Books That Improve Your Thinking

51 思 Siwo Wen HuanzhangSci-Fi & Apocalypse175k WordsOngoing 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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Philosophy and human nature [Sparrow Food Masterpiece]

52 昨 Flow into the City Yesterday Spiny BougainvilleaUrban3.0M WordsCompleted 959Reads9.2Score366Shelves

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Healing [Bookshelf Plus One]

54 天 Secret Decoding Xuanyuan DomineeringUrban919k WordsCompleted 1Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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Cognitive Dimension: The Thinking Leap from "Seeing" to "Creating" The essence of all dilemmas is the dilemma of cognitive dimension. Just like a slow horse can never understand why a fast horse runs - it is trapped in the low-dimensional cognition of "pulling goods = consumption", while the fast horse has already stood in the high-dimensional perspective of "running = value survival". The difference in cognitive dimensions is never a quantitative difference in "how much you know", but a qualitative change in "what you can see": low-dimensional cognition is trapped in local fragments, while high-dimensional cognition reaches the essence of the system; low-dimensional cognition passively responds to changes, while high-dimensional cognition actively creates rules. From the slow horse law to value symbiosis, the upgrade of cognitive dimensions always revolves around one core: from "being defined by the environment" to "defining the environment." 1. One-dimensional cognition: existential anxiety trapped in a "single point of right and wrong" The world of one-dimensional cognition is linear - either black or white, right or wrong, and all questions point to a "single variable". Just like a slow horse looks at pulling goods: "If I pull less, I will consume less." It only sees the single action of "pull goods", but cannot see the significance of this action in the "cargo delivery system". The core of this cognition is the "survival instinct": obtaining immediate rewards with minimal consumption, and reducing all external feedback into binary judgments of "beneficial/harmful". In personal growth, one-dimensional cognizers often fall into the "skills trap": equating "what they can do" with "value", such as thinking that "if I can write code, I should be hired" and "if I can sell goods, I should get a high salary." They cannot see the match between skills and needs, nor can they see the hidden costs in collaboration, just like a button machine repairman who complains that "smartphones have ruined my craftsmanship," but do not realize that what users need is no longer "repair," but "efficient communication solutions." At the organizational level, one-dimensional cognition manifests itself as "index worship": treating "scale" as "value" and "profit" as "goal." For example, some companies sell products at low prices to offset sales. Although short-term data looks good, it destroys channel trust and brand premium. They cannot see the connection between "single transaction" and "long-term ecology", and eventually become "cleaning targets" of the market system. The fatal flaw of one-dimensional cognition is "replacing system logic with local logic." Just like a slow horse who thinks "putting in less effort" is smart, but doesn't know that the reason why the system eliminates it is never "how much effort it puts out", but "whether it becomes a necessary support for the system." 2. Two-dimensional cognition: Looking for certainty in the "relationship network" When cognition jumps to two dimensions, the world changes from a "single point" to a "network" - no longer looking at individual behavior in isolation, but focusing on the interaction of "behavior and relationships". Just like understanding the value of a fast horse, it is not only "it can pull goods", but also "its running can make the entire freight network more efficient": the owner is willing to give it better feed because it can shorten the transportation time; its companions are willing to go with it because it can reduce the team risk. The core of two-dimensional cognition is "relationship value": the survival of an individual depends on whether it is irreplaceable in the collaborative network. For individuals, it's a transition from a "skiller" to a "connector." For example, the value of a doctor lies not only in "being able to see a doctor" (one-dimensional skill), but also in "being able to build patients' trust through professionalism and then linking health management and rehabilitation resources" (two-dimensional relationship). At this time, the "opponents" are no longer enemies, but nodes that have not been included in the network - just like the merchants' initial doubts about "low-profit cooperation", the essence is that they are worried about the stability of the relationship. Once trust is established through continued fulfillment of promises, the opponents will be transformed into an extension of the network. For organizations, two-dimensional cognition is the "prototype of ecological thinking." For example, Kazuo Inamori's "Amoeba Management" treats employees not as "executors" but as "symbiotic