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1. 201 奶 Grandma’s Divine Assist 奶奶的神助攻 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊11k WordsCompleted Grandma's Brilliant Assist 3Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 202 夫 Why Has Madam Revealed Her True Form Again Today? 夫人她今天又显形了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊7k WordsCompleted Madam Has Revealed Her True Form Again Today 1Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 203 我 My Pay Card Is an Ancient Divine Artifact 我的工资卡是上古神器 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊8k WordsCompleted My Salary Card Is an Ancient Divine Artifact 1Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 204 我 My Wife Collected Eight Hundred Years of Pay at Our Sect, Until I Discovered She'd Been Taking My Tribulations for Me 我老婆在宗门发了八百年工资，直到我发现她是替我挡劫 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊8k WordsCompleted My Wife Has Been Drawing Her Sect’s Pay for Eight Hundred Years, Until I Realized She Was Taking My Place to Avert My Tribulation 13Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 205 这 This Man Has On-Screen Comments Above His Head 这个男人头上长弹幕了 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊8k WordsCompleted This Man Has Speech Bubbles Over His Head 3Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 206 我 I Was Scammed, Then Extorted for Ten Thousand Yuan 我被骗了，还被勒索了一万块 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted I got scammed, and they extorted ten thousand yuan from me. 35Reads—Score—Shelves
7. 207 招 I Hired a Live-In Son-in-Law, and He's a Billionaire CEO 招个赘婿是千亿总裁 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊10k WordsCompleted A Billionaire CEO Looking for a Live-in Son-in-Law 37Reads—Score—Shelves
8. 208 五 The Year I Turned Five, I Stumbled Upon My Parents' Secret 五岁那年，我撞破父母的秘密 Ten Thousand Gu万蛊Marriage & Romance7k WordsCompleted The Year I Turned Five, I Uncovered My Parents' Secret 6Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 209 逐 Riding the Waves of Tokyo Bay: Starting in 1945 逐浪东京湾：从1945开始 Extremely Thick Glasses近视镜特别厚Historical606k WordsOngoing The protagonist himself transmigrates to Hengbin, Japan, after its defeat in 1945. Posing as a local, he works as an interpreter for the US military, becomes a shameless collaborator, builds a yakuza organization, and wreaks havoc on the Japanese who haven't yet paid for their crimes. He also gets up to all sorts of mischief with plenty of cute girls, makes it through the occupation, and eventually becomes a financial magnate. A story about making money and living life to the fullest! As they sa 43.5kReads6.5Score3.5kShelves

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   The protagonist is intelligent, so you can read with confidence. It's a harem story. The protagonist transmigrates to a story set in 1945, after the victory against Japan. He becomes an English translator, a collaborator with the Japanese, forms the Yakuza, wreaks havoc on the Japanese and cute girls, is promiscuous with many women, and eventually survives the Japanese military rule, achieving economic recovery and becoming a tycoon.

10. 210 大 The Iron-Boned Ming, Zhu Qizhen the Fortress Emperor 大明硬骨头，堡宗朱祁镇 Book Silkworm书蚕虫Historical204k WordsOngoing [No System, no golden finger, no overpowered protagonist, no crushing everyone with brute force] On the eve of the Tumu Crisis, he transmigrates as Zhu Qizhen and is emperor for just one day. Why did Zhu Qizhen clear Wang Zhen's name? Was the Zhu Qizhen who returned to power in history really the same man? Did the Ming dynasty truly begin its decline with him? Of the sixteen Ming emperors, how many met a clear-cut end? He must survive first. Only then can he think about anything else. With three 1.1kReads—Score117Shelves

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    This book allows you to learn while reading, and it's packed with knowledge points.

11. 211 我 I Spent Ten Yuan on a Secondhand Marketplace and Bought a Fiancé 我在二手平台花十块钱，买了个未婚夫 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚12k WordsCompleted I Spent Ten Yuan on a Secondhand Marketplace and Bought Myself a Fiancé 11.7kReads—Score108Shelves

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    The plot is fast-paced, full of laughs, and addictive.

