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1. 401 激 Tales from a Turbulent Era 激荡年代的那些事儿 Tomato Who Loves to Cry爱哭哭西红柿Urban889k WordsOngoing My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 8Reads—Score—Shelves
2. 402 百 Good for Nothing 百无二用 Liu Liu Jiang六六江Urban138k WordsCompleted This book is entirely made up. It does not refer to any person or event. If it happens to offend anyone, that is purely coincidental! If a scholar is useless in every way, what would it mean to be useless in every other way? Is there any truth to the saying that kindness cannot command an army and righteousness cannot manage wealth? Is the scariest thing in the world a thug who knows martial arts? There’s another possibility: a top student in a leadership position. Chen Xu, a core R&D team membe 32Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 403 孩 How Children Can Learn to Write Well 孩子如何写好字 Liu Liu Jiang六六江24k WordsCompleted This book is complete nonsense, so just read it for fun. Don’t take any of the information in it seriously. If you happen to think something in it makes sense, that’s purely a coincidence. I didn’t mean to. Come on, come on! I wrote this book because I had nothing better to do. 40Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 404 我 I Don't Have Superpowers 我没有超能力 Liu Liu Jiang六六江Urban226k WordsCompleted This book is entirely fictional. There is no such thing as changing feng shui with traditional Chinese painting. Please don’t take it seriously; just enjoy it for fun! Mr. Liujiang was an ordinary, penniless painter until he met his master, Zhou Mingqi, who taught him a method for adjusting people’s feng shui and improving their fortunes. After five years of poverty, and with his master’s permission, Mr. Liujiang was finally able to use this supernatural ability to get rich. How did Mr. Liujiang 46Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 405 让 Let Me Find You 让我找到你 Square Root算术平方根Modern Romance66k WordsOngoing Unlike face-slapping, hitting someone on the back is perfectly safe... as long as the person being hit knows better than to open her mouth. For fourteen years, Zhao Nanhui had kept hitting her around the kidneys. The increasingly frequent traces of blood in her urine no longer surprised or worried her. It was just another unpleasant part of marriage, nothing more. Maybe millions of women were going through worse. On any given night in this city, there might be hundreds or even thousands of women 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I can definitely learn; I'll learn all sorts of good words and phrases.

6. 406 离 After My Divorce, the CEO Brothers Won't Stop Chasing Me 离婚后，被男女总裁奶狗弟弟狂追 Falling Flowers, Red Flowing Water One花落水流红一Modern Romance170k WordsCompleted [Possessive pursuit + forced love + one woman, multiple men + age gap + captivity + second chance romance + older woman/younger man + two heroines + ambitious heroine] The heroine is stunning, brilliant, and bold. The male lead is extremely clever, sinister, ruthless, and a little twisted. Everyone is sharp-witted, intelligent, and quick with a comeback! Meng Yuanzhou fell in love with Qingqing at first sight. After scheming to take her by force, he thought giving her a bank card would put an en 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It was written by a university professor and contains many idioms, poems, and even a brief mention of Das Kapital!

7. 407 羲 The Chronicle of Xihe 羲和志 Sailing Through the Galaxy in a Dream梦入星河行舟Historical251k WordsOngoing I usher in the Industrial Age in 200 BC!!! During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Western Han, the Xiongnu threaten the northern frontier, watching like tigers ready to pounce... The feudal lords within the passes are also stirring restlessly... The author has tried to base this story on historical records. Readers, please point out anything that may be inaccurate! The book is divided into four parts: Beacon Fires and Smoke, A Long Song of Han Towers, The Nine Provinces and Four Seas, and All Und 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A hardcore historical novel! Based on rigorous historical research! No harem! No system! Intense military action! Political intrigue! Passion! Romance! Debates on human nature! Recreating a prosperous era! Building an ideal world for contemporary youth!