partners" - each amoeba unit is both a value creator and a relationship maintainer. Through "full participation in management", trust permeates every node of collaboration. Under this understanding, "slow horse elimination" will be reduced, because the system focuses more on "how to activate the value of each node" rather than simply cleaning up "inefficient ones". However, two-dimensional cognition still has boundaries: it relies on the "visible network of relationships" and is difficult to break through the limitations of circles. Just like a regional dealer who can control the local market through personal connections, he cannot understand the impact of the "national supply chain restructuring" - because his understanding is still limited to "acquaintance relationships" and cannot see the collaborative logic of "stranger networks". 3. Three-dimensional cognition: Defining value standards in "system evolution" The world of three-dimensional cognition is a "dynamic system" - not only can we see the current network of relationships, but we can also predict the evolution direction of the system. Just like Musk's plan for Mars immigration, his cognition has never been about "building rockets", but "promoting the evolution of human civilization from a 'single carrier on Earth' to a 'multi-planet existence'". The core of this understanding is the "system mission": the value of an individual or organization depends on whether it can become a "key variable" in the evolution of the system. From the perspective of the slow horse law, three-dimensional cognition will reconstruct the definition of "elimination": not "the system cleans up the inefficient", but "the inefficient are left behind by the system evolution". For example, traditional car companies complain that electric vehicles are "disrupting the industry," but they fail to realize that the evolution direction of automotive systems has already shifted from "mechanical performance" to "energy revolution + smart ecology" - it is not that electric vehicles have eliminated them, but that their cognition has not kept up with the pace of system evolution. For individuals, three-dimensional cognition is a "mission-driven" awakening. Buffett reads 500 pages of books every day, not to "accumulate knowledge", but to understand "the evolution of the global economic system"; Ren Zhengfei insists on "Huawei's winter" warning, not for "anxiety", but to make the company a "stabilizer of the global technology ecosystem." Their behavior is no longer driven by "short-term interests" but is driven by the mission of "I can make the system better." For organizations, three-dimensional cognition manifests itself as a struggle for "rule-making power." Tesla's opening up of its electric vehicle patents is not "charity" but to promote the unification of "electric vehicle standards" - when the entire industry evolves using its technical logic, it becomes the "infrastructure" of the system; Microsoft's transformation from "selling software" to "cloud services" is essentially from "system participant" to "system enabler" - it defines new rules for "enterprise digitalization" and can naturally reap the dividends of system evolution. 4. The nature of cognitive dimension upgrading: from "interpreting the world" to "generating the world" From one dimension to three dimensions, the underlying logic of cognitive dimension upgrading is the awakening of "subjectivity": - One-dimensional cognition: Treat yourself as a "passive recipient of the environment" and use "complaints" to explain the world ("The slow horse complains about being too tired to pull goods"); - Two-dimensional cognition: Treat yourself as the "active builder of relationships" and use "connection" to adapt to the world ("The fast horse builds trust by running efficiently"); - Three-dimensional cognition: Treat yourself as the "active creator of the system" and use your "mission" to generate the world ("Musk uses his will to promote the evolution of civilization"). True high-dimensional cognition does not deny the existence of low dimensions, but embraces the logic of low dimensions and reconstructs it at a higher level. Just like understanding the plight of the slow horse, one-dimensional cognition will accuse "it is too lazy", two-dimensional cognition will analyze "it has not established trust", and three-dimensional cognition will think about "how to design the system so that the slow horse can also create value" - such as assigning suitable lightweight tasks to the slow horse and making it a "supplementary node" of the system. The difference in cognitive dimensions is ultimately reflected in the "boundary of problem solving": one-dimensional cognition can solve "single-point problems", two-dimensional cognition can solve "relationship problems", and three-dimensional cognition can solve "system problems". The so-called growth means constantly breaking through cognitive boundaries, from "being changed by the world" to "changing the world" - this may be the ultimate revelation given to us by the slow horse law: it is not that the fast horse eliminates the slow horse, but that the horse with a high cognitive dimension has already run to a place where the slow horse can't see it.

