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1. 1 家 Homegrown Flowers Can't Match Wild Ones: The Irresistible Duke Keeps Flirting 家花哪有野花香，尤物国舅撩不停 Deer in the Deep Forest深林的鹿Ancient Romance252k WordsCompleted Two years into her marriage, Liu Fuying was still a virgin. Her husband had even suggested that she go keep a handsome young lover, with only one condition: she couldn't make their affair public. He had someone else in his heart, so why should Liu Fuying keep herself chaste for him? One day, after a rainstorm, Liu Fuying fell off a cliff and met Pei Zhou Wu, a handsome nobleman who had been imprisoned on Mount Xiang for treason. He was so good-looking! The moment Liu Fuying saw him, she underst 12.4kReads9.3Score1.6k14d adds

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   I just finished reading these four books in the last two weeks, and they were all pretty good.

2. 2 不 Wasn’t This an Arranged Marriage? Why Is Lord Pei So in Love with Me? 不是联姻吗？裴大人怎么这么爱 Deep-Fried Ice Cream油炸冰激凌Ancient Romance275k WordsCompleted Jiang Shiyuan spent ten years pursuing Shen Lüchu, only to receive four words on her eighteenth birthday: “You make me sick.” So Jiang Shiyuan, the girl who made Shen Lüchu sick, turned around and agreed to her family’s arranged marriage, preparing to marry into the Pei family. The Pei family was the most powerful clan in the capital, with influence that reached the heavens, far beyond what Jiang Shiyuan could aspire to. Fortunately, the family was full of talented men, but one grandson, Pei 50.3kReads9.1Score6.5k14d adds
3. 3 甜 Sweet, Sizzling Kisses! After We Get Our Marriage License, He Kisses Me Red Every Night 甜欲肆吻！领证后夜夜被亲红温 Qing Qing Ci轻卿辞Modern Romance473k WordsCompleted Jiang Jinnian, the current head of the Jiang family, is known for his self-discipline and propriety, and his cool temperament. Even though the Jiang and Shen families arranged a marriage long ago, no one ever connected him with Shen Nanzhi. For years, Shen Nanzhi thought the same. Jiang Jinnian spent most of his time abroad. He was cold by nature and rarely came home, so the two hardly ever had a chance to meet. Even when they did, Shen Nanzhi always kept her distance. She never imagined that, b 47.7kReads9.1Score5.3k14d adds
4. 4 难 Hard to Handle: The Wild Crown Prince Is About to Cry 难哄，野痞太子爷要哭了 Donghua's Seven Disciples, Who Love Stewed Meat爱吃炖肉的东华七子Modern Romance613k WordsCompleted [Wealthy families x forced possession x groveling pursuit x happy ending] [Sweet girl x wild, unruly heir x one-on-one romance] The first time Xu Zhiqiao saw Zhou Cong was in the courtyard of her new home. The man lounged in a rattan chair with his legs crossed and drawled, “Such a cute little sweetheart. How about calling me big brother?” The bone cuff on his ear glinted coldly. Xu Zhiqiao kept her distance, terrified of this devil who could turn the world upside down and control everything. On 51.1kReads9.2Score5.4k14d adds
5. 5 我 My Emperor Father Can Read Minds 我的皇帝父亲会读心 Bone-Leak Gua Wen骨漏呱闻Historical1.3M WordsCompleted [Infrastructure Building Focus ✚ Mostly Comedy ✚ Not Historically Accurate ✚ No Romance] Emperor Wei prided himself on being a wise ruler. His ministers served him well, his harem was harmonious, and his children were clever and filial. That is, until he was struck by lightning. Afterward, he gained the ability to read minds, and finally learned that everyone around him was two-faced, saying one thing while thinking another! Emperor Wei was devastated. So he had been such a failure as an emperor 56.5kReads9.3Score5.3k14d adds

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   I've read it several times; it's really good. It mainly tells the story of a lazy, good-for-nothing prince who, after his father is struck by lightning and gains the ability to read minds, has his true identity revealed. The protagonist tries every means to outwit the emperor in order to get leave, while the emperor forces him to focus on infrastructure development and become the crown prince.

6. 6 先 Pregnant Before Marriage, the Abstinent Big Shot Keeps Stealing Kisses from His Pregnant Wife 先孕后婚，禁欲大佬又在偷吻孕妻 Sweet Xiaobei甜小贝Modern Romance996k WordsCompleted [Sweet romance between two virgins + married first, fall in love later + pregnancy; gentle, sweet-natured designer x abstinent, protective, powerful man] Ji Mingyan is a gentle, alluring jewelry designer who has just graduated from college. Jiang Ting wears prayer beads and is a sinister, volatile “devil” feared by countless people. Even his relatives avoid him like the plague. A marriage contract binds them together, and everyone advises Ji Mingyan to take what she can get and leave. But when h 54.9kReads9.3Score4.2k14d adds

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   I love this book so much, I've already read it three times.

7. 7 修 The Path to Becoming the Cultivation World's Top Healer 修仙界顶级治疗养成之路 The Big Big Big Big Tiger大大大大老虎Two Male Leads2.6M WordsCompleted [Two male leads + System + older master and younger disciple + guiding lover + sweet romance + both virgins + happy ending + ensemble cast] [Slow burn + progression fantasy + coming-of-age] After transmigrating, Lin Chen becomes bound to a [Top-Tier Healing and Growth System]. Other people's Systems: divine skills from the start! An instant legendary weapon! His System, Da Bai: a healer System + a laid-back chat companion (?) + 0 (?) punishment. Its motto is all about keeping a good attitude: “C 57.8kReads9.4Score8.8k14d adds

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   I think these are the only two books on Tomato that I really like. You can take a look; one is finished and the other is still being updated.