8. 408 浴 Reborn in the Flames: From a World in Chaos to Glory 浴火重生：从乱世走向辉煌 Cute Crocodile God萌萌的鼍神Urban1.3M WordsOngoing The rating has just come in, and it will rise later. Rebirth + alternate history + no System + resistance-war espionage A hundred-year-old man, Wang Anqing, dies alone amid the chaos of war... Reborn in the resistance-war era, he must start over from scratch. Watch how this teenage boy grows step by step, makes up for the regrets of his previous life, and ultimately rewrites his fate and history. 6kReads9.2Score395Shelves

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   If you want to learn about modern Chinese history, you should read this! Genre: Rebirth, Historical Fiction, War of Resistance Against Japan, Espionage. Synopsis: A centenarian veteran of the War of Resistance Against Japan is reborn back to the Anti-Japanese War era to save the country and its people. It has no system and the writing style is simple yet delicate. It reflects modern Chinese history and features a compelling ensemble cast. Thank you for your support! 😊😊😊

9. 409 律 Seeking the Way in the Legal World 律界问道 Half a Scholar半个书生Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Comeback and growth + charming lawyer + mysteries surrounding cold cases + officialdom and workplace + wits and will] He turns his life around, with Death brushing past him several times. A string of cold cases remain shrouded in mystery... 953Reads—Score159Shelves

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   This is a newly completed novel. It has a captivating opening, excellent writing, sound values, plenty of suspense, twists and turns, thrills, and relatable stories.

10. 410 万 The Multiverse Hotel Architect Focuses on Making Money and Earning Points 万界酒店建筑师专心搞钱搞积分 Yan Congxin炎从心Urban298k WordsCompleted [Management and farming + food + making money + adventure + Cthulhu + hardcore + lighthearted comedy + ensemble cast + System upgrades + travel across the Myriad Worlds] Gu Juntao transmigrated and received the Myriad Worlds Hotel Architect System. The System's requirements were simple: build a perfect hotel, and he could move on to the next world. Xiao Wan: Dear Mr. Gu, you're not allowed to date employees or guests during missions! Mr. Gu: I know. He grumbled inwardly: Damn, guests too? Look a 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The current content is full of primitive survival and gourmet food; what if I become Robinson Crusoe someday? [Learned something new]

11. 411 我 A Nepotism Hire? I Turned Around and Taught the Department Heads How to Operate 我关系户？我转头教主任们做手术 Shark Chili Poison鲨鱼辣椒毒药Urban154k WordsOngoing (Medical fiction + coming-of-age + no female lead + surgery) I graduated from a second-tier university, and my family pulled some strings to get me into the county hospital. Everyone says I'm a well-connected hire. Does it bother me? Not one bit. Fine, I'll come clean! I am a well-connected hire, but I'm the kind who teaches the department director how to perform surgery! This isn't a brainless power fantasy with a System. It has some professional medical detail. I just want to sort out all the 330Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Professional, not mindless; it covers various surgeries from the basics, including surgical details and discussions, closely reflecting the real work and life of doctors. The protagonist has a cheat ability, but initially, this cheat ability thinks he's too useless and even tries to activate a self-destruct program, but fails. The cheat ability is more of a support, and the main character is an ordinary doctor who gradually becomes a master in the industry through further learning and hard work. There's no harem or romantic subplot; a doctor's focus on their career can't be distracted by the opposite sex, or even the same sex.

12. 412 妖 Monster Codes: Journey to the West 妖怪密码：西游记 Bai Ze白泽Eastern Fantasy333k WordsCompleted How many demons are there in Journey to the West? The White Bone Spirit, Tiger Vanguard, the Red-Rumped Macaque, Red Boy... Only after enduring the Eighty-One Tribulations can one look upon the world's fortunes with a smile. What are their true forms? What becomes of them? Is there a connection between demons and natural phenomena? Here, I'll reveal the answers to all these questions, one by one. 157Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    📚 Open a classic book and discover a better version of yourself!

13. 413 封 The Feng Clan's Record of Things Seen and Heard 封氏闻见记 Feng Yan封演Historical30k WordsCompleted Records of What Feng Yan Heard and Saw is a ten-volume collection of informal writings by the Tang dynasty scholar Feng Yan. Its broad-ranging contents cover many aspects of the Tang dynasty, including politics, institutions, culture, customs, geography, and anecdotes about notable figures. Written as a record of personal observations and accounts, it carefully documents little-known details of Tang social life, providing valuable firsthand material for the study of Tang history and culture. Unl 17Reads7.9Score—Shelves

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    Knowledge entered my brain in an incredible way! [I'm so full!][I'm so full!][I'm so full!]

