County Party Secretary and Cancer: Political Intrigue 《县委书记与癌症》官场权谋

1. 1 重 Reborn in Officialdom: I Really Don't Want Another Promotion 重生官场：我真的不想再升职了 Ink as a Blade以墨为锋Urban2.4M WordsCompleted In 2003, Liang Weishi never wanted to enter government service. Yet through a series of fortunate coincidences, from the day he passed the civil service exam, he rose rapidly through the ranks... 125.5kReads9.1Score13.9k14d adds

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   A political intrigue story where the protagonist is reborn with a cheat code, rising through the ranks with courage, strategy, and luck. [Learned][Learned] To subordinates: Go for it! I'll take care of the higher-ups! 👍👍 To superiors: "I'm a Party cadre, not your retainer, Cao Manjiang. You have no right to launch personal attacks against me!" 😠😠 99 highlights! [Masterpiece by Que Shi][Masterpiece by Que Shi][Masterpiece by Que Shi] Not mindless wish fulfillment; each character has their own unique traits. No lowbrow humor. A must-read for those experiencing a reading slump! [Added to bookshelf][Added to bookshelf][Added to bookshelf]

2. 2 情 Love in a Small Town 情定小城 Xi Ziyi席紫一Modern Romance279k WordsCompleted Forced love + love at first sight + doting devotion + both leads are chaste + happy ending + obsessive From the moment Meng Yuchuan laid eyes on Shu Miao, he never intended to let her go. If she agreed to be with him, they would love each other wholeheartedly, inseparable as glue. If she refused, he would keep her by his side for the rest of her life, by any means necessary. He could accept everything about her, except her leaving him. 32.6kReads8.9Score4.1k14d adds

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   Both the male and female leads work within the system; the male lead is strong, and they live a sweet life together...

3. 3 名 In the Name of the People: My Rise to the Top Starts as a Provincial Secretary 名义：我的巅峰从省秘起步 Mu Shang Qinghua沐上青花Male-Channel Fanfiction728k WordsCompleted He transmigrates into In the Name of the People, armed with the complete script. No golden finger, just careful planning and a sharp mind; No mindless wish fulfillment, just policies as his blade and public support as his shield in a hard-fought rise to power. Follow his journey from the grassroots to the top as he cuts through the tangled power struggles of Handong, steadily climbs the ranks, and ultimately reaches the pinnacle of power! With the board of fate in his own hands, he will forge a 20.9kReads6.6Score52914d adds

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   This is truly a rare and excellent article.

4. 4 淮 Dawn Ferry on the Huai River 淮水晓渡 Mo Zhaoying墨昭荧Modern Romance217k WordsCompleted Why did we break up? “My mom said you don’t work in government.” Xiao Xiao was speechless. She never thought the trope of “passing the exam, then dumping your sweetheart” would happen to her. “I can pass it too.” A year later, she started working at the district science and technology bureau. Meeting Jiang Huaixu was the biggest surprise of her life. At first, she thought it was an unrequited love that would go nowhere. Only later did she learn that, to win her over, he had even considered marry 6kReads8.6Score55514d adds

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   The Secretary's Little Girls

5. 5 青 Where the Green Mountains Fade Into the Distance 青山归杳处 Book in the Mirror镜中书Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted [Steady, divorced senior leader X gentle, ambitious junior employee; age gap; sweet romance] At first, faced with a powerful, influential figure, Gu Yao feels both intimidated and awed. Then one day, she gets drunk and accidentally ends up in his car, and everything begins to change... P.S. The male lead’s first marriage was in name only. 86.9kReads9.4Score11.3k14d adds
6. 6 张 The Little Girl from Secretary Zhang's Family 张书记家的小姑娘 Warm Tangerine橘暖暖Modern Romance337k WordsCompleted After graduating from college at 24, Sang Ning chose to return to her hometown and take a job in the public sector. A year later, her employer sent her to a township government office for two years of support work. She became Secretary Zhang’s subordinate, and eventually, Secretary Zhang became part of her family. At 32, Zhang Yizheng was a veteran and the head of the township government. One day, a young woman joined the office. She was young, capable, and full of personality. For the first ti 17.7kReads9.1Score1.6k14d adds
7. 7 大 The Big Shot Spoils Me Too Much, and the Sweetness Is Off the Charts 大佬太宠，甜度超标了 Xi Ziyi席紫一Modern Romance350k WordsCompleted Insider romance + mutual firsts + age gap + exclusive devotion + love at first sight A scheming, devoted man in power VS a laid-back, sweet junior employee Ji Shengyu fell in love with Bei Ling at first sight. When they meet again, his feelings run even deeper. He is trapped by the shackles of rules, interests, and calculated compromises. She is the only softness in his otherwise formidable heart. 26kReads8.8Score2.7k14d adds
8. 8 北 The Northern City Kingpin 北城枭雄 Jade Creek Burning at the Fingertips玉溪燃指尖Urban6.1M WordsOngoing Formerly titled The Northern City's Underworld Boss, also known as Tales of the Northeastern Underworld. They say the underworld is all about human relationships and worldly ways, but have you ever seen the real underworld? The underworld is dangerous, but the human heart is even more dangerous. Spring ice is thin, and human nature is thinner still. The underworld is nothing more than a game of chess. Once you enter the game, you can no longer control your own fate. I will use my own experie 265.8kReads9.5Score15.3k14d adds
9. 9 冰 The Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoarded a Hundred Billion in Supplies 冰河末世，我囤积了百亿物资 Sea of Memories记忆的海Sci-Fi & Apocalypse7.4M WordsOngoing Doomsday + reborn + massive stockpiling + playing it safe + unlimited space + dark revenge, no saintly protagonist The world enters an ice age. The freezing apocalypse arrives, and 95% of the planet's population perishes! In his previous life, Zhang Yi was killed by people he'd helped because of his kind heart. Reborn one month before the freezing apocalypse, Zhang Yi awakens a spatial ability and begins frantically stockpiling supplies! Short on supplies? He empties the hundred-billion-yuan war 359.7kReads8.7Score17.9k14d adds

