Classic Literature and Great Works to Keep on the Bookshelf and Read at Leisure 经典文学 ，名著，放在书架里慢慢看

1. 51 这 This Tang Dynasty Is a Little Chilly 这个唐朝有点冷 Chen Taiyao陈太瑶Historical107k WordsCompleted [Lesser-known Figures + History for Fun] Don't imagine the Tang dynasty as just officials and scholars leaning on railings along Chang'an's avenues to compose poetry, a noble consort gently waving a fan, and Emperor Taizong solemnly surveying the realm. This book opens the “refrigerator door” of history to show how the celebrated figures presented so seriously in official records may actually have been jokesters, master wisecrackers, and purveyors of astonishing twists. Come along, and you'll di 22Reads9.2Score—14d adds
2. 52 十 Ten Socializing Techniques 十神社交术 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Urban130k WordsCompleted This is an unconventional guide to the art of social interaction, inspired by the author’s insights into “Daoist Eight Characters fortune-telling” and “Western pickup artistry.” It is completely different from the books on relationships you see in everyday life: not only is it easy to understand, it is also highly practical. Let’s look at the true nature of human beings in social interactions from a different perspective… 36Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Philosophy, psychology, social interaction, ways of thinking, ideology...

3. 53 三 The Principles of Ternary Consciousness and Memory Mapping 三元意识与记忆映射原理 Philosopher Cat哲学猫Sci-Fi & Apocalypse102k WordsCompleted This book deciphers the secrets of human longevity through philosophical reasoning. Tomato's number one original philosophical masterpiece, The Threefold Consciousness and Memory Mapping Principle, explores ideology, human nature, the secrets of human longevity, the truth behind ancient history, the origin of the moon, the mystery of the Great Flood, reasoning about past-life memories, an analysis of homosexuality, depression, multidimensional worlds, the differences in how men and women are att 1.5kReads9.2Score47514d adds
4. 54 寒 A Humble Family’s Path to Officialdom, Part One 寒门仕途【一】 Yan Yunfei闫云飞Urban1.4M WordsCompleted New Book: The Humble Official’s Path [Realistic Period Drama] [Rise from Poverty] [Political Intrigue] [Ambitious Struggle] [Rural Cadres] [Urban Life] In the 1970s, in Xiaochenzhuang, southern Henan, a family of three siblings lives in poverty. They are supported by the state, their father died young, and their mute mother is forced to remarry, leaving them to fend for themselves. The sisters choose Chen Shouzheng to continue his studies, and he devotes himself to his books, eventually becoming 7.2kReads8.8Score72914d adds

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   No rebirth, no system, just an ordinary person's career path in the modern world. In 1997, Chen Shouzhen, from a poor family, graduated from university and entered the system. His family was poor from a young age; his father died early, his mute mother remarried, and he and his two siblings relied on each other. His eldest sister and three younger sisters sacrificed their studies to support him. Starting as a grassroots clerk, he worked his way up through townships and government offices, eventually becoming a high-ranking official. Simultaneously, he chronicled the joys and sorrows of his family's life over several decades.

5. 55 战 King of the Battlefield: The Decisive Edge in the Age of Cold Weapons 战场之王 冷兵器时代的决胜关键 Bai Ze白泽16k WordsCompleted Although guns and cannons rule the modern battlefield, cold weapons are once again catching people's attention thanks to their irreplaceable advantages. They are the true veterans, embodying humanity's deep-seated yearning for iron and blood! The appeal of weapons goes beyond killing. It lies in the stories of blood and tears hidden behind the killing, and in every warrior who stands on the battlefield with a sword or knife in hand! History is no fairy tale. Where will the stories of cold weapon 17Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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   These stories melt away the ice in our hearts like warm sunshine; cultivation is nurtured through empathy, and good fortune becomes a gentle echo in our souls. 🌹

6. 56 1 Another Spring of the 1977 College Entrance Exam 1977年高考又一春 Young Master Xiaoxiao孝孝公子Modern Romance3.6M WordsOngoing [A story-driven take on history. Note: There is no single fixed protagonist. Multiple leads reflect the changes of the era and offer a full picture of the 1977 restoration of the college entrance exam.] [The story focuses on several main characters: Hu Wei and Wang Ting, Pan Xia, and Lu Xiaoyun. Their stories weave in and out according to the timeline. If you prefer to follow one character at a time, you can read their chapters in sequence for a complete biography. The other characters may only 5.8kReads8.0Score41014d adds

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

7. 57 会 The Psychic Girl Who Can Read Faces 会看相的灵性女孩 User Goddess Safe and Sound用户神女无恙Modern Romance218k WordsCompleted A girl who has studied her family's traditional face-reading art since childhood can discern a person's general fate from their features. But reading people's fortunes and revealing secrets of fate has cost her dearly as well. 92Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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   You can check out these two books. The first one is a new book; although it hasn't been rated yet, it's a well-written and engaging story about campus romance. It will draw you in and make you feel like you're experiencing a beautiful and innocent campus love story. The second book is a time-travel novel set in ancient times, covering a wide range of topics such as architecture, economics, and agriculture. The author is very knowledgeable, and you can learn a lot from reading it.