55 成 Idiom Cognition Dictionary: Unlocking the Underlying Algorithm of Life Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes StegosaurusesModern Romance9.7M WordsOngoing 3Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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Relationship Type Locator [🧭] Scenario-based test question bank (10 questions + precise analysis) Test instructions: Each question corresponds to the core judgment dimensions of the "Relationship Type Locator" (value matching, boundary respect, consumption/nourishing ratio, growth synergy). Please choose the most appropriate answer based on the real relationship scenario. Finally, the relationship type (nourishing/balanced/consuming/high-risk) can be determined through the answer results. 1. Test questions 1. When you share your career plans (such as certification/job-hopping), the other party's first reaction is closer to: A. Ask for details ("Do you need me to help you find information?") And share your own relevant experience B. Respond politely ("It's good, come on") without extending too much C. Throw cold water ("You must not be able to do it well"), or change the subject to talk about yourself D. Ridicule and suppress ("You still want to be promoted with your ability?"), Or even secretly undermine it. 2. Regarding "personal boundaries" (such as not liking to have your phone checked/not accepting frequent messages late at night), the other party's attitude is: A. Actively respect, and will apologize and adjust in time if you occasionally cross the line. B. Basic respect, but occasionally ignore your boundaries. C. Frequently cross the boundary, but still do it perfunctory after being reminded. D. Deliberately violate, think that your boundaries are "making a fuss", and even use it to control you. 3. After getting along with the other party, your energy state is more often: A. A sense of energy (happy, relaxed, feeling more motivated in life) B. Neutral state (not feeling tired, nor particularly energetic) C. Slight consumption (occasionally feeling tired, but can adjust quickly) D. Severe internal consumption (anxiety, depression, needing to spend a lot of time to restore energy) 4. When you have conflicts, the other party's handling method is more inclined to: A. Active communication ("Let's talk about what the problem is"), seeking a win-win solution B. Passive cooperation (no active quarrels, but no active resolution) C. Cold war/blaming ("It's all your fault"), refusal to compromise D. Personal attacks (insults, old scores), or even threats of retaliation 5. Will the other party take the initiative to provide support for your growth (such as resources, encouragement, opportunities)? A. Often (actively pay attention to your needs and willing to devote time/energy to you) B. Occasionally (will provide limited help when you clearly ask for help) C. Rarely (indifferent to your growth, even jealous of your progress) D. Never (deliberately hindering your growth, afraid that you will surpass him) 6. Regarding "interest distribution" (such as joint consumption, dividends from cooperative projects), the other party's performance is: A. Fair and just, proactively propose reasonable solutions, and do not take advantage of small things B. Basically fair, but occasionally slightly self-interested behavior C. Habitual self-interest (always wanting to take more and more), you need to remind you repeatedly D. Malicious misappropriation (deliberately concealing interests, or even calculating your property) 7. When you encounter difficulties (such as unemployment/sickness), the other party's reaction is closer to: A. Caring for the first time and providing practical help (such as taking care of you/helping you find a job) B. Verbal concern ("drink more hot water/come on"), but no actual actions C. Having a cold attitude ("This is your own business"), or even avoiding you D. Adding insult to injury ("I knew you would be like this"), taking the opportunity to suppress you 8. Your communication mode is more consistent with: A. Two-way rush (willing to listen to each other, express true thoughts, and understand each other) B. One-way smooth (you can express yourself, but the other party is less active in sharing) C. Communication barriers (often misunderstand each other, and it is difficult to reconcile after