Strong Female Lead!! 大女主！！

1. 51 灰 The Gray Lotus 灰莲花 Clouds of Rough Noodles Again又见糙面云Modern Romance819k WordsCompleted [A textbook case of realist business warfare + a deeply romantic, top-tier intellectual romance] The world has gone mad. A top-tier rich, handsome young heir is forced to compete with his wealthy wife for a lover... “If she likes me and I like her too, then we’ll each have to prove ourselves.” The male lead is loaded with resources and comes with every advantage, while the female lead has brains and beauty and rises from humble beginnings. A textbook case of realist business warfare, arranged fa 36.4kReads9.4Score4.3kShelves

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   This contemporary romance novel has a powerful and lasting impact; there's no substitute. The male and female leads are both sophisticated, and their love is incredibly intelligent and perfectly matched. The career development storyline is also worth studying. Reading it will broaden your perspective; it's simply brilliant.

2. 52 乱 A Lone Woman in Troubled Times, Plotting an Age of Prosperity 乱世孤女，谋千古盛世 Lingering Fragrance and Faded Powder旧香残粉Ancient Romance2.2M WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead + No CP + Empress + Ensemble Cast + Political Scheming + War + Power Struggles in a Chaotic Era + Nation-Building and Farming + No Spatial Storage or System + Slow-Burn Growth + Epic Length] Yun Huaijin suddenly became a "corpse" in a world torn apart by chaos. She crawled out of a pile of bodies, with only a child on the verge of starving to death beside her. In this world, nobles lived in drunken indulgence, powerful clans monopolized knowledge, bandits slaughtered withou 24.2kReads8.9Score3kShelves

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   The goal is to end the chaos and conquer the world. The protagonist is an excellent battlefield commander, skilled in both strategy and martial arts, possesses strong leadership qualities, and is decisive in action. There is no romantic pairing, making it worth following. This novel avoids the pitfalls of a stronger female lead and a stronger male lead. The protagonist aims to end the chaos, ensuring people can afford to eat, do what they are capable of, and not be inexplicably killed or eaten. I think a novel where the female lead sets such a grand ambition and strives towards it is well worth reading. A true female lead, undeniably! 👍👍👍

3. 53 开 From the Start, Disguised as a Man, I Rose to First Rank Through the Imperial Exams 开局女扮男装，我靠科举官居一品 I Want to Make Money爷要赚钱Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Disguised as a man + imperial examinations and court intrigue + rises to the highest office + one heroine, focused on her career] When Xie Qingfeng opens her eyes, she's handed a nightmare of a life: a house with bare walls, and a woman forced to disguise herself as a man. In an age when everything is considered inferior to scholarship, if she doesn't fight for her place, she'll be crushed to pieces. Since she's here, she'll give it everything she's got! As a woman, she enters the imperial cour 48.9kReads9.3Score6kShelves

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   My ideal female protagonist in an invincible, satisfying novel, especially the first book. The author's writing is superb, highly recommended!!! (Intellectual Romance)

4. 54 空 Dropped Straight Onto the Trending Charts! The Grand Princess Goes Global 空降热搜！长公主爆红全球 Yellow Kitty黄色的猫咪Modern Romance306k WordsCompleted [Feel-Good, Face-Slapping, Every Rival Falls for Me, All-Round Female Lead, Ancient-to-Modern, Showbiz] She crashes the trending lists and takes Douyin by storm! The Grand Princess Who Defends the Nation is reborn as a C-list modern-day star. From being hated across the internet to having the whole internet hanging on her every word. Everyone loves the Grand Princess! Gu Nanyan was the Grand Princess Who Defends the Nation of the ancient Great Qi Dynasty, holding the Imperial Seal and commanding 9.9kReads9.3Score737Shelves
5. 55 都 It's the Apocalypse, So Having a Few Extra Powers Is Only Reasonable 都末世了，有亿点异能很合理吧 Lousy Uncle辣鸡的uncleSci-Fi & Apocalypse912k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + Natural Disasters + Powerful Protagonist + Satisfying Read with No Logic + No Romance + Word Spirit] Ling Ran, a powerful word-spirit master, unexpectedly transmigrated into a book set in an apocalypse, and she found the new world fascinating. When surrounded by zombies, Ling Ran: “God says I can fly.” The ability users watched as she rose into the air, despite having no wings, and slowly dropped their jaws. When they needed to retrieve research materials but the ability users were 27kReads8.9Score2.5kShelves
6. 56 游 Game Descends: The Original Heroine Flips the Table on the Spot 游戏降临：原女主选择当场掀桌 Shun Yunhua舜云华Fantastical Romance1.9M WordsOngoing [Reborn + No Romance + Unhinged + Lone Wolf] Content warning: There are pets. The protagonist had a romance in her previous life, but there is no romance in this life. She isn’t invincible from the start, and the early part is on the dark side. She is a female lead who had her fortune stolen and must win everything back on her own. Her dark past is the road that brought her here. The hardened version of the female lead won’t take her anger out on everyone, and will give ordinary people a chance 39.3kReads8.4Score5.2kShelves

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   Absolutely, without a doubt, the female lead has never lost.

7. 57 我 Cultivating Immortality in the Wasteland Realm 我在废土仙界修长生 Going to Sleep睡觉了Ancient Romance908k WordsCompleted [No Romance + No Male Lead or Ambiguous Relationships + Independent Cultivator] [Not a formulaic story. The heroine isn’t beautiful, she has a limp, and she has no golden finger. Everyone is a local. Please don’t read if that bothers you.] It was rumored that the Mysterious Maiden of Yunxiao Immortal Sect was the most talented and beautiful woman in Zhongzhou. Many cultivators fought one another just to win a smile from her. Recently, the Mysterious Maid 1.1kReads8.4Score204Shelves

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   The female protagonist in this book had a disastrous start, but she managed to get through it all thanks to her own hard work and determination.

