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1. 51 二 A Twenty-Year-Old College Student Falls for a Middle-Aged Security Guard 二十岁女大学生爱上保安大叔 BeardMan须根ManModern Romance11k WordsCompleted A 20-year-old college student falls in love with a middle-aged security guard. 7Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 52 末 The Apocalypse: I Just Want to Be with You 末日，我只想和你在一起 BeardMan须根ManSci-Fi & Apocalypse84k WordsCompleted In a desolate world after the apocalypse, mutated creatures run rampant and human civilization has collapsed. Survivors struggle to stay alive in desperate circumstances. On this perilous journey through the apocalypse, can they find enough supplies and make it safely to Tianjing City? And how will they protect one another and keep hope alive in this cruel world? —Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 53 别 Don’t Be Foolish, He Only Likes 18-Year-Old Girls 别傻了，他只喜欢18岁小妹妹 BeardMan须根ManUrban121k WordsCompleted “Ran, how long does it take to train like you?” Chen Nan asked curiously. His eyes shone with admiration and envy for Xiao Ran’s strength. Xiao Ran smiled faintly and replied with conviction, “I’m at Level Five of the Beginner Martial Arts rank now. I’ve been training for three whole years.” At that number, Chen Nan’s eyes widened in surprise. He murmured to himself, “It takes that long...” He seemed to feel a little pressure about the training that lay ahead. —Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 54 末 Two Heroes of the Apocalypse: The Half-Inhuman Awakens 末世双雄：半异人觉醒 BeardMan须根ManSci-Fi & Apocalypse6k WordsCompleted Doomsday Duo: The Half-Human Awakens 1Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 55 花 Sister Hua's Story 花姐的故事 BeardMan须根Man6k WordsCompleted The Story of Hua Jie 6Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 56 回 Back to the Three Kingdoms: I Married a Wife in Eastern Wu 回到三国，我在东吴娶老婆 BeardMan须根Man8k WordsCompleted Back to the Three Kingdoms: I Married a Wife in Eastern Wu 1Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 57 黑 Underworld Storm: Never Losing a Battle 黑道风云之战无不胜 BeardMan须根Man28k WordsCompleted Underworld Storms: Never Defeated 2Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 58 年 A Young Rich Heir Falls for His Forty-Year-Old Tenant 年轻富少爱上四十岁租客 BeardMan须根Man10k WordsCompleted A Young Rich Man Falls for His Forty-Year-Old Tenant 8Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 59 都 Urban Temptations: Love, Intoxicating as Poison 都市诱惑，人间中毒 BeardMan须根Man9k WordsCompleted Urban temptation, intoxicated by life. 8Reads—Score—Shelves
10. 60 婷 Sister Ting's Love Story 婷姐的爱情故事 BeardMan须根Man8k WordsCompleted Sister Ting’s Love Story 22Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 61 穿 Transmigrate to Qin: Marry a Wife Who Looks Like My First Love 穿越秦境，娶个初恋模样做老婆 BeardMan须根Man7k WordsCompleted Transmigrate to the Qin Kingdom and marry a wife who looks just like your first love —Reads—Score—Shelves
12. 62 我 I Want to Be Rich 我要做个有钱人 BeardMan须根ManUrban107k WordsCompleted In 2023, Lin Hua was buried in debt because of the mask shortage during the pandemic. While hiking on Baiyun Mountain, he heard a debt collector harassing him over the phone. He accidentally fell from a high stairway near the summit and crashed into Chen Nan, a simpleton. Their souls switched bodies. There was no transmigrate, no System, no reborn, and no golden finger. It was simply an ordinary soul swap between two people, in a story of urban life, entrepreneurship, romance, and messy love and 20Reads—Score—Shelves
13. 63 从 Starting with a Street Stall: My Entrepreneurial Journey 从摆摊起步，我的创业人生 BeardMan须根Man7k WordsCompleted Starting with a Street Stall: My Entrepreneurial Journey 19Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 64 黑 Underworld Storms: The Legend of Harbor City 黑道风云之港城传奇 BeardMan须根Man7k WordsCompleted Underworld Legends of Hong Kong —Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 65 灵 After Switching Bodies, the Campus Beauty and I Fell for Each Other 灵魂互换后，我和校花双向奔赴 BeardMan须根Man8k WordsCompleted After Our Souls Switched, the Campus Beauty and I Fell for Each Other 6Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 66 我 I'm the Campus Bad Boy 我在学校当渣男 BeardMan须根Man11k WordsCompleted I'm a Jerk at School 4Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 67 王 King's Canyon: A Passionate Journey After Transmigrating 王者峡谷：穿越之热血征途 BeardMan须根Man7k WordsCompleted King's Canyon: A Passionate Journey After Transmigrating —Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 68 从 From Nightclub Darling to Down-and-Out Ride-Hailing Driver 从夜场宠儿到落魄开网约车 BeardMan须根Man7k WordsCompleted From Nightclub Darling to Down-and-Out Ride-Hailing Driver —Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 69 逐 The Warm Sunshine of Youth on the Road to Dreams 逐梦路上的青春暖阳 Earth Emperor of Seven Emotions and Six Desires七情六欲的地皇6k WordsCompleted The Warm Sunshine of Youth on the Road to Your Dreams —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 70 阿 A Cai's Road to His Dream 阿才的逐梦之路 Mu Yanqing沐言情6k WordsCompleted A Cai's Journey to Pursue His Dreams —Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 71 梦 A Journey of Dreams and Perseverance 《梦想与坚持的旅程》 Cousin from the New South新南方表哥6k WordsCompleted A Journey of Dreams and Perseverance —Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 72 逐 Flying Against the Wind in Pursuit of Dreams 逐梦的逆风飞翔 One Smile, and All the Ages Wither一笑万古枯6k WordsCompleted Flying Against the Wind in Pursuit of Dreams —Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 73 破 Breaking Free: An Entrepreneur's Dream-Chasing Journey 破茧之路逐梦创业记 Qi Yiyao琪怡瑶Urban121k WordsOngoing The Road to Breaking Free: An Entrepreneurial Journey in Pursuit of Dreams follows Lin Yu, a young man just entering the workforce, and vividly portrays the ups and downs of his entrepreneurial journey. Lin Yu comes from an ordinary family. After graduating from college, he hits one dead end after another in his job search and falls into confusion. An unexpected opportunity inspires him to start a business. Driven by his passion for internet technology and the knowledge he gained in his studies, —Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 74 双 A Double-Sided Mystery: Tracking Down the Killer 双面谜局：命案追缉 Boss Zhang Sleepwalks章总梦游Mystery186k WordsCompleted A baffling murder rocks City A. Zhao Dezhu, general manager of Benning Capital, is found brutally killed in his office. The scene is chaotic and bloody, and the golf club used as the murder weapon is stained with guilt. Detective Zhou Yan leads the investigation, and one suspect after another emerges: Tong Sha, a mob-connected property developer implicated in a violent demolition case from years ago; Zhang Jingwen, his mistress, who refuses to let go amid their tangled affair; Liu Hui, his wife, 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A collection of excellent books on revolutionary history, well worth reading.