14. 414 规 Rule Horror: Rulebreakers Get No Second Chance 规则怪谈：违规者没有第二次机会 momo8q2Mystery729k WordsCompleted [Rule One: If you hear a knock at night, do not open the door, no matter who it is.] [Rule Two: If you see someone smiling at the end of the hallway, turn around immediately.] [Rule Three: Never break the rules above.] When Shen Ji wakes up in his rented apartment, he finds a new text on his phone: "Welcome to [The Sinister Rules]. Survival is victory." From that moment on, he is swept into one eerie instance after another. Each one has survival rules so strict they're downright twisted. Break a 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's of high quality and has a great storyline.

15. 415 三 A Silver Tongue Conquers the World 三寸不烂打天下 Caribbean Mantis加勒比海刀螂Historical218k WordsCompleted [Hilarious + Political Intrigue + Carefully Crafted Details + Transmigration + Strong Moral Compass + High Intelligence + Ensemble Cast + No Golden Fingers + Masterful Detail + Brisk Pacing] A low-level delivery rider transmigrates into the body of a fool and marries two women from the start. What kind of chemistry will modern pickup lines, an ordinary person’s perspective, and iconic pop songs create in ancient times? What’s it like to give the emperor a bath? How do you use a handsome man to p 101Reads9.3Score179Shelves

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    Do you believe you can learn something from time-travel novels? This one certainly does. Read it through; it's a rare gem.

16. 416 古 The Survival Code of Ancient China: Decoding the Nine Classes of Society 古代生存密码：解密三教九流 Bai Ze白泽Historical155k WordsCompleted Confucianism: The state religion through the ages, assisting the Son of Heaven in educating the people... Confucianism takes Confucian thought as its supreme belief and honors Confucius as its founding teacher. To distinguish it from Taoism, which venerates the thought of Laozi, Zhuangzi, and other Daoists, later generations began calling it Confucianism during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Thus, Confucius is also revered as the holy founder of Confucianism. The Dao: The way of heaven and 87Reads9.3Score—Shelves
17. 417 圣 A Brief History of Christmas 圣诞简史 Mister Cangshan苍山先生34k WordsCompleted In December, the thing people look forward to most, besides snow, is of course the holidays. At this time of year, you can see the whole city come alive with festive cheer. Christmas trees and lights are everywhere, white-bearded old men appear on the streets, Christmas songs play in shopping malls, and all kinds of gift boxes announce that Christmas is on its way! Christmas comes around every year, but how much do you know about the holiday? Christmas, also known as the Feast of the Nativity, i 11Reads9.1Score—Shelves
18. 418 英 An English Teacher Becomes a Druid: Dragons Kneel for English Class 英语老师变德鲁伊：巨龙跪英语课 Yolanda LuanyinYolanda峦音Ancient Romance598k WordsCompleted (Western fantasy + strong female lead + transmigration + rival suitors + all characters are virgins + English) Complete. New book in progress. One moment, she was in our world; the next, she was in a world of magic, inhabiting the body of a Celtic druid, tied to a stake and about to be burned alive! Lynn doesn't want to serve as a priestess for a tribe of savages, so she follows a spy to become a fake noble in the Roman Empire. But before long, she's accidentally become the leader of a rebellion 79Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book clearly uses English as a spell; later on, all the dialogue between the system and the protagonist is in English, which can be used to expand vocabulary.

19. 419 中 An Introduction to Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代文化常识 Li Ran李然Historical839k WordsCompleted This book is a systematic and comprehensive encyclopedia of essential knowledge about Chinese literature, intended to provide readers with thorough, well-organized cultural knowledge. Covering literature, art, religious beliefs, politics, economics, culture, entertainment, philosophy, science, and many other fields, it uses detailed discussions and a rigorous scholarly approach to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the breadth and depth of Chinese culture. The section on literature prov 162Reads8.6Score—Shelves
20. 420 0 A Post-00s Kid Helps Mom Take Down Her Scumbag Husband 00后帮妈妈整渣斗三 Qian Xiaqi钱夏七Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Modern urban life + inspirational + slice of life + feel-good] Wu Jie is a poor student who loves gaming. After his parents' marriage falls apart, he defies fate and changes his life. First, he helps his mother take down her cheating husband and his mistress. Later, he helps his motherland root out scoundrels and traitors. Step by step, he rises to the brightest peak of his life... 4.2kReads9.1Score574Shelves

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    This book is a must-read! It's a story about a top student, a super captivating tale of transformation from a mediocre student to a brilliant one. It starts with the protagonist as a middle school student, helping his mother as a child, and then pursuing research in university! It's inspiring, full of positive energy, and a book that got me hooked.