12. 212 躺 Lie Flat Immortal Venerable 躺平仙尊 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Eastern Fantasy146k WordsCompleted [Rapid-fire laughs + lighthearted + no romance] Lin Xian transmigrates to a cultivation world gripped by cutthroat competition. His previous incarnation was the ultimate grind king, who worked himself to death from cultivating nonstop. Lin Xian binds himself to a System that rewards him with cultivation whenever he rests, lies flat, or slacks off, but punishes him if he cultivates seriously... 1.2kReads—Score103Shelves
13. 213 我 Something’s Off About My Consort: Why Is He Prettier Than I Am? 我的驸马不对劲：他怎么长得比我还娇艳 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Marriage & Romance9k WordsCompleted My Prince Consort Is Acting Strange: Why Is He Prettier Than Me? 560Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 214 老 The Day My Husband Turned Gentle, My Best Friend’s Marriage Died 老公变温柔那天，闺蜜的婚姻死了 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚6k WordsCompleted The Day My Husband Turned Gentle, My Best Friend's Marriage Died 5.9kReads—Score—Shelves
15. 215 朕 I’m Dead, But Not Entirely 朕死了，但没完全死 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚11k WordsCompleted I Am Dead, But Not Entirely 2.1kReads—Score—Shelves
16. 216 我 I’m Sneaking Glances at Her, and She’s Sneaking Glances at Me 我在偷看她，她也在偷看我 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚7k WordsCompleted I was sneaking a look at her, and she was sneaking a look at me too 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves
17. 217 从 From Abandoned Disciple to Demon Venerable: My Master Kneels Before Me 从弃徒到魔尊，师尊向我下跪 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚6k WordsCompleted From Abandoned Disciple to Demon Lord: My Master Kneels Before Me 162Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 218 垃 The Snake-Man I Found in the Trash Pretends to Have Amnesia Every Day, but the Comments Say He Wants to Marry Me 垃圾堆捡来的蛇人天天装失忆，弹幕说他想娶我 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚16k WordsCompleted The Snake Man I Found in a Garbage Dump Pretends to Have Amnesia Every Day, and the On-Screen Comments Say He Wants to Marry Me 93Reads—Score—Shelves
19. 219 当 When a Man Becomes a Country Girl, the Whole Family Starts to Tremble 当男人变成农村女孩，整个家都开始发抖 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚6k WordsCompleted When a Man Turns Into a Rural Girl, the Whole Family Starts to Tremble 199Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 220 韭 The Road to Becoming a Master Investor 韭菜进阶之路 Old Chive 75老韭菜75Urban637k WordsOngoing The author is writing from personal experience. I entered the market and opened an account in 1997, and over the years I've weathered countless ups and downs. I've endured all manner of struggles and hard lessons, and seen every sort of character the stock market has to offer. I'm now a professional investor, and occasionally write a little for fun. 168Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 221 我 The Buddha Pinned Me Down for Five Hundred Years, but the Monk Who Rescued Me Was Even Fiercer 我被如来压五百年，救我的和尚比他还凶 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Male-Channel Fanfiction6k WordsCompleted After the Tathagata Imprisoned Me for Five Hundred Years, the Monk Who Saved Me Was Even Fiercer 88Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The plot is fast-paced, and there are plenty of laughs. It's a great watch! ^_^

22. 222 她 She Knows How to Be Content 她知足常乐 Yan Ji颜祭Modern Romance101k WordsCompleted This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to actual events or people is purely coincidental. He called her name: “Luo!” Perhaps they had been just a little short of fate. If she had met Jiang Jingjia first, instead of Chi Jingwei, would things have ended differently? That year, what happened by the sea had never once crossed her mind, until he appeared. Then those memories came rushing back, like wave after wave sweeping toward her. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a realistic novel written for adults, devoid of unrealistic plots, melodrama, or contrived conflict. The story unfolds along two parallel lines: one depicting the rules, social circles, projects, and interpersonal dynamics of the real world; the other exploring restrained, nuanced, and compelling emotional relationships, revealing moments of attraction, tentative exploration, mutual support, and resolute choices. There are no forced happy endings or deliberate attempts at heartbreak; instead, it portrays the clarity and hesitation, the dignity and vulnerability, the weighing of options and genuine feelings within human nature. We are not merely reading for the plot, but together, we are trying to understand the nuances, subtext, and undercurrents of human emotion behind the words. Read slowly, savor the story, and see your own life and choices reflected in the narrative.