25. 75 悍 The Downfall of a Brutal Bandit 悍匪覆灭记 Tianju天驹Urban807k WordsCompleted On the eve of liberation, bandits were stirring, intent on preventing the new regime from taking shape. Overcoming countless hardships and fighting many battles, the People's Liberation Army finally wiped out the notorious bandit chief in Doupengchong. Later, despite an intensive manhunt by the public security forces, the heinous bandit chief Xiao Huanyun, who was hiding among the people, joined forces with enemy agents to sabotage the new regime and carry out assassinations. Through the tireles 320Reads—Score110Shelves
26. 76 魂 Reborn in an Ancient County: The Fake Magistrate Is a True Warlord 魂穿古县之假县令真枭雄 I Am the Sane Madman我是清醒的疯子Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Lin Wei transmigrates into the body of someone in an ancient dynasty in a parallel world. He launches a revolt and ousts the county magistrate, then takes his place and develops the city and its economy. He steadily expands his influence across the county, using his abilities to build infrastructure, overcome disasters, stand up to corrupt ministers, invent and create, and bring prosperity to the people, achieving great things along the way... After one accomplishment after another, Lin Wei inex 2Reads—Score—Shelves
27. 77 匪 The Bandit's Blade 匪之刃 Seven Taels of Wine, Eight-Tenths Drunk七两酒八分醉Historical525k WordsOngoing A good person starts turning bad after being bullied. A bad person starts turning good after being bullied, too. But in this world, what is good, and what is bad? People say the answer lies in each person's heart, but where is the heart, really? 4Reads—Score—Shelves
28. 78 大 Secrets of Daxing 大兴秘闻 Mist and Dust雾岚尘埃Historical243k WordsOngoing My latest work is here! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 79 向 Born to Follow the Sun 向阳而生 Li Xiangxiang李想想Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [A new book from a veteran author] [Daily life] [Romance] [A little heartbreak, then overwhelmingly sweet] He Zhicheng gave his son He Shu a perfect demonstration of what a scumbag looked like, leaving He Shu terrified of marriage before he was even an adult. The little tree, withered before it had even grown, was chased by another stubborn little sprout who kept urging him to stand tall. Well, maybe it takes going through all that pain to appreciate the happiness of an ordinary life. Life comes 127.6kReads9.6Score14.3kShelves