8. 58 穿 Transmigrating Four Thousand Years, from Yao and Shun to the Great Xia 穿越四千年，从尧舜到大夏 The Tropic of Love爱的北回归线Historical397k WordsOngoing No System + grounded realism + a touch of farming + an unconventional take on ancient history + historical research When you transmigrate to another dynasty, you only need to devote yourself wholeheartedly to the struggle for supremacy and lead China toward prosperity. But if you transmigrate to a time before the Xia Dynasty was founded, there is a lot more to consider. After the events of 5.3 thousand years ago, the Yan-Huang Alliance was dealt a heavy blow and Huaxia civilization declined. The 25Reads8.2Score—14d adds
9. 59 长 The Battle of Lake Changjin: The Turning Point of the Korean War 长津湖战役：朝鲜战争的拐点 Li Ran李然Historical52k WordsCompleted Discover the true story of the Battle of Lake Changjin, a desperate clash of wills and faith. We salute the great soldiers. Those faces hidden beneath the ice, those who died under the bombs: they deserve to be remembered! More than seventy years ago, the Langlin Mountains were rugged and buried beneath heavy snow. The wind howled into people's ears, as loud as an exploding shell. Many lay in the snow. The charge sounded, but they could no longer move. Snowflakes settled on their eyelashes, and 658Reads9.4Score—14d adds

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   True history, though less legendary, is far more vivid and real. [Heavy punch][Heavy punch][Heavy punch]

10. 60 中 A History of Chinese Warfare: Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods 中国战争史之春秋战国 Historical and Military Archives历史军事档案室Historical63k WordsCompleted [History + Military + Warfare + Strategy] On the battlefield, split-second decisions to kill or spare can determine a nation's fate. From Duke Huan of Qi's hegemony under the banner of “revering the king and repelling the barbarians,” to the rise of Qin's fierce army after Shang Yang's reforms; from the gleam of blades in the Wu-Yue conflict to the strategists' cunning schemes and verbal battles with scholars, every detail is steeped in the turmoil and bloodshed unique to the Spring and Autumn a 148Reads9.2Score4114d adds
11. 61 四 The Secret Histories of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人秘史 Master Su Jiu素阄主人Historical103k WordsCompleted The Secret History of the Four Great Beauties is a vivid, legendary novel about four famous beauties of ancient China: Xi Shi, Wang Zhaojun, Diao Chan, and Yang Guifei. Skillfully blending history and legend, fact and fiction, this work uses delicate prose and rich storytelling to reveal the important roles these four beauties played in their respective eras and the influence they had. During the Spring and Autumn period, Xi Shi used her beauty to beguile King Fuchai of Wu under a plan devised b 127Reads9.2Score3814d adds
12. 62 中 One Book Is All You Need to Read Chinese History 中国历史读这本就够了 Lü Simei吕思勉Historical357k WordsCompleted Discover the truth of history through clear, accessible writing. A Comprehensive Guide to Chinese History is the magnum opus of the renowned historian Lü Simian. Organized chronologically, it covers politics, economics, culture, society, and much more. In this sweeping historical work, Lü Simian brings a series of vivid scenes to life with engaging prose and a rigorous historical perspective: from ancient legends of the world's creation to the gradual formation of ritual and musical civilization 46Reads8.4Score—14d adds
13. 63 被 The Truth the Japanese Army Tried to Hide: The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru 被日军掩盖的真相：里斯本丸沉没事件 Xing Jian行简Historical10k WordsCompleted [Lisbon Maru, Japan, World War II, prisoners of war, shipwreck, war] The Truth Hidden by the Japanese Military: The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru centers on a humanitarian disaster during World War II, bringing to light a chapter of history long buried. In October 1942, the Japanese cargo ship Lisbon Maru was carrying around 1,800 British prisoners of war from Hong Kong to Japan when it was torpedoed by an American submarine near the Zhoushan Islands. As the ship slowly sank, the Japanese military 75Reads9.2Score—14d adds
14. 64 一 Chinese History That Hooks You from the First Page 一读就上瘾的中国史 Wen Boling温伯陵Historical190k WordsCompleted In Li Bai's eyes, Yang Guifei was “clouds hint at her robes, flowers at her face; spring breezes brush the balustrade, dew glistens in their splendor.” To Du Mu, she was “a horseman gallops through the red dust, the consort smiles; none knows the lychees have arrived.” But to Luo Yin, she was “Aman below must have something to say: this time, don't blame Yang Guifei again.” Which is the real Yang Guifei: the beauty, the favored consort, the profligate woman, or the heroine made to take the blame 3.2kReads9.5Score96814d adds

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    1. What lessons can history teach us? 2. An explanation of the Tao Te Ching passed down through the Ji family for over two thousand years. 3-5. The pinnacle of written language, a paradigm of philosophy for living.

