was Fine with It, but She Changed Her Mind 天骄圣女退婚，我ok，她却不退了 Valley of the Kings帝王谷13k WordsCompleted The Proud Saintess Broke Off Our Engagement. I Was Fine With It, but She Changed Her Mind 1.6kReads—Score—Shelves
14. 64 大 The Heiress Lost Her Memory and Was Sent to Work at an Electronics Factory 大小姐失忆，送电子厂打工 Valley of the Kings帝王谷9k WordsCompleted The Heiress Loses Her Memory and Gets Sent to Work at an Electronics Factory 7.7kReads—Score—Shelves
15. 65 青 My Childhood Friend Hates Me, Yet a Daring Game Made Her Kiss Me 青梅讨厌我，大冒险却抓我接吻 Valley of the Kings帝王谷10k WordsCompleted My Childhood Friend Hates Me, Yet a Dare Made Her Kiss Me 452Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 66 人 Life in the Jianghu: An Electrical Engineer's Extraordinary Adventure 人在江湖：一个电力工程师的奇遇 Year Three Provinces年三省Urban1.5M WordsCompleted Li Fangao, an electrical engineer, unexpectedly gains supernatural powers. In a daze and against his will, he finds himself stepping into the modern-day underworld. His powers bring him one extraordinary encounter after another, and with each new experience, his abilities continue to advance. Moving between the underworld and everyday life, he thrives in both. The underworld today has no more flashing blades or torrents of blood, but it is rife with open and covert power struggles, with deadly d 14.5kReads8.7Score1.9kShelves

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    A novel and exquisite work, an urban fantasy novel set in the power industry. No spiritual power, only electricity; no internal strength, only electricity. I am the Electrician Hero!

17. 67 富 The Rich Kid Who Turned His Life Around by Writing Web Novels After Going into Debt 富二代的我负债后竟用写网文翻身 Gu Chen Writes to Support the Family顾晨写文养家Urban422k WordsOngoing An A9-level rich kid and civil servant, buried in debt, somehow turns his life around by writing web novels and rises to the top… Writing and paying off his debts are the main threads of the story, interwoven with family secrets, analysis of current affairs, reflections on life, clever part-time job tips, writing advice, and more... The novel is packed with knowledge from economics, philosophy, history, sociology, management, and other fields. It’s not a power fantasy, but it will absolutely sho 135Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    Years later, you will thank yourself for reading this book.

18. 68 医 The Medical and Martial World 医武江湖 Yong Zhi用之Mystery2.3M WordsOngoing What is Chinese medicine? Is it a technique or a Way? What is the world of the jianghu? Is it black or white? This story tells of the first half of a life spent entering the Way through medicine, taking you into the real jianghu and revealing the most mysterious parts of traditional culture, as well as the good and evil buried deep in human nature. 1.2kReads8.9Score161Shelves
19. 69 中 Extreme Crimes in China 中国极端罪案 Little Brother Ergou二狗小兄弟Urban472k WordsCompleted Uncover the bloodstained files and stare into the abyss of human nature. China’s Most Extreme Crimes: a shocking work of true crime that cuts through appearances and gets to the darkest heart of criminality. These are no ordinary cases: This book delves into extreme crimes that once shocked the nation and challenged the limits of what we thought human nature could bear. The author meticulously examines sealed case files and interviews people connected to the cases, striving to reconstruct the ho 9.3kReads7.5Score445Shelves

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20. 70 天 Heavenly Dao Overlord Body Art 天道霸体诀 King of the Southern Court南院大王Eastern Fantasy5.0M WordsCompleted [Traditional xuanhuan + no System + passionate power progression] On the Eternal Continent, strength rules. Martial artists soar through the skies and burrow beneath the earth, strike across the nine heavens, seize stars and pluck the moon, and stand above all who came before and after. Born into humble circumstances, Ye Qing had his rare Dragon Martial Vein stolen. But what seemed like a misfortune turned into a blessing: he awakened the supreme Martial Vein, unrivaled throughout history, and b 20.8kReads9.0Score2.3kShelves

