Something Lighthearted, Well-Written, and Not Too Outlandish 轻松，文笔好点的，故事别太离谱的

1. 1 谁 Who Taught You to Be a Brother Like That? 谁教你这么当兄弟的 Peachy Oolong, Regular Sugar桃气乌龙正常糖Two Male Leads544k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available, published under the title Planetary Effect] Chen Zhijuan is the top surgeon in the orthopedics department at Beicheng People's Hospital. He's usually cold and taciturn. Dr. Chen is strikingly handsome, and his crisp, slender figure in a white coat gives off an air of restraint. The girls chasing after him could circle the hospital three times. Too bad his heart belongs to someone else. He's been secretly in love with his best friend for nearly ten years. The 84.2kReads9.3Score12.5kShelves

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   I really love these three books 😳😳😳

2. 2 O After My O Disguise as an Alpha Is Exposed by the Campus Heartthrob O装A被校草戳穿后 Rui Chi Hua Hua Hua瑞炽花花花Two Male Leads301k WordsCompleted [Male-Male Romance + College Campus + ABO + One-Sided Rivalry + One-Sided Secret Crush + Two Strong Leads, Scheming Green-Tea Possessive Alpha Seme x Cool, Stubborn, Beautiful-but-Broken Omega Pretending to Be an Alpha Uke] As one of A University’s “Alphas Omegas Most Want to Date,” Ye Zhixu often felt he didn’t deserve the title. Because he was actually an omega. Ever since he presented, Ye Zhixu had pretended to be an alpha. It had helped him avoid a lot of trouble, but it also brought him one 1.2kReads9.3Score242Shelves
3. 3 变 After Turning Into a Cat, I Was Kissed Senseless by My Archenemy, the Crown Prince! 变成猫后，被死对头太子吸晕了！ Drunk, Gazing at the Moon over Chang'an醉看长安月Two Male Leads521k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + adorable pet + devoted to each other in body and soul + sworn enemies turned lovers + a hot-tempered general as the bottom x an obsessive crown prince as the top] Lu Zhiwan was a proud, unruly young general. One day, he was ambushed and fell off a cliff… The good news: he was still alive. The bad news: he had turned into a little kitten. The even worse news: the little kitten had fallen into the hands of his sworn enemy, the crown prince. Now that he was a cat, Lu Zhiwan ran wi 7.5kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves
4. 4 深 Hidden in Late Winter 深藏晚冬 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance351k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [Two top students + love that grows over time + youth and school days + angst] Gentle, sweet girl × jealous, cocky boy * At sixteen, he said he wanted to become a police officer and protect the people. She said she wanted to become a doctor and save lives. * At seventeen, he said, “We met in winter, Wen Yu. We'll spend so many more winters together. Take care of this white camellia for me for now.” The wind lifted the hem of the boy's coat, and his eyes shone. So she rem 2.6kReads9.3Score549Shelves

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   The writing is exceptionally good, I absolutely love Qiuqiu's novels! This is the second one I've read. The beginning is so sweet, but the ending is so heart-wrenching it will make you cry until you can't breathe 😢😢😢

5. 5 快 Quick Transmigration: The Villainess Role-Playing Plan 快穿：恶毒女配扮演计划 Bright Again and Again明明又明明Ancient Romance640k WordsCompleted Main story complete, bonus chapters ongoing Beautiful, ruthless heroine who’s a brilliant actress The heroine has a different character in every world One-on-one romance, male lead split into different fragments [Warning: The heroine is genuinely evil!] Jiang Xinlian was bound to a System and tasked with playing a vicious supporting female character. She was brimming with confidence. “Leave it to me!” After several worlds, another System asked the thoroughly troubled 086, “Why don’t you help you 51.2kReads9.4Score4.2kShelves
6. 6 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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   The story is simple yet witty, the male and female leads are incredibly good at banter, and the themes of family, friendship, and love are all very touching and heartwarming. The scene with the male lead and his sister, Shui Cao, is especially sweet and touching. 😢

7. 7 皇 The Emperor's Gold Medal County Magistrate 皇家金牌县令 Noodle King Zai板面王仔Historical2.7M WordsCompleted [Farming + lighthearted fun + transmigration] Fang Zhengyi transmigrates to the Great Jing dynasty and becomes a county magistrate. After seven years of work, he has created his own earthly paradise. He’d planned to live out his days as a carefree little emperor. In the thirteenth year of the Jinghe era, the emperor of Great Jing travels incognito and accidentally wanders into Taoyuan County... The moment the emperor enters the county, he is astonished! The many strange and wondrous things leave 228.3kReads9.5Score28.1kShelves

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   The protagonist, Fang Zheng, rises from a poor county magistrate to a powerful imperial tutor. Utilizing modern knowledge, he transforms Taoyuan County into a paradise, attracting the emperor's favor and gradually ascending to the pinnacle of power. The novel blends elements of farming, political intrigue, and technology, with a humorous yet profound plot that offers both the thrill of technological innovation and the tension of court struggles. Currently complete at 5.48 million words, it's perfect for a one-read-at-a-time read! Fans of time travel, farming, and political intrigue shouldn't miss it!