21. 421 尘 The Dust of Mortal Life 尘事 A Still Pool一池静水Modern Romance194k WordsCompleted This book chronicles a family across a hundred years. An illiterate country woman is forced to abandon her newborn child, then wanders from place to place amid the chaos of a turbulent era, struggling to survive in the cracks. Told as a work of documentary fiction, this story depicts the joys and sorrows of several generations of an ordinary family, bringing a long-buried past to light. Let posterity decide who was right and who was wrong! 1.7kReads8.9Score149Shelves
22. 422 民 The Folk Fortune-Telling Master 民间算命大师 Mercy, Fellow Daoist道爷慈悲Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [There's a saying in the jianghu: If your tip is sharp but not pungent, you'll be useless in old age; if it's pungent but not sharp, you'll never get anywhere. Use both pungency and sharpness, and even the gods will be driven mad. This book features some jianghu tricks and schemes, so take them as a warning. It also offers a few clever tips for those who can figure them out.] After getting into college, I thought the world was finally mine to explore. I never expected graduation to mean unemploy 374.5kReads9.0Score22.7kShelves

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    I love this kind of feng shui book; it's both entertaining and educational.

23. 423 人 Life, with Nowhere to Land 人生，无处安放 A Still Pool一池静水Modern Romance150k WordsCompleted By middle age, Li Shu's life had become a complete mess. Her marriage had turned cold and distant, her grown son was going down a rebellious path, and her body and mind were steadily wearing down. How could she go on living such a miserable life? 717Reads8.9Score101Shelves
24. 424 冰 The Freezer 冰柜 A Still Pool一池静水Modern Romance142k WordsCompleted In today's restless society, people's innate kindness can easily be lost amid rampant materialism. Sometimes, love and devotion are repaid with betrayal, or even death. Based on real cases, this book warns readers that the dark side of human nature is always present, and that desire and dissatisfaction can corrode even the deepest bonds. 38Reads—Score—Shelves
25. 425 1 Another Spring of the 1977 College Entrance Exam 1977年高考又一春 Young Master Xiaoxiao孝孝公子Modern Romance3.6M WordsOngoing [A story-driven take on history. Note: There is no single fixed protagonist. Multiple leads reflect the changes of the era and offer a full picture of the 1977 restoration of the college entrance exam.] [The story focuses on several main characters: Hu Wei and Wang Ting, Pan Xia, and Lu Xiaoyun. Their stories weave in and out according to the timeline. If you prefer to follow one character at a time, you can read their chapters in sequence for a complete biography. The other characters may only 5.4kReads8.0Score399Shelves

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    Time travel and become the top scorer in the college entrance exam! [Heart][smile] Seize the opportunity to get rich! Beautiful wife, children and a warm bed! Everyday life, tight plot, heartwarming story! Highly recommend this book! 👍 You might think it's a novel, but it's actually a very interesting historical record. Its strength lies in its focus on ordinary people. Hundreds of typical characters are based on real people and real stories. People born in the 50s, 60s, and 70s should read it; perhaps you can find stories that reflect your own era or the era itself. The story is touching, the plot is well-arranged, and it should be called a good novel within a historical record, and a good historical story within a novel.

26. 426 汉 Tales of the Han Dynasty: From Liu Bang to Liu Shan 汉朝那些事：从刘邦到刘禅 Reverend Dingfangshui定方水居士Historical394k WordsOngoing When talking about the Han Dynasty, it's impossible not to mention what an interesting and fascinating era it was. We people of later generations call ourselves “Han people,” and our ethnic group is known as the “Han Chinese.” These names are inseparable from the Han Dynasty. It can be said that the Han Dynasty not only established China's unified political order, but also shaped the cultural and ethnic identity of the Chinese people. This sense of identity took deep root in the hearts of the pe 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A newly published book in the historical genre, it's pretty good! I recommend checking it out!