8. 58 超 The Mighty Empress: The World Bows to Her 超强女帝，天下臣服 Red Leaves红叶Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Xiao Chan, who possesses qi cultivation skills, transmigrates into the body of a baby girl. Because her father, the emperor, favors her, he raises her from childhood as his successor. One after another, her half-brothers appear in the harem, all vying for the one throne, but each is crushed by her, the legitimate eldest princess. Her talent and reputation become the greatest in the land. As schemes gather around her, men even volunteer to become her secret lovers. Commanding power and rising to 33.9kReads8.8Score4.1kShelves

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   This book, you can tell just by looking at the title ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧ω👍🏻!!!

9. 59 玩 It Was Just for Fun, So Why Did the Crown Prince and His Entire Circle Lose Their Cool? 玩玩而已，太子爷怎么集体破防了 Su Wanan苏晚安Modern Romance502k WordsOngoing [Strong female lead + best friends steal each other’s love interests + high-octane dog training + all male leads are devoted + chaotic love triangle showdown + everyone is crazy] Jiang Wanzhi was the heiress and head of a top modern financial dynasty. After an accident, she transmigrated into a book and became a foolish supporting female character with the same name in an old-school domineering CEO novel. Despite her stunning beauty, she was toyed with by Shanghai’s three young masters. She was 213.9kReads9.1Score31.2kShelves

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   This book! A true female protagonist who focuses on her career! The skillful dog-training scene was so satisfying to read! The female lead is absolutely powerful! Here are some excerpts from her quotes: "Compared to those ethereal feelings of love, I care more about how to get back tenfold or a hundredfold the resources I gave away." "Only women believe in deep, abusive love; men always weigh the pros and cons." Her tone was calm. "What I want is a competitive arena, the rules and wealth distribution at the bottom of human society."

10. 60 模 Simulator: Humanity Still Hasn’t Gone Extinct Today 模拟器：今天人类又没灭亡 Lin Xiaolu林筱鹭Modern Romance640k WordsCompleted [Simulator] + [Doomsday] + [No Couple] + [Cooperating with the Government] The thing Lin Yan regrets most in her life is not checking the almanac on the day she rushed to the supermarket for half-price yogurt. A bag of yogurt flew three meters, and a falling object from above hit her on the head. When she woke up, the world had changed. No, the world was about to change. A daily-refreshing [Simulator] had appeared before her eyes, one that could predict how she would die in the future. First sim 15.3kReads8.9Score2.1kShelves

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    The female protagonist transforms from an ordinary person. This book is a slow burn, but the content is very original. All the supporting characters, whether male or female, have their own lives, thoughts, and shining points. There's no romantic pairing or ambiguous relationships; it's a completely overpowered female protagonist! She has a significant cheat ability, and the world-building is truly vast. "Lin Yan's sacrifices in the simulator are all for a better future, for everyone in the main world" T^T

11. 61 那EN Lord Jiang is the Demon! 那妖魔是姜大人！ Eight-Tentacled Monster八爪触手怪Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing (Rating just released) [Gender Swap] [Single] [Slaying Demons] [Feel-Good Fiction] Using the blood of demons as ink, and the Hundred Demons Manual as a canvas. I can sketch their forms and seize their supernatural abilities. 384kReads9.3Score28.6kShelves

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    This is a no-romance, action-packed novel; it's really good! The female lead goes on a killing spree, it's so satisfying!

12. 62 逃 I Escaped a Tycoon's Arranged Marriage: Qin's Princess Makes a Marquis Online 逃掉豪门联姻，我大秦公主在线封侯 Lord Tianlu天禄之主32k WordsCompleted I Escaped a Marriage Alliance with a Powerful Family, and Now I’m Online, Enfeoffing Nobles as a Great Qin Princess 4Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead is strong-willed and relies entirely on her intelligence; she never resorts to cuteness or coquetry.

13. 63 被 Blacklisted, I Return to Stardom with Ancient Livestreamers 被封杀后，我带古人主播杀回顶流 Yu Ming谕明Modern Romance228k WordsCompleted [Female-led / No romance / System / Light ensemble cast / Women supporting women / Healing] There is a mystery in the media industry that no one can solve. Why are the streamers at Zhengming Media all so exceptionally talented? Some have the wildness of the wilderness, some can command a fortune with a single song and dance, and some are unbeatable in horseback riding, archery, and close combat... Stranger still, they never speak of their pasts. They follow the same person as if they were devote 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After being blacklisted, the female protagonist is bound to a system, establishes an all-female company, and becomes the industry's public enemy. Highly recommended! [Upvote][Upvote][Upvote][Upvote]

14. 64 海 Island Survival: Kill, Kill, Kill, The Top-Ranked Woman Goes on a Rampage 海岛求生：杀杀杀，榜一她杀疯了 Born Exceptionally Gifted天富异禀Fantastical Romance410k WordsOngoing The initial ratings are in, but they'll go up. If you're passing by, don't miss out! [Female Protagonist + No Romance + Ruthless and Merciless. She doesn't believe in showing mercy. If she doesn't like you, she kills you. If you have bad intentions, she kills you. If you're an enemy, she kills you, kills you, kills you.] Everyone is dragged into a survival-game world, where each person starts from the beginning with nothing but an isolated island and an endless stream of monsters crawling ashore 282Reads6.9Score102Shelves

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    😘😘😘

15. 65 别 Don't Look Back. She's Eating the Gods 别回头，她在吃神 Liu Jiao琉焦Mystery336k WordsOngoing [No male lead | unhinged heroine | new mythology | dark suspense | Lovecraftian + Classic of Mountains and Seas | everyone is nonhuman | ensemble cast | locals | lots of original worldbuilding] Before she swallowed her first god, Sui Hui always thought she was just an ordinary god who liked to eat. After getting lost once, she wandered into a strange place that devoured hope. There, she learned for the first time that she was special. So she donned the secret identity of the 'God of the Defiled 3Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    This story primarily features suspenseful mystery-solving, survival in a haunted world, and political intrigue. The pacing is relatively slow, emphasizing foreshadowing, psychological depth, and a more nuanced, unsettling approach—it's not a mindless, fast-paced thriller. Readers who enjoy a slower pace, appreciate detail, and savor the process of unraveling the mystery will appreciate it; those seeking fast-paced action and straightforward thrills might find the pacing a bit too slow. Choose according to your preference!