15. 65 食 The Southern Gourmet 食南之徒 Ma Boyong马伯庸Historical173k WordsCompleted Tang Meng, a gluttonous envoy of the Han Empire, arrives in Nanyue, a land renowned for its cuisine. With ingredients in abundance, it seems like a food lover’s dream. Yet behind the feasts simmer tensions between north and south, divisions between peoples, struggles for power, and battles over the rise and fall of national policies. The twists and turns are even more complex than the flavors of Lingnan’s ingredients. This laid-back Han envoy finds himself caught in the whirlpool of political st 5.6kReads9.6Score1.3k14d adds
16. 66 乡 The Countryside Is Beautiful Beyond Measure 乡村无限好 Earn a Billion a Day 99日赚一亿99Urban178k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 467Reads—Score10914d adds
17. 67 夜 Night Walkers (Two-Volume Set) 夜行录（全二册） Bai Ze白泽Historical480k WordsCompleted Day gives way to night, the very hour when demons roam. The crowds fade, and a hundred ghosts take to the roads. Humans and demons once shared the same world: by day, voices fill the streets and markets bustle; when night falls, ordinary objects and plants all turn into demons wandering the narrow lanes, making for a world with its own peculiar charm. Japan’s Heian period was the heyday of demon culture, when demons transformed from mere legends into objects of genuine belief. 26Reads9.1Score714d adds

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    Make reading a habit, and good fortune will quietly descend upon you along with wisdom.

18. 68 律 Seeking the Way in the Legal World 律界问道 Half a Scholar半个书生Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Comeback and growth + charming lawyer + mysteries surrounding cold cases + officialdom and workplace + wits and will] He turns his life around, with Death brushing past him several times. A string of cold cases remain shrouded in mystery... 940Reads—Score15914d adds

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    My application has failed multiple times already! I'm so confused! What's going on?!

19. 69 红 Secret Records Behind the Red Walls: A Complete History of China's Unofficial Past, Unabridged 红墙秘录：中国野史大全（无删节完整版） Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical2.7M WordsCompleted This complete collection is like a secret key unlocking the hidden chambers of China's imperial past, guiding readers into shadowy corners that official histories leave shrouded in secrecy. From the ancient legends of Unofficial History of the Xia and Shang to the imperial passions and court intrigues of The History of the Imperial Harem in the Song Dynasty, The History of the Imperial Harem in the Ming Dynasty, and Unofficial History of the Yuan Dynasty; from the extravagant excesses of The Ero 1.6kReads9.3Score23914d adds

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    I'm only now beginning to understand the beauty of classic literature.

20. 70 明 A History of the Ming Palace 明代宫闱史 Xu Xiaotian许啸天Historical734k WordsCompleted Venture deep into the palace to explore the love and hatred between emperors and their consorts; delve into history and discover the twists and turns of feudal dynasties. Understand this series, and you understand the palace. Understand the palace, and you understand history. Understand history, and the realities of the world become clear. Palace romances are an important branch of traditional historical fiction. 33.9kReads9.6Score58814d adds
21. 71 宋 The History of the Song Dynasty’s Imperial Court 宋代宫闱史 Xu Muxi许慕羲Historical607k WordsCompleted Drawing on official histories, unofficial accounts, and folk legends, this work offers a profound portrayal of the emperor's emotional world alongside a detailed depiction of life in the palace. It vividly recreates the lives of emperors and empresses in the secluded inner palace, while also offering readers interested in history clues to follow. 1.8kReads9.4Score3114d adds
22. 72 恒 The Constant Register of Parables 恒籍寓鉴 Xuanyuan Badao轩辕霸道Modern Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Synopsis of The Book of Constant Records: Tales to Awaken the Mind and Discern the Truth With “drawing wisdom from the classics to illuminate the questions of today” as its guiding principle, this book selects over a hundred classic fables and anecdotes from the various schools of philosophy, historical biographies and notes, and folk tradition. These include “The Frog at the Bottom of the Well” from Zhuangzi, “Making Up the Numbers” from Han Feizi, and “The Man from Qi Who Worried the Sky Would 10Reads—Score614d adds