8. 8 杀 After Slaying My Way Through Instances, I Raise an Evil God by the Rules 杀穿副本后，我在规则里养大邪神 White Peach Wuwu Dragon白桃呜呜龙Two Male Leads1.1M WordsCompleted The print edition is now available under the title: The Fall of the Gods (Not for the faint of heart: nonhuman entities and terrifying monsters.) Yin Xiu has lived in a town governed by rules for six years. Normal players follow the rules and clear instances to stay alive. Yin Xiu, however, stays in town day after day. He doesn’t leave, clear instances, or go near the monsters. He does the bare minimum, takes it easy, and has practically settled into retirement. The town’s monsters have had thei 103.2kReads9.7Score14.5k14d adds
9. 9 小 I'm a Little Zombie, and the Big Shot Is Pampering Me 小丧尸我呀，被大佬娇养了呢 Fu Ximi伏西米Two Male Leads571k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, one-on-one, both pure, incredibly sweet] [Superpowered big shot who spoils his husband × soft, timid, clingy half-zombie] Ling Jiujiu was a zombie who didn’t fit in and was easily scared. He was picky about food and spoiled, too. Someone told him the outside world was dangerous and humans were terrifying. They would smash a zombie’s head in. He went to ask other zombies for help, but they all shunned him and just growled at him. Being a loner zombie was even more dangerous, so h 2.5kReads9.0Score34214d adds

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   Two male leads, sweet romance but not mindless pampering, clear logic, let's go! Ahhh!

10. 10 原 Turns Out I’m the Marquis’s Fake Young Master 原来我是侯府假少爷 Gazing at the Moon Through Bamboo竹中窥月Two Male Leads477k WordsCompleted [Two male leads, transmigrate into a book, little ones, love, friendship, and family affection, everyone’s favorite] Gu Zhiwang was born into a marquis’s household and grew up surrounded by flowers and affection, the family’s little darling. His father indulged him, his mother doted on him, and his older brother looked out for him. At seven, Gu Zhiwang only had to worry about what to eat and what to play. He knew nothing of sorrow. Until he discovered he was the fake young master and a sacrifici 21.7kReads9.4Score2.8k14d adds
11. 11 被 The Male Lead Won’t Leave Me Alone! The Wicked Supporting Actress Can’t Escape 被男主缠上！恶毒女配她跑不掉了 Dyeing the Twilight暮色染染Modern Romance258k WordsCompleted Jin Yue transmigrates into a book, in the most clichéd way possible, as the villainous female supporting character. The System coldly tells her to stay away from the male lead, claiming he isn’t interested in her type. Jin Yue nods. Good. She’ll stay far away from the male lead. But on her very first day after transmigrating into the book, some shameless guy starts pestering her. Help! System! Heroine! Do something about this male lead! No matter what I do, I can’t shake him off. Many yea 2.3kReads7.5Score11614d adds

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    The female protagonist transmigrated into a book, becoming the villainous supporting character. Bound to a system that constantly told her the male lead wasn't interested in her type and that her main role was to advance the main couple's relationship. The female protagonist lived happily until a banquet turned everything upside down. "Waaah, are you ever going to stop?" The female protagonist cried, looking pitifully at the man before her. "Never..."

12. 12 双 A Tale of Two Ming Dynasties: Zhu Yuanzhang Asks Me to Become Empress 双大明对比：朱元璋求我当女帝 Chilled Honeydew冰镇蜜瓜Ancient Romance758k WordsCompleted [Female-oriented Ming dynasty transmigration + sky screen comparisons and rankings + a true female lead] After transmigrating to the Ming dynasty, she becomes Zhu Ling, Zhu Yuanzhang’s eldest granddaughter. She prefers armor to fine clothes, rides across battlefields, defends her country, and earns great honors, only to be framed and thrown into prison. Zhu Yunwen and his mother are thorns in her side, and they repeatedly try to kill her. Zhu Yuanzhang favors men and insists that she obey the Th 11.3kReads8.7Score91714d adds

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    [Female-oriented time-travel + Sky Screen comparison + True Heroine] She transmigrates to the Ming Dynasty, becoming Zhu Ling, the eldest granddaughter of Zhu Yuanzhang. She prefers military attire to feminine dresses, fighting bravely on the battlefield to protect her country and achieve great feats, only to be framed and imprisoned. Zhu Yunwen and his mother are her thorns in her side, repeatedly trying to kill her. Zhu Yuanzhang, favoring sons over daughters, insists she adhere to the traditional three obediences and four virtues, becoming a virtuous wife and mother, even demanding her mother be buried alive with her father, Zhu Biao. Since this era cannot tolerate a woman's individuality and independence...

13. 13 咸 The Lazy Princess Returns to the Capital, and the Whole Dynasty Follows Her for the Gossip 咸鱼郡主回京，全皇朝追着吃瓜 Evening Ripples晚漾Ancient Romance715k WordsCompleted [Everyone’s Favorite + Sweet Historical Romance + Fun and Lighthearted + Palace Politics with a Light Touch + Both Leads Are Each Other’s Only One + Equally Matched Leads + No Transmigration, Rebirth, System, or Inner Thoughts + Everyone Is Native to This World] A seemingly sweet and gentle daughter of a vassal king vs. a truly delicate and frail eldest imperial grandson For the old emperor’s birthday, vassal kings from across the land are ordered to come to the imperial capital and celebrate 41kReads9.1Score4k14d adds

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    The whole story is lighthearted and funny, and everyone seems to be a bit crazy. There's no angst or crying, so it's a great read!