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    The Great Dao originates in the vast and ethereal spiritual universe, where countless stars twinkle and spiritual energy flows. In the Tianyuan Realm, this boundless sacred land of cultivation, stands the majestic Lingyun Sect. Its towering peaks, reaching into the clouds, resemble pillars supporting the heavens, shrouded in mist, exuding mystery and solemnity. Seventeen-year-old Chu Feng, with a resolute face and eyes brimming with a maturity far beyond his years and a burning thirst for knowledge, is an outer disciple of the Lingyun Sect. He rises before sunrise every day to cultivate, his diligence evident to all within the sect. However, fate seems to always play tricks on him; no matter how hard he tries, his cultivation progress remains slow, making him seem utterly ordinary among the disciples. This day, Chu Feng was organizing books in the library as usual, his heart filled with both longing and confusion about improving his cultivation. Suddenly, a strange fluctuation emanated from the deepest part of the library, igniting his curiosity. He followed the ripples and, in a dusty, secluded corner, discovered an ancient, unnamed book. The book's cover emitted a faint glow, as if whispering of its extraordinary nature. Chu Feng gently opened the book, and instantly, an ancient and powerful aura emanated from it. Lines of text shimmering with golden light came into view: "In the beginning, heaven and earth were in chaos, and all things were conceived within it… To explore the origin of the Great Dao, one must break the conventional methods and defy the torrent of fate…" These opening lines alone stirred a storm within Chu Feng's heart. He realized he might have discovered a shocking secret. From then on, Chu Feng secretly began to study this mysterious book. The cultivation methods within were completely different from the traditional techniques of the Tianyuan Realm. It emphasized discarding external spiritual interference, returning to one's purest state, and tapping into power from the depths of one's heart. Following the book's guidance, Chu Feng secluded himself daily in a quiet valley to cultivate. He gradually eliminated distracting thoughts and felt the most primal power within him slowly awaken. As his cultivation deepened, Chu Feng's strength began to advance by leaps and bounds. Martial techniques that previously required immense effort to master could now be easily executed by him, and their power multiplied. His transformation attracted the attention of his fellow disciples, who began to cast envious and suspicious glances at him. "Chu Feng, you're just an outer disciple, how could your strength have improved so quickly in such a short time? Could it be that you've stolen some forbidden techniques from my Lingyun Sect?" The outer sect's senior disciple, Zhao Xuan, blocked Chu Feng's path with a gloomy expression, his eyes filled with disdain and suspicion. Chu Feng's heart tightened, but he knew he couldn't reveal the existence of the mysterious book, so he calmly replied, "Senior brother, I've only been cultivating diligently day and night, and fortunately, I've gained some insight through a fortuitous encounter." Zhao Xuan, however, didn't believe him and sneered, "Hmph, if you don't reveal the secret today, don't even think about leaving!" With that, he circulated his spiritual energy, his body glowing with a blue light, and attacked Chu Feng. Left with no other choice, Chu Feng could only defend himself. He unleashed the martial arts techniques he had learned from the mysterious book, his movements as swift as lightning, his moves fierce and relentless, locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle with Zhao Xuan. Their fight attracted a large crowd of disciples, all stunned by Chu Feng's strength. Just as Chu Feng and Zhao Xuan were locked in a stalemate, Elder Lin Yu of the Lingyun Sect arrived. Lin Yu's gaze sharpened as he surveyed the battlefield, then