16. 66 魔 The Witch's Farm: Build a Home in a Survival Game 魔女的农场：生存游戏建造家园 Nanbei Yuan南北鸳Fantastical Romance1.4M WordsOngoing [No Female Lead] [No Romance] [Everyone Survives in a Western Fantasy World] [Building and Farming] [Lone Wolf] Su Mo opened her eyes and found herself in a massive Western fantasy survival game. From the start, she had a 2x2 patch of soil, an axe, and a fishing rod. She needed to obtain building blueprints and establish her own territory. With a Strength stat of 1, even carrying a crate of water was exhausting. It was a nightmare start to a survival game. After killing a slime, she obtained a s 97.2kReads8.5Score13.4kShelves
17. 67 真 A Real Princess? No, a Real Monarch! 真公主？不，真君主！ Cherry Berry樱桃莓莓Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.4M WordsOngoing (No romance + Strong female lead + Military academy competition in the early stages + Unifying humanity in the later stages + Passionate) Question: How many steps does it take to evolve from a monarch’s juvenile form to its complete form? Juvenile Ling Zhao: Orphanage from the start, with a game chip suspected to be a golden finger that keeps holding her back. Complete Ling Zhao: The first person of the post-interstellar era, first commander, divine star-caster, hope of humanity, sole heir to th 113.2kReads9.4Score16.7kShelves

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    Both of these are excellent!

18. 68 就 Even a Muggle Has to Take This World Down! 就算是麻瓜也要干翻这个世界！ Clouds Disperse, Words Remain云销语记Sci-Fi & Apocalypse1.0M WordsCompleted “Wasteland + military academy + competitions + System + leveling + strong female lead, no romance” “Looks like a good-for-nothing, but is actually a powerhouse” “I mean, is it possible that abilities other than metal, wood, water, wind, fire, and earth exist?” Ming Xiang transmigrates into a wasteland world, becoming an ordinary person whose tests show no elemental abilities, but who comes with a status panel. What do you do if you have no abilities? Forge a path to power that belongs to ordin 19.3kReads9.3Score2.7kShelves

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    23569 is quite similar to 14, leaning towards everyday wear but also very nice.

19. 69 别 Don’t Get Dragged Into Cheapman’s Way of Thinking 别陷进cheapman的脑回路里一起沉沦了。 Are You Feeling All Right?精神好吗11k WordsCompleted Don't get drawn into cheapman's way of thinking and sink along with him. 113Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Strong female lead, good-looking

20. 70 开 From the Start, They Sacrificed Me to Heaven. In the End, I Took Power 开局被祭天，结局我掌权 Big Shuttle大梭子Ancient Romance2.2M WordsCompleted (The first fifteen chapters mostly recount memories from her past life.) Wei Yingshan was born a princess of the imperial family, but an accident left her stranded in the wilderness. She was brought back to the palace when she was thirteen. When she was seventeen, rebel troops laid siege to the city and demanded that a princess of the Wei clan surrender with her hands bound and a jade disc in her mouth. Her birth mother couldn't bear to subject the elder sister and younger brother she'd raised f 76kReads9.3Score11.1kShelves

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    Don't be fooled by its name, it's really good! The female lead is incredibly intelligent and resourceful. The author doesn't emphasize her fair skin or long, straight legs at all; the entire description of her is simply "dark-skinned" 🤭🤭 It's truly exceptional. There's no mudslinging, no male lead, and it doesn't pander to men. Especially the author—they deleted all negative comments about the female lead. It's really good. I'm telling you in the most straightforward, direct, and simplest way possible, it's truly excellent.

21. 71 芳 Chronicles of Youth 【芳华录】 Autumn Hill Cat秋丘猫Ancient Romance257k WordsOngoing The words “Fragrant Blossoms” refer both to the youthful years of the palace beauties and, by implication, to the blooming and fading of women’s lives. “Record” suggests documentation and the writing of history, hinting at a story about remembrance and being reborn. The title is gentle yet edged with quiet strength, much like the way the heroine conducts herself after being reborn. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I guarantee this book is a mind-bending read with a tight plot and profound language, yet you can completely understand what people are saying and learn something from it. It's something that broadens your horizons and expands your understanding.

22. 72 穿 The Tragic Novel's Heroine Has Transmigrated into a Book, and Her Hands Are Getting Itchy 穿书虐文女主，她的手开始痒了 It's Duanduan是短短呀Modern Romance375k WordsCompleted [Female-Led Story + Strong Heroine + No CP, Though Some Have One-Sided Feelings + Women Supporting Women + Read with Caution if This Bothers You] A fake heiress raised in a wealthy family and a professional Muay Thai fighter with bipolar disorder transmigrates into a book and becomes the long-suffering heroine of an angsty romance! It’s a real-and-fake-heiress story, too, and she’s the real heiress cast aside by her wealthy family and used as a pawn in a marriage alliance. Great. When she was th 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A super A female protagonist's refreshing novel, a transmigration novel where the female protagonist is abusive. The first thing she does is beat up the male protagonist. She will never be bullied, she will take revenge for every wrong she has, and she will vent her anger on every occasion. The female protagonist helps each other and redeems herself. There is no stronger woman and stronger man, only the female protagonist's overwhelming strength!