8. 8 穿 After I Transmigrated, I Got a Treasure-Filled Warehouse 穿越后，我有一座宝藏仓库 Canvas Shoes with Rubber Soles Beneath Erqi Tower二七塔下胶底布鞋Urban1.4M WordsCompleted He was once an iron-blooded soldier. In a single night, he transmigrated to the bitter winter of 1931 in North China. Facing his widowed godmother, his young and frail younger brother, and an elder sister coveted by local thugs, the seventeen-year-old carried with him the memories of a mysterious strategic supply depot from his previous life. Alone, he hunted a three-hundred-kilo wild boar and fought off a pack of wolves on a snowy night. In the desperate cold of minus forty degrees, he won foo 4.4kReads7.5Score341Shelves
9. 9 女 The Queen Starts Out as a Top-Tier Star 女王从顶流做起 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [Print edition preorders open September 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.] From the start, she transmigrates and nearly kills her younger brother. If she doesn't complete the System's missions, she'll be punished with electric shocks. Following the System's instructions, Nan Xiangwan joins a survival show for aspiring idols. While the other young women sing and dance... Nan Xiangwan: “I'll perform a brick-breaking trick with my bare hands!” 31kReads9.5Score3.3kShelves

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   A hilarious and absurd story that will have you laughing non-stop! It'll absolutely drive you crazy with laughter! The plot is so good, you'll laugh until your stomach hurts.

10. 10 和 After Switching Lives with a Tycoon, She Turned the Ultra-Luxury Socialite World Upside Down 和大佬互换后她炸翻了顶奢豪门 Shen Nanxin沈南辛Modern Romance470k WordsCompleted [Also known as: The Overbearing CEO and the Celebrity Who Swapped Bodies and Reformed the Entertainment Industry] Third-rate actress Zhong Ruanxing has faced endless controversy over her sexy figure ever since her debut, with scandalous rumors constantly swirling around her. She is suppressed by industry bigwigs and dragged down by rivals, while smear campaigns come one after another. For years, she has been unable to shake her image as a sexy star, and her career has been severely hampered. Son 51.9kReads9.6Score8.5kShelves

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    It's been so long since I've finished a book! This one is so good, I could never get enough of it. The male and female leads swap bodies, you help me with my acting, I help you with your company, you spend time with my family, I spend time with yours—they're like secret agents exchanging information every day. They swap bodies again at every major life milestone, and eventually, their budding romance blossoms, their feelings deepen, and they end up together! The two leads are both brilliant, aren't they?

11. 11 替 It’s Just a Substitute Marriage, Lord Fu, So Why Are You Spoiling Me? 替嫁而已，傅爷你怎么宠上了 Mu Xiaoliang暮小靓Modern Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Her father disappeared when she was little, and her mother remarried. She grew up in the countryside with her grandmother, skipping class, getting into fights, and drinking like it was second nature. In everyone else's eyes, she was a no-good delinquent. At nineteen, her mother brought her back to live with her stepfather's family. “Bai Ling, being made to marry the eldest young master of the Fu family in your sister's place is a blessing. You'd better make the most of this opportunity.” In her 51.5kReads9.0Score15.9kShelves

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    Juejuezi has an extremely high rating.

12. 12 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score206.4kShelves
13. 13 大 The Path to Immortality Through Great Freedom 大自在之升仙 I'm Unhappy Today今天我不快乐Eastern Fantasy101k WordsOngoing Life in this world is so dull. One sect, one mountain, one person: that is the pinnacle of the world. Chen Feng, disciple of the greatest person under heaven, lives by the principle that if he can lie down, he won’t sit, and if he can sit, he won’t stand. He plans to spend his life in peaceful laziness under his master’s protection. But lately, his master has been acting strangely, always urging him to strive for greatness. With no way to resist, Chen Feng is sent off to train in various minor w —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    An oddball in the cultivation world, he experiences trials in small worlds and enjoys making money while adhering to principles (the principle of beating others if they don't listen to him).