14. 14 什 So What If I Lack Morals? I’m Already Number One in All of Jiuzhou 什么仙道天道？呵！我修的是杀道 Jiang Xiaoyan姜小言Ancient Romance3.4M WordsOngoing [Print edition out September 12 + refuses to look back + satisfying growth story + ensemble cast] In her past life, Wanwan died at the hands of her master and six senior brothers, pierced through the heart by seven swords and left without a whole body. Her master only loved her little junior sister, and her senior brothers only doted on her. When the little junior sister lost her Golden Core, they dug out Wanwan's to replace it. When the little junior sister was wronged, Ye Wanwan was made to su 155.8kReads9.4Score12.5k14d adds

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    Only by letting go of the mistakes of the past can one challenge the limits of genius in this world of geniuses. Join a group of like-minded companions on the path to uncovering the truth behind the destruction of the sect. Witness a different kind of sect and master's journey of protecting a genius child and helping them grow stronger.

15. 15 刑 After Being Released from Prison, the Paranormal Claims to Be My Ex 刑满释放后，诡异自称前男友 Huo Fei惑非Two Male Leads1.2M WordsCompleted (Completed) [Two Male Leads + Infinite Flow + Rekindled Romance + Not Invincible + Twists + Foreshadowing + Happy Ending] [A beautiful but hot-tempered bottom who’s always flirting with death, paired with a seemingly innocent, calculating, vindictive green-tea top.] Gu Wei is a lowly F-rank criminal in the live-stream performance system. After blowing an entire instance sky-high along with his little assistant, he is exiled by the System to a punishment instance. The players thought Gu Wei would 26.8kReads9.4Score4.9k14d adds

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    It's really good. I only watched it after someone recommended it to me, and once I started, I couldn't stop.

16. 16 抄 After the Confiscation, the Most Beautiful Woman Is Seized by a Powerful Minister 抄家后，第一美人被权臣强取豪夺 Yang Si Si杨姒姒Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted [Political Intrigue + Romance + Coercive Love + Powerful Male Lead and Vulnerable Female Lead + Obsessively Possessive Hero] A resilient, beautiful heroine versus a calculating, ruthless hero An imperial edict sends Chancellor Qing Heng to prison, where he dies by suicide, supposedly out of guilt. His entire family is executed, and his only daughter, Qing Yan, is forced into servitude and sent to the Entertainment Bureau. Those of servile status are made to serve and entertain others, as prostit 32.4kReads8.8Score4.3k14d adds

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    Very nice and good-looking

17. 17 藏 Hidden in Midsummer 藏于盛夏 Autumn Chill秋日凉Modern Romance308k WordsCompleted A heads-up before you start ❗️: One of the side couples is a gay couple, so please skip this if that bothers you. [The print edition under the same title is now available] [Healing × Love that grows over time × Angsty school romance] Sweet, gentle, well-behaved student × rebellious, handsome bad boy That midsummer seemed hotter than any before. The girl in the graduation photo smiled sweetly, with a boy in a white shirt grinning boldly behind her. They met in midsummer, and parted in midsummer t 84.2kReads9.6Score14.8k14d adds

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    So pretty! 😍 Wow wow wow ʔ•̫͡•ʕ

18. 18 地 Two Menaces from the Underworld Have the Whole City Eavesdropping on Their Gossip 地府两祸害，惹得全城偷听八卦 The Fishpond Owner Likes Fishing鱼塘主要钓鱼Ancient Romance662k WordsCompleted [Eavesdropping on Inner Thoughts + Golden Finger + Everyone’s Favorite] Note: There is a male lead! The Underworld has two great nuisances: one is a flower, and the other is a book. After the Book of Life and Death, which governs all things in the world, gained sentience, it took advantage of its innate gifts to gossip all day and do no work. After a thousand years, a Manjusaka flower took human form. The King of Hell saw that she had potential and made an exception, appointing her as Granny Men 35.4kReads9.0Score3.6k14d adds
19. 19 退 After Breaking Off the Engagement, I Became Mr. Wen's White Moonlight 退婚后，我成了闻先生的白月光 Sweet Mimi甜咪嘻Modern Romance328k WordsCompleted [Seven-year age gap + she falls for him after marriage + he has planned it for years + both are each other's first and only] [Gentle pianist who lost her voice VS aloof, proud heir to a wealthy family] The first time Qin Chu met Wen Huaiyu was at the lowest, most helpless point in her life. He approached through the drizzle and held an umbrella over her. Rain ran down the ribs of the umbrella and soaked into the man's broad shoulder. He said: “Getting wet is bad for your health.” The second time 3.8kReads9.3Score46214d adds

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    I highly recommend these three books. They were great reads during a reading slump I was going through, and they're very sweet and romantic.