23. 223 我 I Saved an Immortal's Life, and He Turned Around and Had My Whole Family Executed 我救了神仙一命，他反手把我全家抄了 Singing at Dusk Among the Pines松间唱晚Marriage & Romance6k WordsCompleted I Saved an Immortal's Life, and He Turned Around and Had My Entire Family Arrested 26Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 224 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 26Reads8.6Score—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]

25. 225 沈 Shen Xingtang's Metaphysics Journal 沈星棠的玄学日志 Star Lord Yuede月德星君122k WordsOngoing [Human + Nonhuman + Talismans + Hand Seals + ...] She is a young Taoist nun, the poorest in the whole world. But she has a sincere heart. She seeks balance in the human world and light in the ordinary, growing weary now and then but never giving up her faith. The most genuine Dao is hidden in everyday life. She is also a fortune-teller, and this story will share some of her unique insights into blind-school fortune-telling, the Eight Characters, feng shui, secret arts, taboos, and face reading. 158Reads—Score111Shelves

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    I recommend a lighthearted and enjoyable novel that also teaches you something.

26. 226 公 Turning the Tables in the Civil Service Exam: Climbing the Ladder from the Interview Onward 公考逆袭：从面试开始一路攀登 Yuanming Xiaoyang元明小阳Urban3.3M WordsOngoing People's affections are as thin as paper, and the world changes like a new chess game with every turn. Li Xiuyuan starts at the grassroots level, driven by a desire to get ahead. He takes one steady step after another, climbing higher with every move! 742.1kReads9.2Score59.8kShelves

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    It's really well-written; the author seems to be someone working within the system.

27. 227 魏EN The Wei Clan's Cursed Son Becomes Grand Secretary—Now They Beg Me to Return 魏家孽种成首辅，全族跪求我认祖 A Salted Fish in Everyday Life生活中的咸鱼Historical1.6M WordsOngoing (Also known as The Wei Fox) [Political Schemes][One Female Lead][Ensemble Cast][The Wei Faction] Condemned from birth, I was given the name Niesheng. On the day I was born, my mother died in childbirth, and my grandfather mourned before the ancestral hall. The whole household looked at me askance, all calling me a disaster star who had stolen another's fate. My biological father hated me like an enemy, my elder half-brother regarded me as an omen of bad luck, and my stepmother hid a knife behind 645kReads9.2Score90.3kShelves

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    Book 1: This is a story as cliché as its title suggests. Personally, I think its essence lies not in the story structure itself, but in the classic literature it contains. The writing is delicate and precise, the characters vivid and interesting, making for a pleasant and captivating read. I often need to consult reference materials for further study; the more I savor it, the more enjoyable it becomes. It's a high-quality book. Book 2: This book doesn't feel like fiction; it's more like the author's diary. By reading it, you can understand the author's life experiences, appreciate human relationships, learn about the author's metaphysical insights, and even try to put them into practice. It contains many principles of Feng Shui, allowing you to understand the basis of metaphysics and dispel blind superstition. Book 3: I use it as a guide to reading *Dream of the Red Chamber*. I believe many people don't understand *Dream of the Red Chamber* because the original text is too difficult to comprehend. This novel makes it much easier to understand what *Dream of the Red Chamber* is describing. Of course, the viewpoints presented here don't represent the essence of *Dream of the Red Chamber*, as the same event can be interpreted from many different angles. I suggest reading this book only for the plot and objective narrative; leave the core meaning for you to ponder on your own. Book Four: I would call it an archaeological supplementary resource. While the veracity of the stories within is uncertain, the information regarding artifacts and burial sites is factual and supported by corroborating evidence. Those interested in this field should not miss it.

28. 228 红 Lin Daiyu Reborn at the Time of Yuanchun’s Homecoming 红楼林黛玉重生再元春省亲之时 Didi Da Hahahaha滴滴哒哈哈哈Female-Channel Fanfiction1.2M WordsCompleted Lin Daiyu was reborn on the day Jia Yuanchun returned home for a family visit. This time, she didn't help Jia Baoyu write a poem. Instead, she asked Xue Baochai why she hadn't secretly written one for him herself. Xue Baochai, sweet-faced but scheming, was put on the spot by Lin Daiyu. She only wanted to show Jia Yuanchun that she was a true lady of refinement, and couldn't afford to make any social blunders in front of everyone... If she secretly wrote Jia Baoyu a poem, the people from the pala 10.4kReads8.1Score1.1kShelves
29. 229 北 The Grave Robbers' Chronicles: Northern School 北派盗墓笔记 Yun Feng云峰Mystery4.5M WordsOngoing [Published in print and available online] [The Beipai Notes horizontal-screen drama is now streaming] [Tomb Raiding + Mystery + Antiques] I'm a poor kid from a mountain village in Northeast China. In the early twenty-first century, hoping to make something of myself, I joined a northern tomb-raiding crew. From south to north, I've seen every side of the underworld and crossed paths with people from all walks of life. Over the years, I went from a young man to a middle-aged one. My drinking got b 956.6kReads9.6Score123.1kShelves
30. 230 乡 The Left-Behind Women of the Countryside 乡村留守妇女们 Sweet Rain After a Long Drought久旱有甘霖Modern Romance1.8M WordsOngoing After the men leave to work in the cities, how are the women left behind in the mountains supposed to cope with their emotional needs? This is the story of three women left behind. The first is Li Xiaomei. On New Year’s Eve, she happens to see messages between her husband and another woman, confirming that all the years she spent waiting for him were for nothing. She shuts her heart to love and embarks on a long journey of mutual indifference and pretense with her husband. The second is Chen 58.1kReads8.9Score2.8kShelves