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    I highly recommend the second book. There are actually others, but I can't find them right now.

30. 80 对 Right or Wrong, One to Six 对错一比六 Countryside Villa乡村别苑Modern Romance353k WordsCompleted A unique era and extraordinary experiences shaped the main character Xiao Jiu's distinctive personality, way of thinking, and outlook on life. His views on many things differ from those of ordinary people, but he is no rebel against convention. His ideas about love and marriage are especially original: clear-eyed, perceptive, and above the ordinary. Reality often plays tricks on our ideals. Though Xiao Jiu is principled and upright, he still faces conflicts between morality and kindness, law and 413Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    It has a lot of character, and the writing is excellent; it's definitely worth reading.

31. 81 海EN One Piece: Invincible from Capturing the Navy Goddess 海贼：从俘获海军女神开始无敌 True Lord Ziwei紫薇真君Anime Fanfiction1.6M WordsCompleted Lin Qi transmigrates into the world of One Piece and panics a little, because this world has more ways to die than you could ever imagine. Rampaging pirates and vicious slave ships. Whitebeard, who can unleash earthquakes with a single punch; Golden Lion, who can keep dozens of islands floating tens of thousands of meters in the sky for years; and Kaido, the Strongest Creature in history... Faced with such a dangerous world, what is he supposed to do? [Ding! The Host has expressed a strong d 36.3kReads8.3Score3.8kShelves
32. 82 穿 Transmigrating to the End of the Yuan Dynasty: The Uprising Begins 穿越元末之起义风云 Country Bumpkin from a Small Town小镇山野村夫Male-Channel Fanfiction157k WordsOngoing Xiaoshu’s vision suddenly went black, and he lost consciousness. When he woke up again, he found himself in a completely unfamiliar place: the chaotic final years of the Yuan dynasty. Even more astonishingly, he had become Han Lin’er, the Little Prince of Ming, a young leader who rose to prominence in the peasant rebellions at the end of the Yuan dynasty, only to fade away in the currents of history. But as a modern man who had transmigrated into this era, he could see opportunities that others —Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 83 古 An Ancient-Style Tale of Fishing 古风之渔 Yi Jingdan, Who Loves Winter Wine爱吃冬酒的易经丹Urban416k WordsCompleted Gu Feng turned a misfortune into a blessing when he acquired a System and gained extraordinary abilities. Guided by his conscience, he looks after his family, helps his friends, and provides aid to disaster-stricken regions. He stays true to himself as he fights injustice, upholds the greater good of his people, takes down ruthless bandits, and crushes criminal gangs. He also gathers marine resources and treasure, steadily growing his power and building a mighty economic empire. 51Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    Realistic, good-looking, awesome, recommended.

34. 84 如 Ruyuan Mengdie's New Book 如愿梦蝶新书 Dreaming of Butterflies Come True如愿梦蝶Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted Title: No System. A return to pure cultivation fantasy, with no transmigration and no System! Liu Chen, a young man from Qingzhou, bears a mysterious bloodline. In search of his origins, he embarks on the path of immortality. After forming a connection in Spiritveil Valley, he joins a sect and cultivates at Flying Sword Sect. He battles the Shadow Pavilion and resists the demon race's invasion, braving secret realms and heavenly tri 33Reads9.3Score—Shelves
35. 85 徐 A Brief Record of the Xu Family 徐氏略记 Huan Anfu缓安甫1.7M WordsOngoing A brief introduction to the origins and evolution of the Xu surname, along with accounts of historical figures who bore it. Through these written words, I hope to explore their lives, reflect on the relationship between country and individual, and feel the weight of history. This is a novice author's work, so please forgive its shortcomings. 5Reads7.6Score—Shelves
36. 86 灭 Demon Slayer 灭魔师 Cow Lotuses, Never Forgetting牛莲忘返Urban325k WordsCompleted Lai Niu is a good-for-nothing at the academy, with not a trace of magic power. The Demon-Slaying Association protects the world, vanquishing demons and evil spirits. How will the “wastrel” Lai Niu and his friends survive an impossible conspiracy and turn their fortunes around? 2Reads8.2Score—Shelves
37. 87 岭 Those Years Working in Lingnan 岭南打工那些年 Dongting Fish Song洞庭鱼歌Urban1.0M WordsCompleted This work is a realistic urban novel based on my own experience of heading south to Guangdong for work in the late 1980s. It might be more accurate to call it a memoir of migrant work than a novel. The characters are all based on my colleagues, fellow villagers, and friends I knew well! I chose to write in the first person so that everyone in these pages would feel vivid and real, with a soul of their own. I hope readers will find the voice warm and familiar as they read or listen in their spare 18.5kReads9.3Score1.7kShelves