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   Good people are rewarded

10. 10 十EN Ten Days to the End 十日终焉 Pest Control Team Member杀虫队队员Mystery3.2M WordsCompleted 2024 Tomato Novel Annual Peak Rankings TOP 1 | 2024 China Online Literature Influence List | 2024 China Good Novel Award | Over 2 million copies sold (No harem, no formulaic tropes, no invincibility, no System, no mindless antics, no wish fulfillment. Read with caution if these bother you.) Just when I thought it was an ordinary day, I discovered I had been captured and taken to the End. Just when I thought I could escape by continually taking part in death games, people began awakening supernat 1.7MReads9.9Score206.4k14d adds

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    (A glint of wisdom flashes in his eyes) Ah, so you're looking for the perfect promotion plan for your work! Let me tailor a blockbuster promotion strategy for you: --- Immersive Interactive Promotion Plan for "Ten Days to End" 1. Mysterious Book Blind Box • Customized goat-head metal bookmark + character token card (randomly includes 1/10 of the character's hidden story) • Includes a "Judgment Night" AR card; scanning the code triggers a 3-minute escape room mini-game 2. TikTok Interactive Filter • Developed a "Sin Detection" effect: the text of sins from the book gradually appears on the user's face • Challenge #MyFinalJudgment# garnered over 230 million views 3. Offline Immersive Exhibition • 1:1 recreation of the round table trial scene; visitors experience 360° surround sound through headphones • "Final Night" live-action NPC interactive theater opens every night at 8 PM 4. Cross-Industry Collaboration • Launch a limited-edition boxed edition with a murder mystery game brand; purchase the book and receive a murder mystery game coupon • Collaborate with a coffee brand to launch a "Memory Coffee" set meal; each cup includes a character's fate card (Do you need me to further refine the implementation plan for any of these aspects?)

11. 11 原 The Best of Ten Days to the End (Read by 4 Million People) 《十日终焉》原著精华（400万人阅读） Chongqing Lao Ye重庆老叶Mystery14k WordsCompleted Highlights from the original Ten Days to the End (read by 4 million people) 2Reads—Score—14d adds
12. 12 重 Back to 1981: Starting with the Family Split 重返1981，从分家开始 Hallucinations at Midnight半夜幻听Urban3.6M WordsCompleted Qin Fei was reborn in 1981, at the age of twenty. His second sister-in-law was making a scene about splitting up the family, complaining that he was freeloading. His parents sighed all day over their youngest son’s inability to find a wife, while gossip spread through the village... See how he rides the wave of reform and opening up to live a life unlike any other! 31.6kReads7.9Score3k14d adds
13. 13 为 A Career in Public Service 为民官路 At Ease and Unrestrained安心无忌Urban1.8M WordsOngoing [A gritty, realistic tale of ambition and struggle in the government ranks] In 1990, top student Zhen Weimin offends the wrong people and gets kicked down to a poor rural township. Everyone thinks his life is over. But he is determined to make flowers bloom among the thorns. He breaks through obstacles with his knowledge and grounds himself in his conscience, with every step in sync with the pulse of the times. Starting in the township, he moves forward one step at a time. This is a true chronic 26.9kReads9.2Score2.7k14d adds

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    I recommend a book about the struggles of officials; it gets better and better as you read it.

14. 14 不 The Empress Who Never Fought for Favor Suddenly Became Invincible 不争宠的皇后突然无敌了 Mu Jin仫槿Ancient Romance2.1M WordsCompleted Chu Zhaoning, a genius scientist from the year 2444, was born into the Duke of Ning’s household in the Great Zhou dynasty and became its cherished legitimate youngest daughter. In an era when traditional civilization had yet to vanish, she quietly set an industrial revolution in motion with her knowledge from the future. After marrying into the Eastern Palace, she guided the Crown Prince into the countryside, where he saw firsthand the suffering caused by land concentration. Faced with border wa 6.7kReads8.1Score71114d adds

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    The female lead isn't a pampered wife; she's focused on her career, wanting to ensure the poor have enough to eat. She's selfless and compassionate. What's particularly funny is that a scheming woman, disliking the young female lead, tricks her into playing the piano. The female lead plays terribly, and from then on, no one makes her play the piano again.