27. 427 山 Clear Mountains, Bright Moon 山清月明 Xu Shiwen许诗文Modern Romance21k WordsCompleted Based on real events, this novel portrays the life and work experiences of a person with hyperprolactinemia. After facing one hardship after another and overcoming difficulties at home and at work, a young woman makes her way through a difficult life and starts anew. With a rich inner life and an optimistic outlook, she regains her health and builds a bright new life! 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][Please follow][Original novel enthusiast]

28. 428 生 The I Ching in Everyday Life: My Journey to Enlightenment 生活中的易经：我的悟道实录 He Wuming Yi鹤无名一544k WordsCompleted Which path should I take in life? Why am I still unhappy despite all my hard work? Will that person come back? Will next year be any better? We have all paused at a crossroads in life, wondering what fate has in store for us. While I was writing this series, someone asked me, “Do people actually read what you write? These days, everyone likes feel-good stories.” I smiled and said nothing. Feel-good stories can make you happy for a while, but once you finish them, you're still left feeling lost. 36Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    I was fortunate enough to see it.

29. 429 玄 The Great Scripture of the Mystic Truth 玄真大道经 Ground Three Delicacies with Rice地三鲜配米饭Eastern Fantasy340k WordsCompleted Li Xuanxin was abandoned at birth on Mount Zhongnan, but fortunately, the reclusive Daoist master Qingxu took him in. He thought he could devote himself to cultivation in peace, far from worldly affairs. But then the funeral bells of Yongjia rang. The Five Barbarians’ cavalry trampled across the Central Plains, Luoyang fell, and bones lay exposed in the wilderness. Before ascending, his master left him a prophecy: “Heaven and Earth are sealed, and the laws are incomplete. To seek the Great Way, 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional Taoist novels, while interpreting historical mysteries: Derived from the *Tao Te Ching*, "Mysterious and yet more mysterious, the gate to all wonders," referring to the subtle, profound, and ineffable essence of the Tao. "True" refers to its inherent nature, authenticity, and non-falsehood; it is the essence of the Tao and the original state of life. "Mysterious Truth" together refers to the subtle essence, innate truth, and most fundamental reality of the Tao.

30. 430 这 This Martial Artist Isn't Very Scientific 这个武者不太科学 One-Person Concert一个人de音乐会Eastern Fantasy603k WordsOngoing Transmigration + wuxia + comedy Jiang Feng transmigrates to a wuxia world. He can't fight, but he uses modern scientific knowledge to defeat one martial arts expert after another. A tribute to Jin Yong's masterful style, Gu Long's chivalrous spirit, and Stephen Chow, the King of Comedy. 57Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Perfectly adapted, scientists travel to a martial arts world, using the principle of leverage to defeat powerful enemies, mechanics to defeat a pack of wolves, acoustics to repel the wolf king, a bamboo pole to defeat three great swordsmen, and a bamboo chopstick to defeat a top master twice... Every chapter is a memorable scene of science overcoming martial arts.

31. 431 维 The Enlightener of Vienna 维也纳的启示者 Gongzi Yi公子异Historical136k WordsCompleted Modern psychology researcher Lin Mo accidentally transmigrates to Vienna in 1895, where he becomes Sigmund Freud’s assistant and uses his knowledge of the future to guide Freud in establishing the field of psychology. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    How about checking out some psychology novels? [Smirk]

32. 432 人 Life in 2026 人生2026 Zhou Jun, Who Loves Red Beauties喜欢红美人的周俊28k WordsCompleted Life 2026 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You'll benefit from seeing it.

33. 433 商 A Comprehensive History of Commerce 商史通鉴 Mu Feng Wuchen, Branch Office沐枫无尘分号Historical1.5M WordsCompleted A sweeping historical novel that lays bare six centuries of power games in the Shang dynasty. No myths, no romanticized tales, only the truest human nature, the cruelest contests, and the deepest lessons of rise and fall. My writing on Shang history began with questions about the origins of Chinese civilization, and ended with a reunion with myself. The Shang dynasty was a pivotal era when the rites, royal authority, and divine power of Huaxia took shape together. Yet scarce historical records a 168Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can check out this book; it's a true historical novel.