20. 20 娇 The Reborn Beloved Consort and the Cold Crown Prince Who’s Impossible to Coax 娇妃重生，清冷太子超难哄 Black Crow Jili黑鸦几里Ancient Romance378k WordsCompleted [The main story is complete] [Reborn + sweet romance + winning back her husband + childbirth] [Versatile and sweet Crown Princess vs. aloof, hard-to-please Crown Prince] A little angst adds spice, but this is an irresistibly sweet story full of affection. No heavy angst, one-on-one romance, both leads have eyes only for each other! P.S. Next stop: all sorts of sweet bonus stories are on the way~ In her previous life, Wen Wuyue was a complete joke, blinded by love and too foolish to see the truth 7.1kReads9.1Score55114d adds
21. 21 惊 What! The Handsome Man I Picked Up Is Actually the Crown Prince 惊！捡来的美男竟是太子殿下 Jun Wanyi君晚意Ancient Romance248k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance, devoted couple, no angst, no contrived drama, no misunderstandings, not a strong heroine, a sweet little romance, love at first sight] [Easygoing beauty lover vs. cool and aloof crown prince] After transmigrating, Sui An became an ordinary villager in Baibu Village in the state of Jimo. She thought she'd spend the rest of her life there, but then someone came and told her she was the long-lost princess of Nanxing. And the handsome man she'd found on the mountain was the Crow 3.6kReads9.2Score34314d adds
22. 22 第 The Ninth Special Zone 第九特区 Wei Jie伪戒Urban6.1M WordsCompleted After the catastrophe, the land was scarred beyond recognition. Food was scarce, resources were in short supply, and the situation was chaotic... A young man who had fought his way out of an undeveloped zone, with endless yellow sand at his back, came alone to District Nine to make a living. Yet he never expected to meet a few good friends by chance, rise to prominence in the chaotic era over a single thought, and embark on a legendary journey... 210.7kReads9.6Score22.6k14d adds

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    "The Ninth Special Zone" is a post-apocalyptic action novel by Wei Jie. The protagonist, Qin Yu, emerges from a deserted, unplanned development zone, armed with survival skills, and becomes a lowly police officer in the Ninth Special Zone, thus beginning his extraordinary life! The post-apocalyptic world is fraught with danger, filled with ruthless figures from both the underworld and the legitimate world. He, along with his simple-minded wife, a business-savvy beauty, and a group of brothers-in-arms, navigates the resource competition and power struggles with a hardcore approach. Here you'll find explosive brotherhood, unexpected plot twists, and a survival guide for the "workplace" in this wasteland—Qin Lao Hei teaches you how to dominate this chaotic world with your fists and your ingenuity.

23. 23 宠 The Imperial Favorite 宠监 Pu Sansi蒲三思Two Male Leads349k WordsCompleted Xiao Lianzi is a eunuch, a low-ranking servant who quietly minds his own business and sweeps the palace. Then one day, for no apparent reason, he becomes the emperor's personal eunuch. He entered the palace late and has no idea how serving the emperor differs from serving anyone else. He only remembers one rule for surviving in the harem: “The master is heaven, the master is earth. If the master tells you to go east, you must never go west!” The little eunuch knows his place: he's just a servant 6.7kReads9.2Score87514d adds

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    This book is really good; it has that old-fashioned feel of novels that required you to think critically.

24. 24 大 The Big Shot Is Reborn in a Slum and Spoiled Rotten 大佬重生回贫民窟被宠上天 Quiet Melody韵乐清静Modern Romance301k WordsCompleted [Xuanhuan] [Reborn] [Secret Identity] [Sweet Romance] Mu Qing was the top-ranked assassin, decisive and ruthless. After being reborn, she became a little girl from the slums, determined to give her brothers a better life. Big brother: If anyone has a problem with my sister, they can get lost. Second brother: Whoever dares hurt my sister will have to fight me. Third brother: My sister is the most amazing of all. Fourth brother: If anyone dares mistreat my sister, they can get lost. Life keeps get 7Reads—Score114d adds

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    📌Highly Recommended: *The Boss Reborn in the Slums and Pampered to the Heavens*! A queen assassin transmigrates into a slum girl, her true identity revealed in a hilarious and satisfying way! 💥 [Top Assassin Reborn] She was once the king of assassins, "7," feared by both the underworld and the legitimate world. Reborn, she finds herself a pitiful figure in the slums, easily bullied by everyone? Ha, they think she's a pushover? Beneath her tight jeans and white sneakers lies deadly killing intent, and her backpack carries the aura of a top-ranked king! 👑 [A King's Disdain] Faced with the provocation of the fourth-ranked assassin, Mu Qing sneers: "An ant dares to call itself a king?" Sang Biao approaches with his knife, only to see a flash of blood in the girl's eyes—the legendary tall and mighty "monster" assassin is actually this arrogant college student! 🔥 [Two-Faced Asura] In public, she's a gentle and obedient student; in private, she's a cold-blooded and ruthless ruler of the night! When powerful figures and underworld forces kneel down, shouting, "Welcome back, Your Majesty!" And "You... You really are the number 7 who dominated the rankings?!", ✨ [Satisfying Read Warning] A strong female lead + multiple identities + face-slapping thriller! Watch how the queen punishes scumbags while being pampered to the heavens! "Those I, Mu Qing, want to kill, even the King of Hell wouldn't dare keep them alive until dawn!" #AssassinQueenRebirth #PeakOfMulti-IdentityNovels #BeautifulAndCoolFemaleLead👉Click to follow the updates and witness the mythical return of the queen!