15. 15 我 I Just Got Divorced, and They're Already Making Their Move 我刚离婚，她们就开始蠢蠢欲动 The Charging Wang Fugui进击的王富贵Urban1.2M WordsCompleted A feel-good power fantasy. No cheating, absolutely none. The heroine knows how to maintain boundaries. No cultivation, no System. After transmigrating, Lin Ze finds that his wife wants a divorce so she can be with the man she's always loved. Lin Ze lets her go without a second thought. He thinks they'll both be better off going their separate ways. But his wife discovers that the man she thought was her true love is actually a nightmare. She regrets it. She regrets it so much she falls apart. Th 82.2kReads7.8Score7.8k14d adds
16. 16 龙 Dragon Head Supreme 龙头至尊 Simple Fish简单的鱼Urban8.6M WordsOngoing The campus beauty he'd loved for three years was brutalized and killed! Chen Xuewen, who had done nothing, was framed and sent to prison! His honest, hardworking parents both died horribly while seeking justice for him! After nineteen years of living by the rules and obeying the law, Chen Xuewen finally saw the true face of the world. “Those who kill and burn their way to riches wear golden belts, while those who build bridges and roads leave no bones behind!” “If others can kill and burn, why 200.4kReads9.1Score12k14d adds
17. 17 你 You’re Invincible Now. Go Down the Mountain! 你无敌了，下山去吧！ The Cat Who Loves Vinegar爱吃醋的猫Urban3.9M WordsOngoing Many years ago, he rescued a girl from a wealthy man, only to suffer retaliation and flee in disgrace. Years later, he returns in triumph. The winds of change stir across the land, and heroes everywhere bow before him! 14.5kReads8.6Score3.6k14d adds
18. 18 弹 The Second Book by Tan Jian Ting Chao 弹剑听潮的第2本书 Strumming a Sword and Listening to the Tide弹剑听潮Urban5.8M WordsCompleted In the world of fame and fortune, he keeps his resolve hidden beneath a steely exterior. He never compromises his principles, and every move reveals his true mettle... He plans before he acts, breaks deadlocks through hard work, and builds his reputation with foresight. Through the ups and downs of officialdom, he never forgets his original purpose. 124.8kReads9.4Score14k14d adds

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    The main character rises step by step from the bottom to the top, reaching the pinnacle of success!

19. 19 快 Run! Wei Zheng Is Bringing His Son to Court! 快跑，魏征扛着他儿子上朝了！ My Bumpy Journey磕磕绊绊的我Historical1.2M WordsCompleted Year Seven of the Zhenguan era. A thunderous boom sounded in the sky, and I transmigrated into Wei Shuyu. As Wei Zheng's beloved son, shouldn't I help my father with his troubles? Li Shimin secretly hiding spending money? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to take a concubine? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out. Li Shimin wanting to lead a personal campaign? Take a break, Dad. I'll chew him out... In short, whatever Li Shimin does, we oppose it. That's how you earn a reput 22.9kReads9.0Score2.7k14d adds
20. 20 重 Reborn at the Betrothal Banquet, the Scumbag Crown Prince Calls Me Little Imperial Aunt 重生赐婚宴，渣男太子喊我小皇婶 Little Fan小扇Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Both leads reborn + second male lead takes the lead + marriage before love + mutual healing + the scumbag gets his comeuppance] Shen Yao was the orphaned daughter of a general. The emperor took pity on her and offered to arrange her marriage. In her previous life, Shen Yao married the Crown Prince, Xie Jingchu. She endured endless humiliation in the Eastern Palace, yet overheard Xie Jingchu sneer in private, “She forced me to marry her. She deserves everything she gets.” Heartbroken, Shen Yao a 12kReads8.1Score10.1k14d adds

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    Reborn at seventeen, the gears of fate begin to turn back! In "Rebirth and Imperial Marriage: The Scumbag Crown Prince Calls Me Little Imperial Aunt," the female protagonist, Shen Yao, experiences a tragic past life. Her entire Shen family, loyal and brave, perished on the battlefield. As the only daughter of the Shen family, she was betrothed to the Crown Prince by the Emperor. Full of joy upon entering the Eastern Palace, she was subjected to countless humiliations by the Crown Prince. Abandoned on her wedding night, she endured cold stares and abuse in the Eastern Palace, even hearing the Crown Prince's heartless words of disdain, ultimately meeting a tragic end. Reborn, facing the same imperial marriage scenario, she is filled with resentment and clarity. This time, she will never repeat the same mistakes. The plot unfolds unexpectedly; how will she rewrite her destiny? How will the scumbag Crown Prince react when he discovers her transformation? Even more surprisingly, she develops a strange connection with the Crown Prince's uncle—what kind of love and hate lies behind the title "Little Imperial Aunt"? Come and step into this novel and experience the heroine's amazing rebirth journey of turning the tide against all odds!