quarrels) D. Ineffective communication (the other party refuses to listen, only cares about his own expression, or even attacks personally) 9. After getting along for a long time, what are your expectations for this relationship: A. Want to maintain it for a long time and grow together B. Just keep the status quo and don't expect too much C. Occasionally want to escape, but don't act because of habits/concerns D. Desperate to end it and feel that this relationship is a burden 10. Will the other party respect your "differences" (such as values, lifestyle, hobbies)? A. Complete respect, tolerant even if you don't agree B. Basic respect, occasionally expressing different opinions but not forcing you to change C. Difficult to respect, often trying to make you agree with his/her point of view D. Complete disrespect, forcing you to change, otherwise he will accuse you of being "abnormal" 2. Answer analysis and relationship positioning 1. Analysis of each question (corresponding to the judgment dimension) Question option analysis Core judgment dimension 1 A (nurturing type): supports growth, value synergy; B (balanced type): neutral response, no consumption; C (consuming type): negation and suppression, value conflict; D (high risk type): malicious attack, growth hindrance growth synergy 2 A (nurturing type): boundary respect, two-way running; B (balanced type): basic respect, no deliberate transgression; C (consuming type): boundary indifference, self-centered; D (high risk type): boundary violation, strong desire to control, boundary respect 3 A (nourishing type): energy nourishing, positive empowerment; B (balanced type): neutral energy, no obvious impact; C (consumption type): mild consumption, self-regulation; D (high risk type): severe internal consumption, physical and mental damage. Consumption/nourishing ratio 4 A (nourishing type): conflict resolution, win-win thinking; B (balanced type): passive cooperation, no malice; C (consumption type): evading responsibility, blaming others; D (high risk type): aggressive behavior, relationship destruction Value matching degree 5 A (nurturing type): active support, growth empowerment; B (balanced type): limited help, no hindrance; C (consumption type): indifference, jealousy; D (high risk type): deliberate obstruction, malicious competition Growth synergy 6 A (nurturing type): fairness and justice, value equivalence; B (balanced type): basic fairness, slight self-interest; C (consumptive type): selfishness, profit calculation; D (high risk type): malicious misappropriation, lack of morality Value matching degree 7 A (nurturing type): sharing weal and woe, taking responsibility; B (balanced type): verbal care, no actual harm; C (consuming type): indifferent avoidance, self-centered; D (high risk type): adding insult to injury, distorted human nature. Consumption/nurturing ratio 8 A (nurturing type): two-way communication, mutual understanding; B (balanced type): smooth one-way, no conflict; C (consuming type): inefficient communication, frequent conflicts; D (high risk type): communication violence, relationship breakdown Boundary respect 9 A (nourishment type): positive expectations, long-termism; B (balanced type): neutral expectations, no excessive demands; C (consumption type): negative expectations, hesitant; D (high risk type): extremely negative, eager to escape consumption/nourishment ratio 10 A (nourishment type): tolerance of differences, respect for diversity; B (balanced type): basic tolerance, no forced change; C (consumption type): self-centered, trying to control; D (high risk type): forced assimilation, malicious accusations Value matching 2. Positioning rules for relationship types - Nurturing relationship: option A ≥ 7 questions + no option D → Core characteristics: two-way nourishment, value matching, boundary respect, mutual growth - Balanced relationship: option B ≥ 6 questions + no option C/D → Core characteristics: no obvious consumption, basic respect, neutral empowerment, maintaining the status quo - Consumptive relationship: option C ≥ 5 questions + option D ≤ 2 questions → Core characteristics: mild internal friction, blurred boundaries, value conflict, growth stagnation - High-risk relationship: D option ≥ 3 questions → Core characteristics: severe internal friction, boundary violation, malicious harm, must stay away