23. 73 神 Tycoon System: The Ultimate Heiress Takes the Whole Social Scene by Storm! 神豪系统：顶级白富美杀穿名利场！ Dipped Bean Ginger蘸豆姜Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Tycoon System + Empowered Female Lead + Multiple Male Leads Competing for Her + Enjoying Life + No Spending Limits + The Female Lead Never Takes Any Flak] After Zhu Ning is publicly dumped by her gold-digging streamer boyfriend, a tycoon System falls from the sky… [Ding! One million in spending money has been deposited into your bank card. Complete the mission to claim a luxury mansion!] [Ding! Cash rewards for weight loss are now available. Lose half a kilo and earn one million!] [Ding! Tenfol 1.3kReads8.0Score198Shelves

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    It covers post-apocalyptic, super-rich, cultivation, and ancient romance novels featuring strong female protagonists!

24. 74 女 The Supporting Female Lead Rejects Love-Brain Syndrome and Just Wants to Outwork the Chosen One 女配拒绝恋爱脑，只想卷死龙傲天 Shallow and Deep浅予深深Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [A fiercely competitive go-getter and her eccentric companions, ready to take on anyone] [Ensemble cast] Bai Youyou transmigrates into a book she once criticized, landing in a novel she had hated. The moment she opens her eyes, the original host’s mother is right in the original male lead’s face, going on the attack: “A pheasant thinks it can dream of becoming a phoenix?” Bai Youyou: ... Mom, do you realize that one line has just doomed our entire clan? But when she thinks of the original st 20.2kReads9.2Score2.3kShelves
25. 75 我 Cultivating My Mindset in the Immortal Cultivation World 我在修仙界搞心态 Chives Shine on the Spring Platter韭照春盘Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Li Yu, an overworked office drone, had barely transmigrated when her family decided to cripple her spiritual root and send her to the mausoleum grounds to wait for death. How could she let that happen?! After eavesdropping, she learned that both she and her twin sister had been found to possess genius-level spiritual roots. But when her sister entered the ancestral hall, it blazed with light. When Li Yu went in, the family hall, which had stood for a thousand years, collapsed without warning! 3.3kReads8.7Score371Shelves
26. 76 假 The Fake Princess Stumbles into the Imperial Family, Leaving the Entire Dynasty Enchanted 假皇女误闯天家，全皇朝惊艳沦陷 Three Lives, Three Three叁生三三Ancient Romance991k WordsOngoing [Political Intrigue and a Powerful Heroine]+ [The Perfect Imposture]+ [An Ensemble of Young Characters]+ [A Sage’s Selfish Desires] Ten years ago, foreign rebels stormed into Sheng’an. The empress sacrificed herself for her country and named Princess Wei Baoning crown princess, heir to the throne. That same year, lightning struck the imperial mausoleum, and the young princess was buried in a sea of flames. No body was ever found. The following month, a new emperor ascended the throne. Over the n 48kReads9.4Score5.3kShelves

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    This episode was phenomenal. She's a complete female lead; all her opponents' schemes are predictable. No one is stronger than her, including the male lead. The scene where she gets the emperor to issue a self-reproach edict was incredibly satisfying 🥺🥺 The crown prince's character is also well-developed, but I feel he can't be redeemed; that inherent disdain for ordinary people is impossible to erase. I also like the male lead's character; he has a saintly side 🥺 He's not a true saint, but he's definitely not a fake one either. You know what I mean? He has boundaries, good morals, and his family has always maintained neutrality in the court, but he has his own strategies. He's not always adhering to some saintly ideals or blah blah blah. I feel like I've seen quite a rare male lead character like this.

27. 77 神 A Tycoon Transmigrates into a Book: She Dominates the Ultimate Game of Power 神豪穿书：她在顶级权力游戏通吃 Three Peppercorns三两花椒Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A non-formulaic tycoon story + power struggles + strong female lead + multiple male leads + sex-focused relationships + BG] Question: What’s it like to get bound to a tycoon System that rewards you for spending money on love, only to be focused on gaining power? Thanks for asking. I just got off the plane, and the System is clinging to my leg, crying and begging me to stop. I transmigrated into a world stitched together from several melodramatic novels. In this chaotic script, where pr 12.6kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves
28. 78 海 Island Survival: Why Does the Real Heiress Always Top the Leaderboard? 海岛求生：真千金她为何总是霸榜 New Snow on Cangshan苍山新雪Sports1.0M WordsCompleted [Everyone for themselves + natural disasters + infrastructure building + dungeon realms + magic elements + fake and real heiresses + no saintly heroine + no romance] After cutting ties with the wealthy parents who had only just acknowledged her, Qin Zhen is pulled into an island survival game. When the System asks if she wants to be matched with her parents, Qin Zhen says, “Of course not! I just made a clean break with them!” When Qin Zhen first enters the game, all she has is a spatial backpack 15kReads8.4Score2kShelves
29. 79 求 Survival Game: I Grind My Way to Greatness in Another World 求生游戏，我在异世卷成大佬 047 Is 47047是47Sports3.5M WordsOngoing (The novel is complete) (No romance, infrastructure, survival, strong female lead) Wu Jinyue had just returned from studying abroad and hadn’t even started her wonderful vacation yet. Blue Star underwent a cataclysm, and all of humanity was sent to another world to explore and survive. Monstrous beasts invaded, supplies were hard to find, disasters struck one after another, and no one knew if they would make it through the day. Humanity was swallowed up like dust in the wind. From the start, pen 20.3kReads8.7Score2.3kShelves
30. 80 谈 Explosives Under the Negotiation Table: The Young Lady Storms the Imperial Court 谈判桌下埋火药，大小姐入朝杀疯 Yu Fu余弗Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [The heroine’s creed: Power and money are what let a woman live freely and boldly!] [Strong heroine + satisfying story + vying for the finest men in the realm] Jiang Yu thought she’d be content with a modestly comfortable life. But when she turned eighteen, one ridiculous twist after another came her way. First, the husband she had supported with her own money for years passed the imperial exams at the top of his class, then demanded a divorce so he could marry a noblewoman. Then the Duke’s mans 37kReads9.2Score5.4kShelves
31. 81 穿 Transmigrate into a Book: No One Understands Arrogance Better Than I Do 穿书之没人能比我更懂嚣张 Chenchen Little Darling晨晨小宝贝Ancient Romance984k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] –– Fu Zhu died suddenly after staying up all night watching shows and reading novels. She still remembers that just before she died, she was reading a novel called The Useless Girl Warrior Who Defies Heaven. –– Then she became Bai Li Fu Zhu, the female villain who opposes the novel's hero and heroine. –– This villain is different: she isn't jealous of the heroine or interested in the hero. She simply can't stand the two of them acting more arrogant than her and ste 47.4kReads9.3Score6.6kShelves
32. 82 先 Marry First, Kill Later: The Magic Prisoner Strikes Back and Seizes Power 先婚后杀:魔法囚徒反杀上位 Nan Xing Writes Stories南星写故事33k WordsCompleted Married First, Then Murdered: The Magic Prisoner Fights Back and Takes Power 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    All the nobles in the city were his accomplices, watching helplessly as I was sacrificed. I broke the seal of the divine offspring, summoning ancient thorns to burst forth from the earth, transforming the entire church into a cage of vines. All those who mocked me knelt at my feet, trembling in fear. #FemaleLeader #BookRecommendation #Magic