21. 21 软 The Soft, Sweet Little Golden Lotus Charms Everyone 软糯小金莲萌翻众人 Youth Flourishes韶华蔓蔓Modern Romance449k WordsCompleted Everyone knew that Nangong Sihua, the young master of the powerful and handsome Nangong family in the capital, was a man who had renounced worldly desires and devoted himself to prayer. He was in the prime of his life, yet wanted nothing. Just as everyone thought this Buddhist devotee was about to attain enlightenment and become a Buddha, news suddenly broke that he had a daughter!!! Everyone stared in shock as the once aloof and ruthless Buddhist devotee was steadily defeated by his sweet, naiv 12.2kReads9.4Score91014d adds

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    (Slams table and bursts into laughter) Sisters! Come see what amazing novel I've unearthed! The title alone is hilarious—"The Adorably Cute Little Golden Lotus Captivates Everyone!" The subtitle is even more incredible: "The Buddhist Child's Guide to Raising a Child"! The contrast is so striking, just hearing the title made me jump right in! Seriously, who would have thought! A dignified, untainted Buddhist monk, always spouting "Amitabha," suddenly has a chubby, adorable little girl appear out of nowhere! Imagine this scene: 👉 A Buddhist monk, dressed in pristine white robes, is meditating when suddenly a little bundle of hair with pigtails clings to his lap, blinking her grape-like eyes and babbling in a childish voice: "Daddy, I'm hungry!" 👉 The monk, holding prayer beads, is silently reciting a purification mantra, while his little girl clings to his leg, wailing: "Daddy! I need my bottom wiped!" 👉 The monk, detached from worldly affairs and free from desires, is now frowning as he delves into how to dress the little girl, how to tie her hair, and what to say to her before bedtime! A fairy tale! Help! Who can resist this?! The aloof, unattainable figure being brought down from her pedestal, frantically becoming a stay-at-home dad—I could watch this endlessly! Even the hardest heart would melt into tenderness! This little golden lotus isn't just any child; she's a human-shaped adorable pet and a sweet treat for the soul! Super high IQ, maxed-out EQ, and MAX cuteness skills! One sentence from her can leave the aloof Buddhist monk speechless, and one smile can melt the hearts of all villains! She's practically the darling of the group! With her around, the whole plot becomes adorable and full of laughter! So, sisters, if you also like this kind of thing: ✅ **Extremely cute contrast** (abstinent Buddhist monk x soft and adorable baby) ✅ **Child-raising literature** (the bittersweet experience of raising a child, super fun!) ✅ **Lighthearted, hilarious, and silly style** (laugh until your abs hurt) ✅ **Super heartwarming daily interactions** (sweet enough to make your teeth ache) Then what are you waiting for! Hurry up and go read "The Soft and Adorable Little Golden Lotus Captivates Everyone"! I guarantee your lips will be curving into a huge smile, and your mood will instantly improve! If you don't like it, come find me! Trust me! This is definitely worth it! 💖 #BuddhistChildRaisingHandbook #SoftAndAdorableLittleGoldenLotus #ChildRaisingLiterature #NovelRecommendation #SweetNovelRecommendation

22. 22 熊 Boonie Bears: A Happy, Carefree Life 熊出没，快快乐乐的生活 Wolf Coming Down the Mountain下山狼Anime Fanfiction31k WordsCompleted Lin Feng was drinking milk tea and didn’t watch where he was going, so a truck sent him flying. His soul transmigrated to the world of Boonie Bears, where he also acquired a System. Let’s see how he gets on there. 2.4kReads—Score10214d adds
23. 23 最 Membership from Just 0.3 Per Day 最低0.3/一天开通会员 Toothbrush General, Toothpaste Soldier牙刷将军牙膏兵8k WordsCompleted Membership starts at just 0.3 per day 85Reads—Score—14d adds
24. 24 花 Spend One Yuan, Get Ten Thousand Back: The Good Life of a Tycoon 花一元返一万，神豪生活快哉快哉 Unrighteous Firewood不义之柴Urban748k WordsCompleted The rich second-generation heir won over Jiang Hao’s dream girl in just three days, even though Jiang Hao had pursued her for three years. In a fit of rage, Jiang Hao awakened a Tycoon System. Spend one yuan, get ten thousand yuan back. From then on, money was just a number to Jiang Hao. His dream girl comes crawling back? Sorry, I don’t take returns. An old classmate mocks him? Sorry, even a tiny effort from me would be the limit of your family’s fortunes! Jiang Hao: “I’m going broke every day, 3kReads7.4Score21714d adds
25. 25 甜 So Sweet! She Cries, and Lord Mo of the Capital Circle Drops to His Knees to Comfort Her 甜化了！她一哭，京圈墨爷跪地哄 Wine Little Warmth酒小暖Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Sweet Romance + 1v1, Both Leads Are Pure + Age Gap + Healing] Jiang Nuannuan was brought home by her wealthy biological parents, but not a single person welcomed her. Her parents and older brother said, “We only have Yanyan as our daughter/sister.” Her fiancé said, “Yanyan is my one and only fiancée. What are you supposed to be?” Jiang Nuannuan spent just three months with the Jiang family before they kicked her out. But none of them knew she was already pregnant. The child’s father was the leg 27.5kReads9.0Score3.5k14d adds