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    Recommend good books about real life

38. 88 乡 The Real Heiress from the Countryside Is Actually a Feudal Ancestor 乡下来的真千金，竟是封建老祖宗 Bright, Gentle Laughter笑语晏晏Modern Romance541k WordsCompleted Originally titled The True Heiress from the Countryside Is Actually a Feudal Ancestor When Sang Ning opened her eyes again, she found herself the real heiress who had been left behind in the countryside by a wealthy family. She had been born the legitimate eldest daughter of a distinguished family, raised from childhood to become its matriarch. But when she opened her eyes, she had arrived in a strange new era. Fortunately, she was still the legitimate eldest daughter. Her fake sister thought 30.5kReads9.3Score3.6kShelves
39. 89 我 I Am Wang Dali 我是王大力 I Made a Mistake打错了Urban5.0M WordsCompleted More than twenty years ago, tangled romances from the previous generation led to Wang Dali being abandoned. Later, his adoptive father drove him out of the house to search for his birth parents. Along the way, he experiences one twist-filled adventure after another… 26.4kReads9.0Score2.1kShelves
40. 90 叶 Ye Luoli: Tides Rise, Moonlit Words of Qingli 叶罗丽：水起潮汐，月语清漓 Li Luo Shushu Yijing Shen梨洛淑淑漪泾深Anime Fanfiction510k WordsCompleted [A note for readers: This story is told from the perspective of Shui Qingli, the Water Prince. The central pairing is Shui Qingli and the World Will, but their relationship develops gradually, so the sweet moments come later. Some other pairings will be broken up for the sake of the plot, and the Ye Luoli warriors and other humans will be portrayed negatively, since this story takes an anti-human perspective. Read with caution if that bothers you.] Humans once promised to protect the environment 1.8kReads8.6Score203Shelves
41. 91 一 A Perfect Clearance 一杆清台 Wan Hushan万斛山Sports245k WordsCompleted Li Wei, a fifteen-year-old orphan who hangs around pool halls, stumbles upon a billiards System. From then on, playing pool is like having cheat codes: Chinese eight-ball, snooker, and every other game, there isn't a shot he can't sink. With the help of this incredible System, he goes from playing in the alleys of the city to competing on the international stage, defeating countless masters along the way. O'Sullivan, Selby, Trump: he isn't afraid of any of them. In just one year, he wins all ki 167Reads8.1Score—Shelves
42. 92 回 Back to the Past: From Rookie Cop to the Peak of Power 回到过去：从小民警到仕途巅峰！ Han Chen寒陈Mystery293k WordsCompleted In his previous life, Jiang Cheng was shot while pursuing a criminal with his mentor, leaving two dead and one injured, including a hostage. While investigating the gunman, he was then assassinated by a mysterious killer. Reborn, he is determined to change both his own fate and his mentor's! Jiang Cheng: In this life, I'll climb step by step until I reach the top! Whoever stands in my way, whether a criminal force terrorizing a region or an international assassin organization, whether a corrupt 1kReads6.7Score—Shelves
43. 93 通 The Road to Power, Starting as a Deputy Town Mayor 通天官路，从副镇长开始 Eight Gold八金Urban466k WordsCompleted 60Reads6.5Score—Shelves
44. 94 异EN Another World: My Life Has Cheat Codes! 异世界：我的人生开了挂！ A Salty Fish c一条咸鱼cEastern Fantasy5.9M WordsCompleted [Vampires, werewolves, technology, potions, ghosts, biohumans, divination, puppets, and every terrifying element you can imagine: this world has them all.] Lin En transmigrated into such a bizarre otherworld and became an apprentice at a potion shop. "Something is wrong with that man! He never uses anesthetic when performing surgery!" "That shop is a scam! The moment you go in, they find a pile of illnesses even if you are perfectly healthy!" "But wait, isn't that shop supposed to be the bes 138.3kReads9.6Score16.9kShelves