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    The Story of the Journey: Long, long ago, in the Central Plains, there were two famous mountains. One was called Cloud Chasing Peak, and the other was called Tranquil Valley. Between the two mountains lived two very different cultivators, who both accepted a mission: to retrieve a **thousand-year-old spiritual herb** that could heal the world and save lives from the other shore. At the foot of Cloud Chasing Peak lived a young man named Cheng Su. Cheng Su was an extremely intelligent man, born into wealth and privilege. The government had specially invited him to serve as an official on the other shore, promising him the title of **"Marquis of Ten Thousand Households"** and a reward of ten thousand taels of gold and silver if he obtained the spiritual herb. Upon hearing this, Cheng Su was so excited that he couldn't sleep at night. "For this glory and wealth, I must obtain the spiritual herb!" His motivation came entirely from the external allure. To achieve this goal, Cheng Su prepared a thousand fast horses, countless provisions, and even hired the best guide in the martial arts world. On the day of departure, gongs and drums resounded, and the entire village saw him off. Cheng Su rode a tall horse, majestic and awe-inspiring. However, to reach the other side of Zhuiyun Peak, one must cross three great mountains and traverse the **"Soul-Severing Valley"**, a sheer cliff with a thousand-foot precipice. On the first day, the weather was clear, and Cheng Su rode at full speed, covering three hundred li a day. He felt invincible, believing the spiritual herbs would be a piece of cake. But on the second day, a sudden downpour made the mountain path slippery. Cheng Su's horse was startled and jumped wildly, and he cursed and grumbled, thinking, "I should never have come! This awful weather! If I don't get the herbs, my title of Marquis of Ten Thousand Households will be ruined!" He complained all the way, slowing down his pace. On the third day, he encountered Soul-Severing Valley. The valley was bottomless, with only a single log bridge. Those around him advised him, "The wind is too strong; don't cross, you'll die." Cheng Su panicked. Looking at the official documents and gold and silver in his hands, he hesitated, thinking, "If I die, who will enjoy this wealth? Maybe I should go back; perhaps the government will forgive me." Just as he hesitated, a beggar caught up from behind. Without a word, the beggar, armed with a wooden stick, dared to cross the log bridge as if it were flat ground. Cheng Su shouted, "Crazy! Are you out of your mind?" The beggar turned back on the other side of the bridge and laughed, "What would I do with my life? I just want to see what's on the other side of the river." Cheng Su looked at the unreachable destination, then at the deadly danger before him, and his patience crumbled little by little. He persevered for seven days, but when he reached the Valley of Broken Souls, he finally turned back home, succumbing to the fear of the hardships ahead. The motivation from external factors was like a gust of wind; once the wind stopped, he could no longer move. On the other side, in the Valley of Tranquil Mind, lived another young man named Shou Zhuo. Shou Zhuo came from a poor family, orphaned at a young age, without any official reward or the lure of wealth. He went to the other side simply because of one thought: "I heard that the spiritual herbs there can save countless lives, and I want to try." He had no fast horse, only a skinny old donkey; he had no guide, only a well-worn copy of the *Classic of Mountains and Seas*. On the day of departure, he left the valley alone with only his donkey. The first day, the sun blazed down, and he was parched. Shouzhuo didn't complain; he simply stopped to drink some water, patted the old donkey's head, and continued on his way. The second day, torrential rain poured down, making the mountain path slippery. He slipped and fell several times, covered in mud, but he had only one thought in his mind: "The road is under my feet; once I cross this mountain, I'll be there." He was neither in a hurry nor impatient, taking it one step at a time. On the third day, a fierce wind raged through the Valley of Broken Souls. The skinny donkey knelt on the ground, too afraid to move. Shouzhuo didn't panic, nor did he think about "what if I fail?" Or "whether I can be granted a title." He simply sat quietly by the roadside, waiting for the wind to subside. When the wind died down, he led the donkey, step by step, across the log bridge. Along the way, he encountered a tiger, which looked at his calm eyes and turned away; he encountered bandits, who looked at his empty baggage, found him uninteresting, and let him go. His motivation stemmed from his inner **compassion and steadfastness**, a power unaffected by weather or wealth. External motivation is called "desire"; internal motivation is called "faith." Three months later, Cheng Su fled back to Zhuiyun Peak in a sorry state. Before even reaching Duanhun Valley, he was deterred by difficulties and died in despair. Shou Zhuo, on the other hand, finally stood on the land of the other shore in the tenth month after his departure. He saw the legendary thousand-year-old spiritual herb, growing in the crevices of the cliffs, emitting a faint light. At this time, countless people arrived on the other shore. There were nobles, wealthy merchants, people driven by fame and fortune like Cheng Su, and people like Shou Zhuo who cared for the common people. Everyone fought and schemed against each other for this one and only spiritual herb. Nobles bribed bandits, and wealthy people poisoned their rivals; the scene was extremely chaotic. Everyone asked, "What should we do? There's only one herb; how can we compete with others?" Only Shou Zhuo quietly walked to the herb and carefully plucked it. He didn't snatch it, nor did he fight for it; in fact, no one even noticed him. When he turned to leave with the herb, everyone was stunned. They realized that this seemingly weakest person had been the first to receive it. Some were indignant, shouting, "What makes you think you deserve it? We risked our lives for this herb, and you got it so easily!" Shou Zhuo smiled slightly and uttered a timeless saying: "Most of the struggles in this world stem from the fear of losing. But I never thought of losing; I was just here to deliver the medicine. When you have no rivals in your heart, there are no rivals in this world." That's the end of the story, Brother Hua, think about it. Cheng Su represents external motivation. He works for money, fame, and rewards. Once he encounters difficulties, hardships, or threats, these external rewards instantly lose their appeal. He hesitates, he retreats, because the anxiety of **"not wanting to lose"** amplifies the difficulties infinitely, exhausting his patience. Shou Zhuo represents internal motivation. He works for a pure belief, a responsibility, and a passion. External storms, dangers, and even the ridicule of others cannot break him. Because he has a fire burning within him, a fire that doesn't sway with external influences. When you truly want to accomplish something, not to please or reward anyone, but out of a heartfelt desire, you have no rivals. While others are calculating their gains, you are focused on your goal; while others are hesitant and indecisive, you are resolute and unwavering. When your patience comes from within, not from external pressure, no force in this world can stop you. May you possess the steadfastness of simplicity and the decisiveness of swift action. Guard your true self, and the path will naturally broaden.