57 底 The Bottom-of-the-Barrel Dictionary Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses455k WordsOngoing 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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A truly stable and abundant "real person" whose vitality is naturally overflowing will produce a "living goodness" outward. This kind of goodness is the ultimate manifestation of all the results of alchemy, the practice of "dynamic peace" in interpersonal relationships, and the most fundamental difference from the "dead template" of predators. We are not empty, we are full and warm.

63 圣 A Brief History of Christmas Mr. Cangshan34k WordsCompleted 14Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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Knowledge enters the mind in an incredible way [full] [full] [full] [full]

65 白 White Tiger Tongyi BanguHistorical53k WordsCompleted 26Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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Cultivate oneself, manage one's family, govern the country and bring peace to the world! [Working on manuscript][Working on manuscript][Working on manuscript]

66 我 I Was Vulgar but Became an Immortal Shan ShengUrban105k WordsCompleted 680Reads5.8Score176Shelves

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It is difficult to cultivate immortality, but it is difficult to reach the sky! Cultivation of immortality is easy, as easy as just a few steps away! Cultivation and enlightenment are no small matter. Those who obtain it can understand the mysteries of the sun and the moon, feel the creation of heaven and earth, and feel the birth and death of the universe. The subtle principles involved cannot be mastered by those who are skilled in the art of fighting. You must be a man of great ambition, a person with great aspirations, and a person with great aspirations to achieve it.

68 总 The Ceo's Wife Took Care of Bai Yueguang, but Her Home Was Stolen Valley of the KingsModern Romance10k WordsCompleted 1.3kReads9.8Score—Shelves

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Highly recommend good books

72 从 From a Rural Dropout to a Writer Pursuing Dreams Set Off Towards the LightUrban111k WordsCompleted 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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Documentary inspirational novels for ordinary people

73 枫 Red Leaves in the Wind Picking Shells from the Sea008Modern Romance72k WordsCompleted 33Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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It should live up to expectations.

74 窗 The Road Outside the Window and the Sea in My Heart Stone Little XiModern Romance207k WordsCompleted 4Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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All three books are good to read and will improve your thinking skills!

77 网 Online Game: Rebuilding My Life Wang the FoolSports1.6M WordsOngoing 730Reads5.8Score343Shelves

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This book teaches you how to become enlightened in real life and how to break through problems in real life? After reading this book, your cognition and abilities will be greatly improved, and you will be much better than the people around you.

78 绘 Painting the Stardust of the World Flying Down JacketSci-Fi & Apocalypse450k WordsCompleted 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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Recommend this book!

79 女 The Female Bank President's Last Resort Xu CiModern Romance102k WordsCompleted 762Reads9.3Score113Shelves

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I recommend the novel [The Female Bank Manager's End]. I haven't seen such a professional and realistic book for a long time. There was no water in the whole process, and the pace was so fast that I didn't dare to miss a single detail. The logical thinking is tight, the story has ups and downs, and human nature, wisdom, and power are unfolded, crushed, and spread out to talk about. In particular, a large amount of professional knowledge in finance, industry, equity, and even the system is written clearly and thoroughly. In the book, there is also a best friend who steals her boyfriend, and the heroine, who is single at an advanced age, secretly gives birth to a child and legally adopts it. It can be said that there is no omission.

80 站 Standing at the Crossroads of Destiny Zhang GuofuUrban243k WordsCompleted 42Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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Novel about non-time travel... Rebirth... Getting rich... Soft and sweet... Cultivation... Rich CEO and other novels. Break away from the illusion, and the dream will eventually wake up. I hope you can transform into a better version of yourself in real life. I think the first step should be to sincerely face up to real life and yourself at the moment. The two recommended novels below are based on reality, written in reality but beyond reality. If you are interested, you can read it. There is only one true heroism in this world, which is to still love it after recognizing the truth of life.

82 非 Nonlinear Breakout Lu Xue Ying MeiUrban623k WordsOngoing 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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Life is your own, you don't have to lose yourself for anyone. True friendship is based on mutual respect. Learn to let go, and the world will open up.