45. 95 重 Reborn: Sugary-Sweet Daily Life with My Childhood Friend 重生后，与青梅的齁甜日常 Add More Chili多加辣椒Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Reborn] [One female lead] [No System] [Lighthearted] [Everyday life] Qin Song was reborn during the summer vacation before his second year of high school. Once he realized what had happened, he finally had a chance to make up for all the regrets of his previous life. His parents, who died in a car crash; his childhood friend, whom he liked but never dared confess to, and who eventually died of cancer; a life wasted away by his inferiority complex… “I’ve made a lot of money, and I’m famo 18.4kReads9.1Score1.9kShelves
46. 96 重 Reborn, I Crawled into the Arms of My Yandere Wife, a Female Tycoon 重生后钻进病娇女财阀老婆怀里 Tom Has No Hair汤姆没有毛Urban1.1M WordsCompleted [Male-oriented, one female lead] [Obsessive heiress of a financial dynasty] [Feel-good power fantasy] [Sweet romance] [Revenge] [Taking down scumbags] [Forced love] ["Short drama now streaming"] [Three short-drama adaptations: Torn Night; The Reborn Beauty’s Pursuit of Love; Her Power Is My Blade] In his previous life, Lin Ran was murdered by his girlfriend and her family. But the obsessive heiress, who had always treated him like a plaything, helped him kill his enemies. Only when he saw the he 55.4kReads9.4Score5.7kShelves
47. 97 全 Global Ghostmasters: There Are Hundreds of Millions of Ghosts Inside Me 全球御鬼：我的体内有亿只鬼 Tianzhuo Huazi天卓华子Mystery2.7M WordsCompleted [Looting bamboo shoots + ghostly resurgence + ghost taming + one female lead + comedy = 100,000 new words every week?] The comic of the same name, Global Ghost Tamer: I Have Hundreds of Millions of Ghosts Inside Me, is now available on Fanqie. Lin Mo was playing games in class when he transmigrated to a parallel world overrun by ghosts. With the worst talent of all, he unexpectedly gained the Defense-Breaking System. As long as he could make a ghost lose its composure, he could force it into a c 71.9kReads9.4Score9.8kShelves
48. 98 玉 Jade Cong 玉琮 Shen Jing沈靖Urban333k WordsCompleted The novel Jade Cong, written by Shen Jing, chairman of the Shangcheng County Federation of Literary and Art Circles, has been officially published by Changjiang Publishing Group. Through the extraordinary life of its protagonist, Huang An, and two captivating love stories, the novel tells of the joys and sorrows migrant workers face when moving to the city to start businesses after the reform and opening up, as well as the moving story of those who give back to their hometowns after becoming pr 303Reads9.5Score100Shelves

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    It's so realistic and super good-looking.

49. 99 凡 The Mortal's Immortal Gourd 凡人仙葫 Ximen Woxue西门卧雪Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsOngoing Er Gouzi is an honest, hardworking farmer. His greatest dream is to save up enough to buy a few acres, become a small landowner, and marry a buxom, strong-legged wife. Then his life would be perfect. But after an accident leaves him with a gourd and an old swindler talks him into it, he blunders into the path of immortality and gets dragged into conflict. Even so, he never forgets his original goal: he just wants to farm... 232.7kReads9.0Score16.1kShelves
50. 100 霸 The Overlord's Bloody Road: Songs of Chu at Gaixia 霸王血路：楚歌垓下 Swordsman of the Desert大漠剑客Historical203k WordsCompleted The Conqueror's Bloody Road: Songs of Chu at Gaixia follows the central thread of Records of the Grand Historian: Annals of Xiang Yu, carefully reconstructing the chaotic years between the Qin and Han dynasties while breathing vivid life into its historical figures. It restores the grand epic sweep of iconic scenes such as "Burning the Boats," "The Feast at Hong Gate," and "Farewell My Concubine," while also portraying Xiang Yu's complex character with subtlety. His boldness and suspicion, decis —Reads—Score—Shelves

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