he shouted, "Stop!" The two stopped. Lin Yu looked at Chu Feng, a hint of doubt and curiosity flashing in his eyes: "Chu Feng, your improvement in strength is indeed somewhat strange. Come with me to see the Sect Master." Chu Feng was apprehensive, but he could only follow Lin Yu to the Sect Master's main hall. In the hall, facing the Sect Master's imposing gaze, Chu Feng took a deep breath and recounted in detail his discovery of the mysterious book in the library and his cultivation process, only concealing the most crucial secret within the book concerning the origin of the Great Dao. The Sect Master and several elders listened with grave expressions. They knew that this unconventional cultivation method, if exploited by those with ill intentions, would bring immense disaster to the Tianyuan Realm. However, Chu Feng's sincerity and dedication to cultivation made them reluctant to punish him. Ultimately, the sect leader decided to have Chu Feng cultivate in seclusion within the sect's secret realm, personally supervised by Elder Lin Yu to ensure he wouldn't stray from the right path, while also hoping he could explore more of the mysteries of this cultivation path. In the secret realm, Chu Feng continued to study the mysterious books with undivided attention. He gradually realized that the origin of the Great Dao was not unattainable; it was actually hidden in the minutiae of everything in the world—every blade of grass, every grain of sand, every stone contained the true essence of the Great Dao. He began to try combining the theories in the books with practice, drawing power from his surroundings and integrating it into his cultivation. After months of arduous cultivation, Chu Feng finally broke through his limits, reaching a completely new realm. His strength not only far surpassed his previous abilities, but he also gained a deeper understanding of the laws of heaven and earth. When Chu Feng emerged from the secret realm, the entire Lingyun Sect was shaken. His demeanor underwent a dramatic transformation, radiating a mysterious and powerful aura. However, Chu Feng knew that his journey to explore the origins of the Great Dao had only just begun. Soon after, shocking news spread throughout the Tianyuan Realm: a dark force was rising, plundering resources and slaughtering living beings, leaving devastation in its wake. The leader of this dark force was none other than Ye Ying, a former genius of the Tianyuan Realm who had strayed from the path in his pursuit of power. Upon learning of this, Chu Feng resolutely decided to step forward. He knew that his purpose in cultivating was not merely to enhance his own strength, but also to protect the world that had nurtured him. He led the elite disciples of the Lingyun Sect on a journey to fight against the dark forces. In his final duel with Ye Ying, Chu Feng unleashed the strongest technique he had comprehended from a mysterious book. His body shone brightly, merging with the power of heaven and earth, each move imbued with the majesty of the Great Dao. Although Ye Ying possessed formidable strength, he gradually showed signs of defeat under Chu Feng's attacks. "Chu Feng, do you think you can stop me? I pursue power beyond all, the absolute power to control the entire universe!" Night Shadow roared madly. Chu Feng coldly looked at him: "True power is for protection, not destruction. You have lost your way; today is your end!" With that, Chu Feng gathered all his strength and unleashed a fatal blow. A flash of light, Night Shadow fell to the ground, and the dark forces crumbled. Chu Feng, through his own power, saved the Tianyuan Realm and became a hero revered by all. But Chu Feng was not arrogant or complacent. He knew that the Great Dao was boundless, and the path to exploring its origins was endless. In the days to come, he would continue his journey, pursuing the ultimate mysteries hidden deep within the universe, and protecting the peace and tranquility of the Tianyuan Realm.