25. 25 心 Cherished Darling 心肝宠 Jiu Ling九棂Modern Romance2.0M WordsCompleted (Top-tier wealthy family, a modern Jiangnan beauty as the heroine, an obsessive male lead, the heroine pursues him at first, then he spoils her relentlessly, devoted to each other, happy ending) For the sake of the child in her belly, Lu Zhiling was forced to marry an obsessive tycoon. Everyone thought she wouldn’t live long enough to give birth. To stay alive, she began winning him over. Before she knew it, she had become the apple of his eye. Later, she prepared to run away. His car was perche 79.5kReads9.5Score8.2k14d adds

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    It's a story with both heart-wrenching and heartwarming moments; the male lead deeply loves the female lead, and the female lead is very clear-headed.

26. 26 姣 Jiaojiao's Joyful Years 姣姣岁欢 Little Yuanbao元宝儿Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Jiang Suihuan marries Qin Huaijing, a royal relative whose family has fallen on hard times, bringing a generous dowry with her. On their wedding night, before they can consummate the marriage, he leaves her to fend for herself in the manor. Two years later, Qin Huaijing is selected by the court to become the Crown Prince of Great Jin. Jiang Suihuan thinks that her husband’s rise will make her Crown Princess. Instead, her husband returns victorious from the battlefield and tells her that a lowbor 8.9kReads8.9Score1.2k14d adds

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    It's really great! The plot is tight and doesn't drag, the characters are emotionally rich, and the male and female leads aren't just mindlessly seeking revenge. Surprisingly, there are also time-traveling characters later on. Every character has a reason for being there, so it's definitely worth reading! I hope the author updates soon, and please recommend some similar books if you know of any.

27. 27 我 Singing for a Living in a World of Immortals 我在修仙世界卖唱讨生活 The Past Is Smoke往事如烟Eastern Fantasy308k WordsCompleted I sang “Tears Behind Bars” in the prison cell and “Ten Kneels for Father and Mother” for the demon lord. Don't think I'm all that impressive. I'm just trying to stay alive. I've been kind my whole life and never done a single bad thing, yet none of life's hardships have spared me. The world is a fine place, but I won't be coming back in my next life. A kind young man had hoped to spend an ordinary life singing for a living. But after being deceived and betrayed time and again, he was led down a 1.1kReads8.9Score12214d adds

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    Highly recommend this one! It's a comedy about cultivation, where the protagonist transmigrates to a cultivation world but is just an ordinary person, making a living by singing with his younger sister (seriously). However, the later plot gets a bit outrageous, with the Dao Ancestor entering the scene, the protagonist starting to preach in the cultivation world, and a bunch of grand principles. [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Bump][Bump][Add to Bookshelf][Add to Bookshelf]

28. 28 穿 After Becoming the Crown Princess, I Do Nothing but Slack Off 穿成太子妃后，我每天都在摆烂 Beef Flatbread牛肉大饼Ancient Romance2.4M WordsOngoing [Not a Devoted Couple, Palace and Household Intrigue, Marriage Before Love] With a single imperial decree, Cui Ying and the crown prince inexplicably become husband and wife. Neither of them knows the other. Cui Ying never expected that, as a modern woman transported to ancient times, she would become a crown princess. What a headache. But rumor has it the crown prince has a much-favored concubine by his side. Not only is she stunningly beautiful, she's also gentle and sweet, a true beauty. Cui 22.1kReads6.4Score83814d adds
29. 29 警 Officer! Can Snacking on Gossip Earn Me a First-Class Merit? 警官！吃瓜也能吃出一等功？ February18二月18Mystery382k WordsCompleted Chen Mo transmigrated into a parallel world and became a criminal police officer. His love of watching the drama only grew stronger. The good news: A man nearing sixty was cheating on his wife, and the furious woman grabbed a knife and went after him. A spectacle was in the making. The bad news: Just as Chen Mo was leaving, he found a corpse. Years later, during an interview on a police program, the captain of the Muhe City Criminal Police Team shared his professional advice: “Find the case 4.9kReads7.6Score54414d adds

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    This is a suspenseful story, super exciting, but it had a terrible ending. The male lead is a policeman who loves gossip, but every time he goes to gossip, he encounters a case. The old man who goes to gossip with him has been in and out of the police station for several days in a row and knows the procedures by heart.

30. 30 苍 Seeking the Dao Beneath the Azure Sky: The Heart-Cleansing Tribulation 苍穹问道：清心劫 Greens and Corn青菜玉米Eastern Fantasy289k WordsOngoing When heaven and earth first took shape, spiritual energy surged and countless races rose across the world. The Qilin bore the mission of protecting all life. In the Western Regions, it suppressed the Demon Venerable, and centuries passed in the blink of an eye. Trapped beneath a seal, the Demon Venerable refused to give up. He plotted in secret and devised a treacherous scheme. Using the Fire Spirit Pearl, which contained the power to destroy heaven and earth, as bait, he struck a deal with the —Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 31 蛇 The Snake Lord Dotes on Me Alone, Yet the Scumbag's Family Still Dare to Swindle Me Out of My Inheritance? 蛇君独宠，渣男全家还敢吃绝户？ Number One Steamed Bun第一馒头Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Only as Ji Chang’an lay dying did she realize that the husband she had so carefully chosen was a rotten scoundrel, a beast in human form. All these years, Wen Yesong had repaid Duke Ji’s kindness in raising him by devouring the Ji family’s wealth piece by piece. The Ji family, once the richest in the Great Sheng dynasty, had long since become an empty shell. And that wasn’t all. Wen Yesong had been secretly seeing another woman for ages. The pair of children they had together were both his. In t 18.3kReads9.0Score2k14d adds

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    This is my first time reading a snake novel, and it's really good. I heard there are two snakes! 🤭🤭