33. 83 我 I’m Stirring Up the Cultivation World with Grind Culture 我在修仙界搞内卷 Cong Yue丛月Ancient Romance3.2M WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] After Qin Shu transmigrated into a book, she learned that she was a fraud who had taken her younger half-sister's place to cultivate immortality. After eight years of cultivation, her half-sister entered the Dao despite having been an ordinary mortal. Qin Shu's cover was blown in front of everyone, and the sect mercilessly cast her out, even though she had only reached the third level of Qi Refining. With her peerless beauty, she was turned into a cultivation furn 129.5kReads9.5Score52.2kShelves
34. 84 国 A Female Yama Arrives at the Imperial College: The Spoiled Young Masters Are in Tears 国子监来了个女阎王：纨绔们哭了 Shi Wanwan诗婉婉Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Tough, invincible, totally no-nonsense female drill instructor ✖️ the strongest spoiled young masters of every dynasty] [Strong heroine ✖️ chaotic mix of couples (ship whoever you like, no fixed pairings)] After Yu Sangluo awakened her System: Oh no! My whole family are villains! The country is about to fall because of those spoiled young masters! To protect her retirement plans, Yu Sangluo had no choice but to come out of retirement and train the unruly young masters, though it broke her heart 6.9kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    Sure enough, the moment Mei Baiche finished speaking, Yu Sangluo clenched her fists under her sleeves, her smile twisted almost eerily: "Is that so? To go to the Yellow Springs together? That's interesting..." "But I've decided to send you to the Yellow Springs first!!!" The instant her words fell, Yu Sangluo moved. She slammed her right foot off the stage, her entire body shooting towards Mei Baiche like an arrow released from a bow, her crimson robes leaving a trail of afterimages in the air. Mei Baiche's red eyes narrowed, his body instinctively retreating. However, Yu Sangluo's attack was a feint. Just as she was about to reach him, she suddenly twisted her body, using her left leg as a pivot, and swept her right leg out horizontally. Mei Baiche leaned back, the force of her leg brushing past his nose, the gust even making the ribbon binding his hair flutter. "!!!" Below the stage, everyone's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. This little girl! Such speed! Yu Sangluo's attack missed, but she didn't stop at all. Using the momentum of her sweeping motion, she spun 360 degrees, her left leg landing before she leaped back into the air, her right leg slashing down like a battle axe. "!!!" Mei Baici's pupils constricted sharply. If that strike landed, his shoulder blade would be shattered! He rolled to the right, barely avoiding it. The foot slammed onto the platform with a loud bang, cracking the wooden planks. "..." On the high platform, Mei Jing's smile froze for a moment. What had Ci'er done to Princess Yong'an? How could she provoke such a ruthless and merciless attack? Below the platform, the Class A students were completely stunned. Qin Tian's mouth gaped open, forgetting to retract his hand that had just struck someone. "Is this Master's true strength?!" Yu Sangluo straightened up, looking down at Mei Baici, who had just rolled away, a cold smile playing on her lips. "Your Highness, you dodged quite quickly." Mei Baici rose from the ground, her red eyes filled with no anger, but rather with nostalgia. "Princess Yong'an's kung fu is still as…" He carefully chose his words, ""brutal." Yu Sangluo was too lazy to waste words with him and moved again. This time, she changed her style, no longer using long-range leg techniques, but closing in. She feinted with her left hand, while her right hand was already grabbing Mei Baichi's collar, a standard 'back throw' stance. How could Mei Baichi let her succeed? He also closed in, blocking with both hands, and countered by grabbing her wrist, using the same judo technique to deflect the move. "Bang!" The two arms collided in the air, making a sound. Yu Sangluo's eyes sharpened, and she changed her grab into an elbow, aiming straight for his chest. Mei Baichi turned to the side, the elbow grazing his chest, and he took the opportunity to grab her arm, trying to counterattack. Yu Sangluo sneered, using the force of his grab to lower her body, and swept her legs across his lower body. Mei Baichi was forced to release his grip and jump back, but Yu Sangluo clung to him like a leech, grabbing his collar again with both hands. This time, she succeeded. "Heh!" Yu Sangluo sneered, exerting force from her waist and abdomen. Mei Baici's body was airborne, about to be slammed to the ground. "!!!" At the critical moment, he twisted his body in mid-air, bracing himself with his hands, using the momentum to roll and narrowly avert the fall. "..." Sikong Zhenhong's peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly. Perhaps, he already knew who this Prince Jiu Shang was. In the entire Nine Realms, the only one who could fight Yu Sangluo to a standstill, and whose fighting style was remarkably similar, was the Lord of the Falling Star Palace. Yu Sangluo stood there, watching him struggle to his feet. "Your Highness Jiu Shang, it seems we two can't go to the Yellow Springs together." Mei Baici looked at her and chuckled softly. "Your fall just now was off-target. If it were before, I would already be lying on the ground." As he spoke, he took a step forward, his red eyes softening with worry. "What? Does Princess Yong'an truly harbor feelings for me? You're reluctant to throw me?" "..." Yu Sangluo's smile froze. He was right. In her past life, she had thrown him a thousand times, enough to break his bones with her eyes closed. But now, knowing his reasons, she had held back for a moment. His words were probably meant to provoke her, to make her use all her strength so that Mei Jing wouldn't notice anything amiss. Yu Sangluo scoffed coldly, raising her eyes again, her almond-shaped eyes turning icy. "Then throw me a few more times, until I get it right." With that, she pounced again. This time, the two were completely entangled in combat. Yu Sangluo seamlessly blended Taekwondo leg techniques, Karate punches, and Judo grappling skills, delivering deadly blows with every strike. Mei Baici, however, managed to parry every single one. He used the same techniques with a subtle, cunning flair. He was like her shadow, knowing her perfectly, anticipating her every move and preparing to neutralize it before she even unleashed her power. "Bang!" "Crack!" The sounds of fists clashing exploded on the stage, their speed dazzling the audience. Despite being a life-or-death struggle, they displayed an uncanny, unspoken understanding that no one else could interfere with. Below the stage, everyone was stunned. The guards of the Nine Merchants Kingdom exchanged bewildered glances. "His Highness has been forced to this point?!" "Who is this woman?! How could she possibly fight His Highness to a draw?!" "It's not a draw..." One of the older guards murmured, "Look closely, His Highness has been on the defensive the whole time, with almost no opportunity to launch an attack." Everyone stared intently and gasped. Sure enough. Although Mei Baici managed to deflect Yu Sangluo's attacks every time, he was always in a passive defensive position. It wasn't that he didn't want to attack, but Yu Sangluo's offensive was like a storm, giving him no chance to breathe or counterattack. The two fought from the center of the stage to the edge, and then back to the center. Sweat flew, and their breathing grew heavier, but their attacks did not diminish in the slightest. One incense stick. Two incense sticks. Three incense sticks. Time passed, but the fierce battle on the stage never stopped. No one spoke anymore, no one discussed it anymore, and even their breathing was subconsciously held. Everyone believed without exaggeration that if anyone dared to step forward to stop the fight now, they would probably be kicked. The guards of the Nine Merchant Kingdom, who had initially been chanting "Your Highness will surely win," began to wonder, "Why hasn't Your Highness won yet?" And then, "Is Your Highness going to lose?" On the high platform, Mei Jing's brows finally furrowed.