83 一 Number One Tang DatianUrban206k WordsCompleted 2.1kReads9.4Score303Shelves

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84 灵 Ling Tian Ji's Guide to Enlightenment in the Human World Ouyang Rice Crackers52k WordsOngoing —Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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The most amazing book today! Banned for being too involved in the secrets of heaven! Have you heard of "Peerless Secret Words: The Spiritual Sky"? This book, also known as "A Guide to Enlightening the World and Becoming an Immortal," was originally published on Tomato Novel. Because it revealed too many secrets, it was blocked many times and has not been unblocked until now. For the platform, this is a book that violates all kinds of violations except lust and caution. The content inside is really amazing! It has revealed a series of truths about the universe, life, life, human nature, religion, civilization, etc. It is a thrilling one! Those who were depressed were no longer depressed after watching it, and those who were corrupt after watching it no longer dared to be greedy! The troubles, involutions and chaos in life are all explained! The most surprising thing is that it turns out that the Chinese nation actually hides such a deep inside story! It's hard to find this book now. If you search for "Guide to Enlightenment and Become an Immortal in the Human World" online, you can still see some reprints. If you see it, save it as soon as possible.

85 妖 Monster Code: Journey to the West Bai ZeEastern Fantasy333k WordsCompleted 168Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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Interpreting famous works from another angle [note][note][note]

87 站 Standing at the Crossroads of Love and Marriage The Light, Wind and Moon Are Born in My HeartModern Romance153k WordsCompleted 1Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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The novel is very touching, with sincere and delicate emotions. It deeply depicts the deep love between Liu Yu and Xu Ming that lasted from their college days to after graduation, and the long-lasting emotional bond that failed to unite. Specifically: First, the emotions are real and easy to resonate with: the emotions flowing between the lines are extremely real, and it is easy for readers to have a sense of substitution, and readers believe that such emotions do exist in reality. Second, the writing style is beautiful and delicate: the language of the novel is beautiful and smooth, the description is meticulous, the characters are vivid and concrete, the scene atmosphere is well rendered, and it shows excellent writing ability. Third, the narrative logic is strong and tense: the plot development is logically clear and interlocking, and the emotional context is naturally smooth and fascinating. The ending of the novel is very exciting and a touch of clarity: "Liu Yu gradually understood that the truly precious encounter is not the entanglement of vines in the greenhouse, but two independent trees growing side by side, each touching the broader sky." "What Xu Min brought not only enlightenment of wisdom, but also taught her how to embrace the unimagined possibilities of life from a broader perspective." Although the author has a background in economics, the logic, expressiveness and rich imagination shown in his words have surpassed many literature students. The well-referenced bibliography and in-depth analysis in the article are proof of the author's profound reading accumulation. Through the novel, I got a preliminary sketch of the author - beneath the calm and elegant appearance, there is a delicate, sensitive and passionate soul. A book that improves thinking, its flaws do not hide its flaws.

88 醒 Secret Words to Awaken the World: Travels of the Spirit Ouyang MiguoUrban27k WordsCompleted 35Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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The universe was born from chaos, which was divided into yin and yang. The yang gave birth to the soul, and the soul then used the yang and yin that gave birth to it to squeeze out particles and create the universe! Develop human bodies and all types of creatures on the earth, build planets like the earth into reincarnation prisons, introduce souls into human bodies, and undergo reincarnation tests! The largest civilization in the universe exists in the center of the universe, which is called the heaven. The most powerful civilization in the heaven is the fourth-level civilization, which is the master of the universe - the civilization of heaven and man! A158

89 天 The Net of Justice: Part One, The Killer Cannot Escape Author Shi YuMystery503k WordsCompleted 214Reads—Score—Shelves

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The torrent of the times is rolling, and the little people are rolling like grains of sand, but stubborn and brilliant flowers bloom in the gaps.

90 赦 Forgive the Moon Lu WuMystery375k WordsCompleted 466Reads8.2Score100Shelves

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The plot of this novel is compact and coherent, without any delay or redundancy. Every plot is crucial.

91 教 Teaching You to Create Your Own Philosophy Li Hongyi329k WordsCompleted 31Reads7.3Score—Shelves

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Improve thinking, improve cognition

92 高 High-Level Principles of Thought Big Contrarian367k WordsCompleted 21Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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Come and satisfy you

93 蝴 Butterfly Legend Magnanimous SyrahUrban147k WordsOngoing —Reads5.8Score—Shelves

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My favorite! ! ! ! !