32. 32 我 I Married the Wrong Man and Died Tragically, Now Beijing's Elite Weep for Me 我错嫁惨死，京圈大佬为我哭红眼 Ye Liwan叶梨晚Modern Romance586k WordsCompleted The day Shen Xiwei died was the very day Pei Yunxiao got married! Pei Yunxiao was the son of the Shen family’s chauffeur. Feeling sorry for his poor circumstances, Shen Xiwei let him ride to school with her in her Maybach, gave him a card to use, showered him with expensive luxury goods, and handed him the company her father had left behind. He spent her money and enjoyed everything she gave him, yet dated someone else. He treated his girlfriend like a princess but ordered Shen Xiwei around like 5.1kReads7.8Score2k14d adds

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    I highly recommend this book. It was a bit boring at first, but it got better and better as you read on. If you're ever unsure what to read, give this book a try. It's quite substantial, enough to keep you reading for a month or two. Preparing a visual image of the male and female leads in your mind while reading will make it even more enjoyable.

33. 33 二 The Husky and His White Cat Shizun 二哈和他的白猫师尊 Meat Bun Won't Eat Meat肉包不吃肉Two Male Leads1.4M WordsCompleted [The audiobook adaptation of the same name, starring Gu Jiangshan and Sanshi, is complete. Tune in and give it a listen!] Mo Ran thought becoming Chu Wanning's disciple had been a mistake. His master was far too much like a cat, while he was like a silly dog wagging its tail and fawning over him. Dogs and cats can't reproduce together, and the silly dog hadn't wanted to reach out his fluffy paws toward that cat in the first place. He'd always thought dogs should be with dogs, like his senior bro 100.9kReads9.7Score19.5k14d adds

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    This book has excellent plot twists and writing style; the romantic relationship between the two main characters is also very engaging, and the other characters' stories are well-developed and fleshed out. The plot twists are exceptionally strong, and the logic is excellent!!

34. 34 小 A Little Land of Mountains and Rivers 小山河 Beidou Erniang北斗二娘Mystery937k WordsCompleted When Chi Xia first joins the special investigations team, Luo Xun strongly recommends transferring her elsewhere. The intern is so thin-limbed and wooden, like she can barely keep her eyes open. What makes her suitable for this team? She’d be much better off in Publicity! The thin-limbed intern says nothing, responding to everything with, “Captain Luo, solving the case comes first.” Luo Xun is so frustrated he can barely contain himself. The team is doomed, he thinks. Before long, Captain Luo ge 72.1kReads9.5Score12.9k14d adds

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    The pacing is tight, the ending is great, both the male and female leads are innocent, no good people sacrifice themselves, and all the bad guys are caught. It's very good, worth watching, and highly recommended!

35. 35 真 True Crime Files 真实罪案录 Fang Xiaotang方小糖Mystery1.3M WordsCompleted No more talk, let’s get straight to the cases... The most horrifying family massacre; A couple dismembered; A string of murders involving silver; Brutal bandits, demons, kings of murder... Over 100 true crime stories... (Some people in this book are referred to by aliases.) 12.6kReads8.8Score76314d adds

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    What are bad people thinking when they do bad things, and why do they do them?

36. 36 我EN Learning to Slay Gods in the Psychiatric Hospital 我在精神病院学斩神 Three Nine Sound Domain三九音域Urban4.3M WordsCompleted A must-read hit on Tomato Novel | Original novel of the hit anime Slay the Gods | IP influence on the China Online Literature Influence List | 2023 China Good Novel Have you ever wondered whether monsters from ancient myths lurk beneath the neon-lit city? Have you ever wondered whether gods stand watch over humanity atop the moon hanging high above us? Have you ever wondered whether extraordinary people walk among us in our bustling modern cities, acting in the gods’ stead? In the society ruled 992.2kReads9.9Score158.5k14d adds

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    **Book Recommendation | *I Slay Gods in a Mental Hospital*: The Pinnacle of Urban Fantasy, Get Your Adrenaline Rush!** If you're tired of the same old cultivation fantasy novels, then *I Slay Gods in a Mental Hospital* is definitely for you! Adapted from a top IP by Tomato Novels, the animation has an 8.4 rating on Douban and over 650 million views, making it a dark horse in recent years' Chinese animation! The protagonist isn't a mindless wish-fulfillment story; he only wants to protect his family but struggles between responsibility and personal desires. Supporting characters like the arrogant Shen Qingzhu and the wealthy Baili Pangpang are vividly portrayed, creating an excellent ensemble cast. If you enjoy the urban fantasy of *Under One Person* and the post-apocalyptic aesthetics of *Ling Cage*, *Slaying Gods* is definitely worth checking out!

37. 37 反EN Villain: My Little Brother is the Chosen One 反派：我的弟弟是天选之子 I Keep a Fat Rabbit家养了只肥兔Eastern Fantasy4.3M WordsCompleted "Lovably awful villain + wish fulfillment + scheming + lighthearted + sly trickster + shameless + not an invincible protagonist" Qin Feng transmigrated into the ancient wilderness as the eldest young master of the Qin family. His twin younger brother was the legendary Chosen One, and possessed a one-in-ten-thousand Supreme Bone. He thought he could ride his brother’s coattails to the peak of life, but then an unprincipled System showed up and told him there was a bright future in being a villain 342.4kReads9.5Score38.6k14d adds

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    Highly recommended, it's very good and worth watching.