35. 85 九 The 1990s: They Look Down on Me? I’m a Reborn Workaholic 九零：被瞧不起？呵呵我卷王重生 You Were Born Nameless卿本无名Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted Tags: Clear-headed, independent heroine! After a difficult life, Li Xiaonan got to wipe the slate clean and start over. Back on the day she was tricked into buying a job, Li Xiaonan firmly said no! She resolutely decided to return to school and take the exams, and unexpectedly crossed paths with the big shot Zhou Qingbai from her previous life. Li Xiaonan: Big brother, how about being a useful connection for me? 45.6kReads9.1Score5.6kShelves

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    This is a story about a strong, independent female protagonist who grows through life. The male lead's role is minimal; most chapters focus on the female lead's personal development and career. It's not just mindless wish-fulfillment.

36. 86 她 She Rode Out of a Book: Sold Off, She Returned to Become a General 她自书中策马来：被卖后归来封将 Lucky Treasure 20瑞宝20Ancient Romance583k WordsOngoing The day my mother died, I finally learned the truth. She had once been a famed general on the battlefield, but for a man who didn’t love her, she laid down her armor and was imprisoned in the inner court of his household. Bullied by a concubine and scorned by her husband, she couldn’t even protect her own daughter. All she left me was a spear and these words: “A woman should have something of her own in this life, something no one can take away.” After Mother was gone, I was sold to a brothel an 11Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    [Take a closer look] [It meets the criteria! Strong female lead! The protagonist is a general! There is war and political intrigue] 🔥🔥🔥 The plot is novel, the writing is smooth, and the immersion is excellent. These three points alone put it ahead of most books. Read with confidence, you will definitely be satisfied.

37. 87 她 She Filed a Complaint with the Heavenly Dao 她向天道递了状纸 Ye Sanchuan夜叁川Fantastical Romance1.0M WordsOngoing Other cultivators pursue realms, magic treasures, and the power to defy fate. Ye Qingci cultivates the sect rules. At Qinglan Sect, she is widely regarded as useless: her cultivation is the worst, her combat ability nonexistent, and her only talent is reciting all three thousand sect rules from memory. Her fellow disciples mock her, her master has given up on her, and even she thinks she’ll probably spend her life as a sect clerk. Other cultivators pursue realms, magic treasures, and the power t 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Unbelievable! While others cultivate immortality, I cultivate KPIs?! A seemingly useless girl is tied to the execution platform, but she immediately files for labor arbitration, leaving even the Heavenly Dao dumbfounded… Does anyone understand this?! Has the cultivation world become a complete mess? While others undergo tribulations and lightning tribulations, the female protagonist, Ye Qingci, experiences workplace bullying during her tribulation! In the Qinglan Sect, she is recognized as a "full-time office worker," with the lowest cultivation level, her only skill being memorizing three thousand sect rules. Tied to the execution platform as a sacrifice? Anyone else would have broken down and cried, but she immediately activates "mad literature" mode: "According to the sect rules, I request a trial!" You think she's begging for mercy? No, she's rectifying the cultivation world! Every word of her accusation directly overheats the millennia-old protective array behind her, causing it to respond instantly to this "useless" girl's call. Seeing her use rules to determine right and wrong and write a Heavenly Dao contract, I burst out laughing like a pig on the subway! Isn't this the "anti-PUA master" I've been dreaming of? This book isn't just an electronic version of a popular online novel, it's my go-to mouthpiece in the workplace! Read Tomato Novels for free, I highly recommend adding it to your "anti-depression reading list"! [Masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][Already added to my bookshelf][Requesting more updates][Bump this post]