34. 434 红 Red Boy's Journey to the Mortal Realm 红孩儿下凡记 The Profound Way of Withering and Flourishing, Who Loves Aicao喜欢旱菜的枯荣奥义Eastern Fantasy490k WordsCompleted Unable to stand the quiet seclusion of Mount Luojia, Red Boy sneaks down to the mortal world. Curious about the sights and bustle of human life, he uses his Samadhi True Fire to grill skewers and helps people put out fires. But because he doesn't know the rules, he causes plenty of laughs and keeps getting into trouble. Good-hearted at his core, he embarks on a hilarious and heartwarming series of adventures among mortals. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Two very good novels.

35. 435 我 I Can Barely Keep My God-Tier Algorithm Hidden 我的神级算法快藏不住了 Ma Buting马布廷Urban331k WordsCompleted New book, just received a low rating, but it'll improve later. Please stick around! [Lighthearted power fantasy + financial insights + human nature + patriotism + stocks and futures + golden finger] What would you do if one day you had algorithms and big data? Ask Ding Qing, an office worker in Shanghai. He'll tell you that all he wants is to keep his head down and stay alive. He's the lowest-ranking researcher at a securities firm, and he doesn't want to become someone else's research subjec 1.6kReads6.1Score101Shelves

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    This new novel is easy to read; it's a satisfying read. It's a new book, the rating just came out, and it'll likely rise. The protagonist is a securities analyst who, after obtaining an algorithm, has the answers to many subsequent predictions, but he's carefully keeping it hidden for fear of being discovered. He first helps domestic funds and QFIIs compete in the stock market, while simultaneously using the funds he manages to invest in real-world businesses, helping China achieve technological breakthroughs. His main job, however, remains protecting the health of the stock and futures markets and reaping profits from foreign investment. Later chapters will also cover great power rivalry and the impact of exchange rate fluctuations. It's quite interesting; it's already at 260,000 words, and the update speed is fast. Worth following! [Explore][Explore][Thumbs up]

36. 436 情 Love Isn't Over: Moonlight on West Lake and a Wealthy Family's Downfall 情未了：西湖月照豪门劫 The Profound Way of Withering and Flourishing, Who Loves Aicao喜欢旱菜的枯荣奥义Modern Romance503k WordsCompleted One night together by West Lake, and she became pregnant, only to be cruelly cast aside by a top-tier wealthy family! The Lu family rose and fell, her former lover became a prisoner, and her mother-in-law fell into poverty. Rising from an abandoned wife to a queen of the business world, she secretly supported her former mother-in-law. In the end, she let go of her deep-seated vengeance and brought her child back to claim their place in the family. How will this tale of love and hate, spanning th 1Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 437 老 Teacher, Stop the Lecture. The Government Is Here 老师别讲了，国家都来人了 Blue Peak Commoner青峰布衣Urban1.6M WordsOngoing The rating just came out, so it’ll rise later. Lin Yu, a high school math tutor, died while saving a drowning student. When he opened his eyes, he had transmigrated into his counterpart in a parallel world: A notoriously bad lecturer at Jianghai University, known for teaching easy-credit classes. The previous Lin Yu was not only infamous for his classes, but had also harassed female students and been placed on the department’s list for dismissal. His teaching evaluation was in three days. If he 103kReads8.3Score11.8kShelves

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    This bag is nice.

38. 438 账 Beyond the Ledger 账本之外 Rewrite the World with a Brush挥笔改天下Urban111k WordsCompleted A financial cautionary tale for ordinary people: Gu Heng, a former financial analyst, used to believe that “complete documents and consistent data” meant he had the truth. Then the P2P platform he had personally audited collapsed, wiping out the retirement savings of hundreds of elderly people overnight. Only then did he understand: the most dangerous numbers aren't fake ones, but numbers that “look too good to be true.” He goes from auditing the books to chasing the money. The scams are peeled 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book uses cases as its core, not to tell you "how to deceive," but rather: when temptation is disguised as professionalism, how do you see through it in three seconds, and how do you protect yourself afterward? The real villain is never a bad person, but the incentive mechanism that makes even good people reach out.