38. 38 我 I Found the Falling Treasure Money 我捡到了落宝金钱 Inkstone Scholar砚墨客Urban983k WordsOngoing As a longtime novel reader, I've read well over a hundred books, but most start strong and then go downhill. They pour enormous effort into the early chapters, only to end badly or go on hiatus midway through. Very few actually make it to the end! So I want to take the opposite approach. The early pacing will be quick, and the protagonist's cultivation will advance rapidly. But once he has gained a measure of strength and enters the Immortal Realm, a world with a prehistoric backdrop, the truly 14Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Wang Xing, a working-class man in the city, unexpectedly finds a Treasure-Dropping Coin during a company team-building event. This thing is incredibly valuable! Its legendary track record alone is enough to make Wang Xing drool! However, it's also a hot potato! The immense karma it involves, and that shameless old Taoist priest—no, now it's an old monk—makes Wang Xing apprehensive! Throw it away? He can't bear to! Recklessly go all in? That guy isn't exactly a gentleman; with his small frame, he probably wouldn't last two episodes! Fine, then, he'll just have to play it safe and develop it! When he has the strength, hehe…

39. 39 重 Reborn and Doted On by All: The Princess of Beijing’s Elite Is Maxed Out 重生团宠：京圈皇太女是满级大佬 Qi Yue Shisan漆月拾叁Modern Romance899k WordsCompleted [Family Bonds + Reborn + Everyone’s Darling + Powerful Figures + Beautiful, Strong, and Tragic Heroine + Redemption + Everyone Loves Her + Regret and Retribution] [1] Sang Ning begged for the Shen family’s affection her entire life, but never received even a shred of warmth. In the end, her beloved father and brother killed her, after squeezing every last bit of value out of her. She thought Qin Wang, her boyfriend of ten years, truly cared for her. Then she accidentally discovered that he had t 61.7kReads9.1Score4.3k14d adds

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    It's so good! Does anyone know why I felt like crying silently towards the end?

40. 40 团 The Cherished Little Ancestor: She's a Goddess 团宠小祖宗:她是神 Peachy Dumpling白桃团团Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Everyone's Favorite + Adorable Child + Fantasy + Secret Identity] A little girl moves into the capital's Prince of War's mansion, where the ruthless, violent Ninth Prince spoils her to no end. Some people sneer, “What future could a homeless wanderer's child possibly have?” Mu Jiuxun declares that, as the only god in the world, with her secret identity in hand, she can look across the Eight Directions and Four Wildernesses and ask: who dares make trouble? But what is with all these powerful fig 22.3kReads9.4Score2.4k14d adds
41. 41 让 You Told Me to Kill My Villainous Master, So Why Did You Kiss Him?! 让你杀反派师尊，你亲他干嘛！ Squeezed Peach Juice榨桃汁Two Male Leads522k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] [Complete + two male leads + shou protagonist + everyone speaks their mind + devoted romance] [Gentle, beautiful master × outwardly obedient, tea-scented villain disciple who is secretly unhinged] Shang Qingshi transmigrates into a book as a cannon-fodder master. Born into a noble family and blessed with striking looks, he even has both the male lead and the ultimate villain as his disciples. It’s a dream start from the start. But his cauldron physique prevents him 38kReads9.5Score7k14d adds
42. 42 玄 The Fake Heiress With a Gift for the Mystical Arts Is the Real Heiress 玄学假千金才是真千金 Find Joy in a Peaceful Heart清心自乐Modern Romance600k WordsCompleted [Fake and real heiresses + Satisfying metaphysical fantasy + Two powerful leads] Su Xiwan was the fake heiress mistakenly switched into the Su family. After the Su family found their biological daughter, they kicked Su Xiwan out. After leaving the Su family, Su Xiwan happened to catch the eye of the Mu family. That was when they discovered that she was the real heiress who had gone missing from the Mu family, one of the four great families of the capital. Back in a wealthy household, Mu Xiwan re 32.2kReads9.3Score4.1k14d adds

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    Family, if you're experiencing a reading slump, come quick! "Shocking! The Fake Heiress of the Mystic Sect Returns to a Wealthy Family" is absolutely addictive! The female lead was mistakenly identified as a wealthy heiress by a powerful family, only to be kicked out after the real heiress returned. But who would have thought her true identity was actually a powerful figure in the mystical sect! After leaving that so-called wealthy family, she's immediately recognized by the real top-tier family and becomes their pampered darling. Feng shui, exorcism, talisman drawing, fortune telling—she's proficient in everything, giving those who looked down on her a resounding slap in the face—it's incredibly satisfying! Not only that, but a mysterious male lead makes a powerful appearance, fighting alongside her, experiencing a sweet romance while navigating the mystical world. The plot moves at a breakneck pace, with no dull moments, brimming with mystical elements, and one exciting moment after another. It's definitely a must-read recently, and you can easily binge-read it—a worthwhile investment!