38. 88 魂 Soul Returns to Hong Kong: From Tailor Shop to Richest Woman 魂归香江：从裁缝铺到女首富 Clear Seas, Deep Rivers海清河深Modern Romance652k WordsCompleted [1980s + strong heroine + academic ace + business warfare + Hong Kong] In her previous life, she had a photographic memory, but her heart could stop at any moment. As her heart stopped beating, she thought, “Next life, I don’t want to be human.” When she opened her eyes again, she was Lin Ying, nine years old, having spent nine years in a daze. Today, her soul had finally returned. The spirit medium had divined it three times: “She won’t leave again. You were always yourself. You were just put i 204.6kReads8.6Score36kShelves
39. 89 穿 A Transmigrated Farm Girl Dazzles the Court of the Great Jing Dynasty With Her English 穿越农女：我靠英语惊艳大靖朝堂 Notes on Observing the Mind观心札记Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted A 22-year-old English whiz dies suddenly after staying up all night and wakes up as the timid eldest daughter of a rural family in the Great Jing dynasty, a girl who can be beaten and berated at will. Her parents favor the boys, her younger siblings leech off her, and everyone says she was born to be a stepping-stone for the family. With a new soul in her body, a clear-eyed modern scholar stands her ground. She refuses to be her family’s scapegoat! Just then, a foreign delegation arrives in the 529Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This will definitely suit your taste. The female lead comes from a humble background but is neither servile nor arrogant, overcoming numerous obstacles and bravely venturing into the imperial court.

40. 90 烬 Embers Meet Zhiwei 烬火遇知微 Sea Salt Crispy海盐酥酥Modern Romance644k WordsCompleted [Bold, direct flirting from the start · Daring · Dazzling] Top heiress × cold, tough soldier, two highly intelligent and equally powerful leads #WomanPursuesMan #IcyBigShot #SweetRomanticPushAndPull Lu Jin is a retired special forces soldier who operates in both the underworld and the legitimate world, and a top bodyguard who moves through the shadows. He is ruthless and violent. Everyone respects and fears him, and no one dares get close! Except Ye Zhiwei. A top heiress, chairwoman of the Ye Gr 20.8kReads9.0Score1.6kShelves

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    A top-tier heiress, a true socialite [KISS] A wealthy heiress paired with a cold, tough bodyguard; the female lead boldly flirts, both possessing high intelligence and engaging in a highly ambiguous and suspenseful relationship; the plot is both sweet and captivating, leaving a lasting impression. [KISS]

41. 91 谢 Mr. Xie, Your Secret Identity Is Showing 谢少，你的马甲掉了 Year After Year, I Think of You岁岁念卿Modern Romance606k WordsCompleted I once chased the moon with all my might, because I loved it. And I stand on a branch because birds naturally roost in trees., Shi Zhao The world sees me as mud, but for you alone, I am an abyss willing to sink, only so I can catch you every time you fall., Xie Yan I love your fearless pursuit, your flourishing spirit, the way you run toward me. I feel for your exhaustion, and I let you go, thinking that was the greatest kindness I could offer you., Shen Qingzhou 15Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    [Got it][Got it] Fans of modern romance novels with strong female leads are ecstatic! The characters are incredibly charming and captivating, the famous lines are truly touching, and it's addictive from start to finish. A must-read if you're looking for something to read!

42. 92 冷 Reborn in the Cold Palace: This Time, I’ll Sit on the Dragon Throne and Weep 冷宫重生：这次我要坐在龙椅上哭 Strands of Moonlight缕缕月光Ancient Romance384k WordsOngoing Reborn on the day of my wedding, I tore up the imperial decree arranging my marriage in front of everyone. In my past life, the Shen family gave everything to help Xiao Jingyu ascend the throne, only to be executed to the last member. This time, I flipped the table: “Anyone who wants to be empress can have the job. I’m starting a business, and my goal is your throne!” Most people rebel with armies. My Shen family rebels with business sense. My laid-back father produced the Tiger Tally of the Nor —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After watching it, all I can say is, it was so satisfying! So incredibly satisfying! Those who looked down on the female lead and schemed against her were all thoroughly humiliated by her! Especially the way the scumbag emperor regretted his actions was truly gratifying. Who says women can't sit on the dragon throne? This shatters your stereotypes!

43. 93 前 To My Ex-Husband: Happy Third Anniversary 前夫，三年快乐 Pillow of Pine Waves枕松涛Modern Romance469k WordsCompleted On the day of their divorce, Wen Qian'ai asked for just one condition: if he married his first love within three years, 49 percent of the shares in Yunqi Town would go to a charitable foundation. He signed with a smile, betting that his first love couldn't stomach living in that godforsaken place. She walked away, betting he would lose. She knew better than anyone that every line on the plans for that town had come from her own hand. For three years, they kept their marriage secret. In everyone' 979Reads—Score102Shelves

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    A modern romance novel set in a wealthy city, where the female protagonist holds an astonishing trump card, stunning everyone and slapping her ex-husband and hypocritical first love in the face.

44. 94 综 Variety Shows Are Full of Fools, So I Become the Big Shot with My Silly Antics 综艺水浅王八多，我靠沙雕做大哥 Sanyingli三樱里Modern Romance561k WordsCompleted [Absurd comedy + showbiz + secret marriage to a tycoon + outrageous nonsense + everyone’s favorite] Qin Wanyin is a professional human shield, the sort who takes the hit for others. After retiring, she unexpectedly transmigrates into the role of a tycoon’s universally despised fiancée. The tycoon and his sweet, innocent sweetheart are all lovey-dovey on a dating show, while netizens slam Qin Wanyin as the other woman. Qin Wanyin: “I’m over it. Let’s call off the engagement.” The sweetheart pouts 13.9kReads9.5Score2.5kShelves

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    This book is highly recommended! It's incredibly funny and will make you laugh non-stop. A top-tier actor transforms into a doting husband, demanding recognition from the female lead. While others are afraid of being photographed inappropriately on variety shows, the female lead declares: "I am Qin Shi Huang!" Watching her get her comeuppance is so satisfying. She also has multiple identities and is incredibly beautiful.