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    Human relationships and ethics, social etiquette.

31. 231 丧 The Secret of a Widow Farmer 丧偶式农妇的秘密 Masked Fish蒙面鱼Modern Romance165k WordsOngoing 3kReads—Score146Shelves
32. 232 他 He Got Dumped in Guangdong, While I Found Love Back Home 他在广东失恋，我在村里热恋 Sweet Rain After a Long Drought久旱有甘霖Modern Romance619k WordsCompleted My new story is here! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 7.9kReads6.8Score464Shelves
33. 233 老 Old Wang! Keep Your Voice Down. Do You Think This Is Something to Brag About? 老王！低声些，难道光彩吗？ What Can You Do About Me?你能奈我何Modern Romance999k WordsCompleted I've got a new story out! You can find 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! 25.7kReads8.6Score1.5kShelves
34. 234 皇 Imperial City Headlines: The Mute Chancellor Is Such a Drama Queen! 皇城头条，哑女丞相是戏精！ Dusty Traveler at the Ancient Frost Maple Ferry霜枫古渡尘客Ancient Romance362k WordsCompleted [Lighthearted comedy ★ Comeback ★ Political intrigue ★ A clay figurine of a chancellor ★ Drama queen at heart] The rope snapped, and when the chancellor woke up, she’d gone mad. She slapped her thigh. “If the King of Hell won’t take me, then I, this palace, no, I’m not a consort this time, I’m the chancellor, will just have to keep living!” Three years mute, then suddenly unstoppable. The emperor’s her client? Keep him sweet! The officials give her attitude? Give it right back! A crooked merchan 156Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    Lighthearted, suspenseful, and stress-relieving.

35. 235 冒 Passing Myself Off as a Tang: Wowing the World and Aiding Zhenguan 冒姓大唐：技惊天下助贞观 Expanding Knowledge Capacity宏量扩识Historical363k WordsOngoing Real historical events and figures are woven into the story, bringing to life the grandeur and pulse of the Zhenguan era. From papermaking, soapmaking, and composting to water-powered machinery and improved weapons, each step faithfully recreates the Tang dynasty's path of technological innovation. Watch a tech enthusiast use “frivolous tricks and gadgets” to spar with censors, charm generals, and match wits with famous ministers, bringing a refreshingly unconventional flair to the Zhenguan cour 2Reads—Score—Shelves
36. 236 笑 History That'll Make You Laugh 笑翻文史 Expanding Knowledge Capacity宏量扩识342k WordsCompleted A one-of-a-kind approach to telling stories about history and literature, a “Swiss Army knife” for broadening your knowledge and enriching your inner life. History itself is a master storyteller. Come on, let's listen to five thousand years of stories! 6Reads6.7Score—Shelves
37. 237 门 Between the Door and the World Outside, My Fiancée Regrets It Like Crazy! 门里门外，未婚妻她悔疯了！ King Revolver左轮王10k WordsCompleted Inside and outside the door, my fiancée is consumed with regret! 6.8kReads—Score—Shelves

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    A highly-rated classic short story, very enjoyable! [Heart emoji]