21. 71 天 Heavenly Chess: The Path to Chess Sagehood 天弈：棋圣之路 Xuan Chen玄尘Urban4.0M WordsCompleted [A brand-new setting] [Heroes at the Chessboard] What happens when chess meets heroic battles? When civilizations collide, would you dare to play against Heaven? After transmigrating, Zhuge Yi discovers that although modern Huaxia is prosperous and powerful, its people know almost nothing about their own history. The game Tian Yi, a chess game built around the heroes of the people, has become the world's mainstream pastime. At that time, the Huaxia chess world is weak, while Western chess dom 42kReads9.6Score4.2kShelves
22. 72 律 Seeking the Way in the Legal World 律界问道 Half a Scholar半个书生Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Comeback and growth + charming lawyer + mysteries surrounding cold cases + officialdom and workplace + wits and will] He turns his life around, with Death brushing past him several times. A string of cold cases remain shrouded in mystery... 940Reads—Score159Shelves

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    Explosions, rape, murder; a shrouded mystery, thrilling and suspenseful, penetrating the depths of human nature.

23. 73 东 Dongheng: The Road to Power 东恒青云 Old Man Green Bamboo青竹翁Urban1.7M WordsCompleted A meteoric rise to the top! Chu Dongheng, a master's graduate who knows nothing about his birth family and jokes that “my mom and I are our own family,” is the abandoned grandson of a military family. After passing the civil service exam in Jiangdong, he finds that someone else has taken the position he applied for. By chance, he becomes a leader's secretary, beginning his career in politics. With the people's interests as his mission, he advances one steady step at a time toward the pinnacle of 30.8kReads9.2Score3.4kShelves

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    I've successfully reached Level 2!

24. 74 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
25. 75 荒 Deserted Island, My Followers Are Gorgeous 荒岛，我的跟班超美 Flying Stir-Fry Pancake飞天夹菜饼Urban3.8M WordsCompleted [No System + deserted island + age gap + survival + vying for dominance] [Short drama now streaming: My Life on a Deserted Island Isn't Quite Right] A mysterious bolt of lightning struck the cruise ship, and Zhou Feng woke up on a beach. The only person beside him was the neighbor, Auntie Qin Xiaoxue. It didn't take long for them to discover that the secrets of this island were beyond anything they could have imagined. 33kReads8.8Score3.1kShelves
26. 76 心 Where There's Light in Your Heart, There's a Road Beneath Your Feet 心中有光脚下就有路 Ping Yi平义8k WordsCompleted Where There Is Light in Your Heart, There Is a Path Beneath Your Feet —Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 77 智 Supreme Wisdom: The Legend of Jiang Ziya 智慧无上：姜子牙传奇 Ping Yi平义Eastern Fantasy113k WordsCompleted At the end of the Shang Dynasty, amid a world in chaos, the white-haired recluse Jiang Ziya fishes with a straight hook in the Wei River, waiting for a chance to defy fate and change his destiny. King Wen of Zhou dreams of a flying bear and makes three visits to seek out a worthy man, setting in motion a deadly game between mortals and gods. Questioned at court, targeted by Shang assassins, and caught in the schemes of a nine-tailed fox who stirs up alliances among the feudal lords, Jiang Ziya w 2Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 78 玄 The Book of Feng Shui and the Mystical Arts 玄学风水录 Reverend Tiantong天同道长Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted Adventures in Modern Feng Shui is adapted from the true experiences of Li Chengxuan, a modern feng shui master. It offers the most up-to-date and down-to-earth account of feng shui in the city, reflecting people's contemporary fascination with the subject. Through varied settings and feng shui incidents, it answers people's questions about the practice. It also records practical methods and techniques, letting readers learn more about feng shui through gripping stories. This is truly an account 175Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The true secret lies in finding the right person; true skill awaits the right person! Brilliant!

29. 79 白 The Meaning of the White Tiger 白虎通义 Ban Gu班固Historical53k WordsCompleted The Baihutong, also known as the White Tiger Discussions or the White Tiger Treatise on Virtue, is a collection of proceedings from an officially convened meeting on Confucian studies during the Eastern Han dynasty, as well as an imperially sanctioned work interpreting the Confucian classics. It holds an exceptionally important place in the history of Confucian thought and Han political thought. In 79 CE, the fourth year of Emperor Zhang of Han’s Jianchu era, the emperor personally convened a la 28Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Cultivate oneself, regulate one's family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world! [Under pressure][Under pressure][Under pressure]

30. 80 女 The Female Bank President's Last Resort 女行长的穷途末路 Xu Ci珝慈Modern Romance102k WordsCompleted A teller's act of withholding checks toppled the first domino in the bank run at Yunhai City Commercial Bank. Though bank president Ma Yuquan fought desperately to contain the crisis, she ultimately could not counter the enormous fallout from the sudden disappearance of the bank's major shareholder and the head of its controlling rural bank. Ma Yuquan sensed the situation was full of hidden twists and turns, yet never revealed the secret of who she had been with during her brief disappearance, w 928Reads9.3Score123Shelves

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    I recommend "The Bank Manager's Dead End." A workplace romance novel with sophisticated power struggles. It depicts how Ma Yuquan, a female bank manager, transforms from a visionary, ambitious, and patriotic elite into someone who is gradually swayed and loses her way in the face of power and unscrupulous capital, ultimately leading to her downfall. The novel is fast-paced, well-written, and richly plotted, featuring elements such as best friends stealing boyfriends, the protagonist secretly giving birth at an advanced age while single, and scheming a legal adoption.