45. 95 攻 Trying to Win Me Over? I’d Rather Kill You! 攻略我？还是被我杀死好啦！ Arrogant Brash Young King桀骜莽少大王Fantastical Romance371k WordsOngoing [Female-Lead-Centered] [Doesn't Fold Under Pressure] [No CP] [Everyone's Favorite, Men and Women Alike] [Strong from Start to Finish] Has anyone ever wondered whether NPCs in games might have minds of their own? Yvonne lives in a game world where players pursue the NPCs. Everyone's affection is a ticket to clearing the game, and falling in love means death. As the game's hidden Witch NPC, she faces a brutally cruel rule: fall in love, then get killed. It took Yvonne a long time to realize that l 272Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A true female protagonist only has herself in her eyes.

46. 96 五 Five-Spirit Empress: Uniting the World and Abolishing Foreign Languages 五灵女帝：一统全球废外语 Everyday Life Notes随手记录生活Ancient Romance238k WordsCompleted Shen Zhiwei, a PhD in agricultural science, casually agrees to “save the world” after an all-night experiment. The next moment, she transmigrates to a remote village in ancient times. A starving orphan lies curled up in a broken-down house. The wooden tag at her waist bears two characters: Shen Zhiwei. The same name as hers. She uses the girl’s identity to get by, promising to save enough money to buy her a coffin and give her a proper burial. Then she discovers that she is bound to five world 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This female protagonist is incredibly powerful, aiming to create a classic, strong female lead. With maxed-out abilities and a system, she's truly invincible! She's a PhD in agricultural science from a top modern university and the young master of a martial arts family (she inherited the family headship at a young age through her own strength). Of course, this character is designed to better unify the world; ordinary people would struggle to handle such matters, hence the need for strength and ability. To better assist her, she's equipped with five major systems, which awaken sequentially. The War God System alone makes her invincible in her town early on, globally in the mid-game, and globally in the late game. Combined with her strength, she's absolutely formidable. (The key is that without strength, there's no sense of security, so it needs to be maxed out.) (She can also teach others martial arts, provide self-defense and protection for women, promoting gender equality, but powerful techniques used for evil are abolished). There's also the Mysterious Shadow Guard, a concept-level, infinitely powerful shadow guard assassin, highly capable and providing accurate intelligence. The Treasure Gathering System, also known as the God of Wealth System, connects to the world's wealth channels, ensuring endless riches. The Shennong system needs no further explanation; in a society where "food is the first necessity of the people," high-yield grains that strengthen the body and prolong life remain important even in modern times. The Zhenshi system, encompassing laws and regulations, world order, etc., Is inspired by the Queen Mother of the West.

47. 97 穿 After Becoming a Cannon Fodder in a Beloved Immortal Cultivation Novel 穿成仙侠团宠文的炮灰后 Huai Xia Shi Ba槐夏十八Fantastical Romance213k WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead] [No CP] [爽文] Full title: After Becoming Cannon Fodder in a Beloved Xianxia Novel, I Became the Strongest in the Cultivation World Jiang Chuo had always wanted to know: In so many xianxia novels, the heroine is clearly favored by Heaven and Earth, receives the most opportunities and the greatest golden fingers, yet why is the male lead always the strongest in the world? Why can't the heroine be the strongest one? Then she became the cannon-fodder female supporting character i 1.2kReads—Score148Shelves

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    Instead of becoming a stepping stone in the plot, Jiang Chuo transmigrates into a beloved cannon fodder character in a fantasy novel. She actively seizes opportunities, immerses herself in cultivation, avoids all romantic relationships, and relies on her solid cultivation to break free from constraints and reach the pinnacle of the cultivation world.

48. 98 我 [Infinite] I Can Still Survive 【无限】我还能活 Honey Bun Dipped in Mustard蜂蜜小面包蘸芥末吃哦Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted No CP + Infinite Instances + Comedy + Livestream (with bullet comments) + Cultivation The heroine takes revenge for every slight! She’s ruthless and vicious! Completely unhinged! Bi Xia, a terminal-stage cancer patient, transmigrates to the cultivation world. Good news: Immortality might be within reach. She can keep lying low and living on. Bad news: She’s become a demonic cultivator. Hey :D Maybe that’s not bad news after all. Everyone knows demonic cultivation is fast. Bi Xia, terminal cancer 18.7kReads9.1Score3.8kShelves

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    Highly recommended!!! Objective: Survive

49. 99 6 At Sixty, I Took on a Scoundrel: I Will Never Lose My Mountain Factory 60岁硬刚无赖，我的山厂绝不丢 The Right Way in This World Is to Be a Vendor人间正道是厂商Modern Romance351k WordsOngoing [Written at the request of Ms. Zhan Xin, whose story inspired this novel. All proceeds will be donated to the China Women’s Development Foundation to help women in poverty take legal action.] Jinshi is a peculiar place that has seen four county magistrates sent to prison in a row. A game known as “catching the New Year’s pig” has long been popular there. They pick a few pigs with shady pasts, herd them into a pen, and keep an eye on them as they live. When the New Year comes, they choose one to 1Reads9.2Score—Shelves

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    This novel, featuring a strong female protagonist without a romantic pairing, is sure to be a hit. It tells the story of a 60-year-old battling a new era, embodying the spirit of female empowerment! The factory is her lifeline; she'll fight anyone who dares to mess with her!

50. 100 表 My Cousin Got into Harvard and Had Me Committed to a Mental Hospital 表姐考上哈佛大学，将我送进精神病院 Jing Jiuzhe荆九折12k WordsCompleted My Cousin Got into Harvard and Sent Me to a Mental Hospital 17.2kReads—Score108Shelves

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    A true female protagonist, relying on herself!!

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