23. 73 小 Complete Guide to Xiao Liuren Divination 小六壬预测法全集 Watch My Tathagata Palm看我如来神掌Eastern Fantasy76k WordsCompleted Origin and name: Folk Six-Ren divination goes by many names, such as Zhuge Liang's Horseback Divination and Li Chunfeng's Six-Ren Hour Divination. However, most versions in circulation are not authentic and lack a systematic framework and essential methods. 2. Core principle: Based on the theory that all things are determined at a specific moment, it captures a particular instant, usually casting a hexagram from the lunar month, day, and hour, to infer the past, present, and future of events. 3. 567Reads—Score20114d adds

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    Correctly understand the problem

24. 74 三 The Star Chart of Three Hundred and Sixty-Six Stars 三百六十六星辰图 Watch My Tathagata Palm看我如来神掌23k WordsCompleted The Map of 366 Stars 17Reads—Score—14d adds
25. 75 我 My Elders 我的长辈 Lion Mound狮子墩Modern Romance335k WordsCompleted In the 1980s, as people flock to the cities, all kinds of stories unfold! Mu Fang suffers from asthma, so many people keep their distance. After several unsuccessful matchmaking attempts, she meets someone on a day when sleet begins to fall. It feels like fate has brought them together, and they fall in love at first sight. Defying her family’s objections, Mu Fang marries her second uncle, who is more than ten years her senior. She never looks down on him for being poor and from the countryside, 345Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Books that must be placed on the bookshelf

26. 76 我 I Wish Us Joy Forever 我愿常欢喜 Wang Erqiao汪二峤Marriage & Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Women’s Growth + Romance and Marriage + Workplace + Relationships] Girls from different family backgrounds will all find their own happiness! A rose raised in a greenhouse will weather life’s storms, while a girl who grows like a weed will find her own spring. She is a rich girl from a big city, yet she falls prey to a gold-digging boyfriend, sexual harassment at work, and exclusion by her colleagues... She is a small-town academic who gets extorted by a fellow villager and drained by parents w 46.7kReads9.7Score5.9k14d adds
27. 77 天 The Guardian Angel of Heaven 天堂的使者之守护 Jing Ran i敬燃iModern Romance459k WordsOngoing Jiang Xiaolan and Hu Bin adopted sixteen orphans: twelve girls and four boys. This novel follows the everyday lives of this big family as its members grow up, covering marriage, love, work, careers, and all the ordinary things in life. Love and being loved, hardship, growth, protection, support, and redemption. This book has no grand central theme, and it is not a feel-good transmigration story full of extraordinary people and events. It is a realistic story rooted in everyday life. Love is its 1Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 78 于 Yu Jing, County Magistrate on the Frontier 于璟之边疆县令 Jing Ran i敬燃iHistorical502k WordsOngoing A common man takes office and bravely heads to a remote frontier. His wife plans and advises, while the women around him are strong warriors. He wins the people’s hearts and earns the support of righteous men. Using his wits, he outmaneuvers the local chieftains, bringing peace to the people and prosperity to trade. As goods abound and the people grow wealthy, Han and non-Han communities live in harmony. Together, the various peoples govern the borderlands and build a shared future. 36Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 79 莽 Chronicles of the Wilds 莽丛记 Wang Hu王胡Historical386k WordsCompleted [Wuxia chivalry + the nation in peril + torn between loyalty and righteousness + a tragic song of a turbulent age] The first volume of The Record of the Wilds, winner of the Best Long-Form Book Award at Legends Ancient and Modern, is set amid the Song-Jin wars and paints a vivid portrait of ordinary people caught up in the tides of history. It captures the essence of classical storytelling without sacrificing dramatic force: the wandering swordsman Yan Sheng rescues a secret envoy and obtains a 449Reads9.5Score—14d adds