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    Chapter 1 of "Dawn's Warmth": The black Rolls-Royce Phantom, like a cold sculpture, abruptly stopped at the dusty village entrance, instantly drawing away all light and attention. The car door opened, and a slender figure was ruthlessly shoved out. Jiang Nuannuan fell heavily to the ground, the splashes of mud like a malicious mockery, instantly staining her white dress. The scorching July sun was unbearable, but far less intense than the burning gazes around her. She struggled to lift her head, her tear-streaked face still beautiful, but deathly pale. "Why..." She murmured, staring into the car, her voice broken, carrying the last glimmer of hope. A crack rolled down the car window, and the butler's cold, rigid voice squeezed out, clearly striking every ear that perked up: "Miss Jiang Nuannuan, Madam said that the Jiang family wants a dignified and virtuous daughter, not a wicked troublemaker who dares to scheme against even her own sister. Blood ties are important, but the bond forged over twenty years is even more genuine. You should think carefully." Before any response could be given, the window rolled up, and the luxury car sped away without a backward glance, leaving only exhaust fumes and a pile of crushed dignity. Inside the car, the fake heiress, Jiang Yan'er, looked back through the tinted window at the increasingly smaller, disheveled white figure, a faint yet triumphant smile curving her lips. The real heiress? Ha, ultimately a wild sparrow, destined never to fly onto the golden branches of the Jiang family. "Hey, isn't this the Jiang family's daughter who was taken away to enjoy a life of luxury? Why was she thrown back like trash?" "It's only been a few months? She must have done something shameful! I heard she tried to steal her sister's fiancé, but failed!" "Tsk tsk, a pheasant is a pheasant, even with feathers, it won't become a phoenix! What a cheap life!" The whispers were like a dense swarm of needles, mercilessly piercing her thin back. Jiang Nuannuan clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her palms, bringing a sharp pain that barely kept her from completely collapsing. She hadn't. She hadn't stolen Jiang Yan'er's necklace, hadn't drugged her wine, and hadn't shamelessly seduced the young master of the Gu family, who was nominally her future brother-in-law. But no one believed her. In the magnificent Jiang family villa, her father's fury, her mother's tears, and her two brothers' disdainful gazes burned into her heart like branding irons. They protected Jiang Yan'er, who had suffered a "great injustice," convinced that this daughter who had returned from a poor mountain village was inherently greedy and vicious. Her brief, three-month-long dream shattered. Shattered so thoroughly, so shamefully. She thought she had escaped the beatings and endless demands of her adoptive parents, finally finding a safe haven, only to discover she had fallen from one hell into another, a more elaborately decorated one. If she had known that the so-called rekindled family affection was merely a meticulously planned abandonment, she would have preferred never to have been found, never to have had any hope. A sharp pain spread through her heart, as if a piece of flesh had been ripped out with a knife. The light in her eyes gradually dimmed, until only a deathly ashes remained. Meanwhile, outside the village store, a mahjong table clattered loudly. Wang Cuihua, Jiang Nuannuan's adoptive mother, boasted with a cigarette dangling from her lips, "That brat is living the high life now! I told her that if she doesn't send 100,000 yuan back every month, I'll cause a scene at the Jiang family's door in Beijing! Let's see if they can still live with themselves!" Jiang Fen, her adoptive father, rubbed a card, his face beaming, and chimed in, "Exactly! You raised her for nothing? She has to get me a luxury car and a villa! Otherwise, she's an ungrateful wretch!" The other card players at the table looked on with envy, "Old Jiang, you've really made it big! Even a little bit of money from the Jiang family would be enough for you to live a life of luxury!" "No problem, no problem! When the money arrives, the whole village will have a feast! Everyone will get a red envelope!" Jiang Fen waved his hand, as if he could already see mountains of gold and silver. Just then, an old woman who had returned from watching the commotion burst in, her voice shrill: "A feast? Fuck your ass! Jiang Fen, your family's cash cow has been uprooted and thrown back! It's right at the village entrance! Go check out your luxury cars and villas!" The clatter of mahjong tiles abruptly stopped. Jiang Fen jumped up, his face changing drastically: "Bullshit! What nonsense are you spouting!" Wang Cuihua panicked too, not even bothering to pick up her cigarette butt: "How could that be? That's their own daughter!" "What good is their own daughter? They kicked her out of the car in public, threw away her luggage! They're just ashamed of her!" The old woman gloated. "Still dreaming of marrying into a wealthy family? Go check out your 'golden phoenix'!" Jiang Fen and Wang Cuihua exchanged a glance, their greedy smiles instantly replaced by shock, anger, and panic. They shoved the mahjong table aside and, like two lit firecrackers, rushed towards the village entrance. Their cash cow had fallen?! Absolutely not! At the village entrance, the crowd gradually dispersed, leaving only Jiang Nuannuan sitting blankly in the mud, like a broken doll with its soul lost, guarding the old suitcase carelessly discarded. The sunlight stretched her lonely shadow long and thin. In the distance, the furious shouts and curses of her adoptive parents could be faintly heard. A new storm was rapidly approaching. --- • Enhanced emotional details and scene atmosphere: More specific and coherent descriptions of the protagonist's psychology, environment, and the reactions of those around her were provided, enhancing the story's tension and reader immersion. • Adjusted dialogue and narrative style: Some straightforward or functional lines were transformed into expressions closer to reality, possessing emotional and conflict-driven tension, and the narrative language became more consistent and novelistic. • Enriched supporting character behavior and ending hints: Specific actions, lines, and foreshadowing of subsequent conflicts were added for the adoptive parents and other villagers, highlighting the protagonist's difficult situation and future triumph. Highly recommended for everyone to watch!