14. 14 人 Island of Forbidden Humanity 人性禁岛 Rubber-Soled Cloth Shoes Beneath Erqi Tower二七塔下的胶底布鞋Urban278k WordsCompleted A ten-day tour of Southeast Asia turns into a terrifying ordeal. What seems at first to be a natural disaster proves to be a shocking conspiracy, and they end up stranded on a deserted island, facing danger at every turn. They struggle against nature just to stay alive, only to discover that the human heart is even more treacherous. Talk of human nature being inherently good or evil means nothing until your life is on the line. Human nature is the last thing that can withstand scrutiny. What did 1.4kReads8.7Score153Shelves

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    I wrote this 🤭

15. 15 我 Seven Ancient Horrors Are Sealed Inside My Body 我的身体里，封印着七个古老诡异 Uncle Catfish鲶鱼大叔Urban134k WordsOngoing [No harem + no transmigration + no System + not invincible] The supernatural abilities sealed away a thousand years ago suddenly reappeared a millennium later. Strange incidents began occurring with increasing frequency across Tianwu Star. To deal with them, countries around the world established a dedicated organization called the Strange Phenomena Administration, tasked with investigating and eliminating these anomalies. Lin Ye, an orphan whose origins were shrouded in mystery, joined the Admi 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can take a look.

16. 16 我 I Hunt Ghosts for Fun in Ancient Times 我在古代捉鬼玩 Uncle Catfish鲶鱼大叔Eastern Fantasy232k WordsCompleted [Witty and humorous, sometimes deeply moving too. In short, it doesn’t take itself too seriously] He pals around with ghost officials, catches female ghosts in brothels, battles spider spirits, kills mountain gods, and fights skeletal warriors... While others absorb spiritual energy, he absorbs yin energy. While others ride the breeze, he rides the yin wind. He’s a man who can command wandering souls, skeleton soldiers, and yin soldiers. He knows more ghost arts than any ghost, and his arsenal o 7Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 17 你 You Take the Imperial Exams, I Farm: A Paper-Thin Couple Braving the Famine 你科举我种田，塑料夫妻闯荒年 Bai Jiuhuan白久欢Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Farming + food + pocket dimension + stockpiling grain + fleeing famine + business + sweet romance + everyday life] After Jiang Qingyue’s soul is mistakenly taken, she receives the ultimate transmigration starter pack. She thought she’d get to live a cheat-powered life, railing against heaven, earth, and everything in between. Instead, she transmigrates into the body of a fat, lazy, greedy, slippery woman and marries a man who hates her to the bone. Song Yan died unjustly in his previous life an 47kReads9.0Score3.4kShelves

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    Family, does anyone know this?! I recently stumbled upon an incredibly addictive ancient Chinese farming romance novel that takes the "transmigration + rebirth + space for food storage + fake couple turning into true love" trope to a whole new level! The plot is so packed with exciting moments that I stayed up for three days straight, I just have to recommend it to you all— First of all, the premise is amazing! The female lead, Jiang Qingyue, was originally a beautiful modern woman, but she was mistakenly possessed and transmigrated into an overweight village woman in ancient times. The original owner was a lazy and vicious woman that everyone hated, and to make matters worse, she married the handsome scholar Song Yan, who hated her to the core. What's even more amazing is that the male lead is a reincarnated man! He was terribly wronged by the original owner in his previous life, and in this life, he opens his eyes to find himself locked in a relationship with this vicious woman again—a complete meltdown! The story starts off with a bombshell: the female lead is immediately met with a cold shoulder from the male lead upon her arrival, who declares, "We'll divorce sooner or later." On the surface, they feign affection to survive, but secretly they're as wary of each other as thieves—the female lead secretly hoards food in her spatial storage, while the male lead buries himself in his studies, hoping to pass the imperial examinations and escape. They're a classic example of a hypocritical, superficial couple! But the plot gets increasingly captivating! Who would have thought these "enemies" could pull off so many amazing feats in this chaotic world? ✅ [Holding Food in the Spatial Storage is Incredibly Fun] The female lead uses her cheat-like ability to hoard goods like rice and flour, from cured meat to canned goods, even filling her space with seeds and farming tools. While others gnaw on tree bark during famine years, she's stewing braised pork in her tent—the contrast is so striking it makes my mouth water! ✅ [Making Money Through Food and Business] The female lead brings modern culinary skills to ancient times, going from selling spicy crayfish at a roadside stall to opening a hot pot restaurant, making a fortune. The male lead, while initially criticizing her "womanly ways," immediately helps her with the accounts and money – a classic case of "I was wrong, I love you!" ✅ [Protecting Each Other on the Road] Amidst the chaos of war, the male lead, seemingly aloof, actually protects the female lead. She uses her spatial resources to save his entire family, grumbling while secretly bandaging his wounds – what's with this incredible chemistry?! What really touches me is the tug-of-war between them, from "mutual dislike" to "I can't live without you!" The male lead promised a divorce after achieving academic success, but after passing the exam, he tore up the divorce papers; the female lead promised to "go solo after making enough money," but when the male lead is sick, she takes care of him tirelessly. Especially the male lead's line, "The deadline has passed, no returns," coupled with his reddened ears, I'm totally hooked! What's most brilliant about this story is how it weaves farming, gourmet food, business, and famine relief into everyday life. It offers both the exhilarating feeling of the female lead crushing her nemesis and the sweet moments of the two secretly showing affection. For example, the female lead makes fries using potatoes from her spatial dimension, and the male lead, while exclaiming "What a clever trick!", Secretly eats a plateful. Or, they pretend to be affectionate in front of the neighbors, only to bicker about who should wash the dishes—the realism is incredible! In short, it's satisfying, sweet, and perfect for watching while eating! Sisters who want to read about a couple who bicker and flirt after marriage, those who want to hoard food in their spatial dimension to fight famine, and those who want to see the male and female leads manage to balance their careers and relationships, this story is definitely worth reading! Right now, when I see the male lead hugging the female lead and saying, "Let's train a doll first," my smile is practically reaching my temples. Go for it, everyone!