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    This book inherits the writing style of *Water Margin*, yet improves upon it, maintaining a continuous narrative. Its structure is magnificent, like a dragon entering the sea, cascading down a thousand miles. It supplements the shortcomings of *Water Margin* and carries on the legacy of *Dream of the Red Chamber*. It tells one story on the surface, and another hidden within.

30. 80 竹 The Bamboo Annals 竹书纪年 Uncredited Author不提撰人Historical17k WordsCompleted The Bamboo Annals is an important chronological history of ancient China. It is traditionally attributed to an official historian of the State of Wei during the Warring States period. In the Western Jin dynasty, it was unearthed on bamboo slips from an ancient tomb in Jixian, in present-day Henan, which gave the work its name. The book is divided into two volumes and records history from the Yellow Emperor through the twentieth year of King Anxi of Wei during the Warring States period, though so 22Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    A literary work that I love

31. 81 沉 Years of Quiet Reflection 沉淀的岁月 Li Xinxin李馨欣Modern Romance560k WordsCompleted The story follows the lives of three high school girls from rural backgrounds. In the fall of 1964, the confident, ambitious “top student” Yu Hongying, the warmhearted and forthright “knight-errant” Li Chunfen, and the reserved, introspective lady Yue Shuqian unexpectedly meet in their first-year dormitory, along with the “campus belle” Yang Yuhuan and the “fake Marxist-Leninist” Wu Lihong. This sets off a series of stories, some serious, some amusing, some bizarre, and some full of joy and sorr 568Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A historical novel set in a bygone era, it tells a true yet unconventional story, full of positive energy and refreshing.

32. 82 沂 A Family by the Yishui River 沂水河畔一家人 Li Xinxin李馨欣Modern Romance540k WordsCompleted This book tells the story of a large family over nearly a century, from the late Qing dynasty to the end of the twentieth century, through turbulent changes, banditry and warfare, twists and turns, and eventual reversals of fortune. Led and subtly influenced by the protagonist, several generations endure decades of hardship yet remain upright, united, and determined to improve. In different eras and historical circumstances, they do everything they can, persevering in their efforts to contribute 6.1kReads8.8Score56414d adds
33. 83 历 Popular Retellings of China's Dynasties (Complete 12-Volume Set): Easier to Read Than Records of the Grand Historian, More Entertaining Than a Novel 历朝通俗演义（全12册）：比《史记》好读，比小说还好看的中国历史大全 Cai Dongfan蔡东藩Historical6.4M WordsCompleted A master historian, a divine pen for the ages! The pinnacle of popular history, forged by Cai Dongfan over ten years of painstaking work! This collection spans Chinese history from the Qin and Han dynasties to the Republic of China, covering 2,166 years across 11 works, 1,040 chapters, and more than six million characters. It is the most complete and systematic popular historical novel in Chinese history. Using official histories as its framework and anecdotes as its threads, Cai Dongfan writes 1.1kReads9.5Score15614d adds

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    Here they come.

34. 84 封 The Feng Clan's Record of Things Seen and Heard 封氏闻见记 Feng Yan封演Historical30k WordsCompleted Records of What Feng Yan Heard and Saw is a ten-volume collection of informal writings by the Tang dynasty scholar Feng Yan. Its broad-ranging contents cover many aspects of the Tang dynasty, including politics, institutions, culture, customs, geography, and anecdotes about notable figures. Written as a record of personal observations and accounts, it carefully documents little-known details of Tang social life, providing valuable firsthand material for the study of Tang history and culture. Unl 14Reads7.9Score1214d adds