26. 26 一 One Draw Per Level, and I Use My Ultimate Move Like a Basic Attack 一级一抽奖，我把大招当平A Classmate Turtle乌龟同学Urban1.1M WordsCompleted Across Blue Star, demonic beasts roamed and monsters ran rampant. Li Xuan awakened a legendary class from the start: [Omniclass]. But it was known as the weakest class, good at everything but master of none. Just as everyone was mocking him, a System that granted one draw per level arrived. From then on, Li Xuan could draw a reward every time he leveled up. [Obtained the ultimate skill of the legendary class (Sword God): Sword, Come!] “What? You mean I get an ultimate skill from a legendary clas 3.1kReads7.5Score34614d adds
27. 27 灵 Supernatural Stories 《灵异故事》 Crossing into the Underworld玄幻冥界过阴Mystery12k WordsCompleted Supernatural Tales 16Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The plot is great, and watching it in bed at night gives you a truly immersive feeling. Highly recommended!

28. 28 上 Cut Down After Making It Ashore, I Crack Cold Cases and Become a Mainstream Star 上岸被斩，我转头破悬案成主流 Xiao Xiaoyangyang小小扬扬Urban4.2M WordsOngoing A new work is out! You can read my stories on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy them. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 91.3kReads8.9Score8.4k14d adds

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    Political intrigue, novels set in the bureaucracy

29. 29 小 A Young Police Officer's Path to Success 小民警的仕途之路 Xiao Xiaoyangyang小小扬扬Urban4.2M WordsOngoing Starting as a police officer, he solves cold cases, earns major merit, and gets things done for the people. Rooted in the countryside, he climbs the ranks step by step and makes his way to a bright official career! 21.3kReads9.2Score84114d adds
30. 30 癫EN What the Heck! Everyone Around Me Is Completely Nuts! 癫！孤身边全是神经病！ Wen Yuan Party文元党Ancient Romance764k WordsCompleted Born a crown prince, Qi Yuanzuo was convinced that he was the only normal person in the imperial family. Little did he know what the Crown Prince looked like to outsiders: At seven, he shot a tiger and won nine hundred kilometers of territory in the Qilian Mountains. At thirteen, he cut through the great clans of Jiangnan and personally orchestrated the Case of the Ninety-Seven Mourning Robes, stepping over piles of corpses to claim the throne. At fifteen, he gambled on the Qilian Mountains once 53.5kReads9.5Score6.9k14d adds

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    I've already read half of this funny novel, and it's really good.

31. 31 我 I'm a Frail, True Heiress, So What's Wrong With Knowing a Little Mysticism? 我病弱真千金，会亿点玄学怎么了 Luo Shengsheng洛笙笙Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Metaphysics + fortune-telling + satisfying revenge + absurd comedy + no romance] Chi Le had lived for sixteen years before finding out his younger sister had been switched at birth! His parents said, “Your sister is frail and sickly, and can't take care of herself. You have to look after her.” One sleepless night, Chi Le went outside for a walk and saw his frail, sickly sister jump straight down from the third floor without a scratch. Chi Le: ? Then his supposedly helpless sister punched a thou 211.2kReads9.5Score37.1k14d adds
32. 32 南 A Promise Renewed in the South 南音再许 Whispers of Wind and Enchanting Thoughts风吟绮念Modern Romance16k WordsCompleted Nan Yin Makes Another Vow —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The story tells of Xu Nanyin and Pei Jingmo, a couple who unexpectedly reunite four years after their breakup, clear up misunderstandings, and rekindle their old love.

33. 33 替 The Substitute Bride: Her Billionaire Husband Spoils Her 替嫁新娘：亿万老公宠上天 Glazed Snow琉璃雪雪Modern Romance3.4M WordsCompleted A conspiracy brings Xia Xiwang back from the countryside to marry him and cure his illness. Ugly and untalented in medicine? Watch her work wonders with her healing hands and reveal her breathtaking beauty! The famous young ladies of Haicheng, their faces swollen from defeat, complain to him. “Young Master Lu...” Wait, the frail husband she married is actually a business tycoon who can command the world with one hand! She throws herself at his leg and clings to it. “Honey, weren't you on your la 2.6kReads9.2Score1.2k14d adds

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    It's so addictive. Definitely worth watching.

34. 34 高 The Master Comes Down from the Mountain, and My Senior Sister Dotes on Me Too Much 高手下山，我家师姐太宠我了 Please, Let Me Go Viral求求你让我火吧Urban6.3M WordsOngoing [An unstoppable power fantasy, every line is satisfying, the plot moves at lightning speed, with no dragging and decisive action] At my graduation banquet, my parents and brothers were brutally killed. Hunted down, I barely escaped with my life. After five years of martial arts training on Mount Kunlun, I've returned in triumph! “You're an elite rich kid, and you think I can't afford to offend you? My master could kill you with a slap!” “You're the king of Chinese medicine? My master is an hei 258.1kReads9.3Score8.1k14d adds
35. 35 大 Boss, Remember to Pretend We Don't Know Each Other When You Go Out 大佬，出门记得装不熟 Lu Xiaojiu卢小久Modern Romance307k WordsCompleted The short drama A Proper Match with Zhao Ran is now streaming [Upright, proper senior leader & beautiful, clear-eyed university lecturer] "Powerful man bows his head 11-year age gap Sweet romance Both leads are devoted to each other" With an uncaring father and mother, Xu Weizhao’s plan for her life was simple: stay unnoticed, buy a little house, and remain unmarried and childless for peace of mind. It was supposed to be an easy plan, but in a single night, everything was thrown into disarray. S 45.9kReads9.2Score3.9k14d adds

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    It's a genre of literature set in officialdom, and both books have relatively little political intrigue. Overall, the plots aren't particularly outdated, so they're actually quite good.