43. 43 我 I Really Run an Orphanage, Not an Assassin's Den 我开的真是孤儿院，不是杀手堂 I Am the Ox Warrior我是牛战士Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [The only imaginative ensemble martial arts novel on the entire site!] [At its peak, 1.5 million readers were following it, ranking seventh across all of Tomato Novel. Come on in and see for yourselves, dear readers!] [Ensemble cast + System + Traits + Martial Arts] Chen Ye transmigrated to the Great Wu Dynasty and became bound to the Orphan-Raising System. By raising orphans, he could earn points, which he could use to draw traits and bestow them upon the children. 116.9kReads8.9Score12.4k14d adds

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    The bag is beautiful, no kidding, I highly recommend it! [Already hooked!][Added to my bookshelf]

44. 44 不 Not to Be Trusted 不可信奉 After Dusk昏黄之后Mystery1.9M WordsCompleted This world is full of the bizarre. Every household worships a god, and the more devout you are, the more power you gain. Everyone longs to become a god. New to this world, Jiang Yuan refuses to worship. His blood-red cleaver tears through the beautiful veil covering the world. Beneath that veil, the real world is mad, violent, and evil. Surrounded by monsters, he realizes that he is the one who doesn't belong. He has to survive. 22.2kReads8.9Score2.1k14d adds
45. 45 黄 A Dream of Huangliang: The Mad Heroine Hates Me to the Bone 黄粱一梦，疯批女主竟恨我入骨 Cowherd Boy of Lonely Mountain孤山放牛娃Eastern Fantasy4.1M WordsCompleted [Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger + Decisive and Ruthless + Cunning and Devious + Invincible Among His Peers] Ye Lingtian transmigrates into a romance-and-intrigue novel as the villainous Third Prince of Great Zhou. From the start, he’s supposed to marry the heroine, Feng Huojun? On their wedding night, the crazy heroine tries to kill me. The reason? She loves me to the point of obsession? As the poison-coated dagger sinks into my heart, I know I’m done for. This villain really doesn’t survive pa 67.3kReads8.8Score7.6k14d adds
46. 46 全 Livestreaming to the World: I Revealed My True Form in the Movie Emperor's Arms 全球直播：我在影帝怀里现原形 Jiang Juhua江菊花Modern Romance2.2M WordsCompleted [Adorable pet transformation + laugh-out-loud comedy + everyone’s favorite + unconventional, offbeat xianxia] Yu Baibai fails her tribulation and gets struck by heavenly lightning, turning into a Chinese alligator. She freeloads as a pet in the home of an aloof movie star, mooching meals, treats, and Wangwang Snow Cookies. The movie star hugs her in her alligator form and says with eager hope, “Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could turn into a beauty like Yu Baibai!” One day, Yu Baibai can’t 5.3kReads8.9Score1.1k14d adds

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    Who understands?! The redemptive feeling of the pig dragon saving the world! A super good-looking female protagonist growth story! Redeeming the world amidst lighthearted humor and snow cakes.

47. 47 盗 Tomb Raiding: After I Transmigrated, Fourth Master Took Me In 盗墓：穿越后被四阿公捡回家了 Lemon Coconut柠檬椰子Mystery278k WordsCompleted Wu Xie can’t make it over the snow-capped mountain named Zhang Qiling, just as Li Cu can’t escape the desert named Wu Xie. Li Cu is someone who has lived a life of tragedy. His parents divorced when he was young. His mother remarried, and his father was a violent alcoholic. He once thought his whole life would be just like that. Then, at seventeen, he met Wu Xie. He thought Wu Xie was his salvation, never realizing he was only the one who dragged him into the abyss. The man who once led him out 4.1kReads9.1Score42414d adds
48. 48 金 Mr. Jin, Your Wife Has Run Away with Your Daughter Again! 金总，太太又带小姐离家出走了！ Jin Er斤二Modern Romance355k WordsCompleted Prissy troublemaker x shameless rogue Childhood sweethearts x regret and redemption x happy ending In their third year of marriage, Lu Ying asked for a divorce. The man sat carelessly, his long, phoenix-shaped eyes nonchalant. “Is this because I went with her to the hospital but didn't go with you?” Lu Ying: “Yes.” “Fine,” he said, clearly not taking it seriously. “Then I won't go with you anymore.” Lu Ying: “I'll leave with nothing.” The unruliness vanished from his eyes. With the speed of 111.1kReads8.9Score11.2k14d adds
49. 49 听 They Say Everyone Rumored to Be Involved with This Maid Gets Promoted 听说和这丫鬟有绯闻的都升官了 Tears in the Heart of the Tree树心有泪Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Transmigrated Maid + Ensemble Cast + Political Schemes and Twists + Hilarious Chaos] One-sentence summary: A maid and two minor officials are brought together by a wastrel marquis to resolve crises and crack bizarre cases. Zhuxin transmigrated into the body of a maid in a Duke's manor. She thought her future would involve either household intrigue or farming, but then the manor was confiscated and she landed in the Imperial Prison. Zhuxin felt like she was doomed. They were all picking on her j 16.5kReads9.3Score2.3k14d adds

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    A truly exceptional book has arrived! The female lead is unconventional, embodying the spirit of someone who doesn't dwell on things, a veritable Jia Ling of ancient Chinese romance novels. When it comes to relationships, she's all about giving it a try. She's proactive, doesn't refuse, and offers after-sales support!!! Anyone haven't read it yet? Highly recommended!

50. 50 与 With Jin Chang’an (Based on the Screen Adaptation Starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei) 与晋长安（宋轶、丞磊主演影视原著） Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted The hit drama starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei is now airing! A beloved historical romance by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang! Female general vs. puppy-like boy. The child she casually picked up turns out to have two sides? A cold little gentleman by day, a loyal black knight by night. Is he a puppy turning into a wolf, and which side is the real him? A tale of love and hate between a female general and the heir of an enemy state! Li Shuang, the adopted daughter of a great general, guards the borders of the Grea 5.8kReads9.6Score92914d adds

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    A top-tier ancient romance novel with a perfect score for sweetness and strong leads: an amnesiac, loyal male lead versus a valiant female general. The story combines romance and political intrigue, with both leads exuding intense tension!

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