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

35. 85 古 The Survival Code of Ancient China: Decoding the Nine Classes of Society 古代生存密码：解密三教九流 Bai Ze白泽Historical155k WordsCompleted Confucianism: The state religion through the ages, assisting the Son of Heaven in educating the people... Confucianism takes Confucian thought as its supreme belief and honors Confucius as its founding teacher. To distinguish it from Taoism, which venerates the thought of Laozi, Zhuangzi, and other Daoists, later generations began calling it Confucianism during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Thus, Confucius is also revered as the holy founder of Confucianism. The Dao: The way of heaven and 88Reads9.3Score—14d adds
36. 86 圣 A Brief History of Christmas 圣诞简史 Mister Cangshan苍山先生34k WordsCompleted In December, the thing people look forward to most, besides snow, is of course the holidays. At this time of year, you can see the whole city come alive with festive cheer. Christmas trees and lights are everywhere, white-bearded old men appear on the streets, Christmas songs play in shopping malls, and all kinds of gift boxes announce that Christmas is on its way! Christmas comes around every year, but how much do you know about the holiday? Christmas, also known as the Feast of the Nativity, i 11Reads9.1Score914d adds
37. 87 中 An Introduction to Ancient Chinese Culture 中国古代文化常识 Li Ran李然Historical839k WordsCompleted This book is a systematic and comprehensive encyclopedia of essential knowledge about Chinese literature, intended to provide readers with thorough, well-organized cultural knowledge. Covering literature, art, religious beliefs, politics, economics, culture, entertainment, philosophy, science, and many other fields, it uses detailed discussions and a rigorous scholarly approach to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the breadth and depth of Chinese culture. The section on literature prov 154Reads8.6Score7214d adds
38. 88 上 Shanghai People Eat Rice Porridge 上海人吃泡饭 The Writer Who Writes in Shanghainese用上海话写作的人Modern Romance627k WordsCompleted In the middle of the night, Wang’s Granny was being beaten so badly she could barely move, and could only call for help. Uncle Huang was still fuming over how she had humiliated him during the day, so angry he couldn’t sleep. He heard what sounded faintly like a cat meowing, but when he listened more closely, he realized it was a cry for help coming from Wang’s Granny’s house. He was about to go save her when his wife grabbed hold of him... 491Reads8.1Score—14d adds

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    A novel written in Shanghainese about Shanghai stories. Dubbed by the media as an online version of "Blossoms". Currently being published by Hunan Literature and Art Publishing House.

39. 89 漂 The Double Life of a Beautiful Teacher 漂亮女老师的双面人生 He Yiren, Who Likes Pigeons喜欢土鸽的贺伊人Modern Romance244k WordsCompleted Yan Lifeng, head of the anti-corruption team in Taiwan, leads his team in solving major corruption cases, exposing the double life of Song Tian, a senior female official in the education system. She is widely regarded as a model of hard work, and her image as an approachable and diligent public servant has won the hearts of the people. Few know, however, that a secret lies behind her sparkling record. A sudden knock shatters the silence of her office, and the perfect facade she has so carefully 1Reads—Score—14d adds
40. 90 穿 Transmigrating into a Chaotic Era: From Refugee to Emperor 穿越到乱世从流民再到皇帝 He Yiren, Who Likes Pigeons喜欢土鸽的贺伊人Historical496k WordsCompleted Centered on Yan Zhixin, chief engineer at a construction site, this story follows the “Survival Infrastructure System” and its golden finger, which he gains after transmigrating. It weaves together key events as he struggles to survive the bitter cold, helps others, confronts crises with the authorities, and establishes a stronghold. Through his own hard work, he rises from a displaced refugee to prominence, contends for supremacy in a chaotic age, and, almost without meaning to, successfully cl —Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 91 重 Reborn on the Frontier: From Clerk to Iron-Blooded General 重生边塞：从文书到铁血将军 He Yiren, Who Likes Pigeons喜欢土鸽的贺伊人Historical228k WordsCompleted Also known as: Reborn on the Frontier: My Astonishing Dispatches, and Two Women by My Side as We Defend Our Homeland Reborn on the eve of Jianmenguan’s fall, Yan Se grips his brush and ink, vengeance blazing in his eyes! In his previous life, he was a mere clerk with no strength to defend himself. He could only watch his comrades fall in battle and civilians get slaughtered. Even Su Ning, who gave her life to protect him, fell beneath a rain of arrows! In this life, he wields his brush as a blad —Reads—Score—14d adds
42. 92 烈 Africa Beneath the Blazing Sun 烈阳下的非洲 He Yiren, Who Likes Pigeons喜欢土鸽的贺伊人Urban442k WordsCompleted Title: Africa Under the Blazing Sun: A Debt-Ridden Boss Makes a Desperate Comeback, With a Beautiful Companion by His Side Buried under three million in debt, with ruthless debt collectors at his door, Year Cheng, a coastal foreign-trade businessman, goes bankrupt overnight. His wife is dead, his home is destroyed, and he is reduced to a desperate fugitive. “If you don’t come up with the money by eight tonight, we’ll take an arm!” The death-threat text arrives like a curse, and bald thugs kick 4Reads—Score—14d adds
43. 93 工 An Engineer's Journey to Conquer the Han Empire 工程师的大汉征途 He Yiren, Who Likes Pigeons喜欢土鸽的贺伊人Historical174k WordsCompleted A new story is here! I hope you’ll come read my work on Tomato Novel and enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well. (Some parts of this story are made up and wildly imaginative, with my thoughts wandering wherever they please, but I am serious about writing it. Please read with caution.) —Reads—Score—14d adds
44. 94 1 A Chronicle of the 1979 Sino-Vietnamese Self-Defense Counterattack 1979年抗越自卫反击战纪实 He Yiren, Who Likes Pigeons喜欢土鸽的贺伊人Urban284k WordsCompleted Title: 1979 Border Flames: My Bride Is Waiting for My Triumphant Return In the winter of 1978, dense fog blankets the river at the Hekou border. Nian Yin has only just had the beams for his wedding bed carved, and the cloth shoes Cheng Yan is making still carry the warmth of her needlework. But shells from the Vietnamese enemy are already trained on the village school, and a hidden spy is probing for secrets about the outpost at the market. The conscription notice is posted throughout the villag 332Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 95 现 One Hundred Volumes on Modern Love Between Men and Women 现代男女爱恋观之一百卷 He Yiren, Who Likes Pigeons喜欢土鸽的贺伊人Modern Romance309k WordsCompleted One Hundred Volumes on Modern Romance: 1. Neon Cityscapes: Desire in a World of Glitter and Temptation 2. The Ups and Downs of Office Life: Power and Hidden Affection 3. Everyday Life: Desire Stirring Beneath the Ordinary 4. Wandering Journeys: Desire Unleashed in Unfamiliar Surroundings 5. Intimate Relationships (Stories 81–100): Delving Deep into the Desires of Close Bonds Together, these stories form a connection between “setting and emotion”: neon cityscapes offer “instant solace for lonelin —Reads—Score—14d adds
46. 96 新 A New Journey to Twin Cities 新双城之旅 He Yiren, Who Likes Pigeons喜欢土鸽的贺伊人Urban277k WordsCompleted Manager Yan enters a den of dragons and tigers, making his way through life as he pleases, growing stronger and building a successful enterprise. It’s a rollicking journey to attain everything a man could want, and ought to have, in his lifetime. (Some parts may be unsettling, so please read with caution.) 1Reads—Score—14d adds
47. 97 思 The Archaeology of Thought: A Handbook of Conceptual Dissection 思维的考古学：概念解剖工具书 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘12.6M WordsOngoing This is an unconventional “dictionary,” as well as a precision tool for the mind. It offers no standard answers, only a scalpel called the “Three-Layer Archaeological Method,” used to dissect core concepts that shape our understanding and emotions, even though we use them every day without thinking about them, such as “I,” “love,” “perspective,” and “value.” Starting with outrage over the plot of an anime, readers will follow the author’s deeply thought-provoking and practical guidance to treat 162Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It seems to stubbornly illuminate one specific star after another in the boundless, abstract night sky. Each star's light may be faint, but their refusal to be swallowed by darkness, and the starry sky they create, are precisely defending a most basic truth.