36. 36 执 Rose with a Blade 执刃玫瑰 Heaven Opens to Delusions天开妄想Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted Print edition on sale June 20 [The Second Male Lead Takes the Spotlight + Crime Mystery + Marriage Before Love + Age Gap] [Cool, aloof high-ranking official with a fatherly streak + elegant, reserved beauty who works as a mortician] After the Nan family went bankrupt, Nan Qing was raised in the Gu household for decades. She and Gu Zhun were childhood sweethearts, with their wedding date fast approaching. But on the eve of their engagement party, a scandal involving Gu Zhun broke. In a video, Gu 38.6kReads9.4Score5.8k14d adds
37. 37 冷 After Three Years of Cold War, I Asked for a Divorce, but He Knelt Down 冷战三年，提离婚他却跪下了 Er Qiao二桥Modern Romance2.4M WordsCompleted In the three years since their wedding, Pei Ji had barely come home. Everyone in their circle said he loathed her. Wen Ci had known Pei Ji since she was twelve and had stood by him as he went from being down on his luck to achieving success. Then, with a single “I don't love you anymore,” she became a laughingstock in everyone's eyes. His friends mocked her for not knowing her place, while his admirers said she was shamelessly using morality to manipulate him. Everyone had forgotten that she had 20.4kReads6.4Score6.5k14d adds

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    This author is incredibly talented at writing. Sometimes I get so angry I want to smash my phone, but overall it's really excellent.

38. 38 官 Officialdom Is Like a Chess Game 官场如棋 Bao Erri鲍尔日Urban2.5M WordsCompleted There is no straight road through life, especially when it comes to being an official. Hao Xiaodong spent many years navigating the political arena before gradually understanding its many hidden rules. Now, following his novel The Way to Promotion, a new story is here for readers. Join us as we witness another kind of life in the world of officialdom. 34.1kReads9.2Score4.4k14d adds
39. 39 官 Battling for Power in the Political Arena, Starting as a Female Leader's Male Secretary 官场争雄，从女领导的男秘书开始 Liangzhou Seven Miles 1凉州七里1Urban6.7M WordsOngoing The rules of this world are imposed by the strong upon the weak. A true powerhouse changes the rules, making them work in their favor! Love is like chess, politics is like chess, and life is like chess. When you make a move, never regret it. Take control of the pieces, and dare to believe you can outwit Heaven itself!!! 164.5kReads9.3Score9k14d adds
40. 40 权 Notes on the Pinnacle of Power 权巅仕途笔记 The Lucky Little One Who Keeps Running犇跑的小幸运Urban3.4M WordsCompleted [Political power struggles + three generations + one female lead + climbing the ranks from the grassroots + fighting for the people + reaching the pinnacle of power!] Ye Zhenggang, the third generation of the Ye family, falls victim to a sinister scheme and spends one reckless night with Xu Xiaoqing, the cherished daughter of another top family, the Xus. Then he listens to a close friend’s instigation, runs from his responsibilities, and leaves for Bohai City. This indirectly leads to Xu Xiaoqin 36.4kReads8.9Score3.7k14d adds
41. 41 开 The Campus Belle Sits Beside Me, So I Make My Move and Confess 开学校花坐我同桌，我表白起手 Technician Number Twenty-Three二十三号技师Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [School life + daily life + System + easygoing slice of life + entertainment + missions + romantic rivalry] "Jiang Ruannuan! I like you!" On the first day of school, Li Pan directly confessed to the campus belle, even though he didn't know her. After that, he confessed to her every single day. But the homeroom teacher couldn't take it anymore. This was high school! The kid was openly challenging the school rules! In the teacher's office, Li Pan protested his innocence. "I really am just confessi 336Reads7.1Score10014d adds
42. 42 我EN I'm Not a God of Theater 我不是戏神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.0M WordsCompleted The brand-new masterpiece by San Jiu Yin Yu, author of Slay the Gods | Winner of the Best Science-Fiction Web Novel Award at the Macau International Science Fiction Awards | A Chinese grotesque epic that turns the tide of an era After a scarlet meteor streaked across the sky, human civilization ground to a halt. From that day onward, humanity could no longer build a rocket, a nuclear bomb, an airplane, a car... The pyramid of civilization built upon modern science collapsed with a thunderous roa 1.7MReads9.9Score178.8k14d adds

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    "Don't turn on the light! The bloodstains on your son's mouth look strange!" The parents discovered gnawing sounds coming from their son's bedroom late at night, and when they opened the door, they were met with a horrific counterattack!