39. 439 寒 A Humble Family’s Path to Officialdom, Part One 寒门仕途【一】 Yan Yunfei闫云飞Urban1.4M WordsCompleted New Book: The Humble Official’s Path [Realistic Period Drama] [Rise from Poverty] [Political Intrigue] [Ambitious Struggle] [Rural Cadres] [Urban Life] In the 1970s, in Xiaochenzhuang, southern Henan, a family of three siblings lives in poverty. They are supported by the state, their father died young, and their mute mother is forced to remarry, leaving them to fend for themselves. The sisters choose Chen Shouzheng to continue his studies, and he devotes himself to his books, eventually becoming 6.8kReads8.8Score652Shelves

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    No rebirth, no system, just an ordinary person's career path in the modern world. In 1997, Chen Shouzhen, from a poor family, graduated from university and entered the system. Born into poverty, his father died early, and his mute mother remarried, leaving him and his two siblings to rely on each other. His eldest sister and three younger sisters sacrificed their studies to support his education. Starting as a junior staff member, he worked his way up through township and government offices, eventually becoming a high-ranking official. This story chronicles the joys and sorrows of his family over several decades. #HumbleBeginnings

40. 440 民 Forbidden Folk Feng Shui Secrets 民间风水禁忌秘术 Longmen Zhizhe龙门至合Mystery1.5M WordsOngoing First comes fate, then fortune, then feng shui; fourth, build up good karma, and fifth, study. Sixth, choose a good name; seventh, know your physiognomy; eighth, honor the gods; ninth, seek the help of benefactors; and tenth, nurture your health. The author, Liu Zhihe, is a twenty-first-generation disciple of the Longmen school of Quanzhen Taoism, and explains the secrets of feng shui through stories. The Yin-Wood House-Locking Layout, the Twin Trees at the Gate Curse, the Corpse in the Central 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Feng Shui Tips Novels

41. 441 阴 Forbidden Feng Shui Secrets of the Dead 阴宅风水禁忌秘术 Longmen Zhizhe龙门至合Mystery1.2M WordsCompleted A yin residence is a tomb, the place where the dead live. Since our ancestors rest there after passing away, it is called a yin residence. As an important part of feng shui, it is subject to many rules. A tomb with good feng shui can bring blessings to descendants; a bad one can invite disaster. Anyone unfamiliar with feng shui is bound to feel anxious. The author, Liu Zhihe, a twenty-first-generation disciple of the Longmen school of Quanzhen Taoism, explains the taboos of tomb feng shui throug 31Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 442 我 I Was Just Saying, Believe It or Don't 我就随便一说，爱信不信 Unmatched on Snow雪上无双Urban797k WordsOngoing “Read your fortune for ten yuan. Tell your future for ten yuan.” “I’m just saying what comes to mind. Believe it or not, it’s up to you.” Watch Ye Ge and his fans roam the bustling city, and see how he takes control of the winds of change... 73Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'm always learning. Believe it or not.

43. 443 混 Chaos Divination 混沌神算术 Dasheng Seeks Codes大生寻码Urban294k WordsCompleted When algorithms become the fortune-telling of a new age, who can see the human heart behind the numbers? At the darkest point in his life, the protagonist Liao Muran awakens the Chaotic Art of Divine Calculation. He could read the secrets of fate and claim a fortune for himself, but instead he chooses the harder path: using mathematical thinking to guide people lost in confusion. If Genius on the Left, Madman on the Right explores the limits of thought, this book reveals its warmth: how the olde 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    If you want to learn real skills from novels, you absolutely have to mention this one. This is definitely a hidden gem!

44. 444 我 I Solve Cases at the Special Investigations Bureau by Day and Serve in the Underworld by Night 我白天特案局办案，晚上地府当差 Mr. Youyong幼庸先生Mystery3.6M WordsCompleted I was born with a pure Yang constitution and the fate of Zhong Kui. I can drive out demons, subdue ghosts, and repel evil spirits. The moment I was born, all kinds of factions fought to take me as their disciple. A bunch of monks and Taoist priests said I was destined to become a Celestial Master or a great monk. They even got into a brawl over me, and that’s not all: in the end, both the state and the underworld got involved! When I was one, the state even assigned me a corpse-born child who ha 21.5kReads8.7Score2.1kShelves

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    While seemingly reading a novel, it's actually about learning the laws of the underworld.