38. 238 发 After I Discovered My Wife Was Cheating 发现妻子出墙后 King Revolver左轮王13k WordsCompleted After discovering his wife was cheating on him 7.1kReads—Score106Shelves
39. 239 你 You Chose Your First Love, So I Let You Go on the Spot (Late Love Won't Save You) 你选白月光，我当场成全（晚情不渡） King Revolver左轮王Marriage & Romance10k WordsCompleted You chose your first love, so I let you have him right then and there (Late Love Finds No Ferry). 1.1kReads—Score—Shelves
40. 240 对 I'm Sorry, I Once Loved You Deeply 对不起，我曾经深爱你 King Revolver左轮王Marriage & Romance19k WordsCompleted I’m Sorry, I Once Loved You Deeply 6.5kReads—Score—Shelves
41. 241 中 Li Hongzhang: One of the Four Great Statesmen of the Restoration 中兴四大名臣李鸿章 Liang Qichao梁启超Historical64k WordsCompleted Li Hongzhang (1823–1901) was a powerful late Qing official, founder and commander of the Huai Army and the Beiyang Fleet, and one of the leading figures of the Self-Strengthening Movement. Alongside Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang, and Zhang Zhidong, he was known as one of the Four Great Ministers of the Tongzhi Restoration. His life spanned nearly all of the most turbulent, humiliating, and arduous years of China’s modern history. His achievements and failings remain an important subject of scholarly —Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    The weight of history is palpable! [Under pressure to meet deadlines][Under pressure to meet deadlines][Under pressure to meet deadlines]

42. 242 妻 My Wife Insisted on Staying with Her First Love, So I Buried Our Marriage with My Own Hands 妻子执意陪白月光，我亲手埋葬了婚姻 King Revolver左轮王Marriage & Romance11k WordsCompleted My wife insisted on staying by her first love's side, so I buried our marriage with my own hands. 6.6kReads—Score122Shelves
43. 243 不 The History of Emperor Taizu of Song, Too Gruesome to Read Closely 不忍细看的宋太祖史 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical82k WordsCompleted Did you know? In the long sweep of Chinese history, the Song dynasty is one of those extraordinary dynasties you simply can’t leave out. The History of Song Taizu: Too Wild to Read Closely is a fascinating book that will have you laughing your way through those years of the Song dynasty. From Zhao Kuangyin’s dramatic rise from the start, when he was “cloaked in the yellow robe,” to the tragic end of the Southern Song, emperors, generals, ministers, and famous scholars spring vividly to life, as 3Reads7.7Score—Shelves
44. 244 妻 My Wife's Secret Text Messages 妻子的秘密短信 King Revolver左轮王11k WordsCompleted My Wife's Secret Text Messages 2.1kReads—Score—Shelves
45. 245 野 Wild History Isn’t Necessarily False 野史未必假 The Breeze and Cold Wind Howl微风冷风呼呼吹Historical658k WordsCompleted History is more than the rigid record preserved in official histories. The overlooked scraps at its edges often conceal truths that are livelier, more outrageous, and closer to human nature. Do you think Liao Hua was just a minor figure who rose to prominence because Shu had “no great generals left”? What pitfalls lay behind Zhuge Ke’s reputation as a genius? Wen Yang, dubbed “Little Zhao Yun,” had a life far more dramatic than you might imagine! Ma Chao was more than just the “Brocade of Xilian 2.5kReads9.2Score490Shelves
46. 246 婚 Marriage Is a Shattered Reflection 婚姻如破碎的镜像 King Revolver左轮王Modern Romance10k WordsCompleted Marriage is like a shattered mirror 3.1kReads—Score—Shelves
47. 247 她 After She Cheated, She Lost the Love of Her Life Forever 她出轨后永失所爱 King Revolver左轮王10k WordsCompleted After She Cheated, She Lost the One She Loved Forever 1.3kReads—Score—Shelves
48. 248 大 Three Hundred Years of the Tang Dynasty’s Rise and Fall: A Thousand Years in One Glance 大唐兴衰三百年：一眼千年读唐史 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical624k WordsCompleted [Read in One Sitting + Three Hundred Years of the Tang Dynasty + Historical Context + History Made Accessible + Major Historical Figures] The three-hundred-year Tang dynasty was about far more than the Zhenguan and Kaiyuan eras or the poet Li Bai. This book lets you take in a thousand years of history at a glance. From Li Yuan’s desperate uprising in Taiyuan to Li Shimin’s unrivaled glory as the “Heavenly Khan”; from Wu Zetian’s unprecedented era as an empress to the height of prosperity under L 17Reads8.2Score—Shelves
49. 249 分 You Want to Split 60,000 with Me? I Started Out Worth 50 Million! 分我六万？我开局身价五千万！ King Revolver左轮王13k WordsCompleted You Only Want to Give Me Sixty Thousand? I'm Worth Fifty Million from the Start! 404Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 250 他 He Actually Stole My Wife 他竟偷走我的妻 King Revolver左轮王Marriage & Romance13k WordsCompleted He Actually Stole My Wife 1.4kReads—Score—Shelves

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