31. 81 直 Livestream: Teaching Kids to Write Essays and Be Good People 直播：教孩子写作文，学做人 Ouyang Miguo欧阳米果235k WordsCompleted Writing compositions is easy! This book shows parents how to guide their children in writing and in learning how to be good people. Drawing on traditional Chinese thought, it explores methods and techniques for parent-child education. 59Reads—Score101Shelves

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    In this world, this book upholds sound values and is an essential read for spiritual practice ❤️ [Add to bookshelf]

32. 82 一 The Three Kingdoms: History So Addictive, You Can’t Put It Down 一读就上瘾的三国史 SpikeHistorical191k WordsCompleted The Three Kingdoms era was marked by endless warfare and rival warlords, and is now familiar to everyone thanks to Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But the novel isn't history, and some of the famous stories we all know never actually happened! Did Zhuge Liang really borrow arrows with straw boats? Why is Zhang He known as “the Three Kingdoms strength tester”? How did Fei Yi live a life worthy of the title “master of pacing”? Did Cao Zhi really love his sister-in-law? Why is Cao Cao's life said to 1.2kReads9.5Score100Shelves

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    Interpreting classic works from another perspective [Note][Note][Note]

33. 83 妖 Monster Codes: Journey to the West 妖怪密码：西游记 Bai Ze白泽Eastern Fantasy333k WordsCompleted How many demons are there in Journey to the West? The White Bone Spirit, Tiger Vanguard, the Red-Rumped Macaque, Red Boy... Only after enduring the Eighty-One Tribulations can one look upon the world's fortunes with a smile. What are their true forms? What becomes of them? Is there a connection between demons and natural phenomena? Here, I'll reveal the answers to all these questions, one by one. 157Reads9.3Score—Shelves
34. 84 草 Herbs Become Spirits, and the Livestream Gets Showered with Tips 草药成精直播间疯狂打赏 Eight Hundred Miles of Wind and Clouds风云八百里Urban524k WordsCompleted Lin Feng graduated from a university of traditional Chinese medicine but couldn’t find a job, so he came up with the idea of teaching people about Chinese herbs through livestreams. And guess what? He ended up bound to a miraculous System! Whenever the livestream’s tips hit record highs, the herbs he talked about would come to life as if by magic! Lingzhi mushrooms danced, ginseng started talking. Just imagine how incredible that would be! The viewers stared in amazement as tips poured in. 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Lin Feng, a graduate of a Chinese Medicine university but unemployed, uses his wild imagination to popularize Chinese herbal medicine in his live streams. Hey, guess what? He's bound to a magical system! Whenever the live stream's donations skyrocket, the herbs he's explaining seem to be enchanted, even "coming alive"! Ganoderma lucidum dances, ginseng speaks—the thought alone is exhilarating! Viewers are stunned, and donations rain down.

35. 85 史 The Harshest Test Setter in History 史上最狠出题人 Clouds Stop, Water Flows云止流水Urban507k WordsCompleted [Adapted into a short drama] He's elementary school students' worst nightmare, the most deviously cruel exam setter in the world! One test paper wiped out 140,000 students in Jiangcheng, while a single question made 200,000 students in Huicheng cry! Every student who has ever taken Qin Ye's exams is left with a hundred thousand questions in their head. What color was Daji's bellyband? Did Qin Shi Huang circle the pillar clockwise or counterclockwise? This is a Chinese exam, so why are you asking 5.7kReads9.3Score792Shelves

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    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five-star recommendation!

36. 86 躺 You Can Cultivate Immortality While You Lie Flat 躺平也可以修仙 Qing Chong Yue Er青虫月二Urban1.5M WordsOngoing These are my personal insights and experiences in cultivating the Dao and refining qi, woven into a novel that creates a strange and eerie supernatural world through both dreams and reality. If you enjoy supernatural mysteries and immortal cultivation, give it a read. It’s unlike anything else, and the opportunity is rare. When this old man achieves a perfected Golden Core, you’ll all be disciples of my Qingfeng Sect. 719Reads6.6Score100Shelves

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    Authentic metaphysics is easy to understand; those who want to learn, keep up!