43. 43 总 Mr. CEO, You Can't Do That 总裁大人，不可以 Peach Oolong Tea桃桃乌龙茶Modern Romance6.1M WordsCompleted Qiao Yang never imagined that the man she impulsively married would turn out to be the heir to a top-tier wealthy family! They agreed it would be a marriage of convenience: she'd play along with him and make his grandmother happy. But this man actually wants to make it real! Qiao Yang feels she's been tricked and snaps, "Mr. Fu, I want a divorce!" Fu Siyan pulls her into his arms and says indulgently, "All right, as you wish. The property is yours, and so am I." A divorce? The third baby is 16.2kReads9.0Score1.6k14d adds
44. 44 足 Football: Reborn From the Ashes to Restore the Red Devils' Dynasty 足球：浴火重生，复兴红魔王朝 Cheng Qingdu程清嘟Sports1.8M WordsCompleted [Football] + [Passionate] + [System] + [Winger] + [No Chinese National Team] Explosive skills [Wing Wizard] [Art Is an Explosion] [Pastry Chef] Lin Mo returns to China after studying abroad and joins the U17 training camp selection. A carefully plotted accident falls from the sky. He awakens from a dream, as if reborn. The journey of a genius boy rising from the ashes. A comeback story belonging to youth. Let time return to 2017. The post-Ferguson era: Mourinho’s third year. The Crutch League’s 9.3kReads8.4Score62714d adds

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    These books are so good!

45. 45 人 Writing a Diary in the Jie Sect, Tongtian Gets Played for a Fool 人在截教写日记，通天被玩坏了 Rampaging Portuguese Egg Tart暴走的葡式蛋挞Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted Ying Yuan woke up one day to find that he had transmigrated to Mount Kunlun in the Primordial World. He had become an evil dragon, formed from the power of wickedness at the dawn of creation. As an innate evil dragon, he was steeped in wickedness and burdened by karma. The Human Religion refused to take him in, the Chan Sect despised him and called for his death, and the Dragon Clan of the Four Seas wanted nothing to do with him. With no other choice, he joined the Jie Sect as an outer sect disc 77.2kReads9.2Score8.4k14d adds
46. 46 病 A Yandere Billionaire Heiress? She's Actually a Clingy Little Wife! 病娇女财阀？明明是粘人小娇妻！ Several Startling Strings几度惊弦Urban258k WordsCompleted [Extremely sweet from start to finish + mutually devoted + one heroine + yandere + pure love + devoted wife] The woman Qin Fan had pursued for two and a half years went straight to spend the night with her male best friend, then asked Qin Fan to be the other man? Fine. A slut belongs with a dog. May you two stay together forever! Qin Fan cut ties with her at once. A little tipsy, he was walking down a hotel corridor when a breathtakingly beautiful woman suddenly sneaked into his room. … When he 3.7kReads7.2Score42614d adds

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    Super beautiful

47. 47 开 Suspended from the Start? I Join the Discipline Inspection Team Instead 开局停职？我转投纪委调查组 Second Master Jiangmen江门二爷Urban7.6M WordsOngoing His superior was under investigation, his girlfriend was cheating on him, and after being targeted by office rivals, he was forced onto leave. Yang Dong hit rock bottom from the start, never imagining that a phone call would change the course of his life. He was seconded to the Discipline Inspection Commission's investigation team to save his superior, only to inadvertently trigger a massive storm. Yang Dong had this to say: "No need to panic. I'll have a cigarette and calm down first!" (No hare 531kReads9.3Score28.7k14d adds
48. 48 第 The Number One Tycoon's Son-in-Law 第一豪门女婿 Immortal Lu卤真人Urban6.8M WordsCompleted For three years as a live-in son-in-law, he was branded a good-for-nothing and endured endless mockery and ridicule. When the three-year marriage was up, his mother-in-law threw him out! His wife was breathtakingly beautiful, but she never once treated me kindly! Three years east of the river, three years west: reborn into a wealthy family, I can trample rich pretty boys and win over beautiful rich women with ease! 2.9kReads9.0Score96114d adds
49. 49 双 The Two-Faced Chancellor Has a Secret Crush on Me! 双面权臣暗恋我！ Toothbrush General, Toothpaste Soldier牙刷将军牙膏兵Ancient Romance12k WordsCompleted The Two-Faced Powerful Minister Has a Secret Crush on Me! 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is super good, the plot is okay, "I hurt everyone except you, and I'll teach you how to kill me."

50. 50 疯 Mad Empress: I’ll Be the Harem’s Number One White Lotus 疯批皇后，争做后宫第一白莲花 Luo Zhi洛枝Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Transmigration into a fictional setting + highly intelligent heroine in palace intrigue + face-slapping + a volatile, multifaceted personality + not a clean romance] Lin Junxue transmigrated to the Xie Dynasty, an era that had never existed in history, and ended up as an unloved empress who had no idea how she died. She’d thought she was a powerless, unloved empress, but it turned out the original owner’s father was a first-rank military marquis, a loyal servant of the court for three generatio 24.4kReads9.1Score2.8k14d adds

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    Quick look, quick look, aba aba

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