18. 18 天 When Heaven and Earth Die, All Things Perish 天地死，万物皆死 Great Cold, Twenty-One大寒二十一Ancient Romance184k WordsCompleted I am the world’s earthly fortune. Someone created me and tasked me with protecting heavenly fortune so the world could run smoothly. The year I turned 28 was the first year I met heavenly fortune. He was 18, a naive young man with little experience of the world. I often wonder why the gods made this kid the way he is. It’s exhausting... But there’s something good about him, too. He has things I’ve already lost... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm not entirely sure if it's outrageous or not, but it's worth a read. Since it's a new book, your visit will bring the author a pleasant surprise.

19. 19 癫EN Unhinged? We're All Unhinged—and That's a Good Thing! 癫，都癫，癫点好啊 Little Salt小盐子Modern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Super-Sweet 1v1]+ [Silly Humor and Memes]+ [Showbiz]+ [Dating Variety Show]+ [Face-Slapping] [Unhinged Actress vs. CEO with a Mind of His Own] Betrayed by her scumbag boyfriend, she transmigrated into a book and was immediately stabbed and sent to the hospital by an extremist shipper. Xie Mi went berserk on the spot, spouting wild claims in the livestream. “Come on! Stab me! All of you, stab me! I'll blow up the Earth!” A passerby who had wandered into the livestream nearly fainted. Okay, okay. 335kReads9.8Score46.9kShelves

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    Lighthearted and humorous, perfect for reading when you're looking for something to read.

20. 20 小 The Tiny Boss Is Everyone's Favorite, and She Coddles Her Scumbag Dad Like He's Her Placenta 小小老子当团宠，把渣爹当胎盘哄 Hu Yu蝴俞Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted The print edition of A Boat in a Single Thought is now available on all platforms. [Comedy + raising kids + everyone’s favorite + 1v1 romance + devoted couple + the adult heroine’s love interest is Lu Jinghuai] [A funny, sunny heroine who actually has eight hundred tricks up her sleeve x a saintly beauty who is really a sinister, venomous schemer] Ji Nian transmigrates into a novel where the heroine is adored by everyone, becoming the universally disliked biological daughter of the heroine’s pow 89.7kReads9.6Score11.6kShelves
21. 21 爱 Falling for a Tough Girl From the Urban Village 爱上城中村女痞子 Rain Sends Dust雨送尘Urban221k WordsCompleted He's a country boy who made it big; she's a rich second-generation city girl. He's an honest man; she's a tough-talking tomboy. His defining traits are being poor and stubborn. He lives in a tiny room in an urban village, and at twenty-seven, he's still single. She's genuinely tough, with money, looks, and a whole group of young, beautiful bodyguards and girlfriends. They should never have crossed paths. But one chance late-night entanglement brought their fates together, and they fell in l 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try this one.

22. 22 他 The Girl He Brought Home Walked into My Room 他带回的女生，走进了我房间 Rain Sends Dust雨送尘17k WordsCompleted The girl he brought home walked into my room 225Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 23 傲 The Invincible Path of Aotian 傲天无敌之路 Saitu Long'an塞图龙安Eastern Fantasy171k WordsCompleted Aotian lives a quiet life in an ordinary little village. One day, while out in the mountains, he happens upon a wounded, mysterious creature. Curiosity draws him closer, and to his surprise, this awakens a mysterious bloodline sleeping within him. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Very good! (#^.^#)👍🏻

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