37. 87 神 The Charlatan 神棍 Qing Chong Yue Er青虫月二Mystery1.8M WordsCompleted A fortune-teller, one of the oldest professions. An ancient name for a fortune-teller or feng shui master. Knowing the stars above and the earth below; the five elements of yin and yang, the eight trigrams and nine palaces. Physiognomy and feng shui, defying fate and changing one’s destiny: nothing is beyond their power! Huang Zheng, a modern-day fortune-teller. Born under the influence of yin and yang, with the canopy star at his back. With extraordinary skills in reading fortunes and feng shui 1.1kReads8.7Score136Shelves
38. 88 鬼 The Divine Schemes of Guiguzi 鬼谷神谋 Qing Chong Yue Er青虫月二Historical4.6M WordsCompleted [Historical Fiction Writing Contest] Other people are reborn into wealth and privilege, but I came back as a stalk of rice. No, a stalk of rice growing on a grave! A lovesick woman ate me, and became my mother. I became Guigu Wang Chan, whom later generations called Guiguzi, the founding patriarch of the Vertical and Horizontal School. In this turbulent age, watch me stir up the world once more and make my mark on the battlefields of the Warring States! 554Reads6.6Score102Shelves
39. 89 黑 The Black Blade Ghost Slayer 黑刀斩鬼人 Qing Chong Yue Er青虫月二Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted No System, no clichés, not a naive protagonist, and no livestreaming. Mysticism, the Hetu and Luoshu, yin-yang, the five elements, the eight trigrams, and the nine palaces. Fantasy and supernatural events include a ghostly flood dragon in Changbai Mountain’s Heavenly Lake, a water spirit in the Peach Blossom Spring, a black dragon in Heilongjiang, a serpent transformed in the bamboo forests of southern Sichuan, an ancient tomb in the Qinling Mountains, a wormhole in Ailao Mountain, an underwater 169Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 90 细 A Closer Look at the Rise of a Great Nation 细说大国崛起 Cui Jinsheng崔金生Historical327k WordsCompleted The rise of great powers: a topic that has been discussed for ages. The Age of Discovery at the end of the fifteenth century brought unprecedented commercial prosperity to Europe and ushered in an era of dialogue and competition among nations around the world. Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, Britain, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, and the United States rose one after another, taking control of the seas and becoming global powers. The stories of these nations' rise and fall offer lessons for t 45Reads9.3Score—Shelves
41. 91 春 Spring and Autumn and the Warring States Period (Complete in Three Volumes) 春秋战国（全三册） Hu Xiaoming胡晓明Historical867k WordsCompleted During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, great powers vied for supremacy while small states fought to survive. Great powers annexed their neighbors, while small states struggled to preserve themselves. The strong survived and the weak perished; the strong grew ever more powerful, while the weak eventually disappeared. Good and evil clashed openly, while heroes and beauties found kindred spirits in one another. States battled with armies and words alike as the age’s great forces c 1.4kReads9.5Score237Shelves
42. 92 历 History 历史 Herodotus希罗多德Historical494k WordsCompleted The History, also known as The History of the Greco-Persian Wars, is the first major work of Western historiography, written by Herodotus, the “father of history” in the West. The Age-Reading Classics Library edition of The History is published in two volumes. The book recounts not only political, military, and diplomatic affairs, but also the geography, economic life, customs, and religious beliefs of various countries and regions. This encyclopedic masterpiece laid the foundations of Western h 177Reads8.5Score—Shelves
43. 93 重 Rebuilding the Nation (1950–1959): A Detailed Guide to Major Events in Chinese History 重整河山（1950－1959）（中国历史大事详解） Deng Shujie邓书杰Historical332k WordsCompleted Reordering the Rivers and Mountains offers a detailed and objective account of major events in Chinese history from 1950 to 1959. In the early days of the People's Republic of China, “the government was in order, the people at peace, and everything was waiting to be rebuilt.” China embarked on unprecedented construction and development. Change, conflict, and challenge: crisis and opportunity went hand in hand. “A thousand miles of blades flash in the dark; hatred burns through nine cities. On th 77Reads9.4Score—Shelves
44. 94 中 An Outline of Chinese History 中国史纲 Zhang Yinlin张荫麟Historical156k WordsCompleted This book recounts more than sixteen hundred years of history, from the Shang dynasty to the Eastern Han. It is arranged chronologically by dynasty, but does not devote equal space to each one. Instead, guided by the author’s own philosophy of history, it selects important events from each period as its themes, focusing on “social change, intellectual contributions, and the character of several major figures.” Rich in content, the book covers not only the rise and fall of dynasties, political fo 62Reads9.2Score—Shelves
45. 95 历 Popular Histories of the Dynasties (Complete in 12 Volumes) 历朝通俗演义（全12册） Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical6.9M WordsCompleted The Popular History of the Dynasties (12 Volumes) is a monumental work of popular historical fiction written over many years by Cai Dongfan, a celebrated modern-era historical novelist. It covers the full course of Chinese history, from the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to the late Qing and early Republic. The twelve volumes are The Popular History of the Former Han, The Popular History of the Later Han, The Popular History of the Two Jin Dynasties, The Popular History of the Northern and S 1.8kReads9.5Score177Shelves
46. 96 词 Writing Lyrics 词写 I Am Li Yun本人李云405k WordsOngoing Life is more than memories and reflections. It also lives on in written records: essays and poetry are all part of life. Joy and sorrow, sweetness and bitterness, love and hate, desire and virtue, good and evil: the many faces of life are written in words that trace the heart's journey. 8Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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47. 97 十 Ten Years: From Lost to Awakened 十年：我从茫然到觉醒 Bu Tu步途Urban105k WordsOngoing This book recounts, in chronological order, the author's real-life experiences over the decade or so after graduating from university and entering the working world. Through the many big and small events in his life, he hopes to find common ground with readers, and help them discover a direction of their own amid the confusion and cutthroat competition of today's society! —Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 98 思 Nest of Thoughts 思窝 Wen Huanzhang温焕章Sci-Fi & Apocalypse175k WordsOngoing As fake data on the internet spiraled out of control, a phenomenon in which bad money drove out good spread like cancer across major online platforms, spilling from the virtual world into the real one. When things reach an extreme, they must turn around. As the pendulum of history changed direction, the GeoNet, blending the virtual and the real, came into being and opened a new chapter in the age… This book portrays the vision of the creators of Siwo for the future. 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    From philosophical and humanistic perspectives, this analysis dissects the underlying socio-economic logic of the internet age.