48. 98 职 Career Leap: A Guide to Going from Rookie to Expert 职场跃迁：菜鸟到大神的认知法 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘Urban842k WordsOngoing Three months into the job, Ling Che has become the company's most miserable “office tool”: he takes the blame, works overtime, and gets dumped on by other departments. Colleagues steal credit for his hard work, connections get the promotion he deserves, and he earns an entry-level salary while doing core work. He's nearly laid off! At his lowest point, he unexpectedly awakens a Workplace Insight System and unlocks eight smart tools: The Entropy Reduction Engine sorts messy materials in three mi 1Reads—Score—14d adds
49. 99 异 Day of the Beastly Disguise: A Plan to Reset Humanity’s Knowledge 异兽伪装日：全人类认知清零计划 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘Urban274k WordsOngoing The Day of the Disguised Beasts: A Plan to Erase Humanity's Understanding follows Lu Ming in an inverted world where “humans disguise themselves as beasts, while beasts infiltrate humanity.” He goes from an “ordinary student kept in the dark” to someone who “awakens supernatural powers, sees through disguises, and uncovers the truth about the world.” At the beginning of the novel, Lu Ming lives in “seemingly ordinary Qingteng City”: he goes to school every day, jokes around with his classmates, 5Reads—Score—14d adds
50. 100 底 The Bottom-of-the-Barrel Dictionary 底渣词典 Dao Yue Qingchen, Who Likes Stegosauruses喜欢五角龙的道月轻尘455k WordsOngoing The CEO’s Contract Wife: His White Moonlight Turns Out to Be Me To save her gravely ill younger brother, Pei Yuwei signs a contract and becomes a stand-in for the late wife of business tycoon Jiang Hanzhou. Thirty million yuan, three years: she must live as the shadow of another woman, copying her smile and preferences, even wearing the earrings she left behind. Jiang Hanzhou is cool and cruel. He sleeps beside her every night, yet gazes through her at his lost white moonlight. Day after day, 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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