45. 445 中 The Traditional Chinese Medicine Gravekeeper 中医守墓人 Gan Cao Xie Xin Tang甘草泻心汤Urban669k WordsOngoing The rating has only just opened, and it will gradually rise, so feel free to enjoy! [A book that will help you rediscover Treatise on Cold Damage] [No System, no cheats] Young miracle doctor Jiang Chen runs the old clinic his grandfather left behind, using his peerless medical skills to take the Chinese and Western medical worlds by storm. The old-school doctors in the field look down on him for being young, while Western medical bigwigs mock Chinese medicine as useless. One difficult case after 6.3kReads6.6Score873Shelves

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    Highly recommended for readers who love Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)! The TCM sections are in-depth and offer unique perspectives, from which you can learn a great deal. The everyday sections are also lighthearted and humorous. Highly recommended!

46. 446 真 The Real Heiress's Passionate Life 真千金的热血人生 Xiao Xiao Mingqiu小小明秋1.0M WordsCompleted [Rebirth | A technologically powerful nation | Patriotism and family | The real heiress | No System | Female-led career story] She closed her eyes amid the smoke of war and opened them in an age of prosperity. In 1942, underground operative Ruan Siling's identity was exposed during a mission, and she died a heroic death. When she opened her eyes again, she had arrived in the year 2000 as Jiang Yunning, the real heiress who had just been brought home by a wealthy family. Her pistol had become 5.5kReads8.9Score526Shelves

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    This one...

47. 447 月 Yue Yiyi, Jun Buli 月依依，君不离 String of Elm Seeds榆钱串串子Ancient Romance234k WordsOngoing Historical fantasy | Transmigration | Wilderness survival | Food | Chinese medicine | Light comedy | War | Love of country and family | Urban life | Workplace She transmigrates, opens her eyes, and sees her whole world falling apart: her husband is hanging himself right in front of her! Murong Lingyue, the daughter of a marquis, eloped with her childhood friend, the young general Xiao Ruiyi. The two of them nearly lost their lives. Tong Yue, a modern woman, transmigrates into Lingyue’s body a 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've recently added dozens of books to my reading list, but this is the only one I've actually managed to finish. It doesn't focus much on romance, she never complains about her circumstances, and when there are few people around, she's well-clothed and eats well; when there are many people, she focuses on national affairs and people's livelihoods. A true female protagonist.

48. 448 赤 Lucia by the Equator 赤道边的露西亚 Frozen Little Bug冰冻虫虫Modern Romance317k WordsCompleted Her name is Lucia. Half Fang from Africa and half Chinese, she has lived between two worlds as a bridge with no place to call home. His name is Yue Xingzhou, the rotating deputy general manager of a Chinese company stationed in Q Country, an idealist who believes that “understanding can resolve any conflict.” They meet on the equator, where life swirls in a rush of passion, grow close amid the roar of an engineering project, and come to understand, challenge, and shape each other through transla 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Multilingual learners and cross-cultural enthusiasts are welcome to apply.

49. 449 从 From Nothing to a Business Empire 从一无所有到商业帝国 Naturally Formed Chaos混沌天成Urban498k WordsCompleted “The company went bankrupt, I’m a million in debt, and even my girlfriend of seven years is riding around in my rival’s luxury car.” When Lin Shen woke up in a damp basement, faced with debt-collection texts and a life in ruins, he thought he had hit rock bottom. Then his father fell seriously ill, making matters even worse. Starting from nothing, with stone as his foundation In Qingshi Town, he started from scratch, building a team one step at a time. Chaotic computing power, rewriting the rule 65Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    You can experience it for yourself. [Bump][Bump]

50. 450 一EN The Unconventional Path to Immortality 一本不正经的修仙感悟 A Wisp of Clamor一缕喧嚣1.9M WordsOngoing [Fantasy] [Xianxia] [Xuanhuan] [Comedy] [Urban] After three lifetimes, I finally attained the Dao, Roaming the mortal world, laughing at its vicissitudes. I ferry souls across the River of the Underworld, following fate, But whoever the hell dares lay a hand on my people, I’ll beat you to death, you little bastard... 1.7kReads9.2Score120Shelves

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    Cultivation manuals, due to revealing too many heavenly secrets, are suppressed by the Great Dao, and few have seen them. They are being offered to those with the right affinity, and at this juncture of the Nine Purple Fire Luck, it is hoped that more people will awaken.

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