49. 99 开 From the Start, I'm an Emperor: Building an Ancient Divine Sect 开局大帝境，打造太古神宗 Night-Roaming Wolf Lord夜游狼君Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted After Wang Yi became sect leader, he activated a System and was rewarded with the cultivation of a Great Emperor. He vowed to build the greatest divine sect of the ancient era. Looking at the many prodigies hoping to join his sect... “What? You have a Supreme Bone and want to become a Holy Son? Sorry, in our sect, people with Supreme Bones are only good enough to guard the gate!” “You have the bloodline of a Heavenly Phoenix? Not bad! The kitchen needs a chef who can produce phoenix fire, so the 19.7kReads8.4Score982Shelves

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50. 100 地 A Thousand Years of Sign-In in the Underworld, Then Reincarnating Makes the Empress Cry 地府签到千年，投胎气哭女帝 Invincible Master无敌大神Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted After Li Heng died, his soul entered the underworld. He thought he would be reincarnated, but instead he unlocked a sign-in System in the Hall of the King of Hell. And so he became a lowly underworld officer who swept floors, wandering through every corner of the underworld. “Ding! You signed in at the Hall of the King of Hell and received the King of Hell's Sword!” “Ding! You signed in on the Eighteenth Level of Hell and received the Primordial Demon God Spear!” “Ding! You signed in at the Hall 14.6kReads8.6Score67.4kShelves

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